Tumblr.

While surfing Tumblr I came acrosssome pretty
incredible work by Peter Tarka.Here's a preview.





More can be seen on his site:
http://cargocollective.com/tarka#

Chrome/FTC.

Chrome FTC 25 Yalta from Chrome Bags on Vimeo.

Quick, interesting, little edit on Chrome's most recent collab bag
(with FTC).
Via Chrome's Vimeo.

Upcoming Events.

Here's a couple reminders of what we, and our homies,
have going on this weekend.

Of course there's our weekly Death by Decapitation ride.
Info:
http://www.facebook.com/events/#!/event.php?eid=246494528732051


Then, on Saturday,there's our homie Jimmy P's
Ghouls Gone Wild show in Elyria.
With photography by Meghan Ault Photography.

Info:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=257759804268002
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=257759804268002#!/pages/Meghan-Ault-Photography/247019001994147


Then, on Sunday, our boys Iamrevenge are putting on a show with Killing It,Black Crown,Plagued and Violent Offense at
Now That's Class.

Info:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=257759804268002#!/iamrevengeband
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=257759804268002#!/event.php?eid=193078307424458


Our dude's over at Scum City Racing also have a cross race
this Sunday. Come out and bring them some brews.

Info:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Scum-City-Racing/135902086460709
http://scumcityracing.blogspot.com/

Weekly Spotlight:Kara Cooper

I met Kara a few years back and was instantly taken aback by her artistic instincts, creative approaches, and how incomparable her work was to others. So, without further adieu, I present to you,
Kara Cooper.

Lets start with the basics.
Hometown: Akron, Ohio.
Current City: Chicago, Illinois.

Education?
Transferred from SMFA, Boston to Columbia, Chicago.

Interests?
Fascinated by life.



What are your plans for the future?
After graduation I'd like to get rid of all of my stuff, travel and work on a long term photo project connecting people/culture around the world.

What are your accomplishments?
I worked for a wedding photography company for a few years. I've created 2 blogs and a website as well as being featured on a few blogs.



Any shows?
None other than school related galleries.



Any words to end on?
Be able to carry what you need on your back, open your mind, close your mouth and delve into the world. Live well.



Where can your photos/features be seen?

Photos:
http://karacooperphotography.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/coops451
http://karacooper.tumblr.com/

Words:
http://wordsshewrites.tumblr.com/

Features:
http://transientculture.tumblr.com/post/11029388271/kara-cooper-photography-these-are-sacred-lives
http://blog.nickphoto.net/archives/1226

Family.

Our homie Jason Frank getting down.

Here's an odd mix to keep you all sane through this shoddy weather.

Macaframa from MACAFRAMA on Vimeo.

NO CASSETTES Bicycle Film Festival Entry from FonsecaFilms on Vimeo.

Empire from Empire on Vimeo.

Death by Decapitation IV

Our fourth Death by Decapitation ride will be going down this Friday night. For all details please visit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=246494528732051

November Race/Weekly Spotlight

We've got everything in order for our November 5th race (including some crazy prizes). The race will start/end at 69 Taps in Medina. There will be 3 checkpoints (to be named later). Everyone who hits all 3 checkpoints and comes back will be entered into a raffle for prizes. But, the first one to come back will be crowned King of Medina and will be awarded with the grand prize. On a separate note, tomorrow is Wednesday which means we'll be debuting our next Weekly Spotlight. Make sure you check back for this one. Some of the content is a never been seen before Death by Decapitation exclusive.

Blowin' Up.

A couple days ago we told you how our hill bomb edit made it to Zlog Blog. Well, it's now made it to DoobyBrain, Flwrider, and FixedGear TV. Check out them out below.
http://www.doobybrain.com/2011/10/09/a-long-ride-by-justin-stark/
http://flwrider.com/2011/10/09/untitled-by-justin-stark/
http://fixedgear.tv/2011/10/07/video-untitled-by-justin-stark/

DbD Ride III.

Our third Death by Decapitation ride was a good time (even with the freezing rain, raging bucks, and more than slick pavement). We've got some photos that will be live soon.
In the mean time, check the event page for the Death by Decapitation IV ride.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=246494528732051

MassanxMacaframa

Here's a new MassanxMacaframa edit.
This guy always gets me stoked to ride.

Massan x Macaframa Raw from MACAFRAMA on Vimeo.

Taken from Macaframa's Vimeo

Be Ready.

Tomorrow's weather isn't looking too promising. That doesn't mean we're cancelling the ride. It just means we're telling you to wear a rain jacket.

PhotoShoot.

We hooked up with Ed Meyer Photography
for a late night photo shoot.
Here's a sample of what went down.
Check the DbD Flickr for more photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/68458089@N05/

Scum City.

Our boys over at Scum City Racing have an upcoming race over in Willoughby. Come out and support them.
While your at it, support their blog too.
scumcityracing.blogspot.com

Weekly Spotlight:Smoke Screen

Lets start with the basics.
Who are you guys?
Cleveland, OH Hip Hop duo consisting of Mooke and Chemist.

How, when, and where did you meet?
Over a decade ago we met in school and both shared an interest in music. We started performing as Smoke Screen in 2007.













How did you break through the initial music barrier?
Basically paying dues. We started at the bottom playing smaller venues frequently and then we moved up to doing shows more regularly at the Grog Shop, Beachland etc.. In the past 2 months we have had the opportunity to play the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The House of Blues and The Cleveland Ingenuity Festival 2011 stages. We also did our first East Coast Tour in May.

What artists/musicians influence you?
Outkast, Neptunes, Redman & Method Man, Incubus

Discography.
2007 - Self Educated Learning Process [LP]
2008 - Punch Drunk Melodies [Mixtape]
2009 - Punch Drunk Melodies 2 [Mixtape]
2010 - Imagination Beyond Illustration [LP]
2011 - Re:Imagined: Imagination Remixes [Remix Album]

Smoke Screen - Melodies of a Silhouette from Jon Nix on Vimeo.

Any future albums/mixtapes?
We have some things together right now for our next release, but nothing official yet.

What are your plans "career" wise?
Right now we are just getting everything in place to get on the road again and keep everything moving.

Any future shows?
We are having a Music Video Release Party @ The B-side Liqour Lounge on Thurs. Nov. 3rd for our next music video, Super Mega Sonic.

Describe Smoke Screen.
Energetic Eclectic












Any shout outs?
Shoutout to Jon Nix and Turnstyle Films for the new Melodies of A Silhouette Music Video that we just dropped.

And, any last words to end on?
Large. French Connection.

Check out Smoke Screen's Tumblr for a 10 track FREE album download.
http://smokescreen216.tumblr.com/post/8117532222/smoke-screen-reimagined-free-album-download

Weekly Spotlight.

Our weekly spotlights will be starting tomorrow and continuing every Wednesday until Harold Camping predicts the correct end date. We're all real jazzed on tomorrow's showcase. But, instead of giving you a heads up on who it is we'll let the anticipation build for the next 13 hours.

Upcoming Ride.

Mark your calendars and join us for our weekly Death By Decapitation ride this Friday, October 14th. See the below link for more details.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=290706190941629

“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.”

-George Bernard Shaw

Owned.

Taken from Yahoo.

Local Shredder:Will Ansley

Will Ansley holding it down for Scum City Racing
http://scumcityracing.blogspot.com/
Photos:© 2011 Laura Webb

Scum City

Our guys over at Scum City were nice enough to add us to their blog list and throw up a quick post on us. Good lookin' out guys. You can check them at http://scumcityracing.blogspot.com/

November 5th.

Our DeffByDecap race has an official date. It will be held on Saturday, November 5th at 9 P.M. We currently have three sponsors (Animal BMX, Chrome Bags, and Urban Velo). There will be a Facebook event page, physical fliers, and more info to come.

Truth.

Online Store

We've created our online store which will be available soon and located on the right side of the home page. -OR- you can go straight to Deathbydecapitation.bigcartel.com

Be men, or be more than men.

"I beheld the wretch-the miserable monster whom I had created.”
-Mary Shelley Frankenstein

2011 Raleigh Rush Hour

Quick little Raleigh promo we shot.
Rider:Chris Walters
Filmed/Edited:Justin Stark

2011 Raleigh Rush Hour from Justin Stark on Vimeo.

Local Shredder:Chris Walter

Chris is holding it down for the Wellington/Grafton area and is ripping it
up on the drums for Iamrevenge.
Take a minute to check out our boys Iamrevenge.
http://iamrevengeband.bigcartel.com/

Off roadin'

Our homie Jake Luzader at the local trails with his mountain bike and GoPro.

Local Shredder:Dakota Luzader

Weekly Spotlights

If there's one thing we support it's local movements. From artists, authors, and photographers to cyclists, bands, and fashion designers. With that said, we're going to be doing weekly spotlights on some very talented individuals and groups. Starting this week we're going to bring some of the underground into the limelight. If you're interested in being a feature we're interested in featuring you. For any questions/inquiries shoot us an e-mail at deathbydecapitation@gmail.com

Sunday afternoon sesh

Justin went over to the local park to shoot some photos/video
of our homie Jeff Jendre.Below are a couple photos.
Check back for the video!

Local park & Local Riders

I went over to the park and shot some photos
of a couple of the local shredders. Check em' below.
Riders: Rob Giehl, Wayland Harris, Austin Cox, Nick Yanetta
Photos: Chris Walters