Friday, June 28, 2019

It Came In the Mail: NIGHT OF THE CREEPS Deluxe Limited Edition

I am not really one for collector's editions, which is mostly because I do not have room in my dork cave for any more stuff. But I do make exceptions, and when I saw there was a Night of the Creeps Deluxe Limited Edition, I pre-ordered it faster than you can "Thrill me!"

Today, it arrived--and it's beautiful:


I'm a big fan of the original artwork, but this new slipcase with art from Devon Whitehead is just gorgeous. And of course, the two-disc set with both the theatrical and director's cut, as well as tons of extras is great. But let's be honest--the reason I bought this set is for that sweet, sweet NECA-designed Ray Cameron action figure. It comes complete with pistol, shotgun, and a couple of beers.
Lest anyone forget, Tom Atkins is one of my all-time favorite actors, and his character in Night of the Creeps is the inspiration for Detective Ray Atkins, a main character in the Woodsview Murders series that Jolene Haley and I write together. A couple of years ago, I got to meet Tom, and give him a proof copy of Harrowed, the first book in our series. Not only was Tom amazing in person, but he actually read the book and took the time to email me and let me know how much he enjoyed it.


So, this collector's edition holds a very special place in my heart, and now Ray will be watching over me as I work on the final chapter of the Woodsview Murders with Jolene.

Oh, and if you've never seen Night of the Creeps--get on that. A true classic.


Thursday, June 27, 2019

Power Chords Podcast: Track 41--Guns N Roses and Gygax



Opening Act: 
Dave Mustaine battling throat cancer
Dave Ellefson releasing new book and album in July (https://loudwire.com/megadeth-david-ellefson-new-song-hammer-comes-down/)
Steven Adler injury
Krokus farewell tour
New Fiction Syxx album out now
Matt’s Asia book coming soon

Ear Candy: 
Guns N’ Roses: Chinese Democracy (2008)
Gygax: High Fantasy (2019)

Six Degrees of Frankie B.

Comin Atcha Live:
Dio Returns
Asia

Bonus Track: Fiction Syxx--Monster in the Myst
From the new album Alternate Me, out now on Melodic Rock Records. You can find more info at www.melodicrock.com/articles/news-feed/2019/06/28/fiction-syxx-new-album-alternate-me-out-now.

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Saturday, June 15, 2019

Power Chords Podcast: Track 40--Bon Jovi and The Brink



Opening Act: 
Zakk Sabbath to re-record Black Sabbath
New Saxon live album
Dio documentary
Bruce Dickinson book tour
Graham Bonnet performing Down to Earth

Ear Candy: 
Bon Jovi (1984)
The Brink--Nowhere to Run (2019)

Comin Atcha Live:
Last In Line

Rockversation: Andrew Freeman
Matt spoke with the Last in Line frontman at a recent show, as they toured in support of the new album, II.

Bonus Track: Save Goodbye 
Form The Brink’s new album NOWHERE TO RUN, out now on Frontiers Music SRL.

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Sunday, June 9, 2019

Thrash It Out Vol 4, Track 12: "Under Lock and Key" by Dokken


In which Antony and I get rockin' with Dokken as we discuss their third studio album from 1985. You can listen to and download the episode here.

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Your homework for next episode is Ministry's PSALM 69.

Sunday, June 2, 2019

Power Chords Podcast: Track 39--Rammstein and Whitesnake



Opening Act: 
Winger to begin work on new album
Guns 'n' Roses to begin work on new album
20 highest selling albums of all time
The Royal Affair tour

Ear Candy: 
Whitesnake: Flash and Blood (2019)
Rammstein (2019)

Six Degrees of Frankie B.

Comin Atcha Live:
Slayer, Lamb of God, Amon Amarth, Cannibal Corpse 5/25 in Mansfield, MA

Rockversation: Eric Knutson 
Matt spoke with the lead singer of Flotsam and Jetsam at a recent show about the band’s history and the new album, The End of Chaos.

Bonus Track: Nay-Sayin’ Blues
The track from the Boston-based rock band is currently featured in a series of Fanatics ads. You can learn more about the band at www.badmarriagemusic.com.

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