Thursday, December 29, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Winter 2011 Hella Hawtie Crystal Allen
During the day you can find Holiday Hawtie Crystal Allen in the ICU unit. She's a tele tech and keeps watch on the monitors the patients are hooked up to. She chose the medical field because she enjoys helping people. She finds the intensity of working with the critical patients very rewarding. Crystal not only loves music but she's a major Raiders fan! This hawtie has what it takes to melt the frost!!
1. What are your top three favorite bands and why?
Black Sabbath- I have always loved them because of the amazing musicians and singers, and their songs have always filled my soul!! Pleasure to my ears!
Slayer- Pure raw talent... And all the aggression, I love it. Metal at it's finest!
C. O. C.- My slower chill rock with a great vibe, and Pepper's voice is dreamy to me.
2. What is the first concert you remember attending?
The first real concert I went to was Ozzy at the Oakland coliseum. One Hell of a first concert!!
3. What are your thoughts on the music scene?
The music scene today, metal seems to be making a much needed come back. But it's sad that so many clubs are closing down and the best ones already have. Total shame. But it's good to see so many new bands and so many of the old greats tearing it up.
Being a huge supporter of Iron Fist Circle & Man Down, I'm looking forward to January 13th-Friday the 13th \m/etal \m/assacre (A benefit event for James Murphy), January 28th- Sacred Reich and February 4th- Exodus, Possessed & more. Also I can't wait for the summer festivals to come back around. Those are always the best.
5. If you could meet anyone and ask a question, who would it be and what would you ask?
Ozzy, Just would love to hear all the stories of his life and his musical road.
For more info about the above upcoming shows go to:
1. What are your top three favorite bands and why?
Black Sabbath- I have always loved them because of the amazing musicians and singers, and their songs have always filled my soul!! Pleasure to my ears!
Slayer- Pure raw talent... And all the aggression, I love it. Metal at it's finest!
C. O. C.- My slower chill rock with a great vibe, and Pepper's voice is dreamy to me.
2. What is the first concert you remember attending?
The first real concert I went to was Ozzy at the Oakland coliseum. One Hell of a first concert!!
3. What are your thoughts on the music scene?
The music scene today, metal seems to be making a much needed come back. But it's sad that so many clubs are closing down and the best ones already have. Total shame. But it's good to see so many new bands and so many of the old greats tearing it up.
Being a huge supporter of Iron Fist Circle & Man Down, I'm looking forward to January 13th-Friday the 13th \m/etal \m/assacre (A benefit event for James Murphy), January 28th- Sacred Reich and February 4th- Exodus, Possessed & more. Also I can't wait for the summer festivals to come back around. Those are always the best.
5. If you could meet anyone and ask a question, who would it be and what would you ask?
Ozzy, Just would love to hear all the stories of his life and his musical road.
For more info about the above upcoming shows go to:
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Having a Merry XXXMas with El Duce available thru Dr. Heathen Scum!
I just learned that Dr. Heathen Scum (Steve Broy) of The Mentors has copies of "Having a Merry XXX-mas with El Duce" CDs available. This is the greatest Xmas CD ever. Hear El Duce croon perverted versions of Jingle Bells (Jingle Balls), Frosty the Snowman (Frosty the Dopeman) and 3 others including the immortal White Christmas.
Spend Christmas this year listening to our Lord El Duce spread Xmas Cheer.
Order your copy today for 12 dollars, which includes shipping in the USA.
You can PayPal him at sbroy@aol.com
You might also want to consider picking up at the same time these other cool releases also for stocking stuffers:
El Duce/ God, Heathen Scum/Masterpiece, Mentors/Ducefixion, Mentors/Over the Top, Mentors/You Axed for It, Mentors/Rock Bible, El Duce/Musical Pornography, Dr. Heathen Scum and Pungent Stench, Dr. Heathen Scum/Lady Killer and Church of El Duce/Devils Hand
He talks a little more about his CDs here:
For that very "special" Xmas gift, write to Dr. Heathen Scum at sbroy@aol.com.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Mudface: COMING AT YOU LIKE A BATTERING RAM ON STEROIDS!!!
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| Chris and Pete of Mudface photo by Piña Pix |
HJB: Hey Chris!! Tell me about the new Mudface Album!!
Chris Dinsmore: Thanks Jenn! This is the band's first full length album. The ten tracks on this album were produced by Tim Narducci who recently produced Forbidden's latest album.
HJB: Do you have a name for the Album yet? When will we be able to hear it?
CD: The albums title will be "Anti-", the album will be released in it's entirety in early January, but we will be posting a couple of tracks in December on our Reverbnation, Myspace, and mudface.us pages.
HJB: GREAT!!!! Let me know because I am soooo going to repost :):) Tell me about the line up for Mudface, I know it has gone thru some changes.
CD: AWESOME! Yes, Mudface was formed in mid 2005 by Ted Aguilar (Death Angel) and myself. We have gone through a few line-up changes over the years, but have finally settled in with the current line-up with myself on vocals, Rich Pia (guitar) Brett Crane (keys), Hugo Calderon (bass) and Pete Bostaph (drums). This current line-up has been together for about a year and a half, and really feel like we are beginning to hit our stride in our live shows and song writing. I really enjoy jamming with these guys.
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| Brett, Rich, Chris & Hugo Photo by Piña Pix |
HJB: I saw you with Ted on guitar a couple years ago, you guys were great but the last show I saw you at was recently at Madhouse and I was speachless (I was uber excited)!! When is your next show?
CD: Thank you! Our next show is Saturday December 17th at Roosters Roadhouse in Alameda with The Venting Machine, Severed Fifth, Pride Subject (from Monterey) and Beneath the Surface. All really awesome bands. It should be a great night of metal.
HJB: Who inspired you to become a musician?
CD: Not to date myself, but my mom used to bring home 45's of all kinds of music. Early on for me it was Bowie, Black Sabbath, Kiss, and AC/DC. As I got a little older, it was Judas Priest and Iron Maiden; then I got real heavy into thrash metal. You name it I had it and still love it to this day. My current inspirations are bands like Pantera, Down, Fear Factory,Neurosis, God Flesh, Porcupine Tree, Cannibal Corpse, and Goatwhore. Damn I love all genres of metal.
HJB: Now that you shared that I can totally see similarities between you and a younger, fitter, Phil Anselmo on stage. What are some of the upcoming things you see and hope for Mudface? Do you guys have any touring coming up?
CD: We have alot of plans with this disc. We have just begun looking for management and a booking agent cause this rock-n-roll stuff is alot of hard work, and in order for us to do what we need to be doing, we need someone helping us take a little bit of the business end off of our hands. We've got some good people in our corner that are going to help us steer in the right direction, and we as a band are going to continue to work hard. We will continue to play locally as well as touring. There are some touring possibilities in the near future and possibly some overseas shows as well. We are keeping our fingers crossed. This band has a motto, "world domination nothing less". We may be getting older, but as long as we are a band we will always strive for bigger and better things. We bleed this music.
HJB: AWESOME!!! I'm being invited to the Rooster's show in another message right now. I can't wait. Is there anything else that you want to add?
CD: Mudface is coming at you like a battering ram on steroids in 2012. To everyone who supports Mudface or the scene in general, much respect and thank you for keeping local music alive. Those of you who sit behind a computer and don't get out and support the scene, you are missing out cause their is nothing like going to a live show, and their are alot of great bands in the bay area that would love your support. Thank you Jenn for doing what you do and being a long time supporter of the local music scene. See you all at Roosters in Alameda Dec 17th.
HJB: THANK YOU CHRIS!!! I will see you guys soon!!
You can check out more Mudface info here
Reverbnation page: http://www.reverbnation.com/mudface#%21
Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/mudface
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mudface-official-page/215329378524432
And you can catch them live at Rooster's Roadhouse in Alameda on December 17th
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Indian Summer 2011 Hella Hawtie Eliza Anne
#1- Tool, hands down. I've always loved their music and I started going to their shows when I was 18. It's unbelieveable to me how much insane energy can be contained in one venue. It's mind blowing. I've brought friends to see them live who were not into the band at all, and they became loyal followers instantly. If we should be so blessed to catch another tour, I HIGHLY recommend everyone go.
#2- Tesla, My Dad, who has passed away, was a HUGE fan. I love rawness of Jeff Keith's voice, and pretty much everyone of their power ballads remind me of my parents dancing in the kitchen.
#3- Rob Zombie, There is just something eerily sexy about his music. This is probably why we have him to thank for being able to see strippers grind to something that makes you want to headbang- a refreshing departure to booty clapping to gangsta rap. Rob, you are a king :):)
2. What is the first concert you remember attending?If I told you, I think I'd be denied enterance to the MADHOUSE shows and shunned by all my denim, leather, and stud wearing friends... sooooo, instead I'll go with the first show I remember seeing that is worth mentioning- Buckethead at Streetlight Records in Santa Cruz. It was more of an impromptu performance during a signing, but he turned it into a full blown show. He is beyond talented.
3. What are your thoughts on the music scene?I'm proud to be a part of it. I think everything the ladies of MADHOUSE are doing to provide more opportunity for the musicians to be heard and followers to observe is outstanding. Metal isn't going anywhere, and it's great to be reminded of that on a consistent level. I love seeing the guys that have been shredding for decades sharing the stage with the ones that are just getting started. It's a relief to see that the younger generations are still picking up actual instruments rather that relying solely on production and auto-tuning. On a personal note, it's been beyond killer to see my boyfriend's band Hell Fire succeed so much from formation to the present within the local scene. The support they recieve not only from the fans, but the promoters, venues, fellow bands, etc. is incredible. It just shows how committed everyone is to keeping the birthplace of metal strong and ever-evolving.
4. What is the next show or few shows you plan on attending?
I'm really excited to see Saxon & Hatchet! I'm sure it's going to be a kick ass show. (And hopefully she'll stop by TERMINATOR afterwards!!!)
5. If you could meet anyone and ask a question, who would it be and what would you ask?
Lemmy. I'd ask if I could share a bottle of Jack with him. The man is the epitomy of a living legend. I'm a Jameson girl, but I'd definitely switch for the day if I got the chance to pick his brain.
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| King Diamond by Eliza Anne |
Saturday, July 30, 2011
"OUT FOR BLOOD" Speed Kill Hate's thirst for thrash has left me SLAIN (in the best possible way)!
Dave Linsk (Overkill) + Dave Bizzigotti (Ripping Corpse) + Bob Barnak (Mr. Grim) + Tony Ochoa (Sindrome) = SPEED KILL HATE!! East Coast Thrash is still alive and as raging as ever. Dave Bizzigotti (bass) contacted me recently. After listening to their current album, OUT FOR BLOOD, I insisted that we do a Q & A along with Bob Barnak (vocals). I love the CD and these guys are pretty damn cool too!!
Hella Jenn Blog: How did you and Dave Linsk hook up?
Dave Bizzigotti: We knew each other in New Jersey....met through a friend many years ago.
Bob Barnak: When the band did the METAL CRUSADERS TOUR Tony hurt his back and couldn't play. I was jamming in Jerzee with a band called Mr. Grim. Our drummer was Jim Roe who through a few of his and Dave's mutual friends got the gig. He and Dave stayed in touch after the tour and when the old singer, Mario Frasca, and Dave decided to part ways Jim told him I may be what he was looking for. Dave flew me down to his home in Florida and the rest is history.
HJB: How long did you guys work on Out for Blood? What are some of your favorite tracks and why?
DB: lol.....it took forever.....had some pc issues and almost lost the whole record....Dave saved it but he had to start the mixes all over again.....it was nerve racking but it all worked out in the end. My favorite track is Mark of Judas then I'll say The Cleansing and Breeding Hate...
BB: Dave and I blasted out the lyrics and vocals in a week. A little tweaking here and there and after that I re-recorded parts of Stains of Callous with Jim Roe in his studio in Jerzee. Written in Blood is my favorite tune on the cd. It just gets me going every time I hear it.
HJB: Hammerfist Records is Dave Linsk's company. It seems very DIY, underground, not having to work with a label. How is that working out for you guys, what are some of the pros and cons?
DB: the cons...for me....things take a little longer and that’s about it....the pros....we control our own destiny.....=)=)
BB: Having to do everything ourselves is great. Labels just wanna hear about how much money you can make them. The business is what it is these days. No deadlines is the best part, we get to make music we love at our own pace.
HJB: (To Dave B.) Dave Linsk calls you "the glue necessary for keeping the recklessness together". What does he mean by that? Tell me about some of the recklessness.
DB: That's a tough one.....Dave and I work hard on sound and tone.....there are very few people like Dave that do......he will do what ever it takes to keep a nice clean guitar tone as will I with my bass tones....right now we have it dialed in very nicely so when its time for him to solo there is really no drop in the intensity.....I've learned alot with Dave as far as making your gear work live and in the studio....alot different from other guys I've worked with from back in the day were it used to be "this is my sound your work around me"....so I would say it's a combination of everyone working together and making certain sacrifices that keeps it glued tightly but I guess what he means is that's what a bassist does.
HJB: When are you guys gonna tour? When will you come to San Francisco?
DB: Looks like around January....I hope so....I heard great things about San Francisco...
BB: We are ready to destroy any unsuspecting victims at a moment’s notice. Anywhere, anytime.....lol.
HJB: Tell me something about Speed Kill Hate that you think the masses need to know. Why should they go get a copy of Out for Blood?
DB: I have something for the masses.....we started the new Speed\Kill/Hate record....can’t tell you what we are calling it but it will be a double record....=)=)
BB: We are vampires and if they don't buy OUT FOR BLOOD we will be out for blood.........
HJB: THANK YOU GUYS!!! I love what you are doing and I hella look forward to new stuff and seeing you live SOON!!!
You can get SPEED KILL HATE CDs on itunes and Amazon and also at their website here: http://www.davelinsk.com/store.html
Hella Jenn Blog: How did you and Dave Linsk hook up?
Dave Bizzigotti: We knew each other in New Jersey....met through a friend many years ago.
Bob Barnak: When the band did the METAL CRUSADERS TOUR Tony hurt his back and couldn't play. I was jamming in Jerzee with a band called Mr. Grim. Our drummer was Jim Roe who through a few of his and Dave's mutual friends got the gig. He and Dave stayed in touch after the tour and when the old singer, Mario Frasca, and Dave decided to part ways Jim told him I may be what he was looking for. Dave flew me down to his home in Florida and the rest is history.
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| Dave Bizzigotti |
HJB: How long did you guys work on Out for Blood? What are some of your favorite tracks and why?
DB: lol.....it took forever.....had some pc issues and almost lost the whole record....Dave saved it but he had to start the mixes all over again.....it was nerve racking but it all worked out in the end. My favorite track is Mark of Judas then I'll say The Cleansing and Breeding Hate...
BB: Dave and I blasted out the lyrics and vocals in a week. A little tweaking here and there and after that I re-recorded parts of Stains of Callous with Jim Roe in his studio in Jerzee. Written in Blood is my favorite tune on the cd. It just gets me going every time I hear it.
HJB: Hammerfist Records is Dave Linsk's company. It seems very DIY, underground, not having to work with a label. How is that working out for you guys, what are some of the pros and cons?
DB: the cons...for me....things take a little longer and that’s about it....the pros....we control our own destiny.....=)=)
BB: Having to do everything ourselves is great. Labels just wanna hear about how much money you can make them. The business is what it is these days. No deadlines is the best part, we get to make music we love at our own pace.
HJB: (To Dave B.) Dave Linsk calls you "the glue necessary for keeping the recklessness together". What does he mean by that? Tell me about some of the recklessness.
DB: That's a tough one.....Dave and I work hard on sound and tone.....there are very few people like Dave that do......he will do what ever it takes to keep a nice clean guitar tone as will I with my bass tones....right now we have it dialed in very nicely so when its time for him to solo there is really no drop in the intensity.....I've learned alot with Dave as far as making your gear work live and in the studio....alot different from other guys I've worked with from back in the day were it used to be "this is my sound your work around me"....so I would say it's a combination of everyone working together and making certain sacrifices that keeps it glued tightly but I guess what he means is that's what a bassist does.
HJB: When are you guys gonna tour? When will you come to San Francisco?
DB: Looks like around January....I hope so....I heard great things about San Francisco...
BB: We are ready to destroy any unsuspecting victims at a moment’s notice. Anywhere, anytime.....lol.
HJB: Tell me something about Speed Kill Hate that you think the masses need to know. Why should they go get a copy of Out for Blood?
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| Bob Barnak |
DB: I have something for the masses.....we started the new Speed\Kill/Hate record....can’t tell you what we are calling it but it will be a double record....=)=)
BB: We are vampires and if they don't buy OUT FOR BLOOD we will be out for blood.........
HJB: THANK YOU GUYS!!! I love what you are doing and I hella look forward to new stuff and seeing you live SOON!!!
You can get SPEED KILL HATE CDs on itunes and Amazon and also at their website here: http://www.davelinsk.com/store.html
Friday, July 15, 2011
ACRASSICAUDA-Make or Break It Tour 2011
Acrassicauda, the first metal band out of Iraq, is on their second part of touring the United States right now. I had an opportunity to talk a bit to the bass player Firas and later a video interview with Firas and the drummer Marwan. Their music is amazing as well as their courageous fight to get out of Iraq as seen in Vice Magazine's 2007 rockumentary Heavy Metal in Baghdad.
HJB: Hey Firas how has touring in the US been going so far for you guys?
Firas: Good but exhausting but I love it cuz this is what I want is to be on the road and meet new people and play my music.
HJB: Speaking of meeting new people, who are some of the bands you've been performing with? I imagine you have discovered some great ones. (By the way, the band who is supporting you in San Francisco is Yeibichai and it includes the former drummer of Death Angel-Andy Galeon, this will be so fun).
Firas: Well if I could say that every band that we have shared the stage with is great and playing with Yeibichai will be fun ..
HJB: Who are some of the bands who have been an inspiration to you?
Firas: Well as a band we have a long list of people and bands who have inspired us like Metallica, Testament, Slayer, Over Kill, Death and the list keep going cuz the more we live the more we see
HJB: Can you tell me something about your latest EP, 'Only the Dead See the End of the War'?
Firas: Wait a minute are we doing the interview now .. lol
HJB: Yes, ha ha! Is this okay? If you want to change your answers, too late! Just kidding. I thought it would be good to ask some questions now and we can do a group video interview on Friday too :)
Firas: Its ok, well this ep means alot to us but its not all what we had yet we have more coming and we can do the video later
HJB: I love the Garden of Stones video. What inspired this song? And tell me about the making of the video.
Firas: Well I will tell u when I get there
HJB: Okay. I saw the video of James Hetfield meeting 3 of you after a show. He handed one of you a guitar. Was that you? The look on your face is AWESOME :)
Firas: The guitar was James' guitar and he gave it to our vocal Faisal Talal and that was one of the best times ever ..
HJB: His eyes were so big!! I loved it!! I can imagine how great that must have felt! Well I am very happy that you are coming to San Francisco! I hope you like our city!
Firas: Ya we r happy too that we will get to play in San Francisco and will love the city. I bet that we love the city from what I heard its a nice city
HJB: It's very foggy! I hope you guys will be warm enough. San Francisco and the bay area is the home to so much great metal, we are very glad to have Acrassicauda visit!
HJB: Hey Firas how has touring in the US been going so far for you guys?
Firas: Good but exhausting but I love it cuz this is what I want is to be on the road and meet new people and play my music.
HJB: Speaking of meeting new people, who are some of the bands you've been performing with? I imagine you have discovered some great ones. (By the way, the band who is supporting you in San Francisco is Yeibichai and it includes the former drummer of Death Angel-Andy Galeon, this will be so fun).
Firas: Well if I could say that every band that we have shared the stage with is great and playing with Yeibichai will be fun ..
HJB: Who are some of the bands who have been an inspiration to you?
Firas: Well as a band we have a long list of people and bands who have inspired us like Metallica, Testament, Slayer, Over Kill, Death and the list keep going cuz the more we live the more we see
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| Firas Alateef |
HJB: Can you tell me something about your latest EP, 'Only the Dead See the End of the War'?
Firas: Wait a minute are we doing the interview now .. lol
HJB: Yes, ha ha! Is this okay? If you want to change your answers, too late! Just kidding. I thought it would be good to ask some questions now and we can do a group video interview on Friday too :)
Firas: Its ok, well this ep means alot to us but its not all what we had yet we have more coming and we can do the video later
HJB: I love the Garden of Stones video. What inspired this song? And tell me about the making of the video.
Firas: Well I will tell u when I get there
HJB: Okay. I saw the video of James Hetfield meeting 3 of you after a show. He handed one of you a guitar. Was that you? The look on your face is AWESOME :)
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| Marwan Hussein |
Firas: The guitar was James' guitar and he gave it to our vocal Faisal Talal and that was one of the best times ever ..
HJB: His eyes were so big!! I loved it!! I can imagine how great that must have felt! Well I am very happy that you are coming to San Francisco! I hope you like our city!
Firas: Ya we r happy too that we will get to play in San Francisco and will love the city. I bet that we love the city from what I heard its a nice city
HJB: It's very foggy! I hope you guys will be warm enough. San Francisco and the bay area is the home to so much great metal, we are very glad to have Acrassicauda visit!
For more info about Acrassicauda please check out their facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/acrassicauda and myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/wwwacrassicaudas5com
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