Chiodos, Congregation of the Damned Tour, 10/20/2010

Chiodos, on the Congregation of the Damned Tour, at the Anaheim House of Blues, on October 20, 2010.

Enjoy!!

To view the rest of the photos from that day, click here: Chiodos Photos

Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.

Blessthefall, December to Remember Tour, 12/18/2011

Blessthefall on the December to Remember Tour, at the Grove of Anaheim, on December 18, 2011.

Enjoy!

To view the rest of the photos from that day, click here: Blessthefall Photos

Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.

Jamie's Elsewhere, A New Storm Rising Tour, 10/01/2011

Jamie's Elsewhere, at The Chain Reaction, on the A New Storm Rising Tour, on October 1, 2011.

Enjoy!

 As you might notice, Aaron is not present. He had an unexpected phone call and had to head home for this date of the tour. Instead of him, the singers from the other touring bands filled in, as well as some of the crowd.

To view the rest of the photos from that day, click here: Jamie's Elsewhere Photos

Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.

Escape The Fate, The Dead Masquerade Tour, March 11, 2011

Escape the Fate, on the The Dead Masquerade Tour, at the Grove of Anaheim, on March 11, 2011.

Enjoy!

To view the rest of the photos from that day, click here: Escape The Fate Photos

Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.

Winds of Plague, California MetalFest, March 19, 2011

Winds of Plague, on the California MetalFest, at the Grove of Anaheim, on March 19, 2011.

Enjoy!

 

 

To view the rest of the photos from that day, click here: Winds of Plague Photos

Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.

LOCAL SCENE PRESENTS: New Years Day!

Everyone, Local Scene is PROUD to present to you:

NEW YEARS DAY!

I first met New Years Day on the set of their music video "Two In The Head, One In The Chest." I became fascinated with the entire band, such amazing personalities and winning attitudes. I spent the entire weekend at their shoot, while the weather wasn't the best... good times were still being had. The weekend was filled with laughs, jokes, words with friends, rick rolling, and milk. My main fascination was with front woman, Ashley Costello. Such a strong and independent woman fronting a rocking group, with catchy melodies and lyrics almost anyone can relate too. Her opening words to us for the first part of the music video were explaining how this e.p. was about being hurt so many times and trading in your heart for a mechanical one, so you can no longer feel pain. As I read through the lyric sheet they gave me, I found myself relating to the music more and more. It's not every day we find an amazing rock group, fronted by a woman. In a world where men mostly dominate, it's a breath of fresh air when I see a female fronting a band, I find myself relating to their music a lot easier. The music kicks in on the set, I was immediately addicted to the music... I couldn't get enough. I found myself trying to find more of their music to listen to. If it was as good as "Two In The Head, One In The Chest," I was DEFINITELY sold. Because not only were they amazing people, that I am truly blessed to have in my life, but their music is amazing and I can thoroughly relate to most of the lyrics.

After the weekend was over, I was determined to attend one of their shows. They were so energetic at the shoot, I just had to see them on stage, performing on a real stage, with tons of room to run around. Their first show I attended was at The Viper Room, on April 21, 2011. It was like the music video, but a thousand times better. I was in shock and awe. It was one of the best shows I ever attended. From that moment on, they became one of my favorite acts to shoot, and to hang out with of course. The second show I attended was their show at The Wire, on April 30, 2011. Each time I saw them, their performance got better. They had so much energy, running around on stage, interacting with each other, as well as the audience. To me, I can't shoot a band unless they have tons of energy on stage, I feel it ruins their image to me if they stand in place, as if their music could make up for their lack of commitment to move around on stage. The last show I attended was their show at The Roxy, on May 9, 2011. There were a few technical difficulties, but the show still went on, and it was better than the last time I saw them.

From the minute I met them, they have continued to rise above the rest. From being named next "Ragged Artist" and landing an entire article in Ragged Magazine, to being signed to Hollywood Waste Records. Today, June 21, 2011, their E.P., "The Mechanical Heart" comes out on iTunes. You can also pick up their E.P., as well as other amazing merch, at their online store here, or catch them on this years Warped Tour, from June 24- July 17. Also, they will be headlining their own tour after their run of Warped Tour, which runs from July 19- July 24.
For more information on their tour dates, as well as the band themselves, please check out the following:

• NYD Twitter
• NYD Facebook
• NYD Myspace
• NYD Merch Store

"Two In The Chest, One In The Head- Extended version"

I can honestly say, I am truly blessed, and it's an honor to know New Years Day. I am so proud of them, from just the few months that I have known them, they have come a long way. This is a New Years Day world, and we all just live in it!

To view the rest of the photos, click here: New Years Day Photos

Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.

Thursday, Full Collapse Tour, January 29, 2011

As you all might be aware, the New Jersey's Thursday released a c.d. nearly a decade ago called "Full Collapse", which had such hits as "Understanding a Car Crash" and "Paris in Flames." As part of their 10th year reunion, Thursday teamed up with A Skylit Drive, Animals as Leaders, and Underoath in celebration of the success of their album.

I unfortunately could not attend their Hollywood date, which was held at HOB Sunset, but I was fortunate enough to attend their Anaheim and San Diego dates. I met the band in Anaheim, at the HOB in Downtown Disney through my friend JessieLee, who is good friends with their bassist Lukas. I had lunch with Jessie and Lukas, which then immediately after we went to hang out on their bus. I met the entire band, all of whom were complete sweethearts. I was interested in seeing A Skylit Drive live for the first time, so I attended their part of the show. They were amazing, full of energy and had an excellent stage presence. We went back to the bus and waited for Thursday to hit the stage. The time had come, as they filed into the venue, loading in their equipment, we stood side stage and waited eagerly. Tucker counted into the song, they started off with "Understanding a Car Crash". They played the entire "Full Collapse" album in its entirety. The crowd was ecstatic, screaming every lyric and jumping along to the songs. As the band finished, they thanked the crowd over and over, then exited the stage. The crowed screamed for one more song, but unfortunately did not receive their wish. We all headed back to the bus, where it was a non stop party. Thursday bunked with Animals as Leaders, which also was a group of super nice guys. We all joked around with each other, shared stories, made fun of one another and listened to music, until it was time for them to leave to Vegas. After they played in Vegas, they came back to southern California and played SOMA, in San Diego. Jessie and I also attended that show as well. We showed up a few hours before the show and had dinner with Tucker and Lukas. It was constant laughs, I was amazed we even finished our meals! We headed back to the venue, where I proceeded to go shoot A Skylit Drive's set. Again, like in Anaheim, their set was amazing. I headed back to the bus, where I spoke with the band and talked photography with them. It was their turn to play, this time, I got to shoot them, unlike in Anaheim, where the HOB was super strict about what pass meant what. I guess if you have back stage at HOB Anaheim, you have to stay there. Odd. I digress, I was super excited to shoot Thursday. I've been a fan since the 9th grade, which is about 8 years ago for me. It was like reliving my high school years all over again. After the allotted 3 songs photographers received, I ran back stage and jumped on stage with them and began shooting them. I stood next to Andrew at first, snapped a few photos, then ran back to Tucker. There is no words to describe how amazing of an experience this was... To stand there and watch a band I've listened to since my high school years, and to joke around with them while they were playing was absolutely astonishing to me.  After they played "Full Collapse", they played a song from their new album entitled "No Devolucion", called "Turnpike". The crowd was pleased with the new material. Jessie and I hung out with the band until their curfew hit. It was a bittersweet good bye to leave the boys. It was becoming almost routine to see and hang out with Thursday. It was my first time seeing them live, and I must say, "long live my high school years!" Good to meet you boys, you put on an outstanding show, I look forward on seeing you all very soon!!

 To view the rest of the photos from that day, click here: Thursday Photos

Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.

Atreyu, Congregation of the Damned, October 20, 2010

Atreyu, on the Congregation of the Damned tour, at the House of Blues, Anaheim, CA, on October 20, 2010.

Enjoy!

 

 To view the rest of the photos from that day, click here: Atreyu Photos

Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.

Blessthefall, The Congregation Of The Damned, October 20, 2010

Due to technical difficulties, we were down for a while. But now we are back and stronger than ever! Here's our first post in a two months! Blessthefall, on

To view the rest of the photos from that day, click here: Blessthefall Photos

Until next time kiddies, hugs&kisses, Hanna.

Interview with: Angelo of Motionless in White

I first met Angelo back in November of 2009, in the back of the Motionless in White tour van, in front of the Key Club. I originally asked front man Chris if I could interview the band as a whole, for my first official interview for my site. He gladly accepted my request which I couldn't believe! It was exciting to say the least. When I arrived to the venue, we all filed into the van to begin the interview. Much to my surprise, everyone was somewhat quiet!! Which made me giggle a bit, being they're all in a rock band, armed with heavy riffs, haunting keyboard solos, and double pedals, I assumed they'd be very loud! They worked with me through the interview, being it was my first one and I was a little nervous and stumped at times. Unfortunately, to my deepest regrets... the original interview has been lost and can not be retrieved... Motionless in White is comprised of front man Chris Cerulli, keyboardist Josh Balz, guitarist/back up vocals TJ Bell, guitarist Ryan Sitkowsi, bassist Ricky Horror, and drummer Angelo Parente.

Luckily, Angelo agreed to re-do the entire interview for me!!

1. First off, introduce yourself!

Angelo, I play drums.

2. How did Motionless in White become your band name?

We had a couple different names in mind but we really like motionless in white especially cause it had to do with one of the bands we love and look up to, Eighteen Visions.

3. How long have you guys been a band?

There's been a good amount of member changes but with the lineup we have now and being the most solid I'd say about 2 years.

4. In 2007 you released your e.p. "The Whorror," can you tell us a little bit about it?
No it's pretty bad lol.

5. In early 2010, you have a full length album coming out, how does it differ from your e.p. in 2007?
Well it's completely different from "The Whorror" but it can still relate to our more recent release "When Love Met Destruction" which we released in February of 2009. Our new album is a lot heavier and has a very new sound to it. You'll like it.

6. You guys just did a cover of Rob Zombie's "Dragula," why did you choose that song?

We wanted to do something different and something that we like and would fit us. I feel it was the perfect choice.

7. How are your fans and spectators reacting to it?
So far we've had no complaints. Everyone seems to like it.

8. I notice you have a new bassist, what happened to your last bassist?

We kicked him out.

9. Right now you guys are in the middle of a tour with Drop Dead Gorgeous and Sky Eats Airplane, how is this tour going for you guys?

Awesome! The crowds have been great, the bands are all very nice to us and fun to hang out with. One of our favorite tours so far

10. Anything funny/embarrassing/odd happen on this tour so far?

Last night there were assholes in the crowd making fun of us and the way we look and throwing us the finger for most of our set. So before the last song I had enough and called him out on stage then the rest of the band did. And of course he bitched out.

11. Any last words?
Our new debut full length will be coming out in early October. Please everyone when it comes out, check it out and buy it! Thanks! -Angelo


Motionless in White played in Anaheim at the Chain Reaction on April 9, 2010. I was fortunate to attend and snap a few photos. Keep in mind, I came late! So all I could do was snap from the side, so I apologize to the left hand of the stage as well as the back, I promise I still love you guys!

Fore more information or to check out Motionless in White, please click the links listed below:
Motionless in White- Myspace
Motionless in White- Facebook
Motionless in White-Last FM
Motionless in White- Twitter

Hugs&kisses, until next time kiddies, Hanna.