Showing posts with label Red Fang. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Red Fang. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Monster Jam Video, Ticket Discount & Fun Facts #ChiMonsterJam



Monster Jam-ChiIL Mama's Original Video Footage 

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam 2012--opening night at Allstate Arena in Chicago.  Like the music?   It's Red Fang's tune, Dirt Wizard.   Check 'em out.




Check out our past coverage here, including original photo filled Monster Jam features.


Our readers get 30% off advanced adult tickets with the code MOM.



Check your Monster Truck Trivia Level with these Fun Facts...then try to stump your family & friends:

  1. Body – Made of_____________, a monster truck body is custom designed to create a character or theme for the truck.
    1. Fiberglass
    2. Steel
    3. Iron

  1. Driver Seat – Most monster trucks have the driver seated ______________the vehicle so he or she can best see the track for weight distribution.
    1. in the center of
    2. on top of
    3. on the left side of

  1. As a safety measure, all seat belts employ ________________ to restrain the driver’s body.
    1. an auto-lock feature
    2. a 5 point harness
    3. an escape pod

  1. Paint – Most Monster Jam® monster trucks require _______________ of paint time.
    1. more than 25 days
    2. more than 40 hours
    3. less than 10 hours

  1. Engines – Custom-built, supercharged and methanol-injected, a monster truck engine burns up to _________________ of methanol per run (approximately 80 meters) and delivers about __________________.
    1. 30 liters; 2,000 horsepower
    2. 10 liters; 1,500 horsepower
    3. 5 liters; 1,000 horsepower

  1. Suspension System – In order to allow the drivers to withstand the punishing impacts of jumping and crashing a monster truck during a performance, each Monster Jam monster truck is equipped with specially-engineered extra long 76cm shock absorbers filled with oil and ________________________ that are installed with each tire.
    1. vinegar
    2. water
    3. nitrogen gas

  1. Each monster truck tire is custom made but must be ______________ inches high and _____________ inches wide.
    1. 120; 99
    2. 33; 33
    3. 66; 43

  1. The average monster truck team will go through _____________ tires in one year.
    1. 80
    2. 8
    3. 20

  1. ________________ was the 25 year anniversary for the Grave Digger Team
    1. 2005
    2. 2010
    3. 2007

  1. More than ____________________ Monster Jam fans attend events each year worldwide
    1. 1 million
    2. 2 million
    3. 4 million

  1. The World Finals in ____________________ brings 24 of the top trucks in the world to compete for the World Freestyle and Racing Championships. Competitors are by invitation only.
    1. Houston, TX
    2. Las Vegas, NV
    3. Atlanta, GA

  1. A monster truck race team will travel _______________ Miles a year by land to attend events.
    1. 45,000
    2. 1 million
    3. 27,000

  1. Typical monster trucks cost ___________________ yearly to build, staff, compete, transport and maintain on the Monster Jam tour.
    1. $1 million
    2. $350,000
    3. $600,000

  1. Average number of cars crushed per year: _____________________.
    1. 3,000
    2. 500
    3. 1,000

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Red Fang Video Interview and Live Show Shots from The Riviera 11-11-11



It was sweet to meet Red Fang when they recently opened for Mastodon.   The guys are as funny in person as their irreverent, hilarious music videos.   We interviewed the drummer and guitarist/vocalist who also happens to be a dad.   It turned out great as we could continue our video series on how creatives parent and how parents create.    It's been pretty amazing to hear insight from touring musicians and theatre people on how parenting influences and seeps into music and art, and how to strike a balance between being there for your family and still creating.

They had me cracking up over their beard band/beer band reputation, plans to pawn their 100% guaranteed metal Grammy , what's the big deal about 11-11-11, and  their wacky, off the wall advice for kids who want to be them.    When they came out on stage, they opened by saying "Tonight's 11-11-11".   The crowed roared.   Then totally deadpan, they continued, "Three numbers...in a row."    If their music wasn't so freakin' heavy and fun, I'd suggest they hit the comedy circuit.   They're quick with the comebacks, well worth a listen, and even better live.   Here's our past coverage.


We had a birthday party coming up shortly after the show, and they signed a CD for Du-Jay's classmate and long time friend.   The 11 year old was thrilled to see the liner notes where they personalized it to him and wrote "To Judah, Stay metal."    Check out their main page for seriously funny videos, tour dates and merch.   A short excerpt from the interview we shot for ChiIL Live Shows is below.   Check out bass player/vocalist, Aaron Beam's take on life after birth.   He has a toddler son at home in Portland.   For the full interview check out Red Fang on ChiIL Live Shows.com



RED FANG has announced a handful of headlining dates in addition to their current North American Tour with Mastodon and The Dillinger Escape Plan.  A complete list of dates is listed below.  Additionally, the band is currently sharing war stories from the road via an exclusive tour blog at Altpress.com.

Renowned for their sense of humor and penchant for over-the-top music videos, RED FANG has recently finished shooting their eagerly-awaited new clip for Murder The Mountains track "Hank Is Dead". The video was directed by longtime friend of the band, Whitey McConnaughy (THE GOSSIP, MUDHONEY, FLOGGING MOLLY) in Portland, OR. RED FANG has previously worked with McConnaughy on their much-talked-about "Wires" & "Prehistoric Dog" videos that can be seen on their main site.

Additionally, RED FANG have teamed up with Etnies to offer fans and skate enthusiasts the chance to win some amazing gear and memorabilia from both parties.  More details on the contests, including entry forms are available now via AbsolutePunk.net and Metal Wreckage.

RED FANG are streaming Murder The Mountains in its entirety at this location. The band recorded Murder The Mountains with THE DECEMBERISTS' Chris Funk and the album was mixed by three-time Grammy Award winner Vance Powell (WHITE STRIPES, THE RACONTEURS). Murder The Mountains is now available on CD, 12" vinyl, and digital download via the official Relapse store or via iTunes.

RED FANG TOUR DATES

Nov. 28         Norfolk, VA                    The NorVa          
Nov. 29         Asheville, NC                 Orange Peel           
Nov. 30        Charleston, SC               Jimbo's Rock Lounge        
Dec. 1       Lake Buena Vista, FL     House of Blues           
Dec. 2        Atlanta, GA        Tabernacle     w/ Mastodon, Black Lips, DEP 


**Dec. 3rd - Dec. 10th RED FANG ONLY**

Dec. 3        Baton Rouge, LA    Spanish Moon      
Dec. 4        Houston, TX        Fitzgerald's Downstairs       
Dec. 6        Tucson, AZ        Club Congress   
Dec. 7        San Diego, CA        Soda Bar   
Dec. 8        Sacramento, CA    Blue Lamp        
Dec. 10      Portland, OR        Wonder Ballroom    
April 12     Tilburg, Holland    Roadburn Festival      

For more info on RED FANG please visit:

http://www.facebook.com/redfangband
http://redfang.net
http://redfangband.blogspot.com/
http://redfang.bandcamp.com/
http://twitter.com/redfangband
http://myspace.com/redfangpdx 
http://www.relapse.com





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