Superman With a GoPro POV!
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lol. Another great viral video! Just when you think you have seen it all. These guys are genius!
chuck
Preview Paul Stanley’s Memoir
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“The tour was horrible. Constant drudgery and misery. We spent all of our energy trying to coax Peter and Ace out of their hotel rooms. Ace sucker-punched Tommy at one of the shows. Peter had his usual handbook detailing how hotel staff had to treat him and which windows had to be covered with tinfoil and all that. There was no reasoning with either of them. We never knew if we’d make it to a show on time, and once we got onstage we never knew whether we’d get through the show. I mean, if a guy has trouble putting on his makeup, how is he going to play? Not surprisingly, the shows could be pretty awful.
I was angry at Peter and Ace for being disrespectful toward everything we had accomplished and everything the fans were giving us. I bought into the idea that this really was it. The end of Kiss. There was no place to go. it was unbearable.
We were stuck in a rut musically as well – basically playing the same 17 songs we’d taught them for the initial reunion. This was the third tour with the same set list. Peter and Ace just couldn’t master any more. The needle was already into the red. I had to come up with nonsensical interview responses to questions about why we were playing the same songs. I couldn’t just say, “because Peter and Ace can’t learn any others.”
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Kickacts interviews Axel Jordan!
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Recently James Lowe from Kickacts Magazine sat down with one of the very exciting artists on the scene.
Welcome to Kick Acts. Tell us a little about yourself and where you can be found at on the web.
Hello Kick Acts! My name is AxelJordan. Musician born, raised and currently living in NYC … Land of Creativity! You can find me online via my website, www.AxelJordan.com My website is a directional page so be sure to take a look at my social media icons; Facebook, instagram, youtube etc.
Who are your musical heroes, influences & why?
Growing up in Brooklyn NY, I would say the music mostly heard around me was Hip Hop & R&B. I can definitely say that not only influenced my music but also my outlook on life in music. There’s a certain amount of honesty in Hip Hip and R&B. You say what you’re feeling. Whether it’s love or pain or anger, the music translates those emotions. I have a lot of respect for that and the artist who do it well. Mix that with Pop culture and you have AxelJordan!
Do you have any advice for someone just getting started in playing music? Any pitfalls they should avoid?
My best advice to give is the advice I still currently live by … Continue doing what you’re doing. Not everyone is going to understand it. Not everyone is going to respect it. And you might feel alone a lot of the time. But in that silence and solitude, you begin to really find yourself; you begin to understand your creativity and the role it plays in the world. So keep going and keep striving.
Do you have a greatest gig story you’d like to share?
Man I have a bunch of pretty awesome stories. HA! For a while, I would bring my guitar to pretty much every underground spot in NYC to play my music. Didn’t matter the venue, crowd .. as long as it had a mic and a stool. I’m talking, I went to Hip Hop music venues, Soul & Gospel venues, Rock & Roll bars. I knew I didn’t really fit in and was often asked if I was sure I knew where I was. But I’d stay and wait for my name to be called. When it was I’d grab my guitar and head to the mic to sing. Sometimes you could hear the confusion in the crowd. Sometimes you could hear the annoyance from the crowd. But I wanted to sing and I wanted them to hear it. So I’d sing it would never take long before they gave in and started to enjoy it. I was living out my passion and creativity and for the most part other creative minds understand that and can find the joy in it.
On the same token as the above question. How about a “worse gig” ever story.
Nah, I don’t have “worst gig” stories. I mean of course, it’s a gig presentation of creativity and it doesn’t always come out the way you’d like but it’s all just to get better from. So no worst gig stories for me.
Do you have any other hobbies other than playing music? Collect stamps? Collect hats from off the side of the road? Draw pictures of boobs?
Creatively speaking, once you open up the doors of your creativity, it all comes pouring out. So I spend most of time learning about that. I make clothes, I paint. I dance. I do love to learn so I’m always open to new knowledge. And I love to have fun too. I like bowling and watching comedy. Anything funny has my immediate attention.
What do you think about the present music scene or lack of? Care to address that?
I don’t get to caught up in those arguments. The music is the music.
It’s hard enough for musicians and artist 
to truly express themselves and get noted for it. Why spend time trying to break that down because it might not be something we personally understand? Instead, I choose to appreciate the music and even the commentators. The judgements are equally as important as the praise. If understood and appreciated, they both lead you in path with the best you.
Hypothetical situation. You’re stranded on Gilligan’s island and you get to hook up with only one of the girls… Is it Ginger, Mary Ann or Mrs. Howell and why?
Why choose just one??? What about all three??? Mary Ann is a cutie though … something about those pigtails …
Our last question is called “Shout It Out Loud”. It’s were you get to talk about whatever you want to talk about. So go ahead and “SHOUT IT OUT LOUD”!
This past month I got the chance to release my first music video for my debut single “Release You”. Working on, shooting and releasing the video was such a great step for me in my career thus far. I’ve been singing and working on music since I was a kid and to see my music & my vision come to life in that video was really pretty awesome. I am truly blessed and grateful for that. If you haven’t done so, check it out on my website, www.AxelJordan.com
Looking forward to making more and the release of my album in the Spring 2014.
Till then,
Keep Loving & Keep Shining!
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KickActs interviews “Citadel Besieged”!
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Recently James Lowe from Kickacts Magazine sat down with one of the very exciting artists on the scene.
Welcome to Kick Acts. Tell us a little about yourself and your band and were you can be found at on the web.
My name is Adrian Scott Jeffreys im the vocalist for the gothic metal act Citadel Besieged ‘we formed in 2010 along side co founder Tim Hall guitars recorded and released two cds within two years.you can find us on Citadel Besieged. com
Who are your musical heroes, influences & why?
Adrian; Mercyful fate;early queensryche Ronnie James Dio
Tim: Randy Rhoads
Great musicians great songwriters
Do you have any advice for someone just getting started in playing music? Any pitfalls they should avoid?
Do it cause you love it there are no guarantees of making money let alone making it there are great musicians all over the world so don’t kid yourself. Work on your songwriting don’t be afraid to make mistakes or fail that’s how you learn find your niche go with your strengths work hard.
Do you have a greatest gig story you’d like to share?
None sorry
On the same token as the above question. How about a “worse gig” ever story.
none
Do you have any other hobbies other than playing music? Collect stamps? Collect hats from off the side of the road? Draw pictures of boobs?
I gave up those three vices years ago
What do you think about the present music scene or lack of? Care to address that?
Ive always been into the European metal scene even though there are a lot of great north American bands my roots were in that market and still are.
Tell us something about each of your band members that we wouldn’texpect to hear… Like their hobbies or something like that…
Were both pretty boring guys music is about all we have time for besides working and taking care of family
Hypothetical situation. You’re stranded on Gilligan’s island and you getto hook up with only one of the girls… Is it Ginger, Mary Ann or Mrs. Howell and why?
Mary Ann ‘why what end of fucking story she would have made a priest kick out a stained glass window.
Our last question is called “Shout It Out Loud”. It’s were you get to talk aboutwhatever you want to talk about. So go ahead and “SHOUT IT OUT LOUD”!
There’s a lot of great melodic heavy metal out their that in my opinion has been completely ignored ive never understood how the spectrum could be so out of whack. Its one extreme or the other and right in the middle you’ve got awesome musicians writing I incredible music and the majority has there heads so far up their own ass they can’t think for themselves. Mind boggling.
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Eddie & the Thunder Kings debut @ Mojo’s Boneyard
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Hello friends, family, and those who simply forgot to renew an expiring protective order! Regardless, we have some very exciting news!
Eddie & the Thunder Kings will be making their official debut on March 29th, 2014 at 8PM at Mojo’s Boneyard in Evansville, IN. It’s going to be quite the party! Along with playing some thunderous rhythm & blues, we’ll be mingling and meeting with everyone until midnight. I’m quite anxious for you to see, hear and meet the band. Remember, we’ll be recording some video/audio from this event for use on the web and such. So, please be on your best behavior! Ha! Ha! We do invite you to record any specific song’s video on your phone/portable device so that we might incorporate your footage into the video too. Don’t worry, we’ll supply the audio.
Seating is limited to approximately 65 people with a standing room of 100. Judging by initial word of mouth, we may have a full house! We’d suggest that you call ahead in order to make reservations for your party. Please keep in mind; you will need to be there at least 15 minutes before the show starts in order to claim your reserved seats/table. This would include any empty chairs being held for late arrivals. We hate being sticklers about this but we really don’t want to deny seating to other patrons. Also, any empty seats won’t really help our video. So, if you make reservations… please show up! Thanks!!
Now for those of you who somehow simply haven’t afforded yourself the pleasure of a visit, Mojo’s Boneyard is located directly east of Green River Rd. at 4920 Bellemeade Ave. in Evansville, IN. Their phone number is (812) 475-8593. Please plan on arriving early and sampling their marvelous menu. Their pizzas are da’ bomb!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Peace,
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If 70’s mom’s had blogs!
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This is totally great stuff and well written. I wanted to copy and paste a paragraph but they have it protected so I can’t but go here and enjoy the flashback if you grew up in the 70’s! So many product references!
http://widelawns.blogspot.com/2014/03/if-70s-moms-had-blogs.html
Remember station wagon road trips??
http://widelawns.blogspot.com/2014/03/70s-mom-goes-on-roadtrip.html
Kevin Bacon’s Footloose Entrance Tonight show ! AWESOME!
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LoL . I have to admit I have never gotten so upset that I threw a beer bottle and broke out into a dance move but it’s an iconic moment in “Footloose”. Here it is 30 years later and he still go the moves at 55 so hats off to Kevin Bacon for keeping it real and the youth in him alive! LET”S DANCE!
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GWAR frontman found dead
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Hard to believe. He was a funny guy in makeup…
Here is the link:
According to Style Weekly, Dave Brockie, better known as Oderus Urungus, the founder and lead singer of renowned metal band GWAR, has died. Roommates reportedly found Brockie‘s body at his home Sunday evening (March 23). “I wish it was a joke,” former GWAR bassist Chris Bopst, a music writer for Style Weekly, tells the site. “Everyone is in shock.” Brockie was 50 years old.
“Dave was one of the funniest, smartest, most creative and energetic persons I’ve known,” former GWAR bassist Mike Bishop told Style Weekly. “He was brash sometimes, always crass, irreverent, he was hilarious in every way. But he was also deeply intelligent and interested in life, history, politics and art. His penchant for scatological humors belied a lucid wit. He was a criminally underrated lyricist and hard rock vocalist, one of the best, ever! A great frontman, a great painter, writer, he was also a hell of a bass guitarist. I loved him. He was capable of great empathy and had a real sense of justice.”
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According to Style Weekly, Dave Brockie, better known as Oderus Urungus, the founder and lead singer of renowned metal band GWAR, has died. Roommates reportedly found Brockie‘s body at his home Sunday evening (March 23). “I wish it was a joke,” former GWAR bassist Chris Bopst, a music writer for Style Weekly, tells the site. “Everyone is in shock.” Brockie was 50 years old.
“Dave was one of the funniest, smartest, most creative and energetic persons I’ve known,” former GWAR bassist Mike Bishop told Style Weekly. “He was brash sometimes, always crass, irreverent, he was hilarious in every way. But he was also deeply intelligent and interested in life, history, politics and art. His penchant for scatological humors belied a lucid wit. He was a criminally underrated lyricist and hard rock vocalist, one of the best, ever! A great frontman, a great painter, writer, he was also a hell of a bass guitarist. I loved him. He was capable of great empathy and had a real sense of justice.”
Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/gwar-frontman-dave-brockie-a-k-a-oderus-urungus-reportedly-dead-at-50/#TzvoffjQFgDwullj.99
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KickActs interviews Jay Brown from “The Ten Percenter”
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Welcome to Kick Acts. Tell us a little about yourself and were you can be found online. www.tenpercenter.co.uk http://www.reverbnation.com/tenpercenter http://www.youtube.com/user/TenPercenterOfficial https://www.facebook.com/tenpercenter06 https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/ten-percenter/id526648070 
Hi. I’m Jay Brown. I’m Ten Percenter’s singer/songwriter/lead guitarist. You can find Ten Percenter at www.tenpercenter.co.uk There are links to our other sites and sounds on there.
Who are your musical heroes and influences? Why? I love early nineties bands. Nirvana, Counting Crows, Dinosaur Jr… Many others. I couldn’t tell you why exactly. That era of bands were just really good, I guess. As youngsters me and my mates would sit around, and drink and get stoned and try and figure out what the songs were about. These days the stuff that’s popular is all a bit obviuos. It all seems a little bit formulaic.
Do you have any advice for someone just getting started in the music business? Don’t expect to make any money.It’s not really advice so much as a warning.
What piece of advice did you ignore that you wish you hadn?t? I’ve pretty much ignored every single piece of advice I’ve ever been given.
Do you have a greatest gig story or worst gig horror story you?d like to share? No, on both counts.
Do you have any other hobbies other than playing music? Collect stamps? Collect hats from off the side of the road? Draw pictures of peckers or boobs? Make sock puppets? Sit in the dark and eat Cheetos? I like to draw peckers, actually. Who doesn’t? I like cheetos, too. I like to gamble. I’m something of a semi pro gambler. Sports betting mainly. Boxing. I like roulette, too.
What do you think about the current music scene or lack of? Care to address that? I get quite depressed just talking about it, actually. The vast majority of what’s out there at the moment is utter garbage.
Do you think reality shows like American Idol, X factor and The Voice have helped or hurt the music industry as a whole? They’re pretty much responsible for the mess it’s all in. People think that’s how you go about becoming a musician now. As kids we all pestered our parents for a few quid, went out and bought barely playable instruments for about ?50, got together in garages, barns, whatever we could find and made some noise. That’s how it should work.
What is your opinion of unauthorized music downloads? That’s another thing that’s ruining music, but o be fair, I’m probably a little bit old fashioned on that score, though. I think the only way music should be listened to is on vinyl. CD at a push, but nothing below that. 
Tell us something about each of your band members that we wouldn?t expect to hear. Thom is a semi pro boxer, Myke likes to dress up as a pirate… I have gigantic balls.
Hypothetical situation. You?re on Gilligan?s island and you get to hook up with only one of the survivors? Which one and why? I have no idea. I’ve never seen the show. If I could hook up with anyone, though, I’d probably go for some nice, tight, clean looking young Nickelodeon strumpet. Victoria Justice for example. I’m a sucker for tidy little brunettes.
Do you know what a vinyl album is and have your ever purchased one? If so, what was it? I have loads of stuff on vinyl. You?re marooned on an island with Justin Bieber. Do you choke him out the first night in his sleep or what? No. I’d keep him around for my own amusement. Think about it. You’re marooned, there’s nothing to do… My entertainment would be kicking the fuck out of the little prick on a daily basis.
What is your opinion of Miley Cyrus? She’s fit.
Which would you rather hear in concert? Lip synching or real vocals? Real vocals.
Who, or what, is the next big thing? I have no idea. One artist you can?t get enough of and can?t live without is? Counting Crows.
Confession time. Share a secret about yourself. I’m a total waste of space. Actually, I’m not so sure that;s a secret.
Favorite movie of all time and why. I’m not a big movie fan. I really enjoyed The Hunger Games, though.
Our last question is called ?Shout It Out Loud?. It?s were you get to talk about whatever you want to talk about. So go ahead and ?SHOUT IT OUT LOUD?! Choose a sticker or emoticon I think I’ve said enough… Download all our songs! B-) 
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