March 2012 Of late a band in a state of flux, Fahran is delighted to announce the addition of guitarist Chris Byrne to their ranks. Laughed Jake Graham, “We’re probably as surprised as the fans by this! We were settled on staying as a four piece but after a jam with Chris, well, the chemistry [...]
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Fahran : Press Release
Posted: 3rd March 2012 by Harry in BlogTags: Beth Windsor, Chris Byrne, Fahran, JR Windsor
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Write On Time
Posted: 26th February 2012 by Harry in BlogTags: A Thousand Enemies, Classic Rock, Hammer Fest, Mick Wall, Midlands Rocks, Powerplay, Randy Rhoads
So, what did I miss this weekend? What happened? I could see that spring appears to have sprung. Vaguely, from a distance and through the smeared windows of my soul, dizzy from the thousands upon thousands of words cranked out over the last two days, while you bastards were, no doubt, having fun and all [...]
Coldplay & The Brits : The Day The Music Died
Posted: 21st February 2012 by Harry in BlogTags: Coldplay, Music, The Brit Awards
Dear God. Good grief. For feck’s sake. Christ Almighty. Coldplay best British band?! Let us be clear; Coldplay is the band of choice for those who don’t actually like music. Whiney, bland, soulless, corporate mogadon. Scared music might actually make you feel something? Have no fear, Coldplay are here. Their fans are middle-class Tarquins and [...]
Blinded By The Light
Posted: 31st January 2012 by Harry in Blog, Tales From The ZooTags: Family, Life, POD, Princess of Darkness, Tales From The Zoo
Regular readers of Tales From The Zoo will be familiar with POD. The Princess of Darkness. My soon-to-be-eighteen-if-she-lives-that-long daughter. For whom the traditional teenage pursuits of stroppiness and singular bloody-mindedness have long since been elevated to the level of a vocation. A holy calling, if you will. With effortless skill and minimum effort she raises [...]
One Rule For Them…
Posted: 31st January 2012 by Harry in BlogTags: Bonuses, David Cameron, Pensions, Politics, Stephen Hester
You have to laugh. Poor old Stephen Hester has been bullied into declining his near-million pound bonus after a public outcry. The Royal Bank of Scotland exec was joined by RBS head-honcho, Sir Philip Hampton, who also knocked back his £1.4 million ticket on the gravy train. Bless ‘em. It’s the arguments surrounding these two [...]
Diane Abbot : Anti-White Racist?
Posted: 11th January 2012 by Harry in BlogTags: Diane Abbott, Dive and Rule, racism
When the Roll of Honour of Great British Class Warriors is finally compiled, it’s fair to say Diane Abbott’s name is unlikely to be among their ranks. Having convicted Tory crim, Jonathan Aitken, as your nipper’s Godfather might be one reason. Another might be that, despite her longstanding opposition to private education, she chose to [...]
A Father’s Shame
Posted: 29th December 2011 by Harry in Blog, Tales From The ZooTags: Children, Family, Parenting, Tales From The Zoo
It’s heartbreaking being a parent and yesterday was one of the worst days in my life. You devote countless hours of love, devotion and guidance to your kids. You offer care, support and moral sustenance, all the time praying that you can keep them on the straight and narrow, all the time hoping, with everything [...]
Thatcher Remembered
Posted: 28th December 2011 by Harry in BlogTags: Politics, State Funeral, Thatcher
First published by Sabotage Times, http://www.sabotagetimes.com/people/the-best-way-to-deal-with-margaret-thatchers-legacy-is-to-destroy-it/ January 2012 Among the many valuable lessons that history has bequeathed is the undeniable truth that it is written by the victors. Or perhaps rewritten would be nearer the mark. It’s well worth you bearing this in mind because very soon Margaret Hilda Thatcher will die. Possibly, some would [...]
A Yuletide Homily
Posted: 26th December 2011 by Harry in Blog, Tales From The ZooTags: Christmas, Lurch, POD, Satanicus Maximus, SheWhoIsNeverWrong, The Spawn, The Zoo
So how was it for you? Here, at The Zoo, it went bloody great. SheWhoIsNeverWrong, despite having a bad day with the old noggin, aching eyes and loaded up on drugs (of the prescription variety, you understand), soldiered on and turned out a bloody superb dinner. Turkey, beef and gammon accessorised with all the usual [...]
A Word Of Thanks
Posted: 24th December 2011 by Harry in BlogTags: Mick Wall, Midlands Rocks, Soundsphere Magazine
As far as career choices go, freelance scribing offers security, peace of mind and hope for the future in proportions roughly akin to those afforded by negotiating Niagara falls via a tight-rope. On roller skates. In a storm. While pissed. And that’s on a good day. Without wishing to sound pretentious, like music or any other creative [...]