Daikaiju was a band recommended to me by a guy I used to work with at Northfield Park named Brandon Dodds. He always had stellar band suggestions such as Amon Amarth and God Dethroned, but this is by far my favorite band he turned me onto. If Daikaiju is playing live near me, all other plans are put aside and the Daikaiju show is prioritized.
Daikaiju’s first two albums were excellent, but their third, Phase 3, is a true masterpiece. The opening track may be a bit slow for newcomers, but this is an absolute classic from front to back. I bought it on vinyl earlier this year from Daikaiju themselves on a tour stop in Youngstown.
Daikaiju plays high-energy instrumental surf rock, a genre I sometimes call Psychobilly. Onstage they wear Japanese Kabuki masks and utter not a single word. They hit the stage, attack, and leave, providing a refreshing sense of mystery to their act.
They mostly play small venues and dive bars, which makes for excellent atmosphere. Over the years I’ve seen them at Annabell’s in Akron, Buzzbin in Canton, No Class in Cleveland, The Westside Bowl in Youngstown and on the patio next to Taco Tontos in Kent (that show took the cake). I can’t wait until they come back around.
Daikaiju – Phase 3 (December 2023) Number of tracks: 10 Runtime: 35 minutes 30 seconds
In the mid-2010’s I ran a website called ParticleDon.com. When I went to my first Daikaiju show in 2015 I wrote a review of the experience for the site. Below you will find this review in its entirety for your reading pleasure.
Daikaiju in Akron – Show Review by Particle Don (5/23/2015)
This is what their masks look like!
10:00 am
I find out Daikaiju is playing a “Double Fist Attack” set of shows in Northern Ohio. They were to play at Now That’s Class in Cleveland at 9:30 pm, and then at Annabell’s in Akron at 1:00 am. I wouldn’t be able to make it to the Cleveland show due to the fact I was at AIW’s JT Lightning Memorial Tournament, but the Akron performance was still in the realm of possibility.
3:00 pm
I arrive at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church in Cleveland to see an 8+ hour AIW pro wrestling show.
12:30 am
I make it home from the wrestling show and set off on my journey to see Daikaiju. On the way to Annabell’s in Akron, I eat a Dave’s Cosmic Sub. AIW doesn’t have the greatest food options at their shows (pizza and half-cooked hot dogs), and I was at the JLIT tourney all day…so it was time for me to eat. If I hadn’t eaten that sub, I would have suffered from a hunger headache during the Daikaiju performance.
1:10 am
I pull up to the front of Annabell’s. Miraculously, there is one single parking spot free for me right in front of the venue. I jam some change into the parking meter and buy myself two hours of parking time.
I walk into the venue. There is no mention whatsoever of a cover charge or ticket fee. I went downstairs where the concert was set to take place.
Annabell’s is a pretty cool venue. The stage is at floor-level, which always provides for an intimate atmosphere. I’m able to touch the ceiling with my hands. There was a lot of people there, but not so many that I felt crowded. Many Pabst Blue Ribbons were being drank all around me. That’s how you know you’re at a metal show!!
Setting up for the show with no masks.
After a few short minutes of waiting around, the band was ready to go. They walked onstage with their Japanese Kabuki warrior masks. I get the feeling that I’m about to witness a concert I will not soon forget.
The rhythm guitarist holds up both fists. This means only one thing…they are about to perform their newest song, released as a single in 2013 (and one of my favorite tracks by them)…Double Fist Attack! This song starts out in an awesome fashion, with the drummer playing the beat by himself.
The chick standing in front of me looks me in the eyes and says “FIST BUMP! BUMP FISTS!” What an excellent idea. I’d like to give a serious THANK YOU to that nameless chick, because without her saying that, I probably wouldn’t have bumped fists.
I hold both my fists to the rhythm guitarist’s fists while the drummer plays an extended intro to the song. He went for about four bars longer than what’s on the recording. THIS IS THE MOMENT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR. My double fists, beaming with energy, are connected to the rhythm guitarist’s fists. This is the perfect way to start the show.
When it’s time for him to play, the rhythm guitarist lowers his fists, and begins his furious riffage. The show has begun! I just knew they would start the set with this song. It’s the perfect opener!
Let the mayhem begin!
It didn’t take long for the lead guitarist to make his way out to the crowd. He walked so far into the sea of humanity that I lost him!! There were actually many points throughout the show that I didn’t know where various members of the band were, but I could hear them playing.
After a couple of songs into the set, it was time for the band to migrate! Fans started moving pieces of the drumset into the crowd. The band completely relocated into the middle of the floor!
A random snare in the crowd.
I have never seen anything like this. Before I know what hit me, the drummer douses his symbols in Zippo lighter fluid. BAM! The drumset is on fire in the MIDDLE of a song! The smell of burnt Zippo fluid permeated throughout the small venue. I had heard a few “THIS IS AWESOME” chants at the JLIT tournament, but THIS was truly something to be seen!!!
They set their instruments on fire during each show!
The rhythm guitarist motions for everyone to sit down. I look around, and everyone is on the floor, so I do the same. I curl up into a ball and jam out for a bit. When the song picks up, the guitarist motions for us to get up! I am going nuts at this point.
Daikaiju playing in the middle of the crowd.
Soon enough, it’s time for another migration! Band members hand their guitars to fans, who start playing the instruments themselves. Concertgoers are banging on the drums with their fists. Fans lift symbols and position them so other fans can slam on them with their hands. What the hell is going on!?!? A Daikaiju show, that’s what.
Even though there were essentially no rules at this concert, I never once felt unsafe or threatened. I did have to watch out for guitar heads smacking me in the face, though (that’s how close the band was to the fans).
The fans now position the drumset up on a platform. The drummer stands and plays while the two guitarists and bassist stand near him. This is the third location of the set!
The guitar cords running to the amplifiers are a mess. They’re tangled in a Clark Griswold-like fashion. This is a band that could benefit from wireless guitars! However, the mess of cords seem to have no effect on the enthusiasm of the band or fans. A group of concertgoers actually volunteer to untangle the mess and are semi-successful in doing so.
Before I know it, the band has played their final song. The set lasted all but 45 minutes, but it was 45 minutes of pure insanity. This was Daikaiju’s second performance of the night, so maybe that’s why the set was a bit short. Another factor may have been that the show didn’t start until about 1:20 am. All around, it was one of the best live performances I have ever witnessed. If you get the chance, definitely check out this band when they’re in your town.
In my free time I took on the persona of “Hashlips” Harry Hughes and recorded an EP titled Toke Time. This was published on all music streaming services in early 2024.
The “Hashlips” Harry Hughes concept was originally meant to be a one-song deal with the release of the track Phat Waxy Bat, a song about famous YouTube stoner Jolie Olie. When the song unexpectedly received tens of thousands of views on YouTube I realized the world craves more waxy Harry Hughes tracks for their stoney minds.
Tracklist: 1. Widowmaker Dab 2. Truck Stop Quickie 3. He Knows What He’s Doing (When He’s Dabbing) 4. Clean Piece 5. Ay Yi Yi 6. Play ‘Till I Win feat. Krypol Haze 7. Phat Waxy Bat
“Hashlips” Harry Hughes. “Hashlips” Harry Hughes. “Hashlips” Harry Hughes, Waxy Bat, part 2.
“Hashlips” Harry Hughes. “Hashlips” Harry Hughes. “Hashlips” Harry Hughes with a brand new song for you.
Holy moly, Jolie Olie. So much flower in your bowlie. No cough special? Show me. You’re always either packing or rolling. Chewin’ on a Weedza. Munchin’ on Doweedos. Strong lung. Three hits in one breath. Make sure you see those playlists.
Personal Favorites. Late Night Specials. Outdoor Videos, Fun With Numbers, Stoner Questions. Interviews, Dab Reviews, Official Walkthroughs. After you’ve seen all of them, you’ll be an expert, too.
Do a longdraw. Bust a big fat dab without fail. Tilt your head while hitting the pipe, heat the gold mini nail. Jolie likes undisturbed trikes. He’s also a chip eatin’ fool, smashin’ hard when hunger strikes.
The Predator Pink will make you sit down and think. Cut you to your core. See life like you never have before. Jolie’s buddy Daniel is always ready for a sample. He can handle a big glob, it’s not a gamble.
Widowmaker dab. Widowmaker dab. Save the last of your hash from at least 6 different slabs. Roll it into one, you’ll be lit up like the sun. This is how Jolie has fun. Widowmaker, then he’s stunned. Sergeant Strong Lung. Once he starts, he’s never done. T-Rex Concentrates makes a fresh nug run, and Jolie’s there to taste test. Samplin’ the best. Not a victim of stress. He’s always chillin’ with his friends.
Mixin’ shatter and budder. He’s got one strain after another. Explains the strains he’s about to smother with heat. Longdraw technique will be necessary. Wearin’ tees made by Planet of the Grapes Clothing.
Usin’ the goo as a glue to stick the shatter and crumble to. Compton’s Concentrates and Medicinoils blasted through, brought to you a run guaranteed to make you smile. Worthwhile of your lungs. Throw the chunks into a pile.
Rile up the molecules of the nail to create heat. Your medication mission will not see defeat. 7/10/2014 I discovered Jolie. And ever since then, the subscriber count has been exploding.
Blowin’ up. Josh from Strain Central is a guest I enjoy seeing on the show, along with all the rest of Jolie’s friends. It’s the best when in the end of a video Jolie throws up his thumbs and says AHHH! Comedy gold!
Widowmaker dab. Widowmaker dab. Save the last of your hash from at least 6 different slabs. Roll it into one, you’ll be lit up like the sun. This is how Jolie has fun. Widowmaker, then he’s stunned. Sergeant Strong Lung. Once he starts, he’s never done. T-Rex Concentrates makes a fresh nug run, and Jolie’s there to taste test. Samplin’ the best. Not a victim of stress. Rockin’ the quartz domeless.
Widowmaker dab. Widowmaker dab. Save the last of your hash from at least 6 different slabs. Roll it into one, you’ll be lit up like the sun. This is how Jolie has fun. Widowmaker, then he’s stunned. Sergeant Strong Lung. Once he starts, he’s never done. T-Rex Concentrates makes a live resin run, and Jolie’s there to taste test. Samplin’ the best. Not a victim of stress. Unprecedented success.
TRUCK STOP QUICKIE
Truck stop quickie! A short video. Truck stop quickie! It don’t move slow. It’ll fly past fast, jack. Put on ya hat, heat up your nail, and do a dab.
Matter of fact, bring along a whole slab. Little bit of this, and a little bit of that. Hashlips Harry is always glad when a truck stop quickie is to be had.
Truck stop quickie! A short video. Truck stop quickie! It don’t move slow. It’ll fly past fast, jack. Put on ya hat, heat up your nail, and do a dab.
Matter of fact, bring your own carb cap. A little pre-run and a little bit of sap. Hashlips Harry is always glad when a truck stop quickie is to be had.
Only got time for a few quick hits. No official walkthroughs or explinations. Not enough minutes for all of this, only have a few hundred seconds.
In this situation you’ll see what is known as a Truck Stop Quickie. Enjoy it while you can, it’ll soon be gone. So grab a bud, lighter and bong.
Truck stop quickie! A short video. Truck stop quickie! It don’t move slow. It’ll fly past fast, jack. Put on ya hat, heat up your nail, and do a dab.
Matter of fact, bring along a whole slab. Little bit of this, and a little bit of that. Hashlips Harry is always glad when a truck stop quickie is to be had.
Truck stop quickie! A short video. Truck stop quickie! It don’t move slow. It’ll fly past fast, jack. Put on ya hat, heat up your nail, and do a dab.
Matter of fact, bring your own carb cap. A little pre-run and a little bit of sap. Hashlips Harry is always glad when a truck stop quickie is to be had.
HE KNOWS WHAT HE’S DOING (WHEN HE’S DABBING)
…He knows what he’s doing when he’s dabbing. …He knows what he’s doing when he’s dabbing. …He knows what he’s doing when he’s dabbing. …He knows what he’s doing when he’s dabbing.
…He doesn’t fumble. He doesn’t stumble. …Puts the dab to the nail with zero trouble. Coughs like a mad man. Only Jolie can do a widowmaker dab and laugh like nothin’ happened.
Butane hash. He has a blast every time he heats the nail, puts the vapor through the glass. I wanna try some Rump Wax. Yes, they turn hay to gold with the extraction process.
Man, he loves the clean high. Does him just right. Jolie hits the pipe several times every night. Puts him in a state of mind, floatin’ like a kite. Gets the munchies, grabs Doweedoes and bottle of Sprite.
Fired up the YouTube. Smokin’ with my dude. Turned on CustomGrow420, watched the Xvape review. Jolie adjusted his hat, paused, then said “What up?” Broke the vape out the box and then reviewed the product.
Digital display shows the temp of your vape. Hit the button three times, then you’re on your way to a good day. No matter where it is you are. Whether you prefer chilly or a hot n’ hurtie char.
Loosely fill the chamber with material. Sixty minutes later, you’ll be searchin’ for some cereal. Do yourself a favor. Grab yourself a flavor. Jolie’s massive passion for the plant will never waver.
CLEAN PIECE
I once smoked bud at a buddy’s house, and he presented me with a piece that was foul. The rez was caked, and the airflow, tight. Desperately needed hit with an alcohol wipe.
Clean Piece is how I smoke weed. Use a bath of Grunge Off at nighttime while you sleep. Clean piece, so I can taste my green in the freshest way, that’s how I please, indeed.
Another time, in another place, I found myself where a stranger’s bowl would rotate. The end, unclean, I could see the grime, Never cleaned a single time within its whole life.
Clean Piece is how I smoke weed. Use a bath of Grunge Off at nighttime while you sleep. Clean piece, so I can taste my green in the freshest way, that’s how I please, indeed.
My sleeves are green, yes, they’re caked with supreme shake from the table, they catch when I lean over the tray, something special today, because I got my Christmas wish, no more headaches.
And I’ve got samples of oi to go through. Enough for both to enjoy, me and you. Scented like something authentic and true, not to mention the mind state when it is consumed.
Give me a gift, and I’ll give many thanks. It’s been years since Mr. Hughes sampled his first taste, but it only gets better, the freshest of trees. For the best results you will need a clean piece.
Grunge Off, get yourself a few bottles of these, Submerge the pipe at night, airflow cool as the breeze the next day during usage, at times, I’ve been stupid and broke my glass, so be careful while you clean.
I will blaze the chron until it’s all gone. Marijuana mindset is the wavelength I’m on. Consume the fume, don’t let gloom feelings loom, now. Just dance with a bag, lift it up towards the moon.
Let out a howl when impressed with how loud the bud in my bag is, smoke it up now. Throw up a cloud. Show up downtown to the event you’ve been waiting for, so get down.
Clean Piece is how I smoke weed. Use a bath of Grunge Off at nighttime while you sleep. Clean piece, so I can taste my green in the freshest way, that’s how I please, indeed.
Clean Piece is how I smoke weed. Use a bath of Grunge Off at nighttime while you sleep. Clean piece, so I can taste my green in the freshest way, that’s how I please, no seed.
AY YI YI
Ay yi, yi, I, I, I am high, high. Ay yi, yi, I, I, I am high, high. My, oh, my, tounge and lips are so dry. Ay yi, yi, I, I, I am high, high.
I’m Hashlips Harry Hughes, arriving to the party chewed. Got a brand new strain of glue to try for me and you. Got a brand new pack of papers and some Phunky Feel tips, too. We will go through and consume every product in the room.
Take a sample home. Take one to the pot zone. Take one to your grannie who lives all alone. She will thank you, bro. Give a gram to your buddy Dan. Give a zip to your man Skip. Roll up somethin’ dumb for your best chum.
Ay yi, yi, I, I, I am high, high. Ay yi, yi, I, I, I am high, high. My, oh, my, tounge and lips are so dry. Ay yi, yi, I, I, I am high, high. Ay yi, yi, I, I, I am high, high. Ay yi, yi, I, I, I am high, high. My stomach cries, give me turkey and pie. Ay yi, yi, I, I, I am high, high.
Nothin’ like the gift of pot. A gift I want a lot. A gift I unwrap with my lungs, a rift in time and space unlocked. Got a pair of comfy socks on. Got my watch on. 710 approachin’, heat my nail like Sriracha.
Gotta watch ya when you’re dabbin’ from my rig. If you drop the damn thing, a hot glass explosion. Emotional corrosion. Spent a lot of money on that piece. I want to travel to New York and do a dab with Tony Neese.
Ay yi, yi, I, I, I am high, high. Ay yi, yi, I, I, I am high, high. My, oh, my, tounge and lips are so dry. Ay yi, yi, I, I, I am high, high. Ay yi, yi, I, I, I am high, high. Ay yi, yi, I, I, I am high, high. My stomach sighs, I’ve been hungry all night. Ay yi, yi, I, I, I am high, high.
PLAY ‘TILL I WIN FEAT. KRYPOL HAZE
Harry Hughes and Krypol Haze gettin’ blazed all day. Got the e-nail goin’ every time we play Super Smash Brothers Melee or Streets of Rage. Turn the page when Comix Zone is displayed on the TV.
Mario Kart 64 is how we settle the score. I’m racking up points galore. I got the blue shell, it gives you hell if you’re hanging out in first place.
Damn sure I’m a keep up the chase and erase your name from the leaderboard. Sit on the cedar floor. The cord to the controller don’t make it very far. In between every round, open the jar.
Watchin’ Jolie on YouTube, sparkin’ up my new tube. Pass it to my dude so I can continue General Chaos. ‘Causin havoc. Scorchin’ your soldiers with a flamethrower. I’m an addict.
Man, I don’t know what the craze of it is. Shoot, you really being lazy. Not slick. I figure that if I’m a do that, I might as well sit my punk ass at home and just play with my stick. Fail you a mission and play it again, it have you missin’ work and being late to the gym. Shoot, but I gotta admit, every time I turn this game on, I gotta always play ’till I win.
Alright, well I’m sittin’ on an old school Genesis, it’s got me feelin’ limitless. Smoked two Swishers full of spinach and I feel like that I can’t finish my sentences. Alright, man, ain’t this a bitch?
Screw your innocence. I diminish any nemesis’s in the premises. Oh, that’s your game and you just finished it? ‘Cause I don’t wanna hear no lip when I take it to you with your family and friends as witnesses.
Come and get it, kid, we ain’t finished yet. Yeah, I know the only reason that you having me over is this bag of weed that I just happen to have. So when I roll it, go ahead and just pass the controller. (Pass the sticks, dog)
Yeah, you lucky that I’m gettin’ messed up and everything in here is startin’ to move gradually slower. But I crack the seal on another beer to prove that I can beat you at your own game and I don’t have to be sober.
Shoot, is there a pro league for playin’ video games? ‘Cause yeah man, I’m a star in the rubble. Shoot, Atari started the trouble, but my favorite game to smash you in is the Super Mario Brothers.
And after an ass whoopin’ like that, I could imagine that it might be tough or kinda hard to recover. And this may not be the best time to ask, but screw it. I beat the game you gave me. Can I borrow another?
Man, I don’t know what the craze of it is. Shoot, you really being lazy. Not slick. I figure that if I’m a do that, I might as well sit my punk ass at home and just play with my stick. Fail you a mission and play it again, it have you missin’ work and being late to the gym. Shoot, but I gotta admit, every time I turn this game on, I gotta always play ’till I win.
PHAT WAXY BAT
A ‘twax at 12, and a plume at Noon. BH is the thing Jolie consumes. He hates when it ain’t purged by a vacuum. It’s great when he says “What up YouTube YouTube?!” A ‘twax at 12, and a plume at Noon. BH is the thing Jolie consumes. He hates when it ain’t purged by a vacuum. It’s great when he says “What up YouTube YouTube?!”
When he says cheers, he has no fears. His name’s Jolie Olie; he’s been smokin’ for years. Acquired many peers. Never have I seen him frown. Always have I seen him down to smoke a mound of flower
that he found in a dispensary. While taking a selfie, the expression on his face lets you know he’s wealthy with happiness. He is blessed. Living in a legal state. He will wake and bake and take the shake and smoke it to the face.
Not only that, he’ll host a worldwide session. Bringing all the smokers together for a mission to get medicated and become closer to nature. Reinvigorate the cells in their cannabinoid receptors.
Dr. Dabber mini at the Washington State Fair. 4K resolution if your TV can take you there. Often you’ll witness him filling up Ol’ Faithful. If it ain’t green or gold, it won’t be seen in his bowl.
A ‘twax at 12, and a plume at Noon. BH is the thing Jolie consumes. He hates when it ain’t purged by a vacuum. It’s great when he says “What up YouTube YouTube?!” A ‘twax at 12, and a plume at Noon. BH is the thing Jolie consumes. He hates when it ain’t purged by a vacuum. It’s great when he says “What up YouTube YouTube?!”
What up YouTube YouTube!? This is Jolie Olie comin’ at you. Live and direct for CustomGrow420, an eighteen and over channel designed for cannabis patients and adults!
He is amazing! There’s no faults in the buds he burns or the wax that he dissolves. When the oi is on his nail, I’m in awe at the copious amount of vapor particles pourin’ out his jaw.
Widowmaker dab? Yes, indeed Jolie will cough. Hot n’ hearty to 1000°? He’s blastin’ off. Wipin’ the glob down in the lip of the trough. At first it was a shatter, now it’s buddered up and soft.
When he has a guest on for a session, guarantee the two are gonna need a restaurant by the time the show is over. Remember the subscriber poster? I want pendants of The Pig Pigs and Dozer.
A ‘twax at 12, and a plume at Noon. BH is the thing Jolie consumes. He hates when it ain’t purged by a vacuum. It’s great when he says “What up YouTube YouTube?!” A ‘twax at 12, and a plume at Noon. BH is the thing Jolie consumes. He hates when it ain’t purged by a vacuum. It’s great when he says “What up YouTube YouTube?!”
During a walkthrough, my jaw usually drops. I’m extremely entertained, and the laughter never stops. He goes in detail. Shows you every dome and nail. He will sample every smell. Knows what he wants very well.
He’s a foodie. You see? Munchies ’till he’s turnin’ blue. Yes, it’s true. Jolie knows a heady spot to go to. Breakin’ out the Munchpak. He subscribes to that. Sour Diesel is what he prefers when he wraps
up a phat waxy bat. Or the Fatboy Glass. Dale Sommers is the man who provided that. Professional YouTuber. First rig was the Mini Schuler. Rain City Glass gave it a sandblast. Now it’s even cooler.
Like his 3D custom torch from a sub. Were you around back when his video collection was deleted? Please re-do the Two Story Dab. Fell from the top of the steps to the rig in Jolie’s hand.
A ‘twax at 12, and a plume at Noon. BH is the thing Jolie consumes. He hates when it ain’t purged by a vacuum. It’s great when he says “What up YouTube YouTube?!” A ‘twax at 12, and a plume at Noon. BH is the thing Jolie consumes. He hates when it ain’t purged by a vacuum. It’s great when he says “What up YouTube YouTube?!”
T-Rex Concentrates. Brandon from Lifted Dream Extracts. Jolie’s former neighbor, Che. 500,000 subs with his cell phone.
Garbage Dab Kids Series 2 pin. We could use a lot more Jolie merchandisin’. If you didn’t get your fill, check out some other playlists. What are you dabbin’ if you’re dabbin’, what are you smokin’ if you’re smokin?
His hat matches his shirt. Smoking is what he calls work. His hat matches his shirt. Smoking is what he calls work. His hat matches his shirt. Smoking is what he calls work. His hat matches his shirt. Smoking is what he calls work.
His hat matches his shirt. Smoking is what he calls work. His hat matches his shirt. Smoking is what he calls work. His hat matches his shirt. Smoking is what he calls work. His hat matches his shirt. Smoking is what he calls work.
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