www.op4am.com

We had a few problems with the webbie, due to server upgrades etc, but normal service has resumed.. and we have a new layout.

So go check it out and leave us a comment in our guestbook to let us know what you think if the webbie, or even to to let us know any suggestions about things you would like to see on the webbie.

xxx

PS dont forget to tell all your friends about www.op4am.com, and also we are looking for other lostprophets fansites, so drop us a message and let us know what is out there, so we can build up a list of links for our website.

Merry christmas to you all!! Thank you for all your support throughout the year. Here's to a brilliant 2008 with lots to look forward too!

Love

Marie, Andie and all at OP4AM

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The guys from Attack! Attack! have posted their final making the record video...see if you can spot anyone we know helping out with the vocals 

Attack! Attack making the record video

Because we know that you all love to vote, we thought we'd give you something else to click away at. Kerrang Radio are running the first ever Kerrademy Awards, and Ian is nominated in the Fittest catergory (surprise surprise).

Kerrademy Awards 2007

Thanks to oldenuff2burmum on Buzznet for giving us the heads up.

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Ian is in the festive issue of Kerrang talking about his year. Scans below...enjoy!

Ian in Kerrang 1

Ian in Kerrang 2

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Big Cheese magazine is running a readers poll, just incase you're all suffering withdrawal symptoms! It's an online form with which you have to leave your details, meaning you can only vote once. Although after recent events..that's probably a good thing. If you vote you stand the chance of winning some Atticus goodies!

Big Cheese Readers Poll

Also don't forget to vote for Ian in the Buzznet hottest band member of 2007 poll, as the winner gets a feature on Buzznet in the new year.Ian's in the lead..so let's keep him there! You can vote til the 29th December

Buzznet Poll

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Thanks to indie dinosaur on the official forums for this info...

http://www.mojohd.com/mojoseries/londonlive/countdown/#flashAnchor

"Select your favourite artist from the past year of london Live then scroll down to cast your vote. On New Years eve 2008, Sarah Cox will count down the top 20 starting at 10p ET. You can vote once a day, so make your voice heard. voting ends at December 21st at midnight"

Also on the link there is a little snippet of the boys performing ATCH.

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an has posted a new blog, you can read it by clicking here

two voting links for you...

Vote for ian here
Vote for lostprophets in the Nme awards

Attack! Attack! have posted another video of them recording their album. Watch Stu and Mike working with them.

Check out this video: Bass guitars - Attack! Attack!


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Also a big thank you to everyone for making International lostprophets Day such a big success. Next year we will make it even bigger and better.

op4am xxx

So here it is, our big surprise for you all to end what we think has been a great,  fun, and fantastic day. You have all been amazing.

Op4am had a chance to interview Ian, and here it is... enjoy

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Crème eggs - how do you eat yours?

(Ian)bite the top off, lick some from the middle, then eat it in bits

Can you cook anything other than dippy eggs?

beans on toast

After the NME online review of T in The Park, over 1,000 fans submitted a comment in response. Did it shock you that so many fans were that willing to express their displeasure at what had been written?

No, I know our fans are amazing, what shocked me was the ignorance and faux elitism of a silly kid reviewer.

Considering you had the biggest crowd at Leeds Festival this year, but were not the 'biggest' headlining act for the Friday, and you knocked Keane off the number one spot, yet they get more radio airplay, do you feel your popularity is sometimes understated and undermined by the mainstream media?

Very much so

What's your favourite hatchback?

Golf GTI MK1

Your tour bus clocked a lot of miles with LT, can we expect a similar amount of touring with Album 4? Will you stay in arenas now, or do a theatre tour, or both, as with LT?

Hopefully even more touring, as for venues, who knows.

Merchandise next tour - can we see lostprophets trainers and trackie bottoms?

We have trainers already. Limited edition Nike Lo Top Terminators.

How are you coming up with the cover art for album 4? Will you and Jamie take weeks to come up with an idea or have you known for months what you want to do for it?

Ive known what its gonna be before we started writing

When you play festivals/shows with bigger bands, do you get ideas from them on how to make lostprophets bigger?

Not really, sometimes they will have cool lighting ideas, but thats about it

You quoted Duran Duran as one of the influences for LT. What are your musical influences for album 4?

Praga Kahn and An Albatross

Paul Weller grew up in Woking, did that influence you to write LT there?

Nope.

Did any of you attend Cefn Hengoed school in Trallwn? (This may or may not be part of a cunning plan by Louise to find out how old you really are)

No

If there was ever a biographical film of lostprophets, who would you want to play each band member (actors/actresses living or dead)?

Johnny Depp playing everyone

Can you exclusively tell us a track title from the next album, and maybe even a description of the song?

Its not the end of the world, but i can see it from here. Apocalyptic, like an audio disaster movie

A number of fans have expressed concern that your UK label, by it's inherent size, may be limiting your growth as a band – they helped get you where you are today, but to what extent do think you're paying a price for loyalty, if at all?

Its not loyalty, its contractual

If you were to have a sandwich dedicated to you, what would be in it and what would it be called?

Ians Sandwich, sausages and ketchup

To what extent do you think unofficial fan groups and forums similar to Operation 4am and Megalolz.com, can contribute to a band's success compared to formal marketing - billboards, newspaper adverts etc…

They are the core of what helps us carry on

Should Jaffa Cakes be limited to Orange flavour?

Absolutely

(2-Part Question)
You don't often seem to have that high opinion of the more 'obvious' songs, how does it make you feel, that the songs you seem to feel are your weakest are the best received?

As long as people like something its flattering

Do you think fans that like the more 'obvious' songs could be insulted that you don't like them as much?

Everyone has different opinions, obviously i like them or i wouldnt have written them.

If you could give everyone who reads this interview one piece of advice what would it be?

fuck em if they cant take a joke

What's the worst rumour/press you've ever heard or read about yourself? (excluding your death on Wikipedia!)

dunno, i dont really care

Given the opportunity, would you ever consider having your own TV series? More like The Monkees did, than S Club 7.

Maybe, maybe not

'War of the Worlds' was a bit of a letdown for you, what did you think of 'Transformers', was it as good as you expected it to be?

I thought the cgi was incredible, didnt care that much for the humans in it but overall it was an amazing action piece and was as faithful as you could feasibly be, in this day and age

If you were on 'Celebrity Death Match' who would you be up against and why?

the world, because people are dumb

Will you ever cover a Girls Aloud track?

no

What question do you not want to be asked ever again?

what was the inspirations behind rooftops

You've said in the past that you're not so keen on the majority of your videos. If money were no object, what would you love to do for a music video?

bad boys 3

Now that you've finished touring LT, can you reveal what your plans were for the 'Rooftops Trilogy' of videos that never happened?

yep

Will you have more money and more freedom this time round to shoot?

nope

Can we direct a video?

nope

Would you do another interview for us after you've released the next album (maybe on film? Maybe with pretty pictures?)?

certainly

So you actually think this is good?

yes.

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Thank You

anytime. x

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A BIG BIG thank you to Ian for taking time to answer the questions, we know you are busy and we really appreciate it.
And a BIG thankyou to Edwin for organising the interview and askign the questions.

Thanks to both of you xxx

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YOU CAN FIND THIS INTERVIEW ON OUR NEWLY REVAMPED WEBSITE WWW.OP4AM.COM

We have a fab video message from The Blackout Boys (you will need to turn your speakers up though for this video)

http://www.youtube.com/v/O5606Ok7MjE
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Julie Weir:

“As the person who has worked with the band the longest out of all of the people in their team, I just want to say it has been a great experience to be a part of it all to date. I have seen the band go from playing in front of 10 people in the old Barfly at the Falcon in Camden to selling out Wembley Arena and having a No1 Album and top 10 singles. And they still have time for EVERYONE on top of this. An all round hardworking, intelligent and lovely bunch of lads.”

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And last but by no means least, Bori Mischief of Modern Mischief Clothing. We actually sent him some questions and here are his responses

* How do you know the guys?
I met Ian in California through my friend Steven back in 2000 and then randomly re-met him a couple years later. I forget the details, but I’m sure it was amazing love.
* How have they helped you?
They gave me extreme exposure. I owe em fooorrreeeevveerrrrr and a little more after that
* Whats your best memory of the guys?
Eating Chicken Tikka Masala that tasted like pumpkins in San Francisco and some sentimental things that I can’t say without shedding massive amounts of tears.
* Tell us a secret that you think the world needs to know about Ian and the guys?
I don’t think there are any secretes thanks to the tabloids.
* Would you ever get up on stage and sing with the guys?
Only if my falsettos were in tune.
* What inspired you to start your business?
Kids who wore awful clothing and me mum
* Whats the deal behind the name?
Its all about fun kind trouble
* Tell us a bit about what you do?
I design clothes, I take photos, I am a Z list actor.
* If you were organising a fashion show to show off your latest designs, what music would you chose?
Gallows and Mellowdrone
* If you could pick anyone to model on the catwalk who would you ask?
My Dad Misha, Ryan Gosling, Natalie Portman, Shannon Sossamon, Whoopie Goldberg, Shaq, Gogol Bordello and some others. Oh and of course the guy that played Pee Wee Herman. I wonder what his name was…
*Ian Watkins did graphic design..would you ever ask him to be a guest designer, would you ever design a Lostprophets t-shirt?
Yeah that would be rad, but hes to busy being extravagantly handsome.
* What should the people of the world know about you?
My mom Olga is way better at breaking locks with crowbars then I am.
* Is there anything else you would like to add?
Green Tea makes me go crazy and Modern Mischief Season 2 coming SUMMER 2008!!! YOW!!!
* Do you have any message for the guys on International Lostprophets Day?
Is there really an International Lostprophets day? I want an International Bori Mischief day… Hmmm. My message is: Ian next time I’m in LA stop flaking on me for Matt Damon. I know he’s charismatic and charming, but I miss you.

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Thank you to everyone who has contributed xxx

keep your eyes on our journals because we have something VERY VERY special for all of you later on.

A few more videos for you all, made by you the fans. Dont forget its not too late to still submit a video... if you are waiting to have your video accepted into the ild group on youtube, you can send us the link direc

http://www.youtube.com/v/m5IxXzJV33I&rel=1

http://www.youtube.com/v/dSkdzUqVLPo&rel=1

 

This one is for a very special friend of ours ;)

http://www.youtube.com/v/Qq3KMHjgcDc&rel=1

 

xxx

 

As part of our celebrations for International Lostprophets Day, we thought it would be a nice idea to ask those who had either worked with or been influenced by Lostprophets for a few words about the band.

Here’s what some of them had to say!

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Said Mike:

“Lostprophets have been very inspirational to us as they have given us hope that if we tour our arses off like they did, it could potentially pay off one day.”

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Miss Conduct:

“We remember them playing small pubs in our area , performing to like 10 people . So to play with Ian and the boy’s at the fullponty this year and them having the headline slot in their hometown of 10, 000 odd must have been amazing for him and the rest of the guys!!! it was also nice for us to be on the same label and we hope to do more in the future with the boyo’s!!!!!”

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New 1920:

“ever since we were in prison with the guys they’ve always looked out for us. shower and recreational times were awesome and we’d always spot each other in the gym!!
seriously…..a lot of bands have the lostprophets to thank for allowing them to jump on shows and play to their extensive and adoring audience!! they have always used their own success to support smaller welsh bands and given them an opportunity to play in venues they may never play again or just to a large crowd of people who will perhaps become fans of theirs in the future aswell. no matter where they’ve moved to they never have and never will forget their roots (hair include). thats something to admire!
i once actually got to touch ian watkins. well actually we were passing each other backstage and he must’ve thought i was some meet and greet floozy because he just signed my face and spat on my chest. it was a very cool moment.”

col francies (the new 1920)

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Full Ponty Team:

“The Welsh are a truly patriotic people and The Full Ponty is a truly Welsh event. It sits proudly in the heartland of the South Wales Valleys, extending a welcoming hand to those from afar. 2007 saw us welcome home a band who truly represents what Welsh Patriotism should embody.

Apart from being an amazing band, the help and dedication they provided in the run up to the event was invaluable. The fact that they turned up to play with other bands and watch the other shows that were part of The Full Ponty Fringe Festival in the week proceeding the big day in the park shows how much they embraced the event. On Saturday the 26th of May 2007, Pontypridd embraced them back.

To bring Lostprophets home to their roots and watch them capture the imagination of 10,000 screaming fans was the pinnacle of The Full Ponty Festival’s brief but proud history.

Keep doing us all proud boys.”

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Part 2 coming soon.

And dont forget make sure you have downloaded LAST SUMMER, as we "try" to get it back in the charts..xxx

We asked you to describe Lostprophets in six words a few weeks back...and here's what some of you had to say! (the vids not the best..but it was very late last night!)

And now for some truly international parts of the day...videos from Israel and Russia & Belarus!

We gave you the oppurtunity to make a video message for the guys in time for I.L.D.. and we thought it would be a great idea to share them with you all. Here's the first two from Zoe Pockett and Knusperfelix



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oT8WWosQno

Happy International Lostprophets Day to you all!

We reach the end of our countdown of the best video countdown with what you all voted as your favourite two Lostprophets videos.

So, without wasting anymore time, in second place.......ROOFTOPS



And number one? Well, it was the runaway winner in our poll...A TOWN CALLED HYPOCRISY




Once again, thank you to all of you who voted,. Today is going to be great fun , with the rest of the ILD Lostprophets awards to be announced along with a few other things we have in store!

xxx

You've all been voting like mad over the last couple of months in numerous catergories for the very first Lostprophets Awards, and today we can finally reveal the winners!!! A huge thank you to all of you who voted....same time same place next year? 

Best Live Moment
Full Ponty

Best Moment from a vid
http://www.megavideo.com/?v=0SGV8GJX



Best Vocal Performance
4am Forever

Best guitar Solo
Lee - Last Summer

Best Bass Line
Shinobi Vs Dragon Ninja

Best Drum Solo
Everyday Combat

Best Use of Keys/Decks in a track
Fake Sound of Progress

Best Video
1) ATCH
2) Rooftops
3) Goodbye Tonight
4) Can't Catch Tomorrow
5) 4am Forever
6) Last Train Home
7) Last Summer
8)Burn Burn
9) Make a Move
10) Shinobi
11) FSOP

Funniest Quote
http://www.megavideo.com/?v=Z0V7TRTF

Best cover
Davidian

Cringiest moment
Ian eating cat food.




Best T.V Moment/ Best Lostprophets Moment of 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4PKqUPfYqU



Dodgiest Outfit
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/buffyrat/Misc/stushorts.jpg

Best Haircut
http://www.megavideo.com/?v=JLJVQ2J8

The big day is almost upon us as we hit the top three. And in third place....Goodbye Tonight

For almost two and a half months you've all been voting for your favourite Lostprophets track of all time. We compiled a list of 65 tracks for you to choose from, and finally, the day has come to announce the top 10! The idea behind the poll was for us to find the favourite and then for you to all help us in our attempt to get the winning song back into the UK charts (at least) on downloads alone, by all the fans downloading it on ILD. All the options are songs available to be downloaded from various music sites.

So, in reverse order...here are the top ten favourite Lostprophets tracks of all time...as voted by you!!

10) Fakesoundofprogress
 9) Wake Up (Make a Move)
 8) Sway
 7) Rooftops
 6) Goodbye Tonight
 5) Burn Burn
 4) Shinobi vs Dragonninja
 3) Last Train Home
 2) No Way Out
 and in the top spot..........LAST SUMMER!!!!

A huge thank you to all of you who took the time to vote...and let's have some fun on I.L.D. by seeing if we can try and get the track back in the charts!!

xxx

 Attack! Attack! have been busy in the studio in the US with Stu and Mike recording their new album. This is their lastest video, look out for Stu working hard, as they track their first song and drums. Check out their myspace page clicking here  for more videos and pics documenting the recording of their new album.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=23696082

International Lostprophets Day is only two days away! At number four in our countdown, you voted for Can't Catch Tomorrow!

 Its our favourite magazine to hate... but lets get voting guys. No multivoting allowed in this poll, and you do need to register, but come on guys lets do it, and show this magazine they cant keep ignoring the boys (and giving them crap reviews for performances they havent bothered to even watch). Lets give NME a kick up the backside eh?

http://www.nme.com/awardsvote

thanks to tomahawk from megalolz for the link

We've reached the top 5 videos....and in 5th place it's the one that got operation4am off the ground.....4:am Forever.

This month's Rock Sound has a feature on who to look out for in 2008, and has a piece on Lostprophets...enjoy!

Rock Sound Scan

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Marking the halfway point on the countdown...Last Train Home

Your 7th favourite Lostprophets video...Last Summer

With only six days til I.L.D we reach number 8 in our video countdown...it's Burn Burn

With I.L.D only a week away, we continue our countdown of the best videos...chosen by you!

In ninth place..Wake Up ( Make A Move)

It was their first single, and your 10th favourite video.... Shinobi vs Dragonninja.

A big thank you to all of you who took part in voting for the first Lostprophets awards! Today we begin the daily countdown for best video with the top two revealed on I.L.D!!

So, wasting no more time, number 11....Thefakesoundofprogress




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