SAROCK.COMhttp://sarock.comRocking South Africa since 2004.en-usFokofpolisiekar reviewhttp://sarock.com/news/28/This is old news, but better late than never, right? At least I've had enough time to listen the new Fokofpolisiekar EP to death during the last few weeks and it's still in rotation. Yes, Brand-Suid Afrika is that good...
Jo Day album launchhttp://sarock.com/news/27/

The official Princess album launch will be held at The Doors Nightclub, Edenvale, Jhb on Wednesday, 26 April 2006 (27th is a holiday) where Jo Day will headline the Doorstock Festival.

Princess will be on sale at the event for the first time in SA!

Entrance R20 before 6pm / R40 thereafter
Lineup includes: Epicure, Pestroy, Wickhead, Myepic, RedHouse, Hokum.

New bands uploadedhttp://sarock.com/news/26/Check out Redhouse, Running With Scissors and EpicureThe Hello Goodbye Boyshttp://sarock.com/news/23/Arno Castens' new album The Hello Goodbye Boys will be released in South Africa on 29 August 2005 and in the UK on 12 September 2005. Here's to another SA rock legend cracking it overseas
V.O.D. to release double CDhttp://sarock.com/news/22/

V.O.D. will release a double CD containing their album Bloedrivier, rare tracks and new material in November. The CD will also feature tracks from Paul's Terminatrix and Francois' Die Kruis, as well as V.O.D. videos never released in South Africa

Sounds like something every SA rock/metal fan should have in their collection. We'll keep you posted

Mode of Obscurity track listhttp://sarock.com/news/20/Alter-Ego has released the track list for the locally produced Depeche Mode tribute album Mode of Obscurity. This unique compilation is shaping up to be one of this year's highlightsLithium reunion gighttp://sarock.com/news/19/After their successful Cape Town reunion gig, Lithium is set to perform another one in Jo'burg. Read the full press releaseMode of Obscurityhttp://sarock.com/news/18/This should be interesting. It looks like Alter-Ego will release a Depeche Mode tribute CD later this year, featuring the best local rock bands covering their stuff. Read on for the full press releaseKarma and Effect reviewedhttp://sarock.com/news/17/

To coincide with the release of their second major label album, we figured SAROCK.COM should be the first to bring you a review of Karma and Effect. Was is worth the wait? Click here to find out.

Seether will also be our featured band for the next couple of weeks. The information is somewhat outdated, but what the hell... might as well educate the rest of the world as to their proud heritage.

Seether album & videohttp://sarock.com/news/16/

Seether's new video Remedy is available for download at Seether.com. For those of you with bandwidth, download the fullscreen mpeg at Videopimp.com (probably for a limited time only).

Seether's new album Karma and Effect will be released on 25.05 in the US.

SAMA awardshttp://sarock.com/news/15/

Congratulations to Sugardrive for winning this year's SAMA award for best rock album. Respect.

Cutting Jade heading for the US?http://sarock.com/news/14/Authentic Ideas has signed a label management deal with an American manager, Gunter Schroder. The agreement sees Mr Schroder taking on Authentic Ideas artistes and placing them in The United StatesKobus! reviewedhttp://sarock.com/news/13/Thanks to Poenjappie for his unique review of 100% Skuldgevoelvry. Sorry, Afrikaans only but then it wouldn't work any other way. If you enjoy the writing check out his website at http://www.poenjappie.co.za
The Awakening seek new guitaristhttp://sarock.com/news/11/

Applicants should:

  • reside in Gauteng, South Africa
  • be available to tour nationally and internationally
  • be familiar with the work of The Awakening
  • have own equipment and transport
  • perform live passionately and paranormally

E-mail your applications to info@interventionarts.com or check out www.awakening.co.za

Free web hosting for musicianshttp://sarock.com/news/10/

Over the last couple of weeks SAROCK.COM have been quietly slaving away, developing a unique web hosting service for musicians. It's backed by a professional hosting company, and contains all the tools you need to manage a professional online presence.

Oh, did we mention it's free for unsigned bands?

The Awakening chart in Germanyhttp://sarock.com/news/9/The Awakening are currently number 10 on the German MRC30 Metal charts! The album Darker Than Silence is currently at number 10, sharing the charts with the latest releases by greats like Marilyn Manson (20), U2 (22) and Korn (24)!