Corrections: Yes. last month we changed our new photog “Zar’s” name to frank, but it got too confusing having 2 Franks in our office so this month we are re-naming him Zar. Oh, and I think we mispelled some stuff, but hey, our proof reader is a lizard. Cut him some slack will ya? -R
-welcome to issue 4 of Magazine XThis issue we have the dynamic duo of Gabriel Pena & DeeJay Fuentes gracing our cover. These guys are two phenominal martial artists. You really need to see these guys in action. They put on demos all over town, most recently at the AEON FLUX premier at Hollywood USA in McAllen. Keep a look out for them. This month we also had a chance to sample the food at McAllen’s newest (or only) New Oreleans Style Restaurant, The Thirsty Monkey. Read the review on the next page, or better yet, head over there and taste it for yourself. We also have a new contest. Guess the CD cover and win a prize. We’re giving you a chance to win FREE STUFF. Well it’s free for you IF you win, it cost us money, though. Can you say “FREE STOCKING STUFFERS?” Email the answers to contests@magxonline.com Of course we have all the mag x staples for you once again like CD reviews, upcoming movie info, video games, talented musicians, artists, and a slew of pictures we took at all the places we hung out this month. Just a reminder, if for some reason you cannot find an issue of Mag X, you can always log on to our website, magxonline.com and read it there. All our issues are available online. While you are there, make sure to sign up for our forum. Drop us a line there. One last thing. December 27th, a band from Hollywood California will be making its way to McAllen Nights on Nolana. The singer makes props for horror movies in hollywood. An art that he also extends to his band, “Dead By Day.” The costumes are awesome. Don’t believe me? Check out page 23. Hope to see you all at the show. You have to check them out, pre-sale tickets are only $5 ($7 at the door) and will also include performances by locals “Solarium,” “Methmare Motorcade,” and “Of forsaken Divinity.” You’ll be so sick of “Jingle Bells” by then that I’m sure you’ll be there! See ya next month! -Ramsey
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review
So you like Catfish? How about Shrimp? Cajun food? Well, you are in luck. There’s a new bar and grill in McAllen serving up some great food, New Orleans style! It’s called the Thirsty Monkey and it’s located right across the the movie theater on Nolana in McAllen. -The Atmosphere Monkey Statues greet you as you enter the
Thirsty Monkey’s laid-back atmosphere. A huge panoramic picture of Bourbon Street hangs on the wall. We were quickly attended to and our food was hot & ready in no time. -The Food From shrimp po’boys to catfish baskets, every bite was delicious. And the fries...mmmmmm. Everything, including the Gumbo is made
from scratch using a family recipe that has been passed down.
amount of breading and the buns were fresh.
The Catfish Basket had plenty of pieces of breaded catfish, hush puppies, and the best seasoned fries I have ever tasted. They were so good, I kept stealing fries from Zar’s plate when he wasn’t looking. The Shrimp po’boy was delicious too. The shrimp had the perfect
-The Conclusion We love this place. Thanks to the staff at the Thirsty Monkey for serving up some great food for us hard-working magazine editors. We will definitly be back to try some of that Gumbo.
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HO, HO, HO! It’s time for yet another reason to give YOU the loyal readers some free swag. All you have to do is identify the CD covers below.
You must name the title and artist to win. Last month we received so many entries that we have no more goodie bags, so this month we are giving the winners their choice of one the following:
random
DEAD BY DAY
And (1) lucky winner gets a prize pack consisting of DEAD BY DAY t-shirt, CD and a pair of tickets to the December 27th DEAD BY DAY show at McAllen Nights! (see page 23) So what are you waiting for? Get crackin’ on those answers & we will see you all at the show on the 27th! Send all your answers to...
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By: Gizmo
Every Month we spend our hard earned cash on Cd’s to listen to in the hopes that they will make our day easier to bare. Sometimes they do, other times they don’t. This is the column in which we sort them out for you so that you will not have to suffer through the anguish of buying a CD that sucks and regretting it for the rest of your life. Or at least the rest of the day...
Coheed & Cambria Rating: XXXXX
Through the Eyes of Madness Hello everyone. This month I sat and listened to the new Coheed and Cambria album Good Apollo I’m Burning Star IV Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes of Madness. After seeing them at Van’s Warped Tour and buying In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3, I had great expectations for their next LP. Thankfully, the talent and artistry that engulfed Secrets permeates throughout Good Apollo. Right from the start the music is captivating, from the calming orchestration to the singer Claudio Sanchez’s unique vocal spectrum. Romantic and ethereal, the album hints at an overwhelming sadness that fuels the violence and madness contained within the lyrics. Staying true to the hooks and melodies that made Secrets so enjoyable, Good Apollo reaffirms Coheed’s stance as one of the top bands to see the 21st century.
Maria Mena Rating: XXXXX White Turns Blue Just for good measure, I’m mentioning an artist that I discovered this past year. Maria Mena is an amazing singer based in Norway. The only cd released in the US is entitled White Turns Blue and can be found in most retail cd stores. The music in White Turns Blue ranges between acoustic folk to jazz, and Maria’s voice is complemented by all styles. Lyrically, this album spans years of writing, but each song fits perfectly. Nothing more I can say about Maria. I recommend this disc greatly. ‘Till next month...farewell.
It’s no secret that everyone here at Mag X is addicted to the internet. We can’t go 10 minutes without checking our myspace.com accounts, let alone all the other wonderful things the world wide net has to offer. So this month we bring you...
by: Frank X
10.dvdeastereggs.com - Ever wonder if your
favorite dvd titles have any more to offer? This site shows you how to gain access to hidden features and scenes you probably wouldn’t normally know about. Check it out and see if any of your favorite movies are on there.
9.consumptionjunction.com - Some of the
sickest things you can find online. Funny and offensive pictures, sounds, videos, odd stories, as well as links to some other equally sick sites are scattered all over this site.
8.phatrags.com - This is home to the most hilarious and offensive t-shirts ever made all for $17.99.
7.ebaumsworld.com - Here you can find more flash games, banned t.v. commercials, and hilarious stories. They even have sound boards to make prank calls featuring some of your favorite celebrity voices like Samuel L. Jackson and Napoleon Dynamite!
6.newgrounds.com - (only recommended
if you have a pop-up blocker and a sense of humor) Ridiculously funny videos, even funnier games, and just things you never thought you’d see like a flash animation of Conan vs. Kindergarten Cop. If that isn’t funny I don’t know what is.
5.theonion.com - Well let’s just says it’s the best news source there is.
4.movies.com - A great site about movies containing news, sneak peeks, gossip and other interesting facts. You can also buy your tickets, check show times, and release dates.
3.ebay.com - Do I really need to explain? could find anything on ebay.
2.blabbermouth.net - This website has all the latest music news and gossip.
1 .myspace.com - A great networking site. Hookup with old and
new friends, meet new people, and promote your business, band, or talent all on one website! While you are there, check out myspace. com/MagXzine. You are on page 9 • Magxonline.com
Well lets just say you
Theres an Extreme form of martial arts taking the world by storm. It mixes gymnastics and acrobatics and it’s taking karate to a whole new level...
A mutual friend introduced me to a couple of guys in McAllen TX who are taking martial arts to the extreme.
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Dee-Jay (19) and Gabriel (21) are already accomplished Martial Artists with several trophies under their belts and their own Martial
Arts schools. Recently, they have been studying a new form that mixes gymnastics and acrobatics with the deadly moves perfected
by the warriors of China & Japan. This new form is called Extreme Martial Arts. The result is a high-flying, pulse-pounding display unlike anything you have ever seen outside of Hollywood. Here’s a little more about them...
Get to know...
Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas • Age: 19 years old • Style of Martial Arts: Goju-Ryu “I started Karate at the age of seven with my Grandmaster Martin Martinez, (8th Degree Black Belt), in Edinburg, Texas. I had
lived in Edinburg for 3 months, and my brother Randy and I used to see kids walking with a white uniform by my house, so we followed them wanting to know what they were doing. When we got there we asked Grandmaster Martin if I could watch, he said “NO” but you can join them in practice. So we did. We did this for two weeks without our parents knowing, and I knew sooner or later I was going to have to let them know. Sure enough Grandmaster Martin
wanted to meet my parents and needed permission for us to continue, When I asked my mother if we could join, she said it was a long process that I would have to accomplish. I promised her that I would. By the age of fourteen not only did I earn my black belt but I was also the kickboxing champion.
By the age of sixteen I was asked by Gloria Tamez, if I could teach her grandchildren Mia Garcia and Eric Tamez. I said “YES” come by my house on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.! When they arrived at my house that morning, I was still asleep (I had forgotten) so I woke up, washed up and headed to my back yard! This was the beginning of my school. Mia and Eric gave me so much inspiration and confidence that I would one day start my own school. I than recruited five more students. By the summer I had eleven students. At that point I started renting a gym and a year later I was able to afford my own place. This year I was chosen to be a part of the T.A.S.K. Organization. At Scott Kimak’s most recent karate tournament in San Benito out of 40 schools my school earned first place for the most scored points. All my students have placed in all levels of competition throughout the year. In addition, this year I had my own tournament, which was very successful with 171 competitors
and 25 schools attending. I am very proud to have celebrated my second year anniversary this week and as of today my enrollment is 50 students. I am very blessed with the success of my school and my students. Without my family Al & Mary De Leon, Randy,Nikki and my precious baby Jasmine, I would not be the success that I am. I would like to show my appreciation to the following people: Grandmaster Martin Martinez - for all his support and direction. Great appreciation to Mr. & Mrs. Bustamante and their family. I especially would like to thank Lindy Bustamente. She has always been a great supporter of my students. Thanks to Danian Torres - for encouraging me in the beginning and to Gabe Pena I would especially like to thank my students because without them and the support of their parents I would not be here. Above all I thank God for the many blessings he has offered me this year.”
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Get to know...
Hometown: Edinburg, Texas • Age: 21 years old • Style of Martial Arts: Goju-Ryu/Extreme Sport Martial Arts “I have loved the martial arts ever since I was a little boy. I am not afraid to admit that as a boy watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the Power Rangers, and Jean Claude Van Dam movies are what
originally attracted me to the martial arts. Back then that stuff was considered the best out there in terms of martial arts action. Nowadays, the use of martial arts in action movies has increased and so has the quality, and I am loving it. I have practiced the martial arts since I was a five year old boy. When I was young, others would make fun of because of it, but I stuck with. In fact, I remember when I was about eleven years old, I already had in mind the goal of being a world martial arts champion. I didn’t know what the exactly meant back then; all I knew is that I wanted to be a world martial arts champion. Today, I know what it takes to be a world champion and I know in what I want to be a champion in: creative and extreme open hand and weapons forms. For those who don’t know what forms are, let me explain. Forms, traditionally known as katas, are exhibitions of skill by a martial artist. Traditionally they were exercises
that one used to practice the various skills of their martial arts. It would take intense focus and concentration to learn and master these traditional forms. In some martial arts, no matter how skilled you are, I heard to fully learn a form it takes about two or three years and then another four or five to master. Nowadays, forms have been modernized. Competitors incorporate modern acrobatic and gymnastics into their forms routines. Just think of all of the crazy martial arts stuff you’ve seen in movies these last fiveten years, subtract the wires and special effects, and multiply that by at least ten and you’ll get a good idea of what it is modern competitors, such as myself and my friend DJ do. Check out bilang.com andsieswipepro.com and look at the videos. We do stuff like what you’ll see on there. Recently, my skills have been improving like crazy. I actually qualified for the National Blackbelt League’s Supergrands World Championship Tournament. Several of the world’s best competitors take part in the tournament. However I have decided, to go train with Sideswipe in Illinois instead because they will help prepare for the most prestigious martial arts circuit around- NASKA (North American Sport Karate Association). Hopefully, that training will help me with my goal of winning as many world circuit NASKA tournaments and NBL
world championships in my competition career. My other goal in the martial arts is to make my martial arts school- located at Elite Sports Club & Spa McAllen, TX- successful. I plan on building up all my students to be well rounded and highly skilled martial artists. They will all learn how to defend themselves in a fight, just like you can learn at most martial arts schools, but they will also learn modern sport martial arts plus get a more focused full body workout. Many schools only focus on martial arts skill and forget to build up the bodies of their martial arts students. What’s the use of learning martial arts if your body is not in adequate shape to use what you know effectively? This leads me to my most important goal, no matter what I want to help each and every single one of my students achieve whatever goal(s) they have for themselves in the martial arts. Whether is to get in shape, learn how to defend themselves, be a world champion competitor, etc., I will always do whatever I can to help them out and guide them towards success.
nez- He has been my instructor since I was five. I am the martial artist that I am today in large part because of him. Danian Torres-good friend who has helped me gain confidence vital to my performances and taught be the basics of extreme sport martial arts. Bobby Ponce- good friend who has taught me some basic tumbling and close quarters combat. DJ Fuentes- My martial art training partner and good friend, We both have come a long way and working together, we should able to reach all of our goals in the martial arts. To all of the above and to all my friends not mentioned, thank you for your love and support.”
I would like to thank the following people: My parents- if not for there hard work to support my family, I wouldn’t have been able to pursue my dreams The rest of my familyThey have always supported me in whatever is that I do. Master Martin MartiYou are on page 12 • Magxonline.com
by: J3S
XMEN III
The new teaser trailer for XMEN 3 has been released and we only have one thing to say. DAMN! “They wish to cure us, but I say WE are the cured!”
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year, where Kal-El is flying, and Jes is buying a BATMOBILE, it‘s the most wonderful time of the year!!!” ha ha ha sorry, couldn’t help it. It’s Christmas time here at MAGX & and we have some great presents for all our readers out there. So let’s not waste any more time with intros & let’s get to…
- Magneto. Check it out for yourself at the MAG X Community Forum at magxonline.com
AQUAMAN
The creators of
SMALLVILLE (Miles Millar’ Alfred Gough) are putting together a pilot episode for AQUAMAN. Can lightning strike twice? Will the AQUAMAN pilot be as cool as SMALLVILLE? Millar and Gough have proven themselves with 4 amazing seasons on SMALLVILLE, I think they can finally do AQUA-
MAN justice. More info on the WB’s newest DC hero in the months ahead, To check out the complete read out on the casting details go to our very own web site magxonline.com, click on community and read it under (AQUAMAN
TV Pilot). Read it and don’t forget to sign up !!! That’s it for this month, hang some mistletoe, spike some eggnog, and don’t forget to send us some presents here at MAGX, we like 20’s. 50’s & 100 dollar bills. Merry MAGX-mas!!!!! You are on page 14 • Magxonline.com
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by: gamerbob
ing and sometime pointless but all in all it is a story that made people cry. I am going to do my best to explain the game in a nutshell.
“This is Snake I am at the Sneaking Point”, this is a quote that reminds us of the fantastic story known to us all as Metal Gear Solid. This game has changed the way Tactical espionage games are played from the early Nintendo version to the latest installment that will come out on the PS3. The Story is somewhat confus-
In Metal Gear Solid 3 we learn about Snake and the defector “The Boss”. In this story their goal is to stop a man by the name of Volgin from creating a tank that can launch Nuclear weapons. You meet a few people on the way but one stands out the most, his name is “Ocelot”. During the game you fight him but you can’t kill him. You hear from “The Boss” about what he life has been and how it is going to affect the lives of many
people. A secret about this game story is that Ocelot (Adamska) is the long lost son of “The Boss’ and “The Fear”. Then on to Metal Gear Solid...... In this story you meet Solid and Liquid Snake Clones created from Naked Snake (Big Boss, name given to him after killing “The Boss”). Solid Snake is battling to stop the creation of a “walking tank that has nuclear capabilities”(I know its like that the whole way through). The other Liquid Snake is a brainiac clone that will stop at nothing to get this tank going. On his way he meets a man by the name of Hal Emmerich (Otacon), a computer genious that was kidnapped for the sole purpose of tanks AI(Art. Intel). During this you meet a man named Gray Fox who has a run in with Ocelot and cuts is hand off (jedi style). At the end Solid snake kills Liguid snake and the earth is saved once again by the hero........wait theres still more I can’t forget “Sons of Liberty” In this story you meet Jack I mean “Raiden” a solider sent in to destroy a water based platform that is host to many of
these “Metal Gears”. I know its getting a bit repetitive but wait there is still so much more.... Turns out that message was sent to Solid Snake and Otacon so they off to the rescue. While in this, the story takes a dramatic turn. Ocelot is tormented and possessed by Liquid snake because he took Liquids arm to replace the one that was taken off. This is happening because since he is “the Sorrow’s” son he acts as a medium for the spirit of Liquid snake. Now enters Solidus, the perfect Clone of the “3 Snakes” Project. He was a sleeper ( something like the Manchurian Canidate) well he is called in for this special task. To make a long story short it turns out that the entire game was a remake of the first metal gear and it was to test how snake clones react to various missons. A bit messed up right? You’re telling me... Now to hear that the Next game will happen 40 years from the last; wow what a turn of events. I did the best I can do in this short space. If you have any (and I mean any) questions about this let me know.
What’s in your System? Tell us what you are playing, we’ll print it here... gamerbob@magxonline.com
Noah Salinas
Shadow of Colossus Call of Duty 2 XBOX360
Robert Perez
Dynasty Warriors 4 Playstation 2
Tessie Arellano DDR/Pump it Up GTA 3
Brandon Lopez
Vice City: San Andreas Tenchu
Things To Come December 10th 7:00pm Spike’s Video Game Awards Hosted by Samuel Jackson
The PS3. Pump It Up Zero,and The Nintendo Revolution.
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