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Brian Giffin
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Editor, Loud
Faulconbridge
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Biography
Brian is a writer and broadcaster from Katoomba, New South Wales and established Loud as a print zine in Sydney in 1996. His rock writing has appeared in publications such as Rolling Stone, On the Street, In Your Face, Rebel Razor, Loudmouth, Hysteria and more and he has presented a weekly metal/hard rock radio show on community radio since 1995, at first on BFM in Sydney and then with Radio Blue Mountains from 2004. His reference book 'The Encyclopaedia of Australian Heavy Metal' was published during 2015. Brian studied Communications and Journalism at UWS Nepean (now Western Sydney University) from 1989 to 1991.
hardcore and alternative rock. punkClassic rock and heavy metal of all genres
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By Brian Giffin Verified| hotmetalmag.com@ by BRIAN GIFFINHERE we go with another of our regular touring round ups. First up this time is the ridiculously long overdue tour by US doom lords PENTAGRAM, who will be making their way here for the first – and possibly last – time ever in August. Tickets are already selling strongly for this one, so get over to Hardline Media before it’s too late.
By Brian Giffin Verified| Loud Verified To mark the 25th anniversary of their formation, Adelaide metalcore legends I Killed the Prom Queen are returning for a national tour in October. Featuring the classic line-up of Michael Crafter, JJ Peters, Kevin Cameron and Jona Weinhofen with Jamie Hope replacing the tragic Sean Kennedy, IKTPQ will do six shows with To The Grave, Threshold and US deathcore reprobates Emmure. Pre-sale early bird tix go on sale Monday 20 April.
By Brian Giffin Verified| Loud Verified The news keeps coming from the King Parrot camp, with the announcement on Monday of the departure of long-time drummer Todd Hansen. Hansen, it would seem, has finally succumbed to the tyranny of distance involved in being a Brisbane-based musician in a Melbourne-based band. The official announcement from the band reads: “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce King Parrot and long-time drummer Todd Hansen are amicably parting ways.
Company Info
Loud
LOUD Audio, LLC is a professional audio company based in Bothell, Washington, with operations in Canada and Shenzhen, China. Originally founded as Mackie Designs, Inc. in 1988, the company underwent several name changes, becoming Loud Technologies Inc. in 2003 and finally LOUD Audio, LLC after its acquisition by Transom Capital Group in 2017. The company focuses on engineering, marketing, and distributing professional audio products globally. LOUD Audio is known for its high-quality professional audio products, including multi-channel mixing consoles and loudspeakers. Their mixing consoles can handle up to 100 sound channels, making them suitable for complex audio setups in live performances and recording studios. The company’s loudspeakers are designed for both live sound applications and commercial installations. The primary brand under LOUD Audio is Mackie, recognized for its reliable audio equipment used by sound engineers, musicians, and venues in the music and recording industries.
Faulconbridge, Australia
+1 425-892-6500
Founded: 1988