5 LIQUID MILITIA TEAM RIDERS ATTACK THE 2010 BLOWSION SURF SLAM

September 10-12, 2010, Pacific City, Oregon USA
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Team Liquid Militia arrived from Southern California by caravan, air and land. Trucks, rental cars, trailers and competition boats descended early on the morning of Friday the 10th for qualifying positions in gloomy weather. Saturday preliminaries and Sunday’s finals shone in perfect conditions and closed with fog. The LM team set up a Liquid Militia Team House a typical of our ‘KOABFD’ way of life. Good Times!

Liquid Militia’s Zack Bright takes the spotlight with an overall win in the K&S Kuwait Big Air Showdown! Zack pulled off the biggest solo trick on 3 runs and earned himself $500.00. This was Zack’s first time competing on his brand new Freeride Rickter boat, an impressive debut.

Mark Gomez was not only battling in the Surf Slam, but exhaustion from driving 24 hours straight up the Western Coastline from California, an arduous 1200 mile trek. Mark was throwing decent no handed barrel rolls one after the other on his ‘Black Pearl’ Yamaha Super Jet.

Cuong Son scoped up the wild card for the finals on his Rickter. ‘King Cuong’ was picking off the set waves and did his reverse foot aerials. Cuong was going big and hitting one hand and foot nose stabs. Cuong was hitting big air Nor Cal Style, and is getting used to his new Rickter.

Stanton High was riding his newly acquired Yamaha Super Jet and bombing huge re-entries and low tucks. He has his own style unique to himself and not like any other riders. He really stands out in the surf with his fluid and laid back but aggressive rides.

Jared Ajlouny wanted to do a double back flip for the Big Air show but never captured a worthy wave in his heat. He was hoping for better surf conditions but they never arrived. Jared pulled off a single back flip with the water that was delivered on his yellow hull.

The Liquid Militia Team was ‘Team Yellow’ this past weekend, with most of our riders on yellow stand up. We are very proud to be working with some of the finest talent in the PWC community.

LM Team Placings
1st Place in the K&S Kuwait Big Air taken by Zack Bright. Mark Gomez, Stanton High and Maxime Baroero all ‘tied’ for fifth place in the Pro Freeride Competition. Zach Bright placed 9th ‘tied’ with Bruno Jacob, Chris Rosner, Jerry Jones, Cuong Son, Tiago Geitens, and Jerry Brandon.

Liquid Militia Surf Slam Album: http://www.liquidmilitia.com/gallery2/v/2010SurfSlam/

LIQUID MILITIA TEAM RIDERS:
Zach Bright-Pro Freeride/Big Air

Cold Fusion, Hydro Turf, Premier Lath & Plaster, Liquid Militia, Powder & Sun Ride Shop

Cuong Son-Pro Freeride

Blowsion, Rickter, X-Scream, Liquid Militia, Slippery, Riva Yamaha, Hydro Turf

Mark Gomez-Pro Freeride/Big Air

Liquid Militia, Jet ski Solutions, Hydro Turf, Pacific Motorsports, LEHR Performance Watercraft, Wamiltons Customs, Leg Drag, Pacseal Hydraulics, Performance Fiberglass, AC Racing, Cold Fusion.

Stanton High-Pro Freeride

Roaring Lion, TC Freeride, Liquid Militia

Jared Ajlouny-Big Air

Liquid Militia, Kali Helmets

Liquid Militia Team Rider/Co Owner Shawn Alladio in the current issue of Sports Illustrated Magazine

That's right LM's Shawn Alladio has a nice mention a few times in the current issue of Sports Illustrated Magazine. September 13th 2010 ISSUE. Article is about the 100ft Wave at Mavericks. Article starts on page 68. Get your copy now on news stands!

Shawn Alladio's Profile:
http://www.liquidmilitia.com/LMteam/alladio.php

Liquid Militia Sponsored Music Band Logical Terror did a Interview for MUEN Magazine READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE! (Mention of Liquid Militia).

LOGICAL TERROR

Italy

SIC: Vocals

Interview By: Macavity

Logical Terror is already making their music known in Italy and the rest of the world for their unique approach to their sound. We wanted to have a chance to find out more about them and caught up with one of their vocalists SIC.

Logical Terror is also: ASH: Guitars, LIZARD: Guitars, SID: Bass, EMI: Vocals and D.D.L.: Drums

MUEN: Hi SIC thanks for talking to us about the band.

Hi here. I’m glad to thanks you too to give us this important chance to spread our name here today.

MUEN: Have to start with where the name came from?

The name Logical Terror wants to represent the two different sides that animate our music, all that has been written with a logic studied, leaving nothing to chance, from music to lyrics until the all artwork of the album; Almost Human is a real concept album based on the theme of man against nature, all set in a future not too far away. As can be seen as terrifying, however, is the impact we strive to give the listener, passing from orchestral melodies, to electronic loops, supported by cold mechanical riffs.

MUEN: Also where did all the nicknames for the band members come from and why are they used?

Well the idea of nicknames is always born from the concept, although not directly related to the story, but serve as a quick way to identify the members of the band. Some of us have already used nicknames in the past, others were taken from existing stories in cyber theme.

MUEN: The band was formed last year. How did all of you come together to form the band?

I, Ash and Sid were already playing and working together on the first album of our old band. When we were in the studio, with our production team dysFUNCTION, as well as the need for a new drummer, we evaluated the opportunity to involve other musicians already experts that were leaving a stand-by moment with their band. We started immediately to work together in the studio, which allowed us to express various solutions concerning the choice of sound inside the album, and later on stage. The result was successful and allowed us to play the album very faithful even live, so the desire to go along with the project with the current line-up.

MUEN: You have a unique sound that mixes screaming and also melodic singing which is rare for a metal band to do so well. How did this decision come about to use the variety of sounds?

This solution was taken to give a touch of originality and avoid falling into obvious. From the beginning there was a great feeling between me and Emi, and we made the most of our diverse vocal skills, we are both influenced by different genres and singers, and this was the best way to experiment many vocal lines, also giving a different spirit to each track.


MUEN: Speaking of the vocals, who writes the music and how is it written for the different vocal styles?

All the album tracks were written with the production’s team dysFUNCTION, alias Eddy Cavazza and Dualized. We have focused a lot on the skill composition of these two people, recently at work by acclaimed producer Tue Madsen (Mnemic, The Haunted, Dark Tranquillity), as co-production on some of his later works. The decision to entrust the choice of artistic production and writing of all electronics fell on Dualized for its recent experience in the U.S. along with Logan Mader (ex-Machine Head and owner of Dirty Icon), who always liked his works. The vocal writing has been studied at the end of songs, many things were on their own, others have been tried, such as the use of electronic items inside the track self-extinction; with two different singers we had the opportunity to exploit many solutions, and I think we were successful not offer the usual things.

MUEN: You released a CD earlier this year to critical acclaim. How were the songs chosen for the album from all that is written?

We had some songs ready that have been rearranged and improved in quality. From there, we developed the other tracks, using solutions previously unused and trying to give a logical sequence of songs. We have a couple of potential radio singles and other tracks more aggressive, closing with the ballad Facing Eternity. It seems the right mix to appreciate fully the disc from beginning to end, and duration also can not get tired soon.


MUEN: Have you already started working on your next CD and what can we expect different from the first?

No, at the moment we are not still working on the new album, we are promoting Almost Human and we’re trying to sign a worldwide distribution deal that will give us better support for our project. We also believe that the space you give us today could be a good to spread our name.


MUEN: Have you toured or done local shows to promote the CD?

Yes we are planning some shows to support the promotion of the album, and later a release party at the end of this year. Meanwhile we are having contacts with some clubs in Europe for some gigs the next year and discussing with some international booking agencies to plan any tour. *cross the fingers*

MUEN: How is your live show different from the music found on your CD?

Well the intention is to play live in the same way as on the album, we use all the electronics tracks and synth by computer device, so if it works well we can recreate the same atmosphere, adding the heavy approach you have playing on stage.

MUEN: Noticed that you have an endorsement from Liquid Militia. How did they hear about you and want to endorse you?

Yes the guys of Liquid Militia have been fabulous to us immediately. Searching on Internet some partners who would be interested in working with us, and, at the same time, open up other promotional channels, I found articles about them, and the idea of being able to match our image and music to extreme sports could be interesting. So I got in touch with the manager of their team, and after several mails we have found the ideal agreement for both. We are now planning a real promotion of this new collaboration, as we are the first band with they have decided to match their brand. I take this opportunity to thank again Kyla and Ryan for their support and enthusiasm that are bringing us also think that soon will be released the first video with our music as soundtrack.

MUEN: Since you have this endorsement here in the states do you plan on touring over here and if so when?

Yeah it’s our dream now, but we must promote best our stuff all around Europe and reach support by label and management to book U.S. after reached a fan base in the territory. We hope to do this as soon as possible!

MUEN: What has the band planned for the rest of the year and for 2011?

Now we will try to play as much as possible and reach many channels to give prestige to the band, this for most of 2011, then we will definitely start writing some new material preview. The answers that we will have by press and public, I think that will help us to guide on what style track or better to continue to experiment with the successor of Almost Human.

MUEN: Is there anything that I have not asked that you think our readers should know about Logical Terror?
I think you didn’t miss anything, we have some thinks that could be happening soon, but its better that we don’t talk about now cause superstition. (Laughs)

MUEN: Thanks for taking the time to talk with MUEN about the band. We look forward to hearing and seeing more from you.

Thank you too for this chance and space and I would personally thanks Shauna too for this opportunity. Cheers by all members of Logical Terror and hope to see all of you soon with a lot of news, and don’t miss to visit our myspace where you can find all our gigs, post, photos and info.

www.logicalterror.com
www.myspace.com/logicalterror
www.dysfunctionproductions.com
www.liquidmilitia.com

Read more: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=407143833&blogId=539231197#ixzz10Ih87UGC

DIRECT LINK TO MUEN MAGAZINE: the article
http://www.muenmagazine.net/2010/09/sic-of-logical-terror-interview/

LOGICAL TERRORS LIQUID MILITIA PROFILE PAGE:
http://www.liquidmilitia.com/LMteam/terror.php

Liquid Militia Core Team Rider Sam Lucas hit the 3rd Annual West Cliff Challenge 6.5 mile ocean paddle race.

3rd Annual West Cliff Challenge

SAM LUCAS!!!!!

Surfing and racing friends Sam (left) Andy (Right)

And Bev Time HAHA..

3rd Annual West Cliff Challenge

My first 6.5 mile open ocean race. Came in last, but was well worth the experience. I met a lot of really great watermen and they were all super cool to hang out with after the event. I’m definitely doing any events that they have in the future. Hopefully next time I’ll trim time off of my last place result next time. That’s the goal anyway! Gotta get a bigger board and a bigger paddle for these long distance events!

Sam Lucas Profile page on our web site:
http://www.liquidmilitia.com/LMteam/saml.php

Our Friends "The Dust" had a song (The Wall of Books) get nominated for top 20 metal songs.

Our Friends "The Dust" had a song (The Wall of Books) get nominated for top 20 metal songs. Please vote. The link goes straight to the voting page. You don't have to register or give any of your info...no risk of SPAM!

Click this link or copy and paste it into address bar, scroll down to almost the bottom, and vote for us.

http://www.topchoons.com/vote.html

If you have anyone you know that might vote too, please pass this along to them.

Thanks,

The Dust & Liquid Militia.

Zack Bright heads to The 2010 Grayland Open Amateur Freeride Nationals.

The 2010 Grayland Open Amateur Freeride Nationals presented by Northwest Freeride, Les Schwab, & Tri-Med will take place August 14th, 2010.

Zack Bright out of Lancaster, CA will be heading up to this comp to rip it up with the support of Liquid Militia.

- Your Name?

Zack Bright

- When did you decide to do the Grayland Freeride comp?

It kina just fell into my lap, Mark Gomez had plans in motion to go but had another opportunity come up and hooked me up on the ticket!

- Your ride for the comp?

I’m pretty sure Matt_e's sweet super jet.

- When do you have lift off for the Grayland Open? and what do you think about that?

i leave Thursday at 6:30 which means i have to be on the road at 4AM and I’m not to stoked about it.... im not a morning person so its gonna suck but who cares I’m going to Grayland! W00T!

- How long will you be gone for?

I'll be gone until Monday.

- Do you have any tricks up your sleeve?

not really, maybe a couple new variations but other than that just surfing.

- Have you ever been to WA?

no so im pretty stoked. jet ski’s have taken me to some cool places for sure.

- Will this be your 1st comp for 2010?

No, i went out to Gold Coast, Australia to compete in the Monster Australian open. I did terrible, the ski i borrowed didn’t help either, but overall it was a great experience I'll never forget. Oz is paradise.

- How do you think your going to do?

I hope to do well. we'll see what happens

- One thing your not going to for get to take with you?

Bilge pumps.... and motor mounts...

- Who are your sponsors?

Sponsors are ; Premire Lath & Plaster, Cold-Fusion Billit, Hydro-Turf, Kal-Gard Oil, Powder And Sun Rideshop, and Liquid Militia.

- What’s one thing you hope to take away from doing this event?

Experience and progression, that’s what I’m shooting for. Two things lol.

- After Grayland what’s next for you?

Next is try and get ready for Blowsion Surf Slam, I’ve had ski trouble all summer so i need to get back on my ski and go.

Those are a few quick Q&A's about what's about to go down this coming weekend straight form Zack. We will keep you posted!

Zack's Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=1139922434&ref=ts