A Metal Life...

So there are a few things I seem to forget about. People don't like what they don't understand for the most part. I am finding that with TFW. I am suprised by some people's reaction but when I think about it harder, I am not really that suprised. Not a lot of people like extreme metal. That is cool...I don't expect them too. It is a small group of people that are into that kind of music. It IS extreme. I love it. I know people that love it. I know a lot of people that cannot stomach it....actually that is most people. But just because you don't like it, doesn't mean you can't support it. Just because you don't really understand it, doesn't mean you have to dismiss those involved in it. That is one of those glaring flaws in human nature that really bugs me. You are different so I want nothing to do with you...I may redicule you, ostracise you, persecute you, label you, discriminate against you, call you names, lie about you, slander you, stereotype you, etc... You see it with race, sex, religion, sexuality, style, lifestyle, fashion...but really we are all just people...flawed, imperfect, hopefully good. So why the fear of what you don't understand or don't like? My name is Vaughn...I love extreme metal...I am a metalhead...do you still like me? Will support me and my band even though you don't like it? Or does that even matter? Vaughnarchy out!!

Torment From Within

So I have a new metal band called Torment From Within. Good metal name. Some people would probably think it was a negative name. I don't. I deal with a lot of torment from within...struggles, selfishness, lust, bad attitudes, jealousy, and I could go on and on. I have friends and family that deal with depression and anxiety. I believe you can have to deal oppression at times. But I also know that you don't have to stay tormented. There is victory over it if you believe it and walk it out. I think of the apostle Paul when he said (and I paraphrase) that he knows what he should do and that is what he wants to do but he found himself doing the things he didn't want to do instead. Sounds like my life! I even put that in the first song we wrote. I am getting a lot of satisfaction and enjoyment from writing and recording this brutal heavy music. It is like therapy for me. Metal rules! I never would have thought I would be laying down some serious black metal style vocals and it would sound pretty good. So anyone who likes the heavy check us out...it rules!

A bit about me...

So I was thinking, how many people REALLY know that much about me...even my friends? Probably not that many. So here are some tidbits of information that you may find interesting or find really trivial and boring....

1. I really love metal music. Crazy extreme heavy as all get out...the screaming, fast, double-kicking "broo-tall" metal that makes most people cry. I love it! I have totally been into metalcore and some black metal too. I find when it comes to metal I only really listen to "Christian" or very positive bands as the lyrical content can leave much to be desired. I love As I Lay Dying" and "Extol" especially. I also love other music so I don't have the "metal-head" label I think...

2. I love tattoos. If I could I would have tons. Probably have my whole arms sleeved (must be the metalhead thing) and others...they do cost a lot so they are very low on my list of things to get. Maybe some day...

3. I am a Sci-Fi nerd...love the Stargate series, Star Wars, Star Trek, and most Sci-Fi

4. I LOVE UFC and watch almost every PPV and catch as much on t.v. as I can...love it..it is like watching chess and combat at the same time. I love the technical aspect of it. Most people can't see that part of it.

5. I really dig guns...I love shooting at the range. My grandfather had an incredible collection and I would like to start my own some day.

6. I hope to be a music producer some day. I am working presently on a couple different projects.

7. I love cheesy t.v. shows...especially older Canadian shows like The Beachcombers, Degrassi Junior High, North of 60, Danger Bay, Neon Rider as well as others like MacGyver, Dragnet, M*A*S*H, etc...

8. When I was very young I thought it would be cool to be a figure skater...that is not cool!

9. Some day I want to live in another country for a bit to see what that would be like....my first preference is the U.K.

10. I like to think I am not very complicated. I like to wear my heart on my sleeve. I like to be frank but am learning to use discretion when it is wise.

There are 10 things about me you may not know. Hope that was interesting for ya. If not you can have your money back. Peace OUT!!

Here I go...

So I have thought about making a blog...seemed like a cool idea. Not sure how many people will read it. Oh well, atleast it is a place where I can bang out my thoughts and speak my mind. If you are reading this, you probably already know me somewhat if not very well. That is great. If you don't that is even more great and I hope some way I get to know you. So this is me breaking the ice. My first post of many I am sure. Thanks for reading and I have thoughts brewing so I will share them soon. Peace OUT!!