The latest by Osaka Popstar features frontman John Cafiero (Vocals), w/ Dean Rispler (Dictators, Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black) on Guitar/Bass & Jon Wurster (Bob Mould, Superchunk, The Mountain Goats) on Drums. Produced & Arranged by longtime Misfits & Ramones collaborator John Cafiero. Digital single available @ iTunes, Amazon & digital music providers worldwide. Look for more new music from Osaka Popstar coming in 2017… A traditional holiday card, featuring Osaka Popstar’s “Loony Bin” cover art, painted by award winning artist Jason Limon, is available in a signed and numbered limited edition of 500 pcs. The cards, personally signed by Osaka Popstar’s John Cafiero, include a collectible download card for the new single inside. Look for them in the Misfits Records and Osaka Popstar online shops, or at select retailers, while supplies last.
Available now for your fiendish pets! Chose from sizes for cats and dogs at http://CaninusCollars.com/misfits Watch the VIDEO featuring the Misfits track “Land of the Dead” from the album “The Devil’s Rain” on Misfits Records.
The Misfits have teamed with GNU and two time Olympic silver medal winning snowboarder, fiend and NJ native, Danny Kass to bring you the first ever Misfits snowboard! Hand built in the USA by snowboarders with jobs, the new “Horror Business” model features a collage of fiendish ‘Fits graphics on both sides, and boasts top of the line pro-grade silver, gold metal technology with pipe chops built in. This XC2 has aggressive perfection and the free ride acumen to turn ice into powder and destroy everything in its path! Check out the promo video for full details plus footage of the “Horror Business” snowboard in action—set to the live version of the Misfits track “The Devil’s Rain” (from the band’s “DEA.D. ALIVE!” available on Misfits Records. For more info, to find a store in your area, or to order online now, visit GNU at: http://www.gnu.com/snowboards/horror-business
Go Figure News reviews the new “Hopping Ghosts” Limited Edition Vinyl Figure by Osaka Popstar. BUY: http://www.osakapopstar.com
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Check out Toy Break Episode 344 for in-depth coverage and reviews of Osaka Popstar’s ‘Hopping Ghosts” (both the Blue and Green editions) and “Devil Dog” (Skeleton Suit Edition) Ltd vinyl figures starting @ 20:50 into the episode. Toy Break is a weekly internet show featuring news and reviews about designer toys, vinyl, action figures, collectibles, events, interviews, and everything in the wonderful world of toys!
Click for video from Fender Guitar shot at the launch of Dee Dee Ramone The Exhibition NYC (which ran Dec 2015 thru Jan 2015), plus a preview of the new Fender® Dee Dee Ramone Limited Edition Signature Precision Bass® guitar! Features interviews with Jerry Only of Misfits, John Cafiero of (Osaka Popstar), Barbara Ramone Zampini, Sean Yseult (of White Zombie), legendary rock photographer Bob Gruen and more.
Osaka Popstar presents “Hopping Ghosts” the new Ltd Ed. 8” vinyl figure that comes complete with its own punk-rock theme song! Chinese vampire mythology takes a spin through the mind of Osaka Popstar creator/frontman John Cafiero—who designed the figure and penned the accompanying single.
The Misfits appeared live at the first ever Alternative Press Music Awards on July 21, 2014 at the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME in Cleveland, Ohio broadcast live on AXS TV. For almost 30 years, Alternative Press has been the go-to destination as the definitive source for news of the underground music scene. And for one night, music’s past, present and future collided at the inaugural AP Music Awards.
Click to view the promo web video showcasing the Misfits X ONE gear in action. The video was shot on Super 8 film in the authentic spirit of the vintage black and white horror classics that influenced the Misfits. The clip features ONE Industries team rider Josh Grant decked out in the Misfits racewear while ripping the tracks of Southern California—set to the Misfits live performance of “Scream!” from the album “DEA.D. ALIVE!” available now on CD and digital download from Misfits Records.
The legendary Misfits first holiday release (outside of Halloween of course), creeps down your chimney in the form of the “Horror Xmas” EP! Track one unwraps a fiendish cover of the Dr. Seuss classic, “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch”. True to the original, yet fueled by the band’s signature sound, Jerry Only’s ominously melodic baritone lead vocals, and guest backing vox by John Cafiero (Osaka Popstar), the ‘fits slap devilocks on every Who down in Whoville… An infectious all-new original Misfits Xmas themed song (written by founding member Jerry Only) entitled “Island of Misfit Toys” debuts, and the band’s long anticipated rendition of “Blue Christmas” surfaces in a full studio version that would even make “the King” himself snarl with holiday cheer. The Misfits serve up a nightmare before Xmas destined to become an annual tradition. Pick up the Misfits “Horror Xmas” Ltd Ed. vinyl 7-inch or CD in stores and online from Misfits Records (MisfitsRecords.com).