ROCKVIVAL

Amcamm....mau rock ka pa!!!

2007-05-10T17:38:00.000-07:00

Catch us live in action again!!! Pasti MENGEGARKAN!!!

Made it to the News AGAIN!!!!!

2007-05-09T20:58:00.000-07:00

Who says we're too old to rock?

26 April 2007

COMPARED to today's reality TV talents, veteran Malaysian rock band Wings would be considered jurassic.

Its members still have their distinctive 1980s mullet hairdos, although squeezing into a pair of drainpipe jeans is but a memory for this group of fathers.

But forget about retirement. As far as this 22-year-old band is concerned, it would literally take the death of a member before they call it quits for the day.

Guitarist Abdul Zamin Abdul Kadir, better known as Joe, said that he was proud that the influential band is still rocking.
'We are still around because we keep doing what we do best,' said the 40-something lead guitarist.
He doesn't think much of the new talents churned out by reality TV shows Malaysian Idol and Akademi Fantasia.
'Many of them are interested only in becoming popular, it compromises the quality of the music. When you don't have quality, how long can you last in this industry?' Joe said.
Wings will be performing in Singapore on
1 May with other rock bands like Rockvival, Yakamashii, Edge, Osairis, Greensleeves, Voltage, Steel Damage and Stygian.
The band started out in 1985 with its original line-up of lead singer Ahmad Azhar Othman (Awie), guitarist Sham Baharom, bassist Samsaidi Haji Ulong Idris (Eddie) and drummer Azmi Hashim (Black).
It released its first album Belenggu Irama (Rhythm's Shackles) in 1987. Its six albums have sold more than a million units in Malaysia.
The group went through a slew of changes - from Joe replacing guitarist Sham for the 1989 album Hukum Karma (Karma's Punishment) to Awie leaving the band in 1993 to pursue acting and a solo career.
He returned in 2003. But last year, scandal struck over his secret second marriage, and bitter divorce from first wife Arnie Nazirah Anuar. It resulted in an ugly and public custody battle for the couple's two daughters.
When asked how Awie's problems affected the band, Joe said: 'We don't let our personal lives affect the band. We are professionals.
'It was a tough time for him but that was his business, it had nothing to do with us. We don't even talk about it when we are working.'
At the concert, fans will see the band's current line-up of Eddie, Awie, Joe and Black.
Last year, Wings released an album of its live performances called Wings Alive 06. It will also be releasing a VCD of its live shows sometime this year, as well as work on a new album.
For its Singapore concert, Joe said Wings will sing its old hits like Intanku Kesepian (My Silent Diamond) and Peronda Jaket Biru (Blue Patrol Jacket) 'if that's what the fans want'.
Joe believes the band has survived for so long because its songs still strike a chord with the younger generation.
'While we may have upgraded ourselves - we now use the computers to record - our songs still appeal to the soul of the young people today.'
He revels in being called a veteran musician.
Joe said: 'I am proud of that title. We've been around for so long, we've earned it.'

http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/printfriendly/0,4139,128673,00.html

WHO?

2007-05-09T00:44:00.000-07:00

Ah here we are back with updates from our last gig with...................

Halo,halo WINGS dah sampai blom?Halo halo.
Har,tu dia,dah sampai pon!
See how excited these people are kan?Haha

And who shared, yesh,shared the very stage as WINGS????

ROCKVIVAL OF CUZ!!!!!!

Question:What happens when RV Boys meet the Osairis Boys?

KECOH GILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WINGS-soundcheck and being grilled.Hehe.

WINGS-Rocking the crowds as always with their hits!!

We had our fun right, People of ROCK???

We will be rRRRigggggggghhhhhhhhhhtttttttt back with our up and coming gig:

AMACAM, MAU ROCK KA PA!!!!!!

Meanwhile, for more pictures of the wonderful night,check it out at:http://suefynatya.fotopages.com/

Rock on DUDEs,

Miss Lala

Rockvival....Sharing the stage with WINGS @ DXO!!!

2007-04-18T16:51:00.000-07:00

ROCKVIVAL sharing the same stage again with great bands like YAKAMASHII,OSAIRIS,EDGE and STYGIAN!!! and with WINGS of coz!1st of May 2007

Not only the band is so damn freaking excited but Miss Manager is so damn freaking SEXCITED!!!! Miss Manager get to be the rose among the thorns again! or should i say the thorn among the roses? ahhaha .... Will Wings play Miss Manager's favourite? "BUJANG SENANG"?? So why wait??? Get your tickets at Muzika Record now!!! its at $25 ...Cheap cheap...and its at DXO!!! Limited tickets!!!

SEE YOU THERE!! NOTE TO RV FANS --- PLEASE BE IN YOUR ROCKVIVAL T-SHIRT!!!

Sexcitedly Miss Manager....

REROCKBLICA II

2007-04-13T03:58:00.000-07:00

We're back again with REROCKBLICA!!! Catch us live with other great bands...If you like Search,Wings,Rockers,Scorpions,Deep Purple,Helloween,Loudness and many more..Zahara is the place!! Remember the date people!!! Its FREE!!! Yes F.R.E.E!!!!

RV gig at GASHAUS with AMUK!

2007-04-01T21:58:00.000-07:00

Rockvival rocked the Gashaus again yesterday with greats like YAKAMASHII and OSAIRIS and of course, AMUK!!!

The crowd really enjoy the show!!!

Mr Drummer not in his black official t-shirt...but he always surprise us with his styles....

Mr J (Kechikz) one hell of a show!!! Kekejaman as the crowd sings along

Mr Adie...Concentrate nampak brader!!!!

Headbanged,

Miss Manager...

AMUK 'MENGAMUK' 1 APRIL INI

2007-03-29T00:33:00.000-07:00

BAND rok, Amuk, akan menggegarkan lagi di konsert Amuk 'Live' In Singapore pada 1 April ini.
Selain menjadi 'hit' dengan lagu Jangan Tinggal Daku, band ini kian popular dengan lagu terbaru mereka, Dua Juta, yang menjadi siulan anak muda sekarang.
Konsert yang akan diadakan selama lima jam tanpa henti di GasHaus, Middle Road (berhampiran Bugis Junction), juga memberi peluang band-band tempatan seperti Yakamashii, Rockvival, Osairis dan Edge & Stygian menunjuk taring.

Persembahan band-band ini dijangka menggegarkan ruang konsert sebelum Amuk 'mengamuk' dengan muzik mereka yang progresif tetapi tetap menghiburkan.

Tiket-tiket berharga $15 boleh didapati di Muzika Records (Joo Chiat Complex). - Oleh ZAHARIAN OSMAN.AMUK 'MENGAMUK' 1 APRIL INI

Source:http://cyberita.asia1.com.sg/santai/story/0,3617,92988,00.html

Mat Rock Returns!

2007-03-28T22:23:00.000-07:00

Baik beb smalam punya show!

Aptly hosted by Brader Bo, the show was a tribute to Mat Rockers. RV enjoyed the showcase of local talents : Malex,X-Tech and Osairis and guest appearances by Adie of Cradle,Hanafie Warren of Unwanted and Joe of Rockers.

There is no need to say more,it was really a rrrroooocccccckkkkiiiiiiiiiinnnnnggggggggg ggggoooooooddd show.

Miss Manager got 3 minutes of fame when she requested Gagasan for Joe Rockers to sing.

The night ended with Holy Diver (Dio) by the performers.

The Disturbed One,

Miss Lala

REROCKBLICA

2007-03-25T20:52:00.000-07:00

The State Secretary of Rerockblica is back to update you on the latest happenings at REROCKBLICA-A MAT ROCK AFFAIR.

The M.A.T R.O.C.K.E.R.S:(from left)Man Black (Lead Guitar), Wan Spider(Bass),Kechiz (Vocalist),Eddy (guitar),Epul (drummer).

Ready to rock the night BOYS?

The Band REVOLUSI started the night, warming up the lukewarm crowd.But when ROCKVIVAL took the stage,it was BOILING POINT!!

The crowd was ever supporting, from the start of the first strum of the guitar.

CAUGHT!!!SLEEPING ON THE JOB!!HOI WAKE UP MR DRUMMER!!!

Miss Manager, gaji drummer ini bulan kener potong!

The crowd was getting hotter and hotter as Kechikz belted out the songlist. Headbanging the night away to favourites like Gagasan and Bujang Senang.

Ah, the Boys and Miss Manager.

Kechikz, takan lu dah ngantok brader?

There is no better way to end the night(morning rather) with good food. A filled stomach+rocking night=makes happy M.A.T R.O.K.E.R.S.

hmm, does not Brader Wan reminds you of someone?But he does remind me of one but I don't know who.

Till then, we shall rock with AMUK and other GREAT bands

again next SUNDAY,1ST APRIL 2007.

Get your tickets as tickets are selling FAST!!

Please email:rockvival.sg@gmail.com for more details and bookings.

Before signing off, quip of the night:

bunyi bass Ary sebijik sebijik.

-Wan, on Gazss bassist.

Also many thanks to our fans, the crowd with their neverending support and other GREAT bands like Gaszz,Revolusi and Edge for sharing the stage with us.

Not forgeting Mr Soundman, lu punyer sound banyak power bro!!

Rocking off,

Miss Lala

Amuk Live in Singapore...

2007-03-21T01:27:00.000-07:00

ROCKVIVAL ... Sharing the same stage with AMUK on the 1st of april 2007...Hurry get your tickets now!!! Let's mengAMUK with AMUK!! yeah yeah!!

Gig @ Zahara Woodstock

2007-03-20T16:53:00.000-07:00

If you are a M.A.T & M.I.N.A.H R.O.C.K.E.R at heart and soul, this is the REPUBLIC for you to be:

ROCKVIVAL is sharing the stage with other greats such as EDGE , GAZSS and REVOLUSI.

ITS FREE!!

ReROCKblica-Where the R.O.C.K.E.R.S unite

State secretary of reROCKblica,

Miss Lala

RV Gig at Gashaus

2007-02-13T20:32:00.000-08:00

The ROCKVIVAL Boys: Pre-show

In the official RV Shirt.

Limited edition.Band only.

Relek je braders?Slalu main gig kepa?

Man,look up. Why concentrate sangat?Malu ker?

Drummer cool ajer. Relek ajer.

The crowds got worked up. KEKEJAMAN!!!!!MANUSIA...OH OH OH.

Kecikz got the crowd to sing along with him.

Wah,baju orange betul nyer headbang. KESEMANGATAN!!!

It was evident that the crowd loved us. Keep on banging guys!!!!

Lurpe you all deep deep!!!

One happy guitarist=one GREAT show.

More pics here at: http://suefynatya.fotopages.com

Rockvival enjoyed playing for the crowd and would like to thank their fans, YESH THEIR FANS for their strong support. Special mentions and thanks:

Diana

Nas

Ira

Saiful (Swensens) and brother, Zul

Ilham and friends

Liz 'Rockerchick'

1/4 Mile

Faiz 1/4 Mile (he helped Man when his guitar straps came loose)

Next time make yourself known!!!! GET THE ROCKVIVAL SHIRTS!!!!!

Email us to have your shirts on!!!!

rockvival.sg@gmail.com

And before I jet off, here are snippets of the night:

Ni ROCKERS je boleh join...R.O.K.E.R. ... ROCKERS!! haha!!Couldnt imagine EPIQ is performing wit GREAT bands...YAKAMASHII...STEEL DAMAGE....ROCKVIVAL tOO!!!wahsey....Hebat2 blaka nie sume...Hidup ROCK untok tanah air!!yeah yeah...

2006,Epic

Biar busuk, janji bergayo

-Epul, when asked why he didn't open his blazer when he was in the Yakamashii crowd.

So, I am jetting off to uncover the next Great band. Haha.

Till then,

Miss Lala

GIG at Gashaus-120207

2007-02-11T19:43:00.000-08:00

No words could say how much the Boys ROCKED Gashaus.

We will be rigggggghhhhhhhhhtttttt back with updates of the gig.

Adrenaline rushing through her veins,

Miss Lala

RV Shirt is Out

2007-01-29T20:32:00.000-08:00

The Boys seemed happier jamming last Saturday.

They seemed to have much coordination and there seemed no friction nor tension.

Something must be missing that it makes the Boys happy.

Hmmm......

RV shirt was out last Saturday and it caused quite a stir.

We will model them out. Soon.

Shirting Off,
(but shirt still on OK!)

Miss Lala

Gig @ Gashaus

2007-01-17T19:25:00.000-08:00

Change of Jamming Session

2007-01-15T21:14:00.000-08:00

Jamming changed to Friday,19th January 2007.

Its at Bluetail Records,Aliwal Street.

1900hrs to 2100hrs.

Meet half an hour before that.

See you there.

Drumming and Banging

2007-01-11T20:48:00.000-08:00

It was a good jam yesterday at BM. Good drummings-keep on banging,Epul.

Fact No #7158: Our drummer is soooo different. He actually had his shoes on and did not fold his pants when drumming.

Strange but true.

Ilham was our guest for the jam. Thank you for your presence and may we see you again. Thank you for the wonderful guitar book for the Boys.

Ok ok,
And Miss Manager for printing and binding it.

Next jamming, Thursday,18 January,same place different time:1930 hours-2130hours.

Be there or Be Drummed.

Bluetoothed that to your brains immediately.

I owe an entry of the chalet and our first jam. Blogger is shit and I cannot paste the pictures.

Drumming off ,

Miss Lala

RV CHALET

2006-12-21T01:46:00.000-08:00

The RV-ers are going for a retreat at a chalet this Christmas weekend.

Gonna ROCK Aloha man.

Will be back with wonderful photos.

Rocking off,

Miss Lala

VOTE VOTE VOTE

2006-12-13T16:51:00.000-08:00

No 6

2006-12-12T21:25:00.001-08:00

What: RIA Remix SMS Round

The Band is at No.6 standing.

So vote vote vote.

ROCKVIVAL IS IN!!

2006-12-11T21:30:00.000-08:00

What: RIA REMIX-Top 20;SMS Round

Yeah, the Boys managed to secure a place in top 20.So now its the TIME TO VOTE PEEPS!!

Please please please vote for the RV, and you will be rewarded with many kisses courtesy of the Boys...hehe.

So pick up your cell and sms to: 72346 Code G5.

SMS Format:

REMIX (SPACE) CODE (G5) (SPACE) NAME (SPACE) NRIC (SPACE) WHY I CHOOSE RV

The SMS shall end on 15th December 2006,12 noon.

I have millions of reason.But I have limited space. So choose the one most appropriate.Then it would save you time thinking of reasons.Like RV need any reasons to WIN. Hehe.

RV R.O.C.K.S my socks
RV is superb.

RV main lagu best

RV POWER!!

The last update from Bon is that RV is in the 6th placing. So keep the votes coming in.

Mr SpiderWan had voted 50 times-so follow suit the Leader and you shall be greatly rewarded.

For more information on the voting you may refer to: http://www.ria.sg/index_remix.htm

Please please please VOTE!!

Jangan takut,VOTE!!!!

RIA REMIX...

2006-12-07T23:17:00.000-08:00

Rockvival had quite a week.

RIA REMIX

Venue:Toa Payoh Open Space beside the library 02nd December 2006
What: Qualifying Audition for Ria Remix.

A very warm Saturday that burnt us all brown and with peeling skins. Which was only true for Miss Manager. Strange. Very Strange.

The Band was having breakfast at 1030hours when Miss Manager got a call. And RV was like the second band to play!!!!! The Boys rushed to the area to prepare for the gig. But no. They ended up baked in the hot sun till 12noon. For myself, I had to rushed from Admiralty in a cab to Toa Payoh, just to find them just hanging around instead.

Pre-show. Let me introduce the Band:

From Left:ManSteem on lead guitar, in blue our new vocalist ‘Mr Apek Locker’, DaddyCool on drums, Mr Friday as vocalist, SirRizal on rhythm and last Mr SpiderWan on Bass. SirRizal played as a sessionist for this project. For Mr Apek Locker….erm…..our latest addition…yeah, just for this photo.

On stage, the Boys got ready to rock. When the DJ asked Mr Friday what genre of rock does RV plays, he answered “ROCK GILERRRRR!!!” (translate:CRAAAAAAAZZZZZZZYYYYY ROCK!) Mr Friday is one mad basket I tell you. But yeah, we are crazy alright. Always.

Results are not out yet though, as to whether we qualified for the Finals. But hey, I just have a good feeling we might just do so. It would only be announced this Saturday at AMK. Unfortunately neither myself nor Miss Manager will be there. ManSteem is responsible to report on the status.

Meanwhile, we just pray that we would just qualify. Please please please God. Please.