A recent trip to the doctor has prompted me to start working out fairly regularly. I went and took a blood test because I was feeling like shit over the last few months. My test(s) came back pretty good. I’m just a fat ass apparently. I felt that this was the appropriate song for my return to the gym:
My obsession with Ric Flair is ridiculous. It has pretty much become a daily routine for me to search for Natch’s videos on youtube. Today I stumbled upon what might be the greatest find ever.
I have but two questions:
Why the fuck did it take 30 years for this to happen?
Who is willing to buy me one and send it to me so I can have it framed?
Whoa! What a hiatus. I kinda got sidetracked with shit over the last..4 months or so. Now there’s nothing really to get in my way so I’ll continue to update it regularly.
I just turned 24, and this blog just turned 2. Neither one has accomplished anything yet.
I’m shocked. I started watching boxing around the time Gatti was making a name for himself on the BAD series on HBO. I remember the fights with Manfredy, Robinson, Ruelas…Ward. I watched them all, and each time I was more amazed than the last. You know, everyone says that Mexican fighters have the biggest balls in boxing, but I have never seen anyone give it their all the way Arturo Gatti did. Arturo, you will be missed. RIP.
CH: Name, Band, Position in Band!
Kellen: Hey there my name is Kellen, I play guitar and sing in Memphis May Fire.
CH: How excited are you about releasing your first album with Memphis May Fire?
K: Well it’s been a year and a half since Trustkill re-released our self-titled EP, so I think it’s an understatement to say that we are excited that it’s coming out this summer! We’ve hit some roadblocks along the way, but in the end, this record turned out better than I think a lot of people expected it to. There is a lot that needed to be said with this record and we are pumped that those messages are finally going to be heard.
CH: It’s been a while since the EP came out. What’s different? How have you progressed since then?
K: There have been a lot of lineup changes to say the least! What’s really cool though is that each time we’ve gotten a new member, we could tell that we were growing stronger than before. As for how our music has progressed, I’m one of those people that doesn’t like to write the same record twice- even though some fans expect you to do just that. Not to say that Sleepwalking doesn’t have the same style as the EP, it’s just way more thought out and mature. When I listen to our EP now, I hear a 21 year old kid writing fast, fun, easy music to have fun with on stage. Matt and I put our blood, sweat, and tears into this record, so it means a lot to us on many levels.
CH: When are you guys going to go on tour supporting Sleepwalking?
K: We are headed out as main support for Fear Before in July/August. We are super excited about touring with them, as it will bring a new audience to hear our music I think. We also have a few tours after that which we will be announcing very soon.
CH: Speaking of tour, which one of you has the worst B.O.?
K: I would actually have to say we don’t smell all that bad, if you can believe that! We are all pretty clean dudes, and love our showers when we can get one. Matt likes to keep the van clean too, so that cuts down on the overall van-aroma.
CH: Obviously music plays a big part of your life. Who were some of your early influences?
K: My earliest influences were Nirvana, Soundgarden, STP, 90’s rock…laugh if you want, that’s what I love. Of course I listen to more modern bands as well, but I’m not really into seeing what the new “hot” bands are these days. If it weren’t for Dave Grohl, I never would have started playing drums in 6th grade or gotten into music at all.
CH: When did you discover your passion for playing music?
K: I’ve always played drums and even went to college for it, but halfway through the year I realized I couldn’t fully express what I needed to through drumming. After that year, I knew I wanted to write and play music live and that’s what I set out to do.
CH: What do you hope to accomplish with the release of Sleepwalking?
K: I hope that this record inspires others, just as records I love have done so for me. There is a weird trend going on with bands in our genre right now, and the pressure of it seems to have caused some bands (like our friends in Oceana for example) to feel like they have to give up because there aren’t 3 breakdowns in each song; even though their new record was awesome.
CH: How do you enjoy being a musician?
K: Of course, I wouldn’t keep at it if I didn’t.
CH: Finally, what comes next for you guys?
K: We hope the record does well and we just want to be out on the road letting people hear it in a live setting. We’ll stay out ten months out of the year if we have to!
It is no secret that Black people love pro wrestling. It’s strange to me, though, that there really haven’t been any rap songs dedicated to the sport. Well, it’s 2009, and someone decided enough was enough. I present to you “Nature Walk” by T Willz.
It’s not just about wrestling, but about the greatest wrestler of all time: Ric Flair. Listen to this masterpiece, then discuss in the comments. THIS ONE IS FULL OF GEMS, PEOPLE!!
Ric Flair widdit, now watch me Bob Holly..
Farrah Fawcett chose a bad day to die. The King of Pop died today, and everyone in my office is really sad about it. I’ve always said Michael Jackson is one of those people whose death will stop the entire world. My world certainly has.
If I could embed “Thriller,” I would. Damn you, Universal Music Group.
I’ve been slacking on this entry, but I finally decided to get around to it. A while ago I was on twitter, acting a fool, talking about Nintendo Wii when I was hit up by Eligh of Living Legends crew and Grouch & Eligh. He was coming off kinda.. suspect. Let me show you:
Eligh replies to my frustrating tweet:
“Hey you” Hmm.. I don’t talk to any males like that. I responded:
I responded normally, gave this fellow the benefit of the doubt. Then he said:
Knowing I have a potential “hit” in the blog world, I knew I had to let him know I wasn’t playing that fruity shit:
He responded, but was unable to shake the “switch hitter” image:
That was his excuse. What I post makes it clear that I am male. Hell, he and I have talked about guy shit before. I expect album sales to plummet. Oh yeah:
I thought I’d be posting like a mad man, but I am consumed by life away from the internet. I don’t know how that happened. Whatever. Check this fly motherfucking shit out:
I wish it were a Nike SB, but like isn’t always fair. I’d say it was pretty damn close to being fair with Mastodon having their own shoes. I’ll be buying both versions of the High top. Shiiiiit.
I’m at a salon watching my girlfriend getting her hair dyed. She’s going platinum blonde.. she is unaware of my unnatural obsession with blonde hair. There was a point in time where I wouldn’t even glance over at a broad if she wasn’t blonde. She already thinks I’m overly sexual, and I don’t plan on toning it down, especially not now.
I’ve been reading the Dimebag Darrell book since I’ve been here. Its rather touching. I had to stop reading because I am an emotional person, and there’s no telling when ill break out into air guitar in the middle of this salon. RIP Dime. Id like to thank Vinnie Paul for signing my copy. When he comes to our office, I’m going to get him to sign my Rockband drumset. Hahahaha.
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