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Dearest Autobeat Allies,

After 8 years of making music together, Optimus Rhyme is calling it quits.  We have had a glorious time battling those evil Wackacon forces and now feel our mission is complete.  Thank you for coming to the shows, buying our albums, spreading the Autobeat Gospel, and, again, coming to the shows.  Meeting many of you in clubs across the country was unforgettable and we hope to cross paths again.
 
We have a final batch of songs that we will have out by year’s end.  We’ll keep you posted on when and where you can find them.  In the meantime, come celebrate the finale with us at the High Dive in Seattle (513 N 36th St G, Seattle, WA 98103  (206) 632-0212) this Thursday night, August 28th.  We will be sharing the stage with longtime friends The Goondocks, the Godfather of Nerdcore MC Frontalot, and heir apparent Beefy.  Doors at 8pm, music at 9pm. 
 
xoxo,
grimROCK, Powerthighs, Stumblebee, & Wheelie Cyberman

Currently listening : Against All Odds By Original Soundtrack Release date: 1990-10-17

Greetings AutoBeat Allies!

Dub Siziscor here, reporting from Cyphertron once again. I just posted a new song called 10^th Generation with my side project, SuperCommuter. If you haven’t checked it out yet, go here to download at will:

http://www.myspace.com/supercommuter

In other news, Optimus is shaking off the dust and playing a show with an all-star cast of super-skilled nerds at the High Dive on August 28^th. Check out the Upcoming Shows link for more details.

Cheers!

Wheelie C.

Currently listening : Good Time Blues By The Boys from Indiana Release date: 2006-04-25

Greetings AutoBeat Allies!

It’s the first Outgoing Transmission of 2008, and Earth June is rapidly approaching. Where does the time go? To our positronic pathways, it’s a drop in the bucket. A mere twinkle in the eye of the Imperial Queen.

Optimus Rhyme hit the underground lair in late 2007, and recorded an EP that will be mixed, mastered, and disseminated in the coming months. With that task completed, and Wackacon scouts rendered void of energy or altogether devastated, OR hit the rewind button on the classic Voltron formation and set out on solo paths of self discovery.

Conveyor Belt Wordsmith Wheelie Cyberman encountered Stenobot in a secluded section of ultra-upper class Cyphertron, and recruited engineer extraordinaire Tron Juan to produce a new album under the moniker Supercommuter. The first song is available to download now at:

http://www.myspace.com/supercommuter

Kicks & crashes composer Grimrock hit hyper drive and enjoyed the pleasures of deep space before blessing Seattle rockers Safer with his metromaniacal input. Ever prolific, Grimrock and Safer have a new album set to drop in June, with a CD release party at Mars Bar in Seattle. Hear it here:

http://www.myspace.com/safer

Bass Theorist Stumblebee has hacked into the data center of the Queen herself, and virtually colocated himself in the heart of the information infiniway. The cerebral cels pulse with potency, while the fingers still move across the simple stretched strings of Earth instruments. Under the alter ego LEIGH3, Stumblebee rants and raves of twist-top wine and gingerbread men. Enjoy it here:

http://www.myspace.com/leigh3rocks

Axe Manipulation Specialist Powerthighs purged his homeworld datacenter, using the defragmented segments to fuel dozens of melodic initiatives based on fractal harmonics. The result is instant fame in the Z79 solar system, and a lucrative contract with Group E records. Expect much more from Powerthighs as the leader of a newly formed thinktank, the name of which is highly classified.

Happy summertime allies.

And the adventure continues!  Here we are in Boulder squatting in a townhouse we wiggled and squirmed our way into, thanks to Wheelie’s segmented annelid skills.  Tomorrow night we ride into Denver to dazzle the simple mountain folk with our mad skills and general charisma.  We’ve certainly had a lot of fun along the way, including sideways blizzards, drunk girls making out at our request, in-van freeform D&D campaigns and watching Frontalot attempting to appease his bunnynapping habit.  Most of it was fun but much of it has kept us up at night, like the late night milkshakes from the truck stop with the mobile chapel outside.  As our laptop battery wanes, we are reminded of the immortal words of MC Frontalot:  “Nerdcore could rise up, it could get elevated,” mostly because we had to rock him to sleep tonight.  Tomorrow Denver, the next day ONE STOP LATER – MWAH HAH HAH HAH HAH HAH!!!!

S.Bee

Currently watching : Black Snake Moan

                Greetings from  Vanna White – that is the vessel that delivers us from wild success to wild success across the great nation, courtesy of her owner/operator/pimp MC Frontalot.   Right now we are leaving Salt Lake City, where we all looked into some magic Fiestaware and found out our glowing destinies and bright futures – we all had to don shades of course.  Make sure to look for our handbook on life, “The Book of Cyberman,”  publishing date dependent upon Divine Will.

                So far the tour has been nothing short of spectacular, with glorious displays of skill and dexterity on stage as well as with a 1982 version of Trivial Pursuit (we played Powerthighs vs the the rest of us, he won 30-27 in the history category).  Much like Superman and the star we call the Sun, the closer Optimus gets to Seattle the greater our power grows.  Tonight in Boise we shall be brimming with energy, charisma, note for note accuracy, and a touch of madness.  MCs Lars and Frontalot, Black Lotus, Gmin7, and Fancy Lossless have been unimaginably patient with our frequent requests for oil change pit stops and late night Energon binges.    If we survive our sure to happen potato bender you’ll see us in Seattle, ragged edges and all.

BEEE!

Currently listening : Rejoicing in the Hands By Devendra Banhart Release date: 04 May, 2004

Hi ho, happy Stumblebee here, kicking back in the hive and reflecting on the tour. I hastily typed out a blog before our Knitting Factory appearance while Powerthighs tried to stuff all the towels in his carryon bag. We got him to wait until after the show so we had to leave immediately. Thusly we didn’t have time to fool around trying to keep the unwitting neighbor’s fussy wifi connection open long enough to squirt the blogatazoa included below into the all enveloping internet. Here now edited only slightly are Stumble’s raw thoughts from April 26th before our LA show – a snapshot in time! I was so young, so full of optimism. I never could have known what was to actually take place that night; suffice it to say we were up very late and very probably made a particular all night donut shop clerk feel a little more edgy about his shift, alone on a stretch of highway.
SB

Greetings from the the Hollywood Days Inn! The Optimus is winding down on the Secrets From the Future tour with a show tonight that will make or break us in front of an untold number of industry folk, celebrity nerds, and perhaps even Scarlett Johannson. Probably not Scarlett.

Our first swing into California has been peppered with events; running into local Seattle superstars Smoosh in San Francisco, giant burritos, Ma Frontalot buying us dinner in Berkley, violent waves full of stones at Capistrano beach, and Fancy Lance Lossless getting coldcocked by some ne’er-do-wells in the back parking lot of a San Diego IHOP. Also we left quite a few empty 40’s in the La Quinta room we occupied last night, not that we condone or recommend drinking in excess OR malt liquor. STAY IN SCHOOL!

As we feel the Secrets… tour wane like that mighty queen of the night sky, the moon, we feel a little sad, a little weary, a little dyspeptic, and a lot lucky for having taken part in this amazing nationwide blitzgeek that is the Secrets From the Future tour (more like BLITZED geek! haw). I’d like to sum it all up with a powerful saying or quote but I need to pound this beer (TREAT YOUR MOMMA RIGHT!) and get to the Knitting Room for soundcheck, all while trying to keep Grimrock from finding a “gentleman’s club” to spend all our merch money in.

as MC Lars and so many other MCs say

PEACE!

Stumble E. Bee

Currently listening : I've Got My Own Hell to Raise By Bettye LaVette Release date: 27 September, 2005

“Summa time” is indeed time to sit back and unwind Mr. Smith. Driving at 2 MPH is a little dangerous for me though, even if everyone CAN see you. And what was that homophobic bit from “Too Damn Hype” all about? YOU be quiet, Mr. Smith.
We of Optimus Rhyme are excited for our summer in the sunny funny Pacific Northwest. Our first directive takes place this Saturday June 2 at the sunny funny Yakima Valley Tech’s annual outdoor rock and roll – excuse me, rock n’ roll – gala called Edgefest. I’t’s put on by the mighty KYVT 88.5FM – THE EDGE! This is always a hell of a sunny, funny time for us (except for that fat kid one year who threatened to “beat my ass” when I was playing with the props left lying around in the “green room”) and best of all its all ages so we finally get to touch – er, reach out to and affect emotionally (WITH OUR MUSIC) – today’s impressionable youth, upon whom it is widely agreed the future of the nation, the world and our collective geriatric wellbeing depends. We don’t get many all ages shows. We don’t get a lot of outdoors shows either so if anyone from the Seattle area wants to drive 3 hours to see the sunny, funny Yakima valley and make a weekend of it next weekend would be the time. Do some camping, do some rocking. We’ll be rocking regardless because we believe the children are the future, and those who like to rock will need the most attention in their formative years, e.g. this weekend in Yakima
Float like a Bee(’s turd), my little friends
S.Bee

PS Gary Busey is REALLY scary as a disembodied evil soul trapped within a cigar smoking murderous gergerbread man. Truly his finest work.

Currently watching : The Gingerdead Man Release date: 08 November, 2005

Greetings Autobeat Allies! The Bee here, eschewing puny mortal virtues like sleep and respect for my human “day” job to reach out to you, my Autobeat constituents (yes, I feel I represent you in some way akin to a senator – Stumblebee:you :: Dennis Kucinich:a resident of Vermont) in blog form, that being the avenue for today’s hard hitting news items and scurrilous rumors. And oh yes, my droogbots, I have a bit of both for you today.
First let us address the news angle: Optimus has its collective pair of hands full for the remainder of summer – as you no doubt have noted duly in your dayplanners we have many shows coming up. Why in fact, one of these selfsame shows is taking place this very night! We will be gracing a venue we have not yet touched or even heard of: THE 107.7 THE END BEACH HOUSE! Situated in the Emerald City’s most popular sun n’ fun locale, Alki beach (where Mr. Bee purportedly saw a Mr. Vedder after seeing “Haroid and Maude” one summer night some years ago), we will be battling Mother Nature herself as that dried up old spinster showers us with… well, showers as we play a show on the deck. And we’ll be on the air! I’ll not bore you with details of times and addresses since as I’ve said surely you’ve already noted duly every breadcrumb of detail we in our wisdom dole out on a need to know basis. Yes yes, and don’t call you Shirley.
And of course this is just the beginning of our weekend as we celebrate (perhaps “observe” is the right verb as the date is right for neither) the Anniversary of the Most Glorious Breaches Between Dimensions known as the Births (respectively) of Powerthighs and Autobeat Ally Grand Snapdragon of Promotion Business Over Broadway (B.O.B.). Saturday night our bacchanalian week’s end continues with our “He Dies in Rocket School” CD release party at the Mars Bar. ALL members of Optimus will be sloshing back mass amounts of the old moloko plus this night oh my droogbots and you’re sure to see a bit of the old ultra-violence when someone nabs Grimrock’s hair product(s). Be sure to come for not only these attractions but also Autobeat Allies Neezie Please and the Tea Cozies (please excuse spelling mistakes, your mortal vices known as “New Belgium 1554 Enlightened Black Ale” and “snoochie boochies” are helping Stumblebee think today).
Our next show takes us to Bellingham, and the Optimus digs a road trip. We also dig a pony.
Then we have another outdoor show and PAX and PAX related festivities to keep us busy, not to mention the ever present newly blooming songs that beg for some 2″ tape – more on that later…
Now onto rumors! I’ll keep this part short as I have a scant 1 hour to sleep and a long day after tonight’s show – but such is the short life of an Autobeat. But enough with the chit chat, you say, keep the blather short! Shorter than you know my friends… there is a hint of a rumor that certain small factions of society have a teeny problem with the Optimus. Of course we are lovers not fighters, and we wouldn’t stoop so low as to name names or go headhunting. We only want a peaceful environment in which we can strum our silly little ditties and entertain the diminutive fraction of society that enjoys our creative output. These… animosities reportedly felt at least a little bit towards us strike the Optimus as hurtful and a little childish. One might expect in a short time to see something from us (exclusive Myspace release perhaps?) expressing the frustration we feel, if only to ease our troubled minds a little. You didn’t hear it from the Bee.
Stay tuned and keep checking in on us (and caring), you never know when the Bee’s gonna blog next!!!

Currently watching : Short Circuit 2 Release date: 07 August, 2001

autobeat allies-

it’s hard to believe that another summer is drawing to a close.  many of us in the blustery pacific northwest feel it never really happened this year.  at any rate, its been a stellar season for the optimus.  we are commemorating it with a video clip from audio-beat-ally number one, jarod.  he was on hand with his awesome mics and camcorder to capture us as we went acoustic for the first time ever.  the event was a little concert at 1077 the END’s beach house, and for the occasion we welcomed a new member to the family with banjo(!) in hand, Clawblaster.

Enjoy the youtube clip on our page and peep the whole set (and grimROCK’s bad hair day) at…

http://youtube.com/user/alienbobz

and you can download the audio from…

http://www.archive.org/details/oprh2007-07-20.flac16

laterrr…

Currently reading : How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale By Jenna Jameson Release date: 17 August, 2004

At long last, the lyrics to AutoBeat Airbus are revealed!

AutoBeat Lifestyle.
AutoBeat allies roll, undercover bots ride in to the next rap show.
Protecting you is what we do.
Slide through the door, step out through the scene, scope enemy strongholds quickly.
Be an AutoBeat ally.
Destructive, decomposing leaks drip out dead when the enemy speaks.
Call us.
Grimrock got a bot ID’d.
To save.
Hit it at warp speed.
Your neighborhood.
That blast brought him down to his knees, chalk that up AutoBeat victory.
See you can’t hear it.
Sit back, put your hand on the wheel and steer it.

Wheelie got a fax from the queen.
AutoBeat Airbus, waxed and clean.
Most badass spaceship a dude ever seen.
Move fast straight through the galaxy.
PuBotCs, well they ride for free.
A bot’s got needs on a long journey.
Fat parsecs, no gasoline.
I got mad energy.

The enemy would love it just to see my specs.
Leave ‘em chokin’ with a broken neck.
Hopin’ that they make that AirBus wreck.
Leave ‘em open when the least expect.
Automated pilot, we’re the most hi-tech.
Open up the trunk and release the mech.
Increase the power to the shield to protect.
I never hit eject.

AutoBeat allies sink with the ship.
Toss back drinks with a stiff upper lip.
Portable wet bar, fully equipped.
Stabilized coasters for when the bus dips.
Streak through storms, this is a five-star whip.
Hit transform and make a solar eclipse.
Top-notch robots keep things fixed.
It’s the only way to travel, take it on every trip.

AutoBeat Lifestyle.
AutoBeat allies roll, undercover bots ride in to the next rap show.
Protecting you is what we do.
Slide through the door, step out through the scene, scope enemy strongholds quickly.
Be an AutoBeat ally.
Destructive, decomposing leaks drip out dead when the enemy speaks.
Call us.
Grimrock got a bot ID’d.
To save.
Hit it at warp speed.
Your neighborhood.
That blast brought him down to his knees, chalk that up AutoBeat victory.
See you can’t steal it.
Sit down in the vibrating chair and feel it.

Powerthighs’ duty is to drive that bus.
Wheelie keeps things clear of dust.
Grimrock handles all the customs fuss,
Cuz the Bee delivers designer drugs.
If you got a problem then come see us.
We’re born leaders with the gears you can trust.
If you know a bot you gotta turn into dust.
There’s no need to discuss.

We spent 15 billion on the paint alone.
Snakeskin ceiling with the inlaid bone.
The true top speed? Well it’s just not known
But we hit 550 in the Red Star Zone.
No tickets, cuz it’s government owned.
Not lifted cuz alarms get blown.
The logo’s sewn on the flag that’s flown.
It’s home sweet home.

Once every year we get it upgraded.
See a lot of crap so the paint gets faded.
When we get it back, weapons upgraded.
New speakers, cockpit elevated.
Ordered up a studio, yep they made it.
98 tracks so the hooks stay baited.
Loudass back so we’re anticipated.
Mac on tap so we’re all irrigated.

AutoBeat Lifestyle.
AutoBeat allies roll, undercover bots ride in to the next rap show.
Protecting you is what we do.
Slide through the door, step out through the scene, scope enemy strongholds quickly.
Be an AutoBeat ally.
Destructive, decomposing leaks drip out dead when the enemy speaks.
Call us.
Grimrock got a bot ID’d.
To save.
Hit it at warp speed.
Your neighborhood.
That blast brought him down to his knees, chalk that up, AutoBeat Victory