2008-11-26UTC01:05:40RE: now all we need is the date...sorry to come to this really late...but the Metronome was a great venue...and indeed, i can confirm i saw the following bands there...cardiacs/levitationkingmaker (supported by Suede in the week The Drowners was released)manics (don't remember it bei... 2008-02-25UTC04:34:22RE: now all we need is the date...Nope, Manics were the only gig I saw there. Rest where all at Canterbury Uni, the Leas and Maidstone. Saw The Chords reunion/final gig at Maidstone working mans club, total 70's retro right down to the big fight at the end, no rockers to fight so the... 2008-02-07UTC05:26:36Thanks for that, think it's the Metronome you meanHave you seen it recently? It's derelict, but been bought by the NHS I think.Still got no idea of the date of that Manics gig, but at least this sounds like a confirmation that it really did happen!... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10941/Thanks+for+that%2C+think+it%27s+the+Metronome+you+mean"><img alt="Thanks for that, think it's the Metronome you mean" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2580404133_20a0bc8bb4_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10941/Thanks+for+that%2C+think+it%27s+the+Metronome+you+mean">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-02-07UTC03:50:30RE: Ride, Verve, Mercury Rev, and The Manics in FolkestoneI saw Ride in Folkestone in 1992, I believe at the Leas, used to have the ticket stub for date but cant help with that. I also attended the Manics gig in folkestone at the venue that used to be the converted cinema. They had to reschedule the gig as ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10939/RE%3A+Ride%2C+Verve%2C+Mercury+Rev%2C+and+The+Manics+in+Folkestone"><img alt="RE: Ride, Verve, Mercury Rev, and The Manics in Folkestone" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10939/RE%3A+Ride%2C+Verve%2C+Mercury+Rev%2C+and+The+Manics+in+Folkestone">Rated 6.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-05-31UTC11:49:54The Lesson Of The SmithsI forgot to say, recently I bought a single, an EP in fact, and it's great, and you should get it too. I was reminded of this by this email update from MJ Hibbett: Our EXCITING new single, "The Lesson Of The Smiths/The Gay Train" came out last month,... 2007-04-03UTC08:13:41RE: Ride played in 1992Dude i was at that Manics gig man it kicked ass. They cancelled the first week because James Dean Bradfeild had a bad throat so they couldnt play. but it was worth the wait, me and a load of guys came up from Rye to see that show. i remember i had a... 2007-02-22UTC10:01:54Farewell then The MetronomeIn the Herald last week it said it's opening as some sort of medical / health centre. Where now might we ever see again bands of the calibre of Suede, The Manics, or Faith No More playing in intimate surroundings?... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10023/Farewell+then+The+Metronome"><img alt="Farewell then The Metronome" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2580404133_20a0bc8bb4_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10023/Farewell+then+The+Metronome">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2006-03-30UTC12:25:33Ride, Verve, Mercury Rev, and The Manics in FolkestoneHmm, bit more gig history confusion... This Ride gigography says Ride played Folkestone on the 21st March, 1992. Now I look into that properly, it says support came from Mercury Rev (and not Verve, which I got from somewhere). This full Ride gigograp... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/7987/Ride%2C+Verve%2C+Mercury+Rev%2C+and+The+Manics+in+Folkestone"><img alt="Ride, Verve, Mercury Rev, and The Manics in Folkestone" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2580404133_20a0bc8bb4_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/7987/Ride%2C+Verve%2C+Mercury+Rev%2C+and+The+Manics+in+Folkestone">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2006-01-20UTC08:27:45Ride played in 1992They played the Leas Cliff Hall, supported by Verve, it's on my Folkestone '92 page. Can't find the Manics gig on any fansites or anything, though I've heard other people say they were there. There was one gig lined up, then it was cancelled, then th... 2006-01-20UTC06:00:04Manic Street Preachers 1994I saw Cud and PJ Harvey at The Metronome I think in 1994. I am sure that Ride played in Folkestone on the same night as the Manics <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/4515/Manic+Street+Preachers+1994"><img alt="Manic Street Preachers 1994" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2580404133_20a0bc8bb4_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/4515/Manic+Street+Preachers+1994">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2005-11-16UTC04:48:11maybe he tattooed eyeliner on in his manics days?And now he needs to keep the old peepers covered to keep a low profile?2004-03-31UTC10:04:40RE: Pauly, King of the TigersI am Italian: The correct spelling should read FERRARI TESTAROSSAAlso to be politically correct, the Manics should now, in 2004, read " The Bi-polars "Lo spelling ESATTO della vettura e della malattia psichiatrica e' molto importante ....- Believe me... 2004-03-09UTC03:21:00Pauly, King of the LigersOnce upon a time there was a little boy called Paul. He blagged his way onto Big Brother 2001 and met a girl called Helen. He was very happy. He realised that blagging was good. He endeavoured to never spend any money ever again. Now he lives in a ca... 2004-02-19UTC04:11:08Updated Folkestone gig historyFrom someone on mr gig:Toft's Jazz Club was just down the hill from the Harp Club. Stand outside the harp, turn left (looking at the roundabout). Cross the road to the library, turn left and walk down past the roundabout. Its a big building on the... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/924/Updated+Folkestone+gig+history"><img alt="Updated Folkestone gig history" src="http://static.flickr.com/21/38182227_d6b93740e9_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/924/Updated+Folkestone+gig+history">Rated 4.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2003-08-01UTC11:52:25SpamDoing monster spam for Ericsson mobile phones today, it's taking all day! It's quite a nice looking product as it goes. In amongst the bounces and auto replies I have been offered the opportunity to find out what dying stickman I am.Have found out I ... 2003-07-14UTC11:01:10Dane BowersSwerved to avoid a slightly porky fellow carrying a record case on my way home from the Manics instore at HMV, only to realise it was Dane Bowers. 2003-07-14UTC10:57:31Stuart PearcePsycho was stood behind us watching the Manics on Friday. He's shorter in real life, and younger looking too - but just as imposing. 2003-06-30UTC09:57:05Glastonbury 2003http://www.clarkeology.com/img/thumb/img_2003_07_07_Glastonbury_IMG0197.JPG Edith Bowman and friendsBack from Glastonbury, glad I didn't hang around for Moby and The Manics, tempting though it was, we were sat in front of the telly eating curry befor... 2003-05-15UTC01:22:01Saint RoseMissed Corporation:Blend last night, but saw second support Saint Rose, very MOR, but good, much better than King Adora. I am clearly old now, as I can't think of much more to say than WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE? They are a poor man's Manics, from the pe... 2003-05-15UTC12:39:02Saint RoseMissed Corporation:Blend last night, got to the Garage too late, but Saint Rose were the middle band on, and were quite MOR, but much better than King Adora... a poor mans Manics, when the Manics were a poor mans Guns'n'Roses...... 2002-10-24UTC11:05:15Manics play Brixton, tickets here!The Manic Street Preachers have added Brixton Academy to their winter "Greatest Hits" tour, and play there on the 8th of December click here for tickets... Ian Brown's not at this show, but Kinesis are...I saw the Manics at Brixton a few years back, ... 2002-04-30UTC08:43:37Message from AdamAdam Howarth that is, he's singer / guitarist with Captain Soul, do you know him?Us Captain Soul lot are previewing material from our new album currently being recorded with Ian Grimble (Travis, Manics) on THU 23 MAY at Metro (Blow Up) opposite the M... 2001-08-31UTC04:03:17Manics and Stereophonics Low Key GigsPah, Travis Schmavis, with their "ooh, Hammersmith Odeon, it's so small"... The Manic Street Preachers and the Stereophonics are playing Q Magazine's 15th birthday party at The Scala.Tickets are a hefty PONY, plus booking fee each, but it's a cute l... 2001-08-28UTC08:52:06All the band (well, James, Nicky and Sean)They were the most rock and roll people we saw all the time we were there really. The hotel was packed with very minor industry hangers on (er, and us) but the Manics gave it the official festival seal of approval.Nicky was very tall and thin, the ot... 2001-03-25UTC05:05:33Things look good...... From Here On In...Here On In, South's debut album is out tomorrow, 16 tracks of beats and guitars, well worth a listen...So why's this story not going up tomorrow? Because I wanted this story to get a headstart on all the Manics hype for their "K... 2001-03-19UTC09:19:10Know Your EnemyIs the new Manics album out today? Amazon says it is, here: Know Your Enemy, but I thought it wasn't out until next week..?If you feel like treating yourself there is a Sexy Double Vinyl available - think of buying it as making your stand against the... 2001-03-05UTC01:33:06Manics: see me after classAfter all the publicity about how revolutionary they were being, the Manics (and Sony) must AT LEAST have expected to be top 3 with their two singles, bad luck chaps.Speaking of crazy scams to get more money out of the fans, you can get Manics ringto... 2001-02-15UTC11:18:57"So Why So Sad" reviewThe Manics Christmas single "So why So Sad" seems to have arrived a bit late, but it is Phil Spector-TASTIC. Millions of layers of stuff, and what sounds like a Melotron in there somewhere. It is a very un-manics-like single, a true welcome departure... 2001-02-15UTC10:13:05Persecute away Sony, persecute away...Hey, hassle those MP3 thieves as much as you like, if your massive profits are going towards sending out stuff like this "Corrosion" double CD..."Including QOTSA, Creed, One Minute Silence, Rage Against The Machine, Korn and many more" it says here, ... 2001-02-07UTC11:42:36Manics, the new MetallicaNapster are issuing the following warning to users who have downloaded those new Manics tracks, explaining how their access to Napster is now blocked...Users can regain access within two weeks by sending off a "counter form", available from the Napst... 2008-06-10UTC12:38:46The Garage+ Saint Rose + Corporation:Blend2005-11-07UTC03:01:51GlastonburyMy first Glastonbury festival, went in my van, hard to fault the lineup on the NME stage... Blur, Pulp, Oasis, Beastie Boys, Bjork, Manics, etc....