VOl. 1 ISSUE 5
A FREE DIGIZINE FOR ALL THE GOOD PUNK BOYS AND GIRLS - PROVIDED TO YOU COURTESY OF PODUNK RADIO.COM
May 2013
INTERVIEWS MINOR DECLINE MURDERED IN A RECORD SHOP COMMON ENEMY ANDREA ALBIN OF FATALITY FEST
MOVIE REVIEWS SUZANNE ISABEL RODRIGUEZ REINCARNATION RATTLE RATTLE STRANGE CIRCUS TONY JENKINS FAT KID RULES THE WORLD
FREE DOWNLOADS Foxpunch Punk’s Undead Vol. 2 Worse Than Death The Burninators Augmentor Supreme Commander
ALBUM REVIEWS No Exit Alcohol is Plastic Consumption Knucklehead West Philly Oi! Murdered In A Record Shop We Will Wise
Minor Decline Photo Credit: Karl McNaught
FYM Records 4-Way Split
First off, I’d like to address the issue of this month’s zine being late. I CAN ONLY OFFER MY APOLOGIES. I am truly sorry. I recently had a new computer made to use at home so I wouldn’t be confined to using the equipment at my office., so I had a HACKENTOSH built. And then I waited until the last day of the month to put this thing together only to find out that thanks to having an AMD processor a lot of things about this hackentosh do not work correctly. A LOT OF THINGS. The beautiful Mac OSX operating system was designed to utilize an Intel chip and there are not many workaround options out there for an AMD processor. Lesson learned. New parts are on order now and I will not be waiting until the last minute anymore to get this thing to bed. Past experience has taught me this is a bad idea and yet I stupidly followed the same path. - At any rate - I have failed a responsibility I have set for myself and the wonderful people that read this rag every month. I’ll try harder from here on out. Now, onto the main message here. Let’s face it; punk rock has never been known as an industry where fucktons of cash have been made. In general the fans are broke, the bands even more so. Anyone that follows me or any of my PoDunk related pages have begun to see my growing disdain for facebook and the way it holds my posts for ransom. I’m not the only one upset by this, I see it all the time from other band/independent brand pages; but what I have yet to see is anyone actually making an effort to find a better outlet. I have found a good alternative - Google Plus. The sad thing is that anytime I mention it - everyone comes up with the no one is there excuse this simply isn’t true. Plenty of people are there - just maybe not the people you know - yet. Surely we all recall the great exodus from MySpace over to facebook that took place years ago. I propose that it’s time for a new move. A move to Google Plus. It’s an easy enough switch to make - hell if you have a gmail account you already have a Google Plus account. Sure you’ll have to get used to a new interface and way of sharing with your friends but change is a good thing and it’s not like I’m asking you leave facebook entirely - you can keep both social networks open in tabs in your browser. You can create a personal page - you can create a brand/band page, you can create communities (similar to facebooks groups) the best part of it all is that Google isn’t going to ask you to pay so that everyone that likes your page sees your posts. 100% of your fans see 100% of your posts no tricks, no gimmicks - just good sense. They key to successfully utilizing it - is sharing your profile link and page links (just like you had to do when you left MySpace) If you’re worried about having to make a post for both accounts - get a free Hootsuite account and link it to all of your social media sites - one click sends your post to all of them. easy as falling off a skateboard. Google has a lot of great offerings and are constantly working to offer you even more. I implore of you, give Google a real, honest chance odds are you’ll like it - maybe even grow to love it. Change is a good thing, learn to embrace it. Til’ next month, love, peace and bacon grease bitches. jacks insanity Page 2
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TECHNOLOGY - Bryan Defiance Ah, the times they are a changing. Once upon a time a band saved up their money to record an album, then would take the recordings to duplication companies and have to get a large quantity of copies (be it cassette/cd/vinyl) which generally just ended up in a closet or garage collecting dust. Beginning with cassettes in the 1980’s, a DIY band could easily record on a 4 Track and mix down and duplicate cassette copies to sell or give away. In the 90’s, computer technology began to explode. Pretty soon the 4 Track was replaced by digital programs and devices that could record on 32 or 64 or 128 or an infinite number of tracks. Then, you’d mix down the tracks in the digital world, then burn CD’s with the music never leaving the digital world, therefore no generations were lost in the process. Then came digital downloads in the 2000’s. Now, you could sell your music without any duplication process. Now you just simply record, mix, master, upload and sell. It became the simplification of the entire process of recording your music and turning it into a vehicle for profit. Why aren’t we all millionaires now? As this model shows, the process has gone from a once exclusive club of those who can, to a simplified approach with each decade, turning into a non exclusive club of anyone can. Look around you. You probably have a CD burner, you can download programs that record for free. Hell, you can even use your phone to record, edit, upload, share, and email your music. The times have changed into a golden age for the DIY musician. However, this isn’t some kind of “be all/end all” change. It’s constant evolution in motion. What is ultimately killing the music industry is that the powers that be are basing their actions on outdated practices. It never has anything other than a blind eye towards the future. As a 21st century DIY musician, you need to be open minded and looking forward to technology that is emerging. I have seen a coming trend that will evolve and define this generation as the next industrial revolution. Gone will be large corporation’s mass producing things in foreign countries to sell to you at the highest profit margin allowed by law. Technology is now turning towards the individual being able to do things on their own. For example, a product like Makey Makey will be the center of all of our lives in two years, but you haven’t heard of it, have you? Look it
up, and tell me you won’t have one in this calendar year. Google had a technologies convention where a series of 3 industrial robotic arms (much like the ones used in factories) were mixing drinks at party, where you send the order from your smartphone and the robot mixes it to perfection. How about 3D printing? Did you know there is a program that can make vinyl LP’s by from files on your computer? Or put your face on an action figure? My first thought was that these items could revolutionize the way we manufacture merch, which is where the DIY musician’s money is generated. Make your own vinyl records on demand. Wow! What a revaluation! The biggest problem with vinyl is it is bulky to carry, expensive to make, and a format that many people just don’t use. Problem solved. Or is it? Once we all have the technology to do these things, so will the average American. So any kid can download any music from the web and make a playable copy on vinyl. Do you think most people are going to buy a copy of yours for $10 or $12 bucks if they can make their own copy? I’m not saying don’t press vinyl or don’t make CDs (even as they are being phased out), because people will buy them off your merch table. What I am saying is to survive and evolve in the current decade, you need to look at what is on the horizon and adjust to it. For example, should all of your music be available for streaming? If people can hear all of your music online, why would they buy it? Have 3 songs or so from each album available to stream, and leave the element of mystery. The element of mystery will lead people to buy the album to hear more. Also do your CD’s in small runs. You can also buy a CD duplicator that will print on the CD! If 3D printers can press vinyl w/limited quality now, obviously high quality capabilities are on the horizon. Have a digital download in FLAC or WAV available with all the artwork and labeling in a ZIP folder available for sale. As these technologies become more evolved and readily available, costs will go down. Having downloadable templates for all kinds of things available for the general public could be the way to go. Basically I’m saying that instead of rejecting technology and following the path that’s been blazed, rethink your approach, embrace technology, exploit technology and stay ahead of the curve. This way when society reaches that point, you are ready for it and not playing catch up as everyone starts to do it. It’s the 21st century. Let’s see the world in a different way, together.
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Bryan Defiance lives in New York and is the frontman for Punk/Alternative band The Bloody Muffs.
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it because we fucking love it! What other reason is there? TIP Rich: Recording? Analog or Digital? Tell us your thoughts and what you prefer. Jake: With Minor Decline we’ve only recorded digitally. We went through Nick Nativo at The Nook Recording Studio in New Lenox, IL. He really knows what he’s doing behind the board. He even tuned all of our instruments in between takes, I saw it as it was something less we had to “worry about”. I personally do enjoy digital, just for the sake that it’s quicker and easier. I have recorded analog back in high school. You fuck up once and you gotta go back and perfect the entire song, even if it was just the last note! Just cause it’s punk rock doesn’t mean it has to sound like you recorded it in your mom’s basement with a tape deck. It’s not the 80’s anymore. If that’s all you have access to, cool! But in this society if you are looking to get better shows, save up some cash and record one or two songs in a studio. It’s totally worth it. TIP Rich: Tell us about any releases you have available.
TIP Rich: Who is who and what do you do? Jake: I’m Jake, I’m the lead guitarist/songwriter/singer guy. Breck: I’m Breck, I play bass and back-up singer guy. Aaron: My name is Aaron and I try to play drums. TIP Rich: So how did you come up with the name Minor Decline? Jake: Well, some friends and I were up at this place we used to skate at all the time in the Quad Cities. We had a couple beers and skated up there and I didn’t realize how shitty the ledge we used to skate all the time was. So I tried to nose slide it and ate shit, then got up and was like “Man! That would be WAY better at a Minor Decline!” It’s a super lame story. The cooler rendition of it is “We don’t drink with minors because I’ve been to jail twice for being a wasted adolescent.” Pretty punk, huh? [laughs] TIP Rich: Tell us where you are from and about your scene. Jake: We’re from a shit-hole Midwestern Illinois town called Galesburg, IL. It seems like the only thing keeping the town alive is the 2,000 trains that go through it every day. I don’t even know if you’d really call it a scene, it’s more so just a small collection of 21-40 year olds who enjoy listening and/or playing fast chords and getting drunk doing it. The Quad City punk scene is totally one-sided. If you’re not a street punk band, no one comes out to shows. We’re not too popular around there. But I will say there are some good fucking bands from around here. Brains! Brains! Brains!, As You Were, and Old Guy Drive-By to name a few. That’s where the 40 year old comes in! [laughs] Sorry Dave!
Jake: We have Hippie-Crit E.P. which I recorded myself and made up a label name (B.Y.O.B. Records) and released it. I only made 50 copies and now it’s out of print. Total DIY. It has 5 tracks which sound better on the full length. When you’re stuck with 3 other dudes in a room without a/c for 3 days in the middle of summer, drinks go down pretty easy. [Laughs]. Our other release is called The Front Nine, which was put out on BHJ Records on 10/13/12. Recorded it at The Nook Recording Studio in 2 days. 13 tracks – 2 days? I’d say it’s a pretty solid record. We had fun recording it. It was with our original 4-piece line up. We’re a 3-piece now. You can pick that up at a show or online, I’ll tell you the link at the end of the interview. TIP Rich: So I hear you’ve recently gotten a drummer. How many drummers have you been through?
...So I tried to nose slide it and ate shit, then got up and was like “Man! That would be WAY better at a Minor Decline!” It’s a super lame story. The cooler rendition of it is “We don’t drink with minors because I’ve been to jail twice for being a wasted adolescent.” Pretty punk, huh?
TIP Rich: What bands inspire you and how do they inspire your music? Jake: Too many bands to list, really. A lot of 80’s and 90’s punk bands from the west coast were huge influences on us, that’s why we claim “Not-so West Coast”. We like our fair share of hair metal too. TIP Rich: Are you on a label? What are your thoughts on a label handling your affairs vs. doing it yourself? Jake: We were on a label, but we decided it wasn’t for us. I don’t like not knowing what’s going on, and I really didn’t know what was going on whilst being on a record label. I book all of our shows and take care of all online sales/merchandising; ya know, the business side of things. To that one guy in every band who got the shitty job of booking all the shows and being the “businessman”: it is cool being underappreciated and working for free! We do Page 8
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Jake: Well, we started with our most recent ex drummer, Leramy a few years back. Then after him we’ve had Kyle Rohweder for a couple months (no live shows), Scotty Beck for a couple months and a few shows, Nick Dawson is who we recorded with and played the majority of our shows with from June 2012 – December 2012. Then we had Leramy back again filling in for a few tours, now we have Aaron Vaughn on drums, which coincidentally is a mixture of all of their styles! He’s our 3rd drummer going on tour in less than 6 months! TIP Rich: How did you find your most recent drummer? Jake: Craigslist! [Laughs]. Nah, I was just kind of cruising through craigslist looking at band trailers and shit, then thought “Hey! I wonder if there are any drummers on here since our current one just got a job and most likely won’t be able to tour!” Well, it came down to it. Found the ad, e-mailed him immediately; got a response with-in a half hour. Then we set up a day (literally like 5 days later) to go up to Chicago and test him out and see if we meshed. Let’s put it this way; the first day consisted of jamming, drinking beer, eating pizza, and all of us puking in a back alley of Chicago. I don’t think there’s any better way to spend the first day with a new band member.
TIP Rich: Tell us about your upcoming May tour. What are you looking forward to the most or not looking forward to? Jake: Well as of today May 3rd I only have a Richmond, VA area date left to book. The guys in Reclamation Red are helping us out with that, you should check them out. Good dudes. The thing I’m looking forward to the most is just playing fucking music every night in a different city. I absolutely love touring, there isn’t anything like it in the world. I’m really stoked to go out on the road with the newest member of our band too, Aaron Vaughn. I think it will be good opportunity for us to all bond as a band and what better way than to be locked up in a van and on stage with each other 24/7! I’m not necessarily looking forward to hangovers in the southern states. I’m kind of a wimp when it comes to that! [Laughs] It’s definitely going to be what makes the kick-off to Summer 2013 rad.
Let’s put it this way; the first day consisted of jamming, TIP Rich: To close tell us about any sites you are on that people can hit to hear and get a hold of your music and merch stuff Jake: We’ve got our online store through Storenvy, which I personally
drinking beer, eating pizza, and all of us puking in a back alley of Chicago. I don’t think there’s any better way to spend the first day with a new band member.
ship everything out myself and hand pack. I check it daily (unless we’re on tour) and ship it out as soon as I can, usually within 24-48 hours. Store Envy Website We’ve also got both our releases up for stream on bandcamp. Minor Decline on Bandcamp Jake: Thanks for having me dude. It’s been a blast! I’m outta here. Cheers! The Independent Punk
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FYM Records - 4-Way Split featuring The Frankenstone, Mr. Clit & the Pink Cigarettes, Hormones, and The Bloody Muffs
Meet NO! Punk Rock from San Antonio Texas
What happens when you stumble upon a great band from the other side of the world, meet a killer band trying to book your tour, and want to put out a split w/you’re really great friends? Well, Fuck Your Mom Records put all these pieces together and compiled the most amazing 4 Way Split CD you could imagine! The Frankenstone from Indonesia, Mr. Clit & the Pink Cigarettes from Indianapolis, hormones from Dallas and The Bloody Muffs from New York City all come together to make this one powerful statement from the underground! No two bands sound alike, yet this album flows seamlessly from one band to the next. Each band takes control of the album during their 4 song set and grabs the listener’s attention The Frankenstone kick it off in their introduction to a US audience. They explode through the speakers with a ferocious attack reminiscent of the early 90’s, yet sound as fresh as a post douched vagina feels. For The Dummies comes on like a buzz saw cutting through you brain. You will find yourself pumping your fist and singing along. Too Many Anxiety has the hook from hell, Spend Spend is one of the most ripping tunes you’ll ever hear, and We’re Friends We’re Gonna Stick Together showcases the dynamic of shared vocals between male and female a la X, or Pixies. Great fucking start…
The name of the band is NO. Just N and O capitalized. We have a facebook page. Me (Mike) and the drummer (Roland) started jamming together in July 2012 with no particular sound in mind. The only thing I did want a certain way was the lyrics and that was to keep it simple and to the point similar to Minor Threat. Anyway, he comes from a more traditional punk background (Drink, Fight Thugs, The Deceased, Filthy And The Muff Divers) and I come from a mostly hardcore punk background (Squalor, Life Ends, Reisswolf, Kill The Peace) so it was sure to be hard and fast. We started looking for a singer and a bassist. We ended up getting my old bassist (Pepe) from a band I used to play drums in called the Good Tippers. Then, we finally decided on a singer that I used to have a project with Nick (Kruds, Discretions, Scumacide). Our first show was with Negative Approach which was both nice to play with such a big crowd and weird because we didn't feel like we earned it yet. We come from a background of working our way up and didn't want to use the draw from our old bands to get an advantage, but the promoter was a good friend of ours and everything went pretty good. Anyway, I write the songs and most of the lyrics. I just bring them to practice, we bang them out, and give it our all when we get to play. We recorded the demo at my home studio, Binary Studios, and plan to start recording again really soon. We hope to tour sometime in the future and will just continue putting together songs and building an audience. Thanks for the interest.
The Bloody Muffs take the torch and run with it, burning through a four song set of their fun, catchy songs with 3 part harmonies and hooks galore! I Don’t Want You Anymore, Bitter and I Want to Fuck You all come from their 2012 release Blue Waffle Breakfast, but the gem of the bunch is a live version of Fireworks & Beer from 2010, recorded on the legendary free form FM Station, WFMU. A raucous good time indeed, and a must have for any fan of The Bloody Muffs. Mr. Clit & the Pink Cigarettes just fucking destroy it instantly! Ain’t Too Loose, Ain’t Too Tight kicks you in the jaw with a size 16 boot! Lollipop will get your blood racing and you’ll be driving your car like a NASCAR driver as you drive to your mundane job. Live versions of Let’s Kiss and White Cow give you a taste of how stellar this band is live! Mind blowing to say the least! You can only become an instant fan of them by the end of their four songs, or you have no clue what is great. Hormones take the reins and bring down the motherfucking house with their post punk sound…It sounds like a completely different album kicked in, but once you get into their sound and hear the four songs, you realize they fit in perfectly! To The 9’s is such a great song! Fuck it, so are Chewing Time, F Zero and Watch Your Mouth. Each song takes twists and turns, with great dynamics and fantastic guitar work! I can’t say enough about these guys. They really just bring you to a place musically that so few are able to… This is THE release to get! Just amazing, with all 4 bands, & all 16 songs showing the current state of the underground is far stronger than you could’ve ever imagined!!!
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Started July 2012 Genre Neo Classical Members Michael DeLeon - Guitar, Roland Solis drums, Pepe Rivera - Bass, and Nicholas Gonzalez - Vocals. Hometown San Antonio, Texas Record Label Mean Bean Records/Positive Action! Records Influences Tons of hardcore punk. Current Location San Antonio, Texas ji* - the podunk punk
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Knucklehead - West Philly Oi Untitled EP 2013 - Self Release Knucklehead are from Philly. A town that loves to drink and it makes sense so does Knucklehead. Their EP is 6 songs full of drinking and debauchery. TOTAL debauchery. Knucklehead are skinheads and from the working class as evident by the chorus in “Perseverance”. The first track is in my opinion totally misleading. Not saying that the track isn’t good I’m just saying the tracks get tons better. In “We’re Alright” they bring up the fact skinheads their skinhead roots and declare they will win the fight. (What fight is not clear) However they seem to just want to drink all night in the meantime. Their song “My Friends” talk about how friends are family and how they stick up for each other. The song “Paradise” is a typical night out drinking at your favorite bar. “Tough Shit” is obviously a I don’t care if you are pissed get out of my face type of song. Finally “Fuck The Pub” is about well the singers distaste for pubs and love of bars. I know Knucklehead isn’t for everybody, hell nothing is but, if you like a good drink (where you end up drunk and wonder what you did last night) this might just be worth a listen or two. Grab this EP for FREE at Bandcamp. - Kyle Grissom
Murdered In A Record Shop - We Will Rise - 2013 - Self Release Murdered In A Record shop was born out of Tommy Patton's desire one day to do something for himself; not for a label or anyone else. The result is something truly inspiring. Murdered In A Record Shop's influences are The Casualties and The Distillers. Once you hear MARS you'll get the influences REAL quick.
The first track "Juanna" comes roaring out of your speakers or (in my case) headphones. From the first second to the last MIARS doesn't let up. You are in for a ride and they don't care if you are ready or not. The stand out track in my opinion is "Coward" it isn't something I expected to hear from them. The growls to the clean singing caught me off guard and I raped that replay button. The title track "We Will Rise" is awesome as well "We will rise we will fall we will stand forever on our own". Good mantra. "Show The World" is the best lyrics I've heard in a song of a cd I've reviewed so far. "We'll march through the doors waving our guns showing the world what they have done". But, that's just a sample of the lyrically goodness that lurks inside that song. Finally "Write Me Off" is a tale of a friendship gone bad. So if you want something exciting invading your earholes pick up Murdered In A Record Shop We Will Rise. Grab this digital album for just 5 bucks at Bandcamp. -Kyle Grissom The Independent Punk
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Punk Aid Announce Boston Strong A Punk Rock Compilation benefiting the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing.
During the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, two pressure cooker bombs exploded, killing 3 people and injuring 264. This compilation is dedicated to the 264 wounded and to the memory of:
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Krystle Marie Campbell, 29 Lingzi, 23 Martin William Richard, 8 Sean A. Collier, 26 (killed in gunfire with suspects)
This international compilation was put together entirely online. A single post went from an idea to reality within minutes. The first day alone over 40 track submissions were received. DIY is alive and well, and PUNK AID has proven yet again that punk rock is a driving force that can have a positive impact on the world. This is the punk rock scene’s dedication to one of America’s most beloved cities, and to one of the best cities in the world - Boston. All proceeds of this compilation will be donated to the Boston Marathon victims and their families. Why is this a digital compilation? Will there be a CD version? The production costs would be very expensive to produce a CD version with this many bands. The whole idea of this compilation is to maximize proceeds, and donate as much possible to the Boston Marathon victims and their families. In order to keep costs down as much as possible, this compilation will be a digital download only compilation. The compilation comes with a beautiful booklet in .pdf format which can be easily printed if desired. BANDS CONFIRMED SO FAR (more to be announced):
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•The Forgotten (USA) •The Adicts (UK) •Bastards By Choice (Colombia) •Vice Squad (UK) •The Mercy Case (Boston, USA) •Supreme Commander (USA) •Askerosamente Repugnante (Chile) •The Unseen (Boston, USA) •Destruct (USA) •Noi!se (USA) •Combat Crisis (USA) •Violent Society (USA) •Mean Streets (USA) •Revenants (USA) •Scattergun (USA) •Imperfex (USA) •The Virus (USA/unreleased track) •The Woodsmen (USA) •Topnovil (Australia) •The Threats (UK) •Evacuate (USA) •The Defects (Ireland) •The Bad Engrish (USA) •All Out Attak (USA) •The Cry (USA) •Moral Decline (USA) •The Seks (USA) •The Scam (Australia) •Disaster Stikes (Boston, USA) •The Scarred (USA) •Subculture(UK) •Tony Jones & The Cretin 3 (USA) •Tora! Tora Tora! (USA) •Underclass UK (UK) •Channel 3 (USA) •Dead On The Wire (USA) •Along The Way (USA) •Destruct (USA) •Mad Pigs (Czech Republic) •Boy (Czech Republic) •Total Chaos(USA) •Smash 77 (USA) •Hostages For Smack (UK) •The Heels (USA)
•The Bondage (Indonesia) •Traces of Empire (USA) •The Briggs (USA) •The Oversuck (Indonesia) •Anti-Pasti (UK) •Ash Williams and the Horde (USA) •The Velisha (USA) •Outlaw Bastards (Mexico) •Ridzky’s Departure (Singapore) •Psychotic Numbskulls (Australia) •PMA (USA) •The Big Problem (USA) •Threw (Canada) •4 Past Midnight (Scotland) •The Howlers (USA) •Unfair Fight (USA) •The Sculpins (USA) •Common Enemy (USA) •Child Abduction (USA) •The Intensives (Canada) •Rottbite (USA) •The Straps (UK) •The Enders (USA) •City Rats (Israel) •Brigade of Bridge (Indonesia) •The Angst (USA) •Bedlam Knives (USA) •Milf (Indonesia) •Secular Plague (France) •Destruction Made Simple (USA) •Piss On The Streets (Mexico) •The Jetbirds (USA) •The Beatdowns (USA) •The Heels (USA) •The Wheelz (USA) •Skangkots (Indonesia) •The Line (USA) •Doomed To Obscurity(USA) •War of Words (USA) •Pinkerton Thugs (USA) •Government Issue (USA) •Drug Shock (USA) •Done With You (USA) •Vox Populi (Serbia)
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TIP Rich: So tell us about this crazy name of yours and also who does what in your band. MARS Tommy: Well, on guitar is Mason, he does backing vocals on a few tracks as well. Our drummer is Tyler, and I can be found playing bass and lead vocals. As for the story behind our name, I wish I had a better one other than it just came to me, but that’s it. I was discussing possible names with our original guitarist, Matt, and I was pitching names like ‘Battleground’ and ‘Battlefield’. Something about the word ‘battle’ just seemed appropriate. Anyway, we eventually were just throwing names back and forth that made absolutely no sense. Then I just said ‘Murdered In A Record Shop’. He loved it, and I thought it sounded like a name that would stick with people, so that’s what we went with. I was a little wrong though. Most people think we are Murdered In A Record Store, or Murdered In Ablahblahblah because I mumble when I drink, but whatever. TIP Rich: Where are you from and how do ya find your scene?
I’ve h ad the worst descri ti bing our s me I don’t ound. that I really love metalcore bands like Atreyu, It Dies like to those b e one Today, and Bleeding Through. Tyler and Mason like band m of bands like Turbonegro, A Day To Remember, and Blink ember tries s that 182, but they also listen to the more common names in to co mpa punk like Sex Pistols, Ramones, and The Adicts. So what sound as a c re their it comes down to is we walk into the practice garage, ombin of ban start playing whatever we wrote the week before, and ation whatever dAm comes out is our sound. We’re just happy people eet with b and C s band B tolikedo.it as much as we do. Slapping one label on us is hard or how in ever y fluences ou’d li TIP Rich: Got any shows coming up? ke to word i t. MARS Tommy: I’m currently working on booking a sea of
MARS Tommy: We originally started out in Smyrna, TN, which is about 30 minutes South-East of Nashville, but since I’ve moved back to La Vergne (just one town over), and Mason lives here as well, we just claim La Vergne as home. My philosophy is: your home is where you shit most; and most of our shit gets done in La Vergne. When we do shows you can expect to see a variety of people supporting us, from punks to hipsters to rednecks to metal heads. We seem to attract a diverse crowd, and I have to admit it feels good to know we can break boundaries like that. TIP Rich: How would ya describe your sound and what bands would you say inspire it? MARS Tommy: I’ve had the worst time describing our sound. I don’t like to be one of those band members that tries to compare their sound as a combiPage 18
nation of band A meets band B with band C influences or however you’d like to word it. So the best way I can say this is take your favorite hardcorepunk track, throw in an old school pop-punk guitarist but keep the hardcore amp settings, and keep the hardcore bassist, vocalist, and drummer. That’s what we sound like. As for band inspirations, we’re a medley of shit that you can hear throughout just about every song. I myself am influenced by bands like 7 Seconds, Subhumans, The Unseen, and The Casualties, but along with
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shows in June. It’s just a matter of waiting on e-mails and phone calls to be returned, while ramming my e-mail and number up every venue’s ass until they get back to me.
TIP Rich: Venues or house shows what do ya like to do best and why? MARS Tommy: I think they both have a certain feel. If you like people to be more in your face, and love when the crowd is right up next to you, then house shows are going to be your friend. If you enjoy having the room to provide a better stage presence, and enjoy looking over the crowd (provided the venue has a stage) then you’ll like venues more. With that being said, I think it all depends on the feel of the show. I enjoy the crowd getting super involved, but I also enjoy providing a better stage show. Mixed feelings, bro. Probably leaning toward venues though.
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TIP Rich: Who does the song writing? Is there a principal song writer or is it collaborative? MARS Tommy: I write almost all of the lyrics. Tyler provided a line in the chorus of Jager Bombs And Floor Toms. I think that’s his whole resume of things he has written. Mason provides great ideas for songs, but I don’t think he’s written any of the lyrics thus far. He has given me ideas on how to make the lyrics sound or flow better with the song, though. It’s not that I am the designated song writer, we’re all open to whatever any other member brings to practice, it just happens like that.
TIP Rich: Do you collect vinyl? If so what was the 1st record ya ever bought? MARS Tommy: I love vinyl, but I wouldn’t say that it’s a serious collection. Mostly just albums that I’ve found great on cd I’ll buy on vinyl. I believe my first record was of Atreyu – The Curse. They are my favorite band and have been for 10 years, so once I got a record player I had to collect all their vinyl.
I enjoy the crowd getting super involved, but I also enjoy providing a better stage show. TIP Rich: Beer? Booze? 4/20? What’s your poison? MARS Tommy: We are some serious beer drinkers. I’m a Jager fanatic, I think Mason likes a bit of vodka, and Tyler is beer and cheap whiskey. I could be wrong about Mason though. Mason, if you’re reading this, and I’m wrong, I owe you a bottle of something. At the end of the day we can all agree on beer. TIP Rich: D.I.Y. or a major label what would ya rather be on? MARS Tommy: I’d have to go with D.I.Y. I’ve heard nothing but horror stories about major labels. Learn from your peers, ya know. I don’t hold anything against bands that want to go the major label route, but it just wouldn’t be my thing. I already have a problem with being told what to do, I couldn’t imagine what would happen if someone told us to change something about the band. TIP Rich: Ok whore yourselves tell us where we can find all of your tasty goodies. MARS Tommy: For the ladies, the tasty goodies are in Mason’s pants. For everyone else, it would be best to visit us atwww.facebook.com/MARSisaband. We love the people that socialize on our page, and we also like to try to give things away to people who help us out, or at least try to get them into shows for free. Just sayin.
TIP Rich: Who are some bands yall have played with? MARS Tommy: We have played along side some great bands. Our first show was opening for Blitzkid then a few months later we opened for Teenage Bottlerocket (who is actually one of my favorite bands, so you can imagine my excitement), Cadaver Dogs are a trip to see live, but as for local acts Say I Wont was probably my favorite (they’re one of those bands that sounds better live than on recordings, and I fucking love that). TIP Rich: What do you do to get ready for a live show? MARS Tommy: It usually consists of everyone calling each-other 42 times trying to find the venue because no one in this band has ever seen a map (myself included), followed by me stressing way too much because I’m an organization junkie, then we look for the guy with the beer tickets or try to talk the bartender in to giving us free beer, then we drink like champions and wait to go on stage. Just before we go on stage I do my stretches and look for people in the audience to fuck with throughout the show (there’s always a group who can’t take a joke), then we walk out and kick ass.
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You’ll be able to note similarities to other movies dealing with the issue of being an overweight character at the helm such as Angus, or just about any Kevin James film ie Hitch, Paul Blart: Mall Cop and his latest, Here Comes the Boom. So if you’re an overweight punk teen still finding yourself and looking for confidence, you’ll definitely relate. The rest of you will enjoy the character of Troy, especially you older folks that may have that slow nod to the tune of déjà vu. Right away the film starts us off with a scene of dark humor to really get things started. While a little campy, the beginning will serve to do one of two things; bring about a laughable reaction or make you wonder just what the hell you’re watching. Stick with it though, you won’t be disappointed. Enter the unlikely hero/antihero and local punk legend that is Marcus (Curt in the novel) MacCrae, and the film makes its start. The film is a little slow to pick up along the way, but it does give some room for a little character development, but not as much as one might hope for in a movie dealing with punk. We are at least given a clear indicator of who’s who, where Troy’s love interest lies, and given insight as to what’s going on in his mind with several personal scenes. Actor Billy Campbell really shines and takes the cake though, portraying Troy’s father, especially in later acts of the film. Following his performance, keep an eye on Matt O’Leary as Marcus. You’ll really see a sense of dedication to the role, and a pull no punches realism that you can just sense in his acting.
Fat Kid Rules the World By Tony Jenkins
Based on the book by K.L. Going, Fat Kid Rules the World is the directorial debut of actor, director and writer Matthew Lillard. Lillard is best known for roles in cult classics Hackers and SLC! Punk, as well as other roles in the movies Scream and 13 Ghosts. With a decade spent optioning for the book, Lillard brings his punk vision to the screen best he can with a freshman effort. Lillard, being someone that actually listens to punk, it is clear from the onset that his film would have at least some genuine punk edge and leanings to it. Fat Kid Rules the World comes about as a typical and at times quite cliché coming of age film, tracking the story of suicidal teen Troy and his rough going through life dealing with the loss of his mother, a distant but stern and caring father, a “perfect son” brother and typical teenage angst as he seeks himself out without guidance. It’s with his introduction to punk rock that he actually begins to develop confidence, find a sense of belonging and self and really begin to enjoy his lot in life; having developed what he thinks to be and later like a punk alchemist turns into a true friendship. Page 20
Through trials and tribulation of practicing and learning his drums in a real punk way of quid pro quo, his first live performance and the breakdown of his alleged friendship, Troy pushes through all odds to come out on top putting himself aside to be there for Marcus when no one else will stand by him and be that true friend we all need. About the only two things one might be left curious about is what happens to the romance angle, since it just kind of drops off without any clear conclusion. Or maybe we are to assume Troy was friend zoned, which as we all know, especially us bigger guys, sucks straight up donkey dick! You’ll also be curious as to how the “fat boy wins” ending performance goes, since we’re kind of cut off abruptly. It leaves room for the viewer’s imagination however, so you can draw your own conclusions or even use the film to live out your own fantasies if you get that into the character. All in all, Fat Kid Rules the World is a decent attempt at punk realism as far as on screen and accessible movie can go. So if you want your fat kid victory to feel good about, that makes you want to go take on the world, look no further. Tony out
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Japanese & American Horror Film Review Suzanne Isabel Rodriguez
https://www.facebook.com/AsianHorrorReview “Rattle Rattle”-Japan Is the first story in the horror trilogy “Unholy women”. The rest of the movie is god. But this is the gem. The one everyone knows and hates to look at lol.
“Reincarnation’-Japan Directed by Takashi Shimizu (ju-on series) this is not your regular horror movie. It isn’t going to keep you up at night and you won’t be scared shitless. This is in my opinion the best movie to come out of the “After dark horror fest” series. It tells the story of an aspiring actress who lands the lead in a movie based on a mass killing in the 70’s. Immediately, strange things start happening to those involved with the film and with others that have nothing to do with the film. As pre- filming starts Nagisa(lead) starts seeing a girl holding a doll and is convinced she is the reincarnation of the child. As filming continues Nagisa and others are haunted by the victims of the crime. As we go deeper into the movie, we find out more about the murders. At one point the cast is brought to the location where the murders occurred and Nagisa sees the past events. The climax comes toward the end of the movie, although there are creepy scenes through-out the movie. When Nagisa finally unravels the truth of her role in the events she runs in fear. Retracing the steps of the person she once was. Leading to a phenomenal scene where you get a pleasant creepy twist. As usual I left out a lot. I love movies that involve ghosts and time-travel. This movie is unique in its plot and executed masterfully making it a big fan favorite. The Japanese once again proving that you don’t need the blood and gore for an effective and fantastic movie. 8-10 Page 22
It tells the story of a soon to be married woman who receives a frantic call from her boyfriend claiming his ex-wife stabbed him. When he tells her he’s coming over, she hangs up. Looks up and sees a weird looking woman holding a knife. As she tries to flee her apartment the woman approaches, she knocks her out and runs to the hills. (Not literally) Thus begins the game of cat and mouse as the woman runs screaming for help and finds nothing she continuously hears the sound of a rattle and the woman appears her face and body morphing into something creaturelike. As she continues to run she sees a young girl who she realizes is a girl who fell to her death accidently. The girl point to an apartment building, as she runs the woman is on her ass! She runs up the stairs in sheer terror where she’s greeted by another person pointing to the balcony. As she races down the hallway she again sees the girl in front of an apartment. She runs with the woman chasing and crawling after her. Once inside she locks the door thinking she is safe and… once again the woman appears again, this time moving toward her in a crooked and disturbing manner as she reaches towards the horrified woman she screams and wakes up in the hospital. She believes that the woman is the grieving mother, now a spirit of the girl who died. She moves on with her life thinking the ordeal is over or that it never happened. This is not the end of the story. I left out a lot. Like most of the plot, You need to see it for yourself to fully appreciate it. In a little more than 30 min you will be witness to a story that is much deeper than what I described. This is a fabulously creepy fast-paced short film that still creeps the hell out of me and most who watch it. When all is revealed you will be surprised, confused and hopefully completely satisfied. The ending makes the movie. And remember… always look up. Lol! “RATTLE RATTLE”-JAPAN- 10-10
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“Strange Circus’-2005 This is by far the hardest movie I’ve reviewed. Not because the movie is too long, etc. But because there is so much going on you have to see it in order to understand its genius. The movie- “Strange Circus’-2005 directed by Shion Sono, is not a movie most people have heard of. And not a movie that everyone will be able to handle due to the fucked up subject matter. This film is filed under “Ero-guro nansensu”, pretty much meaning sex, decadence, and anything disturbing. And when it comes to disturbing and dysfunction in a family the Japanese got it on lock down. “Strange Circus” is one of those movies you need to see to believe. Shifting scene by scene to a Ferris wheel ride, then a school, a bedroom, a girl who morphs into her mother, to a circus that is like a Japanese Cirque De Soleil(only better). The themes of the movie are also as disturbing as the scenes itself, incest being the most noticeable theme of the movie, amputees, revenge, death and denial. What makes this movie stand out the most isn’t the visuals although they play a huge part. It’s the acting! Absolutely superb! Letting us the viewer get to know (or so you think) extremely disturbed, well-developed and complex characters. Mitsuko is thrust into a depraved world of voyeurism and sex by her father, her school principle. At first, the girl is forced to watch her parents have sex from the relative safety of a cello case. But, as time passes, Mitsuko and her mother switch places. In a fight of jealousy and rage, Mitsuko pushes her mother down the stairs, killing her and leaving the girl alone to be with her father. Later in life, everything is thrown into question when a man enters her life, forcing her to confront what really happened in her youth. That’s where I’ll leave it. This film is an experience into a fucked up, bizarre, “reality”, that will have you guessing who is the actual protagonist? Whose story is really being told? Is what I’m seeing real? “Strange Circus” is so much more than what I just wrote. It is an experience that will horrify, disturb and attack your senses, and in the end leave you feeling unsettled and bewildered in the way only Director Sono and the Japanese can do. 10-10.
The Exit - Alchohol Is Plastic Consumption Released February 2, 2006 - Self Release The Exit, sadly, is I feel a good band but, I never heard of them before. As this is my first album review I am sad to report that I feel this will not be a good showing of what I can do. However I hope you’ll bear with me people. (Please?) Track 1 “Do Not Mazz, You Make Me Pissed” As with most songs on this album they are under a minute. Most in my opinion are pretty good some like this song I don’t like all that much. It starts off with that nice old punk intro and the lyrics are sorta lost in the noise. I don’t get the words so I don’t get the message they sound angry but, as we all know just because you sound angry doesn’t mean your message is angry. Let’s hope the next song is better. (Hint it is) Track 2 “Ignore The Pressure” The song starts with a very positive message told in countless songs “Ignore the pressure think for yourself”. I love the way the guitar screeches midway through the song. It reminds me of a cool surf rock riff. Finally near the end it says “1, 2, FUCK YOU!” to the people who give in to peer pressure. Track 3 “We Go All The Way To Nebraska” Typical I hate this town I was raised in song. Except The Exit makes this song type feel fresh and exciting. My only bad take from this song is I wanted it to be longer. Track 4 “The Exit” ou know how I was saying I didn’t like some songs guess what? This is one of them. 14 seconds long that’s it. Again you can’t really hear the words all that well at least I can’t it. Track 5 “Alkolas” Possibly my favorite track off the album basically people who drink are fucking themselves. “You fuck yourselves bitch you fuck yourself”. As a straight edge guy who spent many hours in high school jamming to the complete discography of Minor Threat on loop on my Walkman you can probably assume I like this. Track 6 “Synthesize” 9 seconds of feedback you either like it or hate it I actually enjoy it. Track 7 “Fuck, The Spy Is Here To Get Us” This track basically is telling us all not to trust the cops atleast that’s the main message I got out of it. “You gotta think for yourself”. Track 8 “Betrunken” Not really sure what they are trying to say a lot of the lyrics are again kinda hard to hear. However this was in 2006 technology and home recordings have progressed a lot since then. I akin this song to a lot of home recording songs of the era lots of overloading and distortion from the recorder and not enough emphasis on the vocals sounding cleaner. Track 9 “Jesus Got The Biggest” I love the switch from the 70’s music era vocal effect to start and then the launching to the characteristic punk screams and yells back to the 70’s vocal effect. Not gonna lie I agree with the singer “It’s a fucking explosion” this whole album so far has been fast and hard like a explosion. Track 10 “The Violence In VBG” The final track is the hardest hitting off the album personally I like the heck out of it not better than “Alkolås” but, it’s damn near close. In closing feel free to check out The Exit’s Bandcamp page below it is worth the 10 minutes. Each track is fitting it has a place it has some kind of meaning just because I dislike a few track doesn’t mean you won’t like them. Remember always question and always experiment. Peace guys (and gals). - Kyle Grissom
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TIP Rich: Ok its intro time tell us who you are and what you do in the band. Matt - I’m Matt, vocals and cigarettes. Mikey - What’s up? I’m Mikey and I play bass. Justin - I’m Justin and I shred the guitar. Tank - The name is Tank. I sit in the back, hang out with the band and I’m not allowed to have a microphone. Who am I? The drummer! ha! TIP Rich: How long have you been a band and how did ya get started? Matt - Ah shit you guys got this... Tank - I don’t have this, Matt maybe Justin does.... Justin - This is a long story... Tank - Keep it short bro.
Mikey - When I was a little kid I got a Snapple from the local convenient store and when I opened the bottle the Snapple fact on the bottle cap said “yo dude you should name your band, Stoked on Being Pumped” so I said fuck that shit, threw the whole thing away, and decided to name it Common Enemy instead...so that’s pretty much how the legacy started. Tank - Mikey, I think that is the closest anyone has ever came to the real story. Haha! I’m really not a fan of Snapple either...
We got started in a garage at our parents house cause we love music! In 1997 the band was started under a different name. Around 2000 the name was changed to Common Enemy.
Justin - We got started in a garage at our parents house cause we love music! In 1997 the band was started under a different name. Around 2000 the name was changed to Common Enemy. With the line up being unstable until 2003, it finally become solid and we got a ton more serious about playing out and about. And that was 10 years ago. Boy how time flies when you’re having fun! Mikey - I’ve been playing in Common Enemy since about 2010 Justin - Damn youngin’! TIP Rich: How did ya come up with the name Common Enemy and what is the meaning behind it? Matt - And another for you dudes hah! It’s an awesome name and Page 24
it means there’s a tornado of beer and menthols coming to tear shit up!
Justin - Everyone has a Common Enemy. What’s yours? Mine is TIP Rich: So tell us about the Reading scene? Mikey - *Sticks both thumbs down and makes fart noise with mouth*... ha... it used to be a lot better, but now it’s just all high school girl drama. Matt - Does anyone else find it odd that it’s pronounced Redding, but spelled reading?
Tank - All I’m going to say is, I’m in this to have fun and create music I want to play. Shut up, Matt! Justin - Yeah Matt, I’ve always found that weird. TIP Rich: Who are some bands you have played with? Mikey - So many awesome bands... Matt - Against All Authority, The Casualties, Hellmouth, The Suicide Machines, Mustard Plug, D.R.I., SNAFU, Break Anchor, Aggro or Die!, M-13, Tight Fits, way too many man... Tank - There is crap loads! Matt did a good job naming a few. There is also, Koffin Kats, Disaster Strikes, Vitamin X, Jello Biafra, Olde Tigers, so many...
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Justin - You guys forgot one of our favorites, Enemy Insects.... along with This Routine is Hell, Sista Sekunden, and May the Force Be With You. All such solid dudes!
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Tuesday, June 18th (Washington DC) Chief Ike’s Mambo Room Wednesday, June 19th (Virginia Beach, VA) That’s How I Beat TIP Rich: Tell us about your sound and the bands that inspire it. Shaq Mikey - We like to play fast... Thursday, June 20th (Chattanooga, TN) sluggo’s north vegetarian cafe Justin - That about sums it up for me. Friday, June 21st (Jackson, MS) Rampage Extreme Park Saturday, June 22nd (Dallas, TX) TBA Matt - I’d say it’s punky thrashy and fun! Inspiration wise there’s Sunday, June 23rd (San Antonio, TX) [Sk8 and Annoy Fest a ton, but I guess for me I’m a huge fan of The Suicide Machines, &Skate Jam] The Korova Guttermouth, AAA, and Nofx. I try to keep some humor in my Sunday, June 23rd (Austin, TX) Spider House Ballroom lyrics, but this new EP is actually kinda Monday, June 24th (Corpus Christi, TX) Zeros dark and I think its pretty heavy and gnar I’d say it’s punky thrashy and Hard Rock Club as fuck. I write what I know and deal with Tuesday, June 25th (Houston, TX) Ballistics fun! Inspiration wise there’s and I’m a smart ass... so it works out. Skate House a ton, but I guess for me I’m Wednesday, June 26th (Oklahoma City, OK) Mikey - Everyone has their different Bad Granny’s Bazaar a huge fan of The Suicide bands that inspire them, but mine would Thursday, June 27th (Springfield, MO) TBA definitely have to be some old school Machines, Guttermouth, AAA, Friday, June 28th (Memphis, TN) Murphy’s AFI, Bones Brigade, Minor Threat, and 7 and Nofx. I try to keep some Pub Seconds. The list could be endless. Saturday, June 29th (Collinsville, IL) Johnny’s humor in my lyrics, but this new Tank - Energetic! Shake your booty kinda Sidebar EP is actually kinda dark and I music... influences? hhmmm... I am Sunday, June 30th (Lexington, KY) Cosmic gonna go with: D.R.I, (OLD!) AFI , Suicidal Charlie’s think its pretty heavy and gnar Tendencies, Dead Kennedy’s, the list as fuck goes on and on... TIP Rich: CD’s or Vinyl? Mikey - Both are neat Matt - Vinyl is coming for sure! Even some cassette tapes are on the way, a couple comps, and a split with Detroit’s, Hellmouth. Tank - Vinyl all the way! Justin - Vinyl sounds better to me!
TIP Rich: Tell us some about the label Overdose on Records. Mikey - It’s a D.I.Y label run by some of the most dedicated and music loving people I have ever met. You should definitely check it out! Matt - They needs to start doing comps! *nudge... nudge Justin - Thanks guys! Matt we’re actually working on a compilation with SBS Records. Overdose On Records is a label that we had started right around the time of our ‘Late Night Skate’ album. We’re a DIY label that felt like we could help others out.
TIP Rich: Where can we find your music and get a hold of your
TIP Rich: Got any upcoming shows? Matt - Yeah for sure man just don’t ask me dates and with who hahaha... Tank - I just know when to get in the van. Haha! Seriously though! Mikey - Yeah Justin - 4 shows in 3 days this weekend. Two of the shows are with one of my favorite bands, Vitamin X. Then in June we’re playing with our good friends in Tight Fits, Olde Tigers, and The Casualties to kick off our tour. Then leaving for tour with our good friends, SNAFU. The tour will be shredding through Texas and back. Then in August we’ll be playing our record release show and a show in CT with the band Union 13. I’m excited! We have a ton going on fo sure! Here are the tour dates with SNAFU. Page 25
merch?
Mikey - We got like a merch table thingy when we play shows or you can check out our website! Matt - Come see us play, we got that shit there on sale at the shows! Also the internet is a good spot to look. Tank - Buy me a beer and I’ll sneak you some merch. Just don’t let Justin know. haha! Justin - Tank is always drunk and giving our goods away. If you can’t get to our shows then the best place to get our merch is at our WEBSTORE. This store has everything listed, plus things we don’t carry in our distro on the road anymore.
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UNDERGROUND HORROR RADIO: ANDREA ALBIN FATALITY FEST Underground Horror Radio was fortunate
time you refreshed the front page, there I was. I was surfing through the message boards one night and someone had said I was the ‹Ms. Disgusting’ to editor in chief Brad Miska’s ‹Mr. Disgusting.’ It just kind of stuck. Not the coolest of nicknames, but when you work in horror it could most definitely be considered honorable! UHR: What do you think the hardest part of screen writing is, the process of writing or the selling and producing part?
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AA: I had this crazy idea that I wanted to own a production company and work on projects from the bottom up. My producing partner, Scott Spiegel, jumped on board and now we’re putting together eight feature films and some television projects. We’re operating under the idea that low My mother once told me that cost doesn’t have to be low quality- and I have every intention of staying true to my adrenaline is what drives us. She word.
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UHR: If you had to pick what is the top three Horror/Scfi Movies you love? AA: I’m definitely more of a horror nerd- so I’d have to say my top three films are... 1. The Exorcist- It was the first horror film I ever saw. I guess you could say it kick started my obsession. 2. Hostel- To this day, I have yet to figure out how Eli put together such a magnificent film. 3. Halloween- The original. Not the Rob Zombie remake, though I think he’s a talented filmmaker and one of the few not to ruin a franchise with a re imagination.
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AA: I’m not a huge fan of remakes. I feel as if there are so many top-quality ideas out there that remakes just aren’t what Hollywood is made of. Are there some that I’ve enjoyed? Absolutelybut whatever happened to originality? I’m a firm believer that remakes are nothing more than a money move to the studios.
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It is funny though- if I were to ever take the director’s chair and choose a film to remake, it would be Intruder. Not just because Scott is my producing partner, but because I feel as if you could reach a whole new generation with a film such as that. It was incredibly well made, but a remake could do it justice.
It was a long time in the making and we are THRILLED
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to be bringing a quality event to the area. By this time next year, we’ll already be two events in. Aside from our West Palm Beach show, we are also planning a show in Montana and two additional locations in 2014. UHR: What inspired you to make Fatality Fest? AA: Over the years my firm, ADA Management Group, has represented several individuals who frequent the convention circuit. I spent a good chunk of time since 2011 on the road with some of these clients and it’s been a whirlwind of the good, the bad and the ugly. We took note of everything that we thought we could do better- and two years after the idea originated, we announced Fatality Fest! It was a long time in the making and we are THRILLED to be bringing a quality event to the area. By this time next year, we’ll already be two events in. Aside from our West Palm Beach show, we are also planning a show in Montana and two additional locations in 2014. It’s the train that just doesn’t stop! UHR: Of all the Major cities in Florida (Jacksonville ,Orlando, Miami, Tampa) What was it about West Palm Beach that made it the city to host Fatality Fest? AA: When I was 19, I moved to the West Palm Beach area and fell in love. It’s a big city, but at the same time it has a small town feel. Being that I’m originally from Montana, it was a place I easily adapted to- and what better place to hold a convention than right by the beach? It’s minutes away from the best restaurants, shops- we couldn’t have asked for a better location. The other reason we chose West Palm Beach is because we wanted to establish our event based upon quality, not location. There are so many amazing events already in the cities you’ve mentioned, we thought it was best to establish ourselves elsewhere. UHR: Last Question: In your opinion what do you think is better? Make a Movie or a TV show? By that I mean to Film, write and produce for it. AA: Film and television are SO different from one another. As a producer and screenwriter by trade, I’d have to say my first love will always be in film- but it would be killer to be a show runner. UHR: Thank you, Andrea, for your time. The Independent Punk
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