Prize Frenzy™!

So it's crunch-time - have you been naughty or nice this year?...Well, it doesn't really matter because Frenzor(tm) has a massive sack of dB goodies just for you, dear reader! So if you think you deserve an early Christmas full of wicked tunes and free gig passes then stay close to that phone and ring this Friday at 1 pm on 8231 0881. Aaah, the gift of giving...

1. Rosie Clarke pops down to The Beard's rehearsal studio for a yarn about all things hairy and thanks to the bearded ones themselves, Frenzor has four copies of the single Growing A Beard to give away.

2. Hands up all 'Fat Pizza' freaks! Has Frenzor's got a nice little treat for you - fans of comedian Tahir's character Habib should be especially pleased as, thanks to Acmec Records, there are five copies of live footage taken from a show at the Enmore Theatre up for grabs. This issue features Mark Liebelt's review of the DVD which covers everything from Tahir's Turkish heritage to his, believe it or not, high school-teaching days, so make sure you're one of the first four callers to get your hands on this cool little prize.

3. With comedians ranging from Adam Hills, Arj Barker and Jimeoin to Judith Lucy, Magda Szubanski and Wil Anderson, the 'Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Best Of The Gala Collection' DVD is one of the funniest prizes you could pick up this year! Check out what Alistair Wallis has to say about this one then ring Frenzor to make a copy your very own. It's all thanks to Acmec Records.

4. Described as "To the acoustic what Hendrix was to the electric," Kaki King is heading to Adelaide for a very special performance on the West Wing Lawns of the Festival Center on Fri 5 January. Check out what she has to say to Alexis Buxton-Collins in this issue then ring Frenzor to pick up an exclusive double pass to see her live, thanks to the Festival Centre.

5. Big Day Out '07 - it draws closer and closer every day and, man, is Frenzor(tm) excited already! And you should be too because not only does this issue feature Will Oakeshott's interview with My Chemical Romance's guitarist Ray Toro, but also five copies of 'The Black Parade' up for grabs! Stay spooky, kids - it's all thanks to Warner.

6. Eskimo Joe's album 'Black Fingernails, Red Wine' became an instant classic before the band even picked up an ARIA award this year for Single Of The Year! Next year will see the guys back in Adelaide and playing a set at the Big Day Out, but if you can't wait that long, make sure you read what the boys had to say to Lauren Boxhall in this issue then ring Frenzor to pick up one of the five copies of their brand new album. It's all thanks to Warner.

7. Mark Grimshaw is pretty darn excited about Gamma Ray's brand new album 'Majestic' and if you're a bit of a metal-head, you should be too because thanks to Riot! Frenzor has five copies of the CD to give away. Horns up!

8. The Hiptones got lucky this year, that's for sure! Read as they tell Steve Jones all about their recent signing to SonyBMG and their brand new release 'Right Now', then ring Frenzor to win one of the five copies of the album! Thanks to SonyBMG.

9. Like a bat outta hell...here come three copies of Meatloaf's 'The Monster Is Loose' album, thanks to Universal. Mark Liebelt reckons this one's worth a spin, so why not pick up that phone and win yourself a copy!

10. Possessing quite possibly one of the longest band names in the history are And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead - not only a cool name, however, these guys also know how to r-o-c-k. Matt Vesley gives us his two cents on the band's newie 'So Divided' so if you reckon this sounds like your cup of tea, ring Frenzor and win yourself one of the three copies up for grabs. It's all thanks to Universal.

11. Fans of At The Drive In, get ready for Sparta - these guys will blow your mind, reckons Matt Vesley. And thanks to EMI, Frenzor has three copies of 'Threes' to give away in this issue.

12. Rosie Clarke thinks KT Tunstall is right up there with Fiona Apple, Tori Amos and Nelly Furtado...and for your chance to win one of the three copies of her brand new album 'Eye To The Telescope' be sure to ring Frenzor asap! It's all thanks to EMI.

13. He may be a Badly Drawn Boy, but Damon Gough can sure come up with a damn good album. Thanks to EMI, Frenzor has six copies of 'Born In The UK' to give away.

14. Proving to the world he's not just a pretty face, actor Jared Leto has formed himself a band which is sure to please the girlies in the house! Thanks to EMI, Frenzor has four copies of the band's debut 'A Beautiful Lie' up for grabs.

15. Ok...go! Ring Frenzor quick-smart to win one of the three copies of Ok Go's brand new album 'Oh No' - Cassie Hilditch reckons it will grow on you like a rash upon the first couple of listens so why not get infected...You can thank EMI.

16. With songs like Cats And Wombats and Touch Me Don't Fuck Me, Kids In Cults' brand new, self-titled album is the ideal Christmas present this time of year. Thanks to the band, Frenzor has two copies of the CD to give away.

17. Frenzor also has a couple of video game packages to be won in this issue, including 'Scarface' on xbox360 and 'V8 Supercars 3' on PlayStation 2. Thanks to THX and Codemasters.

18. Will Oakeshott has a chat with local metallers Jessica In Pieces about their upcoming EP launch at the Enigma Bar on Sat 23 December and if you'd like to be there to witness the carnage, as well as pick yourself up a copy of the new CD at the door, be one of the first two callers to ring Frenzor this Friday.

19. Those of you who are long time readers - maybe not all 400 issues, maybe not all 15 years - will have been waiting with bated breath for this one. Yes, it's the Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String, featuring A Few of Your Favourite Things! All those unclaimed prizes (see warning below), some promo things dropped off by some PR company (we drank the beer, thanks) and other stuff that Frenzor(tm)picked up in his talons whilst whizzing about the planet collecting goodies from the cold dead hands of any one who got in his way, have been wrapped up, tied up and offered for the delectation of you, dear reader. Oh do call. They're wrapped so nicely.



Online Frenzy™!


1. Thanks to Universal, there are ten copies of New Found Glory's brand new album 'Coming Home' up for grabs and if you'd like to win yourself one just tell Frenzor where these pop-punkers come from, then send your answer to nina@dbmagazine.com.au

2. Thanks to Inevitable, there are five copies of All India Radio's album 'Echo Other' to be won if you can tell Frenzor how many albums the band have under their belt so far, then send your answer to nina@dbmagazine.com.au

3. Thanks to Candle Records, there are three copies of Anthony Atkinson's new album 'Loyalty Songs' to be won if you can tell Frenzor the names of Atkinson's band members then send your answer to nina@dbmagazine.com.au

4. Thanks to Stomp, there are also four copies of White Whale's new album up for grabs if you can name its title and send your answer to nina@dbmagazine.com.au

5. Thanks to the band, there are four copies of The Battery Kids' new CD to be won if you can tell Frenzor where the guys are from then send your answer to nina@dbmagazine.com.au