Last night 30seoncds to mars played at Festival Hall in Melbourne. It was such a good venue for this band as the audience were close enough to feel involved with the band. 30 seconds to mars were absolutely fabulous performing last night. They played a variety of songs ranging from songs from their latest album "This is war" to older classics. Jared, Shannon and Tomo had amazing stage presence and they made you watch them. The stage layout was cool with Shannon drums were on the side of the stage at the front rather than the back like the usual band setup. With strope lights, flashlights and white confetti the whole almost 2 hrs of concert was amazing. Jared Leto had complete contorl over the crowd with getting us to yell, scream and jump around, and even get the security people to jump aswell. Its really extra exiting that Jared Leto told the audience that 30 seconds to mars are coming back next year to play Soundwave 2011.
*Photos by: Cameron Stewart
My friends and I were in the mosh pit for 30 seonconds to mars. There is something special about mosh pits. Not only do you get to be a little bit closer but I believe that you get some sort of differant experience aswell. I am proud to say that I was in that mosh pit as everyone who was sqiushed and cramped and trying to get closer or just to breath were all looking out for each other. If someone fell or looked like they were introuble people always were helping if someone needed it. With such a rough pit Im glad that everyone was such a community and keeping everyone safe.
I would like to say a special thankyou to the random guy who helped me and my friends get to the front of the mosh. I can't even explain what or how you did it but you rock man! And a special thankyou to the group of guys who picked me up when I fell on the floor in the mosh and got me back to my friend, thankyou for making me safe!
So in the end 30 seconds to mars was amazing and moshing at their concert was amazing, im pretty sure we will be there in 2011 when they play at Soundwave, Will you?
And when you thought that the "old school trash rock" scene was slowly fading out, if you look a little deeper it's still here and thriving.
Introducing Circle Pit! This duo (Jack Mannix and Angela Bermuda) from Sydney Australia have a unique 70's rock sound that even I thought was going away.
Circle Pit's debut album "Bruise Constellation" is full of grundge, glitter and makes you want to take swigs of vodka straight from the bottle. Their unique sound is backed up by a f*ck you attitude where Jack and Angela don't care if you hate their music or label it.
So why not check out their myspace page:
http://www.myspace.com/circlepit
*Warning: Circle Pit's myspace page contains nudity
Kele Okereke's debut album "The Boxer" is released today. Now Kele may be familiar to you becuase Kele is the Lead singer and rhythm guitarist of "Bloc Party" who are currently on hiatus. "The Boxer" sound is a little bit of a shock to loving Bloc Party fans as Kele's solo albums sound is purely dance not like the indie sound of Bloc Party.
The first single off "The Boxer" is "Tenderoni". This song confirmed fans that Kele is heading towards a more dance side of music. This song is super catchy but definitely a song that I had to listen to quite a few times to get into that kind of dance sound.
In my opionion I think that "The Boxer" is really good. I believe that Kele is good at dance music as he is with Indie music. songs such as "Rise" have meaningful lyrics and a deep dance feel.
If you are like me and are in love with Bloc party, dont be afraid to listen to "The boxer", for a dance album I think that it is one of the best i have heard.
Step out in a crazy world but then the sun resets your mind.
I was in Sportsgirl the other day and I heard this song that was super catchy. So I got my Iphone out and used my shazam. It ended up being a song called "Alive" by Goldfrapp.
Goldfrapp is a eltecro music duo consisting of Alison Goldgrapp and Will Gegory. They have been making albums together since 2000. This is the first time that I have ever heard of this duo. Im not really all that much into electro dance but "Alive" is really cute and catchy. "Alive" is on their latest album "Head first", an album I will look into now.
The Video for "Alive" is really cool and reminds me alot of the "you got the love" video by Florence and the machine. This video is very 70/80s with a ton of glitter and gold. Everyone is dancing and looking happy. This video is super cute and will always put you in a good mood.
And will you tell all your friends you got your gun to my head.
Taking back sunday is one of my favourite bands. They have had their issues with band members but every album they put out is just amazing. Its exiting to find out that TBS are writing and recording a new album as we speak. I am lucky enought to say that I have seen live. Taking back sunday have such a good stage presence. Adam Lazzara has this way on stage that just draws you in and you cant take your eyes off him.
Seeing as Taking back sunday are recording I thought I would share with you my 5 most favourite TBS songs.
Number 5. Money where my mouth is:
This song is one of Taking back sunday's slow songs. The lyrics are nice and the music is soothing. It's a pretty song that is one of my favourites.
Number 4. Sink into me:
This song is catchy and clever and the lyrics stay in my head for hours. My mum in the car even sings the lyrics when the song is on. This simply little song has such a good music video that just got released a few weeks ago. The black goop that eats the band is cool and TBS are just a good stage band.
Number 3. Make damn sure:
This song is not just a good song but it also has a history. This was one of the first songs that helped the bond between Sheray and I grow. This was the first video that I saw of TBS. This video is one of the most amazing performance videos I have ever seen.
Number 2. Twenty Twenty surgery:
This is song gets me singing it every time I have it on. This song is just pure and catchy. The last lyrics of the song "your so sensitive I am I am a machine", I don't know why but those lyrics always seem to get stuck in my head. I also love this video alot too.
Number 1. Cute without the E:
I also had a heart attack when Taking back sunday played this song live. This song is my favourite song EVER. It's catchy and fun and clever and just perfect. The title of the song is just as clever as the lyrics and the video is also my favourite Taking back sunday video aswell.
So tell me what are you favourite Taking back sunday songs?
Panic! at the disco (now consisting of Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith) have started reording their new album, there is no title or release date known of yet but the new album is being produced by John Feldmann who has previously produced albums for bands such as Good Charlotte, The Used and Cute Is What We Aim For.
Panic! have also released some new pictures of them recording.
I'm sure the new Panic! at the disco stuff will be just as good as when there was 4 in the band. Do you think their sound will change for the better?
The new video for the new muse song "neutron star collision (love is forever)" for Eclipse came out on the 21st of May. It was so suprise that there was going to be Twilight clips in there becasue muse made the song for the movie. But I really like the video. To break it down the video is Muse performing with Twilight clips in the background. This video is amazing becuase I think Muse are good performers. There stage pressence is really eye catching and they make you look for the whole video.
And song wise I think I am still in love with neutron star collision (love is forever). The song is still catchy and I still listen to it quite frequently.
On the 17th of May the song for the new twilight movie "Eclipse" came out. Some famous bands have been chosen to do the Twilight song with "Decode" by Paramore for the Twilight movie, "Meet me on the equinox" by Death cab or cutie for the New moon movie and now the newest member to the twilight family is Muse with "Neutron star collision(love is forever)"
I think that this song is a typical Muse song, absolutely beautiful and dramatic with a cute little guitar solo.
I don't care If i hate twilight I think this song is amazing. Definitely one to download soon.
So check it out, even if you hate Twilight maybe you will love the song just as much as I do?
If you close the door the night could last forever.
I went shopping to look for some pressents and I found this book called Nylon play: The Nylon book of music. Nylon is a fashion magazine and now they have a book about music. I'm so exited that I found it. The book is about Girls who have inspired music in the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's and in the true Nylon way there is a ton of colourful pictures!
Right now I am not a huge fan of "older" music because I have not really taken the time to really take a look and understand the history. But this book sure looks like it is going to help me open my eyes to a differant kind of music. I have only fliped through a few pages but I am quite exited to have a huge read of it tonight.
I have never really been a fan of being inspired by books but The Nylon book of music I think will give me a new hope.
I would also like to say thankyou to my bestfriend Sheray who helped me get started on my blog to helped me to keep going when I felt like it was pointless, and for also making my AMAZING layout. thankyou I love you Sheray <3
With a messy room and a bag to pack I am in the living room watching MTV procrastinating. The video for "Telephone" by Lady Gaga featuring Beyone is on. In a way I think idolize Lady Gaga a little bit. She is always super confident in what she does and what she wears and not seem to care about peoples opinions of her, I think this is a good quality to have. She has a style that I admire, with quirky new trends that she makes they are always amazing.
I dont think matters what style of music it is someone is always going to criticize it, from popstarts wearing a lack of clothes to guys in punk bands wearing makeup.I really like Lady Gaga's music and videos. They are ceative and the style is amazing. One of my favourite songs and videos of Lady Gaga is "Telephone". I like how the song has a "get up and dance" vibe. The video is quite sheek and girlie tough with a jail theme. My favourite bit of the video is at the end where Lady Gaga and Beyonce have killed everyone in the diner and they are dancing while wearing Amerian flag themed clothes.
So what do you think of Lady Gaga? Attention seeker, Diva or pure genius?
Someone should have told her that pretty aint a job.
When Panic at the disco split down the middle Ryan Ross and Jon Walker made their own band "The young veins". The young veins are releasing a new album called Take a vacation on the 6th of June this year.
So a few months ago the young veins released a new single "Change". There is something about this song that is very Pretty. Odd (wich is the last album that Panic at the disco did before they split). "Change" sound like it was inspired the the Beatles. This is not suprising since Ryan Ross seems to be a "wanna be Beatle" right now. But dont get me wrong this song is amazing with its catchy tune and unbelievably confusing lyrics that Ryan Ross is so good at writing, "Change" is a song that gets stuck in your head.
I am very exited to hear "Take a vacation" when it comes out on the 6th of June.
The other day I was just cruising on the net when I came across a song called "Smelyalata" (yeah I am trying to figure out how to pronounce it too). This song is ridiculously catchy and I like to listen to it when something has gone wrong with my friends.
This song is by a band called "Nevershoutnever", but the band is really just one guy named Christofer who is only 19. Nevershoutnever really reminds me of Owl City, Kinda Indie with a bit of dance thrown in with beautiful lyrics that make no scence at all.
"Smelyalata" is quite a diverse song starting with accoustic guitar and a tambourine then getting a bit more of a faster feel as the song goes along. The lyrics are pretty and fit the music well. There is something about the music and lyrics that when you listen to it, it just you in a good mood and puts a smile on your face.
Right now I am still exploring the music of Nevershoutnever, why not join me and check them out?
Grunge music is a favourite style of mine. One of my favourite Australian grunge bands is Gyroscope. Gyroscope are from Perth and have relased music since 1997. I will admit I have not been a fan of Gyrscope untill there album "Breed Obsession" came out in 2008. "Snake skin" and "1981" off this album are 2 of my most favourite Gyroscope songs.
A few weeks ago gyroscope released a new album called Cohesion. This album is a little bit "heavier" than Breed Obsession, but is still is one of the best gyroscope albums I have heard.
Gyroscope has just released tickets to their upcoming 2010 tour. This is a very simple tour with only playing in clubs/pubs. But with $35 a ticket there is no way I am missing out of this concert!
On the 7th of May Gyroscope will be releasing a "Best of" album. There was a bit of an issue with this album becuase Gyroscopes record company "Warner music" planned the album, complied the set list and did a art work for the album without asking the actual band. The band found out about this "new album" when fans of their facebook page told them. I'm not sure why the company would do this with the band but personally i think its a shallow.
Check out the first single "Some of the places I know" off the new album.
You swore that I would crash, that I would never last
Ok so i'f youre only going to really read one of my posts then this is the post to read.
A band that I have been into for a few years has released a new album. I don't usually say this but I love every song on this album.
The band: Kill Hannah. I'm pretty sure you are reading this and thinking to yourself who the fuck is Kill Hannah. Turst me, you are not the only one. Kill Hannah have been around since 1993 and their first album "The beauty in sinking ships" was released in 1996. They are extremely famous in Eourope and England and are quite well known in America. But for some reason. But for some reason in Australia Kill Hannah is the biggest band you have never heard of.
I really like Kill Hannah's sound. It's a mix of light punk and heavier rock with elements of a dance beat. There songs are really easy to listen to and they are a sence of brokenness that is not too "emo".
So the new Kill Hannah album ia called "Wake up the sleepers". This record has not been released in Australia but is through Itunes.
Some of my most favourite songs off the new album are:
Track 1. Radio: This song a perfect start of album song. The dance feel fits quite well with the edgy rock feel with catchy lyrics.
Track 4: Living in misery: This a typical rock band slow song. With an acoustic guitar and a slow melody this song is simply beautiful.
Track 6. Why I have my Grandma's sad eyes: This song has such an eerie feeling to it. The lyrics are gorgeous and together it makes a perfect song.
So basically this post is to spread the word about this amazing band that no one knows about. If you enjoy bands like AFI, 30 seconds to mars and My chemical romance than I think you might love Kill Hannah as much as I do.
Last night 30seoncds to mars played at Festival Hall in Melbourne. It was such a good venue for this band as the audience were close enough to feel involved with the band. 30 seconds to mars were absolutely fabulous performing last night. They played a variety of songs ranging from songs from their latest album "This is war" to older classics. Jared, Shannon and Tomo had amazing stage presence and they made you watch them. The stage layout was cool with Shannon drums were on the side of the stage at the front rather than the back like the usual band setup. With strope lights, flashlights and white confetti the whole almost 2 hrs of concert was amazing. Jared Leto had complete contorl over the crowd with getting us to yell, scream and jump around, and even get the security people to jump aswell. Its really extra exiting that Jared Leto told the audience that 30 seconds to mars are coming back next year to play Soundwave 2011.
*Photos by: Cameron Stewart
My friends and I were in the mosh pit for 30 seonconds to mars. There is something special about mosh pits. Not only do you get to be a little bit closer but I believe that you get some sort of differant experience aswell. I am proud to say that I was in that mosh pit as everyone who was sqiushed and cramped and trying to get closer or just to breath were all looking out for each other. If someone fell or looked like they were introuble people always were helping if someone needed it. With such a rough pit Im glad that everyone was such a community and keeping everyone safe.
I would like to say a special thankyou to the random guy who helped me and my friends get to the front of the mosh. I can't even explain what or how you did it but you rock man! And a special thankyou to the group of guys who picked me up when I fell on the floor in the mosh and got me back to my friend, thankyou for making me safe!
So in the end 30 seconds to mars was amazing and moshing at their concert was amazing, im pretty sure we will be there in 2011 when they play at Soundwave, Will you?
And when you thought that the "old school trash rock" scene was slowly fading out, if you look a little deeper it's still here and thriving.
Introducing Circle Pit! This duo (Jack Mannix and Angela Bermuda) from Sydney Australia have a unique 70's rock sound that even I thought was going away.
Circle Pit's debut album "Bruise Constellation" is full of grundge, glitter and makes you want to take swigs of vodka straight from the bottle. Their unique sound is backed up by a f*ck you attitude where Jack and Angela don't care if you hate their music or label it.
So why not check out their myspace page:
http://www.myspace.com/circlepit
*Warning: Circle Pit's myspace page contains nudity
Kele Okereke's debut album "The Boxer" is released today. Now Kele may be familiar to you becuase Kele is the Lead singer and rhythm guitarist of "Bloc Party" who are currently on hiatus. "The Boxer" sound is a little bit of a shock to loving Bloc Party fans as Kele's solo albums sound is purely dance not like the indie sound of Bloc Party.
The first single off "The Boxer" is "Tenderoni". This song confirmed fans that Kele is heading towards a more dance side of music. This song is super catchy but definitely a song that I had to listen to quite a few times to get into that kind of dance sound.
In my opionion I think that "The Boxer" is really good. I believe that Kele is good at dance music as he is with Indie music. songs such as "Rise" have meaningful lyrics and a deep dance feel.
If you are like me and are in love with Bloc party, dont be afraid to listen to "The boxer", for a dance album I think that it is one of the best i have heard.
Step out in a crazy world but then the sun resets your mind.
I was in Sportsgirl the other day and I heard this song that was super catchy. So I got my Iphone out and used my shazam. It ended up being a song called "Alive" by Goldfrapp.
Goldfrapp is a eltecro music duo consisting of Alison Goldgrapp and Will Gegory. They have been making albums together since 2000. This is the first time that I have ever heard of this duo. Im not really all that much into electro dance but "Alive" is really cute and catchy. "Alive" is on their latest album "Head first", an album I will look into now.
The Video for "Alive" is really cool and reminds me alot of the "you got the love" video by Florence and the machine. This video is very 70/80s with a ton of glitter and gold. Everyone is dancing and looking happy. This video is super cute and will always put you in a good mood.
And will you tell all your friends you got your gun to my head.
Taking back sunday is one of my favourite bands. They have had their issues with band members but every album they put out is just amazing. Its exiting to find out that TBS are writing and recording a new album as we speak. I am lucky enought to say that I have seen live. Taking back sunday have such a good stage presence. Adam Lazzara has this way on stage that just draws you in and you cant take your eyes off him.
Seeing as Taking back sunday are recording I thought I would share with you my 5 most favourite TBS songs.
Number 5. Money where my mouth is:
This song is one of Taking back sunday's slow songs. The lyrics are nice and the music is soothing. It's a pretty song that is one of my favourites.
Number 4. Sink into me:
This song is catchy and clever and the lyrics stay in my head for hours. My mum in the car even sings the lyrics when the song is on. This simply little song has such a good music video that just got released a few weeks ago. The black goop that eats the band is cool and TBS are just a good stage band.
Number 3. Make damn sure:
This song is not just a good song but it also has a history. This was one of the first songs that helped the bond between Sheray and I grow. This was the first video that I saw of TBS. This video is one of the most amazing performance videos I have ever seen.
Number 2. Twenty Twenty surgery:
This is song gets me singing it every time I have it on. This song is just pure and catchy. The last lyrics of the song "your so sensitive I am I am a machine", I don't know why but those lyrics always seem to get stuck in my head. I also love this video alot too.
Number 1. Cute without the E:
I also had a heart attack when Taking back sunday played this song live. This song is my favourite song EVER. It's catchy and fun and clever and just perfect. The title of the song is just as clever as the lyrics and the video is also my favourite Taking back sunday video aswell.
So tell me what are you favourite Taking back sunday songs?
Panic! at the disco (now consisting of Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith) have started reording their new album, there is no title or release date known of yet but the new album is being produced by John Feldmann who has previously produced albums for bands such as Good Charlotte, The Used and Cute Is What We Aim For.
Panic! have also released some new pictures of them recording.
I'm sure the new Panic! at the disco stuff will be just as good as when there was 4 in the band. Do you think their sound will change for the better?
The new video for the new muse song "neutron star collision (love is forever)" for Eclipse came out on the 21st of May. It was so suprise that there was going to be Twilight clips in there becasue muse made the song for the movie. But I really like the video. To break it down the video is Muse performing with Twilight clips in the background. This video is amazing becuase I think Muse are good performers. There stage pressence is really eye catching and they make you look for the whole video.
And song wise I think I am still in love with neutron star collision (love is forever). The song is still catchy and I still listen to it quite frequently.
On the 17th of May the song for the new twilight movie "Eclipse" came out. Some famous bands have been chosen to do the Twilight song with "Decode" by Paramore for the Twilight movie, "Meet me on the equinox" by Death cab or cutie for the New moon movie and now the newest member to the twilight family is Muse with "Neutron star collision(love is forever)"
I think that this song is a typical Muse song, absolutely beautiful and dramatic with a cute little guitar solo.
I don't care If i hate twilight I think this song is amazing. Definitely one to download soon.
So check it out, even if you hate Twilight maybe you will love the song just as much as I do?
If you close the door the night could last forever.
I went shopping to look for some pressents and I found this book called Nylon play: The Nylon book of music. Nylon is a fashion magazine and now they have a book about music. I'm so exited that I found it. The book is about Girls who have inspired music in the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's and in the true Nylon way there is a ton of colourful pictures!
Right now I am not a huge fan of "older" music because I have not really taken the time to really take a look and understand the history. But this book sure looks like it is going to help me open my eyes to a differant kind of music. I have only fliped through a few pages but I am quite exited to have a huge read of it tonight.
I have never really been a fan of being inspired by books but The Nylon book of music I think will give me a new hope.
I would also like to say thankyou to my bestfriend Sheray who helped me get started on my blog to helped me to keep going when I felt like it was pointless, and for also making my AMAZING layout. thankyou I love you Sheray <3
With a messy room and a bag to pack I am in the living room watching MTV procrastinating. The video for "Telephone" by Lady Gaga featuring Beyone is on. In a way I think idolize Lady Gaga a little bit. She is always super confident in what she does and what she wears and not seem to care about peoples opinions of her, I think this is a good quality to have. She has a style that I admire, with quirky new trends that she makes they are always amazing.
I dont think matters what style of music it is someone is always going to criticize it, from popstarts wearing a lack of clothes to guys in punk bands wearing makeup.I really like Lady Gaga's music and videos. They are ceative and the style is amazing. One of my favourite songs and videos of Lady Gaga is "Telephone". I like how the song has a "get up and dance" vibe. The video is quite sheek and girlie tough with a jail theme. My favourite bit of the video is at the end where Lady Gaga and Beyonce have killed everyone in the diner and they are dancing while wearing Amerian flag themed clothes.
So what do you think of Lady Gaga? Attention seeker, Diva or pure genius?
Someone should have told her that pretty aint a job.
When Panic at the disco split down the middle Ryan Ross and Jon Walker made their own band "The young veins". The young veins are releasing a new album called Take a vacation on the 6th of June this year.
So a few months ago the young veins released a new single "Change". There is something about this song that is very Pretty. Odd (wich is the last album that Panic at the disco did before they split). "Change" sound like it was inspired the the Beatles. This is not suprising since Ryan Ross seems to be a "wanna be Beatle" right now. But dont get me wrong this song is amazing with its catchy tune and unbelievably confusing lyrics that Ryan Ross is so good at writing, "Change" is a song that gets stuck in your head.
I am very exited to hear "Take a vacation" when it comes out on the 6th of June.
The other day I was just cruising on the net when I came across a song called "Smelyalata" (yeah I am trying to figure out how to pronounce it too). This song is ridiculously catchy and I like to listen to it when something has gone wrong with my friends.
This song is by a band called "Nevershoutnever", but the band is really just one guy named Christofer who is only 19. Nevershoutnever really reminds me of Owl City, Kinda Indie with a bit of dance thrown in with beautiful lyrics that make no scence at all.
"Smelyalata" is quite a diverse song starting with accoustic guitar and a tambourine then getting a bit more of a faster feel as the song goes along. The lyrics are pretty and fit the music well. There is something about the music and lyrics that when you listen to it, it just you in a good mood and puts a smile on your face.
Right now I am still exploring the music of Nevershoutnever, why not join me and check them out?
Grunge music is a favourite style of mine. One of my favourite Australian grunge bands is Gyroscope. Gyroscope are from Perth and have relased music since 1997. I will admit I have not been a fan of Gyrscope untill there album "Breed Obsession" came out in 2008. "Snake skin" and "1981" off this album are 2 of my most favourite Gyroscope songs.
A few weeks ago gyroscope released a new album called Cohesion. This album is a little bit "heavier" than Breed Obsession, but is still is one of the best gyroscope albums I have heard.
Gyroscope has just released tickets to their upcoming 2010 tour. This is a very simple tour with only playing in clubs/pubs. But with $35 a ticket there is no way I am missing out of this concert!
On the 7th of May Gyroscope will be releasing a "Best of" album. There was a bit of an issue with this album becuase Gyroscopes record company "Warner music" planned the album, complied the set list and did a art work for the album without asking the actual band. The band found out about this "new album" when fans of their facebook page told them. I'm not sure why the company would do this with the band but personally i think its a shallow.
Check out the first single "Some of the places I know" off the new album.
You swore that I would crash, that I would never last
Ok so i'f youre only going to really read one of my posts then this is the post to read.
A band that I have been into for a few years has released a new album. I don't usually say this but I love every song on this album.
The band: Kill Hannah. I'm pretty sure you are reading this and thinking to yourself who the fuck is Kill Hannah. Turst me, you are not the only one. Kill Hannah have been around since 1993 and their first album "The beauty in sinking ships" was released in 1996. They are extremely famous in Eourope and England and are quite well known in America. But for some reason. But for some reason in Australia Kill Hannah is the biggest band you have never heard of.
I really like Kill Hannah's sound. It's a mix of light punk and heavier rock with elements of a dance beat. There songs are really easy to listen to and they are a sence of brokenness that is not too "emo".
So the new Kill Hannah album ia called "Wake up the sleepers". This record has not been released in Australia but is through Itunes.
Some of my most favourite songs off the new album are:
Track 1. Radio: This song a perfect start of album song. The dance feel fits quite well with the edgy rock feel with catchy lyrics.
Track 4: Living in misery: This a typical rock band slow song. With an acoustic guitar and a slow melody this song is simply beautiful.
Track 6. Why I have my Grandma's sad eyes: This song has such an eerie feeling to it. The lyrics are gorgeous and together it makes a perfect song.
So basically this post is to spread the word about this amazing band that no one knows about. If you enjoy bands like AFI, 30 seconds to mars and My chemical romance than I think you might love Kill Hannah as much as I do.
this is war.
