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Hope to see Steel Panther again and GN'R for the first time maybe. I know GN'R isn't the same anymore but, oh well been a loyal fan for the past 19 yrs and was the first band I listened to since I was 5.
I think so not too sure about that one but, my older brother and I are planing to See Steel Panther again and maybe GN'R if they come to to Milwaukee this year.
Glad this month is almost over and year for that matter.
04:39 Dec 31 2013 Times Read: 472
Haven't been my outgoing/loveable self lately been more distant to everyone. Having such a hard time from loosing my best friend 2nd week of the month. We did have plans for new years and now I have to find something else to do. I keep blaming myself for not trying to help him not to overdose wish he would've called. I've seen others joking/accusing others for using drugs it's kinda stupid and immature unless you know for sure their using.
Anyways, I will hopefully bounce back to my normal self and stop being so distant. Can't wait tell this crappy year is over and 2014 will be different that's for sure but, maybe it'll be better.
For those who don't really know me well enough or are new to this site and happen to come across this journal entry. I'm mostly a laid back quiet and some what disciplined person with a naughty mind,when I get to know someone well enough and well when I'm ether drunk or stoned. I get very wild and outgoing if I'm not sober. I do admit I have anger issues but, when that problem occurs don't mean what I say or do sometimes. All in all I'm easy to get along with unless you piss me off then I turn into a total bitch.
James was a distant cousin of mine of course never knew him since we're talking about the 18th century here. Yup, that's how far my family goes back in Scotland. And that's where my 50% Scottish comes from. If you wanna look into it the link is above this.
For the past 6 yrs been playing guitars and finally found my fave sound with Bare knuckle warpigs. All the stuff I have now in value coasts up to 2 grand. My sound cloud is in the link section on my page only have 3 cover demos of Nightrain,Sweet Child and Paradise City.
PRS S-E 245
PRS P22
PRS 513
Martin Acoustic
Fender Super Sonic 22 watt amp
Yamaha THR 10x amp rock/metal model
Fuzz box (Jim Dunlop products)
Wah Pedal aka cry baby (Jim Dunlop Slash series )
Chrome Slider
Jim Dunlop tortex 1.14mm picks thickest pick they have perfect for shredding if you don't wanna have the plucky sound.
R.I.P Ryan Love and miss you, best friend of 9 yrs
07:22 Dec 23 2013 Times Read: 526
I never lost a best friend before and it still hurts. I know he was struggling with his demons tried to help a few times. Was glad he went to rehab but, I guess staying sober didn't go well with his body. He was the only one who could make me truly laugh and calm me down when I was having rough times myself. Also found my inner talent 6 yrs ago by playing guitars.
This one hurt the most because one Ryan was my best friend, two it happened few days before my 23rd bday and the holidays. I hope I won't loose anymore friends for a very long time. Cause I'm still suffering from depression on this loss.
When others don’t understand anger issues, people such as myself suffer from it and we can’t be nice all the time. Even though I am nice, people have their moments to and not being allowed to show it that pisses me off. Sometimes when we let that issue occur we don’t mean what we do or say most of the time. All I'm trying to explain is don't fight back or argue with them or myself it will only make the situation worse. It does take us longer to calm down and sometimes in order to do so we need to be alone.
Might take a short hiatus here for a couple or few days. Been really feeling shitty from the constant lightheaded ness that could be from the dry air in the winter or dehydration issue. Just need to take care of myself for a few days, hopefully it's nothing too serious. But, if it continues I will get it checked out. This is not what I wanted five days before my 23rd bday that's for sure. >.<
I've been asked before if I liked any other music genre.
20:06 Dec 10 2013 Times Read: 569
The answer is yes, my style of guitar playing is heavily influenced on blues such as old Elvis Presley and Robert Johnson (Delta Blues King). Even though I play Heavy Metal and Sleaze Rock those are my true origins. But, I mostly grew up in the 90’s listening to 80’s and 70’s rock/metal it’s just what I’m use to.When ever I get the chance to play any blues songs such as “Cross Road Blues” and “Sweet Home Chicago” I use my chrome slider to get the sound on my electrics. My own versions of course, not many realize that Sweet Home was an original Robert Johnson song.
A good grasp on blues is fundamental to playing good rock or metal...ESPECIALLY rock/metal improv. That was drilled into my head like no tomorrow. (I was planning on going to Berklee for songwriting or performance guitar for awhile)
I didn't grow up listening to much blues, but for a good chunk of months my guitar instructors had me doing blues improv like no tomorrow. I thought it was lame at first(I was young) because it wasn't shreddy like I liked, but it definitely taught me a lot...and improved my technique and style like crazy.
Elvis Presley, Robert Johnson and The Rolling Stones is what I started playing to gradually build up my skills over time. Just perfected the Pentatonic blue scale and Harmonics after only six years lol. But, it takes time like with anything does. I just found my perfect sound as well with Bare brass knuckle pickups and my fave tunings are Drop D#, Drop C# and 1/2 step down tuning. I think it makes easier to learn in your fave tuning.
Covers I will be doing in the next couple of months
In 8 days it'll be my 23rd also seeing The Hobbit that day then off to Chicago tell early Saturday morning after the Steel Panther show at the House Of Blues on 12/20 few nights of night clubbing with a couple girlfriends of mine in between then. As far as behaving goes pffst yeah right it's my birthday that week so it'll be fun.
Had "Grave" as a nickname of mine since I was 13 my friend gave me an adorable new name " Roxxi Rocket". Yeah sounds a lot like Rikki Rocket drummer of Poison. But,I like my new nickname fits well so I'm keeping it. ;)
Check out the all female cover band for ACDC, Hells Belles.. the leader singer really channels the original singer.
Working on a new cover from Velvet Revolver
04:57 Dec 08 2013 Times Read: 613
Some what of a productive morning/ late afternoon did some back tracking in Drop D and 1/2 Step down tuning. With Harmonics, power chords and insane bends on the blue pentatonic scale. For effects not really big on, only used my Wah pedal and fuzz box. Covered Velvet Revolver’s Come On Come In and Van Halen (Oh) Pretty Women. Guitar tabs will be provided soonish
COMMENTS
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SupremeMaster
10:54 Dec 31 2013
Ohh Damn... AC/DC will have another new album in 2014?
gravechild666
21:31 Dec 31 2013
I think so not too sure about that one but, my older brother and I are planing to See Steel Panther again and maybe GN'R if they come to to Milwaukee this year.