Hello Mag-X readers! It’s 2007 and what a year it’s gonna be! New albums from Nine Inch Nails, The Used and others should fill the pockets of Record Industry execs, and make plenty of listeners really happy. The movie Industry has plenty in store for us this year too. Frank Miller’s “300”, “Transformers”, “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer”, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”, “Spider-man 3” are just a few of the blockbusters to look forward to in 2007.
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Hello there! We get alot of letters/email here at MagX but haven’t had time to respond to them. Luckily, Our buddy Black Mantis Komatoka the “Devourer or Souls” was laid off from his job at El Pato last week, so we hired him as our Letter answerer. Have a question that’s nagging the hell out of you? ASK HIM! On to the letters!
Dear Lord Komotaka, does my ass look better in bail bottoms or in a mini skirt with red fish nets? -Roy Dear Roy, Komotaka could not give you an honest opinion for the simple fact that Komotaka is not a eunich! If you don’t know what that is, read a dictionary foolish dog! Dear Lord Komotaka, How was your Thanksgiving? Did you spend it with family or by yourself cuz your are such a meenie? -Letty
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2007 MOVIE UPDATE:
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Get the popcorn By: J3S Ok, it’s the first month of the new year and we here at MagX have your best of 2007 movie updates. These are the must see movies of the summer holiday season. Everything from an army of 300 to the debut of the sentinels of the spaceways. Here are some realese dates along with some cool pics for all our faithful followers of geek cinema.
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CG form. GrindHouse (4-06-07) Tarantino & Rodriguez give us two flicks for the price of one. Mega hottie Rose Mcgowan with one leg shooting up the screen? Hell yes! SpiderMan 3 (5-04-07) One word…Venom. Shrek the Third (5-18-07) Donkey, Shrek, And Fiona are back for the third installment. Pirates Of the Carribbean 3: At World’s End (5-25-07) Everyone’s favorite pirate fights at the end of the world against ninja pirates? Sign us up mate! Fantastic Four and the Rise of the Silver Surfer (6-15-07) If you haven’t seen the
300 (3-9-07) This movie is going to change everything we know about the cinema. Trust us, it is gonna rock! Ninja Turtles (3-23-07) The heroes in a half shell are back in full
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preview run to your computer and get ready to start drooling. TRANSFORMERS (7-04-07) ‘Autobot noise, autobot noise”! If you got this joke you are truly a geek., will see you at the movies. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
(7-13-07) If you read the book, you know who dies in the film. If you don’t know, it’s ….. The Simpsons Movie (7-27-07) After 17 seasons they finally make their way to the screen. ( in our best comic book guy voice) “Best idea ever.”
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By: Leo Krayola
This month Leo, our crazy T.V. guru gives us a few insights on a few new soon to be hit shows. Shooting Sizemore, part of VH1’s “Celebreality Series” and I’m From Rolling Stone, Mtv’s visual diary of 6 people complete immersed in the world of Rolling Stone.
Shooting Sizemore Because VH1 can’t get enough of f****d-up celebrities on reality shows...now comes “Shooting Sizemore” about actor Tom Sizemore and his struggles with drugs. For last 15 years, Tom Sizemore has led an A-List life, acting in critically acclaimed films with top directors such as Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone, and Ridley Scott. Tom enjoyed red-carpet respect everywhere he went, and his enormous success bought him a Hollywood Hills mansion and access to non--stop wild par-
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ties filled with Hollywood’s hottest. But underneath the A-list glamour, Tom’s life was combusting into a scandal-ridden and narcotic-riddled fireball. Tom hit rock bottom when his methamphetamine and heroin addiction led to a burnout bankruptcy. Within a matter of months he lost his cherished mansion and was slapped with a battery charge filed by his former girlfriend “Hollywood Madam” Heidi Fleiss (a charge Tom vehemently denies). His ensuing unpredictable, chaotic behavior made him too risky to cast for Hollywood filmmakers. Virtually unemployable and off the radar, Tom began to film himself night and day, using a small handheld camera. Tom tries to put his life back together as he exits rehab, faces a hardnosed prosecutor eager to put him away for battery, and takes a job in an ultra low-budget Canadian horror movie--his first sober acting gig in years. Interspersed in the documentary footage are pointed, judicious flashbacks of Tom’s own never-before-seen personal
footage spanning the last few years -- filming himself on drugs, succumbing to bouts of terrifying paranoia and rage. This black-and-white, grainy handheld footage is a searingly voyeuristic look into Tom Sizemore’s innermost thoughts and fears, giving the viewer a graphic visual depiction of his drug-fueled downfall. As each setback and challenge unfolds onscreen, you will come to know a man who has a forceful determination to live again. He is a man on a mission to be accepted by his peers while he attempts to climb back to the upper echelon of his craft. Most importantly, you will be witness to all the anguish, doubts, arguments, outbursts, and blunt, honest self-reflection it takes for a celebrity to kick addiction and get their life back on track.
I’m From RollingStone MTV will be premiering the New Show “I’m From RollingStone” which is a reality TV show about six people being followed for the 10 weeks immersed in the world of the magazine. Taking on Jobs like working the red carpet at Jay-Zs tenth-anniversary concert for Reasonable Doubt to investigate reporting on the nations worst polluters. RollingStone is one of my Personal Fav. Magazines & is acutely one of my dream jobs, (next to working for HIGH TIMES) So I really don’t think any of these people deserve to work for this magazine more then LEONARDO J. KRAYOLA. -Leo Krayola
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Band: Ratt Album: detonator
Band: AFI DVD: I HEARD A VOICE, AFI LIVE (INTERSCOPE) release: available now! Goth-Punk masters AFI’s DVD debut “I Heard A Voice” is nothing short of amazing! The platinum selling quartet comprised of Davey Havok, Jade Puget, Adam Carson, and Hunter bring their unique style of punk meets goth new-wave to a rabid hometown crowd. Performing many tracks from the acclaimed albums December Underground and Sing the Sorrow such as “Miss Murder” “Silver & Cold” “Girls Not Grey” “The Leaving Song II” and “Love LIke Winter”. As well as classics from their Nitro Collection such as “Total Immortal” “God Called In Sick Today” as well as a special performance of “A Single Second” featuring an appearance by Tiger Army lead singer Nick 13. One of the more breath taking shots is singer Davey Havok literally walking on the crowd while the camera pans out for a truly eye-popping frame. Some special features on the disc include an extensive photo gallery, exclusive interviews of the band, some really creepy short films featuring a different band member in each one and interviews with members of “The Despair Faction” the Afi fanclub. The DVD was shot at Long Beach Arena with over 30 high-definition cameras in front of over 20,000 fans, making it an experience wether you are a long time fan or checking them out for the first time. This release is a MUST HAVE for any fan.
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What a frickin’ Gilmour Intro. Which isn’t a bad way to start the album off, but this isn’t a Pink Floyd album. The studio sound of this album bleeds the production of the 80’s. So far nothing has grabbed me by the boo-boo. Hearing the “click” on my tape deck was probably the most exciting thing about side A. Giving Yourself Away is actually the best song on this album it’s probably the only one that isn’t over produced. This is no treasure in the vault. 99% of this album sucked. It’s just another RATT caught in the TRAPP. Hahaha. I’m a genius!
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����������������� That’s right, 2006 is behind us and we’re here to tell you what the best things to come out of last year were. You may agree or disagree but until you start working here, you’re gonna have to live with it. Let us know what your best of list consists of at magxonline.com in our forum. Enjoy!
Ramsey Best Movie: The Protector & Fearless (tie) Best Album: My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade Best Concert: NIN in Corpus Best MagX moment: The PS3!!! Best Moment of 2006: “Definitely not appropriate for printing!”
Frank Best Movie: Crank & Beerfest Best Album: Afi - December Underground & Incubus - Light Grenades Best Concert: NIN in San Antonio or Afi @ Warped Tour Best MagX moment: “YOU’RE FIRED!” Best Moment of 2006: Interviewing Tony Hawk
J3S Best Movie: Superman Returns, The Prestige (tie) Best Album: Deftones - Saturday Night Wrist & My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade Best Concert: NIN at Corpus Christi Best MagX moment: “forward to friend!” Best Moment of 2006: “What if everything around you, Isn’t quite as it seems? What if all the world you think you know, Is an elaborate dream?”
Leo Best Movie: V for Vendetta Best Album: (hed) P.E. - Back 2 Base X Best Concert: Kottonmouth Kings & Hed P.E. & Subnoize Souljaz Best MagX moment: Celebrating The Mag-X 1 Year Anniversary Party with the Mag X Boys: Ramsey, Frank, and J3S. (MySpace.com/MagXzine) Best Moment of 2006: Getting Trashed on My Birthday with background music provided by Bentsen Groove Lab (MySpace.com/BentsenGrooveLab)
Asia DeVinyl Best Movie: Pirates Of The Caribbean - Dead Man’s Chest Best Album: Psycho Charger: Curse of the Psycho Best Concert: Social Distortion ~ October 6th - Baltimore, MD Best Moment: Finally getting to shoot with my favorite photographer, Steve Diet Goedde!
Nadia Tamez Best Movie: Stranger Than Fiction Best Album: My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade Best Concert: Hawthorne Heights Best MagX moment: Komotaka’s first appearance Best Moment of 2006: Moulin Rouge montage at Mint
Freddy, the Vault Master Best Movie: Letters From Iwo Jima/ Flags of Our Fathers Best Album: After flipping a coin, Red Hot Chili Peppers - Stadium Arcadium Best Concert: Thrice Best MagX moment: 1st Year Anniversary Best Moment of 2006: Every single moment!
Lord Komotaka Best Movie: One Hint, IT’S ON PAY-PER-VIEW! Best Album: Trivium - The Crusade Best Concert: Sounds of the Underground - IN FLAMES! Best MagX moment: When Komotaka walked in and conquered these lapdogs!
Artist Profile
a website? Do you run that too? DSHF: I do everything on it. Just like the pieces of clothing. Everything I make I give it a name, I have a skirt that is called “Pussycat Pencil Skirt” or the Hell Kitten halter Top”. (laughs) Sometime my mom will come in and give me a hand. She taught me everything I know. I also have a dress called the “Dress to Thrill”. It’s a dress that shows off your cleavage. You need cleavage for this dress.
We here at Mag-X have no fashion sense, honest. We still work the baby blue ruffled tuxedo from our senior prom! So we sat down with Deb, owner of Hissy Fit Drag Strip Clothing to give us some fashion Do’s. On with the interview…. Mag-X: Thank you for taking the time to have this interview with us. DSHF: My pleasure. Mag-X: Why this style? Why Rockabilly? DSHF: Well the scene (rockabilly) started out of the punk scene. I’ve always loved the look, but was paying too much for it. Plus I have a small waist, so I had to alter the clothing, Therefore, I decided to start my own line. Mag-X: How long have you been designing? DSHF: Been sowing since 8 years old. My first piece was a motorcycle jacket for my Gumby. (laughs) still have that doll. I’ve been selling mystuff on E-bay and now locally at Underworld Bou-
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tique. Mag-X: You started on E-bay? DSHF: Yes, but after awhile they were charging too much, so I decided to start my own thing. Mag-X: And that would be “Dragstrip Hissyfit Clothing”? Cool name, where did it come from? DSHF: It comes from the fashion of the 50’s, bad-girl look, the type of girl who wants to hang with the Drakes. The girls hanging out at the drag strips, The hissy fit because you make so many fits when you can’t decide what to wear. (laughs). Our slogan is “the tighter the better.” Mag-X: and you have
Mag-X: Hahahaha… YEAH! We want some pics of that dress! Mag-X: did mom have similar fashion sense when she was your age? DSHF: Yeah, she did (laughs) Mom was cool, Dad was a former greaser. Mag-X: : If there is one person who you could dress up. Who would that be? Deb: Sophia Loren! Mag-X: What would you design for her? DSHF: Anything she
wants!!! Mag-X: Where can we find your clothing?
DSHF: La, NY, UK & Australia. Also Danni’s underworld Boutique has esclusive rights to carry my line. Mag-X: No clothing for the guys? DSHF: Danni’s guys will get all custom made stuff for Dr. Power’s. Mag-X: very cool, Mag-X: ok. Well everyone knows we love music, gots
to have it playing all the time. What music do you listen to, to make it through the day? DSHF: Social Distortion all the way.His voice, His lyrics they really remind me of me and my brother. My faves are Reach for the Sky Live before you die I was wrong Mag-X: How many tattoos do you have? DSHF: I don’t know if I can count. (laughs) I’m planning to get full sleeves soon. I get tattooed when something big happens in my life. But won’t get anything on my stomach, legs, or thighs. (EDITOR’S NOTE Check them out on our Tattoo page.) Mag-X: and you’ve done some modeling? DSHF: just for fun, I like being in front of the
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camera. I did a shoot for Bastard Sons ( KING CAT) Clothing where they flew me to Huntington Beach, broke my ankle and still didi the shoot! (laughs) Mag-X:: Name 6 things you absolutely cannot live without. DSHF: 1.My Babies. I have 3 cats, Lucille, Jezebel, & Tiny. And a pit named Pachuco. Remember always spay your pets. 2.My Music. 3. Rock-n-Roll , as a whole, the complete lifestyle. 4. I’m co-dependant so I need a man in my life (laughs) dad’s gonna love that one. 5. My heels! Gotta have my heels. 6. My family, can’t live with out them it’s a scary feeling not having them around. Mag-X: How about a closing statement to everyone out there. DSHF: Support your local independent designers. Keep it real. Don’t steal other people’s designs. Thanks guys.
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Chris “Flashballs” De Leon misconceptions do you think people have of tattoos? Chris: People tend to be scared of the pain that might come out of a tattoo, but no ones ever cried or died from getting a tattoo, so don’t fear the needle! Mag-X: How many tattoos do you, yourself have? Chris: Hmm... about 16 or so, not a whole lot but just enough to be noticed while I’m naked! Mag-X: Of the tats which one was your first?
Mag-X: How did you go about becoming a tattoo artist? Chris: I basically got sucked into it. As soon as I got my first one, I couldn’t get over how great it would be if I tried tatooing. Everyday I learn something new while being a tattoo artist. Mag-X: What made you want to do it? Chris: Just the idea of using your art skills on someone’s skin was enough for me. Mag-X: From where do you draw inspiration for
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your artwork? Chris: I usually get inspired by other artists that strike my fancy and music lets me zone into the drawing mood. Mag-X: Do you prefer to do your own designs or do you like working on what other people bring in? Chris: Custom work is done here a lot, almost more than anything, but I will do just about anything someone brings me. I don’t really condone getting stupid tats but, I’ll do it! Mag-X: What common
Chris: I was 18, and I got a comic book characted named Johnny the homicadal maniac) on my left leg, here at the shop. Mag-X: Do you have a favorite? Chris: I have a great pinup girl done on the inside of my left arm that my co-worker Eloy “Creep” Gomez did and it’s awesome! Mag-X: Who’s your favorite artist? Chris: Dean Neagle, he does a lot of cartoon for Playboy and has done a lot for me as far as inspiration. Dave Fox is my favorite tatoo artist because of his crazy style that involves a lot of color.
Mag-X: What do you like to listen to while tattooing? Chris: Most of the time it’s good ‘ol metal, it puts me in the mood even when I’m doing butterflies or flowers. Mag-X: What advice would you give to people contemplating getting a tattoo? Chris: Don’t tattoo your boyfriend’s or girlfriend’s name on you. That’s the stupidest thing you can put your skin at risk with, also think about the years to come if you’re going to be happy with the tattoo you are thinking of getting. Mag-X: Which style of tattooing is your favorite? Chris: The one style that I love would have to be “new school” just becaus I love “color bombing” whcih basi-
cally involves a lot of combinations of colors that let me have fun with a tattoo. Mag-X:: Any last words? Chris: If anyone wants to get tattooed or pierced, we can be reached at 956.287.9777 or myspace.com/flamingheartink, we do a lot of other art projects in case anyone is looking for art pieces other than tattooing. Our portfolios can be seen online or here at the shop. Rock on and get inked!!!
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(hed) P.E., @ the White Rabbit in San Antonio, TX Subnoize Records brought the noize to San Antonio for sure! A highly energetic and inuendo ďŹ lled show that included the Kottonmouth Kings, and the Subnoize Souljaz
18 Visions @ the Meridian in Houston, TX One hell of a show over 800 people in attendance lineup included Bullet for my Valentine, Drop Dead Gorgeous, as well as The Last StarďŹ ghter.
Vans Warped Tour 2006 @ the Verizon Wireless Ampitheater in San Antonio, TX Over 12 stages, 70+ different bands including AFI, Silverstein, Armor For Sleep, Gym Class Heroes, Chiodos, and 18 Visions. Oh yeah and hot punk gals! Mag-X Stage @ the Scorcher Hector Anorga, 10 year old prodigy and lead guitarist for local band HYBRID, shreds it out, on the Mag-X Stage @ the Scorcher, Other bands included Stillborne, Methmare Motorcade, and Driving the Nails
Z-Fest @ the Mercedes Livestock Show Grounds Paul Wall brought his signature sounds of the south to the valley, He also brought his friends from Swisha House.
Tonight a Fire @ Art Awakenings December Drive frontman David Cortez shows off his immense solo talent with Tonight a Fire
Young Venom Ramz had a chance to hang out with the young and very talented JZJ artist, Young Venom. 3 Roche Metal, Tattoo, & Lingerie Show @ Mint Lounge Lingerie & Metal Show, what a combination! Adam & Ramz Agree!
Take Action Tour Signing @ Flipside Clothing The boys in Silverstein graced us with their presence and allowed all their fans from the RGV to meet and greet them. JZJ’S Birthday Bash @ City Lights Bar @ Grill Wish we could remember who these guys were but that party was rad! Anywho we know these performers were having a goodtime