The bold decision to try 9/11 terrorists in NYC Nov 15, 2009
We ll obviously no longer have them, but we also won t get the next batch and that will directly lead to the next massive attack on us. It takes us right back to treating attacks as crimes rather than acts of war, but we elected this amateur so we ve got to live with it another three years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Suicide bombs kill 132 in Iraq Oct 26, 2009
Ahmed Hussein, a carpenter who found a corpse on top of his workshop after the bombing, said he was disgusted with the heavy security presence that appears only after a massive attack. "Where are all these soldiers before the bombings?" Hussein asked. (Fresno Bee)
Netanyahu: No War Crimes Trials Vs. Israel Oct 13, 2009
Netanyahu's fiery rhetoric - and his decision to open the high-profile speech with remarks on the U.N. report - reflected the deep distress felt among Israeli leaders after a U.N. commission accused Israel of intentionally harming civilians when it launched a massive attack in Gaza to stop years of rocket fire. "This distorted report, written by this distorted committee, undermines Israel's right to defend itself. This report encourages terrorism and threatens peace," Netanyahu said in his... (CBS News -- World)
Clipd Beaks create an unclassifiable sound Oct 9, 2009
The Rolling Stones, the Chemical Brothers, the Verve, Indian Jewelry, Yes, Nirvana, Massive Attack, Neil Young, Arthur Russell, Can, Marilyn Manson, P.I.L., Unwound, Smashing Pumpkins, Pink Floyd, Clipd Beaks, etc. 5. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Train narrowly misses sleeping drunk teen Sep 15, 2009
Sept. 14: The men who plotted to blow up transatlantic airliners in a massive attack have been sentenced to life in prison. ITV's Angus Walker reports. (MSNBC -- International)
Bestival blasts off Sep 14, 2009
On stage, Lily Allen, Mika, Elbow, Massive Attack and Kraftwerk were among the big names who entertained the crowds. Chart stars La Roux, Florence and the Machine and Tinchy Stryder shared the bill alongside the English National Ballet - who performed a special space routine - and composer Michael Nyman. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
* Rotten, to the core Sep 10, 2009
Its ferociously inventive early work has influenced bands such as Massive Attack, the Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream and any number of this decades post-punk revivalists. Its return should be interesting. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Cannabis 'affecting young minds' Aug 7, 2009
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Brain 'can beat early blindness' Aug 7, 2009
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Futility music Jul 18, 2009
In the last year or so a movement to ban this practice has attracted the support of a number of artists whose work has been on the interrogation playlist, including David Gray, Massive Attack and Rage against the Machine. Reprieve, the group that provides legal representation for detainees at Guantnamo, has joined with a group of musicians to form Zero dB, an initiative whose goal is to end the suffering caused by music torture. (Harper's Magazine)
Triple J poll keeps on rockin' in a man's world Jul 14, 2009
The only women to appear in any notable capacity were The White Stripes' drummer Meg White (Seven Nation Army, number 20), Massive Attack guest vocalists Elizabeth Fraser (Teardrop, 22) and Shara Nelson (Unfinished Sympathy, 93), Pixies bassist Kim Deal (Where Is My Mind, 29), Smashing Pumpkins bassist D'arcy Wretzky (1979, 35; Bullet with Butterfly Wings, 51; Today, 78), and Pulp keyboardist Candida Doyle (Common People, 81). And that's it. (The Age, Australia)
It's a man's, man's world for Aussie music fans Jul 13, 2009
The only women represented were female members of groups like The Pixies and Massive Attack. And although the poll was conducted by the ABC's youth network TripleJ, it was dominated by songs from the last millennium, with Adelaide rappers Hilltop Hoods' 2003 hit "The Nosebleed Section" the highest post-2000 song at 17. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Triple j hottest 100 of all time Jul 12, 2009
22 Teardrop - Massive Attack ... 93 Unfinished Sympathy - Massive Attack. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
The singer not the song? JJJ vote's in Jul 11, 2009
So far, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley and the Beatles have mixed with Beastie Boys, Daft Punk, Nick Cave, Powderfinger, Massive Attack and Melbourne musician Gotye. Buck lists the major surprise as the inclusion of Elton John's Tiny Dancer. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Full Story » Jul 9, 2009
SKorea to set up cyber command against NKorea by AFP: Yahoo. SKorea to set up cyber command against NKorea. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Obama sets a new foreign policy course Jul 8, 2009
But it s a tone tempered by a situation where an enemy has in many cases been effectively stymied and disrupted, not an enemy who has just conducted a successful, massive attack on our homeland. What s about the same is the level of support given by our allies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Follow the beat Jun 6, 2009
Dont miss: Kraftwerk and Massive Attack. And if you fancy a bit of burlesque with your crumpets, the tea tent offers just that. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Double Novello triumph for Elbow May 22, 2009
Dance music veterans Massive Attack and Scottish singer-songwriter Edwyn Collins also won special awards ... Massive Attack's hits include Karmacoma and Teardop. (BBC News -- UK)
World's best music fests May 8, 2009
Thousands of Bestival-goers will witness an eclectic lineup including Lily Allen, Massive Attack, and MGMT in the picturesque surroundings of Robin Hill Park. For family fun, look no further than Camp Bestival, a three-day family festival at a castle by the sea in July. (CNN -- Travel)
From the HIP May 4, 2009
"Black Milk" by Massive Attack. Still single. (Honolulu Advertiser)
A guide to the world's best music festivals May 3, 2009
Thousands of Bestival-goers will witness an eclectic lineup including Lily Allen, Massive Attack, and MGMT in the picturesque surroundings of Robin Hill Park. For family fun, look no further than Camp Bestival, a three day family festival at a castle by the sea in July. (CNN -- International)
Festivals spend despite recession Mar 21, 2009
Even Da Bank, who has secured the only outdoor UK appearances from German electronic pioneers Kraftwerk and Massive Attack for his event, said it's difficult differentiate one's musical line-up from other events. "For the middle sized festivals, it's becoming increasingly tricky to make your line-up stand out," said Da Bank. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Master of reinvention Mar 14, 2009
He began his varied career playing keyboards for '80s pop band the Blow Monkeys before finding his niche as a producer at the cutting edge of '90s electronic music with Bjork, Massive Attack and Madonna. From there he advanced to the frontline of the much-maligned pop soundtrack development of that decade. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Tricky's rocked-up show is a treat Mar 14, 2009
He started as a key figure in the development of trip-hop (both on his own and in connection with Massive Attack), but the show he brought to the Roxy on Wednesday was fired up with rock 'n' roll. His sound man didn't have a set order, only a list of songs from which Tricky could choose in whichever order he pleased. (Boston Globe)
Faith No More Return at Last Mar 8, 2009
In the past ten years he has joined forces with artists such as Bjork, Massive Attack and Dillinger Escape Plan and created bands such as Fantomas, Peeping Tom, and Tomahawk. He has also provided voice duties for computer games and movies, most recently for the film I am legend and games The Darkness and Portal. (Suite101.com)
FBI in mosques upsets Muslims Mar 2, 2009
"What matters to the FBI is preventing a massive attack that might be planned by some people ... using the mosque ... as a shield because they believe they're safe there," said Robert Blitzer, the FBI's former counterterrorism chief. "That is what the American people want the FBI to do," he said. (Insight on the News)
