http://www.deadmetaphor.com/squirrelheart I basically just bullshit on this site about music. Sometimes I'll rant on other random shit going on in my life. Feel free to leave me a message or email me about whatever. Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:25:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en sooooo, yeah.. I’m back. Not sure if I was abducted by aliens, got wrapped up in an intense time travel mission, or if I was just being a lazy sack of shit.. Most likely it was all of the above. My life did turn into a ... http://www.deadmetaphor.com/squirrelheart/?p=32 So this was a test to see if punks are committed enough to come out to a kickass show on a monday. The turnout was alright but definitely could have been better. Part of the problem was that even though the Darvocets and Inmates have been bands for ... http://www.deadmetaphor.com/squirrelheart/?p=30 This show was going on at Benny from No Slogan/Southkore’s house on the southside last friday which I’ve never been to before. Luckily the Chronic Seizure crew scooped me up because I’m not sure I would have made it otherwise. Man am I glad they did because ... http://www.deadmetaphor.com/squirrelheart/?p=29 Let me just start off by saying there is a reason I don’t read Pitchfork.. Daniel over at Dead Metaphor brought this snobby/confusing review of Jade Tree’s reissues of Avail’s Dixie, 4am Friday, and Over the James to my attention on his site: . I agree with ... http://www.deadmetaphor.com/squirrelheart/?p=28 Porch Mob has been around DC/VA for at least five years now in one form or another. The only consistent part being the singer/songwriter/gutarist Mr. Dave Stone. It’s so good to see this get an official release because for one it fucking rocks! And for personal ... http://www.deadmetaphor.com/squirrelheart/?p=27 Wow, it’s been a long time since I wrote anything in here. Life just burns away and next thing you know another year has gone by. It really is crazy. I just realized I’ve been living in Chicago for over a year now. It’s kind of ... http://www.deadmetaphor.com/squirrelheart/?p=24 “Wednesday morning we received news that Andrew Wagonhoffer, drummer of Official, was found dead by his roommates at his home in Wheaton, MD this past Sunday. Exact cause of death is still unknown until the medical report is finished.” Andy (Wagon) was an awesome dude. Not only was he one ... http://www.deadmetaphor.com/squirrelheart/?p=22 I just got word that Bomber from RKL passed away. I guess Brandon Cruz called up some radio station this morning and broke the news that he OD’d. What a drag.. They were one of my favorite hardcore bands growing up. Especially when Bomber was behind ... http://www.deadmetaphor.com/squirrelheart/?p=21 So I’ve been super bummed out lately. I don’t know if I’m depressed or what.. Maybe it’s the weather. One of my favorite bands from the 90’s has reformed and is recording a new album.. That’s right fucking DAMNATION AD!! They got a new song ... http://www.deadmetaphor.com/squirrelheart/?p=20 So after a crazy 60 degrees yesterday it seems my first brutal Chicago winter begins today. It’s 30 and fucking windy as shit. We’ve already had a few days in the teens and I’m really sick of everyone that doesn’t live here telling me how cold it is ... http://www.deadmetaphor.com/squirrelheart/?p=19