Plan B Skateboards recently took a crew out to the Dominican Republic to film their latest dvd release. You might have already known that, if you are a fan of the “The Life of Ryan” television program that airs on MTV weekly, followed by “Rob & Big”. Whatever the case is, Plan B shot some great footage of the team, and here’s a quick video of their escapades.

Danny Way is pretty much the king of everything ‘mega’ in skateboarding. Here he sits down with the Skatebook.tvcrew and tells us what the history of megaramps has in store for us. Is this the future of skateboarding or the future of potential new guiness book of world records? You make the call…

In an interesting move by any band, Chiodos is going to be doing a show live online. This is not the first time a band has tried to broadcast a concert online, as many radio stations do this all the time for bands. However, this time it’s not going to be free, and the promoters are promising full resolution high definition streaming HD video. That’s right, HD quality streaming video and audio with multiple angles, and full interactivity with the band. That’s not all, you’ll also be able to request songs and hear what you want to hear from the band, all of this live and in full motion video.

The downside?

This is not going to be free for all. You have to pay 6.99 to enjoy all this, and that’s not too bad, considering they are promising to deliver a unique concert experience online, and do it right. Full HD! To get yourself a ticket to this interesting venue, click here, and read more about it. It still seems odd to charge for a concert online, and maybe other bands are going to join the fray of online concert promotions.

Metal band Obituary had to cancel their upcoming tour. In a message from the band, they have cited that it was due to difficulties outside of their control. Translation: Metal doesn’t pay the bills.

Travis Rice has been on one hell of a journey the last two years, dialing in his new film, That’s It, That’s All. Travis is known for his progressive riding style and in my mind, is one of the sharpest cats in the game. He tells it straight and is very real and true to what he believes in.

If you think this film is going to be anything less than what I just mentioned, you are probably wrong. Check out the ill teaser!

Kelly Slater is an amazing human being. The guy wasn’t even going to compete in this contest, but he ends up winning the thing. We don’t have much details at this point other than I think Slater is an alien. For realsies.

Heartsrevolution
Switchblade EP
IHEARTCOMIX

Heartsrevolution needs way more cred and attention than I can possibly attempt in this measly little paragraph. To get a feel for what this duo is all about you gotta check out heartschallenger.com. It isn’t the bands website, but is about the personas that form the HEARTS duo… kind of. But wow! Switchblade EP is definitely danceable. It’s the kind of record that you would catch “Misses Toughie Cool Hottie” brushing her teeth and flexing to in the morning. I was hypnotized by hypersensual vocals filtered only by the techy grit of the input device repeating phrases like, “foxes and bunnies, fire and snow”. I must also add that the rhythm and beats are precise and unique to each track, while keeping a cohesive handclap throughout the EP. Way to go team! - Ryan Stephens, Mannerist Zine

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Heartsrevolution
Switchblade EP
IHEARTCOMIX

Heartsrevolution needs way more cred and attention than I can possibly attempt in this measly little paragraph. To get a feel for what this duo is all about you gotta check out heartschallenger.com. It isn’t the bands website, but is about the personas that form the HEARTS duo… kind of. But wow! Switchblade EP is definitely danceable. It’s the kind of record that you would catch “Misses Toughie Cool Hottie” brushing her teeth and flexing to in the morning. I was hypnotized by hypersensual vocals filtered only by the techy grit of the input device repeating phrases like, “foxes and bunnies, fire and snow”. I must also add that the rhythm and beats are precise and unique to each track, while keeping a cohesive handclap throughout the EP. Way to go team! - Ryan Stephens, Mannerist Zine

Justice of the Unicorns
Angels With Uzi’s
Little Lamb

Justice of The Unicorns is the numinous music project of New York’s Rusty Dungan and troop. As the name of this band implies, Justice of the Unicorns is a tavern band with a penchant for fantasy tales and magical verse. The meddling theme of Angels With Uzi’s doesn’t give the band much promise of permanence, but maybe with lines like “In your dreams, the wild tiger’s eyes creep upon you in the forest,” their intentions are to do nothing more than endorse a chuckle. Like Thurston Moore singing the story line of David Bowie’s Labrynth, the novelty may be more compelling than the aptitude. This album juxtaposes blues and folk with contemporary synthetics and digital instrumentation to accompany you and your imaginary Might Be Giant on your journey to the land of Zorcon. – Kelly D. Williams, Mannerist Zine

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Justice of the Unicorns
Angels With Uzi’s
Little Lamb

Justice of The Unicorns is the numinous music project of New York’s Rusty Dungan and troop. As the name of this band implies, Justice of the Unicorns is a tavern band with a penchant for fantasy tales and magical verse. The meddling theme of Angels With Uzi’s doesn’t give the band much promise of permanence, but maybe with lines like “In your dreams, the wild tiger’s eyes creep upon you in the forest,” their intentions are to do nothing more than endorse a chuckle. Like Thurston Moore singing the story line of David Bowie’s Labrynth, the novelty may be more compelling than the aptitude. This album juxtaposes blues and folk with contemporary synthetics and digital instrumentation to accompany you and your imaginary Might Be Giant on your journey to the land of Zorcon. – Kelly D. Williams, Mannerist Zine