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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ann reviews & reveals she’s in love with DIMMU BORGIR’S Abrahadabra
Posted on 21 Nov 10 / Posted by Ann Allen / (0) Comments
I accepted the challenge of reviewing DIMMU BORGIR’S latest album, Abrahadabra for two reasons: 1. Because I was up for the challenge; and 2. Because I am my own boss and answer to myself and yes, whilst that kind of makes this entire statement redundant, let it be said; Abrahadabra has been a lesson for me in breaking down musical misconceptions and how perfectly a symphony orchestra, a choir and …
Could SOILWORK’S new album PANIC BROADCAST be any more metal?
Posted on 1 Sep 10 / Posted by Ann Allen / (0) Comments
THERE WAS A TIME A COUPLE OF DECADES AGO – maybe even three – that a veteran metal-head would associate Sweden with absurd bands like *TEASE and *EUROPE. Those days however, are thankfully long gone, but their dubious, yet valiant trail-blazing sound has evolved into what can only be described now as ‘metal-by-guys-who-fucking–wail’ music. This is apparent so much so, that the birthplace of ABBA and Volvo, is now on …
Ann Ponders the Latest BFMV Release; Fever…
Posted on 20 Jun 10 / Posted by Ann Allen / (0) Comments
I can’t lie here, this is one of the hardest reviews I’ve written, to date. I’ve been trying to come up with diplomatic ways to express my feelings for Fever, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE’S latest release, but have deleted roughly seven versions of it. So tonight, I will be as honest as I can and give you the ‘LD’ on ‘BFMV.‘ The first track, Your Betrayal, opens with a ‘total …
Deftones Dial Up Evil For Their Latest Album; Diamond Eyes
Posted on 18 Jun 10 / Posted by Ann Allen / (more) Comments
If you don’t fall in love with this album, you’re an ignorant git. Every now and then an album comes along that rocks me to the core and I am pleased to say Diamond Eyes, the latest offering from the DEFTONES has just done that. Sure, I’ve chosen to show my hand, right off the bat, but the opening track and the album’s title, does just that, too. Diamond Eyes …
30 Seconds to Mars Take Us Through a Sonic Battle on; This Is War!
Posted on 15 May 10 / Posted by Ann Allen / (0) Comments
Those delightful Leto brothers are back and better than ever and on the eve of their upcoming Australian Tour, knobrock’s resident douchebag, Annie, describes the new album as really, really, ridiculously good. Jared Leto, is certainly a man of mystery and he has once again shown us that ‘predictable’ will never be a word to describe him, or his band, 30 SECONDS TO MARS. After two unique and comparatively different …
