BLANK TV helping spread the Balls by featuring music videos

I mentioned a while ago that Sa-da-ko was to feature with a load of other bands on the Headbangers Balls tour, well the nice chaps at www.blanktv.com are featuring a load of the artists involved via there site and a dedicated video playlist of all the bands taking part in the tour.

This is great news to the cause but also it allows all the crazy filthlickers involved in the making of our "limit of resolution" music video a little more famous.

check the videos online by visiting www.BlankTV.com or join their youtube channel at  for a full list of the bands involved.

Click this..........................
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMWhfI2Xyv1ALE2JiqXgp1Yxp2eU-H4-z

Sa-da-kO - Announce Album Release Date & 2 Day Launch Party

12/02/13 - Words unspoken...2 day bender on the horizon.

Right, let me start by saying that we've had a lot on the last few months and although it may appear that we have been away from the outside there has been a lot of panicking within the ranks,

Firstly it’s no secret we've had a few line up problems and with the departure of our bass player Bobbie and guitar player Deano we have been forced to evaluate things and talk about the future of the band.

Bobbie has had lot of problems regarding his wrist and it was really effecting his playing and Deano’s family/work life commitments have grown significantly this year to the point where he has been unable to juggle everything. This has meant that both lads have decided to call it a day.

It’s all very amicable and there are no hard feelings at all in fact it quite the opposite, we have become very good friends over the years and will still continue to do so however having to make decisions and watching our friends make hard life decisions has been one of the most difficult things we have had to go through as band.

I don’t want to dwell too much but both lads know that they always will be part of Sa-da-kO and its growth and that they will always be in the heart of it..

Right no more gaying about.......... (sniff I’m not crying I’m cutting onions!)

So, We have a new line up, this will be unveiled shortly but  more importantly “Awakenings” is finished and we are currently working on getting it out and about to reviewers, press and industry type folks.

We have set the date for release, and are having one hell of a party to celebrate, in fact we are putting on a 2 day festival in Southport on the 25th-26th of May to mark the occasion and why the hell not?

•  It’s by the sea
• It has a fair
•  It has takeaways everywhere
• Tons of B&B’s
• Weird drunken types everywhere
• It’s practically a festival site already, just add metal!

Heres the line up teaser poster I announced yesterday

There’s loads more to add so keep posted by joining the event  on facebook and I will try my best to keep up to date on things.

Right should have more news soon, until then see yaz later

Dave Chang Working with Sa-da-kO on New Album

Ok, So our search for a new bass player continues!!!

Just to let you know we have several people trying out at the moment so I’m sure we will be back on the road in no time.

In the meantime, I have a titbit of information regarding our forthcoming release awakenings; we were in the throes of having a studio master the entire album but unfortunately after a bit of a wait this was dropped due to work heavy work commitments at the studio.

There is good news though as we are now working with one my favorite UK producers Dave Chang, Dave has worked with loads of top UK and international acts including Orange Goblin, Stamping ground and Earthtone9.

We initially contacted Dave in hope of having him master “awakenings” but he offered to mix and master the entire record for us.

After a few playbacks of early mixes we have to say that we are thrilled to bits by the results that Dave had been throwing all over our ear sphincters and we are literally weeks away from receiving the finished product. its almost time to "wake the fuck up!"

To find out more about Dave, check up to date with his other projects or just to contact him for help with your project check his website at www.davechang.co.uk

That’s all for now but I will keep you informed of how it’s all going as soon as I can,

All the Steve x

Southport Metal Fest - A Round Up

Its been nearly a week since we held our own metal fest in Southport and I know I said a thank you to people personally but I really wanted to say a massive thanks again to everyone that attended and all the organisers involved in keeping the day moving.

Reports back from the festival have been great, the venue were happy with over 200 people in attendance and the standard of the bands has set the bar high. so much so I'm currently under pressure to put together another one. I'm hoping to include bands from surrounding areas and really build a scene in our home town as well as include some out of town specials along the way so if you in a band or just want to be involved you can join our facebook group and keep up to date with news of upcoming events, just click the link below

https://www.facebook.com/groups/402132949835001/

If you missed shame on you!!! but don't worry you do have a chance to redeem your metal points by attending our next event around October time.

Breeding Violence

From our home town the lads started the afternoon with a set of original metal, combining a mix of heavy breakdowns and crushing low tempo growls the lads set the tone for the festival by wiping the crowd into head banging fury.

It was apparent that the lads were a little nervous to start however the nerves soon dissipated and you could see the lads loved every minute as they converted a lot of new fans.

Renegade State

Next up brought Renegade State, a predominately hardcore band reminiscent of  Hatebreed and influenced by a lot of the american groove metal. They started their set with a whisper of Drowing Pools  "let the bodies hit the floor" which then in turn caused the first moshpit of the day.

The lads produced a strong set on the day and although the band are still in the early stages of getting their shit together you can definitely see a bright future ahead for the lads.

Side Show

For me one the highlights of the day, Side show have in the past worked with me in the studio and although I'm biased I find that the lads get better every time I see them. They were a bit nervous on the day as they were down a bass player but Jason stepped in on bass and vocal duties.

They may have been down one member but that didn't stop them putting on one the most powerful and fantastic shows I've seen yet, in fact although there were only three of them on stage they were able to sonically output more than some of the 5 piece bands on.

The lads had put together their set well by not stopping for air in between tracks which I thought worked quite well however my only criticism was I felt that this separated the audience a bit from participating in the show, if the lads had broke up the set into smaller chunks this would have given me a chance to clap my ass of more.

Pay for your Sins

Pay for your Sins have been good friends with Sa-da-kO for a while and during this time we have seen a slight line up change. Ryan has only been with the band a short while but its really given the lads a chance to think about their show, think about their sound and return even stronger than before.

The lads had commented on stage that they had played at the fox n goose a lot recently however every time I see them they convert fans left right and centre.

This was there first appearance after a lengthy battle of the bands which involved quite a bit of controversy on facebook and it was apparent that the lads had something to prove and they did by totally destroyed the afternoon.

 

Defeat Retreat

Not many people know this but Defeat Retreat are a local band that recently disbanded, before the band split up they were due to support Carcer City in Liverpool. They were kind enough to reform for this special one of performance at my own request.

Although slightly unrehearsed the lads gave an energetic show that projected pure aggression, with a mixture of djent and tech metal fused with low end grooves it is instantly apparent that these lads have some thing totally unique working for them.

It was a total pleasure to see the lads enjoying every minute and I personally hope the lads will return for future shows.

The Torn Prince

This was The Torn Princes forth gig in Southport, the Ormskirk lads are hard working and have spent the last few months touring across the North West. They have currently taken time out of touring to work on their forth coming EP  and this was their last show for a while.

Their music is a dark mixture of aggression and speed culminating in a sonic assault which is unrelenting, not bad when you consider that the lads have only been together for a short amount of time.

Driven Overboard

Its been awhile since these lads have been in their home town, the lads have been working hard on their forth coming album and had pretty much got of the plane from a mega lads holiday in Malia just days before the show.

It was instantly apparent the lads were glad to be back and the crowd loved every minute, not only did the crowd sing along with all the words, they were throwing themselves all over the place which then culminated in a full on bouncing session.

I have to say it was a total honor to follow these guys and they truly did warm up the crowd for us even if Sponge has given me nightmares about his sexual deviance while on his holidays............Beast!

Sa-da-kO

Don't worry I'm totally not arrogant enough to review my own band but what I can say is that this entire day was a total honor for us to put together and it left me with a feeling that there is a dedicated music scene in Southport that  a lot of venues over look or just don't deliver what they actually want.

What next.......

Well for us we're off to Bloodstock next week, if your there dont forget to pop by and grab a beer with us, we are performing on the Sunday and we are having our set recorded live by the same chaps that have just released the Devin Townsend " by a thread" DVD. If you can join us that would be swell if not don't worry we'll be back with one last show before we release awakenings but more about that next week.

\mm/ thanks again guys \mm/

Simo

sa-da-ko

Seven Tips to Stay Alive During a Zombie Infestation

1. Pull your shit together!

If it’s a zombie infestation, the cops, firemen, and ambulance men will all be rather busy, or dead. When the first zombies are seen, the police will take them to hospitals. Do not lock yourself in your apartment and wait for the police to save you. Do not cooperate with the authorities. They know nothing about zombies, as they believe that zombies are a myth.

2. Get armed

You do not want to face zombies and be unarmed, even if they are not so smart or quick or powerful, they will be too dangerous to fight bare handed. Firearms are good, but you should also have some side weapons you can use if you run out of bullets, or if they get too close. Anything’s good: knives, swords, axes or even poleaxes if you know how to use one properly. Blunt weapons are also good, but you must wear protection goggles and a mask, or something to protect your face from the splash.

3. Get armored

You must try to protect your body as much as you can, especially the neck, arms and legs. These are the most exposed parts to bite. You can find lots of body armor from army surplus shops, or even martial arts and hunting shops. Jeans also offer good protection from bites.

4. Leave town

If the zombie infestation caught you in a big town, you must leave immediately. It’s one thing to face 10 zombies, but another thing to face 10000 zombies. Best thing is to go to the country. Farms are quite easy to defend, and the open spaces won’t let you get caught by surprise.

5. Gather supplies

Gather as many supplies as you can. Everything from bottled water to gas – you will need it. And it won’t be hard to do it…if everyone’s dead it won’t be stealing! Best thing is to get a truck and start looting the largest stores in the area. Don’t go into big towns, and don’t start looting until you are 100% sure there won’t be a zombie attack, let alone a big one! You don’t want the authorities to stop the attack, nor do you want to end up in jail for looting.

6. Barricade

Some barbed wire and a whole bunch of gas filled bottles can do wonders when defending your resort from a zombie attack. Also, alarms are a very good idea. You can make them yourself (some cans and pots on a wire) or get a real one, motion sensors and everything (see number 5 for looting tips – Gas and Generator required).

7. Search for survivors

After you have enough supplies, and your home and the surroundings are safe, you should start searching for survivors. Even if you are the only one of your group still alive, you’ll end up going mad if you remain alone. Start with the small towns around you. It will be quite easy if you have a zombie proof car. Just go to the town limits and honk. If zombies are there, they will head in your direction and you can just leave; alternatively you will recognize the survivors and can form a group. Safety in numbers!

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