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RAMFest
RAMFest is a music festival that took place a couple of times in South African cities. RAMFest caters to electronic and rock music, that offers local acts as well. Background RAMFest was started by Dawid Fourie in 2007 in Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa featuring 20 local talents. Since then RAMFest has grown to multiple South African cities and was one of the largest music festivals in the country. The "RAM" in RAMFest stands for ''Real Alternative Music'' according to Fourie, thus making the full name of the festival the ''Real Alternative Music Festival''. Previous editions :* 2007 – Twisted Playground (2 – 3 March) in Cape Town only. :* 2008 – Beyond Boundaries (29 February – 2 March) in Cape Town only. :* 2009 – Nekkies (27 February – 1 March) in Cape Town only. :*2010 – The Real Alternative Music Festival (26–28 February; 6 March) in Cape Town and Johannesburg respectively. :*2011 – ''RAMFest'' (4–5 March; 9 March; 12 March) in Cape Town, Durban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Awakening (band)
The Awakening is a South African gothic rock band founded in Johannesburg in 1995 by vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Ashton Nyte. The sound has been described as a hybrid of gothic rock, darkwave, and Industrial music, industrial – a combination that was loosely described by Nyte in 1999 as "dark future rock." The Awakening has released eleven studio albums, several singles, EPs, and two greatest hits compilations in total. As of 2009, The Awakening has been based in the United States. The Awakening is credited in the press as "South Africa's most successful gothic rock act and one of the top bands in the far broader alternative scene." The Awakening has had top charting radio singles and club rotation throughout South Africa, Europe, and the US and became the first gothic rock band to ever headline major national festivals throughout South Africa, including Oppikoppi and RAMfest, and has performed to crowds of over 30,000. History Early years – '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Man As Machine
Man As Machine is an alternative rock band from Johannesburg, South Africa founded in 2008. Their debut album ''Nothing But A Thing'' was released in 2011 and their follow-up album ''Patterns'' was released in 2015. The band currently consists of bassist Xavier Knox, drummer KJ Forde, guitarist Norden Hartman, and singer Rob Visser. History Early history (2008-2010) The band was founded in 2008 as a result of Telkom's failed ''Do Band Up'' competition, which had a format similar to that of Big Brother's except that all the contestants were musicians that were required to perform together. During the two year period thereafter, they released an EP called ''What Makes A Man''. ''Nothing But A Thing'' (2011) In 2011, Man As Machine released their debut album ''Nothing But A Thing'', which received generally positive reviews. On 22 October 2012, the music video for ''Burnout'' was released. On 14 July 2013, the music video for ''Control'' was released. The band performed at RAM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pendulum (drum And Bass Band)
Pendulum is an Australian electronic rock band founded in 2002. Pendulum originally formed in the city of Perth, Western Australia, by Rob Swire, Gareth McGrillen and Paul "El Hornet" Harding. The band was later expanded to include members Ben Mount, Peredur ap Gwynedd and KJ Sawka. The group is notable for its distinctive sound, mixing electronic music with hard rock and covering a wide range of genres. Their debut studio album, ''Hold Your Colour'', was released in 2005 to positive critical reception. While ''Hold Your Colour'' was mostly of the drum and bass genre, the succeeding albums ''In Silico (Pendulum album), In Silico'' and ''Immersion (album), Immersion'' saw experimentation of other genres such as industrial rock and electronic rock. In 2012, the band went on hiatus as Swire and McGrillen concentrated on their side-project Knife Party. In 2015, the band reformed and released the remix album ''The Reworks'' in 2018. The band have since released the EPs ''Elemental'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netsky (musician)
Boris Daenen (; born 22 March 1989), better known by his stage name Netsky ( ), is a Belgian drum and bass producer and musician. The name Netsky is based on the Netsky (computer worm), computer virus of the same name. History Netsky is an electronic music producer, artist and DJ from Belgium. He started out producing music of the liquid funk style – drum and bass music with many instrumental layers and frequent vocals. High Contrast's 'Gold Digger' remix was a major influence on him. In late 2009, Netsky signed a recording contract with Hospital Records, the same label as other well known liquid artists such as High Contrast and London Elektricity. He also won a nomination as "Best Upcoming Producer" within just months of his first release at the 2010 Drum & Bass Arena Awards. Hospital Records released Netsky's self-titled debut album on 31 May 2010. His second album, titled '''2, was released on 25 June 2012. The album features three singles and a deluxe edition was later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Infected Mushroom
Infected Mushroom () is an Israeli musical duo formed in Haifa in 1996 by producers Erez Eisen and Amit Duvdevani. They produce and perform psytrance, electronica, dream trance and psychedelic music. They are one of the best-selling groups in Israeli music history in terms of both domestic and international sales. They employ a variety of musical sources, including acoustic guitars and complex synthesized basses. Their compositions often contain changes of drum beat and tempo. Infected Mushroom's live shows feature vocals and analogue instruments in performances that are set against a multimedia backdrop. Members Erez Eisen was born on 8 September 1980 in Qiryat Yam, Israel. He began classical musical training at a young age, learning to play the organ at the age of four and studying classical piano at the Haifa Conservatory from the age of eight. Eisen later became involved with computerized music, beginning with Impulse Tracker and later moving to more advanced music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Flames
In Flames is a Swedish Heavy metal music, heavy metal band, formed by guitarist Jesper Strömblad in Gothenburg in 1990 out of the Swedish death metal, Swedish death metal scene. Their lineup has changed several times, with vocalist Anders Fridén and guitarist Björn Gelotte being the only consistent members since 1995. Since the departure of Strömblad in 2010, no original members remain with the band. In Flames helped pioneer melodic death metal along with fellow Swedish bands At the Gates and Dark Tranquillity. The band has sold over two million records worldwide. During the band's early years, In Flames had a varying group of musicians recording with them, including many session musicians. By the release of ''Colony (In Flames album), Colony'' (1999), the group had established a stable lineup. Their sixth studio album ''Reroute to Remain'' (2002) showed the band moving toward a newer style of music that moved further away from melodic death metal and closer to alternative m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zebra And Giraffe
Zebra & Giraffe (abbreviated to Z & G) is an alternative rock band from South Africa. The band's debut album, ''Collected Memories'', was released on 5 May 2008. History Greg Carlin Carlin grew up in Midrand, a suburb inside Johannesburg, South Africa where he attended Irene Primary School before progressing to high school at Midrand High School, which he graduated from in 1999. Carlin first realised his passion for music after receiving a drum kit as a gift at the age of twelve. While at school, Carlin played in a short-lived band called MSG (1997–1999) – the name of an additive found in food products they took off a chip packet. After school, he went on to study Fine Arts at South African university Tuks from 2001 to 2004, and also completed his honours degree, though he did not pursue fine art further. During his time at university, Carlin took singing lessons for several months and bought tutorial CDs from the US. While at university, Carlin was the bassist and vocali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funeral For A Friend
Funeral for a Friend are a Welsh post-hardcore band from Bridgend, Wales, Bridgend, formed in 2001. The band's members are Kris Roberts (guitar, backing vocals), Gavin Burrough (guitar, vocals), Darran Smith (guitar), Richard Boucher (bass), and Ryan Richards (drums, vocals). Funeral for a Friend's popularity rose in the United Kingdom with the release of their debut album, ''Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation'' (2003). Achieving both a gold certification and three top-twenty singles in their home country, ''Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation'' is often acclaimed as one of the landmark emo records of the 2000s. ''Hours (Funeral for a Friend album), Hours'' (2005) featured a similar musical style to their debut, but also showcased more melodic sensibilities, and ''Tales Don't Tell Themselves'' (2007) showed an evolution in Funeral for a Friend's musical style from that which defined their debut, as the group began to diverge from their use of screaming (music), screamin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio is an American punk rock band from Chicago. The band's current members are Matt Skiba (guitar, vocals), Dan Andriano (bass, vocals), and Atom Willard (drums). Founded in late 1996 by Skiba, bassist Rob Doran, and drummer Glenn Porter, Alkaline Trio released its debut single, "Sundials (song), Sundials", in 1997. Following its release, Doran departed from the band and was replaced by Andriano, who occupied the role of co-lead vocalist alongside Skiba. The band subsequently recorded an EP, ''For Your Lungs Only'' (1998), and its debut studio album, ''Goddamnit'' (1998). Following the release of the band's second album, ''Maybe I'll Catch Fire'' (2000), Porter left the band and was replaced by Mike Felumlee for its subsequent album, ''From Here to Infirmary'' (2001). Backed by the singles "Stupid Kid" and "Private Eye (song), Private Eye", ''From Here to Infirmary'' significantly increased the band's exposure, and its follow-up, ''Good Mourning (album), Good Mourning' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Die Heuwels Fantasties
Die Heuwels Fantasties (English: The Hills Fantastic) is an Afrikaans rock band from Bellville, South Africa, Bellville, South Africa. The group is made up of Hunter Kennedy (Fokofpolisiekar, formerly of aKING), Pierre Greeff (Lukraaketaar), Fred den Hartog (Thieve), and Sheldon Yoko (Die Gevaar). As of 2022, they have released eight studio albums and four EPs, all on their own record label, Supra Familias. Career ''Die Heuwels Fantasties'': 2009–2010 Die Heuwels Fantasties released their Die Heuwels Fantasties (album), self-titled debut album on 19 March 2009. It includes contributions from Francois Van Coke (Fokofpolisiekar, Van Coke Kartel), Laudo Liebenberg (aKING), Adriaan Brand (Springbok Nude Girls), Neil Basson (Foto na Dans), and Jack Parow. The record's publication was preceded by two singles, including "Vinger Alleen", which spent three weeks at number one on the Afrikaans television music channel MK (channel), MK. The track also earned the band a nomination for B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
