Garage Daze (Vista, CA)
William's parents' house, isolated in the small hamlet of Vista, was the perfect place for Raven Mad to get away from "it all" and concentrate on serious music-writing. Of course, while Raven Mad invaded their garage, the Rustrums were pressed to flee the house in search of peace and quiet. These pictures were taken with a digital camera on one such retreat in late 1998/early 1999 as a young Raven Mad prepared for their show at Casey's.
Satan-spawn or Son of Spam? You decide! Here, in an eyeball-less Little Orphan Annie imitation, William poses evilly with his currently retired equipment.
Mel discovered the hard way that musical equipment and Ford Mustangs don't mix. Even this now-retired combo amp was a huge struggle to cram into her Mustang. Melz current SWR stack poses the same challenge, making her wish she'd invested in a truck instead of a small sports car.
Can you believe these glorious drums spent 8 years in a closet? Here, Joe the Drum God lords triumphantly over the long-dormant drum set.
March 14, 2000