magx #5 january 2006

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-welcome to issue 5 of Magazine X-Issue 5 already? Time does fly when you are having fun... and at MagX, we make sure to have plenty of it. All work and no play makes for a Boooooring mag. Take the “Dead By Day” show on December 27th @ McAllen Nights, over 200 people packed into the club to watch the bands and the “HANGING” done by the torture masters over at Lucky 13 Tattoos and we had a blast! (a little too much fun according to some) The show was a huge success and everyone present had a great time. Look for more “Mag X Presents...” shows coming your way very soon.

Starting February 1st, Mag X kicks off “Indie Rock Night” at Simon Sez in McAllen. The first WEDNESDAY of every month will feature the best In-die bands from The RGV and all around the nation. If you have or know of an indie band that wants to perform, hit us up at the Mag X Hotline 956.661.9595 and we’ll give you the skinny. and maybe the fatty.

Gracing our Cover this month is none other than THE ATARIS. Don’t miss their show Jan. 19th @ the VFW on Business 83 & 2nd ST and make sure to come to the autograph signing at FLIPSIDE CLOTHING at La Plaza Mall that same day 4pm! All the Mag X crew will be there screaming like little girls and saying things like “I’ll never wash this hand again” and “Kris Roe, I want to have your baby.” Come join the fun at Flipside and then Go to the show at the VFW, party with Mag X, hten go home and shower cause we all have cooties.

Play our contest or DIE! Guess this months “MYSTERY CD COVERS” cor-rectly and win a prize. But answer incorrectly and it may cost you your life! “So Brave knights if you do doubt your courage or your strength, come no further for DEATH awaits you all with nasty, big, pointy teeth!” Oh, and if you guess that movie quote you get double prizes! email your answers to [email protected]

Remember, if you can’t find a MagX, you can always read it at magxon-line.com. All our issues are available online. While you are there, make sure to join the Mag X Community.

See ya next month!-Ramsey

Yes, we have more free swag for you. All you have to do is identify the CD covers correctly, and we’ll give it to you, You know you want it!

You must name the title and artist to win.

That’s Right....New music from Hawthorne Heights from their upcoming CD plus Silverstein, June, and the Audition. So what are you waiting for?

Get crackin’ on those answers.


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��That’s right, 2005 is behind us and we’re here to tell you what the best things to come out of last year were. You may agree or disagree but until you start working here, you’re gonna have to live with it. Let us know what your best of list consists of at magxonline.com in our forum.Enjoy!

RamseyFavorite CD: From First To Last – My teen angst has a body countFavorite Movie: Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireFavorite TV Show: LOST!Favorite Local band: Cajah! myspace.com/cajah (R.I.P. Keanu Prophecy 2003-2005)Favorite Moment: Seeing that beautiful ghost lady in my roomsmiling at me. That was cool, freaky but cool.

ZarFavorite CD: Terminal – How the Lonely KeepFavorite Movie: The Devil’s RejectsFavorite TV Show: Entourage on HBOFavorite Local band: the Braver MadisonFavorite Moment: It’s a secret

J3S:Favorite CD: 30 Seconds to Mars: A Beautiful Lie Favorite Movie: BATMAN BEGINS (yeah, like that was a surprise)Favorite TV Show: SMALLVILLE on WB LOIS IS A MAJOR HOTTIE!Favorite Local band: Methmare MotorcadeFavorite Moment: When I was told my mom would fully recover from open-heart surgery. Thank You Jesus!

FrankFavorite CD: 10 Years – the Autumn EffectFavorite Movie: Sin CityFavorite TV Show: Lost on ABCFavorite Local Band: SolariumFavorite Moment: Live 8! It brought together over 1,000 artists on four continents to fight poverty. If you can I recommend the DVD!

Leo:Favorite CD: Mindless Self Indulgence – “You’ll Rebel To Anything”Favorite Movie: “Family Guy Presents : Stewie Griffin The Untold Story”Favorite TV Show: “Starved” on FXFavorite Local band: “Bentsen Groove Lab” www.MySpace.com/BentsenGrooveLabFavorite Moment: “Breakdancing for The Pope Clip” http://www.vimeo.com/clip=616

Gizmo:Favorite CD: Nine Inch Nails - With TeethFavorite Movie: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The WardrobeFavorite TV Show: Family Guy on FOX hands down!Favorite Local band: That Methmare band is neat-o.Favorite Moment: Day I was hired at Best Buy!

Gamer Bob:Favorite CD: System of A Down - MezmeriseFavorite Movie: Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireFavorite TV Show: Criss Angel’s Mind-FreakFavorite Local band: Fed of MeFavorite Moment: Meeting the Freaks here at Magazine X


It’s no secret that everyone here at Mag X is addicted to theinternet. We can’t go 10 minutes without checking our myspace.com ac-counts, let alone all the other wonderful things the world wide web has to offer. So this month we bring you...

by: Frank X

1. chud.com - A great place to read about upcoming movies, read reviews on dvds, also some great comic strips.

2. liquidgeneration.com - A site with an overabundance of fl ash cartoons, odd games such as: Whose boobs are these? and Stupid Movie Quiz. Quite the spare time killer.

3. vidilife.com - Home to some of the most hilarious and weird independently made home movies. Also serves as a free movies hosting site if you’d like to post some of your own videos on your myspace or blogs.

4. homestarrunner.com - This is home to some quite unique characters you can check out the latest Strombad adven-tures in reading through his e-mails they are quite hilari-ous. I recommend the “anime” episode.

5. superherohype.com - If you ever want to know whats up in the world of your favorite superheros this is the place. Whether they are going to be immortalized in an action

fi gure or cross over to the big screen this website will let you know.

6. ign.com - The latest in video games is what they specialize in but they also have many reviews on the newest gadgets and accessories for your favorite consoles. Also, don’t forget to check out their “babes” section, in one word...DAMN!

7. conspiracyarchive.com - Do you want to know the truth?...” You can’t handle the truth!” Just kidding. This site could change your way of thinking.

8. wikipedia.org - “the worlds largest free encyclopedia” because you never know when you’ll need some knowledge.

9. magxonline.com - Are you lazy? Then download the mag here. Don’t forget to join the community and socialize on the forums it can be fun!

10. rgvnightlife.com - You online guide to the nightlife right here in the valley. Don’t know what to do tonight? Log on and check it out! It has the latest news on the hottest concerts, the best clubs, as well as some reviews on local bands.

For The Ataris, a 7-piece internationally known indie rock band,

2006 is shaping up to be a great year. They’re releasing their fifth

full length album entitled Welcome the Night via Columbia Re-

cords in Early spring, and have been promoting the release by

conducting an all-acoustic tour. Kristopher Roe & John Collura

[two of the original members] have been on the road carrying

their guitars since last fall. Kris was kind enough to sit down and

talk with me about the band, music, and aspirations.

Its been 2 years since their last record, So Long, Astoria, which was

one of their most popular releases. Kris Roe mentions that its sound

is completely different from what listeners should expect from

Welcome the Night. “Welcome the Night is a new type of record

for us...we’ve encountered new members, which now makes seven

of us playing music. We have a cellist, third guitar, and percussions.

We pointed the band in what truly represents each and every one

of us.”

The band decided to embark on an all-acoustic tour for vari-ous reasons, which has people all around the nation hoping on mak-ing a stop in their home-town. “We decided to do the acoustic tour due to time off, it sure as hell beats crapping around at home. It gave us the chance for John & I to go out and play some new songs, and we’ve been receiving an amazing response. Since we can’t tour till the release of our upcom-ing record, we had time off for us to hit the road and give people an idea of what was in store for them.”

Booking your bands’

own tour sure isn’t a walk in the park, which makes me truly appreciate what Kristopher Roe has on his mind by booking the entire acoustic tour on his own off of their myspace account. “I booked seperate legs for the tour, hitting up as much as we could. From the midwest to the eastcoast, we wanted to get back to play-ing VFW shows, and most of it was booked via myspace.com.” The band felt the need to perform at a more intimate level with the crowd, playing at smaller venues for a max crowd of 300 people per show.

Elsewhere Kris Roe and

John Collura have stepped foot on stage, overwhelming responses have been seen all over the web, only making anxious fans asking for more. “Its been a great tour so far, can’t say enough good things, the kids have been amazing. We just loved cramming our guitars and amps in my car, a Dodge Neon. I even met my new girlfriend at one of our latest shows, which has made my 2005 moment of the year.”

Regardless, the band will triumph through their acoustic dates (small towns included) and will keep fans on their toes once they tour as a full

band after the release of “Welcome the Night”. “We plan on finishing the record and go out and play these songs, true music and art that represents us, its a whole new beginning for all of us. We’re looking for-ward to go back to south texas...it’s been a long while since we played back in a skate park in San Benito. Hit us up on myspace.com/theataris”

Check out The Ataris LIVE at the Nikki Rowe VFW & at Flipside Cloth-ing at La Plaza Mall on Thursday January 19th. For more information, check out page 2 and dontgetemo.com

by: J3S

Tattoo Tips

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2. Know your personal limits, helps out in choos-ing size and location for your tattoo. You don’t want something you can’t handle. And have to quit halfway through.

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“Astate of Silence hails from McAllen, Texas with means of expressing ourselves through our own

unique sound. Each of us holds our very own style, and when combined...we produce music unlike

any other.

We’ve been in the regional music scene for over a year, and have proven ourselves by recording/pro-

ducing a 6 song EP entitled Crash of Decades while performing alongside of national acts.

With melodic guitar, catchy hooks, thick bass, and

rhythmic drum patters all thrown into one, we give

you a high intensity show. With the anticipation

brewing in us before we hit the stage, we are able

to throw it all back into your face when you see us

live.

We’re currently searching to get a set lineup for the

band, with the removal of our singer we are cur-

rently looking for the next new frontman.

With the help of our fans + friends, explosive live

performances, and unique sound we seem to break

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Contact Dusty or Robert at Mesaheadk7@gmail.

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four members and were known as fallen

hero. One day we jammed with a friend

at practice and we felt

an overpowering vibe.

Once the new mem-

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band decided a new name would be

a good way to start

fresh. A Better Transit

came up when we all

realized we did not want to do anything

else but music; we felt

it was a better way for

us to live life.

We went on to record

a five song EP with pro-

ducer Charlie Vela in

his recording studio No-

vember of 2004. The EP

was entitled Eyes Over

Buildings due to a trip

we took to Vancouver

once. We were on the

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ment with our guitars,

and we wrote a song,

also entitled eyes over

buildings, gazing down

on the buildings below

us and in awe due to

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The release of the EP

was on February 27th

of 2005, which was also

the bands first show

as A Better Transit. We’ve been playing

ever since and have

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amount of loyal fans.

We love making music

for ourselves and show-

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have them receive the same reaction we

did when we wrote it.

That’s our motivation.

For bookings, please

call Brandon at 956.279.3668

Jose - VocalsAndy - GuitarMemo - GuitarBrandon - BassAdrian - Sticks

This month let’s talk about near and dear to all our hearts. We here at MagX love our comics, and no other comic is more worshipped and loved than Calvin and Hobbes. Calvin, his pet tiger Hobbes, the mom, the dad, Suzie, Mrs. Wormwood, Rosalyn the babysitter, Spaceman Spiff, Stupendous Man, Aliens, Dinosaurs, Snow-men, Transmogrifi ers, and Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs. Sitting down,and opening the comics page everyday, reading Bill Watterson’s masterpiece was a true joy. In a sea of comic swill that was both outdated, mediocre, and just plain boring (except for Peanuts) Calvin and Hobbes was and will always be the best Sunday comic strip ever created. And now fans of Wat-terson have rejoiced worldwide! The Complete Calvin and Hobbes was released shortly before Christmas, This massive three volume hardcover slipcase has every single installment of the news-paper strip. Packaged along with great extras like a 14 page intro by Watterson. Even though this volume sets you back a hefty $150.00, it is well worth the price. This truly IS the complete Calvin and Hobbes, it has everything you could possibly ask for, minus the pissing Calvin. Next month get ready for major changes that will blow you away... or at least Blow!!!!

Hope all our readers are doing well, and that the hangovers are gone. Well, at least till this week-end. 2005 was a great year for comic book mov-ies, It was a good year for movies period. Devil’s Rejects, Star Wars E:3, Harry Potter, Chronicles of Narnia, King Kong, Saw 2, The Producers (mmm Uma), Excorcism of Emily Rose , Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Corpse Bride, The Island ( mmm Scarlett) , BATMAN BEGINS, Sin City, Fantastic Four, The goddess Jessica Simpson in a tiny pink bikini., Plus we got to see Jessica Alba in three, count them three fi lms, and 2006 looks just as good. X-MEN 3, Underworld 2, GHOSTRIDER, SUPERMAN RETURNS….summer will be a great time for all the geeks. But we’ll get to that and so much more next month...


By: J3S

magx #5 january 2006

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