Vacation

To my one reader out there (who already knows about my vacation), I won't be posting again until monday. Too much going on today and I leave for the beach tomorrow. New t-shirts and random crap on monday!

Breaking the rules a little...

Today instead of showcasing one of my t-shirts, I'm going to give you a link to another blog that's all about the most important article of clothing. Just ran across this one today, so don't think I'm ripping it off (though I had to figure the idea was out there). I'm sure there are others and I will link to those in the future.

Funky Duds

Wagon Christ - Receiver

Noit heavy metal despite what the name may lead you to believe. Sort of dance/dub/experimental. I just dig the groovy animation. Plus the song's not bad either with it's 70's exploitation movie vibe.

One of the Greatest Cartoons Ever!

The Three Little Bops

The Bat Poet

Happy Nightmares

Is Vinyl Making a Comeback?

I sure notice a lot more vinyl records at the "record" stores these days...some things being produced again that haven't been on vinyl in years even. The only bad thing is the cost of vinyl has risen significantly, and always being an "on the go" type person I (regrettably) rarely crank up my turntable anymore and usually opt for the CD. I love vinyl and always will, which leads me to wonder why I don't at least buy more used records from time to time.

At least some people are still buying records....

T-Shirt of the Day

Slow day today without many finds and I'll be tied up the rest of the day, so time to get this one out of the way...

I can't remember if I got this one from Target or Kohl's...either way I think I only paid about $3 for it and it's an awesome shirt. I have an undying love for nearly everything Jim Henson created, and Sesame Street is no exception (despite the turn it's taken since his death). This is actually one of my favorite pictures of me and I don't know why. No links on this one...good luck finding it if you want one. It's been a few years since I got this one. (photo by Steve Munsell at the The World Famous Milestone)



Oh yeah...so far I've been using photos from my myspace profile. That should change shortly as I have many shirts I need to get pictures of myself in. Look out world, here comes MikeHellander...

The jacket is a whole different story and is now covered in patches. Everything from Iron Maiden to Soviet Military to Nirvana.

DragonForce

I describe them as Helloween on speed. My buddy Duane says he'd rather listen to Iron Maiden, and while I can't disagree I just love me some DragonForce! If you beat Guitar Hero III you get to play Through the Fire and Flames during the credits (or you can unlock it with cheats)...it kicked my ass on easy. I dread meeting up with it in medium (and I don't even want to think about hard or expert). This post isn't for everyone...Heavy Metal geeks only!

Through the Fire and Flames



Operation Ground and Pound (who says the Keytar can't rock?)

Secret Fun Spot

Here's an old favorite I had forgotten about...I guess it's not so secret anymore.

Secret Fun Spot

Clogged Arteries, Here I Come!

Is it bad that I think both of these fine dishes sound delightfully tasty. Healthy? No. But damn if they don't look good...

Luther Burger and Hamdog

T-Shirt of the Day

Today's selection comes from a great site called Torso Pants (they're "pants" for your torso...think about it). I love the shirts they have over there...many of them take a twisted sense of humor to even get which is all the better in my book! This one is my Prince of Dorkness t-shirt and it pretty much sums me up. I know I'm a total dork and I love heavy metal, so it really just fits me to a "T" (get it?!)

This isn't the last you'll see of Torso Pants either...

R.I.P. Bo Diddley

Rock pioneer Bo Diddley, who died Monday at the age of 79, leaves behind a sound that helped build a musical genre. Born in Mississippi and raised in Chicago, Diddley played guitar on street corners before being discovered by Chess Records.

Master of the Internet

For the most part I'll be taking weekends off. Too much to do. But every now and then I will bring you a random gem on the weekends (t-shirt posts will remain on weekdays for now).

T-Shirt of the Day

Today's shirt is one of my many Star Wars themed T-shirts. This one was actually purchased at Walmart a couple of years ago. Yeah, every now and then I'll pick up a shirt, and more at the evil Walmart. I actually have a tolerate/hate relationship with the place and don't think it's quite as evil as others, but that's another conversation for another day when I feel like making a serious post. Anyway...the Stormtrooper helmet and cross bones just...fits. I think they used to sell these on the Star Wars store website, but I only see the female, babydoll version on there now. If you're looking for a similar, just as cool (and one I want to add to my collection) shirt, then Wicked Vintage Tees has one with Boba Fett's helmet and the crossbones. Highly recommended.

In today's photo I just got finished playing a show in the very hot World Famous Milestone. Probably one of our better shows and one that left me plenty sweaty!

Weng Weng Rap

Don't know who Weng Weng is? You betta recognize...

It's Friday!

Have some fun...

Canned Bacon!!!

It's about damn time...