AIR GUITAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ever thought about being a rock star but can't play the guitar even if your life depended on it? May be you actually can... at the Air Guitar World Championships!

Who knew that the Air Guitar World Championships held in Finland would shoot to instant fame? So famous is this festival that it has a network of National Championships held in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Belgium, Canada, Ukraine, Germany, Japan, UK, USA... Do I really have to write down all the countries?

This event takes place annually and attracts a lot of attention, both from the media and rock oriented young people. Last year, the event attracted approximately 5,500 people. Check out our first issue for more of this year's event!

AUSTRALIAN GOTH SCENE

A lot of information reaches the lads and lasses down-under about the various goth scenes around the world but no one really ever talks about the Aussie goth scene. It's a pity actually because I think there is some really awesome stuff about their goth scene.

One thing that strikes me about the Australian Goth Scene is that although many of the Australian goths go out to goth clubs ever so often, they also do a lot of un-goth stuff in their normal lives. It's quite intersting to note that some of them make fun of people who take the scene "too seriously".

Australians tend to like the dress style, the music and the company, but few think it is a reason to conform to certain ideas about the world. Many even consider the idea of stereotypical gothic ideas (the dress, the philosophy) to be counter to what the scene is all about.

The isolation of Australia and the distance from the gothic events that make the media, serve to spur the talented people here to build up and support the local scene, to make a name for themselves and express what they see as gothic.

The Australian Goth Scene is quite unique, quite different from many others that are known around the world. They are actually trying to make a name for themselves, which is pretty cool. Can't wait to discover what else they have. They sure do breed them well down there!

OUR LAUNCH

After one year of intense activity and fashioning this epic magazine to blow you all away, we can confidently say that we are almost ready to launch. We are all pretty stoked about this with merchandise up for grabs with our first issue! You don't want to miss out!

The launch is scheduled to take place soon after the holidays so watch out for the press for further information.

If you missed out on this year's awesome finale of Battle of the Bands which took place at Choices, not to worry. We attended the event and we pretty much covered it. That was one of the biggest battle that has ever been witnessed. It's pretty exciting that the number of heavy metal bands is growing locally.

Keep it dark and brutal, for there can be no other way! \m/

FANTASY

Ever thought about the real world?... And I mean, REALLY thought about it? Well, I have and if my opinion is valuable, I think it's boring and a bit too monotonous. Get up, get cleaned up, go to work, get married, have kids and die! How boring.

But not to worry though. There are brilliant minds among us who've created such an amazing world in their minds. The best part is that they've been so generous as to share their spectacular creation with the rest of the world. Their world is that of fantasy and they have written books about it.

Allow me to name a few of these brilliant minds... J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien and Terry Goodkind who've written Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings and Sword of Truth respectively. These authors have created magical worlds and have captivated millions of readers worldwide. Their work has also been transformed into motion pictures. Well I am sure you have all heard about the first two but you haven't really had a chance to experience the work of Terry Goodkind so allow me to introduce this gentleman and his work to you.

Terry Goodkind is the author of the Sword of Truth books. It is a series of twelve (12) epic fantasy novels following the life of a simple woods guide, Richard Cypher (Rahl) who later becomes the hero that fights all evil and tyranny. He grew up in a world without magic- Westland (separated by a magical boundary from a world with magic- The Midlands) under the nose of a wise old man , Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander, whom he doesn't initially know is a wizard. A beautiful woman, Kahlan Amnell, who is the Mother Confessor and the voice of all lands in the Midlands, crosses the boundary to get help from the wizard to fight the evil that is spreading across the Midlands.

In order for the wizard to help the Mother Confessor, he has to name a Seeker who is a hero that fights evil. Zedd names Richard the seeker and gives him a magical sword - the Sword of Truth which bestows upon him the power to fight evil. The evil he has to fight is that of a wizard named Darken Rahl, the ruler of D'Hara. Darken Rahl has the intention to use the most powerful form of magic contained in three magical boxes - The Boxes of Orden. With these boxes he will be able to bend every living thing to do his bidding. It is therefore up to Richard as the Seeker to stop Darken Rahl from enslaving the world.

The Sword of Truth Books appear in the following titles:

• Wizard's First Rule
• Stone of Tears
• Blood of the Fold
• Temple of the Winds
• Soul of the Fire
• Faith of the Fallen
• The Pillars of Creation
• Naked Empire
• Chainfire
• Phantom
• Confessor
• The Omen Machine

The books are available from Amazon and are available in sets.

There is no doubt that his work has been revered by many such that it has been made into a TV series known as Legend of the Seeker.


It is however unfortunate that it has been cancelled after only two (2) seasons. The outraged fandom of Legend of the Seeker has mobilized efforts to help save their beloved TV series.

If you haven't watched this epic fantasy tale... I suggest you catch the trailer here

If you have already watched it and are disappointed about its cancellation, visit the Save Our Seeker site for information on how you can get involved in getting a third season for the show. After all, the world is insanely boring and we need a bit fantasy.

Your Actions and the Subsequent Reactions

They say that every action has its own reaction. Is this really true?

Think about every aspect of your life, everything you have ever done including the tiniest detail. Do you really carry the consequences of your actions for the rest of your life? Just think about it.

The Goth Scene Magazine team brings you up-to-date facts regarding the decisions you make about the environment and substance abuse. Some of these decision are hardly pre-meditated but unfortunately, we live with the consequences for the rest of our lives!

IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU

Goth Scene Magazine is giving you an opportunity to be apart of the team. How? Well, those of you with an artistic side (which we are sure many of you have) are welcome to submit items such as poetry, short stories, abstract art etc; you think will be of interest to the readers of Goth Scene Magazine.

Items should be submitted via an e-mail attachment to: gothscenemagazine@gmail.com

NB: Please include your full name so as to give you credit for your work when published.

On Our First Issue

We are literally biting our nails, mainly because of the excitement that overwhelms us as we work to bring you the best magazine yet. Watch out for the first issue for the following:

• Skateboarding: We will interview one of the best skate lads you will ever see
• International Band Feature: One of our favourite bands yet. Grab your copy to find out what band we listen to in awe.
• Goth Goss: The secret lives of your bands are not so secret any more
• Travel: Find out the best places to go for your random travel around the globe

And this isn't even half blood throbbing adrenaline you will receive from Goth Scene Magazine. Watch out for the first issue coming soon!!