Drinking with Matt Harvey of EXHUMED!

I had a chance to hang out with Matt Harvey of Exhumed at the Sacred Reich show, Saturday, January 28th at the Oakland Metro. He shares some great upcoming shows (I still can't find the exact date they will be at Slim's but I will post it as soon as I do), he talks about NAMM and being endorsed by Fernandes Guitars and more . . .

Running into Matt outside of NAMM 2012

for more EXHUMED info:

http://www.gorefuckingmetal.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ExhumedOfficial

http://www.myspace.com/exhumed

Thanks Matt!!

SACRED REICH SATURDAY JANUARY 28TH!!

Rekindled Arizona Thrash SACRED REICH this Saturday in Oakland! Can't wait!!!

Tickets available: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2500928344

STEVIE NICKS NITE at Club Gossip January 14th!!

http://www.sfcatclub.com/

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.

4. What is the next show or few shows you plan on attending?

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:

http://www.oaklandmetro.org/calendar.html 

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.



Mudface: COMING AT YOU LIKE A BATTERING RAM ON STEROIDS!!!

Chris and Pete of Mudface photo by Piña Pix

Chris Dinsmore of Mudface talks about their new album "Anti-" available very soon.

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.

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

 

Indian Summer 2011 Hella Hawtie Eliza Anne

Eliza Anne is even hotter than our Northern California Indian Summer AND she is a talented artist as well! She paints in various mediums but prefers acrylic. She's always been into photo-realism and likes being able to look at something and recreate it with a touch of her own flair. She tells me, "Painting is my outlet, and it allows me to share something tangible with the world. Nothing makes me more proud than completing a piece that other people enjoy." She is working on a new collection and we will keep you posted on when and where it's showing.

1. What are your top three favorite bands and why?

#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.

King Diamond by Eliza Anne