Interview with Louise Toms

Louise Toms first entered UK's Dazzling Beauty in 2012 which she ended up winning. She then entered Face of the Globe 2013 and won regional Charity Award. In 2014 she won Miss Publicity, Miss People's Choice and Miss Charity. She was also chosen for Grand Final, but she stepped out because her main priority was World Bikini Model 2014 taking place China where she was representing England. She also represented England in Miss Globe  2015. 

Read our exclusive interview with her and don't forget to follow her modeling page here -https://www.facebook.com/UksDazzlingBeautyLouiseToms

Melvi -  First of all thank you so much for approving this Interview. Tell us what are you doing these days? What things are keeping you busy apart from modelling?

Louise - You're welcome, Thank you for the opportunity to be apart of it. Outside of modelling I am a personal trainer. I teach Pilates and mentor people to lead a healthy lifestyle. This is extremely important in being a model; looking after one's self.

Melvi - Can you tell us more about your modeling journey? How did you started all this?
Louise - I first started my modelling journey back in 2010 by accident. I got conned into buying some very expensive prints from a "free photo shoot". Once I had a few prints, friends and family saw my potential. I've always been involved in performing arts, especially ballet dance, so decided to contact agencies and go to castings. From there I've been able to build my portfolio.

Melvi - Going through your profile we found out that you have won many awards and titles. How was the feeling when you won those? Is there something more you want to achieve from here?
Louise - I have won "UK's Dazzling Beauty" from my first pageant in 2012. I have also won "Miss Charity" at a pageant called "Face of the Globe" in London in 2013 and Surrey in 2014. I have also been lucky enough to represent my country twice, in World Bikini Model 2014 and Miss Globe 2015. I feel so proud and grateful to have won these awards, especially for my charity fundraising.

Melvi - How important is to win awards and titles in this field? And what does it really means to you?
Louise - It is important to win awards, but more important to impact people's lives and make a difference. That's why I continue to model and to be a beauty queen, to inspire others.

Melvi - Beside modeling what are the other things you have been involved?
Louise - I have been in the media, both in newspapers and on television, sharing my story of how I got into pageants and how they have improved my confidence. I have been to events such as beauty exhibitions, and was a volunteer for a celebrity charity football match "AfCar the Game".

Melvi - If there's no photo shoot and other things to do then how you will spend your day? And what kind of environment you look for in your shoot?
Louise - I spend time investing in myself by getting the right training. I network with people in the industry, and I am a member of a camera club photo studio in London. I like to learn about photography and make up. I go to the gym, go to dance classes when I can and I love to swim. I also enjoy go karaoke, cinema, and spend time with friends, family and boyfriend.

For photo shoots, it can be anywhere; in the woods, in the studio, or even in the water! Most importantly the people I work with must be easy to get along with and are passionate about what they do.

Melvi - How do friends and family responses to your work and what do you want to accomplish for them from this industry?
Louise - My friends and family know how determined and hard working I am, so I know I make them proud. I would love to buy my family houses and so they do not worry about having to live from pay check to pay check.

Melvi - How would you describe your style? What is fun and interesting about your style?
Louise - My style is very girly, and I don't always conform to current fashion. When I'm in London I love to wear jumpsuits, skinny jeans and leather jackets. I also love finding vintage styles from my mums' wardrobe and making it work for me! 

Melvi - How much you have progressed yourself in this field and how did modeling has changed other aspects of your life?
Louise - I still have a long way to go. I would like to be a widely published model and be in more fashion shows. As I am only 5 foot 5, I would like there to be more high fashion opportunities for petite models like myself. 

Modelling has made me a more confident person, and helped me develop my people skills. I have also learnt to be more patient, tolerant and understanding. Especially as I have traveled to China and Canada for pageants, I have changed in the way I no longer take small things for granted when at home.

Melvi - What is your opinion on the current state of modeling around the world? Do you think modeling can sustain a smooth living and can be taken as a very serious profession?
Louise - There are different types of modelling and although very challenging to make a long career with a smooth living, it is achievable. From bridal shows to promoting products, there are many types to get involved with.

Melvi - How much do you believe in this, success depends more on what you know than whom you know?
Louise - That is a tricky one! I wouldn't be headed where I am now without making the right contacts. However, my knowledge contributes to success.

Melvi - What will be your piece of advice to new comers? If they tries to contact you would you like to share your experience with them?
Louise - My first advice would be invest time and courses if you're serious. Hire a coach, manager and make sure you're working well with your agency. Ask any questions if you're not sure. Secondly is never give up. You never know how close you are to a pot of gold!

Melvi - Is it important to have role model in our life? If then who is your role model and why are they yours role models?
Louise - Yes it is very important. My role model is my mum. She is independent, strong, patient and kind. She has always been there for me. Those qualities are far more important than any celebrity could influence me to be a better person.

Melvi - Name at least 5 things that we don't know about you or didn't came up in this interview.
Louise - I am left handed.
I am a Libra.
I love cats! A cat person more than dog person.
My dads family are from Singapore.
My favorite sports brand is Nike. Pink Nike trainers are my favorite shoes!

Melvi - Lastly, this space is for you. You can say anything here like, message to our readers, or things that we forgot to ask or you felt like sharing with us.
Louise - Thank you so much for featuring me!

And we are taking submission to publish from this blog. So send us your band biography, modeling profile, photography works, articles, poems etc. at railahsiv@gmail.com

Change Yourself!

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. - Leo Tolstoy"

Today, if we turn on the radio, TV or look at the home feeds of social network and there are monotonous people who's always seeking for Change. This world of ours, this land of beauty is filled with problems. Think about the hundreds of thousands of people dying each and every day. Think about the poverty and hunger children have to face. HIV, Cancer. Racism, Sexism, Hatred of Homosexuals. Riots, Rebellions, Terrorism. Rape, Murder, Suicide. Drug Addicts, Abortion or No Houses. Beside these everybody wants a better economy, but they are not willing to share in the financial hit. They wants better institutions for their children, but nobody wants to re arrange the system and module of teachers and role of parents. They wants lower health care costs, but nobody wants to endure the changes to medicine, law and bureaucracy which will take to get it. People wants fuels, vegetables, cloths etc. at lower price, but nobody wants to radically shift their patterns of consumption. Nobody's adopting the changes in lifestyle and behavior that will actually drive us into happier life. It's funny to realize that everybody wants to own the result, but nobody wants to own the process.  

What is preventing us; why are we not taking an initiative; What is stopping people from taking that first step of change; Failure or fear? If such are the things then Solomon Johnson once said, “May your Fear turn to be your Freedom, your Failure turn to Fortune, and your Future turn to Fame.” In short, we all have the potential to change the world. We are forgetting that we are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. We are here to enrich the world. 

We are not blind to go unnoticed from what's happening in front of our eyes based on our opinions and mentality. We can easily figure out which things are good and bad. And we want to change bad things, right. So, if we want a change, we first need to become the change. We are not just one person, we are a whole entire being. We should stop considering ourselves perfect person so, we can look into ourselves too. Rather than rejecting ourselves as unchangeable beings, we can guide our change in the desirable direction by developing new habits. We can change the world one habit at a time. We first make our habits, and then our habit will make us.

This world needs people who are not content with the status quo and are willing to make a difference with themselves and the world.

A leader is someone who is willing to own not just the result, but the process. - Vishal Vof

Interview with Gothic Corpsefuck

A girl from Horrorcore Magazine who lives in Estonia exclusively talks with us about her passion for Gothic Life Style. She is also involved in promoting music and arts. 

Official Facebook Page - (https://www.facebook.com/MissCorpsefukke)

Melvi - Tell us about yourself and what does Gothic Fashion really means to you?

Corpse - To me it's really more like a life style, It's part of me, it really defines me who I am.

I love being creative with my style!

Melvi - Would you like to tell us few things about Horrorcore Magazine Interview?

Corpse - Actually I didn't give my interview to them but, I allowed them to use my pictures. 

Melvi - Beside modeling what are the other things you have been involved?

Corpse - This year has been full of surprises, I got a chance to work in music video, took part in photo shoot with tourists and also I was part of freak show where I was a part of body suspension.

Melvi - If there's no photo shoot and other things to do then how you will spend your day?

Corpse - I might be look new ideas for photo shoot or I just gonna watch videos on Youtube all day.

Melvi - How do people responses to your work?

Corpse - I am amazed with the supporters I have and yes, there are few people to who disgusts my works and hard efforts but, that won't effect me.

My photographer Rauno loves to work with me and soon he is going to exhibit his pictures works that includes me and some other models too.

Melvi - How did you progress yourself in this industry? Would you like to share few words on this?

Corpse - At the beginning, it was more like a hobby to me but, I came so far that I cannot stop here.

Just be creative!!! If you fail don't give up, it's hard but keep your head up and don't let people push you or change you.

Melvi - What do you want to accomplish from this industry?

Corpse - Would love to be merch model the most, also looking forward to work with a lot of different people.

Melvi -  Can you suggest few blogs and sites for our readers so they take it as a knowledge reference for Gothic modeling and more?

Corpse - Sadly I have no idea, but I'm sure there is a lot about goth in Youtube.

Melv - How would you describe your style? What is fun and interesting about your style?

Corpse - CRAZY!!!! I love my dreads the most, I'm chameleon and I love to change my hair color always. Personal Thank You! to Janet who does my amazing dreads!

Melvi - When you first started modeling how much you were serious about this profession?

Corpse - Like I said now it's more than hobby to me so it's really hard to cut line. When I started , I use to be in those sorry lame ass facebook ''modeling'' pages where every girl could be model even if they took only selfies and I quit that, I even left GOREgeous Girls too. Honestly such thing didn't fit me, I have my own facebook page set up and i work for myself and nobody else at the moment I am waiting serious offers to do modeling work.

Melvi -  Name at least 5 things that we don't know about you or didn't came up in this

interview.
Corpse - 1.) I LOVE SUSHI!!!, 2.) I hate cold weather a lot. 3.) I enjoy being alone mostly., 4.) I love cats,rats and snakes the most and 5.) Soon I am going to be a professional in construction and decoration business.

Melvi - Is it important to have role model in our life? If then who is your role model and why are they yours role models?

Corpse - At early age Marilyn Manson was like a god to me and  he still is. I remember the time when i first saw him in the TV and then i told my mom : ''Mommy if i grow up I'm gonna be just like him'' and it didn't took so long. When I was 14 I already wanted to dressed differently also got my own view on things. So I must say Marilyn Manson. Thank you for being my role model and show me the way who I really am.

Melvi - Ok, this space is for you. You can say anything here like, message to our readers, or things that we forgot to ask or you felt like sharing with us.
Corpse - I wanna thank all people who have find me interesting enough to support my modeling, to be friend with me and find me interesting enough to ask me for this amazing interview!

And we are taking submission to publish from this blog. So send us your band biography, modeling profile, photography works, articles, poems etc. at railahsiv@gmail.com

Interview with Martina "Morty" Murer of The Silence Between Us

Melvi caught up with beautiful Martina "Morty" Murer of The Silence Between Us. She plays keyboard in this Venice based melodic deathcore band and they are going to release their debut EP this October 13.

Official band page - (https://www.facebook.com/tsbuband?ref=br_rs&pnref=lhc)

Melvi - What are you doing nowadays?
Morty - I'm studying to become a graphic designer, so I'm focusing both on music and school.

Melvi - Can i get the story of your band and biography? What is the meaning of
The Silence Between Us exactly means to the band?
Morty - Our name represents the silence between human beings and the constant affliction caused by their unsuccessfull lives.

Melvi - What are the lyrical themes you use in your song? gore, horror,
politics, anti religion etc..
Morty - We write introspective lyrics in view of the things around us, in fact our main themes are emotions and fears, we talk about ourselves though our music, and that's really important to me because I feel like I can get rid of all my negative thoughts putting them in every note I play.

Melvi - How it feels to be in a metal band esp. when its a male dominant place?
And for how many years you are in this scene?
Morty - That's an interesting question. I've never liked playing with other people, but meeting Salvatore, and then the other members, has probably been the best thing of my whole life, because they aren't only "my band", they're my family. They're amazing friends and very talented musicians, they're teaching lots of things and they're helping me growing up, both as a keyboard player and a person. Being a girl never bothered me that much, and luckily I've never had bad experiences. Sometimes I feel like people treat me differently just because of it, but most of the times they're simply more nice or polite because they see me as a quiet person and they don't want to annoy or scare me. I started listening to metal when I was about 10 years old, and it has influenced me a lot, even though I mostly listen to other musical genres such as jazz, post-rock and avant-garde/experimental stuff.

Melvi - Which are the bands that have influenced your band most?
Morty - I think Betraying the martyrs, Make them suffer, Carnifex and In Flames are our main influences, but we always try to keep our style anyway, we are The Silence Between Us, and we want to sound only like The Silence Between Us.

Me

Melvi - What are the future plans of TSBU? any tours, releases, recordings etc.
Morty - Our EP will be out the 13th October, and we'll surely play in some gigs in our area with other bands, we'll keep you updated!

Melvi - What is your opinion on sites posting band's Materials without asking
bands?
Morty - Posting any kind of material online without permission is bad, it should be considered a crime, so... ASK before posting, most of the times bands will give you a positive reply!

Melvi - How do you feel about the classifications in metal? like deathcore,
metalcore and other sub genres..
Morty - Classifications in music are ok, but sometimes close minded people use them to bash bands and artists. If you don't like a certain genre, it doesn't mean it sucks, maybe it just isn't meant for you.


Melvi - In general term metal isn't appreciated by Society what do you have to
say on this?
Morty - That's sad but true. When I was younger I had to deal with lots of ignorant people making fun of me, and sometimes saying really bad things just because I used to wear dark clothes and hang out with metalheads. They began labeling me as a weird girl and a volountary outcast. Growing up I became less shy and weak and I started fighting the bullies, nowadays everything's fine and I have lots of amazing friends. Society will surely judge you if you're into metal, but you can be strong enough to beat any prejudice.

Melvi - Ok, what do you want to tell those peoples who rips off the band hard
work and illegally downloads their music or pirates their cds/merchs and
sells them?
Morty - It's an horrible thing to do. As a person who owns a huge collection of cds and merch, I always support my favourite artists because they deserve it. Some people have no idea of how much work there's behind a song, and if they do and still keep stealing music they're just heartless and I have no respect for them.

Melvi - Is it hard surviving in metal Scene?
Morty - It's really hard since there are plenty of amazing bands around... If you want to become important and "known" in the scene you need to practice a lot to improve, it's hard to survive, and sinking is very easy.

Melvi - Metal has to be underground or metal has to go mainstream, what's your
opinion?
Morty - I don't care if something's mainstream or underground, as long as I like it I'll listen to it!

Melvi - What is your opinion on the current state of metal?
Morty - There are way too many things to say about it... It's an amazing genre, sadly ruined by its own listeners.

Melvi - Which is the album you want to take to your grave?
Morty - Difficult question: I'd say "March of Ghosts" by Gazpacho or "Harmlessness" by The World Is A Beautiful Place And I'm No Longer Afraid To Die.

Melvi - Can you recommend us some good bands from your country for our
readers?
Morty - Sure! I recommend you to give a listen to Forgotten Tears, Despite Exile, Novembre, The Foreshadowing, Helslave and Breath To Die. If you like folk and power, you'll surely also like Kanseil, Elvenking, Rhapsody Of Fire, Spellblast and Vexillum.

Melvi - Support Metal, how much you agree on this quote?
Morty - On a scale from 1 to 10? 100000!

Melvi - Where do our readers can buy and listen TSBU and any other merchs?
Morty - YouTube, Spotify, and Bandcamp.


Melvi - Do you remember your first show with TSBU, How was it and how did the
crowd reacted to your first show?
Morty - Actually, I haven't played with TSBU yet, since I have been in the band only for a few month.

Melvi - Do you have any plans to come to Nepal in coming days?
Morty - That would be great, if we'll ever get the chance we'll surely do it.

Melvi - What do you hate in metal community?like, anything..
Morty - I hate how, especially young people, tend to call each others "posers" and say rude things about people with different tastes in music. I also hate how metalheads are often starting fights about which subgenre or band is better, I find it quite immature and useless.

Melvi - Your dream metal fest line up.
Morty - Pain Of Salvation, Mr. Bungle, Caligula's Horse, Corelia, Leprous, Opeth, Katatonia, Liquid Tension Experiment and Anathema!

Melvi - Quick top 5 albums we must have in our collection.
Morty - Difficult one. I haven't got a top 5, nobody should have one... Just keep discovering, the more you know, the further you'll go!

And we are taking submission to publish from this blog. So send us your band biography, modeling profile, photography works, articles, poems etc. at railahsiv@gmail.com

Exclusive Interview with Allen Mackenzie of Fire House

Melvi - How did the band get their name? 
Allen - Our drummer, Michael Foster, came up with the name. You would have to ask him about its origins, lol!
Melvi - How would you describe your music for the public audience of they have never seen you guys before? Allen - Melodic, high energy rock, with a lot of soul and emotion.
Melvi - Thinking back to early childhood, what was your first experience with music for the first time like? What song do you remember most as a child? 
Allen - I discovered The Beatles at age 4, my parents tell me I used to run all over the house singing "She Loves You(Yeah Yeah Yeah)!
Melvi - As a child growing up, music sorrounds us; what type of music do you hear the most back then? How does it differ from what you listen to now? 
Allen - Music continually changes; I think this is a good thing. My favorite genre is progressive rock, bands like Yes, King Crimson, Marillion, Genesis, and similar bands that were very adventurous musically.
Melvi - What was the first song that you ever sang? How did it make you feel? 
Allen - That Beatles song I sang in my house as a kid. I felt twenty feet tall!
Melvi - What made you first realize you wanted to pursue a career in Music? 
Allen - Seeing The Beatles on television, right around the same age. I looked at both of my parents and said, "That's what I'm gonna do when I grow up!" And look what happened!
Melvi - How did you become involved in the type of music you play/sing now? 
Allen - In the early 80s the hard rock explosion was just beginning. I joined an Akron, OH based band called FOXX in '85 that was my first experience in hard rock and heavy metal. Foxx music is available at www.retrospectrecord­s.com.
Melvi - If you had to describe your music in three or four words, what would you call it? 
Allen - Powerful, energetic, fun, and loud!
Melvi - How long have you been performing live gigs? 
Allen - Since the age of 12. A VERY long time!
Melvi - Where did you meet your band and how long have you been together? 
Allen - I joined Fire House in October 2003, the band has been together since 1989.
Melvi - You have heard of the term " starving artists" before, how do you cope with major obstacles? 
Allen - With equal measures of humor and Guinness, lol! Just kidding, the best way to overcome major obstacles is to view them as challenges to be conquered. Nothing is impossible!
Melvi - Art and Music has an impact on both young and old. Everyone loves a celebrity, so what advice do you have for the youth of today? 
Allen - Stay focused on your art and creativity, and stay away from the distractions that have destroyed so many musicians(drug abuse, heavy alcohol consumption, etc.)
Melvi - What does your family think of your performance and do they support you? 
Allen - All of my family is extremely proud!
Melvi - Do you have your own favorite type of music and is it any different from what you play now? 
Allen - Progressive rock is my favorite genre, although FireHouse has displayed prog moments at times!
Melvi - Where do you think your largest fan base is located, and why? 
Allen - While we have fans all over the world, we've played to our biggest audiences in India and Southeast Asia. I think our music connects because the fans are as passionate as we are!
Melvi - As an artist, how would you define success? 
Allen - Being happy with who you are, as both an artist and as a human being.
Melvi - What did you do before you got into the music industry? 
Allen - I've been very lucky, I've always been a musician, but I served for six years in the U.S. Army, and did a few odd jobs as well.
Melvi - Does anyone in particular influence your musical talent? 
Allen - My bass hero is the late, great Chris Squire of the band Yes, but I've been influenced by so many great artists over the years.
Melvi - Just for fun.., Fill in the blanks: A. Without music, I would be unemployed! B. Music is nouri­shment for the soul. C. My music makes me feel f­ull of adrenaline! D. Support music because the world should never be without it.
Melvi - Please feel free to add any other information you want to share with readers. 
Allen - We want to extent our warm wishes for your success and thank you for the awesome time.

Fave, Or & Temptation with Pritam Gurung

He is 18 years old and the student of Nepal Tourism and Hotel Mgt. College and currently he holds the title of Mr. College Nepal 2015 and 1st runner up of Mr. Tiara Nepal 2015.

Name - Pritam Gurung Nickname - Kalu Birthday - 1997/06/29 Fav drink - Sprite with Lemon Fav Food - Chicken Nachos Salad Fav place - My room Fav colour - Blue and white Fav cafe - Station [Mahendrapool] Fav quote - Never regret your past. Fav actor - Leonardo Decaprio Fav actress - Jennifer Lawrence Role model - My father Fav director - Justin Lin Fav model - Jon [ Milan for Emporio Armani and Paris for John Galliano]
Fav singer - all from 1D Fav song - all from 1D Fav dress- probably classic dress if i should choose.

Ktm or Pokhara - Both Books or movie - Movies Love or money - Love
Parents or girlfriend - Parents for sure. Siblings or friends - Both Umbrella or bags - Bags Shoe or chocolate - Shoes Politics or economic - None
Eyes or lips - Eyes Kiss or whistle - Kiss Boxer or wrestler - Boxer Cold drinks or alcohol - Cold drinks [I don't do hard drinks] Tea or coffee - milk maybe.. Sex or religion - sex mean gender? Music or drive - long drive.

First photo shoot - of clothing store Any video shoot - not yet First ramp walk - at the stage of Mr. College Nepal 2015
First date - can't remember
Melvi - What are you thinking now? Pritam - Currently I'm thinking how many questions are left still to answer haha.
Melvi - Are you craving momo? Pritam - Literally I'm a big momo fan morever a tibetan momos.
Melvi - Missing someone? Pritam - I always miss the best of my friends when I'm alone.
Melvi - Define love? Pritam - Love is like a fever which comes and goes quite independently of the will. … there are no age limits, gender limits, religion limits, and anything for love.
Melvi - Define yourself? Pritam - Well this is awkward! Actually I can't be define by a single word. I'm a free minded boy with a childish nature love to make fun and get surrounded by fun loving peoples.

And we are taking submission to publish from this blog. So send us your band biography, modeling profile, photography works, articles, poems etc. at railahsiv@gmail.com