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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

The Blood of Power Tour #Death Metal



ChiIL Live Shows--Dying Fetus LIVE at Reggies in Chicago 12/17/12




Reggie's was rockin for Death Metal Monday, when Dying Fetus came through Chi-town the 17th.   It was a cathartic, high energy show and the band did not disappoint.


Self-reliance and musical integrity are two principles which Dying Fetus have always lived by. The band formed in 1991, during the height of the death metal explosion of the early '90s, and have matured into one of the premiere extreme death metal/grind-core acts ever to come out of the massive global metal underground. The band is recognized worldwide as a prime example of songwriting perfection, combining an innovative mix of technical virtuosity and catchy song structures to create the ultimate blend of death metal, hardcore, and grindcore. Intensity unparalleled, and musical power unrivaled, they are the leaders of the new generation in extreme music. Their sounds and lyrics are a brutal response to the everyday stress and pressures of reality in our age, while also providing the ultimate escape from it. 








You know it's a sweet show when they hit the lights at the end and people are crawling from the pit bleeding and grinning.



The power of blood indeed...



Some next gen metal maniacs were there, takin' advantage of the all ages admission and early show time.



ChiIL Live Shows had a video interview set up with Dying Fetus drummer, Trey, but they bumped it up a half hour at the last minute so we had to scrap it, since we were already on a prior shoot.   





We still managed to shoot stills and we'll catch them for interviews the next time through town.   





They tour pretty ruthlessly and I'm sure they'll be back around in the near future.   The band ends this headlining tour the 23rd, then they're back out again in January opening for Hatebreed.   Click here for the lineup and tour dates.

DYING FETUS to Hit the Road with Hatebreed, Shadows Fall and The Contortionist on "The Divinty of Purpose Tour"














Monday, December 17, 2012

Reggies TONIGHT Death Metal The Blood of Power Tour (all ages show)


Reggie's Rock Club
6pm doors/ $20/all ages/till 10pm
Self-reliance and musical integrity are two principles which Dying Fetus have always lived by. The band formed in 1991, during the height of the death metal explosion of the early '90s, and have matured into one of the premiere extreme death metal/grind-core acts ever to come out of the massive global metal underground. The band is recognized worldwide as a prime example of songwriting perfection, combining an innovative mix of technical virtuosity and catchy song structures to create the ultimate blend of death metal, hardcore, and grindcore. Intensity unparalleled, and musical power unrivaled, they are the leaders of the new generation in extreme music. Their sounds and lyrics are a brutal response to the everyday stress and pressures of reality in our age, while also providing the ultimate escape from it. 
Malignancy is a Yonkers, New York based technical death/grind band formed in 1992. Combining elements of the non-conventional, Malignancy push forward to create the perfect mix of insanity and technical prowess. Eugenics is coming Oct 9th 2012 on Willowtip (US) and Hammerheart (Europe)!
CEREBRAL BORE are a brutal death metal band from Scotland/Holland. Formed in 2006 and self released our 1st and only demo entitled: "THE DEAD FLESH ARCHITECT" in the same year. Since then, we have toured and played shows relentlessly around the world, with big names in the scene.
2010 See's the release of our DEBUT album entitled: "MANIACAL MISCREATION". Recorded at FOEL STUDIOS in Wales and produced by CHRIS FIELDING. 

Metal Injection & Peavey presents Louder Education, a new collaborative show starring Testamentshredder Alex Skolnick, Sound Of Urchin's Chris "Tomato" Harfenist, and the students of T.H.O.R. (Tomato's House of Rock). Each week on the series, a new special guest is invited to Tomato's House of Rock, to discuss their journey in the music business, provide educational tips for the growing artists, and round off the show with a kick-ass jam with the kids.

On this edition, founding DYING FETUS guitarist John Gallagher stops by to talk about his band's beginnings, how the band name was picked, fun anecdotes about dealing with customs, scary moments on stage and the meaning behind their infamous classic, "Kill Your Mother, Rape Your Dog." John ends the show jamming with the THOR students on the famous track.

Watch the new episode of Peavey presents Louder Education at:
http://www.metalinjection.net/tv/view/10099/peavey-louder-education-4---john-gallagher-of-dying-fetus 


 Currently on North American Headline Tour
Death Metal powerhouse DYING FETUS have announced that they will be hitting the road in in January of 2013 alongside Hatebreed, Shadows Fall and The Contortionist as part of "The Divinity of Purpose Tour". The tour will kick off January 26th in Flint, MI and will wrap up February 17th in Amityville, NY.

The band is currently out on "The Blood of Power Tour" which is the band's first headlining tour on the Reign Supreme album cycle. The first leg of the tour with Cattle Decapitation and Cerebral Bore is over. The second leg of the tour began December 15th in Denver, CO, wrapping up December 23rd in Trenton, NJ. Support on this leg will come from Malignancy and Cerebral Bore.   A complete list of dates is below.
DYING FETUS recently completed shooting a video for the song "Second Skin". Look for the video to receive to debut in the coming weeks.
Reign Supreme is available for purchase from the Relapse store HERE and digitally on iTunes.
For updates on DYING FETUS visit their Facebook page.
DYING FETUS with Cattle Decapitation and Cerebral Bore
12/4: Dallas, TX @ Trees
12/5: El Paso, TX @ House Of Rock
12/6: Tempe, AZ @ Rocky Point
12/7: Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky
12/8: Fullerton, CA @ Slidebar (Matinee)
12/9: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
12/10: Modesto, CA @ Plea For Peace
12/11: Richland, WA @ Ray's Golden Lion
12/12: Seattle, WA @ Studio 7
12/13: Boise, ID @ The Venue
12/14: Salt Lake City, UT @ Burt's Tiki Lounge

DYING FETUS with Malignancy and Cerebral Bore
12/15: Denver, CO @ The Marquis Theater
12/16: St Louis, MO @ Fubar
12/17: Chicago, IL @ Reggies Rock Club
12/18: Newport, KY @ Thompson House
12/19: Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's 
12/20: Roanoke, VA @ Coffin House
12/21: Wilmington, DE @ Mojo 13
12/22: Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
12/23: Trenton, NJ @ Backstage at Champs

DYING FETUS to Hit the Road with Hatebreed, Shadows Fall and The Contortionist on "The Divinty of Purpose Tour"


DYING FETUS with Hatebreed and Shadows Fall
1/26/13: Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop - Tickets
1/27/13: Joliet, IL @ Mojoe's - Tickets
1/28/13: Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium - Tickets
1/30/13: Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater - Tickets
1/31/13: Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theater - Tickets
2/1/13: West Hollywood, CA @ The Roxy - Tickets
2/2/13: Chico, CA @ Senator Theater - Tickets
2/3/13: Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory - Tickets
2/5/13: Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep - Tickets
2/6/13: Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion - Tickets
2/7/13: Sauget, IL @ Pop's - Tickets
2/8/13: Lexington, KY @ Buster's - Tickets
2/9/13: Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works - Tickets
2/11/13: Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live - Tickets
2/12/13: Jacksonville Beach, FL @ Freebird Live - Tickets
2/13/13: Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligan's - Tickets
2/14/13: West Springfield, VA @ Empire - Tickets
2/15/13: Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock - Tickets
2/16/13: Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theater - Tickets
2/17/13: Amityville, NY @ Revolution - Tickets


Saturday, December 15, 2012

TOP PICKS: CircEsteem Shows THIS Sat & Sun



We've been an active part of CircEsteem for two years and can vouch for how excellent their staff, classes and shows are.   Check out their Winter Circus for two shows Saturday and two different line ups Sunday.   I've got one kid out sick with a fever & nasty cold so he's going to miss his snow angel/lyra act, but Sagezilla will be there rockin' out with the Chinese Pole II class for both Saturday shows.   We've been promoting this one on FB and Twitter for ages, but today's the day!



CircEsteem's Winter Circus promises to excite and delight audiences of all ages and is the perfect affordable outing for those seeking a fun wintertime activity for the family. This year we have two shows to pick from with different acts each day. Come to one or both days! Over 100 youth will perform from the Saturday Circus program, the School Outreach program, the HomeWork & CircusWork program and our advanced performing troupe. 

Proceeds benefit CircEsteem's mission of uniting youth from diverse backgrounds and building self-esteem through the practice and performance of circus arts. Purchase your tickets now. Buy two adult tickets and get one kid ticket free!
Looking forward to seeing you at the circus,




Sign Up Now For Winter Circus Classes
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The next 16-week session of classes begins on Saturday January 12th with 30 classes to pick from.  Join us for Aerial Arts, Juggling, Trampoline, Tumbling, Clowning, Unicycling, Stilt Walking and our newest class, Circus Tots for kids ages 3 and up. 

Space is very limited so sign up now. To register online for classes and learn more about all the offerings, visit CircEsteem.org

Friday, December 14, 2012

$1,159 in Prizes!! Last Call to Enter ChiIL Mama's Holidaze 12 Days of #giveaways


Peace on Earth
Good will toward (wo)men...good prizes to all


$1,159 worth of prizes are here, but you've gotta be in to win!


Yeah yeah...I know this isn't a live show, and much (but not all) of this massive Holidaze giveaway skews toward those with punk kin, banger babies and rock tots.   Still, we wanted to give you the heads up in case there are littles lurking on YOUR gift list.  

LAST CALL!   Enter any or all of our 12 Days of Giveaways.   There's no limit.   Good luck and happy holidays to you.   No matter what you celebrate...we celebrate YOU, our readers. 

All our 12 days of prizes are up and the clock is ticking down to midnight on 12/15/12, when all entries close.  So spread the word and enter like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often.  Click here for all the direct links to each day in one handy place!   Open to anyone 18+ anywhere in the USA.


Disclaimer:   Thanks to all the musicians, authors, companies and others who generously donated goodies for our giveaway.  All opinions expressed are our own. 




#1  Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hardback Book ($14)

#2  $100 Psychobaby Gift Certificate ($100)

#3  Go! Go! Sports Girls Doll ($20)

#4  XBOX 360 WIPEOUT 3 game ($50) 

#5  7 kids' CDs including punk favs for kids($90) 

#6  DAVIDsTEA winter loose tea collection & mug ($45) 

#7  Multilingual Chicago 12 weeks of kids' language classes & an adult language boot camp ($420)

#8  Lalaloopsy 3DS Carnival of Friends game by AcTiVision & a Mini Peppy Pom Poms Collectible Character Sew Sleepy #6 of Series 8 ($42)

#9  3 of our favorite video games for PC or Mac/Wii/DS 
*Plants Vs. Zombies, Guitar Hero, Moshling Zoo ($86 value)

#10   A BIG BOOK BONANZA!!   2 Traegonia fantasy chapter books (middle grade) & Chicken in the Car and The Car Won't Go ($47)

#11  THURSDAY 12/13/12  WIN FIVE Great New Releases from American Girl.  ($55)

#12 KINDIE LAND: 12 CDs, 2 kids' books & BRAIN RULES ($190)12 rockin' kids' CDs, a best selling hardback on parenting/with bonus CD and two sweet music related kids' books--one with CD. 

FAMILY FRIENDLY HOLIDAY FUN OPENING: Radio City Christmas Spectacular TONIGHT at Akoo Theatre in Rosemont





ChiIL Mama will be rockin' out with The Rockettes tonight at Akoo Theatre in Rosemont!   I've never seen a legendary Radio City Christmas Spectacular and another Mama friend and I are dressing up and taking our sons.   We're all looking forward to the spectacle!   Click the link above for loads of sneak peek videos, tickets, show dates and more.   We've been promoting this one since the first pre sales back in the summer.





Here are some facts and interesting tidbits from their site:




WHAT IS THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR?

This extraordinary Christmas show, which debuted in 1933, stars the Radio City Rockettes, a cast and crew of hundreds and magnificent special effects. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is an unparalleled Christmas show with universal appeal that lifts the spirit and creates memories including such highlights as “Parade of the Wooden Soldier” and “Christmas in New York.”

WHO ARE THE RADIO CITY ROCKETTES?

The Radio City Rockettes are the world’s most famous precision dance company. Widely known as one of New York City’s most illustrious and beloved icons, they are legendary for their precision dance and eye-high kicks.
The Rockettes are the stars of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular – a show that is seen by more than 2 million people annually and has played in more than 60 cities across North America. From appearances on “Dancing with the Stars,” the Tony Awards, and Super Bowl Halftime Shows to Presidential Inaugurations and co-starring roles in commercials for celebrated product launches such as Diet Coke, the Radio City Rockettes are above anything else – stars.

WHAT CITIES WILL THIS YEAR'S RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR NATIONAL TOUR BE VISITING?

In addition to playing in New York at the famed Radio City Music Hall, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular National Tour will visit four cities in 2012: Nashville, TN, St. Louis, MO, Dallas, TX, and Chicago, IL.

WHAT AGE GROUP IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR?

The show is designed to dazzle audiences of all ages ranging from the youngest of children to the most loyal seasoned patrons. Countless guests return year after year often handing down the holiday tradition to younger generations.

DO I NEED A TICKET FOR MY YOUNG CHILD?

All children who have reached their second birthday require a ticket to gain admittance to Radio City Music Hall. Any child who has yet to reach their second birthday does not require a ticket; however, they may not occupy their own separate seat and must sit on a parent or guardian's lap.

HOW LONG IS THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR? IS THERE AN INTERMISSION?

The running time for each show is 2 hours long with a 15 minute intermission. Performances will begin promptly at their scheduled start time. Should you arrive after the start time of your performance, you will be asked to wait until an appropriate interval in the show to be seated so as not to disrupt other seated guests or the performers.

IS THERE A DRESS CODE?

Unless otherwise noted, each theatre where the Christmas Spectacular performs do not have a formal dress code. However, we do ask that you use your best personal judgment when dressing for an event, and encourage you to bring out your festive holiday gear to get you in the spirit!

WHAT'S THE POLICY ON LATE ARRIVALS?

Performances will begin promptly at their scheduled start time. Should you arrive after the start time of your performance, you will be asked to wait until an appropriate interval in the show to be seated so as not to disrupt other seated guests or the performers.

HOW MANY RADIO CITY ROCKETTES PERFORM IN EACH SHOW?

There are 18 spectacular Rockettes and 36 legs moving in perfect harmony.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE A RADIO CITY ROCKETTE?

Rockettes must be between 5’6” and 5’ 10 ½” tall. They are proficient in Jazz, Ballet, Modern and Tap. In order to audition, women must be a minimum of 18 years old, and there is no age limit. Rockettes must audition each year for a spot on the line. For further information about the Rockettes, visit www.rockettes.com

HOW MANY DAZZLING, COLORFUL COSTUMES WILL BE WORN ON STAGE DURING EACH SHOW?

There are 144 costumes for the cast of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The Rockettes will change eight times during each show, and some of the costume changes are done in as little as 78 seconds!

If you haven't already, order your tickets today, for the best seats.   Then check back with us like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often.   We'll have non stop holiday show reviews, news, and photo filled features leading up to the big day.





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