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Sanctuary
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Contents...
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!!!
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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
29
Tattoo Gallery...Baseball Ink, in honor of the World Series
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Jamie Paulus
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!
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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
Egyptian Ankh. Very cool movie
if you like that cheesy 70‟s type of
shit.
(CVWW) Good movie - and yes,
androids DO dream of electric
sheep! OK, let’s take a walk
back a few years…talk about
the founding of the original
band, how did that come together?
(LR) My cousin Sean and I started out the band together. We
found a $100 dollar bill on the
floor of a record store when we
were out getting whatever the
current release was at the time.
We ran across the street and
bought a Les Paul copy guitar
from a store called Music West.
It was like fate because we were
looking at this guitar for a few
weeks. I think we were 15 years
old at the time. After that we always talked about starting a band
called Sanctuary. We spent the
next few years working our asses
off to reach our dream. It took us
a few years and many different
members before we had a solid
line up but we were very ambitious. 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
easy access to bands and Facebook and such. Anyway, as a
band we rehearsed constantly
and eventually decided to record
a demo that contained most of
the songs on „Refuge Denied‟.
Our demo was continuously
played on the local college radio
station. We felt we needed some
type of boost to get us to the next
level. I remember telling the band
I was going to take our demo
down to the Megadeth / King
Diamond show that was coming
through town. I was determined
to have one of my heroes hear
the Sanctuary demo.
I must have been crazy to
think it would be that easy. I had
a friend with me and we were
with two very attractive girls. We
were waiting behind the venue
and I remember somebody said
Megadeth is staying at a hotel
down the street. So we went
down there and walked the floors
of the hotel listening for the loudest room. When we finally found
the room, the door happened to
still be open. We pushed the two
girls in first and we were all welcomed with open arms. Dave
was sitting at a table in the back
of the room. He had a bit of a
salty reputation that I was well
aware of and he locked eyes with
me and said, „You! Come here!‟ I
thought he was going to throw
me out for sure. He was drinking
Courvoisier and offered to share
his bottle with me. I don‟t know
why, but we hit it off really well.
He was super-cool. We got to
talking about music. Eventually,
I said, „I got this tape of my band
and you have to hear it! It took a
lot of convincing, but I eventually
got him down to my buddy‟s car.
We listened to the demo and he
really liked it. I remember he
gave me his phone number and I
wasn‟t convinced it was his real
number. The next day I called the
number and on the answering
machine was Dave. He called me
back a few weeks later, saying he
loved the tape and that he wanted
to produce us. The rest is history.
After that point we did a lot of
touring with Megadeth. Dave
was always a great inspiration
and mentor to us all.
(CVWW) Sanctuary was a real
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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.
divergent, raw, and different
sound from most of the 80’s
thrash metal; there were a lot
of “cookie cutter” metals bands
back then, talk about the decision to chart your own course
in terms of sound…
(LR) Great question…however, I
don‟t know that we ever really
thought about it that much. We
just played what we wanted to.
We felt fortunate that people responded to the music we were
making.
(CVWW) It really locked up
when you found Warrel Dane…
well, actually, sort of pilfered
him from another band, yes?
(LR) Dave Budbill suggested that
we check out this guy Warrel
Dane from Serpent‟s Knight. We
heard a demo that they did and
we were convinced that we were
better. We knew once WD saw
our stage show and heard our
songs he would be interested. Basically we stole him from that
band. Not really all that uncommon. Warrel came out and
(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
time and playing the music fast
and heavy. I think when the second album came along we were
a little more seasoned and
thought more about mood rather
than just intensity. I like both approaches and I feel Mirror Black
was a natural progression.
(CVWW) Did you ever envision
Sanctuary touring the world
when you first started out?
(LR) Actually it was our dream
so we were hoping it would happen. 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
of both of those bands. Especially the time, the path you walked
AIC. We partied with Jerry and was really inevitable? With
Layne many times. I know War- your success, is there anything
rel and Jim knew them well. Jim you could have done different
was actually in a band called to change the outcome short of
altering your identity to suit
Sleaze with Layne for a while.
the record labels?
(CVWW)
Moving
forward, (LR) For me it was pretty much
grunge takes over, originating the end of the band at this point.
Doing anything different wouldn‟t have mattered since the band
broke up. We had run our course.
Egos were fat and we were drunk
assholes. Rumor has it Nevermore had similar issues but apparently they had stamina.
would be interested in contributing our song ‟Battle Angels‟ for
a video game called ”Brutal Legend”. That kind of got the ball
rolling in a more serious way.
We started talking frequently and
eventually decided to jam.
(CVWW) Did you all have much
contact in the interim?
(LR) We all saw each other at
events and parties. Also I assisted
in a Nevermore demo recording
in the mid 90‟s.
(CVWW) What do you feel is different now than back in the
day? Is there a different “vibe”
or “ambience” to the members
of the band?
(LR) I like to think that we have
developed tolerance. Maybe that
comes with age and experience.
Don‟t get me wrong, we still have
our moments but I think we process it differently now.
(CVWW) Fast forward 18 whole
years – Nevermore was a huge
success in the interim, but of
course you all reconnect…what
was the first catalyst of the reunion?
(LR) We had casually considered
the idea of doing some type of
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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now; given the wisdom of time
and age?
(LR) Again, I don‟t know. We
write what we write. We hope
that our audience responds and
so far the reaction has been really
good.
(CVWW) How is the process of
recording, mixing, and producing a record changed from the
late 80’s to today?
(LR) Technology has changed all
of it. For the most part it has added convenience to the entire process. It‟s so much easier to share
ideas and everyone has a mini
recording studio on their computer now.
(CVWW) Aside from “being older” have you noticed any difference in the fans at your shows?
(LR) A lot of our fans have
grown up with us. It‟s great to see
all ages at the shows. We actually
see parents that were fans with
their kids that are fans as well.
about?
(LR) Brad was the replacement
for Sean when he quit in 1990.
We were on a tour of the West
Coast and Sean Blosl got in an
argument with Warrel on stage
during a show and left the stage.
It was very awkward and that
was the end of our partnership
with Sean. After that point we
asked Brad Hull to step in to finish our tour obligations. He was a
friend in the local metal scene
and a killer guitar player for a
band called „Forced Entry‟. Brad
fit in very well but as you know
Sanctuary broke up shortly after.
When we reformed Jeff Loomis
was the guitar player for a short
time. When Nevermore broke up
that partnership ended as well.
That‟s when we decided to see if
Brad as interested. Now Brad is a
full time member and a great addition to the current lineup.
factor for you these days – after
so much success early and even
over the years?
(LR) We simply just do this because it‟s a blast. I know that is
kind of a boring answer but it‟s
the truth.
(CVWW) Sanctuary is a LEGEND
in the Seattle music scene, tell
us your thoughts about the music life in Seattle now…
(LR) You‟re very kind with the
Legend title. The Seattle music
scene has always thrived. I don‟t
know if I‟m qualified to comment
on the current scene. I‟m so far
removed where I live outside of
the city but there are many bands
from Seattle that are very talented. This is a great question for
Brad.
(CVWW) Does it feel odd to be
considered “legends” (which
implies “old guys”) and role
(CVWW) What do you think it is models for so many Seattle
that works so well now; how is bands?
(LR) I don‟t know. Again we
the synergy different now?
(LR) I can‟t explain it other than don‟t really think about being
it feels like it did back in the day
when we first started out. A lot of
energy and chemistry. I think we
have also developed tolerance
over the years.
(CVWW) Are your goals more
modest these days; at this
point, do you honestly feel that
there is some unfinished business in the path of Sanctuary?
(LR) Our goal is the same. TOTAL WORLD DOMINATION!
LoL Actually we really just want
to continue recording and playing
shows for as long as our fans enjoy it.
(CVWW) Tell us about the new
members since the reunion…
how did their joining come (CVWW) What is the driving
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“Legends” or “Old Guys”. We
are just happy that people like
our music. We feel very fortunate
to have the opportunity to share
the music with our friends and
fans around the world.
(CVWW) Many times we speak
with “newer” bands who speak
of influences, what does it say
about Sanctuary that you are
so influential and popular
STILL in the Seattle music scene?
(LR) That‟s flattering but I guess
people recognize good music.
(CVWW) Do you have a favorite
city or venue to play?
(LR) In the US that would be Seattle and New York. We also
have a really good reception in
Europe and Greece.
(CVWW) Tell us about a particularly memorable show that
really made it all worthwhile
for you guys.
(LR) Playing 70,000 tons of Metal was one of my favorites. There
were many bands on that cruise
that I was stoked to see. I remember the second night we were out
to sea and I heard a knock on my
cabin door at 4 am. The knock
was very intense and loud and I
woke up in a panic thinking the
boat was sinking. Jeff Loomis
had been pounding on my door.
When I finally woke up and ran
to the door, nearly naked, to my
surprise on the other side of the
door was Uli Roth, one of my alltime guitar hero‟s jamming on his
guitar. Loomis and Van Williams
were laughing in the background.
My eyes were barley open but I
will never forget that.
(CVWW) What kind of pressure
do you feel, if any, to produce a
successful record; is there any
pressure to “produce” with every new musical offering these
days, given your history and
past success?
(LR) I think that all the band
members would agree that for us
we were just focused on releasing
a quality album. It had to be up
to our standards first. If we could
accomplish that then we thought
we might have a chance that fans
would also agree.
(CVWW) ‘The Year the Sun
Died’, how has it been received
so far?
(LR) The response has been very
positive. We look forward to
playing these songs live. We have
had great reviews and the reaction at shows is awesome.
(CVWW) Did you want to make
any “statement” with the album? Or is it just a continuation of a road traveled long ago
that is no longer bumpy and
stretches as far as the eye can
see?
(LR) Again, another boring answer but we weren‟t trying to
make any statement we just
wanted to record a killer album.
(CVWW) Let’s talk about the
music industry today...and social media...music distribution
is much different now, do you
see that as progress? The ability to market/sell individual
songs, does that benefit the industry as a whole?
(LR) I‟m not sure I would say all
of it is better. I think there are
many aspects that empower the
independent musician with options. On the other hand, it‟s really difficult to sell records now.
Bands have a difficult time making money off their sales. Downloading music illegally seems to
be the norm now. I guess that
creates innovation. Hopefully it
doesn‟t kill the music business. I
suspect musicians will always
find a way.
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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
changed as people and as musicians over time?
(LR) No change, were all still
drunk assholes! LOL! I can‟t
speak for all of us but I feel we
have become more patient and
tolerant over the years. I believe
also all the time we put in has
made us better musicians.
(CVWW) They say “youth is
wasted on the young”, is there
any advice you would have given your younger selves?
(LR) Yes, we would have told
(CVWW) Have you guys always
wanted to play music, or were
there other interests when you
were younger?
(LR) I think I wanted to be a fireman. My father was a fireman
and I always thought it would be
a cool job.
(CVWW) Okay, what’s in store
for the remainder of 2014 and
into 2015? What other big projects are in the works?
(LR) Right now we have a tour
planned in Europe with Overkill
(CVWW) What other bands do in March. We are also playing
you guys listen to during down- the Rock Hard fest in May.
time and relaxation, what’s on
YOUR music player?
(CVWW) Any final words you
(LR) Mastodon / Archenemy / would like to convey to your
Testament / Fleetwood Mac / fans?
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
of gear! From a tiny little Fender Champ practice amplifier, and a 3/4 sized Harmony Flying V purchased out of
the JCPenneys catalog, to two full stacks and a plethora of
guitars.
As a primarily metal guitarist I paid close attention
to the ever-evolving line of tube amps, pre-amps, rack
mount, solid state, and midi gear. From specialized stomp
boxes, to multi effect units, and everything in between.
Throughout all this, there have only been 3 constants;
Floyd Rose tremolo systems, Ernie Ball strings, and Delrin picks gaged .073.
Through it all, I've managed to sift through the latest new gadgets and things, and have put together a rig
that never disappoints me, or lets me down.
Guitars
I discovered Carvin guitars in the mid 80’s when
my friend showed me a catalog he had received. After
reading all the specs, but still skeptical because I couldn't
actually try one out (mail order only), I decided to throw
caution to the wind and ordered their bottom of the line,
one pickup guitar with a Floyd Rose. A Black DC125.
I fell in love with this guitar, so a few years later I
bought a green DC127 with a Floyd. These guitars have
been my mainstays for many years; however, approximately 5 years ago, I purchased a 1992 Gibson Explorer,
and from the first note, was instantly hooked! Although it
only has 22 frets, and no Floyd Rose (the HORROR!), I
have completely fallen in love with this guitar! From the
warm clean tones, to the smooth yet crunchy rhythm
punch to the gut, and the sweet, creamy lead sauce that
drips out of every note. The Gibson Explorer is absolutely, without question, my favorite guitar. And in my opinion...the BEST guitar I have ever owned. And I've owned
a buttload of different guitars!
Pickups
With the exception of my Fender Stratocaster,
Every guitar I own, and play live OR record with, is
equipped with EMG Active pickups. Usually the 85/81
neck/bridge combination. With the exception of The Explorer. Which as a 60/81 Neck/Bridge configuration.
The reason I have chosen the EMGs, is that I seem
to have more control of what's coming out of my gui-
tar. They definitely keep the errant/screechy/ear bleeding
feedback to a minimum. Instead replacing it with the
sweet rich harmonic overtones inherent to each particular
guitar.
Picks
I used Dunlop
Tortex picks gaged .073
for the longest time, but
switched to Clayton
picks of the same material and thickness. They
just happen to have my
band name and autograph on them.
Amps
I've used tons of
'em. From a Peavey
Rockmaster Preamp to a
Carvin Quad X preamp
with
a
Mosvalve
poweramp, to a Line6
Spider 3 150w head into
two Peavey Butcher
4x12 cabinets, loaded
with Celestion GL85s.
I've had good tones and
great tones with these
different combinations,
but one day I discovered
the Line6 MKII Bogner
2x12 combo amp. With
a mere 40 watts of tubed
power, 2 12" Celestion
Vintage 30 Speakers,
and all the effects I need
built into the design, I
can toss that puppy in
the back of a 1974 Ford
Pinto if I needed to, and
STILL keep up with all
but the hardest hitting
drummers! That puppy
blasts, and sounds awe-
Some! Hell, I've mic'd it up at some bigger shows hiding
behind some scrims (small mesh banners, typically put in
front of amps on stage) and NO ONE was the wiser. And
at just under 50lbs, I save my back for the important stuff,
like banging my head, and thrashing around onstage!
However, relying solely on this rig for my live
shows, I encountered the following problem...Airline baggage handlers don't give two don't give two shits if your
amp has tubes. And at 50lbs, it seems to be just light
enough for them to want to play games like, "See how far
you can throw this into the baggage compartment before it
touches the ground!" Plus, when you're playing festivals
overseas, they also like to tack on those extra Baggage
fees. Which add up EXTREMELY quickly.
So. Wanting to put that extra money into touring
necessities, (BEER), as a band, we would just send our
rider to the venues with
our equipment preferences as well as the
bowl of M&Ms with the
brown ones taken out.
Unfortunately,
there is also a pitfall of
doing that as well. Most
Backline Rental companies in Europe don't carry Line6 amplification,
so I'm usually ending up
with a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier. Or Triple
RectumFryer, as I like
to fondly refer to it!
Now any guitarist that
knows this amp is probably thinking to himself
right about now, "Triple
Recs are bad ass, whats
wrong with that? And
my reply should be,
"Nothing, nothing at
all!" That is until I was
served up my first one.
Sure, it's a killer sounding amp, until the tubes
have been put through
the wringer by hundreds
of guitarists putting
thousands of hours on
them at torturous volumes. So basically, once
the tubes have taken
that kind of beating, the
amp typically sounds
like a muddy, lumpy
pile of sludge. Not exactly the tone I'm trying to achieve
in front of 20-50,000 people.
Finally, after playing about 10 of these festival
shows with a rented backline, I decided, "Enough is
enough!" I went out and purchased the Line6 Pod
HD500X. Now I have COMPLETE control over my
tones, as well as a footswitch that I'm also completely familiar with. Problem solved!
Effects
Although the Pod HD500x has good versions of
virtually every effect I typically use, I like the feel and
sweep of the Dunlop wah-wah pedals, so I add one of
those to my signal chain.
Straps
I've been through several different guitar straps,
but once again, Dunlop straps are my preferred choice.
The ones I use are wider, and thicker than your average
strap, are definitely more comfortable, have the coolest
designs, and NEVER slip on me, which means my guitar
is always at the perfect height for my playing style.
Attached to each strap are a pair of Schaller
Straplocks. These insure that my guitar NEVER hit's the
ground accidently, and I would NEVER try and play live
without them! They're the cheapest insurance you can get
for your "Baby!"
Strings
I've tried many different electric guitar strings, but
ALWAYS come back to Ernie Ball. They're the strings
that work best for me. I only use Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt
"Skinny Top/Heavy Bottom" on my electrics. The gages are .010-.052.
On my Acoustic guitars I only use Elixir Polyweb
Custom Lights. Gaged .011-,052.
Stands
In my opinion, there is only ONE brand of guitar
stand that I trust my guitars to hang on, and that's Hurricane Stands. I have 3 stands made by them. They're the
best, simple as that!
Wireless System
Line6 G50. Very accurate replication of your guitars signal like you were using a cable. Has NEVER let
me down.
Mics
Shure SM58, and SM57
Well...that about sums it up. Thank you for letting
me share my rig preferences with the world. I'm sure I'll
continue to keep trying to find what may possibly suit my
needs better, but until then. I'm pretty damned happy to be
able to have what I do!
Stay Metal!
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
back. The thrill of tearing up a mountain pass on a
1,200 cc Harley is nothing short of exhilarating,
and doing the same on a 125 cc Minsk is no less
exciting.
That's the great thing about motorcycles -you don't need to go fast to have fun.
By default you are thrown into the world
around you. You are no longer a captive in a steel
cage but rather a modern-day cowboy roaming the
world on his iron steed. Whether you're burbling
along with your lady jammed up against the sissy
bar or dragging your knees clipping apexes, the
way of the bike is the way to go.
The world is not a friendly place and it seems to
have a special thing against motorcyclists. So, if
you want to hop on two wheels, you need to know
what you're doing.
I got to participate in Harley-Davidson's
Taste of Freedom Tour, a part of their 110th anniversary celebrations, and was lucky enough to ride
a candy red 1200 Custom Sportster across the San
Bernardino mountains. We were a pack of 12 relatively fresh drivers, and we all learned a lot about
what to do and not do while riding a bike. Here are
10 lessons that will help you have the time of your
life and come away all in one piece.
1. Wear A Helmet
Your mom's a smart lady -- you should listen to her. When she told you to always wear a
helmet as a kid, she did so for a reason. Your cranium may have gotten a little thicker in the ensuing
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.
That's all well and good until you're actually
thrown into the world around you. Hard, head first
and with 70 mph of momentum behind you. Sound
like fun? Didn't think so.
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 never ride while intoxicated. Two beers can be as dangerous as six because riding requires making splitsecond decisions and reacting with precision and
confidence. Alcohol not only slows your reaction
time but gives you a false sense of confidence,
making you more likely to try and squeeze
through that disappearing gap or take on a corner
way too hot. It's your responsibility to avoid collisions and maintain safe spacing while on the road.
Doing so while stone sober is demanding enough
as it is. Doing so while seeing double and burping
up bubbles of booze -- nigh on impossible.
9. Act Like Nobody Has Mirrors
The average commuter is off in his or her
own little world, chatting away with their friends,
dreaming of tomorrow's party or scanning the radio 'cause they need to twerk it like Miley. They
are doing everything but looking out for motorcyclists, and this means you need to be constantly on
your guard. A good rule is to act as if everyone
around you has no mirrors and can only see
straight ahead. This means you've got to avoid
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.
10. Roll Into It
The key to riding safely is keeping things
smooth. Just as you never want to slam on the
brakes, you never want to tear open the throttle.
It's all about keeping the bike and yourself balanced. This applies as much to operating the machine as it does to approaching how and when you
drive. Don't expect to drive cross-country a week
into your license. Know your limits and be aware
of how much and what kind of experience you
have.
You never stop learning, and every ride is
an opportunity to refine and develop your skills. If
you're just getting started, find a friend who rides
and follow along. Watching how more experienced
riders handle themselves is one of the best ways to
learn and improve. If you're an experienced rider,
don't be miffed by newbies asking advice -- you
were once there, too. Every rider should take pride
in ushering in new members to the club that is motorcycling -- just make sure they know these essential tips so they can have the time of their lives
and keep on doing so for years to come.
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Vamp'd in Las Vegas, Saturday January 31st, 2015.
(CV WorldWide) What are the
current band members and
their role…
Dave Saker /guitars/vocals
Steve Jones /Bass/Vocals
Larry Bernal/drums/vocals
Karl Granneman /vocals
a few years…talk about the
founding of the original band,
how did it come together, what
was the catalyst behind it
(Dave Saker) The band was actually together about 20 years ago,
broke up, then we all saw each
other at a Y&T show after all
(CVWW) Let’s take a walk back those years, and decided to take
another shot at it, went to rehearsal and it was like we never
lost a beat.
(CVWW) Any story behind the
name?
(DS) No story behind the name
except for 3 Eddy's in the band at
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.
in the band…moving forward.
(CVWW) Is this the original
lineup, or have there been any
changes over the years? Talk
about the process & journey to
assembling this group...Bad
Boy Eddy comes from a variety
of Bay Area rock bands, how
have your paths converged?
(DS) I used to be in Ace Diamond, Steve Jones was in Kings
Queen, Larry Bernal was in
Spoiled Rotten, and Karl was in
Darkside Shine.
(CVWW) What is it about this
combination of musicians that
really clicks?
(DS) We all love 80's music!
(CVWW) Who do you guys
count as your musical influences?
(DS) We Love Green Day, Mot-
(CVWW) Now, tell us about a
show that made you think
“damm, is this really worth it?"
ley Crue, Y&T, Michael Schen- (DS) Hehe, nah…
ker, Scorpions, DIO.
(CVWW) What do you hope to
(CVWW) Have you guys always accomplish with your music,
wanted to play music, or were what message do you try to
there other interests when you convey?
(DS) Our accomplishment will be
were younger?
(DS) We have always played mu- to reach the universe with our
sic as kids and always wanted to tunes, we don‟t try to send any
be rock stars, we played with an- message at all, just a good time
yone we could after school; as a out to see a kick ass rock show,
matter of fact I quit wrestling, and they all get their money's
baseball, and soccer just to play worth, so people say “damn that
was the best freakin‟ rock band
in a band.
I‟ve ever seen!”
(CVWW) What other bands do
you guys listen to during down- (CVWW) What kind of pressure
time and relaxation, what’s on do you feel, if any, to produce a
successful record; is there any
YOUR music player?
(DS) Judas Priest, Blink 182, pressure to “produce” with every new musical offering these
Fuel.
days?
(CVWW) Based on Antioch, CA, (DS) There is no pressure, we
Sacramento is your local music play what we want, whenever we
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
interior, people baby their cars in all sorts of ways.
But it's equally important to take care of your car
before you put it into storage. Here are a few tips
to make sure your car is ready to go when you are.
Throw out food wrappers, soda cans and
any other trash that may have accumulated in the
cabin. If you plan on steam-cleaning the carpet, do
that far enough in advance (or after) storing the
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.
completely over time, and your car could end up
kneeling on its rim.
Don't engage the parking brake for storage
as it can become "frozen" and difficult to disengage. If you're worried about your car rolling, get
some wheel chocks or blocks of wood to wedge
against the tires.
Your car battery should be either removed
and stored, or connected to a trickle charger or
battery tender. You can get one for less than $50.
Make sure your battery tender or charger has a
float mode or automatic shutoff feature so the battery doesn't get overcharged. You can run the battery tender's cables up through the underside of
the engine bay so that you can keep the hood
closed and your car cover in place.
For the more mechanically inclined and for
owners of collectible cars, you can put your car on
jack stands to take the weight off the tires and suspension. By doing this, you can avoid getting flat
areas on your older tires and wheels. Procedures
for doing this vary greatly from car to car, so if
you're unfamiliar with the proper and safe way to
raise your car, consult with someone who knows.
In all instances, be sure the floor of your storage
site is completely flat and made of concrete before
undertaking this.
If you want to remove the battery but still
have it on a battery tender, set it on a piece of
wood in your garage and attach it to the tender.
Make sure not to lose track of the two battery
bolts. Keeping your car's battery charged prolongs
the life of the battery, and you don't have to wonder whether your car will start.
Fluids and Power
It's a good idea to use fuel stabilizer. Why?
Reckow said most ethanol-blended fuels have a
shelf life of only about three months. If you're storing a car for six months, fuel stabilizer should help
Car Cover
Invest in a quality car cover. If you store
your car outside, make sure that cover is waterproof and is securely attached to your car so that
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.
You can also remove the battery and store it
in a warm room in your home. Keep in mind that
cold batteries can freeze and may crack.
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.
It's easier to have another set of hands
available when putting a cover on your car; it also
eliminates the risk of having the cover touch the
ground, picking up grit. However, before you put
the cover on, make sure all the windows and doors
are fully closed and that valuables and necessities
are out of the passenger compartment. You don't
want to open a covered, storage-ready car just to
get your cell phone's car charger. If you have a
fixed antenna, you'll also want to remove it before
covering up. You can put the antenna in your
trunk or on the floor by the passenger seat so it's
readily available for reinstallation.
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 remove and put back on." In other words, don't start
your car with those socks still stuffed in the exhaust or the battery tender's cables in the engine
bay. Completely remove the car cover, too; don't
just peel it back enough to get in the driver's door.
Never let a car run with its car cover on — or with
the garage door closed.
Once your car is started, let it warm up to
its operating temperature to remove any condensation and cycle the fresh oil through the engine to
lubricate the parts a bit. Then, don't forget to redo
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.
You can see this and other Pearls of Wisdom
at http://www.blogster.com/briendechristopher/