Ann Takes Us Through WASTING LIGHT by FOO FIGHTERS
Posted on 7 Aug 11 / Posted by Ann Allen / (0) Comments
Let me just start by saying that I am a huge fan of FOO FIGHTERS and I like to think of DAVE GROHL as the ‘thinking person’s rockstar.’ Anyone who loves Dave, or merely likes and appreciates him, knows it is pretty much going to be a cold day in hell if, and/or when, Dave does, records, or says something ‘douchey’ for the press to grab hold of and make …
A Quick Update from Annie at the KR Base-camp!
Posted on 3 Aug 11 / Posted by Ann Allen / (0) Comments
Greetings from planet KNOBROCK; It has been a long time coming and not a moment too soon, but Lily and I are chuffed to tell our 14 readers that we are on our way back, we’re refreshed, we’re chill, and we even look rested, thanks to some monetary splurging at the local Botox clinic. What we are unhappy about revealing is that we are also now orphans, too, but hey, we are …
A Word from the KNOBROCKERS
Posted on 11 Apr 11 / Posted by knobrocker / (0) Comments
Hi gang, It’s with deep sadness that we post this message and tell you that the fearless knobrock sisters, Annie and Lily, lost their mum, after a brave fight with cancer, on April 8th 2011. The girls are taking some time out to deal with their loss, have some chill out time and come back refreshed and invigorated and ready to once again rock like only a knobrocker …
Want to write for KNOBROCK?
Posted on 22 Mar 11 / Posted by Ann Allen / (0) Comments
1. Do you fancy yourself as a bit of a wordsmith, with a love – or lust – for rock and heavy metal music? 2. Do you enjoy metal for its ferociousness, but also for it’s homo-erotic hilarity? AND 2a. Do you ‘get’ this question? If so, we want to hear from you! KNOBROCK would like to expand our brand of ridiculousness and we’re looking for writers to bring comedic …
Lily of KNOBROCK has a powwow with Scott Vogel of TERROR.
Posted on 3 Mar 11 / Posted by Lily Howell / (more) Comments
What a pleasant chit-chat I had with the friendly front man of California hardcore punk band, TERROR. The band was in Germany, in the middle of a tour when Scott and I talked about COLDPLAY, psychos and what fills him with terror. Lily: Okay, just to start off can you give me a quick history of Terror? Scott: Sure, we started out in 2002 based out of Los Angeles. We …
Crossing Swords with KYLE SHUTT from THE SWORD
Posted on 24 Feb 11 / Posted by Lily Howell / (0) Comments
Austin, Texas rockers, THE SWORD are taking the stage all over Australia next week, on SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL and I had the opportunity to spend some time with guitarist, Kyle Shutt, on the eve of the tour. THE SWORD, have a reputation for danger, which I planned to dig for, but first, I asked Kyle how THE SWORD came to be… KYLE: We got together in 2003 and we – JD and …
Lily shoots the shit with Derek Sanders of MAYDAY PARADE.
Posted on 23 Feb 11 / Posted by Lily Howell / (0) Comments
It was day two in the studio when I caught up with a “very, very excited” Derek Sanders, singer of Florida rock group MAYDAY PARADE. The band was in Atlanta, Georgia, recording their fourth studio album. Derek has been playing music since he was a boy so it was no wonder he was busting to talk about the new album. Lily: First of all, can I just get you to …
UNWRITTEN LAW set to return to Oz in March!
Posted on 18 Feb 11 / Posted by Ann Allen / (0) Comments
California rockers, UNWRITTEN LAW have toured Australia about 5,236 times now and we’re proud to share with you that they are about to make it to tour number 5,237! UNWRITTEN LAW are set to return to Australia, to showcase SWAN, their sixth studio album due out April 1st, on Shock/Suburban Noize Records. Scott Russo, had this to say about the new album; ”It took a long time to write this record …
KNOBCAST 2011!! Episode One!
Posted on 13 Feb 11 / Posted by Ann Allen / (0) Comments
KNOBCAST IS BACK, BABY!!! After a brief hiatus – about six months, actually – Knobcast is back for 2011 and in our inaugural episode, we take a look at the highlights and lowlights of 2010 in the world of all things hard rock and heavy metal. Remember you can subscribe to our podcast series on iTunes, Jellycast or download direct from right here on our site. Click to listen to …
Feast your ears on the fabulously vintage trio THOUSAND WATT STARE!!!
Posted on 11 Feb 11 / Posted by Ann Allen / (0) Comments
If there is one thing at KNOBROCK that we know, it’s that no matter what album you bring to the table for us to review, we will use all our sonic and rockin’ expertise and deliver you our verdict, like a mortician delivers the dead. Having said that, it’s really refreshing when a band comes along that really ups the ante on the opposite side of the scale of complete …
Des from HIGH ON FIRE and Lily from KNOBROCK enjoy a session of social intercourse
Posted on 8 Feb 11 / Posted by Lily Howell / (0) Comments
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Soundwave Festival 2011 has a line-up that rocks a ridiculous amount of ass. Not only that, it’s given me a chance to get inside the minds of many a rocker from around the globe. This time, it’s Des, from a little Californian trio that goes by the [way cool] name of HIGH ON FIRE. This interview had an awesome, casual …
A delightful conversation with GANG OF FOUR front man ANDY GILL
Posted on 6 Feb 11 / Posted by Lily Howell / (0) Comments
I truly enjoy chatting with veteran rockers and GANG OF FOUR’S Andy Gill, was no exception. In the lead up to the most amazing, most awesome and most anticipated festival to ever grace Australia’s capital cities, Andy and I took a trip down memory lane, or as far as our memories allowed and waxed nostalgic, not to mention lyrical over a long-distance phone line. GANG OF FOUR long ago personalised …
Dysco’s Guide to SIDEWAVE Part II
Posted on 2 Feb 11 / Posted by Dylan Maguire / (0) Comments
If any of you are unsure which bands from SOUNDWAVE’S SIDEWAVE gigs you should be hanging out to see, consider my guide your ultimate ‘Almanac’ of SIDEWAVE information, quite possibly destined for historical brilliance. And on that note, I present to you, Dysco’s Guide to SIDEWAVE – Part II. MAYDAY PARADE + BREATHE CAROLINA + EVERY AVENUE Tuesday 1st March – Sydney – The Forum – All ages Thursday 3rd …
ADAM BLAKE of NYHC band H2O & LILY of KR have a chit-chat!
Posted on 28 Jan 11 / Posted by Lily Howell / (0) Comments
Ahhh, what a pleasure it was to chat with Adam Blake, bass player of New York hardcore punk band, H2O. After debating over who was experiencing the worst weather and why masses of birds are falling from the sky, Adam let me in on his experience of growing up listening to metal and punk, told me his favourite punk bands and that he has Duran Duran on his Pandora… You’re …
The BEST/WORST Rock Videos According to KNOBROCK No 7!!!
Posted on 23 Jan 11 / Posted by Ann Allen / (more) Comments
Well, we’re back with number seven and yes, we’re growing tired of compiling this list, but we’ve never let boredom get in the way of our vibrant career, even if it IS only damaging our bank accounts. This week we entered a fierce debate over the cast members of the Jane’s Addiction video clip, Been Caught Stealing. (See review below.) Bradford thinks Perry Farrell is playing the dancing transvestite, whereas …
A Guide to SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL’S SIDEWAVE by DYSCO MacDADDY – Part I
Posted on 18 Jan 11 / Posted by Dylan Maguire / (0) Comments
Well, my bank balance is $12 in debit and I have a sick excitement in my stomach bordering on nausea. Either my loan shark has paid a visit, or the summer festival season is rolling around again. The hottest festival this summer is Soundwave, and this year more bands than ever are busting sideshows, or ‘sidewaves’ for the un-initiated. Here is the KR wrap up of the most poppin’ fresh …
Lily chews the fat with ANTHONY RANERI of BAYSIDE!
Posted on 17 Jan 11 / Posted by Lily Howell / (0) Comments
When I caught up with BAYSIDE’S frontman Anthony Raneri, I found him relaxing on the couch in his pyjamas with a coffee in hand. He had just finished touring and was enthusiastic about the band’s soon-to-be-released new album. Lily: Now you’ve got a new album coming out next year. Can you tell us what the fans can expect to hear, like what was the inspiration for the album, because I’ve …
BEST/WORST Rock Videos, according to KNOBROCK No 8!!
Posted on 10 Jan 11 / Posted by Ann Allen / (0) Comments
With all the political unrest, slowly but surely taking over the world, it’s nice to be a part of something juvenile, immature completely non-political. One might argue that critiquing music videos is also stupid, pointless and an utter waste of time, but us knobrockers technically live our lives under those banners, so our world – at the very least – is in perfect order. So, we’re back to discuss number …
MONSTER MAGNET’S Dave Wyndorf gets D&M with KNOBROCK’S Lily!
Posted on 6 Jan 11 / Posted by Ann Allen / (one) Comments
If you like your interviews a little less routine or formulated, this is the one for you. KR head-honcho Lily, and Mr Spacelord himself, Dave Wyndorf from MONSTER MAGNET, mutually went into this interview with good intentions, but swayed way off topic and indeed formula. But hey, that’s not such a bad thing because what resulted, was in fact an in-depth chat about life – or at least as in-depth …
Grant from FEEDER gives KR the LD on grunge, fans, grunge-fans & their upcoming tour!
Posted on 2 Jan 11 / Posted by Lily Howell / (0) Comments
With only 15 minutes up my sleeve I was able to talk with a very chatty Grant Nicholas, front man of British rock trio FEEDER. After several minutes discussing the ins and outs of the name “Grant”, he enlightened me on FEEDER fans, the grunge era and his worst fear… Lily: You guys have been around the traps for quite a while now. Can you give me one of your …
