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2.22.25: DR. POLISH MATT'S GOODBYE SHOW (AMOLADOR, GUTBOMB, FROM THIS DAY FORWARD)
2.22.25: DR. POLISH MATT'S GOODBYE SHOW (AMOLADOR, GUTBOMB, FROM THIS DAY FORWARD)
Goodbye video for Dr. Polish Matt!
02.22.25 Dr Polish Matt Goodbye Show Final Speech (2) - Made with Clipchamp.mp4You can view the rest of this archive in slideshow form at the following link:
2.21.25: AMPHIBAPHOBIA w/ EMMA SUE FROM NEON LIGHTS, MOUSE HEART
2.21.25: AMPHIBAPHOBIA w/ EMMA SUE FROM NEON LIGHTS, MOUSE HEART
flyer by @stareater._
WHO: Mouse Heart, Emma Sue, Amphibaphobia
WHERE: The Bay in Lincoln, NE
WHEN: February 21st, 2025 at 7. All ages. Tickets were free.
Unfortunately, INTERROBANG was only able to make it to Amphibaphobia's set, the third and final one of the night. But, thanks to the Bay and Amphibaphobia, we were able to grab some screen recordings of their stories and share Emma Sue and Mouse Heart's incredible performances.
EMMA SUE
EMMA SUE
Emma Sue, the frontman of Neon Lights, performing at the Bay, February 21st, 2025. This photo was uploaded to the Bay's Instagram story (@thebaylnk).
RPReplay_Final1740245747.movWATCH EMMA SUE PERFORM
WATCH EMMA SUE PERFORM
Emma Sue, the frontman of Neon Lights, performing at the Bay, February 21st, 2025. This video was uploaded to Amphibaphobia's Instagram story (@amphibaphobia).
WATCH MOUSE HEART PERFORM THEIR FIRST SHOW
WATCH MOUSE HEART PERFORM THEIR FIRST SHOW
RPReplay_Final1740245811.mp4RPReplay_Final1740245747.mp4Newly formed Omaha riot grrrl band Mouse Heart performing at the Bay, February 21st, 2025. These videos were uploaded to Amphibaphobia's Instagram story (@amphibaphobia) and the Bay's (@thebaylnk).
AMPHIBAPHOBIA
AMPHIBAPHOBIA
Amphibaphobia performing at the Bay, February 21st, 2025.
WATCH AMPHIBAPHOBIA PERFORM
WATCH AMPHIBAPHOBIA PERFORM
IMG_7810.MOVAmphibaphobia performing at the Bay, February 21st, 2025. Taken at 8:39pm.
IMG_7796.MOVAmphibaphobia performing at the Bay, February 21st, 2025. Taken at 8:16 pm
IMG_7797.MOVAmphibaphobia performing at the Bay, February 21st, 2025. Taken at 8:21pm
AMPHIBAPHOBIA'S SETLIST
AMPHIBAPHOBIA'S SETLIST
FAN-MADE MERCH FOR MOUSE HEART
Friends of the Mouse Heart members came to the show with hand-made merch. Taken February 21st, 2025.
MOUSE HEART
Mouse Heart posted this to their Instagram (@mouseheart_band) on February 23rd, 2025.
The description read: "Thank you to everyone who came out on Friday 🤍 (2-21)
@amphibaphobia and @emmasue182 put on some of the best music we could’ve asked for our first show, we cannot wait to see you guys again 🐁🖤
Also big thank you to our biggest fans for surprising us with some of their own original sweaters we love you so 🤍"
AMPHIBAPHOBIA
Amphibaphobia posted this to their Instagram (@amphibaphobia) on February 22nd, 2025.
The description read: "credits to @_lxsli for the cute flics and we wanna thank everyone who came all the way out to lincoln to @thebaylnk last night!!
we also wanna give one more huge thank you to @emmasue182 for the guitar tunes & a congrats to @mouseheart_band on their first show ever!!! we love all of you 💚"
THE BAY
The Bay posted this to their Instagram (@thebaylnk) on February 18th, 2025 to promote the show.
The description read: "Third week of the month means your favorite Friday night show is back…
Join us Friday, February 21st for a Live at The Bay lineup you won’t forget- featuring @amphibaphobia , @mouseheart_band, and Emma Sue of @neon_lights_theband
Doors at 6, show at 7! You don’t want to miss this."
WHERE TO FIND THE PERFORMERS:
Mouse Heart: https://www.instagram.com/mouseheart_band/
Emma Sue: https://www.instagram.com/emmasue182/
Neon Lights (who did not perform, but Emma Sue is their lead singer!): https://www.instagram.com/neon_lights_theband/
Amphibaphobia: https://www.instagram.com/amphibaphobia/
2.17.25: 9MILLION w/ IVORY DAZE, PLARS
2.17.25: 9MILLION w/ IVORY DAZE, PLARS
WHO: 9Million, Ivory Daze, Plars
WHERE: Duffy's Tavern in Lincoln, NE
WHEN: February 17th, 2025 at 7pm. All ages. Tickets were 15 DOS.
9 MILLION
9 Million performing at Duffy's Tavern, February 17th, 2025.
WATCH 9 MILLION PERFORM
Videos of 9 Million performing at Duffy's Tavern, February 17th, 2025.
9mil@duffys2 - Made with Clipchamp.mp49mil@duffys.mp4Sign outside of Duffy's Tavern to promote 9 Million, Ivory Daze, and Ex-Lover. Taken February 17th, 2025.
EX LOVER
Ex-Lover posted this to their Instagram (@exloverband) on January 31st, 2025 to promote the show.
The description read: "NK 💣 See you in TWO WEEKS at @duffystavern for this Monday party with @9million000000 + @ivory.daze | thank u to @audreyhertel for her photo talents as alwayss
Omaha show announcement coming soon :p"
IVORY DAZE
Ivory Daze posted this to their Instagram (@ivory.daze) on January 31st, 2025 to promote the show.
The description read: "Hey yall, super excited to announce we will be playing with @9million000000 and @exloverband at duffys tavern on 2/17! This is gonna be a good one so make sure to come out. First hometown show of the year and the last until atleast summer. Come hear some new songs."
9MILLION
9Million co-posted this to their Instagram (@thebaylnk) on February 13th, 2025 to promote the show.
The description read: "Hot gig alert 🚨 Canadian legends @9million000000 come to Genghis in just a few weeks with support from @1nstagram_man and the first life performance of #blueincentive"
WHERE TO FIND THE PERFORMERS:
9Million: https://linktr.ee/exloverband
Ivory Daze: https://linktr.ee/ivorydazeus
Ex Lover: https://linktr.ee/exloverband
2.13.25: LINCOLN EXPOSED NIGHT TWO
2.13.25: LINCOLN EXPOSED NIGHT TWO
You can view the archive in slideshow form at the following link:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KuDCnuXELJfpFFbo3S8X0xcVaQbqzDbmeyLSjXNrMbU/edit?usp=sharing
1.31.25: MIDWEST GRINDCORE SHOWDOWN ALLIANCE 2025 SNOWBALL SHOWDOWN
1.31.25: MIDWEST GRINDCORE SHOWDOWN ALLIANCE 2025 SNOWBALL SHOWDOWN
WHO: Traffic Death, Gutbomb, M.A.N, Blowing Chunks, the Shidiots, the Jiblets, and Ex Nihilo
WHERE: The Waiting Room Lounge in Omaha, NE
WHEN: January 31st, 2025 at 8pm (Doors at 7). All ages. Tickets were $15.
mgsa official rules and scoring.pdfMGSA Official rules and scoring
MGSA Official rules and scoring
Everyone in attendance for the 2025 Snowball Showdown had access to these little booklets detailing the rules of the battle and the scoring methods of the judges. If you're wondering why your favorite band didn't take home the gold, the answer might be in here...
LISTEN TO THE WINNERS BEING ANNOUNCED
LISTEN TO THE WINNERS BEING ANNOUNCED
This is audio of the winners of the 2025 Snowball Showdown being announced on stage.
Traffic Death won against [their competitor] in the headlining competition, M.A.N won against Gutbomb in the grindcore division, Blowing Chunks won against the Shidiots in the punk division, and the Jiblets won against Ex Nihilo in the metalcore division.
This audio was recorded January 31st, 2025 and uploaded to YouTube by Interrobang on February 9th, 2025.
WATCH LIVE CONCERT FOOTAGE
WATCH LIVE CONCERT FOOTAGE
On January 31st, MGSA (@mgsa_grindcore_battle) uploaded live concert footage from Ex Nihilo and the Jiblets' set to their Instagram account as a reel.
The description read: "Snowball showdown is the shit!!"
WATCH TRAFFIC DEATH AND BLOWING CHUNKS RECEIVE THEIR AWARDS
WATCH TRAFFIC DEATH AND BLOWING CHUNKS RECEIVE THEIR AWARDS
The first post is a video of Blowing Chunks recieving their award on stage. It was posted to Blowing Chunk's instagram account (@blowingchunksband) on Februrary 4th, 2025.
The second is a video of the Traffic Death receiving their award on stage. It was posted to Traffic Death's Instagram account (@trafficdeath) on February 4th, 2025.
If you're wondering what everyone's chanting, it's "OH SHIT!"
gUTBOMB X MAN SETLIST
gUTBOMB X MAN SETLIST
Each battle set at MGSA was organized as back-to-back performances of one original song. This setlist is from the grindcore battle between Gutbomb and M.A.N. Gutbomb started the battle with "Ain't No Good Life," and M.A.N retalliated with "Silent Struggle," and so on.
Everybody say a big thank you to Gutbomb's frontman Sam Maser for giving this to Apple.
JIBLETS PIN
JIBLETS PIN
Jiblets pin sold at merch table. $1
JIBLETS STICKER
JIBLETS STICKER
Jiblets sticker sold at merch table. $2
"I <3 MY PUSSY"
"I <3 MY PUSSY"
Blowing Chunks "I <3 MY Pussy" sticker sold at merch table. Gift from band, price unknown.
GUTBOMB STICKER
GUTBOMB STICKER
Gutbomb sticker in sold at merch table. $1
"ABORT NEBRASKA" STICKER
"ABORT NEBRASKA" STICKER
Blowing Chunks "Abort Nebraska" sticker sold at merch table. Gift from band, price unknown.
TRASH TALK
TRASH TALK
There was also a lot of online promotion through disses between the bands on their separate social media accounts. Here, we've compiled all of the posts and videos the performers at MGSA made to hype up their battle set. Pay attention to the dates if you wanna catch the back-and-forth. And if you were wondering why everyone was chanting "OH SHIT!" over and over, check the comments!
POSTED TO TRAFFIC DEATH'S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT (@trafficdeath)
On January 10th, Traffic Death uploaded this reel to their Instagram account.
The description read: "TRAFFIC DEATH has the rep, has the moves, and shreds harder than anyone in the game. But can they take the ear numbing chainsaw noise of [our competitor]??? This will be a battle for the ages. The MGSA universe has never seen an event of such magnitude, and so much on the line. Get your tickets to the first Midwest Grindcore Showdown Alliance event of 2025. See y’all at the Waiting Room on January 31st."
On January 17th, Traffic Death uploaded this reel to their Instagram account.
There was no description.
On January 23rd, Traffic Death co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram account with MGSA and Black Heart Booking.
The description read: "We have a message for [our competitor] who have been talking some shot saying that were not loud enough! Well we will see who is loud enough next week at the @waiting_room in Omaha, NE for Snowball! Hope you are ready to get rolled because he have been preparing non stop for this annihilation!"
POSTED TO THE GUTBOMB INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT (@gutbombhxc)
On January 12th, MGSA co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram account with Gutbomb.
The description read: "The drama persists!!! @man_mass_annihilation_now crashes the @gutbombhxc show last night at @proyectoculturallkn and calls them out for the #snowballshowdown on Friday January 31!! What's in store next?! Find out at #snowballshowdown at @waiting_room !!!"
On January 17th, Gutbomb co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram account.
The description read: "JANUARY 31ST COME SEE @man_mass_annihilation_now GET TAKEN DOWN, AT @waiting_room"
POSTED TO THE M.A.N INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT (@man_mass_annihilation_now)
On December 31st, 2024, M.A.N co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram account with MGSA.
The description read: "LISTEN UP, MGSA!
We’ve been quiet for too long, but now the champs are speaking up! You pull our opponent last minute? You think you can mess with M...A...N...MAN like we’re some undercard scrubs? NO WAY. This is OUR BELT, OUR BLOOD, AND OUR RULES!"
(Click link for full quote!)
On January 10th, M.A.N uploaded this reel to their Instagram account.
The description read: "Love us AND hate us. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! We sawed through [our competitor] like an old soft log. When we get on the stage with @gutbombhxc it’s going to be the same old saw and dance. MAN brings the blast beats, MAN wins. Want the title? Bring the blasts or shut up."
On January 16th, M.A.N co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram account with MGSA.
The description read: "We’ve said some things. We’ve done some things.
Catch MAN vs. Gutbomb at Snowball Showdown on January 31st at The Waiting Room. This is war, and we’re just getting started. ❄️💥
Full ‘apology’ video now up—watch and prepare yourselves for what’s coming. #NotSorry And now, we’re here to say… we’re not sorry. 🖕"
On January 24th, M.A.N co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram account with Black Heart Booking and MGSA.
The description read: "🚨 Friday January 31 at @waiting_room 🚨
@blackheartbook presents...
⛄️ @mgsa_grindcore_battle SNOWBALL SHOWDOWN 2025!!! ⛄️
The quest for battle set supremacy continues! This time with 4 head-to-head matchups, the night is sure to be full of pummeling blast beats and devastating riffs!!!"
POSTED TO THE BLOWING CHUNKS INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT (@blowingchunksband)
On January 12th, Blowing Chunks co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram account with MGSA.
The description read: "@blowingchunksband have some choice words for @theshidiots !!!!"
On January 23rd, Blowing Chunks uploaded this reel to their Instagram account.
The description read: "Hyped to catch @gutbombhxc 1/31 @waiting_room for the Battle of the Bands - they'll be breakin' MAN's hips n shits."
On January 23rd, Blowing Chunks uploaded this reel to their Instagram account.
The description read: "Fuck those shiddy idiots. We love to hate them 💔"
On January 30th, Blowing Chunks uploaded this reel to their Instagram account.
The description read: "Tomorrow! It's on, @theshidiots ☠️☠️☠️ @mgsa_commissioner bring a towel for this blood bath"
On January 24th, Blowing Chunks co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram account with Black Heart Booking.
"Uh oh! I’d be scared if I were you guys @theshidiots !! 🫣 something tells me @blowingchunksband is out for BLOOD!!! 🩸🩸🩸...
The quest for battle set supremacy continues! This time with 4 head-to-head matchups, the night is sure to be full of pummeling blast beats and devastating riffs!!!"
POSTED TO THE SHIDIOTS INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT (@theshidiots)
On January 12th, Blowing Chunks and MGSA co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram accounts.
The description read: "Not to be outdone, @theshidiots have some choice words of their own for @blowingchunksband !!!"
On January 20th, Blowing Chunks and MGSA co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram accounts.
The description read: "Uh oh!!! @theshidiots still talking 💩!!! How will @blowingchunksband respond?? 🤔🤔🤔 Come find out Friday January 31st at @waiting_room for #snowballshowdown ❄️"
On January 23rd, Blowing Chunks and MGSA co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram accounts.
The description read: "🤯🤯🤯🤯 the intensity is at an ALL TIME HIGH!! 🔥🔥@theblickjagger is fired up for @theshidiots battle set NEXT FRIDAY against @blowingchunksband at @waiting_room in #omaha"
POSTED TO THE EX NIHILO INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT (@ex_nihilo_ne)
On January 23rd, Ex Nihilo co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram account with band members Caleb Volquartsen and Andre Toney.
The description read: "JIBLETS! WE CHALLENGE YOU TO AN EPIC BATTLE SET! WE’RE GONNA PLAY SO HEAVY YOU HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO ACCEPT THAT YOU’RE GREAT 🔥JANUARY 31ST HEAD TO HEAD BATTLE"
On January 23rd, Ex Nihilo co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram account with Black Heart Booking and the Jiblets.
The description read: "The nicest call out of all time!!! @ex_nihilo_ne vs @jibletmaster !!! Friday January 31 for #snowballshowdown at @waiting_room !!!"
On January 27th, Ex Nihilo co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram account with band members Caleb Volquartsen and Andre Toney.
The description read: "We accept the @jibletmaster challenge to a love duel. Let’s see who loves each other more on stage at the waiting room. January 31st Y’all not ready"
<-- POSTED TO THE JIBLETS INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT (@jibletmaster)
On January 25th, the Jiblets posted this reel to their Instagram account. The description read: "JANUARY 31ST SEE US GO UP AGAINST THE INFAMOUS @ex_nihilo_ne THE BEST LOCAL METALCORE WITH FOUR BACK TO BACK SHOWDOWNS"
POSTED TO THE MGSA INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT (@mgsa_commissioner, @mgsa_grindcore_battle)
On January 23rd, MGSA co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram page with M.A.N.
The description read: "🤣 🤣 🤣 FRIDAY JANUARY 31 at @waiting_room"
On January 17th, MGSA co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram page with Gutbomb, Blowing Chunks, and M.A.N.
The description read: "🚨2 WEEKS AWAY!! 🚨 ❄️ Friday January 31 at @waiting_room #snowballshowdown ❄️"
On January 23rd, MGSA co-uploaded this reel to their Instagram page with M.A.N, Black Heart Booking, and Pigstye Lincoln Grind.
The description read: "Things are heating up in the @mgsa_grindcore_battle !!! More battle sets planned for the future?? 🤔🤔🤔 stay tuned!!! 👀"
On January 28th, MGSA uploaded this reel to their Instagram account.
The description read: "Friday at @waiting_room !!!!"
On January 10th, MGSA uploaded this reel to their Instagram account.
SAYING THANK YOU & CELEBRATING THE WIN
SAYING THANK YOU & CELEBRATING THE WIN
And here are all the posts the performers and venue made to celebrate this incredible, incredible show and the awesome trophies they took home. Check out M.A.N, Blowing Chunks, Traffic Death, and the Jiblets' posts to see the trophies.
On February 1st, Traffic Death uploaded this post to their Instagram account.
The description read: "Sometimes you play the game, and sometimes you win it all! Looks like we did 👊 thanks Omaha, a night to remember!"
On February 1st, Ex Nihilo co-uploaded this post to their Instagram account with band member Caleb Volquartsen, band member Andre Toney, and the Jiblets.
The description read: "We had such an amazing time last night down at the @waiting_room even though people voted that the Jiblets love us more (NOT TRUE WE LOVE YOU MORE JIBLETS)"
On February 5th, MGSA and Keren Carlson co-uploaded this post to their Instagram accounts.
The description read: "Midwest Grindcore Showdown Alliance’s Snowball Showdown 1/31/25"
On February 9th, MGSA, Black Heart Booking, and Keren Carlson co-uploaded this post to their Instagram accounts.
The description read: "Midwest Grindcore Showdown Alliance’s
Snowball Showdown 1/31/25 (part 2)"
On February 7th, M.A.N uploaded this reel to their Instagram account.
The description read: "LINCOLN BREEDS CHAMPIONS—AND YOU KNOW IT.
This ain’t just another music town. Lincoln, Nebraska, is a breeding ground for the CHAMPIONS. If you don’t believe it, look at the facts:
MAN destroys all challengers, takes all the battles, dominates, and remains the @mgsa_grindcore_battle Grindcore Champions—because that’s what we do. @joshhoyerandsoulcolossal took on over 200 acts from around the world and won the 40th International Blues Challenge—because that’s what Lincoln does. Say it with me: CHAMPIONS."
(Click the post to read the full description!)
On February 1st, Blowing Chunks uploaded this post to their Instagram account.
The description read: "What a killer night 🏆 thanks for having us @waiting_room @mgsa_grindcore_battle"
WHERE TO FIND THE PERFORMERS:
Ex Nihilo: https://www.instagram.com/ex_nihilo_ne/
The Jiblets: https://www.instagram.com/jibletmaster/
Blowing Chunks: https://www.instagram.com/blowingchunksband/
The Shidiots: https://theshidiots.wixsite.com/mysite
Gutbomb: https://www.instagram.com/gutbombhxc/
M.A.N: https://www.instagram.com/man_mass_annihilation_now/
Traffic Death: https://www.instagram.com/trafficdeath/
12.7.24: MACHINE GIRL w/ LIGHTNING BOLT, KILL ALTERS
12.7.24: MACHINE GIRL w/ LIGHTNING BOLT, KILL ALTERS
WHO: Machine Girl, with Lightning Bolt and Kill Alters as openers
WHERE: The Bourbon Theatre in Lincoln, NE
WHEN: December 7th, 2024 at 8pm (Doors at 7). All ages. Tickets were $30.
WATCH MACHINE GIRL PERFORM
WATCH MACHINE GIRL PERFORM
VIDEO 1: Recorded at 10:12 pm, December 7th, 2024. VIDEO 2: Recorded at 10:58 pm, December 7th, 2024.
IMG_6891.MOVIMG_6892.MOV
MACHINE GIRL T-SHIRT
MACHINE GIRL T-SHIRT
Purchased at merch table for a price I'm not willing to say because it was a Christmas gift for Orange.
MACHINE GIRL sweater
MACHINE GIRL sweater
The Get Together... a buddy bought this one!
Jacqueline Radakovich + KILL ALTERS
Jacqueline Radakovich + KILL ALTERS
Kill Alters (@kill_alters) and photographer Jacqueline Radakovich (@jrad.arts) co-post photos from the show to Instagram on December 8th, 2024.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DDVdm59RkMG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
BOURBON THEATRe
BOURBON THEATRe
The Bourbon Theater (@thebourbontheatre) posts info about the show, letting people know tickets are still available, on December 7th, 2024.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DDSVLsQIcvS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Old link to buy tickets: https://www.bourbontheatre.com/tm-event/machine-girl-lightning-bolt-kill-alters/
CHIMPENDALE
CHIMPENDALE
Lightning Bolt member Brian Chippendale (@chimpendale) posts before-photos from the show to Instagram on December 7th, 2024.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DDSmwe2JSV5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
WHERE TO FIND THE PERFORMERS:
Machine Girl: https://linktr.ee/machin3gir1
Kill Alters: https://linktr.ee/KILLALTERS
Lightning Bolt: https://linktr.ee/Chippendale
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