Starflower Christmas Lights in Brea, CA (Santa's Route)

Santa's Route

This year was my second time attending Santa's Route in Brea, California.  Honestly, its pretty awesome to see a neighborhood that is willing to work together in able to spread the holiday spirit. As soon as you approach this lite up neighborhood you are in awe with the car lines and the city police coordinating the flow of traffic. Each home definitely has their own flavor of decorations. Whether it be Star Wars, Incredibles, The Grinch, even Elsa and O'laf. 

You can walk around the entire neighborhood and get your cardio on or even just simply cruse in the comfort of you vehicle with the heater and jams playing in the background. The city even provides a trolley to tour the neighborhood, you do have to purchase tickets at the local community center. Some residents have hot chocolate stands, popcorn, driveway bonfire's and live music. Some house's even set up their lights to synchronize with a holiday radio station. If you don't tune in the house lights just looks life a crazy rave that happening in the middle of the street. So, on second thought bump up some trap or bass music. Get that blood pumping for Christmas Day. 

Just to give you all the heads up. Try to go a few weeks or even a few days before Christmas, because it could get jampacked at this event. Here's a tip. To avoid a long line, come from the west side of Birch Rd and turn right onto Starflower and make a U-turn in order to continue straight into starflower. The city completely blocks off the left hand turn onto starflower if coming from the west side. Also, you can go into the neighborhood on the other main street Lambert Rd. Other than that. Enjoy the show. 

I recommend this free family event for all ages. It's pretty neat to see all of the resident's home's decorated all out and at the same time make awesome memories with your loved one's. This event goes on through out the whole month of December. If you weren't able to make this year. You always the next year to check it out. 

I will be posting a YouTube video on Christmas Day(2018) to share my view on this local event.

HAPPY HOLIDAY'S!!!

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Wine-o Fire: Arrogant Bastard VS The Bruery

Arrogant Bastard Black Metallic Stout

Joe - I’m a big fan of Stout beers and when I had seen arrogant bastard had created a stout that they released a Stout beer I was very excited to try it. I’m a fan of many of the Stone Brewing/Arrogant Bastard beers. My favorite beer was their Woot Stout beer that sadly they had changed the recipe this year and I didn’t care care for it. I went in very hopeful that it will become my new go to stout. I tried this beer and immediately was disappointed. This doesn’t have a stout flavor. It taste more like the arrogant bastard beer that was aged a bit. I didn’t expect it to have a super strong flavor with the low alcohol percentage which is only at 7.2%. I don’t recommend this beer to anyone looking for a new Stout beer to try. Don’t get me wrong. It doesn’t taste bad it just doesn’t taste like a Stout beer to me.

Wes - Arrogant Bastard says it all when it came to this stout. But honestly, it's Metallica so it's blackened. (if you get it) It tasted like an IPA more than an Arrogant Bastard or a stout in my opinion. But it seriously packed a punch like an Arrogant Bastard for sure. I dug it only because I really like IPA's and strong bodied beers. I had a girlfriend try the beer and she couldn't handle it. It was just too heavy for her. She wasn't worthy and like all Arrogant Bastard beers.. YOU AREN'T WORTHY. I'd say give this beer a shot if you like heavy IPA flavor. 

The Bruery Or Xata

Joe - This Mexican Blonde Ale is a very interesting concept. I wanted to try it since it was suppose to taste like Horchata. I’ve tried other beers that attempted this and they either have to much Horchata taste to where it is overly sweet or not strong enough to make it really count. This one was very well done. It is a crisp clean beer that does taste like Horchatas. It isn’t overly sweet tasting. The flavor profile is perfectly balanced. I would love to pick this up if I’m about to have a bon fire and want to relax and not have anything to heavy or with a ton of alcohol content. This sits very nicely at 7.1%. I highly recommend this to anyone willing to try something new.

Wes - I first tried this beer at my local bar here in Whittier, CA called THE 6740. (A very sweet little bar if you're ever in town. They have great Beer Battered Cauliflower Bites by the way. Also, a very diverse list of beers.) When I first read the menu to the waitress I think I said, "can I try the Ex-or-rada??" to which she replied, "....Horchata" to which I quickly agreed. My date at the time laughed her ass off. Luckily for me it was on tap and boy was this delicious. On tap it the Ale was so light and refreshing. I got a hint of cinnamon and the shower of rice milk. Like horchata abuelita would make. So when I saw my local liquor store had got this beer in and in a 4-pack I jumped all over it. So upon telling you how delicious it was...when I tried the can version. It just wasn't the same. I know tap is better yada yada yada. Or maybe the good ole, "You gotta pour it in a glass and try it that way you noob!" Well i did that in a frozen glass and still the flavor wasn't as prominent as out of the tap. It's a great beer and The Bruery is really killing it right now with their beers. I definitely recommend this beer to everyone...BUT...if you can find it on tap GET IT!!

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D.E.W.

                       

                        So...D.E.W. What do you know about D.E.W.? Would you believe that our own gov's have a high powered weapon such as a DIRECT ENERGY WEAPON. Lasers!!!! And I mean really big and powerful lasers that can be installed in practically any mobile vehicle, aircraft, satellites, etc...

 Athena is the chosen name for this weapon of invisible fiery destruction. Since, this is the goddess of war, wisdom and crafts. It would make sense that this weapon is no joke. Imagine taking out the enemies with out having to go in for a full invasion. Spare soldier lives, protect the country from outer space, preventing missiles and making them explode in mid air before making contact with its target's. Geeze, we are really heading to the future of highly advance military technology weapons. 

   It is what it is. America will always live up to the Oath of Allegiance. And definitely will continue to pursue the protection for this Country. 

 The only thing that I wonder is that with these recent wildfires that we have had here in California in the past two years have brought some speculation and possibly a conspiracy towards the American people being attacked by these military weapon lasers from the sky.  

  Before I start getting into the rumors and conspiracy theories that have been circulating out there in the internet. To all who have been effected. 

  My heart and condolences goes out to all the people who have lost there lives, loved ones, animals and all that was engulfed in this non merciful fire. May they all rest in peace. God bless you all. 

 There is so much information about these wildfires just in itself. I will leave you all a couple links from 2017 and current  to check it out. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_California_wildfires

http://time.com/5353749/california-fire-map-2018/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/southern-california-holy-fire-evacuations-today-rainfall-mudslides-predicted-2018-11-28/

 Could it be possible that we are being attacked by a foreign country? Could this be a population control for California? Could this just be an experiment on a slightly bigger scale to see what these laser's true capability is? Or was this just was a normal wildfire set by its self or pyromaniacs?

  There are some people who are calling this "Operation Torch California". Now, keep in mind these are conspiracy theories...But, of course it is up to you to see what is the real and what makes sense in your minds. Especially when there are hard evidence and facts that does back up what these individuals have been sharing to the world. Take a look at these pictures. Do you see anything odd?

How do trees burn from the inside out?

Wildfires are supposed to burn everything in its path.. why is there still some healthy green scenery?

   

Really??? 

Tell us what you think this is all really about... And ofcourse do your own research. 

 In Episode #21 for our podcast we discuss about this topic. If you are interested in checking it out, here's the link. 

https://soundcloud.com/theviewfromthesouth/tvfts-podcast-episode-21

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  Here is a link to help support and donate to the victims from the wildfires.  

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/11/216602/help-california-fire-victims-paradise-malibu-aid

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EVERLASTING SPEW BLAST

     What's up everyone? Wes here again with another new update for you all. Tonight I'll be discussing some new releases and updates from Italian metal label EVERLASTING SPEW RECORDS. If you haven't heard of them before they have a very diverse line up. Ranging Old School Death Metal to Technical Death Metal to Progressive mind bending Death Metal to dirty dark Blackened Death Metal. Be sure to do yourself a favor and check out their roster on bandcamp Here.

     The first update we have is a new visual music video for the band Infuriate's track "Engastration". The video is pretty straight forward. You get performance from all the band members. But honestly, who doesn't love a bassist getting down and playing all fingers like a mad man? I DO! Infuriate like the video is straight up death metal. I get a Severed Savior feel from some of these riffs but the album will really get you on track. Scope the video below and support Texas Death Metal!

Infuriate - "Engastration"

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     The next band we have next is Vitriol hailing from Portland, Oregon. If you listen to our podcast I mistakenly said they were Italian. Bad Wesley BAD! But I mean, can you blame me? Their sound sounds more like Italian bands like say early Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hour of Penance, or even Deceptionist with a touch of Black Metal. But Damn is Vitriol a bad ass band. Their sound to me is very wild and brash. The production is very clean but the vocals are so raw and angry it's amazing. Check out their new single "The Parting of a Neck" below and look out for their release of "Pain Will Define Their Death" on CD and Vinyl on November 30th, 2018.

Vitriol - "The Parting of A Neck"

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     If you haven't heard of Serocs you definitely NEED to give these dudes the time of day. If you dig bands like Spawn of Possession, Severed Savior, or Cryptopsy. I'm almost going to guarantee you'll love these guys. The band features members of First Fragment (sick), Chthe'ilist, Funebrarum, Benighted (oh fuck), and Sutrah. They play a very raw technical death metal style that I truly love. Anyhow, to get a taste of what I'm talking about below you can watch a play through for the song "Deimos Part IV" off of the album "The Phobos / Deimos Suite" that was released on October 26, 2018. You gotta love that neoclassical riffing and shredding. Well, enjoy!

Serocs - "Deimos Part IV"

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     If you're still with me, last but certainly not least. I offer you Ferum and their lead single "Siege of Carnality" off the forthcoming EP "Vergence". This Italian band brings you a nasty...dirty...savage blend of Doomy Death Metal. When I first heard the track I thought, "God this is gruesome." I got the feeling of early Obituary and the vocals solidified that thought. As the track plays on you'll become consumed in the mix and totally feel the grit. If not just turn that shit up! "Verge" is set to release on December 14, 2018. So be on the lookout. For now check out the lead single "Siege of Carnality" below.

Ferum - "Siege of Carnality"

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     So there you have it, the latest offerings from our Italian brothers over at Everlasting Spew Records. Check out their roster of bands like I said, I'm sure like 1,000% you'll find something you love. If you also didn't about our podcast also called The View From South, check it out on Stitcher and/or Soundcloud. Thanks for checking out my post, STAY BRUTAL!

lock & Key Social Drinkery + Kitchen

So this weekend I was lucky enough to go check out a awesome spot called Lock & Key Social Drinkery + Kitchen. It’s a small little spot that doesn’t look like much from outside. I almost walked past it. But once inside they have plenty showing off who they they are. Now one of the 2 things they show off a lot over their social media, which is how I found out about this place, is their bar. The bar is beautiful and well stock. They have a wide verity of liquor and craft beers on tap. I ordered their version of a old fashion which they add grapefruit juice to. This is one of the best I’ve had. Flavor is well balanced and they don’t put a ton of ice like some places do. They instead use 1 large cube so that it doesn’t melt down and water down their drink to quickly. And if you look carefully they have the initials of the restaurant in the ice cube. One of the other items they really promote is their 40 oz dry aged tomahawk steaks. This was possibly the most tender steak I’ve had. Flavor was amazing and there wasn’t a ton of fat. Now I wouldn’t order this again mainly because of the price. But it was something I needed to try at least once. They have plenty of other items on the menu that look great and are more reasonably price so you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank every time you make a trip down. The best part is they are located near a theater so you can make a day of your visit and catch a movie. (And or nap depending on how much you eat here). All in all it was an amazing experience and I highly recommend everyone check it out. Unless you’re vegan.

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Conscious Summary "Exhaustions"

Los Angeles based Atmospheric act Concious Summary has dropped a mind altering drug of an album called "Exhaustions". Unlike the title the music will not leave you bored and tired. It's actually gripping and very fresh. I almost like I was traveling throw a wormhole in space and then crash landed in a new world only to look at my reflection and realize I was moving at double the speed of time and space and could my future actions and choices before i made them. If you think string theory is cool you'll definitely love this album. Having only 3 tracks but clocking in at over 30 minutes this album is a beast. Strap in and get ready, light one if you got it because we're gonna get WEIRD. "Exhaustions" is out today (11/9/2018) on Skintrade Recordings.

Conscious Summary - "Commitment to Extinction"

 Concious Summary - "It Turns to a Shade of Olive"

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Defleshed and Gutted "Hibernaculum of Decay"

     El Paso, Texas Brutal Death Metal wizards Defleshed and Gutted bring a new devastating slab of Slam with "Hibernaculum of Decay". The album was originally slated to be released with Putrid Coffin Records but things happen and now the album is being released on Lord of the Sick Records with a revamped fresh cover art by Armaada Art and damn is it impressive. One thing I truly love about this album is that we find the band going in a new direction. I feel they're really finding and defining themselves instead of sounding like a Devourement/Disgorge worship band like most Brutal Death Metal bands. I'll post a few singles and let you hear exactly what I mean. The Mix and Mastering was handled by Sasha over at Tsun Tsun Productions and it definitely slams. The new mix of complex riffs and heavy riffing is sure to satisfy any brutal cravings you could look for. Keep an eye for these guys on the road or at festivals, they're sure to destroy everything in their path.

Defleshed and Gutted - "Demiurge of Archaic Pestilence"

Defleshed and Gutted - "Hibernaculum of Decay FULL ALBUM STREAM"

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Habitual Depravity "Realms of Abysmal Servitude"

     Oh lawd, I'm almost afraid to post this blog update. It's not because I'm doing anything illegal or anything. But these two new tracks from Brutal Tech-Death masters Habitual Depravity is going to kill someone. They're releasing a new album entitled "Realms of Abysmal Servitude" through Reality Fade Records on December 30, 2018. Just in time to take the crown as "Best release of 2018". Don't believe me? Just take a listen for yourself!

Habitual Depravity - "Sanguinary Revelations"

Habitual Depravity - "Psychotic Manifestation"

Hopefully you're all still breathing. Anyway if you want to pick up the digital or physical album follow the link and pick it up.

https://realityfaderecords.bandcamp.com/album/realms-of-abysmal-servitude

Epicardiectomy - "Compulsory Autophagous Lacerations"

     Well it's been a great time for brutal music! Our Russian brothers in Slam have dropped a new track from their upcoming album entitled "Grotesque Monument of Paraperversive Transfixation" which is to be released through New Standard Elite Records on December 31, 2018. To me this is a huge step up in their sound and the production is phenomenal. I'm also really loving the Cover art for this beast. Below you can find the video for the single and a pre-order link to NSE. I don't know about you but that hoodie and windbreaker are looking pretty tasty!

CD's, T-shirts, Longsleeves, Hoodies, Windbreakers, Hats, Shorts available at: www.newstandardelite.com Artwork by: Marco Hasmann Mixed and Mastered by: Tiago Correia @ TIZ Productions

Sulphur Aeon - Yuggothian Spell

     

    The brutality never stops over here. The guys in Sulphor Aeon have blessed us with a new gem of heaviness. "Yuggothian Spell" finds the band bringing a refreshing blend of Blackened Death Metal to the table. With this taste of new music we find the band carrying on where they left off and taking no prisoners. The spoken words are almost haunting like a high priest summoning a beast forth. I can't wait for this album to drop and honestly, the band releasing it on Winter Solstice is pretty damn Metal if you ask me. 

You don't have to take my word for it, check out the video BELOW: 

"Yuggothian Spell" is taken from the album "The Scythe Of Cosmic Chaos" to be released during Winter Solstice, the 21st of December, 2018. It will be available on a double vinyl record, compact disc, and via digital platforms.
cover artwork by Ola Larsson illustrations and logo by M. clip animated by info@david-thelen.de subscribe to channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Ván Records, http://www.van-records.de follow Ván Records on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vanrecs follow Sulphur Aeon on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SulphurAeon

Heavy Hitters: Goliathon

     What's up Southlanders?! Today we have our first band feature on the blog from Heavy Doom Metal instrumentalists Goliathon with the track "Albion" from their upcoming EP "Albion".

The tracks hits us with heavy riffing and groove right off the bat. The track's mood shifts and gives us a taste of post-rock and some atmospheric leads. According to the band every song is telling a story and with repeat listens you will discover more and more layers you might have missed. From my own perspective I can tell you I have already found lots of layers I've missed on the first listen. Well enough of my yammering listen to the track below!

https://soundcloud.com/metalassault/goliathan-albion

     

     If you've never heard of Goliathan before here's a little bio on them:

Based out of Los Angeles, California, Goliathan is an instrumental doom quartet comprised of four unique artists who found common ground in an artistic expression of catharsis, doom, and rebirth. The idea of Goliathan first came about in 2006 when Philadelphia punk veterans, childhood friends and longtime artistic co-conspirators Shawn Doster and Kevin Cogill found themselves living together in Los Angeles after their tour van broke 

down. It was then that the duo started to explore moodier and more mature frontiers, transcending the boundaries of the blackened crust music Shawn had been writing up to that point. After gestating for a full ten years, Goliathan finally found steady footing with Neal Gardner and Philip Bailey completing a perfectly 

balanced, permanent lineup. In 2016, the band released their debut EP Awakens, and began performing locally, garnering a unanimously awe-struck reaction from 

all who would bear witness. 

     Neal Gardner is an accomplished and versatile composer, producer, and educator, masterfully fluent in music theory who has found a home writing and playing bass in Goliathan. Drummer Philip Bailey was a founding member of Systematic, discovered by Metallica's Lars Ulrich, and signed to his Elektra imprint The Music Company before moving on to do session work in the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Shawn and Kevin (a.k.a. "Skwerl") flank the rhythm section with dueling guitars and a telepathic chemistry refined over nearly 25 

years of playing together. 

     Each song is a cinematic journey, evolving over months (if not years), a chapter of a sprawling, ongoing story. This story begins with mankind's hubris and gluttony, and the ignorant, wanton abuse of a rich and resourceful planet. The end of human existence will not be lamented, nor celebrated. No words shall be heard, let alone remembered, and all monuments and constructions will crumble quickly to dust. The story ends with echoes of Goliathan's crushing justice, reverberating for eons across a healthy, thriving planet. The band often acknowledges its hemispheric approach to songwriting: Shawn and Skwerl are self-taught punks, "raised by wolves" as the story often goes, while Philip and Neal are seasoned, surgical professionals. All four members 

contribute to a songwriting process through which feral sketches are refined, and textbook structures are tousled by just the right amount of chaos. While the aesthetic of the music is very much centered around doom in every sense of the word, Goliathan can be stylistically described as a blend of doom metal, stoner rock and post-rock. Fans of any of these sub-genres would find a lot to love upon first listen, and would discover multiple layers upon repeat listens and deeper exploration. 

     Following up their 2016 debut, Goliathan is now ready to release a 3-track monsterpiece called Albion, recorded in Lincoln Heights by Manny Nieto (Health, Trash Talk, The Breeders), mixed by Sean Beavan (NIN, Marilyn Manson, Slayer), and mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, Rob Halford).

Albion is releasing on CD, LP, and digital formats on November 16, 2018 via Metal Assault Records. 

The beast that is Goliathan has come to life as an invincible force of nature, and is ready to crush everything in its path.

Goliathan is: 

Kevin Cogill (guitar) 

Shawn Doster (guitar)

Neal Gardner (bass)

Philip Bailey (drums)

You can pre-order "Albion" here: http://metalassault.com/shop/

Work

Work

Well, where to start.  I guess I'll bust out the Carl Robinson.  Let's talk about jobs.  Fortunately, I was blessed to be working for 16companies in the past sixteen years. Damn!  Sixteen years! Where did the time go? 

Ill give you a quick list of the companies and job titles 

1. T.G.I. Friday's/Host, Food Expedite, Server

2. Mimi's Café/Host

3. Sears/Shipping and Receiving 

4. Sushi Joint/Cook

5. Buffalo Wild Wings/Server

6. Power Toyota Cerritos/Car Salesman

7. Kelly's Cookies/Carrier

8. Starbucks/Barista

9. Silliker/Data Entry

10. Solar City/Telemarketer

11. Blue Shield/Medical Insurance provider

12. Ross/Customer service, Front desk Supervisor

13. Pier 1 Imports/retail 

14. Econo Air/Installer, Service Technician 

15. Alta Resources/ Financing leasing associate

16. The ________ company/ Service Technician. Keep this one confidential.

I never really  took the time to actually list up the jobs. But, dang! No Mas! So, the lesson to be learned here is that...I can't really say much about that. Everyone has there own path to take. All I can say is that invision your-self before you attempt or about to take the opportunity for your next job. As you can see I just went with the wind on these jobs.  Don't worry about if you don't have x amount of years of experience under your belt. Remember it is who you will cross paths with that might give you the opportunity to be able to expand your resume.
Every job will train you how to perform your job title.  Shoot, I never thought I would become a Service Technician working on units and traveling throughout Southern California.

Make sure you stay clear away from the pyramid companies or Diamond companies. You know the ones that send out there scouts. You know stranger danger that approach you anywhere. Whether it could be at a Target, Mall, even the freaken shopping market. They will try to start a small conversation with you. Then give it about 5 minutes in they will say this "Hey, you really seem like a people person. My company is hiring. How would you like to make extra money? Working on your own time. The more work you put in. The more of the rewards you will get. Yada, Yada, Yada...
Don't fall for that bull Shito. Because in reality those companies will try to make you dish out your money to purchase there packages and then they will tell you to sell it. I don't want to even continue with this. Just be aware.  Tell them straight up, Not interested and have a good day.
Honestly, eight jobs out of the sixteen I applied through Indeed.com. I'm not sponsored by them but the website really does work. Just sign up, up load your resume, fill up the information, then go ahead and start looking for you next job.  If you don't know what kind of job titles there are. Search on Google list of different job titles.  Its pretty easy.  You can apply through Indeed.com. If you do want to be a little pro active, call the companies 2-3 days later and ask to speak to the manager on duty or the Human resources department.  Be polite to the gate keepers. State your Name and that you applied though Indeed.com and would like to know if the job position is still available?  And if they say yes. Great, and if they say no just move on to the next. Some will even give you a real quick over the phone interview or they might give you a call back But, of course don't anticipate for that call.
So, yah. I hope this has helped you all out some way or another. I would continue but its late or should I say way to early in the morning.
Me and the fellas have our San Diego trip in a couple of hours. We will defiantly by be posting up our reviews on the location we will be stopping by.
This is Carlos Valerio from "The View From The South" signing out.
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Soulfly "Ritual"

     So we've received two new offerings from Soulfly, "Ritual" and "Evil Empowered". I got to say I wasn't too impressed with the last two albums and I felt they were starting get the lines confused between being soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy. Now with the teste of these two songs we see Soulfly putting the balance back in Groovey riffs and fast thrashing parts.
     One of the surprising things about this latest offering being the 11TH STUDIO album from Soulfly is the lack of rehashing of old material. Yes, they do have the same sound just about as when Soulfly 1 dropped. But it is in no way a doppelganger or a band trying to sound like itself. I really do like the flair added by guitarist Marc Rizzo and his leads mesh perfectly with Max's rhythms.
     On "Ritual" we get rhythms reminiscent of Prophecy or Back to The Primitive era songs. But the song is so much more than that. The beatdown grooves in this song and "Evil Empowered" are probably some of the heaviest I've heard from them. I really feel this album is going to be great. But we'll see soon enough.

Ritual is released on October 19, 2018.

Pre-order here: https://shop.nuclearblast.com/en/shop/item/groups/51000.1.html?article_group_sort_type_handle=rank&custom_keywords=SOULFLY

Ritual: https://youtu.be/z2LHZs7xx-w

Evil Empowered: https://youtu.be/HB7gYzoVUQw

- BIG_WAVH

Behemoth "GOD=DOG"

So Behemoth finally drops a new song and I couldn't be more excited. To me this track is an evolution of the band's sound further. To some, they think the song was a disappointment. To others it was just a mash up of Evangelion and The Satanist and rehashed material. To them I say, FUCK YOU!

There are a lot of layers to this track. One of the key points I feel is Nergal's voice. On the Satanist, there was this fire in his shouts and growls. Way more anger and a demand for him to be heard. The thing I do like about his vocal stylings is that he really does sound more evil than ever and he isn't relying on a ton of over dubs. This is deeper then that.

Next key point is Inferno. His drumming is too notch and honestly, he makes little things go a long way. His use of the snare roll to be precursor to chaos was amazing to me. A simple roll equates such a huge part. It was like I told a buddy of mine, "he's controlling chaos". One little roll and boom! Blasting at the speed of light. It's just awesome.

Seth's moody lead, albeit short and sweet it was really a great touch. I know we'll hear way more from him and Nergal when the album is released. I also really liked the way they used the boys choir. It wasn't the usual scary eerie little kids singing a song but the fact that they were shouting the Prayer and denouncing Jesus Christ was just nuts. People will be bothered and others will hate it. But seriously, who else has the balls to do that?? I'll wait...still nothing?...ok....time's up.

I loved at your Darkest is released on

oooooooo...OOOOOOO...OOOOOO...I SAID "OOOOOOO!!!!!!! DAMN" Open your ears!!!

It's me. Yah me! The one that's been scratching on the walls. Turning on your T.V.'s and Radio's. Whispering your name while nobody is home. Waking you up in the middle of the night dropping shit in your closet, while you are experiencing sleep paralysis. Ha! Passing by like a black shadow flying swiftly in your mirrors. And yah.. I left a grip of ectoplasm in your restroom everywhere. I couldn't make it to the toilet. Bad bewitched taco night and the graveyard. Some yahoo added holy water to the mix.

   Ghost's, Demon's, the supernatural world.  The world that we cannot see, but yet it is tied like white on rice. Spirits that can hurt us, take control of our fleshly bodies or just simply scare the shit out of us.  Now, don't get me wrong there are a good amount of people out there that do not believe in this mumble jumble spooky okiee stuff. That's coo. But, on the DL. THIS SHIT IS REAL!!! 

 I have experienced first hand of the supernatural world. Some of my experiences that I had was already expressed in the begging of this blog. Except the ectoplasm diarrhea. My Mom would be pissed if that really did happened. Majority of these experiences was happening in my childhood home in Whittier. A good 18 years of training with the supernatural in that house. Praise the Lord for giving me the opportunity as crazy as it sounds. Of course, I have more stories that didn't take place there at the house...

There is so much to discuss about this topic. But, I'm defiantly not going to cover it all. There are tons of evidence and real recordings out there that prove the supernatural world exists. Well, I'm going to leave you some links to venture out a bit into the supernatural. You know since it is the 21st century and people do crazy shit on YouTube. So, make sure you set the mood before watching the videos. Get some snacks, put on your headset, have a night light on and a say your prayers for what about to share with you. Well, you will be fine. Just pray to stay in the light of the Holy one. Darkness cannot comprehend the light. God Bless

Urban Ghost Urban Exploration

https://youtu.be/0RcJtY7Xiek

OmarGoshTV

https://youtu.be/2GXfpngegRs

https://youtu.be/QFaWENGEXEU

Whaley House Documentary 

https://youtu.be/-xr0MiXVQd0

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Industrial Hemp

What about Industrial Hemp? It's just another plant that grows on this Earth. No biggie. Damn PoTheaD. Meh!!!!

Well, the joke is on you! Yah, you! the one that is reading this.  Nah, I'm just playing with you.  Industrial Hemp is well...A BAD ASS PLANT!!! This is definitely a God send plant.  Industrial Hemp is known to have over 50,000 different uses.  First off Hemp contains less than 1% THC. So, yah if you were to take a sick ass bong rip.  IT AIN'T going to do shit. Well, maybe you will still cough up a lung or two. But, don't worry it's still eco friendly. 

Hemp can feed us, cloth us, shelter us, fuel our vehicles, take care of our hygiene, medicate us, feed our animals, even protect us from radiation. "HEMP IS THE SHIT"! I can't shake this feeling that this will be a part of our future to help rejuvenate the World. 

The fibers can be use to make clothes from head to toe, insulate our homes and keep it cool in the summer times and warm in the winter, make and replace almost all molded plastics and fiberglass, Canvas, ropes and more..

The Hurds of the plant can replace paper products, animal beddings and soil amendment, can also be made into to concrete (Hempcrete), even can be converted into gasoline, etc...

Seeds and oil can be made into our everyday home products from our hygiene, cleaning supplies, provides internal and external health benefits.  

There is soo much information on this miracle plant that can be discussed about.  But, it is the 21st century. I'll just leave a couple of links and YouTube videos at your disposal. 

How far will you go down the rabbit hole of Industrial Hemp?

Web Information:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp

Industrial Hemp:

https://youtu.be/ZavHPQ8ZCLE

Health Benefits:

https://youtu.be/AA2DVMj33Fc



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