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"Based on his skills behind the drums and the friendships Joel surely developed with these bands, there’s bound to be some fantastic stories, both old and new, that any admirer will treasure."
-- Suicidegirls.com
"Joel Gausten is a fantastic writer and the Jersey setting of this book makes his writing particularly fun."
-- Steppin' Out Magazine
"A must read for all fans of THE MISFITS and THE UNDEAD."
-- ChurchOfSatan.com
"I am a big Misfits fan and relished reading the history of the band. I had already heard most of the stories surrounding this band, but having the history all in one place was a great read. The best part of the book, in my opinion."
-- 410Media.com
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Revolver Magazine on Joel Gausten:
"Anyone who takes music seriously has their own list of underrated albums that should have changed the world, but not everyone tries to write a book about them."
-- Revolver Magazine, March 2007
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Adapted from www.wikipedia.org:
Joel Gausten (born July 17, 1977) is an United States drummer, author and journalist.
A drummer since age 9, Gausten has appeared on over 40 CDs, EPs and internationally distributed compilations with such acts as Electric Frankenstein, the Sixth Chamber, Broken Heroes and the Graveyard School. Since 1998, he has served as a frequent member of The Undead. In 2001, he performed as a member of Pigface. In 1995, he briefly rehearsed with the Misfits as a fill-in drummer while the group was auditioning permanent members. Although he was never an official member of the band, Gausten later appeared on a number of Misfits bootlegs recorded during these rehearsal sessions. Gausten also worked with the Misfits as a promoter, booking and coordinating the band's legendary "homecoming" show at Action Park in Vernon, New Jersey on August 26, 1996.
As of May 2008, he is again working with Electric Frankenstein and participating in the "secret" punk project Kung Ku Killers (KFK) while still an active member of The Undead.
To date, he has written nearly 1,700 articles in a variety of music, gaming and automotive publications.
Gausten's books include Tales of Horror: The History of THE MISFITS & THE UNDEAD,Pandemonium: Inside Killing Joke, Prong: The Early Years and The SABBATH Interviews. Gausten's upcoming books include Rock N Roll Monster: The Rik L Rik Story and Albums that (Should've) Changed the World. He is also co-producer of an upcoming tribute album to Betty Blowtorch and a contributor to/editor for Martin Atkins' best-selling book, Tour:Smart.
Gausten is a Second Degree Satanist (Warlock) in the Church of Satan.
FEATURED ARTISTS in the "ALBUMS" BOOK INCLUDE: SWANS, Throbbing Gristle, Gang of Four, the Cure, Prong, TSOL, the Misfits, the Undead, Amanda Ghost, Ramones, Richard Hell & the Voidoids, Thin Lizzy, Aerosmith, Bill Ward (Black Sabbath), Rocket From The Tombs and many others. MORE INFO. COMING SOON.
ALSO AVAILABLE:MARTIN ATKINS' Tour : Smart, the first REAL book on touring. Featuring contributions from Joel Gausten, Steve Albini, Henry Rollins, Chris Connelly, Lee Popa, Cynthia Plastercaster, Nixon Suicide and more!
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"ATTENTION ROCK BANDS: THIS IS YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL"
-- Joel Selvin (Senior Pop Critic, San Francisco Chronicle)
"Four Stars! The ultimate touring manual... tackles every conceivable aspect of getting the show on the road in a highly readable style."
-- MOJO
"A very impressive and useful book. I would highly recommend that you evaluate this volume and consider using it in your courses."
-– MEIEA (Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association)
"This is not advice, this is the holy grail."
-- Kraze
"Call it the bible of touring. Call it the Holy Grail of knowledge. Whatever hyperbole you want to throw at it, the book lives up to all of it."
-- Goldmine Magazine
"Four Stars! One of the year's essential books."
-- Record Collector
"A vital repository of hard-learned lessons and essential pointers."
-–Terrorizer (UK)
"Should be in the car, van, or bus of every band trying to make it."
-- Illinois Entertainer
"A piece of art about our industry."
-- Steve Traxler (Jam Productions)
"If you are a music business major at university, this should be on your syllabus."
-- Blogcritics Magazine
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