June 2010
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Jun 1st
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Fuckin' teachers...
…destroy my soul.  I have a science course…and it blows.  I was instructed to give a “brief” overview of an article on Carbon Sequestration. So I gave one sentence…she noted that it was “too brief.” So I redid it…and used two sentences and her note was “make less brief.”  What the fuck? Good job teacher.  -Stephen
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The Office...
…is keeping me wide awake. Damnit. I’m so tired but its so awesome.
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Studio
Once I move up to Washington…I’m going to start producing musical acts.  It’s going to be joyous.  I have two black metal bands waiting for that date…as well as one folk project from Seattle. I’ll also be a freelance mixing/mastering engineer. So if you know of anyone/band that wants things mixed and/or mastered. Please let me know. While I don’t have a...
May 31st
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Tattoos/Piercings
My mother recently asked me if I was aiming to get anymore piercings…and I don’t think so.  I have a vertical labret…and I don’t really desire anything else.  Tattoos on the other hand…those will be all over my body. I plan on getting at least two or three by the end of the year. Yep. ‘Cause EVERYONE gives a shit! Ha!! -Stephen 
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“Nothing that breathes is perfect.”
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Vocals
SCORE.  All but one song is completed on vocals… Which rules… …you don’t even know. Talking to a certain SOMEONE about an Arkhum remix. :D Another company about an endorsement. Things are looking awesome. YES! -Stephen 
May 31st
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Question...
Do you think Slipknot will cease to exist?
May 30th
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WatchWatch
Such an AMAZING song.  They were fantastic last night.  -Stephen
May 30th
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New tattoo soon...
…and it’s gonna rule.  The artist who did Arkhum’s latest artwork is going to do my next two.  We gots a deal. ;) The first one is going be a Friedrich Nietzsche quote: “Without music, life would be a mistake.” Which I think will go on my right forearm…I think…or at the base of my neck. And the second one is an HP Lovecraft inspired piece that is gonna...
May 30th
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Isis...*sigh*
Isis…wow.  Those guys raped me…in EVERY way possible. But mainly my ears. PERFECT tones. PERFECT pitch on the cleans. PERFECT screams. PERFECT merch. I bought a shirt and a hoodie…I mean…hell it’s their LAST tour. But yes…it was fantastic. Tombs was alright live. Not THAT good…but not horrible. Jakob was a sick instrumental band from New Zealand. While...
May 30th
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ISIS!
The Isis show here in Eugene, Oregon is in a couple hours…and I’m ridiculously stoked.  Going to meet up with our photographer buddy Nathan Kelley for some hanging out and possibly an impromptu Arkhum photoshoot. ;) Tomorrow!  Doing more leads and vocals. The album will be finished by next Saturday and mixed by July 5th. Just in case anyone gives a damn… Our bassist Matt...
May 30th
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WatchWatch
On the way through Portland last Tuesday we saw this.  yep. -Stephen
May 30th
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unicornebooks asked: What is your favourite Devin album? And your favourite song? :)
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Google Wave/Isis
I think other people need to use Google Wave.  It’s a great concept…yet…not many people, that I personally know, use it. So go get a wave! ALSO! The Isis/Tombs show is this evening! It is the last time I’m able to see them…EVER. I’m way stoked. I’m definitely picking up a tour shirt, if they have one. YES. And we’re finishing up some vocal...
May 29th
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Solos/Across The Sun
Kyle began tracking solos today…and it was somethin’ else.  Solos are just a bitch all around.  I have to finish up my solo tracking tomorrow…while Kenneth finishes up his growling tracks. Our bassist, Matt Edwards, is possibly going to hit the road with Portland melodic-metallers Across The Sun, at the end of this Summer. So that would rule. To anyone who...
May 29th
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Bass is done!
We just got done recording the last bass tracks for the new Arkhum album “Anno Universum.” YES! We’re insanely stoked on THAT and our new endorsement.  YES! FAHHCK! -Stephen 
May 28th
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DUDE
Looked at the new Arkhum shirt design, and it’s lookin’ SPICY!! ALSO!  We just got word of an endorsement, and that is one of the most satisfying things ever. EVER! I’m insanely stoked. Holy fuck, you have no idea.   New Arkhum song/myspace layout/news in about a week!
May 28th
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Portland
We just arrived in Portland and we hit traffic.  BLECH.  PDX traffic is complete BULLSHIT. Puyallup, Washington was only slightly enjoyable because of our family.  That place is pretty much boring as all hell. Bass session tonight from 9 to 11. Then guitars will be done this weekend…as will the growls. Screams will soon follow. And I’ll get the piano done as well. IT’S GONNA...
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May 25th
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Bass Recording/Washington
ALMOST FINISHED BASS TODAY.  We have like…5 riffs left on the album…but at 11 PM we thought it was time to call it a day. I’ve been at work all day on those damn tracks.  I also began re-mixing parts of Lamb Of God’s album “Wrath.” Trying to change the drum’s tone completely…it’s a little too “clicky” for me. The vocals are gonna...
May 25th
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New Defeated Sanity...
…is just STUPIDLY HEAVY.  Holy fuck.  I feel like Arkhum writes pop punk compared to their new album.  Jesus.  SLAM!! -Stephen 
May 25th
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Stephen O'Malley of Sunn O))) and Varg Vikernes in... →
fhtagn-nagh: Looks pretty sick. HOLY FUCK.  Two of my favorite musicians…damnnn… -Stephen
May 25th
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BASS RECORDINGS/SLEEP
We just got done tracking bass for all but ONE SONG.  I’m way stoked.  We also got new artwork back from Christopher Horst, for the album layout.  HOLY FUCK. We’ll have the art, a new (rough mixed)song, and a new MySpace layout posted on June 6th. So…if anyone gives a shit, you can check it out there!  http://www.myspace.com/arkhumofficial We’ve spent the last two...
May 24th
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VERY productive day!
We tracked to songs on vocals… …for “Grief Urchin” and “Obviated Geocentrism” It’s gonna be a rad album. Been talking with companies about endorsements, magazines about reviews, and booking our album release show. Very productive week. Heading up to Puyallup, WA, on Tuesday for a couple days to visit family, then we have a week and a half for...
May 23rd
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Family Bullshit
Is lame…as fuck.  I’ve been up since 6 AM…that’s early…even for a school day.  Recorded a couple bass tracks with Matt. Sort of attended class… Came home…started a new Nine Inch Nails remix…. Recording a song with Kyle, for the album… Now I’m continuing this remix…IT’LL BE A FUN WEEKEND. LOTS OF RECORDING AND REDBULL! ...
May 22nd
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As Teeth Cut Tongues: First-rate USBM: I Shalt... →
I Shalt Become is, in a few words, mournful atmospheric black metal at the tempo of doom. Formed fifteen years ago somewhere in metropolitan Illinois by sole member S. Holliman, I Shalt Become released two demos, In Withering (1995) and A Funeral Celebration (1996) before birthing a…
May 21st
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REIGN IN BLONDE: FUCK THE WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH →
It was announced that a public memorial service will be held to honor the memory of heavy metal forefather Ronnie James Dio. But some holier-than-thou assholes are going to try to stick their nose in something they know nothing about and have nothing to do with to be hypocritical bible… Absolutely fuckin’ ridiculous.  I just finished an essay on this cult for class. Some...
May 21st
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