Maty’s Corner #33 I Was Wasted and Became Damaged! Black Flag

Maty’s Corner #33 I Was Wasted and Became Damaged! Black Flag               Starting in 1976 Hermosa Beach, CA was Black Flag. That’s right; the most influential hard core band predates most punk. Though from 76 to late 78 they were known as Panic. This amazing unit has burned through more people than an urban wild fire and their influence on both punk rock and skate boarding has had the same effect and intensity. Their ranks have included some of the South Bay scene’s heaviest hitters, including the Descendent’s Bill Stevenson on drums for five years. So drop in and … Continue reading Maty’s Corner #33 I Was Wasted and Became Damaged! Black Flag

Duane Peters Biography Update 2014

The Master Of Disaster Adds Another Chapter To His Skate Punk Book Of Horrors! I’m sorry to announce this about a friend and hero of mine, Skateboarding and punk rock legend Duane Peters has come under the gun again in what looks to be yet another tragic chapter in Duane’s life. Last Friday the 7th of February, Duane Peters committed career suicide, which now we hear, may end up with time spent in state prison for felony domestic violence. Technically he was charged with, “felony willful infliction of corporal injury.” This news has already affected the industry in some areas … Continue reading Duane Peters Biography Update 2014

Pro Skateboarder Mike Vallely Is Black Flags Newest Lead Singer

Legendary Pro Skateboarder Mike Vallely Takes The Stage As Singer Of Black Flag Ron Reyes the former/new/now former Black Flag singer revealed he’s been booted out of the long standing iconic hardcore band Black Flag. Reyes tells reporters, the ousting happened on November 24 while the band was performing a gig in Australia. Mike Vallely, the professional skateboarder who fronted a short-lived Black Flag reunion in 2003, reportedly walked onstage, snatched the microphone away from Reyes, and ordered him off the stage. Reyes’ departure from Black Flag ended in Australia, but anybody who has followed Mike Vallley’s career knows it … Continue reading Pro Skateboarder Mike Vallely Is Black Flags Newest Lead Singer

Getting back on

Maty’s Corner #9 Getting Back On Over the past few months I’ve been getting back to riding my skate after 4 and a half years off of it.  Been starting to park ride which is a new beast for a punk who’s used to streetin’ it in loading docks and parking structures.  I still feel intimidated by the park in Ripon.  I think the answer is on the days I don’t go there is to hit the loading dock area behind local shopping centers in between park days.  I feel the roots calling me.  I grew up worshipping and emulating … Continue reading Getting back on

Black Flag Band Members Touring In Two Rival Bands. Lawsuits Pending!

Black Flag Fans Get Two World Tours For The Price of One In 2013 Pro skateboarder and band manager Mike Vallely with bands founder Greg Ginn There’s a simple answer for all the “Black Flag” fans who are confused about why two different versions of the hardcore punk band are touring this year only separate: It’s about money, says Mike Vallely, professional skateboarder and newly appointed band manager for Black Flag. The master mind and founder of “Black Flag,” guitarist Greg Ginn carefully selected, vocalist Ron Reyes and original drummer Gregory Moore, to be the front men on a world … Continue reading Black Flag Band Members Touring In Two Rival Bands. Lawsuits Pending!

Maty’s Corner #7

Maty’s Corner #7 Good For You Greg Ginn & Mike Vallely New Band Together A new blast of punk fucking rock y’all oughtta know about is Good For You. This was put together by Greg Ginn of Black Flag and Mike Vallely of Mike V and the Rats/ Revolution Mother and all around bad ass skater. The album Life Is Too Short Not To Hold A Grudge is an 11 track blast from hard core past. The sound is reminiscent of My War era Black Flag.  Greg’s lines scream of those old days and Mike’s voice is somewhere between Rollins … Continue reading Maty’s Corner #7