JERRY ONLY STORMS SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO WITH A HOSTILE TAKEOVER FRI. JAN. 5TH!

That’s right Fiends Jerry Only storms the doors of Sirius Satellite Radio on Friday Jan. 5th as guest host of Sirius’ weekly show Hostile Takeover! Tune in as Jerry controls the horizontal and the vertical for a solid 60-minutes playing, well… whatever he feels like playing! Classic punk rock of course, along with a solid block of Misfits cuts from the Static Age through Project 1950 all eras of the legacy will be represented and even book-ended by stories and insight from the man who lived it, Jerry Only. Tune in for a no-holds barred, uncensored 60-minute “Hostile Takeover” guest-hosted by Jerry Only on Sirius Satellite Radio’s Faction channel 28 , Friday Jan. 5th at 7 pm EST and rebroadcast on Saturday Jan. 6th at 1 am EST.
FIEND FEST '06

That's right Fiends, Halloween will be here before you know it and to center around one of our favorite times of the year, we bring you FIEND FEST 2006! The MISFITS will headline as JERRY, ROBO & DEZ shred through a complete set of Misfits classics old and new. As an added attraction, the MISFITS slot will include a special guest set from OSAKA POPSTAR performing cuts off the new album and a couple of RAMONES classics for good measure with frontman JOHN CAFIERO at the helm on vocals and MARKY RAMONE himself on drums! Also ensuring this Fest is a fiendish one, are special co-headliners, the UK's own unique CLOCKWORK ORANGE inspired punk outfit, THE ADICTS! The incredible bill of punk rock continues with original 77 punks; UK SUBS and rounding out the bill, the new breed of punk rock is being well represented by Chicago's own JUICEHEAD and generation next with California's ORANGE! The FIEND FEST tour is scheduled throughout the US and Canada starting Oct 13 thru Nov. 5th.

CLICK HERE to visit the Misfits Records website for a look at the FIEND FEST '06 ad and a list of all confirmed dates. Check back often for up to date info as additional dates and/or venues will be added as they become confirmed.

There have been a lot of recent updates at Misfits Records.com and Osaka Popstar.com that may be of interest to many of you fiends so be sure to visit both sites for additional news now.
MISFITS ROCK 30,000 FANS WITH IGGY & THE STOOGES IN SPAIN
Fiends in Spain may want to check out the AZKENA ROCK FESTIVAL on August 31st where Jerry, Robo and Dez will perform to an audience of 30,000 fans as the Misfits close the show following none other than the legendary Iggy & the Stooges!

Photo credit: Shigeo Jones Kikuchi (Photo Assassin)
OSAKA POPSTAR (FEATURING JERRY ONLY OF THE MISFITS) VOTED #1 ON FUSE TV’S “OVEN FRESH”!

 We’d like to say a huge THANKS to all of you who showed your support for Osaka Popstar and voted for us on Fuse’s “Oven Fresh.” Thanks to all of you, the music video for our first single “Wicked World” was ANNOUNCED AT #1 on Fuse’s “Oven Fresh Keepers” on Friday June 16th!

You can catch the rebroadcast of “Oven Fresh Keepers” with the Osaka Popstar video for “Wicked World” ranked at #1 on Saturday June 17th at 1:30pm EST and again on Sat. June 17th at 9:30 pm EST.

It just goes to show that punk rock is alive and well and all of you proved that point along with us by making your voices heard. Thanks again to all of you who voted for Osaka Popstar and MADE US #1! Click here to see the voting results.

Look for the “Wicked World” video to air on Fuse TV’s “The Dive” this Sunday, June 18th at 3:30am EST (12:30am PST).
RAVE REVIEWS FOR OSAKA POPSTAR FROM THE AMERICAN HIT NETWORK!
Osaka Popstar and the American Legends of Punk Fans of original punk rock rejoice! Osaka Popstar and the American Legends of Punk might be the best ‘punk’ labeled product to appear in ages. Their pedigree is infallible, featuring Ramones (Marky), Black Flag (Dez Cadena), Misfits (Jerry Only) and Voidoids (Ivan Julian). They are indeed legends, but more than anything else, Osaka Popstar is a high concept project that bashes through generational barriers. They combine roots- punk style music a la the Buzzcocks, The Undertones, the Ramones, and the Misfits, and then incorporate this into Japanese Saturday morning cartoon imagery. It’s sort of like the Archies on steroids, or the Fountains of Wayne on amphetamines. Pop it on and it is easy to imagine that it’s 1978 all over again. I dare you not to smile when listening to this CD. The disk opens with an absolutely perfect pop song written by ‘outsider music’ legend Daniel Johnston, called “Wicked World.” John Cafiero merrily sings “We have sinned so many times before we see no reason to turn back now, cuz we’re the world, the wicked world, marching to hell. We know what we’re doing and we’re marching to hell,” while a wickedly joyous guitar riff rips its way through the rollicking rhythm. The energy never lets up, either. This isn’t your teenager’s second-generation variation on punk; it’s the real thing. Marky Ramone is on drums and he plays with an energy that is…superhuman! The rest of the band is just as remarkable, playing with an abandon that betrays the sheer joy of playing together.

Partially due to the cartoon imagery, and partially due to the infectious nature of the band’s performance, “Osaka Popstar” makes punk rock sound like pure fun. They cover two old Richard Hell songs (“Blank Generation” and “Love Comes in Spurts”) and make them sound brand new. Do you remember the hullabaloo that was raised by the “O Brother Where Art Thou” soundtrack a few years ago? Remember the key track from that collection called “Man of Constant Sorrow?” I’ll bet you never imagined that it would make a great punk tune. Osaka Popstar imagined it, and then they achieve it. Best of all is a track that was written by a bunch of school kids, called “Insects,” which is destined to be one of the best summer songs of all time. While the band plows along at 100 MPH, Cafiero sings about the perils presented by the insect world (“Bees will try to sting you hard, all over, your body. Bugs are in the trees and they’re watching you”). This track is so good that it makes bug-phobia fun.

A DVD containing two videos (“Wicked World” and a hysterically funny “Insects”) accompanies the CD, and I’d suggest watching the videos ASAP, since it will help to convey the playful, artistic vibe that defines Osaka Popstar. In typical punk-rock fashion, the disk contains thirteen tracks that plow by in less than thirty minutes, but it is all meat and no filler. It ends too soon, but that’s okay, because it means that you have enough time to play the entire disk again! After all these years, it is a pleasure and a surprise to hear a band that can stay true to their punk-rock roots and enjoy every second of it. Seemingly out of nowhere, Osaka Popstar have perfected a near-miraculous combination of fun and catharsis that leaves you breathless, exhausted, and completely satisfied. A       -Tom Ryan
 OSAKA POPSTAR CD/DVD IN STORES NOW WORLD WIDE!

PREVIEW 3 SONGS & VIEW CLIPS FROM 2 ANIMATED VIDEOS ONLINE!

FREE LIMITED EDITION MISFITS 45 WITH PROOF OF PURCHASES!
MORE DETAILS REVEALED ON VINYL COLOR & COVER ART!
MISFITS RECORDS LAUNCHES 2 ALL-NEW WEBSITES

We have A LOT of stuff in store for you fiends, but we're only going to scratch the surface about it here because we've just launched our brand new Official MISFITS RECORDS WEBSITE! Head over there now and explore!! There are a few surprises waiting for you including more details about a special limited edition Misfits vinyl 45 that will only be available when you redeem your proof of purchase seals from "Misfits Project 1950", "Balzac Beyond the Darkness" and the new release: OSAKA POPSTAR & THE AMERICAN LEGENDS OF PUNK - IN STORES NOW - WORLD WIDE!

Also be sure to visit the all new OSAKA POPSTAR WEBSITE to learn more about the new CD/DVD combo, see some of the incredible artwork and hear the final mix of the first single "Wicked World" in its entirety!

Click the logos above and visit both websites now for more exclusive content including a sneak peek at the cover art for the limited edition vinyl Misfits 45 entitled "PSYCHO IN THE WAX MUSEUM", preview 3 complete songs from the OSAKA POPSTAR CD and view clips from 2 animated music videos now!

In related news, Misfits.com will also undergo a full upgrade and redesign in the coming months so stay tuned...there's more to come!
JERRY, ROBO AND DEZ IN ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE!

We weren't kidding when we told you the 'Fits were extremely well received during the South American tour fiends! The latest issue of Rolling Stone in Latin America (pictured above left) features Bono on the cover and Jerry, Dez and Robo with a full page spread inside! CLICK HERE for a look at the entire article which centers around the band's recent shows in Colombia that were a graveyard smash!

BRAND NEW MISFITS STUDIO ALBUM
IN THE WORKS!

As previously reported here at www.misfits.com, the Misfits are currently at work writing an all-new studio album! Yes fiends, the band plans to return to the studio in 2006 to deliver the hardest, most aggressive Misfits material to see the pressing plant since Earth AD! Since the record is still in the writing stages, an exact release date is far too early to determine at this time. But as Jerry Only recently revealed in an interview with Inpress Magazine Australia: "Our next album will coincide with our 30th anniversary and that album will only reinforce how potent the band has become with time."

As many fiends may already be aware, the Misfits 30th Anniversary will fall on April 18, 2007...

There's also been talk about the possibility of some live Misfits material (as recorded at some of the highly acclaimed shows Jerry, Dez and Robo delivered in 2005), hitting the streets on disc via Misfits Records sometime in 2006. For additional news on upcoming releases and more, visit our all-new official MISFITS RECORDS WEBSITE!
CHRISTINA SCABBIA'S MISFITS SHOES FROM DRAVEN ARE HARD AND HEAVY

Christina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil looking fiendishly cool in our new Misfits shoes for ghouls from Draven ... CLICK HERE to order!
MISFITS ROCK THE 2006 OLYMPICS IN TORINO, ITALY!

 Congratulations to Olympic Silver Medallist and Fiend DANNY KASS! Danny (pictured mid air at left) won a SILVER MEDAL in the Men's Half Pipe competition in snowboarding and made headline news! Danny represented the Misfits wearing his Fiend Gloves available through his snowboard gear company Grenade that he runs with his brother Matt.

Danny is a long-time Fiend, originally from Pompton Plains New Jersey, who actually used to practice skateboarding on a half pipe in Jerry Only's back yard! "Once when I came home from tour, I looked in my back yard at what appeared to be Noah's Ark! I actually thought it was..." laughs Jerry Only. "While I was gone Danny and my son Jerry, along with the help of Grandpa (my Dad), put together a 10 ft half pipe. Most of the kids couldn't handle this beast expect Danny who chewed it right up. He is where he belongs... on top. I couldn't be more proud of him".

Everyone here in the Misfits camp sends our congratulations to the entire U.S. snowboarding team!

The Misfits Fiend Skull has really become a worldwide presence in high profile extreme sports these days. The band's trademark Fiend Skull icon recently appeared in connection with skateboarding in ESPN spots during this year's Superbowl. The Misfits Fiend Gloves from Grenade have reached as far across the globe as Bjoern Einar Romoeren  at World Wide ski jump circuit! Check out the pictures below forwarded to us by the Fiends at Grenade who told us Friedli from John Doe Ltd. in Switzerland was so excited that he immediately took the pics below straight off of his TV screen! He felt otherwise, no one would believe it... Well here's his proof!
Image courtesy of the NY Daily News
In other news, Brazilian fiends please note that the Misfits were detained and denied access into Brazil upon departure from their shows in Colombia due to local restrictions between the two countries. Rest assured the band did not cancel and they are just as disappointed as you are that they were unable to perform in Brazil as planned. That unfortunate occurrence aside, the South American tour was a huge success traveling throughout Mexico and Colombia where the band was extremely well received and made numerous TV and radio appearances. The Misfits are truly appreciative of the enthusiasm they were met with and will return to ALL of these territories, including Brazil. Until that time, as a small consolation, Brazilian fiends might want to visit: RockOnline Brazil and Whiplash for insightful interviews (conducted in your native language of Portuguese) with Misfits founding member Jerry Only just a few days prior to the previously scheduled Brazilian dates. For those interested who do not read Portuguese, try an online translator like this one.

2006 will be an incredible year to be a Fiend and we have LOTS in store for you. The debut CD from Osaka Popstar is now readying for release this summer so get ready to redeem those proof of purchases! Combine your proof of purchase seals from Misfits Project 1950 and Balzac's Beyond the Darkness with the 3rd and final seal in the Osaka Popstar CD. Redeem all 3 together and you'll receive a collectible vinyl Misfits 45 that will NOT be available anywhere else! Also on the way is a highly limited edition Balzac figure available exclusively from Misfits Records this Spring along with the launch of the official Misfits Records Website. More details are coming very soon so stay tuned.

Balzac is currently wrapping up their all-new CD, which is also coming in 2006 and rave reviews continue to flow for Misfits Records' offbeat release "Misfits meet the Nutley Brass: Fiend Club Lounge". The latest words of praise coming in from Kerrang and Razorcake. Scroll down to read blurbs from their reviews and many more. Thanks to everyone who supported us in 2005  !

Village Voice - Sound of the City, Last Stand at CBGB: "War All the Time: Punks and Councilmen Fight for their Landmark" by Dr. Donna Gaines


"Hilly called in the monsters from hell to save the day. We'll kill anyone who stands in the way." August 12, onstage, Misfits frontman Jerry Only rants, "We're here to save CBGB 'cause CBGB saved me. Hilly believed anyone who walked through the door was allowed to play-it didn't matter who you knew. That's America!"

NYC is still at risk of losing CBGB.

CLICK HERE to read more of the recent Village Voice article by Dr. Donna Gaines  

CLICK HERE to find out more about the cause to SAVE CBGB.

What reviewers are saying about Misfits meet the Nutley Brass: Fiend Club Lounge:

"Fiend Club Lounge features frankly piss-funny lounge-lizard reworkings of Misfits classics...Evil has never sounded so damn kitsch. Find it."
- Paul Travers, Kerrang!


"Ahh, this is genius. This is a really cool, fun CD and a definite must for hardcore Misfits fans."
- Ben Snakepit, Razorcake


"This album is absolute genius...ridiculously funny."
- Shane Farver, Slugmag


"Truly beyond type-able description, FIEND CLUB LOUNGE is simply... well absolutely, seam-splitting, pants-pizzilingly HYSTERICAL!"
4 Stars. - Gary Vermin, Horrorwood Babble on.com


"after popping 'Fiend Club Lounge' into the ol' disc player in my car, I came within 5 feet of hitting a tree, after hearing the first 20 seconds of 'Last Caress'. For Misfits completists, this recording is a must have. If there is a Misfits fiend in your life, these lounge lizard interpretations will bring joy and uncontrollable laughter to their life. Imagine Tom Jones' back up orchestra playing out the music of bands like the Buzzcocks, Minor Threat, Black Flag, the Ramones, and the Misfits. Makes you chuckle just thinking about it, doesn't it? In short, the music is SO wrong, it's right. ---the Fiend Club Lounge is open for business, baby, so throw on your red smoking jackets and fez caps! If you are a Misfits fan, AND disturbing things make you smile, behold your Holy Grail."
Rated in terms of twisted hilarity: 94 points. - DeadSun, Antimusic.com


"sly, clever, and occasionally laugh-out-loud funny...there's no denying it's a hoot."
- Keith Bergman, Blabbermouth.net


"The first thing you need to understand about this release is that it is meant to be tongue and cheek. It's not meant to be a serious interpretation of the Misfits music; it's just meant to be fun. ...sounds like something Goldie Hawn would have danced to during the breaks on Laugh-In...could have easily fit in with the musical Grease or any Frankie Avalon movie. The Nutley Brass does an outstanding job of interpreting the Misfits music in an unconventional style. After hearing the Nutley Brass' version of 'Die Die My Darling' I realized it may not be so bad to die. If you enter the lounge with an open mind and a fondness for the Misfits, you're sure to have a good time. If you're someone that takes your music seriously you might not get what this CD is all about."
4 out of 5 Stars. -George Dionne, Rock-is-life.com


"you need this most amazing cover CD by the Nutley Brass. This is a fun CD to listen to, one of those guilty pleasures that you just cannot let go of...this was honestly a great idea and Ryko did well to want to put this out. If you have an open mind and a sense of humor, you will check this out."
9/10 - Jeffrey Easton, Metal-Exiles.com


"The collection reinterprets the Misfits as kitsch for the cocktail lounge, suggesting 1960s instrumental classics like Herb Alpert's Whipped Cream & Other Delights or anything from gonzo bandleader Juan Garcia Esquivel. Sam Elwitt, the composer behind Nutley Brass, has actually been at this awhile. He also did an album of instrumental pop Ramones covers, the highlight of which was a hilarious elevator music version of "Blitzkrieg Bop" that a nun could hum along to. "Hilarious" is right: Elwitt never gets too serious with his Nutley material, so there's no reason for punk rock purists to get bent out of shape over Fiend Club Lounge. It's a novelty that happens to be well written and kind of entertaining."
3 out of 5 - Johnny Loftus, All Music Guide


"a collection of Misfits tracks performed so innocently that I wouldn't be surprised to hear them over the PA at my local department store. 'Teenagers From Mars' is probably about as weird as you could imagine, performed like the opening moments of a Broadway musical. 'Die, Die My Darling' closes out the album, performed like it should accompany the climax in a James Bond movie. Fiend Club Lounge is clearly a novelty performance; it has no pretensions about supplanting the Misfits, or even standing alone as a work, but for fans, it's a fun, and -- dare I say it -- 'cute' look at the Misfits."
3 out of 3 stars. Aubin, Punk News.org


"First you heard about RICHARD CHEESE, then you heard about PAUL ANKA, but before these guys, there was THE NUTLEY BRASS. Brass is exactly what it takes, to take classic era MISFITS songs and render them into lounge music, brass balls, that is...those out there that are true fans of musicianship will absolutely love and appreciate the talent and creativity that it took to make a CD like this happen. I am a long time Misfits fan...it absolutely did not disappoint me."
5 Stars - Paragon Rob, Foundry Music.com


"the Zombie masters are being paid homage to by their own stateside, NJ brothers The Nutley Brass Section just adds a whole new light to some of the classic Misfits music. 'Last Caress' is a kick especially after having the Metallica one drilled in the head this lightens up the whole vibe. 'Some Kind Of Hate' sounds like it could be in a horror movie or a follow up to Animal House. They close the thing out with 'Die, Die My Darling' and I'm floored. If you even take a dare to step over a musical line then you love this as if you like lounge music. We need more lounge music these days. This is a record that made my ears tune into different sounds and a cool tribute to the Jersey Phnom known as The Misfits."
3 Stars - Hammerhead Zine.com


"You've heard their music covered by bands like AFI and more famously, Metallica; however, I bet Misfits have never been tweaked so uniquely by anyone as Sam Elwitt's Nutley Brass with their new tribute ...Fiend Club Lounge. It wasn't until a couple of minutes into 'Last Caress' that I realized I was listening to more than just a twisted tribute to Misfits music. While one might think the album was a humorous effort designed to fill a niche, there's actually a great respect for Misfits and their effect on the entire music scene from metal to ... well ... lounge. The weirdest thing for me was that I could almost hear Wayne Newton or Tom Jones singing the lyrics to 'Die, Die My Darling' and 'Hatebreeders,' which says a lot for the way the Nutley Brass played out their versions of these songs. Instrumentally, this album gave me chills. Fiend Club Lounge is well-rehearsed, expertly revised and the sinister undertones certainly put it on my list of the most original tribute albums of all time. If you're walking the line between our reality and the dark dimension, I recommend this record ... if for no other reason than to freak out your friends!"
3 & a half stars. - John Foxworthy, Garage Radio


Jerry Only comments on Fiend Club Lounge:  "If Cat women from the moon landed in Tijuana in the 60's this is the kind of music they would march to! The Nutley Brass version of 'Die, Die My Darling' is swirling with 007 suspense like the soundtrack of an early James Bond movie. The horns seem to jet out like one of the old albums from the Tijuana Brass. Classic, I repeat, CLASSIC."


Original Misfits guitarist Franché Coma comments: "I will say this: 'Misfits meet the Nutley Brass: Fiend Club Lounge' is one of the best renditions of some of the best Misfits songs ever recorded. Any true, and I mean true musician will appreciate the intricacies of the instrumentations on this CD. It takes punk music to a different level. It shows us how anything is possible if you want to make it happen. You'll think you are listening to a soundtrack from a big screen movie. A great lush theatrical feel. I compliment the engineers, the producers and everyone involved with this production. OUTSTANDING JOB!!! I was truly, truly, impressed! They should be proud of this release." CLICK HERE to read the full PRESS RELEASE about the new CD "Misfits meet the Nutley Brass: Fiend Club Lounge".

PREVIEW SONGS FROM NEW MISFITS RECORDS RELEASES WITH eCARDS!

A Fiend Club Lounge eCARD for the "Misfits meet the Nutley Brass" CD is now available online! Click the image at left to view flash animations of the incredible cover art by legendary horror artist Basil Gogos and preview 3 songs from the CD in their entirety!

A Balzac eCARD for the new CD/DVD combo "Out of the Grave and Into the Dark" is also now online! Click the Balzac eCARD image at right to preview 3 songs from the CD in their entirety & watch Balzac's music video for the song D.A.R.K.!
MISFITS MEET THE NUTLEY BRASS: FIEND CLUB LOUNGE - ALL NEW CD!

 Yes Fiends, the ultimate and most unusual of all Misfits tributes is in stores now: Misfits meet The Nutley Brass in the "Fiend Club Lounge"! 11 classic era Misfits favorites have been interpreted in the form of highly well executed, instrumental, retro-inspired "Space Age Pop" or "Lounge" style cover versions that will have horror-punks, lounge enthusiasts and fans of incredibly strange music going wild in the pit!

Mad scientists have taken one part Misfits, one part Esquivel and mixed them together creating an audiophile cocktail formula that has been poured and pressed to disc for your diabolically swingin' listening pleasure. From Lodi to Nutley, all of New Jersey (and the world for that matter) are standing in lines around the block waiting for their chance to enter! Step beyond the velvet ropes and enjoy the ultimate experience in "Hi-Fi Scary-O-Phonic Sound" as Misfits Records opens the doors to the exclusive and elusive, "Fiend Club Lounge"!

"Fiend Club Lounge" features all new paintings created exclusively for this release by legendary "Famous Monsters of Filmland" magazine cover artist Basil Gogos, plus an 8-page booklet and extensive liner notes. First pressing copies include a FREE Limited Edition Fiend Club Lounge drink coaster inside!

TRACK LISTING: 1.) Last Caress,  2.) Astro Zombies,  3.) Where Eagles Dare,  4.) Some Kinda Hate,  5.) Hybrid Moments,  6.) Hatebreeders,  7.) Teenagers From Mars,  8.) Attitude,  9.) Angelf*ck,  10.) Skulls,  11.) Die, Die My Darling

IN STORES NOW FROM:
ROBO RETURNS ON DRUMS!

As most of you know, Robo's participation as drummer in the band dates back to the old school Fits. His debut recording with the legendary horror-punks was "Earth AD", which is considered one of their most well-known, aggressive and influential, classic-era albums. Prior to joining the Misfits, Robo was already widely acknowledged for his role as drummer in another pioneering hardcore/punk band, Black Flag.

Robo comments: "It's great to be back, I'm really looking forward to touring." Jerry Only comments: "Rehearsals have been intense! It's been like old times seeing Robo behind the spiked kit. We're pumped and ready to shred audiences around the world."

You can expect more of the harder, thrashier sound of the Misfits within the set as well as a few Black Flag classics LIVE on the Misfits upcoming tours. If you have the chance to be there, do not miss these shows Fiends...
MISFITS RECORDS & RYKO TEAM WITH APPLE iTUNES MUSIC STORE

Misfits Records & Rykodisc have struck a deal with Apple's iTunes Music Store who will now carry all full-length releases from Misfits Records in downloadable audio file format. Both "Misfits Project 1950" & "Balzac: Beyond the Darkness" each include a free bonus DVD as well as full booklets, liner notes etc. when purchased in retail stores nationwide or at our online Misfits Fiend Store. But if you prefer to download individual songs (at 99 cents each) or an entire album (at $9.90 each) then visit Apple's iTunes Music Store now and listen to samples from these CDs or purchase high quality audio files online. Apple's iTunes software is available for both Mac and Windows and can be downloaded for free at this location. Once you're in the iTunes Music store be sure to search for the titles "Misfits Project 1950", "Fiend Club Lounge" & both Balzac releases "Balzac: Out of the Grave and Into the Dark" as well as "Balzac: Beyond the Darkness" to begin.

Stay tuned as 2006 brings the debut CD from Osaka Popstar and more! For previously reported news on Misfits Records releases, scroll down and read below.
MISFITS SKULLBUSTERS STRINGS
Misfits Skullbusters signature bass and guitar strings from Dean Markley are available now in stores worldwide.

For a full view of the Misfits Skullbusters ad currently running in major music publications nationwide : Click Here

Read previously reported info on the Misfits signature line of bass and guitar strings from Dean Markley
MISFITS SNEAKERS AVAILABLE NOW!
That's right fiends! The Misfits have teamed with Select Distribution to bring you a full line of Misfits Footwear, Skateboard decks, wheels and more available worldwide!

The line kicks off with Misfits sneakers in 7 different STYLES! Misfits FIEND SKULL canvas sneakers are available in BLACK HI TOP and PINK HI TOP, Misfits FACE OFF canvas are also available in your choice of BLACK LO TOP or PINK LO TOP, plus Misfits OPTIC PRINT LO TOP, Fiend Skull CHECKER SLIP ON and Misfits SPLIT SKULL CANVAS SLIP ON. Click here to shop online.

All Misfits sneakers are available in Men's sizes 4 - 13 (U.S. sizes). For Women's U.S. sizes, order 2 sizes down. Each and every pair is of the highest quality and comes in a custom Misfits shoebox complete with Misfits tissue paper protecting the sneakers inside. Each pair even has a Misfits Die Die My Darling print on the inside sole! You're not going to believe it when you have these in your hands fiends!

For a look at the Misfits Footwear ad running in major magazines Click here. Look for our full line of Misfits skateboard decks and wheels in our online Fiend Store and available now in retail stores worldwide.

Walk among the very first to have a pair of these incredible new sneakers made especially for fiends... Order Now!
MISFITS & OSAKA POPSTAR FEATURED ON RYKO'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY DOUBLE CD!

IN STORES NOW, Rykodisc limited edition double CD compilation celebrating the company's achievements spanning 20 years of music history. The collection features the best of Ryko artists past, present and future. Rykodisc, who recently joined forces with Misfits Records, was founded 20 years ago as the world's first CD-only record label. The company is run for, and by, diehard music fans and has become one of the world's leading independent record companies. Misfits Records is proud to announce that along with tracks from David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Joe Jackson, Devo, They Might Be Giants, The Replacements and many other noteworthy artists, Rykodisc selected "This Magic Moment" from MISFITS PROJECT 1950 and "Wicked World" from the upcoming Osaka Popstar CD for inclusion in their 20th Anniversary Collection. The limited edition double CD set is available now in stores everywhere. The All Music Guide recently gave the collection 4 stars.

CLICK HERE to view the full track listing and AMG's review which includes a positive nod for Misfits Records upcoming debut CD from Osaka Popstar (to be released Fall 2005).

Ryko's 20th Anniversary 2-CD compilation Box set is also available in our Online Misfits Fiend Store where you'll save $3.00 off the suggested retail price.

MISFITS SKATEBOARDS ARE HERE!

Misfits skateboards are AVAILABLE NOW at our online Misfits Fiend Store.

9 different styles to choose from including, standard, pool deck and long board, plus matching wheels and more coming soon!
MISFITS PROJECT 1950 ON MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

On Monday November 24th, ABC TV's Monday Night Football (consistently one of the top rated shows in the country reaching approx. over 20 million viewers weekly) chose to use the cover version of "Great Balls of Fire" from the new CD "Misfits Project 1950" in a montage leading into the second half kick off. Jerry Only states: "When I was in high school playing football, I always dreamed of being on ABC's Monday night football. It was a real thrill for me during the Giants game when Great Balls of Fire from Project 1950 came on and opened the second half kick off. Thanks to Jerry Lee Lewis for a great song and thanks to the NFL for finally making my dream come true of being on Monday Night Football!" CLICK HERE to view the QuickTime clip from Monday Night Football.

"MONSTER MASH" HITS RADIO & RANKS #1 ON THE SUBMODERN SINGLES CHART!

Misfits Project 1950 made a 'graveyard smash' on radio recently. On November 3rd, FMQB's SubModern singles chart reported the new cover version of "Monster Mash" in the #1 slot!

CLICK HERE for the story direct from the FMQB website.

MISFITS PROJECT 1950 ENTERS THE BILLBOARD CHARTS AT #2!

That's right Fiend's, "Misfits Project 1950" debuted on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart at #2 and Billboard's Top Independent Albums Chart at #5! Super D's overall Retail Distribution Sales Chart lists Misfits Project 1950 at #6 and already lists Balzac's Beyond the Darkness at #31. Misfits Records would like to thank fiends everywhere for showing your support and helping us get off to a great start!

MISFITS RECORDS LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTED BY RYKODISC!

The time has come Fiends! The long course of careful scrutiny and countless meetings in search of the right distributor has finally concluded as we proudly announce our new label Misfits Records launching worldwide this summer under exclusive distribution with Rykodisc! Each and every release we bleed out will be easily accessible around the globe! The invasion begins as Jerry Only's long awaited Misfits special project showcasing punk covers of 1950's era classics arrives at last! Nothing short of an all-star line-up from the punk genre (and then some) has assembled to bring this creature to life. All tracks feature Misfits founding member Jerry Only heading the attack on Bass and lead vocals with Marky Ramone of   The Ramones adding his world famous flair on drums and percussion that landed him the honor of induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Dez Cadena of Black Flag using various guitars adding just the right sound to fit each song. 1960's pop-rock icon Ronnie Spector known for the classic hits "Be My Baby" and "Baby I love You" (to name just a few), lends her inimitable vocals to "This Magic Moment" and "You Belong to Me". Jimmy Destri of Blondie contributes his expertise on keyboards for the cuts "Runaway" & "Great Balls of Fire". Also featured is long time Misfits collaborator John Cafiero (of the upcoming Misfits Records release " Osaka Popstar and the American Legends of Punk") contributing melodic punk-pop backing vocals to "Dream Lover", "Monster Mash" and "Runaway". Ed Manion who has performed with a wide variety of artists including Del Shannon provides saxophone for "Diana" and "Runaway". The gamut of 50's era music has been reinterpreted for this special project along with a couple of hits from the 60's that were must haves for this theme driven collection. A monster that's been lurking in the mind of Jerry Only for years has finally been unleashed as Misfits Records presents; "Misfits Project 1950".....As reported previously, the CD is truly unique and not to be perceived as a traditional Misfits album but rather a special project. Only states: "The backbone of punk has always been the 3-chord progression which was ultimately inspired by classic rock and roll of the 1950's. I've always wanted to record some of the music that inspired the Misfits to show fiends where it all began. With this album...I will."

IN STORES NOW WITH 24 PAGE BOOKLET + FREE BONUS DVD!

Project 1950 comes complete with a 24 page booklet of extensive liner notes, personal quotes on the project from each Jerry, Marky and Dez and even a music lesson 101 section from Jerry Only entitled "Rock and Roll DNA" which explains in great detail (charts and all!) Only's musical theory of punk rock evolution through 50's chord progressions. The booklet features a wide variety of all new cartoon art created specifically for this release by artist Tony Squindo, well known for his caricatures of Metallica among others. The limited edition will come in a dual jewel case containing a Bonus DVD featuring 10 songs with live performances shot in March 2003 at the Phillips U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships, the 2002 NYC Halloween show, bonus videos of the Misfits and Balzac performing together live in Japan and more eye candy exclusive to this release!

WIN A MISFITS DEVASTATOR BASS!

In the near future Misfits Records and Rykodisc will announce a contest drawing in conjunction with the U.S. release, for your chance to win a Misfits Devastator Bass guitar hand crafted and designed by Jerry Only himself! Fiends can also count on limited edition color vinyl LP pressings from Misfits Records!

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SAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE!
Each of the three individual CDs (Misfits Project 1950, Balzac: Beyond the Darkness & Osaka Popstar) will come with a proof of purchase specific to it's corresponding CD. Be sure to save your proof of purchase from each individual artist's release Fiends, because redeeming all 3 together in the near future will bring you a special Misfits Records collector's edition item which will not be sold in any store and available only with all 3 proof of purchases!
Misfits/Balzac Split-CD AVAILABLE NOW!

As most fiends know it has always been the way of the Fits to take matters into their own hands and so comes the launch of Misfits Records! The new label debuts with a split CD single in conjunction with Disk Union, between the Misfits and Japan's premiere horror punk band Balzac. It's no secret that Balzac was highly influenced by the Misfits. They have always been very vocal about deriving inspiration from the Fits and we're proud to call them our friends and fiends. This split CD release is very unique in that the Misfits have covered a Balzac song ("Day the Earth Caught Fire") and Balzac has covered a medley of 2 Misfits songs ( "The Haunting" & "Don't Open Til Doomsday"). The track features Jerry Only on Bass & Lead Vocals, Dez Cadena on Guitar & Backing Vocals, Marky Ramone on Drums and John Cafiero on backing vocals. Described as nothing short of classic punk rock, the split CD is available in stores throughout Japan exclusively through Disk Union and in stores throughout the U.S. exclusively from Misfits Records. The CD packaging differs slightly between the U.S. and Japanese pressings. Collector's may be interested to know that the cover of the variant Japanese edition (unavailable in the U.S. ) is titled "Don't Open Til Doomsday" and the U.S. edition is titled "Day the Earth Caught Fire". In addition to having different titles featured on the cover, the Japan & U.S. editions differ slightly in that they were pressed from alternate masters both having a minimal difference in sound and tone. Both editions contain the same songs. Fiends can pick up a copy in your local record shop or order online at our Misfits Fiend Store which has a full supply of the U.S. pressing in stock as well a limited quantity of the rare Japanese edition. We have truly been busier than ever and you will have lots to look forward to. All boundaries have been broken and a new chapter begins...

Listen Misfits "Day the Earth Caught Fire", click here and use the audio player.
Limited Edition MISFITS ZOMBIE FIGURES - April 2005

FINAL SHOW WITH MARKY RAMONE ON APRIL 30TH

As most of you know, Marky Ramone (of the world famous Ramones) had been sitting in on drums as a "Special Guest" with the Misfits on tour since April 2001. Marky's final shows behind the kit with the Misfits took place from April 1st, 2005 in Sayerville, NJ at the Starland Ballroom up to and including the show on April 30th, 2005 in Baltimore, MD. Marky's departure from touring with the Misfits is an amicable one and we wish him the best of luck.
R.I.P. JOHNNY RAMONE: SEPT 2004

MISFITS & OSAKA POPSTAR FLY THE FRIENDLY SKIES?!

If you're flying with United Airlines March 1st through April 30th 2004, check out United's in-flight audio channel for an hour long Rykodisc 20th Anniversary special. The show, hosted by Dan Kimpel, spans the past present and future of Ryko's 20 year history in music and includes "This Magic Moment" from Misfits Project 1950 as well as "Wicked World" from the upcoming Osaka Popstar CD! For info on Rykodisc's 20th Anniversary 2 CD set (in stores now), which features both of these tracks and lots more, see the Ryko 20th Ann. headline below.

MISFITS LEATHER JACKETS!

For years you've been asking for these and the wait is finally over! High quality, embroidered, 2-sided, Misfits LEATHER JACKETS are AVAILABLE NOW in our online Misfits Fiend Store. These are the real thing and available at an affordable price. The jackets are genuine leather and feature a HUGE Misfits Fiend skull rendered in a sewn on white leather applique on the back with an embroidered green Misfits logo above it. The front includes an embroidered Misfits logo - plus - there's even an embroidered Fiend Skull on the left sleeve too! Don't miss out visit the Misfits Fiend Store and get yours now!

BLUE VINYL NOW SOLD OUT!
GREEN LP STILL AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

2ND U.S. PRESS ON PURPLE VINYL AVAILABLE NOW!

Two different Limited edition vinyl pressings of Misfits Project 1950 were released in LP format. The U.S. edition, pressed on SOLID BLUE 180 gram Vinyl was limited to 1,000 units worldwide and is NOW SOLD OUT. The BLUE vinyl edition is packaged in a glossy gatefold sleeve containing all the art and liner notes featured in the CD booklet. In addition, Jerry's Rock and Roll DNA section of the liner notes contains some additional info about Misfits tuning which is only available in the U.S. vinyl package. The LP contains the same 10 tracks included on the CD (5 cuts on side A and 5 cuts on side B). If you want one, check your local record shop or the secondary collector's market. The Misfits Online Fiend Store is now completely SOLD OUT of the Blue Vinyl LP and the manufacturer had already sold through the entire first edition of 1,000 Blue LPs upon its release.

The second U.S. pressing on PURPLE VINYL is available now in a limited edition of 1,000 units worldwide. The purple vinyl is packaged in the same gatefold sleeve as the SOLD OUT blue vinyl first pressing and also includes the additional liner notes on Misfits tuning.

Still available while supplies last! The first pressing European limited edition vinyl LP of Misfits Project 1950. The European import is pressed on 180 gram SLIME GREEN vinyl. The package includes a single sleeve full sized insert lyric sheet and picture artwork inner bag. The GREEN European Vinyl is limited to 3,000 units worldwide. If you want one, log on to the Misfits Fiend Store and get your copy now. The Fiend Store currently has a limited supply of the Green Euro Import LP, but once they've sold out, they're gone for good!

OSAKA POPSTAR CHRISTMAS SINGLE HITS RADIO DEC. 2003

Osaka Popstar hit radio stations throughout the U.S. December 2003 with a Punk-Pop version of the 70's Christmas Movie Classic title track "The Christmas that Almost Wasn't". The song will be included on the forthcoming Misfits Records / Rykodisc release "Osaka Popstar and the American Legends Of Punk" the debut CD helmed by John Cafiero (Vocals) backed by legendary musical guests: Jerry Only of the Misfits, Marky Ramone of the World Famous Ramones, Dez Cadena of Black Flag, Ivan Julian of Richard Hell & The Voidoids, Daniel Johnston and more! To hear a clip from the new Osaka Popstar X-mas track or to find a radio station in your area that has it, CLICK HERE to visit the official Osaka Popstar website. The song is not yet available in stores. If you want to hear it in its entirety, check the radio list at www.osakapopstar.com and call your local station to request it now! Look for the debut CD from Osaka Popstar coming Fall 2004 from Misfits Records and Rykodisc, (release date TBA).

MISFITS PROJECT 1950 JAPANESE LIMITED EDITION IMPORT RELEASED

A special Limited edition pressing of the new CD Misfits Project 1950 has been issued in Japan. The Japanese Import contains the same tracks featured on the U.S. and European editions but instead of the limited edition DVD, the Japanese limited edition includes a 5 inch vinyl bonus single of the Misfits studio version of Balzac's song "Day the Earth Caught Fire" on Side A and a live version of the song on Side B performed by Balzac with Jerry Only on guest vocals in concert. The B-side track is not available elsewhere. Click the image above for a larger view. The mini vinyl record is incredibly cool and highly collectible! If you want to avoid sky rocketing ebay prices on this rare item visit our Online Misfits Fiend Store NOW! We have a limited quantity available exclusively at the Fiend Store while they last. If you want one, don't miss the opportunity to add this great limited edition to your collection at an affordable price.

Misfits Limited Edition Soft Vinyl Figures
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MISFITS IN RUE MORGUE'S 6TH ANNIVERSARY HALLOWEEN ISSUE

Rue Morgue's 6th Anniversary Halloween issue includes a feature story on the new label Misfits Records! Also included are reviews of "Misfits Project 1950" and "Balzac Beyond the Darkness" plus a special offer for a Limited edition 17" x 22" Rue Morgue/Misfits double sided poster! One side of the poster is new artwork by Gary Pullin (pictured at right) featuring Misfits mascot the Fiend, reading what else?....Rue Morgue! The other side is a promo poster with artwork from the Misfits Records releases "Project 1950" and Balzac "Beyond the Darkness". CLICK HERE for a look at both sides of this great limited edition poster. We now have a limited quantity of these double sided posters available at the online Fiend Store. You can also order the poster directly from the pages of Rue Morgue. For all this and more pick up a copy of Rue Morgue's 6th Anniversary Halloween issue with the Twilight Zone cover (pictured at left). CLICK HERE to visit Rue Morgue's official website.
FIEND FEST 2003

For the complete list of TOUR DATES for the summer 2003 Misfits FIEND FEST CLICK HERE

The MISFITS FIEND FEST will coincide with summer's wide scale launch of the newly formed "MISFITS RECORDS" label! The Festival, created specifically for the punk scene, finds many heavy hitters of the genre joining forces for a tour of the U.S. July 23 thru August 23, 2003.

The event will be headlined by the MISFITS all star line-up of founding member JERRY ONLY, with special guests MARKY RAMONE (of the world famous RAMONES) and DEZ CADENA (of BLACK FLAG) in support of the soon to be released "PROJECT 1950" CD. "Project 1950" (a Misfits side-project showcasing punk covers of 50's era classics), is slated for worldwide release in conjunction with the festival kick off. You can expect a full dose of Misfits classics (both past & present) plus selected Ramones and Black Flag musts included in the live set. Some cities may also find occasional surprise guests. (Schedules permitting)

The Fest will be co-headlined by none other than legendary UK goth-punks THE DAMNED! DAVE VANIAN, CAPTAIN SENSIBLE, PATRICIA MORRISON, MONTY OXYMORON & PINCH will take to the stage and Smash it Up live, making the event all that much more Grimly Fiendish!

As if that in itself is not enough to rate the price of admission alone, the Fiend Fest roster continues to mosh on proudly with the inimitable and elusive, punk-popping, Gigantor the space age robot lovin', Killer Klowns from outer space....the one and only... THE DICKIES!

PLUS your ticket also brings you the much anticipated touring return of East coast hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT, Japan's premiere horror punks BALZAC in their full scale U.S. tour debut and last but not least, West Coast punk staples D.I. straight out of the celluloid of Penelope Spheeris' film "Suburbia" and onto the stage. You read it right, all six bands ON ONE BILL!

Click the ad at left for a larger view.

FREE MISFITS RECORDS SAMPLER CDS!
See the Misfits Project 1950 line up and Balzac LIVE IN CONCERT now touring the U.S. through Aug 23rd on the Misfits FIEND FEST (scroll below for more info). Be sure to stop by the Misfits merchandise booth at Fiend Fest and ask for your FREE MISFITS RECORDS SAMPLER CD containing a full track from "MISFITS PROJECT 1950", "BALZAC BEYOND THE DARKNESS" and the upcoming "OSAKA POPSTAR" CD. The free samplers are currently being given away in limited quantities each night at Fiend Fest. Get one while supplies last! The Misfits merch booth is stocked with a wide variety of Misfits Merchandise available for sale including limited edition Fiend Fest items, new Misfits Records Merchandise, Balzac T-shirts, buttons, stickers and lots more.

FIEND FEST COUNTERFEIT LAMINATE SCAM ATTENTION ALL FIENDS, please note that if ANYONE offers to sell you an All Access or VIP laminate pass to the Misfits Fiend Fest, this is a scam and you will be ripped off. Misfits crew and security can easily identify a bogus laminate. Anyone found wearing one will have their counterfeit laminate confiscated. Furthermore, if you have one of these counterfeit laminates but do not have a ticket for the event, you will not be allowed into the venue. Official Fiend Fest laminates and all access passes are not made available to the general public in any way shape or form so do not believe anyone who tells you otherwise or you will be severely disappointed when you get to the show. Even laminates made under the pretense of "novelty purposes" are a direct violation of copyright and trademark laws. Anyone caught manufacturing counterfeit laminates will be prosecuted.

MISFITS PERFORM AT THE PHILLIPS U.S. OPEN SNOWBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS!

The all-star line up of Misfits founding member Jerry Only, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Marky Ramone of the World Famous Ramones and Dez Cadena of Black Flag performed live in concert for an audience of 15,000 + people at the Phillips U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships. No other bands will be performing. The stage was built on the Stratton Mountain (literally!) for this incredible outdoor event. The concert took place at approx 4 PM, Saturday March 15th, Sunbowl Side - Stratton Mountain, Vermont. A full dose of Misfits classics (past and present) as well as selected Ramones and Black Flag staples were included, however it was specifically requested that the band perform cuts from the upcoming "Project 1950" CD for this prestigious event! It seems the buzz has already begun on the upcoming CD currently slated for worldwide release summer 2003. For more info on the Phillips U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships CLICK HERE.

MISFITS AND BALZAC HALLOWEEN 2002 RECAP

In honor of Halloween the Misfits all star line up of Jerry Only, Marky Ramone (of the world famous Ramones) and Dez Cadena (Black Flag) were joined by Japanese horror punks Balzac. The fiendish events kicked off Oct 30th with a signing at J&R Music World @ Park Row in NYC. Response from consumers lead to the Misfits/Balzac split CD ranking in at #21 in J&R's Top 50 CDs. A second signing was held Oct 30th at Toy Tokyo in the East Village where Jerry Only was joined by Balzac to support the release of Misfits limited edition soft vinyl figures from Medicom Toy Japan. A VERY limited supply of the Jerry Only and Doyle figures were available at Toy Tokyo (a store specializing in toys and collectibles from around the world). The edition had already sold out in Japan and the only way to guarantee a purchase in the U.S. was via pre order from our online Misfits Fiend Store. Fiend Store pre orders have been closed for some time and all pre ordered figures have been shipped and fulfilled. Click the ad (right) for a larger view plus more info and images of the Misfits Soft Vinyl Figures. The third figure in this SOLD OUT series was Misfits Mascot The Fiend.

CLICK HERE to view a larger version of the Japanese ad pictured below.

The Misfits Halloween show and after party showcased fiendish openers Balzac in their first U.S. performance ever! Balzac was extremely well received by the fiends and we congratulate them on their U.S. debut. We look forward to having them return for a U.S. tour sometime in 2003. The Misfits/Balzac horrific double bill took place before a sold out crowd, Halloween night 2002 at WWE's The World @ Times Square in NYC. The first few hundred lucky fiends in line received a free promo video at the door containing live Misfits/Balzac performances of the split CD tracks shot on tour in Japan, Jan. 2002. This live promo video is not available for sale anywhere. The headlining set by the Misfits all-star line up (Jerry Only, Marky Ramone and Dez Cadena) included a live cover of Del Shannon's "Runaway" with special Guest Jimmy Destri (of Blondie) joining the band on keyboards along with John Cafiero on backing vocals. Look for the studio version of "Runaway" (featuring the same line-up) on the upcoming "Misfits Project 1950" CD. Keep an eye on Misfits.com for more news to come on the release and see the teaser located beneath the Misfits/Balzac split CD info below. The Misfits Halloween set closed with the song "Day The Earth Caught Fire" and Balzac frontman Hirosuke joining in on lead vocals. Following the concert an after party was also held at The World. In addition to screening Misfits and Balzac music videos and TV appearances, the Misfits Project 1950 CD was previewed for fiends over the sound system (in it's entirety) during the autograph signing.

RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE SAULTES 25 YEARS OF MISFITS!

The Nov/Dec 2002 issue of Canada's bi-monthly horror culture and entertainment magazine "Rue Morgue" features a 5 page spread celebrating 25 years of the Misfits! Fronted with a great new illustration by artist Gary Pullin (pictured at left) the feature includes condensed background on the band 1977 - present, a brief study of horror film references within the Misfits song catalog and a series of recent quotes from former members, fans and fiends recalling experiences with the legendary horror punk outfit. Among most notable are Static Age guitarist Franche' Coma; "It was a great experience for me. We were young. I wish I would have been a little older at the time,'cause I would have been a lot more mature, I didn't know what we had. None of us did". Other notable mentions are Static Age drummer Mr. Jim, "Walk Among Us" drummer Arthur Googy, and early Misfits proteges Eerie Von and Steve Zing. The glossy horror mag sports a well executed layout of Misfits art, photos and eye candy spanning the band's illustrious career. Rue Morgue reports the issue has quickly proved to be one of their largest and fastest selling yet! Rue Morgue is avaialable on newsstands throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Nov/Dec 2002 issue fetaures the Mario Bava "Black Sunday" cover (pictured at here). For more info on Rue Morgue as well as locations that carry the mag on a regular basis (i.e. Tower Records, etc.), visit the Rue Morgue website.
MISFITS MEET THE NY RANGERS IN APRIL'S HIT PARADER

The April issue of Hit Parader features a 2 page article by Rene Daigle on the Misfits track "I Wanna Be A NY Ranger" featured on the CD "Cuts From The Crypt". John Cafiero (songwriter & lead vocalist of the track) and Misfits founding member Jerry Only were invited to the Rangers locker room at Madison Square Garden for a photo shoot and interview. Members of the hockey team were interviewed as well. Here are a few brief excerpts: Rangers right wing Radek Dvorak stated: "I have this CD in my car. Good song! I like this kind of music." Only stated: "When John played the first riff for me I immediately liked it a lot. I thought it was a great song and I wanted to do it because the Rangers are my favorite Hockey Team." Cafiero states "It was all about the classic appeal of simplicity. Punk rock is basically adrenalin driven emotion. My childhood heroes were the Ramones, a defining NY band. The Rangers are a defining NY team. I wanted the song to be done in the tradition of early classics like "Beat on the Brat". A simple basic, punk rock fight song with a cartoony gene spliced from my heroes." For this and lots more be sure to pick up the April issue of Hit Parader. The same issue features a full page ad with Jerry's endorsement for Dean Markley strings.
MISFITS IN FORTUNE SMALL BUSINESS

The March 2002 issue of Fortune Small Business Magazine features an article by Maggie Overfelt with Photos by Dennis Kleiman entitled "Side Gigs". The piece profiles musicians that also run small businesses. The Misfits' Jerry Only is profiled for his family run machine shop and hobby tool company. Also featured in the article and photo essay are Henry Rollins, Sammy Hagar, Ted Nugent and more. Click here for a larger view.