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FEATURES Music 42 Stone Sour
44 Cobra Starship 46 Planet Asia 49 Trivium 51 Metal Skool 52 Indie Noize: Redgun Radar, Ditch, New Maximum Donkey
Sports 28 Kelly Slater
32 Pride: The Real Deal 36 Score Card: Boost Mobile WCT of Surf, UFC 62, Surfercross
Life 22 Inventions (as discovered Pirates)
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Avast, so ye wish to find Skinnie’s hidden treasure! Well, maties, the only way ye be gettin’ the Skinnie treasure is to participate in the first ever Skinnie Scavenger Hunt! The treasure has been amassed from pirate raids upon many a sponsor. There be enough loot to appease even the most demanding of pirates. Ye best not delay, there may be enough treasure to reward all participants, but only the top scavengers will walk away with any loot! Ye be warned! For details, rules, and prizes log onto www.skinniemagazine.com
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Why did kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
By Jasen T. Davis and Matthew McLaughlin
Saudi King Says Oil is Too Expensive King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, has gone on official record and complained about high oil prices. “Petroleum production is plentiful. That's why I am surprised by ... the unjustified rise in prices,” he said. If you have survived having your head explode, you can also know that you've just received your monthly dose of irony. Experts are now telling us that 'we are what we read' when referring to shoppers who do or do not read how much fat, calories, etc are in the food we eat. Wait, isn't that 'we are what we eat'? Who the hell are these experts anyways? Eh, who the hell cares? If both adages are true, considering what I read and eat, I'm a Dr. Suess book and apparently I like eating fat guys.
In This Month's Dumbass Award: Avery Harris of Fort Worth,TX was shot and almost killed with his own gun while trying to burglarize a house. How, you may ask? Does it really matter? Anyone who gets shot with his own gun after laying it on the couch sofa deserves what he gets. Well, that and a nice tall glass of common sense. CNN's Top Smartest Cities in the U.S. Seattle is the smartest city in America, according to a study by CNN.That probably explains why they have the highest suicide rate.The second smartest was San Francisco, and the 25th was New Orleans. By the way, L.A. didn't even make the list.
RANDOM SKINNIE BULLETIN POSTED LAST MONTH: You have 50 words to say whatever you want about whatever you want. Our favorite ones will be printed in next month's issue.
RESPONSES: You guys should develop an issue/article dedicated to beer and the love of beer and allow readers to send in pics of keg stands/ parties / events... and the best pictures be published in an article beloving our passion of beer!!! Chantz, San Bernardino
Good idea, although you should learn to use the word “beloving” properly. Actually, there is no such word as “beloving”. I guess beer makes you creative. The new Potluck album, Sraight Outta Humboldt is the freshest album I have heard in about a year, I thought that was deserving enough to get a little bit of recognition. It is definitely a marijuana promoting album, there's nothing wrong with that, the world would be a safer place if we all smoke some chronic from time to time. PEACE Devin, Bozeman Montana
After receiving the now infamous headbutt by Zinedine Zidane in the World Cup Tournament a few months back, Italy's Marco Materazzi finally broke his silence about what provoked the Frenchmen. Materazzi claims that Zidane had offered him his jersey after the match after Materazzi purposely and continuously pulled and tugged at his jersey - a common move amongst footballers. In response, Materazzi told Zidane, 'I'd rather have your sister'. I would rather have his sister too. Hell, if she can give head half as well as her brother, then she is definitely worth a strike to the chest.
Myrtle Beach Police are Ready for Terrorists A strange-looking device was discovered on a pier in Myrtle Beach, and police were summoned. After a careful study, law enforcement personnel detonated the device, which was later discovered to be a machine placed there by the U.S. Geological Survey group to study Hurricane Ernesto.They cost a $1,000 bucks each, so tax dollars paid for its construction and destruction by public officials. It's the circle of life!
A year ago, a Michigan woman was fired from a bank and then arrested and jailed for supposedly stealing money from where she worked. Maintaining her innocence, the woman pleaded with the boss that she properly deposit-
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It's awesome to get feedback from Montana. Glad you like Potluck. When I smoke chronic, I generally prefer the kind of potluck where everyone brings a food item that way when I get the munchies, there's food. Savvy? Hey just droppin a lil message from us fans in MN, I love Skinnie Mag. It's a true
down to earth lifestyle, I only get the chance to see it online so it's kind of hard to read all of the articles, I would be totally psyched if you guys could reach more people, and more states. I know a lot of people who would subscribe, or buy it monthly. Well shit else to say so peace out homie. Kathryn, Lake Wilson Minnesota
Thank you Kathryn. I believe I will peace out, just as you suggest. Also, you can buy subscriptions from us, just shoot a check or money order for $25 to our office. I did this chick's hair at my salon. She was quite interesting---quoted verbatim: "Men are like chocolates. I just take a bite and then throw them away!" I understand that Karma eventually gets everyone---but why don't women like this just fucking die? Nicolette, San Diego
The reason for that is because there are men who think like that as well. And I believe even a few hermaphrodites. Fortunately, though, there are women such as yourself who don't view us poor men as chocolate, but rather as cigars; we're an acquired taste. For more stupid bulletins go to MySpace & become our friend. myspace.com/Skinnie_Magazine
Crappy Pirate Jokes: Here's a pirate joke for ya... with piratitude....
What is a pirate's favorite kind of movie? Anything that's rated RRrrrrrrrr Hope you love it OXOX
-Jen, San Clemente What's really a pirate's favorite letter? P! Because it's an R, but it's missing a leg!
I don't know if you guys have heard about this new Pirate corn they've got now. I guess it's going to be like a buck an ear. What does a pirate say when he really likes a song? ARRRGH that was off the hook!
-Ryan Saner, Long Beach
where does a pirate get his roast beef sandwhiches from? ARRRRRbys...
-Willie, Oceanside What do you call a pirate with one wooden leg??? Heather Mills MaCartney - Jinelley, Diamond Bar
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“A window of opportunity for me usually involves a rock.” - Jay London
ed the money, but sadly, to no avail. This week, one year later, a different employee found the deposit slip and money exactly where the woman said she had left it. Ignorance, distrust, and a shitty legal system - reasons 335, 336, and 337 why Michigan sucks.
Brazil goes Bio-Diesel Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras), a state-owned company in Brazil, has perfected a form of bio-diesel that incorporates vegetable-oils to make a fuel that will alleviate the country's reliance on OPEC.What? Some country is trying to break the monopoly oil companies have on energy? We'll just have to invade Brazil! As long as the U.S. is a slave to big oil, EVERYONE is going to have to be a slave to big oil… OR ELSE.
'Business Press' - whatever the hell publication that is - has recently named the '10 Coolest Jobs to Have in Las Vegas'. To my surprise, being a hooker, immigrant passing out explicit flyers, and vomit cleaner were not listed. Anyone who's been to Vegas is wondering what the hell kind of Vegas are they talking about?
Rock Makes You Smart(er)! In yet another damn scientific study Dr. Leigh Riby and George Caldwell, both cognitive psychologists at Glasgow Caledonian University, have reported that hard rock music (or heavy metal, or punk, or anything loud and fast with guitars-you get it) increases brain power by boosting both concentration and memory recall. Ha ha! Of course, after a Korn concer t your eardrums are so decimated you can't hear anybody or anything, but at least you can still learn by reading.
A study on FoxNews.com cites that by age 18, just over 80% of males have masturbated at least once in their lives. Only eight percent? Either the other twenty percent are lying or they simply haven't experienced, like I have, the joys of self-love. And by self-love, I of course mean too much of a loser to actually find a date. Damn, I need to find a date. *sighs*
Aliens Will Save Earth in 2012 According to the India Daily News, my favorite place to go once I've had a bong hit, the Earth's magnetic poles will reverse themselves in 2012, but space aliens will save us all by fixing the problem. “This has happened before. The extraterrestrials take care of the earth and the solar system whenever the solar system faces challenges like that.” The story also says that the target date is December 12th. World-threatening disasters and extraterrestrials as saviors… you'd have to be high to come up with it.
Feel like getting shot by cops for posing no immediate threat and after committing no crime? You do? Great! Head down to Harris County in Houston, TX where a report found that, since 1999, over 20% of the people shot by law enforcement were unarmed and 20% were never charged with a crime. Come to Houston, Texas for an allaround good time of excessive heat, cowboys, illegal immigrants, joblessness, drug problems, skyrocketing murder rate, and now getting shot in the face for no apparent reason by the police!
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INVENTIONS As Discovered by Pirates... and We Still Use Them To This Day!!! It's often been debated as to what is the greatest scientific breakthrough of the past millennia. Some say it was the discovery of gravity. Others say the printing press. The more intellectual may contend it was the development of democracy. Regardless, scholars will debate this topic furiously over lattes, golf, and reruns of Frasier for generations to come. However, it must be noted that many breakthroughs over time have been forgotten, as history, as we all know, is written by the “winners.” The discoveries of a whole class of men, often defined as “losers” have been shunned, and it's time to pull the veil of secrecy aside, as we present to you, ladies and gentlemen:The discoveries of the Pirates!!! (Well, two of them) Aug 17th, 1582 - Notorious Captain, Ralphus “the Ooooze” McDaniel, had spent many weeks ashore on an uncharted isle in the 4th sea. He passed the time by drinking and making frequent visits to the local brothel. He was a favorite customer of the loveliest of lasses, Miss Herpina C. Lamidia. After his 5th evening with her, McDaniel noticed a burning sensation near his buried treasure.After weeks of torment and discomfort, McDaniel concocted a mixture of seaweed, room temperature rum, and the blood of a virgin. Instinctively, he poured it atop his now open, throbbing wound.Within days, the sore had healed and McDaniel was able to visit Miss Lamidia once again repeating the process... Discovery: Earliest form of penicillin. Secondary Discovery: Earliest recorded “frat boy” behavior. Reason for lack of recognition: Why waste all that rum?
March 2nd, 1639 - The crew of the notorious French ship, “de balles de blue” were known for being the most pent up, angry, and whiny pirates of their day who aimlessly roamed the seas. As legend is told, they discovered an island in the deep South Pacific that was solely inhabited by females, the legendary isle Lesbiania. Thinking they had found a home, the pirates were soundly rejected and defeated by the inhabitants of Lesbiania. The emotionally wounded pirates licked their wounds and left the island. They would find solace in the form of writing songs about rejection, pain, and how nobody understands how hurt they were.They soon traveled the world playing music to whoever was drunk enough to listen. Discovery: The first Emo song Secondary Discovery: First males to ever be called “bitches.” (Predating gangsta rap by 450 years) Reason for lack of recognition: Other pirates of their day had the forethought to find these pirates, cut their tongues out, and eventually just feed them to sharks. - By Bobby D. Lux
In Sandusky, Ohio, older teenagers looking for goodies at Halloween risk breaking the law. A 1995 city ordinance outlawed trick or treating by anyone older than age 14.
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Why do you need a driver's license to buy alcohol when it's illegal to drink and drive?
Pointless Social Commentary File #197-a Albuquerque Police Take On Traffic Light Automatic Cameras Police in the city of Albuquerque have started a classaction lawsuit against the company that manufactures and monitors traffic light automatic cameras, declaring that only uniformed police have the right to hand out tickets. It seems that too many cops are receiving tickets for running red lights that only normal humans used to get. What the hell…have another monthly dose of irony. In Pennsylvania, a woman in a motorized wheelchair accidentally 'hit the wrong speed' on her chair, hit a curb, and flew down a 10-ft embankment. Luckily, she will be okay, but if there was ever a time to nickname someone 'Hot Wheels', this is it!
Fat People Die Health experts in America have confirmed that obesity has reached epidemic proportions, and that the next generation of fatasses could die before their parents…to which I respond: so what? That's less lazy people getting Social Security, or taking jobs that us normal-sized people need. Eat yourself to death, landwhales! It's just more room for the rest of us!
A Florida man was rescued after being stuck in the mud and muck after he became trapped while jogging in a swamp. Yes, you read that correctly - he was jogging in a swamp. Dumbass.
In This Month's I-Care-So-Little-I-Almost-Passed-Out News: After months of speculation - largely due to the fact that the baby has never been seen, well, by apparently anyone (including nurses on staff at the hospital where she was born), Vanity Fair has photos to 'prove' Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' baby, Suri, actually exists.
The Terminator Takes On Working Poverty While the U.S. Census Bureau reported that median incomes for working-age families in America were down again, for the fifth straight year, Governor Schwarzenegger has voted to raise minimum wage, so California is going up while the rest of the country goes down. Ha ha! Suck it up, poor-asses! When you have Conan as your leader, you get results. A Michigan woman was arrested for having sex in a limousine parked in plain-view of her trailer park. The issue really wasn't that she was having sex. The issue was the fact that several of the neighborhood kids were watching her mid-slam. Big deal considering that most of those little inbred, Future-Prisoners-of-America rugrats were conceived in an automobile themselves.
It's Dangerous to Like AC/DC A 15-year-old in Britain was stabbed in the eye with a fork during her school lunch break for claiming that she liked the rock band AC/DC. It's once again a crime to like heavy metal. Could hard rock be next? I'd say that dirty deed was done dirt-cheap.
A new study finds that most teens fail to use condoms when having sex with a 'casual' sexual partner. The study complains that teens are irresponsible and fail to think about the long-term consequences to their health. Captain Obvious is on vacation, so I'll fill in for him - No Shit.
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The Perils of Getting GENERIC TATTOOS
Tattoos, or 'ink', are commonplace these days. No longer are tattoos only for gang members, bikers, prisoners, or former-boybander, the oh-so-dreamy Justin Timberlake. In fact, both the Discovery Channel and The Learning Channel (TLC) have shows dedicated to America's fastest-growing art form. Inked and Miami Ink, respectively, showcase the art of tattooing and the eclectic group of people who are willing to forever paint their body with art. Unfortunately, tattoos are permanent and if you get the wrong one, you'll be laughed at - well, more than usual. So as a service, I decided to let you know what your ink says about you. FEMALES Lower-Back Tattoo (a.k.a. 'Tramp Stamp') - You're Easy. A girl with a lower-back tattoo is like a bleeding elk in front of a hungry lion - it screams 'Pounce on me, make it hurt, and come at me from behind'. Fairy - Not only are you a sweet and intelligent girl, but chances are, you're crazy. I'm not talking Gnarls Barkley “Crazy”; I mean you're psycho to the point of shanking your ex-boyfriend for forgetting the first anniversary of your third trip to Jack-In-The-Box. Fairies are not real and apparently, nothing else in your world is either. Pubic Region / Crotch - Good News for Men: You are a gorgeous girl, in great shape, fun, wild, and the life of the party. Bad News for Men: You're a lesbian. Stars - Some would say you are a simple girl who is a free-spirit. I say you're unoriginal and probably boring. Name Tattoo - Getting a tattoo of your boyfriend's name anywhere on your body is the equivalent of sleeping around and the subsequent genital warts you'll most definitely receive - you didn't think of the consequences of your actions and eventually your decision will come back to haunt you every 1-2 years - luckily this time without the burning, itching, and frothy discharge! Kanji / Zodiac Sign / Any Cute Animal - You're dumb.
My Tattoo Suggestion for Women: In tiny font on your lower back with an arrow pointing downwards, write: 'Exit Only: Please enter through the front'.
MALES Sexy Lady - Pervert. Why would you even need a half-naked girl on your arm? Seriously, how much of a loser must you feel like when even the girl permanently tattooed on your arm won't even sleep with you? Dragon - You are so much of a badass, I'm too scared to even say anything. Oh wait, no I'm not. Any guy that tattoos a dragon on themselves is about as tough as a box full of kittens. If the art is good, the tat will look menacing. Your flabby gut, socks-and-sandals, and stain-proof khaki Dockers prove otherwise. Neck Tattoo - Even though your ink does not cover 50% or more of your body, which would make a neck tattoo acceptable, getting a tattoo on your throat is perfect - a perfect target for me to punch you. Tribal Band - It's not 1997 so should I even have to explain this one? Your Name In Classic OldEnglish Font - See 'Dragon' above, but this time, add a shot or two of Whitetrashiness and a splash of idiot for flavor. Go back home to Fresno. Kanji / Favorite Band Logo / Your Buddy's Name - You're Gay.
My Tattoo Suggestion for Men: A dollar bill just below your belly button with a large arrow pointing downwards. Underneath, writing which reads 'All You Can Eat, Under a Dollar'
~ By Mathew McLaughlin ~
Dirty Money: 45% of all the dollar bills you'll ever touch have been in a stripper's g-string.
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“Right now I'm having amnesia and déjà vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before.” - Steven Wright
Slavery is Bad Homaidan Al-Turki, 37, of Denver, Colorado was sentenced to 27 years in prison for sexually assaulting and enslaving his Indonesian housekeeper. Apparently, AlTurki's defense that he was “…treating the woman the same way any observant Muslim family would treat a daughter,” didn't work. Why? Because treating women like that is America is bad, even though it is legal in Saudi Arabia.The housekeeper was also kept in a basement and given only $2 a day, which is also wrong unless you work for Wal-Mart.
PIRATE SLANG Every vocation possesses a unique vernacular, alien to the uninitiated, which sepa-
rates the subculture from the unwashed masses. Pirates were no different, with an argot that was gleaned from the English Navy, merchant sailors and buccaneers from Barbados to North Carolina. A lot of these words are still in use today, although you'll probably never have to worry too much about being keelhauled.
A new report out of Moscow reports that over 25% of Russians have sex while driving. What do you expect? The Russians certainly are not drunk with happiness - it's Vodka. Considering there is nothing else to do in that frozen tundra, might as well get a little Soviet-ass while driving through miles of nothingness.
Oxygen Levels Depleted in Ivory Tower? Those damn scientific experts, in an effort to further publicize their keen grasp of the obvious, have reported that poverty and poor health are intertwined, probably because the poor cannot afford the expensive costs of health care. Just to show you how easy these “experts” have it, I'd like to point out that poverty and not having money is also linked, and there might also be a connection between not having money and not being able to afford food. Damn, I am intelligent.
I don't mean to laugh, I really don't want to - but damn, how much of a lowlife can one be when you steal the puppy of an eight year-old boy dying of cancer. You have to give this guy some credit and well, a punch to the throat. Don't worry, he just moved up three spots in line for Hell - just in front of Punky Brewster. Why Punky Brewster? No reason, but don't we all have that feeling that even God finds her annoying?
Canada Border Guards Get Guns Canada has finally decided to arm its border guards, since most Americans have guns, and telling people to, “…stay out of our country or we'll run away because you are probably armed,” is a lousy idea. Maybe it's also because people in the state of Washington are so damn violent. Then again, Canada is rather close to Detroit, Michigan.
Diddy, America's favorite rapper / entrepreneur / shooting suspect, is expecting twins with his longtime girlfriend, Kim Porter. Unfortunately, slain rapper Notorious B.I.G. is obviously unable to reproduce any offspring that the Diddy twins can use to catapult them into fame, success, and millions. Oh well, I'm sure there will be someone out there talented enough to exploit.
Is it Because of the Election...? Industry analysts claim that gas prices will go back to $2.00 a gallon by this Thanksgiving, because of the market, increased oil availability, magic pixie fairy dust, or whatever the funk they are blaming it on, because the truth is the lazy politicians who have bent us over for the last couple of years when they teamed up with the Big Oil Lobby suddenly want to keep their jobs. No, maybe it's all just a coincidence. Happy Birthday to me, Matthew McLaughlin (10/13). Send strippers or gifts. 26 SKINNIE MAGAZINE
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Avast Ye! - From an early Dutch term, which meant, “to hold fast.” This phrase meant to pay attention, as in, “Take a look at this!”
Barker - Pirate term for a pistol, in reference to the loud noise they made.
Belay/Belay That - Naval term that meant to tie something down so it would stop moving.To “belay that” would also mean to cease what you are doing. Bilbo - A short rapier or cutlass, effective for close combat aboard a crowded ship.
Bilge Rat - The bilge was the lowest point in the ship, a slimy, fetid place reeking of filth, seawater and other foulness. Rats who lived there were the worst and lowest form of life to a pirate, so “Bilge Rat” was a common insult. Blunt - A pirate slang for any type of money.What did you think it meant?
Broadside- In Naval combat, the maximum amount of firepower a ship could unleash upon the foe was delivered from the port or starboard, as each and every cannon hit an enemy ship square on one side, at close range. Usually enough to end a battle. Cat Out of the Bag - A cat-onine-tails was a heavy leather whip used for painful corporeal punishment at sea. Letting the “Cat Out of the Bag” was a reference to when the captain produced such an implement of torture, so the phrase indicated that one was stirring up trouble, or had finally gone too far.
Chain - Shot Two cannon balls linked by a stout chain, fired from a cannon, to cripple an enemy ship by destroying the masts that held the sails of the craft. Of course, men hit by such ordnance would likely be cut in two
Daddle - A pirate term for a hand. The origin is unknown. Dance the Hempen Jig - To be hung by the neck until dead, a common punishment for piracy.The
“Uuhh mmmmm ung hmmm uuUUuuhmm UhuhHhhhhhhHhhhhh…” - Helen Keller
“dance” referred to the kicking of a person's legs as he or she suffocated to death. Back in the day, rope was usually made from hemp.
Davy Jones' Locker - “Davy Jones” meant either The Devil or a green-eyed, hairy, demonic creature that was said to crouch nefariously up in the rigging during heavy storms. “Davy Jones' Locker” could either mean hell, or the bottom of the sea. Dead Lights - A man's eyes.
Dead Men - A reference to empty bottles, since the “spirit” had left them.To be, “down among the dead men,” meant to be passed out under a table, where empty bottles usually ended up during a good party.
Devil Dodger - A slang Naval term for a preacher.
Go on Account - From the English expression, which meant to go into business, this was a humorous comparison that meant to become a pirate.
Grapeshot - Another type of ordnance fired from cannon that consisted of scrap iron, ball bearings, pieces of glass, wood or jagged pieces of any other type of metal, producing a shrapnel, shotgun effect that extremely anti-personnel.
Keelhauled - Another form of corporeal punishment, and likely a death sentence. It meant to be roped by the arms and legs, and then pulled under water across the keel, or bottom of a ship. Aside from drowning, a man would be scraped to the bone by the rough wood and barnacles that the keel was covered in. Ouch. Pongo - A derogatory pirate term for a common soldier in the military. Pirates made more money and possessed far more freedom than an average sailor in the Navy, and had a low opinion of their “honest” opposition.
Privateer - During times of war pirates could be contracted to only prey upon an enemy nation. Spain and England often employed such
mercenaries, granting them legal immunity in exchange for a percentage of the loot. After a war, most privateers went back to being pirates.
Round Shot - A standard cannon ball used to punch holes in an enemy ship's hull.
Scuppered - To be crippled, incapacitated, or otherwise damaged to the point of uselessness. Anything from a blown apart, sinking ship to a maimed, mortally wounded pirate.
Shiver Me Timbers! - An exclamation of shock or disbelief in reference to the impact that traveled through a ship that had been hit by a cannon or had run aground.
~ By Jasen T. Davis ~
Stupid Stats: 40,000 Americans are injured by toilets each year. How in the hell does this happen? I’ve seen “Boondock Saints” before, but this is ridiculous!
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Talking to someone as accomplished and multi-talented as Kelly Slater can prove to be a rather daunting and intimidating task. After all, he is the most decorated and accomplished surfer to ever exist, period. Surfing - yeah, so what? That's not as popular as the great American mainstream sports. How does this make him an intimidating celebrity? He's not Michael Jordan or anything - although he is commonly referred to by critics, journalists, and fans alike as the “Michael Jordan of Surfing�.
a.k.a.: Slats, or your current and 7X World Champion, DOB: February 11, 1972 Hometown: Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA. Residence: has homes all over the world but still claims Florida. Stance: Regular Weight:: 160 lbs Height:: 5'9” Sponsors: Quiksilver, Boost Mobile Primary Shaper: Al Merrick Road Boards: he generally throws a 5'10”, 6'1”, 6'3” and 6'6” in his boardbag when he's on the road. Favorite Manuevers: airs and barrels. For Fun: when not surfing, he’s playing golf, music or fishing. Family: has a 10-year-old daughter named Taylor. Favorite Surfers: Curren, Carroll, Occy, Pottz, A.I. and Shane-O.
Consider the fact that aside from being the most talented surfer to ever grace a surfboard, he is also noted for his skills in other things such golf, guitar, ukulele, and possibly even curling. He has been a model for Versace, was on the show Bay Watch for a season, and in 1991 was voted one of People Magazine's 50 most beautiful people in the world. He has dated highly coveted females such as Pamela Anderson and Brazilian supermodel, Gisele Bundchen. He is a huge advocate for the preservation of beaches and coral reefs. He is a hopeful to become the first eight-time world surf champion. His peers use the word “genius” to describe his surfing talent. He is recognized anywhere in the world he goes, from South Africa to Japan to Hollywood. He's not some big shot actor or famous rock icon… yet he has probably been interviewed as much, if not more, than many of the top celebrities out there. In short, he is a living legend. When all this is put into its proper perspective, it seems ridiculous to try and interview such a man. What ingenious, groundbreaking questions could possibly be asked that have not been answered already? Who knows? But you're reading this, so hopefully we have not failed in our task and you will learn some things you did not previously know about Kelly Slater. ~ By Kevin Ashford ~
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What did you want to be before you were a surfer? KS: I wanted to be a comedic actor when I was about 7 or 8.
would you be doing? KS: I'd probably want to be a musician/songwriter and/or doing alternative medicine work.
You're obviously super devoted to winning another title. That's some crazy drive! 7 World Titles didn't quite cut it? KS: I actually started out this year not very motivated but without the pressure of needing to prove a win again. It's all sorta' just fallen into place so far.
Who's the one person outside of surfing that has most impacted your life? KS: My mom.
Do you have a morning ritual that keeps you pumped? KS: No.
Being in the spotlight for so long, it's cool you are able to exude such a positive vibe and likeable charisma. Don't you get jaded and pissed off? How do you deal? KS: I'm pretty short fused right now overall. Sometimes all the attention and excess gets underwhelming from what you might think it'll be as a kid. If surfing wasn't an option, where do you think you would be and what
If anything, what do you suck at that you wish you were good at? KS: Drawing from memory.
The grom talent pool is deeper and younger than ever. Who would you claim to be World Champ 10 years from now? KS: You can never know that far out. John John and Brother Andino are the ones you'd pick right now but talent, desire, body type, etc. all changes during that time from now til then.
Dead or Alive, who would you interview if you could? KS: Steve Irwin. I meant to interview him in March and we said we'd do it in August or whenever we caught up again next. I hugely regret not making it happen.
I know you've been playing guitar for a while now. Do you bring one when you travel? KS: I travel with a ukulele. It's easier and still sounds good.You can write on it and translating to guitar goes well.
What is the latest with your band and the whole music thing? Any side projects? KS: No side projects. I have recorded a little lately on my own but just for fun. I've been playing live a little just super loosely.
What kind of shows do you like to go to? Last one you went to? KS: Mostly singer songwriter stuff. Last one was Dave Matthews at Hollywood Bowl. I saw Ben Harper 4 times in a week last month and Pearl Jam twice before that, 4 times this year.
At this stage in your life after all you've accomplished, what are you most passionate about now? KS: Getting my golf handicap to scratch and hanging out with friends.
Favorites 1. Destination - Tavarua 2. Culture - Japan 3. Beer - Pacifico 4. Junk Food - Haagen Daazs 5. TV Show - UFC
Least Favorites 1. Food - Pig intestines 2. Music - Polka 3. Bad Habit - Being late all the fricken' time, Sorry to my friends and family. 4. Airline - American (Rude staff).Actually Garuda's pretty bad in Indo. 5. Sport - Shuffling, is that what they call that thing on the ice?
Inside Scoop 1. Vehicle - '06 Tundra, king cab, big tires. Only had it two days now. 2. Pet - Myself, woops. Excuse me. 3. Girlfriend - Pass 4. PC or MAC - Mac 5. East Coast or West Coast - East Side 'til I die 6. Favorite surf video ever - Beyond Blazing Boards or Stormriders 7. Favorite band - Jack Johnson 8. Snickers; frozen or melted - Frozen 9. Second favorite action sport Surfing 10. Gambling - 21 or Texas Hold em.
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MMA Legend Mark Coleman Gives Us An Inside Look at PRIDE’s U.S. Debut
While the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the leading brand in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in the United States, the Pride Fighting Championships based in Japan basically dominates the market in the Eastern hemisphere. In fact, there is a long-standing rivalry between the two organizations as MMA fans constantly debate over which of the two organizations has the best fighters in the world.While both sides of the debate have valid points, it is safe to say that both organizations can be counted on for hard hitting entertainment. The greater ensuing controversy is Pride's debut event in the United States and what it could mean for the organization, its competition and the sport of MMA in general. American Wrestler Mark “The Hammer” Coleman is a legend in the sport of MMA, having held titles in both UFC and Pride throughout his career. His challenge is to defeat the deadly Russian Sambo and Judo specialist, Fedor Emelianenko, who is also the current Pride heavyweight champion. Fedor is thought to be unbeatable, having won 23 of his 24 fights over the course of the last six years.This is the headlining fight of Pride's inaugural US event, the organizations first event outside of Japan. MMA fans speculate as to how much Pride's format and rules will have to change to accommodate the rules of the Nevada Athletic State Commission, as Pride's rules generally allow for more brutal fights (i.e. knees to the heads of downed opponents, heel stomps to downed opponents, fighting in a ring instead of a cage, etc.).The truth is, none of these small details matter in the greater scheme of things.What does matter is that the sport of MMA continues to grow and with an organization as big as Pride coming to the states, the competition is sure to push every major fight organization to new heights of excellence.
PRIDE: The Real Deal at a Glance: When: Saturday, October 21st Where Thomas and Mack Center in las Vegas
Fedor Emelianenko Current Pride Heavyweight Champion MMA Record: 23-1-0 Weight: 233lbs Style: Sambo/Judo Country: Russia
Prior to his fight with the legendary Russian warrior, Mark Coleman elaborates his thoughts about the upcoming event, the progress of the sport, and Dole Bananas.Yes.We have no bananas. How excited are you about PRIDE coming to the US? I've been waiting for this to happen for a long time and I've always been asked this question many times: When are you coming back to fight in the States? Well, I'm just happy to say that come October 21st I'll be back to fight for the American people.
How will PRIDE'S arrival in the US affect MMA in general? I'm all for it! It's going to have a profound impact on the sport. In fact, I personally feel that PRIDE is the best fighting organization in the world with by far the best quality fighters and production value. It's gonna' be a show that you've never seen before in the states. What makes PRIDE different from other fighting organizations? I'd say that PRIDE has the best fighters from all over he world, it's an international fighting league whereas other organizations are only limited to a country. PRIDE is worldwide and brings together MMA fans from all over the world in a single show. At every show there's bound to be fans from Japan, Brazil, Croatia, America and so on.
Is it weird to you that MMA fighters enjoy incredible celebrity status when they go to Japan, especially more so than they do here? It was weird at first, but then it's something I've definitely gotten used to in the last six years that I've been fighting in Japan. The fans over there are fanatics over the sport and
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix Tournament Champion MMA Record: 13-2-0 Weight: 201 lbs Style: Muay Thai Country: Brazil
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Mark “The Hammer” Coleman 2000 Prie Tournament Champion, former UFC Heavyweight Champion MMA Record: 15-7-0 Weight: 245 lbs Style: Wrestling Country: USA
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Kevin “The Monster” Randleman Former UFC Heavyweight champion MMA Record: 16-11-0 Weight: 205 lbs Style: Wrestling Country: USA
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Mark “Super Samoan” Hunt MMA Record: 5-2-0 Weight: 250 lbs Style: Kickboxing Country: New Zealand
Josh “The Babyface Assassin” Barnett Former UFC Heavyweight Champion MMA Record: 19-4-0 Weight: 250 lbs Style: Wrestling Country: USA
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Eric “Butterbean” Esch MMA Record: 6-2-1 Weight: 350 lbs Style: Boxing Country: USA
Pawel Nastula Judo Champion MMA Record: 1-2-0 Weight: 227 lbs Style: Judo Country: Poland
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they respect you, treat you like a king and make you feel very welcome. It's always a pleasure to go to Japan. ~ By Bobby D. Lux ~
A Deal He Couldn't… Sorry, I couldn't resist. The Godfather, Mike Metzger has decided to dominate another motor sport.The Freestyle Motocross star will be racing on four wheels in the final rounds of CORR (Championship OffRoad Racing) in the Pro Lite Division this Sept. and Oct. in Chula Vista, Ca. This race will give Metzger, the first person to backflip over the fountains at Caesar's Palace, a taste of racing on four wheels, before giving it a go for a full season in 2007. Steve Irwin - RIP While not a typical “action sportsman,” the late Croc Hunter Steve Irwin most certainly fit the bill as someone who lived to push the bounds of nature and his own limits. Despite leaving way too soon, he died doing what he loved, which is something most people involved with action sports can relate to.The conservationist, croc wrestling, snake handling, short-short wearing (in the manliest of ways), mulleted, animal-harassing, charismatic madman will be missed by many all over the world.
Who says Canadians don't rule? In a cool move, a British Columbia man recently completed a trip raising money for breast cancer by skateboarding 8,000 km across Canada. Over the course of the trip, the man raised over $30,000 for the cause… of course if it was an American, he'd have rail slid from Long Island to Long Beach and raised over $1,000,000. Just saying. USA! USA! USA!
Tell us about what you did for Dole bananas in Japan. (Laughing) A couple years back, I was asked to do an advertisement for Dole bananas in Japan and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. All I had to do was dress up in a king sized banana suit while they took pictures. It was great because I got to take my mom and dad over there for a free vacation and make some money on the side as well.
What are your thoughts on your opponent, Fedor Emelianeko? Fedor is one of my favorite fighters of all time. He is the undefeated, undisputed champion. He's the best! But I plan on beating this guy and I know I can do it this coming October. He's also a nice guy and we've always had pleasant conversations between us and there's a mutual admiration and friendship but that's one thing. When the bell rings, were both gonna' try to win the fight no matter what it takes. What would you do differently since the last time you fought him? I learned a lot from the last fight. I learned that against a guy like Fedor, there's no taking a break or pausing during the fight because if you do he'll get you with something.You really have to be ready to go for the full 15 minutes. One pause and he'll take advantage of it. I'm coming in ready for a full 15 minutes, throw more bombs at him and hit him before he hits me. Realistically, it'll be a difficult fight and one of the toughest challenges of my life. But I am more experienced and confident that I can beat him.
What type of training have you been specifically working on? In this sport, you gotta' always be working on all aspects of the game. Ground, standup, submission, whatever.All the fighters keep getting better and better as the sport has evolved and I've evolved as well and I'm working on all areas of this game.
You've been in the ground game for quite a while and you're still going strong. How much longer do you plan on fighting? I can't really give you a time frame although I can say that I can only take it one day at time. Each day can be your last. Right now I am in top shape, healthy and very fortunate to feel this good at my age with no major injuries or anything to slow me down. I'm going full speed ahead and as long as I'm competitive and injury free, there is no reason to stop. Who's next after Fedor? You can't look past Fedor.That's when a fighter will get in trouble, when he looks past his current challenge. As a fighter you gotta' put all your heart, mind and effort into one fight at a time. I'll see what's next once that's over. I got a list of people I would like to fight but I'm not gonna' think about that till after Oct 21st.
Anything you'd like to say to your fans? I always have used the fans' support as motivation because I hate letting people down and I really appreciate the support and the positive responses I've received. I'm gonna' try my hardest not to let my fans down and hope its gonna' be an all American style crowd. Loud and crazy!
Yes, but will it live up to DC Cab? P-Rod, aka Paul Rodriguez Jr., makes his acting debut in “Vicious Circle.” Rodriguez plays RJ, a young chess prodigy trying to find out what happened to his dead girlfriend. Add in some drugs, gangsters, cops, and you'll get… eh, not too sure.This “Coming of age story” has been described as “Groundbreaking,” but so was the Chevy Chase classic, “Spies Like Us,” and we all know how that turned out!
“If it wasn't so cold, I'd be out here too!” From Oct. 14 - Oct. 22, Huntington Beach will play host to some of the best surfers in the world, as they compete in the 2006 International Surfing Association World Surfing Games. Over two-dozen countries will be represented at the event sponsored by the ISA, who is recognized by the holiest of holies in terms of international games, the International Olympic Committee.
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Boy, how things have changed. In a tragic story that elicited sympathy from the media, two young skateboarders from the East Coast were attacked by older teens while videotaping themselves performing tricks for a group of people. Anyone else remember the days when it was expected that if you skateboarded that you weren't cool, weren't popular, and that you were going to get your ass kicked by someone (most likely cops), just because of that damn skateboard? The police should be able to apprehend the attackers, thanks to the video… which will hopefully be posted youtube .com for our viewing pleasure.
No, I Won't Say It To His Face! At the recent K-1 show in Las Vegas, current genetic freak and former WWE, and NCAA wrestling champion Brock Lesnar announced that he's signed with K-1 to compete in mixed martial arts. For years Americans have waited to see how well a pro “'rassler” would do in MMA. Keep waiting, as he'll most likely only fight in Japan. It's a shame that US fans won't get to see how this tremendous athlete adapts to MMA and, even worse, won't be able to yell out that his chest tattoo makes it look like he's being titty f'd by Godzilla.
Think About Your Mom, She's Worried About you! Finally, you can now shred it up from the safety of your own home! Run to your computer, sit on your ass, and check out the new online skate game on the etnies website, “Street Sesh.” It's totally safe too! Just think, no more broken bones! No more scrapes and bruises! Plus your game tricks will probably be cooler than your real life tricks. The King of San Diego Brikhaus Mixed Martial Arts training center has announced that they will be holding a grappling tournament this month for all up and coming, non-professional grapplers who wish to make their debut.The competition consists of two weight divisions and a $1,000 cash prize. So instead of using your superb martial art skill against the elderly, why not use it compete for a cash prize? I know I would if I had skill. For more info go to www.brikhausmma.com.
By any measure of surfing standards the 2006 Boost Mobile World Champion Tour of Surf presented by Hurley was a stunning event. All the essential elements of a successful WCT were in alignment; killer surf through out the week, the top forty four in the world and four wild cards on hand, the only glitch being the heavy onshore winds that overcame the finals. Mark Fewell, Big D and the boys at Boost put together the biggest and best event site yet at Lowers ever. As a result everyone had a great time, with a V.I.P. surfers area loaded with tons of food and drinks and another announcers-judges tower, all with great views. The surfing was dynamic from day one, the top guns relishing the opportunity to lay down their respective tracks on an empty Lowers peaks, which on any good day of surf is one of the most rippable waves in the world. With only two guys out instead of four hundred, it was like a dream come true. The Semi's were remarkably one-sided, Kelly destroying the Australian “Dingo” Dean Morrison and Bede taking out a stunned Taj Burrow who was looking to seek revenge on Kelly for the loss at Snapper Rocks earlier this year. Both sat for long periods of time waiting for quality waves that didn't arrive. Meanwhile the winds started to blow heavily outta' the west deteriorating conditions quite a bit. The sets were pretty blown and broken up and even the best in the world Slater and Bede were having a tough time finding the right waves. Both surfers fell a few times trying to rack the turns and manuevers in the choppy surf. Bede finally found a decent right that lined up racking four or five nice top turns pulling a solid score. Kelly answered back, with a few exchanges as well, but just couldn't get the open face. Bede found a left where he blasted a couple more off the tops to take the lead for good as time ran out. A big upset had just happened, as the young Aussie had just taken down the worlds best surfer ever, the U.S.A.'s Kelly Slater. Kelly signaled congratulations on his last wave in, in true good sportsmanship form. Current ratings see Slater extending his lead in the points race with 6,141 points, second is Taj with 5,558 third A.I. with 4,965, fourth Martinez has 4,643, fifth Taylor Knox has 4,470, Parko sixth, Damien Hobgood seventh, Fanning eight, Reyes ninth and Bede moving up to top ten. ~ By KROQ Surfologist Rocking Fig, photos by Guy Vaught ~
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Currently I'm training to beat Ken Shamrock and I haven’t been home in weeks. Ever yone of my opponents I train the same, I finished him real quick last time but I train the same for ever ybody. I see this as just a build up to get my world title back. After all, if I can't beat Ken then I can't beat Chuck. I can't wait to fight Chuck to get my title back. It's just one of those matches I've been waiting to happen. After I beat Vitor Belfor t, I thought that was for rights to be the number one contender. Then after that I faced some contract problems but I'm finally getting my shot. I believe things happen for a reason, and I'm getting my world title shot is the biggest reason of all. I'm real excited, I can't wait to get back in the Octagon with Chuck; it's not about friendship anymore, it's not about money, it's about getting my title back. The picture the UFC painted of me being afraid of him is bullshit. The fact is he has my world title and I want it back. There is nothing like being called the world champion and I want that to happen once again. It's going to be a great fight. In other news, for once I got a girlfriend, I actually star ted dating Jenna Jameson. She's a really cool chick and she's real into UFC, it's one of those great things. I think her being an entrepreneur is the biggest thing, she's a really smar t businesswoman, and I am honestly really inspired by her. She's smar t, star ted her own business and sold it to Playboy for a lot of money. She is a complete business woman, and she's helped me out with business oppor tunities on my end a great deal. Also, for those of you interested in improving your MMA game, I will be hosting a seminar next month in November. Go to my website, titoor tiz.com for more details. All in all, I'm glad to be back on track, teaching seminars, dating a smar t and beautiful business woman and getting my shot at the title. Tito Ortiz is a 5x former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, and has appeared in numerous films and as a coach in Season 3 of the reality show The Ultimate Fighter. He owns and operates his own apparel company, Punishment Athletics.
UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral
Four years (more or less) and over 20 UFC's ago, Chuck Liddell brought forth his left shin across Renato “Babalu” Sobral's face, creating a highlight reel KO for generations to behold. After a highly touted 10-fight win streak, Sobral had his chance to take revenge and the UFC light-heavyweight title from Liddell at UFC 62 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. It took only 93 seconds for Sobral to re-join the ranks of Tito Ortiz, Randy Couture, Jeremy Horn, Kevin Randleman, etc. as victims of the powerful hands of Chuck Liddell. Sobral came charging at Liddell, who backed up and circled until he caught a shooting Sobral with a right uppercut, which stunned the challenger. Liddell proceeded to pounce on Sobral until the ref was forced to stop the bout. In the co-main event of the evening, the hype machine known as Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar impossibly tried their
best to live up to the magic of their famed first war and went toe-to-toe for three rounds.There weren't the same fireworks, but there was a clear cut winner as Griffin out struck and outscored Bonnar en route to a unanimous decision win; one which the crowd inexplicably booed immediately following. After losing three very close decisions, Nick Diaz made a successful return to the Octagon by outboxing Josh Neer for two rounds, before ultimately submitting Neer with a kimura in round three. Hermes Franca won his sixth fight in a row of 2006 by submitting Jamie Varner via round three armbar and is poised to be a top contender for soon to be crowned UFC lightweight title. France's Cheick Kongo looked he next big thing in the slumping UFC heavyweight division, as he scored his second round one KO in a row, defeating Christian Wellisch with a knee.
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CORR
California Off Road Racing (CORR) is probably the hottest motorsport tearing up the dirt in the world of action sports today.With on going competitions in categories such as Pro-Lite, Pro-4, Pro-2, Single Buggy and Super Buggy. Drivers from all over are clamoring to compete, even celebrities such as FMX legend Mike Metzger are making the transition to CORR Racing. The event at Chula Vista in September was definitely a perfect example of the adrenalin pumping action that allows CORR to bitchslap NASCAR like an ugly, weak, step-sibling.The weekend’s onslaught resulted in wrecked trucks, torn up earth, and new standings. Sunday’s events would see the following results: in the Pro-Lite series Kyle De Luc would take top honors with a closely-trailing Schmitt coming in second and Chad Hord coming in third.
In the Pro-4 series John Greaves established his position as top dog, with Carl Renezeder in second and Scott Douglas in third.The Pro-2 event would see Scott Taylor barely beat Steve Barlow to first. Barlow, coming in second, was followed by Josh Baldwin. In the Single Buggy competition John Fitzgerald came in first, followed by Troy Morgan and Cory Boyer. In the Super Buggy competition TJ Clark dominated, followed by Matt Kross in second and Gary Nierop in third. All in all, an incredible weekend of non-stop offroad competition, but the rivalries don’t stop there. Look for a continuation of these races this month when CORR returns to Chula Vista on the 21st and 22nd for more over-the-top motor sports action. Remember, you can find out whatever you need to know by logging on to the website www.corracing.com.
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A Future Set in Stone
With the hit release of their single,“Through the Glass”, from their latest album Come(what) Ever May, hardcore rockers Stone Sour have once again returned to solidify their position as a stone-cold mainstream talent. Lead singer, Corey Taylor, 33, who also uses his dynamic vocals to front metal favorite, Slipknot, explains that the latest effort from Stone Sour is an energetic evolution that builds off their original release. “The first album was an amalgam of some older tunes,” Taylor says.“We were like, 'let's go make an album, throw it out there and see if it sticks.' This time around, we knew we wanted to go for it with everything we've got.” Taylor elaborates that the work ethic of the band and the time they devoted to making the album proved to be the key to crafting an eclectic sound, citing that “[we] really, really wanted to take the time and pick the songs that were the strongest representation of what we want to do.”
The approach in penning tracks and recording for Come(what) Ever May, illustrates Stone Sour's devotion to crafting a truly immersive experience. “We wrote 37 songs and we basically sat down and were like 'which are the ones that we really want to put out there?'” Taylor explains. To create the album, the singer says that, “we whittled it down to 18 songs and then down to the 12 that made it on the album. I think the process helped us mold a much more cohesive album with more continuity to it.” Also departing from the self-production of the first release, Stone Sour enlisted the help of Foo Fighters' producer Nick Raskulinecz to add his unique flair to Come(what) Ever May. “On the first album we produced it ourselves, and this time we stepped it up,” Taylor relates. “Working with Nick really had a lot to do with it.” The result of the collaboration is an eclectic blend to satisfy all tastes.The release of “Through the Glass” as a single and its subsequent success is indicative of the multifaceted appeal of Come(what) Ever May, the song's intensely emotional feel an echo of the 2002 Stone Sour hit “Bother”.Taylor elaborates how “Through the Glass” in particular helps define the album, citing that it was “the one that everyone was like 'oh yeah that's big'.” Taylor freely admits, though, that he didn't ever imagine it being as successful as it is. “I didn't think it'd be this big” he states, but gratefully adds, “I'm stoked.”
The creative process for Stone Sour is also markedly different from Taylor's work with Slipknot, as the singer explains, “When it comes to Slipknot it's kind of a mish-mash, you never know where a song is going to come from. With this band we all contribute so much that you're literally seeing whole songs you can build off of.” This mentality is indicative of Taylor's motto for Stone Sour; “We've always been the all for one and one for all band.” Despite the love he has for playing with Slipknot, Taylor says that with Stone Sour it's more personal, citing that the band is “more home to me than even Slipknot because it's everything that I've always wanted to do.” The passion Taylor feels comes through in his lyrics, which are atypically sophisticated for the genre. “I want people to know that I'm trying to express myself not only in a
poetic way but an intelligent way.” He adds quickly, though, “you can be really intelligent and be completely brutally honest,” the emphasis switching more to the brutal end of the spectrum for some of the heavier songs. Despite the diversity of Stone Sour's sound, Taylor is well aware of the difficulty facing artists who try to bridge the gap between genres and the trouble the band experienced as it sought to build a fan base.“I definitely felt like with the first album it was an uphill battle because some people would find out that me and Jim were in Slipknot and were like 'we're not going to listen to this,'” Taylor explains, though the revelation just bolstered the band's resolve to win listeners over. “We went out and we did the work and we built our own following.”
While the comparisons are inevitable, few fans seem to realize that Stone Sour predates Slipknot and it was actually Taylor's work with Stone Sour that landed him his other gig. Originally formed in 1992, Stone Sour dissolved when Taylor departed in 1997, though the singer quickly dismisses the rumors that Slipknot threatened to beat him up if he didn't join the band.“They totally didn't threaten to kick my ass when they asked me to join the band,” Taylor says, setting the story straight. “Let me tell you what happened, I was working at the porn shop from midnight to eight, sitting there writing and in walks Joey, Shawn and Mick. I kind of freaked out because it's the guys from Slipknot. They walk up, and Clown [Mick] basically got right to the point and was like 'I'm going to be honest with you, we want you to join the band.'” Taylor admits, “I was shocked because I was big fan,” though he says that it was the best opportunity of his career. He does concede that the myth makes for a good story. “It makes me smile every time someone asks me about it. It's like if the best way to get someone to join the band is to threaten violence, then I'm just going to go ahead and call the cops,” Taylor adds laughingly. Although Stone Sour was gone for a while, the band made its resurgence in 2000 when guitarist Josh Rand came to Taylor with some songs he'd been working on. Taylor says that they were, “writing and recording in my time off and doing demos and stuff. I brought
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'Bother' in because I had the song for a really long time, I wrote it in 1995, it was an old tune but one that always stuck in the back of my head.” Taylor states, “I was like even if nothing happens I want to have a recording of it so I can have it down on tape,” and that proved to be the new beginning for Stone Sour, the rest of the band gathering shortly afterward, though they got held up on a band name, not wanting to stick with their original handle. “The last thing we wanted to do was call it Stone Sour,” Taylor says. “We didn't want to use that name because it [the band] was new and it was something that we were working toward, but every name we tried to think of was taken.” Taylor says that the frustration got “to the point where I called everyone and was like the only thing that's holding us up is a name. It's Stone Sour, that's just what it is. As soon as we locked that down it was on.” And it has been ever since, Stone Sour's Come(what) Ever May cementing their position as a force to be reckoned in both the metal and mainstream worlds, etching out a rock-solid future to come, come whatever may.
Written in Stone: The Meaning behind the Music
Stone Sour: The band name derives from a cocktail but Taylor elaborates that it's, “probably one of the grossest drinks ever, whisky sour and orange juice.”
Come What(ever) May:: The message of the album title is optimism according to Taylor who states that it means, “no matter what life throws at you, just let it happen and get in there and do your thing.”
The Parentheses around (ever) in the Album Title: “The popular saying is come what may,” Taylor explains, “but that didn't say enough for me so it's come what(ever) may.”
Zzyzx Rd.: The song title is named after the road off the I-15 heading to Las Vegas. “I was down in Australia and I was on tour with Slipknot,” says taylor., “That song was about the loneliness that you can go through on the road where it's like I would give this up forever if I could just go home for one day.”
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Slithering away from his punk rock roots, Gabe Sparta's Cobra Starship has the hit single to one of the most hyped “B” action flicks of all time. Can the enigmatic Sparta and his ambitious new project, Cobra Starship, maintain this same momentum to help their upcoming album scale up the charts, or will his folklore of Futuristic Cobra's only appeal to the cult status that followed Snakes On A Plane? Either way, Sparta is ready to “Bring It”… oh wait, it's already been broughten!
How did Cobra Starship become a “reality?” Gabe: Well one day, man, I was walking through the desert wondering what the hell I was doing on this earth, ya' know? All of a sudden a Cobra jumps out and bites me on the fucking neck. I wake up a week later and the snake is hovering over me patting my head down.
So the snake although vicious, had feelings too? Gabe: (laughing) Yes, he was a cool cobra. So we're in this spaceship and that's where he told me that he was from the future, where Cobras are the last to survive the end of the world. Then he told me that my purpose in life was to help mankind go out in style. This is a very interesting story. Does this have anything to do with Scientology? Gabe: Hell no. I hate Tom Cruise.
Sweet, so do I! How does this band differ from your previous projects? Gabe: Starship is a completely different sound than Midtown. Midtown was more of the serious side of me. It's punk rock music for the outsiders who need something to turn to. Cobra Starship is showing the party side of music. It's music that you can listen to and not worry about anything.
Speaking of outsiders, you came from Uruguay. How did moving from Uruguay to Queens help mold your music? Gabe: I moved when I was very young, but being a Jewish kid from South America was definitely a tough change. I felt like an outsider to the other kids in the area, so I turned to punk rock to get me through. I feel like I've been hustling my whole life just to achieve my goals. My father went from being a doctor in Uruguay to selling scarves on the streets of Manhattan, just to take care of us. He had to hustle his ass off to make money. I sense a big Hip-Hop element from what I hear. Is this the case? Gabe: Totally man, growing up in Queens,
hip-hop was a huge influence. In the early '90s, punk rock went on hiatus so hip-hop was another form of punk to me. Groups like Tribe Called Quest and Black Sheep create new music for us to look up to.
Is this why Travis (Gym Class Heroes) appears more than once on the record? Gabe: He actually only appears one more time on the album. Originally he was going to be on more songs, but the record label didn't want people to think he was in the band. I love what he brought to the album though. Collaboration was a big part of your first single. Can we look for more on the album? Gabe: Travis,William, and Maja are all great friends.They were nice enough to be on the song (“Bring It”) for the extra hype.The rest of the album contains less help. Just Travis and a group called the Cover Girls who show up on a freestyle song. It's nothing like our single, which contains a huge collaborative team.
So Travis will no doubt be making appearances on stage with you when you two go on tour? Gabe: Yeah, I pretty much owe everything to Travis and William. Midtown came up with Gym Class (Heroes) and Academy Is, so touring with Travis, again, should be cool. Production is almost done now for the album While the City Sleeps..., right? Gabe: I am done man. I have been in the studio writing songs now for the past 3 weeks and I'm glad to be away from it and I can't wait to go on tour. I need some sleep. I hear you there! Did you do most of the work yourself? Gabe: Yeah, I started this project about a year ago and did most of the production solo in the studio. But I do have a band now that helped out towards the end of production, which is amazing. We're starting work on our tour now, and I am excited to see how that turns out.
If you started the project a year ago, I'm assuming the band wasn't created in response to the movie. How did you get involved with “Snakes on a Plane?” Coincidence or no? Gabe: I don't believe in coincidence. I actually had a song I wrote called “Bring It” which already had the lyrics,“Pop the cheap champagne/ we're going down in flames.” It just seemed to fit perfectly; so when I was put on the soundtrack, I decided to change some lyrics to fit the movie a little more. But, overall I do believe that it was destiny. Well destiny has lead you to one of the most hyped “B” movies of all time. Has that helped you gain “B” pop status? Gabe: I think it has been good for both of us. The movie buzz has definitely generated more excitement for my new band, but, likewise, our song has generated more buzz for the movie through a younger crowd that might not normally see a movie about snakes on a plane.
Yes, and now thanks to that film, Cobra Starship has done something that I don't think I've ever seen. Your music video is in the credits! Gabe: Not true man, not true. I'm with elite company when it comes to having their video in the credits.
Who might that be? Gabe: Vanilla Ice - “Ninja Rap.” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2”
Oh, wow, I forgot about that one. You're right that is definitely a classic. Gabe: Definitely. One last question Gabe. Gabe: What?
Your relationship with Gizmo from “Gremlins”, business or personal? Gabe: Personal! - By Alex “Choad” Hunter
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“We're doing a new album here, in case anybody did not know that…. so we just - you didn't know that?!” The opening track of Planet Asia's new album, “The Medicine” proclaims. “Would you like to know why we're doing a new album? Cause y'all didn't buy the last muthafucka! If you had bought that one, I wouldn't have to be doing this one!” All hyperbole aside, rapper Planet Asia is by no means an unknown stranger in the rap game. Planet Asia has made a name for himself by relentless touring and putting out various records and 12 inch singles since 1997, earning himself a reputation as one of the best rappers on the underground hip-hop scene. The Medicine, which is set to hit stores on the third of this month is his most anticipated work to date.The record is the final chapter of his Medi-Cali trilogy of albums, joining The Diagnosis, and The Sickness.While the first two in the trilogy were essentially mix tapes, The Medicine is a full-fledged album.
In what may seem to some to be a surprising move, Planet Asia will be touring a mixture of festival and club dates in Europe immediately following his record's release. According to Planet Asia, the fans over in Europe are on a whole other level, as compared to hip-hop fans stateside. Now don't get upset, you US hip hop fans, all Planet Asia means is that perhaps fans over here are a bit spoiled only because they get to see their favorite artists all the time. In fact, Planet Asia says that to see him, all you have to do is just be in California and odds are you'll run into him.“Out [in Europe], it ain't like that, you know what I mean?” He says. “They never get to see us, so when we do pop up, it's like, unbelievable. They can't even believe that they're seeing us.”
Planet Asia was born Jason Green in Fresno, Calif., and the transition from Green to Planet Asia was not by accident or happenstance. It's a name that conveys many ideas, images and, of all things, a subtle reference to Pangaea. “Asia is short for Asiatic,” he says. “Asiatic means the cream of the Earth, father of civilization, and god of the universe, you know what I mean. Basically, the black man. Planet Asia is where we living at.The whole world is Asia
because everywhere anybody ends up, they call it Asia. So, for real, Africa is the original Asia, Mecca, all that. It was connected. So, it's like, the planet all started in Asia.” Planet Asia earned his rep in the underground rap world as an MC known for his specific, crisp delivery, a skill he's been honing since he was a little kid. It's a style that's both eloquent and ominous all at the same time, slightly reminiscent of fellow underground hip-hop legend, Cool Keith. Unlike a lot of people who get on the mic, Planet Asia is always aware of the distinction between projecting with a loud, intense delivery, all while making sure that people can understand what he's saying. “No matter where I'm at,” he says, “for some strange reason, when I'm doing shows with people, when they get on the mic, it always sounds like the mic is messed up. I get on the mic, and my voice is coming through clear. It ain't always the system. It's the MC sometimes. I think it just came naturally to me.”
The hip-hop underground proved to be a good fit for Planet Asia as he was starting
his career. As a prolific and talented artist, Planet Asia has never been what he calls a “record company rapper.” He became a self-contained artist who would book his own shows and wasn't directed on a whim by the marketing department of a major label. It was a place and situation where Planet Asia flourished. He joined up with fellow Bay Area rapper Rasco, who put Planet Asia on his album, Time waits for no man (which was one of the biggest independent rap albums of its day), forming a collaboration with the two that lead to formation of their group, Cali Agents. The Cali Agents released their first album, How the West Was One in 2000 to widespread acclaim. In 2001, The Source listed Planet Asia as a “First Round Draft Pick,” and How the West Was One earned an Independent Album of the Year award. In that same year, Planet Asia was signed by Interscope Records, beginning a three-year relationship with the company, during which time, Interscope did not put out even one Planet Asia album. It must've been frustrating for a young artist to be on one of the largest labels in the industry, yet getting lost in the shuffle on a talent roster that boasted both Eminem and 50 Cent, right? Au contraire! “That's the big miscon-
ception about Planet Asia,” he says. “That was my first getup. I had a great time, man. Who wouldn't want to be signed to a major label, their first time coming into the game? I got more experience than just your average rap cat out here trying to rap.” At only 23 years old, Planet Asia got the opportunity to learn firsthand about publishing, mechanicals, and the ins and outs of the rap game that very few, if any, young artists had. During his time with Interscope, Planet Asia had the chance to travel and collaborate with other artists, and most of all, learned everything about the industry he could. “It was like going through college within the industry,” he says. After ending his relationship with Interscope in 2004, Planet Asia took all his knowledge and experience of being on a major label, without being played out by a major label to form his own record company,“Gold Chain Music,” which is putting out The Medicine, an album he predicts will take underground hip-hop to a whole new level.
~ By Bobby D. Lux, photos courtesy of Joshua Silveira ~
CD Reviews
Primus They Can't All Be Zingers Interscope As one of the most influential trios of weirdoes and virtuosos out there, music lovers everywhere will rejoice at the release of this anthology of greatest hits from Primus. They Can't All Be Zingers includes songs from every major album released by Primus, including hits like John the Fisherman, Jerry Was a Race Car Driver,Tommy The Cat, My Name is Mud, Mr. Krinkle and more, proving once and for all - Primus sucks! Evanescence The Open Door Windup Evanescence is known for their combination of the more ethereal aspects the classical, metal and goth genres. Rounded out with new musicians and co-collaborators, The Open Door is surprisingly consistent with the sound associated with Evanescence, although there seem to be greater moments of optimism and an overall positive vibe that permeates an otherwise dark and surreal sound. Visionaries We Are The Ones (We've Been Waiting For) Up Above The Visionaries have been around forever, and with this longanticipated release finally out in circulation, fans of the esteemed underground crew can rejoice. The distinct, multi-cultural influences of the group's MCs are present but less obvious than in previous releases.The Visionaries seem to be more focused on making a strong, positive hip hop release that anybody could vibe to than in proving how eclectic they can be. Kaskade Love Mysterious Ultra The aptly named album from house DJ Kaskade is a portrait of sonic sound-scapes that comes across as relaxing and romantic. For those who prefer the more mellow spectrum of dance music, Love Mysterious is tastefully orchestrated house music that avoids the repetitive motifs of its contemporaries and delivers something that is at once subtle, fresh and captivating.
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Mastodon Blood Mountain Reprise There has been little in the way of memorable, original, progressive metal bands in recent years. Fortunately for fans of sophisticated musicianship, Mastodon's latest offering Blood Mountain, serves up epic fistfuls of intricate guitar lines, odd rhythmic phrasing and is over all impressive in terms of technical mastery and creativity that borders on jazz improvisation. A rarity in the genre of heavy music. Jedi Mind Tricks Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell Babygrande As one of underground hip hop's most acclaimed acts, Jedi Mind Tricks turns in a fantastic look through the mind of MC Vinnie Paz. His lyrics are all over the board, rapping on subject matter such as war, terrorism, politics and death. It is this subject matter, along with the legendary production of Stoupe, that makes Servants in heaven, Kings in Hell a must have in any collection. From the placid, sunny state of Florida comes a dark cloud of unparalleled magnitude in the form of Trivium's third full length CD, The Crusade. The Crusade is an ear-shattering, bombastic thrash attack that will have music fans craving old school thrash metal again. Co-founder and unrelenting drummer of Trivium, Travis Smith, had much to say about this magnum opus and where this murderous band is now. If you cannot hear what everybody else is hearing with The Crusade, you are just tone deaf. After the first listen the one is taken aback by how mature the disc is for such a young band and how powerful the sound was. If Metallica could take 1986 and bring it to now, you would have the new Trivium to an extent. Travis was quick to point out that “Metallica was a huge influence on us and it was time for us to deliver a disc like this. None of the bands have done that (referring to true thrash) in a long time and that is where we are at right now and we felt that we had to come out strong after the success that we had with Ascendancy.” Even though Ascendancy was a strong debut release, it was a little overdone in terms of screaming, so it was refreshing to hear that they had left that trend in the dust with actual powerful vocals courtesy of the mammoth delivery from Matt Heafy. “We knew exactly what we wanted to do,” Travis elaborates, “we have been talking about getting rid of the screaming stuff for a while and we knew we had to so we just went in and did it. We know that we were tired of the screaming anyway. It is so overdone now but
the reason that Matt screamed was that he was not a great singer at first until he took the vocal lessons.” Still on the subject of screaming, when asked if he felt Trivium's skill was above scraming,Travis replied with,“Very much so and the singing just adds a better dynamic to the song and it makes the song heavier rather than the screaming making the song monotone.The screaming is what everyone is doing now so we just set ourselves apart from the rest with singing.“ Most Trivium fans are used to Trivium's sound on Ascendeancy, so I prompted him on his thoughts on if the fans will be shocked to hear this new direction.“I think it will and that is the whole point behind doing it. It will be an eye opener to the listeners and possibly other bands because it will be one of those albums that leave a mark on the music world and one that will be talked about for years to come.”
The Crusade is an epic name and the disc that it represents fits the moniker quite profusely. The subject of why it is titled The Crusade came up and Travis related that “For the last few years we have been out crusading the world and with this new release we will be doing the same thing for the next few years. It is a personal statement about us traveling the world, gaining new fans and rising to another level going from nothing to something.” In closing, The Crusade is a benchmark release for Trivium and it will indeed be something that will turn the metal scene completely on its ear.
Skillet Comatose Lava/Atlantic Off the heels of their 2004 effort Collide, Comatose brings a classic rock feel to a modern day sound. This new school progressive rock sound is filled with classical moments involving strings and infectious hooks. If you're looking for a good sing a long, you should check out the track “Say Goodbye” and commence in making a fool out of yourself on the freeway. Norma Jean Redeemer Solid State That is one loud confession! Norma Jean hits harder than ever with their newest addition to their arsenal, Redeemer.With production by Ross Robinson, it also proves to be their most technical album to date. Look for Norma Jean to break free of their underground success and jump to a new status among the hardcore elite. Can I get an AMEN!
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Senses Fail Still Searching Vagrant Still Searching is a wonderful progression in Senses Fail's sound. Lead vocalist Buddy Neilson has grown out of his whiny '80s timbre to reveal a much more musically tight sound.The guitars are also way more technical with the addition of new guitarist Heath Saraceno. It still seems a bit generic as far as creativity in the music, but if they changed their sound completely then all the scene kids would label them “sell outs”. And God forbid if a “scene kid” labeled someone.
Citizen Cope Every Waking Moment RCA Since the success of his previous album The Clarence Greenwood Recordings, critics have been eager to see if Citizen Cope could recapture the essence of what earned Mr. Greenwood's previous releases so much acclaim. Combining elements of hip hop and hippie folk music, I can only describe Citizen Cope's sound as hippiehop. Damn hippies. Still, Every Waking Moment delivers introspective, poetic lyrics over beat-heavy acoustic samples for an overall pleasant listening experience.
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“We are non-denominational! We'll take anyone who wants to fucking rock!” Michael Starr, lead vocalist of Metal Skool attests in the Green Room of the Key Club, Morongo, where the currently enjoy a regular Friday Night Residency every week. “Whites, Blacks, Chinese, Mexican, Gay, Swiss, I don't give a fuck! Everyone is equal when it comes to Heavy Metal!” Lead guitarist Satchel makes one exception; “Well, as long as they don't try to take our bitches from the front row, you know what I mean? Then we discriminate!”
Metal Skool is a throwback (complete with long hair, eyeliner and spandex) that seems to have teleported through time to the present day. Only thing is, nobody told them it's not the eighties anymore. Combining the theatrics of stand up comedy with dead-on versions of classic hair-band hits, these bad boys have made a name for themselves known several feet outside their dressing room. Each quarrelsome bandmate has his own satirical persona, of which fans often have a favorite. Michael is the statuesque, multi-octave lead vocalist who “does not” stuff his crotch. Lexxi is the glamorous and effeminate bassist who may not be so bright. Satchel is the self-proclaimed “shredder”, whose peculiar hair is of questionable source. Drummer Stix Zidinia (pun intended) is a burly man who pretty much should not be wearing makeup and spandex - ever. Together they are riotous. Satchel boasts, “I write the songs!” to which Michael explains, “That's why we do covers!” Lexxi expresses his deepest sentiments, “It's not what's on the inside, it's what's on the outside that
counts”.
The band made world entertainment news a couple months back when American Idol's Kelly Clarkson joined them onstage. “We're teaching these fucking pop artists how to do metal - finally!” says Michael. Stix mixes metaphors,“We're like the Cartel.We're the kingpins and Kelly's just a runner. She's the gateway drug! She's marijuana and we're the heroin!” Michael admits, “There are a lot of celebrities that come to see us that we can't talk about.They say 'Please don't tell anyone I was at your show!'” Satchel elaborates, “Yeah, like famous chicks that blow us backstage, they ask us to cum on their face but don't want us to talk about it.” “It's kind of hurtful”, laments Lexxi.
When asked about their success, Stix believes that “People have made us popular and bitchin' because we are a necessity!” Michael agrees. “If you haven't seen us before, you're stupid! This is not just a metal movement, it's a statement! It's time to start growing your fucking hair out, take care of it, and get tight spandex clothing. It's a way of life! You don't just buy an eight-ball anymore! You buy TWO eight-balls! THAT's a heavy metal party! It's about how good you look and how many bitches are in your pocket!” Satchel offers their mantra, “If there's a motto to live by, one thing for you to remember when you're out there in your daily life? Always think, “Rock to live, live to Rock!” Check them out at the Key Club. And the crowd goes wild… - Brooke Ellis
Into Eternity The Scattering Of Ashes Century Media Imagine some of the fastest double-bass drum lines, the heaviest harmonizing guitar riffs, and the most gnarly screams metal has to offer. Now imagine all of this plus lead vocals the likes of STIX.With The Scattering Of Ashes, the boys of Into Eternity have created a melodic masterpiece.They are not as dynamic as some, but their talent almost overrides any thought of dullness to this album.
Escape The Fate Dying Is Your Latest Fashion Epitaph This Las Vegas based screamo quintet brings a different sound to Epitaph's line-up.There are a few interesting tracks on this album including the electronica inspired “My Apocalypse” and the acoustic touch of “Acoustic Song” (well named). However, Dying is Your Latest Fashion fails to be that unique sound that it was looking for. Not a bad listen to if you like repetition.
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More rock, less image - these words spell the philosophy of RedGun Radar. “I don't want to talk shit,” drummer Alex Pappas explains, “but when we played the Whiskey a while back and shared a dressing room with another band, these chicks came in and asked them “Do you want hair, makeup, or both?”, and I'm in a Dickies shirt that I've been
DITCH
“Drunken' intoxicated thug catchin' hoes.” The line says it all not only as the lifestyle, but also the definition of Orange County based hip hop artist Ditch. His blend of rock inspired rap is reminiscent of artists like Methods of Mayhem and Kottonmouth Kings, while maintaining a modern blend of what could almost be described as the dirty southern brand of hip hop. An endless self promoter he prefers to
NEW MAXIMUM DONKEY
The face of new music is about to be changed - by an ass! Drew Carey called them “the best house-band ever!” when they performed with him for WB's Aspen Comedy Festival. Toyota has licensed their song “Perfect Personality” for their '07 Yaris website. Hollywood composer Ben Vaughn is a fan of the band, has used them in That 70's Show, and plans to continue their relationship. Rightfully so. Even American
wearing for two days… You don't need any of that shit! Just get up on stage, and kick ass!” Front man Nate Lawler concurs, “Yeah, and then there's a lot of bands that look like Guns N' Roses but they sure don't sound like them! You gotta have the music too!” Having toured from here to Texas with such acts as Social Distortion and Unwritten Law, Redgun Radar has already secured a solid fanbase. They are an Indie rock supergroup, with members hailing from such acclaimed bands as Finch and Guttermouth. Along with guitarist Mike Flesoras and Kevin Clark on bass, they have merged to create a sound which is, somewhat unexpectedly, straight-ahead rock n' roll. “It's the music we grew up on,” Alex says. When asked for the story of how they chose the band's name, they are lightly ominous, “Um… you'd have to ask the Devil,” claims Nate, “he gave it to us. All our inspiration comes from him!” Regardless of their supposed dark faith, these guys are honest rockers. Nate continues, “Everybody seems to get wrapped up with what everybody else wants to hear, rather than from the heart.We're just trying to do it our way and keep it as real as possible”. SOUNDS LIKE: Early 90's rock with a hip vibe. Fans of Danzig and The Cult may find this music welcomingly familiar.
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steer his career himself, be it the writing and production of his records, to peddling his co-owned clothing line “Stay Faded”, right on down to keeping it humble and handing out flyers for his own shows. “I didn't want to get stuck in some kinda' 9 to 5 job, I get to do what I love,” Ditch says of his tireless efforts, the efforts of which seem to be paying off, having played over 200 shows in the last few years, billing with heavyweights like the Kottonmouth Kings, OPM and Bubba Sparxx. “I come from a place where everyone is fake and I just want to keep it real,”Ditch asserts, “not promoting violence and trying to be something I'm not.” Having re-released his 17 track disc, appropriately named “Drunken' Intoxicated Thug Catchin' Hoes,” this summer, available locally, and with a new release in the works, Ditch is optimistic about the future. “If you didn't for some reason get it on my last record, the new one you will get. It has something for everyone.” With “Public Intoxication” slated for release in January '07, he's enjoying the freedom he gets with being his own boss, including freedom from the mainstream.“I feel like if I was on a major label I don't think I could do what I do.” SOUNDS LIKE: What Ice T, Half of Death Row Records, and Tommy Lee would sound like after a traffic collision involving reefer and booze.
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Idol rarely discovers talent as natural as that found in singer Benny C. Still, perks withstanding, Benny manages to take it all in stride. “There's tons of pressure!” He says, almost convincingly, “We gotta make it… NOW! Before we know it, we'll be like 60, and that won't look too cool when we're singing our song, I'm A Sex Offender!” Originally calling themselves The Yams, it was decided that name just wasn't obnoxious enough. Thus, New Maximum Donkey was born. Rounding out the lineup are Tim on drums, Jeremy on bass, and Dylan on guitar.Together they have found that rare chemistry which works whether they're playing a soulful ballad, balls-out rocker, or homage to the oldies, all thriving within a goofy, light-hearted context. “We're a serious band!” The ever-whimsical Benny protests (with a virtual wink), “There's nothing fucking funny about New Maximum Donkey, goddammit!” The growing numbers of devoted fans (affectionately known as “The Donks Army”) certainly take them seriously. A new EP is on the way and the band is currently on tour.Their debut album, Spirit of the Donks is truly spirited and is available at Tower,Virgin, and all major Internet retailers. SOUNDS LIKE: Catchy pop-rock fun. Elements of Presidents of the USA, Jane's, Nirvana, and a recurring allusion to The Beatles.
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At present, Roy Gonzales truly lives the artist's dream. He lives full time in Cabo, surfing and painting. Just hanging with the guy you would think he's normal and fairly well-adjusted, but after looking at some of his art, you might say, ”what a freak.” Most of his pieces tell a detailed story that you can make out only if you look close enough. In fact, the intricacy of his pieces pretty much brought him from his humble beginnings to the life style he enjoys today. “I grew up in a station wagon with 5 sisters. I never saw a restaurant until I was in 9th grade. It was a Mexican restaurant and I can't remember the name. Before then I was pilfering my younger sister's fast food burritos from the drive thru to stay alive.” Roy Grew up surfing and skating as a grom in South Orange County, doing what he had to stay alive and pursue his interests. “When I would leave the beach I would never have any money so I would steal food from the local store and hitchhike home. For some reason I knew it was bad but I never felt bad about stealing from stores. I learned to never steal from people, but stealing from businesses and corporations became an art form to sur-
vive.” He continued this awkward lfiestyle, doing what he had to do, and finding inspirations in the art of San Clemente local Rick Griffin, the legendary surf artist. “I opened up a Surfer Magazine and saw Griffins artwork and it looked like Walt Disney took some acid and went surfing. I was blown backwards by it.” Then one day, tragedy struck, changing the young artist's life forever. “When I was 14, my sister Christine died in a car crash. It was heavy. We were close. Before that day, I used to smoke pot and draw cartoons all day. Since that day, I don't smoke pot anymore, I just draw cartoons.” Roy's life story is worth checking out, as he's publishing his art and story in a book due for release after the first of the year. If you like what you see here, there is way more.You can check it out at www.roygonzalezink.com. ______________________ - By Kevin Ashford What You Need To Know: Birthplace- Frogtown (East LA) Age- Forgotten Home- Cabo/ San Clemente Favorite Food- Fast food burritos Favorite Cocktail- Free ones Inspiration- Rick Griffin Goals- Publish my book and laugh
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Blackbeard was born Edward Teach in Bristol, England around 1680. He fought in the War of Spanish Succession (1701-1713) as an English sailor under the command of Benjamin Hornigold, a privateer who turned to piracy at the end of the war. On November 28, 1917, after several years of sailing with Captain Hornigold, Teach was promoted to the role of captain aboard his own ship after capturing a French slave ship, La Concorde. Teach loaded up the 250-ton frigate with 40 cannons and renamed it The Queen Anne’s Revenge. Captain Hornigold accepted a royal pardon and retired from a life of piracy, leaving Teach in charge. Edward Teach knew that fear was the best weapon to employ against his victims. He grew out his black beard and decorated his 220 lb., 6'5” frame with a black tricorne hat, seven pistols, numerous daggers and two cutlasses, one worn on each side. Teach dressed completely in black, except for a crimson coat, so as to cause his enemies to fear him as the Devil Incarnate. Teach then took the moniker “Blackbeard” to be more easily identifiable from the many buccaneers that haunted the seas during The Golden Age of Piracy. In battle he decorated his beard and hat with smoldering gunpowder wicks. His appearance alone was enough to cause most merchant captains to surrender. Blackbeard preyed upon the seas of the Caribbean all the way up the North American coast. Victims who surrendered were treated fairly. The pirate would board their ship, take all of their rum, treasure and weapons and leave them unharmed. Opponents that resisted were murdered. Blackbeard never killed anyone who had given up; it would be bad for business.At the height of his career, Blackbeard captured hostages from the wealthy elite of Charleston, North Carolina and laid siege to the harbor on May, 1917. In exchange for the hostages, he demanded only chests of medical supplies for his men. The governor gave the pirate what he demanded and was given back the hostages in return. The pirate then accepted a pardon and retired for a time, living for six months in North Carolina as a gentleman of leisure. He even got married. But boredom soon set in and Blackbeard went back to his old ways, returning to piracy on a sloop
he had named the Adventure. On November 21, 1718 Blackbeard was hunted down by Royal Lieutenant Robert Maynard of the HMS Pearl and the HMS Lyme near the pirate's hideout on Ocracoke Island. Once he spotted Captain Maynard, Blackbeard, who had been drinking with his men the night before, toasted with a goblet of rum to Captain Maynard's death and swore,“Damnation seize my soul if I give you quarter, or take any from you!" Blackbeard's first volley of cannon fire crippled the sloop Maynard had brought with him to navigate the inlets of the island. Captain Maynard hid his own crew below deck in the hopes that Blackbeard would board the ship.The pirate took the bait and was soon set upon by twice his number. A bloody hand-to-hand melee erupted with Captain Maynard personally fighting Blackbeard with the help of several of his crewmen. Blackbeard disarmed the other captain by wounding Maynard's hand. Maynard responded by drawing a pistol and shooting Blackbeard at near point-blank range. Blackbeard fought another crewmember, drew one of his own pistols to fire, and dropped dead. Upon the death of their captain, many of Blackbeard's men fled by jumping into the sea.
Examination of Blackbeard's body revealed that the pirate had been cut, stabbed and shot nearly thirty times, including a sabre cut to his neck that nearly decapitated him. His head was cut off and hung from the sail as a grisly trophy, and Captain Maynard returned to Charleston a hero. Years later Blackbeard's skull was turned into a drinking goblet.To this day Charleston, North Carolina is a tourist site for anyone interested in seeing relics and artifacts from the Golden Age of Piracy, including many bars and inns named after the infamous pirate. His career was short, but spectacular, and his legend apparently lives on long after Blackbeard has gone. The night before his last fight, Blackbeard's crew asked him where he had hid his famous treasure hoard. “Only the Devil and I know where my treasure is,” said Blackbeard, “and the longest liver should take all!” To this date no one has found it the pirate's secret stash. - By Jasen T. Davis
WORKS CITED - Cordingly, David Under the Black Flag (New York, 1996) - Lee, Robert E. Blackbeard the Pirate: A Reappraisal of His Life and Times (North Carolina, 1874) - Johnson, Charles A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pyrates (London, 1724) - Bourne, Jr., Joel K. Blackbeard Lives Retrieved 3 August 2006 - http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0607/feature6/index.html - Pendered, Norman C. Blackbeard,The Fiercest Pirate of All (North Carolina, 1974)
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1960 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
The classics never go out of style.This particular 1960 Cadillac Sedan DeVille is owned by Larry Broyles, an entreprenuer who also owns C&C Ride Shop, Poker Clothing and Efil Denim. Larry decided he wanted to keep a classy,vintage feel to the DeVille, with a few minor modern exceptions, courtesy of a few sponsors and business connections; the body and interior are vintage in style, with the exception of the whole interior being entirely redone in suede.The engine is a rebuilt 429 V8. The wheels are very modern, being 20� KMC wheels with Spintek spinners, courtesy of Larry’s friends at KMC. The vehicle also
boasts 4-wheel airbag suspension, courtesy of Macs Springs in Highland. The Flux Capacitor, which allows Larry to travel through the space-time continuum, is not big and bulky and powered on plutonium like its predecessors, but rather is fitted directly into the dash controls and can be powered off the car battery. Flux technology has come a long ways. This device found its way into Larry’s DeVille courtesy of a secret hook up at the CIA. Over all, the car was built over a period of six months by BD Motor Sports. SKINNIE MAGAZINE 61
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1. Vicious Vodka
They start with premium American grains, crystal clear spring water and following the triple distillation process, infuse their vodka with pure caffeine. As if the energy drink you were mixing it with wasn't enough, this extra kick will ensure you're still awake to experience the “vicious” transition from “drunk” to “hung-over”. $27.99 www.viciousvodka.com
2. Osiris G Bag
Osiris has packed into their most recent bag what they like to call an “urban sound system”. The G Bag features floating, padded straps. Whether replacing the old Casio strapped to the handlebars of my bike that disappeared last week, or annoying your bros on the mountain, these 8 watt speakers are sure to provide the perfect soundtrack to your adventure, whatever it may be. $119.99 www.osirisshoes.com
3. Fear Factor Slimy Gummy Octopus Candy
The TV show Fear Factor made its mark by coarsing desperate contestants into eating unimaginably gross substances including live insects, horse rectum, and various spoiled foods. Finally, you can have the appeal of the popular TV show in the form of candy. Completely disgusting candy - at least in texture and appearance. If you can get past the inexpli-
cably slimy coating and oddly pliant feel of the candy and actually choke it into your gullet, you'll find it actually tastes pretty decent. Available in blueberry or lemon. $3.69
6. ATC 1000 Action Helmet Cam
Flybar! No, it's not the world's first full-service airborne bar, but it is a pogo stick powered by massive rubber bands. This bad boy has been known to produce over six feet of vert. We suggest wearing a helmet. Yes, we're serious. $299.99 www.flybar.com
Oregon Scientific's helmet cam is small, lightweight and wireless, making it versatile enough for recording great point-of-view footage in just about any action sport. USB and video cables are included for quick playback and easy uploading. It has the ability to record at three different resolutions and includes software for editing both video and stills. The ATC 1000's design allows it to be easily attached to any helmet, handlebar, arm, leg, midget or soccer mom. $99.95 www.atc1000.com
5. Hot Box
7. LG VX8500 Chocolate
4. Flybar 1200
Smoking is such a nasty habit. But hey, chemical vices are so much fun, so why not come up with an alternative that lets you enjoy the vice without the harmful side-effects of smoking? That’s why Hot Box Vapors creted the Hot Box, a vaporizer that will convert any form of tobacco (of any color) into a healthy vapor. Unlike most vaporizers, the Hot Box boast incredibly sturdy construction, so you can smash things with it and it will still work. It also comes with an assortment of pleasantly scented oils so you can use your Hot Box to make your house smell nice, too. vaporizing, vice, smashing things, and aromoatherapy... what CAN’T this thing do? $160.00 www.hotboxvpors.com
LG's latest offering is full of the now standard multimedia fanfare including a music player, streaming video capability, etc. as well as stereo Bluetooth, all packed into a sleek and easy-to-use eyecatching design. One of its only shortcomings is the absence of a speakerphone; a feature available on even the most basic phones. A Cookies and Cream model is expected next fall. $149.99(with plan) www.lgusa.com
8. Safe-T-Stretch Dog Collar
Tazlab's ingenious design allows the collar to stretch when not clipped to a leash, thus allowing its wearer to avoid being choked in a potentially dangerous situation. A worthy investment should you, or your partner, forget the “safe” word. $15 www.tazlab.com
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BEHOLD, THE TERROR! THE HORROR!! THE THIRD THING!!!
SUPER-SPOOOOOKY THEATRICAL RELEASES!!!!!
CLICK (special edition)
SAW III
Directed by Darrell Lynn Bousman Starring Tobin Bell
If any of you felt cheated by the so-called “grueling torture” premise Hostel used to dupe its viewers into believing was going to be an absolute gore-fest, then you will be happy to know everyone's favorite killer, Jigsaw, is back for another round to show Hollywood how it's done. Utilizing another series of horrific trials that force his victims to choose extreme pain or excruciating death, Saw III ups the ante in terms of nail-biting suspense and cringe-inducing moments. Add in the trademark flair of quick shots and an Industrial-Rock soundtrack and you have one of the best horror franchises in recent history.Well, besides the recent Disney/Pixar releases, like Toy Story and Ice Age and their respective sequels...
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING
Directed by Jonathan Liebesman Starring Jordana Brewster
Hoping to cash in on the name and fame of the 2003 remake, the film focuses yet again on another sorry group of hormonally-charged idiots going on a road trip, only to encounter the overtly sick and insane hillbilly family housing America's favorite chainsaw wielding killer, Leatherface. As with all horror sequels (even though it's labeled as a prequel), the name of the game is over-the-top death sequences and even more Blair Witch related camera work. Imagine a horror-themed music video, but simply with a lot more money to spare.
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NOT SO SCARY DVD RELEASES...
Watch in amazement as Adam Sandler uses his comedic skills to convey an important life lesson in this story about a man who gets a super-special remote control that can fastforward, rewind, or pause life. Neat, huh? Even neater, it features other neat stuff that I can't remember because I used my own special remote to fast forward a lot as well. Oh, and apparently the DVD has special features.
PRIMUS - Blame it on the Fish The inventive trio known as Primus basically reinvented progressive music and created a style all their own that influenced generations of musicians to come. In this DVD the viewer can expect to find candid interviews, incredible live footage from the 2004 Hallucino-genetics Tour, and 70 minutes of audio-sensory imagery plus 90 minutes of bonus footage. Remember, Primus Sucks!
Directed by Takashi Shimizu Starring Amber Tamblyn & Sarah Michelle Gellar
Psychological horror films don't tend to lure American audiences because anything that involves thinking is the death-knell of any cinematic feature.Yet there is hope with The Grudge 2, a direct sequel following the events of the last film. The plot: big sis takes a dive off a building and lil' sis wants to know why. Of course, that means venturing into the house that harbors a malicious group of spirits with chalk-white skin and Anime-inspired eyes. No worries, though, because if the story doesn't grab you, the disturbing imagery will. Directed by Who Cares? Starring Martin Lawrence and Ashton Kutcher
In perhaps the scariest movie of the month, we find the story of forest animals who rise up against the hunters during hunting season.That part is fine. But we all know there is nothing scarier than a has-been comedic sensation making poor attempts at a career comeback. Seriously, what’s the funniest thing Martin Lawrence has done since 1995? Exactly. Adding to the sheer terror and horror is the casting of Ashton Kutcher as a retarded, one-antlered moose and you have a movie the whole family can enjoy - er, I mean, be afraid of.
RISING SON: the Legend JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIITED of Christian Hosoi This documentary chronicles the rise, fall, and rebirth of one of Christian Hosoi, one of skateboarding's greatest legend. Featuring appearances by Christian's friends and associates Tony Hawk, Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Robert Russler, and narrated by Dennis Hopper, this is one of the best skate documentaries out there and paints a very intimate portrait of one of the sports greatest legends.
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The contents of this DVD set actually include both season one and two for a combined total of 26 episodes. The collection is a comic book nerd's wet dream as it features DC Comics most classic heroes with many appearances of their more obscure characters. Superb animation, great story telling, rocking soundtrack… all in all, a great way for you to appease your innernerd.
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Final Fantasy XII - Playstation 2 - Game of the Month Square-Enix
Masterfully weaving an intricate storyline, gorgeous graphics, and intuitive gameplay mechanics,“Final Fantasy XII” is a milestone in the series. With a revamped battle system in place, along with new summon spells that replace favorites such as Ifrit and Shiva (don't worry, the new ones are just as bad ass), this title is a breath of fresh air. While it is still lacking the innate charm of “Final Fantasy VII”, the twelfth installment still features a memorable cast, epic war-centered storyline, symphonic score, and endless hours of replay value Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent - X Box 360 Ubisoft
With three titles in the franchise, starting Sam Fisher off as the goody-two shoes that everyone anticipates would be a stale, weary affair. Instead, you start off as a double agent in a terrorist regime, trying to bring it down from the inside, so every decision you make changes the outcome of other events. If you're tired of being Uncle Sam's right-hand bitch, take a walk on the wild side and embrace the genius of this latest stealth-action epic.
Bully - Playstation 2 Rockstar As the title implies, you play an adolescent boy who has to deal with the bullies and evil regime of teachers at Bullworth Academy. While the premise doesn't sound as engaging as let's say blowing up cars in a fictional city, the endless gameplay and depth will boggle gamers and cause a series of gaming blisters. Already cited for its controversial content, this is classic Rockstar at its best: dirty, offensive, and downright entertaining.
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 - Playstation 2 Atari
Ok, brace yourself for what Atari has in store for their sequel to the amazingly popular Anime series: 100+ playable characters, an obscene amount of various modes and tournaments, fixed camera system, tag-team implementation for those wonderful fusion techniques, and light-hearted RPGleveling system. If that doesn't get your blood flowing, check your pulse, and go back to playing that Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen game you treasure with all your heart.
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEAL's Fireteam Bravo 2 - PSP SCEA The general saying of “if it ain't broke, don't fix it” is a mantra most game developers tend to abide by, or ignore entirely. In the case of the sequel to the widely received PSP SOCOM title, not only did they fix the game, they made it even better than predecessor. With fine-tuned enemy artificial intelligence, twelve multiplayer maps, story-based missions, and three ways to accumulate experience for command equity and rank, this title just proves there is plenty of fire left in the Sony's PSP arsenal ~ By Alex Mendoza ~
Sangre, Springwood & Catharsis @ The Vibe, Riverside
Good Charlotte @ Galaxy Concert Theatre, Santa Ana
Rancid @ HOB, San Diego
Carlos Mencia “The Punisher Tour” @ Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City Walk
Rancid @ HOB, San Diego
Bamboozle feat. Brand New,Thrice, 30 Seconds to Mars, MURS & The Bled @ Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona
NHRA Sport Compact World Finals @ Auto Club Raceway, Pomona She Wants Revenge @ The Greek Theatre, LA
HIM w/ Papa Roach, Lost Prophets and Kill Hannah @ SDSU Open Air Theatre, San Diego
Trivium @ The Glass House, Pomona National Frankenstein Day
Saosin @ The Glass House, Pomona
Head Automatica w/ Rock Kills Kid @ Soma, San Diego
Carlos Mencia “The Punisher Tour” @ Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City Walk Moldy Cheese Day
Rancid w/ The Adolescents @ HOB, San Diego Strike Anywhere, Bane, A Global
Threat @ The Glass House, Pomona
Hinder w/ Eighteen Visions @ HOB, Anaheim TV Talk Show Host Day
No Sleep 'til Halloween Tour Feat. HIM w/ Papa Roach, Lost Prophets and Kill Hannah @ Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City Walk
Otep @ Whisky A Go Go, Hollywood Mischief Night
Senses Fail @ Chain Reaction, Anaheim Virus Appreciation Day
Hatebreed w/ The Black Dahlia Murder @ HOB, Hollywood National Angel Food Cake Day
Wear Something Gaudy Day
New Found Glory w/ The Early November @ HOB, Hollywood KMFDM @ HOB, Anaheim
Halloween
Carve A Pumpkin Day
Increase Your Psychic Powers Day
Jet @ House of Blues, Anaheim National Golf Day
Rancid @ HOB, Anaheim
Take Your Teddybear To Work Day
Less Than Jake @ HOB, Hollywood No Beard Day
Skinnie Halloween Party @ Stampede, Temecula Alexisonfire w/ Moneen @ Chain Reaction, Anaheim
New Found Glory w/ The Early November @ San Diego
Bamboozle Left Break Contest w/ The Breakup @ Chain Reaction, Anaheim Do Something Nice Day
Rancid @ HOB, Anaheim
Moment of Frustration Day
Fiend Fest feat.The Misfits & The Addicts @ Key Club, Morngo
Less Than Jake w/ Catch 22 & The Loved Ones @ HOB, Anaheim
Mule Day
New Found Glory w/ The Early November @ Anaheim
Jeremy McGrath Invitational @ The Home Depot Center, Carson Atreyu w/ From First to Last, Everytime I Die & Chiodos @ Soma, San Diego Carlos Mencia “The Punisher Tour” @ Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City Walk
Jeremy McGrath Invitational @ The Home Depot Center, Carson Carlos Mencia “The Punisher Tour” @ Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City Walk Gym Class Heroes, Cobra Starship @ Chain Reaction, Anaheim
Rancid @ HOB, Anaheim
King of the Cage: Booya @ Soboba Casino, San jacincto
Make a Difference Day
Cursive @ The Glass House, Pomona
Pride Fighting: The Real Deal @ Ceasar's Palace, Las Vegas NHRA Sport Compact World Finals @ Auto Club Raceway, Pomona Dashboard Confessional w/ Brand New @ Cox Arena, San Diego She Wants Revenge @ Key Club, Morongo
UFC 64: Unstoppable @ Mandalay Bay, las Vegas Need for Speed Formula Drift @ Irwindale Speedway, Irwindale Bamboozle feat. Brand New,Thrice, 30 Seconds to Mars, MURS & The Bled @ Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona
Thrice @ The Joint, Las Vegas, NV
Manntis & {intake}ca @ The Vibe, Riverside
Soilwork w/ Threat Signal @ HOB, Hollywood
Brandied Fruit Day
Skinnie Halloween Party @ Key Club, Morongo StreetWarriorz @ Las Vegas Speedway Bleeding Through @ The Glass House, Pomona Cypress Hill @ HOB, Hollywood
MONDAY Industry Night @ Sutra (Costa Mesa) 21+ DJ's Peter G, Ronnie Goodvibes, Dante De Troya
Club Detour @ House of Blues (Anaheim) 18+ Monthly (714) 778-BLUE Monday's Industry Night @ Jet (Mirage-Las Vegas) 21+ Locals in Free (702) 7927900
Rockstar Karaoke @ House of Blues (Las Vegas) 21+ Karaoke with Live Band (702) 632-7777
Happy Hour till Midnight @ PB Bar & Grill (Pacific Beach) 21+ $2 Bud/Bud Light $4.95 dinner special & more (858) 483-9227 Happy Monday's@ Typhoon Saloon (Pacific Beach) 21+ Happy Hour ALL NIGHT (858) 373-3474
Tavern Two Banger @ The Tavern (Pacific Beach) 21+ Beer or Cocktail plus a shot for $2 (858) 272-6066 Raw & Exposed @ The Club (San Bernadino) 18+ Free Pool, $100 Wet Tshirt Contest, Bands, Drink Specials (909) 743-4824
Manic Mondays @ Whiskey Girl (Gaslamp-San Diego) $3 U-Call drafts & wells, DJ Marc Thrasher mixes the best of the 80's & 90's music videos. 8pmclose, 21+, no cover, (619) 2361616. $3 u-call-its, $5 domestic pitchers @ The Ville, Riverside (951) 328-1050 TUESDAY Club Mistress @ Hurricanes (Huntington Beach) 21+ Weekly Model Search, Live Surprise Acts (714) 625-8685
Taco Tuesday @ Rockin' Taco (Fullerton) 21+ $2 Coronas, 50¢ Tacos (714) 525-8226 80's White Trash Disco @ Blue Beet (Newport Beach) 21+ (949) 675-2338 Tuesday Nights @ Mood (Hollywood) 21+ Hip-Hop, Rock and Old School: DJ Vice
Eden @ Studio 54 (MGM Grand Las Vegas) 21+ “Erotically Delicious Entertainer's Night” (702) 8917254
Taco Tuesday's @ PB Bar & Grill (Pacific Beach) 21+ $2 Margaritas/Coronas & $1.50 tacos (858) 483-9227
Club Salsa @ Café Sevilla (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ Salsa Dance Lessons + Live Salsa Music (619) 2335979
Jazz Jam @ Thin/Onyx Room (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ No Cover, live jazz music (619) 231-7529
Industry Night @ The Tavern (Pacific Beach) 21+ No Cover for Industry staff with proof, $3 drinks (858) 2726066 Crosswinds @ Whiskey Girl (Gaslamp-San Diego) Southern Rock with a bit of country. DJ Famous Dave after the band. 9pm-close, 21+, no cover, (619)236-1616 Rock It @ The Cellar (Upland) 18+ $2 Domestics, Jagerbombs, wells. Booking (951) 529-4428
Service Industry Night @ Boiler Room (Redlands) 21+ $3 U-Call, Comedy 1st & 3rd of every month (909) 7928855 Bikini Tuesdays @ Twins Club (Rancho Cucamonga) 21+ No Cover $500 Bikini Contest, $2 U-Call (909) 9879322
Current Exposure @ Incahoots (Riverside) 18+ bands & Dj,s $2 long islands/$1 shots (909) 230-1892 Tuesdays w/DIRTY D FROM X103.9 @ The Club, San Bernadino 18 AND OVER, FREE POOL,$100 wet tshirt contest $2 TEQUILLA SHOTS $2 Domestics $2 wells BANDS TIL 10 (909)743-4824 $2 beers all night @ The Ville, Riverside (951) 328-1050
Club Shockra @ Level 3, Hollywood (989)-468-2362 21+ 9:30 p.m. $10 Cover, Ladies in Free before 11p.m. *beginning Sep. 20 WEDNESDAY Red Light District @ Rockin' Taco (Downtown Fullerton) 21+ $2 beers, $12 buckets, $1 taco's (714) 525-8226
Sutra @ Tao (Venetian-Las Vegas) 21+ Hot spot for locals! House and Hip Hop (702) 388-8338 Fusion @ Tabu-The Lounge (MGM Grand) 21+ Fusing music that makes you happy (702) 891-7183 Moonshine S.I.N. @ Tangerine (Treasure Island Las Vegas) 21+ (702) 212-8804
Club Salsa @ Café Sevilla (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ Salsa Dance Lessons + Live Salsa Music (619) 2335979 Metal Skool @ Typhoon Saloon (Pacific Beach) 21+ Metal Skool 80's glam rock cover band (858) 373-3474
80's Night @ The Tavern (Pacific Beach) Best From The 80's Plus Drink Specials (858) 272-6066 No Cover @ Martini Ranch (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ Hip Hop, Rock, Rare Grooves (619) 235-6100
Stepping Feet @ Whiskey Girl (Gaslamp-San Diego) DMB tribute band. DJ Famous Dave after band, 21+, no cover, (619)236-1616
DJ WhO? @ SAND BAR, Mission Beach 21+ HiP HoP, MashUps, Rock, $5 = DRINK + SHOT (858) 488.1274
Club One @ Tremors (Riverside) 21+ Live Bands + Hip Hop, 50 cent drafts/$1 shots Live DJ's @ The Boiler Room (Downtown Redlands) 21+ (909) 792-8855
Corona Wednesdays @ Margarita Beach (San Bernardino) $2 Coronas 'til Midnight. No Cover (909) 890-9993 Rollin Wednesday @ Godfathers (Chino) 21+ $2 U Call It DJ FX & George Centeno (909) 627-8080
College Night @ Brandin' Iron (San Bernardino) 18+ drink specials all night (909) 888-7388 Club Rocks @ The Ville, Riverside $2 u-call-its. (951) 328-1050
THURSDAY Truck Shop @ Club Roc (Costa Mesa) 21+ $1 shooters, $2 beers, $3 U Call It & Live Music
Touch @ Ten Asian Ultra Lounge (Newport Beach) 21+ Touchnightclub.com for VIP/guest lists (949) 660-1010 Lyx @ Hurricanes (Huntington Beach) 21+ (714) 374-0500 College Night @ Basement Lounge (Long Beach) 21+ Every Thursday is College Night (562) 901-9090 College Night @ Saffire Nightclub (Hermosa Beach) 21+ (310) 372-9705
Worship @ Tao (Venetian-Las Vegas) 21+ (702) 388-8338 Bounce @ Light (Bellagio-Las Veas) 21+ (702) 693-4998
Dollhouse @ Studio 54 (Las Vegas) 21+ “Dollhouse” (702) 891-7254 Candy Shop @ OPM (Las Vegas) 21+ $1.25 Drinks all night (702) 369-4998
Unplugged @ House of Blues (Las Vegas) Local Bands (702) 632-7777 32 Degrees @ Belo (GaslampSan Diego) 21+ DJ Rags-Mash Up (619) 2319200 Ruby Thursday @ Side Bar (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ email Juergen@aproduction.net for guest list
La Jolla Thursday's @ Excelsior (La Jolla) 21+ Dj's Chris Cutz, Sebastian, & Barry Weaver (858) 454-8092 Live @ Typhoon Saloon (Pacific Beach) 21+ Live Local Acts (858) 3733474
Martini Madness @ The Bitter End (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ $6 specialty martini's till 9pm (619) 338-9300 You Call It @ The Tavern (Pacific Beach) $3 You Call It's ALL NIGHT! (858) 272-6066 Club Salsa @ Café Sevilla (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ Salsa Dance Lessons + Live Salsa Music (619) 233-5979
Da Groove @ Whiskey Girl (Gaslamp-San Diego) Rock hits. DJ Marc Thrasher after band. $3 Smirnoff flavors, 21+, no cover, (619) 236-1616 Tabu @ The Cellar (Upland) 18+ win $500 off cosmetic surgery every week (909) 946-3604
Club Salsa @ Sevilla Nightclub (Riverside) 18+ 107.1 Super Estrella Radio Salsa, Cumbia, Reggaeton (951) 778-0611 Live Band's @ The Boiler Room (Redlands) 21+ (909) 792-8855
Infamous 50 cent draft Thurday's @ Margarita Beach (San Bernardino) 21+ .50 drafts 8-10p, $2 ucall it shots, (909) 8909993 College Night @ Tremors (Riverside) +18 $2 Corona's $1 Kamakazes, Sex Shots & $100 Naughty School Girl Contest
Casual Thursday's @ Silk (Pechanga CA) 21+ Jeans Allowed, Cheap Cover, Top 40 Hip Hop $3 Thursdays @ Godfathers, Chino $ 3 Domestics $3 Vodka Rockstars $3 wells (909) 743-4824 College Night @ The Ville, Riverside 50 cent drafts 8-11p.m. (951) 328-1050
FRIDAY True Friday's @ Club Roc (Costa Mesa) 21+ $1 shooters, $2 beers, $3 U Call It & Live Music
Party @ Detroit Bar (Costa Mesa) 21+ House, Hip Hop (949) 6420600 Shine @ Sutra Lounge (Costa Mesa) Where Pin-Up & Burlesque Fantasies Come to Life
Friday Nights @ The Lobby (Hollywood) 21+ Call to get on the list (323) 974-LIST
Body Rock @ IVAR (Hollywood) 21+ Indie Rock, House, Electronic Funk (213) 321-5886 Friday's @ Avalon Hollywood (Hollywood) 21+ DJ and Hip Hop (323) 4674571 Eye Candy @ The Stock Exchange (Los Angeles) 21+ (213) 489-3877
Club Late @ Jet (Mirage-Las Vegas) 21+ Locals in Free (702) 7927900
Thank Glaude It's Friday @ ICE (Las Vegas) 21+ Special Guests Weekly (702) 699-9888 Flashback Fridays @ House of Blues (Las Vegas) 70's, 80's, 90's Mix (702) 6327777
Posh Friday's @ On Broadway (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ Strict dress code, guestlist contact guestlist@sfinxproductions.com
The Cartel @ The Cellar (Upland) 21+ (909) 946-3604 $2 domestics and wells all night
Party @ Godfathers (Chino) 21+ DJ's, Drink Specials (909) 627-8080 Party all Night @ The Boiler Room (Downtown Redlands) 21+ (909) 792-8855
Club Mix @ Sevilla Night Club (Riverside) 18+ 99.1 KGGI Jesse Duran Top 40/Latin House (951) 778-0611
Ladies Night @ Silk (Pechanga CA) 21+ Free for Ladies, Dress Code, Top 40 Hip Hop; Reggae; Old School FMX FRIDAYS @ Tremors, Riverside $3 Red Bull Vodka $4 Jager Bombs
Sinn City @ The Ville, Riverside $3 Long Islands (951) 328-1050 SATURDAY Party @ Sharks Club (Costa Mesa) 21+ 2 dance floors & Drink special's (714) 751-6428
Club Kiss @ The Boogie (Anaheim) 18+ DJ's Jason B & Leon, plus drink specials all night (714) 9561410 Avaland @ Avalon Hollywood (Hollywood) 21+ (323) 467-4571
DJ's @ Typhoon Saloon (Pacific Beach) 21+ Hip Hop/Dance (858) 3733474
Hip Hop and Reggae @ Café Sevilla (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ (619) 233-5979 DJ Marc Thrasher @ Whiskey Girl (Gaslamp-San Diego) Live music video mixing plus DJ Danimal in the Whiskey Underground. 21+, (619) 2361616.
DJ WhO? @ the W HOTEL San Diego 21+ HiP HoP, MashUps, Rock (619) 398.3051 $250 Sexy Dance Contest @ Godfathers (Chino) 21+ $100 Bead contest /$1 make your drink a double $1 (909) 627-8080
SNL @ The Cellar (Upland) 21+ $2 domestics and wells from 8-10 p.m. (909) 946-3604 Party all Night @ Boiler Room (Redlands) 21+ (909) 792-8855 Club Essence @ Sevilla Nightclub (Riverside) 18+ Super Estrella Rock en Espanol/Top 40/Reggaeton (951) 7780611
"SOUL'ed OUT Saturday Night” @ Silk (Pechanga CA) 21+ $2 Sex on the Beach, dress code
Fridays @ Visions (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ ambiance of Visions & House Music by G*Roy
Party @ The Stock Exchange (Los Angeles) 21+ DJ, Hip Hop, House (213) 489-3877
Exposed @ The Club (San Bernadino) 18+ $200 Wet Tshirt Contest, $2 domestics until 10:30, $5 “you call its” (909) 743-4824
DJ's @ Typhoon Saloon (Pacific Beach) 21+ Hip Hop/Dance (858) 3733474
Club Late @ Jet (Mirage-Las Vegas) 21+ Locals in Free (702) 7927900
SUNDAY Rock n' Roll Karaoke @ Detroit Bar (Costa Mesa) 21+ (949) 642-0600
Club Hustle @ House of Blues (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ $10 Cover, Hip Hop,Top 40 (619) 299-BLUE
LIT @ Aubergine (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ Hip House and House email: VIP@dtownproductions.com
Rocket @ Belo (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ rock, electronic, disco, mashups, hip hop (619) 231-9200
Only $5 Cover @ Martini Ranch (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ Hip Hop, Rock, Rare Grooves (619) 235-6100 Hip Hop and Reggae @ Café Sevilla (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ (619) 233-5979
DJ Marc Thrasher @ Whiskey Girl (Gaslamp-San Diego) Live music video mixing. 21+, (619) 236-1616
White @ The Day After (Hollywood) 21+ McCadden & Hollywood (323) 874-LIST
Party @ OPM (Las Vegas) 21+ Hip-hop and R&B (702) 369-4998
Party and DJ @ ICE (Las Vegas) 21+ Special Guests Weekly (702) 699-9888 Party @ RA (Las Vegas) 21+ Dance and Hip-Hop (702) 262-4949
Club Boogie@ House of Blues (Las Vegas) 70's and Crazy Disco Fever (702) 632-7777 Under the stars @ Deco (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ House, Hip Hop, Electroclash juergen@aproduction.net for guestlist
DJ Scooter @ Stingaree (San Diego) 21+ DJ Scooter spinning the best Hip Hop (619) 544-0867
$2 u-call-its until 10:30p.m. @ The Ville, Riverside (951) 3281050
Noche Latina @ Bikini's Beach (Las Vegas) 21+ Two rooms of Latin music (702) 252-8429
RehabRX @ Hard Rock Hotel (Las Vegas) 21+ Hottest Pool Party on the West Coast! (800) Hard Rock Rooftop Recovery @ Stingaree 21+ Downtown San Diegos HOTTEST Party! (619) 544-9500
SunDaze @ PB Bar & Grill (Pacific Beach) 21+ $2 drafts & live Reggae (858) 272-1242 Gaslamp's Favorite Karaoke @ Henry's Pub (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ Karaoke with host Levi Strauss (619) 238-2389
Magnet Bar @ W Hotel (Gaslamp-San Diego) 21+ an enormous array of vodkas, mixers, acid jazz (619) 398.3051
Live Music @ Whiskey Girl (Gaslamp-San Diego) DJ Danimal after the band. 21+, no cover, (619)236-1616. Battle of the Bands @ Lake Alice Trading Co. (Riverside) All Ages $8 cover, Noon8pm (951) 682 3874 Stripper Sundays @ The Cellar (Upland) 25 cent drafts, strippers get in free all night $1,500 lap dance contest (909) 946-3604 Broke Sundays @ Margarita Beach (909) 945-1644 (Rancho Cucamonga) (909)-890-9993 (San Bernardino) 21+ $2 U-Call -It 'til Midnight. No Cover
Party @ Sevilla Nightclub (Riverside) 18+ 2 Levels of Hip Hop & Top 40 (951) 778-0611 S.I.N. Sunday's @ Godfathers (Chino) 21+ $2 Drinks till Midnight/DJ Lunatic (909) 627-8080
During Football @ The Ville, Riverside $5 Domestic Pitchers (951) 3281050 80's Night @ Back Alley Bar & Grill (Fullerton) Sonik DJ spins the best of the 80's 21+ No Cover (714) 526-3032
Club owners and promoters, update your listings at update@ skinniemagazine.com
SKINNIE’S BAR AND CLUB DIRECTORY
ANAHEIM House of Blues 1530 S.Disneyland Dr. (714) 778-BLUE Hooters of Anaheim 2438 E.Katella Ave. (714) 634-9464 The Boogie 1721 S.Manchester Blvd. (714) 956-1410
The Catch 1929 S.State College Blvd. (714) 935-0101 The Doll Hut 107 S.Adams St. (714) 533-1286
BEVERLY HILLS Joya 242 N.Beverly Dr. (310) 274-4440
BREA Bobby McGee's 200 S.State College Blvd (714) 529-1998
BUENA PARK National Sports Bar 5970 Orangethorpe Ave. (714) 523-0803
CABAZON Key Club-Morongo 49750 Seminole Dr. (800) 252.4499 CHINO Godfathers 12570 Central Ave. (909) 627-8080 COSTA MESA Sharks Club 841 Baker St. (714) 751-6428
Sutra Lounge 1870 Harbor Blvd. #A200 (949) 722-7103 Detroit Bar 843 W.19th St. (949) 642 0600
Club Vegas 1901 Newport Blvd. (949) 548-9500 COVINA Rude Dog Bar 114 N.Citrus Ave. (626) 332-8922
The Rendezvous 570 E.San Bernardino Rd. (626) 966-6887
DIAMOND BAR Scribbles 245 Gentle Springs Rd. (909) 396-4244 FULLERTON Revolucion 1910 205 N.Harbor Blvd. (714) 871-6861 Incahoots 1401 S.Lemon St. (714) 526-8467
Chomp Rockin Sushi 181 East Commonwealth Ave. (714) 738-3511
Back Alley Bar and Grill 1161/2 W.Wilshire Ave. (714) 526-3032 The Rockin' Taco Cantina 111 Harbor Blvd. (714) 525-8226
HENDERSON,NV The Whiskey (Green Valley Ranch) 2300 Paseo Verde (702) 617-7777 HERMOSA BEACH Saffire Nightclub & Lounge 705 Pier Ave. (310) 372-9705 Aloha Sharkeez 52 Pier Ave. (310) 374-7823
Underground Pub & Grill 1334 Hermosa Ave. (310) 318-3818 HOLLYWOOD Whiskey A-Go-Go 8901 Sunset Blvd. (310) 652-4202
Belly 7929 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 754-9008 The Key Club 9039 Sunset Blvd. (310) 274-5800 The Roxy 9009 Sunset Blvd. (310) 276-2222
Rainbow Bar & Grill 9015 Sunset Blvd. (310) 278-4232 Viper Room 8852 Sunset Blvd. (323) 358-1881 Shelter 8117 Sunset Blvd. (323) 280-0353
RokBar 1710 N.Las Palmas Ave. (323) 461-5600
XES 1716 Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 280-0353
The Highlands 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 461-9850 Avalon 1735 Vine St. (323) 467-4571
The Sunset Room 1430 Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 463-0004 Element 1642 Las Palmas Ave. (323) 460-4632
The Day After Nightclub 6757 Hollywood Blvd (323) 874-LIST
HUNTINGTON BEACH Duke's 317 Pacific Coast Hwy (714) 374-6446 Hurricanes 200 N.Main St. (714) 374-0500
Liquid Lounge 7887 Central Ave. (714) 892-0294
Atlanta Lounge 21022 Brookhurst St. (714) 968-9800 Liquid Den 5061 Warner Ave. (714) 377-7964
LAKE ELSINORE Bikini Beach Club 31502 Riverside Dr. (951) 471-0111
LAKE FOREST Diablo's Rockin' Cantina 23600 Rockfield Blvd. (949) 768-1500 LAKEWOOD The Hop 5201 Clark Ave. (562) 630-2229 LA JOLLA Excelsior 1025 Prospect St. (858) 454-8092
LAS VEGAS-NV Skin Pool Lounge (Palms) 4321 W Flamingo Rd (702) 942-7546
Pure (Caesars Palace) 3570 S.Las Vegas Blvd (702) 735-8323 Body English (Hard Rock Hotel) 4455 Paradise Rd. (702) 693-4000
Tangerine Lounge (Treasure Island) 3300 S.Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 894-7111
Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce (Mandalay Bay) 3930 S.Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 632-9442 Risque (Paris) 3655 S.Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 949-4589 Curve (Aladdin) 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 290-9582
V Bar (Venetian) 3355 S.Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 414-3200
The Foundation Room (Mandalay Bay) 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 632-7600 Tabu (MGM Grand) 3799 S.Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 891-7183
Rain/Ghost Bar (Palms Hotel & Casino) 4321 W.Flamingo Rd. (702) 992-7970 House of Blues (Mandalay Bay) 3950 S.Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 992-7970
The Beach (Rio Hotel) 365 Convention Center Dr. (702) 992-7970 Studio 54 (MGM Grand) 3799 S.Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 992-7970 Vivid (Venetian) 3355 S.Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 987-2222
La Bete (Wynn) 3131 S.Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 770-3375 Jillians 450 Freemont St (702) 759-0450
VooDoo Lounge (Rio) 3700 W.Flamingo Rd. (702) 492-3960 Coyote Ugly (New York-NewYork) 3790 S.Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 992-7970 RA (Luxor) 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 731-1995 Light (Bellagio) 3600 S.Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 693-3830 Mix (Mandalay Bay) 3950 S.Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 632-9500 Club Rio (Rio) 3700 W.Flamingo Rd. (702) 777-7777 Ice / Meta-Club 5175 West Diablo St. (702) 699-9888
OPM (Casers Palace) 3500 S.Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 369-4998
Bikinis (Rio) 3700 W.Flamingo Road (702) 252-8429 Rumjungle (Mandalay Bay) 3950 S.Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 632-7777 LONG BEACH Sevillas 140 Pine Ave (562) 495-1111 Vault 350 350 Pine Ave (562) 590-5566 Lava Lounge 3800 East PCH (562) 597-6171
V2O,The Venue 81 Aquarium Way (866) 402-5828 Hooters of Long Beach 130 Pine Ave. (562) 983-1010 Basement Lounge 149 Linden Ave. (562) 901-9090 Hush 217 Pine Ave. (562) 495-3473 LOS ANGELES Club Ice 3575 N.Cahuenga Blvd. (714) 441-CLUB (2582) The Prey 643 La Cienega Blvd. (310) 652-2012 The Parlour Club 7702 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 650-7968
The Stock Exchange 618 S.Spring St. (213) 489-3877 MISSION BEACH Canes 3105 Ocean Front Walk (858) 488-1780
NEWPORT BEACH Tapas 4253 Martingale Way (949) 756-8194 Blue Beet 107 21st Pl. (949) 675-2338
Hooters of Newport Beach 2406 Newport Blvd. (949) 566-9464
Ten Asian Ultra Lounge and Sushi 4647 Mac Arthur Blvd. (949) 660-1010 Detroit Bar 843 W.19th St. (949) 642-0600
ONTARIO Ontario Improv 4555 Mills Cir. (909) 484-5411
Hooters of Ontario 725 N.Milliken Ave. (909) 989-2209
ORANGE Quan's Rockin Sushi 1107 Tustin Ave. (714) 522-6311 National Sports Bar 150 North State College (714) 935-0300
The District Lounge 223 W Chapman Ave. (714) 639-7777
PACIFIC BEACH PB Bar & Grill 860 Garnet Ave. (858)483-9227 Blind Melons 710 Garnet Ave. (858) 483-9227 Moondoggies 832 Garnet Ave. (858) 483.6550
Tavern At The Beach 1200 Garnet Ave. (858) 272-6066 Typhoon Saloon 1165 Garnet Ave. (858) 373-3444
PASADENA Club 54 45 E.Colorado Blvd. (626) 793-0608
E's Martini Lounge 115 E.Colorado Blvd. (626) 793-6544
Hooters of Pasadena 96-98 E.Colorado Blvd. (626) 395-7700 Mc Murphy's Restaurant 72 N.Fair Oaks Ave. (626) 666-1445 35er 12 East Colorado Blvd. (626) 356-9315 POMONA The Glass House 200 West 2nd St. (909) 592-1078 Scoreboards 3220 W.Temple Ave. (909) 468-0444 RANCHO CUCAMONGA Margarita Beach 9950 S.Foothill Blvd (909) 945-1644 Twins Club 10134 Foothill Blvd. (909) 987-9322 REDLANDS The Boiler Room 345 N.Fifth St. (909) 792-8855 RIVERSIDE Tremors 1329 University Ave 951-683-3060
Sevilla Nightclub 3252 Mission Inn Ave. (951) 778-0311 Incahoots 3742 Park Sierra Dr. (951) 359-4800 Babylon 4085 Vine St. (951) 784 3033
The Vibe 1805 University Ave. (951) 788-0310
Lake Alice Trading Co. 3616 University Ave. (951) 686-7343 SAN BERNARDINO Margarita Beach 1987 S.Diners Ct. (909) 890-9993 Brandin' Iron 320 S.“E”St. (909) 888-7388
SAN DIEGO House of Blues 1055 5th Ave. (619) 299-BLUE 4th & B 345 B St. (619) 231-2131
Air Conditioned 4673 30th St. (619) 501-9831 Airport Lounge 2400 India St. (619) 685-3881 Altitude 660 K St. (619) 446-6088 Aubergine 500 4th Ave.. (619) 232-8100 Bitter End 770 5th St. (619) 338-9300 Belo 919 4th Ave. (619) 231-9200 Café Sevilla 555 4th Street (619) 233-5979
The Comedy Store 916 Pearl St. (858) 454-9176 Confidential 901 4th Street (619) 696-8888 Deco 731 5th Ave. (619) 696-3326
Hard Rock Café 801 4th Ave. (619) 615-7625 Henry's Pub 614 5th Ave. (619) 238-2389
The Local 1055 North Ave. (619) 231-4447 Luna Lounge 639 J St. (619) 702-7700 Martini Ranch 528 F Street (619) 235-6100 On Broadway 615 Broadway (619) 231-0011
Thin/Onyx Room 852 5th Street (619) 235-6699 Rama 327 Fourth Ave. (619) 501-Thai Red Circle Café 420 E Street (619) 234-9211 Sidebar 536 Market St. (619) 696-0946 Stingaree 454 6th Ave. (619) 544-0867
Whiskey Girl 600 5th Ave. (619) 236-1616
SANTA MONICA Zanzibar 1301 5th St. (310) 451-2221 TEMECULA Silk @ Pechanga 45000 Pechanga Parkway (888)-PECHANGA Q Club 27911 Jefferson Ave. (951) 699-0088 TORRANCE National Sports Bar 3210 W.Sepulveda Blvd. (310) 534-3700 UPLAND The Cellar 195 N.Central Ave. (909) 946-3604 Oasis Nightclub 1386 E.Foothill Blvd (909) 920-9590 VICTORVILLE Coconuts 12152 Cottonwood Ave. (760) 955-160 Sand Bar 13728 Hesperia Rd. (760) 243-4263
Las Vegas
Pimp N’ Ho, Club Rubber
As the annual ASR (Action Sports Retail) conference came to a close, the perfect epilogue to the three day event was a party hosted by Skinnie Magazine at the notorious 4th & B in downtown San Diego. Sponsored in part by Throwdown, Skin, Xyience, Osiris Shoes, SRH, Dragon Optics, Headblade, Brikhaus MMA Center, Acropolis RPM and more, the venue began to pack itself as San Diego rock/punk/metal act Mower took the stage with their crushing riffs, unrelenting energy and dualvocalist approach. Shortly thereafter, the up and coming Redgun Radar would take the stage, offering their brand of straight ahead rock n' roll. Rounding out the evening were incomparable punk luminaries Pennywise - basically, any concert-going punk fan can tell you that if Pennywise is headlining, the show will be off the hook. The ASR after party was no exception as the mosh pit lay claim to its victims and free gift bags from the evening’s sponsors were handed out randomly. In the end, every one left with something, whether it was free loot, a hangover, or a memorable concert experience. Hell and yeah combined to form “hell yeah”. -By Chris Hansen, photos courtesy of Derek Coleman and PubDistrict
Orange County
Club Vegas
Tentations
Tia Juanas
Club Glam @ GFandago
Heat
Focus
House of Blues Anaheim
One fine Saturday afternoon in late August the first Bring the Noize festival hit Pharaoh's in Redlands, bringing with it the cream of the crop of Suburban Noize's ever-growing roster of artists. The only band not signed to Sub Noize, 1AD7, opened up the show with a high-energy set that combined metal, punk, hardcore and hip hop into a brutal set that had the crowd both bouncing and moshing. Pretty confusing, I know. But settle down, it gets better. OPM laid down some stoney grooves that relied on rock and reggae roots to placate the crowd. Following that up was Sub Noize Souljaz, the most ambitious collaborative effort from Sub Noize featuring rappers such as Big B, Dirtball, Judge D, Saint Dog and more.As suspicious clouds of smoke permeated the venue, the legendary (hed)P.E. took to the stage with a high octane set that did not slow down for a single moment. Headlining this great event were the Kottonmouth Kings, who were surprisingly visible in spite of those ever-growing clouds of suspicious smoke. As it turned out, the suspicious clouds of smoke were completely harmless and the Kottonmouth Kings entertained a ridiculously large crowd of enthralled and loyal fans. After the show, everyone was suspiciously hungry. Yes, I over-used the word “suspicious� in this review. So what? I also got to go to the show for free, so blow me. I mean, uh... bring it.The noize, that is.
- By Chris Hansen, photos by Jay Ojeda and Zawg Cottonbee
San Diego
belo
ASR After Party
pb bar
typhoon
stingaree
typhoon
belo
ASR After Party
Let’s just begin with a fact; I am not an art critic! When I first heard about this show I didn't know what to expect but I was very anxious to see what this group of players would come up with because most of them aren't really known for being artisans. They're known more for being curved plaster performance artists. The atmosphere made it hard to concentrate with free beer and a room packed to the gills with legends and the likes of John Cardiel on the turntables. One of my favorite exhibits came from Chicken. It took me back to the many days and nights I skated "Chicken's Pool". I'd seen pictures of the pool's construction, but I never got to see the blueprints and "before" photos till he put it on display at the exhibition. Really amusing was the letter that was on display that a reader sent into TWS complaining that he was sick of seeing Salba in the mag and that he sucked! If only this clueless author knew that his letter would be a mockery 20 years later. It was the perfect side dish to Salba's collection of pool paraphernalia, which included a pool shaped bowl with elephant figurines lining the top and the ceramic ashtray pool complete with a blonde sitting on the edge. Chuck Holts had some decks fashioned into sculpted into an intriguing airplane. TA had the first Alva board ever produced and a graffiti decorated surfboard that had a cardboard sign informing you not to touch it! Some people definitely came out shining... Matt Dove's paintings definitely stood out among the rest. That boy's got some talent! Hosoi seemed to be stuck on one subject - Christ, but one is easily impressed with his ability to scribble with a single tangled line and create detailed images. The artistic canvas he creates on paper is much like the artistic canvas he carves in a pool: He begins with a single fluid line and creates a masterpiece with the addition of more lines without ever lifting his pen off the paper or losing control of his board. - By Brian Patch, photos courtesy of Hurley
Inland Empire
the cellar
godfathers
margarita beach
the cellar
MS Pajama Jam @ Key Club Morongo
godfathers
The Inkslingers Ball is THE tattoo convention that every diehard body art freak waits for every year and this was no different.This was the 15th annual IB and it held such promise to be a big event.There were plenty of booths teeming with the best talent from So Cal and a few beyond our borders that were showing off why they were there with their traditional and sometimes unique creations. I saw some great art adorning some equally unique individuals and I was amazed at how far some people will take their art.This was proved very well during the competitions that were held throughout the day to give trophies to those who were uber-dedicated to their addiction whether it was for best tribal, portrait, black & white, etc.Vendors were selling after care items, clothing, anti-government propaganda and other various things and naturally the Skinnie booth was present as well. I was disappointed with the fact though that there were no exotic artists from other parts of the world that may have had a different idea of art. Maybe something that stood out much that it would have attained the attention of passers-by for more than the few minutes that most spent at individual booths. Otherwise it was a decent convention and worth attending if body art is your vice. - Text and photos by Jeffrey Easton
Los Angeles
Club Shokra @ Level 3
HORRIBLE SCOPES - THE
PIRATE EDITION
LIBRA Avast ye, landlubber! Ye be too daft to realize the mark on ye beauty's dungbie is attracting the wrong type of sailor. Unless, of course, ye relish the thought of one bloke being abaft while you work her cackle fruits from the front! Har, har, har!
SCORPIO Any Jack Tar can formulate drivelswigger to compose a picaroon, but ye sails be not enough full to do anything else potent with ye life. While ye swing the lead with ye bumbo and X-Box, real shores and true vistas lie forward. Be ye a landlubber or bilge rat, the results are the same, be they, slacker? SAGITTARIUS Ye in Davy's Grip over the thought of having your Long Roger checked by a sawbones, in fear of the Black Spot that be the pox. Be brave, lad, you can always burn it off, aye? In the future, when she be stormy, put a monkey jacket on your Charlie Noble, and such fears will nay be yours.
CAPRICORN Marriage be the hempen halter, matey, and let no swine tell you elsewhys. Why maroon yourself on one breasted shore, when all the seas be man's plunder? Of course, if ye be looking like an elephant seal, ye take what fine arse offers itself to ye…
AQUARIUS The greasemonkey that worked ye street swoon gave ye a hornswaggle! Any knowswhat with a chest o' rusty tools can make ye his donkey, and take ye for all your booty, plus ye duffle! Maybe your brainpot is too full of seawater to know that in the donkey ride that is life, ye be the ass! PISCES Before ye drop anchor in that lady's lagoon, consider the chum on her face, and the barnacles that be gracing her shanks. How old be she? 24? Be ye certain? Too much grog and gin has been the turmoil of lesser men, when thought they the decrepit bar trollop was a spring maiden. Check with ye lads to gather more sober opinions, lest you bait ye hook with old, salty jerky! ARIES Ye mates be adrift, sails slack, while ye be making a hornpipe, as if your future was bonny. Lubber, I see days forward of ye flipping meat at Burger King or Jack in the Box, unless ye grow some wits and pick a ship with fair winds and forward motion. Of course, if ye can't read, these words be worthless.
TAURUS Gar! Thar be a looter living in ye crib! Lest ye booty be plundered, pick carefully the mates ye sail with, or ye be comin' back to an empty bung hole, and ye will have naught to dine upon but junk and oosh, savvy? ~ By Scalliwag Victor “Scurvey Rat” Hussar ~
GEMINI Believe ye not all the scuttlebutt that floats ye way, for those who know not, talk, and those who talk not, know. But if ye talk far more than those who talk less, than skedaddle from the babble and ponder silence…unless ye gob has gaped so big for so long ye brain dropped out! CANCER Before ye sign up to be a pongo for some swindler who fancies himself high above the scupper class, consider that after a caulker, such a trade seems fancy free, but once the drunk morning's hangover brings wisdom o'plenty.Than again, ye have spent most of ye life under the spell of spirits, so perhaps the sober life is too much for ye soggy spine. LEO Ahoy thar, matey, but ye aft be bulging a bit more than usual, aye? Lay off the quick food, lest ye guts bulge out your belt, and others mock ye with terms such as “landwhale” or “walrus-arse”. Such titles be never flattering, especially in the company of fair lasses.
VIRGO Whether it be a barker in your mug, or a galley in your back, when a highwayman calls for your groats or ducats, don't be believin' the tales of your hearties or the myths given to you by moving pictures…hand over your plunder, and live to boast another day…thy not be Chuck Norris!
SKINNIE MAGAZINE
LOS ANGELES H ORANGE COUNTY H INLAND EMPIRE H SAN DIEGO H LAS VEGAS
OCTOBER 06