[kj] KJ live @ Metropolis Studios Saturday Sept 8, 2012

[jane.shadforth at shell.com]

At last - something everybody in the Gathering appears to agree on ... so far??

 

I haven't got the energy to be angry about this - KJ ceased to be a band I really wanted to hang out with some years ago (Raven excepted)... They are entertainers, and as a punter, I am happy to pay a fair price to be entertained... (and will still fit their gigs into my holidays away from home when I feel like it).

 

£200 for a glorified ligging session - nah!!

 

Let's hope nobody is fool enough to part with their hard-earned on this?

 

Jane

 

From: gathering-bounces at misera.net [mailto:gathering-bounces at misera.net] On Behalf Of Alexander Smith
Sent: 25 July 2012 13:15
To: A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)
Subject: Re: [kj] KJ live @ Metropolis Studios Saturday Sept 8, 2012

 

 

I've already done my big transatlantic pilgrimage to see the band, so this was never in the cards for me, but even if it was an option, I don't know that I'd do it. It does smack a bit of ... well, as someone else said .... *hypocrisy* on the back of Jaz's very recent comments condemning the Cult for their similar antics and how Killing Joke "doesn't want your money." NO WONDER that comment of Jaz's was taken down with all stealth if this plan was in the pipeline.

 

It makes one wonder how actively involved all four members of the band are in terms of these sorts of decisions. To be fair, it might have started off as a fine idea ... until the cost for the customer was calculated. 

 

Again, though -- *ANOTHER* live album and DVD?  I mean, yeah cool -- but .... why? Time was when we'd all grouse about how the only proper KJ live album was HA! and how they needed to amend that. In the ensuing years, they've certainly caught up in that capacity with a fucking vengeance. This late in the day, the *VERY LAST* thing we need from Killing Joke is another live record.

 

I'm sure I'll receive a terse little "fuck you, then" message from someone, but c'est la vie. Just my opinion.

 

 

Alex in NYC

 

 

 

 

On Jul 25, 2012, at 7:50 AM, Phillipps, Marc wrote:






>I'm so disappointed in them.





Same here

 

We were the ones at The Underworld/Subterrania/Barfly etc

 

We were the ones at the Cambridge Junction on the Hosannahs tour when they should've been playing as Jaz & Geordie (and some other blokes)

 

We were the ones that purchased numerous tickets for gigs they just couldn't be bothered to play and still we came back for more


We were the ones who bothered to turn up for the 1989 tour after the OTG debacle

 

And they pull this?

 

 

 

From: gathering-bounces at misera.net [mailto:gathering-bounces at misera.net] On Behalf Of Rob Moss
Sent: 25 July 2012 11:31
To: A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)
Subject: Re: [kj] KJ live @ Metropolis Studios Saturday Sept 8, 2012

 

I'm fucking apoplectic over this.
Still haven't got Down By The River and they want £200 for a fucking event that is no more than an event like The Underworld gig.
You can meet Killing Joke any time can't you? ANd a laminated lanyard and lots of beer! Whoop!

Look. It's only about money now.
Never used to be.
They have made some great records of late and have made a few quid and now have the taste.
Well, if you recall, we've all been waiting patiently over the last few years over periods of inactivity when they could have been working and making themselves a decent wage.
Now it just feels like some guys who relaise that time is running short and they wanna get every last cent in.

I'm so disappointed in them.




 

	----- Original Message -----

	From: Neil Perry

	Sent: 07/25/12 10:33 AM

	To: A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)

	Subject: Re: [kj] KJ live @ Metropolis Studios Saturday Sept 8, 2012

	 

	This is pretty odd. And even with free beers all evening I don`t think I could reach £200 (but then
	I`m a lightweight drinker).
	
	As for being:
	'NO MORE THAN 20 FEET FROM THE BAND'...
	Go down the front at any KJ gig and you'll achieve the same
	
	Bah.
	
	n
	 

	On 24 July 2012 23:26, Rheinhold Squeegee <kjlist at live.com> wrote:

	$300 or so each for anyone thinking of flying over the pond.
	 
	At least they're going after a big score instead of the usual small-time hustle.
	 
	http://www.musicglue.com/metropolisstudios/eventdetails/8-sep-12-killing-joke--live-at-metropolis-studios-metropolis-studios/
	 

	*	Doors: 7:00 PM
	*	Price: £195
	*	Entry: Over 18s only. Photo ID required.
	*	Room: Main Room
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	Metropolis Group presents:


	Killing Joke - Live At Metropolis Studios


	+ Killing Joke


	Saturday 8 September @ METROPOLIS STUDIOS, London

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	Entry Requirements: Over 18s only. Photo ID required.

	Reserving...

	A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE TO BE PART OF A TV RECORDING WITH JAZ COLEMAN, GEORDIE, YOUTH, AND BIG PAUL.
	
	SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2012
	
	THE BAND ARE BEING FILMED FOR TV AND DVD AND THIS UNIQUE CONCERT WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE RAMMED CLUB ATMOSPHERE OF STUDIO A AT METROPOLIS IN AN ENVIRONMENT REMINISCENT OF THE MARQUEE AND 100 CLUB. YOU WILL SEE KILLING JOKE AS YOU NEVER WILL AGAIN, WITH MOST NO MORE THAN 20 FEET FROM THE BAND.
	
	ALL GUESTS ARE PART OF THE FILMED SHOW, AND VIP TREATMENT STARTS FROM THE MOMENT YOU ARRIVE AT METROPOLIS STUDIOS.
	
	COMPILMENTARY BEERS ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE EVENING, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A PERSONAL PASS AND LANYARD ON ARRIVAL. AFTER PRE-SHOW DRINKS, YOU WILL BE USHERED INTO METROPOLIS' FAMOUS STUDIO A WHERE KILLING JOKE WILL PLAY A BLISTERING CONCERT IN AN INCREDIBLE CLUB ATMOSPHERE.
	
	AFTER SHOW WILL BE IN METROPOLIS' MAIN BAR WITH THE BAND JOINING THE PARTY FOR A MEET & GREET AND PHOTOGRAPHS. OUR PHOTOGRAPHER WILL BE SHOOTING THE EVENING FROM ARRIVAL TO END AND THESE HI-RES SHOTS ARE THEN LOADED ONLINE FOR VIP GUESTS TO DOWNLOAD AT THEIR DISCRETION.
	
	ALL TICKET HOLDERS WILL HAVE THEIR NAME ON THE CREDITS OF THE TV SHOW & DVD.
	
	ALL TICKETS ARE E-TICKETS AND ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.
	EMAIL CONFIRMATION IS EXCHANGED FOR A PERSONALISED LANYARD AND PASS UPON ARRIVAL AT THE STUDIO.
	
	TICKETS ON SALE 9AM TUESDAY 17TH JULY 2012
	
	£195

	 

	 

	 

	
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