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 Whether you’re EXHAUSTED from
forcing your violent will on oth¬
ers in the mosh pit or DELIRI¬
OUS from the milti-mile hikes
required by arena shows, there
EXISTS A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN
GO Tq CHILL OUT, see some cool
stuff, and even learn a bit about
the world. Check out the very
free, very, comfortable CARPET
COMPOUND, where the loving tunes
of mellowness drip from not-too-
loud speakers and there's always
(usually) a place to park your car-
While enjoying the luxurious
folds of carpeting (or whatever
chunks of furniture we can find
in the parking lot),, be sure to
take in some NEW TECHNOLOGY .-
Encased in the husks of your
f avor i te-,vi deo games, you'll fin<
Extra-Special-Only-for-You hands-
on interaction with the new
B E AG T | E BOYS CD ROM (scheduled
for release) in September). The.
upcoming CD ROM will feature an
interactive ftjLetflof the- infamous
6-Son Studios, never before
released Beastie Boys videos, a
retrospective photograph scrap¬
book, information about Tibet
from Nilarepa (a Tibetan rights
group), and tons of other
worthwhile stuff. But ^Jraj|
don't worry if you're not jp§|9
COMPUTER LITERATE.
This isn't another elitist ■ thy Leary’s connection to the CIA,
scam to make y’all brain-eat- mpf
ing computer zombies. This
CD ROM can also be played in
your v*ry own, very normal home
CD player and will t'reat you
with unreleased live Beastie
Boys songs, as
ft SPRY
Thri^D^eom^so.,
-ell as cuts
from other
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poohorn) while on
both “ShAmbala” and
“Boddhisatava Vow”
you hear'the tljree
tone chant ofthg
Tibetan Monks, a reli¬
gious chant where {he
larynx is split in thi\e,
a pretty impre’ssive
nizations working with and Quad" Tour this spring. .We also sponsor Tibetan
the native peoples we sample S', refugee children to attegd primary, school in Nepal,
Around the same time, we played and are putting together an education package for
two benefit concerts lone in American students and school!) to learn about Tibet
Washington DC and one in New (the package will conAi^ jjf |tfasopittic1e^the ,
York) that raised money and book The Anguish OF Tibet, a video called Companion
awareness for the plight of the in Exile, and much more, and will be priced around
Tibetan people, who have lived $30.) Notlimitedto Tibet.ourprojectsincludework-
fendertliP hostile jop^Fessibn'oTt1iig’wftHrthe>Native American and Australian Aborig-
Grand Royal bands like
Hurricane, Abstract,
Speaking of new
technology, you can
also take part in the
world’s first contin¬
ually updated INTER¬
NET TOUR. The
Beastie Boys WWW site
will travel with the
tour, being updated
daily with info on tour
-cities, set lists, tofu
recipes, truck stop
reports, and whatever
else gets in the way.
Also, keep your eye-
I balls peeled for the
four Beastie Boys MBONE
concerts "televised”
over the Internet dur¬
ing the tour. If
you're if8t already
hooked up to the
INTERNET, fee sure to
grab a FREE set-up
disk at the CARPET
COM—POUND . This
disk will give
you connec-
effortj
‘promote
“Mod
GRAND ROYAL and MILAREPA WEB
-jSilTES and allou you to start
checking out what the net has to
offer.
The Carpet Compound isn't all
relaxation and electronic distrac¬
tions, however. Nilarepa will
have an information table where
you can learn more about the
plight of the Tibetan nation.
STOP BY, SAY " HI", and see
what you can do to help.
So there you have it. Just
because you!x*^s_haring this expert-;
ence with $ or 101thousand other
HUMANS doesn't mean you can't hang
out with some cool people, make
some friends, see some COOL NEW
TECH-NOLOGY, or just kick back and
chill.
nachos.
peoples.
In addition, a
bportron of the pro-
ceeds from each
rrjfc evenin9 s show will go to a local
®f. community-based charity.
I ’||K I n support of the work of one of the few
7 world leaders advocating peace and compas-
t „,:|1 C.
B our scientific qenius we have made of the
HS| world a neighborhood; now through our
moral and spiritual genius we must make
it a brotherhood.’’ We hope you’ll visit the
Fund’fbooth at the show, the World Wide Web site at
httpj//www.intac.com/PubService/Milarepa/ or
headquarters in San Francisco to learn more
<fhe Milarepa Fund
r)47 Dolores Street, Suite 206
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415)487-1303
We are mvotved m a sovgfe process, whatever affects one
ffects all ioAreetly. We are 41 baked in the great chain of
Grand Royal is the place to be. "Guaranteed Fresh Every Time" (as see Luscious Jackson opening
up. Luscious have a new single
our friends in Japan point out) is our appointed moniker, and we’re
all keeping busy as elves before Christmas to live up to the billing. ‘Here" out soon with a bunch of
In the can and in stores now is the debut solo record from Noise remixes by talents as diverse as
Addict’s Ben Lee. Ben is the 16-year-old Australian wunderkind the Blues Explosion's Russel Sim¬
who’s already been compared to Jonathan Richman and Screech mons, ex-Massive Attack’s Tricky,
from Saved By The Bell (he’s even rumored to have mastered the and Orange Julius’ George Drak-
Rubik’s Cube). Ben’s LP, Grandpaw Would, is a pop delight pro¬ oulious. On the Beastie Boys
duced by Brad Wood (who manned the controls for Liz Phair, who front, check for the new “Root
incidentally appears on Ben’s album). The first single from Grand¬ Down” video directed by band
paw Would is "Pop Queen.” The long, long awaited solo platter from juice pimp/power forward Evan
Hurricane, The Hurra, will finally drop on May 23. Mario C and Bernard. Also out soon is
the Root Down Live
’Cane worked dilligently in the studio on this one, and the
hard work behind the board will be audible for all. On the EP featuring
way is a compilation of LA underground hipbop entitled | y Prince Paul
Project Blowed. In the studio are two new hip+iop artists, I^J J / and Prunes
Ninety-9 and Abstract Rude. Ninety-9 is a female rapper J vj I \ / remixes and no
from Mt. Vernon, NY, and the color of her 'fro changes daily^” j ^ / less than seven
to match the subtlety and fire I live tracks from the
her poetry, f • YXA / recent European tour,
AbstractW7^ v DFL, incidentally, have
found a new home on Epi¬
time member of the “Heavy¬ taph records, where their thirty-
track album (produced by Adam
weights” posse that brought
you the Pharcyde and Horovitz) will hit the street in time
for the back-to-school rush. I hear
Freestyle Fellowship, and his
producer Fat Jack is hook- it’s gonna be loud fast rules this
year. Now for the word on the
L ing up the prog rock
tV, beats. If you’re a long-awaited, oft-forgotten Grand
ticket holder for Royal magazine. Bob Mack and
REM’s summer crew will finally unleash the thick-
as-abrick issue #2 this May, fea¬
turing in-depth articles on Lee
Perry, the Mullet hairstyle, Timo¬
and much more. Look for it at a
cool local book store, record
store, newsstand or health food
spot — right between Vegan
Times and Organic Gardening.
the 5th B-Boy, Billy Motherfucking Joel. Hb didn't start the
fire, but he got on the mic, I mean wrench, and was sport-
the-
EMERGENCY LIFESAVING TECHNIQUES
Mosh Pit DON’TS and DO’S
Presented by the Beastie Boys

DON’TS DON’T KICK UP DIRT!

DON’T ELBOW, KICK, PUNCH, JsL. °r tomorrow morning you'll
THRASH, SMASH, SKANK... have black boogers -
or do any other dance that can only it's wack!
be performed at the expense of
others. Respect all peoples, not just
yourself!

DON'T FLOAT!
5 p.
(TN.
DON’T TAUNT SECURITY!
They're only doing their job,
Unless you're a certified n JsA) S0 why don't y0U d0 the
waif* AND, as Bikini Kill
fanzine reminds us, “Don’t
^ think that ’cuz you are in the
pit that you can get away
I same and act like a
sapien!

with grabbing girls’ breasts or putting your hands
down their pants or undoing their bras, etc., etc. A
girl has as much right to mosh as anyone else and
just ’cuz she’s slamming up against you doesn't
mean she is in LOVE with you.’’
DON’T ENCOURAGE FLOATING!
“ " Don't offer potential, moshers a
AyKM stirrup — you're not a horse!
Floating also leads to being
Bsed over the barricade, which
usually involves injury, ejection,
or humiliation at the hands of the authorities.
SHORT, DON’T BE A
YY
KNUCKLEHEAD!
Just because you're a jock, ex-jock, or
would-be-jock doesn't mean that this
is just another game. Save the macho
bullshit for American Gladiators
tryouts, tough guy.
NOTE: Anyone seen moahing when the DJ is
spinning records between sets will be put in the,
PENALTY BOX. Those moshers thrown in the
Penalty Box will have to sit out three whole
songs and be subjected to either a Ricky Powell
monologue or a tape of Bob Mack's favorite
progressive rook classics.

A certified waif weighs ie: m 120 pounds.

DO HELP PEOPLE 1
WHEN THEY SCREAM
"HELP!" OR FALL
DOWN!
L-Don't just stand there
grinning like an idiot! Take charge of a
bad situation, tell people to mellow out
and help the disadvantaged party to
their feet. Be Pro-Active - and not just in
the pit! Don’t let hassles happen
anywhere on the premises. If you want
hassles, take it to the Marines.
DO’S
2 DO SOMETHING CONSTRUCTIVE
WITH YOUR TIME & LIFE!
Be creative within your own space.
Don't infringe on other people's right to
enjoy themselves. When the band starts to
play, don't act like your mom’s at a K-Mart
sale and stampede the joint. Do q)
yourself a favor and learn how to
really dance a real dance step ...
A) Pogo B) Go-Go C) Smurf
D) Breakdance E) All of the above CY

As D.F.L. says, "Think About the Pit!" Because Real People Really Do Get Really Hurt!
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the new album in stores May 9

produced by Ric Ocasek
executive producer: Guy Oseary

featuring the reunited original bad brains:

Hllllb mo* Etor. Know: Dovryl Jenifer: s*s$ Earl Hudson; drum
"The bad brains influenced me more than any other band in the world."
Adam Yauch - Beastie Boys

"If you want to hear the core of the real shit.... the stuff everyone else copies... listen to bad brains."
Flea - Red Hot Chili Peppers
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