#Moshe Lion

[thepastisalreadywritten]

Excavation site of Pool of Siloam where Jesus cured a blind man to open to public

CNA Newsroom, 7 January 2023

The excavation site of the Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem, the place where Jesus restored sight to a blind man, will be open to the public for the first time.

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), the Israel National Parks Authority, and the City of David Foundation announced the start of excavations that will allow the complete exposure of the Pool of Siloam.

Visitors will be able to see the stage of the excavation of the pool that in the coming months will form part of the tourist route from the City of David to the Western Wall of Jerusalem.

According to the Old Testament, the Pool of Siloam was built during the reign of King Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:20).

The pool is the site of one of the most famous miracles performed by Jesus.

After Jesus smeared the eyes of a blind man with mud and saliva, he sent him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. There the man recovered his sight (John 9:1–7).

In 1980, archaeologists found the first indications of the location of this celebrated biblical site located outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.

However, they had to wait until 2005 to officially confirm their rediscovery.

“According to estimates, the Pool of Siloam went through multiple stages of development, and at the height of its glory, was approximately the size of 5 dunams (1.25 acres) and inlaid with impressive flagstones,” the spokesperson for the IAA explained.

Excavations also revealed that the pool was 225 feet wide and that there were steps on at least three sides of the pool. 

The mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion, praised the start of the project.

“The Pool of Siloam in the City of David National Park in Jerusalem is a site of historic, national, and international significance,” he said.

“After many years of anticipation, we will soon merit being able to uncover this important site and make it accessible to the millions of visitors visiting Jerusalem each year,” the mayor said.

[iliveinprocrasti-nationn]

goyim don’t know. they don’t know how good of a love song “miracle of miracles” is

[ap-kinda-lit]

Saiyan headcanons

Saiyans love hot baths. The kind of temperatures they best enjoy would be boiling to most people but to them is a perfect sauna.

They often take very personal trophies from their victories, like heads, limbs, or skin.

When a Saiyan is banished/exiled, they have their tails cut off as a mark of shame.

Some traditional Saiyan dishes do include bugs.

Before the Cold Empire’s conquest, Saiyan architecture was similar to that of the Aztecs/Mayans and India. You can also see it in the style of their artwork.

They also didn’t use armor much as they didn’t consider it necessary, but when they did the armor they wore included leather, metals, and furs. Common Saiyan armor was styled like the Vikings, while the armor used by the elite were more like the Mongolians.

Like in a lot of species, female Saiyans are not only just as strong as their male counterparts but can even be more dangerous. Females are more agile, methodical, strategic, and better at stealth. Like lionesses, they are capable of both attacking and defending. While female Saiyans are the primary caretakers of children and homesteads, this is because they are seen as reliable and highly capable at leading and protecting. If an army tried to attack a Saiyan camp because it was only wives and mothers, it would be the worst mistake.

Most Saiyans do not know what a “husband/wife” or “boyfriend/girlfriend” is or even what marriage means. They have mates and while there is courting involved it still basically goes if two people like each other a certain way they hook up, move in, and, more often than not, produce children. That’s it. Plain and simple. There are no certain terms, ceremonies, or pageantry.

Surprisingly, Saiyans are normally very loyal partners. They are monogamous and they more often than not mate for life.

A lot of Saiyans actually care about their children and can be super protective of them. As in, think of a mama bear or papa lion on PCP. Don’t mess with their kids.

They also carry them on their bodies, mostly their backs, not much different from how regular monkeys and apes do with their babies.

And when they’re not carried, Saiyan children hold on to their parent’s tail, kind of like with elephants.

Traditional Saiyan music kind of sounds like rock music and their dancing is the same as mosh pitting.

Yes, they hiss like cats. Why wouldn’t they?

Their battle cries sound like gorilla grunts and monkey howls and they bang on their chests like them.

Saiyans are fairly casual about nudity. They have mixed bath-houses and don’t have much problem with walking around naked before or after a bath or being injured. They even consider fighting nude and act of bravery and strength.

Saiyans have a very high tolerance for narcotics and alcohol. It takes quite a bit to make them intoxicated. Which is why their alcohol is extremely strong to the point it could give a man alcohol poisoning in little to no time.

While they prefer meat, they’re omnivores above all. They can eat just about anything. I mean anything. They have super strong stomachs that can store/digest anything. Like sharks, they’ll eat the most unusual things from time to time. If you cut open a Saiyan’s belly, you wouldn’t believe some of the stuff you would find in there, like a lost and found.

A Saiyan’s way of showing affection to their SO or relatives normally includes sharing food, bringing them presents from their hunts and other adventures, and grooming (namely picking out debris or whatnot from their hair). With their mates, they tend to bite (think of like with cats).

Speaking of which, Saiyans are very fierce in the bedroom as they are in the battlefield. Because of this, along with their brute strength and expansive energy, physical intimacy with a Saiyan can be tantamount to wrestling a bear or lion. You will most likely die or at least be seriously injured.

Saiyans have matches that are a lot like flyting, or rap battles. Essentially, they roast each other in rhythmic style. In Saiyan matches, expect some mother/father jokes and unflattering references to Frieza or King Cold.

[rustbeltjessie]

Chicago Noise (Love Letter to Steve Albini) by Jarret Keene

How many boys want to be whipped by Steve Albini’s guitar? -Sonic Youth bassist/singer Kim Gordon

Woke up this morning, as usual, hungry for white-boy noise and black coffee. Popped in – what else? – Big Black’s Songs About *!?king and blasted it at full volume on the home stereo so I could feel every

drum-machine wallop in my molars, every lacerating riff against my face, those places where noise really hits me when its good and loud. Steve, there’s something about your band Big Black

in the morning that helps me to more effectively hate birds outside my window as they chirp ridiculous tunes about nothing to no one, something in the serrated edges of the song “Pavement Saw” and

the slaughterhouse fury of “Colombian Necktie” that transports me to the Loop, jostling around inside a metal tube across an ice-cold, urban-Midwest landscape of old, bombed-out meatpacking plants.

Like it’s a clear day in March and I’m taking it all in – the canyons of LaSalle, the cliffs of Michigan Avenue, the public artworks – and there’s this satanic chainsaw behind my ears, eager to sink

its teeth into my skull, turning my lights out and then everyone else’s. This noise is dirty and yet so pure that I can’t help feeling even more comfortable in my alienation, even happier in hostile

territory. I imagine myself lying down like a lamb at the paws of a lion guarding the stairs of the Art Institute. I picture myself walking into a Wicker Park record shop (a real record shop that

actually sells, you know, vinyl) and asking the skinny, unfriendly employees there if they might sell me another Big Black LP. And when they scowl at me with an expression that says “Why don’t

you already own that record, poser?” all I can say to my fellow rock snobs is leave me alone, because I’m armed and dangerous, and about to vaporize Cloud Gate in Millenium Park, to rip

the girders from Calder’s red-orange flamingo-looking thing perched in front of the Federal Center with my incisors before flame-broiling it oh-so-slowly with an acetylene torch until the steel is tender enough

to eat with a plastic spork, to challenge the next thrash band to play the Double Door to a demolition derby-style mosh pit involving broken beer bottles and our bare chests and bags of salt.

And if anyone asks about the point of this tsunami of sucking nihilism, this whole tortured carnival ride, let me say that it’s my chance to ignore the terrifying silence at the end of this caffeinated daydream.

Anyhow, Steve, just thought I’d write you a quick letter letting you know how much your anti-corporate band gets me dreaming of Chicago and prepares me for another gray and greasy day

of corporate enslavement, chained to my cubicle, hoping for a moment to shut down my computer and loosen my tie, straining to hear a measure, the merest note, of the sweet music of birds.

[capybaracorn]

Israel holds municipal elections; war on Gaza affects turnout and mood

Israelis are divided over the war and their opinions of the government, resulting in a low turnout and higher tensions.

Tel Aviv, Israel – Israelis voted on Tuesday to elect mayors and local council members in 197 towns and cities and 45 regional council representatives.

Voting started at 7 am, and will carry on until 10 pm, in elections that have been delayed twice, from October 31 to January 31 then to Tuesday, due to Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza.

Seven million Israelis are eligible to vote, including tens of thousands who voted from active military duty in Gaza or the Israeli bases where they are stationed.

Turnout has been lower than in the last elections in 2018, according to estimates by the Ministry of Interior throughout the day.

Protests continue

The months leading up to the elections have been tumultuous ones for Israelis with mass protests throughout 2023 against changes to the judiciary that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government was trying to push through.

Different protest movements have continued throughout the war: Families of Israelis taken captive by Palestinian fighters on October 7 have protested to demand the government negotiate for their return, merging at times with antiwar protests and antigovernment protesters.

Antiwar protesters hold up a banner with the number of people killed in Gaza since October 7 [Mat Nashed/Al Jazeera]

Among the most closely watched races is the one for Jerusalem’s mayor, in which incumbent Moshe Lion is widely expected to beat his challenger Ofer Berkovitch.

On HaBima Square in Tel Aviv, Al Jazeera spoke to several liberal activists protesting against Israel’s war on Gaza.

Israeli American protester Addam said liberals like him face a lot of hostility, which was the reason he chose not to disclose his last name, fearing vigilantes and Israeli authorities who have repressed antiwar protests recently.

Dozens of protesters marched with signs reading: “War is a crime and nationalism kills” and “Stop the ethnic cleansing.”

A large banner just had “30,000” written on it, referencing the number of people Israel has killed in the latest war in Gaza.

“This war is a choice we [as Israelis] are making,” Addam said.

“There has been a weaponisation of people’s grief after October 7,” he added, describing being confronted during a protest by a young Israeli woman who shouted: “Soldiers are dying for you all. Shame on all of you.”

Antiwar protesters in Tel Aviv on February 27, 2024 [Mat Nashed/Al Jazeera]

Tamy Pollak, an activist and socialist who lives in the mixed Palestinian-Israeli city of Yafa (Jaffa), says the outcome of these elections will be important in determining whether calm is restored in mixed cities.

She worries about far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who she said has been weaponising Jewish civilians in mixed cities.

Fear of right-wing gains

In downtown Tel Aviv, Deputy Mayor Meital Lehavi held a megaphone, rallying voters to ensure that a far-right party does not take more seats on the local council.

Security officials stand guard in Tel Aviv during a protest to mourn the dead in Gaza on February 27, 2024, [Dylan Martinez/Reuters]

“Right now, [Tel Aviv] has an open society, but [if the right wing does well], then things can be different here,” she told Al Jazeera.

Plia Kettner, a 39-year-old former member of the local council in Kfar Saba in the suburbs of Tel Aviv, believes the war is distracting – even discouraging – people from voting.

“Some of the national rhetoric has filtered into the local election campaigns”, polarising people, she said

“At the beginning, nobody was against the war,” she told Al Jazeera.

“But if you ask people on the street, 50 percent of people will say that they want to [get a deal with Hamas] to get the hostages back, and 50 percent will say that Israel must keep going to destroy Hamas.”

Results are expected a few days later.

[cherrygirlystuff]

How to Host the Perfect Indie Sleaze Revival Party: From Playlist to Outfit

Ready to Host the Perfect Indie Sleaze Revival Party?

Hey babe! 🌟 Have you been dreaming of throwing the ultimate indie sleaze revival party? You know, the kind where everyone’s dancing like it’s 2008, surrounded by nostalgic vibes, killer outfits, and the perfect playlist? Well, you’re in luck because I’ve got you covered with a step-by-step guide to bringing back those chaotic, carefree house party vibes. From the right music to the ideal décor, here’s everything you need to host a party that’ll make your friends feel like they’ve stepped back in time (in the best way possible). Let’s dive in! 🎉🖤

Step 1: Curate the Ultimate Indie Sleaze Playlist 🎸

No indie sleaze revival party is complete without the perfect playlist. The music sets the tone for the entire night, so it’s gotta be on point. Here’s how to put together a playlist that’ll get everyone in the mood to dance, sing, and maybe even start a mosh pit (okay, maybe not, but you get the idea).

1.1. The Classics: Start with the Essentials 🎧

You can’t have an indie sleaze party without the anthems that defined the era. Think of tracks from the likes of MGMT, The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Arctic Monkeys. These songs are non-negotiable—they’re the backbone of your playlist.

"Electric Feel" by MGMT: This song is a must for setting the perfect party vibe.

"Last Nite" by The Strokes: Instant crowd-pleaser, guaranteed to get everyone singing along.

"Heads Will Roll" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs: The ultimate indie sleaze dance track.

1.2. Hidden Gems: Mix in Some Deep Cuts 💽

Sprinkle in some lesser-known tracks to keep the playlist fresh and exciting. These are the songs that true indie fans will appreciate, and they’ll add an extra layer of authenticity to your party.

"Paper Planes" by M.I.A.: Not exactly a deep cut, but it’s a track that brings a bit of edge and rebellion to the mix.

"Gold Lion" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs: A killer track that’s perfect for transitioning between dance breaks.

"Oxford Comma" by Vampire Weekend: Quirky and fun, this one will have everyone bopping along.

1.3. Modern Indie: Add Some New Vibes 🎤

Throw in a few tracks from today’s indie artists who are channeling that early 2000s energy. It’ll keep your playlist feeling fresh while still maintaining that nostalgic vibe.

"Want You Back" by Haim: Modern indie with a retro vibe, perfect for the dance floor.

"Bags" by Clairo: A slower track for when you want to give everyone a breather.

"The Less I Know The Better" by Tame Impala: Newer, but with a sound that fits right into your indie sleaze playlist.

Step 2: Nail the Indie Sleaze Décor 🖤

Now that your playlist is sorted, let’s talk décor. The indie sleaze aesthetic is all about grunge, chaos, and a little bit of glam. Here’s how to transform your space into the ultimate party venue.

2.1. Lighting: Dim, Moody, and Mysterious 💡

Forget bright, overhead lights—indie sleaze is all about creating a moody, intimate atmosphere.

Fairy Lights and String Lights: Hang them everywhere—around mirrors, along walls, over furniture. They add a cozy, grungy vibe.

Lava Lamps and Neon Signs: These add that perfect retro touch and a bit of color to your space.

Candles: Scatter them around the room (safely!) for a flickering, mysterious vibe. Bonus points if you use black or deep red candles for extra drama.

2.2. DIY Décor: Embrace the Messy, Eclectic Look 🎨

Indie sleaze décor isn’t about perfection—it’s about throwing together a mix of styles and letting it all come together in a way that feels effortlessly cool.

Vintage Posters and Band Flyers: Cover your walls with posters of indie bands, old gig flyers, and polaroids. You can even make a collage wall with random magazine cutouts and art prints.

Mismatched Furniture and Rugs: Don’t worry about everything matching. The more eclectic, the better. Throw down a few old rugs, bring out the vintage chairs, and let it all clash in the best way possible.

Record Players and Vinyls: Set up a record player in the corner with a stack of vinyl records. Even if you don’t play them all night, they add to the vibe and make a great conversation starter.

Step 3: Dress the Part—Indie Sleaze Outfits 💁‍♀️

Your outfit sets the tone for the night, so make sure you’re dressed to impress in true indie sleaze style. Think skinny jeans, band tees, vintage finds, and a little bit of glam.

3.1. Classic Indie Sleaze: Keep It Edgy 🖤

For that authentic indie sleaze look, it’s all about mixing grunge with glam.

Skinny Jeans and Band Tees: Start with a pair of tight, distressed skinny jeans and your favorite band tee. Bonus points if it’s a bit faded or oversized.

Leather Jackets and Denim Vests: Layer up with a leather jacket or a worn-in denim vest. These are indie sleaze staples that instantly elevate your look.

Chunky Boots or Converse: Complete the outfit with a pair of chunky combat boots or classic Converse. Scuffed-up is totally fine—it adds to the charm.

3.2. Glitz and Glam: Add Some Sparkle ✨

Indie sleaze isn’t just about grunge—it’s about mixing in some unexpected glam elements too.

Sequined Tops and Shiny Accessories: Throw on a sequined crop top or a metallic skirt for a touch of sparkle. Pair it with a statement necklace or chunky jewelry to make your outfit pop.

Messy Hair and Bold Makeup: Keep your hair tousled and a bit messy. For makeup, go for a smudged smoky eye, bold eyeliner, and a dark lip. It’s all about that effortlessly cool, slightly disheveled look.

3.3. Final Touches: The Indie Sleaze Attitude 😎

The most important part of your outfit? Your attitude. Indie sleaze is all about being confident, carefree, and just a little bit rebellious. So throw on your outfit, crank up the tunes, and own the night!

Step 4: Party Like It’s 2008—Let Loose and Have Fun! 🎉

You’ve got the playlist, the décor, and the outfit—all that’s left is to have the best time ever. Here are a few tips to keep the party going all night:

Create a Dance Floor: Clear out some space and let your guests dance their hearts out. With the right music and atmosphere, it won’t take long for everyone to start moving.

Polaroids and Disposable Cameras: Hand out disposable cameras or set up a polaroid station. The grainy, candid photos will capture the night perfectly and give everyone something to take home.

Signature Drinks: Whip up a few indie-inspired cocktails or mocktails. Think classic drinks with a twist—like a grungy take on a cosmopolitan or a neon-hued punch.

Final Thoughts, Gorgeous: Your Indie Sleaze Revival Awaits 🌟

And there you have it, babe! Your ultimate guide to throwing the perfect indie sleaze revival party. From the playlist to the outfit, you’ve got everything you need to create a night filled with nostalgia, great vibes, and unforgettable memories. So send out those invites, start planning, and get ready to party like it’s the early 2000s all over again!

What’s your go-to track for an indie sleaze party? Drop your faves in the comments—I’m always looking to add more tunes to my playlist! 💕

[cakenoodle]

The last week of September was a blast.

Friday night Anjunabeats finally came and went. Met up with viv to pregame at her house. Pulled up to republic to link up with lico, peter and christian. it was a mellow vibe for sure till the alcohol hit viv. She was all katsu by 1030pm so we took her home. Her husband was laughing cause we only left the house an hour ago before coming back, he said “did you guys even go to the event yet??” LOOOL. Lico and me then came back to replublic to catch the ending sets. Got home around 2 then crashed out on the ground fully dressed stil.

Saturday night we ran it back to back hard with RiotTen at HawaianBrians and bro it was intense. Christian met up with me since he picked up a ticket last minute. I was hungover from anjunabeats so it was a light drinking type of night. 11pm and the house was packed elbow to elbow, wall to wall. Mosh pit got shutdown from security multiple times. Someone’s gold chain snapped and fell. The ground was absolutely wet from everyone in the crowd and the air lingered of Vicks. As much as chris was throwing down face melting beats I left half an hour before it was over to skip the parking exit chaos. Wore my red vans and it was a life saver!

It’s currently October with some fun Dj’s coming down to Hawaii. Diplo/Zhu, Morgan page, side piece and even seven lions. I didn’t pick up tickets yet but maybe something last minute? You know from FOMO 😭.

Catch you guys at the next event ✌🏻

[ikaikapup]

Hi! Puppy play anon here. What if I can’t find a local community? And how do I know what kind of play is for me? What kinds of play are there? Also, do you need gear?

Thank you, sorry for all the questions!

No worries about asking questions lol, it's the 2nd best way to learn 2nd to experience. If you can't find a local community, maybe look online. I first got interested in pet play after seeing a man with his hood on just vibing and I thought, "nice vibe, but what's this all about." Went online and found Wattsthesafeword and then went down the rabbit hole. I ended up finding a site called Pupspace, made an account amd started chatting with pups all over the world. The best way to learn what is or isn't for you is to first ask yourself what are your limits. What are things you find interesting, things you don't really care for, all of that. Then research it, ask questions, get feedback, experiment, and experience. Pup play is after all a subsect of pet play. I've come to know various different pets ranging from pups and kitties to horses and lions, but if your looking specifically at pup play, there's moshes (get on all fours and roll around with other pups. Might have some wrestling, might just be a nice cuddle puddle, might even play fetch with a few handlers), some prefer the hierarchy where there are handlers, alphas, betas, omegas, etc., and for some it's the social aspect of being around other pups and just shutting the brain off and enjoying the vibe and living in the moment. Remember though everyone plays differently so my definition of play may look different than others. As for gear, it is not necessary at all, but it can help get you in the right mindset. When I put my hood on, it makes it easier for the human to go to sleep and the puppy to come out and play. I really hope this has been helpful!

[chicagognosis]

Nietzsche: On the Three Metamorphoses

(Note: the Old Iranian root of the name Zarathustra comes from: Zarat, "golden" combined with ushtra, "camel." This is significant for understanding this passage. Gnostic exegesis is provided in parentheses.)

​Of three metamorphoses of the spirit I tell you: how the spirit becomes a camel; and the camel, a lion; and the lion, finally, a child.

There is much that is difficult for the spirit, the strong reverent spirit that would bear much (karma through initiation): but the difficult and the most difficult are what his strength demands.

What is difficult? asks the spirit (of the neophyte) that would bear much, and kneels down like a camel (ushtra in Old Iranian, גמל Gamal in Hebrew) wanting to be well loaded (to take upon itself the bitter path of initiation). What is most difficult, O (solar) heroes, asks the spirit that would bear much, that I may take it upon myself and exult in my (sexual) strength (און aun)? Is it not humbling oneself to wound one's haughtiness? Letting one's folly shine to mock one's (false) wisdom?

Or is it this: parting from our cause when it triumphs (Sattvic action mentioned in the Bhagavad-Gita)? Climbing high mountains (of initiation) to tempt the tempter (Christus-Lucifer)?

Or is it this: feeding on the acorns and grass of knowledge (דעת da'ath, gnosis) and, for the sake of the truth, suffering hunger in one's soul (like Tantalus awaiting the solemn banquet of the Pascal Lamb)?

Or is it this: being (psychologically) sick and sending home the comforters (by not seeking spiritual advice from others, but delving into profound meditation in order to receive wisdom within) and making friends with the (spiritually) deaf, who never hear what you want?

Or is it this: stepping into filthy waters (in transmutation) when they are the waters of truth (poisoned by fornication as mentioned in "On the Rabble" in Part Two of Thus Spoke Zarathustra), and not repulsing cold frogs and hot toads? (This signifies not running away from our own internal, psychological ugliness that we begin to perceive when working with the "hot" and "cold" synpathetic cords of our spinal column, the solar and lunar energetic channels known as Ida and Pingala, which come from our waters, wherein reside the frogs and toads, symbolic of the fertility of Yesod).

Or is it this: loving those who despise us and offering a hand to the ghost (our Innermost) that would frighten us? (since our animal mind is terrified before the presence of the divine; in Hamlet by William Shakespeare, Claudius, the ego, has slain the King of Denmark, and now the ghost of the dead king, the Intimate Being, haunts our very souls through intense spiritual inquietudes).

All these most difficult things the spirit (of the neophyte) that would bear much takes upon itself: like the camel (ushtra) that, burdened, speeds into the desert (מִּדְבָּר Hebrew: mid'bar), thus the spirit (of the neophyte) speeds into its desert (for in the מִּדְבָּר wilderness, the desert of life, we work to incarnate and worship the Word, דָּבָר Dabar, the Christ; see Exodus 3:18).

In the loneliest desert, however, the second metamorphosis occurs: here the spirit becomes a lion (from the Tribe of Judaea through the Venustic Initiation) who would conquer his freedom and be master in his own desert (his מִּדְבָּר mid'bar by incarnating דָּבָר Dabar, the Word). Here he seeks out his last master (the black psychological moon, Lilith): he wants to fight him and his last god (the dragon of darkness of our atomic psychological infernos mentioned by Samael Aun Weor in The Three Mountains); for ultimate victory he wants to fight with the great dragon.

Who is the great dragon whom the spirit (of Christ in the Venustic Initiation) will no longer call lord and god? (for "Thou shalt have no other אֱלֹהִים Elohim, gods, before me." -Exodus 20:3). "Thou shalt" is the name of the great dragon (for our own animal ego takes the commandments, the Law of Moshe, and subverts it for itself; it abuses the law and seeks to make us slaves of Egypt, מצרים Mitzraim, Malkuth). But the spirit of the lion (of the Tribe of Judah, the Cosmic Christ) says, "I will" (or we can say, Eheieh Asher Eheieh אהיה אשר אהיה, "I AM THAT I AM," better translated as "HE IS WHAT HE IS"). "Thou shalt" lies in his way, sparkling like gold, an animal covered with scales; and on every scale shines a golden "thou shalt" (resembling the golden calf of Moloch, mentioned in Exodus 32, and his tenebrous agents of darkness who strive to tempt and slay the Superman).

Values, thousands of years old, shine on these scales (with false, diabolic light); and thus speaks the mightiest of all dragons: "All value of all things shines on me. All value has long been created, and I am all created value (through fornication). Verily, there shall be no more 'I will ( אהיה Eheieh, I AM, or better said, HE IS).'" Thus speaks the dragon (of darkness).

My brothers, why is there a need in the spirit for the lion? Why is not the beast of burden (the initiate who has not incarnated the Lion of Christ), which renounces (self-will) and is reverent (to the Law of Moses), enough?

To create new values—that even the lion (the Bodhisattva of the Straight Path) cannot do; but the creation of freedom for oneself for new creation—that is within the power of the lion (for the acquisition of Mastery is one thing, but perfection in it is another; see the Three Wise Men or Magi in The Gnostic Nativity of Christ). The creation of freedom for oneself (through the First Law of the Glorian) and a sacred "No" even to duty (the written commandments or Second Law: Deuteronomy)—for that, my brothers, the lion (the Bodhisattva) is needed (since only Christ incarnated within the initiate can perform the Great Work by transcending the Second Law). To assume the right to new values—that is the most terrifying assumption for a reverent spirit (the neophyte or initiates who have not yet become lions of Judaea). Verily, to him it is preying (immorality, since the neophytes do not comprehend the Path of the Bodhisattva, the Rebel Christ), and a matter for a beast of prey (who renounces and annihilates the morals of the populace). He once loved "thou shalt" as most sacred (because before incarnating the First Law, one must follow the Second Law): now he must find illusion and caprice even in the most sacred (for he once followed the Second Law, but now must incarnate the Revolutionary Christ, Who transcends the Second Law), that freedom from his love (psychological attachments) may become his prey: the lion is needed for such prey (since only Christ, the First Law, can annihilate the entirety of the ego on the Second Mountain).

But say, my brothers, what can the child (of the Resurrection) do that even the lion (Bodhisattva of compassion) could not do? Why must the preying lion (the warrior of the Straight Path) still become a child? The child (of the Resurrection) is innocence and forgetting (through purification and the waters of Lethe; see also Matthew 18:3), a new beginning, a game, a self-propelled wheel (Sanskrit: chakra, which now turns through the bhava, the becoming, of אהיה אשר אהיה Eheieh Asher Eheieh, "I AM HE WHO BECOMES," "I AM HE WHO INITIATES," see the Bhavachakra course), a first movement, a sacred "Yes." (As Samael Aun Weor stated in Igneous Rose, "Our Innermost is Yes, Yes, Yes. The wisdom of our Innermost is Yes, Yes, Yes. The love of our Innermost is Yes, Yes, Yes.") For the game of creation (as a Cosmocreator), my brothers, a sacred "Yes" is needed (we need our Innermost to be realized within ourselves through Resurrection): the spirit (Kether, upon Resurrection) now wills his own will (for תפארת Tiphereth is united with the will of the Father, for אהיה אשר אהיה "HE IS WHO HE IS"), and he who had been lost to the world (through initiation) now conquers his own world (through Resurrection).

Of the three metamorphoses of the spirit (through initiation) I have told you: how the spirit became a camel (a neophyte on the path of renunciation); and the camel, a lion (of Judah, a Bodhisattva of Compassion); and the lion, finally, a (golden) child (of Alchemy and the Resurrection—golden in Old Iranian is Zarat, which when combined with ushtra, the camel of the renunciate, is Zarathustra).

Thus spoke Zarathustra (the golden camel who traverses the wilderness in order to become a Superman). And at that time he sojourned in the town that is called The Motley Cow (the sacred Hindustani symbol of the Divine Mother Kundalini).

From Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for All and None, translated by Walter Kaufmann.

[bardkin]

while my dracionity turned out different in the end, this was still an important post for me to write!

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when I see my draconic self in my mind’s eye, or become more aware of my phantom parts (because they're always present to a degree), there’s a consistent, distinct shape.

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- a long-ish mammalian muzzle, full of sharp teeth & fangs. also has a feline- or mustelidae-like nose-pad. (“padded nose”? idk the exact term for these types of critter snoots.) - brown fur of short-to-medium length. - unsure if i have scales or protective plating anywhere? might have some on the lower sections of my legs. - body is pine-marten-y in shape & length. - tail is also quite long. sleek, thick-ish, and is capable of corkscrewing around itself at least once. tapers off into a (albeit large) lion-like “tuft” at the end; like a traditional unicorn’s tail. (may be longer, and i’m just experiencing a length that’s relative to my human body???) - paws with five digits, paw-pads, & claws. unsure if said claws are retractable at all. overall very marten-esk. - ears are always in a “back facing” position, which seems to be their natural/neutral positioning. ears are large, almost fennec-like, and fuzzy inside & out like a donkey’s. - set of small nub-horns, teal in color, positioned like a goat’s or deer’s. - one of the closest placement matches i’ve seen are Trico’s (beast from The Last Guardian), but mine grow the opposite direction (i.e, toward my back).

- i do not have wings, and notably feel like i’d be incapable of (natural/non-magical) flight.

- i believe my species lived in, or at least frequented, a temperate forest environment of sorts. and/or potentially somewhere that feels like a mix of Alaska & California's wilderness? it's a jumble of fuzzy noemata that i'm still sorting through.

all this got me wondering; is there any example of this sort of dragon in wider media? in any known mythos or folklore? thus far, the closest examples i've found in these sources are Chinese & Japanese Dragons, such as the character of Haku from Spirited Away; but these aren't exacts. when i look up images & read about them in mythology texts (historical & fictional alike), i always think to myself "Kind of close, but... not it."

one fictional type i've found that sort of matches me is Imperial dragons, from Flight Rising.

however, many details just don't ring as "me." i lack wings, those prominent whiskers, full scales, or any kind of beard, my horns are much, much shorter, i could go on. bottom line, i'm not an Imperial dragon. so, i'm left with the same feeling: "Close, but nowhere near exact."

the absolute closest body-type/shape i’ve found (outside of drawing something myself) is from various original characters. there's a consistent handful of design tropes that make these characters distinctly this type of "fuzzy noodle dragon" — like a mosh-pit mix of almost "off-brand" depictions of eastern dragons. if you're in character/adoptable design circles, you may know what i'm talking about. you may even own a character like this, or be in the same boat as me.

i did briefly consider the idea i might be OC-kin, but... similarly to historical depictions & Imperial dragons, these designs feel like they’re just that; designs. not part of my identity.

"Close. Nothing more."

even this fursona/character concept i whipped up a few years ago, which has pretty much every visual aspect i described, doesn’t feel like me. that character still feels like just a for-fun-mascot or character; not a self-portrait, idealized or true-to-form.

which brings me to a label i've been ruminating over: Folcinteric (Nonhumanity).

i feel @who-is-page’s label of folcintera might really fit me, especially with the specific type of dragon i’ve described here. problem is, (and this is most likely just the imposter syndrome talking) i'm not even sure i have any mythos to begin with.

well. maybe i do. in a slightly more abstract sense.

as i said, this kind of design is not that uncommon; i'd even dare to say it's popular. popular enough that a lot of people will understand and have a fairly distinct image in their mind when you say “furry noodle dragon.” (i'm extremely curious about the origins of this design trend, and who might've kicked it off, or if this concept is a conclusion that multiple artists came to when making a lung dragon inspired design.)

so, perhaps my larger “mythology” — to potentially stretch the definition a bit — is from a subset of the dragon art & character design communities. something in me says that could count as a "lived mythology" of sorts.

and, i am still a type of dragon, one that varies in imagery/details and person-to-person lore, at the end of the day. one that is also very tied to my own personal understanding of "dragon."

dragons, in the larger scope of folklore, are typically an allegory for the wealthy, or the concept of "evil," or are simply more "neutral" symbols of power, wisdom, strength, and/or magic.

dragons were never something i feared / saw as universally "villainous," or even as strictly symbolic of any of the previously listed symbolism. my first exposure to dragons was within the Eragon/Inheritance Cycle series. due to the dragon and rider bond i saw there, "dragon" was cemented in my brain as a companion; protector, friend, but also animal. a fearsome one, yes, but not cruel or "evil by nature." not greedy, just naturally curious and drawn to "shiny" objects in the way any corvid is. sapient as any human or humanoid folk, but still as much of a beast as any wolf or bear.

publicly, i'll most likely just say "I'm a [species of] dragon," and leave it at that. the details of my identity are for me alone, and thus any further explanations or descriptions will be given voluntarily.

but even the things i keep private, i like to put names to. this is one such thing!

"theriomythic" felt somewhat like a hasty choice, though i don't mean that as a bad thing, at least for me. a bit of "my experiences fit here [within the therian label], but the species and my understanding of it doesn't [fit the definition of "only" earthen/nonfictional animals]... so i'll go with something that's close enough."

i do quite like the terms "draconity" & "dragonkind," since they're both very all-encompassing; but... i'm not sure how to articulate how that also feels like the problem (though i use the term loosely) that my brain has with them. "dragonkind," from my understanding, is more-so a label for the community itself rather than the individual. (it can be for personal use, i.e "I am dragonkind," but i don't know if it's widely used as such.) and "draconity" doesn't... quite ring the way i feel it should. it feels more like a general descriptor to preface my experiences and identity.

i could come up with my own term(s), and who knows, i might end up doing so. but at the same time, i don't want to reinvent where i don't need to. to me, the idea currently feels like calling that particular shade of lavender purple by another name, just because i can.

so maybe my flavor of dragon does fit the definitions for being folcintera. the term is supposed to be pretty much limitless within "lived mythos."

all that to say, i'm going to be trying out folcintera for myself. worst that happens is it doesn't end up fitting lol if that becomes the case, i'll find or make something new~

[ladymaplecourt]

Very proud of Moshe Rabbeinu for winning the @tanakhsexyman poll but tbh he was not the sexiest. While he's arguably the most important person in tanakh and everyone is right to love him, I believe we need an honorable mention for the hotties who didn't get the recognition they deserved:

1. The angel who wrestled with Jacob

The finalist who lost to Moshe and imo the sexiest on the list. See my explanation here.

2. Daniel

His epithet is The Most Beloved of Men for a reason! He was literally singled out by the king of Babylon for being the most intelligent and beautiful of the Jewish men. He stared down a lion until it begged for pets. He is so so sexy and the fact that he did not rank higher in this competition is criminal.

3. Joseph

As several other people have mentioned, Jospeh was known for his good looks. He greatly resembled his mother Rachel, who was so hot Jacob worked 14 years to win her hand. Joseph's looks and general attractiveness got him in trouble with Potifar and his wife, but may have also helped Joseph win over the Pharaoh. He knows he's hot and he's a bit cocky about it but it works for him. Truly a sexyman for the ages.

4. Boaz

Smart. Kind. Wealthy. Boaz was basically the Bruce Wayne of his day. Ruth took one look at him and decided that maybe marrying her cursed, deceased husband's family member wouldn't be so bad after all, and I get it. My only caveat is that people love to talk about how much he respected women and the poor, when his actual attitude in the text was more like "hmm this modest, well-behaved woman deserves more than her lot in life, I will help her if I can." Still, the bar is pretty low for biblical equality so I count Boaz as a win.

5. Jonathan (& David)

The hottest thing about Jonathanand David was their devotion to each other, but I would argue that Jonathan was the sexier of the two and was truly underrated in this competition. (Honestly, some of David's actions have turned me off of him. Sorry, King.) There is less information about Jonathan but everything we get about him is a delight; he betrayed his father for his boyfriend best friend, who then went on to write lavish praise about Jonathan's great attributes. And while David gets points for writing Shir Hashirim, who do you think inspired him to write it? One of David's 18 neglected wives? One of his young bedwarmers? Nah, it was Jonathan babey!

[thetulipchildren]

Restauration de mon parcours et de mon flirte🦜Éclat & contraste..la forêt

Arbre...la compagnie

Le marée...la solitude appuyer,profonde et de sensation mais aussi douceur intrigantes

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La tour

Le cimetière des lobes du cerveau

Frontalement subtil .david

D'une hauteur pragmatisme . shelomoh

À l'ouest perspicace . yakov.

À l'est vertu . rachel

Dos au mur judicieux . Isaïe

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Le lion

C la corde

Entre la flèche

Pointe de ces entrailles

Et son cœur

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Maintenant les songe

La rose les chevaux la falaise sinué

Son reverse

La chute contre soi

Les armées contre soi

Les sorciers dune scientologie contre soi

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Aaron c'est une Amande

Car lui n'aime pas être aimé

Car est de lui tout ce qui pousse rapidement

Comme une montagne

Entre degré et mesure

Car est de lui c indépendant du monde qui ont fait régné un sens de la liberté

Pourtant écrasé, jeté aux rongeurs féroce

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Moshe lui

Est sage

Il laisse la vie se faire

Ne bouscule en rien

Et il râle

Pour l'espace de toute chose

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Image de sa relation ;;;

Éternel de son cœur ... ,

Métaphore du pourpre et du pulse

Mais aussi de la crispation

Et de l'empreinte

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Le lion de Dori

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On note un sens dissimulé ramenez vers son intimité par des métaphores et des perceptions

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Comme une chose peux être entre les temps une communication laissé comme une perception délient un songe indirect

.indirect ,en plusieurs passages de sa vie

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2 indirect

Sarah pleur ces enfants kidnapper

Rachel la bibliothèque des île sans toit

Ne pouvant plus être Emprunté que par son intimité

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Vi insignifiant

N'est point un rien🦜

On lutte le rien et le néant pour ramener de la couleur à l'ombre

Vide de sens

Et mélancolie de faire échouer se vide

Par son emprunte sans confrontation

Aujourd'hui je note matrice de c motricité

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Une vue du monde intérieur

Sa nature comme son corps

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Le sommet de ta tour c Aaron

Obligatoirement

La partie non dévoiler mme à soi même

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Les pauses

C'est deux embranchements de la respiration

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Laissé coulé

La source

Ou la ressentir

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L'arbre de c poumons

Le marée est semblable à la lune

Le soleil est semblable à la forêt de fleurs

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Un démon sous mon trône lorsk pas subtil

Un ange sous mon trône lorsk accusateur

Un diable sous mon trône lorsk à ma perte

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EL chaï & Lion

[garudabluffs]

IDF Soldiers BLOW UP Critical Water Facility In Rafah

Aug 25, 2024 Palestinians are wading through puddles and sewage in search of water. Jordan Uhl, Sharon Reed and Yasmin Khan discuss on The Young Turks.

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BREAKING!!:WHAT DO ARABS DO IN ANCIENT JEWISH CITIES ON JEWISH LAND???!!Here’s a revised list of 100 ancient Jewish cities in Judea and Samaria, along with their English meanings or translations: 1. *Jerusalem* - City of Peace 2. *Hebron* - Friend 3. *Bethlehem* - House of Bread 4. *Jericho* - Fragrant 5. *Bethel* - House of God 6. *Shiloh* - Peaceful, Tranquil 7. *Gibeon* - Great Hill 8. *Samaria* - Watch Mountain 9. *Jaffa* - Beautiful 10. *Tiberias* - Fish 11. *Nablus* (Shechem) - Shoulder 12. *Ramallah* - Height of God 13. *Beersheba* - Well of the Oath 14. *Lachish* - Impenetrable 15. *Ashkelon* - Fortress 16. *Modiin* - Place of the Maccabees 17. *Zif* - Aroma 18. *En Gedi* - Spring of the Kid 19. *Kiryat Yearim* - City of Forest 20. *Ma'ale Adumim* - Red Ascent 21. *Gush Etzion* - Etzion Block 22. *Mitzpeh Jericho* - Lookout of Jericho 23. *Gezer* - Boundary 24. *Hazor* - Fortress 25. *Yavne* - To Build 26. *Capernaum* - Village of Nahum 27. *Taanach* - Place of the Tannins 28. *Caesarea* - Caesarea 29. *Acco* (Acre) - Stronghold 30. *Safed* - Branch 31. *Ashdod* - Stronghold 32. *Ein Kerem* - Spring of the Vineyard 33. *Qumran* - The Place of the Qumran Sect 34. *Arad* - City of the Wild Goat 35. *Gilead* - Hill of Witness 36. *Kfar Etzion* - Village of the Etzion 37. *Shushan* - Lily 38. *Kiryat Sefer* - City of the Book 39. *Bet Shemesh* - House of the Sun 40. *Geva* - Hill 41. *Kfar Saba* - Village of Saba 42. *Ein Gedi* - Spring of the Goat 43. *Giv'at Ze'ev* - Hill of Wolf 44. *Sde Boker* - Field of the Boker 45. *Tirosh* - New Wine 46. *Zichron Yaakov* - Memorial of Jacob 47. *Mevo Modi'im* - Entrance to Modi'im 48. *Shushan* - Lily 49. *Tzora* - Place of the Lion 50. *Shechem* - Shoulder 51. *Peki'in* - Opening 52. *Susiya* - Ruins 53. *Kirjat Arba* - City of Four 54. *Migdol* - Tower 55. *Gibeah* - Hill 56. *Givon* - Great Hill 57. *Kiryat Shmona* - City of Eight 58. *Taanach* - Place of the Tannins 59. *Kfar Chabad* - Village of Chabad 60. *Giv'at Hamivtar* - Hill of the Watchtower 61. *Bar Am* - Son of the People 62. *Hatzor* - Fortress 63. *Shiloh* - Peaceful 64. *Be'er Sheva* - Well of the Oath 65. *Adoraim* - Ruins 66. *Efrat* - Fruitful 67. *En Avdat* - Spring of Avdat 68. *Giv'ah* - Hill 69. *Ma'ale Levona* - White Ascent 70. *Tzfat* - Branch 71. *Bnei Brak* - Sons of the Wheat 72. *Giv'at Shmuel* - Hill of Samuel 73. *Rosh HaAyin* - Head of the Eye 74. *Betar* - Fortress 75. *Yitzhar* - Olive Oil 76. *Nahariya* - Place of the Clouds 77. *Yavne'el* - God Builds 78. *Ariel* - Lion of God 79. *Kfar Maimon* - Village of Maimon 80. *Sde Eliyahu* - Field of Elijah 81. *Sde Moshe* - Field of Moses 82. *Ein Avdat* - Spring of Avdat 83. *Hadera* - Place of the Water 84. *Kiryat Bialik* - Bialik City 85. *Kiryat Yam* - City by the Sea 86. *Ashdod* - Stronghold 87. *Giv'at Shmuel* - Hill of Samuel 88. *Yagur* - Place of the Yagur 89. *Nof Hagalil* - Galilee Heights 90. *Ramat Gan* - Gan Heights 91. *Petah Tikva* - Opening of Hope 92. *Tel Aviv* - Hill of Spring 93. *Ramat Hasharon* - Heights of Sharon 94. *Herzliya* - Herzl's Place 95. *Ra'anana* - To be Resurrected 96. *Giv'atayim* - Hill of the People 97. *Tiberias* - Fish 98. *Capernaum* - Village of Nahum 99. *Kfar Saba* - Village of the Father 100. *Ein Bokek* - Spring of the Bokek Feel free to ask if you need more details about any specific city!Show less

[metalsongoftheday]

Monday, June 3: Drifter, "Highlander"

There were clear distinctions between American and German thrash by 1987, but Drifter blurred the lines with “Highlander” and sounded more like Exodus than Sodom.  The track had a jumpiness that stood in contrast to the more Venom-like mayhem fellow countrymen like Kreator and Destruction were delivering, and Tommy Lion’s yelpy snarl recalled Zetro.  At the same time, there was a directness and cold efficiency to the chaos that most Bay Area thrash acts overlooked in favor of moshing to oblivion, so “Highlander” occupied a distinct middle zone.

[theart2rock]

Induction gehen mit Battle Beast auf Tour

INDUCTION – begeben sich im Februar 2024 mit BATTLE BEAST auf Europatour! Die Weihnachtstage liegen zwar noch etwas in der Ferne, die Power-Metal-Durchstarter von INDUCTION überraschen ihre Fans aber bereits frühzeitig mit der Bekanntgabe einer weiteren Europatour! Nachdem sie erst kürzlich unter dem Banner »Nordic Power Metal Titans Tour 2023« mit den Szenegrößen SONATA ARCTICA und STRATOVARIUS unterwegs war, wird die Truppe nun im Februar 2024 mit dem finnischen Sextett BATTLE BEAST im Rahmen dessen »Circus Of Doom«-Tour erneut durch Europa reisen. Als zusätzliche Supportband wird bei den 19 gemeinsamen Konzerten die schwedische Power-Metal-Kombo SAINT DEAMON fungieren. Tickets sind bereits erhältlich; alle Details findet ihr unten! Gitarrist Tim Kanoa Hansen blickt voraus: „Nach unserer letzten Tour, die wir extrem erfolgreich gestalten konnten, freuen wir uns sehr, schon bald erneut in einigen der kürzlich von uns besuchten Städte spielen zu können. Natürlich stehen aber auch Shows in für uns neuen Territorien auf dem Fahrplan. Was ich zudem bereits verraten kann: Wir werden euch kommendes Jahr auf jeden Fall noch mehr neue Musik präsentieren. Also holt am besten direkt euer schickstes Power-Metal-Outfit aus dem Schrank, denn das Tour-Line-up mit BATTLE BEAST und SAINT DEAMON verspricht schon jetzt schweißtreibende Abende!“ »Circus Of Doom Over Europe« w/ BATTLE BEAST, SAINT DEAMON 06.02.2024 DE Köln – Essigfabrik 08.02.2024 LU Luxemburg – Rockhal 09.02.2024 FR Paris – Alhambra 10.02.2024 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann (Halle) 11.02.2024 IT Trezzo sull’Adda (MI) – Legend Club 13.02.2024 CH Zürich – Komplex 457 14.02.2024 AT Wien – Szene 15.02.2024 DE München – Muffathalle 16.02.2024 CZ Prag – MeetFactory 17.02.2024 CZ Zlín – Masters of Rock Café 18.02.2024 HU Budapest – Barba Negra 19.02.2024 PL Krakau – Kamienna12 21.02.2024 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser 22.02.2024 DE Hamburg – Markthalle 23.02.2024 DK Kopenhagen – Pumpehuset 24.02.2024 SE Göteborg – Brewhouse 26.02.2024 NO Oslo – John Dee 27.02.2024 SE Huskvarna – Folkets Park 28.02.2024 SE Stockholm – Fryshuset Klubben Weitere kommende INDUCTION-Livetermine: »Too Mean To Die« – Tour 2023 w/ ACCEPT & SONGS OF WHITE LION Präsentiert von Rocks, metal.de, Rock Hard, Spotify, Hard Rock Café, Rock Antenne, Continental Concerts & Napalm Records 12.12.2023 DE Hamburg – Große Freiheit 36 13.12.2023 DE Köln – Carlswerk Victoria 26./27.04.2024 DE Schapen – Mosh ’n‘ May Streamt/sichert euch INDUCTIONs aktuelle Veröffentlichung, ihre digitale »The Power Of Power«-EP, hier: https://induction.afr.link/thepowerofpower Mehr zu »Born From Fire«: ‚Embers‘ OFFIZIELLES MUSIKVIDEO: https://youtu.be/w4UqozmoB1Y ‚Go To Hell‘ OFFIZIELLES MUSIKVIDEO: https://youtu.be/vsUryUofeyY ‚Queen Of Light‘ OFFIZIELLES MUSIKVIDEO: https://youtu.be/Q9fh6zEfkU4 ‚Sacrifice‘ OFFIZIELLES MUSIKVIDEO: https://youtu.be/bMla9nWZ7AU ‚A Call Beyond‘ OFFIZIELLES VISUALIZERVIDEO: https://youtu.be/PbMEpe-P5Fk ‚Set You Free‘ OFFIZIELLES MUSIKVIDEO:https://youtu.be/3RUweV_Tl3w Quelle: Atomic Fire Records Lesen Sie den ganzen Artikel

[x--daughters-of-darkness--x]

NITA STRAUSS Praises Her 'Fearless' Touring Singer KASEY KARLSEN: 'She Really Can Do It All'

Nita Strauss spoke to the 97.7 QLZ radio station about how she ended up recruiting a vocalist named Kasey Karlsen to join her onstage during the ongoing "Summer Storm".

Karlsen has a half a million followers on TikTok where she posts vocal covers of such acts as SLIPKNOT, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, BRING ME THE HORIZON and ICE NINE KILLS.

Nita said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I found Kasey on social media. She's also on Instagram and Facebook and all the other places, but she's very big on TikTok. I was looking for somebody that could do a lot of different voices.

"Of course I have so many different vocalists on [my upcoming sophomore solo album, 'The Call Of The Void'] — from David Draiman [DISTURBED] to Alice Cooper to Alissa White-Gluz [ARCH ENEMY] to Lzzy Hale [HALESTORM] and Dorothy and Anders [Fridén] from IN FLAMES and Chris Motionless [MOTIONLESS IN WHITE] — it's, like, how can I have one singer do all these parts? I'd need six singers on the road with me. And that's where someone like Kasey comes in that's a truly a chameleon. She can a male vocal or a female vocal or a growl or a high-pitched scream or clean vocals — she really can do it all. She can sing all the parts, but she's not parrot. It still sounds like her. She's not mimicking. She's singing everything and singing it right, but it still has her style to it, which I really love So we were very, very lucky to get her."

Strauss went on to praise Karlsen's "fearless" stage presence, saying: "Last night in Wisconsin, she jumped off the stage during the PANTERA cover that we close the set with, and she started a mosh pit by herself in the middle of the room and got the whole center of the room in a circle pit. And then she left them there to pit by themselves and came up and finished the song with us. She's absolutely fearless," Nita repeated.

The "Summer Storm" trek will wrap up on July 14 in New Orleans. Support on the tour is coming from LIONS AT THE GATE, the new band featuring former ILL NIÑO members Cristian Machado (vocals),Ahrue "Luster" Ilustre (guitar) and Diego Verduzco (guitar),alongside bassist Stephen Brewer (WESTFIELD MASSACRE) and drummer Fern Lemus.