GG Allin and Tesco Vee Limited-Edition Figures To Be Released By Aggronautix

Aggronautix is set to release limited-edition figures of GG Allin “1991” (2000 numbered) and Tesco Vee of the Meatmen (1000 numbered). Each “Throbblehead” figure stands at 7 inches tall, is made of a lightweight polyresin, and will be displayed in a tri-windowed box.

Both figures will be distributed by MVD Entertainment Group – a company specializing in music-related distribution since 1986 - and DKE Toys - a wholesale distributor of urban / vinyl / designer art / objects / toys / figurines.

“We normally don't carry bobbleheads but I was floored that the folks at Aggronautix would attempt this project,” said Dov Kelemer CEO of DKE Toys. “I figured that if I broke down and made an exception to actually put this (anti-)bobblehead in my collection that others would feel the same. GG Allin... WTF!?!?!?!”

The idea first surfaced two years ago when Aggronautix pitched the GG figure idea to Merle Allin, GG’s brother.

“I had been thinking about doing a GG figure for a while, so when the guys came to me with the idea, I was into it,” said Allin. “The proofing process took a long time, but we got it right. The doll looks really good and I’m happy with it.”

Aggronautix soon discovered another likely personality to polyresinate, Tesco Vee. He states, “As a toy collector of two decades, and classic bobble head collector, imagine just how geeked I became, when informed that yours truly would enter the pantheon of ‘Throbblehead’ punk rock losers, along with poopy soulmate GG Allin!”

The figures are now available for purchase on www.aggronautix.com and www.seeofsound.com will soon be available at many independent retailers, comic shops, tattoo parlors, etc.

Aggronautix is currently working on a Dwarves “Two-Headed Throbble” to be released this summer.

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My Breakfast With Blassie (1983) comes to DVD on June 16th

Andy Kaufman hops a Hollywood bus and meets
professional wrestler "Classy" Freddie Blassie for breakfast

A full twenty five years after his death, Video Service Corp and MVD Visual celebrate Andy Kaufman’s unique brand of comedy with the release of My Breakfast With Blassie on June 16th. This film offers insight into the state of mind of Kaufman before his fatal cancer diagnosis, which some people to this day think was a hoax. Kaufman was memorably portrayed by Jim Carrey in the Milos Forman biopic Man On the Moon, which focused on Kaufman’s career and life, including his later obsession with professional wrestling.

My Breakfast With Blassie, filmed in 1983, features Kaufman and wrestling legend Fred Blassie, self-proclaimed King of Men and coiner of the phrase “pencil-necked geek,” as they meet for breakfast and discuss wrestling, hygiene, stardom and whether to eat bacon or sausage.

This classic piece of performance art from one of our greatest comedians was deemed, “often crude, but always creative,” by TV Guide and also features a heaping plate of bonus features, including lost footage of Kaufman, bonus footage, a making-of feature and more.

“Given our commitment to bringing quality comedy and classic performances to DVD, we’re thrilled to release this,” stated VSC President Jonathan Gross, “Andy Kaufman made a career creating his own theatre of the absurd that blurred the lines between comedy and public disturbance long before Tom Green, Sascha Baron Cohen and Johnny Knoxville's crew.”

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Rhino Bucket to release "The Hardest Town"

Available on CD - May 5, 2009 (Acetate / MVD Audio) Joined by former AC/DC drummer Simon Wright, Rhino Bucket once again delivers their distinct brand of three chord boogie rock n' roll unlike any other on their latest release, "The Hardest Town". 2006 marked return of Rhino Bucket after a 10 year lapse, with the release of “And Then It Got Ugly”. Picking up where the band left off, they introduced their newest member, guitarist Brian "Damage" Forsythe of KIX fame. A full scale US tour followed, including dates with Supersuckers, Velvet Revolver and a performance at the infamous Rocklahoma festival.

2009 will bring a US tour, including the "Rock Gone Wild" festival, and performances on the European festival circuit. Rhino Bucket’s “Welcome To Hell” is featured in the highly acclaimed Mickey Rourke film, The Wrestler. They can also be heard on hit TV shows The Unit, Knight Rider and Sons Of Anarchy as well as Fuel TV, MTV and FOX Sports.

"Three chords and a cloud of dust" is how Rhino Bucket singer/guitarist Georg Dolivo describes his band's brand of blue collar Rock.

Signed to Warner Bros. in 1990, Rhino Bucket's self-titled debut yielded two singles “One Night Stand" and "Blood on the Cross," which heaved them to the Billboard Top 40 singles chart and made them regulars on MTV's Headbanger's Ball. Tours with The Black Crowes, Angel City and Junkyard (to name a few) ensued.

1992's follow up "Get Used to It" was recorded by legendary producer Terry Manning (Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top) and spawned the single "Ride with Yourself," which landed on the soundtrack to the blockbuster film Wayne's World. In 1993 former AC/DC drummer Simon Wright joined the band for the recording of their third album, 1994's "Pain". This line-up toured relentlessly until 1995 when the band took what turned out to be an extend-ed hiatus. Never ones to say die, a one-off sold-out reunion gig in 2000 inspired Georg and bassist Reeve Downes to reform the band with original drummer Liam Jason and ex-KIX guitarist Brian "Damage" Forsythe.

"Rock n' Roll is like a disease," laughs Dolivo. "Once you've got it, you're stuck with it. I've tried blues and coun-try and all sorts of different styles, but I always come back to the rock. Maybe I'm just a one trick pony, but I really like the trick I know."

The band hit the L.A. clubs and found their reputation had grown substantially. They stormed the scene, gained the attention of hip indie label Acetate Records, and started to buckle down to pen some new tunes.

"We were asked to write some music for the movie Rolling Kansas," recalls Forsythe of their first soundtrack endeavour together - more followed, including the flicks Stateside, The Outdoorsmen and TV's The Handler - "and the more music we made together, it just felt right. Georg has an idea and starts playing some lick, some-one will join in, an idea is born and we all jump in on it. It's this chemistry thing."

That chemistry is all over their 2006 release "And Then It Got Ugly" . From the explosive riffs to the soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, it is a much needed shot of no frills Rock n' Roll that the music scene desperately craves.

Needless to say, more touring with friends like The Supersuckers and KIX followed well into 2007, a year which also saw the return of drummer Simon Wright at the Rocklahoma festival.

Currently, Rhino Bucket is concentrating on "The Hardest Town" and in the midst of setting up U.S. and European tour dates.

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