#bitez does a talk

[vampireb1tez]

Fun fact: I once had a Ranfren OC.

This is Dock.

Not much personality other than homicidal tendencies. He also had a katana for some reason, though I never drew him with it. Probably because I never drew him much at all. I vaguely recall making him half-demon.

I scrapped him completely after I abandoned the fandom following the whole Captain Howdie incident, but I’m coming around to enjoying Ranfren again since the fandom’s slowly coming back. So I might resurrect this nutty fellow.

[eva-of-the-sea]

Ok Jesus where to start...

So the video answered like 0 of my questions, but that's to be expected. It's all the bits on the side that kind of help to paint a somewhat clearer picture? Maybe? Let's get into it:

Let's start by breaking down what we know from the video and otherwise.

Murdoc and 2D go out on a bike ride together (of course we did see a snippet of them with a green screen behind them so it's more likely they were just doing it for the music video but we won't know for sure just yet)

While 2D looks fairly happy and carefree, Murdoc looks downright smug, which is never a good thing

Noodle was worried about 2D and when she caught up to them she started yelling something but was ignored

Murdoc held up a syringe at the end of the video. Because of the promo art with an injection spot on 2D and Murdoc being choked by Russel, we can safely assume the intent of this ride was to inject 2D with something...weirdly elaborate since they fucking LIVE together and he could have done this at any time but ok

Sources seem to point to the syringe being filled with truth serum, so that makes any other possible uses for it null and void, provided that this is indeed truth serum

According to Machine Bite #6, Murdoc really was crying in the Désolé video if 2D and Russel are to be believed (eYeBaLl SwEaT eEhH?)

Also in the same bite, Murdoc seems to be very interested in the location of portals, like the one used in the Désolé video leading to Lake Como, and seemed rather frustrated when he couldn't get 2D to give him a straight answer

At this point in time, both 2D and Murdoc are missing and we are supposed to hear from Murdoc for another debunked session AND Russel to set the record straight

So that's quite a bit to work with here. Oddly enough I feel like there is more in the machine bitez that we should be paying attention to. They've talked a bit about the portals before. So that's something I may be coming back to.

For now, the big question that is on everyone's mind is why? Why would Mr. Murdoc "I'm a changed man" Niccals suddenly fall back into his sinister ways and what is the purpose behind it? This is probably more indulgent than anything, but until otherwise stated, I really do think he was trying to be better. Him being left behind in Désolé could have caused him to backslide a bit. But we won't really know till much later I feel.

As for what he's doing, I do have a theory. I'm not sure how well it will hold up or even if it will hold up, but I'm going off of the pieces we were given. So I think that Murdoc really wants to find those portals for some reason and thinks that he can get 2D to tell him via truth serum. Maybe he thinks he'll get a more direct answer that way? I don't think it's that 2D isn't honest, but he probably doesn't focus for long enough to give a straight answer. Of course this just opens up more questions like why does Murdoc want to find these portals? We won't know that, if that's even the case, till they give us more hints I'm afraid. So far this is the only path that makes even a little bit of sense to me right now.

Knowing what was in that syringe is a big piece of this puzzle, but there's still not a full picture. I'm really hoping this debunked session will give us a bit more to work with, if not outright answers. I'm fully expecting Murdoc to lie his ass off, but maybe Russel will come through for us.

[murdocsagaypirate]

Gorillaz Timeline Masterpost

Canon events arranged in the most logical way for the narrative I can figure out. None of this was necessarily released in this particular order. Music videos in italics. This does not include all art, social media post, music, or live performances. I tried to include all the interviews, instances of them speaking, and lore incite that I could find. I’m missing a lot of Phase 1 interviews. Tell me if you know where I can find something I missed or suggest rearrangements! Thank you!

Updated 9/24/18

Backstory:

Rise of the Ogre, published at the end of Phase 2, gives the most detail on all characters origins and the first few chapters are read by the characters! It’s kind of the bible for the events of Phase 1 and 2. 

Phase 1:

2000 booklet Dazed and Confused interview Kong Studio Tour Tomorrow Comes Today Clint Eastwood {Gorillaz is Released} Gorillaz Bitez Rock the House 19-2000   The Apex Tapes Rock-it Russ and 2D Hijack XFM ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) MTV award 5/4 Loveline Radio Interview Ruined Kong Studio

Phase 2:

2005 booklet Idents Feel Good Inc   {Demon Days is Released} This neat-o DVD menu Feel Good Commentary  Talent Quest Dare   Noodle interview about Dare 2D’s Iceberg Radio ( 1  2  3  4  ) Dirty Harry Noodle’s music mix ( 1  2  3  4 ) Damon, Jamie, Noodle and Murdoc  ( 1 2 3 ) 2D and Murdoc call in to Fuse TV Popworld Interview Puppets We Are The Dury Interview MTV Cribs Murdoc’s Session Obsession On the Island  El Manana Time Magazine Interview: ( 1  2  3 ) [Rise Of The Ogre is published] Noodle’s Transmission Murdoc’s Facebook Q&A Murdoc Radio Interview

Phase 3:

Murdoc’s Ident Murdoc’s Profile Cyborg’s Ident Cyborg’s Profile Noodle’s Profile Murdoc’s Blog 1 Murdoc’s Blog 2 2D’s Ident 2D’s Profile Arriving at Plastic Beach Talk to 2D on Plastic Beach ( 1   2) Talk to Murdoc on Plastic Beach Murdoc’s Pirate Radio: (1 2 3 4 ) (if the vids are blocked) Murdoc takes over The Guardian Cyborg Noodle interview Stylo Melancholy Hill (The filming of the scenes in the submarine took place at this point right after Stylo but the music video wasn’t finished and released until they added the scenes with Noodle and Russel filmed later on.) Doncamatica Russel’s Profile Russel’s Ident {Plastic Beach Is Released} XFM Radio ( 1 2 3 4 ) Murdoc’s Blog 3 Murdoc introduces the live stand-in band Murdoc’s track guide Another Murdoc track guide Murdoc’s Blog 4 Concert Advert Murdoc’s Facebook Chat Gorillaz in the Dressing Room Itunes interview: ( 1 2  3) (You definitely should go and read Murdoc’s tweets from around this time at this point. @ Murdocgorillaz) Melancholy Hill (The scenes with Noodle and Russel.) Plot recap! (click the book on the table) {The Fall is Released} 2D’s Tutorial Broken Murdoc’s IE9 ad Rhinestone Eyes Murdoc’s Pirate Radio: The Fall  (1 2 ) Murdoc Spotify Radio ( 1 1.5  2 3 )

Phase 3.5: 

Book of 2D Book of Murdoc Book of Russel Book of Noodle Bunch of Murdoc Announcements DoYaThing

Phase 4:

Murdoc Interview 2D Interview Russel Interview Noodle Interview (translation) Saturnz Barz Real Spirit House (1  2 3 4 ) Noodle’s Jaguar Noodle’s Jaguar interview The Lenz Dazed’s Skype interview 2D and Murdoc’s interviews and promotions Telekom interview Mocap Fast & Curious T-Mobile interview BBC Interview Redbull interview MixMag interview {Humanz is Released} DIY Interview Sleeping Powder Mocap Standford Bridge  Humanz AMA Strobelite Noodle interview Pandora ad Pandora interview All four Skype interview G Magazine  ( 1  2  3  ) Things I Like By Russel Scary Stories ABC interview

Phase 5:

Murdoc is detained Humility #FreeMurdoc Part 1 2D and Russ interview Noodle Interview All four interview {The Now Now is Released} 2D’s Journal 2D interview Call from Murdoc 2D Soccer interview Murdoc interview #FreeMurdoc Part 2  (Much like Phase 3, Murdoc’s activity on Twitter is critical in following the story of this phase so you’ll want to go back and find what’s being posted to @ MurdocGorillaz throughout.) Billboard interview Noodle Clash interview Sun article #FreeMurdoc Part 3 Tranz #FreeMurdoc Part 4 #FreeMurdoc Part 5 #FreeMurdoc Part 6 Noodle in Patagonia interview Band discusses Demon Dayz ... Levi’s interview

[vampireb1tez]

My Smile For Me hyperfixation is coming back oh lordy lord-

Welp. Expect an oc.

[vampireb1tez]

This is how Raven came to be.

[vampireb1tez]

Brainrotting about Vampire: The Masquerade again… I’m definitely making more vamps for that universe. It’s the best thing I could have come across.

[vampireb1tez]

Fuck that last post I made.

I’m not gonna keep my head down and be silent.

I want to live.

[vampireb1tez]

My divergence from the Hellaverse fandom makes me wanna draft my own takes on the Ars Goetia…

I’m probably gonna get flooded with death threats by HB fans but oh well.

[vampireb1tez]

Certified Filler Lover speaking.

genuinely one of the worst things that’s happened to television in the last few years (exacerbated by streaming services) is death of Filler. going from 20 episodes to 8 because “we didn’t really need that episode where the main characters went to the beach right? it had no long lasting effect” but we DID!!! we needed to see how they act without the Big Bad Plot and to establish the dynamics between the characters and lay in the sun (do they forget sunscreen? how do they react to a thieving seagull? do they get buried in the sand or do they do the burying?). the plot isn’t everything. the action doesn’t hit as hard without the quiet moments. give us character development and our little scenes back

[vampireb1tez]

Made this doodle of Malady getting squashed by a cinderblock during a mental spiral, but now that I’m feeling better it just looks hilarious.

Coming on here to say that Malady is no longer a Hazbin character! My relationship with the show has soured considerably, with the mental strife it’s caused me. I’ve gone back and forth on whether or not to scrap Mal entirely just to distance myself from the Hellaverse, but then it dawned on me that I can literally just have him be a separate character from the fandom.

So now he’s just a nebulous oc with no attached fandom, and I like him this way! He’s just on his own now, doing his own thing! Peddling shitty medicine and committing malpractice.

[vampireb1tez]

I am legit thinking about changing the Bleeks bros’ surname, it just doesn’t fit quite like it used to. And I kinda want it to be something more than a word I got off google translate. It’s still gonna be rooted in Dutch though!

I’m leaning towards van Winter, or van Spiegel. The latter still has a fun, whimsical sound to it, and it’s the Dutch word for “mirror”. But the former has a nice fantasy touch. Also a nod to Resident Evil. I might put out a poll if I’m still indecisive after a while.

I find it hilarious that I actually went through changing their family name at least once a week back in their super early concepts before deciding Bleeks was permanent, and here I am three years later wanting to change it again-

[vampireb1tez]

I’m gonna be going through my account and taking down my Clone High posts because to be real honest this fandom has spiraled into a toxic abomination and I honestly regret ever getting involved with such a community. :)

[vampireb1tez]

Update:

I AM WRITING A FIX-IT FIC/REWRITE AND YOU CANNOT FUCKING STOP ME.

[vampireb1tez]

If Pent kicks the bucket you bet your ass I’m doodling him and Malady to cope. Then again I’ll doodle them regardless because OLD MAN YAOI…

[vampireb1tez]

Not me drafting ANOTHER FUCKING OC STORY-

This is my legacy. I will forever be remembered as the man of a thousand stories.

[vampireb1tez]

Thought I’d be a little more open regarding my current mental state, and I guess my life situation as a whole.

My parents split up in May of this year, due to reasons I don’t feel comfortable disclosing on a public platform. It was a long time coming, but it still had a big impact on my mental health. Since then I have been stuck in a constant depressive funk, struggling with some really upsetting thoughts and feelings, and it hasn’t really been this bad since I was in middle school. I haven’t been able to draw unless I force myself, and that doesn’t feel good. I barely spend any time out of bed. What’s gotten me through these tough times is little more than fictional media and online friends.

On a more positive note, I’d like to thank these friends for getting me through all of this. You guys make my day, even if it’s just us drooling over animated dudes. I’ve also been attending therapy for a while, and it’s really helping me get my brain in order, especially now more than ever. It feels nice to talk to people about what I’m going through.

Additionally, I’m actually in the process of getting ready to move. My current family situation is very disjointed, and it’s gotten to the point where I need to remove myself from it entirely in order to heal. I haven’t really gotten any balls rolling quite yet, but I’m working on it.

That’s really it for this update. I just thought I’d be open with you guys on what’s been happening in my life and why I haven’t been posting as often as I used to, despite me promising to do so.

In short; I’ve been struggling pretty hard but I’m managing the best I can.

— Harley