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Posted by: Alex Feather Oct 21 2012, 09:57 PM
Hi guys I wanted to share a story with you that happened today I got a call from a manager of a very big band so they want to hire me but there is a catch I have until march to get 6 pack, retouch my tats and get a new haircut 
This would be probably the biggest gig in my career yet but it's a lot of work in a short period of time I will do my best to pull it off:) they don't even want me to learn songs or do an audition!
It's not news for me but being a good guitar player is not enough what you guys think about the situation and what would you do?
Posted by: BedroomBozo Oct 22 2012, 07:44 AM
That's... interesting. You have to get a 6-pack? What is it? A boy band?
Posted by: tonymiro Oct 22 2012, 09:19 AM
Afraid the reality of the music industry is that there is an obsession with visual image/looks just like you say Alex.
It even extends to us engineers. I know one who lost work because the 'talent' thought he looked to old. The engineer has thirty years professional experience.
You see a lot of photos of engineers sitting in front of big analogue consoles/desks in a studio. If you check though some of those engineers don't actually own the equpment or work in the studio in the photo. They do it becuase people want to see us infront of equipment that looks impressive.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 22 2012, 11:57 AM
Alex, my 2 cents on this - getting a 6 pack will never ever harm you in any way, but it's something which YOU have to do because you are convinced you want it, not because some big hiney producer/ manager wants it I for one am working on my 6 pack because I WANT that. If this contract would make a big change in your life AND if you won't forget your principles in life, go for it. But if you have alternatives, never go for what's contrary to what you have believed and felt so far.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Oct 22 2012, 12:49 PM
I say go for it, Alex. If it's going to give you something that is putting you where you want to be in life then don't let a few extra tasks get in your way. That's only if you want to do it, of course !
As for abs, it's always good to remember that we already have abs.. we don't gain abs. They just become visible when we lose the extra baggage around it. I haven't ever seen mine yet but maybe one day ! 
If it was what I wanted, I would do whatever it takes.
Posted by: Ulrik Oct 22 2012, 04:10 PM
If I was offered a job, that required a six pack, that would be a great motivation to work out. I don't see my abs either.
I don't know about the other things. I don't think I would get a tattoo to join (I don't have any).
What kind of hair cut do you need?
Posted by: Ben Higgins Oct 22 2012, 04:35 PM
Yeah, good question !
I can't imagine ever joining a band that require my hair to be shorter !
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 22 2012, 05:20 PM
Hey mate, this sound like good new for me. It's a truth that image is very important in the music industry, every music style has its stereotypes so this sounds normal to me.
I would go for it mate!! I'm curious to know which band you are talking about!
Posted by: Gitarrero Oct 22 2012, 05:31 PM
It sure sounds weird and I'd really like to know what kind of band it is. But I'd also say go for it. I might join you when it comes to the six pack thingy
What exactly does "retouch your tats" mean? Do you have to laser them off? Or redo them so they look like new?
Christian
Posted by: korblitz Oct 22 2012, 05:33 PM
Steel Panther?
Posted by: Ulrik Oct 22 2012, 05:37 PM
MANOWAR
Posted by: korblitz Oct 22 2012, 05:53 PM
^ That makes a lot more sense.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Oct 22 2012, 06:09 PM
Christian
I think it means get them re inked so they look fresh
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Oct 22 2012, 06:23 PM
Perhaps something like this?
Posted by: Alex Feather Oct 22 2012, 08:54 PM
Retouch means redo the tats with fresh ink
It's not Manowar I will let you know what it is when it will go through
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 22 2012, 09:46 PM
I'm curious about what band we are talking about Alex
Posted by: korblitz Oct 23 2012, 12:17 AM
So it's Steel Panther?
Posted by: BedroomBozo Oct 23 2012, 01:24 AM
Man, when I started playing in the early 90's it would have been the opposite! You would have been coerced into looking uglier and definitely would not want to have a 6 pack. Even if you did have one it would be covered in baggy sweaters and flannel 
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 23 2012, 06:55 AM
Haha! Guys! You won't believe this! I dreamed that Alex showed us a list of songs that band had, in order for us to guess the band. The first one was 'Chop Suey' - So I guess we all know what band plays that song and it would be NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING if it were that band
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Oct 23 2012, 08:26 AM
It's not Manowar I will let you know what it is when it will go through
Primal Fear?
Posted by: PosterBoy Oct 23 2012, 08:33 AM
Get yourself a good Personal Trainer and even more important a nutritionist, get one involved and with a good track record in the body building scene. With this much time, they can build some muscle and get your bodyfat down to show abs easily
Posted by: Ben Higgins Oct 23 2012, 09:56 AM
Yeah I would second this.. having someone to guide and motivate you will be a massive help
And guys, I really doubt that the band involved is a traditional metal band.. they just wouldn't deal in this kind of way. Or at least I'd hope..
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Oct 23 2012, 10:25 AM
And guys, I really doubt that the band involved is a traditional metal band.. they just wouldn't deal in this kind of way. Or at least I'd hope..
How is someone with 6 pack of beer not involved in traditional metal??
That's immpossible ?
Posted by: Ben Higgins Oct 23 2012, 01:35 PM
That's immpossible ?
In that case, it would be more than a 6 pack..
Posted by: korblitz Oct 23 2012, 02:22 PM
an 8 pack?
Posted by: Sensible Jones Oct 23 2012, 06:33 PM
Alex, if it's going to get you to where you want to be then you'll do it!!
Don't be daft!!
A KEG!!!!!
Posted by: llibach Oct 23 2012, 08:20 PM
If it's a band you like then go for it. But one thing I'd point out is that if you do get yourself a six pack it's not easy to maintain it, trust me I've done it a few times. It's not like you're cutting weight for as fight or an important event where you can let yourself go after if it's a bands image then I take it that it's going to have to be constant. That means a whole change of lifestyle a lot of work in the gym and a lot of eating boring food. Chicken and rice can get tedious quickly
Posted by: Ben Higgins Oct 23 2012, 08:49 PM
A KEG!!!!!
That's more like it
Posted by: Alex Feather Oct 23 2012, 09:01 PM
Thank you guys for support actually I got an idea I will post before after pictures gonna work very hard and see what will happen! Have you heard about p90x? Is it good?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 24 2012, 07:14 AM
I have no idea Alex. I just had a look right now... Honestly, I am not a big fan of all these marketing boosted things. I can't say they are not working, as I haven't tried them, but somehow they seem fishy to me.
I have paused my fitness training for about 3 months now as I had to work more to get my own fitness devices and raise money for the Aria album/ music video and release. But I am honestly a little scared as I have lost about 3-4 kilos, which I intend to put back on myself and maybe come up to 85 kilos. Now I have 77-78..
My recipe is the following: 8 hrs of sleep, eating what I want but not exaggerating with sweets (the only thing which is not 'health food' in my diet) walking wherever I go about 80% of the time, 4 fitness workouts a week combined with the Ken Jutsu training and soon Zen Meditation early in the morning. It sounds like a lot, but all you need is a little discipline and it's not that hard. I'd say that the training (fitness and Ken Jutsu) would only take up about 1h and 30 minutes of my time 4 days a week while there are two ken Jutsu training sessions at the dojo which need 1h30min each. So I guess 1h30 min almost daily, but trust me I am thanking myself for taking the time to do it.
I will start functional training, which is tiresome and it involves a lot of body weight exercises, but it'll also workout your inner body as well out of what I understood.
My conclusion would be to find a good personal trainer and work with him close at hand - he should tell you what to eat and how to workout in order to obtain the desired results
Posted by: Ben Higgins Oct 24 2012, 09:43 AM
Yes. I concur. Don't mess around with second hand info of the 'net or anything. Go straight to someone who knows what he's doing and can monitor your progress with you and get rid of any habits that may set you back.
My recipe is the following: 8 hrs of sleep, eating what I want but not exaggerating with sweets (the only thing which is not 'health food' in my diet) walking wherever I go about 80% of the time, 4 fitness workouts a week combined with the Ken Jutsu training and soon Zen Meditation early in the morning. It sounds like a lot, but all you need is a little discipline and it's not that hard. I'd say that the training (fitness and Ken Jutsu) would only take up about 1h and 30 minutes of my time 4 days a week while there are two ken Jutsu training sessions at the dojo which need 1h30min each. So I guess 1h30 min almost daily, but trust me I am thanking myself for taking the time to do it.
I will start functional training, which is tiresome and it involves a lot of body weight exercises, but it'll also workout your inner body as well out of what I understood.
Hell, C-Man you've got quite an admirable schedule.. nice one !
I haven't done any exercise for ages and I feel guilty but I've been concentrating on guitar related things and improving my mind !
I agree, they're there for a reason.. no matter the integrity of the creator when setting it up, their first and foremost goal is to make money.. whereas a personal trainer has to produce good results or they get no business. Especially if they're an independent personal trainer, not just someone going through the motions at some gym they work at.
I also find that when I'm surrounded by other people giving it some, I push myself a lot harder than I thought I was capable of. Energy is infectious and nobody wants to be 'the slacker' !
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 24 2012, 11:14 AM
Hell, C-Man you've got quite an admirable schedule.. nice one !
I haven't done any exercise for ages and I feel guilty but I've been concentrating on guitar related things and improving my mind !
I agree, they're there for a reason.. no matter the integrity of the creator when setting it up, their first and foremost goal is to make money.. whereas a personal trainer has to produce good results or they get no business. Especially if they're an independent personal trainer, not just someone going through the motions at some gym they work at.
I also find that when I'm surrounded by other people giving it some, I push myself a lot harder than I thought I was capable of. Energy is infectious and nobody wants to be 'the slacker' !
All well pointed my friend! Well, developing the mind and your guitar skills is there anyway - it's in your blood
So, push yourself towards staying fit as well I guess it has to be a blessing to live in the countryside.Posted by: Ben Higgins Oct 24 2012, 12:36 PM
Yes it is. I can't imagine living in a city.. just breathing the air isn't the same.
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Oct 24 2012, 12:45 PM
I have paused my fitness training for about 3 months now as I had to work more to get my own fitness devices and raise money for the Aria album/ music video and release. But I am honestly a little scared as I have lost about 3-4 kilos, which I intend to put back on myself and maybe come up to 85 kilos. Now I have 77-78..
My recipe is the following: 8 hrs of sleep, eating what I want but not exaggerating with sweets (the only thing which is not 'health food' in my diet) walking wherever I go about 80% of the time, 4 fitness workouts a week combined with the Ken Jutsu training and soon Zen Meditation early in the morning. It sounds like a lot, but all you need is a little discipline and it's not that hard. I'd say that the training (fitness and Ken Jutsu) would only take up about 1h and 30 minutes of my time 4 days a week while there are two ken Jutsu training sessions at the dojo which need 1h30min each. So I guess 1h30 min almost daily, but trust me I am thanking myself for taking the time to do it.
I will start functional training, which is tiresome and it involves a lot of body weight exercises, but it'll also workout your inner body as well out of what I understood.
My conclusion would be to find a good personal trainer and work with him close at hand - he should tell you what to eat and how to workout in order to obtain the desired results
Zen Meditation in the morning?
C'mmon where's the old rock'n' roll rule in that - Sex, Alcohol and heavy metal all night??
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Posted by: jstcrsn Oct 24 2012, 12:46 PM
I have p90, and it is awork out , it does take dedication, cause an hour sweatin aint easy,you will get out of this what you put into it, it would be easier if you had someone to do it with(right now I cant cause my wife is pregnant and she doesnt want me all thin )
Posted by: wollace03 Oct 24 2012, 05:57 PM
what about the old way of rock´n´roll...a beer in the morning and some more during the day keeps your body in shape......lemmy can´t be wrong...
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Oct 24 2012, 06:33 PM
Keep in mind the fact that Lemmy drinks at least one bottle of whiskey a day, and he's done it for over 35 years ...now he's 66
That's Rock n' roll man!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Oct 24 2012, 06:50 PM
Yeah, but Lemmy's f****d. Seriously, you look at him in that 'Lemmy' movie and he's shaking so bad..
He's not as healthy as he could be
Posted by: wollace03 Oct 24 2012, 07:03 PM
not healthy but lemmy rules!!!!
and if I quote from his biography: right after a gig I need someone who takes my bass and a girl who kisses me-.......
I call this healthy!
Posted by: Todd Simpson Oct 25 2012, 02:34 AM
That's life in the big city eh? Got to to look the part to fit the "Packaging" right? But the good news is, you'll end up looking great! So take plenty of press pix and what not so that once off the road and back to regular eating/living, you can have some killer pix for the demo/press pack. Assuming of course you can get a ripping six pack abs set in that short of time. God knows I couldn't.
Branding is a B**TCH but hey, whattya gonna do eh? When Nightwish replaced Tarja, they tarted up the new gal to look just like her, died her hair and everything. When Ben Moody formed a band after Evanescence, he ended up hiring a singer gal that they tarted up just like Amy Lee. I"m sure if I got called to join TYR ( yeah right) they'd want me to get hair extensions and get on steroids.
Todd
This would be probably the biggest gig in my career yet but it's a lot of work in a short period of time I will do my best to pull it off:) they don't even want me to learn songs or do an audition!
It's not news for me but being a good guitar player is not enough what you guys think about the situation and what would you do?
Posted by: Alex Feather Oct 25 2012, 03:17 AM
Branding is a B**TCH but hey, whattya gonna do eh? When Nightwish replaced Tarja, they tarted up the new gal to look just like her, died her hair and everything. When Ben Moody formed a band after Evanescence, he ended up hiring a singer gal that they tarted up just like Amy Lee. I"m sure if I got called to join TYR ( yeah right) they'd want me to get hair extensions and get on steroids.
Todd
Well that's the thing! I have been thinking a lot about the whole situation and I get it! It's like you are coming to a restaurant and if their food pictures are all nasty you will not eat there you will go somewhere else! If you are playing with celebrities you have to look 150% so when people see you they like "Man I want to look like this dude!"
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 25 2012, 08:16 AM
Well, that's one way of putting it, but when you join a team you also have to follow the rules so it would only be fair to do things this way. If you decide you want in, of course!
Posted by: Alex Feather Oct 26 2012, 05:30 AM
That's why it is a reality of being a hired gun! The sad part is that there is so many talented musicians that sit without work because of stupid rules!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 26 2012, 07:49 AM
I know man, this is one of the reasons why I feel happy for not having to rely on anybody else than myself to make money out of music. In here the great compromise done by musicians is to perform in cover bands and totally obliterate their musical personalities. I have A LOT of friends being tremendous musicians, but not having written anything worth noticing just because they didn't give themselves enough time to finish a product in its entirety. Too bad..
Posted by: derper Oct 26 2012, 10:39 PM
I can't wait to find out what band this is for!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Oct 27 2012, 10:38 AM
Is it Attack Attack ??
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Oct 27 2012, 05:08 PM
How do you manage to find such bad music?
Btw, i know Alex can do more then that!!!
Posted by: BTrian Oct 27 2012, 05:38 PM
that bad it isn't even available in Germany.
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Oct 27 2012, 05:47 PM
Cool, one reason more to move to Germany!!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Oct 27 2012, 06:19 PM
Germany is too cool for that !
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 27 2012, 10:10 PM
Attack, attack is not bad Not bad at all!
Posted by: Alex Feather Oct 28 2012, 12:49 AM
It is a great band! But you didn't guess! I will give you a clue it is a pop rock band and it is a multi platinum project that has been on the market since 2000...
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 28 2012, 08:46 AM
I will give you a clue it is a pop rock band and it is a multi platinum project that has been on the market since 2000...Male or female fronted?
Posted by: wollace03 Oct 28 2012, 09:02 AM
could be 3 doors down...
Posted by: geoboi Oct 28 2012, 09:10 AM
This would be probably the biggest gig in my career yet but it's a lot of work in a short period of time I will do my best to pull it off:) they don't even want me to learn songs or do an audition!
It's not news for me but being a good guitar player is not enough what you guys think about the situation and what would you do?
Alex if I may;
This is something you may approach peacefully and quietly, your best is all you ever have and you have no less, it is enough. There is no catch, time is neither short nor long, it is what it is. The hair and tats piece of cake. If your 6 pack needs diet and effort then do so. Do not falter or hesitate, envision success now and apply your self with consistent focus and meaning now. Follow your plan, you do know (intuition) what to do! Don't worry about being positive, do not worry at all. Think of it as being So. Have Faith. Relax, enjoy, succeed!
I am very excited for you, be well
Posted by: TeoWulf Oct 28 2012, 11:10 AM
I will give you a clue it is a pop rock band and it is a multi platinum project that has been on the market since 2000...Coldplay?
Posted by: Ben Higgins Oct 28 2012, 01:12 PM
It's ok, I wasn't being serious about Attack Attack
We should stop trying to guess as well and let Alex get on with it
Posted by: korblitz Oct 28 2012, 01:19 PM
We should stop trying to guess as well and let Alex get on with it
+1
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Oct 28 2012, 01:33 PM
Posted by: jstcrsn Oct 28 2012, 01:43 PM
one question , what assurance do you have that if you do as they ask that the job will be yours ( I will still do it), I never heard of anyone sorry that they got in shape
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Oct 28 2012, 01:47 PM
Maybe he need's to sign a pre-contract with them?
Or you think of refunding six-pack gain training expanses?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 28 2012, 02:04 PM
Very well spotted man!
I owe me getting into fitness to a girl I've never been with. Yes, yes, silly high school story where this little 9th grader here went crazy after this girl who wanted him to get in shape. he did it, but he stayed with the shape.
Posted by: Alex Feather Oct 29 2012, 07:00 AM
I wish!
But no!Or you think of refunding six-pack gain training expanses?
Unfortunately this is not gonna happen!
It is a good gig and I am sure there is a line of people who can get it if I won't so I don't want to be too pushy!
Posted by: Alex Feather Oct 31 2012, 02:59 AM
No assurance just hope!
I lost 6 pounds already and going on 3 days tuna diet tomorrow! Will try it out!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 31 2012, 08:48 AM
I lost 6 pounds already and going on 3 days tuna diet tomorrow! Will try it out!Alex, I hope this is not painful man
Posted by: Ben Higgins Oct 31 2012, 11:13 AM
I lost 6 pounds already and going on 3 days tuna diet tomorrow! Will try it out!Cool ! Have you found or approached anyone to help you with training & nutrition yet ? It's just that they will help you create something that is consistent and leads to weight loss that you can sustain. Some shock diets will give an initial weight loss but will be hard to maintain.
Well done and good luck !
Posted by: Alex Feather Oct 31 2012, 03:09 PM
Well done and good luck !
Fo the next month I am traveling a few times a week and it is making it hard to get someone I am working out on my own but as soon as I back in Los Angeles I will get a person to help me out!
Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 1 2012, 06:11 PM
So I have a first update so far I lost 5 pounds dieting and cutting of soda
Still have 25 to go! Doing my best but this month I am traveling a lot so it is hard to go the gym but in November I will get into a setious workout! It's hard
Posted by: TeoWulf Nov 1 2012, 09:20 PM
Still have 25 to go! Doing my best but this month I am traveling a lot so it is hard to go the gym but in November I will get into a setious workout! It's hard
No need for that, man. Just drink diet coke
Anyway, running a few kilometers every day can do miracles, and you can do it everywhere.
Posted by: Ulrik Nov 1 2012, 09:42 PM
Tuna diet!
I would surely die.
Posted by: llibach Nov 1 2012, 09:50 PM
If your on the road you need to learn to skip, a rope takes up no space and you only need a few square feet to do it. 20 munites as soon as you wake up will make a lot of difference, ( empty stomach so you'll burn your fat stores).
Posted by: SirJamsalot Nov 1 2012, 11:08 PM
Morning - eat like a King (but healthy food)
Lunch - eat like a cheap prince
Dinner - eat like a poor person (but healty!), and at least 3 hours before you go to bed.
Don't eat more calories than you burn!
And don't go on a survivor diet... nothing worse than having all that skin hang loose off your bod
Good luck!
Posted by: derper Nov 2 2012, 12:49 AM
NOOOOO!! The tuna diet has alarmingly high levels of mercury, which are "no bueno" for your brain. I would seriously advise you not to eat tuna more than once a week.
I lost 6 pounds already and going on 3 days tuna diet tomorrow! Will try it out!Posted by: vonhotch Nov 2 2012, 01:59 AM
I think one of the keys of losing weight is to lose fat without losing muscle, and extreme diets can take off as much muscle as fat. Which might be especially important to keep in this case. This might be where a professional would come in really handy. Someone who can design a diet and exercise routine to fit your goals best, even while traveling. You wouldn't know it to look at me but at one point I was into weight lifting and read a lot of articles on nutrition and powerlifting. www.elitefts.com and www.tnation.com are a couple sites that have good articles and advice and some of those guys do diet consultions, Like Shelby Starnes. He has gotten some people in some really sick shape really fast! Good luck with it!
Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 2 2012, 06:48 AM
wow a lot of great advices! Thank you very much guys! I will be back to LA in a couple of weeks for good but I am at home 2-3 days out of the week so I will enroll into a gym on Monday and will start working out!
Also I was thinking about posting before and after pictures if you are interested!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 2 2012, 09:40 AM
I totally agree with this. I'm still teaching myself how to use the rope.. before you can really start reaping the full benefits you got to spend time just learning the co ordination but man, does it make the heart pump !
And not to mention wakes up your calf muscles !!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 2 2012, 12:07 PM
And not to mention wakes up your calf muscles !!
Ben! You just motivated me to try it
So Haya Suburi and Rope jumping for warmup should be solid!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 2 2012, 12:26 PM
So Haya Suburi and Rope jumping for warmup should be solid!Yeah, it's killer stuff. There's a good reason why all serious boxers consider jump rope training as an essential part of their training.
Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 3 2012, 08:02 AM
I am gonna buy one tomorrow and will start doing it!!! Great advice!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 3 2012, 08:37 AM
Alex! That one with before and after is a great thing to do. Not necessarily for us, but for YOU. It's a great motivation to be able to observe your progress!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 3 2012, 11:07 AM
If any of you guys consider getting a jump rope try and get hold of a plastic speed rope, rather than the old fashioned.. umm.. well, rope !!
Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 3 2012, 04:37 PM
Rope sounds great! What is the difference?
Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 3 2012, 06:31 PM
The old fashioned skipping ropes will be ok but they won't move through the air as efficiently so you won't be able to get the same speeds happening. Plastic speed rope is really light
Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 4 2012, 09:16 AM
I tried looking for it today but the only once I found is a regular! I will go to a special sport store and will get the right one!
Thank man!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 4 2012, 11:24 AM
Thank man!
They will look something like this..
http://www.duogear.co.uk/engine/shop/product/100213/SOLID+BLACK+DUO+SPEED+SKIPPING+ROPE
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 4 2012, 01:32 PM
Ok, I just put this one on my list now
Thanks Ben!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 4 2012, 07:00 PM
Thanks Ben!
You're welcome !
I just finished my jump rope session. I didn't do it earlier in the day so I had to do it in the dark because the lights in the shed don't work ! I heard a noise that scared the crap out of me and then I realised it was fireworks from the neighbours next door !
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 4 2012, 08:05 PM
I just finished my jump rope session. I didn't do it earlier in the day so I had to do it in the dark because the lights in the shed don't work ! I heard a noise that scared the crap out of me and then I realised it was fireworks from the neighbours next door !
About that... last evening, I was all by myself and getting ready to go to bed when suddenly, my phone went bonkers and an alarm started. Needless to say I jumped 1 foot high before realizing I had forgotten the alarm on at a silly hour!
Posted by: Ulrik Nov 4 2012, 08:16 PM
To loose the most, you got to work your big muscles, arms and especially legs.
I want to loose around 5 kilos and just rowed on a machine 10 kilometers, and then I wanted to do so heavier stuff, with my own bodyweight.
But man those blisters in my hands killed the exercise, and I stopped after 3 minutes.
So If you go rowing far, first get some gloves or something
Posted by: jstcrsn Nov 4 2012, 09:10 PM
be careful , your man points are almost slipping with those reactions
Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 4 2012, 09:30 PM
Oh, did I forget to mention ? I went out and wrestled a bull afterwards
Posted by: jstcrsn Nov 4 2012, 11:47 PM
hopefully blindfolded
Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 5 2012, 09:37 AM
Umm.. well.... umm.... Look what's that in the sky ???? *points*
*runs away*
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 5 2012, 03:46 PM
Well, no, actually I went straight to bed... How many points have I lost?
Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 5 2012, 06:26 PM
Man I am finally going home today! Yesterday went to a tattoo shop in New York and it is so expensive just to do retouch??? Do you guys had to do it and how much was it? I thought it should be cheaper to just color it over the same tattoo!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 6 2012, 09:23 AM
I have a few tattoo artists as friends and they could surely make a good job out of anything, but I honestly don't know how to compare prices, so I was curious if you could tell me what sort of price did they give you?
Posted by: bleez Nov 6 2012, 09:55 AM
the place near me charge by the hour so it doesnt really matter if its a new tat or a cover-up etc. Last time I was in ( about a year ago ) it was between £80 - £100 english pounds per hour.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 6 2012, 11:02 AM
Oh man.... there's no getting around the fact that tattoos is an expensive hobby !
I'm always amazed at all the pics of these bands full of 19, 20 yr old guys who have full arm sleeves and chest pieces etc.. how are they affording that and how early did they have to start affording that because we all know how you've got to find the time to get these things done..
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Nov 6 2012, 11:54 AM
I'm always amazed at all the pics of these bands full of 19, 20 yr old guys who have full arm sleeves and chest pieces etc.. how are they affording that and how early did they have to start affording that because we all know how you've got to find the time to get these things done..
Maybe because they have rich parents who support those silly ideas?
Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 7 2012, 02:55 AM
To redo my dragon will be $800! Which is a lot cause it is only one color! It is a big tattoo maybe 10 packs or so! But still!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 7 2012, 08:33 AM
Uh-oh... This is one of the main reasons I am delaying the moment when I'll get a tattoo... I always feel like I should be doing something else with the money I earn... But one day! ONE DAY!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 7 2012, 10:14 AM
Yeah, that is always a factor with anything that I consider spending money on !
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 8 2012, 04:08 PM
Well, I spoke with my girl and we'll go together next month maybe
Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 8 2012, 04:32 PM
For a tattoo ?
You're gonna come back with the biggest dragon ever down your upper arm !
Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 8 2012, 05:54 PM
Are you guys going together? What tattoo will you get?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 8 2012, 05:56 PM
Well, the one I want is huge, so I won't get it now, but she will probably get her zodiac sign and me... dunno yet )... a teddy bear maybe?
Posted by: derper Nov 8 2012, 07:21 PM
Yeah, the wife and I WANT to get tats....
But, the $$$! There are some great artists in Portland too, so you generally want to pay for quality here.... but I can't fathom dropping $1,000+ on something other than gear, transportation, or a vacation. 
Priorities, I guess.
Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 9 2012, 07:57 AM
That's what I found about tattoos! 
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 9 2012, 08:47 AM
10 bucks and a shaky hand
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Nov 9 2012, 09:27 AM
Well, this 650 $ is not much better than this 100$ smackeronies
Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 9 2012, 10:27 AM
Are you nuts ??
I know which one I'd rather have
(the $10 one..)
Posted by: PosterBoy Nov 9 2012, 10:48 AM
10 bucks and a shaky hand Now that sounds like a song or album title
Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 9 2012, 10:58 AM
That's Steel Panther's next album title right there !!
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Nov 9 2012, 02:19 PM
U've unconsciously provoked the german to arise now
Posted by: Gitarrero Nov 9 2012, 03:33 PM
He sure has!
The tattoo artists I know charge by hour, and it is usually said that you should invest 100 - 150 € per hour for a good tattoo.
But 800 for a retouch seems really expensive.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 9 2012, 06:42 PM
What have I done ?
Yeah, I'd expect to get touched by somebody really special for that kind of money...
Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 10 2012, 02:31 AM
I know which one I'd rather have
(the $10 one..) I am just gonna do the one for $10 this way I can do wo sleeves for $100 lol
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 10 2012, 09:02 AM
Yeah, I'd expect to get touched by somebody really special for that kind of money...
Kat Von D maybe?
Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 10 2012, 11:44 AM
Nah, a lot more special than that
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 10 2012, 01:06 PM
ooohhh Well, I won't ask further Discretion should be the better part of valor as they say
Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 11 2012, 12:58 AM
Haha who would you choose?
Posted by: Alex Feather Dec 27 2012, 02:53 AM
For all of you wondering what the gig was ......
It's Avril Lavigne and I think I got it they called me back and we will start rehearsing in January
I didn't get 6 pack and still need to work out but they have decided to give me shot! I am really happy and looking forward to start working with her! Also I have been promised to be in a lot of guitar magazines like Guitar player, and Guitar World with interviews! So it will be very nice!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 27 2012, 07:47 AM
Holy c%^*&*(p! Congrats man! Wahahahaaa
Great news!!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Dec 27 2012, 11:34 AM
Sounds great ! I imagine she could be a pretty cool and normal person to work with.
Will this be a touring gig or recording as well ?
Posted by: vonhotch Dec 27 2012, 03:05 PM
CONGRATULATIONS MAN!!!!!!!
Posted by: Patrik Berg Dec 27 2012, 10:53 PM
That's awesome Alex, congrats.
Posted by: Frederik Dec 27 2012, 11:17 PM
gratz, but seriously, how could you lazy out with such a big opportunity and not exericse?
Posted by: SirJamsalot Dec 27 2012, 11:42 PM
It's Avril Lavigne and I think I got it they called me back and we will start rehearsing in January
I didn't get 6 pack and still need to work out but they have decided to give me shot! I am really happy and looking forward to start working with her! Also I have been promised to be in a lot of guitar magazines like Guitar player, and Guitar World with interviews! So it will be very nice!
!!!
Tell her I love her and I want to have her next child!
Oh, wait - did I just say that
- what is it with middle-aged men and Avril anyways?Congratulations! What a gig!
Posted by: Alex Feather Dec 28 2012, 06:35 AM
I was exercising! Still am
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 28 2012, 08:38 AM
My mom used to look just like her when she was in her 20s
Posted by: TK Major Dec 29 2012, 02:25 AM
This would be probably the biggest gig in my career yet but it's a lot of work in a short period of time I will do my best to pull it off:) they don't even want me to learn songs or do an audition!
It's not news for me but being a good guitar player is not enough what you guys think about the situation and what would you do?
As Leon Russel once sang, "Welcome to Hollywood, say, brother can you spare a quarter?"
It's tough figuring out where to draw lines but if you're a little hungry, maybe bending with the wind isn't too bad an idea. After all, you'll have fresh ink, a handsome new physique (stay away from the steroids, though; attacking the lead singer in a 'roid rage might not be a good career move
), and, well, hair grows back. (Until it doesn't anyhow. Get old like me [or just have the right/wrong genes] and you'll be dreaming of the days when you weren't buzzing it down to make it look a little less balding.)That said, only you can decide how much bending is too much. But, you know, if you were a stage or film actor, you wouldn't think twice, right?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 29 2012, 06:10 AM
It's Avril Lavigne and I think I got it they called me back and we will start rehearsing in January
I didn't get 6 pack and still need to work out but they have decided to give me shot! I am really happy and looking forward to start working with her! Also I have been promised to be in a lot of guitar magazines like Guitar player, and Guitar World with interviews! So it will be very nice!
wou mate! this sounds awesome! congrats on this new job! We opened Avril's concert in Argentina the last year and the band sounded killer! Maybe we will meet each other if the tour reaches Argentina again!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 29 2012, 08:45 AM
That would be a crazy encounter on stage
Posted by: PosterBoy Jan 5 2013, 03:38 PM
I'm missed this annoucement, I'm really jealous and also really happy for you Alex.
Posted by: snackajacks Jan 5 2013, 04:38 PM
Well Deserved Alex !
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