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Metal, Mayhem, and Mentally Ill Judges: The Battle for Heck Recap

The world of metal music is a subculture unlike any other. It’s loud, wild, and unapologetic. And in the midst of this chaos, there are always new bands vying for recognition and fame. One of the biggest opportunities for up-and-coming metal bands is the Battle for Heck, a battle of the bands event that promises a spot at one of the biggest metal festivals in Mexico City. But what many people may not know is that these battles are not just about the bands competing. There is a whole production behind it, with judges and hosts working tirelessly to pick the best band to represent their region. And one of these judges was none other than our very own fearless leader, Mojo El Diablo. Mojo recently gave us a glimpse into his experience as a judge and host for the Battle for Heck, and let me tell you, it was quite an adventure. For those who may not know, the Battle for Heck (we’ll just call it what it really is – Hell) is a series of battle of the bands events organized by the legendary punk rock band Holy Grall. It all started back in 2002 with the first ever California chapter event held at Que Sera and The LBC. And since then, it has become a highly anticipated annual event, drawing in metalheads from all over. But getting back to Mojo’s journey as a judge, it all started with him donning the infamous Judge Death helmet. For those unfamiliar with Judge Death, he is a character from the British comic series 2000 AD. He serves as the antagonist of Judge Dredd and became a favorite among metal fans because of his dark and twisted persona. So there was Mojo, in his Judge Death helmet, ready to bring some serious metal judgement. And the first band up was Massacre Rage. While they had a cool-looking singer, they ended up sounding like a generic version of Slayer. But what was even more disappointing was the fact that they didn’t have a bass player. As Mojo put it, “by default, they’re not winning.” Next up was Coatl, a band that Mojo described as the “chemistry of Sonic H but death metal.” They had a male and female singer who switched off and brought the most people to the event. They were definitely the standout band and hands down winners in Mojo’s book. But the next band, Dogs Are Cool, proved that it’s not only about the music. They were a pop-punk metal band that didn’t really fit in with the heavy metal vibe of the event. However, they had some connections at The Whisky and ended up bringing in a good crowd. Plus, they had an inflatable dog that they threw into the audience. Now that’s something you don’t see every day at metal shows. The last band of day one was a typical thrash band similar to Megadeth and Slayer, but they didn’t leave much of an impression on Mojo. Day two kicked off with Glue Balls, who delivered a “kick to the nuts but in a good way” according to Mojo. They were followed by Kings versus Gods, who had an Anthrax vibe going on. The third band of the day was a metalcore band that had some OC hardcore vibes and brought in a lot of hot chicks (because we all know women love good music). But as Mojo pointed out, this is where things start to go downhill – “that’s why the whole world sucks now because women took over.” The final band of day two was Weaponized, led by Nightmare Nick (shout out to these awesome bands mentioned!). They brought the house down and were declared the winners by a landslide. Day three saw the battle move to Santa Barbara, and Mojo arrived a little late (oops…we’ve all been there). But he made it just in time to witness some seriously hardcore bands. The first band had a gothic Deftones with some Orgy and Stabbing Westward mixed in, while the second band was a thrash three-piece who made a joke about “Pantara on more meth.” The third band was an all-female group who seemed to be trying too hard to be goth, but didn’t quite hit the mark. And then came the final band of the evening – the ultimate winners. Not only did they have a badass helmeted dude (shout out to the chick singer, Rian Jude from ShadowVessel!), but they had great stage presence and theatrics that blew everyone away. Plus, they were just plain awesome. In conclusion, Mojo’s journey as a judge for the Battle for Heck was one wild ride. And it just goes to show that there is more to these battles than just deciding who plays the best music. It’s about bringing together a community of metalheads, supporting new bands, and having a hell of a good time. So here’s to metal, mayhem, and mentally ill judges – may they continue to rock on forever.

Business/Marketing Idea for Lost Anarchy Magazine

*1. Executive Summary:* Lost Anarchy Magazine is a multimedia publication based in Southern California, established in 2008. We specialize in covering pop, sub, and counter-cultures, offering a unique blend of print and digital content. Our goal is to expand our reach, increase readership, and solidify our position as a leading voice in alternative media.

*2. Company Description:* Lost Anarchy Magazine is dedicated to showcasing the vibrant and diverse subcultures that exist on the fringes of mainstream society. Our team of writers, artists, and content creators are passionate about exploring and celebrating all forms of expression, from underground music scenes to niche cosplay communities.

*3. Market Analysis:* The market for alternative media is growing, with an increasing number of readers seeking out unique and unconventional content. Lost Anarchy Magazine fills a niche within this market, catering to audiences who are looking for stories and perspectives that are outside the mainstream.

*4. Marketing and Advertising Strategy:*

*Social Media Presence:* Utilize platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to engage with our audience, share content, and build a community. –

*Partnerships and Collaborations:* Forge partnerships with like-minded brands, influencers, and events to expand our reach and access new audiences. –

*Email Marketing:* Develop an email newsletter to keep subscribers updated on new issues, events, and exclusive content. –

*Street Teams:* Deploy street teams to distribute flyers and promotional materials at relevant events, festivals, and gatherings. –

*Digital Advertising:* Invest in targeted online advertising campaigns to reach specific demographics and increase visibility. –

*Print Advertising:* Explore opportunities for print advertising in complementary publications and niche magazines.

*5. Growth and Expansion Strategies:*

*Diversify Content Offerings:* Expand beyond print to include digital content such as podcasts, video series, and interactive features. –

*Audience Engagement Initiatives:* Launch reader surveys, polls, and contests to foster engagement and gather feedback. –

*Regional Expansion:* Expand distribution channels to reach new markets outside of Southern California, both nationally and internationally. –

*Merchandising:* Develop a line of branded merchandise, including apparel, accessories, and collectibles, to generate additional revenue streams and increase brand visibility. –

*Events and Experiences:* Host live events, workshops, and meetups to further connect with our audience and create memorable experiences.

*6. Financial Projections:*

*Revenue Streams:* Advertising sales, subscription fees, merchandise sales, event ticket sales, and partnerships. –

*Costs:* Printing, distribution, content creation, marketing, staff salaries, and overhead expenses. –

*Profit Margins:* Projected revenue growth based on increased readership and expanded offerings.

*7. Conclusion:* Lost Anarchy Magazine is poised for growth and expansion, with a solid foundation in place and a dedicated team ready to execute our vision. By focusing on marketing and advertising strategies, as well as innovative ways to engage our audience and diversify our offerings, we are confident that we can continue to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of alternative media.

Lost Anarchy Mobile App

Sure, developing an app for Lost Anarchy Magazine sounds like a cool project! Here’s a brief outline of what the app could include:

1. Magazine Content: Provide access to all the articles, interviews, reviews, and features from Lost Anarchy Magazine. Users can browse through different categories or search for specific topics.

2. Interactive Features: Incorporate interactive elements such as polls, quizzes, and surveys to engage users and gather feedback on various topics.

3. Social Integration: Allow users to share articles or favorite pieces on social media platforms directly from the app, helping to increase visibility and reach.

4. **Push Notifications**: Notify users about new issues, featured content, or upcoming events related to the magazine to keep them engaged and informed.

5. **User Profiles**: Enable users to create profiles within the app where they can save favorite articles, participate in discussions, and customize their reading preferences.

6. **Events Calendar**: Include a calendar feature highlighting relevant events, concerts, festivals, or gatherings related to the magazine’s themes and interests.

7. **Advertisements and Sponsorships**: Integrate advertisements and sponsorships from relevant brands or organizations to generate revenue and support the magazine’s operations.

8. Feedback Mechanism: Implement a feedback system where users can provide comments, suggestions, or submit their own content for potential publication in future issues.

9. Offline Reading: Allow users to download articles or entire issues for offline reading, ensuring accessibility even without an internet connection.

10. Accessibility Features: Ensure the app is accessible to users with disabilities by incorporating features such as text-to-speech, high contrast mode, and adjustable font sizes.

11. Community Forums Create a space within the app for users to engage in discussions, share experiences, and connect with like-minded individuals who share their interests.

12. **Subscription Options**: Offer subscription plans for accessing premium content or ad-free browsing, providing additional value to dedicated readers and supporters of the magazine.

By incorporating these features, the Lost Anarchy Magazine app can become a hub for alternative culture enthusiasts, fostering a sense of community and providing a platform for creative expression and exploration.

Here’s a to-do list for developing the Lost Anarchy Magazine mobile app, organized by priority:

1. **Define App Objectives and Requirements:**

   – Clearly outline the goals and objectives of the app.

   – Determine the essential features and functionalities required for launch.

2. **Market Research and Audience Analysis:**

   – Conduct thorough market research to understand the target audience and competition.

   – Gather insights on user preferences, behaviors, and expectations.

3. **Design User Interface and Experience:**

   – Develop wireframes and mockups for the app’s user interface (UI) and user experience (UX).

   – Ensure a seamless and intuitive design that aligns with the brand identity and resonates with the target audience.

4. **Develop App Architecture and Backend Infrastructure:**

   – Define the app’s architecture, including databases, servers, and APIs.

   – Set up backend infrastructure to support app functionality and data management.

5. **Implement Core Features:**

   – Prioritize and develop core features such as magazine content browsing, article reading, and social sharing.

   – Focus on delivering a minimum viable product (MVP) that fulfills basic user needs.

6. **Integrate Interactive Features:**

   – Implement interactive elements like polls, quizzes, and surveys to enhance user engagement.

   – Ensure seamless integration with the app’s UI/UX for a cohesive user experience.

7. **Incorporate Push Notifications:**

   – Integrate push notification functionality to keep users informed about new content, updates, and events.

   – Personalize notifications based on user preferences and behavior.

8. **Develop User Profiles and Community Features:**

   – Enable users to create profiles, customize preferences, and participate in community discussions.

   – Implement features for user-generated content submission and interaction.

9. **Optimize for Offline Reading and Accessibility:**

   – Enable offline reading by implementing download functionality for articles and issues.

   – Ensure accessibility by incorporating features like text-to-speech and adjustable font sizes.

10. **Monetization Strategies:**

    – Explore monetization options such as advertisements, sponsorships, and subscription models.

    – Develop a monetization strategy that aligns with the app’s objectives and user experience.

Everyone’s a Taker: The Perfect Victims of Inclusivity Bias in 2024

In the year 2024, the world has become a frustrating and rage-inducing place. Our fearless leader woke up angry, and for good reason. This is not the world we once knew. It’s a world where everyone is a taker, constantly playing victim and justifying their selfish actions. This epidemic of selfishness and victimhood can be seen everywhere, from the entertainment industry to social media. It seems that no matter where you turn, there’s someone looking to take advantage of others and justify their actions as being in the name of inclusivity or equality. Take, for example, the recent drama surrounding Amber Heard and Johnny Depp. While Depp’s career has taken a hit due to Heard’s allegations of abuse, she continues to receive support from those who believe her story. But why? Is it because she’s a woman and he’s a man? Or is it simply because she plays the role of the victim so well? But it’s not just about celebrity scandals. The media, with its clickbait headlines and AI-written articles, continues to fuel this problem. They sensationalize stories that pit one group against another and reward bad behavior with attention and clicks. It’s a cycle that perpetuates itself, creating a society where people think they can get away with anything as long as they can play the victim. And let’s not forget about the rampant censorship and manipulation happening on platforms like YouTube. The algorithm seems to favor those who conform to the lowest common denominator rather than those who speak the truth. Those who challenge the status quo or dare to speak out against injustices are often silenced or shadowbanned. It’s a sad reality when social media platforms, meant to bring people together and foster communication, instead promote divisiveness and reward bad behavior. As our fearless leader puts it, we live in a world where “everything has to follow the Dei rule” – make fun things die. The more chaotic and divisive, the better. But what’s truly frustrating is that all of this is happening while bigger issues are being ignored. We’re on the brink of war with Russia, China, and Iran, yet we’re too busy fighting over wokeness and pronouns. It’s a distraction, a way to keep us divided and weak while our enemies plot to conquer us. So what can we do about it? How do we combat this inclusivity bias that has taken over our society? First and foremost, we must recognize it for what it is – a tool used by manipulative individuals to further their own agendas. We must also hold ourselves accountable and not fall into the trap of victimhood. Instead of playing the blame game, we must take responsibility for our actions. We must also support media outlets and personalities that refuse to conform to the Dei rule. Those who aren’t afraid to speak the truth and challenge the status quo. We must support independent voices and seek out diverse perspectives rather than relying on mainstream media. And perhaps most importantly, we must not let ourselves become jaded or give up hope. The world may seem bleak right now, but change is possible if we all work towards it together. So let’s not be takers, let’s be givers – giving respect, empathy, and support to those who deserve it rather than those who demand it. In 2024, let’s strive to be better and break free from the chains of inclusivity bias that hold us back. It won’t be easy, but it’s necessary if we want to create a world where everyone is valued and heard, not just those who play the victim card. And maybe then, our fearless leader won’t have to wake up angry anymore.

here’s the uncensored version

HINDU BLACK MAGIC RITUAL TO OPEN YOUR 3rd EYE by the Legion of Lilith

Welcome boys and girls. In this article we are going to quickly teach you how to open your 3rd eye, AKA psychic abilities.

Draw this set of symbols on a piece of paper in a dark room under candle light. Take a deep breath and as you exhale, chant the word Tonruviyaan vibrating your body with the sound of the word. This is the method for repeating the chant. Do this over and over.

While chanting, visualize dark energy coming out of the symbols you just drew.

Concentrate while firmly visualizing that dark energy entering the middle of your forehead.

Hold this visualization as long as you can, while repeating the chant.

Tonerry on, tonerry on, over and over again.

Do this until you feel sensations in your head like buzzing, slight dizziness, or a mild headache.

Repeat this every day for about two weeks.

After two weeks, you should start getting much better results with this meditation.

This simple meditation will take you through the process of opening your psychic abilities through visualization, meditation, and energy manipulation.

Second method for opening 3rd eye:

This method is to be performed after mastering the first technique.

Burn the paper you drew the symbols on in the first exercise. Add more material to burn with these old papers so you make enough ashes. Save the ashes.
Now, Use the ashes to draw the symbols on your forehead. Then, focus on the same dark energy shooting out of your forehead into the air around you, while chanting Tonruviyaan over and over again. After the pressure in your head builds up from the ritual to its maximum, finish the ritual. Afterwords, take a cleansing bath or shower with sea salt. Cleansing is important when performing magical rituals.

That’s all for today, boys and girls. See you next time.

Socio-Politix w/ Captain Anarchy: HAPPY BENEDICT DONALD DAY SUCKAS

Well it’s January again, but this time it’s a presidential election year… and since Das Failed Führer Qrümp is running for election again everyone is hence remembering the events of his outrageous failed “January 6th Insürrection”, which he is also on criminal trial for now as well. And not so unbelievably there are many of his brainwashed jabroni cult followers out there who are still absurdly trying to vainly cling to a ludicrous notion that the George Floyd/B.L.M./Antifa “Summer of Riots”, as they most inappropriately like to call it, is somehow a subjective argument that justifies or at least lessens the severity of their Reichwing’s heinous coup d’etat attempt. But the truth is that it does not whatsoever, because trying to draw a comparison between the two incidents in order to attempt to justify the latter as being acceptable or a lesser crime, etc. is a false equivalence comparison and a lame poison politic “what-about-ism” at best considering the difference in the circumstances and actions taken. There is no “tit for tat”, as there is no fair comparison… it’s a false equivalency. Now not that motives or intent, etc. should be a factor in judging the equality of criminality of either incident, as it should not… but I will first note anyway that the “Summer of Riots” were actually riots that only occurred in 7% of the total number of legitimate peaceful protests over the murders of Floyd, Taylor, etc.. So in other words they only occurred in a mere fraction of the many otherwise peaceful protests, and the over-inflated notion that they ALL included riots is simply incorrectly perceived fear mongering nonsense based off of the mass media coverage which largely only reported on the riot aspects because televising violence and negativity equates to higher viewership and ratings, whereas footage of peaceful protests do not. Anyway, in regard to the riot aspect, I will also point out that there were three factors involved in that… The first was Alt-Right agent provocateurs “stirring up” and “egging on” the “bad element” among the crowd… that’s been proven. The second were Reichwing agents breeding fear by kidnapping protesters in unmarked vans under the order of Qrümp from behind the scenes, which of course caused a reaction of outrage on the left. There’s footage of the kidnappings, but not a lot of direct proof to connect Qrümp to them though… but trust me, he ordered them. And the third were simply rotten little bastard criminal opportunists unjustifiably taking advantage of the situation to loot, pillage and burn. Now some of the rioters were poor disenfranchised youth who were doing it because they felt like due to their suppression via civil inequality, and thus not being able to get a proper education and hence a high enough paying job to be able to ever move out of the ghetto, that it was their sole opportunity to at least finally get some of the more expensive nicer things in life that they felt they will probably never be able to afford. And I’m sure that some of them were also just middle class peeps doing it for cheap thrills, not because they couldn’t afford to buy the stuff themselves. But none of that makes it justifiable whatsoever, as a thief is a thief regardless of motive. And some were just creeps that simply like to vandalize and “watch the world burn”, which was also unjustifiable too. And none of them needed “egging on” to do it, but the agent provocateurs on the scene sure did encourage them further though. However it is also true that the larger majority of MAGA mooks at the Capitol also did not engage in breaking and entering or attacking police, etc., and that it was only an equally small percentage by comparison as well who did that shit. But the difference is they were smashing The People’s House that is public property and a national monument, etc., not private property owners shit like stores in malls and such. And they were doing so in a vain and illegal unjustifiable attempt to, at the very least, disrupt and delay the certification of the valid electoral votes, if not to also literally murder politicians and attempt an actual seditious act of insurrection. Plus they were doing so at the behest of their Failed Führer, a grifting liar con man who fed them a load of horse shit to fear monger them in to doing it. So yeah, I do contend that both instances did have some good people on both sides simply peacefully protesting. But both instances also had a rioter element as well. And NO rioters were justified on either side, regardless of their motivations based on their social class or coinciding level of wealth, psychotic need to see the world burn, political agenda, etc… and therefore both instances were bad and wrong on the part of those who actually rioted. And let’s face it… all that rioting usually ever achieves anyway is to hurt an otherwise often times legitimate cause as well. But again; motives or intent, etc. should not be a factor in judging the equality of criminality of either incident. And I mean yes, I do see peaceful protests on either side of the aisle in general as being a positive big “fuck you” to the government. So I’m fine with them being conducted by the downtrodden on the left over the outrage of police brutality and murders, civil injustice and inequality etc.. And I’m also fine with them being conducted on the right over them feeling marginalized by their own government and possibly cheated in their election, etc. because I absolutely can and do relate to rises against perceived tyranny as well… but only those that are grounded in reality, fact and truth, not ones that are based on the lies of a sore loser with no concrete evidence and horse shit false conspiracy theories concocted by whack-a-doodle rabbit hole cults being used to support it. And yeah, in the long run maybe the “Summer of Riots” chooches caused more physical and financial damage, and maybe even more people were injured or killed overall, and more people and businesses, etc. suffered. But rotten little criminal opportunist taggers, thieves and arson freaks turning some peaceful protests in to riots in order to create opportunities for themselves to wreck public and private owner’s buildings, throw firecrackers and rocks at cops, flip over cop cars, smash windows to steal televisions and tennis shoes, spray paint walls, and set shit on fire, etc. far pales by comparison to, and is in no way, shape or form on the same level of criminality as, grown ass adults intentionally attacking the nation’s seat of power and trashing the Capitol Building, disrupting one of our government’s most vital proceedings (which was a completely valid one), beating up and killing cops, and hunting and trying to murder politicians (and getting some of themselves killed while doing so) in an unjustifiable insurrection attempt at a coup based on lies of election fraud which they had zero concrete evidence of with which to justify their actions, and doing so under the seditionary direction of their favored politician who fed them those lies. So no, I don’t see it as a subjective argument whatsoever… it’s totally a false equivalency…. sorry, not sorry. And I mean not that I give a shit about corporate stores getting screwed, as all they do is screw us financially anyway, and they have insurance to cover it. But that just means their prices go up, and that I’m not okay with ‘cuz it effects me and all of us directly. Nor am I okay with small business owners getting screwed over whatsoever, as that is not cool at all. And not that I give a shit about the Capitol Building itself either, although I do like old or ancient architecture though, and I hate to see stuff like that get destroyed, especially as I would like to visit it one day. Nor do I care about cops all that much either, since they’ve beat my ass a lot for no good reason in the past… but someone’s gotta keep the peace I suppose, since we live in a world of fucking infantile-minded thugs, so by the same token I don’t necessarily wanna see them get hurt or killed, and they are human beings after all, even if some are shitty ones though. Plus I don’t really give all that much of a shit about the government or the fake voting system anyway, as I think the politicians on both sides of the aisle are all just “bad actor” puppets acting in a false left-right paradigm shit-show sham charade to keep us divided, and they do so under the orders of a Shadow Government, so they get whatever comes their way if they cause so much division that it gets ugly, I guess. But, then again, I suppose someone’s gotta govern to some extent, since most people are too fucking immature to govern themselves. And politicians are human beings too, after all… or at least sort of, again even if they’re shitty ones, so I don’t necessarily wanna see them get hurt or killed either, per se. And the same goes for the MAGA mooks, even though I joke about them having their heads put on spikes. ‘Cuz I mean the flip-side of the coin is that I would prefer that there be peace and some semblance of order, and that no one lose their stuff, get hurt or killed, or any of that shit though… obviously, ‘cuz I’m not a douche. But again; I don’t consider any outlier motives of anyone on either side to be an excuse for their actions, or as a reason for a “hall pass” for a lesser punishment either, per se… nor should those things be factors in whether or not both sides are considered equally criminal in intent. The only factor that should determine THAT are the types of crimes committed and the level of their severity. And I am not okay with rioting on either side in any way, shape or form, regardless of motivation, intent, etc. either… period. And I do feel that the punishments should fit the crime, because if not then I mean we might as well just make one universal punishment for all crimes, regardless not only of motivation or level of discontent but also in consideration of intent and level of severity, etc. too… which would be totally unfair in many cases, and also be a completely unacceptable mere “slap on the wrist” in many others. I mean whadda you wanna do… give a tagger, thief or arson freak at a riot the same sentence as a guy who killed a cop at an insurrection attempt ? Come on man… gimme a fuckin’ break. SMFH. No… the type of punishment rendered should fit the crime. But they should not be the same on both sides, because the more severe crimes deserve more severe punishments, which I do not feel were severe enough on either side at all whatsoever though. I think there was too much leniency on the left, with too much “catch and release” policy bullshit, dropped cases, mild or reduced sentences, etc., as there should’ve been stronger enforcement of the law and harsher consequences instead. No excuses should have been made for the progressive instances, nor leniency given. And I also think there was too much leniency on the right as well, in terms of there being many grievous offenders that were held to an underwhelming amount of accountability in their sentencing… ‘cuz I guaran-fucking-tee that if you walked to your corner and beat the shit out of a cop, bashed him with a fire extinguisher, crushed him in a doorway, electrocuted him with his own taser and caused him to have a heart attack and be hospitalized, end up with life altering mental and/or physical trauma, or killed him, or sprayed him with bear mace and caused him to die a day or two later from an allergic reaction, etc., like some of those mooks did to some of the Capitol Police, then you would be serving a lot longer sentence than what many of them got. Just sayin’. And that is why the sentences were rightfully harsher for the insurrectionists though, because the nature of their crimes were more heinous, and therefore the penalties had to reflect that accordingly… as well they should. So no, the bottom line is that aside from and regardless of motives, intent or any of that, and solely based just on what occurred and the largely different natures and levels of severity of the crimes alone, the two incidents are vastly different. They were not equal circumstances, and they are not equal crimes, and therefore they cannot be fairly compared to one another. And attempting to compare them is thus undeniably and irrefutably a false equivalence argument, not a subjective one whatsoever… period, end of story, THE END P.S.: It should also be noted that I am making the part of my argument here regarding the validity verses alleged invalidity of the 2020 election for the sake of those of you who actually believe that there is a two party system running our government, that your votes are actually even counted, and that elections are run relatively fairly and un-corrupted, etc… as opposed to what I personally believe, which again is that politicians are selected by a Shadow Government, not elected by “We The People”, and that therefore voting is all just a sham and that politicians are simply paid “bad actor” puppets putting on a false left-right shit-show charade to placate us by conning us in to believing that we actually have “a voice” and thus “a choice” through a so-called “voting system”, and to also thereby keep us divided and at each other’s throats, and thus off-kilter and distracted, while they slip the nefarious agendas of their marionette masters in to place and law right underneath our big dumb noses.

The Life Of The Sunset Strip: Mikael Maglieri Sr. 1950-2023 by Lisa Burke

Where do we even begin when discussing the life of a true legend of the Sunset Strip, Mikael Maglieri Sr.? His recent passing on November 5, 2023 from a heart attack came as a bit of a shock, since at the age of 73, he was still so actively involved at the Rainbow etc. His father, Mario Maglieri (King of the Sunset Strip) deceased May 4th, 2017 at 93 was, of course, the original co-owner of The Whisky A Go Go and The Rainbow Bar And Grill. Mikael Maglieri was born in 1950 Chicago, and later his family migrated to Los Angeles, CA, where his father joined up with Elmer Valentine and Lou Adler to blow up the Sunset Strip with the sound of rock and roll. Thus, Mikael Maglieri Sr. literally grew up on the Sunset Strip, and even began his time working as a busboy at the Whisky during the late 1960’s. He quickly became a leader, taking over for his dad on his days off, while witnessing all the best eras of live music up close and personal. It was during those crazy times with Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, and later Slash, Axl Rose, Duff Mckagan, Sebastian Bach, Danzig, Lemmy Kilmister, plus a bunch of other famous hooligan musicians of the Sunset Strip, including Mötley Crüe themselves, when they were busy playing some of their greatest shows at the Whisky A Go Go. Mikael Maglieri Sr. was the glue of the Sunset Strip, sticking the rock and metal scene together over many, many years, and he really was a great, caring person with a true appreciation for the music that saved us all in the end. Thanks to the entire Maglieri family sticking to their proper Italian cooking and business roots, the Rainbow Bar and Grill became the best place to be before and after any live rock and roll and heavy metal shows in the area from the 1960’s through today. Today, in 2024, the Sunset Strip has gone through many changes, some unpleasant, such as losing the street takeover Sunset Strip Music Festival, as well as the Key Club, but the one constant has been the Rainbow and Whisky still belonging to the popular live music scenes, including heavy metal from all over the world. Many Scandinavian and European heavy metal bands that play a show in Los Angeles these days will make an effort to hang at the Rainbow before and after their shows. In their countries, the Rainbow Bar and Grill and Whisky A Go Go are famous landmarks of the best music history in the US to them. I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with Fernando Ribeiro (vocalist of the Portugal based band Moonspell), Mikael Stanne (vocalist of the Sweden based band Dark Tranquility), Jonne Järvelä (vocalist of the finland based band Korpiklaani), Johan Hegg (vocalist of Sweden based band Amon Amarth), as well as countless others all in the late hours at the Rainbow. This is thanks to all of the Maglieri family, including Mikael Sr’s son Mikael “Mikey” Maglieri, who is now the newest owner of the Whisky and Rainbow, along with his sisters Cheryl and Gina, plus three grandchildren of Mikael Sr. This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the Whisky A Go Go. If you haven’t seen Cheryl or Mikey at the Whisky A Go Go, then you haven’t been there. It is quite apparent, that even through the beginning of the pandemic, they kept the Rainbow alive however best they could. Not being able to have live music shows at the Whisky A Go Go was a cruel time to be alive. However, today, it still strongly shows the influence and love for live music that the family has brought from the world to their home. From the wild old days of Slash, most inclined to pass out on the front curb by the Rainbow in the early hours of the morning, to the modern two day party binge rocker crowd that has the occasional slip up of passing out at the bar or being kicked out for one reason or another, the Maglieri’s have been there throughout it all. They always stay true to those who stay true to them. Loyalty is a way of life for them, as it should be for everyone. Mikael Sr. was a dear loyal friend of Lemmy Kilmister, and he wanted to honor him after his passing, at his Rainbow home. He brought in the Lemmy statue and Lemmy Lounge, which is now a staple of the Rainbow, as the real Lemmy was a staple of the Rainbow patio where he played his favorite bar game machine while drinking Jack and Cokes, and making friends with the bartenders. Now, with both of them deceased, along with Mario Maglieri, we can only hope they are hanging out at the Rainbow of the afterlife, while all their favorite musician friends play the best music all around them. In the words of Lemmy Kilmister “I don’t believe in heaven or hell. I don’t believe in anything that was dreamed up by men.” In conclusion, Lemmy is God, and the late Mikael Maglieri Sr., and his father Mario Maglieri are in excellent hands.

PHOTO BY SIMON ROMERO

LA Scoop by Tequila Mockingbird

Sometimes I look at pictures of iman’s eyes and I think I never want to fall in love because look at what you lose if you lose them I get pretty melancholy around David Bowie sometimes as do most of us style and fashion seem to leave the planet when he left leaving us with fashion that resembles the unabomber’s best day hoodies beanies dark glasses I live my life in sweats I feel like most people look like they’ve just left the mental hospital in there pajama bottoms but other than that there’s the whiskey the rainbow Venice West the redwood knucklehead daddy diamonds Northgate and various underground venues to keep us entertained. I just spent 6 months at the helm of the LA Punk Museum choosing art for the walls of a gallery called Moda and helping rocket scientists hook up with rockstars. Life gets pretty amazingly complicated in Los Angeles and mostly it’s because people don’t eat enough caviar or Tommy’s burgers I’m not sure we got to keep the rock and roll culture alive I like to hang out at the whiskey a Go-Go watching Johnny nasty boots or Shimmer bed and sometimes even my band plays The viper room so it’s getting close to its inevitable disappearance. I ran into Tommy black from The viper room at the Hollywood Christmas parade this year he was playing with an interesting group of people who were playing with Eva Gardner from the cat and fiddle last year well when I say cat and fiddle I mean the band Pink but I know we’re from since she was born I have this wonderful painting of Robby Krieger that I’m giving to him from an artist named Johnny Mayhem he also did a really nice group of pictures that I’ll show you an upcoming articles the one good thing about running an art gallery is finding all these great artists I’m going to be opening online soon so you can see all the wonderful art that can be manifested by creative people and their take on the punk Museum mystique which is 1974 to 1984 with a little bit of a hangover for golf till 89. And don’t forget there’s also the Icelandic Punk Museum on Facebook and Instagram and there’s Martin Atkins from public image limited addition of the Punk Museum called The Museum of Post Punk and he ought to know having been in most of the cool post punk bands after Pil including Brian’s brain and Ministry ! The death of Atila Sikora was a great shock and the punk community. I’m at Attila in 1981 and received my first Mohawk from him as did hundreds of thousands of other people in LA he was LA’s Punk hair cutter loved and revered with an incredible amount of Czechoslovakian flare. He also taught us how to take silver chewing gum wrappers and wrap them around your teeth for that metallic look he was always making us laugh and always doing art we had his work on display at the punk Museum over the last 11 years always creative making art for people everyday and just giving it away and you know what it showed when he left this planet that he was loved by thousands and thousands of people. X is making a new album I saw that they’re in the studio not the one owned y Elon musk but the real EX the band. I just seen John Doe acting in a movie called DOA which was brilliant and then exine’s been out hanging around Art gallery so all is right with the world we’re keeping our standards and being creative in different media that makes it nice when they get together and play music they all have something to bring to the party. Looks like the brewery will be having an art show in March and we’re going to showcase the Opera project called the continual return of Dr Ordinaire. With photos by Vern and an incredible tour of the entire installation filled with artists from top to bottom with all of their studios open for you to peruse to me it would be really difficult to throw open my doors and let people roam my apartment but they don’t seem to mind and it’s pretty fantastic to see all the different ideas that people have of perfection.

Dan Crenshaw and Garden of Eden Interview

we’s back w/ dan crenshaw and the garden of eden and here’s what he has to say…HOW ARE YOU?

DC: be there for opening rock nite wednesday day before namm to rock then other shows hang with my friends

what are you doing for NAMM?

DC: we’ll be doing guest spots at many events

are you playing the rainbow bar anniversary again?

DC: not doing rainbow party this year due to other shows around that date

TELL US ABOUT THE TOUR W/ BULLETBOYS?

DC: Bullerboys tour in england Scotland Kicks Off March 4th 2024 .Garden Of Eden Direct Support For Bulletboys Tour

ANY LAST WORDS FOR YOUR FANS?

DC: Last Words Thank You All fans,For Supporting Garden Of Eden Last 40 Years..Gardenofedenmetal.com

Madam Riot Interview

“HOW ARE YOU?

Troy E. Bravo/Chris Rodway: Doing great, thanks for having us on!

HOW LONG HAS THE BAND BEEN AROUND?

Troy E. Bravo: We’ve been around since 2021, playing the smaller venues around Orange County, but recently we’ve headed up to West Hollywood and decided to play the club circuit on Sunset Strip.

WHO ARE YOUR INFLUENCES?

Troy E. Bravo: We’re influenced by a great number of groups. More notable ones would be WASP, White Zombie, Mother Love Bone, Aerosmith, Ozzy, Black Sabbath

WHO IS MADAM RIOT?

Troy E. Bravo: The band consists of 4 members. My name is Troy Edson Bravo, I play lead guitar, and I’m also the songwriter of this group. Accompanied by Chris Rodway, a gifted singer and actor, lending his voice to our transcendent compositions, guiding listeners to a realm where love reigns supreme. The bassist, Odin Escobedo, weaves intricate rhythms that resonate with an otherworldly essence, inviting all to embrace the healing power of music. And Devin Cooney, our drummer, unleashes percussive enchantment, reminding us that within Madam Riot’s ethereal realm, love is the pulsating rhythm that unites us all. 

WHAT MAKES YOU TICK?

Chris Rodway: We just want to spread love and good vibes through some badass rock & roll! We aren’t out to imitate or emulate, we just play what we love, because it’s what we love and who we are! Each show is a party!

ANY SHOWS LINED UP?

Chris Rodway: Our next show coming up is on February 10th at the House of Blues Anaheim. You can buy your tickets at our website, or by sending us a DM via social media! A RECORDINGS HAPPENING SOON? Chris Rodway: Absolutely, we have tons of material, & can’t wait to get back in the studio! The next one we are scaling up will definitely be a new Madam Riot release in 2024!

WHO THE HELL IS MRS VALDEZ?

Chris Rodway: I’m not sure, all I know is that I thought I saw her on Spanish TV (that’s a Deadbolt lyric for those who don’t get the reference btw lol)

ANY LAST WORDS FOR YOUR FANS?

Troy E. Bravo: In a world yearning for peace and acceptance, spread of love, compassion, and understanding. Instead of spreading darkness, let us choose to illuminate the path towards unity and harmony. Remember that our dreams are not confined by doubt or fear, but rather propelled by our unwavering belief in ourselves and the transformative power of love. We alone have the ability to create a world where love triumphs over darkness, and where our collective dreams become a reality.”