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Official Vents Magazine 2nd issue and HopeWhen Mag coming back issue with new things and more! Bands, CDs review and alot more!

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Hello everyone!!

Welcome to a new and coming back issue full of music to fill your bands list, CDs review to help you to

choose great albums out there in the market and much more!

On this issue we have as I later said, a bunch of new bands and music for your ears and when we say a

bunch of bands, we mean ALOT of bands!!

We also have our Word Of Truth back; I know many of you guys love the article and became one of your

favorite, so we decided to bring it back to our issue.

I hope that all you dear subscribers who have been following us since day 1 like this new issue, and to

those who are checking out the magazine for first time ever, Hope this don’t be your first time and that

you may come back from now on!

This is our first 2010 issue and so far the support is so INCREDIBLE that althought my neighbours

country Haiti as probably everyone should know; suffered a great catastrophe and that it is supposed

to this year be one of the years with less but great hurricanes, this new year and 1st anniversary from

the mag may stay each day receiving more support and as last year, count with the participation of great

volunteers in Design, photography or any other area.

I just would like to give a thanks through this page to all those volunteers that help us last year:

Guillermo Galvan (Designer who help us on mostly all 4th issue layouts), James Hart (Designer who

help us on 4th issue mag cover, making so far the most awesome cover for this mag so far), Josh Pritch-

ett (Designer which help us on 3rd issue with Movie review for Angels & Demons movie and create the

before magazine logo), Rae Ann Varona (Photographer which help us for Warped Tour 09 coverage pho-

tography and great review and FTSK interview), Jon Ramirez (Actual CA photographer; but last year

help us on MAE at The Roxy with photography, interview and review) and many more people who de-

cide to help us and for some reason couldn’t or decide to not help us. Thanks to everyone!

So with greatfulness and awesomeness we start this issue!

Enjoy it!

Rafael Jóvine

President & writer

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Top Bands........Page 6-8CDs Review.......Page 10-11The Hoster........Page 12-13

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Elektra Kurtis and Es-

semble Elektra.

Jazz

www.elektrakurtis.com

True Witness

Rock/Contemporany Christian

www.truewitness.com

Eldorado

Rock/Classic Rock

www.myspace.com/eldoradorockband

Cesura

Rock/Alternative

www.myspace.com/thecesura

Indofin

Reggae/Rock

www.indofinmusic.com

ACIDIC

Rock/Alternative

www.acidicband.com

Uncle Pooch

Experimental/Metal

myspace.com/yourunclepooch

Yikes! A Lion!

Punk/Folk

http://www.myspace.com/yikesalion

Kotadama

Adult Contemporany/Pop

www.kotadama.com

Glamour Kings

Rock/Electronica

www.glamourkings.com

Soulganic

Urban/R&B/Rock

Soulganic.com

Nightmare River

Country/Punk

www.myspace.com/nightmareriverband

AngelikC

Alternative/Electronic/Dance

http://www.myspace.com/angelikcmusic

Spaceman

Alternative/Rock

www.spacemanband.com

The Upset Victory

Rock

http://www.myspace.com/theupsetvictory

Willie Ames

Folk/Rock

www.sonicbids.com/willieames

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Matchcuts

Alternative/Pop

www.myspace.com/matchcuts

Generation Letter

Christian/Rock

www.generationletter.com

Steve McNaughton

Adult Contemporany

www.stevemcnaughton.com.au

Miho Wada

Jazz/Punk

www.mihowada.com

Jameson

Metal/Rock

www.myspace.com/jamesontheband

She Screams Remedy

Rock

www.myspace.com/shescreamsremedy

TOOT

Indie/Rock

http://www.myspace.com/toutoftunes

Balls Mohawk

Rock

www.myspace.com/ballsmohawkofficialsite

Uncle Pumpkin

Rock/Classic Rock

www.unclepumpkin.com

Asylum Bedlam

Goth/Rock

www.myspace.com/asylumcro

Jessica Lurie

Jazz/Experimental

www.jessicalurie.com

Reverse Trust

Jazz/Rock

http://www.myspace.com/reversetrust

Aoeria

Rock/Progressive

www.myspace.com/aoeria

Keri and James Walsh

Country

www.sonicbids.com/KeriandJamesWalsh

Majestic Mudd

Rock/Christian

www.masjesticmudd.com

Loomis & the lust

Rock/R&B

www.loomisandthelust.com

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I, Omega

Punk/Metal

http://www.myspace.com/iomega

The Jacob Conspiracy

Rock/Pop

http://www.myspace.com/thejacobconspiracy

Alicia Sales

Rock/Punk

www.aliciasales.com

The Gorgeous Hussies

Rock/Progressive

www.thegorgeoushussies.com/

Voice Of Addiction

Punk/Ska/Rock

www.voiceofaddiction.com/

Ordinary Pop

Pop/Rock/Alternative

http://www.myspace.com/ordinarypop

Nextdoor

Rock/ Pop

http://www.myspace.com/nextdoor

A Play On Words

Acosutic/Indie

http://www.myspace.com/aplayonwordstheband

Thomas Fiss

Rock/ Pop/Acoustic

http://www.myspace.com/thomasfiss

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Band name: Rebel Inc.

Album: Sold

www.myspace.com/rebelincmusic

MAD! Is what these guys

from Rebel Inc. SOLD

album mainly show with

their hardcore songs that

somehow remind me to

Rise Against The Machine

style, but somehow differ-

ent, or not?

Now, the band couldn’t be

considered a copy either

as some of their songs

prove unique stuff that

would make you head

banging or get you up

and make you mosh all

around wherever you are

listen this guys out!

Band Name: Family Force 5

Album:Christmas Pageant

www.myspace.com/familyforce5

Christmas carols have never

sounded so awesome…

And one prove of it is the

last Family Force 5 Christ-

mas Pageant album where

the awesome band bring us

some of the most famous

and known carols on FF5

sick style that would blow

you away.

Songs like Carols of the

Bells demonstrate what I

mean about awesomeness!

With an electronic and crunk

style that would make eve,

people who hate Christmas

Carols, to dance and put

their arms on the air…

So there are only two things

I would recommend you to

do:

1.. You most get the album

And

2.. YOU MOST GET THE

ALBUM!

Band Name:Von Isley

Album:Von Isley EP

www.vonisley.com

SICK! is the first expres-

sion it comes to you when

you get listen the self ti-

tled EP from the band Von

Isley.

With old metal (Really

original metal) mixed with

creepy riffs, the entire EP

is a most have CD for all

those who love great

music and those who like

real metal music.

So if you are fan of Metal-

lica for example, you

could easily and I am

pretty sure you would

LOVE! the CD.

Songs like March of the

Glorious Order, Lullaby or

even Strike would totally

prove what I am saying!

Go now to the link below

and I dare you to listen

them. Trust me, you would

love them ASAPAPAP!

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Band Name: Slant

Album:All I am Good For

www.myspace.com/slantmusic

AWESOMENESS... When I

heard for the first time

about the band Slants,

their music was really

great and cool. Then I

check out their album and

the greatness and cool-

ness turned immediately

in AWESOMENESS.

Songs like No More Re-

grets, remind me to the

band called Fuel; but

don’t get me wrong, this

band is not a copy of them

or something like that, but

if you get the chance to

listen the song you would

not what I mean.

The entire album is full of

pure rock that would blow

you away and at least one

song would become your

favorite! Trust me…

Band Name: The Balconies

Album:The Balconies

www.myspace.com/thebalconies

Sounds like Athlete, but

more Awesome... With

catchy music, The Bal-

conies bring us an Indie

masterpiece CD that

would put you to dance

or sing over and over

again.

If you are looking for an

great album; if you are

an indie music lover; if

you like catchy music,

then this whole album is

good for you!

It would totally make

your day!!

Band Name: Polysics

Album:Absolute Polysics

www.myspace.com/polysics

Noise hasn’t never sound

so AWESOME!... And a

proof of that is the lastest

Japanesse Alternative

electric band.

The album is higly recom-

mended for all those peo-

ple who enjoy electronic

music, but mostly to those

who like loud (type of ma-

chine) noise music...

Really there’s no a espe-

cific way to describe the

album, but that is totally

AWESOME as hell!

So click the link above

and check it out by your-

self!

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ReviewFrom Arizona, We are They is a most listen band that would rock your day with awesome guitar riffs,

cool vocals, piano, drums: Their whole music is incredible!

If you like Alternative, pop or any related those genre, you may love this band for sure.

1. How We Are They Start??

A meteor crash.

Once upon a time, on a cold, stormy Sunday morning, when the sky was black and full of tumultuous,

rage-filled thunder clouds, and the earth shook with terrifying tremors and the roiling seas were full

of roils, there was a meteor crash. At the same time halfway across the planet, some kids auditioned to

be in a band. We believe that, despite being hundreds of miles away and not even news worthy, the

meteor was the cause of the awesomeness that is We Are They.

2. what's the main thing you guys want to transmit with your music (what' s your massage)??

Pants-rocking fun.

3. what's your method when you guys gonna write a song??

We all play until somebody points out something they like. There's not a lot of planning that goes into

it. We just play what we like.

4. which is your inspiration at the time to write a song??

Liking something that somebody plays. And love. Sweet love.

5. what are We Are They Influences?

Well, music is a big one. Any music that makes us feel good influences us. We're also influenced by

long walks on the beach, interracial marriages and Wal-mart greeters.

Interview

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6. what you guys do when you are not in tour?

Well, being that we are not on tour about 99.9% of the time, we do everything. Play music, play video

games, eat food, swim... anything you can think of, we do. Except all the stuff that we don't do.

7. with which band would you guys would love to share stage??

Any of our favorite bands, really. I'm sure we'd all love to share the stage with Muse. Limp Bizkit,

Gorillaz, Dream Theater, System of a Down, Korn, and other bands that we like.

8. which is the album you guys can't stop to listen or "song" if you guys don't have album??

Well, we all are always listening to different things than each other. But I think the one that we all lis-

ten to most is Love Bug by the Jonas Brothers. That was sarcasm.

9. what plans you guys are making for the future??

Well, we are looking forward to the release of our album. After that we are planning to tour, make

money, and eventually take over the planet.

10. which country would you always dream to play or visit??

Well, I know that we're all really anxious to play in Europe. Antarctica is also very high on our list.

11. which has been the greastest day in the life of all of you guys??

The day we received these interview questions.

12. which are your hobbies??

We all love playing our respective instruments as a hobby. We spend a lot of time playing video games

and watching movies as well.

13.are you OK, like the band is going now??

Well, we are making more money right now than we've made in our entire history and that's nice.

We'd really love to have our album finished finally and that seems to be coming up shortly. I person-

ally think our writing just gets more creative and interesting the more we write, and that makes me

tingle with happiness.

14. I know bands play pranks each other, which has been the funniest prank you guys have been or

took part during a tour or show?

One time we locked Tyler in our bus and filled it with tear gas and killer bees. We filmed it and sold a

small number of films on ebay. It was great.

15. If you were on a tour and your van or car stops in the middle of nowhere, who would you guys

send to walk 55 miles to the Gas station?

We'd probably send Markandeya because he has way too much energy.

16. And while that person goes for help, you guys are starving and the

only way to survive is eat each other, who would you eat first?

Well, it's a good thing we sent Markandeya because he would provide next to no nourishment. So

we'd probably eat Andrew because everyone knows that the bassist is the most worthless member of

the band.

Contact:Mgmt: 714.904.7310

www.myspace.com/wearethey

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Word Of Truth..... Page 16-17

Von Isley show coverage review.... 18-19

Von Isley Interview.... 20-21

TV Review..... 22-23

On Business.... 24-25

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Word Of Truth

Think About Today

13Go to now, ye that say, to day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and con-

tinue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

14Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even

a vapour that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

James 4:13-14

How many times we have heard people thinking about the future? How many times

have we even thought we would end the day of today, to live the day of tomorrow?

In today’s Word Of Truth, we would continue going through the book of James,

which as we later say when we started with this book, it is supposed to be wrote by James

the brother of Jesus here on earth. As we later explained and probably may of you may al-

ready know, this book is one of the greatest books for Christianity, as the just 5 chapters

that contain this book, teach us a lot of truths on Christian life, etc.

The book of James talk us about thinking of the future; but mostly think that we

would live by ourselves through the future, like that we are the ones who really control our

lives —and now in days with corruption and the years of living that everyday is cutting

less— is one of the humanity greatest mistakes. Because people like or not, the only one

who is in control of the past, future and present is HIM (God); and that’s what today pas-

sage tell us for example on verse fourteenth where it says that our life is like vapour or a

mist that stay for a quite time, but then it vanished away.

Later on the same passage, it tell us how we should live our lives and it says that we

should say if the LORD wants me to live next day or do this or that (Verse 15th). So again, I

repeat, He is the one which is in control of everything and really doesn’t matter if we like it

or not; but He is the one who makes everything happens for good or for bad.

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So to resume the passage of today, as we have been going through the entire pas-sage, the key of today passage is to live everyday asking God what he want us to do and

not think as ignorants that we can live everyday like if we were the owners of our life.

The only owner of an invention is the inventor; and the inventor can do whatever he

want with his invention. What that means is that, as the inventor or creator of something is

sovereign (He can do whatever he wants without give an reason back), that way God is

sovereign and he is the creator of the World. So if he wants to erase one of his creatures

from the creation, just as a creator or inventor can easily take in or out anything of his cre-

ation or invention; but something you can be sure and is that God only do well, probably

for some may not be right and I think probably God don’t want them to think that way, but

at the end one person would see the accident, catastrophe or death and would glorify God.

Sounds impossible, but it’s a truth.

Rafael Jóvine

ChriRock Minister

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So much of what litters the metal music scene these days is the same old,

bland pop metal, scream-o, or emo that has been done to death. Don't get me

wrong, a few bands have risen from these pale ashes to produce some quality

stuff, but where is the creativity? Where is the artistry?

On January 1st, I had the pleasure to catch Von Isley at The Place in Mas-

silon, Ohio. From the first song, "Strike", the sheer old school metal power

tore through the small venue, and the current metal trends, like a roaring lion

and a breath of fresh air. The shock on the crowd's faces (from the blistering

guitar riffs of Josh Isley and the powerful, yet angelic vocals of Jennifer

Isley) proved we were in for an incredible ride!

J. Bennett and Bill Lynn (on bass and drums respectively) proved just as

powerful on the next song, "Dragonslayer", a tune just as strong as the best

stuff coming out of Europe these days. "I Am", a new song (and sadly not

available on their 5 song EP), started out as a haunting echo, then trans-

formed into a furious fireball, filling the room with infectious energy! You

would swear this band are seasoned old pros!

"Lullaby", was their next song, with Josh taking vocals. A pleasant mix of

Pink Floyd and good Metallica, this song deserves radio play and could be

the bands breakthrough song once it does get played. But not to be content

with resting too long, they were back to full force with "Eruption of Destruc-

tion", Jen's snarling vocals showing the ferocity of the song's lyrics! Finally,

and all too soon, they ended the set with the battle cry, "March of the Glori-

ous Order", my favorite track on the EP and live.

Overall, this was an incredible show by an incredible band that deserves

to get noticed. If you are a fan of Euro Metal, Old School Metal, or just

looking for something new, I would strongly recommend checking out Von

Isley as soon as possible! You won't be disappointed!

ReviewThe Place

Massilon, Ohio

1/16/10

7pm

by Mike Reardon

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I also had the pleasure of sitting down with the band, after the show, to ask them a few questions for Vents

Mag. Here's what they had to say:

1. Whats the bands meaning? (Name meaning?) (Joshua) Well, it's really just our (Jennifer and Joshua's)

last name with "Von" in front of it because it sounds more metal that way!

2. How the band started? (Joshua) Jennifer and I had always wanted to form a metal band but with more

of a positive message than most bands. We started playing with another guitarist friend of ours, Scott,

and that really was the formation of the band.

2a. How did you find the other members? (Joshua) We found Rob, our original drummer, online in a

musician search site. After some emails back and forth we met him and started writing songs. Scott left

the band for personal reasons and at about that same time we found our first bass player. A week before

the band's first show, that bass player quit! So we scrambled! Jen and J. had been friends since high

school, so she called him and asked him if he would fill in for the show. He played that gig and it

went so great that he's been with us ever since. In a shocker, Rob and his family moved out of state

late last year, leaving us without a drummer. Jen, J. and Bill all went to school together so we got

met with Bill, talked about the band and decided to give it a go. We just played our first show with

him and the response has been awesome!

3. What's the message? (Jennifer) Hopefully it's a message of hope. (Joshua) Yeah, there's a battle

type theme to our music and we want it to be encouraging. Basically, there are battles in life that we

face everyday, some big, some small. With determination and faith you can win those fights and come out

better than you were.

4. What's the method at the time of writing a song? (J.) Josh comes up with the riffs. (Joshua) Yeah, I

write a ton of riffs, maybe too many! (laughs) How and if they fit together J. and I kinda work on that

together. He's really good at arranging them and adding transitions. (J.) Once we play the skeleton of

the song at practice the whole band gives input on how to enhance it and give it life. (Jennifer) To

write the melodies I listen to a demo recording of the songs over and over again. Then

section by section I get a feel for the music and how I think the vocals should sound. (Joshua) The

vocals are definately the icing on the cake. They really make the song.

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6. Who are our influences?

(Jennifer) First and foremost, Freddy Mercury then David Bowie and Debbie Harry. I listen to a lot of

metal in school but those three were a constant.

(Joshua) For me, Megadeth, Stryper, Deliverance, Nightwish, Hammerfall and yes, even ABBA. I know I'll

get made fun of for that last one! As far as one particular musician, I'd have to say Dave Mustaine.

(J.) ABBA? Really? Oh well, mine include NIN, Megadeth, Type-O, Machinhead, Fear Factory, Vast and

Queensryche. Individuals I'd say Trent Reznor and Cliff Burton.

(Bill) My drumming influences include John Bonham, Terry Bozzio and Mickey Hart. I have a somewhat

diverse list of groups that have influenced me and shaped my drumming style. Everyone from Peter

Gabriel to Nine Inch Nails and Bob Marley to Sepultura!

7. Plans for the future?

(Bill) Continue to evolve as an artist and continue to advance Von Isley by growing it's fanbase,

playing with as many bands as possible and develope and record new music.

(Joshua) It sounds like Bill actually has a plan! I'll just say that We plan to record our first full-

length CD this year and play some bigger venues.

(J.) Yes and maybe add some instrumentation.

8. Which place would we like to play?

(Jennifer) Would love to play in other countries, so not anywhere specifically.

(Joshua) I'm with Jen, doing a tour in other countries would be great!

(J.) Hmm, Wembley Stadium, but only if we could fill it!

(Bill) Playing in exotic locations such as. . . the Dominican Republic!

9. Funniest prank any of us have been part of before or after a show? (Joshua) We're all friends so we

usually goof off and joke around together. (Bill) Nobody's pulled any pranks on anyone. . . . yet!

10. Hobbies?

(Bill) Art and music. Painting, sculpting, drum set drumming and drum circle facilitation.

(J.) I like working on construction projects, going to the movies and playing my PS3.

(Jennifer) Taking care of my son, kind of a full time job really! Cosmetology, going to vintage stores

to shop for clothes, theater tech and music, of course.

(Joshua) Spending time with my son, watching movies, PS3, playing guitar and I love to act.

11. Are they ok as the band is going right now? (Do you like the way the band is going)

(Jennifer) I like what we are doing and how we are doing it. Hopefully we will have a bit more

stability with the members we have now. (smiles)

(J.) The band is definately still growing, but it's going in the right direction.

(Joshua) I would agree with J., our style is becoming more defined as we go and it's showing in our

music and performances.

(Bill) As a newbie, I see great potential for the growth of this young band and look forward to being a

part of it.

You can check out Von Isley at www.vonisley.com, www.myspace.com/vonisley, or on their fan page on

Facebook!

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TV ReView

ReviewFor decades there has been alot of medical series worldwide such as: ER, Grey’s Anatomy,

Third Watch and alot more.

One of those series and the one we would be talking about today is Dr House. The medical se-

ries that in a way change the normal medical series we met before that show by creating probably one

of the most AWESOME doctor on the history.

At the beginning of the serie, we start meeting Dr. House and the first thing we noticed is, his

sarcasm and later his addiction to Vicodin.

Later in this new season we see the same doctor, distoxicated and that was one of the things I

wait during the 5 seasons; more especifically when he get addicted to Vicodin. And I have to say, so

far, Gregory House still been the awesome and great doctor of always, but distoxicated of course.

For some people, and after watched the rankins of the show, the producers and people behind

House have done alot of mistakes like: Kill Kurtner or lately as I read a week ago, Kick out Dr. Alison

Cameron out of the show (Althought lately producers say they may invite her back as guest on future

episode on this season 6). Things like that and probably some many more, have been lowing down

rankins on this show and I personally would hate see this show go out of air, because of such things.

Season 6 as I later mentioned, it was one of the most waited seasons for many, probably be-

cause the last episode from season 5 leave us with an such suspense and anxious to know what is going

to happen with rebelious and sarcastic Dr. House locked on a Rehab hospital.

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After watch for 2 hours to Dr. House changing his actitude and turning out into a different per-

son (althought not too much), we start the season with the farewell of Dr. House from the hospital and

the curious case which comes to the hospital with some hands paralyzis to later turned into a weird

case of alucination and many stuff; later, we see the departure of two doctors from House team and

the addition of Dr. Cameron and Chase, part of the old team from the first 3-4 seasons, plus House re-

turn only as a medical diagnostic help, but not as the boss as he later was; then on the dictator episode

we see that Chase get himself into a HUGE problem and Foreman get involved too.

This season in my opinion has been, probably not what I expecct, I would even dare to say few

things where unexpected for me such as: The return of chase to the team again, Dr. Cameron Depar-

ture and many things; but after that, I think the series have been going down and going up, each show

makes me stay without even go to the bathroom, while others are not sooo surprising and cool.

But I hope and I think it could happen. House would stay probably more on air that many

shows, I mean, ER stay like what? 15 seasons... I think House could stay 16 or 17 seasons more...

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ReviewLately alot of Clothing companies have appeared on the internet; so many that it’s becoming more

and more on a great business for many people out there that wants to win money and at the same time have

their designs out there in the world.

It truth there is ALOT of this type of Clothing Brand; but only a few ends spreading out their word and their

designs to a point that even celebrities wear their designs.

Today we are going to present you one of those Brands that their designs are wear by celebrities from TV

and media as well... Kill Brand Clothing.

Interview1. What's the meaning behind Kill Brand? It contains a meaning or it was just a "Looking for

name for the brand and that name came up? The name is not meant to be violent at all. Its very

tongue and cheek, it started as shock value, but i have always had a love for design, art, and fashion.

2. How did Kill Brand Clothing begin? I started Kill brand as a joke really. I was wearing a hot

pink tee all the time. We'll in 2001 hot pink was not as acceptable as it is now..haha. So i decided to

Spray Paint K I L L on it really huge to toughen it up a bit. After that everyone kept asking me for a

custom shirt. So i ended up trademarking Kill Brand from that idea.

3. Did you even dream about all this like famous people such as Ashlee Simpson, The Used, Scary

Kids Scaying Kids and the countless list so far, would use your clothing? We'll when i started the

brand i was playing in a band, so actually right from the start we had a lot of semi famous musicians

wearing the shirts. (even as spray painted blank tee's from AC moore) Bands were supportive because

we were both playing VFW hall's and basement shows 2 years prior. Luckily they knew that the com-

pany was based on underground ethics, and hard work so i have never had to really pay bands to

wear the gear. But when i do see it show up on TV,or actors it is exciting because it's something am

not directly involved in. Kinda feels like in back on stage when i see a band wearing a shirt on stage. :)

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4. Different to other clothing out there in the market, what you think it makes different to Kill

Brand? I think i make a conscious effort to do things that will not consider our brand a sell out, or

cash cow company. I always try to throw a few designs in the line that some people will be appauled

by, and some will love because most people will never wear. We have just had steady followers for

years now, no huge rise and fall of fans, and i like to think that people respect the fact that we are a

hard working underground company that they don't feel silly wearing or like every one of their

friends has the same design on a shirt.

About the Founder:

5. Which things does Johnny Smith likes to do, which are your hobbies? I live on the beach, so

I'm a total board sport DUUDE!!! I love surfing, and skatboarding. I play in a band for fun called

Gentleman wolf. Music is really my entire life. I never stop tapping.

6. Can you please tell us more about yourself?, tell us the story behind Kill Brand...

I'm a very simple down to earth guy. I really enjoy hangin out with my friends, going to shows. I love

my job. It never stops, but i wouldn't trade it for the world. I try not to let Kill Brand define who I

am. People always introduce me as JonnyKILL...haha what is that??...Ummm thanks, Jon is fine. My

life is not as rock n roll as most people think. I spend a lot of time behind a computer, and phone.

7. What plans do you have, in this case, for Kill Brand in the future? We will keep Kill Brand

going as long as i can keep the lights on. I actually started a line called KIDS INTO LIVING LIFE.

We teamed up with Zack Merrick bass player of the band All Time Low. He is a great photographer,

so we are using his photos for designs. The stuff he is sending me from the road is amazing. He's a re-

ally funny cool guy, so i think it should go over well.

8. For last, which tip or suggestion would you give to all those brand new clothing brands out

there? I would say it all comes down to hard work and your connections, Meet as many people as pos-

sible, When i was in College, i got through it but i spent more time going to New York meeting people

to promote the band. I interned at Def Jam, so i learned about business and marketing from experi-

ence. I'm very thankful for that.

To get yourself an T-shirt, see designs or check out more from Kill Brand; Go to

www.killbrand.com

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