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Interview by MAX

whats it like to be a woman in the genre that your in?

Its the ****....I mean, I couldn't ask for a better job. You know, its always a challenge when you do something that very few girls have done well, so every time I spit a verse or rock a stage I do it to prove that whatever a man can do a woman can do better.

At first I thought that people were going to hate me, but I have gotten such a great response from not only fans, but musicians as well. For a chick to come out and do it just as hard as the big boys is always a challenge, but I've always been the underdog. It's still fun rolling up to a gig and having bands give me looks like I'm a groupie or the singers girlfriend. Then I hit the stage and blow their fucking doors off. That really gets me off. Its like, "sorry....I'm not a rock star ornament. I'm here to crush your soul!"

why do you think that women are scarcely seen on stage playing punk, metal, etc.?

I think it has to do with the intensity involved in doing hard music. There is no room for the Paris Hilton's of the world in punk. Most people look at me and like I'm some whiney pop tart with auto tuned vocals doing my best lip synch rendition, but i learned a long time ago that if you want to make real music you have to be real.

does playing in a band that sounds so drastically different and unique attract a much more diverse group of fans?

Its actually surprising the broad array of fans that we get. We get fans that really love pop music like Ashlee Simpson or Fall Out Boy to the older people who dig Pantera and Black Sabbath. We also get a lot of recovering addicts or people who have addicts in their family and friends. I guess thats why I call our fans "Junkies." Its like, we're the new drug. Fuck coke and booze....come get strung out on Mary Magdalan.

It has always been important to us to make intensely brutal music that can be appreciated by a wide audience. I guess the fact that the music is also a portrait of my life draws people in as well, I don't know. It is definitely vouyeristic. A lot of people listen to me come apart at the seams and enjoy that. For others though they realize that they are not alone with voices and vices. I know for a long time I felt that nobody understood my pain......now I just want people to know that they are not alone in their pain.

what inspired you to write Rehab?

Quitting drugs.....My producer told me the only way he would work with me is if I quit doing drugs. So I went on one final bender and almost killed myself in the process. When I finally came out of it he locked me up in my apartment for six weeks! It was probably the longest six weeks of my life, but I made it through it and came out with Rehab.

what's the songwriting process like for you?

Its absolute hell. I've been sober now for almost a year on and off, so when I have to delve back into those ugly corners of my mind a lot of **** comes up with it. It really sets me off when I have to go there, so I try to write in spurts and then apply the lyrics to different beats as music comes to me. I cant wait till I can write a happy song......but knowing me I'd probably end up hating the song anyway.

if you weren't making music right now, what would you be doing?

I'd probably be a missionary or something like that. My journey in this world is to help and heal. Thats why I do the music. Plus, I have never been a fan of our cultural state. I would rather be barefoot on a deserted island living off the land then watching some re-runs of Desperate Housewives and obsessing over Louis Vuitton purses. Seclusion and serenity appeal ten times more to me than the bullshit thats going on in the world.

If you could be anywhere with absolutely anyone, living or dead, who would it be?

I'd be at home with my family. A large percentage of my core family unit died in a short period of time when I was very young. Even when they were all alive we never really got to spend a lot of quality time together. So its hard not to think of them when you ask. now if we're talking about living people I would have to say my precious pugs Molly and Daisy. We could be anywhere and we're cool.

Are there any final words you'd like to say to your fans?

You are not alone in the darkness.......No matter how world your world may seem, just reach out your hand and I'll be there.

http://www.myspace.com/fifthonedown

About Fifth One Down
Hailing from Huntington Beach California since 2007, Fifth One Down has created Orange County’s finest Hard Rock music consisting of heavy hitting drums, driving guitar riffs, front lined by melodic vocals. Fifth One Down implies the number five, as in Five guys from all walks of life….. The drummer Jeff is a Sommelier transplant from Boston. Ricardo, the singer is a Real Estate guy from New Mexico. The guitar player Dave and bassist Nick are both local O.C. boys, engineers by day and rock stars by night. And last but certainly not least, Johnny, the lead guitarist who spends his professional time as a rigger, hanging from rafters high above crowds at LA’s biggest music venues. Five guys with five different backgrounds coming together because of their passion for Hard Rock and the desire to create music that is different, but not obscure to the point of incomprehension. Music that is full of energy, melody, and appeal to a wide spectrum of people. Their Debut E.P. offers a glance into their vision, but it’s in their live performance that truly exhibits the energy and passion that is Fifth One Down.

www.myspace.com/sexslaves

WE ARE THE SEX SLAVES
Eric13, Del Cheetah and J/Bomb.

The Sex Slaves sound like they've just stumbled out of a rat-infested, garbage-strewn alleyway after an all-night binge on drugs, booze, cigarettes, and cheap sex.Their music is a sleazy, trashy excursion into the sordid, vomit-splattered underworld of Rock n' Roll where absolutely anything goes and where very few participants actually get out alive. It's a sinfully enticing noise born out of the gutter and raised on a deserted street corner in the Lower East Side of New York City with no future in sight. It's recklessly clothed head-to-toe in denim and black leather with a permanent, sneering scowl adorning its miserably pale face. It ruthlessly wields a razor-sharp switchblade knife, often times slashing its very own flesh deep down to the bone just to watch itself bleed. It's a magnificent addiction, a pleasurable perversion, a lewd and crude musical art form worthy of undying devotion. It's only Rock n' Roll, and the Sex Slaves wear it well. Play it LOUD, or Don't Play It At All!!

ROAD WARRIORS : 300 shows in 18 months - from NYC to Canada to Japan, from Oklahoma City to Corpus to Dallas to El Paso, from New Orleans to Las Vegas, Miami to Cleveland to Chicago to Toronto to Philly. Seattle to Southern Cali to Sharon, PA then back to Hutchinson, Kansas. From Niagara Falls to Mt. Rushmore to the Grand Canyon to the Liberty Bell. From CBGB’s to Green Door to the Viper Room, Shinjuku Loft to Back Booth to Call the Office. A couple thousand shots of Jack Daniel’s, a couple thousand cheeseburgers. Thousands of miles of highways, back roads and load-in zones. Soon we will do it all again.

ALL NEW SONGS are being recorded now – ‘Bloodlust’, ‘I Live at Night’, ‘Burn in Hell’...

A NEW ALBUM is coming and we can't wait to give it to you.

Get ready…

Palangi likes to perform as frequently as possible. He plays heavily in the area around Upstate, NY, the city he calls home. “I like to play at the local coffee houses and some restaurants,” he says, noting that he prefers to avoid bars where people are often too drunk to really appreciate the music they're hearing.

He has received radio air play/interviews on some good FM/internet stations, and newspaper/article write-ups. Anyone who is interested in doing a write-up/article or want to air this tracks...send an email.

Liquor Boxx is a 4 piece whose music is a merging of classic, blues, and alternative rock, encapsulated in their debut LP, “To the Face, 10 Songs of Greatness”. Based out of Chicago and proud members of NACA, Liquor Boxx set off on a massive, 16-month “Inner Peace” tour. Since then, they have played shows from coast-to-coast, from N.Y. to L.A, in over 175 venues.
Onstage, frontman Kevin Mace possesses a Jim Morrison-like persona that underscores the driving passion behind Liquor Boxx's songs. Lead guitarist Patrick Creedon's over-the-head/behind-the-back guitar acrobatics performed while blasting through a rock riff or a blues meltdown make his live performances an unforgettable experience. Drummer Johnny "Drama" Stoneking has rightly been compared to John Bonham (Led Zeppelin). His nightly solos and explosive power of his drumming can turn an entire room his way. Bassist Martin "Farelli" Farrelly completes the onstage profile with playing that throws you to your feet, makin’ your knees weak.

After creating a buzz, Refugee Entertainment, LLC, along with several other independent labels, has expressed an interest in signing Liquor Boxx, and the group is in the process of signing a recording contract. With all that is happening, Liquor Boxx continues to do the most important part of it all… focus on the music and survive off their dreams.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Average over 200 shows a year at venues across the country

- LP “To the Face” is available on iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, CD Baby, and Napster

- Proud members of NACA

- Featured appearance on the Dave Navarro (Jane's Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers)show “Spread”
- Featured appearance on RadioUgly.Com
- Recently signed with the Big Daddy Booking Agency

- Recently signed with Refugee Entertainment, LLC

Trevor Blair is the mastermind and driving force behind the Guitar Center Battle of the Bands, now held in Club 705 in Hermosa Beach, CA. If you think you are the besat band in town, check out Trevor's criteria for measuring up".

Max talk with "the voice" of Metal Church Ronny munroe about the dibanning of Metal Church and his new solo project.

Max talks to Al Atkins, Founder and original vocalist for Judas Priest about his new project "Holy Rage"

http://www.myspace.com/alatkinsholyrage

Max talks with Chris johnson, guitarist for Holy Rage. A musician with many years of music in his background talks of working with Al Atkins, previous gigs, and his arsenal of guitars.

Upcoming Shows ( view all )

Jul 31 2009 8:00P
The Rock Shop Fayetteville, North Carolina
Aug 1 2009 8:00P
Hadez FAYETTEVILLE
Aug 3 2009 6:00P
FAYETTEVILLES GOT TALENT SHOW CASE @ Cape Fear Regional Theatre Fayetteville, North Carolina
Aug 7 2009 8:00P
HUGE SHOW @ THE ARMYs 4th BRIDGADE CELEBRATION Fayetteville, North Carolina
Aug 9 2009 8:00P
OAKCREST Tour Venue TBD Phoenix, Arizona
Aug 10 2009 8:00P
OAKCREST Tour Venue TBD Laguna Beach, California
Aug 11 2009 8:00P
OAKCREST Tour Venue TBD Los Angeles, California
Aug 12 2009 8:00P
OAKCREST Tour Venue TBD San Francsico, California
Aug 13 2009 8:00P
OAKCREST Tour Venue TBD Santa Rosa, California
Aug 22 2009 8:00P
Campbellton Landing Sol Rose Amphitheatre FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina
Sep 12 2009 8:00P
Patriot Girls Benefit for the Troops @ Rowan Park FAYETTEVILLE
Oct 11 2009 9:30P
The Rockland Raleigh, North Carolina

The roots of what would eventually become one of California’s most anticipated bands began with an ad on Craigslist in December of 2007. Oz, who was one of Argentina’s most respected solo guitarists, was ready to show the States what he had to offer and needed a band to help him do so. Michotic and Squeks were the first to join and the early songs were created, mixing Michotic’s hard hitting, palm-muted rhythms and Squeks' youthful, energetic beats with the technical mastery of Oz’s lead. Ken Spencer was actually the first singer to audition but did not accept the part, stating that the band was “too Metal.” Meanwhile, Billy Ulrich had been playing the acoustic coffee shop circuit as a solo artist and stumbled across the add looking for a backup band. He went on the audition anyway, and although he had similar thoughts as Ken, he gladly accepted the position as lead vocalist, seeing the vast potential that the hard working core of the band had in them. The following months were tense and often times confrontational. Combining the four distinct styles proved to be far easier in theory than in reality. Mixing clean vocals against the grit of thrash, Beatle’s song writing against virtuoso ethic, modern pop-punk beats against hard rock attitude, and vintage guitar sounds against a new Rock generation seemed impossible more often than not. Having four songwriters demanding to play their own original songs only complicated the atmosphere. In fact, the first 5 songs the band completed as a whole sounded like 5 different bands. The band forged on. The elements began to fall into place. They found ways to weld the diverse ideas together and a common link from song to song bleed through. Listeners connected with the tension, musicians respected the complexity and civilians loved to sing along to the memorable choruses. Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction once said of his band that ‘There is a certain tension in our music that you can’t always get when all for members are best friends.” Although they do not site Jane’s Addiction as one of their influences, the quote rings true. Even though things were going well at this point, Michotic and Oz had a vision that would either bring the band to an unprecedented level, or rip it apart and burry it: ‘Let’s get two lead singers.” Pitching this idea to a lot of front men would warrant a heated exchange of words, a falling out, or even a fist fight. Billy thought about it for a couple days, and concluded that it wasn’t realistic to have one guy sing so many different styles to begin with, so trying out someone wouldn’t hurt. If the sound didn’t improve, then the format would remain the same. What would come next, nobody could predict. Michotic called up Ken Spencer, the first guy that auditioned. Even though they had originally met over a year prior, Michotic kept his phone number for reasons unknown. Everyone was skeptical that this was going to work out. With four song writers, four different styles and four alpha males constantly pushing and pulling against each other, adding a fifth member seemed counterproductive, even if the Ken could sing. He came to the audition though and the chemistry between the two vocalists was instant. Ken added grit in places Billy couldn’t, freeing him up to excel even more at cleaner parts. The band recorded the first session and when the two voices doubled up on the choruses, it sounded like a professionally overdubbed studio recording. After several listens, everyone looked at each other with the same thought: “Holy crap, this is live!” The band is now rocking clubs all over California with a live performance that is more energetic and loyal to its recordings than any other. New fans are discovering the band daily by word of mouth, and the fan base is snowballing weekly. Five personalities, five distinct styles and five leaders have become one sound and one new style of its own. While recording their debut EP, they were still without a name. Under a deadline to have an identity before the release, the members combined parts of different front running suggestions and came up with one that captured the feeling of the music and ironically, the dynamic of the 5 members working together: Blue Embrace.

Jim Hood from lake George NY spends an hour with Max and DW this week on Crash Studio. A very talented artist and great guest to have on the show. See more from Jim on his MySpace page here>>
http://www.myspace.com/jameshoodmusic

So. Cal's OTTIS talks with DJ PJ about their competition in the Guitar Center's Battle of the Bands in Hermosa Beach along with band info and their music.

www.myspace.com/woundedbyhonesty

For those who know real life is not "High School Musical 3" and real music is not "The Jonas Brothers." WBH does not flinch from referencing darker situations and emotions from life in their music. Life is not always perfect and music should reflect that paradigm

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