We have a new feature in the form of band chats and the very first installment is set to take place in the next week and a half featuring none other than our Band Of The Month, Russian Winters. The Perth quartet comprising Kris ‘Dima’ Dimitroff (vocals/guitar/synth), Rob Stephens (bass/backing vocals), Sam Sterrett (guitar/backing vocals/synth) and Ben Crooke (drums/keyboards) who were recently here in KL for the Sunburst Music Festival will be signing on to chat with you, the fans LIVE in the MTGH forum and this is your chance to ask questions, talk about their music, tours or simply say hi.

The details of the chat are as follows:

UPDATE: Please note the time change, thanks!

UPDATE (02/05): We’d like to thank Dima, Rob and Ben for stopping by to chat, we appreciate it! To those who were present, we hope you had fun and this certainly won’t be the last chat. Thanks to all who came, hung around and participated!

Fans of the Swedish melodic death metal quintet, take heed! The band will be heading to Southeast Asia this October with a confirmed show in Jakarta currently. Details for the Indonesian concert is as follows:

The Californian girl group is set to appear in our region once again with confirmed shows in Jakarta, Singapore and Manila this June. They will be embarking on a tour in Australia in May, so there is a possibility of more Southeast Asian shows being added in time to come for all other fans out there.

Details of their upcoming SEA performaces is as follows:

The popular Danish band Mew many know for songs such as “Am I Wry? No”, “Special” and “The Zookeepers Boy” will be performing in Indonesia this August prior to their appearance at the Summer Sonic Festival in Japan. It is uncertain at this point whether more Southeast Asian dates will be added but for now these are the details on their upcoming Indonesian concert.

12/05: According to our sources, the concert is currently unconfirmed but the promoter is still in talks and in negotiations with the band’s agency and management. We have our fingers crossed it will be successful and for our friends in Indonesia to witness the band live.

22/05: We have been receiving several inquiries on this concert of late so here’s the lowdown for those keen on seeing the band in Bandung. As stated in an earlier update, the gig is unconfirmed. The indie promoter is still working on obtaining funds from an investor and the final outcome should be made known on or around Wednesday, the 27th. Be sure to check back then for the update!

26/05: Note the change in date and the ticket prices.

08/06: Malaysians/Singaporeans intending to fly over and requesting ticketing information – there has been none made known so far, unfortunately. We have contacted the promoter and are awaiting a response, the moment we are informed of them you can be sure we will be posting it here. We would suggest you subscribe to our newsletter as well for when we send one out with the info you’re looking for. Thanks!

18/06: Sorry, folks. Gig’s postponed to November according to the promoter, we will post the details when it’s confirmed.

UPDATE 09/07: The band is now confirmed to play at Java Rockin’land on what appears to be August 9th. For more info on the festival, visit our Java Rockin’land news post here.

The rock band from Washington D.C. famed for their hits “Everything You Want” and “You’re A God” is making their sole South East Asian appearance in Singapore this May at Beerfest Asia. Don’t miss the chance to catch them live at this event as they are expected to showcase some new material off their upcoming 2009 effort, Burning The Days.

Details are as follows: