Poseidon's Anger - War of the Gods

Another project ya'll should check out - Poseidon's Anger.

I wrote lyrics and performed vocals on the track "Ching Shih."

Many thanks to Chris Clark for presenting me with this opportunity. I enjoyed learning about Madame Ching Shih, a pirate from the early 1800s who ruled the China seas with an enormous armada of ships. She was quite the ball-buster.

You can order a copy of the Poseidon's Anger CD "War of the Gods" on Poseidon's Anger's myspace.

I will also be performing on Chris' next project, so make sure to check the PA myspace often!

I Am the New FURY Vocalist!

Exciting news! Check the press release below!

Austin shredder Matt Fury has joined forces with former Ignitor vocalist Erika for what promises to be an explosive collaboration. Matt, who has been wowing listeners for years with his explosive Guitar style felt that Erika's air-raid siren delivery would be the perfect flame to put toward his tinderbox of new tunes. Heavy riffs, angry screams and grim lyrics will combine and detonate. Texas will be but a blast-mark in the desert as these two powerhouses set out to scorch the world. 2008 is going to go out with a bang if these two have their way.

Metal is Pain Part II

Feel the dirt under your skin
Feel the filth work its way in
Feel the steel piercing your flesh
Feel the surge taking your breath
Feel the blood pump in your veins
Feel the rush that drives you insane"
- Immolation, "Tarnished"

The tattoo sleeve is unveiled!



This is my symbolic commitment to the metal lifestyle. As you can see, it's quite large and complicated. Already been getting lots of compliments (thank you) and lots of stares (go ahead, be bothered!)

I truly enjoy the ritualism of being tattooed: the designing of the piece, the contemplation of permanently changing your external self, the big day when you start and take the plunge. The butterflies as the stencil goes on and you observe and soul search one last time. Then, the moment of truth when you first feel the burn of the needle and know it's too late. What has been started must be finished.

I was surprised how intensely painful the outline was. At certain parts (the front of my elbow, inside of my bicep) I almost had to ask Zig to stop. Regardless, there is something deliciously primitive about willingly enduring pain. Immediate relief must be denied. The pain must be accepted and allowed. Afterward, you feel strong, like a warrior who has just completed a ritual.

I find myself wondering if I should have made it bigger. Wondering if I should put a big old evil goat on my right forearm up to the elbow, as a counterpoint to the Viking side. And knowing, if I do that, then I'll start going upwards until I run into the wolf on my right shoulder. Then my back... and where it will stop, I don't know!