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ASG (band)
ASG is an American stoner metal band signed to Relapse Records, originating from Wilmington, North Carolina. It is a four-piece band, with Jason Shi on vocals and guitar, Andy Ellis on bass, Scott Key on drums and Jonah Citty on guitar. The band has acquired an underground following, as a number of its songs have been featured in skateboarding, surfing, and snowboarding videos. Band ASG started with the name All Systems Go in 2001, but shortened to the acronym ASG after a brief copyright issue with another band of the same name. Through the years the band has claimed in jest that 'ASG' has several alternate meanings, including "amplification of self gratification", "all systems gone", "anarchist school for girls" among others. ASG recorded and self released their debut album/demo in 2002 (later released by Volcom in 2005). Soon after in 2003 they signed with Volcom Entertainment In 2003, they released their first full-length with Volcom Entertainment, "The Amplification of Self- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barcelona
Barcelona ( , , ) is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within city limits,Barcelona: Población por municipios y sexo – Instituto Nacional de Estadística. (National Statistics Institute) its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the and is home to around 4.8 million people, making it the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kylesa
Kylesa is an American heavy metal band that was formed in Savannah, Georgia. Their music incorporates experimentalism with heavy riffs, drop-tuned guitars and elements of psychedelic rock. The group was established in 2001 by the former members of Damad, with the addition of guitar player Laura Pleasants who is from North Carolina. The band has since undergone line up changes; the remaining original members are Phillip Cope and Laura Pleasants. In 2006, the band added two drummers (Carl McGinley of Unpersons, from Savannah, and Jeff Porter). Eric Hernandez (of Capsule, from Miami) joined in 2008 to replace Porter. The dual drum tracks are often panned strongly to the right and left. In April 2016, the band announced in a Facebook post that they would be going on an indefinite hiatus. History Kylesa is a metal group that borrows elements of hardcore punk, psychedelic rock, stoner rock, sludge metal, and speed metal. They have two singers, Phillip and Laura. Kylesa formed in Sav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weedeater (band)
Weedeater are an American stoner metal band formed in Wilmington, North Carolina in 1998. The group's most recent album, ''Goliathan'', was released on May 19, 2015. History 1998–2003: Formation, ''... And Justice for Y'all'' and ''Sixteen Tons'' The band formed in 1998 and was initially planned to be the side-project of Dave "Dixie" Collins, the band's vocalist and bassist who was occupied with his primary project Buzzoven, however, the band disbanded the same year so he decided to concentrate his efforts on Weedeater and made it his new primary project, recruiting members Dave "Shep" Shepherd on guitar and Keith "Keko" Kirkum on drums. The band released their debut album titled ''... And Justice for Y'all'' in 2001 and their second, ''Sixteen Tons'', in 2003, both albums were released via their first record label Berserker Records. 2004–2011: ''God Luck and Good Speed'', ''Jason... The Dragon'', and injuries After the release of ''Sixteen Tons'' in 2003, the band d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motörhead
Motörhead () were an English rock band formed in London in 1975 by Lemmy (lead vocals, bass), Larry Wallis (guitar) and Lucas Fox (drums). Lemmy was also the primary songwriter and only constant member. The band are often considered a precursor to the new wave of British heavy metal, which re-energised heavy metal in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Though several guitarists and drummers have played in Motörhead, most of their best-selling albums and singles feature drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor and guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke. Motörhead released 23 studio albums, 10 live recordings, 12 compilation albums and five EPs over a career spanning 40 years. Usually a power trio, they had particular success in the early 1980s with several successful singles in the UK Top 40 chart. The albums '' Overkill'', ''Bomber'', ''Ace of Spades'' and, particularly, the live album ''No Sleep 'til Hammersmith'' cemented Motörhead's reputation as a top-tier rock band. The band are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Splatterhouse (2010 Video Game)
''Splatterhouse'' is a horror-themed beat 'em up hack and slash video game developed and published by Namco Bandai Games in 2010 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It is a reimagining and a reboot of the original ''Splatterhouse'' which was released in 1988. ''Splatterhouse'' received mixed reviews. While its graphics, soundtrack and voice acting were praised, it was criticised for its controls, difficulty, glitches and repetitive gameplay. Gameplay ''Splatterhouse'' is combat-oriented with main character Rick fighting various monsters in either hand-to-hand combat or with makeshift weapons, such as wooden planks and meat cleavers. Rick is able to attack his enemies with super strength and rip them apart. He can also chain attacks together into combos. Rick can lose limbs, but is able to grow them back over time. Arms can be used as clubs to fight enemies. Throughout the game, Rick collects blood from defeated enemies. Collecting a certain amount will allow the player to unlock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skate 2
''Skate 2'' is a skateboarding video game developed by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts. The game was released worldwide in January 2009 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 after the spin-off title ''Skate It''. It is the sequel to 2007's ''Skate'' and the third installment in the ''Skate'' series overall. Set in the fictional city of San Vanelona, the single-player career mode follows a skateboarder released from jail five years after being arrested in the first game, ''Skate'', who is tasked with popularising skateboarding in the city again after devastating earthquakes, avoiding security guards hired by the company "Mongocorp" who have bought most of the city's property. Players create their own character and perform tricks such as ollies and grabs to earn points. Tricks can be used to complete challenges, such as racing and trick contests, which earn the player money that can be used to buy clothes and property or bet on events. Up to four players can play against each ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Road Rules/Real World Challenge
A road is a linear way for the conveyance of traffic that mostly has an improved surface for use by vehicles (motorized and non-motorized) and pedestrians. Unlike streets, the main function of roads is transportation. There are many types of roads, including parkways, avenues, controlled-access highways (freeways, motorways, and expressways), tollways, interstates, highways, thoroughfares, and local roads. The primary features of roads include lanes, sidewalks (pavement), roadways (carriageways), medians, shoulders, verges, bike paths (cycle paths), and shared-use paths. Definitions Historically many roads were simply recognizable routes without any formal construction or some maintenance. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) defines a road as "a line of communication (travelled way) using a stabilized base other than rails or air strips open to public traffic, primarily for the use of road motor vehicles running on their own wheels", wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bam's Unholy Union
Brandon Cole "Bam" Margera ( ; born September 28, 1979) is an American former professional skateboarder, stunt performer, television personality, and filmmaker. He rose to prominence in the early 2000s as one of the stars of the MTV reality stunt show '' Jackass'' and subsequent sequels. He also created the ''Jackass'' spin-off shows ''Viva La Bam'', ''Bam's Unholy Union'', ''Bam's World Domination'', and ''Bam's Bad Ass Game Show'', and co-wrote and directed the films ''Haggard'' and ''Minghags''. Early life Margera was born on September 28, 1979, the son of April and Phil Margera. He is the younger brother of Jess Margera and nephew of Vincent "Don Vito" Margera. His grandfather nicknamed him "Bam Bam" at the age of three after noticing his habit of purposely running into walls; over time, that nickname was shortened to "Bam" by his schoolmates. Margera dropped out of high school after his junior year, but was homeschooled by his mother and received his GED. Career Televi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Homewrecker (TV Series)
''Homewrecker'' is an American reality show on MTV that was hosted by '' Jackass'' star Ryan Dunn. The show is a twist on home renovation reality shows such as ''Trading Spaces ''Trading Spaces'' is an hour-long American television reality program that originally aired from 2000 to 2008 on the cable channels TLC and Discovery Home. The format of the show was based on the BBC TV series ''Changing Rooms''. The first ...'' and '' Extreme Makeover: Home Edition''; but instead of the room being renovated, it is wrecked. Plot To qualify for ''Homewrecker'', a participant had to submit to the show a story of how he or she was victimized by one of their friends. Each segment opened with the "victim" explaining to Ryan Dunn what happened to them. Dunn then observed the offender to get additional ideas on what to do. Finally, Dunn and a team of helpers helped the participant redo their friend's room to fit what the evildoer had done. The show had two segments, where two separat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living Lahaina
''Living Lahaina'' is an American reality television series on MTV. The series, filmed over a three-month period on location in Lahaina (on the island of Maui, Hawaii), focused on a group of twenty-something surf instructors and their father-figure-boss at the Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy. ''Living Lahaina'' also followed cast members throughout travels to Indonesia, California, and Kauai. ''Living Lahaina'' premiered on April 17, 2007, on MTV and was scheduled to run for eight episodes.MTV (2007)Living Lahaina(html). MTV. Retrieved on 2007-04-27. However, only 3 episodes were shown on MTV. Following the style of MTV's '' Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County'', '' The Hills'', and '' Maui Fever'', ''Living Lahaina'' was shot in the format of a scripted television show (rather than in the style of a traditional reality show or documentary). Cast members did not speak directly to the camera. Instead, the show made use of a ''Dukes of Hazzard ''The Dukes of Hazzard'' is an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob & Big
''Rob & Big'' is an American reality television series following the lives of professional skateboarder, actor, and producer Rob Dyrdek and his best friend and bodyguard Christopher "Big Black" Boykin. It premiered on November 4, 2006, and concluded on April 15, 2008, after three seasons. Reruns air on the Pluto TV channel FunnyAF, and on MTV's sister network, MTV2. The series was followed by ''Fantasy Factory''. Synopsis Most episodes follow a central task or event in the daily life of Rob and Big, such as attempting to break Guinness world records, having their home exorcised, skateboarding, buying 12 remote-control helicopters, and Rob's obsession with a net gun. They purchased two animals, a mini horse named Mini Horse and a bulldog named Meaty. Boykin broke two Guinness world records on the show for eating the most powdered-sugar doughnuts in less than three minutes, and for peeling and eating the most bananas in one minute. Cast Main *Rob Dyrdek - professional skateboa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
