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

[Alexander Smith]

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

> QR Code

> Share

>

> Metropolis Group presents:

>

> Killing Joke – Live At Metropolis Studios

>

> + Killing Joke

> Saturday 8 September @ METROPOLIS STUDIOS, London

>

> Description

> In Basket

> Price

> S/C

> Quantity

> General Admission (e-ticket)

>

> £195.00

> £9.80

> 0123456

> 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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