Battle for Eternia for Arch Nemesis art show

For this month's Hero Complex Gallery show, "Arch Nemesis," I decided to go with a He-Man vs Skeletor theme. I kept with my recent style on using tape masks, with the yellow being done with a stencil. I had to cut out each of those bricks out of tape individually. I think it worked out well.

"Arch Nemesis" - A show focusing on bad guys...on the villains, rogues, and scoundrels of the world. And what good is a nemesis show without a few heroes to kick around?

Opening Reception:
May 24th, 2013, 7-10pm
Hero Complex Gallery
2020 South Robertson Blvd. Studio D
Los Angeles, CA, 90034

[BE-08] Altered Boys cassingle

In time for their spring tour, New Jersey's Altered Boys have recorded 2 new songs which are housed in an cassingle style cover. You may be already familiar with AB from their 7"s on Katorga Works and Deranged Records. They play a style of HC reminiscent of the early 2000 era HC bands like Shark Attack, Knife Fight, Tear It Up, etc... These 2 new songs were recorded after their 2 EPs, and are exclusive to this release. Side A is a mid-paced stomper, side B is a fast thrasher.

Limited to 250 copies on pro duplicated yellow cassettes, with screened shells and wraparound covers . (2 songs)
Check out some songs: http://alteredboysnj.bandcamp.com 
Buy it here: http://bleedingedges.bigcartel.com

http://www.facebook.com/alteredboys
http://facebook.com/BleedingEdgesLabel 

Corey Webster for Righteous Rides show

 Hero Complex has another show, this one with a central theme of transportation in movies. I decided to do a skateboard based on the classic cheesy 80's movie, THRASHIN'! In the movie, the main character dreams of being a professional skateboarder, and dreams of having his own deck. My idea was to basically make that deck, based on the illustration he shows in the movie, and the Smash Skates logo. Unfortunately I didn't have access to an 80s shaped deck, but it came out rad. I'd had this idea in the back of my head for a while, and I'm glad this show came along to give me the proper motivation to get it done.
I did all of the artwork without any stencils, but instead cutting out little tape masks (based on my original vector artwork), and positioning them on the board before painting. This allowed for a lot more detail to stay crisp. I also upgraded my tape to the green Frogtape for this.

"Righteous Rides...And the Dudes Who Drive Them!" - A show focusing on prominent characters of fiction and their often creative ways of getting around!
From skateboards to spaceships, anything that rolls, races, flies, or crashes can be counted in this high-throttled, tour de force that celebrates your favorite modes of transportation and the characters who drive them!

Opening Reception:
May 3rd, 2013 - Los Angeles
http://www.herocomplexgallery.com

April 14 @ the Warehouse Motor Club

The Warehouse Motorclub presents:

Hounds of Hate (PA Straight Edge, LP on Painkiller)
http://houndsofhate.bandcamp.com/

Violent Reaction (UK Straight Edge, LP on Painkiller)
https://soundcloud.com/violent-reaction
http://staticshockrecords.bandcamp.com/album/violent-reaction-7
http://mindrotrecords.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2011

Altered Boys (NJHC, Katorga/ Deranged/ RTF/ BE)
http://alteredboysnj.bandcamp.com/

Born Annoying (Shore Style, Reaper Records)
http://bornannoying.bandcamp.com/

Outlast (NJ Straight Edge, Harvore Records)
http://outlastxxx.bandcamp.com/

@ The Warehouse Motorclub
620 Lincoln Blvd, Middlesex NJ 08846

$10, bands start at 6:30pm SHARP, and will be over before 10

The WHMC is a DIY venue run by a collective of people who have put a
lot of time and money into making this a great venue for shows. We
have a stage, great sound system, tons of room and a snack bar. Please
do not disrespect the venue and please do not try to drink inside. If
you are being a dick, we will tell you to leave.

http://www.facebook.com/events/165479070276689

*World War 4 cancelled, sorry*

[BE-07] Wrong Decision- The US Tape

Wrong Decision is a new band from Belgium. On first listen, I was getting comparisons to 86 Mentality, Dead Stop, Insurance Risk and Commitment Crew. Straight forward early 80's style US hardcore, with burly vocals is what you should be expecting. Most of these songs will be on an upcoming 7", but there's some exclusives here. The A side give you 8 ripping hardcore tracks, the B side you'll have to experience first hand...

Limited to only 50 copies on pro duplicated blue cassettes, with printed sticker labels. (9 songs)
Check out the first song, "Crossed Limits" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_64lcdlUAU
Buy it here: http://bleedingedges.bigcartel.com
http://facebook.com/BleedingEdgesLabel 

Also Available from: Sorry State, Grave Mistake

* This marks the first release that I've self-produced with my own professional duplicator, so note the lower price. However, since releasing my last tape, international shipping has gone up drastically. I based shipping rates off what other DIY labels are charging, so hopefully it works out for everyone's benefit.

Mixtape for The Dead Cats of Civilization art show

 

For the latest PHANTOM HAND show, focusing on dead technology, I chose the cassette tape. Ironically, I still release cassette tapes, though acknowledge the novelty of it to the average person. I did this image of a mix tape that had the tape pulled from it completely out of tape, no stencils were used. I illustrated, then cut all of the art out of tape, and re-stuck it to a canvas. I did the background in a sort of Van Halen homage as well, and surround the border with tape from an actual cassette.

Phantom Hand presents an exhibition of the antiquated and obsolete. This collection will pay tribute to occupations, tools and practices now relegated to the 'dust-bin of progress'.

The Dead Cats of Civilization is the inaugural exhibition kicking off Phantom Hand's residence at Jinxed. The first in what will be a long line of exhibitions showcasing Philadelphia illustrators, printers, designers, and cartoonists.
http://www.facebook.com/events/169839893169713/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Host With The Most for Oscar Legends show

"Host With The Most" 8"x10" spray paint

 Hero Complex Gallery has another show in CA this month, this time to coincide with the Oscars. The Oscar Legends show showcases past Oscar winning movies. In doing research for this, I realized I was an uncultured swine, and asked if I could highlight the best part of the Oscars... Billy Crystal hosting! Here you can see Billy singing what I'm sure was a memorable opening number. Done in my usual fashion with stencils/ tape masks and spray paint, which in the dead of winter is actually somewhat difficult. Spray paint and 13 degree weather are not friends, but I made it work, despite some difficulty. I also did a cool gold splatter around the frame to make the Oscar statues pop.

SOMArts
934 Brannan Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 863-1414
http://www.somarts.org/
https://www.facebook.com/somarts

Opening Reception: Fri, Feb 15th, 6-10pm
Saturday Hrs: 11am-4pm