NIGHTMARES IN RED, WHITE AND BLUE; DVD
DVD (2009), New
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film is a feature-length documentary based on the book of the same name by Joseph Maddrey. It examines the idea that horror films reflect the times and places in which they are made -- illustrating how classic monster movies exploited the anxieties of war-time generations, and how more savage modern horror films stem from the fallout of America's counterculture movement and the subsequent rise of increasingly conservative political forces. At the same time, the documentary explores the timeless, universal appeal of horror movies. In-depth interviews with many of the nation's greatest horror filmmakers reveal that the appeal of the genre is rooted not only in timely fears but in the spirit of rebellion -- a spirit that consistently defines American life, as well as many of its best horror filmmakers. Features exclusive interviews with legendary auteurs like John Carpenter, George A. Romero, Joe Dante, Larry Cohen, and Roger Corman, as well as film historian John Kenneth Muir and Fangoria editor Tony Timpone. Their observations are illustrated with clips from more than 150 films -- ranging from the classic Universal monster movies to the psychological horrors of film noir, from groundbreaking films like Night of the Living Dead, Rosemary's Baby, The Exorcist and Jaws to contemporary slasher movies, Torture Porn and beyond. In short, it is the most comprehensive documentary on America's most durable and prolific film genre.
2011 DVD reprint
DEAD HANDS DIG DEEP; DVD
Documentary DVD (2016), New
Thirty-eight-year-old Edwin Borsheim of the band Kettle Cadaver was once known for his bizarre stage antics and brutal self-mutilation. Now, years after the band's demise, Borsheim has fallen into complete seclusion on his acre of land in which he is surrounded by many of the horrible things he has created. As Edwin spirals further into a hole of drug abuse and self-destruction, those closest to Borsheim dissect his mental complexes as he himself reflects on his dark past.
Rated R - High impact themes and disturbing images.
ONE ARMED EXECUTIONER; DVD
DVD (1981), New
2011 DVD reprint of this cult Filipino exploitation film. When Interpol agent Ramon Ortega's attempt to nail a big-time drug dealer results in his wife being murdered before his very eyes and his arm being hacked off as a warning, he is left with only one choice. Under the instruction of a Martial Arts Grand Master, one armed antihero Ortgea learns to deal with his handicap and channel his anger, and his thirst for revenge, into deadly fighting skill. Skill that he will put good use against the criminal underworld as 'The One Armed Executioner!'
WHIRLYWIRLD; Whirlywirld S/T 7" EP
7" single (1979) Missing Link Records
Whirlywirld was an Australian post punk band led by Ollie Olsen in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and the first of his musical collaborations with drummer John Murphy. They played in Melbourne and Sydney and were a part of the Melbourne little band scene. This is their debut release from 1979 on legendary 'Missing Link' store label. This track, as well as the band appeared in Richard Lowensteins 1986 cult film 'Dogs in space'. It's a pretty rare item now days, and we only have this one copy. Grab it while you can.....
DRAIN; A black fist 7" single (1991)
7" single (1991) Trance Syndicate Records, Used
A quick burst of vaguely mechanized swampy noise rock brought to you by the band Drain, aka King Coffey of the Butthole Surfers collaborating with Owen McMahon of Cherubs. 'Nuff said right? Should be. Relaesed on King Coffey's own fucking brilliant 'Trance Syndicate Records' label.
ENDLESS SMILE – Ten To Hope CD
Limited Edition CD, (1996)
Guitar-based experimental noise/drone band from Sweden. A noisy release from this Swedish group that comes in a standard clear tray jewel case with a tissue paper-like front card and a full color two sided tray card. Liner notes are on the back. Limited to 500 copies.
This is quite a brilliant release. 5 tracks in just over an hour. Hi frequency, psychedelic, bright swirling noise from this Swedish 5 piece. Traditional instruments (Guitar, Hurdy Gurdy, Bass, Drum machine etc) are manipulated and compressed into oblivion. This is real 'wall of noise' music. Like 'My Bloody Valentine' with the songs stripped away, leaving just the luscious blanket of sweet noise in the room. Highly enjoyable. limited to 500 copies on Swedish 'Releasing Eskimo' label.
TERRORIZER; Enamel pin by 'Grimoire'
Enamel pin badge, New in original packaging
This long sold out enamel pin badge "Terrorizer" is by New Zealand artist Hayden Burgess aka 'Grimoire'.
The pin depicts an ugly monster with horrible teeth and its brain exposed (and even a dotted 'cut here' style line), wearing a black and red cloak. One might suggest he could be a man of the cloth gone mad? He has his hands firmly around his lady victim's neck (who is also wearing a large crucifix on her top), and he is 'zapping' her with his eyes....red beams directed straight into her brain, which is also exposed, possibly as a result of the eye zapping? She also looks very horrible and 'zombie-like'. This is seriously cool.
In the words of the late great Roky Erickson -"Creature with the atom brain, Why is he acting so strange, Do you think he's one of them?" I definitely think Roky was onto something there.......
Frankenstein Meets The Space Monster Super 8mm 50ft Home Movie Circa 1966. Box has a great cover with Frankenstein shooting some sort of a ray gun at the space monster.
"Frankenstein is a many faceted fellow. In this movie an Astro-Robot created by an American scientist suffers mechanical damages and becomes Frankenstein-like! He is put to the challenge of the weird space monsters! Warning! Beware their stare! Who is the real hero?" - Original sales advetisement
The box has some black felt pen on it, but is otherwise in pretty sweet condition. This is a 50ft reel, box size is 10cm x 10cm.
PHONED NIL TRIO; Big Time Weepers (2 x 3" CDR)
Double 3" CDR (2011)
An awkward combination of harsh blasts, tape hiss, and modular synth attack. Massively bizarre in the best way. Collaboration between Peter J Woods and the men behind Dan of Earth and Lucky Bone. This 2011 release on FTAM Experimental label based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is an amazing release for those who, like myself, are that way inclined.
XDUGEF; Retardant CD
CD (2005) Canned Beef Records
Xdugef has been making Noise since 2005 , an experimentalist and noisician from Los Angeles (USA), whose work is produced from found sources on the internet, from modified electronic toys, circuit bending and self made devices as well expensive button mashing and the occasional computer.His NOISE is comprised of sound bits slowed way down. Also incorporated are elements taken from recorded phone conversations and open mics and other found sounds as well as his own vocals. There is a certain fixation with samples that have been ‘slowed way down’, their low tonal pitch and elongation gives them rather monstrous properties. Plunderphonics meets harshnoise. Electronica meets raw and crude NOISE!
FRIENDS FOREVER; DVD
DVD (2003), Used
"We are here to save the world from what rock and roll has become." -Nate Hayden
Take a broken down VW minibus, a beaten up drum kit, an old bass guitar, and a portable generator. And two energetic youths. Mix. What do you get? The almost unbelievable musical group Friends Forever. Drummer Nate Hayden and Bassist Josh Taylor are not into music for the drugs or the sex or the fame and fortune. They are in it for their love of music. They are also on a mission to bring rock music back to the people. This duo (along with Jenn who does the lighting and their three dogs) travel the country spreading their music, but they don't play inside clubs, they set up out on the street and jam. The van is their stage, transportation and house. Wherever there is an empty parking space, they will give a concert. No audience is too small, and no distance is too far to travel. They journey from their home in Denver, Colorado to New York City to play one 15 minute gig.
Friends Forever is also the name of Ben Wolfinsohn's documentary about this unique musical duo. Traveling with the band across the USA, Wolfinsohn films these unusual individuals from small show to smaller show, from LA to New York City. You get to see what drives them and why they do what they do. With fog machine and strobe lights, Nate plays his drums inside the van, while Josh runs around the parking lot playing his bass. Josh will come out wearing a wolf head, or a jacket covered with illuminated light bulbs. He'll get on the roof of the van and set off fire works, all while playing something that resembles a tune. Their music is DIY noise punk at it's finest. Nate and Josh may seem like slackers who are avoiding life at first, but as the movie progresses, you come to realize how hard they work for such little return. The little money they make is from selling T-Shirts ($5) and tapes ($3) after their shows. They even feel bad about charging for these, thinking that anyone who enjoys the show should have a tape.
THE JESUS LIZARD; Club (2011) DVD
Live DVD (2011)
Though it's impossible to properly convey just how ferocious a live band the Jesus Lizard are, particularly in smaller confines, Club does an admirable job capturing the quartet's first stateside show in more than ten years, in July 2009. The band's original line-up touch upon every full-length and EP they released, demonstrating how strongly their songs, including torching versions of "Killer McHann" and "One Evening," stand up today. There's actually nothing dated or putridly nostalgic about this exercise; the Jesus Lizard are like an ageless, un-caged animal with scores to settle and points to prove, particularly since they went out rather unceremoniously in 1999 as a weakened, incomplete unit. Yow proves to be a consistant menace, half-naked and threatening the audience in the midst of songs like "Mouthbreather," as he rolls over and through them like a possessed man caught in a whirlwind. Club reveals much about their reunion tour – most notably that it felt like they'd never stopped playing together in the first place.
