Prize Frenzy™

Frenzor's™ been at this terrorising mortals game for a while now, so he's used to people fearing him and grovelling in submission every time he passes. And if all you're doing is begging for your life to be spared, then that's fine, but if you want some of the sweet, sweet prizes that he has on offer, a little more is necessary to show you're worthy. Nothing too crazy like pulling a sword out of a stone or (god forbid) slaying a dragon, mind - just call 8231 0881 when the Triple J news theme heralds the stroke of 1pm on Friday 31 October and you'll be given a question to answer before you claim your prize.

1. Bloc Party are playing at Thebarton Theatre on Sunday 23 November and it's all sold out, but if you think that's going to keep Frenzor™ out then you're sadly mistaken. If you're not a merciless fire-breathing killing machine and you still want to get tickets, however, you'd best know a thing or two about the band when you ring up.

2. Scott Berry reviews Amanda Palmer's latest CD in this very issue, and has some pretty good things to say about it, too. Thanks to Roadrunner, there are five copies to give away.

3. In this edition Alistair Wallis chats to The Drones' Dan Luscombe about their latest album, 'Havilah', as well as their show at The Gov on Fri 31 October, and because he's a nice sort chap he's made sure that dB readers can grab both a copy of the album and a double pass to the show if they know what's what.

4. It's no surprise that Frenzor's™ rather a fan of the Mercury Cinema's work in general, but when they throw together a program like the 'Backstage Pass: Rockumentary Festival', extra praise is due. Alongside 'Lou Reed's Berlin', 'Patti Smith : Dream Of Life' and 'Wattstax', they'll be screening 'CSNY: DŽjˆ Vu', and have been kind enough to make available three double passes to that film on Saturday 1 November.

5. Frenzor™ certainly is a renaissance beast, showing an interest in all forms of culture, including the theatre. That's how he's ended up with five passes to the preview night of The Border Project's latest show, 'Disappearance' (based on the theme of disappearance in history and mythology) on Wednesday 12 November.

6. Scars On Broadway continue to fly the flag that System Of A Down hoisted, though there are a couple of new tricks on their self-titled debut, and Universal have provided three copies for those interested in findig out what they are.

7. Somehow, the folks over at Via Vision have managed to fit Drew Carey and his cohorts into one of those little DVD cases. In fact, they've done such a good job that they've crammed the entire first season in and are proud enough of their effort that they'd like you to view their handiwork.

8. James O'Connor chats to both of the siblings who make up Missing Hours in this edition, and with their debut album just out, now seems as good a time as any to give away five copies of that self-titled CD.


Online Frenzy™

Augie March's latest album, 'Watch Me Disappear', managed to sneak into the 'We Liked It And You Will Too' slot this issue, and if you agree with the mysterious beings who decided these things that you will indeed like it, head to the online frenzy at www.dbmagazine.com.au and find out how you can win yourself a copy.

City Of Refuge, which appears on the album, is descended from which old blues track. Hint: It was covered by an iconic Australian group that's also fronted by a noted lyricist. Send answers to frenzy@dbmagazine.com.au


Three of the acts featured played in Adelaide last fortnight - which is the next one to visit our fair town, and what is their most recent album called? Send your answers to frenzy@dbmagazine.com.au