Murder City Devils

[1997] The Murder City Devils - The Murder City Devils

Murder City Devils

Back Alley Sally

[1995] Back Alley Sally - Back Alley Sally
Another band that I thought should have been bigger, but was killed by Grunge.

Back Alley Sally

W.A.S.P. - The Midnight Hour

[2020] W.A.S.P. - The Midnight Hour (Live 1986)
Friend just sent me this because he knows how much I love W.A.S.P. If you're a fan you'll love this!!!

W.A.S.P. - The Midnight Hour

Suicide Notes

The Suicide Notes - The Pleasures Of Despair : Acoustic Demos Vol. 1
Very limited CD from Billy Tee and The Suicide Notes. Hit the link and get one now before they're all gone!

The Suicide Notes

Mercenary Skank

[2020] Mercenary Skank - After The Storm 1984 - 1985
The complete Mercenary Skank. Both EP's and the Peel Sessions. Bam played drums on the second EP!

Mercenary Skank

Flies On Fire - Outside Looking Inside

[1991] Flies On Fire - Outside Looking Inside
Internet buddy came through with a complete copy of this album... as requested! Another one for Black Crowes fans!!!

Flies On Fire - Outside Looking Inside

The Joneses

[1986] The Joneses - Keeping Up With The Joneses

Keeping Up With The Joneses

Requests and suggestions...

Don't be afraid to ask!

The Four Horseman - Daylight Again

[2009] The Four Horseman - Daylight Again
Final album from The Four Horseman and highly recommended.

The Four Horseman - Daylight Again

The Four Horsemen - Left For Dead

[2005] The Four Horseman - Left For Dead (Live 1988-1992)
As requested... If you like The Black Crowes and Southern Rock you'll like this. Sadly underrated band.

The Four Horseman - Left For Dead

Tyla J. Pallas - De Profundis : Volume Two

[2020] Tyla J. Pallas - De Profundis : Volume Two
Second compilation of Demos, Outtakes and Rarities etc.

Tyla J. Pallas - De Profundis : Vol. 2

Tyla J. Pallas - De Profundis : Volume One

[2020] Tyla J. Pallas - De Profundis : Volume One
This is a compilation of Demos, Outtakes, Unmastered Tracks, TV Appearances, Unreleased DVD Audio, Appearances and a few Rarities... 

Tyla J. Pallas - De Profundis : Vol. 1

Darcy Clay

[2002] Darcy Clay - Jesus I Was Evil
Bit of a Music Icon down here in New Zealand. Sadly he committed suicide in 1998 after just 2 EP's. One was recorded all by himself in his bedroom, the other was recorded live when he opened for Blur in 1997. This release compiles both EP's.

Darcy Clay - Jesus I Was Evil

Playlist #28 - An Introduction Too... The Devils Playlist

Playlist #28 - (An Introduction Too... The Devils Playlist)

Playlist #28

The Throbs - Proud To Be Loud

[1986] The Throbs - Proud To Be Loud

The Throbs - Proud To Be Loud

A Song For Syl II...

A guitar & a song for Syl…

ROCK ACTS SIGN UP TO CREATE UNIQUE GUITAR TO RAISE FUNDS FOR NEW YORK DOLLS LEGEND SYLVAIN SYLVAIN Rock musicians including Keith Richards, Slash, Myles Kennedy, Michael Monroe, Taime Downe, and Jizzy Pearl have come together and signed a unique Gretsch guitar, hand-painted by Tyla J Pallas, to raise funds for New York Dolls’ legend Sylvain Sylvain who has been undergoing cancer treatment in the US. The auction is now live on eBay.co.uk In April 2019 New York Dolls’ guitarist Sylvain Sylvain confirmed that he had been diagnosed with cancer, was undergoing treatment, required further surgery and would be unable to work for some time. As an original member of the New York Dolls, who had inspired a generation of rock musicians, this was devastating news to many within the rock community. Given the costs of medical care in the US, a Go Fund Me page was set up and fans of the New York Dolls, including musicians, have been donating and raising funds to support him. To date $69,860 out of the $80,000 target has been raised. In the UK an idea was born. One of our own legends, Tyla (of Dogs D’Amour fame) and his friend/business partner, Alan Hampton (at whose bar both Sylvain Sylvain and Tyla had played in recent years), decided they wanted to do something. Alan had the idea of buying a Gretsch guitar, as played by both Sylvain and Tyla, getting Tyla to paint it and then auctioning it off to raise money. Tyla went one stage further, sourced a new guitar generously donated by Mike Taft at Gretsch, hand painted an original New Yorks Dolls design on it and asked his friends within the international rock community to sign it. And they did … and then some. The painted guitar (a new Gretsch Electromatic) is stunning. A unique one-of a kind piece of rock memorabilia that reads like a Who’s Who of 80’s and beyond debauched rock music in all it’s finest glory. A full list of the artists who have signed the guitar (along with images of the guitar) can be found at the foot of this release. Tyla, said, “I was gutted when I heard about Sylvain. Cancer’s horrific for anyone, but most musicians struggle to get insurance and in the US it’s even worse. The Dolls inspired so many of us and we just felt we wanted to do something. It was Alan’s idea. The least I could do was do one of me paintings on it and get in touch with a few old mates. I never expected so many to get involved. It’s great, innit? We’ve set a reserve, but to be honest I hope it’ll go for a lot more and it may come close to helping him hit his target. He’s almost there”. Due to the logistical difficulties, the cost of shipping the guitar around the world and the tour schedules of those who wanted to contribute, Tyla and Alan’s plans nearly didn’t happen. But, not to be put off, an alternate plan was conceived involving another musical contact of Tyla’s – this time in Canada. Bruce Hotchkies, The Deadly Romantics, has a specialist printing business, and all artists wishing to sign the guitar would provide authenticated hand written signatures which would then be process-printed on to the back of the guitar, and the hand written signatures would be included along with the guitar and case when auctioned. To enable this to happen the signatures made their way across the Atlantic. Alan Hampton, Owner, 10 Bar, Forfar, said, “I’ve been a huge fan of punk, rock and particularly the Dolls for years. I also put on some music and I’ve been in the amazing position of having had both Sylvain and Tyla, along with other acts, play 10 Bar in recent years. I felt I wanted to do something, spoke to Tyla and it took off from there. It’s been great to see the rock community come together like this and want to pay back to one of their own”. Amongst the signatories is a fellow New York Doll, Steve Conte (guitarist, Michael Monroe Band, and solo artist), who said, “I have spent many years with Sylvain, living in NYC, writing songs and playing in the New York Dolls together and I can honestly say - this guy is a national treasure. It’s heart warming to see that so many of these other great musicians who I know and play with have signed the guitar for Syl as well. Thank you all”. The item will include the one-off guitar, guitar case and the original handwritten signatures. Given the charitable nature of the item, and it’s value to those in the rock community, a reserve of £3000 has been set. The auction is now live on eBay.co.uk Tyla’s Dogs D’Amour have also recorded a cover of the New York Dolls’ classic “Pills” (featuring Rich Jones (guitarist, Michael Monroe Band) and Alan Hampton (formerly guitarist, Courtesan) available to purchase and download from the Song For Syl Bandcamp Page. All proceeds from this will also be donated to the Sylvain Sylvain campaign. People can donate as much as they want when they download the song.

A Song For Syl...

Tyla and friends doing Pills to help out Syl... Help out if you can!

ROCK ACTS SIGN UP TO CREATE UNIQUE GUITAR TO RAISE FUNDS FOR NEW YORK DOLLS LEGEND SYLVAIN SYLVAIN

Rock musicians including Keith Richards, Slash, Myles Kennedy, Michael Monroe, Faster Pussycat and Jizzy Pearl have come together and signed a unique Gretsch guitar, hand-painted by Tyla J Pallas, to raise funds for New York Dolls’ legend Sylvain Sylvain who has been undergoing cancer treatment in the US.

In April 2019 New York Dolls’ guitarist Sylvain Sylvain confirmed that he had been diagnosed with cancer, was undergoing treatment, required further surgery and would be unable to work for some time. As an original member of the New York Dolls, who had inspired a generation of rock musicians, this was devastating news to many within the rock community. Given the costs of medical care in the US, a Go Fund Me page was set up and fans of the New York Dolls, including musicians, have been donating and raising funds to support him. To date $69,860 out of the $80,000 target has been raised.

In the UK an idea was born. One of our own legends, Tyla (of Dogs D’Amour fame) and his friend/business partner, Alan Hampton (at whose bar both Sylvain Sylvain and Tyla had played in recent years), decided they wanted to do something. Alan had the idea of buying a Gretsch guitar, as played by both Sylvain and Tyla, getting Tyla to paint it and then auctioning it off to raise money. Tyla went one stage further, sourced a new guitar generously donated by Gretsch, hand painted an original New Yorks Dolls design on it and asked his friends within the international rock community to sign it. And they did … and then some. The painted guitar (a new Gretsch Electromatic) is stunning. A unique one-of a kind piece of rock memorabilia that reads like a Who’s Who of 80’s and beyond debauched rock music in all it’s finest glory.

For full details and to get involved, see the auction here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223904966300

Tyla’s Dogs D’Amour have also recorded a cover of the New York Dolls’ classic “Pills” (featuring Rich Jones (guitarist, Michael Monroe Band) and Alan Hampton (formerly guitarist, Courtesan) available to purchase and download. All proceeds from this will also be donated to the Syl. People can donate as much as they want when they download the song here: https://songforsyl.bandcamp.com/

Candy Harlots

[1992] Candy Harlots - Five Wicked Ways
Only album from the Australian sleeze merchants. Saw them a couple of times back in the day and they were always on fire. If you like Bluesy Trash Rock 'N' Roll you might like this!

Candy Harlots

Soho Roses - The Complete...

[2007] Soho Roses - Whatever Happened To... The Complete Works Of
My last Soho Roses post has been popular so I thought I'd go ahead and post this. It compiles the Album, the EP, the Single and some 2006 Remixes.

Soho Roses - The Complete Works Of...

Fucking Trolls!

I'm about a day away from deleting this whole Blog because of this trolling. I keep thinking it can't get any worse, and then it does. These arseholes are nasty little fuckers.

Tranquilized Icon Records Presents... and now for something completely different!

[2020] Now That's What I Call... Music To Do The Washing Up Too!
21 Poptastic sing-a-long tracks that I actually like picked from those awful Now That's What I Call Music compilations. Gotta keep up with the Top 40!!! Don't know how many they've put out since 1983, but it's gotta be hundreds. Most of what they put out is complete shite... but heres a collection of songs I do like. Everything from Siouxsie And The Banshees & Gary Moore & Phil Lynott to Technotronic and the Vengaboys! Now go and do the washing up!

Music To Do The Washing Up Too!!!

Bowling For Soup - No Cover Charge

[2020] Bowling For Soup - No Cover Charge
You want Punk... You want Pop... You want an awesome band doing awesome covers... You want Bowling For Soup!!! A compilation of some of my favourites...

Bowling For Soup - No Cover Charge

The Steepwater Band (Ft. Tyla)

[2007] The Steepwater Band (Ft. Tyla) - Double Door ~ Chicago, Il (22 May 2007)(Remastered)
Here ya go John!!! Got this sounding awesome. Tyla appears on 4 tracks!

The Steepwater Band - Live At The Double Door

Soho Roses Anthology

[2009] Soho Roses - Anthology (1987 - 1989)(Remaster)

Soho Roses - Anthology

Obscurity #9... Gene Roddenberry - Inside Star Trek

[1976] Gene Roddenberry - Inside Star Trek (Vinyl Rip)
Another kind of oddity. I only ever liked the original series, and if you're a fan you might find this interesting.

Inside Star Trek

Gunslingers - Gunslingers

[1994] Gunslingers - Gunslingers
Second album from the German rockers!

Gunslingers 1994

Suede - Tinderbox

[2016] Suede - Tinderbox Festival ~ Odense, Denmark, (25 June 2016)
Love Suede and this is a great show. Recommended if you're a fan.

Suede - Tinderbox

The Dogs D'Amour - Resurrection Blues

[2020] The Dogs D'Amour - Resurrection Blues (Remastered)
This includes my new mix of The Complete Graveyard Of Empty Bottles, including all the extra tracks. All the Acoustic B-Sides and a few Acoustic rarities. 24 tracks that I think flow well together. Let me know what you think...

[2020] The Dogs D'Amour - Resurrection Blues

Alice Cooper - Trash from Japan

[1989] Alice Cooper - Trash (W- Japanese Bonus Tracks)
As requested. This includes both Japanese releases bonus tracks. Sadly I sold all my Alice Cooper singles years ago when I was broke. One of the biggest mistakes I've ever made.

Alice Cooper - Trash From Japan