If you dudes are looking for something in the Detroit area let me know I should be able to get set up for you. I've tried the "beer cap strap locks" before. I didn't use the rubber Grolsch washers but caps from 22's of Mickeys, they tore right through my strap during the first show with them. I have a problem with picking too deep once we depending on adrenaline/alcohol levels and I've had to resort to hockey taping my hands up to avoid this...
Holy ****. You bleed a lot! (and I thought I picked too hard). There's nothing quite like feeling that hot, almost comforting sensation in your hand. Play with passion my brother.
I'll post a thread when I get my tour dates mostly planned out. Hopefully I can hook up with some of these rad bands. You wouldn't happen to play with The Armed, would you?