New Blog!

Well... those who know me definitely know I have somewhat of an obsession with doing new stuff and starting new blogs/zines etc.

So, I have a new blog, kind of an idea that I wanted to do for a long time. It is a blog that deals with spirituality and hardcore. Yes, I know it sounds absurd. Even though I am not religious in the classic sense, spirit-filled hardcore has always been a positive influence for me and now it is time to pay some respect to it. I guess it's still a vegan straight edge blog, but in a different way. Some of you will simply hate it, but I like to take the risk regardless.

And a personal truth: I spend 11 hours of my day working in a vegan shop, so I guess sometimes I am too burned out to do a strictly vegan edge blog. I mean -- veganism is my life, but I have others things I love too. Who knows? Maybe it is time to do something new and try different things, expand. I'm not saying this blog is finished. We'll see.

Drug Free Bhakta

Drug Free Bhakta

Drug Free Bhakta

1 Year of Athens VSXE Blog

I just realized that this blog has been running for a bit more than a year. A whole year! In this time, I got negatively criticized, laughed at, discredited, had some posts stolen and presented as another person's, but also got some nice remarks from people all around the world. The blog hits have been pretty good too. I just feel a bit psyched because this blog marks many of my everyday battles in life, and how I've been relying on veganism & the straight edge for strength and inspiration. It's a wild ride.

So yes, we should celebrate for our choices and for sticking to them. Since I'm in this all mushy mood, I guess I should post something relevant. Title Fight might not carry the straight edge tag necessarily, but from what I know they are made up from edge members. I mean... whatever!

Nueva Etica - new DVD out soon!

Nueva Etica is a legendary vegan straight edge band from Argentina, and a core representative of the entire South American hardcore scene. Also known as the "South American Mosh Machine", NxE have been spreading their message about drug-free living and animal rights through a brutal and intense medium. Militant yes, but in a positive way, NxE is a band that has a lot to offer and is not afraid to speak out. A while back, I did an interview with Nueva Etica for Take Your Shot fanzine, and judging from their attitude, I have nothing but the best to say for these guys...

Here is the teaser for the band's upcoming DVD. Even if you don't speak Spanish (like me), you can see that NxE is causing a lot of havoc, pummeling audiences with their mosh hardcore around the world... This is the vegan straight edge way of life, all about power, energy, focus, determination. Live it & love it!

Also check Seven Eight Life's official site and bandcamp. It's the record label that issues Nueva Etica releases, as well as other South American (vegan straight edge) hardcore and metal.