On that note….

Los Angeles, CA · April 7th, 2008

Scott Weiland * Dean DeLeo * Robert DeLeo * Eric Kretz

WHEN: Monday, April 7th, 2008 7pm

WHERE: Houdini Estate, Hollywood Hills, CA

WHY: Because drug addiction is not a laughing matter. And it’s expensive. Oh, and you know, love of rock music and all…

WHAT: Velvet what now?

In an interview with the LA Times, freelance writer David Peisner claims that his controversial reviews of NAS and The Black Crowes in Maxim were assigned to him as previews, with the star-ratings and review context added after he had turned them in:

“I’m a freelance writer. I was assigned to write previews of the Black Crowes and Nas albums. I did that. When the issue came out, the previews were laid out as reviews complete with star ratings. I never at any point or to anyone claimed to have heard these albums in their entirety. Whatever decisions Maxim made after I turned in my work were beyond my control.”

Of course Black Crowes manager Peter Angelus had little sympathy for Peisner:

“There’s no accountability for Dave Peisner, editor James Kaminsky or Maxim magazine. They issued a partial apology to their readership, but no apology directly to the artist whose work they denigrated without having heard more than one song, while attempting to pass it off as an album review. I think Peisner’s claim is absurd. He wrote a review of music that he never heard, he disparaged both the band and the material. He said, ‘It hasn’t left Chris Robinson and the gang much room for growth,’ and yet now he’s going to attempt to pass off his actions on Maxim? Absurd.”

I’d like to congratulate both NAS and The Black Crowes for getting so much mileage out of what amounts to common knowledge. OMG A REVIEWER FROM MAXIM TALKS OUT OF HIS ASS!!??? Cue the crocodile tears is five, four…. Brings new meaning to the phrase, no press is bad press! Not to mention when was the last time Maxim was talked about by anyone beyond 18 year dudes who just got out of high school but don’t have enough balls to subscribe to Playboy? This is a win-win situation for everybody. Now excuse me while I write my scathing reviews of Guns ‘N’ Roses Chinese Democracy and Coldplay’s Prospekt. Coming soon to Synthesis.net

Last week I brought you the news in shoes RE: Feit’s luxury sneakers

This week, I bring you something old skool…

Nike Dunk SB Mid Guns N Roses November Rain:

Inspired by the “November Rain” song by Guns N Roses, this shoe was released in November ‘07. It’s even got the girl in the coffin from the music vid on the insole. So I’m a little late, but thought you might enjoy it - they’re still ill.