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Ben AKA Sassy Thomas Is The Bastard

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About Me

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"We corner Saucy Bastard Ben, a.k.a. DJ Nfin8 (as in "Infinite"), and drag him outside. Dressed in a red-and-black-striped shirt with a perpetual boyish grin and black horn-rimmed glasses, he seems like a deranged Torah student on X. But later on, we'll catch him humping some hottie in the loo, without a Bible in sight! For baggin' a babe in the bog, he gets big ups from us, for real."
-Phoenix New Times
June 8, 2006
(Lucifer's Lookyloos: Our booze-addled Beelzebubbas travel to Hades and back for some wikkid fetish-industrial action at Club Hell)


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Not all Jews are Zionists
END THE ISRAELI OCCUPATION OF PALESTINE
NO U.S. AID TO THE GENOCIDAL NATION OF ISRAEL
I was born to hard-working, first-generation middle-class parents in semi-rural Ohio. Raised by working class parents of coal-miners, sons of immigrants and children of the depression, they were baby boomers to be the first in their family with college educations and to enjoy middle-class luxuries. Like many others of their background, they developed into adulthood seeing a world of opportunity in America. Like many other children of their generation, I share in the paradox of their optimism and the recognition of the reality of a country in rapid cultural, economic and ethical decline.
I became a musician at the age of 12. I was first a percussionist and was formally trained in orchestral percussion and rock and jazz trap kit drumming. I am also a self-taught guitarist. I played in several bands, ranging from punk to industrial, not many lasting long enough to have a substantial output. My punk bands, The Roswells and The Cling-Ons, had a few releases. My hardcore band, Hell Is For Heroes, played some memorable shows in Phoenix in '00-'01, and I played with some incredible people and musicians in that band. I currently play lead guitar for a post-punk band, called Glamour Shot .
I grew up with many musical interests, from industrial to punk, metal to hip-hop, and new wave to hardcore. The only music communities (or "scenes"), however, that I ever got actively involved in was the punk and hardcore scenes. I produced a fanzine from 1995-1999 called "Interbang." I had considerable success, in terms of consistency of publication, advertiser support, national distribution and critical review. I sold all the ads, did almost all the writing, almost all the photography and all of the layout, and dealt with web-offset printing companies, starting at the age of 17.
My disillusionment with traditional music led me to frequent experimentation with electronic sound. My first recorded examples of this experimentation were released as the "Memorial: 006306" EP by Clew Of Theseus . At the time of its recording and release, I wasn't even aware that there was an entire community of harsh noise artists that the sounds I recorded easily fit into. My only possible influences would have been Einsturzende Neubauten and the experimental sounds of "Our Earth's Blood" by Man Is The Bastard. Other than their recordings, I had no reference for noise. With the release of my first 7", I found an entire world of wonderful music, and for the past 10 years, I have been recording and releasing haunting harsh electronics under the name Clew Of Theseus . A ten-year anniversary retrospective series (of sorts) is coming to fruition this year.
In 2002, I began recording Power Electronics, as EMESIS . EMESIS' intention is to hone in on the feelings of misanthropy and focused hatred of individual and group actions worth of contempt and the desire for retaliation and revenge. The name itself is inspired by being constantly sickened to the point of nausea by my species, and dwells in the drive to erradicate the evils that men do by erradicating mankind. The project is very apolitical and amoral, and instead focuses on the emotions of contempt and disgust and the drive for revenge.
Being a music fanatic, it's only appropriate that I'm also a DJ. My first experience as a disc jockey was working for WOBC in 1996-1997. My radio show "As Mainstream As They Wanna Be" was broadcast under the assumed title "DJ Lee Harvey Oswald." For the last 3 years, I have also been a club DJ and promotor. Some events I've produced are CLUB HELL (fetish-EBM), Retrospect ('80s new wave), The Hive (eclectic music mix), Dive (indie rock and electro), and Purgatory (gothic and EBM). I have guested at Filthy/Gorgeous, Pretty Vacant (with Daniel Ash), Shake! and many others locally, as well as The Chamber in Cleveland and Vector in Las Vegas.
I have worked in executive-level jobs and earned a six-figure income before. I gave that up because I couldn't make that kind of money and have much of a life left. One day I hope to find a way to be financially independent and live a life I enjoy. Until then, I'll take the latter any day.
My girlfriend, Charmon, has brought more happiness to my life that I could have ever imagined. She's perfect for me. She treats me with complete respect, and I worship the ground she walks on.
I have a Belgian Malinois dog, and a cat named Guppy. I now, also, have two new cats, since Charmon moved in. Guppy hates other cats, but I really like my new kitties, Celie and Mister.
I took a cool test on my religious views...
.. You scored as agnosticism. You are an agnostic. Though it is generally taken that agnostics neither believe nor disbelieve in God, it is possible to be a theist or atheist in addition to an agnostic. Agnostics don't believe it is possible to prove the existence of God (nor lack thereof).Agnosticism is a philosophy that God's existence cannot be proven. Some say it is possible to be agnostic and follow a religion; however, one cannot be a devout believer if he or she does not truly believe.
agnosticism


100%

Satanism


96%

atheism


83%

Buddhism


54%

Paganism


42%

Judaism


29%

Islam


25%

Christianity


8%

Hinduism


8%
Which religion is the right one for you? (new version)
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CLEW OF THESEUS live at Sid Copeland Memorial @ Jugheads, April 29, 2006, with assistance from my good friend, Ryan Ludlow:
My Projects:
Cathartic Process Label : I've been releasing harsh noise and power electronics on the Cathartic Process label since 2000. I promoted and performed at the Phoenix Noise Fest at Perihelion Arts in 2005. The beheamoth, "OUR EARTH'S BLOOD, IV" from Bastard Noise, a 5- disc set is coming very soon along with almost a dozen other releases.
Clew Of Theseus : I've been producing soundscapes of haunting darkness and electronic destruction since 1997 under the name Clew Of Theseus . My first full length was recently re-issued by Cipher Productions in Australia. My second full length was released by Harsh Noise in San Francisco. My third full lenth is on my label, and the next one is due out shortly. I have released splits with Black Sand Dessert, Sewer Election, and Richard Ramirez, and have been featured on many compilations, including "Forced Womanhood" and "At The End Of A Rope," alongside some of my favorite artists.
CABAL: Cabal, open since June, 2008, is one of few stores of its kind in the U.S.: a store exclusively devoted to real industrial culture. We carry nothing but industrial, noise, power electronics, neo-folk and dark ambient. No dance music or phony industrial (EBM). Nothing but filth, decay and destruction. Industrial culture for those without fear.
CME: Coronal Mass Ejection is a more traditional noise project I do with John Luna. A 7" release is forthcoming.
EMESIS : The first live action was in November, 2005, for this Power Electronics Project. The next one was February 15, 2006. A full-length is nearing completion. This release will be released by Nil By Mouth in Italy. I have a track on GX Jupitter-Larson's "Zelphabet" series, including some source material recorded with Eric Wood and Bill Nelson of Bastard Noise. Another full length is in the works for Trev Ward's (Grey Wolves) Open Wound label.
Hell On Earth Productions : CLUB HELL was launched on New Years Eve 2005 with our party at the Paper Heart. A monthly fetish industrial club launched on May 20, 2006. A new '80s classic alternative Friday night weekly club, Retrospect, began at Rogue Bar in August, 2007.
DJ Nfin8 : I am a resident at CLUB HELL in Phoenix and Retrospect in Scottsdale. I have spun at lots of places in town, including Shake, FILTHY/GORGEOUS & Pretty Vacant, and used to run weekly clubs Dive and The Hive.
Perihelion : I was a partner in the Perihelion Arts gallery at 15th Ave and Grand in downtown Phoenix.
Glamour Shot: I play guitar, as well as some synths and programming, for Glamour Shot. We are a post-punk band drawing influences from David Bowie to Joy Division, Iggy Pop to Bauhaus.... But we don't really sound like any of them. Our demo will be available shortly.

My Interests


Punk Rock Pinup GirlsGood food (sushi, Korean BBQ, Thai, Indian, Pakistani, Ethiopian, Lebanese, Israeli, etc.).
Music.
Harsh noise.
Power Electronics.

Piercing.
Tattoos.
Rope Bondage.
Film.

Your Birthdate: July 21
You're a restless rebel with an unpredictable nature.
Bright but unbridled, you tend to seek out wild experiences over new ideas.
People are frustrated by your great potential, but you love your unconventional life.
You're a heartbreaker. People get attached to you, and then you're gone.

Your strength: Your thirst for adventure

Your weakness: Not taking time for slow pleasures

Your power color: Hot pink

Your power symbol: Figure eight

Your power month: March What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

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I'm a big fan of beer. Here's a list of favorites:
1. Ayinger Celebrator Dopplebock
2. Unibroue Trois Pistoles
3. Anchor Steam Porter
4. Bear Republic Red Racer 5 India Pale Ale
5. Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout
6. Stone Brewing Double Bastard
7. Unibroue La Fin Du Monde
8. Gulden Draak
9. Deschutes Black Butte Porter
10. Dogfish Head Raison d'Extra

I'd like to meet:


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Music:

SOME ALL TIME FAVES:
Noise and Power Electronics:
Merzbow
Bastard Noise
Pain Jerk
Sickness
Sutcliffe Jugend
Whitehouse
Grunt
Skin Crime
Navicon Torture Technologies
Slogun
Control
Taint
Macronympha
Propergol
Militia
Government Alpha
The Sodality
Dominator
Mauthausen Orchestra
Prurient
The New Blockaders
T.E.F.
Irikarah
Haus Arafna
Gelsomnia
Bizarre Uproar
Niellerade Fallibilisthorstar
The Rita
Prurient
Liver Mortis
Mania
Wilt

Industrial/Rhythmic Noise:
Einsturzende Neubauten
S.P.K.
M.B.
Coil
Throbbing Gristle
Skinny Puppy
Nurse With Wound
Test Dept
Cabaret Voltaire
Die Form
KnifeLadder
Toll
Ramleh

Ambient/Sound Art:
Daniel Menche
Inade
The Hafler Trio
Kevin Drumm

Martial/Neo-Folk:
Turbund Sturmwerk
Der Blutharsch
Death In June
Boyd Rice
Blood Axis
A Challenge To Honour
Derniere Volonte
Novy Svet

New Wave/Post-Punk:
Joy Division
The Smiths
Chameleons UK
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Fad Gadget
Play Dead
Mission Of Burma
Gang Of Four

Hardcore and Punk:
Iggy Pop
Ramones
The Clash
Crass
The Jam
Fugazi
Bad Religion
Avail
Black Flag
Rorschach
Hot Water Music
His Hero Is Gone
Screeching Weasel
Econochrist
Iconoclast
The Party Of Helicopters

I really could go on forever.

Movies:



Television:

Scrubs, Twin Peaks, Da Ali G Show, Ultimate Fighter, The Shield

Books:



Heroes:

Countess Erzsébet Báthory & George Carlin (actually, I'd pay big money to party with both of them at once :.. )
and my pig, cop...

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adopt your own virtual pet!
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I adopted a cute lil' tempura fetus from Fetusmart! mm..yummy.

DJVIRGO

Spyder and Sarah Gianetto

Joi, Nina & Blackie

Kali

Porsche Lynn

Nicole

Joi

Cassie

Charmon

Colleen

Sarah Gianetto

Joi

Charmon

My Blog

How the government plans to poison you even more

""Codex Alimentarius is supported by international banks and multinational corporations [...], and is in reality a bill of rights for these banks and the corporations they control. It will hand over o...
Posted by Ben AKA Sassy Thomas Is The Bastard on Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:18:00 PST

They’re drugging us all through the water supply

... if flouoridation wasn't bad enough... "If you weren't one of the 41 million Americans drinking water contaminated with sex hormones and pharmaceutical waste, welcome to the club! Testing prompted...
Posted by Ben AKA Sassy Thomas Is The Bastard on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:01:00 PST

show

thursday night, i hosted the yellow tears / ahlzagailzehguh tour in phoenix at my shop. they have been getting great reviews of their live shows from every city they hit leading up to their date here...
Posted by Ben AKA Sassy Thomas Is The Bastard on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:02:00 PST

Cabal news | Art opening | Ahlzagailzeguh/Yellow Tears show

CABALis now openThurs & Fri: 6:30pm-10pmSat & Sun: 3pm-7pmAll industrial, noise, power electronics, neo-folk and dark ambient recordings, and related art, books and movies.Art opening August 1, First ...
Posted by Ben AKA Sassy Thomas Is The Bastard on Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:01:00 PST

CABAL - record labels send your wholesale lists for new record store

The beginning of CABAL is near.  This is to be a store for music and culture for the unaffraid.  Handling primarily industrial, power electronics, harsh noise, neo-folk, powernoise and extre...
Posted by Ben AKA Sassy Thomas Is The Bastard on Sun, 04 May 2008 11:57:00 PST

a response about the artists who "tortured a dog for art"

This artist is brilliant. He did an amazing job of nailing the predictability of the animal rights community, pointing out its contradictions. The world exploded in outrage against *him,* while mill...
Posted by Ben AKA Sassy Thomas Is The Bastard on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:53:00 PST

This Saturday... if you like old school industrial, martial industrial, neo-folk, etc...

I’m spinning this Saturday at the Ruby Room. I hear a lot of people complain that there’s not an outlet for real industrial music in Phoenix. Show up early this Saturday and you might he...
Posted by Ben AKA Sassy Thomas Is The Bastard on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:22:00 PST

Worn out...

Up late Thursday working on mastering some Clew Of Theseus recordings for upcoming releases... In bed around 2am, up early Friday morning for work... get home from work at 6:30, then back to Scottsdal...
Posted by Ben AKA Sassy Thomas Is The Bastard on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:40:00 PST

I love Amy Winehouse

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Posted by Ben AKA Sassy Thomas Is The Bastard on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:08:00 PST

Upcoming Events to take note of....

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Posted by Ben AKA Sassy Thomas Is The Bastard on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:50:00 PST