Well, that’s a slight lie. However, it is #1 in the following categories, though:
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Check out that insanity! Oh, also, the Bible’s now available for sale through chunklet.com. Buy it.
So yes, brothers and sisters, the Rock Bible is out! It’s a Friday, you’ve got some extra cash in your pocket and now you can save a bit of cash by ordering the new book presented by Chunklet right from the publisher!
Use promo code "CHUNKLET" to get 30% off the book (or any other purchase) at the Quirk site.
http://www.quirkbooks.com/Book.aspx?BID=298
Oh! And this guy’s probably going to be promoting the Rock Bible throughout the fall. Isn’t that nice?
So this is the week of a slew of big announcements. New issue. Rock Bible. Two new records. The bonus single with the new issue. Chunklet 15th anniversary. So much.
However, in the meantime, here’s a little bonus for all you!
Here’s a recording of the Atlanta show done by Drunken Unicorn sound monkey Chad. Our pal Sloan posted the Athens show over at Southern Shelter if’n you want that too! Great shows, but it’s a pity they always do the same set for an entire tour.
A few remaining posters are right here. Get it now!
And check out this video of Melvins performing "Star Spangled Banner" in Northampton. It’s always a hoot to watch Buzz fuck with assholes in the crowd. Then again, I remember what it was like when I had my first beer too!
Crank it!
Melvins – Atlanta 2008
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Finally! Finally! FINALLY!
I know it could get me beaten up in certain circles, I think much of the Volcano Suns discography is as good, if not better, than much of Peter Prescott’s previous work in Mission of Burma.
Their first two albums, The Bright Orange Years and All Night Lotus Party, are being given the deluxe reissue treatment. Whereas I was rather disappointingly told originally (by a Sun) that Taang! was putting it out, thankfully Merge is now doing it.
Volcano Suns mastermind Peter Prescott
I only got to see the Volcano Suns once and it was towards the end of their career. It was a Sunday night show at the Upstage in Pittsburgh. I had to study, so I left a smidge early, but what I saw of their set was great nonetheless.
In honor of this fantastic news, I’m uploading part of a radio session from the Bright Orange Years-era from WERS in Boston. This session is worth checking out not only because it’s the freakin’ Volcano Suns, but because the band is filled out with Gary Waleik and Steve Michener who went on to be in Big Dipper who, not coincidentally, got the deluxe reissue treatment earlier this year. And yes, that reissue is also completely necessary.
Volcano Suns – Track 1 (WERS 1984)
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As somebody from Amish Country, I’m repulsed that somebody would go with an internet channel called "Scrapple TV". As I often told my mom growing up, I won’t eat anything with the word "crap" in it. However, I found this clip utterly hysterical.
I promise that more updates are forthcoming. Things have been pleasantly busy.
Executed by comedic genius Rich Kronfeld who some might remember as Dr. Sphincter from the AmRep vids from the early 90’s, but has kept up a notable presence over the years.
On a critical note, his McCain seems more like a Dick Cheney. Is it just me?
So I’m enjoying the down time between the new issue going to the printer and the insanity that ensues once it arrives. Catching up on email, walking the dogs and walking down memory lane.
In 1985, I got to see Black Flag in Colorado. I was so single-minded in my excitement to see them, I totally didn’t pay attention to the opener. As I recollect, Black Flag were kinda metal. They were good, but I remember being very scared that I’d be killed at the show. Hey, remember, I was 15. Oh well, move on.
Years later, I put on a show with the VSS. Seeing as how they’re around my age and also from Colorado, they immediately started comparing notes with me as to what shows we were at together. Black Flag stood out.
from Forced Exposure (the magazine)…
"Do you remember who opened for them?," asked one of them. I couldn’t remember.
Whoa!? I saw Nig Heist open for Black Flag? Well, here’s the thing, providing I did see Nig Heist, you’d think I’d remember them. Why? Most succinctly, they were the most provocation-inducing punk band in a sea of already-inducing-provocation style bands.
Nig Heist were a joke band to beat all joke bands. Helmed by Black Flag’s all-round-go-to-guy Mugger, the band thrived on confrontation and were hated and loved by the crowds that would see them. Obviously, a majority of their shows were opening for Black Flag and were the stuff of legend. They had a rotating line-up that would feature anybody that was there, but is more like a who’s who of the SST roster. Davo. Tom Troccoli. Spot. Chuck Biscuits. Bill Stevenson. Dez Cadena. D Boon. Oh yeah, and Ian MacKaye is credited as a former member. I dare you to top it!
…a brilliant flyer
Other than Black Randy and the Metrosquad, I can’t really think of a band that took the irreverence of punk rock to such high levels. Utter performance art genius. And yes, they were totally reviled. Hilarious.
So in their wisdom, Drag City reissued Nig Heist’s single and LP back in the late 90’s with profits from the Pavement back catalog to little fanfare. Of course, I bought it and I cherish it more than I really should.
The second bonus disc with the reissue was a collection of live recordings compiled by none other than Henry Rollins who, presumably, was in attendance at all of the shows featured.
So how did I go so long on chunklet.com without mentioning Nig Heist? Hell if I know! However, you can thank iTunes for pulling the live Nig Heist disc up amidst a sea of 800GB of mp3s on my drive.
Enjoy the crudeness. Enjoy the hatred. And yes, go find Nig Heist’s record. If you’re a purveyor of either comedy or punk rock, you’ll find it immediately worthwhile. Trust me.
Oh! And while I was searching youtube for clips of NH, I found this tremendous (yet unembed-able) video of this promoter from the Greystone in Detroit. I wonder if Corey Rusk’s got any interesting stories about him….
also from Forced Exposure…
Nig Heist – live
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Although it’s been close to three years since the last issue, would you believe this new issue went surprisingly fast and easy? On top of it, I think it’s hands down the best issue ever.
Ah, Mac porn!
I’ll post the cover and other news later this week. Right now? I’d just like to go get a skinny latte and read the news. RIP Isaac Hayes.
Oh, the video below was sent to me this weekend by a buddy in Mugwump. Ironically, it’s how I feel now that I’ve finished the issue.
….special sauce, lettuce, cheese, onions, pickles on a sesame seed bun.
