“My father taught me how to walk my own walk and talk my own talk. That amongst many was one of his greatest contributions to me. I love him and thank him for that.”
- Dez Cadena

The morning of April 9, 2008, Oscar "Ozzie" Cadena passed away peacefully at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance with his family at his side.

Music producer, promoter, A&R man and jazz enthusiast, over the years Ozzie Cadena collaborated with some of the best in the business.

A longtime jazz lover, Cadena worked at Savoy Records in Newark, New Jersey during the 1950s as a producer and A&R man. He later produced records at Blue Note and Prestige.

Over the course of his career, Ozzie Cadena worked with greats like Cannonball Adderley, Dexter Gordon, John Coltrane, Donald Byrd, Ornette Coleman, and Milt Jackson.

His musical interests were not strictly limited to jazz. He also made contributions to gospel music, the blues, and R&B. "Gospel scholar Anthony Heilbut cites Cadena as one of the greatest gospel producers of all time." (Silsby)

Born in Oklahoma City, Cadena served overseas during WWII. He started his family and began his music career in Newark, New Jersey, the city in which he was raised. In 1974, the family relocated to the South Bay in California.

In his later years, Ozzie Cadena promoted jazz events throughout the city, but he is particularly known for keeping the jazz scene at the landmark jazz venue the Lighthouse Café in Hermosa Beach.

Cadena founded the Hermosa Beach Jazz Alumni and spearheaded the Pier Plaza Jazz Memorial Committee. Hermosa Beach's current jazz profile is almost entirely due to Cadena, an East Coaster who always acknowledged what West Coast jazz had to offer

Ozzie was father to LA writer Lori Nyx and musician Dez Cadena. Ozzie is also survived by his wife Gloria, son Pru, and grandchildren Kyle and Bret. In accordance with his wishes, there will not be formal services. A tribute concert will be organized at a future date. The family requests that you honor Ozzie's memory by attending a jazz performance and showing your support for the musicians to whom he dedicated his life.

Text from LAist.com, April 10th 2008.
Photo of Ozzie Cadena by Joe Wilder, from the family's private collection.
Read more about Ozzie Cadena in his LA Times obituary

MISFITS WORLDWIDE TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED!

Immediately followed by the Misfits EUROPEAN invasion with the second leg of 30th Anniverscary tour dates throughout Spain, Italy, Finland, Norway, Netherlands, Hungary, Austria and Germany April 23 - May 8th!

THEN the long awaited return to SOUTH AMERICA strikes May 15th when the Misfits headline the AVR Festival in Sao Paulo performing to an audience of over 10,000 Brazilian fans and fiends! The tour continues throughout Curitiba & Porto Alegre Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Panama & more to be announced as the Misfits 30th Anniverscary hits South America!

Fiends in Brazil have taken to the streets (and even to the air) proudly waiving their fiend flags in anticipation of the Misfits return! The Misfits would like fiends everywhere to know that the feeling is mutual.

Check out this unbelievable video footage sent to us by a team of Brazilian artists waving the Fiend flag (literally) through a traditional art of Brazil. Don't try this stuff at home without proper safety and supervision fiends...

CLICK HERE to visit the TOUR section for all confirmed dates and check back soon as more dates will be added overseas!

You asked for it and you've been heard. On May 20th Osaka Popstar returns with an all-new CD "Rock'Em O-Sock'Em Live!"

Recorded on Halloween Night (10/31/06) at the Starland Ballroom in NJ the EP features 9 tracks including favorites from the critically acclaimed debut album PERFORMED LIVE along with Osaka Popstar performances of 3 Ramones classics!

With rich cover art straight from Topps' Garbage Pail Kids All-new Series 7, each Limited Edition Digipak includes a FREE exclusive Osaka Popstar-Garbage Pail Kids Trading Card inside! That's right GPK fans, not a sticker but an authentic GPK trading card brought to you straight from the Topps company themselves. There's even a special variant version of the GPK art printed full panel inside the Ltd. Ed. Digipak packaging.

NY Punk at its finest, look for Osaka Popstar's all-new CD "Rock'Em O-Sock'Em Live!" in stores and available on iTunes and other online digital music stores worldwide on May 20th, and expect lots more to come from Osaka Popstar!

GPK collectors and completists take note the free GPK card that comes inside each Ltd. Ed. Digipak in stores on May 20th will be numbered by the Topps Company "P1" (promo 1) with the character name "Rock'Em O-Sock'Em". True to traditional GPK series releases, an alternate "b" version of the trading card numbered "P2" (with the character name "Drum Kit") will be available as a FREE GIVEAWAY at the Topps booth at NY Comic Con April 18-20 so be sure to stop by and ask for one to complete your set!

More news on this and related events to follow....

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JERRY ONLY HAS A POSSE!

Here Shepard is seen sporting our new "ONLY" t-shirt design and had this to say about it: "I’m a huge Misfits fan. I started listening to the Misfits in 1984 at 14 years old, so it is a bit surreal for the inspiration to come full circle. I’m honored and not worthy.”

if you look closely, behind him, you can see Shepard's recent 'Fiend Rocker' piece on the monitor in the background. Look for future collaborations between Shepard and the Misfits in the not-too distant future. Until then, visit our online store for the new "ONLY" tee and lots more!

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IN MEMORY OF BEN CHAPMAN

A few words from Jerry Only remembering Ben Chapman:

"We met Ben back in the 90's at the Chiller Theater convention and he became a good friend of ours. The first time we ever went to Hawaii (after our first tour of Japan), Ben (who lived there) caught up with us at the airport on our way out. He was friends with all of the local politicians, the mayor etc. and he jokingly threatened to have us thrown off the Island if we didn't call him to get together the next time we visited Hawaii. Having just gone to Hawaii in January on the first leg of the 30th Anniversary tour, I tried to get in touch with Ben and couldn't reach him. His illness explains why. Keeping my word, the first thing I did when I got to Hawaii was try to contact Ben. Besides, who wants to get thrown off of an Island by the Creature from the black Lagoon! Ben's memory lives on in the hearts of classic horror fans everywhere and his spirit will always be in the water. The creature will always walk among us..."

- Jerry Only

Available for a limited time, you can now R.I.P. on your very own MISFITS FIEND THROW PILLOW! This 16” x 16” Fiend shaped pillow was produced in a limited edition so act fast by ordering direct from the SuperFun Company. Only $16.99 each and we're dead serious, limited quantities are available while supplies last!

The Official Misfits Fiend Club will relaunch in the coming months! Lots of great stuff is in the works including member only Fiend Club kit items that you won't find anywhere else and special perks available to members.

In related news, Jerry, Robo and Dez are currently enjoying some time off following a demanding tour schedule and will soon reconvene working on new songs and material for a forthcoming Misfits album.

The infamous “Garbage Pail Kids” are back and the latest set, all-new series 7 (IN STORES NOW), features Osaka Popstar! Included in the base set of 110 stickers/cards (which are each available in “a” & “b” versions) you’ll find #38a “Drum Kit” aka #38b “Tom Tom”. The sticker/card design spotlights a decapitated, two-headed GPK drummer ferociously pounding on a snare drum. Stuck on the end of each drumstick are his bruised and battered decapitated heads! Behind him is an Osaka Popstar logo stage backdrop complete with fire breathing devil dog bookends and the entire lineup of the debut album “Osaka Popstar & the American Legends of Punk” performing live on stage, just as they appeared on their UK tour and nationwide throughout North America on the most recent Fiend Fest tour. John Cafiero (vocals), Jerry Only on bass, Dez Cadena & Ivan Julian on guitars and Marky Ramone on drums are all rendered behind the freaky GPK drummer at center stage.

Click Here  for a larger view of the A & B version of the OP-GPK sticker.

Jerry Only (Misfits) who is featured on Bass in the card comments: "Back as a kid I used to collect trading cards like Mars Attacks and Wacky Packages. I remember the Garbage Pail Kids stickers from the 80’s. They were always very extreme. From the looks of it, they still are and I'm in one! How cool is that?”

Osaka Popstar creator/frontman John Cafiero comments: “It’s really surreal and a lot of fun to see Osaka Popstar included in this set. I collect GPK so for me; being in this set is like the lowbrow art equivalent of a Grammy! The pop culture references in GPKs are always a lot of fun to spot and to become one of them is a real honor. I love it.”

Garbage Pail Kids All-new series 7 is in stores now. Look for them in comic book and collectible shops, grocery stores and major chains like Rite Aid, Target, Walmart and Toys R Us. You can also buy them by the pack or by the box at the Topps Online Store. All of the stickers in the set are randomly inserted into “mega-packs” of 10 but you’ll easily complete a full base set, (including both the “a” & “b” version of sticker #38 featuring Osaka Popstar) if you buy a box of 24 packs or trade with your friends! For more info on the series, visit the official Garbage Pail Kids website.

For more info on this story including additional quotes from John Cafiero and Marky Ramone on GPK, PLUS current news on other Misfits Records artists including Balzac and Juicehead, visit the official Misfits Records website now.

Look for a 5-minute report from the party with an exclusive interview with the one and only Jerry Only of the Misfits PLUS clips from the live concert and more!

Click here to check out some pictures taken on the scene of the MTV Norway Headbangers Ball event with the Misfits!

In related news, earlier this month on MTV Norway an interview with Misfits founding member Jerry Only was broadcast on Spanking New with host Charlotte. Fiends in Norway might want to keep your evil eyes peeled for repeats.

The Misfits “30th Anniverscary Tour” is running strong WORLDWIDE! The tour kicked off with a debut gig headlining the Topfest in Slovakia, followed by a slew of SOLD OUT shows in Mexico.

Currently the ‘Fits are on tour throughout Europe and the UK with stops in Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, England, Wales, Scotland & Ireland from September 8th – Oct. 5th.

On October 11th, 2007 the Misfits 30th Anniverscary tour hits the US & Canada running non-stop like a ghost train from hell straight through to early December! That’s right fiends, the Misfits are doing everything in their power to hit your city on the occasion of the 30th and by popular demand the band have agreed to extended the tour far beyond the standard run visiting as many cities as possible nationwide.

Select dates will even include a bone-chilling double bill as the Misfits are joined by fiendish counterparts from Japan BALZAC supporting their latest CD/DVD combo “Deep Blue”! In a marriage made in hell, the Misfits perform a full set in honor of their 30-year legacy and Balzac celebrates with a terrifying 60-minute set just before the Misfits take to the stage!

Due to scheduling limitations with their itinerary in Japan, Balzac will only be touring the US from October 24 (in Montreal Canada) through October 31st in New York City so don’t miss this chance to see the Misfits and Balzac tear it up live on Halloween 2007!

Click here to visit the TOUR section for all confirmed dates. A few more pending cities and venues are to be announced soon (tba) so check back often.

Lots more news on the Misfits and all Misfits Records artists coming later this Fall...

NEW ITEMS AVAILABLE NOW
IN THE ONLINE FIEND STORE!






Misfits 30th Ann. glow Tee!
The fiendish “30th Anniverscary” monster head is printed monster sized in glow-in-the-dark ink on this all-new 2-sided tee.






All over skull print hoodie features black fiend skulls with Misfits logos on a white high-end (yet affordably priced) hoodie! Available now in sizes XS – 3XL!

ONLY Tee.
That’s right fiends, Jerry Only has a posse…
and that posse is you!

Represent with this great new over dyed black tee with white thread featuring the new ‘Only’ logo print on the front. Includes a Misfits logo sleeve print and fiend skull on the back too!

30th Ann. flock and foil Tee:
In honor of the Misfits 30th Anniversary comes this very special, ultra-soft, hi-end Tee featuring a silver foil Misfits logo and fiend skull surrounded by black on black, tonal, flocked lettering (a black velvet-like fabric) reading “30 Years”. Back print includes the new “30th Anniverscary” logo in a subtle silver foil print. Photos cannot do this tee justice fiends; you really need to see it for yourself in person to get the full impact of this truly awesome shirt.

The soon to be classic, Misfits “30th Anniverscary” logo Tee! The new art was rendered by Monsterfetish artist extraordinaire, Dave Burke who’s impressive resume includes working for the late Ed "Big Daddy Roth", covers for "Rat Fink Comix" and incredible monster-themed, low-brow art paintings for high-end gallery exhibits. In fact, two of Burke’s recent works showcased at CoproNason Gallery in Sherman Oaks included a couple of Misfits inspired pieces, painted while simultaneously working on the 30th Ann. logo. Both can be seen in the gallery on his website. Burke’s prior endeavors include fabricating stage props for industrial horror-goths Skinny Puppy and creating the album artwork for Misfits Records’ debut release from Juicehead. Dave’s grizzly rendering of the flesh-peeling Fiend is the centerpiece of the 30th Anniverscary logo and available now on this 2-sided T-shirt!

All hell 'Breaks Loose' with our new gory chestburster design! Exposed bones peer through a bloody gash on the back print, accompanied by a blood soaked Misfits logo on this gruesome 2-sided tee. Click here for a more detailed view. Click here to order this tee.

Guaranteed to make you the Fiend who really knows what time it is, brand new Misfits watches! Hook yourself up with the most iconic face of fear in the history of punk with 4 different designs and a variety of watchband styles to choose from. Each watch is packaged in a sturdy tin to ensure safe delivery and comes with a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer. Show off your great taste in music as well as your ability to make the right choice when choosing a quality timepiece at a fiendishly affordable price. Misfits watches are available now in the online Fiend Store. Be sure to browse through all sections of our online store because lots of great new items including patches, stickers, posters, buttons and more have been added. Most sold out items are back in stock and new things are added on a regular basis so stop by and cruise the store often for all the latest. Also visit the Misfits Records online store for T-shirts and more from other Misfits Records artists including Osaka Popstar, Balzac and Juicehead. Our Online Misfits Fiend Store is always open and fully functional offering a huge assortment of Misfits merchandise! All under one roof, fiends can finally find every Misfits T-shirt design we make - available in all sizes! Plus Misfits CDs, baby T's, hoodies, hats, jewelry, posters, stickers, buttons, rare limited edition items and lots more! If it's out there, chances are we've got it in our vaults. The Fiend Store accepts major credit cards as well as the traditional mail in payment by check or money order. The choice is yours. U.S. orders ship via United States Postal Service Priority Mail. International orders are shipped via USPS Global Priority Mail where available. If Global Priority service is not available to your country, orders ship via USPS Airmail Parcel Post. Please allow 2 - 4 weeks for your order to be processed and delivered. Visit the Misfits Fiend Store by clicking the banner above left.

MISFITS & BALZAC IN JACKASS THE GAME
FOR PS2 PSP & NDS IN STORES NOW!!

Known Misfits fiends, Johnny Knoxville and the Jackass crew are knee deep in their latest series of ill-conceived stunts, pranks and acts of indecency, and you’re in control when ‘Jackass the Game’ brings the irreverent humor of MTV’s Jackass to the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system on Sept. 24th and the Nintendo DS™ platform on Oct. 24!

One of the most anticipated and outrageous games to hit in a long time, Jackass the Game promises an onslaught of absurd situations and insane challenges you’ve come to love and expect from this special group of idiots. Knoxville and co. have lent not only their likenesses and low moral caliber to the gaming environment, but their actual voices as well.

As if that wasn’t enough, the Misfits song “Spinal Remains” from the legendary ‘Static Age’ album is featured and Misfits Records is proud to announce placement of Balzac's song “Wall” from the CD “Beyond the Darkness” in the game too!

Fiends can hear their favorite band while wreaking virtual havoc with Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and the Jackass Gang on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Nintendo DS™ with ‘Jackass the Game’  in stores this fall from MTV Games and Red Mile Entertainment.

NEW RELEASES AVAILABLE NOW FROM MISFITS RECORDS!

Also available is the debut disc from the latest addition to Misfits Records’ powerhouse punk rock label roster, Juicehead!  Their 16-track debut "The Devil Made Me Do It" is IN STORES NOW throughout the US & Canada and available worldwide through Apple’s iTunes music store. The iTunes bundle comes complete with an 8-page digital booklet for those who want their music instantly, but don’t want to give up the cool frills that packaging can offer like photos, lyrics and excellent artwork! Catch Juicehead live on tour! Check the tour dates section at MisfitsRecords.com and visit Juicehead’s official MySpace page for up to date info as it’s announced.

Be sure to stop over at MisfitsRecords.com for full details on all this and more including special limited edition shaped vinyl picture discs from Balzac and Osaka Popstar AVAILABLE NOW, exclusively from the Misfits Records online store

In overseas news, Misfits Records is proud to announce the Japanese release of the debut album from Osaka Popstar. “Osaka Popstar & the American Legends of Punk” is NOW IN STORES throughout Japan on Imperial Records. The Japanese release contains alternate cover art and 3 exclusive LIVE BONUS TRACKS recorded on the Fiend Fest tour in 2006! For those of you in search of the live bonus tracks, the Japanese import is available now while supplies last at the Misfits Records online store.

This only briefly scratches the surface of everything happening at the label fiends so be sure to visit Misfits Records.com and get all the gory details now!