NOVEMBERS DOOM

Thursday night i had the opportunity to meet a genuine, amazing human being at the memorial of another great soul. this night could not have been more perfect, it truly was the way it was suppose to be. well worth the wait. i had the opportunity to meet, hug, speak with Paul Kuhr vocalist and founder of NOVEMBERS DOOM 

as well as the rest of the band. they were all extremely kind. Paul was the first spotted and on my mind as i entered the venue door, i just could not believe he was sitting right there at his merchandise table. not that i ever expected him to not be kind or social, i just thought he would be too busy and of course perhaps in pain and would need to rest elsewhere. i thought this big, to be able to see a man i'd not had the chance to before, for many events were cancelled :( i went up to his table as he was speaking to Mike, when he stopped to look up at me i said "i have a question" he quickly responds "yes" as kind as could be, looking up with question "can i have a hug" i said with a smile "sure" sort of shocked, probably not thinking that was the question about to come and of course everyone was there for the cause and he may not of expected to be known or have someone care so much when there was another matter at hand. i also mentioned i had to show him something and perhaps he could sign it, i got the inquisitive eyebrow ;) Mike moved out of the way for me so we could have our pictures taken together. as Paul and i were still speaking i took off my coat to show him my NOVEMBERS DOOM tattoo. his face, i will never forget, he said in his 22 years of the band he has NEVER seen a NOVEMBERS DOOM tattoo. he took out his cell phone to take a photo of it, that was the cutest thing ever, after signing it he said if i got his signature tattooed on me that he wanted to see, wanted the photo. in my book, you've earned it. it's an honor. 

as a child (with many ailments) you don't even question certain things, and even if they are not known you just do... live, trudge on, exist, fight if a must even if you are not totally aware that you are doing so. you have no choice, you continue as if someone else is guiding, in charge or deciding. when you become older, face the world, your mind a vessel in the vast stormy seas, it's not done the same, nothing is simple at all. for the last 13 years i've had the music of NOVEMBERS DOOM to accompany me on this ride or fight and it has helped many but the music is for always, no matter if the battle is in the field at the moment or not. it is the extraordinary man behind it all that has been like a sword to the gut for me. he has suffered in life as well, his mind tested, his heart weighed on, his health a demon as well, one no knight(doctor) can come save him from. it's how he did not give up, that kicked me in the butt, it's never been about the $, there is no amount large enough that could make a person continue as he has. drag yourself on stage when you probably would rather curl into a ball, crawl into a dark cave and just barely exist alone but he did it for us, for him, for those who have stood by him the entire time, if he can do it, well i owe him to try, to keep up the fight even if the reward is not much better than the day before, all of it, the good and the bad goes in this tale and i thank him for continuing... living, loving, being who he is. i am grateful for the love and support he has, a wonderful family, band mates that have stood by his side and look out for him, it was amazing to see *tears*

i purchased Paul's book, he went ahead and signed it without me having to ask, he made sure to pass it to Mike and Larry but made sure for me to stick around, he looked out for me and made sure i did not leave without the others having had signed it for me. all very kind and genuine human beings.

i could not of seen them on a better day, many times my friend and i tried to go see them but shows and events were cancelled, many due to illness, upsetting but concerned for Paul, it's heartbreaking.

Paul and the other members of the band were very close, very good friends with David Gold founder of blackened doom metal band Woods OF Ypres who tragically left this world December 21rst 2011.

His 5th and final album: Woods 5: Grey Skies & Electric Light was played right before NOVEMBERS DOOM went on stage for the last performance of the night. most beautiful ending to this night. this album i believe to be the greatest one. the last 2 songs though gave an eerie feeling as though, could he have known, could it have been the last album/message anyway, sadly fits perfectly with him leaving us, it's almost unbelievable, pardon my french but it fucks you up real bad. i found myself very fortunate to have been able to hear it for the first time there, amongst wonderful people whom were all there for a great purpose. a tremendous loss, one i wish for nothing but good to come out of, he may no longer be here with us but we can carry his words and heart for the rest of our way.

photos of this event:

A Memorial for David Gold

NOVEMBERS DOOM