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Got a set of the green ones on at the moment and have had no issues with the coating coming off or the tone. I only use fingers and have had them on for a good few months. Look really cool under most lighting.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1430424968' post='2761412'] RATM tribute: Radge Against The Machine. Formed in 2011, we stopped in June 2014 when our singer decided to quit. We haven't found anybody suitable since. From time to time we look... and next Monday we are auditioning a guy who seems very promising, we'll see! [/quote] Saw you guys at the newcastle 02 academy a few years ago I think (was a tribute band night with the Rawmones and the Reet hot chilli peppers), was a great gig and you guys sounded awesome. Sucks that your singer quit, hope you find someone again soon!

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1429249969' post='2749601'] If anyone is in the North East I recommend Downcast and Sounds Inc. There's one in Heaton we use (Not naming names) which is pretty dire. However the two I mentioned are great with Downcast having a well stocked fridge and supplies! [/quote] +1 for downcast, really good rehearsel room with a really friendly owner. They also do recording too if I remember rightly.

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1429191641' post='2749024'] Fair enough. Will report back after I come back from the gig. Not exactly overwhelmed with it to be honest. Edit: Also forgot to mention it, I'd taken along my JCM 800 to use instead but was told not to use it because I was going to use the OBT. Not sure what to make of this, thoughts? [/quote] Yeah fingers crossed you have a better experience mate. Show the rest of the bands what metal is!

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1429190569' post='2749009'] Was that "Heartrock" by any chance? [/quote] Happens with most promoters from my experience but I do remember doing a few with them yeah.

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1429189739' post='2748991'] We're playing the Telegraph, heart rock is the promoter. I'm used to loaning out gear as I do it for my youth gigs that I run with City Youth Music up in Jesmond, but not gear that I'm gigging with. I know that feeling all too well. It's not great. [/quote] Did gigs for them twice and both times the promoter turned up and set the gig up but then left soon after and saw no sight of him the rest of the night, until he came to collect the money for the tickets we sold of course. There was also no "promoting" as such, didnt see any flyers or anything just a facebook page. Not having a go at the promoter and it has been almost 2 years since I last played a gig with them so they may have changed, but it wasn't the best. I never lend gear out now and luckily my current band understand and respect my decision.

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1429187751' post='2748931'] Truthfully not much, apparently a promoter is coming down to possibly give us a support slot with someone. (Promoter can be trusted, I know the guy. He's honest) Would like to point out my guitarist is pushing me to loan gear out. I'm fine with loaning cabs out, if I'm using them as I'm pretty responsible with gear, but this has fail written all over it. [/quote] Hey dude I was in your position about 1 year ago. Doing the same kind of gigs in the same area and the amount of times I would turn up to a gig like this and because I had decent gear, the promoter would just assume that I was going to let all the other bands use it. I don't like lending gear out as I don't like the idea of using someone elses gear and it breaking, but my band at the time were really forceful like your guitarist is ("Just lend it this once") and it would happen frequently. Its not a great feeling and if I was you I would stand your ground and stick to your guns. Used to always do those kind of gigs at the three tuns in Gateshead, always a really weird mish mash of different genres and you would just end up playing to the few friends you had brought down and the bar staff.

Welcome to the forum. Its never to late to become a wielder of the low end warrior.

My 2 active basses don't have a passive switch, so can't be that common ^_^

Hey guys and girls my band Hellion Rising are playing at Newcastle University on 1st December. You can get more info here: http://www.reverbnation.com/show/9074305 Doors open at 6:30pm and we have 3 awesome bands to help support us on showing that the metal scene in Newcastle is very much present. You can hear our music and download our new EP for FREE at: http://www.reverbnation.com/hellionrising Hope to see some of you down there. Thanks Shaun

http://www.reverbnation.com/hellionrising Check us out, download our EP for free and make sure to spread the word.

[quote name='sifi2112' timestamp='1353079611' post='1871423'] Nice stuff ! [/quote] Cheers man! Its always amazing how the recording can never capture that "live" feeling. But its as close as we can get xD Love cranking it up!

[quote name='Angel' timestamp='1353069760' post='1871208'] Only had time to dip into the tracks a bit (at work and the girls are out of the office) - I really like them! Cool sounding band. [/quote] Thanks mate. Glad you like it. We do have a bit of a different sound to most bands we play with, but it usually goes down well XD

Just thought I would share with you guys some recordings from our upcoming EP. We are going to be handing out free copies at our gig on the 1st December at Newcastle University (Newcastle upon Tyne). Any comments/criticism is welcome, these are our first recordings. Link to Souncloud: [url="http://soundcloud.com/hellion-rising"]http://soundcloud.com/hellion-rising[/url] Cheers Shaun

Welcome to the forum mate We all have to start somewhere and once upon a time everyone on here was in the same place you are now. A very exciting place in my opinion. So much to learn and so much fun to have along the way

Drummer wanted for Alkaline Trio tribute band. We are looking for a drummer to complete our lineup and get things rolling. We are looking to jam and gig as soon as possible. We are all aged between 20-30 but age isn't an issue for us. We all have around 8+years experience and some gigging experience in previous bands. If your a drummer, you like Alkaline Trio, enjoy playing their stuff and have a good sense of humour then we need you! : ) Feel free to ask any questions. You can either reply to this advert on here or you can text me at: 07856553930 Thanks

It depends what you need the amp for? Do you just practice in the house or do you play in a band? If you are just practicing in the house and you are reasonably happy with the sound you get out of it then I wouldn't spend money on a new amp. It really depends if you plan on joining a band/gigging. If you don't like the sound you get out of it or you are planning to join a band etc then you could always go for a new one. I had a cheap practice amp for quite a few years before I bought a better amp. That was only because I joined a band and started gigging.

[quote name='SteveK' timestamp='1329390042' post='1541599'] If I was in this band and read your post, I would be a little concerned. When you join a band it's generally the case that you will be expected to fit in with them, and not them with you. Does this band know about your nifty pedal work? Is that why they've asked you? If no, then I'd back off with the pedals or you'll probably find your time with the band short lived. [/quote] +1 to this, although putting forward a few ideas once established isn't such a bad idea.

Seeing as I don't drive, getting home usually involves getting a taxi while to trying to explain what kind of music I play to the taxi driver who is trying to make small talk. These days I have just given up trying to explain and just say "heavy metal".

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shine-Bass-Guitar-MusicMan-Copy-/260951338887?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cc1e96f87 What do you guys make of this? Never really heard of shine basses before.

I still have my first bass, an encore p bass copy. The action was way too high and it didnt sound particularly good but it was a start. Its covered in stickers and the input jack needs fixing so its not really playable.

The one with the most sharp points as it can be used as self defence during those more hostile gigs. But on a serious note I am definitely in the camp of it has to look reasonably nice before I even try it. I am not too fussed on colour as long as its not bright pink. When I first started I tended to try basses that were used by my favourite artists, not the exact bass but the same brand. Thats how I ended up with an Ibanez as Korn was my favourite band at that time.