All bands come to an end at some point, sadly. Sometimes its due to line up changes, deaths, or simply they don't care anymore. Sometimes, bands disappearing fromt he face of the Earth aren't even announced or planned. I am beginning to wonder if that's about to happen with Escape The Fate. They've been having issues (no pun intended) since roughly August of 2011. First their guitarist, Bryan Monte Money decided he no longer wished to tour, so they more or less replaced him with Kevin Thrasher from LoveHateHero, then Max Green began having problems. He wasn't on some of their European tour, and a few dates for the Uproar Festival. That was due to a D.U.I, but nobody knows why he wasn't on the Europe shows. It was rumored to be because of rehab for a second time, but Max recently posted on his Twitter saying he was online in rehab once, in December 2010.
Then, just recently as well, it came out that Max had been kicked out of Escape The Fate, and rumors of Falling In Reverse's bassist, Mika replacing him have started swirling around. I'm beginning to wonder what's going on with ETF. All this drama, plus Craig will be releasing a solo album sometime this year.
Under these curcumstances, when a lead singer releases a solo album while there's turmoil within the band, that can be a sign of nothing good. Its not always bad, but usually that seems to be the singer's way of seeing how many followers they can get on their own. I'm not saying I am not happy about Craig making a solo album, as I am most defentily looking forward to it. I like Craig Mabbitt, he's probably one of my favorite singers, but I don't feel like this is a good sign for the future of ETF.
I'm still honestly mad that they kicked out Max, I don't feel they had the right. He was the last remaining original member, if anyone was allowed to kick anyone out, it should have been him. That still irks me, and probably always will. Seriously though, I don't know what to think with Craig and this whole ordeal with ETF. I also really am not sure I believe the rumors of Mika joining ETF. That just sounds like either a bad idea, or a vicious rumor that fans started because they'd love to see the two bands mesh. I don't think that'd be a good idea. Again, not to use an ETF pun, but I feel like there'd be a lot of bad blood between them if they ever mixed.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
Still thinking about the futures of Music = Life and Immortal Music.
I've been doing a lot of serious thinking, and while the changes I am about to announce will more than likely be just temporary, I plan on making some changes to the site and page. Everyone has seen my posts about the changes, and then the changes getting messed up due to technical problems. You've all heard it, I'm not repeating myself again.
I posted yesterday saying I am considering canceling the band biographies and news, and just sticking to the album reviews and interviews. I'll still post random fun things on Immortal Music, but for now, I think I'll cancel most plans. They're just not working out.
Oh, but I think I may also try to keep the blog going more often. I enjoy writing blogs, even though honestly, nobody reads them. The most views I've ever gotten on the blog was seven, and that was on the first one or some shit like that. I'm not sure exactly, I just know not many people read them. Whatever though, it doesn't bother me. As long as I'm having fun, I really don't give a shit. I mean, I want you guys to enjoy them, but maybe some day more people will take notice. Until that happens, why not do it for my own enjoyment?
Speaking of enjoyment, I'm sure you've all done that, but I'm going to ask anyways. Have you ever gone through this period where you want to listen to a band a lot more than you usually do? The past couple of days, I've been listening to Blood On The Dance Floor like crazy. I don't really understand why,but I have been. I do like them, don't get me wrong, but they've never been one of my favorites, and generally I'll only listen to a song or two and be done. That hasn't been the case the past few days, I've been listening to them almost non-stop. I really don't get why, it probably is due to the fact I am hoping to interview them. :) I'm lame, I know.
I posted yesterday saying I am considering canceling the band biographies and news, and just sticking to the album reviews and interviews. I'll still post random fun things on Immortal Music, but for now, I think I'll cancel most plans. They're just not working out.
Oh, but I think I may also try to keep the blog going more often. I enjoy writing blogs, even though honestly, nobody reads them. The most views I've ever gotten on the blog was seven, and that was on the first one or some shit like that. I'm not sure exactly, I just know not many people read them. Whatever though, it doesn't bother me. As long as I'm having fun, I really don't give a shit. I mean, I want you guys to enjoy them, but maybe some day more people will take notice. Until that happens, why not do it for my own enjoyment?
Speaking of enjoyment, I'm sure you've all done that, but I'm going to ask anyways. Have you ever gone through this period where you want to listen to a band a lot more than you usually do? The past couple of days, I've been listening to Blood On The Dance Floor like crazy. I don't really understand why,but I have been. I do like them, don't get me wrong, but they've never been one of my favorites, and generally I'll only listen to a song or two and be done. That hasn't been the case the past few days, I've been listening to them almost non-stop. I really don't get why, it probably is due to the fact I am hoping to interview them. :) I'm lame, I know.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
My dream!
I know I already wrote up a random blog today, but you know what? Who fucking cares? I've been slacking off on practically everything lately, so why not do something over board when I feel like it? I have been watching interviews pretty much all afternoon and a lot of Blood On The Dance Floor ones espeically, and I just had the most random idea while watching this one. I've seen like four of them today where they were on their bus, and several thoughts came to mind. 1) Dahvie is way too fucking quiet and needs to speak up! If I ever interview him, espeically on his bus, I need a freakin' microphone just so people watching (and myself) can hear him. 2) Their air conditioning unit on their bus is really loud, which makes it even harder to hear Dahvie. 3) I think I want a trailer one day, so I have my own unique place to interview bands that is not outside. Plus, it'd be nice to be able to take it to shows, no matter how far they are, and not have to stay in a hotel, and I think that'd stand out to the bands, you know?
I picture it being this little trailer, nothing special on the outside. It'd have the "living room", which is generally also a dining room, a small kitchen, bathroom and a backroom. I'd totally decorate it up to be all cool on the inside, with band posters, and things all over to make it unique, and I think the backroom would be where I'd do the interviews and I'd have random little things in there that may change depending on who I'm interviewing that day. Like if I interviewed Blood On The Dance Floor, I'd have a Hello Kitty doll and light sabers, if it was Andy Biersack and Matt Good there'd be alchohal and Batman and Spiderman things. Silly little things like that. I think that'd make something of myself, you know? Of course, this'll take me a few years, they're exspensive to buy. That being said, they are cheaper than a house.
I don't know, it sounds like a fun, random dream. Course, I'd probably want to have an actual house too, which is a bigger priority. One day I will have this dream! I also had the random though that it'd be fun to play Would You Rather with some of these bands like All Time Low, Blood On The Dance Floor, NeverShoutNever and BVB. They'd have some interesting answers, I'm sure.
I picture it being this little trailer, nothing special on the outside. It'd have the "living room", which is generally also a dining room, a small kitchen, bathroom and a backroom. I'd totally decorate it up to be all cool on the inside, with band posters, and things all over to make it unique, and I think the backroom would be where I'd do the interviews and I'd have random little things in there that may change depending on who I'm interviewing that day. Like if I interviewed Blood On The Dance Floor, I'd have a Hello Kitty doll and light sabers, if it was Andy Biersack and Matt Good there'd be alchohal and Batman and Spiderman things. Silly little things like that. I think that'd make something of myself, you know? Of course, this'll take me a few years, they're exspensive to buy. That being said, they are cheaper than a house.
I don't know, it sounds like a fun, random dream. Course, I'd probably want to have an actual house too, which is a bigger priority. One day I will have this dream! I also had the random though that it'd be fun to play Would You Rather with some of these bands like All Time Low, Blood On The Dance Floor, NeverShoutNever and BVB. They'd have some interesting answers, I'm sure.
RE: Future of Bryan Stars (And some of my own goings on)
Pretty much everyone knows Bryan Stars, if you don't, you're missing out on something amazing and need to look it up right now. I'm not even joking, Bryan is probably the best interviewer out there, actually no probably about it -he is the best inerviewer ever. He posted a video recently that actually really upset me. I saw some hate on Bryan from some loser kid on his Facebook page, and I laid into him. I do not take kindly to people bashing people I like, and I honestly do adore Bryan. He seems like an awesome person, I've talked to him before, he's a sweetheart, and really a nice guy. He's inspired me a lot, and I think he's probably done the same for many others.
In his video, (which you can see above, on his Facebook, Music = Life, or his YouTube channel, he talks about the hate he gets. People call him a fag, and say he';s been rude to bands -all kinds of stupid shit. I really do not get haters, never have, never will. I find them to be all around idiotic, and pointless. He mentioned the fact that people will comment on how often he interviews Black Veil Brides, I've seen this a lot, ever since the fifth BVB interview was announced anyone who wasn't big on BVB or Asking Alexandria (because Danny was in it) started complaining, saying that's all he does. No, he doesn't. He interviews a lot of other people, but he likes BVB's music, and them as people, so he interviews them.
That's actually a very big thing with music journalisim. Unless you work for a magazine, radio statio, or televsion network or show, you pick who you interview. So of course, you're going to go for some you personally enjoy. Its more fun for you, and easier to think of questions. That's something else people were complaining about, do people not really realize how hard it can be to think up fun and unique questions? Its time consuming, and can take hours on end, sometimes days. It might not if he went for the generic questions, but he doesn't. Everyone knows that's what makes Bryan stand out, he actually brings his questions to life.
I don't get why people have been hating on him so much, but I really think people ought to knock it off. Not just about Bryan, but about everything. There's too much hate in this world, and you know what? Everyone wants the world to be a better place, but it never will be if people don't ever bother trying. Wishing will do no good, you actually have to try to get what you want.
I had to say something about that, now for a little quick update. I haven't been updating like I said, I mentioned the technical difficulties I'm having, and its really gotten in the way. I don't even have the right ammount of time now to do everything. I have to now share the computer with three other computer, instead of one, along with the fact that I do not have my photoshop, or Movie Maker I am used to. I kind of hate to say this, but I am beginning to think I may rework all my plans, and find something different to do. These ones don't seem to be working very well, and nobody really seems to care what I do anyways. I'll figure something out. If you do care, please leave a comment, I really want to know if I'm wasting my time with all this, or if I should just go back to posting reviews when I want, the news when I want, cancel the biographies, and interviews whenever I get them.
Before I go too, I have to tell you this story. I just thought about it because I was watching Blood On The Dance Floor interviews for no known reason. Last night I was at dinner with my best friend and her family. Her mom knows how I often try to get interviews, and I think she's pretty proud of me for it (she's practically family). She was like, "Who's that?" I told her, and said she'd hate them probably, because she's such a "proper" person, and she also likes pop music the most. She still wanted to know who I was talking about, so I hesitantly showed her them. I didn't want to show her one of their more vulgar songs like "Revenge Porn" or "S My D", so I chose "Ima Monster." She puts my earbuds in and is listening, as my best friend is recording her reaction. I've shown her BOTDF before, and she finds it just as amusing as I do. Now, her mom only listened to maybe a minute and a half of the song, but in that time they do say "I dribble like I'm rubbing on nipples", and in the chorus it says something about eating someone.
I didn't even think about that when I showed that one to her, but she heard that, covers her mouth and starts laughing. We were both laughing at her reaction, and she finally just took the earbuds out and told me she was done with that. She also asked how I can listen to them, I just told her they're amusing on occasion. I don't think shew as impressed in the least. Anyways, I had to tell you guys that story, hopefully that amused you guys as much as it amused me. I'll bug my friend to put the video on Facebook, and I'll try to share it with you guys on Music = Life.
Once again, I will probably be working on the plans for Immortal Music and all that, I don't really know what's going on at the moment. Part of me wants to change things somewhat drastically and stop reporting the news except for the big things, and only be an interviewer and reviewer. Since interviewing is the main thing I want to do, and I enjoy reviewing albums and songs, why not just change things a bit? I don't know yet, I'll talk it over with a couple of people and get back to you guys. Feedback would help too, if you guys could please do that, I'd appericate it a lot.
In his video, (which you can see above, on his Facebook, Music = Life, or his YouTube channel, he talks about the hate he gets. People call him a fag, and say he';s been rude to bands -all kinds of stupid shit. I really do not get haters, never have, never will. I find them to be all around idiotic, and pointless. He mentioned the fact that people will comment on how often he interviews Black Veil Brides, I've seen this a lot, ever since the fifth BVB interview was announced anyone who wasn't big on BVB or Asking Alexandria (because Danny was in it) started complaining, saying that's all he does. No, he doesn't. He interviews a lot of other people, but he likes BVB's music, and them as people, so he interviews them.
That's actually a very big thing with music journalisim. Unless you work for a magazine, radio statio, or televsion network or show, you pick who you interview. So of course, you're going to go for some you personally enjoy. Its more fun for you, and easier to think of questions. That's something else people were complaining about, do people not really realize how hard it can be to think up fun and unique questions? Its time consuming, and can take hours on end, sometimes days. It might not if he went for the generic questions, but he doesn't. Everyone knows that's what makes Bryan stand out, he actually brings his questions to life.
I don't get why people have been hating on him so much, but I really think people ought to knock it off. Not just about Bryan, but about everything. There's too much hate in this world, and you know what? Everyone wants the world to be a better place, but it never will be if people don't ever bother trying. Wishing will do no good, you actually have to try to get what you want.
I had to say something about that, now for a little quick update. I haven't been updating like I said, I mentioned the technical difficulties I'm having, and its really gotten in the way. I don't even have the right ammount of time now to do everything. I have to now share the computer with three other computer, instead of one, along with the fact that I do not have my photoshop, or Movie Maker I am used to. I kind of hate to say this, but I am beginning to think I may rework all my plans, and find something different to do. These ones don't seem to be working very well, and nobody really seems to care what I do anyways. I'll figure something out. If you do care, please leave a comment, I really want to know if I'm wasting my time with all this, or if I should just go back to posting reviews when I want, the news when I want, cancel the biographies, and interviews whenever I get them.
Before I go too, I have to tell you this story. I just thought about it because I was watching Blood On The Dance Floor interviews for no known reason. Last night I was at dinner with my best friend and her family. Her mom knows how I often try to get interviews, and I think she's pretty proud of me for it (she's practically family). She was like, "Who's that?" I told her, and said she'd hate them probably, because she's such a "proper" person, and she also likes pop music the most. She still wanted to know who I was talking about, so I hesitantly showed her them. I didn't want to show her one of their more vulgar songs like "Revenge Porn" or "S My D", so I chose "Ima Monster." She puts my earbuds in and is listening, as my best friend is recording her reaction. I've shown her BOTDF before, and she finds it just as amusing as I do. Now, her mom only listened to maybe a minute and a half of the song, but in that time they do say "I dribble like I'm rubbing on nipples", and in the chorus it says something about eating someone.
I didn't even think about that when I showed that one to her, but she heard that, covers her mouth and starts laughing. We were both laughing at her reaction, and she finally just took the earbuds out and told me she was done with that. She also asked how I can listen to them, I just told her they're amusing on occasion. I don't think shew as impressed in the least. Anyways, I had to tell you guys that story, hopefully that amused you guys as much as it amused me. I'll bug my friend to put the video on Facebook, and I'll try to share it with you guys on Music = Life.
Once again, I will probably be working on the plans for Immortal Music and all that, I don't really know what's going on at the moment. Part of me wants to change things somewhat drastically and stop reporting the news except for the big things, and only be an interviewer and reviewer. Since interviewing is the main thing I want to do, and I enjoy reviewing albums and songs, why not just change things a bit? I don't know yet, I'll talk it over with a couple of people and get back to you guys. Feedback would help too, if you guys could please do that, I'd appericate it a lot.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Slight change in plans
If you've been on Music = Life the past week, you've noticed I'm not doing what I planned for Music = Life and Immortal Music. No, its not because I'm breaking my resoultion, its because my computer decided to die, which has rendered me a bit helpless. Its driving me nuts knowing all my plans have been post poned until further notice soley because my computer is an idiotic hunk of junk.
I'm not trying to break my habits though, I've been racking my brain trying to think of alternatives. I have thought of some, but I'll admit, I got lazy and didn't do them. I'll try to catch up soon, I swear. As you may or may not know, the original plan was on Wednesdays, I'd make graphics and post them to the page, but due to the fact that I can not access my Photoshop right now, I am unable to do this. My alternate plan is to just add things to my "band bucketlist" photo album on Music = Life. That's because it is something different, and I make those simply by the Photobucket editor.
I also have it set right now where I'm supposed to make a lyric video every Thursday. I do have a movie maker on this computer, but I have no idea how to use it! So until I figure that out, I can not make videos. I actually haven't thought for an alternative for that yet. If you have a suggestion, please leave a comment.
I do have other things planned, like the hour of music and all that...I have no excuse for not doing those. I guess I've just been lazy. I still am going to try to post the album reviews tomorrow, I have two and a half done, and two or three more planned. I just hope to get them done today or tomorrow, I'm pretty busy today with stuff off of the website.
So yeah, that's what's going on, I'm gonna try my damnest to get back on track with things, I severally need to.
I'm not trying to break my habits though, I've been racking my brain trying to think of alternatives. I have thought of some, but I'll admit, I got lazy and didn't do them. I'll try to catch up soon, I swear. As you may or may not know, the original plan was on Wednesdays, I'd make graphics and post them to the page, but due to the fact that I can not access my Photoshop right now, I am unable to do this. My alternate plan is to just add things to my "band bucketlist" photo album on Music = Life. That's because it is something different, and I make those simply by the Photobucket editor.
I also have it set right now where I'm supposed to make a lyric video every Thursday. I do have a movie maker on this computer, but I have no idea how to use it! So until I figure that out, I can not make videos. I actually haven't thought for an alternative for that yet. If you have a suggestion, please leave a comment.
I do have other things planned, like the hour of music and all that...I have no excuse for not doing those. I guess I've just been lazy. I still am going to try to post the album reviews tomorrow, I have two and a half done, and two or three more planned. I just hope to get them done today or tomorrow, I'm pretty busy today with stuff off of the website.
So yeah, that's what's going on, I'm gonna try my damnest to get back on track with things, I severally need to.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Band and song Suggestions (January 3, 2012)
I find it amusing to share songs and bands with people, so I decided to make it an entire section for Immortal Music. Every Tuesday, I will make a list of bands and songs I think you should listen to! This list is probably filled with songs everyone knows, but in weeks to come, I'll try to make it songs that hardly anyone has heard or by a theme. Each week will be different, promise. Sound like fun? If not, stop reading, if it does sound like fun to you, check out my suggestions below.
-Anything by Emphatic, but especially their song "Don't Forget About Me"
-End Of The World -New Medicine
-Rich Kids -New Medicine
-House Of Rats -Modern Day Escape
-Gimmie Love -Hell Or Highwater
Any song by Art Of Dying (Especially "I Will Be There", "Best I Can", "Whole World's Crazy")
- A Little Kiss And Tell -D.R.U.G.S (Or just about any song by them!)
-Best I Ever Had -State Of Shock
-Rain -Breaking Benjamin
-Fever -The Make
-Wasn't Worth It -Artist Vs Poet
-Spent -We're All Virus
-Unholy Confessions -Avenged Sevenfold
-Kiss Me Again -We Are The In Crowd
-Sk8er Boi -Avril Lavigne (Acoustic verison)
-Stay -Mayday Parade (Or any song by them)
-Rebel Yell -Black Veil Brides (Or any song except "Sex And Hollywood")
-Sorry -Buckcherry
- D.U.I (Dancing Under An Influence) -Blood On The Dance Floor. (Also songs like "I ♥ Hello Kitty", "Revenge Porn", "S My D", "Ima Monster", and others.)
Well, that's what I've got for this week. I could go on for longer, but I have things I need to do. Check back next week for more suggestions, and keep going to Immortal Music and Music = Life for news, albums reviews, biographies, games, and more. :) Bye, guys!
-Anything by Emphatic, but especially their song "Don't Forget About Me"
-End Of The World -New Medicine
-Rich Kids -New Medicine
-House Of Rats -Modern Day Escape
-Gimmie Love -Hell Or Highwater
Any song by Art Of Dying (Especially "I Will Be There", "Best I Can", "Whole World's Crazy")
- A Little Kiss And Tell -D.R.U.G.S (Or just about any song by them!)
-Best I Ever Had -State Of Shock
-Rain -Breaking Benjamin
-Fever -The Make
-Wasn't Worth It -Artist Vs Poet
-Spent -We're All Virus
-Unholy Confessions -Avenged Sevenfold
-Kiss Me Again -We Are The In Crowd
-Sk8er Boi -Avril Lavigne (Acoustic verison)
-Stay -Mayday Parade (Or any song by them)
-Rebel Yell -Black Veil Brides (Or any song except "Sex And Hollywood")
-Sorry -Buckcherry
- D.U.I (Dancing Under An Influence) -Blood On The Dance Floor. (Also songs like "I ♥ Hello Kitty", "Revenge Porn", "S My D", "Ima Monster", and others.)
Well, that's what I've got for this week. I could go on for longer, but I have things I need to do. Check back next week for more suggestions, and keep going to Immortal Music and Music = Life for news, albums reviews, biographies, games, and more. :) Bye, guys!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Its 2012!
Its 2012, and if you've been on Music = Life lately, you know what that means! In case you don't, I'm going to fill you in right now. It means bigger and better things for Immortal Music and Music = Life. More activities, and more things will be added! All the "festivities" begin today, which means I'll be posting a full two hours of music, All That inspired "Vital Information For Your Every Day Life" and this blog! I have big dreams and goals this year, mostly all revolving around my website and page. Call me a loser, I don't really care. Music is my life, and I am simply trying to make a very good name for myself. I think this year, and all my plans will help so much.
I hope to get the page and site very active by playing games of Would You Rather, lyric games, posting graphics, a ton of music, and a ton of stuff on Immortal Music. My current plan is to post eight to ten album reviews in one week, and a band biography every other week. I don't really know how well that's going to work, but I'm going to try my hardest not to get lazy and stick to my ideas as much as I can. If you're wondering what else I have in mind, you can click here to read more details about the year to come for Immortal Music and Music = Life.
I have such big dreams for this year. I want to get the views up on Immortal Music a lot, pay for an actual domain name, I'd like to figure out how I can get paid for this and my photography. I want to get over 1,000 people on Music = Life, I want to interview a ton of people like Blood On The Dance Floor (I'm working on that now.), The Ready Set (an email has already been sent), Three Days Grace, Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria -and so many more!
I also have big goals for off of the internet and non-music related. I'd really like to be braver with everything I do, and actually try to look more like I want to more often. I feel its good for the ego, and maybe that'd help make me braver even. Maybe its a stupid idea, but I may try it.
Anyways, happy new year everyone! So tell me, what are some of your goals for this year? Keep checking Immortal Music and Music = Life for all the updates, once again you can go to Music = Life on Facebook to find out everything I have planned for 2012. All updates start today on Music = Life, remember that, and tell me what you guys think. I seriously am interested, and want to really get involved with fans this year.
I hope to get the page and site very active by playing games of Would You Rather, lyric games, posting graphics, a ton of music, and a ton of stuff on Immortal Music. My current plan is to post eight to ten album reviews in one week, and a band biography every other week. I don't really know how well that's going to work, but I'm going to try my hardest not to get lazy and stick to my ideas as much as I can. If you're wondering what else I have in mind, you can click here to read more details about the year to come for Immortal Music and Music = Life.
I have such big dreams for this year. I want to get the views up on Immortal Music a lot, pay for an actual domain name, I'd like to figure out how I can get paid for this and my photography. I want to get over 1,000 people on Music = Life, I want to interview a ton of people like Blood On The Dance Floor (I'm working on that now.), The Ready Set (an email has already been sent), Three Days Grace, Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria -and so many more!
I also have big goals for off of the internet and non-music related. I'd really like to be braver with everything I do, and actually try to look more like I want to more often. I feel its good for the ego, and maybe that'd help make me braver even. Maybe its a stupid idea, but I may try it.
Anyways, happy new year everyone! So tell me, what are some of your goals for this year? Keep checking Immortal Music and Music = Life for all the updates, once again you can go to Music = Life on Facebook to find out everything I have planned for 2012. All updates start today on Music = Life, remember that, and tell me what you guys think. I seriously am interested, and want to really get involved with fans this year.
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