San Francisco-based metallers INACAGE have issued the following update from bassist Anthony Pereda:

"Hello all,

I'm proud and thankful to say that today I have been sober for 2 years straight.

After drinking for 15 it seemed like the chances of quitting for good were unlikely considering how much I love alcohol! lol.

I still do! NA beer is nice because I love the taste! Clausthaler from Germany is my favorite! Miss the awesome micro brews though. Ha! However, there isn't a substitute for wine. Uh.... grape juice doesn't do the trick. A glass of Merlot would be nice. OR A SHOT OF JACK! )=o)

The first year was brutal! The 2nd was easy! I find it a little strange that it went by this fast but when your in the process it seems like forever! I'd also like to add that I did this on my own. I didnt go to AA meetings or become a reborn Christian like many feel they have to do in order to have enough strength to quit. I say whatever works for you and if you accomplish your goal and are happy then more power to you! For me, I rather not attend meetings and hear sob stories while talking about alcohol for 2 hours! All that would do is make me want to go out and drink as soon as the meeting was over! lol

As for being reborn? I don't need to go to church to help me quit. They have wine too! I'd take the whole goblet from the Priest and down it! The only support I need is from my family and friends.

THANK YOU MOM, STEPHANIE, ARIEL, DARREN and MIKE!! ALL OF YOU HAVE BEEN VERY HELPFUL AND I DONT THINK I WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO IT WITHOUT YOU!

Just for the record, I am not a hater. All my friends and family drink and I enjoy hanging out with them while they are catching their buzz and having a good time. It kind of makes me feel like I have a slight buzz myself. In fact, sometimes they may forget that I'm sober. I guess once you been there and done that you blend in regardless. Heheheh.

The point is, it is possible to have a good time without being drunk. Its also nice to remember the night before. lol

Now for those who do drink, drink one for me! ;)

Tony."

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