metaVirus in Remission.

After 3 and a half years of working in the Canberra dark alternative scene I've decided to call it quits. This may well be the last post on this blog. I've retired from all but one of my residencies so I will still be working on projects and things but under a different name and generally in different genres.

I'd like to thank everyone who has supported me and my events through out this awesome adventure. Your support made it all worth while.

I can be contacted at:

shaynec at g mail dot com

If you have any ideas or need for a DJ.

Cheers,

Shayne

Chrome - Saturday 1st May 2010

Okay Chromies here is the one you've been waiting for: Retro Chrome! At this Chrome our resident DJs will be playing only music from pre-2000 or covers of songs from those decades! So 90s, 80s, 70s, maybe even a little 60s. This includes not just goth and industrial music but a little of the related pop stuff as well. It should be an awesome trip down memory lane for the older ones among us and good grounding for the younger ones. So get your full white face and winkle pickers on and get ready for a night not to be missed!

Sorry kids but as always this a 18+ event! If you would like to see an all ages goth/industrial gig in canberra send an email to info@clubchrome.com.au and we will see what we can do for you.

Entry is $6 for this event.

Chrome at the Holy Grail features:
A massive sound system
Licenced outdoor seating
Lights
Black lights/UV lights
Lazers
Video Projections
Pool Tables
Alcohol
Friendly, safe atmosphere

See you there!

Shallow Nation - Saturday 24th April 2010

Resident DJs metaVirus and IDOC welcome our third resident Virul3nt back this month refreshed and ready blast the dancefloor with some Hard Electro. Shallow Nation in Sydney is again donating one of their DJs to the [NULL] cause this time it is Pauly Seven.

P7 has a huge range of music and is always full of surprises, ranging from Hardstyle to Electro and everything inbetween he is going to rock that dance floor!

In the meantime your residents will be spinning tracks from a wide range of genres for your dancing pleasure. Ranging from Cybergoth to Rhythmic Noise to Psytrance to Electro Pop and Indie Dance and everything in between. So strap on your LEDs and UV reactive cyber gear and get ready to dance to some awesome beats from a dark future!

Madman Entertainment (http://www.madman.com.au) has provided a bunch of cool giveaways including:

Ghost in the Shell 2:Innocence (Blu-Ray)
Vexille (DVD)!
Texhnolyze (DVD Fatpack)
Immortal (DVD)
District B 13 (DVD)

Over 18s only
Entry is $5 at the at door

[NULL] - Saturday, 17th April 2010

After doing a gig for the Canberra Roller Derby League's Friends and Family Bout I trotted over to Transit for:
Resident DJs metaVirus and IDOC welcome our third resident Virul3nt back this month refreshed and ready blast the dancefloor with some Hard Electro. Shallow Nation in Sydney is again donating one of their DJs to the [NULL] cause this time it is Pauly Seven.

P7 has a huge range of music and is always full of surprises, ranging from Hardstyle to Electro and everything inbetween he is going to rock that dance floor!

In the meantime your residents will be spinning tracks from a wide range of genres for your dancing pleasure. Ranging from Cybergoth to Rhythmic Noise to Psytrance to Electro Pop and Indie Dance and everything in between. So strap on your LEDs and UV reactive cyber gear and get ready to dance to some awesome beats from a dark future!

Madman Entertainment (http://www.madman.com.au) has provided a bunch of cool giveaways including:

Ghost in the Shell 2:Innocence (Blu-Ray)
Vexille (DVD)!
Texhnolyze (DVD Fatpack)
Immortal (DVD)
District B 13 (DVD)

Over 18s only
Entry is $5 at the at door

Make, Believe - Friday 16th May 2010

An exhibition of mixed media and fashion design by Anna Madeleine and Amelia Thompson.

Opening night will feature a fashion parade. Light refreshments and drinks provided.

We hope to see you there!


Supported by the ACT Government and Australian National Capital Artists Inc ( ANCA).I provided background music and music for the fashion parade on the night. Was very different gig from the norm. Lots of Indie and folktonica. Marvelous exhibition.

This night featured End: The DJ (US) who was completely awesome!

If you haven't noticed from the chocolate filling shop shelves, Easter is once again upon us and Chrome is landing right in the middle of it! Easter Saturday is Chrome night! Make your Easter a little bit darker with Chrome. Keep an eye out for chocolates and other goodies on the night!

Join the darkside, we've got chocolate... ;)

Sorry kids but as always this a 18+ event! (If you want to complain about the lack of All Ages gigs in canberra send an email to info@cluchrome.com.au and we will see what we can do for you ::))

Entry is $6 for this event.

Chrome at the Holy Grail features:
A massive sound system
Licenced outdoor seating
Lights
Black lights/UV lights
Lazers
Video Projections
Pool Tables
Alcohol
Friendly, safe atmosphere

See you there!

Fire & Ice III - Heaven and Hell - Friday 2nd April 2010

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Shallow Nation - Saturday 27th March 2010

Prepare yourself for the next instalment of everyones favourite Toxic Green night out… and with Mardi Gras out of the way we return to the 4th Saturdays of every month. In March we fill our guest spot with NeoTokyo

DETAILS FOR MARCH:

Resident DJs: Requiem, BadPauly, MetaVirus and Opiate
Guest DJ: NeoTokyo (Bloodlust, NeoTokyo)

The Venue: The Underground, downstairs at the Oxford Hotel, 134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst.
Check out the venue at: http://www.theoxfordhotel.com.au/

$10 entry
Cloak Room Available: $2 per item.

10pm – 4am

- Amazing lighting and venue
- Sound system to knock your socks off
- DJs playing the best in electro, industrial, aggrotech, hardstyle all night.

- Photo ID essential.

Le Chat Noir - Thursday, 25th March

Bonjour mes chatons,
J’ai un immense spectacle pour vous en Mars!
Myself and Mademoiselle Sugartitz are planning a huge show this March! We have for you, the divine and heavenly Holly D’Joll as well as the outrageous, flirtatious and vivacious Lauren La Rouge, our interstate beauties, joining us for the night.

Aahh! But our lovely locals are as delicious as our friendly travellers. Our very own glamazon Miss Cherry Blossom will be performing, as well as Sapphire, the jewel of any man,.. or womans eye!
We’re not revealing all, but we have a few more tantalizing treats up our sleeves for you in March.

We look forward to seeing you soon. Meow for now,

Bonne nuit `a partir du chat noir

[NULL] - Saturday 20th March 2010

Resident DJs metaVirus and IDOC are giving Virul3nt a break this month (he will be back in April! Don't panic, he is just fulfilling his Sydney residency duties!) and are bringing down some special guests from Sydney. Shallow Nation's Requ!em and Opiate!

Requ!em has a fetish for Hardstyle and Dirty Electro and Opiate will bring the Aggrotech and Industrial Dance.

In the meantime your residents will be spinning tracks from a wide range of genres for your dancing pleasure. Ranging from Cybergoth and Cyberpunk to Rhythmic Noise to Psytrance to Electro Pop and Indie Dance and everything in between. So strap on your LEDs and UV reactive cyber gear and get ready to dance to some awesome beats from a dark future!

Madman Entertainment (http://www.madman.com.au) has provided a bunch of cool giveaways including:

Ghost in the Shell 2:Innocence (Blu-Ray)
Vexille (DVD)!
Texhnolyze (DVD Fatpack)
Immortal (DVD)
District B 13 (DVD)

Dress in your best Cyberpunk regalia for a chance to win these awesome prizes!

Over 18s only
Entry is $5 at the at door

DJs:
metaVirus (Chrome - CBR, Shallow Nation - SYD)
IDOC (CBR)

Requ!em (Shallow Nation - SYD)
Opiate (Shallow Nation - SYD)

Chrome - Saturday 6th March 2010

Chrome brings you something very special this month! In addition to the standard core Chrome DJs we bring you LIVE industrial analogue darkness in the form of SHIV-R!

Shiv-r is a project from 2 Australians who have lead very international lives. Kong currently lives in Bangkok and Virul3nt has recently returned to Australia after lurking in London for an extended period. Their style is described as haunting, neoclassical melodies, harsh percussive club sounds, clean male vocals delivered in shouts and whispers, sparse rhythm guitars and an overwhelming dark atmosphere.

Live line-up:
Virul3nt: Vocals and FX
Straylight: Synths, visuals and Abelton
Dasein: Live percussion

This act is not to be missed! Just $10 gets you all this!

Sorry kids this a 18+ event!

Chrome at the Holy Grail features:
A massive sound system
Licenced outdoor seating
Lights
Black lights/UV lights
Lazers
Video Projections
Pool Tables
Alcohol
Friendly, safe atmosphere

[NULL] - Saturday 20 February 2010

The launch of my new baby!

After a series of underground lock-down events [NULL] has been brought to the surface to bring you the best in Electronica, Cyberpunk, Psytrance and Futurepop every month at Transit Bar.

Resident DJs metaVirus, IDOC, Virul3nt and their guests will be spinning tracks from a wide range of genres for your dancing pleasure. Ranging from Cybergoth and Cyberpunk to Psytrance to Electro Pop and Indie Dance and everything in between. So strap on your LEDs and UV reactive cyber gear and get ready to dance to some awesome beats from a dark future!


Madman Entertainment (http://www.madman.com.au/) has provided a bunch of cool giveaways:

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence [Blu-ray]
Vexille [DVD]Texhnolyze Collection [DVD Fatpack]
Immortal [DVD]
District B13 [DVD]


Dress in your best Cyberpunk regalia for a chance to win these awesome prizes!

Over 18s only
Entry is $5 at the at door

DJs:
Virul3nt (Berserk - SYD)
metaVirus (Chrome - CBR, Shallow Nation - SYD)
IDOC (CBR)

SHANANIGANS 3 - Friday 12 February 2010

As per event details (it's not my Birthday ;)):
Come and help me celebrate my birthday with a stack of great bands, drinks and mates!!!

"Shananigans 2" was a huge success and sold out really quickly and we're hoping this one will be just as big, so make sure you rock up to this one nice and early! :D

Also, make sure you invite everyone on your friends list so we can make this as huge as possible!!! :D


On the bill we have:

--- OUR LAST ENEMY ---
(Syd)(Metal/Industrial/Gothic)
http://www.myspace.com/ourlastenemy

--- SPOIL ---
(Canb)(Metal/Rock/Hardcore)
http://www.myspace.com/spoilonline

--- VOLTERA ---
(Melb)(Rock/Industrial/Electronic)
http://www.myspace.com/volteramusic

--- NA MAZA ---
(Canb)(Metal/Hardcore/Alternative)
http://www.myspace.com/namaza

--- INSIDE THE EXTERIOR ---
(Canb)(Metal/Alternative)
http://www.myspace.com/insidetheexterior

--- VARIODIVERS ---
(Canb)(Rock/Progressive/Alternative)
http://www.myspace.com/variodivers

--- JOHNNY ROADKILL ---
(Canb)(Hard Rock)
http://www.myspace.com/johnnyroadkillrocks

--- PENGUIN ---
(Canb)(Rock/Psychedelic/Metal/Muppets)
http://www.myspace.com/theguin

Plus:

- MISS KITKAS HOUSE OF BURLESQUE will be performing.

- DJ METAVIRUS will be playing some tunes for us after the bands finish up so we can kick on!!




Hope to see you all there for some naughtiness!!!! :P

-Shaggs.

Chrome - Saturday 6th February 2010

Chrome is back in 2010! New music, more bands and more awesome nights of fun!

To kick off this year we will ease back into it with a night of Chrome resident DJs playing your favourite tunes.Plus we've been collecting new music over the break and have a bunch of new stuff to spin for you so keep your ears open for some awesome new sounds!

Sorry kids but as always this a 18+ event! (If you want to complain about the lack of All Ages gigs in canberra send an email to info@cluchrome.com.au and we will see what we can do for you ::))

Entry is $6 for this event.

Chrome at the Holy Grail features:
A massive sound system
Licenced outdoor seating
Lights
Black lights/UV lights
Lazers
Video Projections
Pool Tables
Alcohol
Friendly, safe atmosphere

See you there!

Fire & Ice II - Friday 05 February 2010

"Where Pleasure & Pain become One"

Following the success of the first Fire & Ice, we are proud to bring you the second in a series of nights where both open minded 'nillas and kinksters alike can enjoy an alternative play space in a safe, relaxed environment. Each round will increase in size and intensity, leading to a hell of a lot of fun ;)

Round Two sees a variety of shows from both skilled local artists and kinksters and where controlled crowd participation is actively encouraged. The beautiful Miss Rhiannon will be tantalising the senses with her sexy burlesque and DJ metaVirus (Shayne from Chrome) will be spinning back to back nights to keep the tunes flowing.

The theme for the night will be "uniforms" with shows being based around this. So find those military boots, rubber gloves or face masks and firemens hats as the best dressed on the night will receive a prize fit for any kinkster.

There will be 3 dedicated play areas, however what will be happening in these spaces will only be known to those who attend. You could try peeking through the blacked out windows, however this would prove fruitless.

For safety reasons the play spaces will be cornered off when not in use, however if you wish to use these please seek permission from the DM on the night...ask nicely and you shall receive. If you wish to volunteer some flesh then contact Bikerchic thro this page listing your interests for the night.

Nibbles and lots of sugar will be provided on the night. Drinks and gourmet pizzas can be purchased from the bar.

If you want to know anything else about the night then feel free to message Bikerchic, although she may just tell you to turn up and find out for yourself. You're big and ugly enough to do that right?

The Manor's looking forward to seeing you all there with bells, chains and collars on...

A few points to note:

*Hush is a public bar, and management reserves the right to refuse service to those deemed disruptive or intoxicated.

*A DM will be present on the night, please respect their decisions if asked to limit/halt play.

*A photographer has been arranged for the night. Therefore no additional cameras will be allowed, unless prior arrangements have been made with Bikerchic. These photos WILL NOT be available publicly, and will only be taken once permission has been granted.

Door charge $15

Aesthetic Perfection Oz '10 - Friday 29 January 2010

http://www.metrotheatre.com.au/tickets/mtickets.php?gigid=1839

Playing support at the Sydney show for US band Aesthetic Perfection! Along with Shiv-r! Woo!
Aesthetic Perfection
It is not a comment on society.
It is not a forum for philosophy.
It is not your new voice.
It is not a revolution.
Without form, without ego or intention,
Aesthetic Perfection is music without a cause.
Influences are combined, songs composed.
Audio is recorded, edited, arranged and mixed.
Music designed without purpose.

Music. Electronic Music. Aggressive as fuck, but with a strong melodic counterpart. It is not a comment on society. It is not a forum for philosophy. It is not your new voice. It is not a revolution.

Shallow Nation - Saturday 23 January 2010

Sadly not actually playing this one because I have a prior family engagement but I wish I was, I'll be playing at the rest of these babies through out the year :)

OK People. After hammering out an even sweeter deal with our venue Shallow Nation will be holding an event EVERY 4TH SATURDAY! Put it in you calendar...

DETAILS FOR JANUARY:

Resident DJs: Requiem, BadPauly, MetaVirus and Opiate
Guest DJ: Salem (Chrome)

The Venue: The Underground, downstairs at the Oxford Hotel, 134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst.
Check out the venue at: http://www.theoxfordhotel.com.au/

$10 entry
Cloak Room Available: $2 per item.

10pm - 4am

- Amazing lighting and venue
- Sound system to knock your socks off
- DJs playing the best in electro, industrial, aggrotech, hardstyle, EBM, electroclash all night.
- Photo ID essential.

Le Chat Noir - Thursday 10th December 2009

Resident DJs metaVirus and IDOC will be keeping the party going throughout the evening by spinning an eclectic mix of old and new swing and jazz, triphop and down beat electronic, show tunes and anything else suits the vibe of a unique nightout in Canberra.

Madame Q will provide some mood setting vibes to kick off the night.

Le Chat Noir regular Amelia Thompson of Grazed Youth designs will be taking time out of her extremely busy schedule to display some of her wonderful designs. It will be a treat indeed!

The winner of this year's Kitten of the Year Award Miss Mini Revolver out of Sydney and the winner of the Kitten of the Year Audience choice award Deb Delicious will be gracing our night with their award winning performances! Are we spoiling you just in time for Christmas or what?

Le Chat Noir's favourite Little Sister will be performing delightful jazz/blues fusion with a classy vintage edge for your listening pleasure to wrap up the night.

Entry is $10 at the door which is an absolute steal for such a fun filled evening. All in the luscious surrounds of the Kremlin Bar, Canberra City.

Chrome - Saturday 5th December

Chrome's resident DJs bring it home one last time for 2009! All your favourite goth, industrial, EBM and dark elektro tracks brought to you by your favourite Chrome DJs Salem, Stealth.Elf and metaVirus! No guest DJs this event this is Chrome in its purest form!

Chrome will be taking a break in January 2010 and will be back in Feburary next year. So take this chance to fill up your tanks with all the Chrome-based-goodness you can before the 1 month hiatus!

Sorry kids this a 18+ event! (If you want to complain about the lack of All Ages gigs in canberra send an email to info@cluchrome.com.au and we will see what we can do for you ::))

Entry is $6 for this event.

Chrome at the Holy Grail features:
A massive sound system
Licenced outdoor seating
Lights
Black lights/UV lights
Lazers
Video Projections
Pool Tables
Alcohol
Friendly, safe atmosphere

Die Maschine - Saturday 14 November 2009 - War on the Dancefloor 2009 - Die Maschine Vs. Chrome

The annual War On The Dancefloor 2009 event.
Die Maschine Vs. Chrome in a battle to the death for dancefloor domination.

Resident DJs Voodoo and Sanguinus

Guest DJs Salem & metaVirus [both from Chrome, ACT].

* Large dancefloor with EBM, gothic, industrial, futurepop, aggrotech & cybergoth whilst mixing in old school goth and industrial and a splash of dark alternative.
* Fantastic atmosphere and a friendly crowd.
* Cheap drinks. Beer on tap. Full bar.
* Plenty of seating.
* 2 pool tables.
* Great sound system & atmospheric lights.
* Plasma screens show music video clips / visuals.
* Plenty of parking.
* Photo id essential.

Check our website for future dates, playlists & galleries.
http://diemaschine.technetium.net.au/

The Think Tank Festival - Saturday 14 November 2009

The University Of Canberra is the venue for The Think Tank will now be held over 2 stages at the UC Refectory. Tickets will only be available at the door.

December 6, 2006 is a day that we will never forget. A day that changed our lives forever.
In the early hours of the morning we lost two of our dearest friends to a horrific car accident. They were drink driving.
Two years later we decided to honour their memory the best way we knew how, a music festival. December 20, 2008 saw in the first ever Rock For RADD benefit concert, an event to raise awareness to the dangers of drink driving in our society, and raise funds for RADD.
What do you get when you combine a new name, a new charity and an over flowing bucket of talent? The Think Tank Music Festival.
This is an event to raise awareness to the dangers of drink driving in our society and to raise money to support the crusades of the National Brain Injury Foundation (NBIF).

Featuring:
DAYSEND
LORD
CASINO RUMBLERS
FRANKENBOK
THE VEEBEES
THE AUSTRALIAN KINGSWOOD FACTORY
LOOKING GLASS
ESCAPE SYNDROME
EBOLAGOLDFISH
JOHNNY ROADKILL
POINT OF VIEW
THE GREAT ESCAPE
ALL GUNS BLAZING
NEVER TRUST A BUNNY
PAQMAN
DERTY RICH
DJ METAVIRUS
DJ NOT YOU
DJ EVIL CHRIS

Chrome - Saturday 7th November 2009 - Chrome VS Die Maschine!

Chrome versus Die Maschine in a battle to the death* for dancefloor domination. First round is in Canberra so come out and support your local DJs!

Sorry kids this a 18+ event! (If you want to complain about the lack of All Ages gigs in canberra send an email to info@cluchrome.com.au and we will see what we can do for you ::))

Entry is $6 for this event.

Chrome at the Holy Grail features:
A massive sound system
Licenced outdoor seating
Lights
Lazers
Video Projections
Pool Tables
Alcohol
Friendly, safe atmosphere

*Battle may not actually result in death.