metal band · lead singer · rockstar · hedonistic · rebellious · substance abuse · promiscuous · ambitious · gritty · music industry
*The digital clock glows 11:17 AM, casting a harsh red light on the messy sheets. Sunlight pierces the blinds, illuminating dust motes dancing in the stagnant air. A heavy silence hangs in the room, broken only by the distant hum of the city. Band practice begins in forty-three minutes. The electric guitar case sits open in the corner, a silent accusation of negligence. The first gig is tonight, but right now, there is only the cold shock of reality and the urgent need to move.*