Estrus: Shovelin’ the Shit Since ’87

Boy, was I excited when I first heard the news of this new Kickstarter campaign! A new book from Korero Press featuring the complete history of infamous independent garage-rock record label, Estrus Records!

From the Kickstarter campaign page:

Dweebs, punkers and shitheads rejoice! Estrus: Shovelin’ the Shit Since ’87 gives you the sights, sounds, stories...and shit...behind the iconic independent record label Estrus Records. The book—a roughly 9" x 12" cinder block of a publication—chronicles label founder Dave Crider’s journey from small-town hobbyist to regarded move-and-shaker in the DIY/punk/garage rock circuit.

Not only will Shovelin’ include the matchless imagery that accompanied Estrus releases by artists like Art Chantry, Frank Kozik, Darren Merinuk, Alex Wald, and (Chris) COOP, but it contains stories and other words of wisdom from members of The Mummies, Man or Astroman?, The Makers, The Mono Men — plus other bands that don’t start with the letter “M” like Fireballs of Freedom, The Nomads, Cheater Slicks, The Drags, Sugar Shack, Guitar Wolf, The Trashwomen, Gas Huffer,  The Oblivians, Prisonshake, The Von Zippers, Lord High Fixers, Phantom Surfers, The Quadrajets, The Statics, Estrella 20/20, Gasoline, Jackie & the Cedrics, The Fall-Outs, and more…

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I'm backing this one 100% simply for the absolutely incredible work from one of my favorite graphic designers, Art Chantry. An endless flow of amazing work him and a host of other well-known artists that created now-iconic work for the label...

Ah, heck. The label put pout some REALLY awesome music, too!

And apparently I'm not the only one excited for this new book release, because in about 2 hours the ENTIRE project was fully funded! Nice work! But I still kicked in to grab a copy of this one, because it's a mandatory addition to my library.

Give the Kickstarter page a visit to get in on this one. It's open until April 20th and it's already fulled funded, so it's a done deal!

  

Creature Crüe Kickstarter

Ed, Marsha, Mondo, Mike, Jordu and the rest of the Distortions Unlimited gang are kicking off their newest endeavor after their successful run on the Travel Channel series, Making Monsters. Starting today, a new Kickstarter campaign goes live to support Creature Crüe, a new reality-TV series documenting Distortions' monster-making projects (and did he say making monster movies!?!?).

If you enjoyed Making Monsters, Creature Crüe looks set to pick up right where things left off and then push it all to the next level. And that ain't a bad thing!! 
 

Check out the Creature Crüe Kickstarter page here and help support some much-needed haunt entertainment!!

Help Resurrect The House of Shock

Last October, I had the fortunate luck to be in New Orleans and I was able to visit The House of Shock, consistently one of the country's best haunted houses, in it's final year. Without a doubt, it was the best haunted attraction that I have EVER been to. I was completely blown away by the show and walk-through that was presented (you can read my original write-up on The House of Shock here). I was glad that I was able to see it before they closed the doors for good...

But the story didn't end there. The owners have now decided to resurrect the House of Shock for 2015. And they need your help! After a loud public outcry, they have decided to start up a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the haunted attraction's reopening:

Visit their Kickstarter page and chip in to help support one of the best haunted houses in the country! #resurrecthouseofshock

And for some added fun, check out Goatwhore's killer video for "Baring Teeth For Revolt," which was filmed at The House of Shock!

Midnight Syndicate Live! Kickstarter

Midnight Syndicate playing live for the first time on stage, mixing elements of music, film and theatre (and show personnel including Robert Kurtzman, Gary Jones, David "House" Greathouse and Beki Ingram, among others). And this show will be taking place right here in Cleveland? YES PLEASE!!! COUNT ME IN!!


From the Midnight Syndicate Live! Kickstarter page:

A one-of-a-kind Halloween, classic horror-themed concert experience blending film, theatre, and live music by Midnight Syndicate.

Midnight Syndicate Live! is a unique horror-themed multimedia concert experience that blends live music, original films, music videos, and theatre. As it is for many of you, Halloween is 365 days a year here. We want to make Halloween history with an event that celebrates the holiday and the horror cinema at the core of what we do.

We have the best fans in the world and your support is what has allowed us to keep producing music for all these years. This is the next stage in Midnight Syndicate history as we adapt to an ever-changing music industry. This live concert is not only exciting, but also an important step for Midnight Syndicate going forward. By supporting this Kickstarter campaign you are not only helping to create an awesome Halloween horror multimedia concert experience but also helping Midnight Syndicate grow and continue to release more great music!