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Hello everyone, we hope you are well. I just wanted to take a few minutes to interject my personal experience and personal opinion on some of the comments that are going around. Initially the reaction to the upcoming Terrorizer opus was met with a mixed reaction; A fifty-fifty sort of vibe. Many people are worried about the new incarnation of the band “ruining” the legacy that World Downfall left behind. Undoubtedly this record was one of the most influential and groundbreaking albums of all time in this genre of music and his held by many to be the epitome of all that is pure grindcore. Those vibes can never be taken away or erased. All the musicians involved went on to enjoy illustrious musical careers in various other bands that have created some of the most awesome music. At times, I really grow tired of this world and all of the negativity that people put into in it. I use music as an escape from the ridiculous “mainstream” of life. I often wonder when did “outcasts” or some “extreme music people” become such harsh critics and or start to mirror most of the mainstreams critiques. I feel as if some of the genre has lost it's face or identity because of some individuals that are so bent on making other peoples lives miserable because there life currently sucks. I mean ultimately it is no bother to me because I belong no where and I have accepted myself and my flaws. But what is troubling me is the fact that people insist on using negativity to bring down what they see as a threat to them or there “ideals” for there own personal life. I am not going to sit here and preach to you. If you want to stop reading this now, then I won't blame you. However if you are interested in opening your eyes a little more wider, I can give you some insight on some of the more personal aspects of this latest episode of a grinded life…
I tend to ramble a little bit, so forgive me. I am not sure what order I am about to put this all in, perhaps I will just type whatever comes to my mind first. First and foremost, Jesse and I would like to thank all of the people that have been patient and supportive of the “Terrorizer” name over the past decade and a half. As a friend to Jesse, I know how important it is to him to have such loyal fans and kind words of encouragement. As a “fan” too, I also am loyal, no matter what kind of music he decides to make or create. Like I was saying before the initial vibe was sketchy at best, pretty much a fifty-fifty sort of hype. For the moment the momentum has tipped in the favor or the band and a lot more support from its awesome music fans are generating a better climate to work in. I can tell you this, Jesse, Pete, and the two Tony’s have been working really, really hard, like extremely hard at creating some killer new music. Weather you like it or not, support the band or not, the record is happening and it is going to be extreme. I still am not sure what order I should go with all of this…oh well fuck it I am just going to say whatever comes to my mind first. Over at Blabbermouth.net, some of you may have noticed that there are a few articles about Terrorizer and what not. Blabbermouth.net has quickly established itself as a consistent and mostly accurate information and media website of heavy metal and extreme music. Most of the mainstream community of extreme music is aware of the site and reads it on a regular basis. One article in particular puzzled me though. Nasum’s drummer Anders Jakobson had the opportunity to share some of his thoughts and opinions as a “fan” with Blabbermouth and stated that he is “worried” about the new Terrorizer record. I am sorry that this worries you, however I am sure that it does not consume you. People’s opinions, especially when they are in the public eye, can have a lot of influence on individuals. This can either work for or against you no matter who you are. When you opened up the gates with your words, the response was short lived and met with a mixed reaction from fans. I don’t know you and I have never met you and visa versa. But as a friend of Jesse’s and a fan of your band, I feel the need to protect my families. I know that you and Jess did not bond the way you and Shane did for life and that’s ok. But if you are reading this, I want to tell you Jesse and I talk on the phone all the time and we are very sorry for the loss of Mieszko. We feel terrible about it, especially me. I think Nasum kicks ass and I was really hurt by the news. Whether you support the upcoming Terrorizer band or not is ok with us. No band or individual musician or political party can please everyone. You all have a right to your opinions too. But I just feel it is not necessary to put down or disrespect something that someone does not 100% support. When I read through some of the reactions about Anders post, I was happy to see all of the people that defended Terrorizer. However, I was weekend by the people that chose to dis Nasum in return. And like I said, you all have the right to your opinions. For myself personally I am a fan of Nasum and I visit there website often. And Anders if you are reading this and you would like our website or any of my other websites to help support your music, please feel free to just ask, so just get in touch. But if any of you really so concerned with getting in on the “inside information”, then here is the scoop… No one here cares to hear all the negativity that you want to bring to our tables. If you are so “worried” or “concerned” about people or bands, than fucking help them. Nasum, Morbid Angel, Napalm Death, Resistant Culture, Meathook Seed, Monstrosity, Lock Up, Nausea, Terrorizer, all those bands totally kick ass. Whether or not you want to support them or not is your opinion. But why would you disrespect any of them with your stupid words and hide behind a message board with no name or email address or contact information? Coward yes you may be, but like I said I am not here to preach to the choir. Besides, probably half of you wouldn’t even listen to me anyways. People, if you have personal problems with these bands than I am sorry. If any of the bands have problems with each other than I am sorry for that too. However if any of you out there have an open mind and are willing to listen and learn something that may be new to you, than please continue to read on.
When I listen to music, ya I am a little critical of it. But if I don’t like it, then I don’t listen to it. And I sure as fuck don’t talk shit about it. I mean why would I waste my time? Would you too rather not waste your time on things that you don’t like? Sure not everyone that loved Terrorizer’s first record, may not like the bands second record. So what. Then don’t buy it. I like to think that musicians (as I am one myself) create music for there own personal entertainment and for “fans” to enjoy. Ya, some bands have a message or a statement to make and those like minded individuals that can relate to a bands cause, just as the opposite end of the spectrum reciprocates. There’s always going to be people that oppose things that others choose to support. My advice to you is that if you don’t like a band or support a band or a person, than just leave it alone. Why waste your time? Let me answer this for you. This is because for the moment, you are an asshole and asshole produce shit and shit is usually flushed down a toilet or totally disregarded as waste. Unless of course you are a fecalfeliac and you are obsessed with shit. So if you are so shit obsessed than so be it anyone that reads these words and has made it this far hopefully is aware that my intention is just educate people on enjoying life a little bit more. When I listen to music, no matter what kind it is, it is like an escape for me. I don’t have to worry about stupid politicians or what stupid fuck is going to blow up some part of the world. Sometimes I feel that music no matter what genera, the soul of what is a human, is just being placed on the same shelves as all of the things are seen as “not as important anymore”. I am probably wrong and hopefully I am, but if this lights a fire under anyone’s ass than good. There’s no need to disrespect Terrorizer or Nausea. Sometimes I see messages on the board that I just erase, because I just see it is pointless for those types of words to be on there. It’s great that people defend both old and new Terrorizer. It’s cool that some people prefer the old school verses the new school. It’s great that you think Nausea is better than Terrorizer. Then go support the bands you love, don’t fucking waste our time with your stupidity! Here’s my thing, whether members of Nausea or Terrorizer past or present get along or not, whether Jesse is friends with Napalm Death or not, whether you like Nasum or not, just appreciate them as people. Musicians word very hard at what they do. Some of you act like the new Terrorizer record is going to be like a fucking Winger reunion or something, seriously! Come on now! It’s fucking Terrorizer! Ya sure it’s gonna be a little different… But seriously, fucking over ten years have past, you mean to tell me you have not changed a little fuckin bit? OK sure, the idea of introducing different instrumentation or experimentation has crossed there minds, but it’s not like there going to be like a fucking radio band on your local station or something mates. Chill out LOL! Ya Jesse is a really good friend of mine and I feel it is natural to defend my family and my friends. That’s how I roll in New York Hardcore. Ya sure you do the same, defending your friends and your family, but seriously, if some of you want to continue to escalate things, I can assure you, without talking tough or being a threatening asshole, you are barking up the wrong fuckin tree mate. I have scene Jesse and Napalm through a lot of shite and I love them all. Those kids are very important to me. And yes, just like, you JP may have some personal problems, but as a good friend should, I am going to help him and stick by my friends and my family until the end of me. As for dissing on Nausea on this webpage to, we are really not going to tolerate that either. Speaking for myself personally, no, I do not know Nausea personally hardly at all, however I really do enjoy there music a lot and think there LA style kicks ass. And whether or not Nausea and I or Nausea and Terrorizer are friendly still or not should not make that much a deal to you. You are not them or me and you can not live our life, so just let it go, trust me you will find much more happiness. Like I always say, if you like Nausea LA then support them. Do not turn our website into a “who’s better than who” or “my dad’s cooler than your dad” website. Hopefully I am not dissing Terrorizer or Nausea supporters and fans to much and I hope you are not interpreting my messages the wrong way. I just want everyone to have a good time and listen to some killer music, ya know what I mean? This is a place to celebrate great music. Yes, Jesse is one of my closest friends, but I was FAN first and foremost of all them.
Well enough of my rants and raves for now. I feel like I got a little bit off my chest. Remember please, my words are not anyone else’s words or opinions. I don’t expect anyone to have read this far or expect anyone to agree with me. These words like I said are just my point of view and how I choose to live my life. If you think it is cool, then great. If not then that’s ok too. If you care to leave me your personal comments you can message me through Terrorizer’s website on My Space. At the very least I think it would be cool to hear from anyone that bothered to read all of this shit. Right now I am working hard to make this website even better and I thank all of the people that have already sent messages my way for there acknowledgement and support. This is hard work and I am not only doing this for myself and Terrorizer, but the legends of fans all across the globe.
OK, have a cool day everyone,
Myk the bastard
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The webmasters personal rants and raves:
This section has to do with my personal view points on what’s going on with Terrorizer and related subject matters. I am also using this as a launch point that will eventually become a full on message board. If you feel you can help me out with the creation of a message board for this website, then please get in touch. Cheers, Myk Japhet the Web-Bastard.
Topic Number One…
“The Oscar Explanation and a little discussion about the new Terrorizer LP”
December 03, 2005: Once again a few people have been asking about Oscar and why he is not returning to Terrorizer. As I’ve mentioned before, he is no longer interested in participating in Terrorizer. With out a doubt, Oscar will be missed by most Terrorizer fans. Some people go on to say that it just won’t be the same without him. Personally, I agree. Oscar had a big impact on the World Downfall as did the rest of the musicians. Overall, looking at the big picture as a whole, take a look at the history of several other bands. Take a longer look at some of your favorite bands that have had lineup changes. Ask yourself this “Have all of our favorite bands stood the test of time, even if they were not all the original same people? Take a look at these perfect examples…Cannibal Corpse, no one thought that they would survive after Chris Barnes. Look at them still today, extremely successful and making amazing music. Or maybe I should mention Morbid Angel? David Vincent – gone. (Well yes he is back now, but…) but look what happened to them over the coarse of there career…Fucking brilliant with or with out Dave. Or dare I should perhaps even go as far to say Napalm Death? Remember the classic line up, way back in the day? And who are all of these new blokes? Barney, Mitch, Danny, Jesse, Shane. I mean fuck the name Napalm Death alone! No original members at all, what the fuck, totally amazing?!? Right? Ya Napalm lost Mick Harris, still moved on, even lost Jesse. Look at them now. They still fucking rule! The bottom line is, that no matter how critical people can be or how stubborn some people are or how particular or open or closed minded individuals are, all of us listen to extreme music under one unifying theme. It’s extreme! So no matter who is in what band or why, when or what happened; whatever extreme music represents to personally for yourself and or how it makes you react towards others; just remember one thing, these musicians create this brand of music for there own enjoyment, self expression and to round up like minded peoples that want to support and love what they do. If you some people are so concerned and disappointed about Oscar not being in Terrorizer anymore, then I feel for ya. I suggest you support him then and what he is doing with Nausea, they rule! And I am sure he would appreciate your support. I mean shit, I don’t know him as a person personally and as a matter of fact, I have never even had communication with him at any level. But I know enough to respect him as an individual and as a person that has a heart and cares about things just like you do. And as for Jesse leaving Napalm, it’s his own personal preference. Napalm will survive, with or without him. As a matter of fact Napalm would even survive if someone else left too. But that’s just inside stuff… Yes indeed, Terrorizer is going to sound a little bit different. Obviously it is going to be extreme. Some of the old school fans my love it or hate it. New school fans, the same thing. The real issue here is that 15 plus years have gone by. Why the fuck wouldn’t anything change? I mean come on have you been the exact same person doing the exact same thing you absolute entire life? I’d be willing to bet not. You may fall into the same category, but inevitably people do change. Some people in this fucked up world need to realize that and understand this. Again these are just my personal rants and raves and whether or not they make any scene to you makes no difference to me. Just like you, you have no time in your life for ignorance and to waste your time on things you don’t want to surround yourself with. So if you want to spend your life miserable dissing shit all the time then whatever I am glad I am not living your life. If you want to grind, hear a few blasts and have a good time, then join the party. These are my own personal views and not JP’s or Pete’s or anyone else. So on that note, I will end this. Thanks if you decided to take the time to read all of this. And if you notice people being dumb fucks, just be glad you are not like them. If you are not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem.
Well that’s what’s on my mind. Terrorizer will rule no matter what, so will Morbid, Napalm and Nausea.
Myk Japhet
Topic number two coming soon…
