7 October 2010 - Shihad tickets for the Auckland Big Day Out go on sale at 1 past midnight
Tickets for the Auckland Big Day Out where Shihad will be playing The General Electric in full go sale at one past mid day night Friday on http://bigdayout.com/. You can also buy tickets from 9am on Friday at http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/Big-Day-Out-tickets/artist/1077148 where you if you buy before 31 October you will go in the draw for a trip for two to the Melbourne Big Day Out. Make sure you don't miss out. All times are NZ time.
7 October 2010 - Shihad on the radio today
Shihad are on the radio today:
- George fm at 9.30
- Kiwi fm at 1pm
6 October 2010 - Keep your ear out on the radio next week
It might be worth your while listening to the radio next week.
2 October 2010 - This week's Sunday News has an interview
This weeks Sunday News will have a Shihad interview it apparently, so keep you eyes peeled.
Shihadwiki.com now has a Twitter account @shihadwiki. We will try and remember to post there when we add new news items or when we come across something juicy to share in the Twittersphere.
30 September 2010 - Shihad gets new chart record with Ignite
Shihad now have a new NZ Chart record, they are equal for the most number one albums for a NZ artists with four. What sets Shihad apart is they got their four number ones in their debut week.
Fir the full write please see: http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/print-ChartInfo.asp?id=164
28 September 2010 - Ignite goes to #1
Ignite in its debut weeks goes to #1 on the NZ Chart.
28 September 2010 - Shihad to play TGE at the Auckland Big Day Out
Shihad will be playing the General Electric at the Auckland Big Day Out.
28 September 2010 - Guns N' Roses/KoЯn shows
Shihad are supporting Guns N' Roses and KoЯn.
- Wednesday December 01 Reid Park, Townsville
- Tuesday December 07 Adelaide Entertainment Centre
- Saturday December 11 Perth Motorplex
Andrew McManus Presents can announce that Shihad, one of New Zealand’s greatest rock bands, will be sharing the bill with global rock legends, Guns N’ Roses and Korn, this December in Townsville, Adelaide and Perth. Shihad will also perform with Korn for their solo shows in Sydney and Melbourne this December. Shihad have had three #1 albums and also hold the record for the most Top40 Single Chart appearances for a New Zealand artist. Fans can expect to hear all their biggest hits and also songs off Shihad’s just released eighth studio album, Ignite.
Andrew McManus Presents is proud to announce that global rock legends, Guns N’ Roses will perform in Australia for not only the V8 Supercar Championship for the Sydney Telstra 500, but now also stand alone shows in Townsville, Adelaide and Perth in December 2010. Tickets go on sale from noon Tuesday 7th September. Special guests will be explosive hard-rock band KoRn.
The enigmatic front man and legendary voice of Guns N’ Roses, Axl Rose will be joined by the current line up of Tommy Stinson on bass, Dizzy Reed on keys, Bumblefoot on guitar, Chris Pitman on keys + bass, DJ Ashba on guitar, Richard Fortus on rhythm guitar and Frank Ferrer on drums.
Promoter, Andrew McManus says, ‘this is a very exciting tour for us, I saw Guns N’ Roses perform in Helsinki earlier this year and I’ve never seen a bigger crowd, it was a wild concert with over 60,000 fans going freakin’ berserk! They were really well behaved and were there purely to give the band as much energy back as the band gave them, which believe me was a ton full! I got goose bumps hearing the crowd leave the venue all as one singing 'Sweet Child O’ Mine'.
Guns N’ Roses last toured Australia in 2007 and have sold more than 100 million records worldwide since forming in 1985. With hits including Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City, Sweet Child O’ Mine and November Rain, Guns N’ Roses provided the anthems that shaped a generation.
Joining Guns N’ Roses on this tour will be Grammy award winning metal band KoRn who have sold in excess of 30 million albums and played countless sold-out shows worldwide.
This show is not for the faint hearted and not to be missed!
22 September 2010 - WA Dates
Hot on the heels of the SOLD OUT run of Killjoy and General Electric album shows comes news of SHIHAD’s national tour in support of IGNITE – their new album slated for a September 24th release through iconic rock label Roadrunner Records.
Those in the know describe ‘Ignite’ as harkening back to many of the original raw ...elements of Shihad – the rumbling and slow spiralling heavy groove unfolding under the thick crackle of a duelling Telecaster and SG all underpinning Jon Toogood’s engaging vocal.
Shihad IGNITE tour
With special guests Emperors
Tickets on sale Thursday 23 September.
Presented by Street Press Australia and Faster Louder.
Thursday 25 November – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
Tickets from www.heatseeker.com.au & the venue
Friday 26 November – Rosemount Hotel, North Perth
Tickets from www.heatseeker.com.au , Star Perth, Planet Mt Lawley & Mills Fremantle
Saturday 27 November– Indi Bar, Scarborough
Tickets from www.heatseeker.com.au , Star Perth, Planet Mt Lawley & Mills Fremantle
Sunday 28 November - Mojos, North Fremantle
Tickets from www.heatseeker.com.au , Star Perth, Planet Mt Lawley & Mills Fremantle
20 September 2010 - Thank You
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Shihad Wiki, be that editing, sending us stuff, donating or giving us moral support. As today The Boys have said thanks to all of the blood, sweet and tears that have gone into this site, with a thanks in the Ignite liner notes.
20 September 2010 - iTunes corruption issue
The iTunes corrupt audio IS being fixed as we speak, it will be replaced and all purchasers will get replacement files. But YOU need to Report the problem to iTunes in the first instance. For information on how to report an issue with an iTunes purchase, click here
19 September 2010 - iTunes NZ is saying that Ignite is available for download
People who preordered on iTunes are saying they have an email saying that they can now download Ignite. Enjoy people enjoy.
19 September 2010 - JB HiFi NZ Competition Details
Page B1 of today's Sunday Star Times has a JB HiFi ad and it says:
Buy the album at JB HiFi and be in with a chance to win a signed guitar.
Says see in store for more details. Assuming it's signed by Shihad and it's a Fender. Gorilla Drums and Guitar are helping out given their logo on the ad.
17 September 2010 - Jon and Karl busy on Monday
Jon and Karl have a busy Monday (20/9) ahead of them:
- 7.15am - ZM Breakfast show
- 8.15am - TVNZ Breakfast
- 8.45am - Bfm on air
- 11.30am - The Rock live with Tracey
- 3.00pm - Radio Hauraki
- 5.15pm - C4 Select Live
16 September 2010 - closet.co.nz has a Shihad competition
If you sign up to closet.co.nz's email list before 9am 22 September you can go in the draw to win a Shihad T-Shirt. See the site for the Shihad top and more.
16 September 2010 - Shihad supporting KoЯn
Shihad will be supporting KoЯn in Sydney on 4 Dec and Melbourne on 5 Dec.
16 September 2010 - iTunes Release Dates
Ignite will be available on iTunes from the 20th for everyone with the exception of Aussie and the USA. Aussie can buy it on iTunes from the 24th and people in the USA from early November (don't shot the messenger). Just search for "Shihad Ignite" in iTunes and both the standard and deluxe editions will be available.
16 September 2010 - Stuff has article on the Movie
Stuff.co.nz has an article on the Shihad movie and says that they are planning on filming a gig for it. *cough* 31 Aug news item *cough*
15 September 2010 - Shihad the Motion Picture update
By all accounts this is progressing well and interviews are currently being filmed across NZ, Aussie and North America. Look out for it in 2011.
14 September 2010 - Shihad.com gets a lick of paint for the new album
With only days to the release of Ignite Karl has given Shihad.com a lick of paint and changed it around a bit ready for the new album. So head over to http://shihad.com/ and have a look for yourself.
13 September 2010 - Ignite advertising Posters seen in the wild
With only a week to go until the release of Shihad's eighth studio album, Ignite posters advertising have been seen in the wild.
13 September 2010 - Aussie JB HiFi Pre Order Competition
If you are in Aussie Pre Order Ignite from JB Hifi and go into the draw to win a large signed poster. Buy from here
2 September 2010 - Rip It Up: Shihad Exclusive article in the August/September edition, plus competitions to win signed mags and posters!
The Rip It Up Website is offering you the chance to win a signed magazine, so head on over to the site and follow the links to get yourself in the draw!
Also, to celebrate the news of Shihad's Legacy Award and upcoming induction into the NZ Music Hall of Fame, Rip It Up are giving you the chance to win an awesome A1 signed poster. Read how to enter on the Rip It Up Poster competition page, and follow the links!
The August/September edition of Rip It Up Magazine is gracing bookstores all over New Zealand, and it features an in-depth article about Shihad, features Jon Toogood as guest editor (including a walk-through of some of the pivotal Shihad tracks), Jon reveals his top three albums blasting on his stereo this month, the top 5 epic Shihad guitar riffs, and more!
And if you miss out on winning a copy of the mag, you have until the end of the month to pick it up from any good bookstore.
2 September 2010 - Sleepeater Optimus Gryme Remix
A bit of a preview has been released as a part of a mixtape.
If you're into some fine dubstep, you'll be pretty keen on this.
Check it out here.
1 September 2010 - Sleepeater up for Best Video
The Sleepeater video is a finalist in the Best Music Video at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. So Congrats to Sam, the rest of team, the boys and the 100+ people who all got wet.
1 September 2010 - Congratulations Shihad
Shihad have won the Legacy award at the NZ Music Awards. They will officially receive it on 7 October and be inducted into the NZ Music Hall of Fame.
31 August 2010 A heads up
We have come across some info, but none of it has been confirmed, so we can't say anything. What we will say is it might be worth while directing some money towards your Shihad savings bank account with a target of December. If it doesn't pan out you will have some extra money saved for the Xmas Visa bill and for having drinks in the sun on a summer's afternoon.
31 August 2010 Ignite Limited Edition Info
The physical limited edition will be a run of 5000
31 August 2010 NZ TV News on Wed 1 September
We have had a heads up that it is worth watching the 6pm News. We haven't had confirmation if it is both channels or not.
31 August 2010 Ignite is available for preorder
19 August 2010 First Remix Up
Shihad are doing a Limited Edition of their new album with some remixes on it and the first one by Naked and Famous of Lead or Follow is up on Shihad's Facebook page
10 August 2010 - NZ and WA Dates
Look for dates coming up during the summer these should be coming along soon.
9 August 2010 - Aussie Ignite Tour
Press Release from Road Runner Records
They’re back.
Hot on the heels of the SOLD OUT run of Killjoy and General Electric album shows comes news of SHIHAD’s national tour in support of IGNITE – their new album slated for a September 24th release through iconic rock label Roadrunner Records.
Those in the know describe ‘Ignite’ as harkening back to many of the original raw elements of Shihad – the rumbling and slow spiralling heavy groove unfolding under the thick crackle of a duelling Telecaster and SG all underpinning Jon Toogood’s engaging vocal.
Joining Shihad on the Ignite tour to round out a smokin’ bill are Trial Kennedy and Black Devil Yard Boss (BDYB).
Trial Kennedy barely need introduction after their incendiary debut album ‘New Manic Art’ ripped through Australian rock airwaves in 2008; and word is TK will be playing cuts from an imminent new release.
BDYB features ex-Mammal members Pete Williamson and Zane Rosanoski and ex-Pete Murray’s Stonemason bass player Michael Davids. The debut BDYB EP is released on August 13th and their first single ‘One Dead Letter’ is spinning on triple j radio.
Shihad IGNITE tour
Tickets on sale Monday 23rd August
Presented by Street Press Australia and Faster Louder.
Thur 4th Nov – ANU Canberra
Tickets on sale from www.shihad.oztix.com.au , The ANU Bar and Ticketek phonecharge 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Fri 5th Nov - GAELIC CLUB Sydney
Tickets on sale from www.shihad.oztix.com.au or phonecharge 1300 762 545, Moshtix outlets, www.moshtix.com.au or phonecharge 1300 438 849 and Ticketek phonecharge 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Fri 12th Nov - THE ZOO Brisbane
Tickets on sale from www.shihad.oztix.com.au , Oztix phonecharge 1300 762 545, www.oztix.com.au & all Oztix outlets and Ticketek phonecharge 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Sat 13th Nov – NEVERLAND Gold Coast
Tickets on sale from www.shihad.oztix.com.au, ph1300 762 545 or all Oztix outlets and Moshtix outlets, www.moshtix.com.au or phonecharge 1300 438 849
Fri 19th Nov -Corner Hotel – Melbourne
Tickets on sale from www.shihad.oztix.com.au and Oztix phonecharge 1300 762 545, Ticketek phonecharge 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au and from the venue box office - 57 Swan St Richmond or 03 9427 9198 and from www.cornerhotel.com
Sat 20th Nov – FOWLERS LIVE Adelaide
Tickets on sale from Venuetix phonecharge 08 8225 8888 or www.venuetix.com.au, Moshtix outlets, phonecharge 1300438 849 or www.moshtix.com.au and Ticketek phonecharge 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
- www.newworldartists.net
- www.alohamusic.com.au
- www.shihad.com
- www.trialkennedy.com
- www.myspace.com/blackdevilyardboss
- www.fasterlouder.com.au
2 August 2010 - VIP Ticket Details for Aussie Gigs
From http://oztix.com.au/:
Thanks for the email. The info we have gotten back this afternoon is "the premium ticket holders will be given a laminate when they collect their tickets at the box office, which will allow them to access backstage 1/2 hour after the show, and they go backstage to meet the band and get their poster signed.(posters will be backstage)"
Hopefully this clears things up, and if you have any further questions just let us know
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