Last Tuesday my sister and I had the opportunity to go to Sheridan College for a presentation to their animation students.  The presentation was the creation and concept for the animated music video for Hail The Villain’s upcoming first single “Take Back The Fear”.  The video was created by Sheridan Animation Alumni, Rune Entertainment, based in Etobicoke.  They did a 45 minute presentation and Q&A to review of the techniques and tools used to create the video and the soon to be launched Hail The Villain website.

L-R: Drew, Chad, Bryan & Joe of HTV, Paul & Peter of Rune

The video took over 6 months to create and is a combination of 2D and 3D computer animation.  The most interesting thing for me was to see the bands ideas (and story that Chad had told me so long ago) actually come to life.  I was lucky enough to see rough sketches and versions of the process along the way and it is unbelievable the time and effort everyone put into this project.  In my opinion Rune captured the Metal City and the characters the way HTV had envisioned it.  Unfortunately I can’t share any of the images or video stills until it is officially released this year.

After the presentation we all went to eat at the 50’s Diner, which tasted like they heated up the food from the ’50’s.  I was not a fan, but the company and discussion we had was worth it.  I love seeing Darryl and Wyn Ihi guys!)  And then Kristin and I dropped the boys off for a meeting and went back to the city to get relax and get ready before their show that night.

Back at the college the show started off with the first screening of the finished music video.  It looks so great I wish you could see it!  Then HTV played a wicked set including 3 new songs, Look Ma No Head (below), Downfall and Deathmaster Snitch.  There were a whole bunch of friends and family out at the show and we had a great time.

Kawi was out, working hard side stage.

Sisters Unite!  Kristin, Jordana (Drew’s sister) and Me with our VIP passes.  This is my first HTV VIP pass.  I’m keeping it.

I can’t wait for their album to be released.  It’ll be out sometime this summer.  Until then, check out Deathmaster Snitch live or go to my YouTube for more videos from the show.

Need  I say more?

Tonya & Rhianne

On Nov 25 Krista and I got on the Go Train to meet Tonya in Pickering for  mid-week girls night out to see Hail The Villain play at the Red Dog in Peterborough.  It always makes me feel a little anxious when I go there.  Lots of good times happened when I lived in Ptbo, but lots of bad times happened as well.  As soon as we hit Tapley 1/4 Line the anxiety set in.  It’s so nice to see my friends that still live there, but I always feel like I have to look over my shoulder in case someone sketchy shows up.

We went straight to Rhi’s to see Lyla and Tommy and she made Salmon for dinner.  I tried really hard to eat it but I just can’t do fish.  Then we took some travellers of wine for he walk down to Splinkys (can’t remember the real name but that’s what I was calling it) to meet up with some of our friends.

Me & Lyall

Lyall showed up for a drink and I was pretty happy about it.  Lyall is one of my all-time favourite people and we’ve had some pretty interesting times over the years.  You are one of few people I know that look good with a big beard.

Krista, Me, Lyall

We were a bottle of wine and two pitchers in when he showed up and this was the beginning of our ridiculous night.

Luke the Magician's hand & Krista

Randomly enough a magician named Luke Farley was at the bar.  I met him at my sisters You Might As Well Live after party HERE back in August and he recognized me, even with the pink hair.  He was showing us some pretty awesome card tricks and even taught us how to do one.

Rhianne, Me, Krista

For some reason the more we drink the more boob grabbing and kissing there is…hahaha

Krista, Rhianne, Me, Brienne, Tonya, Danielle

Yay!  Brienne and Danielle showed up to say hi and have a few drinks.  I don’t get to see B as much as I like and I kept getting happier and happier the more people I ran into.

Rhianne, Me, Paul, Brienne, Tonya, Danielle, Krista

Brienne’s boyfriend Paul is way bigger than all of us.  He can play a mean guitar and we have been known to break out into Bon Jovi songs while drinking.  So happy to see you guys!

Hail the Villain didn’t end up playing til about midnight and we were all a little ridiculous at this point.  They played a good show and I ran into one of my old friends Dan at the bar.  We did a Jager shot and it was my first one in over a year.  I took it like a champ and didn’t get retarded or hungover from it.  Is Jager back in my shot repetoire?

The Ladies

This proves that we all made it to the show.  We were definitely not drunk by this point.  hahaha.  I love you ladies and thanks for such a great night!

Joe the Villain

Until 4:00pm came around so I could crack a beer and not feel too guilty.  It’s been kind of a weird day and I don’t feel like doing much work.

I’m super excited to go to see Hail The Villain tonight in Hamilton at The Casbah.  I haven’t seen them play since LA I think?  Weird.  And then on Wednesday I’m going to Peterborough to hang with The Ladies and see them play again!  I absolutely cannot wait to go out with the girls!

I mentioned a few posts ago about Chad’s awesome birthday present, a dancing Frankenstein.  One of the highlights of the party was watching him dance along to his new favourite song.  I thought it would be very appropriate for today.  Happy Halloween everyone!

Can anyone guess what song this is?

On Wed. Aug 26 Hail The Villain was finally back in Toronto for a show at the Rivoli.  They hadn’t played in Toronto since CMW back in  March!  It was such a fun night.  A ton of our friends came out to party and support the boys and HTV debuted three new songs!  I’m A Killer, Deathmaster Snitch and Look Ma’, No Head.

Chad and I backstage before the show.

Me and Kap.  Bryan shouted out a hello to DWW and put the mic in his face to scream “Go!”

Guess who’s real birthday it was.  Yup.  This guy.

Can you tell who was celebrating his birthday the most?

Drew rockin’ the Metropia shirt.  Funny fact.  My sister Kristin was on Metropia and they needed a band to play in one of the scenes.  My sister had heard this really awesome band at Jazz Fest so she referred them to the producers.  That band was DWW, before our brother was in it.  Small world.

This is one of my favourite dresses and I’ve always worn it all black.  Changing it up with a yellow belt made it my Villain dress.

Bryan is awesome.  He always sounds great at shows and he killed the new songs.

Joe’s guitar solos will melt your face off.  Trust me.

It’s always hard to get a good photo of Drew.  He moves around so much I always get a blur.

And then we have Chad.  He’s slappin da bass….hahah… I love you man.