Thursday, June 6, 2013
Some love from the boys of THE ELITE.
Got this from the boys of The Elite, composing of Rob Arnold (ex-guitarist of Chimaira), Austin D'Amond (current drummer of Chimaira), TJ Frost and Mike Drury. It's like a hetero-Valentine's Day card of-sorts. :) \,,/
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Dave Mustaine, you go too far!
Once upon a time in the 1980s, a fiery and feisty guitar player was kicked out of a band that would one day become the biggest and most celebrated metal band on the planet. He vowed that he was make them pay for their treachery by creating his own epic metal band and kick their collective teeth in. Sadly for him, his band could never match the previous band's successes: like winning Grammys or having a #1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. Oh, he did well for himself, but he just couldn't surpass his former peers and was relegated to always being #2.
Through sheer force of will, this fiery, feisty guitar player was able to make records throughout the decades and turn in some pretty massive work. And even through the bad times, some career-threatening, he managed to surmount these obstacles and be revered as one of the forefathers of an important movement, this one being thrash metal. And then..... he found GOD! And that's when it went to shit!
Dave Mustaine has gone on record as being a Christian and that he wishes to only preach God's message of love and hope, but lately it has been anything but! Mr. Mustaine has gone on record as being against gay marriage, a devoted Republican and supporting equally-psychotic candidates (Rick Santorum, anyone?), and now has gone on to attack our president. What's worse is that he has now stated that President Obama is responsible for the recent attacks involving firearms in both Aurora, Colorado and the Sikh Temple in Wisconsin.
The once-levelheaded and usually-intelligent Dave Mustaine has truly lost it! In a shocking statement, Mustaine believes that Obama is trying to get rid of guns by staging these attacks in an effort to pass a ban. It's the same piece-of-crap conspiracy theories that plagued this country since 9/11 when everyone believed that then-President Bush and then-Vice President Cheney were responsible. Only this time, in Mustaine's case, it seems to smack of typical racist Republican contrite, made even more obscenely by the fact that a once-levelheaded individual in a much-maligned occupation is saying these things.
There's no grounds or proof to say such heinous and unpatriotic things other than to exercise his freedom of speech. Mustaine, a former drug addict, and his comments are the closest thing to come anarchy and all-around sheer stupidity. My guess is that either Dave Mustaine has been hitting the crack pipe once again, or he's in desperate, dire need of attention.
Sorry, Dave, we're not listening this time. Translation: GO FUCK YOURSELF!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
My Scripts
This is what nine completed film screenplays and six completed stage plays (in one folder) - written by Yours Truly - look like, proving once again that metalheads can be creative in other fields of art and media. :)
SAG-AFTRA, bitches!!!!!
Not exactly metal news, especially since news from that end has gotten old and stale as of late (check out Blabbermouth if you don't believe me), but I thought this would be a nice breakaway and a change to this blog.
As of March 30th 2012, Yours Truly and MetalBro4Life is now a proud member of both the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, once separate unions and actors' guild now formed together under one name.
Best thing to come out of this merger? I didn't have to pay the $2,330 it costs to join SAG! Even better, the new cost to join SAG-AFTRA has ballooned to $3,000, which I STILL don't have to pay!
But wait, there's more!
This coming June 8th will mark the one-year anniversary of my joining AFTRA; and being in good standing, plus the recent principal role I acted in in a recent SAG short film called Sweatshop Kid, I will be able to join yet another sister-union known Actors Equity, the theater-actors' union!
What am I getting at with all of this news and information that none of you idiot metalheads have a single clue about? Simply that I have been doing quite well for myself and that I am a true professional actor who is getting along just fine WITHOUT metal or the tepid scene that is once again dwindling due to lackluster tour packages and less-than-stellar music.
Once again, I RULE!!!!! :)
As of March 30th 2012, Yours Truly and MetalBro4Life is now a proud member of both the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, once separate unions and actors' guild now formed together under one name.
Best thing to come out of this merger? I didn't have to pay the $2,330 it costs to join SAG! Even better, the new cost to join SAG-AFTRA has ballooned to $3,000, which I STILL don't have to pay!
But wait, there's more!
This coming June 8th will mark the one-year anniversary of my joining AFTRA; and being in good standing, plus the recent principal role I acted in in a recent SAG short film called Sweatshop Kid, I will be able to join yet another sister-union known Actors Equity, the theater-actors' union!
What am I getting at with all of this news and information that none of you idiot metalheads have a single clue about? Simply that I have been doing quite well for myself and that I am a true professional actor who is getting along just fine WITHOUT metal or the tepid scene that is once again dwindling due to lackluster tour packages and less-than-stellar music.
Once again, I RULE!!!!! :)
Saturday, December 31, 2011
iPod Picks: Top Metal (and a Rock) Albums of 2011
Another year gone by, a year that saw quite a few new releases from bands of old and new -- some decent, some pretty metallic, and others just plain weird!
1) Machine Head (Locust)
The band that actually saw sales INCREASE top my list because they remain consistent and lost none of their brutal edge. While not as complete or compact as their previous effort, it's still the best release of the year.
2) Mastodon (The Hunter)
The hairy apes of Georgia pull out another stunner from their collective asses, aided and abetted by "Curl of the Burl", which sounds like an AIC throwaway track, but just might them their first Grammy.
3. Anthrax (Worship Music)
I really expect these NY old-timers to call it a day once and for all, but "failure" is evidently not in their vocabulary. Good for them, because WM is a solid effort and deserves proper kudos. For now, they've bought themselves a couple more years of shelf-life.
4. Megadeth (Th1rt3en)
Not the kind of release that was promised, but at this point, what more can we expect from Dave and company? It's a sincere statement that metal will never die and Megadeth, at this point, will not go away quietly.
5. Metallica (Beyond Magnetic)
Metallica has redeemed itself with this four-track EP after the universal-panning and bashing from both critics and fans. (Not by me, of course, see below.) Leftovers from the "Death Magnetic" sessions a couple years back make their glorious debut, and criminally, SHOULD have been discovered much sooner on that LP.
6. Chimaira (The Age of Hell)
The final release with the heart-and-soul guitarist-duo of Arnold and DeVries, as they flee into the refuge of Six Feet Under and are replaced by lackluster stand-ins, could (and should) be the swan song album that all bands hope to record before they call it a day.
7. Lou Reed and Metallica (Lulu)
I know with absolute certainly that I am alone in liking this album. What can I say..... I'm different and like eclectic music. Perhaps it would have worked better as an instrumental album without the lazy, invasive vocals by Reed and more noodling by Metallica, but some songs, especially on Side 2, evoke a dark ambient mood that is altogether bold and refreshing.
8. Red Hot Chili Peppers (I'm with You)
I'm stretching here, and though RHCP are by no means "metal", they earn a spot here just for their creativity and using, and reusing, a familiar formula and still making it sound fresh and original after the success of their last release, the massive "Stadium Arcadium", five years ago.
9. Korn (The Path of Totality)
Whatever "dub-step" is, really has no place in metal -- just ask the fans. But Korn is a different monster and can get away with it. While it sounds more like a conventional remix album than an new release of originality, it has its bright moments. To find them, however, requires many-repeated listens.
10. Lady Gaga (Born This Way)
Okay, truth be told, I just ran out of picks. T'WAS A VERY SLOW YEAR FOR METAL INDEED! I chose it only because there's a song called "Heavy Metal Lovers" on it, and also to piss off any pricks on here who disagree with me. SUCK IT, BITCHES!!!!! :-P
1) Machine Head (Locust)
The band that actually saw sales INCREASE top my list because they remain consistent and lost none of their brutal edge. While not as complete or compact as their previous effort, it's still the best release of the year.
2) Mastodon (The Hunter)
The hairy apes of Georgia pull out another stunner from their collective asses, aided and abetted by "Curl of the Burl", which sounds like an AIC throwaway track, but just might them their first Grammy.
3. Anthrax (Worship Music)
I really expect these NY old-timers to call it a day once and for all, but "failure" is evidently not in their vocabulary. Good for them, because WM is a solid effort and deserves proper kudos. For now, they've bought themselves a couple more years of shelf-life.
4. Megadeth (Th1rt3en)
Not the kind of release that was promised, but at this point, what more can we expect from Dave and company? It's a sincere statement that metal will never die and Megadeth, at this point, will not go away quietly.
5. Metallica (Beyond Magnetic)
Metallica has redeemed itself with this four-track EP after the universal-panning and bashing from both critics and fans. (Not by me, of course, see below.) Leftovers from the "Death Magnetic" sessions a couple years back make their glorious debut, and criminally, SHOULD have been discovered much sooner on that LP.
6. Chimaira (The Age of Hell)
The final release with the heart-and-soul guitarist-duo of Arnold and DeVries, as they flee into the refuge of Six Feet Under and are replaced by lackluster stand-ins, could (and should) be the swan song album that all bands hope to record before they call it a day.
7. Lou Reed and Metallica (Lulu)
I know with absolute certainly that I am alone in liking this album. What can I say..... I'm different and like eclectic music. Perhaps it would have worked better as an instrumental album without the lazy, invasive vocals by Reed and more noodling by Metallica, but some songs, especially on Side 2, evoke a dark ambient mood that is altogether bold and refreshing.
8. Red Hot Chili Peppers (I'm with You)
I'm stretching here, and though RHCP are by no means "metal", they earn a spot here just for their creativity and using, and reusing, a familiar formula and still making it sound fresh and original after the success of their last release, the massive "Stadium Arcadium", five years ago.
9. Korn (The Path of Totality)
Whatever "dub-step" is, really has no place in metal -- just ask the fans. But Korn is a different monster and can get away with it. While it sounds more like a conventional remix album than an new release of originality, it has its bright moments. To find them, however, requires many-repeated listens.
10. Lady Gaga (Born This Way)
Okay, truth be told, I just ran out of picks. T'WAS A VERY SLOW YEAR FOR METAL INDEED! I chose it only because there's a song called "Heavy Metal Lovers" on it, and also to piss off any pricks on here who disagree with me. SUCK IT, BITCHES!!!!! :-P
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Where have I been?
Because I know everyone is dying to know what I've been up to, as I've been away from the "metal scene" for a while, Yours Truly and MetalBro4Life has been working hard getting his act together.... actually, more like his ACTING career together!
I've been forgoing and skipping several metal shows for several reasons: 1) The shows have been quite lame and spread out way too far from each other; 2) The bands nowadays suck ass, plus I was bored and tired of spending money on shitty shows; 3) Getting my career going -- oh yes, I belong to AFTRA now! Don't know what that is..... look it up; 4) Bad economy; 5) I needed to reevaluate myself and get away from the scene -- dare I say, grow up? In any case, I still love heavy metal music, but there are much better things out there for an ambitious, talented, young stud like myself to discover and conquer. And so far, I'm succeeding!
Don't worry, metal chumps, I will make my return to the scene shortly, and we can have plenty of time to catch up. I'm so looking forward to getting into it with the fans and bands again. After all, that -- along with acting -- is what I do best! +{:]:-)
I've been forgoing and skipping several metal shows for several reasons: 1) The shows have been quite lame and spread out way too far from each other; 2) The bands nowadays suck ass, plus I was bored and tired of spending money on shitty shows; 3) Getting my career going -- oh yes, I belong to AFTRA now! Don't know what that is..... look it up; 4) Bad economy; 5) I needed to reevaluate myself and get away from the scene -- dare I say, grow up? In any case, I still love heavy metal music, but there are much better things out there for an ambitious, talented, young stud like myself to discover and conquer. And so far, I'm succeeding!
Don't worry, metal chumps, I will make my return to the scene shortly, and we can have plenty of time to catch up. I'm so looking forward to getting into it with the fans and bands again. After all, that -- along with acting -- is what I do best! +{:]:-)
TO MY FELLOW METALHEADS EVERYWHERE!!!
I recently came across a post that had my Metalliblog come under fire for denigrating and defaming the beloved members of the heavy metal community. Naturally, I was overwhelmed and pleased by the massive amount of people who responded -- obviously, I hit a nerve.
Surprisingly, some even defended my right to judge and critique how metal band members treat their fans on a 1-to-10 scale and write a caption that either supported or slagged them. The only thing I can say is a big THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to read and comment on my posts, though I think the feeble attacks about my looks and mental stability was rather boring, weak and lame.... oh, yes, and ultimately futile!
Still, I have to give myself a pat on the back for eliciting such a tremendous reaction from such a sad, pathetic bunch of ugly, uneducated, hygienically-challenge group of social twerps and losers and they have the nerve to say that I am the problem. Truth is, it will NEVER stop, and so long as I have breath in my body, and there are decent enough metal shows in town, I will be there to critique, badger, and piss-off every metalhead douchebag that goes to an NY show! 'Til then, suck my chocolate salty balls and gag on the stench!
Peace and love! +{:]:-)
Surprisingly, some even defended my right to judge and critique how metal band members treat their fans on a 1-to-10 scale and write a caption that either supported or slagged them. The only thing I can say is a big THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to read and comment on my posts, though I think the feeble attacks about my looks and mental stability was rather boring, weak and lame.... oh, yes, and ultimately futile!
Still, I have to give myself a pat on the back for eliciting such a tremendous reaction from such a sad, pathetic bunch of ugly, uneducated, hygienically-challenge group of social twerps and losers and they have the nerve to say that I am the problem. Truth is, it will NEVER stop, and so long as I have breath in my body, and there are decent enough metal shows in town, I will be there to critique, badger, and piss-off every metalhead douchebag that goes to an NY show! 'Til then, suck my chocolate salty balls and gag on the stench!
Peace and love! +{:]:-)
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