5/8/2009 The Classic Grand- Glasgow Scotland UK
So this is the first show in our UK/Euro tour. We had just one week off at home and it was back to the destroy the world. We had never been to Scotland so I did not know what to expect. It was a friday night full of beer fun and moshing. We played at a placed named The Classic Grand. We had 2 pretty damn cool opening bands. A lot of bands dont really grab my attention but these two made me headbang like no other. It was Amok and Circle of Tyrants. They were both pretty damn cool and very energetic. This was also the first time checking out Cauldron. I had just heard a bit from them on myspace never really stuck around and listened very well. they put on a good show and they pretty cool guys. For being the first time in Glasgow and people treated us like legends. We will be coming back soon.


We love you Scotland. Edingburg Tonight.


-Jose

5/9/2009 Bannermans- Edingburgh Scotland UK

So it was party time after Glasgow and thats exactly what we did. Edingburg was only an hour away. So we pack our shit and hang out a bit. To my surprise we meet someone from Hesperia CA ( a place close to home). This person is out there for school and it feels great for someone to know where Pomona is. Well we call it a night and sleep at  pretty cool mom and pop looking hotel. Wake up and  eat some Scottish breakfast. First time trying some Haggis and Blood Pudding. I dont think anyone else liked it like I did. Well its off to the show and the guy that runs the bar lets us stay at his flat. Pretty cool place where there is cases of beer and cornflakes. It was time to play the show and  i already had a taste of what the scottish metalheads could do. I was really excited to get on stage.  I was not dissapointed. People were going bezerk. I ended our set and they carry me out cheering and chanting "we want pizza"

Good Times in Scotland. We will be back.

Tonight we are in London.

5/10/2009 The Purple Turtle- London England
The night before this in Scotland some of us end up going to some "metal" club down the street. Turns out to be one weird trip man. Some naked dude dancing to Paradise City by Guns n Roses isnt my idea of good fun but to each his own. It gets to be 4 in the morning and its off to London. We get to Talitas house (Press for Earache) and have a proper lunch. Go grab some beers and its off to the show. I was really excited for tonights show. It was our 2nd time in london and last time we were in town people were raging. I had also heard that members of Angelwitch and Wolf were gunna be there so that was a plus. We wended up playing with Mutant his nigh which was amazing. They fucking killed. Didnt get to watch much of Cauldrons set till the end of  it. We were up and the room begins to fill up. I could see it in peoples faces that they were ready to fucking rage and they did. It was a great show with great people. Got to see a lot of old friends we made in our last UK tour.  All in all it was great  fun and the night ended with endless amount of booze drinking and random bus rides.

till next time London.


tonight we destroy Leeds

Sorry the blog hasnt been updated lately but I dont have Internet acces 24/7. Either that or im out having tons of fucking fun. hahah ill try to update you really quick on the last couple shows.

5/11/2009 James Well-Leeds England
We get back from our partying in the jolly town of London and knock out. Nothing but madness that night. There was laughs there was tears and there was lots of booze. We end up staying at our good friend Tom's house. Cool guy witha cool dog that licked us all night long. Up in the morning have to head out to Talitas house so the drivers can pick us up. We get there and there is a weird vibe as if someone died. I dont know maybe we just smelled. Long story short, Drivers needed to fix the brakes. it took longer than expected and we had to drive about 100 non stop to Leeds. We finally get there do soundcheck and expect no one to be there tonight(it was last minute show). I take a little nap and i see people packing the place. One local band that fucking killed and the rest of the night was amazing great show great crowd. I was fucking tired and we end up sleeping at the venue this night. Good times.

5/12/2009 Seven-Nottingham England (Last date on the UK leg of the tour)
I am woken up by a drunken blur walking through the door @ 7 in the morning. It turns up its our drummer Carlos. He was out all night getting drunk. Just coming in with a happy drunk grin. I bet he had a hell of a night. After all that I couldnt go back to sleep. So while everyone snored and turned and tumbled I was up playing super mario 64. The clock struck 11 and it was time to load out all our instruments and get on our way to Nottingham (Earache HQ). Everything is packed and we are on our way. We get there pretty early and Ali rings us to get ready for some grub. Always love going to Earache hq. This means tons of freebies and drinks on Digby. We get to headquarters and get to see everyone busy at work.  Digby takes us out for pizza and beers. I must admit walking out fo the pizza parlor i was kind of buzzed and as we walked even more to a local pub i get more drinks in me.  Lucy comes in the pub and tells us its time for sound check, BBB hates doing these. Slowly we walk up to the venue having the sound check blues. Sound check is finished and we go down for some more drinks. Its our last day with Cauldron and you can feel that they are gunna miss us. The gig ends with a pretty bad ass crownd and lots of packing. Sad goodbyes to all the Earache crew and its off to Belgium to pick up Fueled by Fire and Suicidal Angels.


I will update the first show in Europe and our day off in Amsterdam later on tonight. I have to eat some food.


Sorry I haven't updated in a while.  We had a lot fo trouble.  We did Belgium it was amazing show we had a day off in Amsterdam and it wild. Suicidal Angels unfortunately had to drop out of the tour. we almost had to go home. Italian band Neurestina saved our butts and thats why we are here now.

I will be updating this as much as i can starting fresh and new as of today.


SLOVAKIA!!!!!!!!!

3/25/2009 Irish Pub-Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
After so many gigs I havent updated ( beligium germany holland poland czech and so on) I need to get back on track with these. Today was not a good day to begin with. I was told some bad news and well was kinda bummed. As a true performer that I am. the show must go on. We arrive really early this time around. 4 hrs early. We have to wait around for this promoter and sound guy. I walk around take a look at the cityand admire the views. Slovakia is a beautiful country and i instantly fell in love.  Well there is only 3 bands on the bill which is the touring package.  We set up and in no time the show starts. Not a crazy crowd as in moshing and all but they all loved it. After the show i sell some shirts and i got to talk to this interesting dude about life. He was very insightful and bought me some really good slovakian beer. I didnt notice but it was 16% and it was actually good. good times. 27 more days till im home...

up next Hungary!