MISFITS TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED WORLDWIDE

The 'Fits have announced a string of shows spanning the globe this summer including festival appearances in Spain, France, Sweden, Germany and Finland with additional dates in Italy, Ireland and England. There's even a few select shows in the US with more to come this fall! Look for additional tour dates to be posted here as they're confirmed.

In Loving Memory of Jim Powers

Jim Powers died the morning of Monday March 23rd at home surrounded by family. A wonderful father of six, grandfather of 14, and loving husband, Jim Powers served in the US Army for 25 years, taught at the Army War College (to as well as alongside esteemed colleagues including Colin Powell and Norman Schwarzkopf) and retired a Colonel. Although at times he held positions in high places such as the Pentagon, Colonel Jim Powers passed on many opportunities that promised far more money and commanded respect elsewhere, to devote time, energy and resources into the love and passion he had for his own hometown.

Colonel Powers dedicated his life to public service and even refused a paid position in the mayor's office offering to do the job for free instead. He was a man of integrity, honor, and pride. President and Vice-President for a multitude of noteworthy community organizations too numerous to list in their entirety, he also served as the Police and Fire Commissioner, Special Assistant to the Mayor, and founder of the NoGraf Network.

Misfits founder Jerry Only, who was especially close with his late father-in-law, reflects:

"He was like a father to me. He was a strong supporter of the band and respected the brotherhood he saw amongst the fiends. He thought it was great that the guys in the pit would knock each other down during a song, and then help each other up again. The unity of the punks really impressed him."

Jim Powers was born April 14, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI and died March 23, 2009 in Rockford, IL.

Jim Powers Honored

Today everyone is aware of the ecnomic crunch and the loss of American jobs. However in Rockford, Illinois the problem has been around for decades. My father-in-law Jim Powers stood strong to support his community for many years through various volunteer work and city appointed positions. Now he has been honored for his service by having a major street dedicated in his name, a front page story in the paper, and being named "person of the week" by the local ABC news.

I had the pleasure of working with the Colonel and Mayor Larry Morrissey in support of the N Factor, a center which helps educate Rockford's youth by rewarding scholastic effort with recreational credit. In December of 2007, the Misfits played a benefit show to support this center that Jim helped organize. Also in attendence was fellow community activist Rick Nielson of Cheap Trick. It was my pleasure to help out among such outstanding people.

I'd like to thank him for giving me Joanna's hand in marriage, supporting me with sound advice, and being a wonderful grandfather for our daughter. Congratulations on honors bestowed upon you. You are a true American hero!

God Speed, Jerry Only

photo by Rocky Schenk

Lux Interior, frontman and founding member of legendary punk band the Cramps passed away on February 4th, 2009.

Lux formed the Cramps in New York in 1976 with his wife and guitarist, Poison Ivy. The Cramps had their own unique blend of music that was undeniably punk injected with elements of surf and rockabilly of the 1950s & 60’s. Horror and B-movie photo by Rocky Schenkthemes create a kinship between the Misfits and the Cramps, yet both bands have a distinctively different sound and visual image.

Jerry Only reflects: “I always wanted to play with The Cramps, especially on a Fiend Fest tour. He will be missed and remembered.”

RIP Lux Interior 10/21/46 – 2/4/09

FIENDISH NEW TEES AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

"Horror Xmas": The Misfits classic "Horror Business" design gets the Xmas treatment in this all-new, highly limited edition T-shirt available exclusively from the Misfits online store! Supplies are extremely limited so act fast or be green with envy when they're all gone...
Click here for a larger view.

The Misfits "Santa Gogos" design is back in print for a limited time on this 2-sided tee. Features incredible art painted by legendary "Famous Monsters" magazine cover artist Basil Gogos with an icy Misfits logo back print.

Both are available now while supplies last in the Online Fiend Store.

To guarantee delivery by December 25th, please call customer service toll free at (877) 881-1248. You must order by or before Dec 18th and request expedited shipping for holiday delivery. Our fulfillment house will be closed from Dec. 20th – Jan 4th. All orders placed after December 18th will ship the week of January 5th.

MISFITS WINTER GEAR AVAILABLE NOW IN THE ONLINE FIEND STORE

High quality, officially licensed, Misfits snowboarding jackets and gloves by Grenade are now in stock! Great for the slopes or just premium winter wear. Available in every size ranging from Extra-Small through Double Extra-Large.

Purple jacket with Misfits flyer-stylized wallpaper in an all over print with oversized “Bullet” art on the back.

White with Misfits flyer-stylized wallpaper in an all over print with oversized “Die Die My Darling” art on the back. Black with Misfits flyer-stylized wallpaper in an oversized front pocket print, custom Fiend Club logo snap buttons and full sized Pushead “Evileye” art on the back. Features include: 10K waterproof, 10K breathable, Critically-taped seams, powder skirt, YKK zippers, Wrist gators, Pit zips, custom cord lock, waterproof logo zippers and incredible Misfits graphics!

Your choice of black, purple or lime green. Features include: Nylon/neoprene top, Lorca suede palm, Astro Zombies no-slip grip, Monster proof coating, Slim fit, spring glove with fiendish Misfits graphics!

Bone print gloves Black

Bone print gloves Purple

Bone print gloves Lime

Also available now is our new Misfits Skeletal hoodie featuring upper torso skeleton print on front and back with bloody human heart dripping from inside the rib cage. Includes double zipper with custom metal Misfits logo pulls. Hood zips all the way up to reveal a full fiend skull facemask with black mesh eyes!

Visit the Online Fiend Store to order now.

MISFITS TOUR DATES KICK OFF WITH THE RESURRECTION FEST
ON AUG 1!

The Misfits kick off a string of dates running throughout August and September beginning with the Resurrection Fest in Spain and continuing throughout Czech Republic, South America, Mexico and the U.S. Check the TOUR section here at Misfits.com for all confirmed tour dates now!

“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!

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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.

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.

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.