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‘Have Heart’ in Durban (video)

xDOOMx — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:18:55 +0000

Here is a video of HAVE HEART playing their last song in Durban, South Africa, 1 August 2009. This was one date on a few dates here with Shipwreck AD (video coming too). I’ve got a few more songs which will be uploaded in time. But until then feel free to spread this around. —————————————— On 24 July 2010, there will be a great gig in the same city by, and for most of the kids that were at this show, along with a whole bunch of Johannesburg visitors! It should be really awesome. It’s the final show ever by the band I’ve played in since 1998, Crossingpoint, so we’ve done a special commemorative poster to print and have available [...]

The point of life

xDOOMx — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:04:29 +0000

“I find in me a desire, a dream for something more. Something not part of the dreary existential zombie-life so dear to us all… I realize that I’m thinking thoughts society would label as repressed anger, or perhaps misplaced anxiety, or just plain rebellion. Well, I’m tired of the lies the world feeds me. I’m upset with the food chain, because I, you and me, we’re at the bottom. We’re living a life, working towards misplaced goals, missing the point, completely oblivious to the bigger picture. I’m sick of people without guts, without the balls to stand up straight and do what they should. I’m sick of people making excuses. I’m sick of the selfish, money-centered mindset everyone is so [...]

Ray Cappo explains Straight Edge

xDOOMx — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:08:58 +0000

I found this great article written by Ray Cappo recently.. Thought it a keeper and good enough to republish: “Over the years I’ve ignored most of the gossip I’ve heard about myself. I find gossip a waste of time for both the hearer as well as the speaker. I let it go, “Ray Cappo’s dead, Ray Cappo’s in Jail, Ray Cappo has a secret arcade in the temple basement, Ray Cappo’s not a Krishna…. I know all these things first hand” But I must address my recent accusation… “Ray Cappo’s a drunkard and gets wasted everynight on tour with Better than 1000 and preaches Straight edge on stage, and this is why Jeff Neuman quit the band, due to Ray [...]

“Dont think, drink” – Iron Man 2

xDOOMx — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:58:28 +0000

This is a mish mash of a review of Iron Man 2, straight edge and the weird way my mind works in relating things I experience in life back to my ideals. When this kind of thing happens its what makes life more pleasant for me, kinda like a reaffirmation of my beliefs – cos I guess it feels good when something comes along and says “you’re right, you’re cool” hahaha! I don’t think I’m alone in saying I really enjoy things that ‘speak’ to me. I really get excited when they ‘back up’ my ideals and outlook on life. Most of the time I’m the only one identifying in this way, and friends around me are just oohing and [...]

A lookback on my ‘travels’

xDOOMx — Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:30 +0000

Now this is my first update from an actual computer, all the earlier posts were written and submitted from my phone using this splendid little Blackberry app for WordPress blogs (you will also find it in AppWorld). Amazing the things you can do with a wifi enabled Blackberry. So I thought I’d do a recap on the few unplanned days that I spent in Dubai and use some bigger words, maybe write a little more too. A number of people have asked if I would be getting a refund from the airline: When I sent in a refund request to Emirates I received an email a few minutes later stating that it would be done to my credit card within [...]

Wimpy, ASA tells vegetarians they shouldn’t be taken seriously

xDOOMx — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:36:39 +0000

The Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa recently ruled that “There was no evidence, before the Directorate, that the use of the word vegetarian is regulated or should be used in a certain way.” Uhm, ok. This is our advertising watch dog refusing to admit that use of the word ‘vegetarian’ requires to regulation in advertising. The ruling was made in a case where a consumer lodged a complaint against a Wimpy menu containing the words “Remove the meat for a vegetarian option.” For this ‘vegetarian’ meal Wimpy happily fried onions on the same grill its uses to cook its meat. I’m the first to accept that vegetarians should probably avoid burger joints over mealtimes but this doesn’t change the [...]

Back in Durban.

xDOOMx — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:13:11 +0000

Well I’m finally back on home soil. Flip. Bummed. Click here to read a really good review of the flight situation in Europe “This is the first time UK airspace has been closed since world war 2″ My luggage didn’t show up, no surprise. I haven’t seen it since I left durban on thursday night! So yes I’ve been wearing the same clothes since then, slept in them, and done dubai in them. All in all though a one in a million experience. I was part of history!

Increased volcano activity, decreased flight activity.

xDOOMx — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:22:54 +0000

1. Back at the hotel I see reports of increased volcanic activity. 2. Even if flights opened tomorrow, first available seat to europe is 27 april (groezrock is 23 april) 3. I’m not thaaaat keen to spend my holiday and money in Dubai. 4. Snapcase probably won’t be able to come in for any shows either.. So I’m heading to dubai airport in a few hours to see about turning tale and heading home! Cut the losses I think. Emirates may even be refunding these tickets apparently so that would make it a bit easier to stomach. Good night arabia.

Skyscrapers and fountain shows

xDOOMx — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 18:47:39 +0000

Long story short (cos wifi is limited): All flights to Europe were cancelled today which means I got to spend another day in the UAE. Let’s be posi hey! So I took a cab into town where life improved phenomenally. Civilisation!! I’m convinced there is more money in this town than anywhere else in the world. I spent the afternoon browsing a 1200 store mall called THE MALL of DUBAI. Largest in the world? Outside it is the tallest building in the world. Next to both is the largest light water fountain music show in the world. And I haven’t been to the yacht mole yet..I’m sure the most insane yachts are parked there. Decided to compromise personal standards a [...]

Day 2 begins. Trying to get to Frankfurt.

xDOOMx — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 06:21:59 +0000

Can’t say I’m too excited about this days prospects. Starting it off with a breakfast buffet at the Royal Crown though, that should perk me up So far this morning all flights to my destination of choice, frankfurt, have been cancelled. My flight status (at 230pm) is listed as a GO, but from what I hear that can change 5mins before boarding and all others earlier this morning were cancelled. Word on cnn is that this could last a good few more days. There are people here at the hotel who have been given a seat to munich next friday only!!? Getting a bit frustrated now, the novelty is wearing off So the plan is to go back to dubai [...]