Issue6–Pg.2Intro:We’vereachedour6thIssue.Damntime’sflyingby.We’vealreadyhitayear.Musicseemstobeabiginfluenceonthisissue.We’rebranchingoutsomewithalittlebitofMetal/Metalcore(checkthecover).Wedefinitelywon’tforgetthebmxers.I’vebeenshootinglikecrazyandhavetonsofphotosforthephotosection.UnlikeIssue5,thisonewilldivealittledeeperintowhereI’matinmylife.I’vegonethroughalotsincethebeginningofthesummerandhonestlyfeelI’vegrownasapersonbecauseofit.InthisissueIhopeyouseeI’mmorepassionateaboutriding,music,photography,andeverythingthatisreallyimportanttome.I’velearnedthatfriendshipandyourlovedonesarewhatreallymatters.They’llpickyouupwhenyouhityourlowpointsandwillbetheretohelpyouenjoyyourgoodtimes.I’mdedicatingthisissuetoAudra.Eventhoughshehelpsmewithit,Idon’tthinkIwouldhavemadeitthroughthissummerwithouther.Inthisissuewefindafewinterviewsfromafewandverydifferentbands,somearticleI’vewrittenaboutthingsI’venoticedaboutlife,plentyofphotosforthosethatwanttojustflipthrough,aninterviewwithoneofIndy’sbestriders,andsomeotherrandomshit.Hopeyouenjoyit.

Alan

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Content:

JoshPhillipshugetableairatConnersvillePhoto:AlanSternberg- Intro: Pg.2- Interview:JoshPhillips Pg.5- FreshInk: Pg.8- Interview:ConsumetheEyes Pg.11- Interview:Peacocks

Pg.15- SoYouThinkYou’reNormal Pg.19- Interview:TheTerribles Pg.20- GrowingUp Pg.27- Interview:Grodees Pg.29- BurnYourFlag Pg.33- Photos: Pg.34- Reviews: Pg.45

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JoshPhillipsInterview: by:AlanSternbergPoB: First off: name, age, hometown, etc... Josh: Josh Phillips, Avon, IN PoB: How long have you been riding? Josh: Around 6 years. PoB: I've noticed you started riding brakeless, what prompted the switch from brakes to no brakes? Josh: Cause I’m trendy, no, I just got bored doing the same stuff so I was gonna take them off for a little bit. Then I learned brakeless fufs and whip tail taps so I decided to keep them off. PoB: You're one of those guys that seem to learn shit really fast and seem to be really motivated to learn new tricks. What helps you stay focused and motivated? Josh: I like being scared, so I push myself. PoB: Who influences you as a rider and who influences you as a person? Josh: Jeremiah Smith is incredible to watch and super cool. I try not to be influenced by others when it comes to my personality. PoB: Who do you ride with regularly? Josh: Mullen, he’s like my personal filmer. I have a line and call him up to shoot it. The Greencastle kids quite often as well. PoB: Favorite place to ride?

Issue6–Pg.6 Josh: The Flow probably and the surrounding Ohio State Campus street spots.

PoB: Are you getting any support from any companies or do you push yourself for the love of it? Josh: Nope all me baby, i was on the UV bike team but that was just a buddy thing. It would be nice but I’m not too worried about it. PoB: Favorite pro and local rider to watch? Josh: Jeremiah. Nick Summerlot from Greencastle, style for miles. PoB: I know you do a lot of whip tricks. Are tailwhips your favorite trick? If not, what is? Josh: Whips are probably my constant favorite trick and I usually have one other that I will love for a while too. Right now it’s wallride to 180s on everything. PoB: What do you want to accomplish on a bike? Josh: Get rich. No, just have fun and not get too hurt. PoB: After riding, what do you see yourself doing? Josh: I have no idea. I’d like to be an engineer. PoB: Do you ride to music or do you like to talk to those you ride with? Josh: I like to ride to rap at parks but on street I just talk

Issue6–Pg.7PoB: What kind of Music do you listen too? Josh: A little bit of everything: hardcore, pop, punk, rock, rap a lot actually. PoB: What's more important to you, style or tricks? Josh: Style, but I like tricks with style even more. PoB: What's the deal with the Indy tattoo? Is it a, know your roots thing? Josh: Yeah sort of, just gotta remember where you're from ya know. PoB: What's one message you'd like to tell people reading this? Josh: Thanks for taking the time to read my thoughts on riding. PoB: Thanks or last words? Josh: Go have fun on your bike.AllphotosshotbyAlanSternbergatConnersvilleskatepark

Issue6–Pg.8FreshInk: by:JoelJaniszyn

AtthistimelastyearIwasincollegestudyingtobecomeagraphicdesigner.FastforwardayearfromthentothepresentandhereIam,aprofessionaltattooartistwithmyownroomatoneofthemostrecognizedandcelebratedtattoostudiosinIndiana...whathappened!?Letmestartoffandgivesomepersonalarthistory.I'vedrawnanddoneartingeneralsincebeforeIcouldread.I'vealwayslovedit,itjustseemedtohappennaturallyforme.GivemeapenandsomepaperandIcoulddrawforhours.Myloveforartneverdiedandlikemostthingssomeonedecidesto"stickwith"theyonlyprogressandgetbetter.Anyways,ratherthangivingeveryoneadetailedlookinto"howmydrawinghasprogressedinthelast18orsoyears"I'llmakethisbasicandtothepoint.Itookadvancedartclassesallthroughhighschoolanddidexceptionallywell(forhighschoolartclassstandardsanyway).AfterhighschoolIwasn'tsurewhatIwantedtodosoItookayearortwooff,workedasapizzaguy,anddecidedtogobacktoschooltobecomeagraphicdesigner.Now,thisiswhereI'dliketoexplaineverythingwithalittlemoredetail.OfcourseIwantedtogotoschoolforart,butdidn'thavethedesiretobecoopedupinadormroomorshittyapartmentforthenext4yearswhiletakingartclassesandevenmoreclassesforthingsIhadnodesiretoparticipatein.IdecidedI'dgotoanacceleratedbusinesscollegeinFortWaynetogetadegreeingraphicdesignandgo

Issue6–Pg.9onmywayafterwardsdoingwhatagraphicdesignerdoes.But,likesomanythingsinlife,itturnedoutnottobeexactlywhatIhadinmind.WhileIwasawarethatthevastmajorityofgraphicdesignworkwasdoneonacomputer,itreallylackedthedrawing,painting,fineartfeelthatIlongedfor.Anywaystomakethisshort,acoupleyearslaterIgraduatedwithanassociate’sdegreeingraphicdesignandwasonthejobhunt.Huntingforajobwhereicoulddosomethingsomewhatcreative,designinggraphicsfort‐shirtsandetc.IshouldalsomakeapointthatitwasatthebeginningofmycollegecareerthatIbecameinterestedintattoos.WithallmyextratimeandbuiltupfrustrationfornotbeingabletodrawwhatIwanted,Iwoulddrawallthetime,manyofthosedesignsIdrewmanagingtobecometattooedintomyflesh.Atthebeginningofmytattoophase,Iwastoldaboutatattoostudioinmyhometown(thatIhadneverheardof)calledLifeForceStudiosbyagirlfromcollege(nowmygirlfriend).Shehadseveraltattoosandrecommendedthemwhole‐heartedly.IvisitedthestudioafewdayslaterandeverythingwaswhatIhadeverwantedinatattoostudio,cleanfriendlypersonnel(andatthispointintime,thestudiowasrunbyonlythetwoowners,JakandJosh).IwentandgotmyfirsttattoofromLifeForcewhichwasabicyclechainwrappingaroundmyforearm.Ihititoffinstantlywiththetwoownersandbecamegoodfriendswiththem.BeforeIknewit,Iwasinthestudioeveryweek,ifnotgettingworkthenjusthangingoutandjokingwithJakandJosh.Anywaysfastforwardayearlater.Inowprettymuchhadasleeveandwasstillhavingworkdoneregularly.ItwasatthistimethatLifeForcehadgoneandhiredanartistortwo,somecounterhelp,andanapprentice,noneofwhichworkedoutanditwasbacktoJak,Josh,andtheirpermanentcounterperson.Theyhadbeenlookingforafulltimeartistforafewmonthsbythistimeandstillhadnosuccessinfindingsomeone.Onenightinthebasement,meandJoshweretalkingoveracigaretteandhejokinglyasked"sowhenareyougoingtostartdoingtattoos?"IhadsomesmartassreplyI'msureandwenthomelaterthatnight.Butwhathesaidreallydrilleditselfintomybrain."IsthereanywayIcouldpossiblybecomeatattooartist?DoIhavewhatittakes?"MygirlfriendandbestfriendreallypersuadedmeintohavingameetingwithJaktodiscussperhapsbecominganapprentice.AftertalkingtoJak,Iwassurprisedtohearhimfinishthephonecallwith"Ithinkitwouldworkoutreallywell,I'llseeyounextweek".Ifeltsoprivilegedwordscouldn'tdescribe.SothereIwas,Ihadbecomeanapprentice.Ifyouknowanythingaboutatattooapprenticeship,youknowthatgettinganapprenticeshipinthefirstplaceisnexttoimpossible.Youreallyhavetobeattherightplaceattherighttime.Iwasthrilledtohavethisopportunity.Whilegettinganapprenticeshipisamazing,it'sevenmoreamazingtoknowthatonedayyou'llbedoingartonpeople’sflesh,ajobthatmanypeopledreamabout.Buttattooingwasalongwaydowntheroad.There'salotofworkinanapprenticeshipthatpeoplearen'tawareof.

Issue6–Pg.10Beforeyoueverevenholdatattoomachineinyourhands,you'rebuildingup"sweatequity"whichmeansyou'reworkingforfreeinexchangefortheirguidanceandteaching.Iwaspaintingwalls,floors,andtrim,everythingthatneededanewcoatofpaint.Iwassweepingfloors,washingwindows,tracingflash,cleaningandsterilizingtoolsdaily.Itsoundskindofcrummy(anditwas)butwhatyoudon'trealizeatthetimeisthateverythingwasalesson.Paintingcouldteachyoutobepatientandpaycloseattentiontodetail,tracingdrawingstaught"musclememory"andtokeeplinessmoothandflowing,cleaningtoolstaughtmeeverythingthatittakestokeepequipmentcleanandsafe.AftermonthsandmonthsofcleaningandpaintingIlearnedthingsgearedmoretowardstattooingitself.Ilearnedhowtattoomachinesworked,Ilearnedhowtodrawflashandwhatdesignswouldworkandwhichoneswouldnot.ItattooedmelonsforamonthorsoandbeforeIknewit,Iwashandedanewmachineandwasaskedtodomyfirsttattoo,ahellokittyonJak'ship!Everythinghasonlyprogressedfromthere.Tattooingisanart(likemostarts)thatyoucanneverhavecompletelymastered.Therearealwaysnewtechniques,andwaysofdoingthings,it'saneverendinglearningprocessbutIlikethat. Thethingthatreallyhookedmeabouttattooingwasthatitwassodifferentthangraphicdesign.Insteadofarrangingtextinanewspaper,Iamdrawingdesigns,tattooingdesigns,andamconnectedtoartmoreintenselythanIhadeverhoped.IamhonoredtobeapartoftheLifeForcefamilyandhonoredtobeconsideredaprofessionaltattooartist.Icouldn'tconsiderdoinganythingdifferentnow.I'dliketothankJakandJoshforgivingmethisopportunitytobeginwithandhelpingmeoutandteachingmealongtheway,Meaganforbeingencouragingtheentiretime,MeaganandTrevorforkickingmyassintoactuallytryingtogetanapprenticeship,allmyfamilyandfriendswhohavesupportedmeandencouragedme,andallthepeoplewhohavehelpedmeoutbycomingandlettingmetattoothem,thatmeansalot.ThanksagaineveryonementionedandeveryonewhoIwillhavethechancetomeetandworkonintheup‐comingyears.LifeForceStudios(765)662‐0511www.myspace.com/lifeforcestudios

Issue6–Pg.11ConsumetheEyesInterview: by:AudraBeeman

PoB:Willyoupleaseintroduceyourselves.CtE:WeareConsumetheEyes.RyanTownsend(Vocals)JacobHarrison(guitar)JaredHarrison(Bass)KyleMoon(guitar)andZachLivesay(Drums)PoB:Whereareyouallfrom?CtE:EveryoneisfromAndersonexceptZachwhichisfromPendleton.PoB:Howdidyoucomeupwiththename“ConsumetheEyes”?CtE:Itcamefromthebibleverse“Leviticus26:16”PoB:Whatgenrewouldyouclassifyyourselvesas?CtE:MetalHardcorePoB:Toyou,whatisthedifferencebetween“Metal”,“Hardcore,”and“Screamo”?CtE:Hardcoreisovercomingthingsinlife,ScreamoissofterbutwiththeaggressionandMetaliseverythingthatisRebel.PoB:Whatdoeachofyoubringtotheband?

Issue6–Pg.12CtE:(Jared)Maturityandexperience.(Jacob)PositiveoutlookunlessIampissed[haha](Ryan)laughs.(Zach)ComicRelief.(Kyle)DrillSergeant[everyonelaugh]PoB:Youhavehadafewlineupchanges,whatmakesthisonework?CtE:WiththenewDrummerwecanreachallthemusicaspectswewantwithoutjuststickingtojustonething.Wecanjustbeourselvesandgetcreative.Plusitwastheoriginallineupanyway.PoB:Tomeatleast,itseemsyougotyournameoutthereprettyquick.Howdidyoumanagethat?CtE:Wemessagedeverybodywecould.Wejustforcedourselvesdownpeoplethroats.Wehoppedonshowsatthelastmin.withoutpermissionsometimes.Wewouldneverturndownshowsnomatterthecrowd.Onetimeweplayedfor6kids,didn’tgetpaidbutwestilldidit.

Issue6–Pg.13PoB:Whataresomeofyourfavoritelocalbandstoplaywith?CtE:PayYourDues,OnlyWhenIBurnandAmarnaRagnareafew.

PoB:Whataresomeofyourinfluencestowriteyourlyrics?CtE:(Ryan)Strugglesinlifeandwithovercomingthings.Wewanttohelppeopleovercomethingstheymighthavehappening.PoB:Whatwouldyousaysetsyouapartfromotherbandsthatyoumightbecomparedto?CtE:Wehaveablacksinger(laughs)Forrealthough;wejustdon’ttrytosoundlikeotherbands.Wetrytowriteandplaymusicthatistrueandpeoplecanrelateto.

PoB:Whataresomeprojectsthatyouhavelineduporareworkingon?CtE:Currentlyweareinthestudioworkingona6songCD[AlanlaughsEPyoumean]Itwillbecalled“Doesn’tMatterWhoYouWere”PoB:Wheredoyousee“ConsumeTheEyes”inayear?CtE:BROKE[laughs]hopefullyontheRoadtouring.PoB:Wherecanpeoplereachyouat?CtE:www.myspace.com/consumetheeyes

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PoB:Thanks,lastwordsetc….CtE:“Iamtryingnottopoop(saysRyan)andThanksforinterviewingus.PoB:Lastly,ThisoneisforyouRyan,haveyouever“Pimpedanyone’sride”?CtE:[everyonelaughs]ItriedoncebutImesseditup.

Issue6–Pg.15Interview:SimonfromThePeacockby:AudraBeemanPoB: Will you please introduce yourselve(s)? Peacocks: We're The Peacocks from Switzerland. Me, Simon, is answering the questions. I play upright bass in the band. You can find our bio on http://www.thepeacocks.ch

Issue6–Pg.16PoB: Where are you from? Simon: Switzerland PoB: How did you get your start? Simon: We bought instruments and started to play. PoB: How did you get the name? Simon: There was a need for a name for the first show and that was a cool sounding one that came in our mind. We thought we can change the name later for a better one. But now it's too late, but it's not so bad anyway. PoB: What genre would you say you were? Simon: Punk-Rockabilly. Sometimes more Punk with upright bass, sometimes more Rockabilly. Some people call it Psychobilly. PoB: What sticks out in your mind as being a breaking moment for the band? Simon: The release of the second album. First shows with sold out venues and everybody was dancing. PoB: How many years have you been in a band together? Simon: 17 years PoB: Where is your favorite place to play? Simon: On a stage in a 200 cap. club PoB: What are you listening to right now? Simon: I'm on the computer right now, without music. PoB: Are you signed with a label if not do you plan to?

Issue6–Pg.18Simon: We never signed with labels so far, even some labels made records for us (Asian Man Records, Household Name Records, Crazy Love Records,...). Now we’ll probably sign with People Like You Records. PoB: How has music changed your life? Simon: I quit University for the band. It's the only thing I wanna do. Now, I'm without education in a little band with no money. But I mostly like what I do. PoB: How many albums do you have out? Simon:: 4-6 PoB: How many shows would you say you have played? Simon: About 600 PoB: What is your favorite thing about being in a band? Simon: Making music that rocks PoB: What made you decide you wanted to be in a band? Peacocks: Making music that rocks. PoB: How did you meet your band members? Simon: The bandleader, Hasu, is my brother. The drummer, Jürg, asked us to join, when we needed a new drummer. PoB: Where do you see The Peacocks in 5 years? Simon: We're retired, because we have to go to work to earn some money for living. Maybe we play about 20 shows a year, but not much touring anymore. Maybe it's still the same, tough! PoB: I love the way you guys sound, how would you describe that sound to someone that has never heard you? Simon: It's Pop-punk with an upright bass, which gives a Rockabilly flair. PoB: What sets you apart from any other band? Simon: We have our own style and have good songs and are a fantastic live band .-) PoB: How can people reach you guys? Simon: via http://www.thepeacocks.ch or http://www.myspace.com/itstimeforthepeacocks Cheers....Simon

Issue6–Pg.19AndYouThinkYou’reNormal:AudraBeemanHaveyoueverwonderedwhybeing“Different”isnotreallyacceptedintoday’ssociety?Apersonrangingfromhavingdisabilitiestobeingtattedandpiercedupislookedatasnotbeing“normal”.Whatis“normal”Havingagreatpayingjob,lovingfamily,andanicecar?Ihavecomeacrossmanyfamiliesthatfitthe“storybookfamily”andtheirdadshaveeithercheatedontheirmomortheyaregettingadivorce.Themomisworkingsomanyhoursthattheycanonlyseetheirkidswhentheyarestrugglingtothrowadinnertogetherlastmin.Howcanyoulookatsomeonethathasastrongpassionforartandwantstoshoweverybodywhattheyloveandseeafreak?Idon’tknowhowmanytimesIhavegonesomewherewithmyjacketon,myjetblackhairdoneup,piercingsin,blackeyelinercoveringmyeyes,andIhandsomeonemoneyfromsomethingIboughtandwatchtheireyesmovetomytattedwristandjuststareatmewithdismay.Wearelivingin2007andpeoplestilllookatAlanandmewithCultureShock.Theyalmostrefusetobelievethatpeoplehavechangedfrombeingpoodleskirt,tiewearinggoodytooshoes.Wearetaughtthatitdoesn’tmatterthecolorofyourskinortheclothesonyourback.Thenwhywhenpeoplehavecolorfulskinandhomemadejacketstheyarethoughttobedrugaddicts,thieves,junkies,poor,scum,freaksandalltheotherwordsyouhaveheard?LookatElvis,andhowhewas“Riske”andconsideredsinfulbecauseofhowheshookhiships.Nowpeoplecallhimthe“King”andwanttoimpersonatehim.Inallrealityhewasahookedonatonofdrugs,hithiswife,andcheatedonher,hellheevendiedbecausehehadtakensomanydrugsthatday.Wowthat’ssomeonethatisreallyarolemodelhuh?Yetsomeonewhowantstocarryapictureoftheirdadorsomethingthatmeansalottothemontheirarmislivinginsin.IhaveheardpeoplesaythatGodwantsyoutotreatyourbodyasatemplethereforethat’swhytattoosandpiercingsarewrong.Idon’tknowaboutallofyoubutatempleissomewhereyougoandworshipsomethingandIcandothatinsidemybody.Ithasnothingtodowithyouroutsideskin.Whataboutpoliceofficersandfiremen?Theygetputtheir“temple”indangeralmosteverydayyettheyareconsideredheroes.Abulletwoundscaresanddamagestheskinjustlikeatattooandpiercing.Lookatallthetechnologywehavetoday.Theworldisboomingwithnewthingseveryday.Peoplearegettingsmarterandmorecreativesowhywouldn’tyouexpecttheidealappearancetochange.

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TheTerriblesInterview: AlanSternberg

POB:Firstoff,telleveryonewhoyouare,howoldyouare,hometown,etc...Elliott:I'mtheGuitarist,I'm25andI'mfromPhillyPA.Bon:WellI'mBon.I'm21andabettersingerthanElliott.I'malsofromthePhillyarea.Tom:I'mTheReverendTerribleTomWaste,thepermanentfill‐inbassistandvocalistextraordinaire.I'm102andIamfrommymother'swomb.However,Ispenttimeintheghetto'sofdaddy'sballs.POB:Whoplayswhat?Tom:Bass/Vocals/JawHarp/Guitar/Beer/Alcohol/WomenElliott:Guitar/Vocals/Piano/Fiddle/SkinFlute/Whiskey/MywifeBon:Drumsandpercussion/Vocals/Cowbell/Whiskey/PirateLord/UltimateFrisbee/Elliott'sWife...Tom:Ohyea,Iplayhertoo.POB:What'sthescenelikeinPA?Tom:TheotherdayIsawafoxandIchasedafterit.Elliott:IthinkthescenesucksinPhilly.That’swhywetravel.Bon:Yeasure,whattheysaid.

Issue6–Pg.21POB:Ipersonallyloveyoursound.Whatbandshaveinfluencedyouasaband?Tom:TheRichless,AmericanWaste,shouldInamethemall?Elliott:Yaknowwhat,TheRichlesshasinfluencedme!Tom:ClintLiquor,DWI,VaginalDischargeakaVDElliott:JohnnyCashTom:Who?Elliott:JonathanRCash.Tom:CB4,2getherElliott:98DegreesandtheBackstreetBoys.OhandRickyMartin.Butseriously...Tom:BlackFlag,Misfits,Ramones,lookuprockandroll101andyou'llfindtherest...Motorhead.Bon:Metallica,Godsmack,RobZombie,Motorhead,MotleyCrue,GN'R,soonandyaddayaddaElliott:Umm..MuddyWaters,LeadBelly,DavidAllenCoe,StevieRayVaughn.Tom:BiggestinfluenceonguitarRalphMacchioinCrossRoads.Elliott:MinewasDaisyBerkowitzfromMarilynManson.Bon:MybiggestinfluenceonthedrumswasTommyStewartofGodsmack. POB:You'reobviouslyapunkband.Inyouropinion,whatispunkrock?Tom:Asub‐genreofmusicElliott:RockandrollwithoutthetalentTom:WhatIgrewuponBon:ThetypeofmusicIcouldn'tstandseeingtheotherbandsinhighschoolplay POB:Youjustreleasedadebutalbum.Whatwastheinspirationbehindit?Elliott:WellsinceIwrotemostofit,I'dhavetosaymybiggestinfluenceforthealbumwastouringforasoloalbumandbeingpissdrunkinDetroitsittingina$30hotelroomonthefabled8‐mile.Tom:Myinfluencewasagreeingtofillinonbass.PossiblytheworstmistakeIevermade.Bon:Abrokenmoodringthatwasstuckonblack.OhandthegirlwhoworeitIwouldhavetosay.POB:How'dtheTerriblescomeabout?Elliott:Well,IneededabackupbandtoplayabunchofsongsI'dwrittenwhileIwastouringformylastsoloalbum.IwaslookingforabassplayerandIaskedthebassplayerfromtheRichlessifhewantedtojumpon,buthesaidno.

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Tom:Iwassittingnexttotheex‐bassplayerandsoIjumpedinontheconversationwhileIwasextremelydrunkandvolunteeredtodoit.Elliott:Isaidokay,andsoIstumbledhomeandhappeneduponBongettingamassagefrommybrother.Bon:Firstofall,Elliottyou'reafilthywhore.Secondly,itwasthebestmassageI'veeverhad.He'sarealpro.Anywaythat'sastoryforanothertime.SoI'minElliott'shousegettingsaidmassageandElliottcomesstumblingthroughhisfrontdoorcompletelysmashed.Idon'tevenknowhowheslurredacoherenttrainofthought,buthesays"Hey...youplaydrums!Iwrotealbum...wannabeinaband?"SoIsaysureandstaredathimblanklyforthenexthourwhileherepeatedhimselfagainandagain.Hewentupstairs,passedout,andIfinishedupmymassageandwenthome.Nohappyending!NoTip!hahaAnyway,threeweekslaterwe'reinmybasementworkingonourfirstsongstogether.FourweekslaterTomshowsup...drunk...Verydrunk.POB:IthinktheacousticsongsonBannedForLifearegreatbecauseitshowsmaturity.Wasthatagoal?Tom:PersonallyIdidnotknowaboutthesesongsuntilIwasaskedtosingononeofthem.Elliott:Bonstrong‐armedhimselfontoDevil.Hesaid"I'msingingonthis"andIsaidokay.

Issue6–Pg.23Bon:Yep,soundsaboutright.AlthoughElliottdidn'tdoitthewayIwantedtodoitsoIthinkitcouldhaveturnedoutbetterifofcourseitwasdonemyway.lolElliott:Theacousticsongswerejustkindofacarryoverfromthesolostuffandtheyjustbecamepartofourpresenceasaband.Tom:Goingbacktotheinfluences...VanillaIce.Wordtoyamutha'.Bon:LikeElliottsaid,hehadhissoloacousticsongsfromhissoloprojectsandIlikedsomeofthem.Fromthereweagreedtotransposesomeofthoseinto"Terriblessongs"andinturnleftsomeasstraightacoustictunesandputthemonthealbum.Infactyoumayormaynothearoneortwoacoustictracksonthenextalbum.POB:Whatdoyouthinkofpopcultures'takeonpunkrockandthewholeindiescene?Tom:Where'smymoney?!Bon:Ohboyyou'veopenedupawholecanorwormsonthisone.I'veneverbeenafanofpopculture'spunk.Mostofitjustannoysthelivingcrapoutofme.Theguysapparentlyneedtohavethetightjeansthattheystolefromtheiryoungersisterinordertoplaymusic.Iseeitthisway.Whenmusiccanbetheworstsoundingdieingcatthingyou'veeverexperiencedandyetitwillgainrecognitionandasolidfollowingbecauseabandcallsthemselvesapunkbandandbecausetheyspendmoremoneyononeridiculouslookingoutfit(tobewornoverandovereverydayoftheweek)thananypersonwouldspendonabrandnewcar,Ithinkthereisaseriousproblemthere.It'sdefinitelyassbackwardswhenthatiswhatdeterminesarealpunkrocker.Themusicshouldbethedeterminingfactorofwhat'spunk,notthefashion.Elliott:I'mnotparticularlyabigfanofit.IthinkanybodywhobuysapairofjeanswithholesinthematdoublethepricewhenIcanbuyawholepairofjeansforhalfthepriceandwhenmohawksandlipringsareonthreeyearolds,it'soutofhand.Thisshitjustmakesmesick.Tom:I'mtoopoortoaffordtoLOOKpunkrock.POB:Areyouplanningatourtopromotethenewalbum?Elliott:YES!Bookus!We'llplayanywhere,anytime,justpayusandfeedusbeer.Bon:Elliottyou'reawhore.Tom:Iagreewiththemboth.POB:I'veheardyouhaveareallygoodlivehow.AretheTerriblesbestlive?Elliott:AbsolutelyBon:SoI'vebeentold.Tom:I'veneverseenuslive.

Issue6–Pg.24Bon:That'scausehe'sbeentooobliteratedtoplayhalfthesongs,letaloneremembertheshow.Tom:OnlytheonesIwrote.Elliott:Andtheonesthatwe'vepracticedthemost.Tom:Sowhat'syourpoint?Grabmeabeer.[ElliotthandsTomabeer][Bonshakeshishead...thentakesoneaswell]

POB:What'syourhopeforthefutureoftheband?Tom:HipHopElliott:Doitasajob.I'mnotsayingbefamous.Justpaymymortgage.Tom:Myhopeistobealiveinthefuturetobeabletoplayinthefuture.Bon:Ijustdon'twanttohaveadayjobthatIactuallyneedanymore.IfIcanplaymusicandliveoffofthat,I'llhavenocomplaintswithit.

POB:Where'sthebestplaceyou'veeverplayed?Tom:Whoever,whereveryouareinsertgenerictownnamehere.Bookus!Orisitwhomever?Hmm.Elliott:FullMoonSalooninBaltimore.Oneofthegreatestnightsofmylife.Bon:Thatplacethatweplayedwaybackatthatonetime.Remember?Elliott:OhYeah!Bon:Yeahtheplacewiththepeoplewhoweredoingallthatstuffandsayingthosewords.Yeah,thatwasagoodnightwhenthethingshappenedandeverybodyendedupchanting"Terribles!"andmadeuscomeoutanddoanencore.Yeah...Goodtimes!Goodtimes.

Issue6–Pg.26POB:Howcanpeoplegetaholdoftheband?Tom:Withtheirhands.Elliott:Wehavewebsites.Infact:http://www/theterribles.nethttp://www.myspace.com/theterriblesBon:IlikeTom'sidea;Grabme.*Disclaimer*Ladiesonly.*DisclaimerDisclaimer*Pleasedon't,mygirlfriendwouldkillyou...andme.*DisclaimerDisclaimerDisclaimer*Orjustmakesureshedoesn'tfindout.*DisclaimerDisclaimerDisclaimerDisclaimer*I'mjustkiddingbaby.Thiswasforyou.Pleasedon'thurtme,haha!*Wink*

POB:Thanksorlastwords?Elliott:Visittheterribles.netandbuyouralbum.Thatsnotaskingfortoomuchisit?Bon:SoTom...Howwasyoursammich?Tom:Itwasfuckingincredible.Howwasyours?Bon:Minewasamazing.HeyElliotthowwasyourfood?Elliott:Fuckyouguys!Tom:P.S...Toanswerthequesion:Zygote.

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GrowingUp: AlanSternberg

It’sfunnyhowthingschangewhenyougrowup.Onedayyou’vegoteverythingandyoudowhatyouthinkyouwantandthenext,you’reworkingallthetimejusttogetby.Youtrytodowhat’sbestbutyoumissoutonallthethingsyouwanttodo.Inthepasttwomonths,I’vemissedoutonatonofthingsthatI’vewantedtodosobad.I’vegrownawayfrommyfriendsandfamilybutwishdesperatelytogetbacktowhereIoncewas.IjustrealizedIhaven’tbeentoapunkshowinsevenmonths.TherewasaperiodwhereIonlywasridingmybikeonce

ortwiceamonth.Sowhat’sreallychanged?SchooltakesuplesstimethanitdidinHighSchool.Iworkalotbutit’sseasonal(thusI’mpoor6monthsoutoftheyear).SowhenIdon’thaveschoolandIdon’thavework,what’skeepingmefromhavingfun?MaturityistheonlythingIcanthinkof.IdecidednottogotoWashington(eventhoughIalreadyhadaplainticket)becauseIknewIcouldn’tpaybillsafterIgotback.Ifuckinghateit.IhatethatIcan’tbecarefreeanymore.I’mpissedIcan’tridemybikelikeIwantto.I’vemissedahundredgoodshowsbecauseIcan’tbringmyselftoaskoffadayofwork.Sowheredoesthatleavemenow?I’m20yearsoldbutIfeellikeI’m40.Ienjoymyjob(asasautécook)butIcan’twaittogetoutofschool.Ican’twaittogetpaidtodowhatIdoinmyfreetime(takingphotos).Iguessit’snotallbadthough.Istillgettoride,takepictures,havemoney(mostofthetime),andhaveanawesomegirlfriendthat’sreallybeenthereformewhenIneedit.SuretherearetonsofthingsIwanttodostillandhopefullyI’llhaveachancetofulfillalotofthosedreams.

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GrodeesInterview: by:AudraBeeman

PoB: Will you please introduce yourselves? Grodees: Ryan, Gregg, Billy, Chris, Dan PoB: Where are you guys from? Grodees: Rushville, IN PoB: How did you get the name? Grodees: Gregg has been called Grody for as long as I can remember. Where that came from, I don't know, but we all know him as that. Hence the name. PoB: What genre would you say you were? Grodees: Whatever you want to call it. Punk, Junk Rock, Rock 'n' Roll, or whatever. PoB: What sticks out in your mind as being a breaking moment for the band? Grodees: When we knew it was coming together and made it through The Battle of The Bands in Hickville (Rushville). PoB: How long have you been in a band together? Grodees: I have to count on my fingers for the years. It would be about 4 months.

Issue6–Pg.30PoB: Where is your favorite place to play? Grodees: Anywhere. PoB: What are you listening to right now? Grodees: Eerie Von.

PoB: Are you signed with a label if not do you plan to? Grodees: No, we are not signed. If we do, that would be cool, but most of us have family commitments. PoB: How has music changed your life? Grodees: That's what we live for. We have listened to hardcore, punk, metal, thrash, death, pop, and everything else. PoB: How many albums do you have out? Grodees: Zero. We just started playing in February. PoB: How many shows would you say you have played? Grodees: Two so far, with more scheduled. PoB: What’s the craziest thing you have experienced being in a band. Grodees: A band member being threatened to get their ass kicked while on stage. Drunk chicks who don't remember what they said the next day or what they were gonna do that night.

Issue6–Pg.31PoB: What is your favorite thing about being in a band? Grodees: Having fun. Putting smiles on people's faces that wanna slam in the pit. PoB: What made you decide you wanted to be in a band? Grodees: We all love music. PoB: How did you meet your band members? Grodees: I have known Chris and Gregg since high school and they all asked me to join this band. Then once I joined the band, I met Dan and Billy. They are the coolest, down to earth guys you would ever want to know.

PoB: Where do you see The Grodees in 5 years? Grodees: Having fun, drinking beer, and taking care of the things that matter. Being friends, like always. PoB: I love the way you guys sound, how would

you describe that sound to someone that has never heard you? Grodees: Be ready for a surprise, punk, fun, and just let it go. PoB: What sets you apart from any other band? Grodees: I think we have more fun than anybody out there because we enjoy it and love seeing people having fun listening to our music. PoB: How can people reach you guys? Grodees: MySpace, The Grodees. PoB: Anything else you would like to say? Grodees: If you're not having fun, it's not worth it. Listen to The Grodees.

Issue6–Pg.33BurnYourFlag: by:AlanSternbergThisisbecomingsomewhatofagrowingconcernforme.DidyouknowthatinIndiana,itisillegaltoburnaflag?However,accordingtotheUSBillofRights,flagburningisprotectedundertheFirstAmendment.Sowhydoesthishappen?HowandwhycanastatecreatealawthatimpedesonyourConstitutionalrights?Therearepeopleinthiscountrythattreattheflagasifit’sareligioussymbol.Peoplearewillingtodieforitandtreatitbetterthentheytreatsomepeople.Sowhat’sthepoint?Thepointittherearelegislatorsthataretryingtopassaconstitutionalamendmentprohibitingtheburningofflags.Somaybeyou’reagainstflagburning.Itdoesn’tmatter,oncethegovernmentstartstotakeawayyourrights,it’saslipperyslope.ThePatriotActalreadytakesawayyourrightstoDueProcess.Sodoesagrandjury.Thisshouldalarmyou.Nowbacktothepointathand.Thewayanamendmentispassed,¾ofthestateshavetoratifyit.Anotheroneofmymainconcernsisthateveniftheflagistreatedasareligioussymbol,thegovernmentissupposedtobeseparatefromreligion.Theshearthoughtisappallingtome.Sowhatarewegoingtodoaboutit.Thegovernmentdoesn’thaveourbestinterestsatheart.Legislatorshavethelobbyist’sbestinterestatheart.TheyonlycareenoughaboutJohnDoeenoughtogetavote.Ithinkit’sfunnythatAmericanswillgetbehindaclearviolationoftheirrightswhenitdealswithflagburningbuttheideaofuniversalhealthcoverageisshotdownbyofficialssayingit’saCommunistidea.Sotheywon’ttouchfreetrade(yet)butfreespeech,probablythesinglemostimportantrightthatwehave,isjustbeingtossedaside.SoIdearyou,burnyourflags.Fightthesystemandgetstatelawschanged.Protectyourrightswhileyoustillhavethem!

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Photos:

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Reviews:

SlysingingfortheMediocresduringtheirlastshowPhoto:AlanSternberg

AmericanHardcore(Movie)by:AlanSternbergThismoviewasawesome.I'vebeenwaitingalongtimetoseeit.Ican'tsaythefilmwasasgoodasthebookbutwithlotsofmini‐interviewsandlotsofliveclips,thisfilmdoesn'tdisappoint.TheonlyrealnegativethingIcouldsaywasitdoesn'ttouchanyontheDeadKennedys.DKwassuchamajorpartofthescenethatIcouldn'tbelieveabandlikethatwouldn'tgetanyrealmention.Thataside,thefilmdoesseemtohitmostofthemajorbasesandreallyhelpstodefinethemovement.Watchthemovieandreadthebook.Bothareamazing.9/10BrainDead:CheapBeerWillMakeUsGoAway(DVD)by:AlanSternbergBrainDeadisaskinheadbandfromSouthBend.ThisDVDchroniclesthebands2005Midwesttour.ItwasobviouslycheaplyproducedbutsomethingaboutlocalbandsproducingDVD’smakessincetome.ThisDVDis%100DYIandshowsthebandatitsbest(live).Idon’tknowifyoucangetthisDVDanymoresincethebandhaschangednames(WhiskeyRiot)butI’mahugefanofBrainDead.Lotsofenergyandsomewhatcatchysongsleavealastingimpression.7/10

Issue6–Pg.46AnotherStateofMind(Movie)by:AlanSternbergAnotherStateofMindchroniclesthe82YouthBrigadeandSocialDistortiontour.ThetriptookthemfromSoCalallovertheUSandCanada.ThetourreallyendswhentheybreakdowninDCandallofSocialDistortionbutMikeNessjumpedship.Eventhoughthefilm'smoreaboutYouthBrigade,thetitlecomesfromMikeNesswritingthesong"AnotherStateofMind"duringthecourseofthemovie.Ithoughtitwasareallygoodinterpretationofthesceneandwasamazedsomethinglikethiscameoutofthattimeperiod.9/10MediocresLastShow/CDRelease(Show)by:AlanSternbergIfyouknowtheMediocres,youknowthey’refullofenergyandfun.Ican’tbelieveIwon’tseethemagain.TheywerealocalbandforalongtimeinAndersonbutafterthescenefellapart,theyretreatedtotheirhometownofMarion.TheshowwasataMancinosPizza.$5togetinandfood,nottomentionthesixbandsthatplayedtheshow.Allofthebandswereamazing.TheMediocresplayedablisteringlong,butgood,setthatwasarealtreat(seeingasitwastherelastshow).Tonsofgoodmusic,goodfriends,apositiveattitude,andjustoldfashionedfunmadeitanamazingshow.Also,ifyou’veneverseenTheWombat,goseethem.They’llblowyourmind.10/10

MikesingsduringwhatcanonlybedescribedasaWombatPartyPhoto:AlanSternberg