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R!

Mar 5, 2008 12:37 PM

Hey Christine,
Happy birthday for Friday! Hope you have a rrrrrradical day:)
Love R!
geks

Dec 29, 2007 5:32 AM

unbelieveable this girl is now ont he cover of pen thouse we went to highschool

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm.fuseaction=user.viewprofile=1788290
WadosNick Wade

Sep 28, 2007 1:15 PM

I've got the ticket, i'm already to go.. nervous as all buggery though
Julie Daniels

Sep 7, 2007 7:40 AM

Hey Chrissie
Check out the cuties in my new pic in my Myspace folder
Julie Daniels

Aug 31, 2007 8:37 AM

Thanks, yep I had a good night. Well until Taine started spewing anyway!
Julie Daniels

Jul 19, 2007 10:51 AM

Ahhh, the deb ball. Major social occasion and cause for motherly poverty!!Hard to believe the parading of white frocked creatures could cost so much money. Couldn't they just all dress up and post their pics on My Space?
See you there
Centurion!

Jul 18, 2007 8:00 AM

got the snuffles and congestion.. and i gotta work tonight.. ah well...
Steve Daniels

Jul 18, 2007 6:29 AM

Heye Chrissy,

Always great to hear from you. Kiwis are cool like that. It will be wicked after the All Blacks get even this weekend. Anne and I were at the G a couple of week back and watched the Wallabies get up. It was sad :-(

Anne has a party coming up. Weekend of the 18 th Aug. Talk to you Mum for more info as she should have her details tomorrow.

Cool as shark shit
Jarrod

Jul 18, 2007 3:59 AM

Yeah our Neighbours did the same...barstards!!!

Its a new eductaion liftout set up by the Uni and The Standard, basicly I ring schools around the place and get some stories about issues or student/staff acheivements and write about them...First one will be inserted next week so im trying my hardest to get some decent storys to print, with not much luck other than "Sally won the spelling bee"..
Jarrod

Jul 18, 2007 3:41 AM

Haha, im using a Uni computer so Im affraid I don't have any pictures! hows things?
wout

Jun 21, 2007 4:17 AM

Ey matey! What a great day in history, my first Australian comment!

En jouw eerste commentaar in Nederlands ;p
Dutch Operative

Jun 5, 2007 5:14 AM

Gahhh! I don't do physiological stuff! Ask me about my pretty crystals Bio21 people! Sorry I couldn't make ur talk. Hope it went well.
Jessica

May 13, 2007 7:01 PM

If you haven’t already, come check out DepressionTribe.org - very neat new community website for those that deal with depression and are looking for support from others that can relate.
Bergalicious

May 5, 2007 10:50 AM
Dutch Operative

May 4, 2007 7:12 AM

Hey no i don't get bambi emails. That'd be great if you could forward them to me. Cheers.
Mog

May 1, 2007 1:58 AM
[ dolz ]

Apr 29, 2007 12:26 PM

yes, yes i am. i just sent it to a heap of people that day :p
Dutch Operative

Apr 28, 2007 6:09 AM

In my opinion... MALDI lives up to it's name... well the way it sounds phonetically anyway.
Mog

Apr 23, 2007 3:58 AM



Matthew Richardson
Fast Facts
Jumper No: 12
Height: 196
Weight: 105
DOB: 19/03/1975
Recruited From: Devonport (Tas)

The champion forward showed he still has what it takes to be a star of the competition, playing one of the games of the year in 2006. Against the Bombers in round 21, he pulled in 19 marks, had 24 possessions and kicked nine goals. Coach Terry Wallace said Richardson could play for another five years, and if he stays fit, he still has the ability to dominate matches. Led Richmond’s goalkicking for the 11th time and, with over 700 career goals, is third on the Tigers’ all-time goals list.

Draft history: 1992 National AFL Draft father-son selection (Richmond).

2007 Home & Away Totals
Matches: 4
Goals: 11
Marks: 34
Disposals: 53
Kicks: 44
Bergalicious

Apr 16, 2007 2:39 AM

I saw some of your game and was quite suprised! Although kind of happy too coz now I got 8/8 in my tipping! ;)

I have already moved back from Crowland! Been back for a month and have been to 2 games and seen 2 wins, it feels weird! lol

biochemistry, i don't even know what that is, let alone be S M R T enough to study it! lol. Good luck with it though! :P
Lish

Apr 15, 2007 11:31 AM

hey chicken! life at genetics is busy? how is biochem? yeah our presentations were full on but i guess its all good experience!! yeah Paul told me he talked to you! he is a good guy! how do you know him??? well better get back to this essay that i have done nothing of all weekend!!!!
Dutch Operative

Apr 11, 2007 9:56 AM

Lithgow saw Jarvis? Wow... yeah that surprises me. I heard Jarvis from outside myer music bowl... then I managed to sneak my way in and see the Pixies for FREE!!! Then karma struck and the band i went to see the next night canceled on me (and everyone else). :-(
Andrew

Apr 11, 2007 8:21 AM

haha hi!!! Yes i remember you, such a sicko lol. Hey at least you're progressing with your studies, I've still another year to go >.<. Got booty juice? rofl
[ dolz ]

Apr 11, 2007 2:26 AM

you can't convert her. she'll realise that essendon have no future and that the team she once loved will prosper well into the future. That and we got Judd ;)
93 and 2000 are so long ago though
[ dolz ]

Apr 10, 2007 12:21 PM

now you know what it feels like to support a winning team :)

Ohh, and Bianca below me has some good taste. she liked West Coast. Wonder if she still does? hmm
Centurion!

Apr 10, 2007 3:45 AM

am i really that shallow?













probably.
Bergalicious

Apr 7, 2007 4:11 AM

Hey betch! Isn't it cool to have footy back, I haven't been since June, I can't wait!

Whats goin on! How you been? Haven't spoken to you in yonks!

Have a fab Easter!

xx
StephenStephen Hocking

Mar 18, 2007 1:46 AM

I wouldn't call you old as such, I'm only 6 months younger, so lets not refer to it as old, lol.

Not much new with me, just study and stuff, quit my job because of the study, thats about it.

Hows about you?
Julie Daniels

Mar 14, 2007 10:36 AM

Hope the second birthday celebration went well.
Still can't get my name to appear on the school site.Hate to admit I might be technologically challenged by MySpace
KateKate Tudor

Mar 9, 2007 6:56 AM

ohh, i hate that when the net and myspace stuffs around like that!! glad to hear you had a couple of celebrations - it's good to get a fuss made of you on such a big birthday! and yeah, 21 does feel way older than 20!
i'm just working this year, as assistant manager at a crabtree and evelyn store (gifts and luxury body products), part time so i can write in my spare time.
how bout you? doing honours?
StephenStephen Hocking

Mar 7, 2007 8:10 AM

Hey Hey Happy Birthday!

Hope you have an awesome birthday and everything you wish for comes true. :)
KateKate Tudor

Mar 7, 2007 7:04 AM

Myspace Layouts

I hope you have a fabulous 21st!! I still remember jumping around on mattresses in your living room dancing to crazy music, back when we were 9 or 10 - how time flies!! luv ya!!
Steve Daniels

Mar 7, 2007 5:42 AM

Happy Birthday to You ...

You smell like a shoe ...

You look like a monkey ...

And you come from Woorndoo

Hip hip hooray!!!

Happy Birthday Chrissy
Was a great night on Saturday. Hope you have a really great day.

Alternative Birthday Song

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Get plastered you bastard
Happy Birthday to you

Lots of Love Geoff
Dutch Operative

Mar 4, 2007 3:26 AM

But what's wrong with McConville? He's a cool guy!
Dutch Operative

Mar 2, 2007 7:46 AM

HEY CHRISSIE! yeah it's all going well. Got some crystals, shot some xray beams... funfunfun! You started getting your hands dirty yet?
Steve Daniels

Feb 26, 2007 8:18 AM

Cool as shark shit!

See you on Saturday birthday girl. Gonna be a quiet one for me though cause I have a run to do in Ballarat on Sunday at 9am and Sophie has accademy netball squad the same time. Bugger huh? We'll have to catch up for a couple of drinks another time. But we'll see you at the PAR - TAY. Woo hoo
Julie Daniels

Feb 26, 2007 8:03 AM

Thanks for adding me. I don't have many friends cause I'm a polite old person who doesn't like to impose on people's spaces till I'm invited:-)
Looking forward to your party. Bit scary that you should be blowing out that many candles though. I'm sure it was just a couple of years ago that you were in grade 6!
Laura

Feb 23, 2007 12:33 AM

Hi!
Hey were you on the tram the other day when a lady in a red 4-wheel drive crashed into us? If not I think you may have a look alike...
Dutch Operative

Feb 21, 2007 7:32 AM

Hey Chrissie! Sorry I won't be able to make it to your main party in Woorndoo, but I will definitely be able to come out to Smokin Joes! Is that a bar? Cool name... but what will they do when the new smoking laws come into place?... it'll just be Joes then!

(Glad you gave me credit for that one Sgro! - see 2 posts down)
Dutch Operative

Jan 31, 2007 12:14 AM

Thank you Chrissie! Yeah i developed my love for maps while doing council surveys all over this state of yours. I got hooked on trying to find the most efficient ways of doing the surveys, ensuring i was always productive. I don't know why though... I got paid per hour, not per survey.
Lish

Jan 23, 2007 11:36 PM

hey chicky

thanks a bunch!! when do you start? I start in a few weeks. Doing one with Alex on dimorphic switching. Had a hard choice deciding coz i got offered three!!! anyways whats been happening?
Dutch Operative

Jan 23, 2007 8:43 AM

Hey Chrissie... yeah I was hung over that day from karaoke the night before (I'm soft I know). Anyhow let's do another one -this time we'll actually go to the croft
jacs

Jan 19, 2007 6:54 AM

Hey gorgeous, long time no chat!! how's things?

xx
Mog

Jan 5, 2007 10:47 AM

So this is what it sounds like when doves cry...
HAYLEEHaylee Dyson

Jan 3, 2007 6:28 AM

call work and put your availability in there is work :)
Mog

Dec 29, 2006 9:43 AM

Black Metal: A Brief Guide
by: Quentin Kalis
This is an article intended as a short yet informative guide for people who are generally familiar with metal but are largely unacquainted with black metal. At the end I have provided mini-reviews of what I consider to be the ten most influential and essential black metal albums.

Definition

The exact definition of "black metal" is a hotly contested subject: a quick perusal of the archives of any metal message board will reveal the extent to which even today it remains a hotly contested topic of debate. One can find entire threads dedicated to the question whether the new Satyricon and Enslaved can be considered black metal. Two main camps have emerged over the last few years:

1. One school of thought, which I will call the "Purist" view, claims that the term "black metal" refers only to underground acts (in this context a "mainstream black metal" act is one which is signed to one of the larger independents, such as Nuclear Blast or Candlelight). These underground acts tend to have a rawer and noticeably simpler style.

2. The second school of thought, which I call the "Inclusive" view, permits a wider definition which includes more mainstream acts, such as Emperor, and also bands such as Marduk, Dissection or Dimmu Borgir. These bands tend to have superior production values and are often more technical then their underground counterparts. These bands tend to be more melodic then their cruder sounding peers, and may also have a stronger focus on keyboards. Sometimes this categorisation becomes overbroad and Viking metal bands (such as Mithotyn or Einherjer) are lazily and erroneously considered as black metal. I have even heard Children of Bodom being called black metal, which is pushing the boundaries too far.

Black metal is notoriously hard to define, and vague, pretentious statements such as 'black metal is the nihilistic audio representation of all the misanthropic evil inherent in man' are unhelpful. But perhaps the following exposition, taking into account both of the viewpoints above, is the best:

Black metal is an extreme subgenre of metal characterised by snarled or shrieked vocals and raucous tremolo riffs. The bass tends to be, for all intents and purposes, non-existent. Production tends to be trebly and raw. Most bands adopt a relatively simplistic style, though some of the more mainstream acts (Emperor is a notable example) are more technical. Generally, technicality is frowned upon and soloing is infrequent and hardly ever used. A clearer, more discernible but atonal vocal style is often used, usually in conjunction with a harsher shrieking style. Keyboards are frequently adopted. Usage of folk, neoclassical and, to a lesser extent, ambient elements is frequent.

Unlike genres such as thrash or death metal, black metal has an underlying philosophy behind it, and no definition of black metal is complete without a consideration of its ideology. Lyrically, black metal bands are at the very least violently anti-Christian if not outright Satanists. It must be noted that the idea of Satanism is not cast in stone and ranges from a relatively medieval style of Satan worship through to the more intellectual strains of Anton LaVey's notorious Church of Satan. Some have adopted Asatru, the contemporary revival of the old Norse religion, as their spirituality of choice; and in recent years this has often been accompanied with a strong nationalist outlook. An overriding feature of almost all black metal is the fascination with the past: many black metal bands include anachronisms, such as the use of medieval-sounding melodies and instrumentation, posing in Middle Ages inspired clothing, or harping about a return to the ages long gone. The writings of Tolkien have exerted a great influence on black metal -- more so perhaps then the writings of Anton LaVey -- and this is reflected in the many names adopted from his mythical world (e.g. Gorgoroth, Burzum, Isengard). Although it is unclear as to how many bands have actually read "The Antichrist" by Nietzsche, his views on Christianity have found widespread acceptance.

The astute reader will have noted that I refer largely to tendencies rather than hard and fast rules. This is due to the musical diversity of black metal and the near-impossibility of constructing a definition that would incorporate albums as disparate as _Det Frysende Nordariket_ (Ildjarn), _Panzer Division Marduk_ (Marduk), _La Masquerade Infernale_ (Arcturus) and _With No Human Intervention _ (Aborym). Despite assertions to the contrary, black metal is an incredibly varied genre -- certainly more so than death metal.

The Origins of Black Metal

Although many believe that black metal started in Norway during the late Eighties / early Nineties, its true origin was much earlier. Many accept Venom as the first black metal band, and thus the band's debut album, _Welcome to Hell_, released in 1981, can be considered as the true genesis of black metal. Other notable albums from this period include Celtic Frost's _Morbid Tales_, Bathory's _Bathory_ and _Apocalyptic Raids_ by Hellhammer.

It should be noted that none of these acts were regarded as black metal in the beginning. On the eve of his sophomore effort, Bathory's Quorthon described his music as "heavy metal"; Celtic Frost have, depending on what you read, been described as being both thrash and death metal. Venom is firmly rooted in NWOBHM. Their music was described as being "black metal" well after the most influential black metal albums were released. It is a term which only became widely used with the rise of the second wave.

The second wave was constituted of Norwegian black metal, which started in the late Eighties and reached its peak between 1991 and 1994. Many of the most important albums were released in this period, including Mayhem's _De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas_ and Darkthrone's _A Blaze in the Northern Sky_.

Burzum, Darkthrone, Immortal and Mayhem are the most important and influential bands of the period. However, these bands were just the tip of the iceberg when it came to the nascent Norwegian black metal scene, and contributions by bands such as Emperor, Thorns, Satyricon and Ulver, amongst many others, cannot pass by unnoticed.

Originally, the aim was to forge a return to what they considered to be the true death metal sound and was a reaction against what they perceived to be the commercialization of death metal. This 'true death metal sound' later became what is now known as black metal. Death metal bands in this period tended to perform in everyday clothes and appeared on stage in tracksuits and sneakers. This was unbearable for the likes of Euronymous, who adopted a more 'shocking' and 'anti-social' image.

The Norwegian acts spurred on the rise of black metal's third wave. The two most significant albums, both of which were instrumental in accelerating its spread and popularity, are Emperor's _Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk_ and Cradle of Filth's _Dusk... and Her Embrace_.

Emperor was one of the original Norwegian bands, but it was their sophomore full-length that drew widespread interest and attention. _Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk_ showcased an unprecedented degree of complexity and technicality. It was well received, and placed highly on virtually all "Best of 1997" lists.

Another noteworthy album was Cradle of Filth's seminal _Dusk... and Her Embrace_. Whether Cradle of Filth can be considered as black metal is one of the most highly debated topics, though it has subsided in recent years as Cradle of Filth have veered towards a more obvious commercial sound with each subsequent album. Whatever you may consider Cradle of Filth to be, there is no denying that impact that _DaHE_ has had on the scene, and its influence can be felt in many bands commonly considered to be black metal, such as the (early) works of Hecate Enthroned and Agathodaimon, which at times border on outright plagiarism. Even Ancient, who were part of the nascent Norwegian scene, were clearly influenced by Cradle of Filth on some of their later works.

Alongside Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth were to become one of black metal's crossover bands, gaining fans from the nu-metal / commercial (Pantera, Metallica) metal crowd as well as attention from the goth community.

Black metal was no longer confined to Scandinavia and bands started to emerge across the world, from countries as culturally diverse as Japan (Sigh), USA (Judas Iscariot) and the Czech Republic (Maniac Butcher). Scenes started to become established across the world. Perhaps the most significant scene was the "Legions Noires" or "Black Legions" of France, which gave birth to legendary bands such as the short-lived Vlad Tepes and Belketre. Although the Black Legions collectively only released a handful of ridiculously limited albums, they nevertheless had a huge impact on the development of black metal.

Some black metal bands became more experimental, and bands such as Arcturus, Sigh and later Solefald released albums that can be best described as black metal avant-garde. Bands such as Aborym and ...And Oceans borrowed from dance and EBM.

The third wave was further by its rapid increase in popularity within the underground (and by underground here I mean bands that are not signed to one of the major labels, such as EMI or Virgin) selling more albums than any other underground genre. Labels scrambled to sign black metal bands and a lot of unoriginal nonsense was released, but in the end the imitators and hangers-on either found some new ideas or disappeared. Black metal reached its apex in 1997, after which sales started to decline. Given the rapid increase in bands and its splintering into various scenes and subgenres, it is hard to select the most influential albums of this period. (As mentioned earlier, Emperor's _Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk_ and Cradle of Filth's _Dusk... and Her Embrace_ are probably the most important albums in terms of influence from this period.)

The Future

The decline did in no way affect the progression of black metal, and only the most naïve would believe that the relative loss of popularity of the genre would mean its demise. All the major labels have several black metal bands on their rosters, and many smaller labels (such as No Colours Records and Drakkar Productions) specialise almost exclusively in black metal.

A lot of would-be Nostradamuses predict that black metal with a strong electronic influence -- think Aborym or latter day Dodheimsgard -- will be the future of black metal. I've read predictions about that in respect to almost any rock and metal subgenre you could care to name -- and they have all been wrong! At best a new sub-genre will be established, but this will in no way supplant the more traditional forms. In addition, the widespread adoption of electronic elements in black metal is made unlikely by a strong and pervasive focus on the ancient past for a futuristic genre such as EBM or industrial to exert a noticeable influence on a significant number of bands. Nor are the above mentioned 'black metal avant-garde' acts such as Arcturus the future of black metal: some bands are simply too idiosyncratic for their basic style to be espoused by others.

The future of black metal is dependent on a fourth wave emerging. Most of the first wave are no longer active, and the Norwegian veterans have either broken up (Immortal, Emperor) or have changed their style to the point where it is debatable whether they can be considered black metal at all (Satyricon, Enslaved). Few notable bands have emerged from Norway since the mid-Nineties; clearly the impetus behind the fourth wave will originate elsewhere. Although various scenes have been established around the world, the one that I believe will be the force behind the impending fourth wave is the Eastern European scene. Already Poland's Graveland and the Ukraine's Nokturnal Mortum are probably the most popular acts amongst the black metal underground, and their names are familiar to many whose tastes are more mainstream.

Musically, there is a tendency towards a greater clarity in production as well as a more epic vibe with these bands, sometimes combined with a folk influence. The overt Satanic tendencies of their Norwegian counterparts have been abrogated in favour of a strong nationalistic slant, usually accompanied by a neo-Pagan spirituality.

However, the rise of Slavic black metal has been accompanied with a rise in National Socialist beliefs, which, although not exclusive to Eastern European bands, does appear to be most prevalent there. This is also a possible inhibiting factor preventing its widespread adoption -- the larger, more commercially orientated labels usually refuse to sign bands that are overtly racist, and the smaller labels simply do not have the funds to promote their bands as strongly as the bigger labels. In addition, some smaller labels such as Voices of Wonder refuse to sign National Socialist black metal (NSBM) bands. Even if they had the funds, many countries have hate speech laws, which inhibits more widespread promotion.

The reasons behind the adoption of National Socialism in black metal form a complex hydra-headed affair which can become the basis of a doctoral thesis, and I cannot possibly consider all of them here. However, it is worth noting that from the earliest days of the Norwegian scene, a strong nationalist creed was present -- and is still present. In addition, the line between racism and nationalism / patriotism is an extremely thin and perilous one: if one is strongly nationalistic, whereby one is proud of belonging to his origins and of belonging to a particular social group, then it is no great leap to start seeing other groups as inferior.
Dutch Operative

Dec 24, 2006 11:51 PM

Hey Chrissie, thanks for the birthday wish. merry athiestmas! Good to see you're a Bright! I'm in Perth now, it's even more isolated than your little country town!
Mog

Dec 24, 2006 8:15 PM

Merry xmas

Bergalicious

Dec 22, 2006 1:32 PM
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