The Weight of the World

Tomorrow is a pretty special day for us at L&O. The Thrash & Burn Tour will be hitting the Los Angeles House of Blues tomorrow and one of our 'LOUD' bands will be performing. If you've been into the hardcore and metal scene for the last few years, then you've definitely heard about Misery Signals. Karl and the gang just released a new record this year called "Controller" and they've been on the road and overseas relentlessly touring in support of it.

You may remember Karl from our 'Repped' section in our Pictures gallery on our myspace. He's the one wearing the Fast Times shirt with no pants. Between myself, Matt, and Brian, Misery Signals has to be one of L&O's favorite bands of all time. Even since the days when some of the members were in a band called 7 Angels 7 Plagues, all three of us have been a fan of these guys and followed their music and lyrics for a very long time. You can imagine our excitement the day that we received a message from lead vocalist Karl Schubach asking about how he can work with us and be able to sport and promote our brand. We were beyond stoked, to say the least.

L&O has always been a supporter of the DIY ethic and the punk and hardcore influences that streetwear has absorbed so it was very fitting for us to pick up Karl and Misery Signals for an endorsement. It's pretty crazy that one day you're just a fan listening to your favorite band's records then the next you're endorsing them and becoming friends. Just another thing to cross off our long list of "things-to-do-before-you-die".

After all these years, Matt and I will finally be able to see Misery Signals live for the first time tomorrow. And for free! Haha thanks Karl! Our good friends in Arsonists Get All the Girls are also playing so make sure you come out for a brutal night. Darkest Hour is also a ridiculously talented and amazing band.

To check out Misery Signals, visit www.myspace.com/miserysignals.

For info on tomorrow's show, visit the House of Blues Sunset Strip website.

If you're going, see you there!

- Vince