Dillinger Escape Plan's Guitar Stolen

[Pat Marquez]

The Dillinger Escape Plan's (http://www.myspace.com/tdep) James Love (who has been filling in for the injured Ben Benoit) had his guitar recently stolen after an interesting chain of events. You can find out the details below. This story was originally taken from Lambgoat.com (http://www.lambgoat.com). You can find the original posting by clicking here (http://www.lambgoat.com/news/view.aspx?id=6929)
On Saturday, June 10, the Dillinger Escape Plan came down to Fredericksburg, VA to kick off their current tour. This was their first show ever in these parts and it wasn't too much unlike any other Dillinger show prior. Greg climbed on the P.A., hung from the ceiling, blew fire... Ben swung his guitar violently and jumped off of his gear a lot. The band has been doing this for several years and it's part of what people come to expect when paying to see DEP live. Any damages incurred by the venue always get covered from the band's guarantee.

Fredericksburg, always at least 6 years behind on most things, apparently didn't get the memo. As such, most of the audience (who apparently still retain the "thug" attitude from their Fubu days 2 years ago) took the violent stage act as one of "disrespecting the venue." Dozens amassed outside by the tour bus while the band played, talking mighty about how bad they were going to "fuck up" the bus and the band members.

Well, to cut to the chase, nobody was beat up and nothing happened to the bus.

In the midst of all the chaos, however, somebody made off with James Love's primary guitar (Love has been filling in for the injured Brian Benoit). The thief was almost caught (as members of Cattle Decapitation put a hammer through the fleeing thief's windshield), yet managed to get away with the guitar in tow.

The guitar is a customized pink Ibanez and pictured here (http://static.flickr.com/21/31737841_f8c2f4b2f6.jpg?v=0).

We are aware of the thief's name (Jeff) and his vehicle (Blue Cooper Mini). What we could use at this point is for anyone with further information about this person (last name, phone number, etc.) so that this matter can be handled through the proper channels.

Since the band is currently on the road, any information on the whereabouts of James' guitar or information on this "Jeff" individual should be relayed to brent@magicbulletrecords.com. Further, if you spy this guitar on eBay, Craigslist, or any pawn shops/music stores, please let us know. If the information leads to the guitar finding its way back to the band, we'll make sure that you receive heaps of DEP and MBR merch for your efforts.

And finally, if "Jeff" is reading this, you currently have the option of returning the guitar with no questions asked... just get in touch.

[joeshmoe909]

That sucks.

[Ponyboy]

they are bad ass live
haha they couldnt handle it

[Joanna187]

Wow, that's pretty fucked up. I really can't understand how people who went to the show didn't know they were like that live.

[Mark 0)))]

Cool guyz.

[Pat Marquez]

DEP is insane live, so good.

[VAYA]

Wow, that's pretty fucked up. I really can't understand how people who went to the show didn't know they were like that live.

i can't believe they didn't like it!

[Big_Guy]

I still can't belive this dude was in Fenix TX.

boggles the mind.

[love_american_style]

yeah, when i saw them live they damaged $2,000 worth of equipment.....and its no suprise their guitarist is out due to an injury. he probably got body checked by another band mate. they are hella crazy live.

[Joanna187]

i can't believe they didn't like it!I know! They are so damn good. People over there are obviously stupid.

[love_american_style]

I still can't belive this dude was in Fenix TX.

boggles the mind.

???????

[alcoholandirony]

it seems like everyone is getting robbed these days.

[Big_Guy]

???????
James Love = guitarist on Lechuza

[permanentdan]

what a douchebag this "jeff" guy is. give the man his shit back you loser. every artist forms a certain kind of bond with their instrument, i know i would flip shit if anyone took any of my guitars. i wouldnt stop until i got them back for sure

[kidinthecorner]

Read the comments on the other site... apparently they all hate gays.

[Big_Guy]

Read the comments on the other site... apparently they all hate gays.
haha, what do you expect? it's a metal/hardcore site

[rewindthistime]

haha wow. that is a weird story. hopefully the guitar will be recovered & this assface jeff will get what he deserves.

and i am sooooo excited to finally see this band in a real venue. i happened to see them last year at warped. i was pretty unfamiliar with them, but they were absolutely incredible.

[ben pequeno]

"Last night that Hayden dude from the new Star Wars movies somehow wandered onto our bus and we refused to address him as anything but Darth Vader and refused to talk to him about anything other than Star Wars or whether or not Natalie Portman got raw off set. He left pretty quick. If he had the fucking force he would have brought James' guitar back. It would have floated into the room. Way to go Hayden. Not so cool without CGI are you?"

amazing.

[robhimself]

hopefully the guitar will be recovered & this assface jeff will get what he deserves.

atleast he already got a hammer through his windshield. thats hilarious. i hope anyone that sees that cooper with a hole in the windshield waits for him by it and beats his face in.

[rewindthistime]

"Last night that Hayden dude from the new Star Wars movies somehow wandered onto our bus and we refused to address him as anything but Darth Vader and refused to talk to him about anything other than Star Wars or whether or not Natalie Portman got raw off set. He left pretty quick. If he had the fucking force he would have brought James' guitar back. It would have floated into the room. Way to go Hayden. Not so cool without CGI are you?"

amazing.
hahahahahahaha. love it.

[rewindthistime]

atleast he already got a hammer through his windshield. thats hilarious. i hope anyone that sees that cooper with a hole in the windshield waits for him by it and beats his face in.
yesss that is definitely quality

[dartanian=gods]

at least jeff got a hammer through his windshield.

[ilovebsb]

haha these dudes are awsome. didnt one of them beat up the owner or coors light kid? they're so badass

[Low Level Owl]

"Last night that Hayden dude from the new Star Wars movies somehow wandered onto our bus and we refused to address him as anything but Darth Vader and refused to talk to him about anything other than Star Wars or whether or not Natalie Portman got raw off set. He left pretty quick. If he had the fucking force he would have brought James' guitar back. It would have floated into the room. Way to go Hayden. Not so cool without CGI are you?"

amazing.
haha yeah.

the kids that replied to that post fucking suck. for example Slit My Throat & Send You My Severed Jugular (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofi le&friendID=59326372) said "That Hayden dude sounds like a knob haha!! http://x.myspace.com/images/blog/smileys/amused.gif". How in the hell could she come to that conclusion with what was said about him.


I'm pissed that I'm going to be missing DEP in July. They are amazing live.

[backpocket]

yeah, when i saw them live they damaged $2,000 worth of equipment.....and its no suprise their guitarist is out due to an injury. he probably got body checked by another band mate. they are hella crazy live.

Brian Beniot works at my guitar center sometimes. Really nice fella - always chatted when I was in the store - doesn't look like he does much work though. He has minor nerve damage in his hand and played for a while even when the doctor told him not to.

As for he guy who stole the guitar, he's not going to get a crazy ammout for a custom RG. It's not worth the crap that can come back at you for theft like that.

[kidinthecorner]

haha these dudes are awsome. didnt one of them beat up the owner or coors light kid? they're so badass
I think that was actually the big guy from ETID. Unless they beat him up, too.

[ilovebsb]

I think that was actually the big guy from ETID. Unless they beat him up, too.

dammit! you're right it was ETID. thanks for clearing up the confusion. oh well them and DEP are pretty badass.

[fryhole]

surely they could have done something better other than lob a hammer at an oncoming vehicle?

its a bastardly thing to have happened, stealing guitars is a castrateable offence, no doubts, am just saying

[Neptune]

dammit! you're right it was ETID. thanks for clearing up the confusion. oh well them and DEP are pretty badass.
no one beat the kid up. he just told the cops that because ETID threw him out of a show.

[-Aaron-]

Greg is gonna beat that dudes ass.

[Shatter_Glass]

itunes EP, very nice.

[CrucifiedHeart]

uh was this show from dillinger/AFI/NOY???

i'm trying to think who could draw the FUBU thug crowd

[punkbassist]

uh was this show from dillinger/AFI/NOY???

i'm trying to think who could draw the FUBU thug crowd

nah it was a metal-fest. i was there. fuck all those FUBU thug bitches

[Roboman]

Read the comments on the other site... apparently they all hate gays.

I take it you have never been to Lambgoat before then...they rip on each other (ie call each other ******s) for fucking anything, it's absurd. Yet also highly amusing.

[Jess6man2000]

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=143467

i tried to get this started a few days ago, but no one caught on, pretty behind but better late than never

edit: not all people from va are that gay, some people still keep it real

[[Brendan]]

yes i fucking love that part too hahahaha I know.

[Markus1186]

If you go on you tube theres a few videos from this show, it looked pretty nuts.

[_all_star_me_]

jeff sure is an asshole.

[manican sex]

ohh man id love to see greg in a fight, fuck yeah thatd be some UFC shit but obviously thered be some kind of breakdown playing magically in the background