Thursday, May 16, 2013
Feeling like a hobbit today...
Been reading a lot of fantasy lately... I have always been a fan of series like Lord of the Rings and Star Wars...they are legends! IDK sorry guy, I haven't been on in a long time... my laptop completely died and I FINALLY bought a new one....a HP that kicks major ass.... I love it! By the way people... I am going to start up another blog about beauty...since I find myself a very good expert. I hope I am able to help people feel good about themselves...and make women feel beautiful.... EVERYONE deserves to feel good about themselves.
Crappy day...
Some days I honestly do feel like hiding under a rock or not getting up in the morning. Today is one of those days. I am honestly pretty pissed off at some people and I am trying to stay away from them, even though it's difficult, especially when you live in a house with them. Yes family can be rather annoying. I mean, I love them but sometimes it would be nice to get away for a while. I am job hunting so it would give me some time to get out of the house for the day.
I want to shed some light on a certain subject that bugs me: friends. Certain "friends." I mean, like me I have a lot of "friends" but it seems like not actually friends. I want you guys to keep your eyes open for those type of friends, cause it's SO irritating. I have been going to movies with my mom and having Star Trek marathons on my own. People always seem to have something going on. It's rather stupid.
I don't think anyone deserves to have friends like that. I hope you don't. All it leads to is heartbreak and a lot of nights alone. Promise it won't make you happy...and I want you to be happy.... VERY happy. I live to make other people happy, another thing I want you all to know :)
OMG I LOVE Spock....and I 100% agree with this picture lol. ENJOY
-PJ
I want to shed some light on a certain subject that bugs me: friends. Certain "friends." I mean, like me I have a lot of "friends" but it seems like not actually friends. I want you guys to keep your eyes open for those type of friends, cause it's SO irritating. I have been going to movies with my mom and having Star Trek marathons on my own. People always seem to have something going on. It's rather stupid.
I don't think anyone deserves to have friends like that. I hope you don't. All it leads to is heartbreak and a lot of nights alone. Promise it won't make you happy...and I want you to be happy.... VERY happy. I live to make other people happy, another thing I want you all to know :)
-PJ
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Here is a pretty damn interesting interview you all MUST check out. I had a wonderful oppurtunity to interview a band called DAMAGEFLAG, a pretty kickass thrashmetal brand from Ireland :) Really awesome dudes.
Damageflag Interview
by: P.J. Bross
Everyone dreams of that highlighted moment on stage, lights gleaming in their eyes, crowds singing to their songs....and of course, metal music blaring, and the bass shaking the room, because, seriously... that is what thrash metal is all about. Even though it seems like the hip hop/rap scene is taking over, you are dead wrong. DAMAGEFLAG, a rising band from Ireland, will prove you wrong.
1. Before we get to the really good stuff...I am rather curious about the name "DAMAGEFLAG." Why did you pick that name?
A. JUDE: (Lead Vocals and Guitar): Good question, well me, Jason (bass) and Ruddy (drums) are from Northern Ireland. Jeff our lead guitarist is from Venezuela, but being from Northern Ireland we are the bastardized nation of the world because of this STUPID civil war thats been going on hundreds of years and as a result Northern Ireland has two flags (The nationalists have the Tricolour which is the flag of the Republic of Ireland) and (The Loyalists have the Union flag which is the flag of the United Kingdom) We as a result can not hang flags of our country without pissing someone off. So when the four of us were coming up with a band name we were not actually going for a political gesture but we thought about how all our flags are damaged and so you have Damageflag! Hahaha!
Maybe someday we will be the flag of Northern Ireland! Hahaha!
2. What makes you believe that the metal scene is rising again? I sometimes feel like the audiance is lessening.
A. Jude: Well it's not lessoning but thrash metal in particular was never really massive. Its gnarly and underground and to be honest, thats kinda what I like about it.
3. I know there are many stories on how bands come to be. How did DAMAGEFLAG get started?
A. JUDE: Well I love thrash metal, its always been my favorite music so I knew Ruddy who was in another band and Jason and me had decided to start this thrash metal band and Jeff was living in England at the time and he was also trying to start a thrash band. So I find his number on this add Thrash metal guitarist seeks band! Influences Megadeth, Pantera, Testament and Nuclear Assault so I send him a text and he's like yeah dude Ill join your band hahaha! And then I say what part of Ireland are you in? and he says Im in England and said FUCK SAKE! So I tell him to move over after seeing a video of him playing and I knew Jeff was the man for this band. He moved into my house two days later and ive been regretting it ever since because he doesnt shut the fuck up! Hahaha!
4. I know in the past, rising from the 80's and 90's, many thrash metal bands focused their lyrics on political, and universal problems in the world. For example, songs like "Peace Sells" from Megadeth, or "Greenhouse Effect" from Testament. What influences your lyrics?
A. JUDE: Anything! Our songs are about a lot of different stuff like Ride Like Hell is about the German spitfire during the second World War. We have a few Political songs like F.T.P.L (Fuck The Poor Legislation) and thats about how the millions of business' are going bust and people are loosing their jobs and then some prick politician decides to cut the benefits for mothers who have mouths to feed because Rothschild bank is the most powerful bank in the world and their killing off the competition and paying our world leaders to say its a recession which is a false flag attack! But anyway... Yeah we write about anything from zombies to aliens to politics even lesbians! HAHA!
5. Explain to me your writing process: do you write as a band? Is there one main lyric writer? How do you come up with the right tune to play?
A . JUDE: Well I write the lines share my stuff this far but Jeff has written two songs and we are starting to write together and I must say its more organic.
Ruddys actually a great lyricist.
6. Is there like a certian "ritual" (like getting into the zone) you guys must do to get your minds going?
A. JUDE: Well I love martial arts so before a gig I like to stretch, throw some kicks and read some comics, Ruddy likes to get stupid drunk! Hahaha!
7. Any odd or funny experiences that you have had as a band? I feel like a lot of people don't realize that musicians are humans too.
A. JUDE: Yeah lot's actually when we recorded our first demo a lot of weird things happened. We recorded it in a small town called Lisburn and everyone we met on the street was a heroin addict. Within 10 [days] 4 people came up to us separately and asked if we knew anywhere to get heroin and we were like try that guy over there! haha!
8. Best thrash metal singer of all time? Ready...set....go!!!
A. JUDE: ME! Hahaha! No maybe John Connelly from Nuclear Assault or Paul Baloff from Exodus! But I cant forget Dave Mustaine, a lot of people dislike his voice but no other singer would ever be right for MEGADETH!
9. One word to describe each of you individually.
A. JUDE: KINKY!
10. When you guys take over the world, anything on earth is possible, where are some different countries you hope to play?
A. JUDE: We are actually getting ready for our first tour of the United States! Cant wait for that! But I would love to play Europe and Japan too!
11. Where do you see yourself in about 20 years?
A. JUDE: JAIL!!!
12. When should we all expect an album to be released?
A. JUDE: Summer 2013 via Punkerama records! 10 Tracks and we hope its a "thrasher-piece"! One of those awesome thrash records that makes you wanna drive fast and punch stuff!
13. Any last words to the readers and fellow metal-heads? Advice?
A. JUDE: Remember that a real metal head does not take advise! HAHA! Everyone has to pay their dues.
14. Thank you so much for your time, and I can't wait to hear what you guys have to bring to the table!
A. JUDE: No problem, its been a pleasure talking to you Paula!
by: P.J. Bross
Everyone dreams of that highlighted moment on stage, lights gleaming in their eyes, crowds singing to their songs....and of course, metal music blaring, and the bass shaking the room, because, seriously... that is what thrash metal is all about. Even though it seems like the hip hop/rap scene is taking over, you are dead wrong. DAMAGEFLAG, a rising band from Ireland, will prove you wrong.
1. Before we get to the really good stuff...I am rather curious about the name "DAMAGEFLAG." Why did you pick that name?
A. JUDE: (Lead Vocals and Guitar): Good question, well me, Jason (bass) and Ruddy (drums) are from Northern Ireland. Jeff our lead guitarist is from Venezuela, but being from Northern Ireland we are the bastardized nation of the world because of this STUPID civil war thats been going on hundreds of years and as a result Northern Ireland has two flags (The nationalists have the Tricolour which is the flag of the Republic of Ireland) and (The Loyalists have the Union flag which is the flag of the United Kingdom) We as a result can not hang flags of our country without pissing someone off. So when the four of us were coming up with a band name we were not actually going for a political gesture but we thought about how all our flags are damaged and so you have Damageflag! Hahaha!
Maybe someday we will be the flag of Northern Ireland! Hahaha!
2. What makes you believe that the metal scene is rising again? I sometimes feel like the audiance is lessening.
A. Jude: Well it's not lessoning but thrash metal in particular was never really massive. Its gnarly and underground and to be honest, thats kinda what I like about it.
3. I know there are many stories on how bands come to be. How did DAMAGEFLAG get started?
A. JUDE: Well I love thrash metal, its always been my favorite music so I knew Ruddy who was in another band and Jason and me had decided to start this thrash metal band and Jeff was living in England at the time and he was also trying to start a thrash band. So I find his number on this add Thrash metal guitarist seeks band! Influences Megadeth, Pantera, Testament and Nuclear Assault so I send him a text and he's like yeah dude Ill join your band hahaha! And then I say what part of Ireland are you in? and he says Im in England and said FUCK SAKE! So I tell him to move over after seeing a video of him playing and I knew Jeff was the man for this band. He moved into my house two days later and ive been regretting it ever since because he doesnt shut the fuck up! Hahaha!
4. I know in the past, rising from the 80's and 90's, many thrash metal bands focused their lyrics on political, and universal problems in the world. For example, songs like "Peace Sells" from Megadeth, or "Greenhouse Effect" from Testament. What influences your lyrics?
A. JUDE: Anything! Our songs are about a lot of different stuff like Ride Like Hell is about the German spitfire during the second World War. We have a few Political songs like F.T.P.L (Fuck The Poor Legislation) and thats about how the millions of business' are going bust and people are loosing their jobs and then some prick politician decides to cut the benefits for mothers who have mouths to feed because Rothschild bank is the most powerful bank in the world and their killing off the competition and paying our world leaders to say its a recession which is a false flag attack! But anyway... Yeah we write about anything from zombies to aliens to politics even lesbians! HAHA!
5. Explain to me your writing process: do you write as a band? Is there one main lyric writer? How do you come up with the right tune to play?
A . JUDE: Well I write the lines share my stuff this far but Jeff has written two songs and we are starting to write together and I must say its more organic.
Ruddys actually a great lyricist.
6. Is there like a certian "ritual" (like getting into the zone) you guys must do to get your minds going?
A. JUDE: Well I love martial arts so before a gig I like to stretch, throw some kicks and read some comics, Ruddy likes to get stupid drunk! Hahaha!
7. Any odd or funny experiences that you have had as a band? I feel like a lot of people don't realize that musicians are humans too.
A. JUDE: Yeah lot's actually when we recorded our first demo a lot of weird things happened. We recorded it in a small town called Lisburn and everyone we met on the street was a heroin addict. Within 10 [days] 4 people came up to us separately and asked if we knew anywhere to get heroin and we were like try that guy over there! haha!
8. Best thrash metal singer of all time? Ready...set....go!!!
A. JUDE: ME! Hahaha! No maybe John Connelly from Nuclear Assault or Paul Baloff from Exodus! But I cant forget Dave Mustaine, a lot of people dislike his voice but no other singer would ever be right for MEGADETH!
9. One word to describe each of you individually.
A. JUDE: KINKY!
10. When you guys take over the world, anything on earth is possible, where are some different countries you hope to play?
A. JUDE: We are actually getting ready for our first tour of the United States! Cant wait for that! But I would love to play Europe and Japan too!
11. Where do you see yourself in about 20 years?
A. JUDE: JAIL!!!
12. When should we all expect an album to be released?
A. JUDE: Summer 2013 via Punkerama records! 10 Tracks and we hope its a "thrasher-piece"! One of those awesome thrash records that makes you wanna drive fast and punch stuff!
13. Any last words to the readers and fellow metal-heads? Advice?
A. JUDE: Remember that a real metal head does not take advise! HAHA! Everyone has to pay their dues.
14. Thank you so much for your time, and I can't wait to hear what you guys have to bring to the table!
A. JUDE: No problem, its been a pleasure talking to you Paula!
These guys are rocking it from Ireland: DAMAGEFLAG!
Album coming soon this summer in 2013!
Stay tune for updates!!!
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
So guess what?
I bought my ticket for Testament concert ticket...one for me and one for my brother! February 21st is going to be the best day of my life! I hope I am able to meet Testament. I have a month coming up in a week and I will write more... I apologize that I have not been able to update anything lately. I LOVE YA ALL!
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Guess what?
So Testament is coming to Michigan on February on the 21st, and this girl IS GOING!!!! I bought my brother and my ticket a couple of days ago and just printed them! OMG IT'S GOING TO BE AN AWESOME NIGHT! But I also wanted to introduce Patrick to some actual music!
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Feeling kind of shitty...
So I've been sitting here just waiting and waiting for something special to happen. I will be honest with you guys I think I fell into this... I think I have been played and I didn't realize I was. Some people really get your hopes up just to screw with you and then you find out that they were just trying to hurt you. I am seriously hurt right now, you guys.
I can't really explain what I am mad about YET! I am going to give it until next week, and if nothing happens I will explain everything later.I guess I just needed to express my sadness.
I hope you all had an awesome Thanksgiving!
I can't really explain what I am mad about YET! I am going to give it until next week, and if nothing happens I will explain everything later.I guess I just needed to express my sadness.
I hope you all had an awesome Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 19, 2012
FINALLY VACATION!
Finally get a week off from school...THANKSGIVING! Hoping that I won't gain too much weight over vacation. Anyways, I have had a VERY good experience this week. I don't know how legit this is, and I am REALLY hoping I haven't been lied too.
Here's the deal: I got the chance to talk to Sherri Lavine Clemente on Facebook (she is a music producer too). She said she told Louie about the fan group and that he is going to email me. I am hoping that she isn't screwing around with me cause that would be really mean. I don't know her very well so I don't know if she is truthful or not.
If she is being truthful, this will be an awesome oppurunity to get some answers to my questions and have my role model talk to me! I mean, if you wants too... I won't bug him if he is busy. I have too much respect for this guy. I don't like preying into people's lives if I don't need too. But guys, I almost had a panic attack last night because it made my night AMAZING! I can't believe it! Can it get any better. I am desperate to know what type of drum sticks he used....OH AND I BOUGHT NEW DRUMSTICKS.
I bought nylon top Pro-Marks and Travis Barker sticks. The Pro-Marks are defiantly my ultimate favorite ones so far. They are amazing. They sound so good. I told my mom I was going to marry my sticks. HAHA! Her face!
Anyways, it's been a good week... VERY good. I hope you all have a nice Thanksgiving :)
Here's the deal: I got the chance to talk to Sherri Lavine Clemente on Facebook (she is a music producer too). She said she told Louie about the fan group and that he is going to email me. I am hoping that she isn't screwing around with me cause that would be really mean. I don't know her very well so I don't know if she is truthful or not.
If she is being truthful, this will be an awesome oppurunity to get some answers to my questions and have my role model talk to me! I mean, if you wants too... I won't bug him if he is busy. I have too much respect for this guy. I don't like preying into people's lives if I don't need too. But guys, I almost had a panic attack last night because it made my night AMAZING! I can't believe it! Can it get any better. I am desperate to know what type of drum sticks he used....OH AND I BOUGHT NEW DRUMSTICKS.
I bought nylon top Pro-Marks and Travis Barker sticks. The Pro-Marks are defiantly my ultimate favorite ones so far. They are amazing. They sound so good. I told my mom I was going to marry my sticks. HAHA! Her face!
Anyways, it's been a good week... VERY good. I hope you all have a nice Thanksgiving :)
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