We love this photo, from our first gig with good mates Airbourne. We know they're now smashing it overseas. Good on ya boys!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Digital Steel review
Digital steel review. They're from the Netherlands. Thanks guys!
http://www.digital-steel.com/DS/index.php?headpage=albumrevs&id=1371
“What is it with these Australian bands? The guitarsound is só recognizable in the style of AC/DC and the raw uncompromisable blues rock/metal is great.” This is the first thing that crosses my mind after the fist two songs of Sister Switchblade. Enough room for clear guitar solos, with the hysterical vocals of frontman Jinks and funny lyrics about: sex, sex Looze Yer Load and even an Aussie Menage a Trois!
That’s why I get surprised by the hitpotential of the next songs, to start off with the sleazy and melodic Golden Girl, where the wa-wa effect is dug up again, yes! It is used as well as Ritchy Sambora uses it on Bon Jovi-albums. The somewhat simple title track is again more into the direction of AC/DC and you want to sing along right away. The guitar power chords give it the simple but effective touch. Needle in the red knows the same touch, but seems funky influenced by Rage Against The Machine/Audioslave. Predator is a pounding melodic rocksong with nice solo work. I´d say the finger tipping solo is influenced Eddie Van Halen. The intro of Stick with my Blood has some resemblance with Guns ´n´ Roses´ Welcome to the Jungle´. So with all these American bands I´ve mentioned above, the typical Aussie band thing by me was exaggerated.
The cover with a vintage tattoo make you think that Tonk is an older band, but the photo in the middle makes sure that these youngsters are up for more and that’s nice to know. In some songs the influences of other bands are a bit on the surface, but it are all well-chosen influences. All the songs are short, catchy and it makes that this 11 song album is done before you know it after some 37 minutes. Tonk is not too easy to find on the internet, but that will probably be because the band knows influences of the pre-internet times haha! Well the link below does work you know. So if you’re into good solid hardrock with some funky influences little compromise you should try it!
Rating: 83 /100
http://www.digital-steel.com/DS/index.php?headpage=albumrevs&id=1371
“What is it with these Australian bands? The guitarsound is só recognizable in the style of AC/DC and the raw uncompromisable blues rock/metal is great.” This is the first thing that crosses my mind after the fist two songs of Sister Switchblade. Enough room for clear guitar solos, with the hysterical vocals of frontman Jinks and funny lyrics about: sex, sex Looze Yer Load and even an Aussie Menage a Trois!
That’s why I get surprised by the hitpotential of the next songs, to start off with the sleazy and melodic Golden Girl, where the wa-wa effect is dug up again, yes! It is used as well as Ritchy Sambora uses it on Bon Jovi-albums. The somewhat simple title track is again more into the direction of AC/DC and you want to sing along right away. The guitar power chords give it the simple but effective touch. Needle in the red knows the same touch, but seems funky influenced by Rage Against The Machine/Audioslave. Predator is a pounding melodic rocksong with nice solo work. I´d say the finger tipping solo is influenced Eddie Van Halen. The intro of Stick with my Blood has some resemblance with Guns ´n´ Roses´ Welcome to the Jungle´. So with all these American bands I´ve mentioned above, the typical Aussie band thing by me was exaggerated.
The cover with a vintage tattoo make you think that Tonk is an older band, but the photo in the middle makes sure that these youngsters are up for more and that’s nice to know. In some songs the influences of other bands are a bit on the surface, but it are all well-chosen influences. All the songs are short, catchy and it makes that this 11 song album is done before you know it after some 37 minutes. Tonk is not too easy to find on the internet, but that will probably be because the band knows influences of the pre-internet times haha! Well the link below does work you know. So if you’re into good solid hardrock with some funky influences little compromise you should try it!
Rating: 83 /100
Fans
We love you guys more than we can say.
Here's a couple of pics by way of thanks. 
The tattoo of the album cover belongs to a friend of ours called El. She's been at pretty much every show and we love her dearly. Thanks El!
Here's a couple of pics by way of thanks. 
The tattoo of the album cover belongs to a friend of ours called El. She's been at pretty much every show and we love her dearly. Thanks El!
Greenroom reviews
Here's some old reviews from shows we did at the Greenroom (RIP), which was Canberra's best music venue by a long way. It's gone now and we miss it heaps. Special thanks go to Gary Peadon for his effort and dedication, and to Rory McCartney, the resident Greenroom band reviewer, for his kind words.
http://www.greenroomcanberra.com/default.cfm?action=reviews
Tonk is a death or glory rock outfit that rejects sophistication in favour of energy and showmanship. With plenty of leather in evidence, and a mini-stage upon the main stage for vocalist Jinks, they display garage rock at its finest. From opening number ‘Menace’ to the last strains of ‘Rusty’ at the close, they gave the punters all they wanted in an aggressive, no compromise performance.
*******
The mood turned angsty as Young & Restless screeched through their set, before returning to rock again with local favourites Tonk. The band blitzed the strong crowd of supporters with a storming performance. Jinx had the adoring ladies lined up all along the railing, and the blokes were kept happy too with numerous beer giveaways.
*******
Punters streaming out of the ANU from the Butterfly Effect gig were surprised to see a yellow double-decker bus offering a ride to the after-party. Coming directly from the three band lineup at the ANU, the majority of the large crowd at the Green Room did not need any warming up when Tonk took the stage at about 1:30 AM. With the intro theme consisting mainly of loud bangs (sounded like a bad day in Beirut) and a great Yeaaaaaaaaaaaah from the vocalist, Tonk launched into their opening song. From the crunching beats of ‘Menace’ to the wailing fish-tail guitar playing of ‘Switchblade’, the boys demonstrated why they have been voted Canberra’s best rock band (no mean feat considering the quality of the local talent). Stick’ and ‘Needle’ were set highlights. It was cool to see Clint, front man for Butterfly Effect, mixing with the audience by the stage. Rory McCartney
Rory McCartney
Local masters of rock Tonk put on a blistering finale to the night. Jinks, the human ball of energy, hyped-up the crowd and cracked on with ‘Menace’. ‘ Stick’ was a set highlight and they threw in a surprise cover of the Top Gun theme. The last song ended, the party poppers fired and that was it! Their tight, polished act was a fitting salute to Canberra’s best rock venue.
Rory McCartney
http://www.greenroomcanberra.com/default.cfm?action=reviews
Tonk is a death or glory rock outfit that rejects sophistication in favour of energy and showmanship. With plenty of leather in evidence, and a mini-stage upon the main stage for vocalist Jinks, they display garage rock at its finest. From opening number ‘Menace’ to the last strains of ‘Rusty’ at the close, they gave the punters all they wanted in an aggressive, no compromise performance.
*******
The mood turned angsty as Young & Restless screeched through their set, before returning to rock again with local favourites Tonk. The band blitzed the strong crowd of supporters with a storming performance. Jinx had the adoring ladies lined up all along the railing, and the blokes were kept happy too with numerous beer giveaways.
*******
Punters streaming out of the ANU from the Butterfly Effect gig were surprised to see a yellow double-decker bus offering a ride to the after-party. Coming directly from the three band lineup at the ANU, the majority of the large crowd at the Green Room did not need any warming up when Tonk took the stage at about 1:30 AM. With the intro theme consisting mainly of loud bangs (sounded like a bad day in Beirut) and a great Yeaaaaaaaaaaaah from the vocalist, Tonk launched into their opening song. From the crunching beats of ‘Menace’ to the wailing fish-tail guitar playing of ‘Switchblade’, the boys demonstrated why they have been voted Canberra’s best rock band (no mean feat considering the quality of the local talent). Stick’ and ‘Needle’ were set highlights. It was cool to see Clint, front man for Butterfly Effect, mixing with the audience by the stage. Rory McCartney
Rory McCartney
Local masters of rock Tonk put on a blistering finale to the night. Jinks, the human ball of energy, hyped-up the crowd and cracked on with ‘Menace’. ‘ Stick’ was a set highlight and they threw in a surprise cover of the Top Gun theme. The last song ended, the party poppers fired and that was it! Their tight, polished act was a fitting salute to Canberra’s best rock venue.
Rory McCartney
Melodic Rock
Melodic rock.com - one of the most notable websites for melodic rock in the
world.
http://www.melodicrock.com/news2009.html?bcsi_scan_80CA22F9AD71C623=0&bcsi_scan_filename=news2009.html
Tonk formed in late 2005, with the sole purpose of delivering their own brand of hard gritty tunes and stage dynamics to anyone that would listen and observe. Launched in March 2007, at the ANU Bar to a sold out crowd, Tonk's debut album Sister Switchblade defines the harder edges of life and the harder edges of rock. The first single Redback, gives a true indication of the bands attitude - firmly putting forward their Classic Rock intentions. Sister Switchblade was recorded in late 2006, at Megaphon and Standing Wave Recording Studios (Sydney) and mixed at The Vault (Sydney); all with renowned ARIA nominated Australian producer Phil McKellar (Grinspoon, Silverchair, Frenzal Rhomb, The Butterfly Effect and more). The CD was mastered at Studios 301 by the talented Steve Smart (28 Days, Grinspoon, Kasey Chambers, Muse, Regurgitator, Spiderbait, The Living End, Tim Rogers and more). Tonk have secured distribution through Modern Music/SONY/BMG.
world.
http://www.melodicrock.com/news2009.html?bcsi_scan_80CA22F9AD71C623=0&bcsi_scan_filename=news2009.html
Tonk formed in late 2005, with the sole purpose of delivering their own brand of hard gritty tunes and stage dynamics to anyone that would listen and observe. Launched in March 2007, at the ANU Bar to a sold out crowd, Tonk's debut album Sister Switchblade defines the harder edges of life and the harder edges of rock. The first single Redback, gives a true indication of the bands attitude - firmly putting forward their Classic Rock intentions. Sister Switchblade was recorded in late 2006, at Megaphon and Standing Wave Recording Studios (Sydney) and mixed at The Vault (Sydney); all with renowned ARIA nominated Australian producer Phil McKellar (Grinspoon, Silverchair, Frenzal Rhomb, The Butterfly Effect and more). The CD was mastered at Studios 301 by the talented Steve Smart (28 Days, Grinspoon, Kasey Chambers, Muse, Regurgitator, Spiderbait, The Living End, Tim Rogers and more). Tonk have secured distribution through Modern Music/SONY/BMG.
Radio Play
Something we should mention about radio play. We've included a number of playlists in older posts, but in most cases, we don't get a playlist. Usually we get an email from someone overseas saying that they've either pleyed it or heard it played.
So far we've received airplay in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Italy, France, Holland, Spain, Portugal, several stations in the UK & Ireland, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and several stations across North America, including in New York and Los Angeles.
We're really grateful to all stations across the world that have played our music. Thank you.
So far we've received airplay in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Italy, France, Holland, Spain, Portugal, several stations in the UK & Ireland, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and several stations across North America, including in New York and Los Angeles.
We're really grateful to all stations across the world that have played our music. Thank you.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Q's House
Last week we were interviewed by Quentin from Q's House by an American hard rock radio show based in Orlando Florida. Q's House plays a whole bunch of good hard heavy rockin music, and we were lucky enough to be a featured band.
We also had the honour of being the first Aussie band they'd ever interviewed, and we had a few laughs with Quentin despite his very late night and early morning interview.
Thanks mate!
The interview & a bunch of our songs will be aired sometime in the next month or two - we'll advise you when it's coming up.
In the meantime - we'd encourage you to support them and tune into Q's House for some of the good stuff!
http://www.myspace.com/qshouse
We also had the honour of being the first Aussie band they'd ever interviewed, and we had a few laughs with Quentin despite his very late night and early morning interview.
Thanks mate!
The interview & a bunch of our songs will be aired sometime in the next month or two - we'll advise you when it's coming up.
In the meantime - we'd encourage you to support them and tune into Q's House for some of the good stuff!
http://www.myspace.com/qshouse
More photos
Here's another bunch of random shots.
Enjoy!
Showing veins @ Helmet support
Mikey @ Greenroom finale
Live @ Band Explosion
Photos by Lisa Tolcher.
Band Explosion 2.
New Review - Metalville UK
Here's a new review from Metalville in the UK.
Thanks guys!
http://www.metalliville.com/
A decent bunch of riff rockin’ tunes to be found from these young guys from Sydney, Australia though they sound like they could as easily hail from the UK, USA or the rock orientated parts of Europe.
Highlights include the Airbourne (who they have actually shared a stage with) like title track, ‘Sister Switchblade’; the opening hard rocker ‘Redback’; the woman to forget about that is ‘Predator’ and ‘Stick with my blood’ with the rather interesting banjo-phased guitar sound - impressive.
Great band – like to see ‘em over in the UK some time soon.
Thanks guys!
http://www.metalliville.com/
A decent bunch of riff rockin’ tunes to be found from these young guys from Sydney, Australia though they sound like they could as easily hail from the UK, USA or the rock orientated parts of Europe.
Highlights include the Airbourne (who they have actually shared a stage with) like title track, ‘Sister Switchblade’; the opening hard rocker ‘Redback’; the woman to forget about that is ‘Predator’ and ‘Stick with my blood’ with the rather interesting banjo-phased guitar sound - impressive.
Great band – like to see ‘em over in the UK some time soon.
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