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MISFITS – NY AREA SIGNING AT CLOCKWORK RECORDS – SAT JUNE 22nd!

Posted in horror, horror punk, horror rock, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags horror punk, Misfits, misfits in-store signings, misfits vinyl records, Punk rock, rock music news, the misfits on June 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

The Misfits – Jerry Only, Dez Cadena and Eric “Chupacabra” Arce will hold a (Westchester) NY area instore signing on Sat. June 22nd, from 4 to 6pm, at the newly opened Clockwork Records NY, (6 SPRING STREET, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, (914) 478-0241). Note the store is in Westchester County NY, NOT New York City.

Fiends can purchase their choice of the band’s latest live album “DEA.D. ALIVE” on vinyl—OR—the Misfits “Twilight of the Dead” 12-inch (available on Misfits Records) at Clockwork Records to be admitted to the signing, meet the Misfits AND automatically be entered to WIN!

In celebration of their first instore signing, Clockwork Records (who specialize in vinyl releases), will randomly select one lucky fiend (via raffle) to win a highly collectible, signed, original pink cover vinyl pressing of the Misfits 1982 classic “Walk Among Us”! Everyone will be given a number upon purchase, and at the end of the signing, the winning number will be announced—be there on Saturday, June 22nd Fiends!!

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MISFITS Fiend POP! Vinyl Figure From Funko – Available Now!

Posted in horror, horror punk, horror rock, Music, Punk rock, punk rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags Misfits, misfits collectibles, misfits fiend pop! vinyl figure, Punk rock, rock music news, the misfits on June 15, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

The new Misfits “Fiend” POP! Vinyl figure by Funko stands approximately 4 inches tall and is ready for horror business… Order Online: now shipping @ the Misfits Online Fiend Store for only $9.99!

Order yours by clicking the link below!

Jerry Only – bass guitar & vocals

Dez Cadena – guitars

Eric “Chupacabra” Arce – drums

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MISFITS And OSAKA POPSTAR – VINTAGE VINYL In-Store New Jersey Signing On Sunday, March 10TH!

Posted in horror punk, horror punk albums, Music, Punk rock, punk rock albums, punk rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags horror punk, john cafiero, Misfits, osaka popstar, Punk rock, punk rock albums 2013, rock music news, the misfits on March 2, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

FREE BONUS 7-INCH OFFER WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!

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The Misfits & Osaka Popstar Vintage Vinyl Records in-store signing (originally scheduled for Feb. 9th but postponed due to the blizzard that hit the East Coast), will take place on SUNDAY MARCH 10TH @ 3PM!

PLUS as a ‘snow day special’ bonus, for those who’ve patiently been awaiting the upcoming in-store signing, Vintage Vinyl Records has 50 copies of the super-limited Misfits Psycho in the Wax Museum clear vinyl 7-inch single! The first 50 customers to purchase both the Misfits DEA.D. Alive vinyl LP AND Osaka Popstar Super Hero 12-inch receive a Psycho in the Wax Museum single as a special added value item. Unavailable for sale anywhere, get one of these rare promo only 7-inch premiums FREE on a first come first serve basis, limited to one per customer, while supplies last, only at Vintage Vinyl.

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BE THERE! SUN. MARCH 10TH, 3PM @ VINTAGE VINYL RECORDS 51 Lafayette Rd. • Fords, NJ • 732-225-7717

Buy Misfits DEA.D. ALIVE on CD or Vinyl LP, or the Osaka Popstar Super Hero 12-inch single to get a wristband for this event. Each item pre-ordered comes with one wristband. Each person in line needs their own wristband in order to get into the signing.

If you haven’t already, click here http://www.vvinyl.com/ to pre-order your copies online from Vintage Vinyl Records now!

MISFITS – DEA.D. ALIVE!

OSAKA POPSTAR – SUPER HERO

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MISFITS 2013 EURO TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED! UPDATED LIST!

Posted in horror punk, Music, Punk rock, punk rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags horror punk, Misfits, misfits euro tour dates 2013, Punk rock, rock music news, the misfits on February 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

MISFITS – Check out below the tour dates, cities and venues for the MISFITS 2013 Euro Tour! This is an updated list! Metal be thy name!

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4/01/13: Bristol, UK @ The Fleece

4/02/13: Norwich, UK @ THE WATERFRONT

4/03/13: London, UK @ O2 Academy Islington

4/04/13: Leeds, UK @ O2 Academy Leeds

4/05/13: Glasgow Scotland, UK @ O2 ABC Glasgow

4/06/13: Manchester, UK @ Ritz Manchester

4/07/13: Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK @ O2 Academy Newcastle

4/08/13: Bedford, UK @ BEDFORD CORN EXCHANGE

4/09/13: Plymouth, UK @ The White Rabbit

8/04/13: Anapa, Russia @ Kubana Festival

8/10/13: Blackpool, UK @ Rebellion Festival

8/16/13: Villena (Alicante), Spain @ Aupa Lumbreiras Festival

FOR MORE MISFITS TOUR INFO: http://www.misfits.com/tours.html

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MISFITS “DEA.D. ALIVE!” ALBUM PREMIERE ONLINE NOW AT ROLLING STONE

Posted in horror punk, Music, Punk rock, punk rock albums, punk rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags horror punk, Misfits, misfits dea.d. alive!, Punk rock, punk rock albums 2013, the misfits on February 3, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Fiends can preview DEA.D. ALIVE!, the all-new live album from the MISFITS in its entirety, for one week (started Jan. 30th) at http://www.rollingstone.com to preview the full album in streaming audio now! Look for DEA.D. ALIVE! in stores and online worldwide Feb. 5th from http://misfitsrecords.com/.

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MISFITS & OSAKA POPSTAR – NYC and New Jersey In-Store Signings On February 6th and 9th!

Posted in horror punk, Music, Punk rock, punk rock albums, punk rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags horror punk, jerry only, john cafiero, Misfits, osaka popstar, Punk rock, punk rock news, rock music news, the misfits on January 25, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

NEW YORK CITY IN-STORE SIGNING: WED. FEB 6TH AT FORBIDDEN PLANET COMICS

Citizens of Gotham, we plan to fill Forbidden Planet to the brim with Sexy Super-heroines and live undead punks! Pick up your copies of Misfits “DEA.D. ALIVE!” & Osaka Popstar “Super Hero” at Forbidden Planet Comics (832 B’way, bet. 12th & 13th St. in NYC), and get them signed in-person starting at 7pm Wed. Feb 6th!

MEET THE MISFITS & OSAKA POPSTAR + CONTESTS, PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS AT THE EVENT

CLICK HERE: http://www.fpnyc.com to read “The Daily Planet” Forbidden Planet NYC’s online newsletter for more details.

NEW JERSEY IN-STORE SIGNING: SAT. FEB 9TH AT VINTAGE VINYL

For fiends in the ‘Fits hometown of New Jersey, Misfits Records brings the Misfits & Osaka Popstar to Vintage Vinyl (51 Lafayette Road, Fords, NJ), Sat. Feb. 9th starting at 4pm! Pre-order MISFITS “DEA.D. ALIVE!” on CD or Vinyl LP, or the Osaka Popstar “Super Hero” 12-inch from Vintage Vinyl and get a wristband for the event. For more info, visit the Vintage Vinyl website here: http://www.vvinyl.com/

MISFITS – DEA.D. ALIVE!

OSAKA POPSTAR – SUPER HERO

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LONG LIVE OSAKA POPSTAR.

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MISFITS “DEA.D. ALIVE!” – Greatest Hits “Live” Album Releases February 5th, 2013!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, horror punk, Metal, Music, Punk rock, punk rock albums, punk rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags horror punk, Misfits, misfits dea.d. alive!, Punk rock, punk rock albums 2013, rock music news, the misfits on January 12, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

MISFITS DEA.D. ALIVE!

14 Fiendish ‘Fits Cuts Recorded Live!

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The raw ferocity of the legendary MISFITS captured DEA.D. ALIVE! in concert on All Hallows’ Eve, in the center of Times Square—New York City! Need we say more Fiends? The ‘Fits first proper live album since the 1980’s is entombed in the ultimate greatest hits live package for the next generation of horror kids…A.D.

With select tracks from the band’s encore set at their hometown show in NJ added for good measure, (recorded live on ‘Devil’s Night’ no less), DEA.D. ALIVE! is an audio Molotov cocktail guaranteed to have bonfires burning bright with pumpkin faces, day or night, all year round. Speakers will virtually melt as a torrential downpour of “Devil’s Rain” engulfs the senses, catapulting you front row center into a jam-packed house of horrors.

The diverse set of modern-day Misfits classics included range from current hits like “Land of the Dead” and “Curse of the Mummy’s Hand”, on through all-new live versions of earlier-era material like “Scream!”, “Dig Up Her Bones”, “Helena” and more—recorded live, with a level of precision and intensity garnered in over three decades of horror business. In addition to 13 fiendish faves from the band’s cryptic catalog, the live set also includes a cover version of the anthem “Science Fiction/Double Feature” (from the cult-classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show”) performed by the Misfits for the first time ever on any release!

Features cover art by Jason Edmiston, cover artist for “Famous Monsters”, “Rue Morgue”, contributor to Topps “Mars Attacks” 50th Anniversary trading card set, and more.

* Available on CD and Ltd Ed 12-inch vinyl + MP3 Card

* First pressing on SOLID GOLD vinyl Ltd to 1,500 pcs

Also look for the Misfits Records Online Exclusive Edition: GOLD VINYL W/ RED AND GREEN SPLATTER—ONLY 100 COPIES WORLDWIDE! Pre-order @ http://misfitsrecords.com/ to guarantee one in your collection while supplies last.

Pre-order at http://misfitsrecords.com/ for an instant MP3 download and receive your physical copy by or before the February 5th release date + automatically be entered to win fiendish prizes!

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MISFITS:

Jerry Only – bass & vocals

Dez Cadena – guitars

Eric “Chupacabra” Arce – drums

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MISFITS – THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS > Sunday December 16th At Highline Ballroom, NYC

Posted in Music, Punk rock, punk rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags horror punk, Misfits, misfits tour dates 2012, punk rock news, rock music news, the misfits on December 10, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Misfits - The Nightmare Before Xmas - promo poster - Dec - 2012

Sandy claws moved Halloween to December Fiends….

all 10/31/12 NYC tickets will be honored at the Dec. 16th show!

MISFITS ON TOUR NOW:

12/12/12 WASHINGTON, DC @ HOWARD THEATRE

12/16/12 NEW YORK CITY, NY @ HIGHLINE BALLROOM (TIX FROM THE CANCELLED 10/31 SHOW WILL BE HONORED)

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(Source: Official MISFITS Records Newsletter)

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Wanna See My MISFITS (Promotional) Drinking Coaster? It’s Really Cool…

Posted in Music, Punk rock, punk rock bands, rock and roll, rock music, rock music collectibles, rock music news with tags fiend club lounge, horror punk, Misfits, misfits drinking coaster, misfits meet the nutley brass, Punk rock, the misfits on July 14, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

MISFITS – That’s the front side of this cool Misfits (promotional) drinking coaster! This coaster came inside the jewel case of: MISFITS Meet The Nutley Brass / Fiend Club Lounge. The front side of this coaster depicts the actual album cover. Since this collectible Misfits item came inside the CD, I consider it a promotional piece.

This Misfits album was released back in 2005, on MISFITS Records / RYKO. Unfortunately, this album has seen it’s share of harsh reviews, although there have been positive reviews as well. This wasn’t a Misfits album where they perform the music heard; instead all the songs are Misfits cover songs performed by The Nutley Brass. To sum up the sound of this album, think Tijuana Brass.

I understand the music is a huge detour from what fans expect from a Misfits album, still, I’ve listened to it and it’s not the end of the world. It’s different. Like Lenny Wolf of Kingdom Come would say: “it is what it is”.

The backside of this coaster does all the promoting, take a look below:

(Backside of drinking coaster)

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* The album cover artwork was created by famed American illustrator: Basil Gogos.

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MISFITS – Endorsed By Spaun Drum Company

Posted in Drums, horror punk, Punk rock, punk rock bands, punk rock music, rock music, rock music news with tags chupacabra, drum companies, drums, horror punk, Misfits, Punk rock, punk rock news, rock music news, the misfits on January 22, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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Spaun Drum Company have teamed with the Misfits by endorsing the band and drummer Eric “Chupacabra” Arce. They’ve created a new state-of-the-art custom kit, specifically designed with the fiendish ferocity and visual theatrics the ‘Fits are known for.   

Spaun uses innovative methods and proprietary technology, (copied by many companies, but never equaled), that are seriously lacking in many custom drums. They design with a “sonic purpose” and believe that the continuous handling of each drum is an integral part of it’s final sound. Every step of the way, there is a heart and soul, an energy, that is crafted into each Spaun drum. Look for the Misfits fiendish new custom kit by SPAUN DRUM COMPANY to be unveiled on tour in the near future!  

(Source: Official MISFITS Records Newsletter)

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MISFITS – “The Devil’s Rain” Hits #1 on Amazon Hardcore & Punk Charts!

Posted in hardcore music, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, horror punk, metal odyssey, Music, Punk rock, punk rock albums, rock music, rock music news with tags heavy metal news, horror punk, jerry only, metal music, metal odyssey, Punk rock, punk rock news, rock music news, the devils rain, the misfits on October 5, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

FIENDS! THERE IS NO SHELTER FROM THIS STORM.
OUR VOICES HAVE BEEN HEARD BY THE MASSES.

“THE DEVIL’S RAIN” IS THE # 1 SELLING PUNK ALBUM ON AMAZON.

Stone Says: That’s right, as of Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, the MISFITS are back on top! Congratulations MISFITS! Metal be thy name.

(Source: Official Misfits Records Newsletter, October 5th, 2011 and Amazon.com)

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LONG LIVE THE MISFITS.

LONG LIVE HORROR PUNK.

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MISFITS – 2011 Tour With JUICEHEAD: Dates, Cities and Venues Listed!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, horror metal, horror punk, metal odyssey, Music, Punk rock, rock music, rock music news with tags heavy metal news, horror metal, horror punk, juicehead, metal odyssey, Misfits, misfits 2011 tour dates, Punk rock, punk rock news, rock music news, the misfits on August 17, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

MISFITS 2011 TOUR DATES:

09/16/11 – Rome, Italy @ Piper Club

09/17/11 – Harelbeke, Belgium @ Rat Rock Festival

09/23/11 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar

09/24/11 – Lancaster, PA @ Chamelion Club

MISFITS & JUICEHEAD ON TOUR NATIONWIDE THIS FALL:

09/29/11 – Santa Clara, CA @ The Avalon

09/30/11 – Ventura, CA @ Majestic Ventura Theater

10/02/11 – Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues

10/03/11 – San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues

10/04/11 – W. Hollywood, CA @ House Of Blues

10/05/11 – Tucson, AZ @ The Rialto Theatre

10/06/11 – Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues

10/07/11 – Scottsdale, AZ @ The Canyon

10/08/11 – Albuquerque, NM @ Historic El Rey Theater

10/09/11 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall

10/12/11 – Murfreesboro, TN @ Gilligan’s

10/14/11 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance

10/15/11 – Auburn, ME @ Club Texas

10/16/11 – Danvers, MA @ The Palace Ballroom

10/20/11 – Newport, KY @ The Historic Southgate House

10/21/11 – Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s

10/22/11 – Detroit, MI @ Harpos

10/26/11 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre

10/28/11 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

10/29/11 – Toledo, OH @ The Omni

10/31/11 – New York, NY @ B.B. Kings

11/03/11 – Rosedale, MD @ Recher Theatre

11/04/11 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock

11/05/11 – Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights

11/06/11 – Springfield, VA @ JAXX

11/09/11 – Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen Music Hall

11/10/11 – Houston, TX @ Stereo Live

11/11/11 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Samurai’s

11/12/11 – San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live

11/14/11 – Dallas, TX @ Trees

11/17/11 – Orlando, FL @ Firestone Live

11/18/11 – FT. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room

11/19/11 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Sickboys

11/20/11 – Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall

(Source: Official Misfits Records Newsletter: August, 2011)

MISFITS:

Jerry Only – bass & vocals

Dez Cadena – guitar

Eric “Goat” Arce – drums

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LONG LIVE THE MISFITS.

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I BOUGHT MISFITS “LAND OF THE DEAD” AND IT SERVES ME RIGHT!

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MISFITS. Jerry Only, Dez Cadena and Robo. Punk Rock royalty. Horror Punk Royalty. Yup, I am a fan, excuse me if you please. I bought the brand spanking new… Land Of The Dead maxi single off of itunes on Halloween. I deliberately waited to buy these two new songs on Halloween too… it is only fitting and it has served me right. The two new Misfits songs are: Land Of The Dead and Twilight Of The Dead, both songs paying tribute to the Geoege A. Romero – Living Dead movie series. Land Of The Dead clocks in at 2:13 and Twilight Of The Dead clocks in at 2:45. I will take this five minutes of new Misifts Horror Punk and thank my damn lucky dark skies, that this legendary band still Rocks in 2009. Jerry Only has taken his Misfits and Horror Punk into a fourth decade, recruiting new generations of fiends along the way.

Yes, the lyrics are Horror themed… blood runs cold… ’nuff said. Yes, Jerry Only sounds outrageously great on lead vocals and bass. Yes, Dez Cadena delivers the licks as profusely solid as ever. Yes, Robo is on drums and hits the skins with vintage Punk beats. In comparison to past Misfits sound, both new songs follow in the Misfits Punk footsteps of their Project 1950 album. The Horror Punk and Roll of Misfits is alive and well in 2009. I am so gloriously thrilled to have these two new Misfits songs in my personal collection. You too can serve yourself right this Halloween weekend by snagging these two new Misfits songs off of itunes – they are only 99 cents each!!!! Hell, that is way less expensive than a damn large fry, burger and milk shake from a plastic fast food chain! Plus these Misfits songs are not a detriment to your health either! Make your life that much better and GET THESE NEW MISFITS SONGS TODAY! I’m not bashful about any of my recommendations, obviously. Happy Halloween Weekend – fellow Fiends.

For those who are new to Misfits and need to know more about their spooky background, check out their MySpace Music page http://www.myspace.com/themisfits

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MISFITS – “LAND OF THE DEAD”, 2 NEW SONGS AND COVER ART! RELEASE DATE IS OCTOBER 27, 2009!

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ATTENTION ALL FIENDS WORLDWIDE:

Misfits Records.com has reported, (on Saturday, October 10, 2009), that the first NEW Misifts songs since their 2003’s Project 1950 album, will be released on October 27, 2009! The title of this new 2 song maxi-single is Land Of The Dead. The two songs are: Land Of The Dead and Twilight Of The Dead. Both of these songs will be available to purchase and download for 99 cents each at itunes on 10-27-09. I am extremely thrilled beyond Metal belief, that new songs from the Misfits are on the way! The extra special release being the week of Halloween, makes it a true gift from the Misfits to their fans! Jerry Only and the Misfits are titanic legends of Punk Rock – Horror Punk Rock. Halloween 2009 just got fiendishly better and spookier with the news of new Misfits songs coming out! F’n Yeah!

Here is the breakdown for the vinyl – 12″ version of Land Of The Dead:

* Clear Red Vinyl Version – 1st pressing is limited to 1,000 pieces! This red vinyl 12 inch version will be available exclusively at the Fiend Store and Misfits Records online store. From the way in which this news release reads, there will be record stores that will carry the vinyl of Land Of The Dead, however, it may not be the first pressing.

*Clear Orange Vinyl Tour Edition – limited to only 1000 pressings! This clear orange vinyl 12 inch will be available exclusively at Misfits shows – *it will not be available in stores.

* Front Cover Artwork – this fiendish new cover painting was created by Arthur Suydam. This new rendering of the Fiend Skull by Arthur Suydam is unreal great and Misfits Horror Punk imagery – at it’s ultimate level.

* Both new songs were written by Misfits founding member and bass guitarist – Jerry Only, in tribute to world famous director George A. Romero and his Living Dead movie series.

Misfits are: Jerry Only on bass guitar, Dez Cadena on guitars and Robo on drums.

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DR. CHUD’S X-WARD – HORROR PUNK SONGS I DUG UP AND NOW DIG

Posted in 1980's punk rock bands, 1990's punk rock albums, 1990's punk rock bands, 1990's punk rock music, classic punk rock, collecting music, collecting rock music, cool album covers, creepy album covers, current punk rock music, Danzig, Drums, essential punk rock albums, essential punk rock songs, essential rock albums, extreme music, heavy metal music, horror metal, horror punk, horror punk album covers, horror punk album review, horror punk albums, horror punk rock music, horror punk songs, Metal, metal odyssey, Misfits, Music, old school punk rock, Punk rock, punk rock album review, punk rock album reviews, punk rock albums, punk rock music, punk rock music today, punk rock musicians, punk rock songs, rock & roll, rock and roll, scary album covers, spooky album covers with tags american psycho misfits album, blitzkid, cuts from the crypt misfits album, Danzig, doyle wolfgang von frankenstein, dr. chud drummer, dr. chud's x-ward, famous monsters misfits album, glenn danzig, goodbye horror punk song, gorgeous frankenstein, halloween, heavy metal horror punk song, horror punk, horror punk 2004, horror punk 2009, horror punk rock albums, horror punk rock bands, horror punk rock music, itunes, joey ramone, metal music, Music, Punk rock, punk rock albums, punk rock music, rock and roll, spiderbaby horror punk song, the adominable dr. chud, the misfits on September 17, 2009 by Metal Odyssey

Dr. Chud’s X-Ward is a Horror Punk Rock Band that I am listening to… just in time for Halloween season too. If Punk Rock or any genre of Punk is your flavor, this band will make your upper lip curl with horror glee. Horror Punk, with Dr. Chud’s X-Ward as an example, is just a few morbid steps removed from Metal Music itself… in my Metal opinion. If the lyrics and images of a band and their songs are creepy, plus the music is hard and heavy, then it is all relative… and I am listening with a sinister Metal grin on my face. Dr. Chud’s X-Ward’s self titled album was released in 2004 and is readily available on itunes. This is where I bought my Dr. Chud’s X-Ward songs, this album and/or CD is not the easiest to find at retail anywhere, a huge Metal kudos to itunes for making available, this cool Horror Punk Band. I purchased Dr. Chud’s X-Ward all along realizing, in horror, that it took almost a full five years to finally nail down this bands songs. Well, now Dr. Chud’s X-Ward is in my collection of Punk, Horror Punk that is.

As any fan of the Misfits knows, Dr. Chud was the drummer during the late 1990’s for this important and iconic Punk Rock Band. My adoration for the Misfits goes beyond just listening to their Punk Rock Music. I am forever searching out for music that the former members of the Misfits put out, Dr. Chud’s X-Ward is a fitting example. (Danzig is a gigantic example, of course). My favorite Dr. Chud’s X-Ward song is Heavy Metal, man this song is cool… it Rocks period. Spiderbaby is another choice track to hook your claws into. Goodbye is worth a few hundred listens or so, very melodic this Horror Punk song is. Take a look below for some cool Dr. Chud’s X-Ward facts – you just might find that this info will serve you right.

Dr. Chud’s X-Ward info for the Horror Punk brain:

* Chud stands for: “Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Drummer”

* Dr. Chud was of course, the drummer for the Misfits… on the albums American Psycho (1997), Famous Monsters (1999) and Cuts From The Crypt (2001).

* Dr. Chud has also recently played drums for/toured with Horror Punk Bands Blitzkid (2008-09) and Gorgeous Frankenstein (2008).

* Dr. Chud’s X-Ward self titled album was released in 2004.

* Dr. Chud played drums on the late Joey Ramone solo album Don’t Worry About Me, (2001).

* http://www.myspace.com/xward

You can hear Dr. Chud’s X-Ward songs streaming on their myspace page – it is worth a thousand horror listens. If you are a Punk Rock, Metal Music fan or just a fan of Rock and Roll, give yourself a treat this Halloween season and buy one or all of Dr. Chud’s X-Ward’s Horror Punk songs… you won’t regret it… that is my Metal guarantee.

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Misfits “Earth A.D.” – 1983 Punk Rock album revisited

Posted in 1980's punk rock albums, 1980's punk rock bands, 1980's punk rock music, Album Review, classic punk rock, cool album covers, creepy album covers, Danzig, essential punk rock albums, extreme music, Misfits, misfits album covers, Music, old school punk rock, punk rock album review, punk rock albums, punk rock music, punk rock songs, spooky album covers, vintage punk rock albums with tags 1980's misfits punk rock, earth a.d. misfits album, glenn danzig vocalist, jerry only bass guitarist, Misfits, misfits albums, misfits punk rock band, punk rock albums, punk rock music, the misfits, the misfits 1983, the misfits punk rock band on June 22, 2009 by Metal Odyssey

The Misfits… Punk Rock… Glenn Danzig on lead vocals… “Earth A.D.” is worth every listening second of my time, for these three reasons alone. “Earth A.D.”, (released in 1983), is the definitive Misfits album to own. (That is my belief). This release defined the Misfits as not only a genre splitting Punk Rock Band to reckon with, yet it served as an example of how truly aggressive, musically, the Misfits were at the time. This album could very well be defined as being one of the starting points, in orchestrating the birth of Horror Punk Rock. Dark and at times demonic, “Earth A.D.” ventured into subject matter and lyrical territory that was never explored by Punk Rock legends the likes of the Ramones or Sex Pistols. Would “Earth A.D.” be a survivor if released today, in 2009? Could this album rise above the current environment of musical expectancy, where immediate acknowledgment and acceptance from the narrow minded mainstream is practically never achieved by Extreme Music acts? Probably not, where if this album saw it’s release happen now, it would be thrown onto the heap, only to be cherished by those of us who know and understand what this music is really about.

In essence, the “Earth A.D.” album has achieved a continuous running, underground style of following since 1983. “Earth A.D.” continues to remind many of us, what a complete package really means when putting together an Extreme Music album. From the album artwork to the music found within, it is a vintage release that is looked upon for artistic guidance and reference. How relevant is this Misfits album in 2009? From the way I see it, this Misfits classic with it’s hardness and heaviness, holds up to or exceeds many current albums that come advertised as being so called hard and heavy – regardless of genre. Music appreciation parallels fine art appreciation, whereas it boils down to personal preference and often times bias. What I feel cannot be denied, however, is the acknowledgment of a genre defining moment, one in which eclipses any commercial barometer of pop culture normalcy… enter “Earth A.D.”.

In my Metal opinion, you can trace Thrash Metal roots back to “Earth A.D.”, with the guitar riffs and speed, combined with the fury of the rhythm section. Each song is short, as per the trademark of most Punk Rock songs. The entire playing time is about 20 minutes or so, yet the total impact of the Punk heaviness this album provides, is it’s true measuring stick. “Earth A.D.” is a must for Misfits fans, Punk Rock fans and Metal fans, especially those who want to hear how Extreme Music history was molded and shaped into form. I can recall a trip I once made, to a world renowned art museum in New York City. One of the most memorable moments for me while I was there, was witnessing an extremely wide and tall modern art sculpture. This sculpture was made out of laundry detergent boxes. The entire area surrounding this sculpture was cordoned off with red, velvet ropes. In my mind, I have put red, velvet ropes around the Misfits “Earth A.D.” album years ago. This music is just as good, if not better, than a modern art sculpture made out of laundry detergent boxes.

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Danzig – debut album from 1988 is all Metal muscle

Posted in 1980's heavy metal albums, 1980's hard rock, 1980's heavy metal music, 1980's metal music, Album Review, classic metal, cool album covers, Danzig, essential hard rock albums, essential heavy metal albums, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal album covers, heavy metal album review, heavy metal albums, heavy metal guitarists, heavy metal music, Heavy Metal Reviews, heavy metal vocalists, horror metal, Metal, metal music, Metal Reviews, Misfits, Music, old school heavy metal, rock music, vintage heavy metal albums, Vocals with tags 1980's danzig, 1980's heavy metal music, 1980's metal music, 1988 danzig album, Album Review, boston red sox, chuck biscuits drummer, classic metal, classic metal albums, Danzig, danzig debut album, danzig first album, danzig heavy metal band, eerie von bass guitarist, fenway park, glenn danzig, Heavy Metal, heavy metal album review, heavy metal music, heavy metal review, john christ guitarist, keith foulke boston red sox pitcher, Metal, metal music, Misfits, mother danzig song, Music, pesky pole, samhain band, the misfits, the misfits punk rock band, vintage metal, vintage metal albums on May 27, 2009 by Metal Odyssey

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Listening to the debut album from Danzig, (titled “Danzig”), is always a refresher course in what smash mouth Metal is about. Released in 1988, this album in my Metal opinion, has all the ingredients necessary to be looked upon as a muscular Metal Classic. I will admit, that this is one of my favorite Metal albums ever and Danzig does hold high rank in my Metal universe. Before Glenn Danzig went the all Metal route with his music, well, was there anyone else in Metal that sounded like him? My answer is nope. I liken Danzig’s vocals to be of profound Metal uniqueness, where he will clearly deliver the spoken word, then sing and/or belt out vocally with real conviction. Sure, I even agree that Danzig’s vocals sound a tad like Jim Morrison at times… not a bad dude to be compared to for vocals. The ten tracks on “Danzig” are laced with the lyrical darkness that are open for interpretation. Musically, Glenn Danzig is a Metal mastermind at combining the straight up and anti-commercial approach to these songs, while not over complicating any of the songs structure. “Mother” is the closest you will get to ever seeing a Danzig tune dabble with mainstream popularity.

I can recall how the great Danzig song “Mother” gave me an unexpected surprise that actually made my day. My best buddy in the Galaxy, well, he is a steadfast and loyal Boston Red Sox fan, (I am not). He took me along to Fenway Park a couple of times, (paid for my tickets too) and we both took in two fine games. I will always appreciate his generosity. Well, at one of these Red Sox games, the relief pitcher – closer was called in to the game, his name was Keith Foulke. I did not realize that this pitchers theme song and/or warm-up song to get pumped up to – was none other than Danzig’s “Mother”. Here I am, innocently sitting in the historical Fenway Park, by the historical “Pesky Pole”, within a sea of Red Sox fans and I am taken by Metal surprise to the electrifying and heavy loudness of Danzig’s “Mother” coming over the stadium speakers! I felt so proud to be a Danzig fan at that moment. Let me tell you, that song lit up the thousands of Red Sox fans at Fenway Park that day.

Now, back to this Danzig album, my favorite four tunes, (not in any specific order), are: “Twist Of Cain” – which has the sandpaper tough, do not mess with me attitude oozing from the lyrics and music, “She Rides” – a track that has that slowly driven, heavy beat that gives me an instant, devious, Metal grin, “End Of Time” – which is melancholy and spooky lyrically and rocks heavy with thick Metal grooves, leads & riffs, then of course, “Mother”. I will say that in my Metal opinion, all ten songs on “Danzig” are fully loaded for maximum heavy musical enjoyment. The Danzig lineup for this debut album was: Glenn Danzig on vocals, Eerie Von on bass, John Christ on lead guitar and Chuck Biscuits on drums. Not that Glenn Danzig needed any introduction to the Rock universe back in 1988, he did arrive with storied and musically historical careers with the Misfits and Samhain behind him. However, I firmly believe that this debut album was built to last, succeeding in launching the Metal legacy that Danzig has so brilliantly created.

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Misfits “Project 1950” – a Punk Rock blitz of cover tunes

Posted in 1950's cover songs, Album Review, cool album covers, cover songs, current punk rock music, Misfits, Music, Punk rock, punk rock albums, punk rock music, Ramones, rock & roll, rock & roll hall of fame inductees, rock and roll, rock music with tags Album Review, current punk rock albums, dez cadena, dez cadena punk rock guitarist, jerry only, jerry only bass player, marky ramone, marky ramone drummer, misfits project 1950 album, Music, project 1950 album, Punk rock, punk rock album review, punk rock cover songs, punk rock music, the misfits, the misfits albums, the misfits punk rock band on May 14, 2009 by Metal Odyssey

I love Metal and Punk Rock. Both genres are more similar than many people realize. Both genres are filled with loud, proud and against the grain outcasts. Based on the junk music you see and hear on network television these days, Metal and Punk Rock are the underdogs. That is why I subscribe to and adore both of these immensely great music genres. With that said, being a fiend, uh, I mean fan of the Misfits became a natural choice for me years ago. The Misfits “Project 1950”, in my Metal opinion, should and/or could be embraced by any Metal fan. Jerry Only, Marky Ramone and Dez Cadena rip out ten 1950’s Rock and Roll classics with heavy and intense Punk enthusiasm and skill. It is my personal belief, that Jerry Only not only can tear the house down with his bass playing, he can flat out sing too. Jerry Only’s vocals makes the songs on “Project 1950” sound like a continuous Punk Rock party.

There are no special or secret musical ingredients to find here, just straight up Punk Rock and Roll courtesy of The Misfits. Marky Ramone being a part of The Misfits, appearing on drums for “Project 1950” makes it all the more special and inspiring. Marky Ramone (and of course, the Ramones) being enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, gives the Misfits incredible added status on this album. (Yes, I did use the word special earlier). Dez Cadena is blistering on guitar, he plays the old fashioned way… he just plays man. It is my opinion, that these three Misfits are undisputed legends. “This Magic Moment”, “Dream Lover” and “Monster Mash” are my three favorites, however, I have to admit that I like each song that is covered here immensely. “It’s Only Make Believe” is a thunderous, heavy, Punk trip of a cover tune. Truth be told, after listening to “Project 1950” for untold number of times, I find myself continuing to listen. This album has realistically become an addiction that hopefully will never falter.

Overall, “Project 1950” has a tad of Heavy Metal flavor, this obviously is not the Misfits from the Glenn Danzig era. Still, this is Punk, this is the Misfits and each song covered here makes this fact known loud and clear. If I can turn on anyone out there to this great album, then I have done a great deed. This is an album that should make any fan of heavy music grin, move and yell out the lyrics to. I hope and pray that Jerry Only would consider doing a “Project 1960” – that would be insanely great. I honestly feel this is one incredible crossover album that bridges the gap between Metal and Punk Rock.

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