Miss May I = WIN!!

Go check out this band, NOW!

Well, I think it's high time for a new post. Not that anyone reads my blog anymore as I've been extremely unfaithful in my posting, but for all of you who still do, this is for you.

Life is good, things are moving along. Let the Dead is taking a break for a month or two during the C-mas season so you won't be hearing too much from us until January. The upside is that we will be saving up ubber amounts of cash for next year's tours and other musical ventures. I'm sad to announce that our good friend Jason has left the band to pursue his business and possibly school. T

he upside to this though, is that my little brother Jesse has joined Let the Dead. He's an extremely talented guitarist and it's awesome to have him on board. So yeah, thats about it on the musical front.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and there is so much to be thankful for. Like....WHISKEY!! We're going to have our yearly pre-Thanksgiving party tonight including whiskey, laughter, dance, song, and a few bad decisions....YAY!! Then, we cook and eat to our hearts content. I'm very excite! And i feel so bad for all those cultures around the world who are missing out on this joyous occasion...FAIL!!

Well other than the music front, the holiday seaso

n, work, and my wonderful children, life is pretty much the same as always. Here are a few pix for your perusal....

"Let the Dead" is so legit!

My live setup

Peavey 6505+


Ibanez RG RGT6EX FX

Digitech "digi delay"



BBE 362 sonic maximizer



Boss TU2 tuner pedal



Marshall 1960A guitar cabinet (loaded with V30' s)

LET THE DEAD

Peavey 6505+

I just recently added a Peavey 6505+ to my gear family and i'm
very pleased with it. It's got a lot of balls just like a Dual Rec, but
the thing that i notice is that it has a lot more clarity right
off the bat, even without some sort of compressor or sonic
maximizer.

The 6505 is a reissue of the immensely popular 5150 head designed
in conjunction with guitar legend Eddie Vanhalen. It's really a go to
amp for hardcore or Metal. It's a one trick pony that has a precise,
focused low end and a harsh, one of a kind dirty sound.

Don't let the affordability fool you, this amp is used by hundreds of
popular bands around the world such as:

3 Doors Down, Ted Nugent, Atreyu, Steve Morse, In Flames,
Arch Enemy, Visqueen, God Forbid, HIMSA, Darkest Hour,
Sworn Enemy, Unearth, August Burns Red, Trivium, For The Fallen
Dreams.

I think i'll keep this in my rig for a while. Stay posted, more reviews on
the way.

For Today

I thought i would do another music post as i haven't been as
faithful to stay true to the original theme of this blog. Forgive
me!

"For Today" is a Christian Metal/Hardcore band from Sioux
City, Iowa. Their sound is a blend of good solid 2 steps, harsh
breakdowns, and well written shredding guitar parts.
I just got my hands on their newest Album "Portraits" and
i'm highly impressed by their use pop sense, all the while staying
ever true to Metal.

The most impressive thing about this band is their powerful
lyrics addressing the last days, the fall of man, Redemption
through Jesus Christ and so on.
My favorite song is one called "Joel (the watchman)" which is
themed around the coming judgment of America and the final call
to return to the light. Some of the lyrics are:

"America, you will be judged, but His people will be restored.
Fall to your knees but there is life at at the throne of God You
will be judged. Seek your mercy now, while it may still be found."

Good Stuff! If you like 2 stepin', if you like brutal breakdowns,
if you like fast shredding, if you don't like a single clean vocal, then
this is the band for you.....enjoy!

www.myspace.com/fortoday