Mind Blowing Art

I would have sworn up and down that some of these were by the legendary Alex Ross , but I would have been wrong and possibly out a few bucks. This is the handy work of artists from a German art collective known as Six More Vodka based out of Berlin.

The Quality of the work is mind blowing and if more attention to detail was put into cover work like this, the industry wouldn't have to worry about a sales lag.

Amazing. - Mac

Trailer: Scream Blacula Scream

Tonight!

DicE Magazine issue #43 release party and benefit.

The festivities run 6PM - Midnight at Evil Spirit Engineering 420 N Varney, Burbank, California.

70s Hockey Card of the Day #19

Dennis Ververgaert - Vancouver Canucks ( 1974 Season )

Cold Cut: Samiam - El Dorado

70s Hockey Card of the Day #18

Keith McCreary, Atlanta Flames, ( 1973 Season )

Satan's Chille'n

Satan's Chille'n,

-B-17 Bomber assigned to the 401st Bomb Group on June 12, 1944.

-Completed 60 combat missions over Germany.

-Decommissioned in 1945.

Plane information from 401st Bomb Group (H) Association.

Cold Cut: Bad Brains - I Against I

Trailer: Blacula (1972)

SICKle of the Day #14

Rancid History Lesson #2

Continuing with their 20 year celebration, Rancid has posted another 'On This Date...' factoid. It looks like they'll be posting them daily from their official Tumblr blog found here.

Whammy!

Trent Hazelwood takes a tumble.

Vampirella Fan Club (1972)

70s Hockey Card of the Day #17

Marcel Dionne, Detroit Red Wings ( 1974 Season )

Art: Meatheads

Got the piece from the H.A.M.B. forum by artist, Jeff Norwell.

Cold Cut: The Ventures - Telstar

Trailer: Bloody Pit of Horror (1965)

Home Sweet Home

Roth Tribute Piece - Explo

SICKle of the Day #13

Trailer: Hell's Belles (1969)

70s Hockey Card of the Day #16

Barclay Plager, St.Louis Blues ( 1973 Season )

Cold Cut: The Bouncing Souls - Gone

SICKle of the Day #12

On This Date...

March 27, 1990 - Social Distortion released their self titled major label debut album.
Here's the video for the first single that I remember seeing on TV, 'Story of My Life'.

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Video: Thrasher - Death Match 2012

Highlight for me? FEAR!!!!

Jesus Jumpdancin'Christ, Lee Ving is 65 years old and still kickin' out the fuckin' jams!

Great Design work from Oz!

Kingpin Skate Supply have a team rider named Sam Giles who has just been issued some choice new graphics from Australian based graphics designer, Andrew Fairclough of Kindred Studios.

There is no news on Kingpin's site currently of when this new design will be made available.

Hopefully, this design will be made available Stateside. One of my favorite new pieces that I have seen recently!

70s Hockey Card of the Day #15

Jaques Plante, Toronto Maple Leafs. ( 1971 Season )

Cold Cut: Nas - Made You Look

The best use of Incredible Bongo Band's 'Apache' sample out there! - Mac

Trailer: Iron Maiden - Behind the Beast

Hitting the stores today is what feels like Iron Maiden's 100th live album, 'En Vivo'.

Recorded before a crowd of 50,000 fans in Santiago, Chile on April 10, 2011.

Don't get me wrong, I love Maiden but in the last 10 years they've released 4 live albums and only 3 studio ones. Something seems a little out of balance with that.

I have always viewed live albums and best of compilations with a cynical eye. A shameless cash grab on the part of bands who know that there are legions of completist fans out there that will buy whatever the band chooses to slap their logo on. KISS, another favorite band of mine is the most guilty player of this kind out there.

I would be interested in checking out the behind-the-scenes documentary that is included with 'En Vivo' just because I'm into that stuff. Hopefully, I'll get a chance.

If you're a Maiden fan, you already know what you're in for. - Mac

Dispatch from Camp Rancid.

News!

There are new events posted on the events page. If you have an event that you would like to get the word out about, please get in touch.

I also had a separate page for links but I scrapped it so now everything link related is on the main page.

Enjoy! - Mac

Cold Cut: Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn - Pickin' Wild Mountain Berries

70s Hockey Card of the Day #14

Minnesota North Stars Team Card ( 1973 Season )

SICKle of the Day #11

Have to find this...

Cold Cut: The Black Keys - Keep Me

If this doesn't make you want to shake your ass, you need to check your pulse compadre! - Mac

Items: Obey Giant's Black Key's Posters

On Tuesday, March 27, Obey Giant will be selling these two Black Keys related prints from recent shows they performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Both prints are 18" x 24"; screen printed and signed. They are both limited to 550 pieces for $45. per print. One of each per household. They will be offered for sale at various times during that day (3.27.12)

Classic: Rudy Ray Moore - California Poetry

Cold Cut: The Gaslight Anthem - Drive

70s Hockey Card of the Day #13

Bobby Hull, Chicago Black Hawks ( 1979 Season )

SICKle of the Day #10

Trailer - Enter The Dragon (1973)

Item: Book - Commando: The Autobiography of Johnny Ramone

It has been eight years since the passing of Johnny Ramone, but he finally gets his say in book form when his autobiography is released on April 2, 2012.

The Queens, New York native talks about his life; the trials and triumphs of the band; critiques of the band's albums; obscure top ten lists amongst other things.

Plenty of things have been written about Johnny and The Ramones over the years but these are his own words and thoughts which will give a fresh prospective on the inner workings of the band from this notoriously introverted individual.

The book weighs in at 176 pages which should make for a good afternoon read. Personally, I'm looking forward to this one! - Mac

Cold Cut: The Incredible Bongo Band - Let There Be Drums

KISS News: The 2012 Army Packages now available!

This week, KISS unveiled their 2012 KISS Army fan club packages.

The premium package (shown above) consists of a windbreaker, t-shirt, membership card, keychain and bracelet.It's available direct through their website for $95.

There is a basic package that includes everything but the jacket available for $45.

Event: Juxtapoz Magazine turns 18 today! 3/24/12

Hard to believe that Juxtapoz Magazine is celebrating 18 years in the game.

It just seems like yesterday that I picked up the first issue on a whim and I have been hooked on it ever since. I've been introduced to plenty of talent through its pages and is something that I look forward to every month. (It started out as a quarterly so I'm glad they've had the success that has allowed them to publish monthly.)

Tonight (March.24.12) there will be an opening celebration at Copro Gallery in Santa Monica, California for the magazine's anniversary. Among the artists to be featured are: Robert Williams, Shepard Fairey, Mark Ryden, Tara McPherson, Craig Stecyk and many others. The show will run through April. 14. 2012.

Information on location and time can be found at the gallery's website.

Video: Aziz Ansari's Dangerously Delicious

It took me awhile to dial into 'Parks & Recreation' but now that I have, Aziz Ansari's character, Tom Haverford is one of my favorites on the show. He has put together a stand up performance that he is calling 'Dangerous Delicious' and selling direct on his website for a mere $5.

Louis CK had recent success with the same formula of selling direct so I hope that this works out for Mr. Ansari.

You can get the download at his site.

Item: Dr. Martens 'Made In England' Brogues

As part of their new 'Made In England' collection, Dr. Martens has come out with these coffin sharp brogues.

They're a bit costly at $200+ a pair but if you've ever owned a pair of Dr. Martens before, you know the quality and life expectancy that you can depend on from their footwear.

The 'Made in England' items can be seen here.

SICKle of the Day #9

Cold Cut: Duane Eddy - Rebel Rouser

70s Hockey Card of the Day #12

Don Tannahill, Vancouver Canucks ( 1973 Season )

Hot off the Press!!

Voluptuous Magazine, May 2012. On stands now or available here!

Cold Cut: Black Flag - Drinking & Driving

Video: Join or Die!!

5boro's, Mark Nardelli talks about the inspiration behind their new line of decks, 'Join or Die!'.

I would love to have one of each to adorn the walls of my office! - Mac


*Click to enlarge. Photo from 5Boro.

SICKle of the Day #8

70s Hockey Card of the Day #11

Doug Mohns, Washington Capitals ( 1974 Season )

Video: Flake & Flames - Behind The Scenes

A behind the scenes look at the highly anticipated Kustom Kulture documentary 'Flake & Flames', due to be released later this year. Enjoy. - Mac

Cold Cut: AC/DC - Who Made Who?

70s Hockey Card of the Day #10

Larry Robinson, Montreal Canadiens ( 1979 Season )

SICKle of the Day # 7

70s Hockey Card of the Day #9

Gary Smith, California Golden Seals ( 1970 Season )

SICKle of the Day #6

Video: Don Rickles Roasts Evel Knievel

Here is a slice of pure 70s camp.

70s Hockey Card of the Day #8

Henry Boucha, Detroit Red Wings ( 1974 Season )

Video: The Pogues - Thousands Are Sailing

I’m probably in an incredibly small minority when I say that St. Patrick’s Day is my LEAST favorite culturally inspired holiday. Much like Cinco De Mayo, its become incredibly far removed from its origins and celebrates the worst stereotypes of Irish culture. I hear this song however and it gives me a sense of connection to a country I’ve never been to but am bound to by blood.

Others can have their green beer and leprechaun nonsense, I’ll remember today my way.

70's Hockey Card of the Day #7

Barry Gibbs, Minnesota North Stars ( 1972 - 1973 Season )

Cold Cut: Cypress Hill - Another Body Drops

Cover: Voluptuous XL - May 2012

Also on the newsstands right now until 5/7/12

Cover: Voluptuous Magazine - April 2012

On sale now at newsstands!

Video: Creature Skateboards: Skate & Create Trailer

Skate & Create: Behind the Scenes

Video: Zoo York & Kate Upton

New promo spot for Zoo York.

Promo: The Dropkick Murphys on Palladia TV

Showcasing the band's shows at Fenway Park last fall, The Dropkick Murphys will be on MTV's Palladia TV, Saturday March 17 at 9pm EST

Video: 20 Years of Rancid.

Yes kids, 20 candles on Rancid's birthday cake this year. Hard to believe I know.

The boys have released this teaser video in celebration of the event and have posted some sporadic tour dates from now until mid summer.

March 23, 2012 San Francisco, CA The Warfield.

March 24, 2012 San Francisco, CA The Warfield.

April 28, 2012 Belgium Gorezrock Festival 2012.

May 18, 2012 Albany, NY Northern Lights

May 20, 2012 Boston, MA House of Blues

May 25, 2012 Las Vegas, NV Punk Rock Bowling

July 21, 2012 Milano, Italy Rock in IdRho

August 5, 2012 Blackpool, UK Rebellion Punk Music Festival 2012

Their is a new LP in the works to follow up 2009's 'Let The Dominoes Fall' that will be released sometime later this year.

70s Hockey Card of the Day #6

Here's one for all the fans of the enforcers. Dave Schultz in particular had one of the worst reputations in the league back in his day.

You know you're a bad ass when you stand out on a team as notorious as the Philadelphia Flyers were during the mid 1970s.