I quote Ben V... "DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?!!" Come on Ben... Bring it!!! Try to black list me!!!
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From: Ben V
Date: Oct 10, 2006 1:34 AM
Due to derisive statements about the changes made to the Dead Puppets' artistic vision and band lineup, the Dead Puppets would like to clarify the following facts.
The Dead Puppets was founded by current keyboardist, and former guitar player, Fiend. Before the inclusion of current producer Ben V, all of the Dead Puppets' material was written by Fiend. And all of the Dead Puppets' lyrics were and are written by Damian Carrion. Fiend, Damian, and the rest of the band approached Ben V, who is an experienced studio engineer, approximately one year ago to help produce and write future Dead Puppets albums. Despite that at the time he was being paid to produce several other local acts, Ben V decided to help elevate the production quality of the band's songs free of charge. The reason he chose to give up paid gigs so that he could assist the Dead Puppets in finding their full potential is because he believed that they possessed the creative ability to reach greater musical heights. So, between the guidance of a producer who had spent years studying audio production and the drive of the band, the Dead Puppets began to chart new musical territory.
Once the band began to develop a more original and mature sound, they decided that their stage show should also possess a fresher atmosphere that drew the audience's attention to their music rather than any overused stage gimmick. Fiend and the other members of the group then decided that it would be best to release Elf, their former cage dancer, of her duties. The decision was made because the band believes that they have an intelligent audience who is more interested in experiencing live music than watching a cage dancer.
Former Dead Puppet Drummer IV, who was the third drummer since the band's inception and not involved in the song writing process, was at the time romantically involved with Elf and was the sole band member who disapproved of her departure from the group. His relationship with Elf caused his interest in the band to diminish. About a week after Elf was relieved, IV expressed that he was displeased with the band's new material and the overall direction that the group was headed in. He then told Fiend that he wished to leave the band and would announce his decision to quit the band at the group's next practice session. Whereupon, Fiend and Ben V told him not to worry about attending band practice in the future, because they were committed to taking the band's music to the next level, and because they didn't want to squander their time on senseless drama.
Regardless of any ill will that former members of the group may harbor for the Dead Puppets, Fiend, Damian Carrion, Mortician X, Unknown Host, and Ben V all wish IV and Elf the best of luck with their future artistic endeavors and hope that they are able to find success.
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From: Brat
Date: Oct 10, 2006 8:17 PM
Ok.... um.... first off, Not everyone kicked out Elf... YOU DID!!! And second, Matt didn't quit.... YOU kicked him out too!!
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From: Ben V
Date: Oct 10, 2006 8:20 PM
um... second off
this was written by jason and since you get
all your information second hand
and know nothing other than that maybe...
just maybe....
you should fuck off
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From: Brat
Date: Oct 10, 2006 8:32 PM
I think it so funny how you think you are such a big shot...
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From: Ben V
Date: Oct 10, 2006 8:40 PM
eh?
My main priority is music
if you want drama, go elsewhere
if stting around talking trash with your buddies is your passion then so be it.
We all have our thing..
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From: Brat
Date: Oct 10, 2006 9:18 PM
yeah cuz we're adults and drama is for stupid little kids right? You're always gonna have drama in your life... whether you are an adult or in high school...
So really... does it make you feel bigger or something to lie about what really happened with Elf and Matt not being involved with Dead Puppets anymore? What I really can't understand is where you think YOU have the power to say Elf and Matt are kicked out.... because Dead Puppets isn't your band!! Its Jason's, Nick's, Damien's, and Jon's.... "I produce them".... thats great but its still not your band!! You have no decision of who goes or who stays!! You simply help them produce THIER music.... nothing else....
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From: Ben V
Date: Oct 10, 2006 9:43 PM
remember that conversation we had when you said that everyone was like "we should kick jason out of the band" a few months back and cleared that up for you?
remember that?
well let me clear this up for you too dear, jason and I write the music for dead puppets.
end of story
you know how much god damn time I've put into writing this stuff?
far more than your "buds"
so please, take your misinformed opinions elsewhere.
----------------- Original Message -----------------
From: Brat
Date: Oct 10, 2006 10:25 PM
You write all their music on your little software... wow thats fucking talent!! But still... you have no right to say who is in and out....and then lie to everyone about it!!
Doesn't matter though... I'm glad Matt and Elf are out... they're too good for you self centered, egotistical, industrial rock star wanna be's anyway!!
And yes I do remember that conversation.... and they didn't say that they should.... they were saying that it seems like Jason didn't care much about Dead Puppets anymore because his head was shoved so far up your ass!! Hmmm... putting words in thier mouths eh?
Oh and it didn't end there ladies and gentlemen!!! Now we go to AIM....oooOOOooo:
BenStillborn: just graduated live sound full sail eh? well I'll be sure to let my promoter freinds know that you're a real profesional. welcome to the music business
xSxDeadDollxPx: yeah your promoter friends are working really hard for you and your band and dead puppets...
xSxDeadDollxPx: you guys are packing out venues
BenStillborn: like i said... welcome to the music business
xSxDeadDollxPx: oh ouch
BenStillborn: such a dyke
BenStillborn: have fun and fuck off
xSxDeadDollxPx: wow you called me a dyke...
xSxDeadDollxPx: how original
xSxDeadDollxPx: at least I don't look like I'm having a seizure when I perform on stage
BenStillborn: when do you perform on stage? hahahhaaha
BenStillborn: like i said.... have fun and fuck off
xSxDeadDollxPx: Oh yeah you don't know that I used to be a ballet dancer!!
BenStillborn: well, then spin your way out of the convo
BenStillborn: do you not understand fuck off?
BenStillborn: I've never had anything against you babe... but obviously you hate me so.. fuck off
xSxDeadDollxPx: no I don't hate you
BenStillborn: just as well.... fuck off
xSxDeadDollxPx: it just makes me mad that you would lie about them
BenStillborn: well, the next btime you see jason you can talk to him
BenStillborn: but for now you can fuck off, bridge burning dumbass