Horsebites Design News

FREE HELMET GIVEAWAY!

HELMETBITES — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Check out this helmet I just painted! It took forever and learned about it but I though it came out really well.

Wanna win this!? We are gonna pick 1 lucky winner on November 25th that will win the helmet and a lil grip of VNM junk. All you have to do to enter is �Like� us on Facebook. That�s it!

http://www.facebook.com/TheVNM
http://www.facebook.com/TheVNM
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Hand painted on a custom Biltwell 3/4 Motorcycle helmet
For anyone not familiar with these helmets they are super slim, lightweight, and one size fits most. Even if you don�t ride motorcycles you can use it to thrash pools, be shot out of a cannon, or just put it on your mantle as a babe magnet. Thanks to everyone for all the support!

SERIOUS SH!T!

PALEHORSEBITES — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

I'm part of an art show at PaleHorse on Nov 12th! It's an honor to share wall space with Chris Parks and Embear of Palehorse who are absolute crushers. I'm doing some big digital prints of my work and throwing a keg through someones car window (that last part was a lie but someone else might do that).

COME!

http://palehorsedesign.com/upcoming-exhibit-serious-sht/

Totally Sweet!

SWEETBITES — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

To all my Orlando friends, I'm gonna be a part of this art show on Saturday. I'm really proud of the piece I just did for it so please come check it out. You can also get drunk and eat cupcakes. I mean, come on how does that not sound like an awesome saturday?? DO IT.

Have some Ethics!

PRINTINGBITES — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

My good buddy Jared just started up his own screen printing company and I wanted to help get the word out. He's fresh outta highschool but the dude has it together! He has great prices and will ship anywhere.
Here is his price sheet:

I wish I had my head screwed on this tight when I graduated highschool. So many years wasted living at my parents house and eating pizza all the time. Wait a minute, those were the great years.

So hit up Jared if you need some great quality printing done on the cheap!
Tell him I sent ya!

50% off original art sale in my store!!!!

HORSESALE — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Yup, that's right. All my original art is 50% off and they come framed and ready to hang!

CLICK HERE to see the rest and get them before they're all gone!

VNM Presents: The Flatliners UK/Euro Tour 2011

FLATLINERSBITES — Thu, 26 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT

We are pumped to be on board with our homies The Flatliners for their 2011 UK and European tour.

Still a few dates to be added, but this is the bulk of them:
August 17 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Winston
August 20 - Stemwede, Germany - Stemwede Open Air w/ World/Inferno Friendship Society
August 21 - Paris, France - Miroiterie
August 22 - Peterborough, UK - Club Revolution w/ The Arteries, OK Pilot
August 23 - Kingston, UK - The Peel w/ Face To Face, The Arteries, OK Pilot
August 24 - Belfast, Ireland
August 25 - Dublin, Ireland - Mercantile
August 26 - Bristol, UK - The Croft w/ The Arteries, OK Pilot
August 30 - Plymouth, UK - White Rabbit w/ The Arteries, OK Pilot
September 01 - Newcastle, UK - Trillians w/ The Arteries, OK Pilot
September 02 - Manchester, UK - Night and Day w/ The Arteries, OK Pilot
September 03 - London, UK - Boston Arms w/ The Arteries, OK Pilot
September 04 - Nantes, France - La Scene Michelet
September 05 - Bilbao, Spain - Sala Edaska
September 06 - Madrid, Spain - Ritmo y Compas
September 07 - Barcelona, Spain - Rocksound
September 09 - Geneva, Switzerland - Tikis Pub
September 10 - Legnano, Italy - Circolone
September 11 - Luzern, Switzerland - Sedel
September 12 - Munich, Germany - Feierwerk w/ Astpai
September 13 - Wien, Austria - Arena w/ Astpai
September 14 - Graz, Austria - Music House w/ Astpai
September 16 - Berlin, Germany - SO36 w/ Swingin Utters, Astpai
September 17 - Vorselaar, Belgium - Veusseleir Calling w/ The Queers and more
September 18 - Hamburg, Germany - Hafenklang w/Astpai
September 21 - St. Petersburg, Russia - Club Dushe
September 22 - Vologda, Russia - Rock Cafe
September 23 - Moscow, Russia - TBA
September 24 - Istra, Russia - Club Buzha
September 25 - Rybinsk, Russia - Club Perekresto
For more info check out www.TheFlatliners.com.

!!! SALE - VNM - CONTEST !!!

CONTESTBITES — Mon, 23 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT

We've never had a sale, but hopefully this is a good one. On top of the sale we are going to be giving some stuff away to people who mess with our internet sitez. Here's how:

1. TWEET THIS for a chance to win the Stealth Rank jacket.

2. Tag yourself in any of our Facebook photos and leave a comment about why you should win for a chance to get that product. Doesn't have to be long, just put whatever.

Yee Haw!

REDNECKBITES — Wed, 04 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Follow the VNM!

TUMBLRBITES — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT

As some of you know we have a sexual new venture we call VNM. If you haven�t already definitely follow our tumblr vnmftw.tumblr.com . Daily stupidity for you to enjoy.

DO IT!

VNM is here!

VNMBITES — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Well here it is, VNM. It's our clothing line we've been working on for a while and we're really excited to show people.

CLICK HERE -- VNM--CLICK HERE

Shhhhhhh...

VNMBITES — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Imperial Wolf Leather

IMPERIALBITES — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Check out this sweet collar Seth from Imperial Wolf Leather made for my dog Frankie.

Everything is hand tooled on hard leather with extreme precision.
The dude is insanely talented and will have a website up shortly. If you�re interested in having stuff made for you or your company contact him at imperialwolfleather (at) gmail.com

He also made a wallet for my girlfriend that turned out amazing and made wallets for Electric Zombie.

It sure is cold in here

COLDWARBITES — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT

This Saturday in Orlando at Mother Falcon!!!
Should be a blast!

Defining Lines

DEFINEBITES — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

I'm super lucky to be a part of an awesome art show next Thursday in Orlando, FL at the Redefine Gallery at City Arts Factory. I'll have a few pieces up along with some insanely talented artists who make me feel like I'm the size of an ant.

Here's what the site said about the show.
"3rd Thursday is coming up and that means a new exhibit. This month we have a very special treat, showcasing not just 1 great artist but 4 amazing artists. We have N8 Van Dyke from San Francisco who you should be familiar with, drawing Humanized Chimps for the likes of UpperPlayGround, Juxtapoz, his personal works, and for others. He also just inked the Jurassic Park comic books that were released a few months ago and now he�s eager to revert back to his personal work again. We also have Jeff Dekal who is a great Florida talent, residing in Miami you might have seen his cover work for WeMerge Magazine, MayDay, Wrekonize, and other independent music and periodical talents. His Pencil Drawings are great and his Digital Paintings are unbelievable. Now representing the home turf we have local Orlando greats Dres13 & HorseBites, both who are known for their Illustrations, Dres13 for his wheat pasting and HorseBites for his poster style paintings. The connection�.all have ridiculous line work."

If you live in the area please come out say hi and enjoy the art. SUPPORT.

Rich McQueen

MOTOBITES — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Here's a vid my buddy Dante shot the other day when a bunch of us went riding the other day. He had his camera strapped to his helmet and I was really surprised how well the video looks. Makes me look way cooler than I really am!

H.I.R.M.C. Groundhog Gala Ride! from Dante Vittorelli on Vimeo.

Who knew?

WHOBITES — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Ok, this video is pretty corny but I gotta say, watch at 2:30. Tophers impression of Marty McFly is AMAZING and worth watching.

I think Marty and Christopher Walken are the only 2 voices I would ever want to imitate.

WANT!

CANDYBITES — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

I actually don't if I'll like it but I want to try this out soooo bad!

Hell, I could just listen to the audio of it all day long.
Love those Japanese!

Real Life Cops

INDIABITES — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Cops: India
Bad boys, bad boys watcha gonna do?? Watcha gonna do when they come for you?
Bad boys, bad boys watcha gonna do?? Watcha gonna do when a giant man ball armed with 50 gazillion guns sprays your face off with mega bullets??

It's Thursday!

THURSDAYBITES — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The Real Star Wars

JELLYBEANBITES — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

I just found out someone picked up my original of "The Real Stars" that I had displayed at Mother Falcon in Orlando the other day. You can still get this design on a shirt if you want though!
Just Click Here!

Happy Friday!

FARTBITES — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

BTW Awesome shirt Phil

HEY Ronnie

RONNIEBITES — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

I'm part of an art show at Mother Falcon this Saturday!
The show is based on US Presidents and I was lucky enough to snag my favorite prez good ol' Ronnie Reagan!
Check it out if you're in town. I can promise you it won't be cancelled because of snow.
SUCKERS!

U.S. Presidents
Saturday, Jan. 15th
7:00PM - 11:30PM
@ Mother Falcon
And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what Mother Falcon can do for you; ask what you can do for Mother Falcon on Saturday January 15th!

Music by The Manteis Project | FREE Adult Refreshments | FREE Event | 8PM-Late

Presidential artists include:
Scott Donald vs James Knox Polk, Karen Russell vs Bill Clinton, Sean Hartman vs Warren Harding, Patrick Fatica vs Abraham Lincoln, Eric Althin vs John F Kennedy, Spectra82 vs Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dennis Hansbury vs William Howard Taft, Brandon McLean vs Lyndon B. Johnson, Patrick Robles vs Richard Nixon, Brice Stephens vs George Washington, Mathew Curran vs Jimmy Carter, Cake vs Teddy Roosevelt, HORSEBITES vs Ronald Reagan, Jaime Margary vs George W. Bush, Jeramiah Caret vs Barack Obama, Tobar Rodriguez vs Harry Truman, and DRES13 vs Dwight D. Eisenhower.

All artwork will continue to be on display, for sale, and available for T-Shirt printing thru February 24th.

Parking:
Thornton Park Parking Garage with entrances on North Eola Drive and East Washington Street. Street parking is available if you can find it.

All with high heels on

RINGOBITES — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Why isn't she in a big band?

And by "big band" I don't mean this.

But I kinda wish that was what I talking about.

What?

TREBEKBITES — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Metal headz

METALBITES — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I know it's early...

XMASBITES — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:00:00 GMT

...but I'm over it already so this is all I'm giving you.

Rebel Reprints

REBELBITES — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:00:00 GMT

My friend Scott over at Rebel Reprints just released my print today on his website.
It's only limited to 30 and each 18"x24" poster comes with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity. Pretty fancy.

CLICK HERE TO BUY!!!

The Giclee posters are printed Pon hahnemuhle fine art paper with the highest quality archival inks. I told you it was fancy.

I received a print the other day and I have to say that pics don't do it justice. The colors are super rich with no gloss or any of that cheap crap that most other printers use. Super high quality.

Once they're gone, they're gone for good!

I DID IT!

DBHBITES — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Design By Humans just posted my shirt today on their website!! So if you're in to it then buy it and help support my mexican food habits.

CLICK HERE TO BUY!!!

CLICK HERE TO BUY!!!

CLICK HERE TO BUY!!!
CLICK HERE TO BUY!!!
CLICK HERE TO BUY!!!

ps - sorry about that guys haircut.

Hey, why not?

YESBITES — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I want to be him.

Every presidential speech needs to end like this

OBAMABITES — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:00:00 GMT

This dog should be named Kumar

STONEDBITES — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:00:00 GMT

SALE! SALE! SALE! Free shipping until X-Mas!!

SALEBITES — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Yup, The Black Axe has a sale on our webstore.
Free shipping until X-mas and we also knocked down a lot of our prices.
Have at it!

CLICK HERE for our webstore!

Beware of the Freese

NINBITES — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Josh Freese is the man, straight up. One of the best drummers in punk and now he's in one of my favorite bands, DEVO.
I just saw these 2 videos that he filmed himself by just tapping cameras to his drumset. Pretty cool.
This is him playing in NIN. If you don't know too much about Josh, he's played in pretty much every band that he's ever wanted to play in. He's a robot, I swear.
I actually like these NIN songs too, I never thought I'd say after 8th grade but I do!

Aaaaand here's a ridiculous drum solo just for good measure

Frankie says...

FRANKIEBITES — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT

So we got a new pup the other day. My girlfriend and I got her from a rescue.
It's like a sack of wrinkles with black eyes. I figured I should make a blog about it so you can see what she looks like now and I have no clue how big she's gonna get but the lady at the rescue guessed around 70lbs. I'm saying 50lbs, she's a mix between an Olde English Bulldog and a Shar Pei. Weird.
Meet Frankie!

I can't even poop without her thinking she can use me for a comfortable hammock. My legs fell asleep.

More pics as she gets older!

I'm no cleam!

YOUCLEAMITBITES — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT

HUGE SALE!!!! 50% off original art!

SALEBITES — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Yup, I'm selling my original art on my webstore for 50% off!!! A few of them have already sold since I posted it on Twitter this morning. Hurry and get your hands on it if you want it! The pieces also come with a couple free stickers!
Get on it!

CLICK HERE to check them out!!!

Our next president...

GEORGEBITES — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Tim O'Hanlon

TIMBITES — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 07:00:00 GMT

My buddy Tim O'Hanlon from Philly came to one of our No Friends shows on tour and gave me this awesome shirt he hand made!!

I dressed up as Rollie Fingers for Halloween a couple years back so it was a real treat to get this specially made for me.
Tim also has an awesome tattoo of one my illustrations!

Seriously rad dude.

He also makes a bunch of other stuff and sells them at great prices!
Check out his Low Level Etsy store!

He has an art show coming up in Philly at Jinxed
Jinxed Presents:
Arteries and Alleyways- Paintings from Tim O'Hanlon and Gina Rubinetti
First Friday the 5th of November. 6-10pm

Jinxed Philly
in the Piazza at Schmidt's
1050 N. Hancock St.
Philadelphia, PA
CLICK HERE to check it out if you live in the area

New Posters!

POSTERBITES — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 07:00:00 GMT

The Black Axe just released 2 new posters!

The first one is titled Swamp Viking and it's an 18"x24" 5 color poster beautifully printed on Mr. French paper. I gotta admit it turned out sooo awesome. The registration is perfect!

The 2nd one is a redux of the Polar Bear Club poster we recently released but this one's all Axe style color scheme. It's also an 18"x24" 5 color poster on Mr. French paper.
It has a metallic bronze ink for the lamp and a glow in the dark ink for the bulb. Pretty damn fancy if you ask me.

CLICK HERE to buy!

Screaming For Brains Hand!

SCREAMINGFORBITES — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:00:00 GMT

I was asked to participate in a show appropriately titled "Zombies" at Mother Falcon in Orlando, FL.

I figured what better image to put a twist on than the one that inspired me as a kid growing up and watching all the kids have cooler skate boards than I did. Jim Phillips' own Screaming Hand design!

The show is on Oct 23rd, 8pm at Mother Falcon.

Hope you dig it.

I got a piece of wood and spray painted it orange and then went around the edges and lightly sprayed a dark brown to give a sort of sunburst feel.

Let the sketching begin

Busting out the acrylics and getting all the detailed small painting out of the way

More painting

Now for the fun part. Outlines!

I added way more details with the outlines

I added a little bit more white highlights to make it pop

I finished it off with some cream pin striping around the edge and instead of signing it I painted a little plaque. Boom!

Back OFF!

OFF!BITES — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:00:00 GMT

It's just too good.

French Siren

FRENCHBITES — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:00:00 GMT

This made my duodenum burst!

The Stimpsons

SIMPSONBITES — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Why is everyone acting like this is so crazy and depressing? I love it! Come on, the severed dolphin head licking the boxes and the part where Marge hits homer because she's texting while driving. Priceless.

SATURDAY!

PAINTINGBITES — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Working on a painting now so I'll be hopefully showing the whole process right when I'm done with it.
So for now...

Gay Phobia!

ENTERTAINERBITES — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 07:00:00 GMT

RIP Greg

GREGBITES — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

I don't know why I only called him by his first name, it's not like I knew the guy! But I liked him!

The only time I'd like to hang out with a kid

BABYSBITE — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

It's like they're mini Peter Griffins!

Just wait for it, that dog has the best timing ever

Anything Goes...

ANYTHINGBITES — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

I have 4 pieces in an art show at Redlight Redlight in Orlando this Friday Sept 24th. I set the prices pretty low so grab them while you can!

Anything Goes Art Show!
Some of the Best Local Artists, showing anything they want!
Freedom!!
Friday September 24th 2010 � 8pm � 2am
Redlight Redlight
745 Bennett Road, Orlando FL, 32803
FREE!

More than meets the eye

TRANSFORMERBITES — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Ok, this reminds me of two things.
1. The scene in Ghostbusters where Venkman is dreaming and the sex ghost undoes his zipper and then he falls off the bed.
2. The shoes in Back To The Future II where the hightops tighten themselves along with the jacket.

Who cares about flying cars, I wanna hit a button and my shorts turn in to a kite at the beach!

TGIF!

TGIBITES — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

It's Friday!

That's all.

Thank you?

WEIRDBOYBITES — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Thanks to Band Wagon Merch for making my day really uncomfortable by showing me this hidden gem.

At least it's refreshing to see Patton Oswalt doing something besides comedy and voice overs.

Here's looking at you kid

EYEHANDBITES — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

I recently finished this portable record player I custom painted for my friend Kyle from Electric Zombie. I took pics for a step-by-step process. I'm pretty happy with how it came out so here it is.

I started off with just spray painting a lighter teal coat first then darkening the edges by lightly spraying them at a further distance to get a nice fade. Like my haircut.

Then I lightly penciled in my image.

I went over the pencil markings with a first coat of black opaque paint marker (Deco Color is the brand). Minimal detail was all that's required.

Then I proceeded to lay the acrylic paint down not really conforming to the lines too hard because I'm going to have to go over them again with the paint marker to tighten up all the edges.

And boom! There you have it. All finished up.

I always feel like it's totally complete after I put it back on the record player.

I even tapped off the open latch on it just to make it look cleaner and more seamless.

Thanx for checking it out!
If anyone is interested in commissioning one of these for themselves just hit me up and I'll give you a quote. I'll paint anything!
Richard (at) theblackaxe.com

I made it to the top 24 for the DBH $10K

TOP24BITES — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

My design was accepted in to the top 24 for the DBH $10K contest!!!! WOoooo hooooo!!!

This means that all of my votes were erased and set back to zero, so if you're still in to my design then please vote again.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!!!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!!!
CLICK HERE TO VOTE!!!
CLICK HERE TO VOTE!!!

Thanx to everyone who has voted and supported me. I hate being that guy who's trying to wrangle everyone but remember, you're totally getting a burrito out of it.

Falcon

FALCONBITES — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT

I love the way this video was shot, not to mention the bike is stunning.
Love it!

My Uzi weighs a ton!

UZIBITES — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Check out this art show I was a part of on Saturday at Neon Forest. If you live in the Orlando area the show will be up for the next month. Tons of amazing talented artists contributed so go and show some support dammit! I missed the show so I'm just contradicting myself, blaaarp.

Inside the Axers Studio with Polar Bear Club

AXERBITES — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Check out our new poster and interview with Polar Bear Club HERE!

DBH 10k contest!!!

DBHBITES — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT

I entered my design in the Design By Humans 10k Contest. PLEASE check out the design and vote on it if you like it. If I win I promise I'll buy you a burrito (without sourcream and guac, that shits expensive).

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!!!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!!!
CLICK HERE TO VOTE!!!
CLICK HERE TO VOTE!!!

ps. don't mind the corny description on the design - I couldn't think of anything!

...and he left without a goodbye kiss.

JEDIBITES — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT

The piece I did for the Mother Falcon Strikes Back art show is up for sale in T-shirt form! Someone bought the original so now you can own the next best thing. I want one dammit!

CLICK HERE to buy the shirt!

EARTH SUCKS!!!

ARMYTRUCKBITES — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Thank you Derek Deal for showing me the light.

The Black Axe has a new site!!!

AXEBITES — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT

We just launched our new site for The Black Axe and we're very proud of it.
It's mature.
It's sexy.
It's everything you've ever wanted in the new digital age.
What?

CLICK HERE to check it out!

Here's actual footage of us after a day at the office and seeing the website for the first time.

Polar Bear Club Sandwich

BEARBITES — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT

I just posted this Polar Bear Club shirt on Emptees the other day. I'm pretty excited how it turned out and it's for sale on Adeline Records. So go on and check it out!
CLICK HERE to seeeeee!!!!
See if you can find the Taco Bell reference in it!

Monumental

LINERBITES — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

The Flatliners just announced their new 7" that I designed for Fat Wreck. I'm pretty proud about it and I can't wait to get the physical copy in my hands. These guys are absolutely some of the nicest and most grateful people I've ever met in bands. I believe I will hanging with these guys on multiple occasions in October.

May the Horse be with you

HORSEWARS — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Mother Falcon is having a party on Thursday August 12th and they're inviting 30 of their favorite Orlando artists to provide an �Empire Strikes Back� themed piece to be featured in thier store. All artwork will continue to be on display, for sale, and available for T-Shirt printing thru September 15th!

This year is the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back and to commemorate this event Orlando is hosting the Star Wars convention from August 12th - 15th.

Mother Falcon Strikes Back
Thursday, Aug. 12th
8:00PM - 11:30PM
@ Mother Falcon

And I just finished my piece for it so if you're in town then go check it out!

Cyber police are after you!

BACKTRACEDBITES — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Is this really what the new generation has come to??
I HOPE SO! It's really lasting me hours of entertainment a day and furthering my feelings about not having kids.

Who are we?

DEVOBITES — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

We are...

One of my favorite bands and in my opinion they still got it.

AXESTORE is revamped mofo!

STOREBITES — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

We just dropped two new screen printed posters in our revamped AXESTORE.

Now all orders will be handled by our fulfillment company Merchline, so you can expect top notch customer service from here on out! Czech it!

A Wilhelm Scream: "BulletProof Tiger" 18x24, 3 color Screen Print on Natural Heavy Stock Paper. Signed and Numbered. Limited to 50

EyeHateGod 18x24, 3 Color Screen Print on Black Heavy Stock. Limited to 15

And if you have trouble finding it in our store, let this kid point you where to go. Come closer, come clooooooser

Doing the brotherly thing

FIREBITES — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Before pimping my sisters stuff to you guys I wanted to say Happy 4th of July! I'm going to have a BBQ today and I'm praying to the rain gods that they will chill the hell out for a second and not rain today. Should be a fun time loaded with friends and food!

Ok, now the nitty gritty. My sister is having a sale on her store for Lala's Closet. She marked down a ton of head bands and whatnot so grab them while you can!

CLICK HERE to check them out!

Oh yeah, and don't blow your hands off today. How else are you gonna eat your hamburgers???

Shinya Kimura - Smell of Oil

SHINYABITES — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Awesome short film of Shinya Kimura. It's beautifully shot film by Danish born director Henrik Hansen and it gives us a glimpse into Shinya's life and his passion for motorcycles. I love when people put this much time and effort in to videos like this.

Just for now.

GYMBITES — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

I promise I'll have more content for the blog soon. It's been hectic lately!

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

This will forever haunt my dreams

LAUGHBITES — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Sir David Attenborough...

BBCBITES — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

...is the man!
I love putting on BBC Documentaries while I work. This one actually gives me good inspiration for future projects. When you're as jaded as I am about music, listening to documentaries are the way to go.

SPEC is here to stay.

SPECBITES — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Here's an interesting article and video on the Grey Scale Gorilla Blog about Spec Work in the industry. He makes some great points and some others that I wish didn't exist. None the less it's a good look inside this issue.

Why the NO SPEC movement isn't working. And, why that's so awesome! article

Here's the video:

Why the NOSPEC Movement isn't Working from Nick Campbell on Vimeo.

Third Eye Blind In One Eyed Willie

BLINDBITES — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Coliseum just released their video for "Blind in One Eye" from their latest album HOUSE WITH A CURSE. It rules. and also you get catch a glimpse of our fish stick catching friend Jason Barker wearing a No Friends shirt and smacking away at his upper thigh like a good lil southener that he is.

BrooklynVegan Presents: Coliseum - "Blind In One Eye" from BVBBG on Vimeo.

And if that wasn't enough for you then suck on this!

NEON FOREST

NEONFORESTBITES — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

A new art gallery called Neon Forest just opened up in town and is having an opening tomorrow night in Orlando! I'll have a few prints for sale there too!!
Here is the info:

Saturday, June 19, 2010
7:00pm - 11:00pm
NEON FOREST GALLERY & PROJECT SPACE
1741 S Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL

The NEON FOREST Gallery
In association with Square Factor and A La Revenge Proudly Presents:

WELCOME TO THE FOREST

WELCOME TO THE FOREST is the introductory exhibition that will launch Orlando's newest contemporary art gallery & project space... Neon Forest Gallery.

WELCOME TO THE FOREST will feature an inspiring collection of paintings, sculptures and installations created by an unprecedented collective of urban contemporary and mixed media artists from around Central Florida and across the United States.

WELCOME TO THE FOREST features art work by:

Jesse Reno - Doug Boehm - Nick Gazin - Robert Bellm - Levon Jihanian - David Chung - Andrew Spear - HORSEBITES - Johannah O'Donnell - Brandon Dunlap - Dustin Orlando - Mat Curran - Parail - Dubelyoo - Dres13 - David Hoskins - Scott Donald - Brandon McLean - Sean Hartman - Patrick Fatica

DJ Sets by: DJ Y-NOT, and DJ BCREED (NYC)

Cocktails Provided by: 57West
Including Jack Daniels, Absolute Vodka, Budweiser & Heineken

Catering by: CAFE TU TU TANGO
http://cafetututango.com/

Doors Open to the public at 7:00pm-11:00pm
No Cover!

The NEON FOREST is Orlando's newest hub for art, sub-culture, design and education. Specializing in monthly art exhibitions and installations by local and nationally recognized artists.

The NEON FOREST will provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, as well as provide a venue for contemporary art and design projects in Orlando and across the U.S.

For more information check out:
http://neonforestgallery.com/
http://alarevenge.com/
info@alarevenge.com or 321-217-1675

Special thanks to our media sponsor: YELP.com
http://www.yelp.com/orlando-fl

See you on Saturday June 19th...tell a friend to meet you in the Forest!

So you're saying I could buy a house with a paper clip?

ONEREDBITES — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

I'm sure you've seen this but I'm usually a bit late to these feel good stories because I'm usually watching people walk in to glass doors or watching outtakes from Full House.

Best way to pull out a tooth

TOOTHBITES — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

How did I not think of this as a kid??

Best part is the slow-mo at the end. Kills me.

So long and thanks for the adidas...

ADIDASBITES — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Since I moved in to my new place I've been throwing away so much crap and downsizing to get rid of the clutter. I stumbled upon these guys and after some thinking and a little bit of sobbing I had to let them free.

I've had them for over 5 years which is longer than I've ever owned any pair of shoes. I know people who had shoes for their whole lives or some BS but I burn through shoes like nobodys business! These hogs have traveled to 10 different countries with me!
I already regret throwing them away but I pretended I was in an episode of Hoarders and I was training myself to let go. Just let go.

Baja Bahama Mama

BAJABITES — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

I've been really excited about this new 8 part documentary that came out recently on VBS.TV (Vice Magazine). I'd explain what it's about but I'll let the trailer do all the talking because honestly, who wants to read more??

Thanx to Yardley for opening my eyes to this.

Truly, a master of his craft...

ABEBITES — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

...Mark Ryden.

More studio footage!

STUPIDDRUMMERBITES — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Here's NMB playing a warm up gig before recording. They gave me a gold sparkle blazer to wear while playing and I just couldn't contain myself.

Back in town...

TREBLEINMYTHINGTHINGBITES — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

...and sweating balls. I just got back from Philly and I'm sure if you followed me via Twitter you could only imagine how much weight I must of gained but to be honest I think I lost a couple pounds. Weird. Anyways, I locked myself in Colins basement while he was "working" and I crammed almost 2 weeks worth of work in a week. I was pretty excited about being that productive with work while rehearsing on the weekend and recording the other weekend. I would tell you all about the recording but why should I?? Jason put a None More Black blog that explains everything to you in a format way superior to what I could of done. BOOM!

CHECK IT OUT HERE!
CHECK IT OUT HERE!

Off to Philly again

NMBITES — Thu, 20 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

...this time to record the new NMB record titled "Icons". Super happy about this and can't wait to spend some more quality time with my northern familia. I'll be working as well so expect to see new drawings and of course food on my TWITTER

I leave you with this

What if...

OLDASSSTARWARSBITES — Wed, 19 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Hello YouTube community!!!!

PRUANEBITES — Mon, 17 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

And this is from CPM:

Why can't this be real?

POOLBITES — Wed, 12 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

POOLJUMPERS trailer - watch more funny videos

Peeping Tom aka Ben in the window

BENBITES — Wed, 12 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

So I was featured on the front page of the Orlando Sentinel yesterday for buying a house. Pretty weird.

Anyways, I got a kick out of noticing my roommate Ben staring through the blinds of the kitchen like the lurker that he is.

I also, had some sweet remarks in the comment section of one guy calling me a "hipster d-bag who doesn't shave and needs a shower". Well, he at least knows half of me, but how could he smell me through the paper? He also noted how I was the problem on why homeless people exist in downtown Orlando and how he chooses to pay taxes and live in a dump to help cushion our lives. Yup, true story. Look it up.

RIP Frank Frazetta

FRANKBITES — Tue, 11 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

I would seriously stare at the cover art he created for Conan the Barbarian for hours on end. At least he lived a long life and hopefully enjoyed the fruits of labor. I know I'll always be influenced by his work. Thanx and RIP.
CLICK HERE to read up on it

Thanx to Replay Dave from No Idea Records for giving me the heads up

WHITE METAL

WHITEBITES — Tue, 11 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

I know I'm late in the game on this but Paul just showed me so if you haven't seen it then enjoy.

RAD FEST art show

RADBITES — Fri, 07 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

First off, sorry about slacking on blog posts lately. I've been sooo busy with my new house that it's taken up any free time I have but now everything is pretty much in order so that's really exciting! I can't wait to show off pics of the new pad. I also have my own office now! That might be my favorite part.

Second off, If you're going to the Rad Fest in Wilmington, NC then please stop by the art show happening. It should be fun and it includes awesome talented artists. I'm not really sure why they put my name instead of HORSEBITES but oh well. Come, check it out if you're into well you know, RAD stuff.

Next 2 videos courtesy of CPM

This guy is a bad ass...

MAXBITES — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

...straight up.

OFF!

OFF!BITES — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Thanx to Tony Foresta for opening my eyes on this band that I can't believe I never knew about. Their name is OFF! and they have members of some of my favorite bands ever, Rocket From the Crypt and Circle Jerks (obviously).
I'm so excited to hear more from them that I'm drowning in my own drool. So refreshing to hear. DAMN! I'M FLIPPING OUT!

DUDE! I wanna see these guys NOW!

Closure.

HOMEBITES — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

I closed on my house yesterday!
I own a house to kick the walls in and run around like a maniac in now. Or I can just set up to be like Tom Hank's place in BIG. I think I'll go with that please.

Pics of the house coming soon

Drum roll please

DRUMBITES — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

As a drummer I can't help but geek out and have the utmost respect for these guys.

I wish I would of learned music for drums and actually applied myself instead of learning alto sax in middle school. I guess I spent more time doodling in class than anything and look where that got me! Oh wait, it's getting me a house on weds!! OH SNAP!!!

Lala's Closet

LALASBITES — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

My sister Lisa just started her new company Lala's Closet. Joey and I also visually beefed it up with her logo and website (helps to have family in the design biz huh sis!?, I'll kidnap your dog and hold it for ransom).

At first I thought it was just geared towards baby fashion but it turns out she does vintage esque headbands and hair clips for any ages. If I were a girl I'd buy one. Just saying, don't get all weird on me or tell my girlfriend.

So if you or have a loved one that might be interested then send them on over to her and support small business owners. Don't let the giants dominate everything all the time. They've had their fill.

*CLICK HERE* LALA'S CLOSET to visit her store

Mother Falcon + HORSEBITES = SUCCESS!

MOTHERBITES — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

The show last night at Mother Falcon was incredible! I should be having pics of the event soon! Thanx to everyone who came out and showed support, the show is still up for a month so if you missed it then go and check it out!

Mother Falcon + HORSEBITES

HORSEFALCON — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

I'm excited to announce that I'm going to be Mother Falcon's featured artist for this third Thursdays Gallery Hop in Orlando, FL! If you don't know of Mother Falcon yet they specialize in on-premise technology, they can apply art or text to any T-shirt in the store within moments. It's pretty sweet if you want a one of a kind shirt.

I'm gonna have prints framed for sale at the store throughout the month and most of them are prints that I rarely make or some are versions of other stuff that I've done that will never be printed again so they are the only one in existence. Get your hands on them then if you want it because most likely you won't see it again!

My artwork will continue to be on display and available for T-Shirt printing 4.15.10 to 5.12.10. Mother Falcon will feature a different local artist each month. A portion of the Art T-shirts proceeds goes directly to the artist and are available for a limited time only.

Free beer will be served compliments of Southampton

Music provided by my good friend Preston AKA DJ Diddles

Gentle listening.

SLAYERBITES — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Thanx to Paul for making my day!

VousLaLa Vintage

VOUSBITES — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Looking for something special and full of vintage style for your girlfriend or yourself? Whenever I feel like dressing up in heels and a fancy woven cinch to go with it I hit up VousLaLa Vintage (I swear they didn't pay me to write that, I'm that good).

My good friends Susan and Audrey started up their own online vintage boutique.

It's always cool to see when your friends start their own small business venture because let's face it, that's when it's the most fun. It's also good to support small businesses so we can keep the monsters from taking a dump on any type of business with actual style and quality products.

So go on and check out VousLaLa Vintage
Also follow them on Twitter to see when they have new clothes and get it before all the other greedy bitches get their hands on it.

Happy Monday

COPBITES — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Glam Dunk!

GLAMBITES — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Glamour Kills just made available their spring line, some of which The Black Axe got to work on. Along with an array of snazzy threads for the kids, GK dropped an amazing skate deck that was collaborated on by yours truly and the infamous Derek Deal. Im really stoked with how it came out. Believe it or not i havent actually got to do that many boards even though some of my work tends to pay homage to alot of the flagship artists that created that graphic style. It was a great opportunity to get a little weird and play around with some of my favorite subject matter. Thanks GK for the trust and the blank oblong canvas. You can check out the entire release in the GK store online and more of what we worked on at THE AXE BLOG.

Detached

DETACHEDBITES — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Check out the new EP I designed for the band Detached. I'm really happy how it turned out and it's super nice to hear how much the band was in to the final product.

Thanx for sending me the cd's guys!
*clients take note that the designer loves free stuff in the mail ;-)

I think I'm turning Japanese.

HORSANESE — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Why is everything in Japan the coolest and most bizarre things ever?

Complete nightmare of a commercial:

Coolest dude ever. I have to try this to a girl:

Virgins. Straight up.

If I go to Japan and everything is NOT like this, I shall be a bummed dude.

Found a new job!

CIRCUSBITES — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

I'm taking my motorcycle skills on the road if this whole "graphic design" thing doesn't pan out.

After that I'm gonna eat chilled monkey brains and watch a human sacrifice in some secret caves. Let's go Short Round!

Preferred Stock

PREFERREDBITES — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

So we at The Axe just launched our new lil' baddie, Preferred Stock. Preferred Stock is the name of all of our digital goods we will be releasing in The Axe Store.

For the launch, we have 2 sets of vectors:

Skullz
Face it, skulls aren't going anywhere. This set of royalty free vectors hooks you up with a gaggle of different skulls to scary-up somethin'.

Severed
This set of royalty free stock vectors includes a truckload of undead nastiness that will help push your projects over the top.

We plan to have a bunch of new products coming out all the time. In fact, we should have 2 fonts coming out very soon. So keep on the lookout, and we will be sure to let you know what's going on.

HERE'S THE LINK TO THE STORE!

Alice in Oldland

ALICEBITES — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I came across this video on I Watch Stuff and was floored on how awesome it was especially considering it's over 100 years old. It was made in 1903 and was just recently restored to what you see now. The condition of the film is obviously pretty terrible which is sad but I think it adds to the charm of it. Enjoy.

I'll be honest, I would rather watch a movie like this with no CGI compared to all the new movies that are over filled with crap special effects just because. Listen to me, I sound like I'M a 100 years old.

Swamp Viking

SWAMPBITES — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I just wrapped up my piece for Saulvation titled "Swamp Viking". If you don't know already Saulvation is the new project of Ryan Saul from Merchline. Merchline takes care of my order fulfillment and they do a hell of a job too!
Follow Saulvation on Twitter for updates on when everything is released!

I'm pretty sure it's going to be printed on the same shirts that I did my Eye Blossoms shirt on. Which is SUPER soft American Apparel!

Cynical Tattoo pt.2

TATTBITES — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Stuart finally got the tattooed colored in and I gotta say it looks mighty sweet!
Thanx for the pics Stuart!

Back to the Present

NONEMOREBITES — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I'm finally back from my shows with None More Black. They were really fun and it was pretty damn cold out. Check out some pics my friend Meghan took of the show and a review from Punknews.org!

Check out her blog here!

Review: http://www.punknews.org/review/9073

One last thing before I head out...

HBOBITES — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I had to show this video I just saw of how they made the HBO commercial from the 80's. It's outstanding and sort of sad to see how fast and how much we progressed with technology in the special effects/design world.

I used to be obsessed with this commercial because it used to remind of Star Wars when I was a kid. It's super interesting to see how they did this back in the day and crazy to imagine what comes next.

Things like this are never done anymore. Who would ever put the tedious amount of hours in to do something this grand? It took them 3 months where it could take an agency around 2 weeks to do. It's nuts.
You have to appreciate these people and their lost craft along with all the sign painters, mural artists, stop motion animators, etc..
It's an almost extinct craft.

Going back to Philly, Philly, Philly

PHILLYBITES — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I'm heading to Philly tomorrow morning for 9 days. Good thing is I get to work from there for a few days so that should be interesting. I'll probably gain 10lbs from the amazing food and freeze to death at the same time, but the shows and hanging with those dudes are gonna rule!! Wish me luck!

Follow me on Twitter because I won't be blogging until I get back!

p.s. Check out my original drawings for sale HERE!

I need an amberlamps!

SLICKBITES — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Just goes to show you that you don't mess with a dude wearing a fanny pack.
Now go out and be somebody!

Or better yet! Be Tom Slick!

CLICK HERE TO BUY!

ROME Snowboard spotting!

HORSEROME — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I was informed that one of the snowboards I designed for ROME is on the cover of Transworld magazine! Carve it brah!

Original Artwork for SALE!

OGARTBITES — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Yes, I'm finally selling off some art in my STORE that was really hard to let go. A lot of these drawings were used for certain layouts, shirts or skatedecks. Have a gander at them but also keep in mind that if you want one then act quick because these are one of a kind original drawings.

All of them are hand signed and framed with glass and wood.
It's really cool to see all the detail and actual line work involved in some of these and also to think about the purpose on some of them.

CLICK HERE! To check out all the art!

I'm doing a Twitter contest around 10:30am today to give away a free original drawing. So if you're not following me on Twitter then get on it! If you don't win this time, there will be plenty of other contests. Stay tuned!
http://twitter.com/HORSEBITES

Broken Love

WEEKLYBITES — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Check out the latest cover for the Orlando Weekly!

I was lucky enough to be asked to do it and I couldn't be happier on how it turned out. People over at the Weekly, especially Shan are so nice and appreciative. I would love to work with them again in the near future!

Ripped!

RIPBITES — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I posted this the other day on Band Job so I figure I might as well post it on here too! If you haven't been to Band Job yet please go check it out because I'm starting to post a lot of my most recent work.
www.bandjob.com

Ok, back to the topic of discussion:

Turd Beast is not gonna be happy about this.

I was informed by someone that they noticed this image in Computer Arts Magazine. It's credited as a Bestial Design piece http://www.bestialdesign.com/

A blatant rip from my Electric Zombie shirt I did

Ok, this shit is wrong but it's even more stupid when it's the cover of a visual arts magazine and the icing on the turd cake is it's featured in Computer Arts Magazine!

Fist fight in the parking lot!

FIGHTBITES — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I love Dave Grohl.

WMC Fest

WMCBITES — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

As I mentioned in an earlier blog I was lucky enough to be a part of the Weapons of Mass Creation campaign for Go Media thanx to Jeff Finley. Well now there is the WMC Fest which is a gathering for Music, Film and Art enthusiasts in Cleveland, OH on May 22nd and 23rd, 2010.

You see, there is proof that people want to put my ugly mug on their ads. Sorry, now you're cursed.

Should be a really good time and an excellent opportunity to meet with other talented artists and musicians. GO!

http://wmcfest.com/

The Black Axe presents: BAND JOB

BANDBITES — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

BAND JOB is dedicated to the role of visual arts in music. A place created for professional designers working within the music industry to showcase their work and shoot the shit with fellow artists. So go around and check it out.

If you're a designer you can show off any work you've done for bands ranging from CD covers to back drops used for live concerts. It's really interesting and inspiring to see such a wide range of work from some of the most talented artists in the business. If you're not an artist you're still welcomed to be a part of this community and give your constructive criticism about projects that catch your eye. It's a great place for making connections (non dating) and opening your eyes to new and fresh work. We're really proud of it so don't be a butthead.
http://www.bandjob.com/

Submit to me and I'll Remix you

HORSEREMIX — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I received my Submit & Remix shirts yesterday and I have to say they are some of the coolest shirts I've ever been a part of. Please check out the website and look how Keaton Henson and I were head to head to create this first line.

The tags are what did it for me. I love when clothing companies go the extra mile to do things like this. They didn't cheap out or cut corners on anything. I true quality product.

Also, for as much ink that you see on the shirt you can barely even feel it and this is before it's first wash!

All in all it's an incredible piece of clothing and a raised bar for clothing companies.
I can't wait to see what mash up of artists they have next!
Follow them on Twitter to keep up.

Crash & Burn

CRASHBITES — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Cool motorcycle awareness ad I saw

Imagine if they did have a bus stop at a race track!?

Cynical Tattoo

FLATBITES — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Stuart from New Zealand recently sent me this photo of a tattoo he's in the process of getting. It's from the Flatliners "Cynics" 7" that was just released. I got a few people saying they really dug the artwork and it's really nice to see someone already getting a tattoo of it. So flattering, thank you for sending the pics!

Chairys revenge.

CHAIRBITES — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I can't get enough of this

HORSEBITES has a new store!

STOREBITES — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I've teamed up with Merchline to grab the balls by the bull, or is it the horns of the bear shitting in the woods? Anyways, I have new items up in the store and now the gears will be running smoother and faster than ever. Gimmie some grease.

I'm especially happy about the new products. I've been waiting to release the "City Beautiful" Print for a while now and my "Eye Blossoms" shirt turned out way better than I could of ever imagined. It's printed on American Apparel Coffee colored Tri Blend, in other words it's soft as Teddy Ruxbins underside (not where the batteries go in).

CLICK HERE! to visit the store

Dazed & Confused for the whole year!

BITES&CONFUSED — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

My good friend Yardley aka SkullWithHair is in the beggining of a remarkable experiment. He made a resolution of watching the movie Dazed & Confused once a day for the whole year! Here's what he has to say about it on his daily blog:

"The purpose of this blog is to document my attempt to watch one of my favorite films ever, once each day, for an entire year. No one thinks I can do it (including myself), but I am determined to make this shit happen. This film is extra special to me because it was so close to my adolescent experience in the early 90s. Mitch and his sister have the same age difference as my sister and I. Borderline torture from my sisters senior friends transforming into friendship is what I went through at this exact point in my life. I have identified with this film ever since the first time I saw it and this year I hope to push that connection to maniac status. Wish me luck."

Pretty insane/awesome, right!?
I feel sort of bad because I said he would only make it for two weeks and he's already 19 days in to it. Nuts.

Good luck buddy, this is gonna be huge if you make it!
Also, if anyone has any thing related to D&C please send it to him! He will be forever stoked!

Follow him on his daily Dazed blog HERE!

I'm hung loose.

ACTIONBITES — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Chris over at Action Sports Today featured my ugly mug on his website.

If you haven't been there already please check it out. There's a lot of interesting spotlights on other artists that are involved in the action sports world and incredible athletes also. Duh!

I wish I had a fraction of the balls these guys have to do what they do. Hell, I'm scared to jump off the steps at home in fear of breaking my money makers...

...my hips. I'm a belly dancer now.

Imperial Wolf Leather

IMPERIALWOLFBITES — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

My good buddy Seth has his own leather company called Imperial Wolf Leather and he is one of the most talented guys that I know in this craft.

My girlfriend had her birthday last weekend and what better present to give her than something hand made that will last her the rest of her life? I decided to collaborate with Seth and draw up what I wanted on the wallet and he worked his magic on it. Just incase she breaks up with me she will now be ridden with guilt everytime this beauty stares in the face. Yeah, what now!? What!

I drew up the sketch of what I wanted on the leather to the exact size and sent it over.

After that, Seth took a pic on his phone just so I could get an approval on his line work that he did in the leather. It already started looking awesome to me.

Then the final was delivered to my house and I couldn't of been any happier.
Take a look for yourself.

I'm always paranoid of spelling my girls name wrong so I had to check it over 4 times.

Here is some of his work.
He does practically anything you can imagine. Hell, he even made a leather zipper mask the other day. Not that you would want that when you're all alone in your room and the leather smell creeps up your nostrils that activates a tingling sensation in your...

...well you get my point.

Guitar strap and motorcycle seat.

And how could you forget the wallets he made for the Axe?

The Black Axe is currently doing his website right now and there will be a ton of available leather goods to buy and to commission him for custom work.
Check out his MySpace for now and contact him at:
imperialwolfleather@gmail.com

Coming dear...

TOUCHBITES — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

New blog posts are coming. I swear.

I'm the party pooper

ILLBEBACKBITES — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Just watch.

Submit & Remix

SUBMITBITES — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Submit & Remix has finally launched!
Created by the brilliant Dan Mumford and co.
Here is how it works.
"The way it works is we ask each of our two designers each series to create an image based around a theme, we then take those two designs and ask the artists to remix each others designs in their own style, giving us 4 unique designs."

I'm so excited that I was asked to participate for the launch of this new project, especially to be teamed up with Keaton Henson.
Check out our shirts and pick some up HERE!

SUBMIT & REMIX

Take a bath, a terribly hot boiling bath.

WETBITES — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

I wanna have an art show where I play pranks on people like this video. No one will ever want to come to an art show ever again. YES!
As if getting wet wasn't bad enough the water is boiling hot. What's wrong with these people!? This would never fly in the US. I wish it would though.

On a side note, work has picked up again since the holidays are finally over. Expect a lot more art and new projects to be revealed soon. Woo hoo!

It's the Final Countdown, dah dah daaaaah dah, da da da dah daaah

TOPTENBITES — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Ok, everyone I'm not assuming that you actually care but here is my top ten list of the year. I have to admit that it was one of my favorite years yet. A lot of fun and successful things came out of it and a ton of learning.

In particular order, here we go:

I got to do a KISS hoodie that was approved sir Gene Simmons. Do I need to explain anything else about it? NO.

KISS Hoodie

The Fest 8 was really fun and I stage dove way too much for my age. 7 Seconds, Strike Anywhere, Cloak/Dagger and Bad Friends killed it. It was also a special treat for the Black Axe to be a part of the art work this year again. Definitely one of my favs.

The Fest

HORSEBITES had an excellent year mainly because the Axe was formed. I had a few art shows and also went to Cleveland for the Go Media Weapons of Mass Creation get together. That was a hoot. I only had a few things to sell in the store but '10 is gonna be sledgehammer of awesomeness for my web store thanx to Merchline. Boo yah!

HORSEBITES

The Axe got to do some awesome snowboards for K2. That was a mega treat because it was right in the beginning of the year and it kicked it off in the right direction. I can't show any of the decks until they are up sale. Sorry folks.

K2 Snowboards

I joined one of my favorite bands None More Black. Hanging out with those guys is a rollercoaster ride. They love to eat, they're constantly laughing and they're unbelievably talented. We're in the process of writing a new record and playing shows here and there.

None More Black

Crispy Tees is the birthchild of The Black Axe. A great outlet for our own take on novelty shirts and subjects that desperately need to be touched on. Touch it.

Crispy Tees

No Friends which is another band that I'm in put out our LP on No Idea records. I don't feel lame for listening to this band over and over again and blasting the shit out of it even though I'm in it. It's like a giant pair of balls swinging from a crane pulverising your ear drums. Seriously love playing in this band and trying out new art styles.

No Friends

Ew! Gross Out was also another thing started by the brainiacs in the Axe. Just go to the site if you haven't already, you'll see.

GROSS OUT!

After my old band New Mexican Disaster Squad broke up Gatorface rose from the ashes. I can't explain how comfortable I am being in this band because it involves some of my best friends. We recorded a full length titled Wasted Monuments and it should be coming out early next year on No Idea Records. Get faced!

GATORFACE

I will have to say that this is my favorite thing that's happened all year. Completely changed my life and hopefully my future. The Black Axe. Joey, Kevin, Derek, Yardley and I decided to start this design firm because honestly, why not!? It's been nothing but fun and growing in ways we never expected. Ok, so some ways we expected. It's also taught me so much to work with other people and the same time lifted a lot of stress of our shoulders from doing stuff on our own. I can only imagine what is in store for next year.

The Black Axe

Kick Ass!

ASSBITES — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Ok, now I have to see this! They used the Dickies in their soundtrack! That's one of my favorite bands

And this is not related but pretty funny.

Ew Santa, is that coal coming out your pants? That's kind of gross.

HORSEOUT — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Woo hoo! Just in time for the holidays we have Xmas Gross Out!
Check it out and send it to your grandparents that never thought you would amount to anything!
GROSS OUT!

Interview from Go Media

GOBITESMEDIA — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

This has actually been up for a bit but I was to busy tweeting about all the food I ate in San Fran. Sorry for sounding like Kermit the Frog and the camera not being able to pick up on my mumbling voice. It was pretty loud in the other room and the mic had trouble honing in on my golden voice. The interview is typed out below.
Click here to check out the interview!

You're on the naughty list

SANTABITES — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Xmas is almost here! Eeeeeek!

Feeling lucky punk?

XBOXBITES — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Win a FREE XBOX 360!!
Yes, you heard right.
We're giving away this awesome prize because we sort of love you.
Just go to Crispy Tees to enter.
Winner picked in 48 HOURS! http://crispytees.com

We're also having a holiday sale for 15% OFF ALL TEES with special code

Whisper sweet nothings in my ear.

WHISPERBITES — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

We�ve got 2 new posters all up in the store. Both 18x24 and Both screen-printed.
The first is entitled, �Skull with Whispers�. Its a 4 color print on Black heavy stock paper, and is an edition of 50.
The second is a 5 color print, made especially for The Fest 8 in Gainesville. This was also an edition of 50 but there�s ONLY 7 LEFT! YIKES!
They are both pretty limited, so act quick fools!

CLICK HERE TO GET IN ON THIS POSTER AXE-SHUN

HORSEBITES interview on SKEG

SKEGBITES — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

I recently did an interview for a company called SKEG.
The Axe did some work for them that turned out swell.
CHECK IT OUT HERE

It's official, I'm moving to Japan...

HORSEASTORIA — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

...because they are the nicest people ever!

I recently did a shirt design for Astoria without ever realizing how amazing these people are. I posted another blog a little while ago of the pics they sent me wearing the shirts I did for them and for other bands too.

Well I just got a thank you package from them and was blown away!

First off they sent me the shirt which is such a nice thing to do (clients take note). Second they sent me extra goodies. All they would of had to do is send me a burrito and my life would of been complete.

Check out what was in the package (excuse the poor quality of the pics):

The shirt

Then I opened a red envelope that was so neatly folded and had a "Tenugui" which is a traditional towel in Japan. This is getting hung up on my wall.

The rest of the package was insane!!
Their latest CD "The Cries of a Canary" which the art was done by the mighty Mitch O'Connell. Great choice of artist to use for an album cover. Amazing colors.

They also sent stickers, photos of themselves wearing my designs from other bands as well as the one I did for them.
The kicker was the thank you card. I mean come on, how sweet is that?!?

Check them out at http://www.myspace.com/astoriaiagainsti
Such amazing new friends!

I leave to San Fran tomorrow until Monday so follow me on Twitter to keep up!
Enjoy these videos while I'm away

My jaw fell off.

BEARBITES — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

I'm in absolute shock. First off, how have I never seen this footage before!? Second, is it even real!? I mean, they're playing hockey!! AND THERE'S A FIGHT!

In these hard times...

ANTIBITES — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

...bands still pay us to design their merch!
I recently did an Anti-Flag admat for their upcoming appropriately titled tour "The Economy Sucks, Let's Party".
Check it out.

I actually love it when bands ask me to make a shirt design with the same aesthetics as the admat. It makes the visual impact of the tour more cohesive for the audience.

Weapons of Mass Creation

WEAPONSOFHORSE — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Go Media recently invited me to hang out and check out their studio in Cleveland a couple months ago. It was super fun and I met a ton of new talented artists.
They took photos and did video interviews for their new campaign called Weapons of Mass Creation.
Check out the first video they released.

Here's what they had to say about it:

This past September, fourteen fantastic designers, animators, web developers, strategists and illustrators visited Go Media�s studio to be part of the Weapons of Mass Creation art campaign. It was exciting for us at Go Media to meet people that we�ve known and respected only through the wonders of the internet. We thought it�d be selfish to keep all the fun to ourselves, so we pulled out the video camera and chatted it up with our guests!
For the next couple of months you�ll find a new video interview every week right here on the GoMediaZine. For now, watch the trailer and whet your appetite for our upcoming interview series: Weapons of Mass Creation.

CLICK HERE to watch the rest of the videos once they come out.

Crispy Tees- FREE copy of COD: MODERN WARFARE 2!!

HORSEWARFARE — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Win a FREE copy of COD: MODERN WARFARE 2 for Xbox 360 or PS3! Just RT and Follow to be entered. We will draw and tweet the winner within 24 Hours! There probably won�t be that many people entering so your odds are pretty good!

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or manually RT:

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Beard Science

BEARDBITES — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

BEST BITES BUY

CYBERHORSESALE — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

HUGE SALE!
CYBER-BITES MONDAY!!!

Forget Black Friday, that's so 1997. Get all your gifts from me because if not then all of your relatives will hate you and poison your fruit cake.

All items are 20% - 50% off and every order comes with a free sticker!!!

CLICK HERE to enter store

The sale starts today and will proceed for the next few weeks or until everything is sold out.

Rockett Clothing interview

ROCKETTBITES — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

I totally should of posted this interview before but my brain melted.

Travis from Rockett clothing interviewed and posted it on their blog. It's a good read, I swear.

Check it out here: http://www.ridetherockett.com/blog/?p=484

Save your money and buy a wallet

WALLETBITES — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Lately, We�ve been hard at work on bringing new and exciting products to our official Axe Store. Now we�re happy to be able to show you our first in hopefully a long list of products that fit that criteria. Ladies and Gentlemen�The Black Axe wallet!!!
These slim 2 pocket wallets feature an embossed Black Axe logo on the front, embossed crocodile texture on the reverse, and purple contrast stitching. These are handmade in the USA and will last you a lifetime. Did I mention they smell like rich people?
Crank up your axxitude and snag one of these today before they are gooooooooooooone!
http://theblackaxe.bigcartel.com

Submit & Remix

HORSEREMIX — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Wow, I'm getting all blogged out today!
I'm really excited about this one.
It's called Submit & Remix by Dan Mumford from the UK.
I can't really say much about it but go to the site HERE and follow them on Twitter or whatever you young whippersnappers use these days to find out what they're up to and for more details.

I promise it's gonna rule!!!

Sea my legs?

KEVINBITES — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The art show Sea Legs was on Saturday and it was a success. I met a ton of great people and hung out with some old friends like Hydro 74 also.

They did live wheat pasting along with free beers and a DJ. Hell yes!

All the artists were amazing!
This one really stuck out to me.

I also talked to some really interesting Disney cast members that were super sweet and we gabbed about the design industry and I talked about Peru with one of the guys and he gave me a food challenge to eat Peruvian food because he swears it's the best. Ok, its on. I'll take any food challenge as long as I leave with a full belly afterwards!

After that I hung out with Kevin from The Black Axe for a bit for his birthday. He had a damn lion on his shoulder. Who does that!?
He's my new hero.

The youth are getting restless

CLASSBITES — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

A few days I was lucky enough to do a teach-in again at a local public school. I did one at the same school last year and it was a blast!

It was super surreal to sit in a middle school classroom again. Brought back a lot of good memories of not caring that much about most things but at the same time growing awkwardly and adults making you nervous about grades and going in to highschool.

Talking to them is so cool because they actually seem interested and have a fascination about doing something like I do for a living because it's so fun and I get paid for it.

Towards the end of class the kids wanted me to draw something and I politely refused. Then the teacher egged me on and said Oh come on just do it! So I asked the kids if they wanted me to draw the teacher. They jumped up in the air and demanded I do so.

Well, there you go. That's what you get for asking me to do that.
Enjoy your Holocaust books.

After every class period all the kids asked for my autograph and it was nuts! I've never had to sign my name that fast. The highlight of signing all of those signatures was this kid made me sign his paper chinese star!
HOW COOL!?

Also another kid gave me a pic he drew during class.

This is the stuff I drew religiously in class.

I had a blast thanx to Mrs. McCarver and her awesome class

Yesterday I recieved all the thank you cards from the class and I have to say that this is the real treat.

Most of the kids drew little drawings along with their thank yous.

This one might be my favorite

Thanx again!!

New drawing job

FAILBITES — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Check out this sweet sketch I submitted to the cops. I think I'm really improving on my people drawing skills.

I've got wood.

WOODBITES — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Check out this video if you haven't seen it already.
It seriously makes my jaw drop so far that my rolling chair keeps getting caught up in it. Ow!

The animation and style is incredible. One day can someone please do this with my drawings!?

I got no legs! Oh wait, I have Sea Legs.

HORSELEGS — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

For all of my Orlando brothers and sisters I will be a part of a really good art show on Sat November 21st at Say It Loud in Orlando, FL. That's this Saturday folks! Yes, I know it's almost the end of the year already. How do I not have a grey beard!? Oh because I can barely grow facial hair besides a creepy mustache.

I'm excited to be a part of something like this with other great artists such as Hydro 74, David Hoskins, Brandon Dunlap, etc.

So if you live in the area please come check it out. It will be a blast!

I'd like to see you try this.

CPMBITES — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

CPM sent me a video of his singing idol Shane. He only wishes he could sing this good.

Can't forget about Carl Winslow.

Look at my head! It's lopsided

SCRATCHMYMINDBITES — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

No words. It's just too good.

Randomnessities

RANDOMBITES — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

I don't know even know what that title meant. Suck it.
I started my day off with this. You should too.

Thanx to Jason for showing me this. THIS IS REAL! WTF!?!?!

Are we not men?

WE'REALLDEVOBITES — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

I can't get enough of DEVO lately. I loved their hit song "Whip It" ever since I first heard it as a kid naturally. I mean come on, which kid growing up in the 80's didn't think it was awesome to watch these weirdos playing this song in their yellow biohazard suits and their iconic red energy domes that they wore on their heads. It was actually the band D.I. that introduced me to the rest of DEVO, the real DEVO in my opinion. It wasn't extremely different but it was different enough from their hit to make me realize they were a really special band that didn't just live off of their one hit wonder. The song that was covered by D.I. was called "Uncontrollable Urge" when I was 16 years old.

Totally made me think twice about this band. Also was bummed I didn't get in to them earlier. Other songs that made me freak out were "Gates Of Steel" and "Through Being Cool". Soooooo good!

Now my favorite drummer Josh Freese is playing for them so I have to go see them. Any way possible. Woooo!

Kill 'em all, let the Fest sort them out.

FESTBITES — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Fest in Gainesville was extra fun this weekend. It was so nice to hang with all my friends from around the world that I only get to see once a year. I watched some kick ass bands and didn't have to stress about anything.
Excuse the quality of the pics, dark clubs and drunk hands don't make for such good pics. Nah mean!?

Before the Fest I had to sign the super limited edition posters that the Black Axe designed. Order one through Pedal Printing NOW!!!

How rad was it to see this right when I walked in to registration!? Doing it big this year!

Weapons to Go starting off the Fest at Durty Nelly's.

GATORFACE at Market St.

That set was a blasty!

Strike Anywhere naturally blew my pants off when they played. I thought I chipped my tooth cause some dude landed on me but my chicklets all good.

Hotel was super spacious and comfortable.

Derek Deal slept under the bed. That's how he rolls. No questions.

Flatliners did it up in proper fashion by dressing up as priests and Chris (singer) was an alter boy with issues. Classic.

After a raging set Paul from Flatliners hung out and we got tipsy. It was funny cause I kept making the dumb joke of him wearing a shirt with my face on it. I'm dumb.

I was really in to Floyd's costume. He was wearing a hairy arm pitted bondage girl as a purse? Still was awesome.

Gator Dawgs provided some good eats. Not great, but good.

Longest set I've probably ever played and it was only 30 min long. HA!
No Friends set was especially fun for me to play because people lost their damn minds! RULED!!!

Check out my drum stick!

(Thanks to Jordan for the pic)

Nathan from Dead To Me and Bad Friends getting manhandled by Reza from Brothers. Great dudes.

And now for the best part. One of my best friends Deep Sam from Montreal.

I'll tell why he's so special. It's because he rode his damn motorcycle from Montreal to Orlando!! WTF!?!?!
A 1982 Honda500. DUDE!!!!!!!
What a maniac and a hero. He left it in my car port and when he flies back he's gonna ride it to California. The man is a god.

Thanx to everyone who said hi and ruled it at Fest with me. So much fun!

Filler

PANTSBITES — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

I don't know why I'm posting this. Paul sent it to me and I needed filler until the next blog post. Don't complain.

see more Epic Fails

And thanx to Big Mike for this.

Now go get me a sandwich Deb!

Farts of Palm

PALMBITES — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

My buddy Kyle Raker from Orlando, FL did a sweet interview of me for his blog called Hearts of Palm.

Please go over and give it a read.
Hearts of Palm interviews HORSEBITES

I just got back from the Fest in Gainesville so I will have a few pics of that real soon!

I'm so Grossed Out!!!

GROSSBITES — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

So we made a fun site. It�s called Gross Out. It pretty much rules all of the things that can be ruled. Here is the description from the site:

DESCRIPTION

Gross Out is the ultimate tool in barf enducing photo enhancement. We�ve all drawn a mustache or an eyepatch on a photo before for a giggle. Well, Gross Out takes that concept, multiplies it times INFINITY, and covers it in eyeballs, zits, slime and tons other gross crap that we�ve compiled for your amusement. Upload a photo to see what we mean!

We also have a contest!

CONTEST!

Think you�ve got the best Gross Out ever? Enter your image for a chance to win prizes from our sponsors. Follow us on twitter to see who�s winning!

We�re gonna give away a few Crispy Tees this week for the launch, but normally it will probably be one a month or so.

Check everything out and let us know what you think.

GROSS OUT!

you can also follow us on twitter where we will talk about the contests and adding new assets and what not

GROSS OUT! Twitter

No more pizzas!

FUELBITES — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

FUEL TV did a little segment on me for their Dew Underground Orlando artists. At first I didn't realize it was going to be this much of a production when they first emailed me to ask if it was ok to have a few pics of my art to show off. I had no clue I was gonna be video interviewed and have the camera guy come to my house and take pics of all my stuff! I can't stand the way I sound on camera and how I'm constantly figeting. Also notice the identical similarities between my side profile and the Fest Caveman when I'm working. UGH!

Well, I hope you enjoy my Kermit the Frog voice.

The guy who actually came over and did everything was named Drew and he couldn't of been nicer and easier to deal with. He made me feel comfortable and let me just go off on tangents. Good times all around.

Drew was here for over a week checking out other Orlando hot spots and bands. Virgins (favorite local band) also got featured in it. CHECK IT OUT HERE!!!

Made my weekend

YUJIBITES — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Yuji from Japan sent me a really heart warming email and a couple pics of him and his friends wearing the shirt I just did for his band Astoria.

I thought it was really awesome but what really got me was the other pics of him and friends wearing shirts I designed! How cool!?

I'm glad I got to do something that they're proud of. It totally makes whatever effort I put in to designing worth it when I see things like this.

Thanx Yuji!

A regular Pablo Picasso

ETHANBITES — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Ethan sent me a picture of an original artwork that he bought off of my webstore a little while back. I told him to send me a pic of when he got it framed so there you go bungholes.

Thanx for the support Ethan!!

Makes me cry every time

HORSEHARMONICA — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

My fuel for the day

ILIKETOPARTYBITES — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Real life Zombie

HORSEZOMBIE — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

This is footage of a real life zombie that was discovered in Conway, Arkansas. Through visual study it was found that zombies actually like to do kegel exercises once they have positioned themselves to a somewhat sitting position. Some believe that these are ancient Indian spirits entering the soul-less body and taking a breather. Also through extended visual surveilance zombies are known to walk with their head back which believed that actually prevents their brains from falling out of their mouth or because they smelled something foul like a fart or a baby (babies stink) before forming in to the walking dead. Personally in my own scientific opinion I feel like since he's dead there is a ghost pulling on his pony tail. The footage shows that hand eye coordination is completely lost and doing simple tasks such as grabbing a basic door handle can take an eternity and risk looking like a complete dumbass while swinging your arm in a retarded life less manner eventually finding it while your knees constantly flail and buckle like a baby who just drank a quart of vodka. Last but not least, a surprising behavior was noted that zombies don't actually crave blood, they can sometimes crave beer or snacks and they can easily be escorted off the premises by simply guiding them by their shoulders. If this instance does occur though be sure to guide them all the way out or ghosts will yank their pony tail back in to your compound. Be very careful though, you could be next.

Drunkest Guy Ever Goes for More Beer - Watch more Funny Videos

Did you hear that? Yeah, I think he wookied.

PEEFBITES — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I was talking with my good buddy Ryan Murphy the other day and I called him a queef. He immediately replied with this amazing/sad email that I feel I have to share with the rest of you guys.

"When I was in 4th grade some older kid explained what a queef was to me...and it blew my fucking mind.
I, of course, then wanted to know what it was called if a boy farts out of his penis hole...
I must have put the "older" kid on the spot...but he eventually told me that was called a "wookie"...
So every time I fucking watched Star Wars I thought about penis farts...sucked."

I laughed so hard when I read it. Here's a follow up email that shows his friend wasn't the only having a hard time dealing with a farting penis. CLICK HERE

It's Logo, it's big, it's heavy, it's wood.

FELDMANBITES — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Doing some logo work today and I'm actually really pumped on it. I'll show it off once I get an approval on final concept. It's a nice change from the average T-shirt design. Because let's face it, I don't want to draw Zombies wearing striped suits sitting in a pile of guts all day...

...or do I?

Zombiezzzzzz

ALIENBITES — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Finally saw Zombieland last night and it was glorious. I also met these great folks at the theatre.

Their facial expressions are like that cause I didn't have pants on. What!? Don't judge, I like the way it feels. Twig and berries need air every now and then.

Minty

ALTOIDBITES — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Francisco from somewhere in Florida picked up the last of the Eye Blossoms print. Lucky duck. He was kind enough to send me some pics of his special purchase.

My guess is he has good breath. Ladies? or possibly Gentlemen? Sorry Franky, it could go either way. I don't know!

Fun Zap Fun Fun Zap

BURNBITES — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Just saw these two videos on Geekologie today. It has nothing to do with what's going on in my life and that's why I think they're interesting.

Also, this is just plain awesome. Wait for it, waaaaait for it...

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

New level

PANTERABITES — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

For some stupid ass reason it's a record high today in Orlando. Why!?! The weather was so nice the other day. Typical.

I've been super busy lately but I've been working some exciting stuff. Especially for Crispy Tees too. Stepping out of the box and brainstorming about shirts with the rest of the AXE dudes is great! I love it.

I'll keep you posted on new stuff coming up real soon.
Until then...

And there's always CPM to thank for this glory

Protect them!

SARCASTICBITES — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Protect Insurance Companies PSA from Will Ferrell

Thanx for showing me this Chad!

My Uncle according to CPM...

HORSEUNCLE — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Have a good weekend nuggets of butt.

Do as the ROME-ans do

HORSEROME — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

My good friend Stephen who I met on tour with Only Crime stumbled upon some of the boards that I designed for ROME snowboards in a window display in Vancouver the other day. Luckily he snagged some photos of the display to show me. I was pumped to say the least. Check them out!
Please excuse the glare I can't control the sun in Canada, only in the US.

Thanx again Stephen!

ps- It's Trash Talk Thursday so get your agro on!

HORSEBITES has sold out...

COSTABITES — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

...of these rad posters!

I've always wanted to do that.

Thanx to Francisco from Costa Rica for picking it up! Say hello to my cousins, I'm sure I got some over there somewhere.

Mooooonday

DANCEBITES — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Some Monday YouTube goodness

Please don't ask me what this is about.

*my attempt to write a blog without typing anything.

ROBOBITES — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

It's Trash Talk Thursday!!!

TALKTRASHBITES — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Having a bad day? Hate your boss, your life, or maybe that annoying celebrity that you follow that just won't shut up? Well, that's what Trash Talk Thursday is for! Let it all out and share your rants with the rest of the twittersphere.

Remember to tag #trashtalkthursday or #ttthurs and spread the word!

Follow TTT on Twitter!

Duck tape!? More like Cat tape!

DUCTBITES — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Quilty did this, I'm so telling.

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/bizarre&id=7027337

And thanx for this too. You are a true freak.

Speak Wizard and you shall be free

TASERBITES — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Just saw this on Geekologie and wet my pants

This guy deserves to be free mainly because his beautiful poetic words of prayer for the lord of the universe was answered and he pretty much made that taser gun his bitch.

Peace out Cleavageland

HORSEMEDIA — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Back in O-town and I gotta say Go Media really hooked it up. Jeff Finley and the rest of the gang are really great. We did a photo shoot and video interviews for their upcoming ad campaign. Not sure how much I can talk about it now so you will get pics and more info very soon.

Watch this in the mean time.

Packing up and leaving for good tomorrow...

HORSEAMIGOS — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

...and by "for good" I mean I'll be back Sunday night.

I'm off to Cleveland to tomorrow so Go Media can take some some photos of my ugly mug for their new campaign that they're working on. Should be interesting. I hope it's the same guys from The Three Amigos taking pics of me with that weird mexican guy holding the flash.

On that note, I will leave you with this and hoping it ruins your weekend knowing people like this exist.

The Real Ghost Busters

HORSEBUSTERS — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

How did I just find this now!?

This is the type of stuff I dream about. I see this trailer in my dreams and I think I missed out on some joke as if the actual Ghost Busters movies we're just remakes and I never noticed it.

Get Faced!

FACEBITES — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Just finished the cover for GATORFACE the other day and I'm pretty proud of it. It's punk but not generic punk. At least I think so. I'm trying to see if I can make this in to a gatefold LP layout. That would shred the universe. I'll keep you posted on it as I keep coming back to it.

I Bacon Powder!?

BACONBITES — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Just saw this video with a nice tune in it on Geekologie. Thought you bacon enthusiasts would enjoy it.

Also, if you're a real man and not a little pewny sissy pants you would rock this shirt. I'm just saying.

CLICK HERE to buy!

Master Splinter found!

DORKBITES — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I tweeted about this last night. I can't get enough of this stuff.
Giant Rat Found!!

Todays weather = sucky

HOTBITES — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Crappy weather today, gimmie some sunshine dammit!

see more Fail Blog

Tri-Sexual

DEALBITES — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

My good friend Derek Deal who also happens to be a bruiser in The Black Axe just released an awesome silk screened poster. It's only 20 bones (ha, get it!?) Check it out!

Actual Print

Print size is 18x24, 4 colors on heavy weight black licorice paper. Each one is signed and numbered and available at my store at Deal.BigCartel.com

Never forget.

HORSEREMEMBER — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Now bow your interwebs in silence.

Haven't you heard!?

BIRDBITES — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Pedal your bum to the Fest this year!

HORSEWARRIOR — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I just sent over the final file of the super limited edition FEST 8 poster to Pedal Printing. I can't wait to see how it comes out. They're making a really small run so keep your eyes open for this gem. Here's a sneak peek!

Pedal Printing is also offering great deals on posters for bands or whatever if you're attending the Fest. Free delivery since they'll be there.

On a side note, why can't I look as cool as The Road Warrior?!? This has to be one of the most bad ass pics ever taken. I'm surprised the camera didn't pee all over the place.

Who needs friends anyways?

HORSEFRIENDS — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I know I've blogged about this before but hey, it's Labor Day and people need to work god dammit! That's what Labor Day means right? If you have time to lean you have time to clean? Anyone!?

Shirt Killer released two shirts by No Friends.
One that I designed

And one that Ryan Patterson of COLISEUM (one of my most favorite modern hardcore bands) designed. So rad

CLICK HERE to buy!

Also our record is out on No Idea! I must admit, the vinyl look sweeeeeet!

CLICK HERE to buy it then blast it or use it as a frisbee.

KISS my ass.

ACEBITES — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

How sweet is this!? I'm proud to say my first KISS design is up for sale now on kissonline.com/ I did this design a while back through The Black Axe of course and I was excited but at the same time definitely not giving my hopes up because these type of jobs are a bit harder to get approved from me because my style is not totally suited for it. None the less I took the challenge and won. BOOM! In your face!

Now I can prove to my parents I did something in life.
Now if I can only do a shirt for Julio Iglesias then I shall truly earn their respect.

Slice of Blumpkin pie

GOLDENSHOWERBITES — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Thanx to Ben for showing me this. It made my day...

...that and watching Inglorious Basterds for the 2nd time.

SHREKBITES

HORSESHREK — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I tweeted about this yesterday but I seriously can't get over how much this ceramic Shrek figure looks like a product of me and an ogre mating and producing offspring. It scares me.

I use it as my wallpaper on my phone and enlarged the image as a reminder of hideous I would look if I shaved my head...

...so I shaved my head today.

I initially didn't want it this short but the clippers I was originally using were super crappy so I borrowed my friends (which probably had pubes in it). His only had a guard 2 on it so I said fuck it. Now I look like a pinhead.
FML

Power Wheels Kid Crashes Down a Hill - Watch more Funny Videos

Getting Crispy up in here!

HORSECRISPY — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I finally got a chance to have all the Crispy Tees in my possession and I got to admit it's a really rewarding feeling to see how they all turned out. I can't wait to rock these around and not feel awkward like when I wear shirts with my own design on them.

Get your Crispy on dammit!

Mariachi el HorseBites

HORSEDANCE — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Duuuude, this is owning my life right now.

Mariachi El Bronx - "Cell Mates" from thedude on Vimeo.

Why can't I own one of these light up outfits!?

Um...

HORSEAIDS — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

...god bless Keyboard Cat?

NoneMoreFriendsFace

HORSEBANDS — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I had a blast last weekend. I played shows in NYC, Philly, Boston and Richmond with None More Black, GatorFace and No Friends. Well actually, only one of the shows was with all three bands and it was nuts. It was at Best Friends Day in Richmond, VA. I also ended up playing a cover with Strike Anywhere also. I thought I was gonna die but how awesome would that be!? Play in 3.5 bands then croak right afterwards!
Here are some pics of the trip, enjoy.
Oh, also be prepared to get hungry!

CPMs closet

Watching Lifetime sound check.

Best Friends owned my face!

and my hands

CPM SLASH FANTASY!

Just so I don't forget...

CPM sleeping while holding the console. Big bear.

Now time for me to sleep.

I'm sorry, you got the WRONG ANSWER!

WRONGBITES — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

My buddy Tony aka T-LUX in Municipal Waste just released their video for Wrong Answer and it's awesome! Check it out!

Tony also croons for a band that I'm in too called No Friends. Don't let the name fool you. We have at least 3 friends.

CRISPY TEES is here!

CRISPYBITES — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The Black Axe has a new side company! It's called Crispy Tees and we couldn't be more stoked about it!

I think Yardley put it best (mainly cause I'm retarded at explaining things) by saying "Crispy Tees is humor tee brand that is the brainchild of the 5 dudes that make up The Black Axe. I know what you�re thinking "oh god not another one", but we really feel these shirts are great. We spend a lot of our time talking shit and coming up with stupid ideas, but we have never had an outlet for this stuff. So we decided to make a brand out of it.

Our goal was to make shirts we would actually wear and i think we accomplished that. We have a ton of other ideas on deck and we will be coming out with new stuff all the time so if you�re into these keep checking it out.

If any of you guys have free time and want to help us get the word out tell a friend, twitter this junk, or just tell us what you think. radical."

Crispy Tees
Crispy Tees
Crispy Tees

Hello Orlando

TREADMILLBITES — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

See, I told you I wasn't gonna blog for the next few days before my trip. Ok, well I just got back and slaving away at the drawing board. Hope you were following me on Twitter, if not I will have pics from venture probably by tomorrow. Working on a gun shooting out hearts right now. That's right. I'll also be showing progress on that via Twitter as well.

Until then, enjoy these videos.

Cats on a Treadmill - watch more funny videos

Spaghetti Cat: The Story (Part 1 of 2) - watch more funny videos

You need to learn a thing or two about ethics.

ETHICBITES — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

My buddy Jared from Vero just sent me a sweet package in the mail that had his two shirt designs that his new clothing company produced called Ethic Clothing Co.. I love getting stuff in the mail!

I actually met Jared through his dad Tony a while back cause his dad would always go to shows in the Tampa and Orlando area. I always thought that was so cool. We eventually befriended eachother and noticed he started bringing his son more often as he got older. It's a rare thing for a dad to be that in touch and not be embarrasing at the same time.

Now his son is a young entrepreneur and has a ton more things to offer with his new company. I really wish I started that young. I would be like Biff in Back To The Future II when he's super rich after cheating his way through life with that damn almanac from the future!

Best of luck to Jared and go check out and support our youth dammit!
Ethic Clothing Co.

ps - I'm leaving for a short tour so blogging will be quite slow. So follow me on Twitter and keep on keeping on.

Mad Crapper

HATTERBITES — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I don't care what you say, I'm excited for it.

Dis Taco shack aint wack!

TACOBITES — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

For real. My long time friend Andrew Field opened up a taco shack in Rockaway Beach NY a little while ago and it's doing great! It's called Rockaway Tacos, how clever!

I love to hear everything he's up to because mainly he's doing something different every six months. This one seems to have hit a home run. What's a dude gotta do to get a taco Fed-Exed!? Next time I travel I need to stay at Rockaway! Hey, I'm a poet and didn't even know it!

Click Here to see his latest write up

SOLD!

RICHBITES — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I would like to thank Ethan for purchasing this original drawing that I did. I was super pumped to see someone snag it up. Hopefully he will send me pics when he gets it framed so I can share that with you guys too.

Also, my buddy Quilty sent this to me today and it made me laugh so hard. I think that's the only thing I would find hilarious if I was a cop.

One last thing, don't forget about this! These sold amazing and are almost gone. Don't miss out.

CLICK HERE to buy!

I'm an uncle.

UNCLEBITES — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Yes it's correct.
In honor of this beautiful moment,

Twitter is consuming my captains blog

NEWLEAFBITES — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Wow, I've totally neglected my blog no thanx to my Twitter. I keep everyone updated on that with mostly my personal life so it's time to turn the tables on this blog and keep it more on Horsebites side. I'm gonna try my absolute hardest to update this blog with work stuff every other day at the least, hopefully every day.

A couple of the gear grinders lately have been No Friends and The Black Axe. That stuff is keeping me busy and ready to rule the land with all the new stuff that's been happening in that world. The Axe has something new up our sleeve that will be revealed soon and I couldn't be happier with how it's turning out.

Also with No Friends we're getting ready to release our new record on No Idea. Super happy with how that's turning out cause the pre-order comes with a shirt and slip mat! Love that kind of stuff. CLICK HERE to check it out.

I was really happy with how this album cover turned out. I never get the opportunity to work on something completely different from my style and it's a good challenge. I know it looks super simple and easy to execute but it took me forever because I'm a border line retard when it comes to Photoshop.

Ok, so for a fresh start I recently finished this new piece for a photographer named Robert Volkerts. He dug it and hopefully it will be printed this big. Pretty rad shirt for a photographer if you ask me.

See you soon!

Oh Montreal.

BALOOBITES — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

My friends Matt (Baloo) and Kim from Montreal just visited for a few days and we had a blast. I first met Baloo in Europe from touring and playing a show with his old band Fifth Hour Hero from Quebec. We instantly got along with the whole band. There was something magical about them that made us feel really comfortable. We hung out after that show and have always kept in contact ever since. All of the New Mexican Disaster Squad dudes came out of our holes to hang with him. It was a good feeling.

Baloo got to do all of the touristy stuff that he wanted to do and we also did some good old hang out sessions at Alexs moms pool. Summer fun with pizza and brownies!

Checking out ol' white head.

This bald eagle later puked and took a dump in a matter of 2 minutes before we said goodbye to it. Way to rep USA dumbass.

Had to get a good breakfast in before we said our goodbyes.

Peace out Baloo and Kim! Best wishes

(do something about that headband would ya!?)

Bye bye

STACHEBITES — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I just let this gem go yesterday. I sold it to my buddy Zach. He just bought a new house and needed to garnish it with something sweet. I'm actually glad to see it go to him then to some stranger.

On a side note, I'm taking my motorcycle license picture today and I grew a gnarly stache just for it. Now to decide which pose to go for. Cat companion or the classic player look?

Fat dudes dream

SLUGBITES — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

My recent trip to Philly was as usual, great. Ate my face off and went to this really cool museum of human oddities and abnormalities. Mutter Museum had gross giant tumors coming out of peoples butts and stuff like that. Also saw a lady with a horn coming out of her forehead, why is that a bad thing!? Anyways, I wasn't allowed to take pics in the museum so you won't be seeing any of that. Oh well, now settle for the rest of the awesomenessity. Prepare yourself, it will make you hungry. What's new?

How cool/dumb was this?

Leopard weiner slug

CPM special!!! One love.

Bowling pins with boobs

Before:

After:

YO!

Don't even think about taking his food

This font owned me

Bam! I wanna see some taaaaties!

I WANT YOUR MONEY

IWANTYOURHORSE — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I WANT YOUR SKULL just posted about my Eye Blossoms print on their website. If you haven't checked out their blog and have an affinity for skulls then get your ass over there!

RAAAAAAAANDY (that's Randy with 8 A's)

HOOOOOOOORSEBITES — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Thanx to Jason for turning me on to RAAAAAAAANDY
It's been a good distraction

Arrival

HORSEBLOSSOMS — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I just got back home late last night from Philly so I apologize for not keeping up on the blog. I will have a ton of pics up probably by tonight or tomorrow of my trip. If you were following me on Twitter you probably saw most of them. Yeah I know, I ate a ton of food. What can I say!?

Also, I'm pleased to say I've got over 500 followers now on the Twitz so thanx for that!

I'll be doing a Twitter contest very shortly for one of my new posters titled "Eye Blossoms". If you haven't got one already I'd act fast I've already sold half and it's only been a little over a week since I released them.

CLICK HERE TO BUY

Eye Blossoms release

BLOSSOMBITES — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I just released this print today. It's titled "Eye Blossoms" and it's a 3 color silkscreen poster printed on 18"x24" Mr. French quality poster paper. I'm very happy the way it turned out. Thanx to Jonathan Hamiliton who's registration is right on.
I'm also giving away a Loved Ones poster I did and a HORSEBITES 4 Button Pack for free! That's a pretty sweet deal for $20. Listen to me, I sound like Billy Mays. Bless his soul.

CLICK HERE TO BUY
*Button Pack is available while supplies last

More tatts!?!??

TATTOOBITES — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Dude, I should start tattooing people randomly. Just walk right up and draw shit all over them. Seems like they're into it.

This is Adams brother from New Zealand. He's getting almost his whole arm done based off the art from the cover of the New Mexican Disaster Squad album "Don't Believe".

Good luck! Hope it doesn't rub off!

That's Bradass!

VIKINGBITES — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Brad from Louisville got this tattoo done of the Biking Viking.
How sweeeeeet!!!

Missing the panties though, minus a point.

Bday boy!

HORSEBDAY — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Happy Birthday Colin!
This one's for you

Happy 4th!

HORSEDRUGS — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Now go do some drugs!

Who Fonted?

HYDROBITES — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

My buddy Hydro 74 added some new fonts to his collection. They're really awesome at an extremely great price. Pick up a few and while you're at it check out his stock vector art too. Dude is nuts with the line work!

CLICK HERE to check it out!

Oh Say Can You Screeeeeeeen!

SCREENBITES — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

If you live in the NJ area please go check out this awesome show based on screen printed poster art. I'll have a poster being sold there that was sold out a long time ago. Weeeee! Should be a blast!

Put on by the lovely people at Parlor Gallery

Join the 400 club!!

TWITTERBITES — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I just wanna say thanx to everyone for following me on Twitter. I just got over 400 followers the other day and now I'm going to start posting new products and original drawings and paintings that I will be selling first on Twitter then a few days later on my blog. So whoever follows gets first dibs.

Thanx!!!

CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW ME!!!!

Morgan Freeman likes to hump like this...

BERNIEBITES — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Yardley aka Skull With Hair just made me wanna do angel dust and slap a tree in half by showing me this video. It destroyed me.

Thanx SWH!!

Don't Even Reply

CPMBITES — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Such an awesome website.
CPM again for the win on showing me this.
SOOOOO FUNNY!!!

It's a guy who usually goes by the name Mike and responds to Craigslist adds and acts like such a weiner. Check it out! It's totally been ruining my work flow.
http://www.dontevenreply.com/index.php

Here's one of my favorites.

Thanx CPM!

Butt Ton

FALLGUYBITES — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Getting through a huge chunk of work these past couple days. I smell a blog about painting coming up very soon once I get over this hump!

Thanx for the video Paul!

How am I not a thousand pounds?

HORSEGLUTON — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I just got back from Philly and it was a blast. It has definitely been my busiest past couple months and it was a vacation well needed even though it was shorter than I was hoping for. I have a ton of pics that I'm just gonna show with minimal explanations. Fair warning, you will get hungry.

Heaven.

Perry has some serious dedication to Pee Wee's Playhouse. Not only is it awesome to have this as a tattoo but it's also done really well.

Perry is also the singer of Lighten Up and an up and coming illustrator/designer. His hair is nuts right now too, looks like a Lego hair helmet. He rules.

More food!

Great ice cream parlor.

It had such a great vintage feel to it.
Even the candy selection was right on. Why can't they package things like this anymore!?

Sick Of It All show at the Church in Philly was super rad. I think they might be the tightest band I've ever seen. It was also a treat seeing them in a fairly small place.

Upstairs Chapel

Craig Ahead from SOIA beating up Colin.

Breakfast! Specially made by Heather, the queen of homemade food madness!

This is the CPM breakfast extravaganza. I felt pregnant after eating this. PREGNANT! PREGNANT GOD DAMMIT!!!

Hot shit gave me the hot shits

Finish it off with cake!

Empty plate make happy boy.

They even had one of my art pieces up at their house. Flattered

Amazing Cadillac in the mall parking lot

Dude looking good playing guitar. He lost a bunch of weight from riding bikes. I'm sure we gained a bunch back from the food olympics that just occured.

I also fell down the stairs in to the basement. It was probably the funniest thing I've ever done. My legs felt like rubber from riding almost 25 miles on the bike earlier and I tried walking down their carpeted stairs and slipped. All you could hear was thud thud thud thud thud OH MY GOD! when I landed. My shorts were also jacked all the way my thighs. Let's just say the rest of the guys peed and puked from laughing so hard. I'm a tard.

And to finish it off, you guessed it. FOOD!!!!

see more Lolcats and funny pictures

Thanx so much to Colin and Heather for treating me like a King. Hope I didn't stink up their house too bad.

I've got No Friends

HORSEFRIENDS — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I usually don't plug too much band stuff but I thought this was pretty cool because I would wear this shit if I wasn't in the band. Hell, I'll wear it anyways.

Shirt Killer released two shirts by No Friends.
One that I designed

And one that Ryan Patterson of COLISEUM (one of my most favorite modern hardcore bands) designed. So rad

CLICK HERE to buy!

World's worst street fight

FIGHTBITES — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

My buddy CPM from None More Black sent me this video a couple of days ago and I've been studying it for a future street confrontation.

Here are a few things that I've noticed/examined while watching this informative video.

- always wear proper up to date clothing while battling in the streets to not be embarrassed incase of a loss.

- 0:09 wave hands erractically in hopes of confusing my opponent right before my vicious roundhouse appears out of nowhere.

- 0:10 lift leg a little higher when unleashing the swiveling kick of doom

- 0:17 don't put my finger up trying to pause the confrontation so I can search for some dumb shit that fell out of my pocket. You could possibly get booted in the ear.

- 0:34 always use the "super punch" as an option to destroying your attackers chest in to an oblivion. Beware though, sometimes the dual fisted punch may not reach and leave you vulnerable.

- 0:42 Buddy wearing denim jacket should never butt in and be escorted violenty by one of the camera men from the movie Wayne's World.

- and last but not least just walk away bro, walk away and pretend nothing ever happened.

Porchlight coffee

HORSELIGHTCOFFEE — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

My buddy Zack from Seattle just opened up his coffee shop called Porchlight Coffee and it looks like a really nice coffee shop. I got to do the logo for his shop and it's cool to see it printed it on coffee cups. That's a new one. So if you're in the area go out and support while enjoying your cup o' joe.

Good luck with the new venture Zack!

Cave boy

WHITEBITES — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I've been slaving away at the drawing board and I'm starting to make some decent progress. Hope it continues!

The new Fest 8 logo is up on their website and I get to see Back To The Future tonight at a park in Orlando! I'm soooo pumped for this. Classic Movie.

CLICK HERE to take a peek into how my brain functions now.

Justice is served.

PAULBITES — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Thanx so much to Paul from None More Black and Black Anvil for seriously making my day worth it with these videos.

This might be one of my busiest weeks so don't expect too much activity on the blog. I have a lot of cool stuff coming up between the AXE and Horsebites stuff, some stuff I have to keep super on the down low. Derek and I are wrapping a ton of work for the Less Than Jake tour coming up. Some not so secret stuff that I've been working on is the new Polar Bear Club record, Heartsounds record, Astoria shirt, Glamour Kills and some sweet stuff for The Caustic Collection. All due this week!

Arachnaphobia

HORSEWIDOW — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

A couple nights ago I was chilling on the porch with my roomates and my annoying neighbor drove by on his motorcycle and I regrettably gave him the "what's up head nod with a slight hand wave". I immediately hated myself for it and after my roommate yelled at me for doing so I fled to the carport and pretended to be working on stuff by banging my keys on random metal objects.

As I was bullshitting my way around I noticed a black spider sitting on the ledge. It happened to crawl up on it's web and I could see under it's abdomen and I noticed it had a red hourglass mark, it was a fucking black widow! I never see these out and about. It was protecting 3 pods full of eggs. So gnarly looking. I told the rest of my roommates to check it out and they freaked out too so we brought out the big guns. Wasp spray and roach spray dual combo. After Ben hosed down the eight legged killer it was still moving as to say "fuck you, I'm a black widow and will plant babies in your eyes after I'm done feasting on your corpse".

After that I grabbed a lighter and torched it. It still moved a few times after that but eventually it died.

I hope it's cousins don't crawl through the toilet and electrical outlets while I'm sleeping and take over the house.

Also, my neighbor came over after that because of all the commotion. If only I could just train spiders to attack unwanted guests.

I live in fear now.

Sneaking up!

TheColinCollectionBites — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

So I've been TWEETing about the new project that is gonna blow the socks of your momma. It's called The Caustic Collection incase you haven't heard from your neighbor. Heather Gabel and I have been busy churning out some sweet goodies. This line is really refreshing for me to do, artistically. I can't wait to unveil it.

It's sneaking up just like the thing under your bed.

Thanx to Colin for making/ruining my day with that video.

Blog is my co-pilot

HORSEFACE — Fri, 29 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Blog blog blog all day long, blog blog blog while I sing this song.
Pretty good huh?

Gatorface, the most active band out of the 43 bands that I'm in just put up a blog.

Although it needs to be updated, check it son!
BBBBLLLLLLOOOOOGGGGGG

And since it has no pics, here is one to entertain, enjoy.

IKEA sheets make you racist. It's true.

Black Panther (or angry squirrel) Necklace !!! and HUGE sale!!

HORSEPANTHER — Tue, 26 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I just got back from recording a couple days ago and have been playing catch up.

After getting back on track I just released this Black Panther Necklace produced by VLING. This is the third necklace that I've done with them and they've all turned out really nice!

Get this before it's gone! The last two necklaces flew off the shelf. After this batch is gone on my website and VLING's website then they're gone for good. So don't wait.

It's only $15 CLICK HERE TO BUY

I also slashed the prices on a bunch of stuff in my STORE to clear the way for new stuff coming. Get it son!

Wackin' Stack II

HORSEBACK — Thu, 21 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Derek from the AXE just posted about the Back In Black II art show in Tampa the other night on The Black Axe Blog.

Check it out!

My brains are leaking!

HORSEBRAINS — Wed, 20 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

see more Fail Blog
I wanna meet this girl then punch her.

HORSEBITES turns 53 yrs old!

B-DAYBITES — Tue, 19 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Actually it was 30 yrs old.
I swear I'm stoked that I'm 30 now because I can actually remember my age now. I always forgot what it was in my twenties after I turned 23. Nobody cares after that anyways.

I had a BBQ and a ton of my friends showed up. Great times!

Ripley's Believe it or Not. Tallest man alive and man with boy face.

Food = my favorite memories.

Susan killed it with the cupcakes, and apparently Seth did too!

Alex makes the best bean dip. EVER.

Try it on a burger bitch!

Ben slam dunked a cupcake into the ceiling! Love it!

White trash festivities.

Kitchen sesh!

My roommates rule!!
Even the black dog that wears socks!

Coolest car port in the universe.

Thanx to everyone who showed their ugly mug in my new place and thanx for all the IKEA cards. I can now buy an entire bedroom.

Dammit Chewy! You're making me sweat!

CHEWYBITES — Tue, 19 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Blog posts galore today!

Worst and best chewbacca impressions. You be the judge!

Pretty Awesome:

Most Awkward:

Worst:

Best:

Rap Bands

BRMBITES — Tue, 19 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Beyond Race Magazine did and interview on me at Harvest Of Hope a few months back

Enjoy!

I really hate my voice and I can't watch this.

Check out Beyond Race Magazine - Ground Breaking Music + Culture
Great videos and equally rad magazine!

Swimmer's Ear

HORSEEAR — Tue, 19 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I have an interview in the latest Swimmer's Ear magazine issue #24.

CHECK IT OUT ONLINE HERE
Thanx a ton to everyone at Swimmer's Ear for the support. I'm flattered. The layout also looks grand! There's nothing less gratifying when someone lays out your interview badly, cheapo depot. But these guys nailed it!

Here is what is featured in SE24:
A long time in the works, Swimmer's Ear Magazine #24 finally hits the streets. This issue features interviews with bands; Pomegranates, Auxes, and Now,Now Every Children, an interview with artist and musician Horsebites, as well as a look into the portfolio of Akron, Ohio based artist Robindale330. If that wasn't enough, there's more, we take a peek into Randy Laybourne's 20x20 project and we invade the workspaces of four of skateboarding's top artists, Andy Jenkins, Mark Fos, Michael Sieben and Patrick Jilbert.

On a side note:
Thanx to Alex for showing me the noise I want to make when I die.

AXE Monthly Review is up!

REVIEWBITES — Mon, 18 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

That's right, check out what the AXE has been up to in April. This would of been posted in the beginning of May when it was supposed to but due to mainly me and some others in the AXE we slowed it down. Hey, it happens.

It would probably never happen if it wasn't for Joey!

CLICK HERE to check out the review!

I have some other sweet blog posts coming up real soon. Once I recover from my birthday (hopefully by tomorrow morn) I'll get some sweet pics up.

Heather Gabels been AXED!

HORSEHEATHER — Fri, 15 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I AXED Heather Gabel some questions for an interview posted on the The Black Axe Blog.

She rules, I drools.

CLICK HERE to read the interview.

The Greatest Tale! *edit-Tail

TAILBITES — Thu, 14 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I wanna tell girls I have a tail but in reality I'm just wearing my clothes on backwards.
Touch it. Oh, can't find it? Hmph, neither can I.

Black in the Back

BACKINBITES — Mon, 11 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

This might be the most blog posts that I've done in the same day. What's the big deal? Wanna fight about it?

Anyways, Back In Black is happening this Saturday May 16th. It's gonna be a blast.
Especially since my birthday will be striking at midnight! Oh glorious 30!!

The AXE really did it up this time with our shirt and we're really proud of it. So if you want to buy it then CLICK HERE!!!

It will no longer be for sale after saturday so get on it. If you don't like ours then please pick from the other amazing shirts. I peed a little when I saw Godmachines shirt. Rad as fuck.

http://www.backinblackapparel.com

ROME

ROMEBITES — Mon, 11 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I forgot to post this earlier. ROME finally started producing some snowboards I did last year. I don't know if they are officially for sale yet but someone found this pic on their blog. Pretty pumped on how rad they look.

El Coqui!

COQUIBITES — Mon, 11 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The other day I was introduced to this awesome restaurant in Orlando called El Coqui. A Puerto Rican and Mexican couple owned the place and mixed their styles together. The food was out of this world and might of been the best spanish food I've had in Orlando. Yup, you heard right.

Sopes were really good and super cheap.

I would have to say the prize was the mofongo with fish and yuca. Soooooo good!

Ok, best part about all this was the fact that it's bring your own beer!!!!
Why isn't every restaurant like that!?

I do have a complaint though, the place is mega tiny and only has 4 tables inside so the wait can be a bitch or I've been there twice already where people have reserved the whole restaurant for a party and it drives me nuts. Sort of like how cowboy butts drive me nuts.

My friend Lindsey graduated the other day and I made her a gift. I've been wanting to try out a new style for drawing since I haven't had the chance to do any fine art lately. I was really happy how the technique of drawing with pen then shading with pencil came out. I really want to expand on this and I think I'm going to do one once a week and sell them in my web store for a reasonable price. Good idea?

Qbert for the win!

QUILTYBITES — Thu, 07 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

My buddy Quiltys birthday is tomorrow, well actually in 20 min. Happy birthday dude!!!!!

Alex's mom baked him an tasty cake at practice tonight. How rad is that!?

Mom of the year award.

Get me outta here!

ANXIOUSBITES — Thu, 07 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Just booked my flight for when I go to Philly in mid June and I'm also getting ready to record with Gatorface in late May. Eager for some new stuff. I'm also stuck inside working and it's amazing outside. Can't wait to go out and ride.

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Summer is here.

KIWIBITES — Wed, 06 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I'm officially car less now and my only transportation is my motorcycle. Pretty stoked I at least have that to get around on.

Peace out car.

Ultra pumped that my buddy Ben scored an amazing deal on this beast from the east.

Honda CB550 Cafe Racer.
This thing is super intimidating to ride and I almost shit my pants turning a corner. It's like the Incredible Hulk on two wheels. You don't want to make me angry!

I'm just pumped I can ride with someone to go far and get tacos.

Bailey just got her scooter back and looks like a drug dealer from Miami Vice now.

My buddy Adam from New Zealand totally got busted with his Kiwis hanging out at a club. Bam!

And to top it off, puppies on the street and a classic Hoff flick.

Sweet dreams are made of inconsiderate asshats.

CARBITES — Sun, 03 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I was totally dreaming about some airplane that was ready to crash and all I could hear was the engine sounding like it was dying and making a horrible noise. Super weird, turns out that noise I was hearing was the douchebag outside my house. Their tire was rubbing up against the wheel well of their car because they just slammed into my parked car. My neighbors came out only to see the perp taking off. So now I'm stuck with a busted ass car.

Anyone that's known me for a while knows that I have thee worst luck with cars ever. No joke, almost every car I've ever owned has been totaled and it's never my fault. Sux.

Good thing I have my motorcycle, I'm gonna dress up like Mad Max and patrol the land.

Fair is fair

HORSECARNIE — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The other day I went to the fair with some of my friends. I had a blast.

There's nothing like checking out the carnies. Such an amazing breed of people. I was really hoping to run into Joe Dirt while I was there, but no luck.
Unfortunately my camera melted when I tried to take a pic of the soulless creatures.

Everyone went apeshit on the rides except for me. Usually I love going on them but I was more concerned on drinking and taking in the view.

before...

...during

Dude! These fun houses have the best art on them. I couldn't stop staring and appreciating how they still go all out on the design of these rides. I've always appreciated the German style rides especially at Disney World. They rule.

Wolf Man's got nards!!

I ate so much funnel cake that Brian had to carry me home.

Joe... Ray... Egon!!!!

JOEBITES — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Check out what Joe from LA just got

Sweeeeeet

Just got some ink done by my cousin Hector. He just got out of jail and has been practicing a lot now.

Nit Twitter

TWATBITES — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

So I finally gave in...

http://twitter.com/HORSEBITES

Now I can "twat" all over the place. That's what it's called right, "twat"?

Randomenisities

HORSEBOOGERS — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Life's been good...

...real good.

Thanx to Mark from The Art is Proof Press I was part of an art show at the Toilet Gallery in Kingston, UK called FEAR and the set up is very simple and clean. Just the way I like it.

It was a pleasure being a part of a show with other amazing illustrators.

The prints are only 20 bux! (Well 20 UK bux that is).

CLICK HERE to order

Other randomness that's been preventing me from finishing your projects on time.

Alligator at the Park Ave Record store for the 2nd Annual Record Store Day.

The Darling Cavaliers playing at a coffee shop.

They look like cats staring at a laser pointer.

In deep thought...
...real deep.

Playing at the Atlantic in Gainesville.

When do I get to design one of these!?!?

Robomexican can has your burritos.

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Branding Bumflap

BRANDONBITES — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

So my good buddy Brandon Dunlap from Tampa just released this new silkscreened print for the band Red Fang. It looks really sweet. An edition of 35 were made and they measure 12x17 inches, 2 colors on good arches 88 paper. He's only selling them for $20 HERE.

Now I'm gonna go outside and jump curbs on my motorcycle.

Greasy Rider

FASTBITES — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

After riding my moped around for a few months I got a little greedy with going faster so I picked up this beast the other day.

It's a 1971 Honda CB350. I've never ridden a motorcycle before so my buddy Ben (a.k.a. Short shorts) told me how to do it.

He hasn't ridden in a while so we both picked it up in about 20 min or so. Not too bad.
I was really intimidated to ride it cause motorcycles sort of freak me out but I over came that fear and felt comfortable really quick. It's a pretty small engine for a motorcycle and barely goes over 100mph.

Now I know what you're thinking "barely goes over 100mph"!? But come on, what if it went 650mph? My balls would get sucked in to my butthole and then I would end up with shit balls, and nobody likes shit balls.

It's in amazing condition for being almost 40 years old. Couldn't believe I found something like this at the price I got it for. Stoked!

I really wanted to convert it into a cafe racer but I love how it looks stock so we'll see. In the mean time I need to get my license and helmet quick cause I can't stop taking this thing out. It's soooo much fun!

Also, Mike from Set Your Goals got a tattoo of a shirt design I did for them a while back.

Can't really tell whats going with your ankles but it looks like you have a potato implanted in it. Get that looked at would ya?!

Original design.

Fashion of the christ

HORSEJEN — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

My friend Jen from San Francisco showed me some awesome hair accesories she made out of Horsebites and Black Axe buttons.

How rad!?

She also cuts hair for a living and rules at it. So if you live in her area then get your hair did son!

Jen, you rule. For realz

Haaaaaapy Birthday Chris!

CHRISBITES — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

My buddy Chris Tomberlin had his birthday BBQ bash today and it was super fun. Hanging with good friends, falling back in chairs and watching two dogs almost kill each other. Good times!

Chris is the dude who filmed a bio on Horsebites. He does awesome work and it only keeps getting better. I'll keep you posted once he gets his film business going and will dominate the dominatrixes. What?!

Happy Bday Chrissssss

...and thank you Steph for this wonderful clip that made my Easter. This is how I react when my family asks me to go eat dinner with them on such a special occasion.
Turkish Guy freaks out on TV

Go see the Rats!

HORSECOLIN — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I will not explain what this is about. I barely even know what this is about.

I don't know why I even got all this food, I'm not even hungry.

AIRHOCKEYBITES — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I just got back from my trip to Philly and Lancaster and I'm sick as a dog. Sux!

First off, thanx to Air Tranny for delaying my flight over 10hrs. I thought I was gonna lose my mind sitting in the airport and people watching. All though when I was waiting in the customer service line waiting to complain I say a girl run up to the trash can and puke her brains out. That was a treat.

After I approached the customer service dude I put my ticket on the counter and said "what do you think I'm gonna complain about?". I usually never complain ever especially if it's about food cause lets face it, I'm scared they'll spit in my food and I'll eat anything. So before I can even finish my sentence the guy says you got a free round trip ticket anywhere in the US including San Juan, Puerto Rico and Cancun, Mexico. Holy shit! Sweeeeeeet!

I sat near a sick baby on the plane ride there. Great.
Once I finally arrived in Philly my buddy Colin from None More Black picked me up and took me to his sex lair. I mean his house.

First thing on Friday morning was the ultimate mission. Eating.

We ate at Sabrinas which has incredible food. If you live in Philly and haven't been there then you must be border line retarded. Soooo good.

Once Jason and his girl Laura got there we had to flail our arms in an attempt to play Wii.

I pretty much suck at all their games.

We headed off to the art show that Steak Mtn. and I had in Lancaster. No offense to Lancaster natives but I was surprised once I arrived. I didn't realize what an active and nice city they had. Well, at least this part of the city. Everyone and their mother was out walking around and enjoying themselves. I felt like I was in the movie The Truman Show. I walked in to Metropolis Art Gallery and was welcomed warmly.

Angelo and Lisa are the owners of Metropolis and they ruled it. They were so incredibly nice. It's always so nice to meet people like this.
I even had security working the joint.

One more step and you get the peoples elbow son!

Steaks work looked amazing and creepy as usual. I never know what to think when I look at his art and I like it that way.

I got to meet up with Volatile V (Andrew Zell) (check his work out now) from Emptees and he was repping some AXE and HB gear. Super pumped to see some internet faces in real life. They usually end up being way cooler in person.

He brought the Zardcore deck and I signed it for him. I hope he smashes over a cops head. Or just puts it on his wall.

Dude looks like he could be my brother. Yikes!!!

Grabbed some Italian grub in between hanging at the gallery.

Pretty rad.

When I came back I met a guy named Nick (goes by Gnarly Nick on Emptees) who came with his friends all the way from Syracuse!! That's like a 5 hour drive. I was so impressed by it I felt like I should of just given him something for driving so long. I had a great conversation about and art and everything he's been doing. I would def hang with him and his friends if he lived in my town. Sucks I didn't get a pic of us chatting though. Boo. None the less, check out his website. It's got some great illustrations and a sweet blog.

NMB crew with Heather taking Pauls place for the moment.

Handsome devils.

Had to take a pic of this guy just for the hell of it.

Next morning I had the breakfast of champions thanx to Heather. Master Chef.

We practiced in the basement for a few hours but it just wasn't the same without having Paul there. I felt awkward not having that rhythm back bone. Listen to me, I sound like some idiot who works at a music store.

Dinner slayed it all though.

Yes, that's nachos a.k.a. diarrhea island.

Followed up by this

and this!

I thought I was gonna die. I seriously ate so much food that I was intense pain and I felt like my body was gonna melt.

It might of been the most food I've ever eaten. Keep in mind I had a chimichanga in between this.

Diabetes here I come!

Worked off all that food with Buck Hunter

...and a ferocious game of air hockey.

These guys were so serious that the puck kept flying all over the place cause Jay and Colin were annihilating the puck. They were shaking the table like gorillas. Eventually Colin blasted one at Jay and smacked his wrist so bad. Jay screamed and we all laughed. Come to find out today that actually broke his arm. I'm not kidding. HIS ARM WAS BROKEN PLAYING AIR HOCKEY. I will never play air hockey with these beasts ever.

*this just in, pics.

After that we bowled and Jason never knew his arm was busted. He just said it felt sore. Wow. The dude was bowling an 8lb ball at 26mph!!! Like I said, they're all savage beasts.

Last day I finally got my fake philly cheesesteak that I've been obsessing over.
Once again Sabrinas brought the pain!!

Dr. Dan Yemin staring at his food contemplating if he needs to console it or something.

Bad ass trip once again. Thanx to Colin for letting me stink up his place and use his bidet. Changed my life.

On the flight back I was lucky enough to sit right next to a sick baby. The first 20 minutes of the flight this thing pukes up all this white shit on him and his mom. Love it. What's with people puking when it comes to airplanes? Wus. I wanted to flush him down the toilet so bad. He would look a smurf after he gets flushed.

I'll end this post with Colins dog. Nuf said.

No tricks up my sleeve.

HORSEFOOL — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

So, I really wanted to do something dumb for April Fools but I couldn't think of anything worthy enough. You gotta go all the way when you prank a massive amount of people. I was gonna try and eat a ton of cabbage and fart in to the internet (still working on how to figure that out) so that when you go to my page it emits a real bronx cheer. Eh?
I gots nothings folks.

But! I am leaving tomorrow for my art show in Lancaster on Fri at Metropolis Art Gallery. Sooo pumped on that.
Mainly cause I'm gonna eat my face off!

Speaking of getting fat, I got some sweet pics of the food I've been obsessing over lately. I'm such a fat kid at heart.

Also, my good friends had their first house show the other day. They're called the Darlings and they killed it. It was so much fun hanging with all my good friends and listening to great music.

And of course, eating more food.

AAAGGH!!! Oh, hi mom.

WUSBITES — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Sorry bout all the vids but this was too good to pass up.

Honestly though, who the hell gets this scared when they're in front of a bunch of people performing. It's not like he was in a dark room by himself...

...like I am right now.

pathetic.

Thank you.

COLINBITES — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I just want to thank Colin for seriously ending my week with the funniest thing I've seen in a while.

I just happened to be sitting around with my friends and I showed everyone and Sam lost his shit. The way his flip flops fly in the air and then his second go at it is priceless.

Also, a big thanx to Joey from the AXE for hooking my blog up. The rest of my stuff (myspace, store, portfolio) should be getting a face lift real soon too. Now I won't have to listen to people complain how "my computer is made out of legos and popsicle sticks and it won't load your myspace and website" or some shit like that.

Thanx!

Duuuuude

WHERETHEWILDBITESARE — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Moist.Mammal.Doom

DOOMBITES — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I'm having an art show on April 3rd at Metropolis Art Gallery in Lancaster, PA. It's a split show between Steak Mtn. and I. I'll be showing and selling some new and old paintings, prints, etc. So if you're in the area please come by and enjoy. I'll be hanging out and pretending to know what I'm talking about when it comes to art.

Harvest of Hope Fest Part II

SUNBURNTBITES — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I finally got some more pics of HOH fest. I'm still waiting on some more so enjoy these for now bungholes.

I was just testing this drinking contraption to see if it was ok to drink water from incase someone got dehydrated. I swear.

Practicing the new song in the hotel room

Nut job.

This feels like it was a year ago already.
I'm waiting on the pics from sunday when Gatorface played so I'll get those up once I get them.

Can't forget about this gem.

Not sure who got it but I hope they realize that festivals are not tattoo parlors.

Wait for it...

TIREBITES — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I almost crashed the van watching this yesterday.

Feeling lucky?

LUCKBITES — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The Snake Harmer print by Heather Gabel and I is up for a contest on Punknews.org.
We're giving away two prints to two lucky people. So if you're feeling lucky then CLICK HERE to enter.

I like your mom and it's no fad.

BOUNCINGBITES — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The AXE just did these posters for the two Bouncing Souls shows happening in Orlando. I went to the show last night it was really good. VIRGINS blew me away just like everytime they play and D4 owned. What can I say about the Souls? They're classic.

It's a 2 color silkscreened poster. 13x17 on black linen poster paper.
Only 80 in existence. Hand numbered. Two color versions.

CLICK HERE to buy!!!!

Going tonight for round two!

Where da gold at!?

CRACKHEADBITES — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I wish I could draw as good as that amateur sketch artist. One day.

I can't wait to see every meat head downtown wear their sweet green and white striped cat in the hat hats. People watching galore.

Snake Harmer now available!

HORSEHARMER — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

This collaboration poster is now available for purchase. We have some left overs from the Harvest of Hope. They're limited to 100 so get it quick!

CLICK HERE to buy.

Harvest of Hope Fest Part 1

HORSEBLACK — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I'm gonna have to show these in parts mainly because I didn't take too many pics and between all my friends there are a ton of pics.

Saturday I played my first show with None More Black. It was a blast.

I thought I would be more nervous than I was considering it was my first show with them but they are just so easy to be around that I didn't think about it much.

I'm sure if you read the previous posts about these guys you realize they are unique bunch of guys. Super energetic and laughing at all times possible, but when they play it's crushing time.

I'll have to admit. It was sort of awkward on such a big stage. I'm not really used to that kind of thing and it felt a little impersonal. I can't wait to play a small comfortable place with NMB.

Dust was flying everywhere and there were a bunch of stinky hippies walking around bare foot. I wanted to strangle them.

Paint It Black shredded the stage after us. They were really really good. I love those guys.

They all got bummed on me because last time I went to Philly. I didn't tell anyone of them I was there because I just went to practice and demo new songs. Sorry dudes, hope you forgive me.

I really wish I could of hung out with my friends a lot more but I was running around like a tard all 3 days. We had to set up 3 hours before and I saw so many people from a ton of different bands that I wanted to say hi to everyone. What can you do?

*all the super nice photos were taken and copyrighted by Chris Cella

That's it for now, stay tuned for the next installment.

15 free beers.

ARTBITES — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

So my art show was last night and it went over great. A bunch of my friends came out to support (mainly their drinking habits).

The attendance was actually pretty good for a Tuesday mainly because Lucero was playing next door and Deerhunter was playing down the street.

I was allowed 15 free beers. Like a dream come true.

I couldn't even get through half though. My friends were hanging tight the whole night. Stoked they enjoyed themselves.

(sorry about the pic Audrey. Hey, you made the face)

Wolf Tears (Kaz) played the best music ever! I seriously had the best time because it was all of my favorite songs playing in the background.

Thanx to everyone who came out!

Art show tonight!

HORSEART — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Once again, If you live in Orlando come by to BBQ BAR tonight March 10th from 11pm -2am to check out some art and have a beer with me. My buddy Kaz (Wolf Tears) is doing his dj duty and playing some sweet classic tunes.
(I sound like an old fart when I say that)

I'll have prints and art for sale unavailable anywhere else.

Pain by numbers

DONNYBITES — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I've been lucky enough lately to go back to painting some more. I have to because of I have an art show tomorrow at BBQ Bar in Orlando and also another art show coming up in the beginning of April in Lancaster PA (more info on that soon).

Here is a piece I did a week ago that was really fun.

My good friend Bailey gave me a couple tiny ornate frames to paint. I love doing smaller painting where I can knock them out in a few hours. The painting only measures 3 1/2 inches. Super small.

Painting on cardboard has a unique texture that I like painting on, it absorbs the paint but not drastically. Good for quick jobs.

Bam! Finished

Next up I had to paint a prize for an instore meet and greet with Less Than Jake at Park Ave CD's in Orlando. My friend Shellie who manages the shop asked me to do it and I had to agree mainly because she rules and I've done so much stuff for LTJ lately that it just made perfect sense to.

I decided to take an old Donny Osmond record and show his true colors on it.

I swear there is some weird incestuous thing going on with him and his sister. UGH!!

This guy never seemed real to me so I decided to make him look like he transformed in to a Garbage Pail Kid.

I had to finish painting this hours before leaving to Harvest of Hope with the None More Black guys. They came and hung out in my room while I worked. I thought they were staying busy with magazines and iPhones until Colin decided to take a pic of me with an unsuspecting full moon behind me supplied by Jason.

I couldn't figure out why he took the picture and kind of snickered afterwards. I asked what was funny but he said he was clearing his throat.
Thanks guys.

Anyways, I finally finished it and rushed over to drop it off at the record store for a lucky winner.

I hope it was worth it dude.

American Greaser Supply

HORSEGREASER — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Yesterday I got an awesome package mail. I designed a shirt for a company called American Greaser Supply. It's an independent company that started in a kitchen and by word of mouth got bigger and bigger. I love stories like this. It proves you don't need a 9-5 job to do make something of yourself and live on your own terms. The owner "Betsy" started in her kitchen making her own formulas for hair products and grease in the mid 90's.

On a side note: I actually got the job through her husband Mackenzie. I know him because of his company National Underground.org which documents shows in the punk scene. They have awesome video footage on their site of your favorite current punk bands ruling it.

Anyways, back to the package. They sent me this box full of great stuff.

It had the shirt I designed, the whole collection of their hair grease, stickers and trinkets.

Let this be a lesson to all people who own a business. Establishing a good relationship with someone by showing your appreciation goes a long way. Especially when I'm on the receiving end.

They have 3 different types of product depending on what type of hair you want. 40 wt, 90 wt and Super 90 wt.

Personally I like this look.

Yes. That's my high school senior pic. Truth.

Click HERE to check out their site and buy that shirt and hair products!!
Best of luck to AGS, I know they're gonna kill it!
Support any independent company. It's worth it.

Never trust a guy wearing a blazer.

TRUSTBITES — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Sleep Walking Dog

HORSEDOG — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

I'm such an asshole. I can't stop laughing at this.

I also think it's funny that the owner waits there with the video camera for this to happen.

HORSEBITES art show in Orlando

BBQBITES — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

If you live in Orlando come by to BBQ BAR on Tuesday night March 10th from 11pm -2am to check out some art and have a beer with me. My buddy Kaz (Wolf Tears) is doing his dj duty and playing some sweet classic tunes.
(I sound like an old fart when I say that)

I'll have prints and art for sale unavailable anywhere else.

Give STAINS the damn cupcake!

HORSESTAINS — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

I just saw this on the Johnny Cupcakes blog and I almost lost my mind. I don't know if it's the dogs facial expression along with the music or what but it will forever haunt my dreams!

Now that I think of it, my face probably looks exactly the same when someone takes away food from me. The same music also plays in my head. Pathetic.

And so will this with no thanx to Derek Deal for showing me this atrocious band.

also the classic, "it's not scratched". (wait for the very end)

Horsebites and Heather Gabel presents: SNAKE HARMER

HORSEHARMER — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I just collaborated with my good friend Heather Gabel on this sweet poster. It's titled "Snake Harmer". Get it?

Anyways, it's limited to 100 and it's only $35!!!!! That's right.
It's also only available at the Harvest of Hope Fest in St. Augustine on March 6th, 7th and 8th. So if you're there then I would grab one quick. You can buy one at the Kiss Of Death Records Tent. They will be sold with durable poster tubes so that you can protect it from all the hippies and meatheads.
If we have any available prints after the Fest then it will be for sale on our websites.

Cooking hell.

HORSEMETAL — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

My buddy Paul showed me this funny video today and I thought I would throw it up here because I'm constantly showing food that's already made. This vid will walk you through everything you need to know about baking cookies the black metal way even though they look like they smashed their faces in moon pies. I can actually hear myself getting fatter.

Does somebody have a case of the Muuundays?

JOHNNYHAMMERSTICKSBITES — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Yes.

Why I live in Florida.

HETFIELDBITES — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

It's because of days like this. One of the nicest days out. No clouds, not even airplanes. They didn't feel like ruining the sky on such a rad day.

I don't normally blog about random stuff so I decided to just throw in a bunch of pics of what I've been doing lately. Mainly eating.
I'll let most of these pics do the talking. I talk too much.

Mountain of love.

Hanging at Alex's new house that they just moved into. It rules.

Mmmm. Cupcakes.

Biggest cupcake ever!

Later it got lost in Kaz's beard.

Yes, Sam's head is really this big.

Eating lunch with Kevin and Joey from the Black Axe.

What a stiff.

bad joke, I know.

This lady at Subway was so damn loud! I had to sneak a pic of her apple bottom denim surprise wonder outfit.

Her friend totally busted me.

El Potro. Some of the best veggie fajitas. Woooooo!

My friend Bailey got a tattoo of something I drew for her. It's turning out amazing! One more color to go.

p.s. Don't even think of asking me to draw you a tattoo.

And to finish off this post. My favorite video lately. I almost made Eric pee his pants when I played this over and over again. Genius.

Double head!

JENBITES — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

My friend Jen aka "Just *jeN*" aka "Vanilla Face Midget Kicker" (that last one is completely made up) from San Fran showed me this video and it totally made my day. Jen rules, every time we hang we always have a blast and destroy things. Not really true either except for the having a blast part.

THANX JEN!!

Happy Valentines Day!

GAYBITES — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

see more pwn and owned pictures
No, really.

What's this right here?

HORSEPENIS — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Loud About Gluttony!

FOODBITES — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

This past weekend I visited Philly for my first practice with None More Black. I was really excited to bust out some jams but more importantly to hang out and have a good time with my good friends who make up this band. It was funny to leave sunny warm Florida and wake up to looking out the window and seeing this.

The guitar player Colin picked me up and I immediately started joking around and laughing with him. Seriously one of the funniest guys ever (it also doesn't help that the bass player (Paul) is equally as funny and both of them combined is insane). Once I got to his house I immediately fell comfortable. He had these black hell hounds that would bark ferociously until you actually walked up to them and then they turned out to be the sweetest dogs.

We waited for Paul and Jason (singer, songwriter) to get to Colins house for the weekend long practice sesh. What better way to eat up time than to actually EAT!

Colin and his rad wife Heather took me to this bad ass Thai restaurant where we ordered salad and I got shrimp pad thai. The staff was super friendly mainly because they knew Heather and Colin from them being frequent visitors.
The kicker was the desert. This shit was insane!!

They had some crazy pyramid desert that someone stuck their finger in the display model so that immediately turned me off but the rest looked great.
The presentation was nuts! I didn't want to even touch it...

...who am I kidding!? I headbutted it right when he put it in front of me.

Little did I know this was only a hint of what was to come.

Paul and Jason finally arrived later and the tears began rolling. Not from sadness but from the ridiculous jokes they were telling.

I passed out early from traveling and eating and apparently I was talking a shit ton in my sleep and waking Jason up but he couldn't remember what I said. I seriously need to record myself one night and figure out what the hell I'm thinking about when I sleep. I can't imagine it being anything besides sitting in the back of white pick up trucks and riding my mountain bike to the local Jack-In-the box.

The next morning we all went to this rad breakfast place and got crazy food. Of course I got the breakfast burrito. I needed it.

Heather got something that I thought didn't even exist. STUFFED FRENCH TOAST!!! I swear Philly has wizards working in the kitchen.

Happy boy.

On a satisfied belly we finally started practice.

It lasted for so long but it was awesome. We ran through a bunch of songs that I already learned and some that I didn't know so well.

We also played new that songs that are turning out great.

You can see in the background of these pics that Colin A.K.A. CPM made some of these amps from amp kits that he built and modified. They sound really good and he also made a huge guitar cab that singes my crustache right off my upper lip.

After practically 8 hours of practicing I was starving again and we went to an incredible restaurant that specialized in vegetarian food.
The appetizer was right up my alley.

I took a huge bite of that pepper and I thought I was gonna puke it was so hot.
Paul and I trying to look hard.

AAAAAAMMMMMAAAZZZIIING!!!!!

Don't even ask me what I ate, I just know that it ruled!

Happy boy.

Later we just chilled back at Colin's and laughed it up even more.

That's me trying to explain how Chile is not actually a city in Mexico.

And this is me showing Paul where Chile is located on the map no where near Mexico.

The cat did not approve.

Actually I think we were watching Mr. Chi-City getting militant.

There is one thing I gotta tell you about these guys. They LOVE Howard Stern and Metallica and I don't just mean love as in how you love your girlfriend or boyfriend. They are absolutely obsessed with Howard Stern. Especially Colin. He has Howard TV, Howard Stern on Sirius radio and Howard streaming on his laptop at all times. I'll just let this video and pic of his tattoo that he has speak for itself.

I woke up pretty early the next morning only to find sleeping beauty catching z's on the couch. You gotta get a lot of rest if you wanna look this good. For real.

After everyone got dressed guess what? We had a feast again!! I was eating like a king! I ate for my whole family.

Heather really came through and cooked up this feast for us. I swear it was like Xmas over and over again but instead of presents it was food.

On to the next practice sesh. We practiced so much that I thought I was gonna fall apart but I had a blast every minute of it. We got way tighter the second day and I fell in to the pocket (music industry term for not playing like a douche bag) way better this day.

Shameless self plug: that beauty of a shirt can be bought HERE

I'm sure you've already noticed how these guys are total Metallica fanatics by their shirts. I absolutely don't blame them at all. I mean how could you deny the talent of one the best metal bands in the world easily show in this clip of brutal shredding on bass and insane vocals!

So after our last practice of my visit we went to my people's place and hit up a mexican restaurant.

Perry, the singer of the Philly hardcore band Lighten Up and also super talented artist who does really neat work joined up for dinner with us.

(Don't ask me why he looks like the Jewish Buddy Holly)
His stuff reminds me of Mike Judge's Beavis and Butthead drawings. It's juvenile in a really classic way. I really like art like this, especially for design purposes like shirts and what not in the punk scene.

We took a picture with him and the first one made me realize that he might not have a soul and really is a shape shifter.

We tried to see if we could strip him and sell his clothes on the street to pay for the tip.

My trip was now over and it was back home for work and sunny weather.

I had such a good time with these guys and there is nothing but love for these guys. I can't wait to play my first show with them at Harvest of Hope Fest in early March.

Colin actually leaves to Hawaii tomorrow for a while and I couldn't be more jealous. I've always wanted to go there. I hope he doesn't scare the locals.

*High quality photos taken by Heather McGinnis

HEATHER GABEL DAY!

HEATHERBITES — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

My good friend and amazing artist Heather Gabel (formerly known as Heather Hannoura) came over to get schooled in photoshop even though I don't even know that much about it except for the basics.

She brought over a super rad poster to work on and set up for print. She also finished her end of the deal for our next colaboration project for the Harvest of Hope Fest. Should be sweet! More details later on that though.

I ran over a bunch of stuff with her and she wrote notes like a good student would. She even brought me an apple! I'm not kidding, and it was the best apple ever. I told her she needed to look like a budding student and she suggested some spectacles but all I had laying around were these sweet Duane Wayne flip-up glasses and she went for it.

Doesn't it make her look smart? No? Ok.

After we were done with that jazz we were starving and so we ventured out to El Potro Mexican restaurant. She mentioned that this place in St. Augustine had the most amazing veggie fajitas and it turns out it was El Potro and I had one right down the street. I was so stoked to try these bad boys out. If you read any of my previous blogs I think you would know I'm a food fanatic. Just research old pics of me. Trust me.

Yup, she was right. They RUUUUUULED!!!

And what better way to wash it down with than a Negro Modelo?

We always have the best conversations when we hang out. We can't stop making fun of people and pointing out all the weird things that other people seem to over look. I'm always super comfortable making the dumbest jokes around her cause she actually gets it. I can't wait to visit her and her hubby in St. Augustine. Fountain of Youth here I come!

Take no prisoners!!

I said we need to take a pic of the both of us and I don't know if you have an iPhone or not but it's such a bitch to hold the camera backwards and guess where the photo button is especially with Jimmy Dean sausage link fingers like mine. I also don't know why I look like such a chubby mutant lurker in this picture and why she is shorter than me. In real life she's actually taller than me! WTF!? How was I not a character in Nacho Libre? I look heeeeeeedeous now gimmie a piece of dat corn!!

Good times!

Some other news, I'm off to Philly tomorrow for my first practice with None More Black which should super fun. I can't wait to hang out with those dudes again. Amazing times and amazing food here I come!!

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Get AXED!

HORSEDEALS — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

It�s true, there�s new stuff in The Axe Store, including some packages. So if you�ve been dragging axe, biding your time, making excuses that start with �Well, in this economy��, you can stop now. Go to The Axe Store and get some cool stuff.
We put together two new packages. The first one gets you both The Biking Viking Redux tee, and The Black Axe - Black on Black tee for 35 bones. That�s a savings of 5 bones! That�s two more bones than you have in your ear! The second package gets you both shirts plus a poster of your choice (there are 6 to choose from).
We also put up two brand new posters. The first is a sweet 12x24� two color poster Yardley did for The Sword. It reminds me of He-Man, and so I love it dearly. It�s also printed on black paper which not only makes it extra cool, but I guess puts it in the Skeletor category.
The second poster is one Joey made for an Alesana / As Cities Burn co-headlining show. Other bands include Mayday Parade and Jonesetta. This is an 18x24� two color print (the largest we have in the store so far. Hubba hubba). Also, I rub the garments all over my chest before we ship them, laaaadiiieeeessss.

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RAZORCAKE

HORSECAKE — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

I'm so proud to say that I am recently featured in the latest issue of RAZORCAKE magazine that just hit stands!

I've always looked up to this magazine because they always kept it real and featured a ton of independent bands and people that don't get that much attention. I also got to make new friends too, Reyan who interviewed me turned out to be a super rad guy and we had such a lengthy interview that he had to cut down a ton of stuff. We even talked for a while afterwards just about a bunch of stuff that we had in common. He even went as far as sending me an envelope full of Garbage Pail Kids cards and other random awesome art inspiring cards that I use to flip out for when I was a kid. Super rad dude. I also got to meet Todd (the main man behind RAZORCAKE). He is really doing something special and I hope he can still do this for a long time.

I had a blast doing the cover too. I love incorporating photographic images with my illustrations. It always ends up having such a great balance between realism and surrealism.

This whole experience was awesome too, mainly because my extremely talented friend Ryan Russel took a photo of me exclusively for the mag. Even though I hate taking serious pics it was easy cause Ryan is super rad and doesn't make me feel like a douche-bag getting his picture taken in the streets of Chicago. If you haven't checked out Ryan's work please CLICK HERE to see it. It's incredible. He is the man.
It's funny because I had a mustache when this pic was taken by Ryan while I was in Chicago for the Threadless art show. Rolly Fingers stache RIP.

Please support this magazine and go out and buy a copy of it at your local independent record store or book store. Or you can buy a copy directly from www.razorcake.org at a price below what's on the cover or through traditional mailorder via PO BOX 42129, LA, CA 90042

Porch tour.

TOURBITES — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

This was definitely one of my most fun tours that I've been on. Mainly because almost all the shows were awesome and it was with some of my closest friends. We had a blast. I'll keep all the jabbering minimal and let the pictures do most of the talking.

First off, I wanna say thanx to Bryon of New Bruises for letting us borrow his van and trailer. It saved our asses big time.
The trailer was extra small and we couldn't believe how much stuff we could fit in it. It ended up being super convenient because of it's size when driving.

I'm definitely gonna have to kick off this blog with the almighty party god Sam of Virgins. We spent the night in Gainesville after our first show and Sam partied so hard that he never went to bed. I was woken up by him numerous times saying the most obscure shit. It was funnier later but at the moment I wanted to attack him like a spider monkey.
He later tried to moon us in the front yard.

He didn't succeed mainly because this other friend of ours (identity being kept secret) tackled him in a fit of gay rage.

Let's just say I was blinded for 3 days and I will never look at a mushroom the same way ever again.

We played in Asheville, NC that night and it was freeeeezing! The house show ruled though! Here's eric pretending to be cool.

We got to sleep at our friends Toby and Rachels house. It was incredible!

The house was HUGE. there was a room for the studio, a guest bedroom, a drum room, and this was all just the downstairs portion of the house. There was practically another house sitting right on top. It was all part of a 6 acre lot.
After a super well rested night and showers. Rachel made us pancakes the next morning and they were to die for.

After that we soaked in the view one last time before leaving.

Now it was off to one of our favorite places ever, Richmond VA.
We have always felt at home in Richmond ever since our other band toured here almost a decade ago. We have a ton of friends there and have also seen some amazing people go too. I'll always have a love for RVA.
That show was amazing because our other band No Friends played also. So it was a trifecta of glory. We played a good show and then hung out there with our friends until the bar closed. We then took the party to Tony's (singer of Municipal Waste and No Friends) house. We drank the night away and I exchanged ghost stories with my friend Jen. It gave me goosebumps. Later in the night everyone passed out one by one and all that was left was Garth, Eric (both in Strike Anywhere), Sam and myself. We talked about how amazing turkey sandwiches are and how we wanted them but it was 31 degrees outside and too damn cold to walk. We then decided that who gives a shit and we need to get our 7-11 sandwich on. Everyones conversations were amazing including mine because we were so drunk and talked about the dumbest shit. I finally crashed at 5am with no blanket and a stolen pillow from Tony's bed so I curled up near the fireplace like a cat. The next day was awesome waking up to Eric puking outside.

I made Tony get in the picture. Classic.

Next we went off to Joe's Inn and I ate a righteous eggplant parm sandwich. For real.

Sitting next to my buddy Josh is always a treat because he does one of the best Bill Cosby impressions ever!

Everyone else went to town on their food.

Including Sam, which apparently turned in to Marty Feldman from Young Frankenstein.

On the outside of the building they had a huge memorial to our old friend Johnny Z.

After lunch No Friends had to take some photos together for a magazine. I usually hate photo shoots but this was really fun and it was over in a second.

The rest of the trip ruled consisting of South of Border shenanigans and Taco Bell goodness. What a combo!

Seriously the best glasses ever.

This picture is all too familiar for Quilty. Usually there isn't a burrito in his mouth though. Oh!

Sam getting violated by Gatorface!

I couldn't of asked for any better people to go on the trip with. I felt like I was hanging out on a porch with most of my best friends and we kept ending up in a different city. It definitely restored my faith in touring and the music scene. Now, back to reality. Uuuuugggghhhhh.

In the meantime, check out my bands music video that we're working on. I think we're gonna make it.

Tourage!!

NOBITES — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

I leave for tour today which will be a well needed vacation. My band Gatorface is touring with Virgins so it's gonna be great hanging with my friends on the road. We're also playing a show with my other new band called No Friends in Richmond, VA. Pumped about that because we just recorded a full length in Gainesville at Crescendo Sound Studios and it came out rad! Here are pics of us in the studio.
Time moves a little slowly in the studio sometimes.

This is Tony, he is also the singer for this rad thrash band Municipal Waste. They shred it. This photo was totally not candid. I told Tony to act angry and this is what he gave me. It looks like he just ran over a cat with his car and shit his pants at the same time. He's got them Popeye forearms though.

Praying to Jah.

Tony busted out the Neti Pot and we all went to town. When Derron (studio engineer) tried I had to take a pic mainly because his face looks like someone just farted in his mouth and Tony looks like a little girl watching her mom try on dresses. WTF!?

Here's the drum room. It's really awesome to check out all the equipment at the studio too Derron has so much old stuff! Everything is in superb condition too. I love vintage machinery and old musical equipment.

Every studio has to have a guard dog just incase metal heads get in there and set the studio a blaze with their scorching vox brah!

I'm sure Derron is eating a sandwich, because that's what he does. ALL THE TIME!

One of the best parts of recording in Gainesville is we get to eat a mexican resteraunt called "El Indio". It fucking rulezzzz!!
I had 3 tempeh burritos in the 3 days I was there. So amazing!

I don't know whats in tempeh but it is god like.

Sexy Sam agrees.

Alex on the other hand would rather have a burger and fries. Typical.

We also ate breakfast and I had some of the best hot sauce ever! More flavor than spice but it was soooooo good!

We've got NO FRIENDS!!!!!!

Flippin Sweet!!

HORSEFLIPS — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Alright I just decided to blog about random stuff cause I was looking through my phone pics and found some sweet stuff but nothing related to each other.
First up is the breakfast I had at Christo's this morning. Christo's is an independent breakfast place in College Park, FL that rules as long as it's not super packed. Then you get awkward seating. I hate sitting super close to strangers when I eat.
Hot sauce makes everything amazing.

Next up is my buddy Ryan Murphy from No Idea Records in Gainesville. His band We Moderns played in Orlando the other week and it was awesome. Ryan is also responsible for the Harvest Of Hope Fest that is happening in March. Should be ruuuuling!!

Monikers from Orlando also played. They are amazing people and love to hang out and just have fun. Fucking love these dudes.

I don't remember why I took this pic but it rules. It's Derek Deal from the AXE slaying a giant. Brutal.

This is my buddy Josh's car port. Nuts!!! He has so many scooters and fixes up a ton of them too. Great dude.

And lastly my long time friend Rob cooked up some awesome brunch the other day for all of us. It was so good and so rad to just hang on a porch and bullshit with some of my closest friends. Getting older rules.

Dan on the left is probably the most unphotogenic person I've ever met.

Yup, so there it is.
Flippin' sweeeeeeet.

TRIPLE THREAT

HORSETHREAT — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Hey everyone in Orlando, I have a piece in art show tonight along with a ton of other super talented artists. It's at City Arts Factory in downtown Orlando. If you're around please come and show your support!