As I’ve mentioned before, Animals As Leaders were recently robbed. They have been deprived of several custom guitars, some gear, and even their freaking vehicle. (However, I was just informed that they retrieved the car and one of the guitars, so mad props to the LAPD). If you have any info on the rest of their stuff, you can contact them at animalsgear@gmail.com
Unfortunately, Animals As Leaders were not the only band who got screwed over recently. Eat A Helicopter, a local favorite in the Metal scene, were also jacked. The lost hundreds of dollars worth of merch, so show a little love. Usually, when a band needs financial help, I tell fans to buy some swag, but… Yeah, their swag was stolen. It’s a really fucked up catch 22.
Last but certainly not least, there are matters even more pressing than material posessions. For all of my beloved readers, all four of you, I’m pretty sure at least one of you reads Illogical Contraption. In case you don’t, there was recently a tragic motorcycle accident that resulted in a fatality. The passenger, Nikki, is still in the process of recovery. Since the dearly departed was not only her husband but her only source of income, donations would be appreciated for the ever-mounting hospital bills, via help_jeff_n_nikki_d@yahoo.com
If you can’t spare any funds, at least keep her in your thoughts and send some positive vibrations her way. I never met the girl, but I can already tell she’s worth it.
You know, I rarely get a chance to get on a soap box, so I’m totally jumping on this opportunity. Sure, I get a little preachy about the importance about supporting local music, but this is different. It’s times like this when we need to show support in a more tangible, real way. My comrades are going through a hard time. Many of them I never met, and probably nevr will. It may seem we have nothing in common besides our impeccable taste in music. But even if a non-Metalhead was in need, I’d spread the word. Say what you will, but I am totally my brother’s keeper. That’s part of being a Metalhead. Music can and will always be there for you, but it’s ultimately just sounds in the air. It’s the people behind it that really matter.
Ick, no wonder I stray away from soapbox lectures. Seriously though, I know that adversity is all around. Stay strong, comrades. 🙂
