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Sanctuary (‘nuff said!)

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From the Bay Area & Sacramento comes a solid group of metal veterans that have come together to ROCK YOUR WORLD! Ain’t nuthin’ but energetic, melodic, heart-thumping, fist-pumping, sleazy & sexy ROCK and ROLL!!! p. 20

Cover Photo by Patrick Häberli

A (Long Overdue) Note from the Pres

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Gear the Pros Use: Brad Hull of Sanctuary

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News You Can Use - Motorcycles: 10 Life Lessons

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CYANIDE CD Release!

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News You Can Use - Cars: Winter Storage

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Order in the Chaos: Brien DeChristopher’s Music Blog

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Tattoo Gallery...MORE musician tattoos

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Jamie Paullus Spokane’s music scene is alive and thriving; this month, Jamie Paullus, always our eye in the city, brings us Lacuna Coil and Exodus.

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Sherry Keith In celebration of the January issue, and the coming of our best year yet, 2015, Mystic Photography brings you a band called...New Year’s Day! Page 14 CV WorldWide Magazine

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To all our friends and readers: Wow, it's been a long road. CV WorldWide will be turning 3 (yes, THREE) years old in a couple of months, and it's hard to fathom having done so much during our short time. We've had our ups and downs, we started small but expanded to another market then decided to go world wide with our product, and we couldn't be more excited. I look for bigger and better things for us in the future, starting NOW! As I look forward to this next year, I can't help but have more than a bit of excitement in my mind. We recently announced a partnership with PureSteele Communications to bring our bands' music and products to the world via radio play and interviews - I don't have a good excuse, but this has been delayed due to personal reasons to this point but we are now ready to connect bands and DJ's and get things moving. To those bands who have expressed interest in participating and promoting their music - forgive me, but get ready!

I tend to be a private person, but I also wanted to take this public time to thank my business partner and co-owner, Sherry Keith. You could NOT ask for a better person to share the journey of this Magazine with; she‟s a pistol wrapped in roses, a strong woman with a soft side, a passion for music and musicians, and an real eye for taking great concert photos. She‟s to be the glue that holds the Mag together when it looks like it‟s going to fall apart; she‟s the bull in the china shop who tries he hardest to bring us the best in local concerts. She‟s been with the Mag pretty much since the beginning; I cannot think of a better co-pilot.

There are others who need to be acknowledged; Jamie Paullus (and Kat), up in Spokane, a guy who never fails to deliver the best bands and the best photos. Brien DeChristopher, who graciously allows us to use his musician advice from his blog, and has done so for many months. Quite a few others have “come and gone”, some sadly, some with a “good riddance”, but it‟s all part of the character of this Magazine. Many others will probably come and go in the future, but we will do our best to remain steady.

Our BEST wishes for a healthy and prosperous 2015!

Chris

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(CVWW) What are the current band members and their role.

Warrel Dane / Vocals Lenny Rutledge / Guitars Brad Hull / Guitars Jim Sheppard / Bass Dave Budbill / Drums (Lenny Rutledge) The current band members are all the same as the original line up accept for the addition of Brad Hull (CVWW) Any story behind the name?

(LR) Yes, I was a huge fan of a movie called „Logans Run‟ back in the 70s. The movie was set in the future when the earth had pretty much gone to shit. Everyone lived under a dome and the policy was when you turned 30 you died or more accurately you were executed. There was a ceremony that you had to attend called „Carousel‟ when you were approaching 30 and basically you were euthanized. However, there were rebels who resisted. They were called „Runners‟. The Runners were lead on a path by an underground society to a place outside of the dome city that was called „Sanctuary‟. The Runners were hunted down by sentinels called the „Sand Men‟. The key

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to enter the Sanctuary was an easy access to bands and Face- was sitting at a table in the back Egyptian Ankh. Very cool movie book and such. Anyway, as a of the room. He had a bit of a if you like that cheesy 70‟s type of band we rehearsed constantly salty reputation that I was well shit. and eventually decided to record aware of and he locked eyes with a demo that contained most of me and said, „You! Come here!‟ I (CVWW) Good movie - and yes, the songs on „Refuge Denied‟. thought he was going to throw androids DO dream of electric Our demo was continuously me out for sure. He was drinking sheep! OK, let’s take a walk played on the local college radio Courvoisier and offered to share back a few years…talk about station. We felt we needed some his bottle with me. I don‟t know the founding of the original type of boost to get us to the next why, but we hit it off really well. band, how did that come to- level. I remember telling the band He was super-cool. We got to I was going to take our demo talking about music. Eventually, gether?

(LR) My cousin Sean and I start- down to the Megadeth / King I said, „I got this tape of my band ed out the band together. We Diamond show that was coming and you have to hear it! It took a found a $100 dollar bill on the through town. I was determined lot of convincing, but I eventually floor of a record store when we to have one of my heroes hear got him down to my buddy‟s car.

We listened to the demo and he were out getting whatever the the Sanctuary demo.

I must have been crazy to really liked it. I remember he current release was at the time.

We ran across the street and think it would be that easy. I had gave me his phone number and I bought a Les Paul copy guitar a friend with me and we were wasn‟t convinced it was his real from a store called Music West. with two very attractive girls. We number. The next day I called the It was like fate because we were were waiting behind the venue number and on the answering looking at this guitar for a few and I remember somebody said machine was Dave. He called me weeks. I think we were 15 years Megadeth is staying at a hotel back a few weeks later, saying he old at the time. After that we al- down the street. So we went loved the tape and that he wanted ways talked about starting a band down there and walked the floors to produce us. The rest is history. called Sanctuary. We spent the of the hotel listening for the loud- After that point we did a lot of next few years working our asses est room. When we finally found touring with Megadeth. Dave off to reach our dream. It took us the room, the door happened to was always a great inspiration a few years and many different still be open. We pushed the two and mentor to us all. members before we had a solid girls in first and we were all welline up but we were very ambi- comed with open arms. Dave (CVWW) Sanctuary was a real tious. We were constantly working on our dream. We built a giant stage that wasn‟t humanly impossible to even move but it looked cool in our huge warehouse that we practiced in. We always thought very big even from the start.

(CVWW) Tell us about the discovery by Dave Mustaine originally, did Lenny really track him to an after concert party?

(LR) This is a true story. It seems hard to believe even for me looking back. Remember this was 1986, fans didn‟t have as much

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jammed with us for a night and we gave him a demo of some of our songs. He claims he went home and took LSD and wrote the lyrics for “Soldiers of Steel” that night. When we heard his contribution to the song we were blown away.

(CVWW) 1987’s ‘Refuge Denied’ then 1989’s ‘Into the Mirror Black’ were incredibly successful and led to tours with Megadeth and Fates Warning; being a child of the 80’s ourselves, tell us about “the life” back then?

(LR) It was a very exciting time for us. Once the ball started rolling it was quite the ride. I think we all really enjoyed ourselves… maybe too much at times.

(CVWW) ‘Refuge Denied’ is described as “angry young men just going for it” while ‘Into the Mirror Black’ was deemed “more cerebral”; tell us about the difference in songwriting and approach between the 2 albums…

(LR) Haha.. I think that‟s pretty accurate. We were young and just playing what came natural to us. It was all about having a good divergent, raw, and different (CVWW) It really locked up time and playing the music fast sound from most of the 80’s when you found Warrel Dane… and heavy. I think when the sethrash metal; there were a lot well, actually, sort of pilfered cond album came along we were of “cookie cutter” metals bands him from another band, yes? a little more seasoned and back then, talk about the deci- (LR) Dave Budbill suggested that thought more about mood rather sion to chart your own course we check out this guy Warrel than just intensity. I like both apDane from Serpent‟s Knight. We in terms of sound… proaches and I feel Mirror Black (LR) Great question…however, I heard a demo that they did and was a natural progression. don‟t know that we ever really we were convinced that we were thought about it that much. We better. We knew once WD saw (CVWW) Did you ever envision just played what we wanted to. our stage show and heard our Sanctuary touring the world We felt fortunate that people re- songs he would be interested. Ba- when you first started out? sponded to the music we were sically we stole him from that (LR) Actually it was our dream band. Not really all that uncommaking. so we were hoping it would hapmon. Warrel came out and pen. We thought about it every

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day and eventually we worked at in your hometown of Seattle, making it happen every day. and the bottom falls out… bittersweet after so much early (CVWW) ‘Into the Mirror Black’ success? got rave reviews around the (LR) I was ok with it really. world, was THAT going to be There were a few bands that you your entrance into the metal mention previously that I actually really like. headlining fraternity?

(LR) These are great questions but I don‟t know how to answer (CVWW) But kudos to Sanctuthat. We could have had a ary for NOT caving into record chance at that but I don‟t know if company pressure and changwe thought about it. You never ing their sound…was that a hard decision to make at the know how things will turn out. time?

(CVWW) Soundgarden & Alice (LR) It was not a hard decision. in Chains were contemporar- We pretty much had metal ies…was there a bit of healthy carved into our DNA. competition with them, being in the same town? Any animosity? (CVWW) Do you think that, with (LR) I think most of us were fans grunge gaining popularity at would be interested in contribof both of those bands. Especially the time, the path you walked uting our song ‟Battle Angels‟ for AIC. We partied with Jerry and was really inevitable? With a video game called ”Brutal LegLayne many times. I know War- your success, is there anything end”. That kind of got the ball rel and Jim knew them well. Jim you could have done different rolling in a more serious way. was actually in a band called to change the outcome short of We started talking frequently and altering your identity to suit eventually decided to jam.

Sleaze with Layne for a while. the record labels?

(CVWW) Moving forward, (LR) For me it was pretty much (CVWW) Did you all have much grunge takes over, originating the end of the band at this point. contact in the interim?

Doing anything different would- (LR) We all saw each other at n‟t have mattered since the band events and parties. Also I assisted broke up. We had run our course. in a Nevermore demo recording Egos were fat and we were drunk in the mid 90‟s. assholes. Rumor has it Nevermore had similar issues but ap- (CVWW) What do you feel is different now than back in the parently they had stamina. day? Is there a different “vibe” (CVWW) Fast forward 18 whole or “ambience” to the members years – Nevermore was a huge of the band? success in the interim, but of (LR) I like to think that we have course you all reconnect…what developed tolerance. Maybe that was the first catalyst of the re- comes with age and experience.

Don‟t get me wrong, we still have union?

(LR) We had casually considered our moments but I think we prothe idea of doing some type of cess it differently now. reunion in the past but it was more of a joke or not really seri- (CVWW) Is the “musical mesous. In 2009 we were asked if we sage” of Sanctuary different

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about? factor for you these days – after (LR) Brad was the replacement so much success early and even for Sean when he quit in 1990. over the years?

We were on a tour of the West (LR) We simply just do this beCoast and Sean Blosl got in an cause it‟s a blast. I know that is argument with Warrel on stage kind of a boring answer but it‟s during a show and left the stage. the truth.

It was very awkward and that was the end of our partnership (CVWW) Sanctuary is a LEGEND with Sean. After that point we in the Seattle music scene, tell asked Brad Hull to step in to fin- us your thoughts about the muish our tour obligations. He was a sic life in Seattle now… friend in the local metal scene (LR) You‟re very kind with the and a killer guitar player for a Legend title. The Seattle music band called „Forced Entry‟. Brad scene has always thrived. I don‟t fit in very well but as you know know if I‟m qualified to comment Sanctuary broke up shortly after. on the current scene. I‟m so far now; given the wisdom of time When we reformed Jeff Loomis removed where I live outside of was the guitar player for a short the city but there are many bands and age?

(LR) Again, I don‟t know. We time. When Nevermore broke up from Seattle that are very talentwrite what we write. We hope that partnership ended as well. ed. This is a great question for that our audience responds and That‟s when we decided to see if Brad. so far the reaction has been really Brad as interested. Now Brad is a full time member and a great ad- (CVWW) Does it feel odd to be good. considered “legends” (which dition to the current lineup. implies “old guys”) and role (CVWW) How is the process of recording, mixing, and produc- (CVWW) What do you think it is models for so many Seattle ing a record changed from the that works so well now; how is bands?

(LR) I don‟t know. Again we the synergy different now? late 80’s to today?

(LR) Technology has changed all (LR) I can‟t explain it other than don‟t really think about being of it. For the most part it has add- it feels like it did back in the day ed convenience to the entire pro- when we first started out. A lot of cess. It‟s so much easier to share energy and chemistry. I think we ideas and everyone has a mini have also developed tolerance recording studio on their comput- over the years. er now.

(CVWW) Are your goals more (CVWW) Aside from “being old- modest these days; at this er” have you noticed any differ- point, do you honestly feel that ence in the fans at your shows? there is some unfinished busi(LR) A lot of our fans have ness in the path of Sanctuary? grown up with us. It‟s great to see (LR) Our goal is the same. TOall ages at the shows. We actually TAL WORLD DOMINATION! see parents that were fans with LoL Actually we really just want to continue recording and playing their kids that are fans as well. shows for as long as our fans en(CVWW) Tell us about the new joy it. members since the reunion… how did their joining come (CVWW) What is the driving

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“Legends” or “Old Guys”. We were many bands on that cruise are just happy that people like that I was stoked to see. I rememour music. We feel very fortunate ber the second night we were out to have the opportunity to share to sea and I heard a knock on my the music with our friends and cabin door at 4 am. The knock fans around the world. was very intense and loud and I woke up in a panic thinking the (CVWW) Many times we speak boat was sinking. Jeff Loomis with “newer” bands who speak had been pounding on my door. of influences, what does it say When I finally woke up and ran about Sanctuary that you are to the door, nearly naked, to my so influential and popular surprise on the other side of the STILL in the Seattle music sce- door was Uli Roth, one of my alltime guitar hero‟s jamming on his ne?

(LR) That‟s flattering but I guess guitar. Loomis and Van Williams were laughing in the background. people recognize good music.

My eyes were barley open but I (CVWW) Do you have a favorite will never forget that. city or venue to play?

(LR) In the US that would be Se- (CVWW) What kind of pressure stretches as far as the eye can attle and New York. We also do you feel, if any, to produce a see? have a really good reception in successful record; is there any (LR) Again, another boring anEurope and Greece. pressure to “produce” with eve- swer but we weren‟t trying to ry new musical offering these make any statement we just (CVWW) Tell us about a partic- days, given your history and wanted to record a killer album. ularly memorable show that past success? really made it all worthwhile (LR) I think that all the band (CVWW) Let’s talk about the for you guys. members would agree that for us music industry today...and so(LR) Playing 70,000 tons of Met- we were just focused on releasing cial media...music distribution al was one of my favorites. There a quality album. It had to be up is much different now, do you to our standards first. If we could see that as progress? The abilaccomplish that then we thought ity to market/sell individual we might have a chance that fans songs, does that benefit the inwould also agree. dustry as a whole?

(LR) I‟m not sure I would say all (CVWW) ‘The Year the Sun of it is better. I think there are Died’, how has it been received many aspects that empower the so far? independent musician with op(LR) The response has been very tions. On the other hand, it‟s realpositive. We look forward to ly difficult to sell records now. playing these songs live. We have Bands have a difficult time makhad great reviews and the reac- ing money off their sales. Downtion at shows is awesome. loading music illegally seems to be the norm now. I guess that (CVWW) Did you want to make creates innovation. Hopefully it any “statement” with the al- doesn‟t kill the music business. I bum? Or is it just a continua- suspect musicians will always tion of a road traveled long ago find a way. that is no longer bumpy and

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our younger selves to write hit songs! Actually I think we were all pretty happy with the way we did it. I‟m not sure If I would have changed anything.

(CVWW) Where do you see the band in 3-5 years?

(LR) Hopefully still writing and recording. I think we will continue as long as the chemistry is still there and we are all having fun. I feel like we have momentum right now and we intend to keep pushing forward.

(CVWW) How have you all (CVWW) Have you guys always changed as people and as musi- wanted to play music, or were there other interests when you cians over time?

(LR) No change, were all still were younger?

(CVWW) Okay, what’s in store drunk assholes! LOL! I can‟t (LR) I think I wanted to be a fire- for the remainder of 2014 and speak for all of us but I feel we man. My father was a fireman into 2015? What other big prohave become more patient and and I always thought it would be jects are in the works? tolerant over the years. I believe a cool job.

(LR) Right now we have a tour also all the time we put in has planned in Europe with Overkill (CVWW) What other bands do in March. We are also playing made us better musicians. you guys listen to during down- the Rock Hard fest in May. (CVWW) They say “youth is time and relaxation, what’s on wasted on the young”, is there YOUR music player?

(CVWW) Any final words you any advice you would have giv- (LR) Mastodon / Archenemy / would like to convey to your en your younger selves?

Testament / Fleetwood Mac / fans?

(LR) Yes, we would have told Crowbar (LR) We want to thank all our friends and fans all over the world. If it wasn‟t for them we wouldn‟t be here and we are all looking forward to bringing our live show everywhere we can.

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Gear the Pros Use! After playing 30+ years, I've gone through a TON tar. They definitely keep the errant/screechy/ear bleeding of gear! From a tiny little Fender Champ practice amplifi- feedback to a minimum. Instead replacing it with the er, and a 3/4 sized Harmony Flying V purchased out of sweet rich harmonic overtones inherent to each particular the JCPenneys catalog, to two full stacks and a plethora of guitar. guitars.

Picks As a primarily metal guitarist I paid close attention I used Dunlop to the ever-evolving line of tube amps, pre-amps, rack Tortex picks gaged .073 mount, solid state, and midi gear. From specialized stomp for the longest time, but boxes, to multi effect units, and everything in between. switched to Clayton Throughout all this, there have only been 3 constants; picks of the same mateFloyd Rose tremolo systems, Ernie Ball strings, and Delrial and thickness. They rin picks gaged .073. just happen to have my Through it all, I've managed to sift through the latband name and autoest new gadgets and things, and have put together a rig graph on them. that never disappoints me, or lets me down.

Amps Guitars I've used tons of I discovered Carvin guitars in the mid 80’s when 'em. From a Peavey my friend showed me a catalog he had received. After Rockmaster Preamp to a reading all the specs, but still skeptical because I couldn't Carvin Quad X preamp actually try one out (mail order only), I decided to throw with a Mosvalve caution to the wind and ordered their bottom of the line, poweramp, to a Line6 one pickup guitar with a Floyd Rose. A Black DC125.

Spider 3 150w head into I fell in love with this guitar, so a few years later I two Peavey Butcher bought a green DC127 with a Floyd. These guitars have 4x12 cabinets, loaded been my mainstays for many years; however, approxiwith Celestion GL85s. mately 5 years ago, I purchased a 1992 Gibson Explorer, I've had good tones and and from the first note, was instantly hooked! Although it great tones with these only has 22 frets, and no Floyd Rose (the HORROR!), I different combinations, have completely fallen in love with this guitar! From the but one day I discovered warm clean tones, to the smooth yet crunchy rhythm the Line6 MKII Bogner punch to the gut, and the sweet, creamy lead sauce that 2x12 combo amp. With drips out of every note. The Gibson Explorer is absolutea mere 40 watts of tubed ly, without question, my favorite guitar. And in my opinpower, 2 12" Celestion ion...the BEST guitar I have ever owned. And I've owned Vintage 30 Speakers, a buttload of different guitars! and all the effects I need built into the design, I Pickups With the exception of my Fender Stratocaster, can toss that puppy in Every guitar I own, and play live OR record with, is the back of a 1974 Ford equipped with EMG Active pickups. Usually the 85/81 Pinto if I needed to, and neck/bridge combination. With the exception of The Ex- STILL keep up with all plorer. Which as a 60/81 Neck/Bridge configuration. but the hardest hitting The reason I have chosen the EMGs, is that I seem drummers! That puppy to have more control of what's coming out of my gui- blasts, and sounds awe-

Some! Hell, I've mic'd it up at some bigger shows hiding pile of sludge. Not exactly the tone I'm trying to achieve behind some scrims (small mesh banners, typically put in in front of 20-50,000 people. front of amps on stage) and NO ONE was the wiser. And Finally, after playing about 10 of these festival at just under 50lbs, I save my back for the important stuff, shows with a rented backline, I decided, "Enough is like banging my head, and thrashing around onstage! enough!" I went out and purchased the Line6 Pod However, relying solely on this rig for my live HD500X. Now I have COMPLETE control over my shows, I encountered the following problem...Airline bag- tones, as well as a footswitch that I'm also completely fagage handlers don't give two don't give two shits if your miliar with. Problem solved! amp has tubes. And at 50lbs, it seems to be just light Effects enough for them to want to play games like, "See how far Although the Pod HD500x has good versions of you can throw this into the baggage compartment before it virtually every effect I typically use, I like the feel and touches the ground!" Plus, when you're playing festivals sweep of the Dunlop wah-wah pedals, so I add one of overseas, they also like to tack on those extra Baggage those to my signal chain. fees. Which add up EXTREMELY quickly.

So. Wanting to put that extra money into touring Straps necessities, (BEER), as a band, we would just send our I've been through several different guitar straps, rider to the venues with but once again, Dunlop straps are my preferred choice. our equipment prefer- The ones I use are wider, and thicker than your average ences as well as the strap, are definitely more comfortable, have the coolest bowl of M&Ms with the designs, and NEVER slip on me, which means my guitar brown ones taken out. is always at the perfect height for my playing style.

Unfortunately, Attached to each strap are a pair of Schaller there is also a pitfall of Straplocks. These insure that my guitar NEVER hit's the doing that as well. Most ground accidently, and I would NEVER try and play live Backline Rental compa- without them! They're the cheapest insurance you can get nies in Europe don't car- for your "Baby!" ry Line6 amplification, Strings so I'm usually ending up I've tried many different electric guitar strings, but with a Mesa Boogie TriALWAYS come back to Ernie Ball. They're the strings ple Rectifier. Or Triple that work best for me. I only use Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt RectumFryer, as I like "Skinny Top/Heavy Bottom" on my electrics. The gagto fondly refer to it! es are .010-.052.

Now any guitarist that On my Acoustic guitars I only use Elixir Polyweb knows this amp is probCustom Lights. Gaged .011-,052. ably thinking to himself right about now, "Triple Stands Recs are bad ass, whats In my opinion, there is only ONE brand of guitar wrong with that? And stand that I trust my guitars to hang on, and that's Hurrimy reply should be, cane Stands. I have 3 stands made by them. They're the "Nothing, nothing at best, simple as that! all!" That is until I was Wireless System served up my first one.

Line6 G50. Very accurate replication of your guiSure, it's a killer soundtars signal like you were using a cable. Has NEVER let ing amp, until the tubes me down. have been put through the wringer by hundreds Mics of guitarists putting Shure SM58, and SM57 thousands of hours on Well...that about sums it up. Thank you for letting them at torturous vol- me share my rig preferences with the world. I'm sure I'll umes. So basically, once continue to keep trying to find what may possibly suit my the tubes have taken needs better, but until then. I'm pretty damned happy to be that kind of beating, the able to have what I do! amp typically sounds Stay Metal! like a muddy, lumpy

Brad Hull

Perspective: 10 Motorcycle Safety Tips I Learned Riding A Harley Davidson Through The Mountains

By JEFF ST. AUBIN, ASKMEN Once you go two wheels, it's hard to go The world is not a friendly place and it seems to back. The thrill of tearing up a mountain pass on a have a special thing against motorcyclists. So, if 1,200 cc Harley is nothing short of exhilarating, you want to hop on two wheels, you need to know and doing the same on a 125 cc Minsk is no less what you're doing. exciting.

I got to participate in Harley-Davidson's Taste of Freedom Tour, a part of their 110th anniThat's the great thing about motorcycles -- versary celebrations, and was lucky enough to ride you don't need to go fast to have fun. a candy red 1200 Custom Sportster across the San By default you are thrown into the world Bernardino mountains. We were a pack of 12 relaaround you. You are no longer a captive in a steel tively fresh drivers, and we all learned a lot about cage but rather a modern-day cowboy roaming the what to do and not do while riding a bike. Here are world on his iron steed. Whether you're burbling 10 lessons that will help you have the time of your along with your lady jammed up against the sissy life and come away all in one piece. bar or dragging your knees clipping apexes, the 1. Wear A Helmet way of the bike is the way to go.

Your mom's a smart lady -- you should lisThat's all well and good until you're actually ten to her. When she told you to always wear a thrown into the world around you. Hard, head first helmet as a kid, she did so for a reason. Your craniand with 70 mph of momentum behind you. Sound um may have gotten a little thicker in the ensuing like fun? Didn't think so. years, but no matter how dense it may be, it won't protect you against a solid crack against concrete.

Nevertheless, riding a motorcycle is one of Brain damage is no fun, eating through a the most fun things you can do, but like so many straw is hardly pleasant and trying to communiexperiences worth doing, it's dangerous as hell. cate with a damaged parietal cortex is no walk in the park. Don't be an idiot; wear a helmet. You may never need it, but when you do, you'll be glad you did.

2. Wear Gloves

This one may seem innocuous, but just think about it for a second. Every time you fall, what's the first thing you do? You put your damned hands out. It's human instinct, and when you're flying off your handlebars at 50 miles an hour, all you have is human instinct. If you're wearing a pair of simple leather gloves in the case of a minor spill, you'll likely come away with a few

off, you turn your head, look out at the exit of the curve, give a little lean and you're in the clear.

5. Never Use The Front Brake First

When a raccoon leaps out at you, a semi decides to change lanes or your exit pops up out of nowhere and it's time to hit the brakes and shed that speed, never hit the front brakes first. NEVER. You must train your instincts to always go for the rear brake first. If you grab the front break with any kind of enthusiasm at speed, you will eat it.

This is not a question; it is a fact. Brake first with your foot, not your hand -- you'll be glad you did. scratches at worst. If you had on a proper set of 6. Slow In gauntlets like these, I doubt you'd even break the Turning in, leaning down and powering out skin.

-- there's nothing like it. And when you get in the flow and you're cutting apex after apex, you're go3. Wear Proper Boots ing to want to kick things up a notch. You need to You may have grown up tooling around on remember to keep things in line, though, and alyour cousin's Vespa in nothing but a pair of san- ways brake before you enter a curve. Racing drivdals and swim trunks, but that doesn't mean you ers preach the church of smoothness, and that should continue doing so. Why wear solid over-the means accelerating and decelerating in a straight -ankle footwear? That old Vespa likely weighed at line. Grabbing the brakes in the midst of a corner most 300 pounds -- take a Heritage Softail for a is liable to upset your weight distribution, mess spin, and you're working with nearly 800 pounds with your traction and generally screw things up. of chromed-out metal. When you accidentally tip The faster you're going, the more these efthat bad boy over and experience that "oh, sh*t" fects are magnified. Go in too hot, grab the brakes moment and grunt like the Hulk to save your baby, in a panic and you'll realize that you would have the last thing you want is your foot slipping out or been much much happier if you had just downyour ankle giving way. Good soles are essential, as shifted and chilled a bit. Slow in, fast out -- leave is ample ankle support. the speed for your way out.

A proper jacket and pair of pants are also If you want to learn more about Harleyessential. In the event of a real spill, only proper Davidson's 110 years of history, check out my feariding leathers will give you the protection you ture on the evolution of Harley-Davidson. need. The last thing you want to be is a SQUID (Stupid Quick Underdressed and Imminently 7. Watch Out For Sand & Debris Dead).

A motorcycle has much less traction than a car, and when debris like sand and gravel get be4. Look Where You Want To Go tween you and the road, it can have very detriYou go where you look -- it's just how it mental effects. To avoid getting screwed by the works. When you enter a corner, it's imperative sandman, you should always be on the lookout for that you turn your head and look through the turn sand and gravel and avoid driving over it in the to where you want to go. There's nothing like the first place. This means avoiding the shoulder and sensation of entering a corner and all of a sudden being aware of things like construction sites. realizing that you're not turning, you're just going When riding in a group, it's important to straight toward the opposite lane of traffic. Then help each other out and point out roadside hazyou realize you're staring at a goofy-looking rock ards as they appear. Point out with your left hand on the far side of the road and the light bulb goes for debris and obstacles when they're on your left

and kick out your right foot to let your buddies know when there's a big patch of gravel on the right.

When you do have to go over a patch of sand, the key is to keep it slow and smooth, avoiding abrupt throttle or brake inputs. You also want to try and keep your bike as upright as possible.

Lose traction at a 50-degree angle and you're going to go down; lose traction while perpendicular to the ground and you should be able to roll right on.

8. Don't Drink

Duh? This should really be a no-brainer, but nev- 10. Roll Into It er ride while intoxicated. Two beers can be as danThe key to riding safely is keeping things gerous as six because riding requires making split- smooth. Just as you never want to slam on the second decisions and reacting with precision and brakes, you never want to tear open the throttle. confidence. Alcohol not only slows your reaction It's all about keeping the bike and yourself baltime but gives you a false sense of confidence, anced. This applies as much to operating the mamaking you more likely to try and squeeze chine as it does to approaching how and when you through that disappearing gap or take on a corner drive. Don't expect to drive cross-country a week way too hot. It's your responsibility to avoid colli- into your license. Know your limits and be aware sions and maintain safe spacing while on the road. of how much and what kind of experience you Doing so while stone sober is demanding enough have. as it is. Doing so while seeing double and burping up bubbles of booze -- nigh on impossible.

You never stop learning, and every ride is an opportunity to refine and develop your skills. If 9. Act Like Nobody Has Mirrors you're just getting started, find a friend who rides The average commuter is off in his or her and follow along. Watching how more experienced own little world, chatting away with their friends, riders handle themselves is one of the best ways to dreaming of tomorrow's party or scanning the ra- learn and improve. If you're an experienced rider, dio 'cause they need to twerk it like Miley. They don't be miffed by newbies asking advice -- you are doing everything but looking out for motorcy- were once there, too. Every rider should take pride clists, and this means you need to be constantly on in ushering in new members to the club that is moyour guard. A good rule is to act as if everyone torcycling -- just make sure they know these esaround you has no mirrors and can only see sential tips so they can have the time of their lives straight ahead. This means you've got to avoid and keep on doing so for years to come. blind spots, maintain proper spacing and assume that everyone and anyone may unexpectedly change lanes at a moment's notice. This may sound like an imposing task, and it is, but with time it will become second nature.

Cyanide is here to bring back the glory days of heavy metal...to party like it's 1987, for fans of Motley Crue, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Kiss, Ratt and Guns 'N Roses, among other legendary heavyweights. Their 11 song debut album “Lethal Dose” is full of high octane, sex, drugs and rock 'n roll fueled tracks.

From the up tempo opener „Bitches to Blame‟ to sleazy album-closer „Whole 'Lotta Trouble‟ (dedicated to the legendary Sherri's Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada), this album brings back the spirit and attitude of classics like „Too Fast for Love‟, „High 'N Dry‟, „Out of the Cellar‟ and „Appetite for Destruction‟.

Vocalist Rob Hussey, Guitarist Marc Andrews, Bassist David Karr, Drummer Ryan Gillan, and on live backup vocals Miranda Trenholm, have created a timeless hard rock album that has been sorely missing in this world of computerized auto tune drivel. Tracks like „Drinkin'„, „Pump it to Me‟ (featuring John Zito of Count's 77 on slide guitar), „Lookin' for a Good Time‟, first single „What Comes Around Goes Around‟ and the classic power ballad „It's a Long Road‟ prove this band has what it takes to take 80's hard rock into the next generation.

Cyanide has wowed audiences with its original songs as well as spot on covers while opening for such legends as Skid Row, Stephen Pearcy of RATT, Bulletboys, Black 'N Blue, Tuff, Femme Fatale, Cheap Thrill and more. Now with the release of “Lethal Dose”, the band is poised to take the next stop from local phenom to national sensation.

Like Cyanide on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cyanidelv and visit their official site at www.cyanideband.com to download the first single, What Comes Around Goes Around free! Lethal Dose will be released worldwide on January 27th and Cyanide will hold a CD release party bash at Count's Vamp'd in Las Vegas, Saturday January 31st, 2015.

(CV WorldWide) What are the a few years…talk about the another shot at it, went to recurrent band members and founding of the original band, hearsal and it was like we never their role… how did it come together, what lost a beat.

Dave Saker /guitars/vocals was the catalyst behind it Steve Jones /Bass/Vocals (Dave Saker) The band was actu- (CVWW) Any story behind the Larry Bernal/drums/vocals ally together about 20 years ago, name?

Karl Granneman /vocals broke up, then we all saw each (DS) No story behind the name other at a Y&T show after all except for 3 Eddy's in the band at (CVWW) Let’s take a walk back those years, and decided to take the time, now there is no Eddy's

there? How would describe the music scene there?

(DS) Yes we are still based out of Antioch, and Concord, and the crowd just loves 80's music here, we have a huge following.

(CVWW) Do you have a favorite city or venue to play?

(DS) Our favorite place to play is in Concord at a club called Vinnie‟s, we will be there on New Year‟s 2014.

(CVWW) Tell us about a particularly memorable show that really made it all worthwhile for you guys.

(DS) The best show we have ever done was with Michael Schenker in Sacramento at the Boardwalk.

(CVWW) Now, tell us about a show that made you think “damm, is this really worth it?" in the band…moving forward. ley Crue, Y&T, Michael Schen- (DS) Hehe, nah… ker, Scorpions, DIO. (CVWW) Is this the original (CVWW) What do you hope to lineup, or have there been any (CVWW) Have you guys always accomplish with your music, changes over the years? Talk wanted to play music, or were what message do you try to about the process & journey to there other interests when you convey? assembling this group...Bad were younger?

(DS) Our accomplishment will be Boy Eddy comes from a variety (DS) We have always played mu- to reach the universe with our of Bay Area rock bands, how sic as kids and always wanted to tunes, we don‟t try to send any have your paths converged? be rock stars, we played with an- message at all, just a good time (DS) I used to be in Ace Dia- yone we could after school; as a out to see a kick ass rock show, mond, Steve Jones was in Kings matter of fact I quit wrestling, and they all get their money's Queen, Larry Bernal was in baseball, and soccer just to play worth, so people say “damn that was the best freakin‟ rock band Spoiled Rotten, and Karl was in in a band.

I‟ve ever seen!”

Darkside Shine.

(CVWW) What other bands do (CVWW) What is it about this you guys listen to during down- (CVWW) What kind of pressure combination of musicians that time and relaxation, what’s on do you feel, if any, to produce a successful record; is there any really clicks?

YOUR music player?

(DS) We all love 80's music!

(DS) Judas Priest, Blink 182, pressure to “produce” with every new musical offering these Fuel.

(CVWW) Who do you guys days? count as your musical influ- (CVWW) Based on Antioch, CA, (DS) There is no pressure, we ences?

Sacramento is your local music play what we want, whenever we (DS) We Love Green Day, Mot- scene - are you still based want, JUST LIKE THAT!

ity to market/sell individual songs, does that benefit the industry as a whole?

(DS) It‟s actually easier to market your music today; iTunes, Amazon, on and on, post your tunes pay your fee and work the „net.

(CVWW) In the end...Social Media platforms...savvy PR tools or necessary evil?

(DS) Pro tools all the way!

(CVWW) Is the “musical message” of Bad Boy Eddy different now; given the wisdom of time and age after having been toAway”, and “Super Sonic (CVWW) How has the process of gether for a while?

(DS) Like i said before there is no Freak”. recording & producing an almusical message, just great seabum changed from the days of soned written ROCK N ROLL. (CVWW) They say “youth is yore? wasted on the young”, is there (DS) The recording process is (CVWW) How have you all any advice you would have givway easier than it was 20 years changed as people and as musien your younger selves? ago; it‟s all technology, you just (DS) Go and see as many bands have to have your homework cians over time?

(DS) We don‟t anger as quickly, as you can of all types and soak it done when you go into the stuand listen to what we all have to all in! dio. say to each other with respect as (CVWW) Let’s talk about the adults and professionals in the (CVWW) Where do you see the band in 3-5 years? music industry today...and so- music biz.

(DS) Touring and selling lots of cial media...music distribution is much different now, do you (CVWW) What can fans expect CD's!! see that as progress? The abil- to see at a show?

(DS) A great visual show, with just Kick Ass Music that you can walk away from after the show, and still remember the tunes, they are stuck in your head!

(CVWW) What is it about your music that you feel appeals to fans?

(DS) The energy and the show on top of the killer music is what appeals to our fans!

(CVWW) Do any of your songs speak to you on a deep personal level?

(DS) Yes, the songs called “Fly

IF ROCK , HARD ROCK , SLEAZE , OR GLAM IS WHAT FLOATS YOUR BOAT THEN WE CAN HONESTLY SAY TO YOU DONT PASS UP BAD BOY EDDY CAUSE THIS BAND IS SERIOUSLY OVER THE TOP!

(CVWW) Okay, what’s in store for the remainder of 2014 and into 2015? What other big projects are in the works?

(DS) We already have shows booked up „til April with major national acts such as Michael Schenker, Pat Travers, Jack Russell's Great White, Faster Pussycat, and Uli Jon Roth.

(CVWW) Any final words you would like to convey to your fans?

(DS) We are here for a long time, and we are gonna keep playing shows, writing new tunes , and releasing new material, its time for BAD BOY EDDY TO OPEN UP A CAN OF WHOOP ASS!

“…crushing riffs with balls to the walls vocals. Listening to this reminds me of the good ‘ol days when you had solid vocals and galloping riffs. Good to see it’s still out there”

– Billy Boldt, Thrash Zone

How to Store Your Car for Winter

By Robby DeGraff (from Cars.com, reprinted with permission)

From washing and waxing to detailing the Throw out food wrappers, soda cans and interior, people baby their cars in all sorts of ways. any other trash that may have accumulated in the But it's equally important to take care of your car cabin. If you plan on steam-cleaning the carpet, do before you put it into storage. Here are a few tips that far enough in advance (or after) storing the to make sure your car is ready to go when you are. car to avoid moisture buildup and mold. For added interior protection, you can buy a set of seat coThe Final Detail vers. To soak up cabin moisture, purchase a few Thoroughly clean your car, inside and out, packs of desiccant from your local dollar store or before storage. The last thing you want to do is put convenience store to place on the floor. a car cover on a dirty car. Give your ride a good hand wash, polish up that chrome and apply a coat Mice and other small animals can create of wax to the paint. Make sure to get rid of any tree trouble if they get inside your car. Even though -sap drops, too. there isn't a surefire way to protect your car from mice, there are steps you can take to make your car less appealing to them. "I usually go to the dollar store and buy the cheapest drier sheets I can find, and put those inside my vehicles," said Davin Reckow, claims parts specialist for Hagerty Collector Car Insurance. You can also place mothballs in socks and set them both inside and around the car, but you'll probably need to air out the cabin to get rid of that distinctive smell. Mousetraps work well outside the car, but never put them in your car.

The last thing you want to find is a dead mouse on your passenger seat, especially months later. If you are storing your car in your own garage at If there are unpainted metal places under home, remember that pest poison traps can be your car that are prone to rust, buy a can of rub- hazardous to your pets. berized undercoating and spray on a protective coat, keeping in mind that it needs to be reapplied Tires yearly. Be careful not to spray this coating near It's worthwhile to inflate your tires to a any exhaust components that can get hot because higher air pressure before storing your car beproducts like this can be very flammable. For col- cause tires can slowly lose pressure over time and lectors, if you're worried about keeping your car with temperature changes. However, don't exceed in original condition, a coat of WD-40 will also the tire's maximum air pressure, which is listed on work. You can also stuff a sock in the exhaust pipe the side of the tire, and be sure to fill all four tires so that small animals won't find a new place to set to the correct air pressure when you take your car up camp, but be sure to remove it before you start out of storage. If you already know one of your the car again. tires has a leak, replace it because it will deflate

prevent corrosion in the fuel lines and engine. Add fuel stabilizer to a nearly full gas tank.

It's also a good idea to change your car's oil and oil filter and check and top-up all other fluid levels before storing your car. If you live in a colder climate, make sure your car has enough antifreeze. Once you've topped off the fluids and added fuel stabilizer, take your car out for one last ride to circulate the new fluids.

Your car battery should be either removed and stored, or connected to a trickle charger or completely over time, and your car could end up battery tender. You can get one for less than $50. kneeling on its rim.

Make sure your battery tender or charger has a Don't engage the parking brake for storage float mode or automatic shutoff feature so the batas it can become "frozen" and difficult to disen- tery doesn't get overcharged. You can run the batgage. If you're worried about your car rolling, get tery tender's cables up through the underside of some wheel chocks or blocks of wood to wedge the engine bay so that you can keep the hood closed and your car cover in place. against the tires.

If you want to remove the battery but still For the more mechanically inclined and for owners of collectible cars, you can put your car on have it on a battery tender, set it on a piece of jack stands to take the weight off the tires and sus- wood in your garage and attach it to the tender. pension. By doing this, you can avoid getting flat Make sure not to lose track of the two battery areas on your older tires and wheels. Procedures bolts. Keeping your car's battery charged prolongs for doing this vary greatly from car to car, so if the life of the battery, and you don't have to wonyou're unfamiliar with the proper and safe way to der whether your car will start. raise your car, consult with someone who knows.

You can also remove the battery and store it In all instances, be sure the floor of your storage site is completely flat and made of concrete before in a warm room in your home. Keep in mind that cold batteries can freeze and may crack. undertaking this.

Car Cover Fluids and Power Invest in a quality car cover. If you store It's a good idea to use fuel stabilizer. Why? Reckow said most ethanol-blended fuels have a your car outside, make sure that cover is watershelf life of only about three months. If you're stor- proof and is securely attached to your car so that ing a car for six months, fuel stabilizer should help high winds don't blow it off. Universal and custom -fit car covers are available at online retailers and at auto parts stores. There is a big difference between a $25 universal-fit car cover and a $300 high-quality model-specific cover. Your best bet is to get one that's breathable and keeps out moisture. Never cover your car with a plastic tarp as it will severely scratch the paint.

A basic car cover is worthwhile if you store your car inside because it can protect your car's freshly waxed exterior from accumulating dust and dirt. In addition, Reckow said, a thicker car

cover provides a layer of protective padding for In addition to a car cover, consider a car your car's exterior in case you bump it while you jacket. Just drive your car onto the jacket, put a move items around in your garage. soft car cover on it (this is a must) and zip up the outer plastic jacket. This solution provides protection from moisture, rust, rodents and dust. "I once stored a '66 Chevelle convertible, stripped of paint, right on a lakefront in Michigan,” Reckow said. "After one winter, there was not a lick of surface rust.” Make sure your car is completely dry and cool before putting any kind of cover on it.

Starting It Up A common discussion among people who store cars is whether or not to start it every so often. "If you do a proper job storing a car, you don't need to start it," Reckow said. "But if you want to start it up, just remember what you have to reIt's easier to have another set of hands move and put back on." In other words, don't start available when putting a cover on your car; it also your car with those socks still stuffed in the exeliminates the risk of having the cover touch the haust or the battery tender's cables in the engine ground, picking up grit. However, before you put bay. Completely remove the car cover, too; don't the cover on, make sure all the windows and doors just peel it back enough to get in the driver's door. are fully closed and that valuables and necessities Never let a car run with its car cover on — or with are out of the passenger compartment. You don't the garage door closed. want to open a covered, storage-ready car just to get your cell phone's car charger. If you have a Once your car is started, let it warm up to fixed antenna, you'll also want to remove it before its operating temperature to remove any condencovering up. You can put the antenna in your sation and cycle the fresh oil through the engine to trunk or on the floor by the passenger seat so it's lubricate the parts a bit. Then, don't forget to redo readily available for reinstallation. the steps to return your car to its storage state.

Order in the Chaos Helpful Band Tip #4 - Auditioning for THAT Gig! If you go on an audition there are five things of those attributes... then you are only showing the you probably could really benefit from knowing... rest of that band that you really could care less if you get the position or not. Probably not the best First... don't be an ASS! course of action if you really want the gig.

Probably the worst introduction you can make is to disrespect the band's COMMERCIAL Fourth... RESEARCH the band! and PREVIOUSLY RELEASED RETAIL PRODUCT by If they are Melodic Hard Rock, don't expect talking bad about the performance of the position they are going to be willing to change their entire you are coming out to audition for in an attempt to product to accommodate YOUR voice. Now, if the land. It is not only disrespectful to the original per- band is just coming together, cool. But, if they are former, it is disrespectful to the band because all established and have a fan base... you might want they will see is that you obviously do not think to see if you are a proper FIT. I can't stress this enough of them that they would be willing to work one enough. with someone YOU feel is sub-standard. It also tells a lot about the type of person you are. Espe- Fifth... be CONFIDENT! How can the band expect you to be willing cially if you don't go out to the audition and frigging NAIL IT! Fall short, and you will just look like to bear your soul on stage in front of an audience when you aren't willing to come into the audition a chump. I've actually asked people to leavet he and give it what you've got? I've heard so many audition because of this. If you're going to talk singers that might have good tone or training that smack, fine. But, when you open your mouth to sing so low, the mic can't pick them up. No disresing and you sound like a croaking toad or stammer about... you just lost MY respect. I won't work spect, but if the band has to play softer or at a lower volume just to hear you... you're just wasting with anyone who doesn't respect me, so why the band's time. Leave a twenty when you head would I want someone I just lost all respect for? out the door for that to cover the band's gas for Second... Go PREPARED! coming out to entertain you... If you don't feel conI can't tell you how many people I have au- fident, you will not sing from the diaphragm, and ditioned over the years who talk all big about how you will not sound convincing. One of the most imthey love your material, etc... listened to it a thou- portant, if not THE most important, duties a vocalsand times... then come out and don't even know ist has is to SELL THE PRODUCT!!! You do that the melody, words, pitch, tone, or phrasing. Tight- with your performance and your voice... ness is one thing that comes with WORKING with a Think on it... band... but the others? If you don't have them, then you might as well not bother coming back. And, if you haven't done your homework, you just insultBrien DeChristopher is the guitarist and pried the product and the band. You not only expose mary songwriter for Seattle Seale-based hard rock yourself as a LIAR, but as a TIME WASTER as well. band "Agents Of Chaos". He has logged countless Third... Have some ZEAL! DRIVE! AMBITION! FIGHT! I don't care what genre of music you are into, but if you go out to an audition and show none

hours on stage in live performance, and studio recording time.

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