Shihad Articles

This page contains all the news, reviews and interviews featuring Shihad. See also Reviews for more reviews.

2010

Date	Title	Description	URL
03 Oct 2010	Stuff.co.nz: Catching up with Shihad's Toogood	Interview with Jon about his solo project, and a little bit about his personal life	Link
03 Oct 2010	Satellite Magazine: Shihad - Ignite album review	Ignite review.	Link
01 Oct 2010	AuSM: Shihad New Zealand Rock Legends	Interview with Karl.	Link
30 Sept 2010	The Nelson Mail: Ignite album review	Ignite review.	Link
30 Sept 2010	The Dominion Post: Ignite album review	Ignite review.	Link
28 Sept 2010	Yahoo! Music: Firestarters - Shihad flick the switch with new album 'Ignite'	Interview with Jon and Karl about Ignite, and the inspiration behind a couple the songs.	Link
28 Sept 2010	Suite101.com: Shihad - An Interview with Drummer Tom Larkin	Interview with Tom about Ignite, and the NZ Music Hall of Fame induction.	Link
25 Sept 2010	Shihad on Radio NZ	Shihad on Radio NZ	Download
23 Sept 2010	The Dominion Post: Shihad on fire	Short interview with Jon about the inspiration for Ignite.	Link
23 Sept 2010	NZ Herald: Return of the heavy mob	Ignite album review.	Link
22 Sept 2010	Libel Music: Interview With Jon Toogood and Karl Kippenberger of 'Shihad'	Interview with Jon and Karl about Ignite, upcoming gigs, and what's ahead for Shihad.	Link
20 Sept 2010	TVNZ Breakfast: Shihad home again with new album	6 minute-long TV interview with Jon and Karl about Ignite.	Watch
20 Sept 2010	NZ Musician: Burn Again	5-page long interview with Jon and Karl about Ignite, original song names from the album, as well as guitar tech-talk.	Link
19 Sept 2010	The Herald on Sunday: Setting the record straight	Interview with Jon and Karl and Ignite album review.	Link
16 Sept 2010	Manawatu Evening Standard: Rock giants Shihad prep film	Article about the Shihad documentary currently in production.	Link
06 Sept 2010	Real Groove: One On One – Shihad's Karl Kippenberger Vs Jon Toogood	Short transcript of Jon and Karl talking to each other about Killjoy, The General Electric, Melbourne Traffic and Angry Birds. Full audio link is the next entry down.	Page 10 Page 11
06 Sept 2010	Real Groove/The Groove Guide: One On One – Shihad's Karl Kippenberger Vs Jon Toogood AUDIO	The full audio clip. Jon and Karl talk to each other about Killjoy, The General Electric, Melbourne Traffic and Angry Birds...	Download
02 Sept 2010	Rip It Up: Shihad Win NZ Herald Legacy Award At The 2010 VNZMAs	Short article about Shihad's honour of the NZ Herald Legacy Award, plus the chance to win a signed Shihad Rip It Up poster	Link
02 Sept 2010	NZ Herald: Still saying it loud	Shihad's induction into NZ Music Hall of Fame	Link
02 Sept 2010	NZ Herald: Rock legends celebrated for 22-year legacy	Shihad have made it into the NZ Music Hall of Fame!	Link
01 Sept 2010	VNZMAs: 2010 NEW ZEALAND HERALD LEGACY AWARD WINNER: Shihad	Short article about Shihad's win of the NZ Herald Legacy Award	Link
01 Sept 2010	NZ Herald: NZ Music Awards finalists announced (video)	Hugh Sundae hosts a short video clip of the VNZMA finalists announcement	Link
08 Aug 2010	Rip It Up REVIEW: Shihad Play The General Electric At The Powerstation	Review of August 7, 2010 Auckland The General Electric show at the Powerstation	Link
08 Aug 2010	Stuff.co.nz REVIEW: Shihad in Auckland	Review of August 7, 2010 Auckland The General Electric show at the Powerstation	Link
07 Aug 2010	Rip It Up REVIEW: Shihad Play Killjoy At The Powerstation	Review of August 6, 2010 Auckland Killjoy show at the Powerstation	Link
05 Aug 2010	NZ Herald.co.nz:Put your neck out at Shihad	Scott Kara's editorial on the Auckland Killjoy and The General Electric shows.	Link
03 Aug 2010	Dominion Post: Shihad still top of NZ rock	Simon Sweetman's review of the Wellington Killjoy show.	Link
02 Aug 2010	Libel.co.nz REVIEW: Shihad “Killjoy” Live	Review of July 31, 2010 Wellington Killjoy show at the San Fransisco Bathhouse	Link
25 July 2010	Shihad on The Rock's Advance Warning Show	Jon and Tom talking about Killjoy. Can hear Tom and Jon at about 16:50 and 24:50. The song list from the show was: New Politics – Yeah Yeah Yeah Klaxons – Echo's The Dead Weather – Blue Blood Blues Shihad - Deb’s Night Out Shihad - For What you Burn Shihad - Bitter Under the Covers Shihad – Ace of Spades Rock Masterpiece Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Spread Your Love The Black Keys – Tighten Up The Gaslight Anthem – Boxer	Download Interview
19 July 2010	Shihad to 'Ignite' the charts with new album	"Kiwi rock legends SHIHAD have confirmed September 20 as the release date for their new studio album Ignite". The same press release was also published on numerous websites.	Link
08 July 2010	Shihad line up complete	Brief article naming Cairo Knife Fight as the support for the upcoming Wellington The General Electric and Killjoy NZ shows	Link
17 June 2010	Rewinding the past, live	Brief article about the upcoming The General Electric and Killjoy NZ shows	Link
28 April 2010	Shihad's 'Sleepeater' Video Will Make You Dizzy	Article about the video for Sleepeater	Link
23 April 2010	Oktober creates interactive video	Article about how the video for Sleepeater was put together	Link
12 April 2010	Sleepeater On TV One News	Sleepeater On TV One News	Download
28 Jan 2010	Full interview with Shihad	From 3 News. Nightline's Tova O'Brien had a yarn to the guys about the show and what else they've been up to.	Download Video Video on 3 News' Site 3 News' article
21 Jan 2010	First in line for place at ‘heaven’		Link
20 Jan 2010	AC/DC openers Shihad to play in Masterton		Link

2009

Date	Title	Description	URL
8 Oct 2009	Stuff.co.nz: Gig review: Shihad in Auckland	Review of the October 7, 2009 gig at the Logan Campbell Centre in Auckland.	Link
7 Oct 2009	The Dominion Post: Shihad still a leading act	Review of the October 4, 2009 gig at the Wellington Town Hall.	Link
5 Oct 2009	The Press: Radio station's giant birthday party rocks	Review of the October 2, 2009 gig at the Christchurch Town Hall.	Link
2 Oct 2009	Otago Daily Times: Five rock acts are just Toogood	Short review of the October 1, 2009 gig at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin.	Link
28 Sep 2009	FasterLouder: Shihad, Regular John @ the Corner Hotel, Melbourne	Review of the September 25, 2009 gig at The Corner Hotel in Melbourne.	Link
26 Sep 2009	Dominion Post Your Weekend: All Grown Up? (PART 1)	In-depth feature article about the band. Written by Mike Houlahan.	Part one
26 Sep 2009	Dominion Post Your Weekend: All Grown Up? (PART 2)	In-depth feature article about the band. Written by Mike Houlahan.	Part two
26 Sep 2009	Dominion Post Your Weekend: All Grown Up? (PART 3)	In-depth feature article about the band. Written by Mike Houlahan.	Part three
23 Sep 2009	FasterLouder: Shihad @ Annandale Hotel, Sydney	Review of the September 18, 2009 gig at The Annandale in Sydney.	Link
23 Sep 2009	Musicfeeds.com.au: Shihad - Annandale Hotel, Sydney	Review of the September 18, 2009 gig at The Annandale in Sydney.	Link
20 Sep 2009	Stuff.co.nz: Toogood's on home straight	Jon on coming back to live in Wellington.	Link
11 Sep 2009	Stuff.co.nz: Living End ready for Bledisloe Battle	Chris Schultz talks to The Living End about the upcoming Legal Tender tour. Jon is mentioned.	Link
23 Aug 2009	Sunday Star Times Music: Shihad Home Again (PART 1)	Jon talks to Grant Smithies about solo projects and the band	Part one
23 Aug 2009	Sunday Star Times Music: Shihad Home Again (PART 2)	Jon talks to Grant Smithies about solo projects and the band	Part two
17 Aug 2009	NZPA: Shihad's epic 21st birthday bash	Jon reveals a little bit about the upcoming 21st birthday events. Also features a small '21 Years of Shihad' photo gallery. This article is the same one that appeared on Stuff.co.nz's website, and ran in many newspapers.	Link
24 Jul 2009	Christchurch Press Interview w/ Jon Toogood	Jon's Solo Album plus info about new Shihad album	Link
23 Jul 2009	The Wellingtonian: Shihad singer opts for change of tune	Article detailing Jon's solo project and upcoming album.	Link
10 Jul 2009	Waikato Times: Stadium brings rock to the Waikato	Interview with Brent Eccles about the suitability of Waikato Stadium as a venue for the upcoming Legal Tender tour.	Link
30 Jun 2009	NZ Herald Interview: Tiki Taane	Interview with Tiki Taane, relevant in the fact that there is a small paragraph stating that he will be producing Jon's new solo album.	Link
18 Mar 2009	The Wellingtonian interview: Tom Larkin	Joseph Romanos interviews Tom.	Link
9 Mar 2009	Otago Daily Times: Highlanders, Shihad and crowd a winning formula	Success of the Carisbrook concert.	Link
4 Mar 2009	Otago Daily Times: Rugby: Supporter no fan of aftermatch band plan.	Drama over ticket prices in The Terrace seats at the Carisbrook rugby game and concert.	Link
25 Feb 2009	Flicks.co.nz: 5 Films I love: Jon Toogood	Flicks.co.nz quizzes Jon Toogood on his 5 favourite films.	Link
Feb/Mar 2009	Andrew Simms Mitsubishi Press Release: Rock and Rally event cancelled.	Explanation of cancellation of this concert.	Link
24 Jan 2009	Otago Daily Times: Rugby the Carisbrook curtain-raiser for rock band Shihad.	Rewording of the Press Release for this concert.	Link

2008

Date	Title	Description	URL
23 Sept 2008	Glasswerk.co.uk Features: Around The World In 20 Years	Interview with Jon, written for a British readership.	Link
5 Sept 2008	Rip It Up: Guestlist Setlist	Jon chooses various songs off his iPod and comments on them.	Link
2 Sept 2008	NZHerald.co.nz: How I travel: Jon Toogood	Q & A about Jon's plane travel essentials by Zoe Walker.	Link
25 Aug 2008	Otago Daily Times: The peaks and the troughs of NZ's hardest-rocking band	Interview with Jon by Belinda McCammon. Nothing particularly new	Link
4 Aug 2008	Tearaway.co.nz: Shihad (Interview)	Interview with Karl.	Link
28 Jul 2008	Stuff.co.nz: Gig review - Shihad in Wellington	Review of July 25, 2008 Wellington BM Tour gig by Simon Sweetman	Link
26 Jul 2008	Undertheradar: Live reviews - Shihad, Napier, The Pettigrew Arena	Review of July 26, 2008 Napier BM Tour gig by Steven Lo-Giacco	Link
21 Jul 2008	The New Zealand Herald: Review - Shihad, the Mint Chicks at Auckland Town Hall	Review of July 19, 2008 Auckland BM Tour gig by Scott Kara	Link
21 Jul 2008	C4 Music Television: Shihad gig review	Review of July 19, 2008 Auckland BM Tour gig + photo gallery	Link
20 Jul 2008	Stuff.co.nz: Gig review - Shihad in Auckland	Review of July 19, 2008 Auckland BM Tour gig by Chris Schulz, + photo gallery	Link
19 Jul 2008	Otago Daily Times: Shihad concert dispute angers fans	Article about under 18s being turned away at Dunedin gig	Link
19 Jun 2008	TVNZ music review: Shihad's Beautiful Machine	Album review	Link
18 Jun 2008	NZGamer.com : Interview with Shihad	Interview with Jon about the Konsoles for Kids charity, the music, and Guitar Hero. By Tristan Clark	Link
8 Jun 2008	Radioscope: Shihad Vampires	Small paragraph of the NZ chart success of Vampires (song)	Link
31 May 2008	nzgirl Exclusive: Shihad	Interview with Jon & Karl	Link
14 May 2008	Beat.com.au	Interview with Jon by Jesse Shrock	Link
14 May 2008	Fasterlouder.com.au Shihad: Back with a friendly vengeance	Interview with Jon by Andrew Weaver	Link
6 May 2008	Press.co.nz	Interview with Tom	Link
May 2008	Yesdating.com: Shihad: The 'exclusive' interview	Interview with Jon	Link
May 2008	The Edge FM: Shihad Bio	Shihad bio and quotes from Jon	Link
28 Apr 2008	Salient Magazine album review: Shihad Beautiful Machine	Album review	Link
26 Apr 2008	NZ Herald Online Shihad, Beautiful Machine	Album Review	Link
24 Apr 2008	Stuff.co.nz : Shihad evolve once again	An Interview with Jon & Karl	Link
24 Apr 2008	NZPA: After 20 years Shihad still constantly looking to reinvention	Article by NZPA reporter Belinda McCammon	Link
22 Apr 2008	TV3 Music: David Farrier interviews Shihad	Streaming video interview. David Farrier interviews with Jon & Karl.	Watch
21 Apr 2008	bFM Shihad: A Beautiful Machine	MP3 Download (1.2MB) of radio interview with Jon & Karl.	Link
Apr 2008	Tearaway: An interview with Karl Kippenberger	A detailed and interesting interview with Karl by Lisa Lawton	Link
Apr 2008	NZ Musician: Feature. Shihad - it's a beautiful thing	An article and interview with Jon by Andrew Miller	Link
29 Mar 2008	NZRock.com	Rockdetector’s David Borgioli-Jones caught up with frontman Jon to update the band’s progress and cover some SHIHAD history.	Link
March 2008	Rave Magazine	Brooke McMaster Interviews Karl	Link
18 Feb 2008	Messenger Community News: Shihad won't be pacified	An Interview with Jon	Link
18 Feb 2008	Perth Music: Shihad Interview	An Interview with Tom. Also features downloadable podcast of the interview	Link
15 Feb 2008	Fasterlouder.com.au: One Will Hear Shihad	Interview with Karl by "Melan1"	Link
11 Feb 2008	thedwarf.com.au - Shihad: Beautiful Machines	An Interview with Phil	Link
Feb 2008	Kiwi FM interview	An interview with Jon *Download*	Download WMA 8.7MB
23 Jan 2008	Official NZ Music Chart & Chartbitz :Not So Passive	Some facts about Shihad's history in the singles charts	[1]

2007

Date	Title	Description	URL
12 Dec 2007	ONE WILL HEAR THE TOUR	Official Shihad Press Release for the first tour of 08	Link
10 Dec 2007	Shihad: Warming up at Pyramid Rock	An interview with Phil Knight for fasterlouder.com.au	Link
Aug-Sept 2007	The 3rd Degree	Fan questions answered by Jon Toogood taken from "Rip It Up" Issue 318	Link
27 Jun 2007	Shihad - Conceptually Beautiful	Taken from "TheDwarf.com.au" written by "Kevin Bala"	[2]
21 Jun 2007	A Quick Word With...	Taken from an Auckland newspaper written by "Scott Kara"	Link
16 Jun 2007	Ice-Cold Rock - Queenstown's Winterfest 07 (PART 1)	Taken from "The Christchurch Press" written by "Matt Davey"	Part one
16 Jun 2007	Ice-Cold Rock - Queenstown's Winterfest 07 (PART2)	Taken from "The Christchurch Press" written by "Matt Davey"	Part two
Jun 2007	No More Winter Blues - Queenstown's Winterfest 07	Taken from "Groove Guide" written by "Tony Reardon" with Karl Kippenberger	View
30 May 2007	Undercover.com.au Shihad frontman performs with Neil Finn in Auckland	Small article by Ros O'Gorman about the opening of Neil Finn's Roundhead studio, and a quote from Jon.	Link
24 May 2007	Fasterlouder.com.au: Shihad In The Studio	Interview with Karl by Ellaina Brooks	Link
Apr 2007	The Rock	An interview with Mike Patton, mentions Shihad	[3]
20 Mar 2007	Shihad comes through unholy row	Nothing new or interesting.	Link
15 Jan 2007	TV3 Full interview	20-minute streaming video interview with Jon Toogood at his Wellington base.	Link

2006

Date	Title	Description	URL
30 Dec 2006	Home Again - Shihad front man Jon Toogood speaks about the forthcoming album as the Kiwi rockers return home for a summer tour.	A long interview with Jon Toogood	[4]
23 Oct 2006	Fasterlouder.com.au: Rock The Vote With Shihad	Interview with Jon about the 'Rock The Vote' gig. By 'Wooks'	Link
Dec 06 / Jan 07	Rip It Up Magazine - Live And Local - Shihad, Mint Chicks & Tutts @ AUT Gig review	A gig review by Peter Thornton	[5]

2005

Date	Title	Description	URL
17 Dec 2005	Fasterlouder.com.au: Shihad get ready to share their love around	Interview with Jon. By 'Gumbuoy'.	Link
22 June 2005	Get Your Politics Wrapped Up In Heavy Rock	Short interview with Tom Larkin about the Homeland Security Tour with Cog.	Link
June 2005	Love Is the New Hate (album) interview	An interview taken from "Beat Magazine" with Jon Toogood	Link
May 21-27 2005	New Zealand Listener 'America's Least Wanted' by Nick Bollinger	Article about the formation of the album, Love Is The New Hate.	Link
3 May 2005	NZgirl - Shihad	An interview with Tom Larkin by Karen Tay	Link
May 2005	NZ Music Month interview	An interview taken from "Satellite Magazine" with Tom Larkin by Chris Leggett	Link
27 Apr 2005	Midweek.co.nz: Shihad set to rock Aotea	Press release detailing the free Aotea Square gig Shihad played to kick off NZ Music Month	Link
17 Apr 2005	NZHerald.co.nz: Repiling the rock foundations	Scott Kara interviews Jon Toogood as Jon takes him on tour of some of the places in Wellington with Shihad history.	Link
15 April 2005	Scoop.co.nz Shihad to launch NZ Music Month	Press release detailing the free Aotea Square gig Shihad played to kick off NZ Music Month	Link
5 Feb 2005	Fasterlouder.com.au: Shihad Adjudicate: Malevolence vs Benevolence	Interview with Tom.	Link
2005	Reachout.com.au Shihad	Interview with Tom Larkin	Link
2005	C4 TV / NZ On Screen Homegrown Interview	Interview with Jon Toogood - 45 min	Link

2004

Date	Title	Description	URL
September 18, 2004	Pacifier Change name back to Shihad: "We were wrong".	Press release on Blabbermouth website	[6]
April 2004	PACIFIER Dial 'M' For Mordor	An interview taken from "X-Press Magazine" with Jon Toogood	[7]

2003

Date	Title	Description	URL
6 Aug 2003	TE Archives: Kiwis Return for Oz Tour	Interview with Karl Kippenberger	Link
2003	*Download* USA Pacifier Radio Interview	An interview taken from "Rockline" with all the band cred: Psychobob for giving us this	Download 21 MB

2002

Date	Title	Description	URL
March 15, 2002	It's official: Shihad become Pacifier	Press release on Blabbermouth website	[8]
February 2002	Hard Days Night (BDO 02)	An interview taken from "X-Press Magazine" reviewing BDO 2002	[9]

2001

Date	Title	Description	URL
April 2001	Rolling Stone Music Awards	An interview taken from "Rolling Stone Magazine" at the RSM Music Awards with Jon Toogood	[10]

2000

Date	Title	Description	URL
December 2000	Noize of 2000- Aussie	A year summary taken from "Esky Magazine"	[11]
December 2000	Rolling Stone Special- People of the Year	An interview taken from "Rolling Stone Magazine" - Michael Dwyer, interview with Jon Toogood & Tom Larkin	[12]
4 September 2000	Pacifying the Nation	An interview taken from "University of New South Wales student paper" - Nicola Lipman, interview with Tom Larkin	[13]
29 August 2000	Press Escape to Return	An interview taken from "Drum Media" - Mark Neilsen, interview with Jon Toogood	[14]
June 2000	Shihad Are Hyped	A story taken from "Rip It Up" Issue 272	Link
June 2000	Shihad's Jon Toogood From Melbourne	Jons column from "Rip It Up" Issue 272 by "Jon Toogood"	Link
March 2000	Shihad Spitting The Dummy	An interview taken from "X-Press Magazine" interview with Jon Toogood	[15]
20 February 2000	Filter/Shihad/Weta, The Metro, Sydney	A live review by "Peter Blythe" reviewing The Metro, Sydney 20.02.00	[16]
February 2000	ROCKSTARS UNLIMITED Magic Dirt / Shihad / Grinspoon Live Review	An interview taken from "X-Press Magazine" reviewing Freemantle,WA 31.03.00	[17]

1999

Date	Title	Description	URL
21 December 1999	Who Rides Shotgun?	A review taken from "Drum Media" with Phil Knight	[18]
November 1999	Review of The General Electric (album)	A review taken from "Juice Magazine"	[19]
November 1999	Right Here, Right Now - Benedict Watts	A review taken from "Juice Magazine" with Jon Toogood	[20]
October 1999	Review of The General Electric (album)	A review taken from "Real Groove Magazine"	[21]
23 September 1999	The General Electric + History Interview - Tom Larkin	A review/interview taken from "The Evening Post" by "Simon Beattie"	Link
1999	Shihad - Jon Interview	A review taken from "Massive Magazine"	[22]
1999	Sedate This - Tim Cashmere	A review taken from "Underground Magazine" with Jon & Karl	[23]

1997

Date	Title	Description	URL
Aug/Sep 1997	We're Shihad!	An interview taken from "Massive Magazine" by "Murray Engleheart"	[24]
June 1997	Shihad vs The World	A story taken from "Loudmouth" Magazine	Link
1997	All the way from La La Land	An interview taken from "Heard Magazine"	[25]

1996

Date	Title	Description	URL
October 1996	Wicked Boys	A story taken from "Rip It Up" Issue 230 by "John Russell"	Link
April 1996	1996 NZ Music Awards		Link

1995

Date	Title	Description	URL
October 1995	Bands Across The Water	A story taken from "Rip It Up" Issue 218 by "John Russell"	Link
May 1995	Boys Keep Changing	An interview taken from "Rip It Up" Issue 213 by "John Russell"	Link
March 1995	1995 NZ Music Award Finalists		Link
25 February 1995	Shihad poised for takeoff with US band	Evening Post Mike Houlahan	Link

1994

Date	Title	Description	URL
Nov 1994	Making Noise In Europe	An interview taken from "Rip It Up" Issue 207 by "Shirley Charles"	Link
February 1994	Tom Larkin Turns Down Killing Joke Tour News	A snippet of news taken from "HM" Issue 60	Link

1993

Date	Title	Description	URL
16 July 1993	Churning and Learning	An interview taken from "The hearld" by "Graham Reid"	Link
July 1993	Mirror Mirror On The Wall, Who's The Heaviest NZ Band Of Them All?	An interview taken from "Rip It Up" Issue 192 by "Donna Yuzwalk"	Link
June 1993	Video Dismissed News	A snippet of news taken from "Rip It Up" Issue 191	Link

1992

Date	Title	Description	URL
November 1992	Churn Demos/Recording And December Tour News	Taken from "Rip It Up" Issue 184	Link
10 December 1992	Right Royal Frustrations Of Annus Horribilis	An interview taken from "The Evening Post" by "Mike Houlahan"	Link

1991

Date	Title	Description	URL
September 1991	Crumbs	RTR Count Down	Link
July 1991	Untitled	An interview taken from "Rip It Up" Issue 168 by "Donna Yuzwalk"	Link
December 1991	Rumours	A snippet of news taken from "Rip It Up" Issue 173	Link

1990

Date	Title	Description	URL
August 1990	Angels Brent Eccles Interview	An interview taken from "Rip It Up" Issue 157 by "Murray Cammick"	Link