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Your parents always tell you not to play with your food -- but apparently some people don't listen. Some of today's best musicians have written to Buzznet to share their stories of food fights, food poisoning and even self-cake-in-the-face bashing!

The question asked - Do you have any funny food stories?

Here are the hilarious responses:



Kevin of Cartel: I was in a family living class in high school and we had a mock wedding with a church, dresses, tuxes, and a big cake. At the reception I asked my teacher if I could smash my own face into the cake. She looked at me like I was crazy and said sure. So I went up to this hugh cake, stood in front of it, and slammed my face into it. It was fantastic.



JR of Less Than Jake: A few years back I went to see New Found Glory in Worcester MA when they were on tour with Green Day. It was some big dumb arena and I was in their dressing room. For some reason they had an overabundance of fruit.Chad grabbed an orange and threw it as hard as he could against the shower stall wall. then all hell broke loose. We pretty much threw their entire rider around the dressing room and called it "fruit salad".  It was one of the funnier things that happened on a tour I wasn't actually on.



Mike of Every Avenue:When I was really young, my friends and I used to fill a giant Ziplock bag with every edible thing we could find in my house, mix it together until it smelled absolutely terrible; then one of us would go to the bathroom into the bag and we would let it sit in the hot sun all dya. After that, at night we would throw it against a random car driving by (not the windshield, that would be super dangerous!) We almost got our asses kicked a few times. We called it "The Brew."



Nick Walters of So They Say: Nope, we just usually get food poisoning from KFC. Ha. Last time we ate there our guitar tech Dane threw up jello looking substances......weird.



Danny of National Product:Yeah we have had alot of food fights on the bus recently. The latest was our tour manager verse our drummer in an epic battle of gobstoppers and nerds candies.

Do you have any funny food stories? Post them in the comments!

It may have happened when you were young or as recently as last night but everyone has had that one dream that they never forget. Whether it has recurred more than a few times or only once you still remember every detail of it.

Foo Fighters singer Dave Grohl said in a recent interview that his recurring dream includes none other than Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain.

Grohl explains that in the dream Cobain has been hiding from the rest of the world and that it's amazing how real the dream seems each time he has it.

Now it's time to tell Buzznet about your most memorable dream. Don't be worried about sharing your story with us because it's only a dream -- or is it! Please post it in the comments.

After weeks of singing Britney Spears' new single Gimme More to myself, the entire album Blackout! has been released. I've been reading a bunch of reviews all over the Web. The critics seem to be loving the record and this may turn out to be the comeback everyone Breesays was hoping for. I guess I'm not the only one with Gimme More trapped in my brain!

Just take a look at some of the good things the press has been saying about Blackout!

"There is something delightfully escapist about Blackout, a perfectly serviceable dance album abundant in the kind of bouncy electro elements that buttressed her hottest hits." (''I'm a Slave 4 U,'' ''Toxic'')
 - Margeaux Watson / Entertainment Weekly

"There is plenty of hot music for dancing one's troubles away on Britney Spears' new album."
- Chuck Arnold / PEOPLE

"Blackout, her first studio album in four years, is not only a very good album, it's her best work ever__a triumph, with not a bad song to be found on the 12 tracks."
- Nekesa Mumbi Moody / The Associated Press

"4 1/2 out of  5 stars"
- Melissa Maerz / Rolling Stone

Everyone eats. I figured it would be fun to take a quick break from music and discuss food. I have created a questionnaire below that I have already answered myself. Fill it out for yourself in the comments and the most interesting responses will be featured on the homepage of Buzznet! Be sure to include your name, age and where you live. Bon Appetit!

1. Do you have any funny food stories? (Food fights?)

I remember being in middle school and whenever a bunch of us would go to the diner we would mix everything on the table into one drink and dare people to drink it. No one did but it was always funny to watch the waiters get grossed out.

2. What is the most disgusting thing you've ever eaten?

Anything with pesto on it! Pesto is grosso.

3. What is the most delicious thing you've ever eaten?

Three of my favorites are: lobster, ravioli and salad of baby lettuce. (cheese, almonds, basil)

4. What is your favorite song about food?

Weird Al - "Eat It" It's hilarious and so is the video.

5. What food do you refuse to try?

I'm afraid to try the smelt fish eggs they serve at sushi places.

6. What do you like to eat when traveling?

I love bringing a box of Goldfish in the car on long trips. (the snack -- not real fish!)

7. What type of food do you eat the most?

Cheese! String cheese, Laughing Cow cheese squares, munster cheese slices and so on.

8. Do you have any recipes you can share with us?

I just learned how to put a pizza in the oven instead of in the microwave so you probably shouldn't ask me for any recipe advice.

Fill out the questionnaire yourself in the comments below!

Do you feel like people are judging you? Does your music career seem to be going nowhere? Are you unhappy with your body image? You're not alone. In one way or another, Ryan from Drowning Pool has been in your shoes and he's here to give the Buzznet community some heartfelt advice while offering up some quick humor as well. Check out this Rock N Roll Therapy.




Mendxbrokenheartx: I feel like my parents want me to be a perfect child but I'm not. I feel like I'm always screwing up b/c their constantly yelling at me and telling me what I'm doing wrong they never tell me what I'm doing right I feel like they dont care or love me anymore the only time I ever
feel like someone cares is if I'm with my boyfriend but thats it I feel so sick I feel like I'm a puke my mind out of my brain I cant stand it much longer everyone seems to be judging me for who im not and not for who I am my parents tell me they love me but I dont believe them like the one time I think they actually care the next day I screw up again and again and again its a never ending cycle please help.

Ryan: Hope you can understand where I am coming from on this and that I in no way want to come across in a depressing manner. Being judged for what others want you to be instead of who you are doesn't ever really end.  I'm 33 and living my dream.  I travel the world doing what I always wanted to do, I take care of the people I care for through what I do, again doing what I always wanted to do, music.  Yet I can not walk into a store, meet family friends or walk down the street without getting downwards looks from people because of how I look; long haired and tatted up.  I have spent most of my life hating the reflection in the mirror until one day I just said to he** with everyone else.  At the end of the day you have to be good with yourself before ANYONE else matters.  If I took others judgments of me as the written word I couldn't breath from the weight. I think you're going through a lot of the same feelings a lot of us have about our families. I turned to music to get through a lot of these things. Channeling my frustrations through lyrics and riffs. Find something u love and focus on that, make good of it. As much as my parents and peers upset me while walking through the years I can honestly say the troubles they threw at my feet were really done out of concern and love. EVERYONE wants the best for their children, some people are just lost in their own convictions that they forget there is more than one path to travel.  Just try to discover that person in the mirror, I bet once you are comfortable with that person those around you will be as well.
 



Misspunk: Well, this year has been absolutely crap! On April 14th, the day after my birthday, my mom died from a heart attack... She was my best friend! After her death I was with my step-dad. Two weeks after my mom died he already looked for another chick, on the internet! I never did nothing right in his eyes, he started getting aggressive with me and threatend to hit me when I started to cry. I went to live with my awesome older brother. Then my boyfriend left my band to join his friends, which felt like a slap through the face... after about 3 weeks their lead guitarist asked me to join their band, I did... after 2 practices with themI got kicked out. Music is my life! It's the only thing I'm actually good at and then that awesome band kicked me out... When I told my boyfriend about this, the first thing he said was: "Yeah, I know. They told me."How comforting... eventually he left the band and it was all blamed on me, I'm the bitch, always... that's what it seems like. My biggest dream is to be in a band, write music and then to play it to the rest of the world, but every time I try my best to make my dream come true, I only get hurt in the end...

Ryan: I couldn't count on both hands and feet how many bands and line-up changes I've been through.  And how many of them that I felt like was "THE LINE-UP" or "THE BAND" I was going to make it with would be just about everyone of them. Ones passion for music can be the meanest, most cruel relationship one might ever be involved in. There are a lot more break ups and heart breaks than rewards.  If it is in you though, you have no choice but to keep kicking through all the BS. I am so sorry to hear about your Mom and the troubles with your step dad. Try and always remember all of that as not much could ever kick harder. You have been fed a lot of ammo for your music. Now it's just time to find the source to get it out. I had to move 5 hours away to Chicago to get my chance. Slept on the floor of a garage for 3 yrs. The trials never really end. You just learn how to use them. Take your time, don't settle and see your dreams through. My best friend told me my favorite piece of advice the other day. LIFE ISN'T EASY, PEEING IN THE SHOWER IS EASY.
 



emmaeclipse: This year has been the toughest experience just to make it through this far. I've had issues with my body since I was really young, this leading to myself this year becoming obessesed with it. I've been throwing up as well as skipping meals for six months- every day, and I'm starting to scare myself. I'm not proud of it, but I'm not sure I can cope with the guilt and fear that comes when I do eat. It kills me inside that I've become the very person I could never understand. Aside from this, this year I gave myself alcohol poisoning, got in a car crash, struggled to motivate myself in school- I've changed so much. I feel disconnected from everyone, I've never felt so lost. I'm eighteen, and have just graduated from high school with exams only a week away and I don't know whats next. I'm worried about never reaching my dreams, about not being able to get a job, about not making it to the career I want. I want to find myself again but everything just seems so complicated and confusing. The pressure is too much to handle and I don't know what to do.

Ryan: First of all may I say that when I see a skinny waif of a girl all I want to do is feed her a couple double cheeseburgers.  I recognize right where you are and I think a lot of your troubles stem from it. Graduation is right at you. The next step in your life is ready for you to take it. UNDERSTAND THIS!!!  YOU WILL SCREW UP!!!  YOU WILL MAKE DECISIONS THAT YOU'LL REGRET!!! YOU WILL WANT TO SPIT ON THE PERSON IN THE MIRROR!!! The cool thing is that after each and every one of these moments or trials pass we get to go on to the next one with the knowledge we gained from the last. Does this mean we won't stumble again??  Hell no.  Realize this and learn to appreciate it for what it is. I am living my dream, the only dream I have ever had.  I can not tell u how many times I have stumbled and fallen.  Get used to it and learn to channel every win and loss in life towards your wants and goals.  Get where you want to go and use every stumble as a step there. And if you don't know what you want to do DON'T WORRY. Life is a loooong strange trip. You'll get there. Head down to bull through, chin up to see through. All that said, it's okay to ask for help when you feel that you need it. No one is perfect and you don't have to go it alone. If you feel that you need professional help, the most mature thing to do is ask for it. Now go eat a cheeseburger.
 
Have a personal issue? Would you like to get some advice from a musician?   Post your situation in the Rock N Roll Therapy Group.

You may not remember Tales from the Crypt -- the horror TV series that aired on HBO and featured a different 30-minute horror story per week. However, you more than likely remember its host -- the hilarious yet terrifying corpse known as the Crypt Keeper.

The series aired for 7 years (1989-1996) and there are 93 episodes in total. Many celebrities guest starred on the show including: Brad Pitt, Iggy Pop and Demi Moore. Having been shown on cable television, the show was very gorey.

All seven seasons are available on DVD and are perfect for your Halloween party!

Click on the photo of the Crypt Keeper to view the horrifying introduction to Tales from the Crypt.


Discuss this show in the comments!

Halloween is this week and you can be sure that you will be seeing a lot of people wearing the same outfit. Some of today's most rockin' musicians have decided to share their five favorite costumes with Buzznet. Perhaps this will give you some ideas of what to wear while you are roaming the neighborhood asking for candy!



Click on the photo of Powerspace to view a video of their five favorite Halloween costumes!




Danny Casler of National Product: I personally like new creative ones. I like to see people come up with something that hasn’t been done before.




Rachel Mintz of Zolof The Rock & Roll Destroyer: Michael Jackson (Thriller) + Zombies,
Amy Winehouse, Tatu, bacon, satanic sexy nurse from outer space




Corey Warning of The Graduate: Samurai Lincoln that one takes up all 5 of my spots.




Nick Walters of So They Say: I'm just going to be myself haha. But I'm sure David would dress up like Freddy Krueger.



(Kyle Driscoll - third from left)

Kyle Driscoll of The Frantic: There is only one.  A Spacesuit, Dog!  Or you could dress up as The Frantic.

What are your top five favorite Halloween costumes? Post them in the comments!

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AFI
Miss Murder

Prior to my seeing this song on MuchMusic for the first time, I had no clue who AFI was at all! But I fell in love with the song the first time I heard it, and since then AFI has been my favorite band! I still remember the exact time I heard it…it was 5:32 pm on Friday June 2, 2006…I will never forget that day!!! Since then I’ve changed a lot…I opened up my taste in music a lot…I never listened to much punk rock before that – now I’m an expert (okay, so exaggeration…but you get the point), and I used to be such a prep (ew, I know) before…now I’m just me, a total indie girl! I never listen to mindless pop songs like I used to. I’ve opened up to a lot of new things since I first discovered AFI, and so for that, Miss Murder definitely had an impact on my life!

Delays
Valentine

This was one of the first British mod bands I ever heard, and I was soooo impressed with British Indie and Mod music that it is now probably my favourite type of music! Since I discovered this song, I found so many other similar bands that have filled up my iPod…mod punk is the best music ever, and I can’t listen to Valentine without smiling!

Gosling
Mr. Skeleton Wings

This is a brilliant song written by some very talented individuals in a truly amazing indie band…the song inspired me in so many ways that I even wrote a comic story inspired by it!! Listening to this song makes any ordinary day feel like the best day ever…Halloween!! :D

Minor Threat
Straight Edge

Wow. Minor Threat is probably my favourite band to come out of the dc hardcore scene in the 80’s…and this song is so life changing for me. I became straight edge myself after hearing it…it informed me about a life style that I agreed with totally. sXe for life!!!!


Never Ending White Lights featuring Dallas Green
The Grace

This is a truly beautiful song that only Daniel Victor and Dallas Green could ever pull off. Dallas Green (who is also one of the vocalist for Alexisonfire…amazing punk band…. and his solo project City and Colour…anyone who’s into emo music probably loves City and Colour, it’s fantastic!) has a truly beautiful voice which is not always heard with his more hardcore band Alexisonfire, and the melodies are so beautiful…just a gorgeous, inspiring song.

What are five song that changed your life? Post your list in this group

I am asking you to do the unthinkable. Out of the albums in your entire collection -- narrow the list down to five of your favorites. Buzznet members took on this challenge in my questionnaire and below are their responses. Leave yours in the comments!

Xsonikax -
My Chemical Romance - Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge
My Chemical Romance - I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love
Thursday - A City By The Light Divided
AFI - Decemberunderground
Panic! At The Disco - A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
Sonika, 16, Philippines

Mrzstumpx -   
Fall Out Boy - Infinty On High
Green Day - American Idiot
Good Charlotte - Good Morning Revival
Panic! At The Disco - A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
Evanescence - Fallen
Zoe, 13 And Melbourne

Crazyangel22 -
Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
My Chemical Romance - Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge
From First To Last - Heroine
Taking Back Sunday - Tell All Your Friends
The Killers - Hot Fuss
Megan, 18, Chicago

Imnotemoilovemcr -
My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade
Fall Out Boy - Infinity On High
Panic! At The Disco - A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
Paramore - Riot!
Fall Out Boy - From Under The Cork Tree
Chelsea, 12, philippines

Labyrinth -
The Red Paintings - Walls EP
The Dresden Dolls - Yes, Virginia...
Murder By Death - Who Will Survive And What Will Become of Them?
Iron Maiden - Brave New World
Mika - Life in Cartoon Motion
Emily-Rose, 16, Brisbane

Tanya6277 -
30 Seconds To Mars - A Beautiful Lie
30 Seconds To Mars - Self Titled
Simple Plan - Still Not Getting Any
The Used - In Love And Death
My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade
Tanya, 15, Australia

Beckyfaiiry -
Panic! At The Disco - A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
My Chemical Romance - I Bought You My Bullets, You Bought Me Your Love
30 Seconds To Mars - A Beautiful Lie
Fall Out Boy - Take This To Your Grave
Madina Lake - From Them, Through Us, To You
Becky, 14, Isle Of Wight

Allie885 -
The Academy Is - Almost Here
Linkin Park - Minutes to Midnight
Tokio Hotel - Zimmer 483
The Killers - Sam's Town
Panic! at the Disco - A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
Allie, 15, Canada

Xlastnight -
Bring Me the Horizon - Count Your Blessings
I Killed the Prom Queen - Music For the Recently Deceased
Neon Blonde - Chandeliers in the Savannah
Avenged Sevenfold - City of Evil
Parkway Drive - Horizons
Alex, 15, Germany

Glumsugarplum - 
The Clash - S/T
The Wildhearts - The Wildhearts Can't Be Destroyed
The Dimestore Haloes - Ghosts of Saturday Night
The Cure - Greatest Hits
The Germs - (GI)
Kris, 21, Edmonton

What are five of your favorite albums? Post your own list in the comments.

I'm a pop-punk guy. I listen to pop-punk music. Because of this, most of my favorite bands of the 21st century play pop-punk music. This list is strictly my opinon. It doesn't mean that everyone has to agree with me. I would love to read your own list in the comments!

DJ Rossstar's top ten bands of the new millennium

10. Cobra Starship (Formed in 2005)

Midtown made catchy songs but Cobra Starship make catchy ones with their own unique style.

9. The Hush Sound (Formed in 2004)

Their musical talent is light years ahead of the majority of artists their age.

8. Brand New (Formed in 2000)

They started off playing catchy pop-punk and went on to create a sound of their own that I enjoyed listening to just as much.

7. No One Goes Home (Formed in 2004)

They are the best unsigned band I have heard in two years.

6. Jack's Mannequin (Formed in 2004)

An incredibly talented band with an incredibly talented songwriter.

5. I Am Ghost (Formed in 2004)

Their live show is one of the best I have seen in years.

4. The Get Go (Formed in 2007)

Veterans of pop-punk acts (Mest, Showoff, Allister) have formed this super group and continue to pump out solid pop-punk tunes.

3. Say Anything (Formed in 2000)

They are leaders in the new generation of rock music.

2. Bayside (Formed in 2000)

You can feel the emotion in the music and lyrics.

1. Boys Like Girls (Formed in 2005)

Their music is the definiton of what fantastic pop rock should sound like.


Who are your top ten favorite bands of the new millennium? Post your list in the comments!

Angels And Airwaves will be releasing their new album I-Empire on November 1st, 2007. To hold you over until then, drummer Atom Willard has stepped up to the plate to help one Buzznet member who is experiencing depression and another who is going crazy over a boy. Let's hope Atom can hit a home run with his advice. Check out this Rock N Roll Therapy.



Xvictoriaxrosex: Normally I am happy and very bubbly. I am always outdoors and am very outgoing in every aspect of life. But lately somethings happened. IDK why..... I just wanna be alone and do nothing. I don't wanna be with any of my friends. I dont wanna do any of my many sports I play. I don't wanna go to skewl. (but who does?) I don't even wanna listen to music. (which is basically my life) I have no goals to get me through life. I just dont know whats going on. I'm tired of people asking me why I am so sad. I'm not PMSing and I'm NOT emo. So I'm not doing this for attention. I'm doing the best i can to hide it from others cuz I dont want other people I know to get involved. my mom will just send me to another helpless counselor and my dad will just think I'm faking it. Once again, I'm not emo but im starting to think some really bad things. I'm just tired of life. There's nothing in my life that is specifically making me think this. idk. I'm just confused about what to do now. So if anyone thinks they can help, I'm open to all ideas. I want my old life back.

Atom: I think you’re being too hard on yourself first of all. Everyone has periods of frustration or motivation lapse, and it does not define who you are, just how you are feeling. If you are bummed about something specific, or if you feel overwhelmed by, whatever....... it could be anything, the future, the idea of committing to classes or people, work, anything......just step back. Take a look at this afternoon, you don't have to do much, just decide to do whatever, and do it........ then think about tonight. Don't even think about all the shit you may or may not have to do tomorrow, just take it slow. Another thing that always works for me is perspective. If you have a broken arm, someone out there lives every day, with something way worse......Not to say your situation isn't bad, it is........just try to remember you can overcome. you can make your world, your day, your life into what you want it to be......even if you're not sure what that is. Just go slow.


Ronarulz: Ok so here's the situation. There's this boy in my grade who I've known for about 3 and a half years when he started dating one of my best friends. They have long since broken up, but we have remained friends. We do crew together and he's great to be with. But he has the worst mood swings with me. All last year, he was apparently flirting with me that everyone noticed except for me. Now that I'm into him this year, he's distant, and then not. He may or may not be over me but there are times where it feels that we should be together. Am I going way too into this and move on or talk to him??

Atom: If you like him tell him. Guys get stoked when they don't have to guess wtf you are thinking. What do you have to lose?

Have a personal issue? Would you like to get some advice from a musician?   Post your situation in the Rock N Roll Therapy Group.

You can tune in to the live broadcast through Idobi Radio.

Gabe from Cobra Starship will be calling into the show which airs from 7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST.

You can ask both bands anything you want during the show. Just send an instant message to the screen name: staridobi

See you there!

Remember: Send in some great questions and they may be featured on Buzznet's recap video of the interview!!

--DJ Rossstar

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H.I.M.
The Funeral of Hearts

"Words can't describe my feelings towards this song. When I first heard it, I didn't like it. And now it's really one of the best songs I can think of. First, it's got a haunting yet somhow upbeat melody and Ville's smooth vocals couldn't hurt. It's message also hits me deep because it's saying that nothing last forever and you should celebrate things while you have them, even though the lyrics make it seem slightly emo."

The Doors
Love Street

"I don't really know. It's sort of trippy, and really the lyrics don't make too much sense. But you can sort of feel the heartache in Jim's voice when he sings the song, and I first heard it when actually watching The Doors Movie. But when you dig deeper, the song seems to be about his attraction to a rich girl he can't have. For some reason, the song just changed how I look at things."

Fall Out Boy
Sugar We're Goin Down

"Just an awesome song with an awesome music video. Love the young love vibe it has. I was really addicted to it a few years back."

New Order
Ceremony

" I first heard it on the Marie Antoinette soundtrack while watching the movie. I have no idea why, but when I listen to it I have a lot of inner and personal reflection."

My Chemical Romance
Helena

"This song's pretty deep, considering it's about G's grandma. I know a lot of people don't like MCR that much anymore, and neither do I, but you have to admit this is still an awesome song with a lot of passion put in to it."

What are five song that changed your life? Post your list in this group.

The Confession will be appearing in studio tonight, Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show.

So They Say will also be appearing on the show via phone.

The show airs live from 7-8pm PST / 10 -11pm EST.

During the broadcast you can talk to the guests directly by instant messaging the screen name: staridobi.

Tune in at http://www.idobiradio.com

Don't miss the opportunity to chat with The Confession before they hit the road with Avenged Sevenfold.

--DJ Rossstar

From time to time a song will get stuck in your head. It might be a song you really like or one you really hate but either way you can't stop replaying it in your mind. In my questionnaire, Buzznet members reveal the song they are currently hearing non-stop -- whether they want to or not. What's yours?

Vivian101 -  The Starting Line - Bedroom Talk and Boys Like Girls - Dance Hall Drug
Sam 15, home of Superman

Sugarisgreatness -    Hannah Montana - Best of Both Worlds
Jennifer, 16, somewhere in suburbia

Tothisxtragicxaffair - Rewind - Quarter 2
Lizzy, Aux, NZ

Zeik - Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun and Sullivan - Goodbye, Miss Havisham
Haley, 14, Washington

Sibylvane - Paramore - Crushcrushcrush
Claudia, 20, Las Vegas, Nevada

Taciturrn: - Paramore - Crushcrushcrush
Gabriela Marie, 17, Seattle, WA

Escapethefate92 - Mayday Parade - 3 Cheers for 5 Years
Kara, 13 almost 14 in a month, Corpus Christi TX

Xorachelhxcxo - Monty Are I - Between The Sheets
Rachel, 14, AV, CA

Aigroeg- The Hot Rods or something along those lines - Feva For The Flava
Georgia, 15, Australia

Adored -  Cool as it may seem, the Scooby Doo theme tune
Lorna Keegan, Dubai, U.A.E

What song is currently stuck in your head? Post your response in the comments.

It's that time of year again! Whether you are trick-or-treating or attending a costume party, Halloween is a time to scare. It can also be a time to laugh. Some of today's best performers have decided to share their scariest/funniest stories from past Halloweens with Buzznet. Feel free to add to the convo by adding your own story in the comments!




Danny Casler of National Product: Yeah...I got a funny one. We were all going to dress up as chicks for Halloween and my friend Rob (not Robby in the band) dressed up and as he was walking out, his dad told him he wasn’t allowed to go out looking like a chick. He got pissed and punched a wall and he had to go the hospital as a chick because he shattered his hand. Pretty funny.




Rachel Mintz of Zolof The Rock & Roll Destroyer: We have a Halloween tradition that we do every year. We carve pumpkins while watching every Halloween special that we have on DVD: Garfield's Halloween Adventure, The Great Pumpkin - Charlie Brown, all of the Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episodes, etc.




Corey Warning of The Graduate: One year I worked at KMart right before Halloween. Ever had to clean up a department after a bunch of kids roll in to tear everything off the racks for 8 hours? Terrifying.




Nick Walters of So They Say: Just scaring the s**t out of kids when they come to the door, nothing too exciting. Ha.



(Kyle Driscoll - third from left)

Kyle Driscoll of The Frantic: I'd say my story fits under both categories, like a double whammy. When I was 2, my hair had a tint of red, so my mom dressed me up as Chucky.


What's your scariest Halloween story? Have a funny Halloween story? Post them in the comments!

We all have issues to deal with. However, some people don't feel comfortable sharing their problems with family members or counselors. This is where Denny from The High Court comes in. Buzznet members have sent in their deepest concerns and Denny has given his honest opinon in return. Check out this Rock N Roll Therapy.



Risque: At school, sometimes I want to cry when I don't understand things, or if some of my best friends do something they think is funny, Iwant to punch them. At school, I just think, "I can't do this." I have never actually hurt myself, which is good. But sometimes I dig my fingernails into my arm, until it hurts. I just feel like my life isn't going the way I want it to. Sometimes, I feel like I want to yell at my friends, why? I always feel like they like my twin sister better. And boys? They too like her better. It's just not fair. I get jealous, and I don't know why. I really don't want to sound mean, but my sister is.. bigger and taller than me, and I'm a better singer..Thats it. but it's just hard..

Denny: As far as the friends go, everyone gets annoyed at their friends from time to time, and if it’s happening all the time, maybe it’s time to step back and really understand why you consider them friends. Obviously punching them isn’t the way to go, so when they do something you don’t think is funny, or are bothering you in any way, either make yourself a little more distant from them, and maybe try hanging out with a different group of people, or, if you are feeling tough, hah, just tell them why they are bothering you. If they don’t care that they are bothering you, then that just tells you how good of a friend they are.

Also, your sister may be bigger and taller, but don’t think that she doesn’t envy something about, your singing talent, or something else. If you continue singing, it will benefit you much more in the long run than being tall and big ever could. There is a whole world of people out there who appreciate people for thought and talent, rather than size or looks.


Mikeymraz44: Okay...this is so hard to tell but I need to know if I should tell someone about this...please help!! Okay....I know many of you know that my dad used to beat me, my mom and my sister over a long 14 years....and I tried to kill myself seven times....now that he's almost fully out of my life....I'm starting to be happy again...but whenever I'm happy something bad happens....now I'm starting to hear his voice everywhere (at school, in my head, at my house) and I see him in my dreams and I always think he's outside waiting to kill me...I only told one person and she said that I was scaring myself....but then I started to hear footsteps and little creaks in the floor and I don't think I'm scaring myself...I'm really scared now...I don't know what to believe anymore....Am I going crazy??

Denny: Your dad being out of your life is the first step in the right direction. If he isn’t completely out of your life, he needs to be. Any man who would physically abuse the people they supposedly love, anytime, especially for fourteen years, has no reason to have access to them physically or mentally. Hopefully once he is completely out, the voices and dreams will stop. I too have had problems with my father, not to the extent that you have, but the best thing to do is stop communication with them until you have gotten better or forgiven them (which may never happen), and to seek help in talking w/ anybody, be it a professional, a relative, or just someone who has had experience in the same sort of thing. No matter what, do not hurt yourself in any way, because it will only lead to more pain for the people who you share your pain with.



Xvictoriaxrosex: Normally I am happy and very bubbly. I am always outdoors and am very outgoing in every aspect of life. But lately somethings happened. IDK why..... I just wanna be alone and do nothing. I don't wanna be with any of my friends. I dont wanna do any of my many sports I play. I don't wanna go to skewl. (but who does?) I don't even wanna listen to music. (which is basically my life) I have no goals to get me through life. I just dont know whats going on. I'm tired of people asking me why I am so sad. I'm not PMSing and I'm NOT emo. So I'm not doing this for attention. I'm doing the best i can to hide it from others cuz I dont want other people I know to get involved. my mom will just send me to another helpless counselor and my dad will just think I'm faking it. Once again, I'm not emo but im starting to think some really bad things. I'm just tired of life. There's nothing in my life that is specifically making me think this. idk. I'm just confused about what to do now. So if anyone thinks they can help, I'm open to all ideas. I want my old life back.

Denny: It’s a completely normal feeling to be sad and feel disconnected from the things that are around you on a daily basis, whether it's school, parents, sports, friends. It seems you are an active person to begin with, so the best thing I can suggest is taking your energy and putting it into something that will help you deal with the emotions you are feeling. If you have grown tired of the outdoors, maybe it would benefit you to take interest in more intellectually stimulating activities (writing, performing/writing music, painting). Even just something as simple as reading can help ease your mind a bit. As far as wanting your old life back, there is a chance you may not get it. But, if you are sick of your old life, there has to be a reason for it. Take the aspects you liked about the way your life was, and make something better out of it. As far as counselors, the only way your mom will stop trying that route is if you show happiness and improvement on your own, or you sit down and make her understand how you are feeling, and ask that she help in ways that aren’t counselor oriented. If dad thinks you are faking it, then he either doesn’t understand, or doesn’t want to take the time to understand. However, we all know that there are a lot of people who do fake feelings like this for attention, so, this is why the most important thing is to help yourself.
 


Ronarulz: Ok so here's the situation. There's this boy in my grade who I've known for about 3 and a half years when he started dating one of my best friends. They have long since broken up, but we have remained friends. We do crew together and he's great to be with. But he has the worst mood swings with me. All last year, he was apparently flirting with me that everyone noticed except for me. Now that I'm into him this year, he's distant, and then not. He may or may not be over me but there are times where it feels that we should be together. Am I going way too into this and move on or talk to him??

Denny: You may be going way into this, but I’m not sure. Guys will usually flirt until the real ity of an actual relationship is on the table. Do you think he is confused, or do you think he was just being flirty with no real intention of being together? You should either completely move on, (which will probably mean him being flirtatious with you as soon as you are seeing someone else), Or, you can sit him down and talk to him, which may result in the two of you starting to see each other, or may make you realize that you work better as friends. No matter what happens, make sure the both of you try and keep the friendship intact, regardless of emotion towards each other. You will need each other years later when this same problem happens with someone else.

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Pantera
Cowboys From Hell

I know, it sounds completely ridiculous, because it's probably one of the least deep songs since Crank That by Soulja Boy.  But it was what really introduced me to metal, and I fell in love with Pantera.  And then I found out that Dimebag was killed, and I cried and cried and cried. 

Jimi Hendrix (Live at Woodstock)
The Star Spangled Banner

This is what inspired me to learn how to play the guitar.  It's the most absolutely incredible guitar solo I have ever heard in my entire life, and I can't help but imagine how much hard work and passion it took for Hendrix to remake such an old-fashioned song into such a masterpiece.  And he's been dead for a long time, but his art will be with us forever, as will Dimebag's.

Queen
Bohemian Rhapsody

Ahaha, this song changed my life in the weirdest ways.  It's nothing tragic or anything, but I'll never be able to hear it again without thinking of Wayne's World...still, in my opinion, this is one of the most incredible songs in the world.

David Bowie
Ziggy Stardust

This song really spoke to me, because he's talking about how Ziggy got all of the credit from his band and he let his ego get to him, and it brought him nothing but bad luck.  Incredible song...long live David Bowie.

Freddy Mercury & David Bowie

I know, I know, both Freddy Mercury and David Bowie are on this list twice.  But Under Pressure should've been at the top of the list...eh, oh well, too late now.  I was under a lot of pressure last year...I'd just gone through a breakup, my best friend decided to turn into a bitch to become 'popular', my parents were going through a financial crisis, my grades were terrible and I was nearly kicked out of my school, my grandma was in the hospital...it was a rough patch for me.  But whenever I heard this song, I knew I wasn't the only person that was going through all of the pressure, and besides, there were people out there who had it a hell of a lot worse than me. 

What are five song that changed your life? Post your list in this group.

Moesha was a comedy that aired from 1996-2001 to UPN and was centered around an African-American family living in Los Angeles. The show starred Shar Jackson famous R + B singer Brandy as Moesha -- the teenage daughter.

Real life issues were addressed on the show including: race relations, teen pregnancy and premarital sex. The majority of the show took place at Moesha's home and at the hot-spot known as "The Den."

Although Moesha was cancelled after season six, a spin-off called The Parkers aired on UPN from 1999 to 2004.

Relive the memory of Moesha with the video introduction to the show.

Click on the photo to view the video


What are your favorite memories of watching Moesha? Share them with us in the comments!

Check out my video interview with Shar Jackson.

Are you jealous because your twin sister gets all the attention? Terrified of an abusive dad? Perhaps you are depressed but are unsure why? No one's life is perfect and we all experience tough moments. Luckily for the Buzznet members in need, Brendan from Valencia is here to offer advice and be a friend you can relate to. Check out this Rock N Roll Therapy.


Risque: At school, sometimes I want to cry when I don't understand things, or if some of my best friends do something they think is funny, Iwant to punch them. At school, I just think, "I can't do this." I have never actually hurt myself, which is good. But sometimes I dig my fingernails into my arm, until it hurts. I just feel like my life isn't going the way I want it to. Sometimes, I feel like I want to yell at my friends, why? I always feel like they like my twin sister better. And boys? They too like her better. It's just not fair. I get jealous, and I don't know why. I really don't want to sound mean, but my sister is.. bigger and taller than me, and I'm a better singer..Thats it. but it's just hard..


Brendan: I know what you’re going through I’ve really had similar issues in school and as I was growing up, I think everyone does. However something good to do when you get down is really to just surround yourself with people who you can be yourself around and you have no reason to be jealous with, like your parents. Another thing is just to try and get out of that world and do something positive that makes you happy and not think about these people and your jealousy. Try listening to some positive music or read a book or watch a movie that you love. Look into some hobbies like writing, cooking or singing like you said. If you are a singer and you love to do that, then that should be what makes you happy and not what other people think about you or what’s going on around you.

I guess the main point here is to try and be the best person you can be. The only thing in life that really matters is how you feel about yourself and what kind of life you lead and the person that you are inside.

It is hard to think about your friends in that way, but even if its true or in your imagination, it’s just something you have to deal with. It’s great to have friends and all, but at the end of the day if they are your true friends they will surely be there for you through any of this... no matter who is the better singer or people like more.

To sum it up, I’d say talking to your friends about these things you’re feeling, trying to do some positive things to make yourself feel better, and surrounding yourself with people you love are some great ways to deal with problems like these. Everyone goes through this, so you’re not alone. So if you talk to your friends or your parents about these feelings, it might even be more of an outlet and you may find even more ways to deal with this stuff.

I hope this helps! That’s a lot to take in, but I hope you can understand the points I was trying to make and can put it to use.


Mikeymraz44: Okay...this is so hard to tell but I need to know if I should tell someone about this...please help!! Okay....I know many of you know that my dad used to beat me, my mom and my sister over a long 14 years....and I tried to kill myself seven times....now that he's almost fully out of my life....I'm starting to be happy again...but whenever I'm happy something bad happens....now I'm starting to hear his voice everywhere (at school, in my head, at my house) and I see him in my dreams and I always think he's outside waiting to kill me...I only told one person and she said that I was scaring myself....but then I started to hear footsteps and little creaks in the floor and I don't think I'm scaring myself...I'm really scared now...I don't know what to believe anymore....Am I going crazy??

Brendan: This is a very difficult problem to deal with. I’m deeply sorry that you and your family had to endure such trauma throughout your life, but I’m glad to hear that you are willing and trying to move on with your life. I’m also glad to hear that you are starting to feel happy again and your life is rid of such an awful influence. However, it seems only natural to have these feelings of fear and worry.

I think the best solution to this problem is really to tell an adult. Teachers or counselors at school are great outlets for these types of things. I don’t know much more than this small paragraph of your family life, but perhaps another family member: such as your mom, sister, aunt, uncle, or grandparent might be another good person to choose to talk about these problems. Even if it is all in your head, it would be good to get these feelings out in the open just to keep from cracking up. Also, if it isn’t in your mind and these are justifiable concerns, then these people might know a better way of controlling them and keeping you out of harms way.

In the end I would say the answer to your question is no: you are not going crazy. After such an ordeal and a life dealing with issues that you have and depression and suicide, it seems natural to feel this way. However, leaving it go and just living your life in fear is not a solution, talking to someone and making sure you are out of harms way is the best answer.

Hope this helps, I’m truly sorry to hear that someone would treat you this way and instill such fear in your head, but there is help, and it’s your job to go and get it.



Xvictoriaxrosex: Normally I am happy and very bubbly. I am always outdoors and am very outgoing in every aspect of life. But lately somethings happened. IDK why..... I just wanna be alone and do nothing. I don't wanna be with any of my friends. I dont wanna do any of my many sports I play. I don't wanna go to skewl. (but who does?) I don't even wanna listen to music. (which is basically my life) I have no goals to get me through life. I just dont know whats going on. I'm tired of people asking me why I am so sad. I'm not PMSing and I'm NOT emo. So I'm not doing this for attention. I'm doing the best i can to hide it from others cuz I dont want other people I know to get involved. my mom will just send me to another helpless counselor and my dad will just think I'm faking it. Once again, I'm not emo but im starting to think some really bad things. I'm just tired of life. There's nothing in my life that is specifically making me think this. idk. I'm just confused about what to do now. So if anyone thinks they can help, I'm open to all ideas. I want my old life back.

Brendan: I know what you’re going through, or at least I think I do. It seems like you are depressed, from the description you have given me. It could be many things that make someone depressed, and it may be difficult for me to get to the root of the problem without more information. However, I will try my best!

One reason for your depression could just be that you’re stuck in a rut and it’s just a rough patch. Perhaps something like everything has been the same for so long and you feel down because nothing is really happening. This is something that can be easily solved by trying something new or trying to mix it up. Try a new hobby, like picking up an instrument, writing, drawing or even reading. Another thing you can do is try making some new friends, different people who could mix it up a bit.

A whole different reason way to solve depression could just be to talk about it. Perhaps your parents might not be the best people for you to confide in, but they could be a good outlet and have some great solutions (even if it is a counselor or a psychologist, that could be good and may be the thing that works this time, it’s worth a shot!). Talking to your friends about it might also be a good solution. Think of a friend who would really be open and willing to help and tell them what’s been going on, they might be able to get you some help or help you themselves by being a confidant and someone you can vent to.

Another thing you could do is try writing a journal where you can get your feelings out to yourself, just so you’re thinking about it in a different venue, rather than just inside your head. Try writing out what’s wrong and thinking of solutions to these problems, or try writing out what’s going on, just anything that’s happening, but also try and think of some optimistic things and write them out. Try thinking of positive things going on in your life or everyday to try and balance those other things out.

The main message I’m trying to convey here is that being alone is not a good solution to your problem. Telling someone and keeping yourself involved, no matter how hard it is to trudge along, is the best medicine. Just stick with the things and people you once loved and even try new things, to keep positive things in your life. Also, tell someone and try and work things out by talking, venting to a friend or family member can be a great solution.


Ronarulz: Ok so here's the situation. There's this boy in my grade who I've known for about 3 and a half years when he started dating one of my best friends. They have long since broken up, but we have remained friends. We do crew together and he's great to be with. But he has the worst mood swings with me. All last year, he was apparently flirting with me that everyone noticed except for me. Now that I'm into him this year, he's distant, and then not. He may or may not be over me but there are times where it feels that we should be together. Am I going way too into this and move on or talk to him??

Brendan: Well there could be several things happening here. One thing could be that you are both confused on what the other is thinking. There might be more going on than you think. It’s also possible that it’s over and you might be better off friends.

He may be getting mixed signals from you and isn’t sure of your intentions. It’s possible that he doesn’t have any idea that you are into him and he doesn’t realize that you want to be more than friends. If that’s the case, it may be just the fact that he doesn’t know whether it’s right to act more than friendly with you.

Another possibility is that he isn’t sure what he wants, he could be going back and forth in his own mind on whether or not he wants to be with you. If that’s what’s going on, he is probably showing that to you and isn’t sure what to do, she he becomes distant at times.

It’s also possible that he’s wants to be friends but when he gest too close he feels like it may end up in a romantic relationship and he doesn’t want that… so he could become distant for a time out of fear.

Any of these things are possible, or there could be other factors, it’s hard to tell with such a short glimpse into the situation. However, I think the best solution would be to confront him and tell him your feelings, but leave it open ended. See what he’s feeling and tell him how you’ve gotten mixed feelings, but don’t reveal your intentions until you hear his end of it first. See what comes out of the conversation and judge what you want to say about it. Or you could lay it all out on the table and tell him that you want to get together and see what he says… but be cautious in case he doesn’t feel the same way, in order to salvage a friendship.

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The perfect music video can help make a song come to life visually. It can be the special effects, great storyline, creativity or something else that makes the video so intriguing. In my questionnaire, Buzznet members reveal their all-time favorite music videos. Everyone's got a favorite! What's yours?

Afiroses1221 -   Modest Mouse - Dashboard
Louanne, 14, Tucson AZ

Singswithmicoff -   Sublime - Wrong Way
Aime, 23, Kansas

Purplellama - McFly - Transylvania
Cassie, 15, Maryland

Emmy21 - The Used - Pretty Handsome Awkward
Emma, 21, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia

Audioxblood - The Matches - Chain Me Free-
Samantha, 17, San Jose, California

Amsmith423: - Filter - Take A Picture
Amanda, 19, Charlotte, NC

Xxletterbombxx - Green Day - Minority
Jackie, 15, South Carolina

Kierstenavery - Cradle Of Filth - From The Cradle To Enslave
Kiersten,17, Corpus Christi,Texas

Deathbysupression-   Boys Like Girls - Hero/Heroine
Spaz, 16, kentucky

Uberradical3000 - AFI - Love Like Winter
Anna, 14, California

What is your favorite music video? Post your response in the comments.

Head to the Northwest part of the United States and you will hit Washington. Home to the TV show Grey's Anatomy and The Space Needle, the state put itself on the musical map in the 90s with the grunge movement in Seattle. It's now 2007 and today's best rock bands are still popping up all across the state and into your eardrums. Here are my top ten favorite bands from Washington.

Top ten bands from Washington

10. The Classic Crime


9. Minus The Bear


8. The Fall Of Troy


7. The President Of The Unites States of America


6. Emery


5. Daphne Loves Derby


4. Aiden


3. This Providence


2. Gatsbys American Dream


1. MXPX


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Yellowcard
Only One

I am in love. This song literally makes my heart get the weirdest sensation when I think of him. I instantly learned it on my guitar and played it for him. Even in fights, the song just sings my feelings. I love all their love songs, but that one is just so beyond anything I've heard.

Escape The Fate
Not Good Enough for Truth or Cliche

This song got me in love with this band. They're my favorite band ever, in just 2 days. I have become obsessed. Because this song grabbed my attention. I feel so good listening to them.

Bullet For My Valentine
All These Things I Hate

This song is always played when I'm mad. At myself, the world... this song always fits. And it's nice to have music to go along with my furious moods.

Jimmy Eat World
Kill

It's great music to build my confidance... when I'm nervous about anything because I always feel like a nervous looser. But the lyrics made me see something. It sings about things just being the way they are and that's maybe just how it's supposed to be. Even if my nervousness screws everything up what if that's how it's going to make something that was supposed to happen, happen? The song is so like me. It's so easy to relate and sometimes I just cry to it.

Avenged Sevenfold
Seize the Day

When I have hard times and I just want something to be a certain way, and everything is keeping it from happening, I feel so stuck. But this song reminds me I only have so much time here. I can just push through the obsticals so I don't sit around waiting for my life to be put into place... "the time you lost is empty and gone."

There are songs that you dislike and there are songs that you loathe. In my new questionnaire, Buzznet members list the tunes that they can't stand. If it comes on the radio, they immediately turn it off. If the video comes on television, they turn to another channel. What are three songs that you can't stand? Post your response in the comments.

Penademuerte -  Hinder - Lips Of An Angel, Elise Estrada - Insatiable, Hedley - 3-2-1
Irma Pena, 15, Vancouver Canada

Lizzie323 -  Anything by Gallows, anything by Chamillionaire, anything by Freddie Le Grand
Lizzie - 17 - Sheffield, UK

Xxxeriin - Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend, Beyonce - Irreplaceable, Brad Paisle - Ticks
Erin, 14, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Cadencelainey - Hinder - Lips Of An Angel, Red Hot Chili Peppers - Hump De Bump, anything by Kid Rock
Cady, 15, US

Xfallxintoxmex - Anna Nalick – 2 AM, Soulja Boy - Crank Dat, Paramore - Emergency
Mallory, 14, Maryland

Stephfobfan - Rihanna - Umbrella, Sean Kingston - Beautiful Girls, every 50 Cent song.
Steph, 13, BC

Wassups12 - Soulja Boy- Soulja Boy (Crank That), anything by Avril Lavigne, Hurricane Chris - Ay Bay Bay
Norma, 14, Miami, FL

Boredomxkills - Anything by Underoath, anything by 50 Cent, anything by Avril Lavigne
Isobel, 16, Wisconsin

Soccergirl06-  Rhianna - Umbrella, Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry, Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
Tessa, 18, Duluth, MN

Shatteredstarlight - Anything by Paramore, Panic! At The Disco - Lying Is The Most Fun..., Kanye West - Stronger
Taylor, 15, Olympia, Washington

What are three songs that you can't stand? Post your response in the comments.

The finale of MTV's Celebrity Rap Superstar has commenced and I have captured some of the behind-the-scenes action in the green room.

After a few hours of eating free snacks and watching Naughty By Nature perform "Hip Hop Hooray" around 4 times it was finally time to talk to some of the contestants.

First up was Jason Wahler from Laguna Beach / The Hills. We talked about his immediate elimation from the first week's show and all about his rapping past. (I wonder if that's how he scored Lauren Conrad?)

Shar Jackson was a ton of fun. We talked about a possible future for her in the rap world and discussed all the great people she got to work with while appearing on Superstar. She was very enthusiastic and I am glad she came out as the winner of the show!

Countess Vaughn was a good interview and is very greatful for all the fans that helped vote for her during the show (she thanked them numerous times during the interview.) After having left the show due to illness, she was more than excited to be back to support both Kendra and Shar.

Last up was everyone's favorite Playboy Playmate Kendra Wilkinson. She was filled with energy, talking about the new friends she made from the show and the songs MTV wouldn't allow her to perform.  Kendra was nice enough to leave us with an on the spot Buzznet rap!!

Don't worry kids....The video interviews are coming very soon!!!! Check back on my page.

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on right now!

The show airs live from 7-8pm PST /10-11pm EST.

You can tune in to the show from any computer at this link.

Lights Resolve will be appearing in the studio.
We The Kings will be calling in for a live phone interview.

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Lights Resolve from Long Island, New York will be making a live appearance on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show this Thursday, October 18th 2007.

The band will be taking your questions on air from 7-8pm PST /10-11pm EST.

You can instant message us during the show to the screen name: staridobi

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We The Kings will be calling into the show as well! You can ask them anything you want!

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Brandi C. from VH1's Rock Of Love is on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show NOW!!!

Brandi will be taking your questions on air from 7-8pm PST /10-11pm EST.

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Don't miss this incredible opportunity to talk to Brandi!

Nightmare Of You will be calling into the show as well!

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DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on air now with Brandi C. from VH1's Rock Of Love!!

Brandi will be taking your questions on air from 7-8pm PST /10-11pm EST.

You can instant message us during the show to the screen name: staridobi

Tune in from any computer at this link.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to talk to Brandi!

Nightmare Of You will be calling into the show as well!


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Aerosmith was the first band that made me fall in love with music. From the lyrics to the melodies I was hooked and went on to research any and every other rock band I could find. These Buzznet members filled out my new questionnaire and let me know the band (or bands) that got them into music. I want to know yours too. Post your response in the comments.

Rockindreamz - Metallica. My brother is a huge fan and when i was just a kid, he blast it in his room. He got me into the rock scene.
Sasha, 20, Folsom CA

Sugarpog - Well, I've always been into music, but the bands that really got me into it were Metallica, Led Zepplin, The Beatles, and Linkin Park.
Megan, 16, Tennessee

Kassady - That really, really got me listening? Although ive just found out that the song was first realeased in 1979 (way before my time) it was Dinosaur Jr and the song was Freakscene.
Kass, MK,UK

Xoxmrswentzxox - Fall Out Boy. I first heard it, and was like 'This song annoys me', and then I started to like it, and it all stemmed from that. It took me three months to learn every song, and all the dudes in the band. So yes, I listen to FOB because of the music, not just the dudes.
Charlotte, 15, PA

Sas101 - Queen - my mum was the hugest fan and use to play them ALL the time, it rubbed off.
Sas, 20, Wellywood NZ

Brandynicole - Fleetwood Mac. My parents are both big fans of them so I grew up listening to it & I was alwasy drawn to Stevie Nicks' hypnotic voice.
BrandyNicole, 19, Fredericksburg VA

Marcialima- Beatles, a necessary cliche.
Marcia Lima, 22, POA, Brazil

Djscribbles - It wasn't a band, my mom played Madonna for me when I was an infant.
Christ'l de Guia, 14, San Jose, CA

Amandalovelyxx - Unfortunatly it was Fall Out Boy but that was like 2 or 3 years ago. im anti-Fall Out Boy now.
Amanda, 14, burlingame CA

Hillabeans - Green Day. Hands down. Before I found them I didn't understand why people loved music so much, and now I know.
Hillary, 16, Sacramento, CA

What artist or group introduce you to music? Post your response in the comments.

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Morrissey
I'm Not Sorry

This made me know myself better than anything written. Morrissey never lies.

The Killers
Smile Like You Mean It

What should I say about this song? It speaks for itself.

Alanis Morrissette
Ironic

I remeber singing this with my sister when I was a little kid. And the message has stick to me like a bad tattoo and I still love it and believe it by faith.

Journey
Don't Stop Believin'

Everything's possible in a cityborn heart.

Boston
More Than A Feeling

Music is more than a feeling. I believed how powerful it was with this song.

Brandi C. from VH1's Rock Of Love will be making a live appearance on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show this Wednesday, October 17th 2007.

Brandi will be taking your questions on air from 7-8pm PST /10-11pm EST.

You can instant message us during the show to the screen name: staridobi

Tune in from any computer at this link.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to talk to Brandi!


Nightmare Of You will be calling into the show as well!

It brings a smile to my face to think about all the great concerts I have attended. I try to keep as many souvenirs as possible to help keep the memory of past shows alive. These Buzznet members filled out my new questionnaire and let me know what music memorabilia they have hanging on their walls. Do you have any autographed ticket stubs on your wall? Post your response in the comments.

Girlwitaroseinhernee - Posters. Lots of 'em. Fall Out Boy and Green Day mostly. Other than that, some drawings my friends and I made and lots of Fall Out Boy merch.
Paigey, 14, Florida

Xoxcheckmarksxox -  Pictures, posters and sh** like that.
Mariah, 15, MN

Echelon92 - All of my posters, not that many, but I've got some! :)
Meredith, 14, Tampa, Florida

Lcaaacla -  Posters...a key chain...more posters....the cover of the box my guitar came in and um..more posters.
Amber, 13, NH

Unsceneunheard - FBR posters, a few frames of tour photos/ticketstubs/passes etc.
Shiona, 20, Edinburgh UK

Dazed2793 - A Led Zeppelin stairway poster, an AC/DC poster, a Ville Valo poster (YUM XD), and a little Dimebag tribute collage I made when I was bored. And this isn't music-related, but I have a Criss Angel poster...I love that man, haha.
Allison, 15, Philly, PA

Emosareawesome - POSTERS OF VILLE VALO, MCR!!
Megan, 18, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Getupngo -  One Fall Out Boy poster, one Panic! poster- without their faces. Everything else is movie related.
Callan, 21, Reading, PA

cupcakesrock -  Nothing, I'm not a poster kinda girl! unless you count this ballet poster...
Savannah, 14, Cupcake World

Rockindreamz - Band posters, prized band tees (signed), music mag covers, drumsticks and picks, varity of concert tickets.
Sasha, 20, Folsom, CA

What musical memoribilia is hanging on your wall? Post your response in the comments.

Due to the overwhelming popularity of my first questionnaire, I have decided to come up with a second one. I have already learned a lot about your passion for music but I am curious to know more. I have answered the questions myself. Post your own responses in the comments. The best answers will make it to the home page of Buzznet.


1. What is your name, age and location:

DJ Rossstar, 25, Los Angeles, CA.


2. What is your occupation / what school do you attend:

Radio host / TV host / Web host. I attended American University in Washington, D.C.


3. Name five of your favorite albums:

Green Day: American Idiot
Sum 41: Chuck
Goldfinger: Stomping Ground
Blink-182: Dude Ranch
New Found Glory: S/T


4. What are three songs you can’t stand:

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Zephyr Song
D4L - Laffy Taffy
Incubus - Dig


5. What is your favorite music video:

Green Day – Nice Guys Finish Last


6. How many albums do you own:

At least 5000. You wouldn’t believe how many CD books with 244 slots I own that are completely filled.


7. What is your favorite radio station and why:

KROQ. They are usually the first station to give up and coming rock bands a chance and they also play all of my favorite 90s alternative rock songs.


8. What music items are hanging in your room:

I have a ton of album posters on the walls from bands like Boys Like Girls, Green Day and The Matches. (some autographed from when guests come by my radio show)


9. Who was the band that got you into music:

Aerosmith was the first rock band that I really liked. I bought three of their records at once and became obsessed with them. I was a rock fan from then on.

10. What song is currently stuck in your head:

Britney Spears – Gimmie More.

Who is the one musician you are dieing to meet? You would wait hours in the cold just to shake their hand. Afte reading through the responses in my questionnaire, I have decided to display some of the rock stars our fellow Buzznet members are eager to interact with face to face.

Petemossiscool - Brand New, The Early November.
Kristina, 19, Rochester, NY

Charleeyoung - Green Day, Sex Pistols, Ozzy.
Charlee, 18, Starkville Mississippi

Alexx- TONS.
Alex, 14, ATL

Julietlovesthebead - The ones in MCR? That would be the groove.
Amanda, 19, New York, NY

Grimviolins - Hanson again (seriously, I'm a huge fan..) but this time I won't act like a retard like I did when I was 16. Ville Valo (oh my god.. the thought makes me get all giddy)
Meghan, 21 St. Cloud, MN

Rossxurielove - Anyone from Panic! at the Disco, Fall Out Boy, The Academy Is, Taking Back Sunday, Cobra Starship, or any other FBR band xD
Linny, 17, P-way, NJ

Iloveoneill -  Lostprophets - any one.
Lisa, 18, Glasgow, Scotland

Caliw - My Chemical Romance members for sure! Robert Smith from The Cure, Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins, Nicky Wire from Manic Street Preachers...ehm...John Lennon and Jim Morrison (that can't happen.)
Cali, 23, Slovakia EU

Murfgrl - All of MCR and Dave Grohl.
Michelle, 30, Georgia

Tiger07 -  All the guys from AFI, Silversun Pickups, Tiger Army, and My Chemical Romance.
Chelsea, 14, Behind you.

Who are the musicians you are dieing to meet?

Dinosaurs was a TV sitcom that people of all different ages could enjoy. The show was a parody of our lifestyle at the time (1991-1994). The only difference was that it took place in 60,000,003 BC and the characters were talking dinosaurs.

The Sinclair family was the center of the show and included father Earl, mother Fran, son Robbie, daughter Charlene, grandmother Ethyl and probably the most popular member -- Baby.

Baby became a favorite due to his catch phrase "Not the mama!" and his habit of hitting his father over the head with a frying pan.

Although fun to watch, Dinosaurs dealt with serious topics like censorship, sexual harrassment and steroid use.

Click on the photo to view the introduction to the TV show Dinosaurs

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Placebo
Every You Every Me

Hearing this song for the first time was the turning point of my life, after that everything, and I mean everything, changed – for good. Placebo has given me so much, I can’t imagine what I’d be like without them. Probably the old depressed pessimistic world-hating me, and I did not like to be that Triinu. It was horrible. Placebo.. Placebo, well, they make me feel good about myself, accept myself the way I am. They give me so much energy and strength to go on, they are like a battery charger for me. When I say that this band means the world to me, I fucking mean it. If you ever want to make me feel miserable and hurt me, here are the tips to do so: talk shit about Placebo, and bam – I’m feeling down. I understand that everyone doesn’t have to like Placebo, but you don’t have to hate them either, or if you really have to – then just stop talking shit about them to me.

Juliette & the Licks
I Am My Father’s Daughter

Can we say that Juliette is a little bit too talented? I love every single line of this song, every word of it. I am my father’s daughter, you’ll never break me down.

Garbage
Only Happy When It Rains

I started loving this song when I really was only happy when it rained. I know I’m actually more talking about the bands not the songs, but Garbage is one of my most favourite bands, and their lyrics are always amazing. I love every song of theirs, and this one isn’t my favourite but it has changed my life more than the rest of their songs.

Red Hot Chili Peppers
Otherside

Brings back so many memories, good and bad. There are so many reasons as to why I love this song, and it has changed my life, probably more than all the other songs on this list all together.. It kind of has been the ’background music’ for the situations that have changed my life radically.

Metallica
Yes Without A Face

Metallica, oh how I love Metallica. This song just gives me strength, it kind of makes me angry sometimes, but angry is good. Anger gives me willpower to do things I actually don’t want to do or am afraid to do. Metallica has taught me not to give a shit about every little thing that doesn’t really matter at all.. "Now everybody repeat after me: we don’t give a shit!" we really don’t James :)

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Kevin Scaff, guitarist for Four Letter Lie, has a thing or two to say about anxiety, jail, flirting and agrophobia. Hopefully he can help our fellow Buzznet members get out of their sticky situations. Check out this Rock N Roll Therapy.



Ronarulz: Ok so here's the situation. There's this boy in my grade who I've known for about 3 and a half years when he started dating one of my best friends. They have long since broken up, but we have remained friends. We do crew together and he's great to be with. But he has the worst mood swings with me. All last year, he was apparently flirting with me that everyone noticed except for me. Now that I'm into him this year, he's distant, and then not. He may or may not be over me but there are times where it feels that we should be together. Am I going way too into this and move on or talk to him??

Kevin: I think he either doesnt know what he wants quite yet. OR he's being weird to get your attention. Mood swings are probably because you said something he didnt want to hear, probably because you didn't realize he was trying to flirt with you. See where he's at. Ask him about the both of you.




Mikeymraz44: Okay...this is so hard to tell but i need to know if i should tell someone about this...please help!! Okay....I know many of you know that my dad used to beat me, my mom and my sister over a long 14 years....and I tried to kill myself seven times....now that he's almost fully out of my life....I'm starting to be happy again...but whenever I'm happy something bad happens....now I'm starting to hear his voice everywhere (at school, in my head, at my house) and I see him in my dreams and I always think he's outside waiting to kill me...I only told one person and she said that I was scaring myself....but then I started to hear footstpes and little creaks in the floor and I don't think i'm scaring myself...I'm really scared now...I don't know what to believe anymore....Am I goin crazy??

Kevin: It definitely sounds like you have massive anxiety/depression. I know because I have it, just not to that degree. The best thing to do would definitely be seek professional help. Therapy and medications. Bring a friend with you to be your backer because it isn't easy going through the motions of getting professional help.




Xvictoriaxrosex: Normally I am happy and very bubbly. I am always outdoors and am very outgoing in avery aspect of life. but lately somethings happened. Idk why..... I just wanna be alone and do nothing. I dont wanna be with any of my friends. I dont wanna do any of my many sports I play. I dont wanna go to skewl. (but who does?) I dont even wanna listen to music. (which is basically my life) I have no goals to get me through life. I just dont kno whats going on. im tired of people asking me why I am so sad. im not PMSing and I'm NOT emo. So I'm not doing this for attention. I'm doing the best I can to hide it from others cuz I dont want other people i kno to get involved. My mom will just send me to another helpless counselor and my dad will just think im faking it. Once again, I'm not emo but im starting to think some really bad things. I'm just tired of life. There's nothing in my life that is specifically makeing me think this. idk. im just confused about what to do now. So if anone thinks they can help, I'm open to all ideas. I want my old life back.

Kevin: If you are scared to go out and about and do things you could possibly have Agrophobia which is a fear of leaving the house. Or you could just be stuck in a funk that you feel you can't get out of. The best thing to do would be make yourself get out and do something. Try to show yourself that you are missing out on the world so that you will have the desire to get out and do things again. Trust me we have all been in a place where we just want to do nothing. But time keeps ticking. You just have to use it to your advantage.       




Laurenscorzafava: There is this girl in my school who is stalking me. She is a lesbian, which doesn't bother me but that's basically why everyone in my school hates her, but I was nice to her and it started with her talking to me about music, then turned to her telling me how she drinks her blood. She calls my house all the time, and is just insane. The other day she pushed me against my locker and pushed herself against me and I was like crying, cause you basically don't do that to me or I flip the fuck out. The school won't do anything about it 'because she's a girl it's not sexual harrassment.' And I'm afraid to tell her off because she brings knives to school and is already .2 seconds from killing everyone in the building. Help me?

Kevin: Your school sucks. If they won't do anything about it get the police involved. There is no sense in trying to solve a problem like this on your own because it puts you in danger. Drinking blood, scary phone calls, and harrassment are all good reasons to bring it to the authorities. Plus she's a lesbian. She might like it better in jail?

Have a personal issue? Would you like to get some advice from a musician?   Post your situation in the Rock N Roll Therapy Group

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The Used
The Taste Of Ink

This song has meant the world to me since I first heard it, I love what it says to me. Alot of bands have made songs about being a kid and living with tough stuff and just trying to get through them and still have fun and like just being rebels and all that and i think this song nails that concept and I guess it really gives me alot of strength with what i go through and it makes somethings alot better for me.

U2
Sunday Bloody Sunday

This song will always be one of my favorites, it really opened my eyes to alot of things.

Black Sabbath
Paranoid

Lol I had to include this song cause it really dose say alot, to me at least and it really made me love Black Sabbath, and druggie musicians can still write good songs lol classic songs like this never get old.

Depeche Mode
Personal Jesus

I love depeche mode and this song is great it makes me wish I had a personal Jesus XD lol Marilyn Manson tried but he didnt say it like Depeche Mode.

Billy Idol
Yes Without A Face

Ooooh I love this song soo much I love the lyrics and its so soothing but still rocks lol come on they speak french! lol and it makes me think alot about relationships idk why though lol.

Submit your list to the Five Songs That Changed My Life Group.    

Decaydance's newest signing, The Cab, will be hanging out on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show tonight, Thursday, October 11th, 2007 from 7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST.

Your new favorite band Chiodos will be phoning in to catch up with us during the show.

You can tune in to the live broadcast at this link

Fans can interact with the guests during the show by instant messaging the screen name: staridobi

Tune in tonight and get to know The Cab before they are TV stars!

--DJ Rossstar

Fan Submission

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Smashing Pumpkins
Tonight, Tonight

(Easily the first insight into large production rock music...and how good videos can be...
still my favourite band ever...I really think they had a flawless 10 years...though the
reformed Pumpkins I'm not sure on...)


Jeff Buckley
Mojo Pin

(Introduced me to Tim Buckley, The Smiths...and some how Black Sabbath! vocally easily one of my faves and it's a pretty messed up song...which went hand in hand with my life at that time...so underrated and  his lyrics are wicked!)

My Bloody Valentine
Feed Me Your Kiss

(Showed me that repetition is sometimes a good thing!...people think "Loveless" is their
best album but "Isn't anything" from which this is taken is easily better..."Yeah, can you
get what you see but you can't have what you can't" also really underrated for how good
the lyrics are.)

The Waterboys
Hole Of The Moon

(Probably the first song i ever loved...not sure it holds up that well now...but it got me into music
everything about this song...still takes me back to knight rider and being blonde! woot!)

Mission of Burma
Academy Fight Song

(Post - Punk?? technically yes...well to me these guys were my Joy Division...though the
JD are great...MOB got my into punk music...and it wasn't all that long ago I discovered these guys...but what a find! led me to Fugazi and whole heap of amazing bands.)

Submit your list to the Five Songs That Changed My Life Group.    

You can learn a lot about someone from their music collection. Some awesome Buzznet members filled out my questionnaire and revealed the five most recently played songs on their iPod. It looks as if these Buzzneters are suckers for great rock music. What's on your iPod?

Lowenchikpow - Drama Queen - Family Force 5, Hollywood Fix - The Pink Spiders, Dear Prudence - The Beatles, Santeria - Sublime, Baby Snakes - Frank Zappa.
Lauren, 18, San Diego

Thesceneavenger - Bite Your Lip - Sing It Loud, Keep Your Eyes On Me - It's Like Love, The Devil - Portugal The Man, Our Love - RedRedBlue, Bodybag by Hit The Lights.
Kendra, 22, Lansing, MI

Xxxangelixmisfit19xxx - Don't actually know. Best bets are songs by Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Nirvana and/or HIM and/or AFI.
Melinda, 19, Nanticoke, PA

Girlwitaroseinhernee - Any five Fall Out Boy songs you can think of.
Paigey!, 14, Florida

Verienkeli -iPod's rot your eardrums :)
Ashlea Star, 17, New Zealand

Deathbysupression - My iPod died, my cd player regularly plays Blessthefall, AFI, Augustana, Paramore, and mixes of everything.
Lizzie (Spaz), 16, Kentucky

Agica -  I don`t have iPod. I have a discman. I have different artist on my cd now. HIM, Motley, INXS, Dogs d`Amour...
Agica, 25, London, England

Dreamsdistilled - Dark Blue - Jacks Mannequin, 7 Minutes In Heaven (Atavan Halen) - Fall
Out Boy, Sway - Dean Martin, Hey There Delilah - Plain White T's, Sex and Violence - The Exploited
Maria, 17, Moab, Utah

Tbslover29 - Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd, Sound Effects and Overdramatics - The
Used, Chop Suey - S.O.A.D, 180 By Summer - Taking Back Sunday, Brain Stew - Green Day.
Sarah M. 14, California

Brandynicole -  Silver Lining - Rilo Kiley, Naive - The Kooks, Golden Skans - Klaxons, Four Winds - Bright Eyes, True Affection - The Blow.
BrandyNicole, 18, Fredericksburg VA

What are the five most recently played songs on your iPod?

Mayday Parade invade DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show tonight, Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 from 7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST.

Screamo newcomers Drop Dead Gorgeous will be returning to the show tonight via telephone.

You can tune in to the live broadcast at this link

Fans can interact with the guests during the show by instant messaging the screen name: staridobi

Tonight's show is definitely one that shouldn't be missed!

--DJ Rossstar

Fan Submission

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My Chemical Romance
I'm Not Okay (I Promise)

Paramore
Pressure

Alex Band
Last Goodbye

All Time Low
Let It Roll

Underoath
In Regards To Myself

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Musicians love to complain about the radio and how much better it used to be. When they aren't singing about their disapproval, they still manage to reference radio in their lyrics.  It's only a matter of time before everyone starts dissing the Internet! Here is a list of my top ten favorite songs about the radio. Post your own list in the comments.

DJ Rossstar's Top ten favorite songs about the radio:

10. Lisa Loeb - "Stay"



9. Rage Against The Machine - "Guerilla Radio"


8. The Ramones - "Rock N Roll Radio"


7. Hawthorne Heights - "Niki FM"


6. Rancid - "Radio"


5. The Ataris - "The Radio Still Sucks"


4. Allister - "Radio Player"


3. Green Day - "Desensitized"


2. The Living End - "What's On Your Radio?"


1. Reel Big Fish - "Turn The Radio Off"

Fan Submission

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Green Day
Jesus Of Suburbia

This is the song that brought me into the rock scene. After I listened to this song, I knew this was one awesome band and it led me into listening to the entire American Idiot album, which I loved. Green Day was (basically) my first favorite band and I still love them.

Fall Out Boy
Dance, Dance

There was a time when I thought Fall Out Boy was just a band that middle school kids listened to and had wet dreams about. When I heard this song on the radio (ironically, on the way home from picking up my cousin at middle school) the lyrics stuck out to me. They were unique, unlike anything I had heard. This song and band is one of the reasons I first picked up a guitar.

My Chemical Romance
Helena

MCR was yet another band I wasn't too fond of. Yet one day, I heard this song. I tried to ignore it but I couldn't deny the fact that it seemed like the theme song to my life at that point. The beginning of my senior year in high school was when I first heard it and it stuck with me.

Taking Back Sunday
MakeDamnSure

I wouldn't quite say this one changed my life, but it's one of the very very few songs that, everytime I hear it, I'm drawn back to the first time I heard. Summer 2006 was a great summer for me and this just encapsulates all the emotions I felt that year.

My Chemical Romance
Welcome To The Black Parade

Choosing this one was hard, but with the inclusion of this and the other songs on this list, you have who I am today. Not just the lyrics, but the music helped shape who I am today. It also influenced my way of thinking and even the people I met. Kudos to these songs.

Submit your list to the Five Songs That Changed My Life Group.    

Mike Glita, bassist of the screamo-act Senses Fail, goes above and beyond the call of duty to help Buzznet members that are going through personal troubles. Glita pulls deep into his past to try and inspire people to think positively. It's good to know someone in a successful band can feel the same way as you do about dating, school and dependency. Check out this Rock N Roll Therapy.




Dragon21: First off, college sucks; I hate school period. And I can't even get a date - apparently I'm too hostile, unapproachable and intimidating... I'm not even sure how that could be! Secondly, I've been thinking about my future, and all I see is music; I have absolutely no clue how to go about getting to it or starting, but that's all I wanna do...

Please, help me????

Mike: School is not something for everyone, and surely most people don't really enjoy the CLASSES as much as the atmosphere. In all reality, that's what college really is though, and should be, the next step in your life to becoming more independent. Don't flunk school, but unless you're planning on being a doctor/lawyer or going on to grad school, in the end of the day most jobs won't even ask what your gpa was, just the fact that you graduated and your experience is enough.

Now as far as dating goes, most people actually start to really "find" themselves in college. Think about the things that these people are telling you. If they're you're close friends, and people whose opinions you will honor don't hesitate to ask them just HOW you are hostile, intimidating etc. Maybe proving those people wrong is something you need to do? First impressions are usually the ones that last. Also, if there are girls you're interested in (or guys if you're a girl), maybe you need to muster up some courage and make the effort to say something to them.

Lastly, regarding music. The best thing you can do is put things into perspective. Do you play instruments/an instrument? Can you write songs? Do you feel they're good songs? If so, ask some friends what they think. If you don't have musical talent, but love music, then start thinking of alternate routes. Start looking for internships in the music business while at school. The options are really endless, it's just how bad you want it.



Smokingsaves: I'm usually a very postive, opptimistic person (at least, I TRY to be...) but lately it just hasn't been working out for me. See, I'm very dependant on other people, my boyfriend in particular, and he works in Indiana and only comes back on the weekends. At first I was upset and cried myself to sleep at night. It got better because he'd come back every weekend. Friday was the last time he'd come back in over a month. Nights have steadily gotten worse since he's been gone. I thought i was doing well but now I see otherwise. I'm drinking and smoking ALOT more than I did before he left. I'm also realizing it's not such a good idea to trust everyone. I feel like I'm becoming some bitter hermit that wishes to have no contact with the outside world. HELP ME!!

Mike: Being dependant on others is your first flaw right there. But it's not something you can't fix or work at. As you grow older you begin to realize that yes, there are some GREAT people in this world, but more times than not, there are some really HORRIBLE people as well. The last thing you want to do is rely on others. What you should do is take things a day at a time, and a step at a time. First of all, the best thing anyone can really do (I learned this in psychology), is to sometimes realize how much worse people have things than yourself. First off, start by taking small things that you know you can do well yourself and don't need other peoples help with. Then work your way up. Start tackling bigger things slowly until you feel like you're really gaining control of your life. Lastly, as I said, always keep in the back of your mind that it's not the end of the world.




Kerstieatworld: This is a bit awkward, so I'm hoping that none of my friends/people I know read this. anyway.

Like most teenagers, you get to a point where you start to wonder what sexuality you are. Hetro-, bi- or homo-sexual. The thing is, I don't feel like I'm neither. It's hard to explain, and please don't laugh at me. I like boys, in the way that I'm attracted to them. But as soon as it gets below the waist, I'm completely turned off. And as for girls, I'm not attracted to them (in the same way as to boys) except below the waist. I feel so fucked up. No pun intended. But seriously, what would you call that? Half-bi?

Mike:
Well the first question would possibly be what age you are. How much have you really experienced with a boy and or a girl? Could your fears of boys maybe be more of just being scared of a penis in general or what it does in a sense if that does make sense? As far as girls go, you're saying that you don't find girls attractive, but do like the vagina itself? As I said yet again, this also could lead me to believe that maybe some how you may have a phobia of the penis itself? I guess all I can say is, just think it out, and maybe if it's possible, since you may not want to tell your friends, try talking to some kind of counselor or therapist who may be able to give you some further advice. Or maybe you're just going through a phase. But don't be embarrassed, because we're all different in our own ways, you're just trying to find who you are.




Windstone: So here's the setting, I loved a guy who was "bad" for me. He was 7 years older, living 2 states away and a ladies man. I was obsessed over him for around 15 months, maybe even more. we said that we loved each other and stuff, but it was as friends on his part. I knew this and the whole time I tried convincing myself that it was true. That he didnt like me. Finally 3 days ago I did it. Then I talked to him.. I am regreting doing it. My mind is empty. I can not concentrate on anything. I talk even less then I did before now (which wasnt very much before this) and I have become insanely lonely. Im afriad that this was a bad move for me. Because I really started thinking about doing stupid crap after I stopped. (harming myself, dieing, doing drugs, ect) Any advise to help?

Mike: The bottom line is this, age shouldn't matter SO much, but in most cases when you're a 16 year old, or an 18 year old and you're dating a guy who is 23 or 25 etc, their intentions aren't usually because they "love" you. Most likely he's toying with your thoughts, and using you, knowing that you're much younger than him and will probably bow to his every command. Trust me when I say this, I haven't met the dude and I already know you should stop talking to him. There will most likely be way more fish in the sea as they say, and I think you're just experiencing the typical "heartbreak" that comes with teenage years (and if you're not a teen, well I'm sorry). Try dating someone closer to your age, don't rush into something because a guy is cute or trys to sweep you off your feet with corny pick up lines. Think about guys that you're maybe friends with, chances are that one of them has always liked you but you've always given him the friend card.

Have a personal issue? Would you like to get some advice from a musician?   Post your situation in the Rock N Roll Therapy Group

Megadeth singer/guitarist David Mustaine has taken technology to the extreme.

On a new website called Ask David Mustaine, you are able to ask David anything that is on your mind. Not only are you going to get an immediate response, you are also going to be able to see video of David answering your questions.

Is your boyfriend cheating on you? Are you deciding between what girl to take to the school dance? Are you still trying to find out what emo truly is? Go ahead and ask David. He's not leaving the site. He'll be there anytime you go back!

In 1995, every child's favorite horror book series became a television show.

Goosebumps aired on FOX Kids in the USA and YTV in Canada. Many of the 30 minute episodes were adaptations of Goosebumps books including Night Of The Living Dummy and there were 74 episodes in total.

The show's name was changed to The Ultimate Goosebumps during the third season. The show was cancelled in 1998 but many of the episodes are still available on VHS and DVD.

Break out the old Goosebumps books this Halloween and see if you still get scared!

Click on the photo to view the video introduction to Goosebumps.

Thanks to Buzznet and DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show, I've had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing some of my favorite bands. It's always exciting to meet people whose music you enjoy and whose lyrics have inspired you. In my wonderful questionnaire, many of you discussed the musicians you have met. Here is just a taste of what some of our Buzznet members experienced. What rock stars have you met? Post your experience and pictures in the comments!

Ninaplz:  Matt Good and Travis Richter, of From First To Last,wiL Francis of Aiden, Ryan from Anchors for Arms.
Nina Koons, 15, PA

Saraechelon: Only Bayside at Warped Tour :(
Sara, 15, El Paso TX

Haraism: Little Jimmy Urine from Mindless Self Indulgence (Does getting your face pressed into someone's stomach because of the push of the mob behind you count/ getting an autograph count?)
Sylvia, 15, La Canada, CA

Infinitywithjess: None yet :( Unless you count having Bob and Gerard from My Chemical Romance wave at me when I called there names at Big Day Out.
Jessica, 17 (18 in 40 something days!) New Zealand

Hillabeans: Honda Civic Tour. I got to meet 4/5ths of Cobra Starship as well as Michael Guy, and got to talk to Sisky and Bill again.
Hillary, 16, NorCal.

Jessticles: Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship.
Jessica, 16, Australia

Tothisxtragicxaffair: None. Oh. Yeah this dude from a Kiwi band called Cerveza. Wicked guitarist but massive JERK.
Lizzy M. Auckland, NZ

Alltherage: None..YET..! but I have faith in that I will..one day. Probably when I'm old and have little teeth left.
Bec, 18, Australia

Misskelly4life: Every member of All Time Low, lead singer of Between The Trees, lead singer
of Yellowcard, and every member of Amber Pacific.
Kelly, 14, Valencia, CA

Sierraxthexstrange: Jeff Baker (frontman to Apathy for an Enemy.)
Sierra ,15, Little Rock, AR

Which rock stars have you met? Tell us in the comments! Post your pictures with them!

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Hanson
MMMBop

Yes, I know..ew. Somebody mentioned this song already, but it is by far the most significant song on my life. Even though I hate now (but so does Hanson themselves). Before I knew who Hanson was, I was all about Spice Girls and the Macerana.. oh and Ace of Base..I think I liked music more than most 11 year olds.. I mean, I could name who the artists were for every song on the radio at that time.. (Anyone else remember who Donna Lewis or Lisa Loeb is? I did when I was 11..) But then came Hanson.. Oh did I hate them the first time I heard them.. My best friend at the time played the tape (yes.. TAPE) while we were playing Barbies one day and she was all "omg listen to this!!" I thought the lead singer (poor Taylor) sounded like Michael Jackson.. Never a girl.. always M.J... It wasn't until 6 months later that I REALLY started to like them. I mean, I didn't just care that the song was catchy or whatever. But I listened to every single fricken song on that cd and RELATED to the meanings or at least came to the stunning realization at that point in time that songs actually had meanings behind them (Mmmbop is actually kind of deep, don't hate). That was.. 10 years ago. And I'm still a huge Fanson (that's Hanson fan, for those who don't catch on quickly) I'd never be going to school for music business if it weren't for them.

Sum 41
Fat Lip

The first time I heard this song.. I really wasn't that into rock.. I was in what would be nearing the end of my uber pop phase (I worshiped BSB, Nsync, etc.) The only reason I heard this song, was because I would tune into MTV obsessively to catch even a glimpse of Justin or Nick.. interview on TRL, Making the Video, concert special, etc etc. (Seriously, I have video tapes still, where I recorded all this crap..) Then one day, all of sudden this friggen song comes on.. I had never liked anything (or really heard) remotely relating to punk.. mainly cos I listened primarily to the only pop radio station we had here and they played the hell out of pop. But somehow, I became obsessssssed with this song. I bought the cd probably about 5 days after I heard the song.. My mom was NOT too happy that I had gone from liking mom friendly Nsync to liking this crazy guys jumping around and doing gross things in videos..(Oh, and I thought Cone was soooo hot).

HIM
Heartache Every Moment

I have no idea where I found out about HIM... It wasn't really directly from watching Bam though. Because for the longest time I thought the heartagram was his symbol (I know, stupid). But then online when I was kinda navigating through music related websites that kinda involved music I had started to like following my introduction to Good Charlotte and other related music, HIM kept coming up.. EVERYWHERE I went. People talked about HIM, obsessing over this guy named Ville. I had no idea. Finally I gave in and went poking around on Limewire for them. I found TWO songs on Limewire at this time... only TWO. Seriously. They were "Heartbreak Every Moment" and "Please Don't Let It Go". I threw them on one of the many many mix cds I made around that time and kinda forgot about it. One day, I was poking through my cds and there was this song.. It was "Heartache" It rocked my socks. I loved it.. love love LOVED it. So began another obession.. oh, this was around the time Hot Topic opened in my hometown. And everytime I'd go in there i'd here people go "oh, look, it's Bam stuff" seeing the heartagram, and I'd go and chew them out. Now they're one of my favorite bands (along side Hanson.. FYI, I seriously dislike Good Charlotte now.. lol)

Brakelazy
You Kill Me

I hate these guys. Jk. Brakelazy is a band who I went to high school with. I lived in a smaller "city" in north dakota.. there's really not a lot come by for actual bands, especially considering this is before the DIY-Myspace era where everyone and their dad has a band. So one night my freshman year of HS, me and my best friend went out to a school sponsored dance. Half the night the spent playing Nsync and Britney Spears, the other half.. it was a battle of the bands. I had NEVER seen a band play live in front of me before. NEEEEEEVER. (It wasn't until after this year I saw my first actual concert.. Christina Aguilera.. yeah lol) This was one of the songs they played. I was so fascinated by them. (The other bands sucked..) After that, I think I was probably their biggest fan. My friend and I went to every show they played, knew every word of every song they put on their cds, etc. It was kinda funny, cos they were like "popular" guys in my high school.. I was not popular by any means. But I basically acted like they were friggen Hanson or something. Years and years later.. They moved to Minneapolis, MN.. a year later I moved out here as well. We ended up working together a few times, and we're kinda buddies. (If you told me, when I was 15, that the lead singer of Brakelazy would run up to me and hug me after an Ok Go concert, I would have laughed in your face.) Anyways, because of them, I realized that MTV doesn't hold the only talent in the world. That there are great bands with a self made cd and 15 fans in the most remote parts of the world. I started giving every band (no matter how well known they were) a chance after I got into Brakelazy..oh, It was at a Brakelazy show that I first ever heard the song "Motivation Proclamation".. No idea who Good Charlotte was at the time, but that's how I kinda started down my current musical taste path.. after I figured out who really sang that song...

My Chemical Romance
Helena


Oh did I hate MCR when they first came out. I thought they were loud and annoying.. That song "I'm Not Okay" pissed me off to no end. Mainly because I knew people who basically faked being suicidal then bragged about it for attention, and to me that song..AT THAT TIME (not anymore) was just like..."boo life sucks I want attention" and gave those kids above a theme song to sing. So I hated MCR because of it.. How I got into Helena though.. I liked the video. It was really kinda weird and made in this kinda dark style that I really like. I thought the video was just awesome. So I would watch it over and over.. eventually I started liking the song, a lot. It made me mad that I liked it. But I started pretty much only liking that song by them.. then somehow really slowly I started liking "To The End".. I still didn't really like "I'm Not Okay".. until my friend burned me the cd and I started listening to it obsessively.. Because of them, I started liking kind of "darker emoish whatever you call it" music. I'd hate Aiden (one of my favorite bands) if Helena hadn't grown on them.

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Australia may be best known for its kangaroos and koalas but there are actually more incredible musicians from the continent than you may realize. To help create the perfect list from down under, I have enlisted some of Buzznet's finest Aussies to suggest some of their favorites. Ditch the Outback Steakhouse and go catch these bands in concert when they come to town.

Top ten bands from Australia:

10. Parkway Drive


9.  The Vines


8. Powderfinger (suggested by emmy21)


7. The Veronicas


6. Wolfmother (suggested by ryan4bec)


5. Jet (suggested by beatofthedrum)


4. Kisschasy (suggested by fobrawsum)


3. Silverchair


2. AC/DC (suggested by missmurdermachinee)


1. The Living End

Joe Dexter of the pop-punk band Orange may only be 19, but he has learned a lot about life. He has toured the USA and has lived in both Los Angeles and England. Dexter offers up his best teenage advice on serious subjects like hurting yourself, sexuality and pessimism.  Check out this Rock N Roll Therapy.




Dragon21: First off, college sucks; I hate school period. And I can't even get a date - apparently I'm too hostile, unapproachable and intimidating... I'm not even sure how that could be! Secondly, I've been thinking about my future, and all I see is music; I have absolutely no clue how to go about getting to it or starting, but that's all I wanna do...

Please, help me????

Joe: I was in the same posistion as you when i was in highschool, but i was also awkardly shy. After my sophomore year I decided to leave school and just work on my band full time. and thank god i did that. within a few months I got a record deal with Hellcat records and have been touring and making records ever since! So my advice is keep in mind that as soon as your out of school nothing you did there will ever matter again. If you not the most popular kid there or you just cant get a date, it really dosnt matter end the end and wont affect what you do with your life.




Smokingsaves: I'm usually a very postive, opptimistic person (at least, I TRY to be...) but lately it just hasn't been working out for me. See, I'm very dependant on other people, my boyfriend in particular, and he works in Indiana and only comes back on the weekends. At first I was upset and cried myself to sleep at night. It got better because he'd come back every weekend. Friday was the last time he'd come back in over a month. Nights have steadily gotten worse since he's been gone. I thought i was doing well but now I see otherwise. I'm drinking and smoking ALOT more than I did before he left. I'm also realizing it's not such a good idea to trust everyone. I feel like I'm becoming some bitter hermit that wishes to have no contact with the outside world. HELP ME!!

Joe: Maybe it would be for the best if you two just broke up. espeacially as he is the reason your life is falling apart. but i know, you love him. and its a bit of a curse isnt it?! i was with a girl for 7 months and all she ever did was make me feel useless and awful about myself. but what could I do? i loved her. after a few months i thought, seriously this has to stop. so it ended. it took me 3 or 4 months to get over her and to stop wishing i would get back with her, and then one day it suddenly didnt matter anymore and out of the blue i didnt give a shit about her in anyway. it was really all over and ive been the happiest I have ever been since.





Kerstieatworld: This is a bit awkward, so I'm hoping that none of my friends/people I know read this. anyway.

Like most teenagers, you get to a point where you start to wonder what sexuality you are. Hetro-, bi- or homo-sexual. The thing is, I don't feel like I'm neither. It's hard to explain, and please don't laugh at me. I like boys, in the way that I'm attracted to them. But as soon as it gets below the waist, I'm completely turned off. And as for girls, I'm not attracted to them (in the same way as to boys) except below the waist. I feel so fucked up. No pun intended. But seriously, what would you call that? Half-bi?

Joe: Maybe your a sophisticated sex robot sent back though time to change the future for one lucky lady.





Windstone: So here's the setting, I loved a guy who was "bad" for me. He was 7 years older, living 2 states away and a ladies man. I was obsessed over him for around 15 months, maybe even more. we said that we loved each other and stuff, but it was as friends on his part. I knew this and the whole time I tried convincing myself that it was true. That he didnt like me. Finally 3 days ago I did it. Then I talked to him.. I am regreting doing it. My mind is empty. I can not concentrate on anything. I talk even less then I did before now (which wasnt very much before this) and I have become insanely lonely. Im afriad that this was a bad move for me. Because I really started thinking about doing stupid crap after I stopped. (harming myself, dieing, doing drugs, ect) Any advise to help?

Joe: When I broke up with my last girlfriend I was extremely depressed for a long time, I couldnt enjoy anything, tour, girls, finding buried treasure in my backyard. Even striking oil was a bummer to me! My advice, time heals all wounds. When a friend of mine told me this I thought he knew nothing but it turns out he knew everything.


Have a personal issue? Would you like to get some advice from a musician?   Post your situation in the Rock N Roll Therapy Group

Get to know The Josephine Collective before they become the next big thing. They will be appearing in studio this Thursday, October 4th 2007 on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show.

Another great band on the rise, Kenotia will be calling in during the show as well.

Tune in from 7-8pm PST /10-11pm EST by clicking here

Interact with the guests during the show by instant messaging them at the screen name: staridobi.

--DJ Rossstar