July 2008


No Fear presented hard rock like you've never seen it before with a mixture of metal in between. Opening act Cancer Bats tore up the stage around 7:30 doing an half hour set of their hits off their latest record "Hail Destroyer", from the title track to killer hit "Pneumonia Hawk." A soon as they left the stage fans awaiting the arrival of Orange Country's Bleeding Through who hit the stage around 8:20 playing until 9PM performing old hits and new hits off their upcoming record "Declaration," due out this September, their set list included "Love in Slow Motion," "Kill To Believe," "Revenge I Seek," "Love Lost in a Hail of Gun Fire," and a ton of others that got the pits tattered and torn to pieces. The crowd was screaming their lungs out getting thrown around like rag dolls going over the railing and onto the security guards. The steam of the sweat fell upon the hundreds of bodies in motion of the beat of the music which was pretty intense. Once the sweat had drained away the crowds in the Wiltern Theater vanished and went to take quick break. But the break soon ended as the crowds rushed back into the theater and rushed to their seats and towards the stage. As the fans chanted for Bullet For My Valentine to get on stage, Pantera's "I'm Broken," played and soon ended as the lights dimmed down and shined upon the curtain covering the set up as the curtain dropped after Pantera's track was finished playing. Their stood in all their glory was the one and only Bullet For My Valentine, who opened the set with their titled track "Scream, Aim, Fire," and then broke out into a 90 minute set list of such hits off "The Poison," "Tears Don't Fall," "Spit You Out," 4 Words To Choke Upon," "Suffocating Under the Words of Sorrow," All These Things I Hate (Revolve Around Me)," and newer hits "Hearts Burst Into Fire," "Say Goodnight," "Disappear," "Deliver Us from Evil," and other smashers "Eye of the Storm," and concluded the evening with "Waking the Demon," which torn up the whole theater from the top to the very bottom. As Matt Tuck encouraged the crowd to come on down and get involved with the three different "Walls Of Death" he wanted to form. The three were formed and ready to rumble killing anyone who got in the way, as soon as Matt said "GO" the walls erupted with full force energy as people went flying all over soaked in sweat and drenched in water and one another's spit. The crowd was intense and highly entertaining and went along well with each and every song performed, rather it'd be clapping along to an introduction of a track or singing-along to the tune of their choosing. No Fear put out a killer tour line-up that does not disappoint.

1. Scream, Aim, Fire
2. Disappear
3. Four Words To Choke Upon
4. Tears Don't Fall
5. Say Goodnight
6. Suffocating Under the Words of Sorrow
7. All These Things I Hate
8. Spit You Out
9. Eye of the Storm
10. Hearts Burst Into Fire
11. Hand Of Blood
12. Waking the Demon


On July 10th 2008 Guitar Center in Hollywood, California had its annual Guitar Center Sessions and this time around it stared legendary guitarist Dave Mustaine of Megadeth. Hundredths of fans gathered outside the store most waiting since the early hours of the morning while others had barely just arrived. I walked up the long line of fans and asked a few some questions.



I spoke with Serigo and Victor brothers and bandmates of a band they created called "First Burn Of Death," from TJ who had said "We've been waiting here for 3 hours." Next question was how did they hear about this event? They response "Advertisement from Guitar Center.com." They also replied that they had attended this year's Gigatour and have been Megadeth fans for 2-3 years Serigo adding "We were born with Megadeth already inside of us." The next set of people I spoke too was with a group of young guys, Lenard, Irwin, Carlos, and Paul who responded that they had arrived just 25 minutes ago, and all carpooled with Paul. All of them had said they have been fans of Megadeth for 4 years and also play instruments, ranging from guitar to keyboard, saying that "Dave is the inspiration." Then I spoke with some girl Megadeth fans, Ruby and Mariz and their friend Giel, they were from the Los Angeles/Valley area, and had been waiting since noon. Giel had gone to Gigatour 3 times while Ruby and Miariz had gone once. All in all they said this about Dave Mustaine, "overwhelming."

 After the brief fan interviews I headed inside and sat down with Dave Mustaine and asked him a handful of questions, he happily answered and then took a photo with me and signed some items for me. After the interview everyone headed to the room where the stage was set up and took their seats while fans who were being let inside stood behind chanting and singing-a-long to the songs being played in the background. Around 7PM the show kicked off and Full Metal Jackie hosted/DJ of Chaos on Indie 103.1 came up on stage and introduced Dave and he walked on with fans roaring with excitement. Taking their seats, the Guitar Sessions had begun. Lasting an hour and 45 minutes Dave Mustaine had talked about his career and what inspired him when it come to performing and writing music. During his presentation, he pulled out his signature guitar and played some tunes for the audience of fans as they happily cheered and sang right along. Playing a total of four tracks, "Holy Wars, Sympathy of Destruction, Youth of a Nation, and Peace Sells," Dave enjoyed performing as all musicians do.


After the sessions had ended several fans had the chance to ask Dave their own questions he answered nicely and then walked off to get ready for the after signing. Fans were eagerly awaiting to meet the master of metal, as I headed out towards the front and got my spot in line and again met the master legend and had him sign a poster and walked off into the night.

Set List:

1. Holy Wars
2. Symphony of Destruction
3. Youthanasia
4. Peace Sells

Interview: One On One with Dave Mustaine:

1. What's your opinion on heavy metal music today compared to when it first started?

What you're declaring is heavy metal music.
2. What influences inspired you and your band mates to create Megadeth?

He created it, the other bandmates weren't around.
3. How old were you when you started to think about playing music?

13

4. What was your inspiration for the band name?

It came from polite leafit handout, from a guy nanmed Gene Sentor Allen Canstine.

5. What is your reaction when performing live? Any weird stories or experiences while playing or on the road?

The breakfast promotion at the Long Beach Arena, was created by my coffee company. I was sick during that event and couldn't go, but all the other bands went and hung out with the fans and had a good time. A lot of promotional press went out there too.
6. Thanks for the interview, any other comments?

I'm grateful to be here, and go have fun.

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