Wardance

Playing Killing Joke's debut was one of those things that made me think of other connected things. Wardance made me think of Anthrax back when they all wore silly shorts, carried skateboards and talked about all the hardcore they listened to when by hardcore they actually meant Journey. I swore Anthrax also had a song called "Wardance". They don't as it was part of the song "Indians". It has been a few years.

Also with rugby season in full swing the haka also came to mind. This had me illogically searching for the Spice Girls' version but coming up empty and a better man for that.

Killing Joke



Anthrax - Indians

Oscilator in Distortion

Japan's Mad Capsule Markets were another band I discovered whilst living in Asia. However, it wasn't from seeing the band or even from the Asian media. A copy of London magazine Rock Sound, which contained a free compilation CD, is responsible for the fact that this band ever reached my ears. The band could be considered cyberpunk as they combine elements of punk, electronica, metal and hip-hop sucessfully. Oh, there's also chirpiness (although it may be tongue in cheek) and anger.

Who didn't always want to be a stormtrooper?

Bansai!