Here are some good YouTube videos of songs that aren't on KROQ.com. If you find any more, leave a comment. Click here for our complete coverage of AFI live at The Roxy.
6 To 8 UPDATE!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Videos of AFI at The Roxy are Surfacing (Updated)
6 videos of AFI's CD Realease party are up now HERE on KROQ.com. Videos include Kill Caustic, Just Like Heaven, Nyquil, Death of Seasons, Miss Murder, and Medicate. You can find more videos on this YouTube channel and this one.
Davey on the "Medicate" music video
It seems like X96 DJ, Corey O' Brien, had a conversation with Davey about the concept of the "Medicate" music video, which was filmed in late September in the San Fernando Valley area in LA. No release date has been set.
“There’s no plotline, but there are concepts. Conceptually it’s going to be based on a lot of screens being in the studio with us, and we’ll be performing. Some of us will be on screens, some of us will be on different screens, and different symbolic images will appear on different screens, but I’m really looking forward to the visual look of it, which should be very stark and very clean.”
Thanks to mnx12 for the tip!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
A Night With AFI at The Roxy: Alex's Review
One of our writers, Alex, was lucky enough to get a ticket to AFI's record release show at The Roxy on September 29. He wrote up a nice review:
The atmosphere at the Roxy was incredible. There were no barricades and no security during the show. It felt like we were family, singing ‘woahs’ and ‘heys’ together as one. Stage dives were met with smiles and fan interaction was at an all time high, as Davey walked, somersaulted, and shared the mic.
Opening up with Torch Song took everyone by surprise. Hearing the first echoes of it, the crowd went silent. As the guitar riff was played everyone got over the shock of a new song being played, and Torch Song was met by ‘Anythings’ and ‘Dears.’ I didn’t think Torch Song would serve as an opener but I was completely wrong. It captures the energy and feelings of past AFI opening songs.
(That's less than a third of the review. Click here to read in full!)
After Girl’s not Grey was over, Jade played the starting notes to Beautiful Thieves. My favorite part on this song was definitely the bridge. Davey directing us, everyone in the crowd yelled ‘Woahs’ from the top of their lungs. This is a great song that everyone can participate on.
The performance of Kill Caustic blew my mind. Half way through the song Davey did a graceful somersault into the crowd. Trying to find a way to him, everyone wanted a piece of the action. As Davey was getting pulled back onstage by Smith, he looked back and shook his head, “No”. He stayed up, carried by the crowd for the entire bridge of the song. Simply Amazing.
After Davey’s voice echoed the last, “Oh my beautiful one” of Silver and Cold, he said a few words and the snare started for, Hearts Frozen Solid. Although 30 seconds long, the song packed a punch.
End Transmission was next. Davey jumped offstage and spent a good portion of the song, on a ledge singing to all his friends. This song was beautiful live; I can’t wait for you guys to hear it.
We were treated with Death of Seasons next. This song will never lose its power. Slowing things down, Just Like Heaven was a treat to watch.
The set list consisted of new songs, singles, and rarities. One of these rare songs was ‘Nyquil.’ Davey looked to the back of The Roxy and invited Geoff and Nick 13 to join them for this song. Davey, Geoff, and Nick owned the stage like we were back in 1994. The crowd went nuts, and I loved every minute of it.
Love Like Winter ended and Medicate began. This was an absolute joy to watch. The most exciting part was the bridge, crowd in unison. The song sounded really good live, AFI was right on the money.
6 to 8 was one of the most emotional songs of the night. The band and the crowd were feeding energy towards each other, showing once more, why AFI shows are so special.
Knowing Miss Murder was going to be the final song, the crowd let themselves go. The room exploded with energy. Every single person at The Roxy let their voice be heard.
“Thank you, thank you very much every one. Thank you for joining us. We hope to be back as soon as we possibly can, much Love.”
After AFI left the stage, the lights came back on, and everyone was in a very exciting mood, hugging cheering and talking all throughout the Roxy. The experience turned strangers into friends, and brought friends closer. I will never forget this show, and the experience I shared with others.
AFI is back, and they are better than ever.
The atmosphere at the Roxy was incredible. There were no barricades and no security during the show. It felt like we were family, singing ‘woahs’ and ‘heys’ together as one. Stage dives were met with smiles and fan interaction was at an all time high, as Davey walked, somersaulted, and shared the mic.
Opening up with Torch Song took everyone by surprise. Hearing the first echoes of it, the crowd went silent. As the guitar riff was played everyone got over the shock of a new song being played, and Torch Song was met by ‘Anythings’ and ‘Dears.’ I didn’t think Torch Song would serve as an opener but I was completely wrong. It captures the energy and feelings of past AFI opening songs.
(That's less than a third of the review. Click here to read in full!)
After Girl’s not Grey was over, Jade played the starting notes to Beautiful Thieves. My favorite part on this song was definitely the bridge. Davey directing us, everyone in the crowd yelled ‘Woahs’ from the top of their lungs. This is a great song that everyone can participate on.
The performance of Kill Caustic blew my mind. Half way through the song Davey did a graceful somersault into the crowd. Trying to find a way to him, everyone wanted a piece of the action. As Davey was getting pulled back onstage by Smith, he looked back and shook his head, “No”. He stayed up, carried by the crowd for the entire bridge of the song. Simply Amazing.
After Davey’s voice echoed the last, “Oh my beautiful one” of Silver and Cold, he said a few words and the snare started for, Hearts Frozen Solid. Although 30 seconds long, the song packed a punch.
End Transmission was next. Davey jumped offstage and spent a good portion of the song, on a ledge singing to all his friends. This song was beautiful live; I can’t wait for you guys to hear it.
We were treated with Death of Seasons next. This song will never lose its power. Slowing things down, Just Like Heaven was a treat to watch.
The set list consisted of new songs, singles, and rarities. One of these rare songs was ‘Nyquil.’ Davey looked to the back of The Roxy and invited Geoff and Nick 13 to join them for this song. Davey, Geoff, and Nick owned the stage like we were back in 1994. The crowd went nuts, and I loved every minute of it.
Love Like Winter ended and Medicate began. This was an absolute joy to watch. The most exciting part was the bridge, crowd in unison. The song sounded really good live, AFI was right on the money.
6 to 8 was one of the most emotional songs of the night. The band and the crowd were feeding energy towards each other, showing once more, why AFI shows are so special.
Knowing Miss Murder was going to be the final song, the crowd let themselves go. The room exploded with energy. Every single person at The Roxy let their voice be heard.
“Thank you, thank you very much every one. Thank you for joining us. We hope to be back as soon as we possibly can, much Love.”
After AFI left the stage, the lights came back on, and everyone was in a very exciting mood, hugging cheering and talking all throughout the Roxy. The experience turned strangers into friends, and brought friends closer. I will never forget this show, and the experience I shared with others.
AFI is back, and they are better than ever.
RUMOUR: "Dark Morning Conspirators" is a Crash Love Song
According to DF member TheDarkAssailant, "Dark Morning Conspirators" is a title of an unreleased Crash Love B-side. Here is the alleged exchange between he and Davey at the Costa Mesa signing on September 30. We cannot confirm that Davey ever said this, so treat this as a rumor.
TDA: "So Davey, what IS Dark Morning Conspirators?"
Davey: "It's a song. But it's not on the album."
TDA: "Really? Will we ever get to hear it?"
Davey: "I don't know. Probably. I mean, all our stuff usually gets out, right?"
TDA: "That's pretty cool. Mind if I tell the Despair Faction?"
Davey: "Not at all. Go ahead."
TDA: "Thanks."
Davey: "Or if you want, you could just keep it to yourself. You know, not tell anyone. It could be our little secret."
In other news, there is yet another contest to win a signed copy of Crash Love, as well as a signed poster. Click here to enter. The contest is run by Static Multimedia.
AFI playlist on MySpace
There's a playlist on MySpace Music which AFI created. The title is "Bands We Would Have Liked To Open For." It's unknown what songs they chose as MySpace music is down at the moment.
Thanks to Melissa for the tip!
Medicate on Tap Tap Revenge!
Medicate is now featured on the iPhone/iPod Touch game Tap Tap Revenge. You can download it for free on your iPod through the iTunes store!
If you play it on the weekend, you can win one of five signed Crash Love copies, or a guitar signed by them!
Click here for more info.
The Roxy media up for download!
Thanks to one of our readers, xXdarockermikeXx, you can download the audio and video of the Roxy show! The videos are ripped from KROQ's website.
AUDIO:
VIDEO:
Miss Murder - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=D94DJZCE
Medicate - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UTGCGOCB
Just Like Heaven - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EYJZPFKX
Nyquil - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MOPK194K
Death Of Seasons - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FDTXOAOZ
Kill Caustic - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=76GP7T3I
Go say thanks to Mike in the comments!
AUDIO:
Girls Not Grey - http://www.mediafire.com/?hmwn1o4omzd
Silver and Cold - http://www.mediafire.com/?tdyyzynm1lzJust Like Heaven - http://www.mediafire.com/?jdoaizdyz2u
Miss Murder - http://www.mediafire.com/?qjrmhnzhwei
Medicate - http://www.mediafire.com/?jlhd3nmzygj
Kill Caustic - http://www.mediafire.com/?z2ntjzhmumz
Nyquil - http://www.mediafire.com/?czwgzaj34ijVIDEO:
Miss Murder - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=D94DJZCE
Medicate - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UTGCGOCB
Just Like Heaven - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EYJZPFKX
Nyquil - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MOPK194K
Death Of Seasons - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FDTXOAOZ
Kill Caustic - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=76GP7T3I
Go say thanks to Mike in the comments!
Crash Love Review at Antiquiet.com
There is a new review of Crash Love on Antiquiet.com, posted on the 29th. Here is a hightlight:
"The mystery and drama run deep as ever on Crash Love, but what barbs the hooks is that AFI have collectively committed to a vision, and by combining the hormone-surfing emo formula with their hyperkeen awareness of what makes an anthemic jam a massive fucking 25,000 person singalong, the band has meticulously built the framework to hit the strongest note of their career. This isn’t the classic masterpiece it was foretold to be, but it could very well be the predecessor."
Thanks for the tip Haley!!
"The mystery and drama run deep as ever on Crash Love, but what barbs the hooks is that AFI have collectively committed to a vision, and by combining the hormone-surfing emo formula with their hyperkeen awareness of what makes an anthemic jam a massive fucking 25,000 person singalong, the band has meticulously built the framework to hit the strongest note of their career. This isn’t the classic masterpiece it was foretold to be, but it could very well be the predecessor."
Thanks for the tip Haley!!
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