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22 December 2010 - Engage is the fourth single and video gets funding

Engage is going to be the fourth single with a TV, Radio and iTunes release. Currently there are no dates. The video has received NZ on Air funding in the December 2010 funding round.

21 December 2010 - Vote for Shihad in the JJJ Hottest 100!

To promote a bit of Had Squad activity get a vote down on this!

http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/10/

Simply Click Vote Now, then scroll down till you find,

'Shihad - Lead or Follow'

go back up to your shortlist, tick the song and hit NEXT

(you can also vote for up to 9 of your other favourite songs for the year if you so wish)

Fill out your details, hit send!

Then please make sure you confirm your vote (you will recieve an email from triple j asking to confirm your vote, click that link) and you are done!

20 December 2010 - Auckland BDO 2011 6-7 on the Orange stage

Shihad will be playing the Auckland BDO on the Orange stage from 6 until 7. See the full timetable showing all the bands giving them pre and post support over at the BDO Website.

11 December 2010 - Shihad win Best Rock Artist

Shihad have won at the 2010 Rock Awards Best Rock Artist. This goes with their 2009 Best Rock Artist - Local

9 December 2010 - Ignite Special Edition with bonus The General Electric album

Shihad on December 30 will be releasing a Limited Tour Edition of Ignite which includes a copy of The General Electric (which you can see live in full at the 2011 Auckland Big Day Out). It will be physical only and TGE will be reconfigure to fit in a Super Jewel Case to match the NZ release of Ignite.

• Marbecks has it on Pre-order currently for $29.99 http://www.marbecks.co.nz/detail/index.lsd?catalogID=60405
• Mighty Ape has it on Pre-order currently for $24.99 http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/CD/Ignite--General-Electric-Bonus-Edition/9769673/

4 December 2010 - Shihad win Best Live Performance at Wellingtonista Awards 2010

At the Wellingtonista TAWA awards won "Best Live Performance" for their Killjoy Gig at the San Francisco Bathhouse.

1 December 2010 - Ignite Single iTunes URL

The iTunes URL is http://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/ignite-deluxe-single/id406077854

22 November 2010 - Ignite Single Details

The Ignite Single will be released exclusively on the NZ iTunes on 29 November. It will include the radio edit, a downbeat remix by Kyle Bourke (You Tube) and a copy of the music video.

22 November 2010 - Behind the scenes on the Ignite Video

C4 has a behind the scenes of the Ignite Video http://www.c4tv.co.nz/Shihad---behind-the-scenes-of-Ignite/tabid/758/articleID/8556/Default.aspx?ArticleID=8556

14 November 2010 - Killjoy Sydney now on MoshCam

MoshCam videoed the Killjoy gig in Sydney and it is now up for all to watch. http://moshcam.com/shihad/the-annandale-hotel-817.aspx

13 November 2010 - Ignite Video on YouTube

Watch it now on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TTHP5u-SKM and all done in one take with a steady cam

11 November 2010 - NZ Summer Dates

This summer, Shihad will be embarking on a 3 date tour across summer hotspots in NZ. Playing with Shihad will be The Naked And Famous and Cairo Knife Fight.

All promoting new releases and fresh off the back of a successful year of local and international performance, these holidays catch this unique trio together, live in concert. Three world class rock bands of local origin in one arena, if you like your hooks big and your guitars even bigger, it doesn't get much better than this.

Here are the dates + More info

• 29 Dec - Riwaka Hotel, Riwaka, NZ
• 02 Jan - Brewers Feild, Mt Maunganui, NZ
• 03 Jan - Waihi Beach Hotel, Waihi, NZ

11 November 2010 - Ignite to Premiere on C4 Top 40 this Saturday

The Ignite Video should Premiere on C4 Top 40 this Saturday

26 October 2010 - Some BDO Details

From the Road Runner Interview they are on the Main Stage at 6 or 7 and playing the TGE then 3 or 4 new songs. So maybe an 1:10 or 1:15 long set by my math

20 October 2010 - Sleepeater.co.nz wins

Sleepeater.co.nz won Gold in the Small Scale Website category at the best awards.

18 October 2010 - Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 features Sleepeater

Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 features Sleepeater in its official soundtrack

12 October 2010 - Radio stations have the third single

Radio stations have the third single and is available for play at any stage, so get listening

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.

30 September 2010 - Shihadwiki.com has a Twitter account

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 - Shihad to play TGE at the Auckland Big Day Out

Shihad will be playing the General Electric at the Auckland Big Day Out BDO.

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

16 September 2010 - Shihad supporting KoЯn

Shihad will be supporting KoЯn in Sydney on 4 Dec and Melbourne on 5 Dec.

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.

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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.

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  Mayoral Drive, Auckland

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  Cuba St, Wellington

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 – Coolangatta Hotel - Coolangatta 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

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