Recent ORDAINED Updates
July 12th - The Reverend finally added some new ink to his skinart collection. The head of a rhino now adorns The Revs top front left shoulder. It fits perfectly in the space between the ORDAINED logo, tiger head and chinese lion on The Revs upper left arm. Jerry Thomas of Toucan Tattoo did the work in less than 30 minutes.
July 9th - ORDAINED is relocating to Sin City Las Vegas (where it all began for the band). The Reverend and Wally "The Dog" Parris will be auditioning guitar and bass players. ORDAINED has been named the Best Metal Band in Virginia for the last two years and we have plenty on our plate. With eight official releases and a DVD along with numerous compilation appearances under our collective bible belt, ORDAINED has plenty of material to work with. SINterested persons who would like to audition for the band in Las Vegas should possess the following: professional equipment, dependable transportation, strong writing skills and a team player attitude. ORDAINED has reSINtly inked deals to provide music for upcoming adult DVD releases as well as SINternational SINterest from magazines and radio stations. ORDAINED has been covered in print form by magazines on 6 of the 7 continents, radio airplay in more than a dozen countries and SINternational exposure through our extended network of congregation members around the globe. Contact The Reverend at [email protected] or contact Die Music Group at [email protected] to schedule an audition in Las Vegas.
July 2nd - VH-1 is now airing a show that has different rockers talking about strange things that have happened to them while on tour. Once again, during the Iggy Pop segment, the black and white ORDAINED logo sticker is clearly visible on the wall behind him. The SINterview was done at the legendary CBGBs in New York City. ORDAINED can count ourserlves as one of the many bands who have played the world reknown (no longer existant) club. Many major acts have performed there early in their careers - David Bowie, The Clash, Blondie, The Ramones, Talking Heads..... Rolling Stones first show in the United States was at CBBGs. How about that for company?
July 2nd - The Reverend has been SINvited out to Sin City Las Vegas by the Plaza Hotel Casino to compete in a $10,000 slot tournament. He will be comped his rooms and his entry fee. The top 50 finishers will get a share of the prize money. The dates have been posted in the "Upcoming Revivals" section on this site. To all the congregation members in Sin City, come on out and watch The Rev compete.
July 2nd - While in town for the slot tourney, The Reverend will be (most likely) purchasing a new house or condo for himself. He will be selling one of his Virginia condos and purchasing another one out in Sin City. The one he owns out there now is rented out. The housing market is cooling down a little, so a good deal shouldn't be too difficult to find. The Reverend enjoys the hassle free condo lifestyle, however a nice single story house could be a better deal for the money. As soon as the purchase is made, the details will be posted here. To everyone in Sin City Las Vegas: The Reverend is arriving soon, consider yourselves warned!
June 3rd - Wally "The Dog" Parris went under the needle today and has started his skinart collection. A close up Jenna Jameson portrait now adorns The Dogs left outside calf, approx. 6 inches tall by 5 inches wide. The Dog arrived 2 hours before opening and Jerry Thomas got started, finishing the tat in about 3 1/2 hours.
June 4th - ORDAINED is searching for a guitarist and bassist. The band will be reloctating out west to Sin City Las Vegas by the end of the year. ORDAINED has a large back catalog and has material on hand to add fuel to the fire. SINterested persons should contact our label Die Music Group [email protected] and/or The Reverend [email protected].
(posted) May 21st - The Reverend met up with former ORDAINED guitarist Mike Pagan last week to discuss Mike's departure from the band, along with a few other things. The "bad blood" that was at the SINter of his departure has been cleared up. Mike is not going to be able to relocate, which was not the case at first when the decision was made to move ORDAINEDs base of operations out west. SINstead of waiting until the last minute to spring the news, Mike decided that the best thing was to step aside so that a (local Sin City) replacement could be found. ORDAINED is now in the process of aquiring a new guitarist and bassist out west in Sin City. Mike wishes good luck to his former bandmates and also once again thanked all the fans and congregation members for their support over the years. At the conclusion of their meeting, both The Reverend & Mike Pagan shook hands.
Recent ORDAINED Updates