Wednesday, December 7, 2011

It's Official: GUNS N' ROSES To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME -

From Axl Rose on twitter:
I'd like to thank the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame and our fans. This is your victory.
http://twitter.com/#!/axlrose

FROM: http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=166952&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

GUNS N' ROSES is among the artists that will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame at its 27th annual ceremony on April 14, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio, home to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum. Also scheduled to be inducted are RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, BEASTIE BOYS, THE SMALL FACES/FACES, Donovan and Laura Nyro. Freddie King well enter the Hall Of Fame as an Early Influence, while the late producer and TV host Don Kirshner will receive the Ahmet Ertegun (nonperformer) Award and producers Cosimo Matassa, Tom Dowd and Glyn Johns will receive the Award For Musical Excellence.

The ceremony will be taped for broadcast by HBO, which plans to air it in early May. Like the 2009 inductions, which were also held in Cleveland, the event will be open to the public; tickets go on sale for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame + Museum members at 10 a.m. on December 16, and to the general public at 10 a.m. the next day. Tickets are $50 and $100, with a two-ticket limit on all orders. More information is available at www.rockhall.com.

GUNS N' ROSES was nominated in its first year of eligibility.

"It's a great honor," former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke told The Plain Dealer. "The band deserves it. It was a long time coming."

Acts become eligible 25 years after the release of their first record.

Eccentric singer Axl Rose is the only original member of the current GUNS N' ROSES lineup, and while he has recently been on friendlier terms with guitarist Izzy Stradlin and bass player Duff McKagan, he and guitarist Slash are not on speaking terms.

Asked about what the former bandmates will do if they are inducted, Axl told VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" in October, "I don't know what it means in terms of me with the old band and the old lineup. If we were to be invited, I don't know what they would ask of me. It's up in the air."

Drummer Steven Adler told Rolling Stone magazine that he remains skeptical that Axl will be willing to perform with the original lineup. "You figure that time heals all wounds," he said. "But some people just REALLY hold a crazy grudge. I just had lunch with Slash two days ago. He loves Axl. He holds no grudges towards him. Twenty years of great music wasn't created because of some stupid grudge... Can't we just be fucking people who played music and accomplished a huge goal in their life and just play a couple songs? It's only rock and roll, my god! It's not rocket science."

Earlier this year, former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan spoke to MusicRadar.com about the possibility of the band being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

"My only experience with the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame was when VELVET REVOLVER played it and we were inducting VAN HALEN," he said. "That whole band was supposed to be there, including David Lee Roth — we were going to do a song with him. It all started falling apart in the two weeks leading up to the gig. It was sad to watch…

"We were just the innocent band that was there to play VAN HALEN songs, and we saw their whole thing crumble. To see Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar show up, when it was supposed to be everybody... Michael and Sammy were really cool guys and good sports about it, but they took all the heat over the situation. A lot of heat.

"I don't know if I want to set myself up for heat. It's going to be a debacle, isn't it? A press debacle. I just don't know what else to say about it."

Asked about what the former bandmates will do if they are inducted, Slash said, "We'll cross that bridge when we get there . . . If they're gonna pass you over, I don't think it's worth worrying about too much."

Slash said that he was glad to see Alice Cooper going in this year, and as for who has been overlooked, the guitarist said, "The one that comes to mind right off the bat — and it's not even a band that I'm a huge fan of but definitely is eligible — is KISS. And I know that they've been passed over every fucking year."

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

ZAK BAGANS AND HIS BOOK DARK WORLD.

Many people were surprise to find out that I’m a big fan of Zak Bagans. Many people know that I’m huge fan of Ryan Buell. When I tell them about Zak, they look at me like WHO IN THE HELL IS THAT? I love telling about him and his work in the paranormal field. I haven’t meet Zak yet. I hope to someday and pick his brain on the paranormal.

He stars in the Travel Channel Ghost Adventures with Nick Groff and Aaron Goodwin. These guys are paranormal investigators and travels to some most haunted places around the world for cases. These guys are funny as hell. Aaron Goodwin does video blogs of behind the scenes of Ghost Adventures.
Here is one my favorite Aaron Vlog


Zak Bagans recently wrote a book called DARK WORLD: INTO THE SHADOWS WITH THE LEAD INVESTGATOR OG THE GHSOT ADVENTURES CREW.

Who is Zak Bagans?

As a former skeptic himself, Bagans says that his passion for investigating the paranormal resulted from a face-to-face encounter with the spirit of a suicidal woman in his apartment building in Trenton, Michigan in 2002. Afterward, his life-changing experience caused him to actively pursue capturing video evidence of the afterlife. In the introduction of each episode, Bagans states: “My name is Zak Bagans. I never believed in ghosts until I came face to face with one. So I set out on a quest to capture what I once saw onto video. With no big camera crews following us around, I am joined only by my fellow investigator Nick Groff and our equipment tech Aaron Goodwin. The three of us will travel to some of the most highly active paranormal locations, where we will spend an entire night, being locked down from dusk until dawn. Raw; extreme; these are our Ghost Adventures.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Adventures

I got Zak's book recently and once I starting reading I didn’t put it down. It’s really good. The only other paranormal bio I read that was really good was Ryan Buell's book PARANORMAL STATE: MY JOUNERY INTO THE UNKNOWN. Zak’s book is giving Ryan book a run for its money. SORRY RYAN!!!!

When you read this book you see the paranormal world through Zak eyes. He goes into details about his earlier life and how he becomes who he is today. The book takes you on an emotional journey through some of the cases that he investigates like Bobby Macke’s Music World. That place not only affected Zak on many levels but also his team members.

Of course my favorite cases was when Ghost Adventures came to investigate Magnolia Plantation about a couple a years ago. I love this case because it was film in my state Louisiana.


When finishing reading this book you will get on a clear idea that Zak Bagans really is. The man behind the paranormal shows. The book gives you a glimpse into Zak mind, heart, and soul.

HERE IS INTERESTING FACE ABOUT ZAK BAGANS:
He built a dungeon in his house. It’s based after his love for Dracula. When I told my mother he did this, I seriously thought she would freak out. She didn’t and her reply shocks me. She said “Well men built man cave and I guess this one is his,” I love the way it built.

Zak is like me is obsessed with history. When you see his dungeon it’s taking a look back in time during the reign the reign Vlad III Dracula in the 1400s. When people saw this video they said he has a dark. Zak may have a dark side but its make him who he is. If you want to know why he built his dungeon read his book.


I will admit that I have a crush on Zak and I’m not ashamed of it at all. I call him TALL DARK AND HANDSOME. He is also SEXY AS HELL. LOL well I’m speaking the truth if you don’t like I don’t care.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

JOHN EL TENNEY

I’m a huge fan of John El Tenney and have been for a while now.

John E.L. Tenney's Weird Lectures | Promotional Video


I first saw John on Paranormal State the New Class. After I saw the show I found him interesting. So I look him up on face book and Twitter.
When I saw his twitter profile he calls himself "THE CREEPEST MAN IN AMERICA."
I started killing myself laughing because when I first saw him on the show I thought he was creepy as hell.
OH BY THE WAY HE MAY LOOK CREEPY BUT HE REALLY NICE GUY. SO DON'T LET HIM FOOL YOU OK. LOL

John has been in the paranormal for over 20 years. He is investigator and researcher. I have become friends with John over face book and twitter.

Here John hard at work:


John is a minister and even once run for mayor of his hometown. He didn’t win.

The one thing I like about John the most is that HE DOESNT BELIEVE IN ANYTHING.
If your follow him on twitter or you are friends with him on face book. When u asks him a question he will answer you back soon.

John has a site called Realm of the Weird. I love it. He tells about real paranormal cases he has investigated. It is set up like a 1940w or 1950s radio procast. When you hear this procast you may not believe it but you will become hook.
http://realmoftheweird.com/

John sas a zombie movie coming out next year called The Brain Demons. I can't wait to see it.
http://www.facebook.com/thebraindemons

I haven't meet John Tenney I hope to someday and pick his brains about the paranormal. I want to attend one of his weird lectures which are free.

Here John at one of his WEIRD LECTURES:


John also has a documentary called Beyond the Weird coming in Feb 2012. It’s about a day in life of John Tenney. I can’t wait to see this.


So if you to know more about him feel free to ask him. He will answer you back.

http://www.weirdlectures.com
http://www.johneltenney.com
http://www.twitter.com/johneltenney
http://www.realmoftheweird.com

Friday, November 4, 2011

GUN-N-ROSES ARE FINALLY TOURING.

Sorry I haven’t been blogging in a while but I have been busy with life.

This past summer I have seen in concert Josh Groban in concert n NOLA in May. In June I finally meet Ryan Buell, Serge, Chad Calek, and rest of the AGH Crew in NOLA. I got to c their movie American Ghost Hunter which was very good.


WELL GUN-N-ROSES IS FINALLY TOURING THE US. As for me I will not be going to see them due to lack of funds. :-(


Gun-n-Roses starting touring in South America with a live concert n Rio. I saw this concert live and they were amazing. I felt sorry for the band they stated late bc of the rain, of course AXL got blamed for it as always. They started late bc IT WAS RAINING. THE POOR BAND GOT WET. :-(
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Funny thing happen to Axl. He was singing Knocking on Heaven's Door when he went to the side on the stage. He tried to stand on the speakers, lost his footing, and fall down. Ron and one stage guy tried to help him up but Axl refused. The best part he never miss a note of the song.
THIS IS THE STRANGE PART. One year ago in the same city on the same stage during the same song Axl slips on stage and fall on his butt. He laughs about it. I don’t think that stage in that city like him. So next time I think he will avoid it all cost. LOL.


One of my fav video of Axl was taken by a fan. When people ask me y I like Axl so much and what he like in person. I tell them to watch this.


One thing that pissed me off when people throw things at Axl like a bottle of water he threaten to walk off stage like he did here.

I remember last year when Axl was performing n Dublin Ireland. Some Stupid ass people throw water bottle at him bc he was late. He warned them not to do it or he would leave. They did it again and Axl walk off stage. I know he was very pissed. It took over 35 minutes to convince him to finish the concert. When he performed u can tell his was still PISSED. I was happy he came back out for the fans who really wanted to hear him play. My heart broke for him.

I wish people would understand so what is AXL is late coming to a concert. I would be there waiting for him. No one forced u to buy the ticket and go to the concert. SO DEAL WITH IT.

Gun-N-Roses are playing in Houston tonight. I wanted to go see them very badly. My dream is to see Axl performed November Rain Live. My favorite song. The one that made AXL my crush and he still is. LOL. This song made me fall in love with his music.


I can’t wait:
"GUNS N ROSES singer Axl Rose gave an hour-long interview to VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" early this morning (Sunday, October 30) — a couple of hours after the band's headlining performance at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida."
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=165384


A dear friend of mine Tamera will be seeing them soon. I hope I can find a way to tell Axl when he sings Sweet Child of Mine. If he can do in the memory of my friend Mrs. Tammy daughter Heather who dieD over a year ago Mrs. Tammy is one of Axl’s biggest fan and supporter. She will be seeing them live on December 1. It was the music and songs from GNR that helped her deal with loss of her daughter. I hope Axl can do this for her. IT MAKE HER VERY HAPPY AND MOMENT IN LIFE SHE WILL NEVER FORGOT.

I WISH GUN-N-ROSES GOOD LUCK ON THEIR TOUR. ALWAYS KEEP ROCKIN. I WISH AXL ALL THE HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN THE WORLD. I WILL ALWAYS BEEN A FAN AND SUPPORTER OF YOU AND GUN-N-ROSES.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

AMERICAN GHOST HUNTER MOVIE TOUR N NEW ORLEANS JUNE 17, 2011

I was n NOLA when I meet & got 2 know some great people: Chad Calek, Mary Beth Wylie, Joseph Ansley, Justin Holstien, Ryan Buell, Sergey Poberezhny & Jasmine Williams. These guys gave great presentations. I was the only one 4 a while during ryan & serg pres. LUCKY ME!! I also got 2 c a great movie called American Ghost Hunter. Its was very good. i had a great time. I hope they come back soon.

i went to tell people that ryan is really nice guy. all this bull shit that i have heard from people who have meet him b4 is a bunch of lies.

ryan and serg gave their presentation on previous cases from Paranormal State and what they had found. I really enjoy the one on one time with these two guys. they are nice guys, easy to to talk to and get along with, and funny as hell. Ryan mentioned in a live chat a girl at the Long Beach event wanted some alone one on tone time with him and she didnt get it. I wasnt looking for it and i got it. LOL

I recevied a shock from serg.
Three years ago i got the a Paranormal State poster they had put on EBAY. when i got the poster there was a note from ryan and serg. There was a line on the note that comfused me. it said:
"INSIDE TRIVIA: XANDER IS REALLY A CAT."
When i first read this i didnt know who Xander was. It wasnt until later on that i learn that Xander was Ryan dog.
I was WTF. it this for real. i was like if Xander is a cat than whos dog in the pics with Ryan. So i decided to keep the note so if i ever meet Ryan or Serg to show it to them to get an answer. I got the answer this weekend. IT WAS SERG THAT WROTE IT.
The funny thing i ask Serg if he ever got Ryan and Elf back for the baby power in the face at Katie bar during the 1st season of Paranormal State. He says no because he is not a pranker. He says that its takes to long to plan the perfect prank.
I told serg about the note with the poster but than i realize i forgot in the my hotel room. So i went to go get it and i showed it to him. Then he realized he wrote. I was like WTF. I killed myself laughing bc he just said he was not a pranker and all this time i thought Ryan wrote it.
Now i see serg in a all new light. He says he not a pranker. But if I was Ryan, Elfie, Heather, or Katrina i would watch my back. LMFAO. I have told serg that i owe him for this prank he played on me. i will pay him back when i meet him again. LOL

Chad gave his presentation with his team. He went over things they had find doing cases. I found every interesting and really enjoy every minute of it.

I gave Chad for his birthday a Welcome to Louisiana gift bag fulled with products made in Louisiana. He really enjoyed it. He is really nice guy and really hope he enjoy the gift.

For Ryan: autograph pic of X-Files stars for his bday. (Gillian Anderson is ryan 1st love and still is. He wants her for his bday gift.LOL)
PRS 10 annv. shot glass. This Sept 16 2011 will be 10 years since he founded the Paranormal Research Society. I told him to have a shot on me even through i will not be there to celebrate with him.
He said thanks and hug me.

I give serg a gift too. I gave him A Louisiana Photo book because he loves photography. Serg is really good at it.

I finally saw the movie American Ghost Hunter which is about chad famliy dealing with paranormal events. Chad with the help of his team, Ryan, and serg made this flim to show chad quest on finding the truth behind the events that affected his family for over 20 years.

There is a part in the movie where Ryan talk about a event that happen in his life which made me cry.

I REALLY LOVE THIS MOVIE. Its the best documentary film i have ever seen. I really enjoyed it.

Im happy i went to see this film. Its was nice to meeting everyone involved in the film and getting to know them.

i hope someday to meet them all again.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

JOSH GROBAN CONCERT ON MAY 12, 2011 IN NEW OLREANS.

On may 12 i made my way to the Lake Front Arena in New Olreans to see the 2nd love of my life perform live. Josh was going on his Straight To you tour which begain in New olreans.
I have never seen Josh perform live i person. I knew i will be in for a treat. I was not disappointed.
I was close to the stage. I was on the in the center on the floor 8th row 5th seat. Josh didnt come on until 8:30pm. He had unknown piano player come on first.
Josh finally come on to over 10000 people cheering for him. At first we throught he was on stage but he surprise us. He can on behind us.
Josh sangs song from his new album and old ones too.
He talk and joke around with us. Josh is a very funny man. He even told his family was there with him.
Even through i didnt get a change meet him i made my presence know to him.
Josh was about to sing Higher Window. He said : when i wrote this romantic song i was single at the time.
The lady that was sitting next to me and I said really loud AWW!!!. we were the only ones that said it. Josh look at us and said "GEE THANKS FOR THAT." We both wanted to die. LOL
It was one of the best concert i have ever been too. I hope someday 2 meet Josh in person.
Josh Groban is a smart, funny, handsome singer with a voice of an angel. Whoever is Josh true soulmate will be one lucky woman.


Thursday, March 3, 2011

Murderdolls Says Axl is the Perfect Gent, and if He’s Late - it’s Worth it

http://www.gnrdaily.com/news_detail.asp?id=2761


Murderdolls frontman Wednesday 13 has revealed Axl Rose was the perfect host when his band supported Guns N’ Roses on tour last year and has defended the enigmatic singer’s infamous poor time-keeping – claiming any fans who go to a GNR show get their money’s worth. In a RockAAA exclusive Wednesday said:

“Supporting Guns N’ Roses was awesome. I was terrified at first as you hear all the stories about what it’s going to be like and whether there will be a riot because Axl doesn’t show up. I didn’t know the band so all I knew was what I reading the paper.

“And we were a support band going up against a crowd who sold-out before we were even announced so we knew we were going up against an army ready to see Guns N’ Roses.

“But then we got there on the first day and met the crew who were awesome.

“They loved us and said we could use the whole stage, even use Axl’s catwalk, we could use everything.”

Wednesday reveals the two bands became firm friends with the headliners often rocking out to the Murderdolls’ performance with the exception of Axl who they didn’t see for the first-three weeks of the tour when he personally rolled out the welcome mat to the band.

He continues:

“Every night the band was on the side of the stage, except Axl, rocking out and singing along to 1976 with their fists in the air.

“Then about three-weeks into the tour – no one had ever seen Axl as he comes in right before the show – he came off stage after a three-hour set, comes right into our dressing room with sweat running down him and says ‘Sorry I didn’t get to say hello to you before now, but I’ve heard nothing but awesome things about you, my band loves you guys. I’m going to get dressed, come over to my room and we’ll party.’

“There was nothing that I heard of on that tour that was anywhere close to an audience complaining. He’s Axl Rose, he can be 15 or 30 minutes late. He was talking about that too backstage. He was just like ‘Man, I need to get in my zone, get in the vibe you know. I’m late but when I come out I’ll play for three hours.’

“It’s like he has to play for that long. So he showed up late but he played you an extra hour of songs.

“He’s Axl fuckin’ Rose, you gotta hand it to him.”

A PERFECT CIRCLE Guitarist Talks AXL ROSE - Feb. 18, 2011

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=154141


Before forming A PERFECT CIRCLE with TOOL singer Maynard James Keenan in 2000, guitarist Billy Howerdel spent several years working as a guitar tech and computer programmer on the GUNS N' ROSES album "Chinese Democracy", which finally came out in 2008 after a 15-year wait. With all the stories about GUNS frontman Axl Rose being eccentric and difficult to work with, The Pulse Of Radio asked Howerdel for his view.

"You know, stories are there for a reason, and there's always some truth to exaggerations and a lot of times there's none, you know, so you can look at it whatever way you want to," he said. "You know, I had a really good time working in that camp. You know, Axl was a really hard worker, had a big vision for something he cared passionately about and, you know, it was definitely an interesting two-and-a-half some-odd years of my life."

A PERFECT CIRCLE drummer Josh Freese also spent some time playing with GUNS N' ROSES in the studio, which is how he and Howerdel met.

A PERFECT CIRCLE's current lineup consists of guitarist Billy Howerdel, singer Maynard James Keenan, drummer Josh Freese, guitarist James Iha and new bassist Matt McJunkins.

Howerdel also plans to work on a new record from his other band, ASHES DIVIDE, while Keenan is working on his winery, a PUSCIFER DVD and, eventually, a new TOOL album.

Guns N' Roses Reunion Was a Mistake, Duff McKagan Says

http://www.spinner.com/2011/02/24/guns-n-roses-reunion-duff-mckagan/?utm_campaign=Guns+N%27+Roses&utm_medium=Twitter&utm_source=SNS.analytics


Regrets, Duff McKagan's had a few. Now he admits that last year's onstage reunion with Axl Rose is definitely one of them.

"I almost wish the getting on stage part hadn't happened," the Velvet Revolver told Rock News Desk, saying that the live impromptu London jam between the Guns N' Roses co-founders was a mistake because it has refueled fans hopes for a regrouping of the group's classic lineup.

On a personal level, McKagan said he's happy he ran into Rose when they wound up having hotel suites next to each other. "We were meant to connect again," he said of the chance meeting. "It was a private matter, but I'm glad it happened."

As for rejoining Rose and his current incarnation of Guns N' Roses for a rendition of 'You Could Be Mine,' McKagan blames his iffy judgment on a mixture of jetlag and energy drinks and remembers little about his car ride to the O2 Arena last October.

"It was like, 'I should be in bed right now. I've got a meeting in the morning. What am I doing here?'" Duff explained. "Then all of a sudden there's a bass in my hands."

Since that surprise appearance, McKagan says he and other former members have been inundated with inquiries about a reteaming of all the founding members, but McKagan insists it would never happen.

PRS Official Statement 3/1/2011

by The Paranormal Research Society on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 6:12pm

It has come to our attention that an individual is sending mass messages to several fans informing them that she has been banned from PRS events due to false reasons. The fact is that she has indeed been banned due to personally sending inappropriate and suggestive e-mails to Ryan Buell that made both him and PRS feel uncomfortable. Ryan asked her to stop, yet she continued, and therefore, she was banned. PRS has reviewed these messages sent and deemed them to be wildly inappropriate. Out of respect to our fans, we hoped to handle this matter privately with her. We are disappointed that she has decided to take this matter public, and we are also disappointed that she has chosen to lie and slant this. We have once again asked her to stop and hope to handle this matter privately.





Sincerely, The Entire PRS Team.


http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/the-paranormal-research-society/prs-official-statement-312011/10150152259721085

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Time To Say Goodbye! by ryan buell

www.ryanbuell.net

Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 03:10PM
Dear friends,

This is hard to write, because “Paranormal State” has become a defining adventure for my 20s. I started PRS when I was 19, and started developing the show when I was 22, and now here I am at the age of 28. My, how things have changed! For over three years now, we’ve been in the public eye, and we’ve had the time of our lives. We’ve met so many great fans and many have become friends. We’re proud that PS has changed the way the world views the supernatural, and quite honestly you all have changed us.

That is why it is so hard to say goodbye. After very careful thought, discussion with the team, thinking about my future and where my heart needs to go, I’ve come to the decision that I will not be returning for any more seasons of “Paranormal State.” So, after the remainder of this season airs sometime in the spring or summer, that will be it.

We begin filming the last two episodes this weekend, and that is why I am making this announcement. I wanted closure. So, when I step on to the haunted grounds this weekend, it will be for the last time through “Paranormal State.” And yes, my “final director’s log” will truly, indeed be, my final director’s log.

It wasn’t easy coming to this decision. There are a lot of factors involved. The main one, of course, is that I’ve become a different person. I have different goals and views on things. That doesn’t mean I’m giving up investigating. I want to make that very clear. PRS will still remain. In fact, it means I will be able to put more time in to the things that I’ve had to put on hold for the past 5-6 years, such as private research and investigations, UNIV-CON, building the society and more. We put our dreams and aspirations on hold because we believed in the possibility of doing a show about PRS. And like I’ve already said, it has made an impact on many levels. But now it’s time to move on to other possibilities. I have other projects that I’ve had to sit on because I’ve been so preoccupied with “Paranormal State.”

I am incredibly grateful of the time spent on “Paranormal State.” It has opened so many doors for my team and me. Because of it, I got to produce, direct, write books and now move on to fictional properties (next up, a fictional book due out sometime later this year!). It has also put PRS in to the mainstream in ways I never thought possible. And then there are those who are haunted. I’ve received hundreds of thousands of letters and e-mails since the show debuted. Now I will get a chance to catch up and read some of them!

Deciding to do “Paranormal State” was a big commitment. It took over our lives. Friends and family had to take a step back because of our time consuming schedules. But we knew that we were handed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Not just for the perks, but we knew that we could spread a message to millions of people. That meant a lot to us. Over the course of the five seasons, we’ve refused to cave in and compromise our integrity. We’ve stayed the course, even though it meant losing a few friends along the way. There were victories, and there were casualties. There were triumphs and there were mistakes. But we always picked ourselves back up and fought even harder. “Paranormal State” was never 100% our vision. For anyone who has ever worked in the media, they will understand that it is always collaboration. But we got pretty close at times. There were some remarkable episodes that I personally think redefined the paranormal. Episodes like “I Am Six,” “I Am Six 2,” “Pet Cemetery,” “The Name,” “Sixth Sense,” “First Contact,” “Church of the Damned,” “Ghosts of Gettysburg,” “Darkness Falls,” “Jersey Devil,” “They Come Out At Night,” “Ghosts of the Forgotten,” and even a few episodes that have yet to air, I am personally proud of. Some of the most memorable moments of my life the past ten years have come from working on “Paranormal State.”

I was a junior at Penn State when we began developing the show, which at first was called everything from “Out There” to “Paranormal U.” My senior year we began shooting, and post-graduation we continued onwards. The show evolved, of course. Remember the episode where Sergey and I were cheering on the football team at Beaver Stadium? Or how Sergey had to step away from a case in order to study for his exams? You guys literally got to watch us grow up from just entering adulthood to being full-fledged adults, fast approaching 30.

As we entered the fifth season, we got to change things up and tackle on some very weird subjects. And as we started to get towards the end of the fifth season, I began to realize that I was having a hard time, physically and mentally with everything. And so discussions began to be had, about whether or not it was time to think about wrapping up. The last thing I want to do is go past our prime. It’s always better to end on top with a bang rather than to fickle out. And it became important for us to move on not just creatively, but personally. After all these years, we need to return to ourselves and rediscover who we are. We also want to go back out there and spend some time researching the paranormal on our own terms. In short, we need some freedom to be and to grow.

Do I believe in the paranormal? Yes. I have received much criticism for standing up for what I believe in. People claiming that I’m crazy for believing in ghosts; some investigators thinking I’m crazy for believing in demons; some people who convinced themselves that I faked evidence; some people who just thought I was plain nuts as a whole. To be honest, the detractors were great motivation for us. They never got to us and never knocked us down. We kept on going. I’m proud that “Paranormal State” is so controversial. Why? Because it makes people talk and discuss. And that’s important. And PRS will always be there; ready to make bold statements and stand up for those who are haunted.

Yesterday I informed the producers and the network that I would not be returning. And now I wanted to tell you, my dear friends, because many of you are very much involved with the show and recognize it as more than just a show. I want to thank A&E (particularly Elaine Frontain-Bryant), the executive producers Betsy Schechter and Gary Auerbach for helping us put this show together and for all the support. Also to all the crews who have worked on the show over the years.

To Sergey, Eilfie and Josh, you have been there for a very long time and have never failed to be by my side, no matter how rough or difficult things (or I) got. If it wasn’t for you, I don’t think I would have made it this far. I would have crashed and burned a long time ago. Thank you for all the years, smiles, tears and triumphs. Thank you also to Katrina and Heather, who went from college students and trainees to even more gifted, bright, strong and beautiful women who will no doubt do great things. To Lorraine, thank you for giving me and my team a chance all those years ago. To Chip Coffey and Michelle Belanger, thank you for some amazing times and truly remarkable investigations. To Chad, you came in at an important time and gave us all energy and laughs, even in the darkest of times. It has been amazing that our friendship became and grew out of our love of investigating and the paranormal and now I count you as one of my best friends. To the rest of PRS, thank you for inspiring me and for devoting a part of your life – no matter how long – to a cause that has changed so many lives. And to my family and friends, thank you for being patient and supporting me all these years. Thank you for understanding and forgiving me for not always being able to return calls or make visits. Now, after all these years, you will be my priority.

And to all of you, my fans, I promise you that I nor PRS will be going anywhere. There are some truly exciting and remarkable projects coming up, so please do not take this as a permanent goodbye. It’s simply time to close one door and enter a new path in life. I hope you will continue to be there and take that journey with us.



Much love,

RYAN

Sunday, January 2, 2011

LIFE CHANGES

I have been doing a lot of thinking lately and decided to make some decisions that will change my life for the better.

First I’d deleted my twitter for good. I realized I was addicted too it. I was checking many times a day. I really got tried of all the drama shot on there. My real friends know how to get in touch with me. I have lived without before and I learned how to again.

Second I have deactivated my face book profile for a while. It’s not deleted for good and I can reactivate anytime I want. I realized that I was also addicted to it and checking many time a day. I am taking a break from it a little while and will return to it soon. IDK when???

Third: To rid of people who are nothing but drama and can’t get over themselves. I have started to rid myself of these people. I'm keeping the people that are my true friends and who have there for me when I need to rant about everything. They know who they are. I thank god every day for them.

Fourth: I need to focus on me. I have to make myself healthy emotionally and physically. I have decided to loss weight, work on my relationship with god, start doing thing that I like to do like read and write short stories, and spent time with family and friends.

I am making these changing for me and no one else. Some people may not like and I don’t give a damn about them. Only thing I care about is god and I. I must think about myself for a while now.