A New Social System

The current industrial and profit driven capitalist society has wrought irreparable devastations unto the world. The media and the political systems (Democracy or whatever!) are mere instruments of multinational enterprises to reduce human beings into foolish consumers.

The primary flaw is this system is that the whole world is viewed as a market where everyone competes for their pie. Ordinary humans spend their lives craving for more money that would help them buy new products. In many respects, we are systematically converted into slaves of these industrial commodities. The wonders of science have been reduced to mere essentials.


It would be better for us as a species if we stick to our basic needs. It must be understood that everything else beyond our basic needs are superficial. It has only trapped us in a vicious circle of needs and wants.

What's the outcome of this profit driven industrial society? Two World Wars, climatic changes, pollution, chemical weapons, the napalm bomb, terrorism? It would only need a single person to release a napalm bomb and end this world.

Then why not just do away with it? Human greed and jealousy is at its worst in the present society. And it's only natural because this system rewards the one who brings maximum profits.

I can't foresee a peaceful world where everyone would produce only as much as is required for humans to live a life of dignity. Everyone would work according to ones capability. The world would be a single community. All surplus (except food and clothing) would be destroyed for it's the surplus produce that gives a chance for businesses to flourish and reap profits. That's where greed and all its allies come to play. People would be happy with the simple pleasures of life. This is good for humankind and all other kinds that tread this world.

Can we do it? Of course we can. We only need to STOP buying anything beyond our basic needs. Imagine if the entire world's population stops buying these commodities. That would solve more than half of the world's problems. When you stop buying, you stop thinking about money. The importance of money would be lost forever. I'm sure we can produce enough to sustain everyone in a neighborhood.

Balls to Consumerism

Industrialization has opened the gates for the world's demise. I would love to go back to nature. I want to live the way humans lived before the industrial revolution, with little false needs. Just plenty of love and togetherness.

The present world is such that we are forced to spend our lives in material pursuits. Capitalism has transformed us human beings into mere consumers. Just consumers. The media is an instrument that sees to it that we remain consumers.

What have become of us? Our goal was to enjoy life, behold nature's beauty, cherish the blue skies and crisp air, play in the sun, swim in the lakes and live in harmony with nature. And what do we do? We only keep ourselves busy with the products of capitalism. Humans have made a wasteland of this world. They invented the napalm bomb. They are the biggest criminals in history.

Alas! The ones whom I love do not understand this. And I cannot live without them. I'm doomed to rot in this wasteland. That's my greatest regret.

Def Leppard Postpones India Tour: Pouring Rain Over the Parade

As rock heads from all over India gear up for Def Leppard's maiden tour to the country, the band has announced that the guys are pouring rain over the parade all over! True. The shows, earlier scheduled for May 16th and 18th in Bangalore and Mumbai have been postponed untill fall.

Amidst all the excitement, somebody eavesdropped me about their set list. Here you go:

01. Rocket
02. Animal
03. Let’s Get Rocked
04. Foolin’
05. Mirror Mirror
06. Nine Lives
07. Love Bites
08. (Bass Solo)
09. Rock On
10. Two Steps Behind
11. Bringin’ on the Heartbreak
12. Switch 625
13. Hysteria
14. Armageddon It
15. Photograph
16. Pour Some Sugar on Me

Encore:
17. Rock of Ages

But the new dates are yet to be finalised. In wake of all the disappointment, how could the British rockers expect the Indian babes to POUR SOME SUGAR on 'em?

21st Century Metal Act: Sickman Inc

As sick as the name might sound, the band's sound is not dull from the minutest tonal perspective.

Sickman Inc. is a one-man Electro-industrial Metal act, led by Chiranjeev Kolita. The sound is a refreshing break from the existing genres within the institution of metal.

Chiranjeev is driven by an indomitable passion for originality and innovation in music. And the result is obvious. I haven't found a band that sounds similar to Sickman Inc.

I'm proud of you, Kolta!

After dabbling in a number of experiments in form of Third Eye (now defunct), Question of Fate (now defunct), Phase Damage (now defunct) and Sweet Ashley , Chiranjeev has got his sound right.

Sickman Inc is the result of his more than a decade of experimentation with thrash metal, industrial metal and electronic music.

Sick Singles:

1. Prayer: Listen and Download

2. Mindkiller: Listen and Download

3. Untitled: Listen and Download

4. Release: Listen and Download

Influences: NIN, Prong, Fearfactory, Deftones, Pitchshifter etc.

Are We Always Right?

Of late, one of my closest friends is going through a dark phase of her life. Most of the time she's either in a dilemma, confused state or emotional stress. Being so close friends, she confides in me and finds an outlet to her frustrations.

Unfortunately, my words, suggestions and advise are going right down the gutter. i'm still unable to comfort her, forget about bringing up a true, unbiased and fair picture of reality in front of her.

However, in my efforts, I've come to some very interesting self realizations and eye openers about my own life. I'm listing 'em down:

1. When it comes to taking decisions, we're always caught up in moral or practical dilemmas, and the eternal questions of "right" and "wrong". In this case, what we need to do is turn inward, find out what is important for us and act without considering the aspects of "right" and "wrong". "Right" and "wrong" are situational. What is inappropriate for us today is not going to be the same for the rest of our lives. Situations keep changing and so does life. Spring follows winter, whether you go to the church or not. The point I want to make is that life takes its own course. As time slips by, new opportunities knock at the door. So, we shouldn't cry over spilled milk or regret about lost opportunities. All that we need to do is ACT, without considering the outcomes.

2. Our life is measured by the number of hours, days, weeks and months when we're happy and at peace, and not by the level of success or the fat bank balance that we make. Happiness and success are NOT relative. So, we want to do what keeps us happy and not what is "right".

Fetish & Laughter - Funny Signboards

India brags more English speakers than the US. Let's see what happens when English meets the Indian semi-urbania!

At a Beer Shop: CHILD BEAR [Don't mistake it for new brew! They Forgot the other "L" and "E", and replaced another "E" with an "A". So "Chilled Beer" is "Child Bear"!!!]



At a Barber's Shop: Haircut for Rs 15.00 - Children for Rs 10.00

On a Dry Cleaner's Window: Anyone Leaving Their Garments Here For More Than 30 Days Will Be Disposed Of!!

And Here's Another:


An Ad for a Sales Executive [Don't mistake it for a Salsa]!!!

Timo Tolkki's Saana: Can't Wait Anymore!

"Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island". That's the only thing that I'm waiting for. I just read that Timo's running four months behind schedule. But who cares! I'd wait for a lifetime for this classical rock opera, as Timo puts it, and incidentally the first of its kind in the history of rock music.

The almost-one-hour multimedia masterpiece (I'm already assuming that this is going to be a masterpiece; I dig every note erupting from Timo's fret!) will have music and a full all region bonus DVD that contains the whole story in film format as well. Additionally, there are perks such as a new interview of Timo Tolkki, revealing his past, present and future.

Tolkki, along with talents like Jennifer Sowle, Aino Laos, Heikki Poyhiä and Janette Sainio, is taking Metal to such a height of emotional catharsis, which has never been conceived before!

And the Best Metal Performance Grammy Goes To...

Guess! Who deserves this so much? There could be dozens of possibilities, no? But man, this time it's mighty SLAYER! The metal Gods were nominated for for their "Final Six", a track that appeared on the "Christ Illusion" Limited Edition disc. Tom and Hanneman wrote this song, but I can't believe that Kerri doesn't have his definitive bloody-axe-weilding hand on it!

Not Just a Job Change

"Change is not easy". But I never knew it would be this much hard! I never felt so uncomfortable, lost and hopeless at a new workplace. I'm a corporate geek at his worst! This time I gotta start on this negative note, I have no choice.

I hurled myself away from a comfort zone, a work place that I used call a "vacation". Let me see how I behave now. Damn it's taking a toll! My change of job was not out of necessity, but because of my love for experimenting with life.

Outside the workspace, it's quite cool! A lot of pub hopping and beer blast! Last Saturday we stepped into a pub called Styx. Jesus! It's the kind of place that we used to dream about! From "Pain Killer" to "Master of Puppets", "Trooper" to "Train of Consequences", "Roots" to "Reign In Blood", Styx really kicks ass! This is perhaps the only hope for me in Bangalore!

How Green Was My City

This morning I woke up and realized how hopelessly I've come away from nature. I can't even remember how it feels like walking on a lush carpet of grass, tipped with the morning dew.

I haven't seen red earth for a while. I can only see a gazillion monostrous concrete structures swarming all over. I haven't seen the horizon for years. How obnoxious for a person who grew up amidst rolling hills and meandering streams!

Cities after cities, packed with millions of pretentious humans, each scrambling for material pleasures - they only leave me with disappointment. Corporates roll out swanky and flashy new motors each day. The end objective is to make more money. The CEOs nurture a secret desire to be the next richest guy in the world!

Our narrrow streets are crammed with vehicles, all leaving behind a trail of disastrous chemicals. We're deprived of clean and crisp air, which is indispensable for the survival of life on earth.

This is a breezy third world metro. They say we're are a developing country. They're building infrastructure at the cost of verdant forests, shady trees and lush undulating hills. Our rivers are contaminated. Our ground water is toxic. And do I need to talk about the digital waste? We live in a garbage heap!

Post-stoned state Video Post: Eagle Heart- Stratovarius

Here comes the gods of power metal! Stratovarius, keep the flames alive!!

Alone Again- Dokken: Weekend Video Post

Let the Weed times Roll!

I almost gave up cannabies when I thought I'd never return from my state of overdoze that night! I didn't smoke a whiff for months. I believed that DXM or codeine phosphate was always a better option. After all, it's so easy to access. No? Just go to your chemist, pay him well and ask for *****. You're on for the night.

But two weeks back, I started with cannabies all over again. It gave me a good high and I took full advantage of it to create some good riffs and solos. That was a different day for sure. I could feel it every breathe.

After slogging my butt at work for the whole day, it leaves me with no power to pick up my guitar and start shredding once i'm back in my bedroom. Pause. I don't slog at work, never. I love my work. That's kind of a vacation that keeps me engaged for the day and lets me survive and grow as a professional. But that's another mask to my character. The stage was set the day I was born; now I'm left to play all my roles, all to perfection.

I have chosen the path of weed, I gotta play my part. weed is my only friend when i'm lonely. Can I ever turn back? Let it go on for some more years, until my body will no more be able to take it. no resistance, no remorse! let the weed times roll!

Banned from the Blog? Just a Break

Of late, I've noticed I've been really irregular to my freak blog. Before that, I did injustice to the posts/entries by not speaking my heart. Today, I woke up late only to be overwhelmed by feelings of guilt and angst. These days my mind remains empty, the gift of my spiritual practices. In such a state, I'm surrounded by happiness and joy even at the most insignificant event or object of nature. I just don't feel like coming back to the blog and search for ideas. In such a situation, I think I'm going to be banned from the community, for I won't be contributing anything worthwhile! Just taking a break!

Friday Special- Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force

Just thought I'd post one of my favorite Yngwie videos of all times!!

A Chunk from Metal Camp 2007, Tolmen, Slovenia

Date: July 16- 22, Place: Tolmen, Slovenia

The Biggest Metal Competition in Europe, with the mainstage featuring Motorhead, Cradle of Filth, Sepultura, Immortal, you want more?? Check this video from the competition.
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Why did the Chicken Cross the Road?

Question: Why did the Chicken Cross the Road?

Albert Einstein: Whether the chicken crossed the road or the road moved beneath the chicken depends on your frame of reference.

Darwin: Chickens, over great periods of time, have been naturally selected in such a way that they are now genetically disposed to cross roads.

Karl Marx: It was a historical inevitability.

Martin Luther King, Jr.: I envision a world where all chickens will be free to cross roads without having their motives called into question.

Machiavelli: The point is that the chicken crossed the road. Who cares why? The end of crossing the road justifies whatever motive here was.

A consultant: Deregulation of the chicken's side of the road was
threatening its dominant market position. The chicken was faced with significant challenges to create and develop the competencies required for the newly competitive market. Our consulting firm, in a partnering relationship with the client, helped the chicken by rethinking its physical distribution strategy and implementation processes. Using the Poultry Integration Model (PIM), we helped the chicken use its skills, methodologies, knowledge, capital and experiences to align the chicken's
people, processes and technology in support of its overall strategy within a Program Management framework. This was conducive towards the creation of a total business integration solution.

You: ??

Weirdo: Fire Fighters Smoke up 2000 pounds of Marijuana!!

On June 21st, Firefighters in EDINBURG, Texas, spent half an hour fighting a blazing inferno in which 2,000 pounds of marijuana went up in smoke. Imagine being there and breathing the entire thing!! I could have been one of them, gosh!

Besides 1000 gallons of water, it took them 5 gallons chemical supprestant to douse the flames. Believ me, I can smell it!! Whenever somebody talks about marijuana, I get a whiff in the air; that's my love of cannabies.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are still investigating the origin of the "drugs"(!!).

The Yogi

The body is the seat of illusion where nature enacts its play through our senses. The interplay of senses creates desires, leading to the delusion of the mind. Under such delusions, we become egoistic and thereby become attached to the modes and actions.

However, this body, which is forever caught up in the crossroads of materialistic pursuits, is source of liberation. The true yogi engages the organs and performs his actions without any desire, thereby wresting control over the body and mind and being detached mentally.

But this doesn't mean that one should practise sever asceticsm! One who tries to control the organs and senses outwardly without the inner reslove and detachment from the sense objects is just a hypocrite and the biggest loser.

If we're identifying ourselves with our external self, we're mistaken. The body is perishable and is a creation of the basic elements of life. It's the house of the soul, which is immortal. The yogi is conscious of the existence of the soul and works towards fixing the mind on this higher self and achieving true liberation!!

Back to the Blog

After lot of deliberations on where to post (as I have 5 blogs), I decided that it's Freak-a-boo's day today. Vampirefaust advised me to write on things that I'm passionate about. That was a very good piece; thanks Vampire, you rock! I've been reading some of wonderwoman's wonderful stuff at disjointed intelligence.

Ok, I don't have much time. So, I thought I'd write a note on the things that you'll always find with me when I'm out the door...

1. My tiny Mp4 player cum digicam cum voice recorder: This keeps me busy, lets me take funny videos. It's loaded with ALL 80s stuff.

2. My Ciggys: Gives me company when I'm alone, which I'am most of the time.

3. The Matchbox: Come baby light my fire!

That's awwwwl!!!