"From KO To Chaos"

Iggy and the Stooges "From KO to Chaos" 

8 Disc Box Set (7 CDs + DVD) with all of Skydog’s Iggy and the Stooges releases 

plus a 48-page booklet and detailed notes by Iggy Pop biographer, Paul Trynka

Available December 18th - PRE-ORDER NOW

When the riotous, confrontational 'last ever' Iggy & the Stooges gig Metallic KO was issued in 1976 on the French indie Skydog label, it heralded the punk movement and cemented Iggy's position in it. Iggy’s career then took off, and a lengthy liaison between Skydog and Iggy Pop continued, with releases through and beyond the Stooges reunion 29 years later.

Here are all of the Skydog label's Iggy releases, remastered, in a clam-shell box set containing seven CDs and a DVD – a fitting tribute to the label’s punk pioneer boss Marc Zermati, who passed away in June. Marc started Skydog in 1973, arguably Europe’s first independent rock label, and in the same year that Metallic KO was released he organized the "First Punk Festival" in Mont de Marsan. He worked closely with The Clash, Johnny Thunders, Wilko Johnson, and Chrissie Hynde and many others.

Alongside Metallic KO the box includes the two Metallic KO source tape gigs, pitch-corrected after a tape speed fault was discovered; two collections of live and studio rare songs; unusual Iggy acoustic shows on DVD; a studio acoustic CD and the Stooges long-awaited 2003 live reunion in Tokyo. The 48-page booklet has notes by Paul Trynka, the Iggy Pop ‘Open Up and Bleed’ biographer and former MOJO editor, and rare and unseen photos.

INCLUDES:

• Metallic KO ‘Stooges last live show’ issued in ‘76
• Two full source shows
• Rare studio and live collections We Are Not Talking About Commercial Sh!t and Wake Up, Suckers!
• DVD of unique Iggy ‘Acoustics KO’ performances
• Studio ‘Acoustics KO’ CD. 
• 2003 Stooges reunion live album ‘Telluric Chaos’ recorded in Japan
• Additional EP tracks
• 48-page booklet and detailed notes by Iggy Pop biographer, Paul Trynka

Portraits From The Woods

Norman Reedus presents "Portraits From The Woods"

Behind the scenes photography from The Walking Dead

Featuring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Hideo Kojima, Lena Dunham,

Diane Kruger, Dave Chapelle and many more

Available now as Hardcover (First Edition) as well as Special Collector's Edition: Clothbound Clamshell Box which includes book plus signed archival photograph

In this brand-new electrifying book of photography by Norman Reedus, he captures moments behind the scenes of TWD as only Norman could deliver. With his unique sense of humor, traveling into the Georgian woods with Norman’s cast of characters and zombies, alongside portraits of Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Hideo Kojima, Lena Dunham, Diane Kruger, Dave Chapelle and many more to reveal the individuals that inhabit his life.

Norman has an indelible way of capturing the beauty and mystery in others. His photographs are beautiful and terrifying, macabre and provoking, alternately dark, and sublime.

Norman is never without his camera. Like his life on set and in the real world, Reedus’ images vacillate between the real and surreal. Certain portraits remain vivid and clear, while others are washed in intrigue: grainy, hazy and obscured. What unites all of these faces are the eyes that see them: Norman’s. From those eyes come a piercing intimacy, both precious and rare.

The hardcover first edition (144 pages, 9.5" x 12") is now available exclusively on Reedus’ website Big Bald Galley for $75. Additionally, the Special Collector's Edition: Clothbound Clamshell Box which includes the hardcover book plus a signed archival photograph is also available now. Proceeds from sales are being donated to the COVID-19 Response Fund.

Michael's Musings

Social Distancing Selfie Portrait 
Michael Shinafelt

Here we are, back where we started at the beginning of the Pandemic. Lockdown in Los Angeles...sigh! Since I am one who has always done my part I find this a rather frustrating quandary. 

Thus today I am going to try to focus on self care and positive things like pregnant mermaids. Yeah, now that's the ticket...

Intercourse Monsters need love too

Congratulations to Elliot Page!

I'm giving the gift that keeps on giving this year: A Christmas Bag of Threats

Mommie Dearest memes truly annoy me. The more you know

Saw The Invisible Man redo with Elisabeth Moss. Did I like it??? Let's put it this way at 91% fresh I have now seen the most overrated movie on Rotten Tomatoes.

My Little Pony Boy, discuss 

Hey Santa, I've been naughty and it was worth it! You fat judgmental bastard!!!

I have so many questions...

Woman Crush of the Week - Miley Cyrus because her latest Plastic Hearts is awesomeness personified. She also does a great cover of one of my favorite songs ever Hole's Doll Parts, so there! 

Never have I ever heard of an egg roll referred to in that way

After losing last night's Powerball, I'm going to declare myself the winner and file lawsuits until I win!

This Holiday Season may your pies and stuffing be warm and moist like your whore mouth

Amazing how polite The White House has gotten recently, with everyone saying "Pardon Me"

What's in your wallet right here, right now?

Meet me out back at:

https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

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An Alarm(ing) Christmas Gathering

The Alarm - Christmas Gathering 2020.

An Online Global Concert Experience for all..... From our home to yours.... 8pm on Saturday December 19th 2020

The Alarm Christmas Gathering Tickets are on sale now here.

The Alarm Christmas Gathering - Concert Video Trailer

On Saturday December 19th 2020, Mike Peters and The Alarm will host a unique Christmas Gathering Concert beamed live into homes all around the world.

Virtual Tickets for The Alarm's Christmas Gathering allow exclusive access to the concert broadcast which will be geo-synchronised to locations around the world on Saturday December 19th @ 8pm through a partnership with Jimmy Lovine and Dr. Dre’s brand new streaming service Moment House.

The Alarm's Christmas Gathering will run for approximately two hours featuring Mike Peters and The Alarm playing live and electric in a seasonal studio setting, with additional exclusive video content and acoustic performances presented from the Welsh home of Mike and Jules Peters.

The Alarm Christmas Gathering Tickets are on sale now here.

Following the recent and hopeful news of a Covid 19 vaccine, Alarm fans are encouraged to turn this Christmas Gathering into a Gathering Christmas party of their own, celebrate the holiday season in style and say goodbye to what has been a challenging and arduous year for everyone, everywhere.

“To be able to bring the band and the fans together at this special time of year and perform a virtual Alarm Gathering concert from our home to yours, is something myself and the band have been dreaming about ever since our collective worlds were turned upside down by the global lockdown earlier in 2020”, says Mike Peters. “This will be an occasion to turn up the volume, wake up the neighbours, crack open the drinks and have a rocking good time at Christmas. I have always loved this time of year, and to think we have this opportunity to all come together as one big Alarm family through the wonders of the internet via Moment House is a Christmas miracle all of it’s own.”

The Alarm Christmas Gathering will be beamed live at 8pm on the evening of Saturday December 19th 2020, as part of a special presentation hosted by Mike and Jules Peters who are inviting all Alarm fans to come together in their own homes and celebrate the holiday season in party style with (where possible), their friends and families.

The Christmas Gathering concert will be geo-synchronised, so that fans around the world will have the option of choosing a broadcast time suitable for their location.

The Alarm Christmas Gathering Tickets are on sale now here.

The concert will be screened at 8pm in these 5 Global Time Zones.

Hi Ho Monday!

Hot To Trot
Amber Heard

I thought we should ride into this Monday in style like Amber Heard on top of a mighty steed in Hollywood.

"Yes" Queen Mera knows how to take you for a ride today, so they say...whatever your opinion is about Amber, gotta love this photo. The simplicity and Zen of riding a horse is giving me the Monday Vibes I need.

What's that you say? Riding a horse scares you. Well that is quite understandable, and not uncommon.

Perhaps riding a seahorse, like a Queen might be a better choice for you. Or cuddling up with your faithful dog or cat???

Today let's simply put out good Monday Vibes no matter how that manifests in your life.

See, riding into Monday doesn't have to be stressful.

Mic Drop!

Amber on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/amberheard/

#kindness2020

Good Morning
Michael Shinafelt

Whilst making my morning tea I got myself on Twitter and saw this trending: #kindness2020

It's the perfect message at the perfect time. Right now we are being completely abused by a malignant tyrant who gaslights, name calls and lies. What better way to counteract all this by being as kind to everyone you can during his final days in charge.

While this is something I practice daily, it never hurts to be reminded how a little kindness goes a long way. My personal favorite is to smile at people as I walk past them. What's that you say? We are wearing masks who can see you smile you say? Wrong! Others can see your smile in your eyes and your cheeks do rise up when you do it and they aren't covered. So don't lay that malarkey on me.

In all actual fact I think a comforting smile has become even more powerful during these times because all the focus is on the person's eyes when you exchange a grin with one another. Eye contact of that type has a very healing power, it can really make someone's day!

So smile your day away, it will make you and others feel good, and it costs you nothing 😄

#kindness2020