COMING SOON!
Tales of Horror: The History of The Misfits and The Undead Second Edition!
A lot has happened since the original"Tales of Horror" was published!
Joel Gausten fills us in on it all!
With cover Art by Artist Shannon Gardner
(The first edition of "Tales of Horror" is no longer available through Gausten Books.)
STILL AVAILABLE
Prong: The Early Years
Formed in 1986, Prong rose from the New York City underground “noise” scene to become one of the most accomplished and influential Metal acts of the 1990s. Focusing on the first five years of the band’s career, Prong: The Early Years offers a rare inside look into how the band went from a thrashy DIY trio playing shows at CBGB to becoming one of the most adventurous acts in major label history. Featuring never-before-seen photos from the band’s personal archives, Prong: The Early Years also includes exclusive, full-length interviews with PRONG founder Tommy Victor and former band members Mike Kirkland, Ted Parsons (Godflesh/Jesu) and Troy Gregory (Killing Joke/SWANS). Two years in the making, Prong: The Early Years gives the real deal on the group’s primitive origins – battle scars and all – straight from the band members themselves.
This book recently appeared in SCREAM magazine!
Pandemonium: Inside Killing Joke
Currently out of print!
Read the PDF file available online for free.
From packing the right equipment to keeping enough gas in the tank to get home, every aspect of making a successful tour with a band is addressed in this comprehensive guide. More than 100 luminaries and leading organizations from the world of touring—among them Joel Gausten, Steve Albini, Chris Connelly, Henry Rollins, the House of Blues, and the Vans Warped Tour, as well as club owners, tour managers, and even sex advisors—provide handy insider know-how along with insight on mistakes commonly made by novice bands. Chapters address the nitty-gritty of touring, with instructions on how to secure venues and publicity, how to stay healthy on the road, and how to keep the budget in the black. Loaded with hundreds of years' worth of collective hands-on experience from those steeped in the music business, this is a must-have resource for creating an unforgettable tour.
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