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

4 Mustache pix for Paula.........

And it's finally done!

On wings of Integrity

Bitter thoughts test morals and encourage bitter action.
Pride comes before fall. Think before you speak, if you even
speak at all!

I'll relinquish your heavy hearts of pain and sorry. Healing
sutures, an unguarded queen pursues, oblivious of her future.

I don't expect anything, we are all hopeless, but i stay
confident with willingness to take control, we'll make our
time well spent.

let it sink in,
every word that i said
let in sink in,
every word that you heard me say

conquering anything and everything THROWN AT US
we will not be torn, our hearts will stand, they will stand
as one.

WE SILL SOAR!

my victory in sight, a steady heart will not collide with
misfortune, oh the integrity

"Meet me on the Battlefield"

Sound the drums of war
we march against the horde
With fire in our hearts
,we raise our banners high
Can you smell their fear?
this is their final hour
When the sun arises
We will send them back to.....

Hell breaks loose today
With our shoulders side by
side we will die together
If we give our lives today
We will live forever
Forever
So join me

Meet me on the battle field
Today we fight

the battle rages on
Their blood it soaks the ground
We follow our fearless leader,
We Cannot be destroyed
this is our time to shine
Our time to join the slaughter
the truth it burns within our hearts,
we are as one.

YES!!!! Eat it Coldplay!

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In case you haven't noticed......

I kinda like this girl......












Steph is pretty cool to say the least. She's responsible
, self motivated,and not satisfied with the mundane.
This is why she will be successful in life and will make
a difference in the world around her. She's always made
me smile and in the time I spent with her,she helped
to make me a better person.

You're a good friend, Steph, and my life wouldn't be the
same without you. Don't get a big head now, It's just because
it's your b-day that i'm saying all this stuff....hehe!


Happy Birthday! I love you!

Current Issues

Theres a lot going on these days, new epidemics and lots of other bad stuff. Here's one I have been reading about. Picture is worth 1000 words. so start reading...  On another current topic... Marky's guitar is dumb!

;) Tony

Welcome to my gear family....

In looking for a new guitar, i decided to go with an Ibanez because of
their dependability and road-worthiness. This one in particular came
stock with all of my preferred specs so i was pretty happy to find it
on Ebay for a good price including a Prestige hard case.

Ibanez RGT6EXFX Specifications

• Wizard II (neck thru)
• 5 piece Maple/ Walnut Neck Material
• Basswood Body
• 24 Jumbo frets
• Bound Rosewood Finger Board
• Fixed bridge
• EMG 85 (H) Neck Pickup
• EMG 81 (H) Bridge Pickup
• Off-Set Dot Inlay

I'm thinking that this is going to be a great guitar. PTL!!

White trash night.....too much fun!

Sweet New Band

This is Tony.  I am here to announce the rising of a Righteous band. This band is so hard core it'll make Chuck Norris weep................ I am proud to introduce........................... LOS GRINGOS TEJANOS...

The music posted was not professionally recorded, they are just demos that we are using to get gigs in Austin and the surrounding areas. We are currently doing a private tour, we have been touring the Mexican Restaurant scene for about 2 years now and we have pretty much hit the big time! If you ever are in Austin and are enjoying some nice Mexican grub than there is a very good chance we might run into you ;) Follow the link to pleasure town. Lovin' you Family!! 

www.myspace.com/losgringostejanosband 

Plan of Attack live at SOHO's San Antonio, Tx

MUSIC!!

So it begins....after much waiting and anticipating, the music has begun. Jason and I are currently hard at work putting a few finnishing touches but soon we will have an 8-10 song demo for your listening pleasure. Please keep us in your prayers! Here are a few pix i took with my niffty built in web cam...enjoy!

P.S. (Stay tuned for some sweet pix from the POA gig tonight)