The Cream E.P - Released on Soundcloud via Rocawave

Hi guys here's The Neo-Kalashnikovs latest offering 'the Cream E.P' recorded late last year in 2015. I hope you enjoy listening to the record and take away something from the piece of art we made because we really enjoyed making it for ya ;) Rock On The Neos

Released April 22, 2016 on Rocawave Records

Recorded by Olly Harmer at The Lab  
www.labstudio.co.nz

and Moss Bioletti at Rocawave studio, Mt Albert. 
www.facebook.com/RocawaveRecords/

Mastered by Chris Graham in Columbus, Ohio
www.chrisgrahammastering.com

Greg Franco's (Rough Church) Rocking Solo Show at UFO

Greg Franco preformed a solo Rough Church set last night at UFO and he brought the pain Daniel Mañetto played bass and mixed sound the whole night and kicked some ass. Andrew Maitai also took to the mic and brought the roof down with Joed Out's final song of their reunion show and I even scored a sweet cd of their whole back catalogue! What an epic night it was an awesome private rock 'n' roll show with people dancing on their heads and jumping around like nobodies business shit was cray cray

"Drama Queen" Music Video - To be Released This Thursday 24th of September 3pm, Sweet!

Our "Drama Queen" Music Video is being released this Thursday 24th of September 3pm!

One day after my birthday ;) I'm really stoked with how this song turned out considering it was

our first time recording our own song, I even had to step up and mix it too haha. Volita and our

producer did an awesome job without them this recorded wouldn't exist, looking forward to

sharing it with everybody who loves NZ Rock music as much as me!!! arghhhh :) Moss

p.s - we have a whole lot of songs that we will be recording soon and fingers crossed pressing to

vinyl to be released on our fledgling indie label Rocawave

THE NEO-KALASHNIKOVS - Shining Star dance remix by POECK from BRAZIL (Carterton Balloon Tragedy)

Hey Guys
Here is the official remix by POECK of Shining Star. It's out on Sweet Punch Records all the way from Brasília, Brazil!!!  POECK is an amazing musician/composer and The Neo-Kalashnikovs are really looking forward to working with him more in the future. A giant Shout out to Brazil!!!    And my good friend Hobbs  

The song is about the Carterton Ballon Tragedy and helps us remember the momentous event in New Zealand history .This humble little  song helps keep alive all the young New Zealanders involved and cements the belief that they will be Shining Stars Forever!

You can also stream the original here just make sure to pause the New Remix above :)
The Free Download button is also enabled as well so you can have a copy of the single for free :)

An Interview with John McNab from Freaky Meat

An Interview with John McNab from Freaky Meat:

1) What was the first record you bought?

Michael Jackson's Off the Wall. As a 9 yr old I was a serious fan of him and that album. 
The music was pretty high energy and the dance moves.. nuff said! 

2) How did "Freaky Meat" get their name?

We were at a book launch at the Dogs bollix  (Shane was co-author) The book was called "Freaky Meat" and I asked if we could use the name for the band. So yea.. my idea contrary to popular opinion.

3) What kind of guitar, gear do you use?

Mostly the Fender Strat. modified to accommodate my tastes which the purists would hate. Fender amps too, and guitar picks of destiny.
For Jazzier tones I use a Gibson ES-135 and the Gibson also happened to be the guitar in the new video because it looks sexier! On the recording the guitar tones of the Gibson and my old Fender Strat were blended together to add a unique shine to the record. 

4) Your favourite Freaky tune to preform live?

It is actually" Ghost Kitchen" our latest single when it's grooving hard. We were keen on making a dirty funk record injected with some heavy rock vibes. We like mixing things up a bit.. more than your average pop-song, experimenting with textures and dynamics. This song musically was more of a funk/rock journey which is different to the jazz/metal thing that we like to do as well. 
As a guitarist the arrangement of Ghost Kitchen is
challenging so when you play it well its awesome.

5) Where about's did you guys shoot your new video coming out soon?

The Tool Room in Titirangi. There was a bit of cafuful over the cigar smoke as Shane was getting a bit carried away with the cigar in hand. It looked like he was enjoying the cigar a little too much, It started seeping into the restaurant, and you really shouldn't be doing that these days. But he did a really good job and sacrificed his lungs for the shoot. Hardly any lungs were destroyed in the video shoot.

6) Who is the Rhythm section creating some fun silhouettes in the video & what gear are they using?

Jules Pettitt is on Bass guitar playing a 5-string Ibanez through his Mesa Boogie Mk V, 
doing his best not to blast us all to pieces.
Our drummer James Percy smashes sticks on a  
Yamaha Master studio Drum kit and Paiste Signature range cymbals.

7) Where did you track the "Ghost Kitchen" and get it mixed and mastered?

We recorded the song at The Lab studio in Mt Eden with head engineer Olly Harmer. He did a great job recording and mixing the song in break neck speed. We then sent the song to the U.S.A to be mastered by Brian Lucey who has worked with
Arctic Monkeys and other great bands like the Black Keys. 

8) Where have you played recently?

We played in Wellington at Valhalla which use to be Medusa. It was great venue and great sound, cheers guys really sweet set-up. We got some cool feedback from all the Wellington Metalheads, lots of open minds in Welly. The stage and P.A were epic and the layout was tight! We also played in Fielding in heavy dub territory, we survived and opened eyes and ears. 

9)  Any cool preformances coming up with your Jazz set and the Freaks?

Yes, actually we are close to confirming our slot at the Harbour Street Jazz Festival in Oamaru, 

http://www.harbourstreetjazz.com/ 

so a different set for this gig! I even put down the gat in favour of a saxophone for a couple of numbers

10) How do people get a hold of your music and say hello?

You can hit us up on our official website www.FreakyMeat.co.nz

 Facebook    www.facebook.com/freakymeat

Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/freaky-meat