Warped was Sweet!

Ok so Warped Tour was pretty awesome I went with Mike a fellow blogian, but thats besides the point. i mean really when the day was done my EVERYTHING hurt, i hurt in places i didnt know could hurt, from walking, dancing, running, skanking it was a busy day! i got loads of free stuff too! I got posters and a Warped Tour 08 bag(i got it for bending my thumb backwards) and loads of free condoms which i suck in my moms purse when we got in the car and the phone call when she found them the next day was rather amusing. Any way Katy Perry was actually really good GASP! you say? ..... so did I... Say Anything was good also obviously Less Than Jake and Reel Big Fish was wonderful. I met so many people and yes most of them were passed out on the ground from dehydration.. but i survived the sun! yes! i know you are all thrilled.... but i happen to be exhausted from this day and am going to bed early for once in my own bed! yay!

Who is Physced for Warped Tour oh 8?!

ok so this year Warped Tour which if you are a teenager from the planet Earth should know what it is, but for those"Aliens" out there it is a huge concert with some of the year and generations most popular bands. Warped Tour spans all the way from Cali to Canada this year hosting more locally in"my neck of the woods" is in English Town Playing will be Gym Class Heros, Reel Big Fish(a more popular Ska band", Katy Perry singer of the newly discovered song "I kissed a girl" Cobra Starship of whom had a song featured in supposed low budget but then (for some reason) taken an interest in and hollywood risen movie"Snakes on a Plane" with Samuel L. Jackson and later branched out from there. Angels and Airwaves.... eh not for me but to others may be considered as "heavenly". The Color Fred, Everything Must die, The Story of the Year and sooo many more its going to be a hot and hopefully hydrated day for everyone. we can only cross our fingers that almost no one passes out this year from the heat.... but then if they didn't it wouldn't be Warped Tour now would it?

watch or be shunned

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RbuNMD_uBM

....buuut not really

you CAN rock too hard

So the other night i was on the treadmill and Rockin out to my favorite Slayer song"Dead Skin Mask" and as some of you may know i have a sprained ankle and i finally took "the boot" off and was feeling very ready for some action(any movement really i was hobbling for like a month) so anyway i was also watching Family Guy on TBS so i didn't have that "lonely feeling" where you are all alone like at night when u need to sleep with the TV on (that feeling) any who back to the treadmill i was very into my music and my "intense work out" (grrr) and my sprained ankle got caught in the front spinny belt thing and i tripped.....

CONCLUSION:
you CAN rock too hard

Coming Up in JUNE!

A FEW SHOWS COMING UP THIS JUNE JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER, SO GET UP AND GET OUT, JUNE IS COMING ITS TIME TO START HAVING FUN!

ALL AGE SHOWS:

6/8/08-THE SAINT
VAONA
BURNING PHIL
SHAKE DOWN
JUST ENOUGH

6/21/08-CHUBBY'S
AMERCY
LIGHTS ON 9
EXPIRATION DATE
NEW BEGININGS

6/27/08-WARETOWN FIREHALL
MINISTRY OF PAIN
BETRAYAL
END OF AN ERA
BOUND BY SIN

18 AND OVER SHOWS:

6/1/08-THE SAINT
9TH ANNUAL REGIONAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS!
ALMOST THERE
DALLOWAY
TRIP SOUTH
BIG BABY ERINE

**NOTE**-IF YOUR NOT 18 YOU CAN STILL GET IN TO THE SHOW JUST TELL THEM YOU ARE NOT 21 AND MOST LIKELY WILL GET IN.(BE THERE FOR THE MUSIC DONT TRY TO DRINK)

21 AND OVER SHOWS:

6/1/08-DR.WATSON'S PUB
ANOTHER BATTLE OF THE BANDS...
BANDS TBA.

**I.D. IS ACTUALLY REQUIRED......SORRY

Battle Of the Bands At the Saint

It was a morbidly metal weekend in Asbury Park starting off with a roaring crowd, multiple fog machines and a few teenagers with a common dream to become a rock star. The second round of New Jersey Shows (promotion company) ninth annual Battle of the Bands at The Saint, started off with a few bumps but quickly smoothed out.At The first show Sat. March 1, four bands advanced to the second round at Station 36 Waretown firehall. Seven hard working bands give it their all to perform and get a prime spot at the Asbury’s infamous The Saint but only one band gets to go home the winner.

The first band that was playing Enclosed Fear, the seemingly younger band had a very pulled together advanced sound that not even many of the bands that have been playing for years can pull off. Most of the crowd was still warming up during the first performance of the show, soon changed their minds when members of the band walked down into the crowd and influenced them to join in the metal fun.

Do some of these kids really know when enough is enough? Bands were yelling to the crowds to start a “mosh” pit or “crowd surf” in the small confined space, the bands who were participating in such activities did get disqualified from the battle. Voice Of The Conquered, a locally known band has been banned from The Saint forever with their audacious display on stage.
Other bands who preformed at the battle were, Bleed the Arsonist and Mystical Fudge, for some of the other bands they were steep competition. Returning, the previous three time battle winners, Morbid Visions, played a fantastic show and one of their newest songs the crowd had been chanting for during their whole performance “Hear comes Gacey” based off of John Wayne Gacey.
“I really love everything about playing music,” said Mark Henley former Morbid Visions guitarist. “I mean, what could be better than hanging out with your best friends and playing brutal metal songs”.
“A Civil Action” spicing things up with their not so much of a metal influence but a bit of rock and alternative sound.
“We want to give back what we (the band) get out of the music we listen to, New Jersey is definitely a hardcore state, and there are some great bands doing an excellent job out there fulfilling this title,” said Matt Johnson lead vocalist of Bleed the Arsonist
Bands that reached the final round of New Jersey Shows Battle of the Bands are, Morbid Visions, Bleed the Arsonist, and Mystical Fudge, they will be playing Jun. 1, 2008 at The Saint at 7pm

Jersey Bands

Well rock on Jersey Shows, this company not only helps bands promote themselves while getting their names and music out there but they also help bands sell tickets! starting a band itself is not an easy task but promotion is another obstacle to jump over. Jersey Shows aids these bands from all over NJ by hosting Band Battles and contests to see how can be the best at what they do. Being a great band is not all, but mostly about playing great music, it is also about knowing how to move around and love what you do, give your(the player's) passion to the audience that music gives to you. Jersey Bands is about the crowd pleasers and the music. it takes a great deal of courage to get up on stage and play in front of people, why not be recognized for it?

Go to:
http://www.jerseyshows.com/index.php
and click Register to really show how much you love your music!

Anchors for Arms Updates!

Anchors for Arms is keeping it close to home and playing a show at our very own Stone Pony in Asbury Park on Thursday March 20th! Doors at 8p.m. tickets are only $10! along with AFA will be playing The Mix Tape, West End Redemption and Trip South. The band is staying local for a while and "stoked" to be doing so. They have talk of some great new songs about to release at their upcoming shows and it should be rather thrilling.

Lost In Society

Alternative, punk, pop what ever it may be Lost In Society knows the sound of good music. Although sound in almost nothing like their influences Lost In Society has a fun sound that may make u want to jump around and have a good time. Last being seen at Chubby’s in Red Bank along with the “Rock n’ Roll destroyer” Zolof they have a show coming up April 27th also at Chubby’s with Kaddisfly.

With the new release of their E.P. (Extended Play) entitled “Gone” has just been released costing $7.50 by mail and $5 directly. Their song Peggae Madness, one of their best songs is inspired by some of their favorite artists such as music like The Bouncing Souls, The Ergs!, Rise Against, Bad Religion.

Every one throwing their 2 cents into a song it will come together piece by piece, once their vocalist Zach makes the lyrics, the bass line is written by Nick and from there the rest all just comes together.

“For me it's everything (playing music). I love it. Playing shows is probably my favorite part about it though they're so much fun. We've also met alot of cool people because of it but in my opinion playing out is the best part,” said bassist Nick of Lost In Society

Picking the bands name from a prior screen name, it was between Lost In Society or Keep the Change, they made the right choice. The writings of Zach Moyle are truly what inspired the band’s lyrics his feeling that he takes from his head and puts down on paper is the where the core of their music evolves from.

This local band from Ocean Township, New Jersey is stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight with a whole different look upon the sound of music.

I didn't Watch the Oscars

Sitting here pondering the possibilities for a topic on New Jersey Local bands having to do with the Oscars, a difficult task at hand but not impossible. Improvising with what I did happen to find, I think turned out pretty well although he is not from New Jersey He is still in a band so I’m hoping that counts. Glen Hansard, indie rock singer gives acting a shot. Oscar winners of best song “Falling Slowly” written for the movie one were ecstatic to have found out that they won. Making a little over 9 million dollars in the box office this 2007 released musical has skyrocketed. The movie One about a street musician playing for change meets a immigrant from the Czech Republic (Marketa Irglova), the two bond over their passion for music and fall in love. The two both have very extravagant pasts, Hansard having just gotten out of a very bad relationship and Irglova being a young mother leaving her husband in her home country.

Hansard plays and sings for his band “The Frames”, he started at only the age of 13 walking the streets of Dublin to the streets of Hollywood. The public first recognized him in his first Alan Parker film The Commitments. Having regretted his last film he moved on to a television program called “Other Voices” enabling him to showcase his Irish musical talent. In April of 2006 he released a solo album entitled “The Swell Season” going over all in all satisfactory.

Little Victories

A few big accomplishments can lead to a “Little Victory”. Playing mostly instrumental psychedelic progressive rock, or what the band likes to call 'melodic noise', pulls together with an astonishing varied sound. For having an accumulation of some not so popular influences like Sonic Youth, Fugazi, Phish, Mogwai, and many others “Little Victories” has a very different tone to their music.

The “Little Victories” are an “organic creation” of chords and riffs. Playing mostly bars, the band would love to start playing more shows for all age groups, allowing the younger crowd to experience the different kind of music they have to offer. Their progressive sound rhythmic beats and melody they make produce quiet the vibrant sound. Their song “Cooking the waste” (their only song with lyrics so far) puts together a light fun sound with somewhat of a wholesome effect, “is inspired by anxiety and the dreams/nightmares that come with it.” Said band member of The Little Victories

The current Little Victory line up includes Reid and Domenick since 2003, Nardo, 2005 and Christian took over the drum chair in 2006. They are currently taking some time off and putting the finishing touches on their new debut LP. This band is a glowing example of a way to take some time, relax and enjoy the “little victories” life has to offer.

Turtle Soup

“A dark rich soup made with turtle meat and herbs, garnished with lemon slices and grated hard-boiled egg, and liberally laced with dry sherry.”

Close; but not quiet the kind of Turtle Soup I’m talking about. This kind of turtle soup is made with an original mix of rock, funk, jazz and dance music… also called “Jamband” music. This has been a great year for the band; they started with opening for Blues Traveler, won 2 Asbury Music Awards, and started to get some great reception in the Jamband festival circuit.

They have a free 2-set show at Paul’s Tavern in Belmar on February 23rd. With influences like Miles Davis and Zappa, the band has a very cultured tone.

“When my physical, mental and emotional planes are all completely aligned and I’m playing exactly what is in my head. It’s happened to me a few times and it’s an out-of-body experience. It’s like the music version of hitting a grand slam... you’re not going to get one every time at bat, but when it does, it beats any drug in the world.” Said Turtle Soup band member.


With an interesting and original sound this “Turtle Soup” is doing an outstanding job with getting out there and being heard. Stretching shows from Pennsylvania to Delaware they are really getting around. The current Turtle lineup has been together for a little over a year. They are from Central, Southern and Northern New Jersey and planning to go even further.

Bound By Sin: Updates!

Bound By Sin has an up coming show at The Saint in Asbury Park on Sun. February 24th at 1:00 there is a cover charge of $10. This is an all ages matinee The Black Water Syndicate, Tainted Purity, Breathe Unbroken, Vindication, of course Bound By Sin and many more!

Anchors For Arms

The current line up of Anchors for Arms have been performing together for about 5 years now, but have been playing individually for much longer than that. Members include Ryan Lawless, vocals; Bass, Kenny Donovan; Chris Sanders, guitar and vocals; and Matt Valenzuela Drums.

With practice only a few times a week, this band is really headed for success. Under the influences of “Thrice”, “A Wilhelm Scream”, and “Boyz”, “II Men” this local Jersey rock band is an illuminating example of what the music industry is all about. For the most part, life is their key to music; from their inspirations to their aspirations, life gives them the fuel to fire their music. Anchors for Arms write their songs in somewhat of a collective manner they all have input to each song and must agree on the songs they write.

Playing in front of a crowd and watching as they listen intensively to the songs that they write, their lyrics, it’s the best part of music for them. 2007 was a great year for the band starting off with a two-month tour reaching across the entire United States accompanied by another US tour, three mid-west tours and three east coast tours. They have spent the last two-months writing new material for their upcoming tour. They have many upcoming shows one of which is on Mar. 8 at 8:00 P.M. at the Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Their new CD “Listen. React” will be released Feb. 13, 2008 in Japan. Starting off in Little Randolph, New Jersey’s; Anchors for Arms is out there doing what they love.

Bleed The Arsonist

Lining up for the second round of battle of the bands at Waretown Firehall is local band Bleed the Arsonist. This band plays metal plain and simple, no “sub-genre” needed. Unlike most bands today they don’t fret over little things such as the sub-genres commonly ending in the most infamous “core”. Although they respect the matter, they choose to completely avoid the subject in its entirety. Band members’ influences range dramatically; while some site the influences of Megadeath, others prefer “rap metal” such as Korn, the Deaftines or even the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s. At first the band thought that their differences might take a misleading toll on their ability to write songs and agree on music but it turns out that such an assortment was the best way to inject originality.
All age shows are a must. With four out of the five members of this band being under 18, there really isn't any other choice in the shows they play, not that it bothers them one bit. Even with their hectic schedules between school, wrestling, and tae kwon do they still manage to practice around four times a week.
Band members really pull their lyric influences from the heart. In one case, “”To Preach is to Rape," is a song written against religious figures in the church known for sex scandals, most of what I write is made for kids who are having problems with abuse, depression, and angst. I want to give back what I got out of the music I listened to.” said vocalist Matt Johnson

This band is proud of their community and the hard work that is constantly put into their music and everyday lives. They are the idealistic band, fallowing their interests and sticking to their gut instincts. They are role models for kids and have outstanding morals not only for their band but also in every day life.

“I want the kids who are pushed around, overlooked, and unhappy to stand up and realize their full potential. New Jersey is definitely a hardcore state, and there are some great bands doing an excellent job out there fulfilling this title. But that kind of music doesn't reach out to these guys, and I think the sounds AND lyrics of Bleed The Arsonist really will. I'm disgusted with how monstrous the kid who brings a gun to school and starts lighting up the place is made out to look. Yes, this guy has problems, and no, what they did is not justified. But why aren't any fingers being pointed at the instigators? Why are the prom queens and quarterbacks still idolized? I could go on for hours, but the bottom line is, this band is meant to be an aegis for those who aren't happy in their lives right now. Maybe it won't happen this week, this month, or even this year, but pretty soon this goal is going to be reached,” said Johnson

When it comes to music this band really does share a brain. There is no real soul writer to the songs they play, they write together and they write well. They all know where one another is going with a song as soon as a riff is played or a bass line gets dropped. They always have to laugh even before the song has finished because they all know how it will turn out.

They use music as a tool of relief. They let out the frustrations of the every day frantic teen lifestyle into each and every one of their songs. They love the intensity of each performance. They consider the blending of culture and sound vital to all music and are constantly keeping that in mind. Bleed the Arsonist is from Tuckerton, New Jersey and proud of it.

Bound By Sin

Bound By Sin this undecided genre of metal band has been playing together for as long as two years. Bound By Sin with its unique experimental sound have many interesting songs such as “Bound By Sin” and “The Cause of Decay”. When talking to band member drummer Llowel also known as “Maggot” he stated that all the lyrics are inspired by the pain that flows through us (the band members) their lyrics differ in every song, such as one song being about the end of the world, when another song is about eating baby.

Playing at mostly all age’s shows the band has preformed at the ever so infamous Stone Pony and the Saint in Asbury Park. The band members are from all over the garden state, the vocalist and one guitarist is from Waretown, the keyboard and the drums are from Tuckerton the basest is from Bayville and the other guitarist is near the Hamilton.

“Well my personal favorite part of playing is being able 2 interact and talk 2 the fans, o yeah and when people sing along, that gets me every time and I cant help but smile.” Said drummer Maggot

The band has a show coming up on February 24th at the Saint in Asbury Park, and a second show on March 1st at 2:oo P.M. at Station 36 in Waretown, New Jersey.
Their influences range from children of bodom, Lamb of God, and kill switch to engage, and meshugah, each person in the band brings out their musical influences from different aspects of their everyday life. If you want to find out more about the band they have a myspace and emails are listed on it.

hey...well my name is chrissy and I'm here to inform you about local bands in and around Wall Township, N.J.!