Rise To Offend

By 1991 Death Metal was in full swing, and the blueprint for a successful image and sound was in place for most bands in the Florida scene, but Chuck Schuldiner would make the huge right turn for the genre when he unleashed his Fourth album Human. At that point the path that the scene he helped create would go one way, and Chuck Schuldiner would go discover new ground. He would redefine the rules placed by those who came afterwards, and create art where critics felt was a low brow form of music. Every album he put forward would create a different path for anyone in extreme music and create a legacy that would only belong to him, but the conflicts internally in his camp and with the industry would follow him throughout his career, until the fateful day everything would change for the him and the fanbase he created across the globe.

After the release of the debut record form Death entitled Scream Bloody Gore, the musical genre known as Death Metal had a presence created by Chuck Schuldiner that would spawn extreme acts across the globe. Conflict would follow as his loyalty to his home and family would clash with the vagabond life of a touring musician in an extreme heavy metal band, line up changes and touring conflicts would start a rumor mill as the competitive nature of the Florida Death Metal scene in the late 80's would start to become a major underground musical movement, and Chuck would have to navigate through negative press and peers to maintain his hold on the genre he helped create, or he would have to redefine it once again. Part 2 of 3

When it comes to the history of extreme heavy metal Chuck Schuldiner will always have a chapter, as the media proclaimed Godfather of Death Metal, he would invent a sound and style of the underground that would influence the genre eternally. However despite the brutal name of his band Death and the genres boundary pushing existence in horror, gore, and violence. The person behind the sounds birth, was never one to fit into a mold or label to the music he inspired, instead would create a truly original voice that would go beyond any genre. Part 1 of 3

October 28th, 1929 would be labeled Black Tuesday and would spark the end of the roaring 20’s and the beginning of the great depression in America, prohibition laws still in effect would create the rise of gangster culture and the newspaper would document the violence daily even making heroes out of the likes of gangsters like Al Capone, the desperation would bleed directly into entertainment as promoters and law officers would mimic the behavior of those above the law, and the fun endurance competition known as Dance Marathons would change into exploiting those who had no options for survival, distracting America through radio frequencies as contestants tortured themselves for months to keep a roof over there head and food in their stomach. Part 2 of 2

When records in athletic events like the Olympics started to bring people fame and fortune, the common people of the world started doing endurance tests to gain the same record breaking notoriety as athletic achievements. The 1920's was a breeding ground for trends and fads that would be built on human endurance. Flag pole sitting, foot races, and marathon dancing would start to become news stories across the modern invention of radio broadcasting, and advertisers were first in line for the drama built around the contests, but after the stock market crash and the Great Depression swept across America these tests would become much more than simple games of fame and fortune. Part 1 of 2

Decades of writing and keeping a normal 9 to 5 job would finally come to an end for Charles Bukowski after the release of his first novel Post Office, and the words that he passionately dictated would become his life and reality. His voice wold reach an audience and they would clamor for more, some would fall in love with him, some would detest him, and he would embrace this lifestyle completely, cementing a legacy of someone who gave up on any social norms, embraced addictions, womanizing, and hopeless cynicism. Putting pen to paper he worked harder than everyone he knew to justify that philosophy of being a true loner, and lived in constant chaos but made it look easy and even fun. Part 3 of 3

The childhood behind him and the life of a drifter ahead. Charles Bukowski would gather genuine life experience by being the outcast he was always taught to be, and his voice as a writer would not compromise. Finding a partner would change everything for him as a person, writer, and his addiction to alcohol would be more of a pro than a con in his existence, but with that brought a wild card of drama and an embrace and apply of a lifestyle shunned by the masses. Part 2 of 3

Every person embraces a demon in life and gets tied to it, but Charles Bukowski made his demons cool. Writing in such a genuine cynicism that you would want to sit next to him to see the show that would be his life. Unapologetic to everyone he would embrace his addictions as a personality that would always be tied to his world view. Born on August 16th, 1920 in Germany, and growing up through the great depression, the voice of dirty realism would have hard lessons from the start of his life which would paint his future world view. Part 1 of 3

Is the fantasy left behind the legacy of an artist? Is the goal to reach the world and leave a positive mark on other’s lives? John O’ Brien would be the seed to motivate and change the lives of many that his work influenced, but the story of who he was when he was will always be secondary to the character he created, Ben and Sera or Nicolas Cage and Elisabeth Shue. Leaving Las Vegas would change all the lives that would take his work and translate it to cinema but it never changed his and as the creation to tell his story to millions as opposed to thousands would become a reality, his reality would be become the tragic back story of a press release to one of the most captivating and heartbreaking love story in the history of American Cinema. Part 2 of 2

Self destruction and art have always found a kinship in searching for truth. The words an author creates, when they are unquestionable genuine, always outweighs the legacy of the person who created them. John O'Brien was on that pursuit, embracing the glorious moments of the broken, the fake confidence that gives that person a feeling of truly being alive, and showing the world everyone can find the story tale love despite their demons. The pages who wrote defined these philosophies but the reality of the demons that got him there would get the last word. Part 1 of 2

After signing to Disney the Insane Clown Posse would get censored and their album would be pulled off the shelf across America, and that move by the corporate giant would make everyone want to know the controversy behind the Hip Hop Duo. The word of mouth alone would and hatred from critics would sky rocket the group, and their diehard fanbase the Juggalos would stick through them not matter which route the headed next. Part 3 of 3

After Carnival of Carnage dropped the Insane Clown Posse was met with horrible reviews from music critiques, and the major labels turning them down immediately. The persistent of the underground and Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope would not waiver as the mythos and marketing behind the group would find an untapped market and audience. The Joker Card imagery and the horror movie lyrics would speak directly too many and as the Juggalo Family grew ICP was now on the radar of all those money men that laughed at them. Part 2 of 3

Few hip hop groups would be as unlikely to succeed as ICP was, but the found a core fanbase that nobody wanted or thought was out there and united them in a culture that would define many's lives. The Inner City Posse would form and want to conquer the world of wrestling and eventually hip hop, but couldn't break through until the group took on a new image and name the would speak to the masses and change their lives and futures forever. Part 1 of 3

Recreating magic that occurred the weekend in Bethel, New York at Max Yasgur’s farm would be a lifelong journey for festival co founder Michael Lang, but with an expectation set of 3 days of peace and love and unity for half a million people would be difficult. In the process of finding that magic the 60’s counter culture movement would be destroyed, complete corporate takeovers, media takeovers, rapes, murders, fires, and full scale riots would eventually be associated with the brand. The legacy of Woodstock and that magically weekend can never be tarnished but the sequels will always be a black mark on the legacy and a lesson to generations ahead. Part 3 of 3

The budget went over 600 percent and the construction would never get completed, but the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival was a revolution. A free concert, not by design, that would define a culture and music more than any moment in the history of America. Woodstock would garner an audience of nearly half a million people that would live for 3 days in rough conditions and show the world the possibility of peace and love that would silence all the critics fears and define the power of youth culture . Part 2 of 3

The 60’s were a time that was redefining culture in America and the generation known as the baby boomers had the challenge of living there lives through an influx of turmoil. 18 year olds were being drafted to a war in Vietnam, the leaders for change were being assassinated on a yearly basis, rejection of all the was the basis of survival for many and living in the moment would become a philosophy, counter culture would embrace sex, drugs, and homelessness as a new form of society, and rock n roll would become not just a outlet to those but also a safe haven. The meeting of all the chaos would form on a dairy farm into 1969 as the decade and summer of love ended with 3 days that defined a generation and culture forever. Part 1 of 3

After the failed attempt to go through politics because of a prostitution scandal, Jerry Springer would take his talents to the news becoming a TV anchorman winning 10 Emmy's, but when opportunity knocked for a daytime TV show Jerry would put all his eggs in that basket. Although the show was not controversial or outrageous in anyway, when ratings needed a boost the world would be introduced to the sex, violence, and debauchery that will always be tied to his name and legacy on TV. Part 2 of 2

The story of the man behind some of television's most outrageous and lowest moments would be grounded in positive change for society in his youth. Jerry Springer would grow up in a home of survivors and educate himself into politics, changing important laws, and following leaders like RFK. Throughout his intelligence and ambitious ways he would face the turmoil of a secret life that would derail one path and open the door for him to be the one of the sleaziest names in daytime television history. Part 1 of 2

Scumdogs of The Universe was released on January 8th, 1990 and the reaction would be immediate, the Slave Pit team that created this ultra offensive metal band of space aliens would get reactions from all. Dave Brockie would lead the charge and continue to create art that disturbed, took no prisoner, and took a made as laugh at everything wrong. The concept of GWAR would truly take perseverance through the years and as each album release would continue, line ups would change, musical trends would change, but there was only one GWAR, and only one Dave Brockie. The alter ego of Oderus Urungus would take on a life of its own and 30 years later the legacy of what was created at Richmond Dairy and its mastermind that kept it alive still stand true. Part 2 of 2

Dave Brockie was an outsider but a leader among those in Richmond, Virginia, USA. The punk rocker that would turn to music while attending VCU would immerse himself in underground art and culture at the abandoned Richmond Dairy Building, and as the years went on he would create a stage experience and world with the help of many in that culture. Becoming Oderus Urungus frontman of the Heavy Metal trailblazers GWAR. Part 1 of 2

Protestors were lined outside of the movie theater on Feb. 7th, 1980 to picket the film that would incite violence against homosexuals, but after the scathing reviews by critics, audiences seemed to be indifferent. All the dangerous hype that the movie had during the filming and advertising all went away, but despite the film failing at the box office, it would still be linked to a notorious crime 7 months later and the fears of the gay community would come to fruition. Part 2 of 2

Few Films had an entire community protest it during filming like William Friedkin's Crusing.Red Flag after red flag wold go unnoticed by the filmmaking team as they would create one of the most controversial films of the 1980's. The gay community would claim the film promoted murdering gay people and associated and entire community with a subculture of the leather bars and sex clubs. Between all this actor insanity actor Al Pacino would tackle the lead role and almost ruin his A list status after the release of the film not due to the controversial nature but due to how awful the final product was and his performance would be seen by movie critics. Part 1 of 2

After the success of America's Most Wanted John Walsh would use his status on television to start getting laws changed in America to protect children from predators. Championing Amber Alerts, the sex offender registry, and Code Adam he would help establish and save many children with laws implemented across the 50 states of America. After the cancellation of America's Most Wanted the fire behind John Walsh would still burn and he would recruit his son as the voice for the voiceless in justice, and the Walshes would keep cracking the impossible case to give justice to those who lost hope. Part 3 of 3

Fighting Back against the system that allowed his son's murderer to not face justice, John Walsh and his wife Revé would change legislative in America forever so nobody would experience what they did. After changing laws across America a new television station FOX would come to John Walsh with a proposition that would allow him to help others get the justice he never did, and the legacy of America's greatest manhunter and the proof of the power of Television fighting crime would begin. Part 2 of 3

The American dream will always be something that can years to earn, and many pieces have to fall into place. The Walshes followed the rules and had that dream for 6 and a half years until a series of tragic events lead to one of the most heartbreaking tragedies we as human can imagine, shattering their world completely. The choice to be swallowed into the abyss seemed logically but instead John Walsh and his wife Revé would make sure their tragedy didn't happen to others and keep the honor and legacy of their son Adam forever in America. Part 1 of 3

After the revolutionary performance by Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight the world we be presented the most definitive and frightening vision of the Joker. His philosophy would motivate deranged individuals to mimic him in the real world and the insane laughter became all to real too many families grieving from the actions of a few, but the worlds love affair with understanding the super villain would not be quenched until he was presented more human than ever. Part 3 of 3

By 1989 the comic book character and super villain in the Batman Universe would finally get a big screen performance by Jack Nicholson. The performance would define the iconic comic book villain, and despite critical acclaim going to Mark Hamill's voice work on the animated series, nobody would take the task of challenging Nicholson. Then art House filmmaker Christopher Nolan would envision the universe and attach Heath Ledger to tackle the role, and the world would change as his philosophy didn't just motivate anarchy it inspired it in real life. Part 2 of 3

No supervillain has ever infected popular culture more than The Joker, and his ideals and personality always molded to the society in which he was apart, with a dangerous social message that people related to. From his birth 80 years ago as a homicidal clown to modern times, his impression on the youth and the disenfranchised has only become more rabid, and as each incarnation of him fades into obscurity the mirror he held up to audiences often reflected more than just a comic book villain. Part 1 of 3

The 77th Division would ignite into a full scale riot after the acquittal of 4 police officers, the Crash Team would then turn against thier oath of protecting the streets, and be hired hands by Death Row Records leader Suge Knight. The Crash Team under employment of Suge Knight would be part of the cover up on the murder of the death of rival artist Notorious B.I.G. and the LAPD would have to protect themselves after the Crash Team would turn on themselves and the department creating the biggest scandal in LAPD history. Part 3 of 3

After Operation Hammer and the glorification of Compton through the rise of Gangsta Rap the L.A.P.D. had lost control and became a renegade force in poverty stricken areas of South Central, L.A. The community that was stricken with violence, drugs, and theft was unwilling to side with police or assist. Racial profiling, police brutality, and excessive force was a day to day and part of the culture, and then it was caught on tape for the world to take notice of the horrific place this street war had reached. Part 2 of 3

Distrusting the Police has been passed on from generation to generation at this point in time, but the most controversial special team that poured gasoline on the fire was that of the LAPD C.R.A.S.H Team. The Anti- Gang Unit that would be seen as another Gang in the Rampart Division of Los Angeles left a legacy as tainted as the hoodlums they were trying to protect citizens from. When art started to imitate life the legacy and stories of the team would change culture in America and law enforcement forever (Part 1 of 3)

The MMA world could not ignore the dominance of Ronda Rousey, and despite UFC President Dana White stating he would never have women fight in the Octagon he was forced to realize he was walking away from a star athlete. Ronda Rousey changed the sport forever and single handedly put female MMA into the mainstream. A truly dominate force that would have to be questioned and attacked after defeat, but without any doubt change sports forever. Part 2 of 2

Full contact sports was always dominated by the testosterone that many felt fueled it and it would be scene as a violent act that was exclusive to men, but as MMA rose and the appeal of the sport needed something more to save it, the star power would come from a female and the fans would be enthralled by something they never saw before and would embrace it with as much hate as love. Ronda Rousey was that game changer and the mainstream embrace would come with a mighty price as she took the sports world be storm. Part 1 of 2

Critics showed venom, parents would protest, and a major studio would go into full damage control mode after the release of Silent Night, Deadly Night, as the demand for the film became bigger and bigger due to its controversy, the creators would still try and bury it. The ad campaign would be the center of all the negative attention but the producer would find a way to get the product out in people hand, and America would show the importance of keeping the character of Santa Claus pure for their children. But audiences wanted to watch the killer Santa and the legacy would continue on for over two decades of this classic 80’s slasher. Part 2 of 2

The Christmas spirit was a special and sacred time for children in America, and Santa Claus was the mythical figure that represented that special time, but in the 1980's slasher films were becoming viewed as a major market and Tri-Star pictures wanted in on the trend, and their advertising plan for a Santa Slasher would be meet with rage and protest, causing an outrage from parents and critics that nobody saw coming. Part 1 of 2

After the release of The Golden Age of Grotesque the mystique behind one of Heavy Metal's most prolific figures was fading, the fame would follow him in ever motion he made, and public relationships became as much the focus of his career as his music, throughout the voice of reason to the disenfranchised, was turning inward and the art was becoming secondary, and the stage show would be faltered by substance abuse and a rotating cast of musician, setting up a comeback to the genre he was a legend in. Part 3.5 of 3.5

The world was his after the release of Mechanical Animals, and rock n roll had a new star that would scare parents and empower the youth, but with the image and rage behind him the media would make him the easiest finger to point at. The career trajectory would halt after a tragedy the would leave 15 students dead and Manson as a scapegoat, but in the wake of the negative media attention, instead of backing down, he would release his most powerful statement and fight against the lies associated to his namesake and band. Part 3.0 of 3.5

Following up the culture impact of Antichrist Superstar was just one of the challenges faced by Marilyn Manson when he went back into the studio for the first time without Trent Reznor. What he would create would be the antithesis of his past work, and be seen as a new chapter in a unpredictable theatrical performer. Part 2.5 of 3

When Marilyn Manson released its first album to the world it didn't leave the impression or hype behind the act as they hoped for, the hype was still there behind to co sign of NIN frontman Trent Reznor, but the traveling act needed its own identity and vision, and taking art and performance to an extreme with no compromise would soon redefine them, and behind a performance that would ignite debate and fear across the globe, they would release an album that matched the performance art that would shock and change a generation of teenagers, and introduce the Antichrist the youth could relate to. Part 2 of 2

The birth of the last greatest shock rocker in America could have only came from the soil of Mid West Americana. Brian Warner would be indoctrinated in a culture that would never accept him and his passion for artistry, but he found friends and acceptance through his records and music. The power of intelligence and the limits to defeat fear would create his theatrical alter ego Marilyn Manson, and the music he would create in South Florida would eventually point all media attention and blame at him as he became the scapegoat and antichrist for the soil that forever owned his youth. Part 1 of 3

The farewell of Jackass was supposed to be the feature film, but it become a huge hit, and sent it's star Johnny Knoxville into mainstream Hollywood as a leading man, the legacy would continue with Knoxville as a proven box office star, and half the cast becoming small screen reality TV stars. The fanbase would get much more debauchery fun and the cast would earn big box office again, but when real life tragedy and hard living started to crash the party the story would become to real and the clowns that infected fans now had a sadder touch to the family of prankster that we loved. Part 2 of 2

Skate culture in the late 90's became a counter culture with its own sense of humor, and leading underground magazine Big Brother was pushing the boundaries of low brow content. When Johnny Knoxville pitched the idea of trying self defense equipment on his self something clicked, and across the states in West Chester, Pennsylvania Bam Margera and his crew were releasing skate culture videos under the CKY banner and when the two united, and audience would embrace it, some would even die trying to mimic it, but it would change comedy, culture, and TV forever. Part 1 of 2

By 1970 Steve Biko's message and voice would be considered a threat to the Nationalist Party in South Africa. A smear campaign would be launched throughout the nation to pose him as a threat, but news reporter Donald Woods would meet Biko and start to see the truth behind his message of non violence. As the Apartheid laws started to seep through to the world, as the atrocity to human rights that it was, it would be Steve Biko that was spark the global spotlight that lead to change, and in so he would pay the ultimate price. Part 2 of 2

Change comes with a price and the voice that ignites the flame often has to pay it. The story of Steve Biko isn’t just about change it is about empowerment and loving yourself when an education system and government was telling you to opposite, coining the phrase “Black is Beautiful” he would rise from a poverty stricken upbringing, and find the patience of a man that was fueled by love to a world that hated him. Enlightening and education the masses on a level that would never be forgotten during Apartheid in South Africa. Part 1 of 2

By 2008 Ann Coulter's message and voice was known across the media world and her no holds barred message, and hate for liberal thinking would not be compromised. The labels placed on her would start to follow her globally, and her thought process would be linked too, and supported by hate groups in America. The author would not shock as she once did because of the labels placed on her message, but this would not stop her and no apologies would be issued, as a wave of new Conservative media pundits would follow her footsteps. Part 3 of 3

Becoming a best selling author, and the political landscape in America once becoming a Republican one, Ann Coulter would become in high demand as a media personality. Her takes on policies and America would always cause controversy, followed by outrage, yet behind the sarcasm and playful smile there was a rage at losing control of her vision of America. Attacks would be direct and vicious at those who did not see her country as she did and the bully tactics would garner more best selling books and mobilize a loyal fanbase behind her and influence a generation with her views of America. Part 2 of 3

When Ann Coulter entered the media spotlight her voice and opinions were something that many Americans found honest and direct, and other found easy to attach a negative connotation too. Highly educated, brash, and aggressive in her beliefs, her books and articles would garner controversy and hate from the opposing political party in America, creating a fanbase that many felt represented a hateful and wrench in any kind of forward progress in America, and others would embrace as there voice of reason in a Nation lost. Part 1 of 3

Ratings would go through the roof for To Catch A Predator, and to maintain the shows exciting for fans would take the show to a questionable ethical place. Which breed the question do people who want to hurt children really deserve any sympathy or consideration? Is taken them down and its entertainment valve something that should be questioned? Is there a line when you are protecting children through entertainment? All these questions would eventually decide the fate of the show and the moral dilemma would be argued until this day. Part 3 of 3

Respected News Journalist Chris Hansen was on board to create segments with the Perverted Justice team, and he would be able to bring it to a mass level because of his ties to major network NBC. The segments would be controversial at the start but the entertainment value and ratings that followed would erase any serious thoughts of what the possible outcome could be. Opening a door to push any boundaries in the name of taking down a pedophile. Part 2 of 3

Entrapment? Sensationalized journalism? Justice?If there was one crimes society has no sympathy for it is those who harm children, and the founders of the website pervertedjustice.com exploited that disgust to great results. The controversial website would be meet with critics about the approach and their entertainment value. Despite the tactics and questions the approach was effective and this would lead to a national spotlight that would still be discussed today. Part 1 of 2

By 1994 Henry Rollins had established himself and his band, Rollins Band, on the brink of breaking through the alternative music landscape, and the follow up to The End of Silence would change his profile across music, but it was his commitment to his spoken word and transition as a actor that would put him on the main stage. Reinventing himself through each decade his performance and personality would become iconic for honesty and what it can represent through art. Part 3 of 3