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Hellbike @ Trash Stage Festival a huge success

Hellbike's gig @ Trash Stage Groningen at
the Gideon Festival site was a great success.

(18 July 2012)

14 July 2012 Hellbike live @ Trash Stage in Groningen

On the 14th of July Hellbike,
along with 4 other bands,
will play at the opening party for
Groningen's Trash Stage

Full details in the Gig Guide

Hellbike's Taste of Things to Come

Hellbike's on a mission to make your ears bleed. To achieve that goal they've published a taster on their website, in anticipation of the new album to be released later this year. The song's called Man on a Mission and you can check it out and download your very own copy at www.hellbike.nl ENJOY !

(Disclaimer, Hellbike can under no circumstances accept liability for damaged hearing as a result of listening to Man on a Mission)

(25 June 2012)

Hellbike featured on new compilation CD

Hellbike has signed a contract with Big Bad Wolf Records to feature on Vol. 1 of the "Frisian Hard & Heavy" compilation CD to be released by Big Bad Wolf Records and Metalization in the autumn of 2012.
Watch this space!

(28 May 2012)

Hellbike playing live @ Bevrijdingsfestival Friesland

On the 5th of May Hellbike will be one of 5 bands showcasing the best of Frisian Metal.

Full details in the gig guide

Also be sure to check out the Hellbike website

(4 april 2012)

Hellbike website goes live !!!

The Hellbike website has been restored, polished, fine-tuned and kick-started into action.
So join Nik and the lads on their Highway to Hell and we hope to see you at one of their gigs soon.
www.hellbike.weebly.com

(25 March 2012)

Hellbike kick started rocking night @ Iduna

Last night Hellbike presented their new line-up to a packed Iduna in Drachten. By the time Di'Anno got on stage the place was well and truely Ready to Rumble.

Check out the pics here in the gallery and read the 3voor12 review of the evening accompanied by some fantastic photos on the 3voor12 Friesland website

(3 March 2012)

Hellbike to support Paul Di'Anno

Prowler getting Ready to Rumble

On Friday 2 March 2012 Hellbike will be the supporting act for former Iron Maiden front man Paul Di'Anno.

Di'Anno's "The Beast is Back" tour is a celebration of his work with this world renowned band. All songs from their very first album will once more be performed by the man who was at the start of it all.

But, before that Hellbike will get the audience "Ready to Rumble" with some heavy metal anthems of their own from their upcoming album.

Details to be found in the Gig Guide

(17 February 2012)

T Bird getting Ready to Rumble

For a taste of what's about to hit your
eardrums check out the link to the
demo tunes in the Menagerie section

(22 October 2011)

21 June 2011 * Freedom Wolf @ Purmer Blues Day

On the 26 of June 2011 Jazz Of Zo in Purmerend will host the Purmer Blues Day. Music will start from 17.00 with Freedom Wolf taking to the stage at 18.30.

Not to be missed! For full details check out the Gig Guide.

19 June 2011 * Freedom Wolf audio tasters now online

Freedom Wolf have been in rehearsal experimenting with ideas and sounds and finilizing line-up. For those of a curious disposition the flavour of a few audio samples are now available online.

22 May 2011 * Freedom Wolf live in Purmerend coming Friday

Friday the 27th of May Freedom Wolf will play at Jazz Ofzo in Purmerend. If you really want to make a night of it come a bit earlier and feast on Ruben's Roti,
the best in Purmerend and surrounding area.

For details check out the Gig Guide.

18 May 2011 * Rattlesnake Train live in Utrecht this Saturday

Coming Saturday 21 May 2011 Rattlesnake Train will play 't Oude Pothuys in Utrecht.

See the Gig Guide for full details.

16 February 2011 * Rattlesnake Train live this Sunday

Sunday 20 February 2011 Rattlesnake Train will play @ Café Kletskop located at Amsterdam's famous Zeedijk.

Check out the Gig Guide for all the details.

7 February 2011 * Thunderbird meets Freedom Wolf

Nik is now in rehearsal for a new project with the band Freedom Wolf. The intention is for live performances at selected venues from April. Auditions are currently under way to complete the line-up

More info on Freedom Wolf in the Menagerie
section on this website.

29 January 2011 * Birthday Boys

Today Nik and his personal sound engineer / roadie / style guru /
spiritual guide / #1 son celebrated their birthdays: Walker style!

Against all expectations Taliésyn made it to the ripe old age of 18
and Nik turned 39 yet again.

Coming to a gig near you soon!!!

28 December 2010 * Happy New Year

Wishing you all a healthy, prosperous and rocking 2011.

" 'We haven't even practised together properly', said Imp. 'We'll practise as we go along', said Glod. 'Welcome to the world of professional musicianship.' "
(From Terry Pratchett's Soul Music)

16 December 2010 * Yule Greetings

Wishing you all a very festive Yule season

Tyme to pas with goodly sport, Our spryts to revyve and comfort;
To pype, to synge, To daunce, to spryng,
With pleasure and delyte, Following sensual appetyte.
(An English Drinking Song from Henry VIII’s Songbook)

12 December 2010 * Bourbon Street Photos

Last night the new line-up of Rattlesnake Train played there first gig in a packed Bourbon Street in Amsterdam.

For an impression of the night's performance
check out the Live Photos section.

25 November 2010 * New bass player for Rattlesnake Train

While still working on the upcoming Arnaud Krakowka CD, Nik has now also joined forces with Amsterdam based band Rattlesnake Train.

Their first gig has already been confirmed! Check out the Gig Guide for all the details.

You can find more info on Rattlesnake Train in the Menagerie section on this website.

1 March 2011 *

Due to outstanding musical differences in taste and perceived professionalism regarding decisions made concerning the final mix of "Antic Journey" I can unfortunately no longer support nor promote the album. It is with regret that I make this statement and is in no way any reflection of the musical talent of those involved. Nik

21 November 2010 * Guest flutist revealed

The announcement of the release date of Arnaud Krakowka's new album also revealed the name of the guest flutist: Nayita Jayne Walker.

Nayita has been playing the flute from the age of 4 and will now make her debut on one of the tracks on "Antic Journey".

20 November 2010 * Arnaud Krakowka announces release date of his new album

With work on the new album having reached the final production stage, Arnaud Krakowka has announced that "Antic Journey" will be released on the 1st of March 2011. From that date you’ll be able to purchase the album from www.arnaudkrakowka.com

The artwork for the album is by artist Ruud Bijlsma. You can check out his amazing portfolio at http://ruudbijlsma.exto.org/

8 August 2010 * Impromptu Old Tennis Shoes performance

Members of Old Tennis Shoes joined Eddy Gartry's Blues Stage UK on stage at the famous "Home of the Blues" Maloe Melo in Amsterdam. See the Live Photo Gallery for the pics.

31 July 2010 * New Promo Pictures on the Arnaud Krakowka Website

Photographer NayitaNovacaine recently held a photosession with Nik and Arnaud Krakowka for Arnaud's website. This resulted into some great promo pictures! Go to the gallery section on www.arnaudkrakowka.com to check them out!

For more information about NayitaNovacaine, please go to:
http://nayitanovacaine.daportfolio.com

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