MK Magazine News 2008

review by Alex Zander

There’s a not so new place on W Division over in Wicker Park where I’ve been wanting to go for quite a while. And at the risk of sounding flakey,  I did mainly because the logo represents every thing I love about Mexican art and some of it’s old outlaw past. At 9 PM on a Friday night, I was a block away with an hour to kill so my friend Bando and I thought we’d drop in for a drink. Besides, I have planned on getting the logo tattooed on me for over a year.

Enter Angels & Mariachis Mexican Restaurant / Rock Cantina 1721 W Division St and we were greeted at the door by a very friendly gentleman named Rocky. We mentioned we were looking to grab a couple cocktails and he sends us upstairs to the back bar and we’re greeted by a likable bartender who introduced himself as Marcos. I asked about the house margaritas and he offered me a sample and I followed it w/ an order. Meanwhile it’s very busy and there are beautiful women all around us, like they cared, but it did help to enhance the atmosphere. And I should mention they were all having a really good time. Marcos told Bando about their special on flights of tequila which were only  $10, which is one helluva deal, especially when one considers their wide variety of premium tequilas.

Drinking Tequila or Agave products in a flight is a great way to sample multiple products at one sitting. There are quite a few tequila bars and mexican food restaurants that have them available to their customers.This is also the perfect way to introduce someone to Tequila, as odds are they will taste something that they don’t like, but also something that they do. Typically flights consist of 3-5 shots. A&M offered 3 with a Sangrita chaser.

Not to be confused with the Spanish wine-and-fruit-based alcoholic beverage sangria, Sangrita (meaning “little blood”), whose origin dates back to the 1920s, is a customary partner to a shot of straight tequila blanco; a non-alcoholic accompaniment that highlights tequila’s crisp acidity and cleanses the palate between each peppery sip. The basic conception of sangrita is to compliment the flavor of 100% agave tequila, which is also peppery and citrusy in taste. Traditionally, sangrita is served with tequila blanco, but it can also accompany tequila reposado. The tequila and sangrita are each poured into a separate shot glass (or caballito) and the two are alternately sipped, not chased. Sangrita is used in a drink known as “The Mexican Flag”, where three separate double shot glasses are filled with lime juice, tequila and sangrita.

The Sangrita was also served with a slice of Jicama Root which  is the name of a native Mexican vine, although the name most commonly refers to the plant’s edible tuberous root. Jícama is one species in the genus Pachyrhizus that is commonly called yam bean, although the “yam bean” sometimes is another name for jícama.

My own margarita on the other hand was massive. I do not suggest sucking one down in 30 minutes like I did, you’ll bust, especially after just eating BBQ (which we did elsewhere prior, beforehand), but if you have the time by all means do as this equivalent of 5 margaritas was only $12.

What we saw of the food was splendid, it smelled great, everyone was eating and the presentation was the best I’ve seen since my former favorite Mexican restaurant, Chilpancingo. Although closed, I wanted to say that the head chef, Generoso Bahena, had the right idea. He faithfully prepared the mole Guerrero style. Although you could get Guerrero-style food elsewhere for less, I give him props for putting out cusine on the map.

Needless to say we already made plans to return, just not the same night, which we did. After changing our minds about attending the show we had originally planned we went back. Again were greeted by Rocky who let us know that Marcos, his brother, was actually one of the owners/partners. At this point we were very impressed that he hadn’t bragged it up as he served us.

Angels & Mariachis Mexican Restaurant /Rock Cantina is now my favorite place to eat and drink in Chicago. Not only for the decent prices, outstanding service, and great food and drink, but the atmosphere is really something to behold, especially if you’re like me and really love that sort of decor. Bando and I are both going back, with friends and dates, as it’s already been discussed. And I’m very excited to treat them to the experience. And there are daily specials that are sure to bring you back.

If you go in, please say hello to Rocky, Marcos who is upstairs and his girlfriend Becky behind the downstairs bar. - alex zander for mk magazine and az ultra productions

Website:
www.angelschicago.com

Private Parties, Open Late, Accepts Credit Cards Visa, MC, AmEx

Hours: Mon-Fri: 4pm-2am Sat: 11am-3am Sun: 11am-2am

Serves: Lunch, Dinner

For a video of the restaurant see:
www.break.com/usercontent/2009/3/Angels-and-Mariachis-686634.html

In a sudden and unexpected move, multi-platinum hard rock artist Rob Zombie has inked has a new worldwide deal with leading rock label Roadrunner Records through its Loud & Proud imprint.

This shocking announcement comes as Zombie exits his former label and of eighteen years, where he sold fifteen million records as a solo artist and with his former band WHITE ZOMBIE. Zombie’s new album, “Hellbilly Deluxe 2″, previously set for release on 11/17 will now be released by Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records in early 2010.

“It certainly wasn’t an easy decision to make after all this time, but it had to be done,” states Zombie. “I love this new record and wanted to surround myself with an excited new group of people who can reignite my enthusiasm for working within a hard rock record label. Roadrunner seems to be the perfect place.”

“Roadrunner is thrilled to be involved with Rob Zombie on a worldwide basis as he is a multiple-threat artist whom we’ve admired for many years,” said Roadrunner president Jonas Nachsin.

Tom Lipsky, founder and president of Loud & Proud echoed Nachsin’s sentiment, “Rob Zombie hits hard on ‘Hellbilly Deluxe 2′ and the fans expect nothing less. We are excited about the monster mayhem that he is certain to create!”

The first single from the new album, “What?”, recently launched at all rock radio formats and is quickly climbing the charts. This latest album marks the follow-up to 1998’s triple platinum “Hellbilly Deluxe”.

The track listing is as follows:

01. Jesus Frankenstein
02. Sick Bubblegum
03. What?
04. Mars Needs Women
05. Werewolf, Baby!
06. Virgin Witch
07. Death and Destiny Inside The Dream Factory
08. Burn
09. Cease to Exist
10. Werewolf Women of the SS
11. The Man Who Laughs

Zombie hinted in an online post that his new CD could be his last, saying, “Well, pretty soon the CD will be dead. All you will have left is digital downloads. So before we say goodbye to the almighty CD, I thought I would give it a big send-off. I love being able to get great artists involved on my CD artwork and this time is the best yet. Since this may be the last true CD I make, I thought I would gather three of the top artists around to contribute some killer new Zombie art for the booklet.”

The artists contributing work to the CD’s booklet are Nocturnals comic book creator Dan Brereton, animation and storyboard artist David Hartman and Italian artist Alex Horley, who has worked for Image Comics and DC Comics.

Rob Zombie will kick off his upcoming North American tour on October 29 in Phoenix, Arizona, according to a press release. he will hit the road with the same band that toured behind his 2006 CD, “Educated Horses”, consisting of guitarist John 5, bassist Piggy D. and drummer Tommy Clufetos. Although Zombie is also busy these days directing movies, he told The Pulse of Radio he can always count on his current bandmates to return. “Whenever I’m making a movie they go off and do whatever they want, but they’re all part of this band,” he said. “We just did all of our photos for the tour and stuff. It’s the same band, it’s just that I know those guys get itchy to play.”

Support on the tour will come from NEKROMANTIX and CAPTAIN CLEGG & THE NIGHT CREATURES. The latter band appeared in Zombie’s latest film, “Halloween II”.

The trek will include a very special Halloween event on October 31 in Hollywood, California hosted by Uncle Seymour Coffins, also seen in “Halloween II”.

The “Hellbilly Deluxe 2″ tour will mark Zombie’s return to the road after moderate box office success as the writer and director of “Halloween II” (Dimension). His R-rated, animated feature, “The Haunted World Of El Superbeasto”, was made available everywhere on DVD and Blu-ray September 22.

“Halloween II”, the follow-up to Zombie’s successful 2007 remake of the original 1978 horror classic, came in at No. 3 in its opening weekend, earning $17 million at the box office. That’s far less than the $31 million his first “Halloween” flick did two years ago.

Zombie’s next film will be a remake of “The Blob”, which he is slated to begin shooting in the spring of 2010.

www.angelschicago.com
1721 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622-3213
(773) 227-7772

I’m going to tell all of you readers about the BEST place for eats and drinks in all of Chicagoland. STAY TUNED!

Without Alice Cooper, there might never have been the NY Dolls, KISS, Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, Motley Crue, Slipknot or Rob Zombie … maybe not even David Bowie, or at least not Ziggy Stardust.

Face it: there are few trends in modern music that Alice Cooper didn’t anticipate; fewer still that weren’t incorporated by this innovative showman into one of the most bizarre and entertaining rock attractions of all time.

The audacious, precedent-shattering, inspirational, taboo-defiling hoodlum flamboyance of Alice Cooper did more than forever alter the face of rock ‘n’ roll as we now know it. He virtually invented rock as theater, created new fashion trends, sparked a new sexual revolution, established higher standards for teenage decadence, and found time on top of all this to write and record a library of classic rock ‘n’ roll albums. The fact that Alice Cooper is rock ‘n’ roll’s foremost legendary statesman of outrage is far beyond reproach. Any act worth its weight in rock ‘n’ roll, theatrics, makeup, and in-your-face, kick-ass punk attitude owes more than just a passing nod of respect in the direction of this malignantly macabre culprit.

And if you need proof, just ask Kiss, Marilyn Manson, David Bowie, the New York Dolls, Nine Inch Nails, Metallica, Iggy & The Stooges, M�tley Cr�e, Lou Reed, Hanoi Rocks, Boy George, Slade, Parliament-Funkadelic, The Tubes, T. Rex, Elton John, The Runaways, Guns N’ Roses, Gary Glitter, Aerosmith, the Dead Boys, Adam Ant, Poison, Prince, the Sex Pistols, the Ramones, Twisted Sister, Devo, Megadeth, the Plasmatics, Madonna, Gwar, Cheap Trick, Zodiac Mindwarp, Alien Sex Fiend, W.A.S.P., The Rolling Stones, The Cramps, Rob Zombie, Ozzy Osbourne, David Lee Roth, or even Elvis (the next time you see him at a White Castle)–to name only a few.

And no less a personage than Bob Dylan (who’s been known to dip into the mascara himself from time to time) publicly proclaimed in a January 26, 1978, Rolling Stone cover story: “I think Alice Cooper is an overlooked songwriter.”

TOUR DATES: http://eventful.com/performers/alice-cooper-/P0-001-000000833-9/events

Lemmy Kilmister may be the most indestructible rocker alive. At 63 years old, he still spends nearly every day he’s not on tour swilling bourbon at West Hollywood’s legendary rocker hangout the Rainbow Bar & Grill — and his band still plays about 150 shows a year. Rolling Stone’s Mark Binelli put in some quality time at the Rainbow (and Kilmister’s nearby apartment, stocked with a mind-blowing array of WWII and Nazi memorabilia) for a profile of Motörhead’s singer/bassist in our new issue.

Go backstage with Motörhead on the band’s 2008 European tour.

“The first time I ever saw Motörhead was on the Blizzard of Ozz tour,” Slash tells RS. “I swear to God, it was the loudest thing I ever heard. They EQ’d it in a way to rip the top of your fucking head off.” Ozzy Osbourne recalls that tour too: “[Lemmy] had a plaid bag with three books an a notepad. No change of clothes. His fucking rider was seven bottles of bourbon, eight bottles of vodka, two bottles of orange juice, and that’s fucking it!”

Unsurprisingly, Lemmy has taken a path that’s very unlike other rockers. Acknowledging his unusual journey, Kilmister tells RS, “I mean, I missed out on human relationships. But looking at relationships that I’ve seen along the way, I don’t think I’ve missed much.” Kilmister has let rock & roll be his guide since he was a kid learning Buddy Holly records in Wales, and in our profile Kilmister recounts joining (and leaving) legendary psych-rock band Hawkwind, attempting to teach Sid Vicious how to play the bass and the beginnings of Motörhead, which he conceived as a blend of Hawkwind, the MC5 and Little Richard.

For Binelli’s full story, pick up the new issue, on stands now. And check out Rolling Stone’s Q&A with Kilmister from last year, when the legend was celebrating the release of his band’s 20th album, Motörizer.

Full interview: www.rollingstone.com/news/story/22494788/qa_lemmy_kilmister_on_motorheads_longevity_famous_friends_and_bad_advice

for the latest updates on  Flashback Weekend 2009 schedule

see www.flashbackweekend.com

Anchor Bay Entertainment presents

Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention

Wyndham O’Hare
6810 N. Mannheim Road, 60018
Rosemont, Illinois

 Flashback Weekend is Chicago’s largest horror convention. Join us as we celebrate Halloween with amazing celebrity guests, Chicago TV legend Svengoolie (Rich Koz), a Huge Horror merchandise dealer room, autograph signings, a Halloween party hosted by Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), live horror theatre, a Zombie Pin-up contest, and more!

AND MK Favorite Charles Band of Full Moon and his sideshow

www.flashbackweekend.com

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20 – Rammstein’s sixth studio album, LIEBE IST FÜR ALLE DA, is available today via Universal Music Germany through a marketing and distribution deal with Vagrant Records.  One of the most anticipated albums of 2009, Revolver Magazine gave the release four stars adding that, “Rammstein are still writing some of the best heavy music around” while Outburn Magazine awarded the record a 9/10 and said of the band, “…they continue to evolve while staying true to their core.”
 
Pre-production was done at Castle Beesenstedt in eastern Germany’s Halle/Saale while the bulk of the album was recorded at Northern California’s Sonoma Mountain Studio.  LIEBE IST FÜR ALLE DA found the band once again reunited with longtime producer Jacob Hellner and carries on their tradition of an 11-song album.
 
Rammstein have been well-known throughout their decade long career for pushing the envelope both with their music and visuals and did so once again with the recently released video for “Pussy.”  Directed by Grammy-award winning director Jonas Åkerlund, the video is the first to feature graphic adult content from a major recording artist.
 
Aside from the standard release of  LIEBE IST FÜR ALLE DA  there are both digital and physical deluxe versions available.   The deluxe physical version includes five bonus tracks:  “Führe Mich,” “Donaukinder,” “Halt,” “Roter Sand (Orchestra Version)” and “Liese.”  The deluxe digital version has an additional song for a limited time (first four weeks of release): Rammlied (Thrash-terpiece Remix by Robb Flynn). Artwork for LIEBE IST FÜR ALLE DA features a multi-panel story line incorporating the band members and was created by Eugenio Recuenco.
 
LIEBE IST FÜR ALLE DA track listing is:
 
1.   Rammlied
2.   Ich  Tu Dir Weh
3.   Waidmanns Heil
4.   Haifisch
5.   B********
6.   Frühling in Paris
7.   Wiener Blut
8.   Pussy
9.   Liebe ist Für Alle Da
10.  Mehr
11.  Roter Sand
 
Rammstein is: Till Lindemann – vocals, Paul Landers – guitar, Richard Z. Kruspe - guitar, Oliver Riedel – bass, Christoph Schneider – drums, Flake Lorenz – keyboards
 
Discography
Herzeleid (1995)
Sehnsucht (1997)
Mutter (2001)
Reise, Reise (2004)
Rosenrot (2005)
Liebe Ist Für Alle Da (2009)
 

www.rammstein.com
www.myspace.com/rammstein
www.vagrant.com

MY RUIN — the Los Angeles based rock duo featuring lead screamer Tairrie B and husband/guitarist Mick Murphy have inked a new deal with Tiefdruck-Musik and is set to begin the recording of their sixth full-length studio album, ‘Ghosts and Good Stories’ this month with an expected release of early 2010.

Tiefdruck-Musik founder Daniel Heerdmann said: “Tairrie and Mick are two of the most talented and inspiring musicians I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Tairrie’s authentic lyrics and her unique singing style scream ‘integrity’ with every syllable she delivers, while Mick’s songwriting abilities, his production skills, resulting in albums like ‘The Brutal Language’  and  ‘Throat Full Of Heart’ deserves my deepest respect. Tiefdruck-Musik feels very blessed to have the chance to work with MY RUIN and we are sure the new recordings will result in a monster of a metal album we have not experienced before.”

According to vocalist Tairrie B “Mick and I have been together for almost a decade and we’ve basically put our band first the whole time. These last 3 years in particular were pretty crazy and personally hard on me. I got into a serious car accident in late 2006 on the eve of recording our last full length album ‘Throat full of Heart’ but found myself quickly back in the studio recording while I was still in the middle of my surgeries and recovering. Not long after we were on the road again and releasing our first live album/DVD ‘Alive On the Other Side’. It’s been non stop for us for so long that after we were married last Christmas Eve in Knoxville, Tennessee we decided to take some time off from our band to celebrate just being husband & wife but as usual soon we found ourselves writing again and all of a sudden we had a new album ready to be recorded and a new label wanting to work with us. Everything has come together naturally and we’re excited about this next chapter of MY RUIN. We’re a DIY band and always will be but were looking forward to working with our new label manager Daniel Heerdmann and Tiefdruck-Musik in 2010 as well as Sharon Richardson and Factory Music Management and Agency LTD in the UK who have also become a part of our new team and both have some great ideas for our next release. “I am extremely pleased to welcome MY RUIN onto the Factory Music roster and into our family we look forward to working together” said Sharon Richardson.

“MY RUIN has always had a revolving rhythm section and an interesting cast of characters both live and in the studio, including 4 bass players and 6 drummers. While some were with us longer than others becoming a real part of our lives, most did not play on our albums and were just hired to tour with us” said Tairrie. The idea of MY RUIN began as a project in which Tairrie planned to work with various musicians in the studio and on the stage, something that would always be changing. It has been like this on every recording with the exception of Mick who has been a constant as MY RUIN guitarist, co-writer, producer and Tairrie’s real life partner for the last 9 1/2 years. With their new album MY RUIN has come full circle deciding to keep it just the two for the new recordings which see Mick Murphy not only producing once again and playing guitar but also handling the bass & drum duties as he did on the bands 2005 release of ‘The Brutal Language’.

“Our new album will be a testament to our strength as a band and the devotion we share to the music we have continued to create together against all odds and outside forces. We all have regrets and mistakes we have made trusting and believing in something or someone and ghosts of our past that haunt us but we also have passion for what we love and love lasts. Ironically, at this same time last October I could never have imagined we would write this album which is by far, the most honest and heartfelt album of our career. I definitely have some good stories to tell and there will be some serious heavy metal rock & roll thunder underneath them as well” said Tairrie.
 
In addition to launching her first online blog @ www.blasphemousgirldesigns.com where according to Tairrie you will find her random fashion, music, art & outspoken political related musings; the sharp tongue of MY RUIN  has also launched her first online store this past year @ www.bgd.bigcartel.com for her trademark ‘BGD’ line of covet worthy sacred adornments and one of a kind custom made jewelry & deconstructed clothing designs in which she has recently debuted her third and final collection of 2009. “I’m amazed at how successful my store has become and what a loyal following I have in regards to my designs. I really had no idea it would take off like it did but it’s something I plan to keep putting myself into and developing. I’m a DIY girl from my music to my art and both my store & blog are extensions of my band. I have always been drawn to religious imagery, Catholic icons & reliquary and I enjoy working with found objects and unique vintage materials. I like to think of ‘BGD’ as wearable art for the individual at heart” said Tairrie. Friend and vocalist Rhiis Lopez of the Philosophy-Metal band ANA KEFR has created a third and new commercial for ‘BGD’ to celebrate the latest collection launch which can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfU17HwjNd4
 
MY RUIN @ MySpace: www.myspace.com/myruin

I LOVE RICH
 
Season of the Rich
 
www.iloverich.net
www.myspace.comiloverichrocks

 
The boys are back and the timing couldn’t be more perfect, or deliberate. Hmm, so let’s add it up shall we.
 
20 years since the last new Ace Frehley release, and his new platter arrived on earth last month.
11 years since the last new KISS release, and their most recent offering hit the streets 2 weeks before this writing.
5 years since I LOVE RICH unleashed “King of Rock n Roll upon it’s eager legion of fans the day of this writing, Oct. 16, 2009
 
Now here we are, in the final quarter of 2009 and KISS has done their best attempt to remain true to their roots, or should we say balls, which they left somewhere back in 1981.
Ace got sober and has delivered his trademark guitar and songs about outer space, a couple of instrumentals, and with a dandy cover of Fox on the Run.
And then their our beloved I LOVE RICH, and in the 11 years I’ve been familiar with them the only thing about their formula, which was perfect over a decade ago, that has changed has been a few guitar players. That aside, this band rocks harder than their forefathers and the sound has remained consistent.
 
Fear not, the line up is the same and as solid as it was in ‘04. And though they’ve tested these songs in their shows over the last few years, they haven’t actually given us anything new to pump our fists or loved ones to at home or in the car. (note: doesn’t have to actually be a “loved” one) That is until now, “The Season of the Rich” is a 5 song CD of pure sonic Viagra. In fact, if the singer wasn’t so convinced he was so damned awesome, and he is, they may could have actually gotten away with naming this album exactly that.
 
The disc kicks off with “Lets Fuck All Night” which begins with the trademark twin guitar attack, and the song is well about, “fucking all night”. And unlike every other band out there that saves things such as the all important drum solo for the middle of the record, ILR land a hearty one-two punch with a drum solo in the middle of the first song. Giving you a clue what you’re in for over the 30 minute ride.
 
Next up is my favorite song “I’m Only Here Because Your Sister Said No”, which isn’t only a fun, tongue not in cheek, misogynistic confession, but also has the best line of any rock song I’ve heard in years. “I hate every bone in your body but mine.” OUCH! Seriously though, the song is seriously funny.
 
“Everybody’s Getting Laid Tonight” which is sure to be a crowd pleaser live and is the longest song on the disc, coming in at just over 6 minutes, gives everyone a chance to join in the chorus.
 
On the forth track I’m almost convinced the singer/songwriter has a heart. (His heart being a little bit lower in his mid region than the rest of us humans mind you) Please don’t get me wrong there are no sappy ballads here, these guys are too much about rock n roll for that, but on “I’ll Be Around” Rich is offering his booty call services when he declares, “Cause when you feel alone, and don’t wanna’ be let down, just call my name, yeah, and I’ll be around”. And it’s notable to point out that the music stylings of this number is a departure from the riffs that have made ILR the supreme rock gods that they have been. A refreshing departure at that. This is their “Sweet Child O’ Mine”, and it’s about time.
 
The fifth and final song is the new rock anthem and over the years I LOVE RICH have succeeded in recording many. “Rise Up For Rock n Roll” is their latest, boasting “Sometimes you lose control, when we play our rock n roll, yeah we’re you’re favorite band, now follow our command.” Rich does his best Paul Stanley since, well, the last album, and that’s fine w/ me and it’s obviously fine w/ the fans.
 
If I had to sum up “Season of the Rich” in one line it would be this. Five songs that are full of non-stop fun filled sing a long anthems, loaded with catchy guitar riffs, sizzling leads, a solid true rock back beat celebrating all things Sex, Rich, and Rock n’ Roll.
 
After 5 years, this release shouldn’t be considered a comeback, because these boys never went away, but it will keep the listeners coming back for more.
 
And in the opinion of this writer, after 11 years, ILR remain the most entertaining rock band in the Chicago region.
 
RICH: Vox/bass
Dreblood: Drums/b vox/ percussion
Chuck E. Sleeze: Guitars/b vox
Full Throttle: Guitars/b vox
 
“Season of the Rich”  was recorded and engineered by Andy Gerber and mastered by Dan Stout at Colossal Mastering; Chicago, IL

- Alex Zander MK MAGAZINE
www.mk-magazine.com

TYPE O NEGATIVE has issued the following update:

“For the last several months, Josh Silver [keyboards] has been in school working towards certification as a paramedic. He is in the heart of the program and will be unable to tour with the band on the upcoming dates.

“Rest assured, Josh remains a member of TYPE O NEGATIVE and will continue working with the band going forward. With that said, we would like to announce that stepping in on keyboards for the dates will be Scott Warren from HEAVEN & HELL/DIO.”

TYPE O NEGATIVE tour dates:

Oct. 16 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
Oct. 17 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
Oct. 18 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theater
Oct. 20 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
Oct. 22 - New York, NY - Nokia Theater
Oct. 23 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
Oct. 24 - Clifton Park, NY - Northern Lights
Oct. 26 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart’s
Oct. 27 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
Oct. 29 - Milwaukee, WI - Rave
Oct. 30 - Chicago, IL - Metro
Oct. 31 - Detroit, MI - Harpo’s

Support on the trek will come from SEVENTH VOID, the new band featuring TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey and drummer Johnny Kelly.