Rumor Has it We Just Passed Foghat, The Bay City Rollers, and Kajagoogoo
Posted in Band News on December 30, 2009 by crankdaddy#73,725. With a Bullet.
Posted in Band News on December 23, 2009 by crankdaddyJust got some big news in from Reverbnation.com.
Crankdaddy is #73,725 on the rock charts! Not just any rock charts, mind you. Rock GLOBALLY.
We fully anticipate that 2010 will be a banner year for Crankdaddy. With your help and support, we feel we can crack the elusive Top 60,000.
Dread Media – Slime City Massacre – “I Like It.”
Posted in Band News on December 23, 2009 by crankdaddyDesmond Reddick, host of the Dread Media Horror Podcast, discusses the upcoming film “Slime City Massacre” by Greg Lamberson, and highlights our track for the closing credits. Take a listen:
“Slime City Massa-Creee” World Premiere! (Kinda.)
Posted in Band News on December 11, 2009 by crankdaddyTonight, Crankdaddy’s newest opus premiered to the world on Sirius/XM satellite radio — courtesy of “Fangoria Radio“, hosted by Dee Snider and the lovely and talented ‘Scream Queen’, Debbie Rochon.
Here it is:
If you missed it (like 3/4 of our non-satellite subscribing band did), you can hear the new tune below. But before you go pressing that play button with your grubby little cursor, here’s a little backstory for ya.
“Slime City Massa-Creee” is the rockin’ closing credits song to the soon-to-be-released horror/sleaze/grindhouse film called (duh) “Slime City Massacre.”
“Slime City Massacre” was written and directed by Gregory Lamberson, and is a prequel/sequel to “Slime City,” a cult classic made in the glory days of NYC “slime” grindhouse films — think “Toxic Avenger,” “Street Trash,” etc. Greg was my college roommate, and he was kind (or stupid) enough to give me a role in the film. I played Jerry, the main character’s doofus best buddy. When the main character turns into a murderous slime-covered fiend, I’m one of the first to go. He smashes my head open like a melon on the floor. Good times. Put “Slime City” in your NetFlix queue — or better yet, go to www.slimeguy.com and buy one direct from Greg. You won’t regret it.
Anyway, “Slime City” gained such a cult following in recent years, Greg suddenly found himself with an opportunity to make a sequel. So he did, shooting it in his new hometown of Buffalo, New York this past summer. Once again, he gave me a role in the film — this time, as a badass mercenary hired to wipe out a bunch of homeless folks in a post-apocalyptic New York City. I won’t drop any more info about the film, but suffice to say it’s gonna be kickfukkinass.
I asked Greg if Crankdaddy could record a song for the closing credits of the film, and he was down with the idea. So I read through the script again and pounded out some lyrics that would capture “Slime City Massacre’s” story. You’ll notice I sing it “Massa-Creee” instead of “Massa-Ker” — partially because I always dug westerns where the cowboys pronounced it “Massa-Creee”, but mostly because it rhymes with “me.” (And as I was just reminded by me bro in all things punk — that’s how Joey sang it. “…Texas Chainsaw Massa-Creee….”) Oh, and NYC gorehounds will undoubtedly appreciate the homage to some classic films at the beginning.
Anyway, play the song and follow along with the lyrics. Hopefully you’ll be singing along with the chorus by the second verse.
“Slime City Massa-Creee”
© 2009 Tom Merrick
Attention all Basket Cases…
With your Street Trash condishes…
Toxie can’t help you now–
You’re in Slime City, bitches!
Oh my god, don’t look now
But your beautiful face is just a pile of goo
But I so want you
Come on baby gimme what you got
Let’s pour ourselves a little shot
Chorus:
Shot of elixir, flesh starts to run
It’s getting hot in here
Slime flies when you’re having fun
Can’t you see, we’re down with Zachary
Surrender your flesh to me
It’s a Slime City Massacre
I ain’t playin’, my yogurt’s Himalayan
30-40-50-60 years past the sell-by date
So it fuels my hate
A lovin’ spoonful gets me goin’
See how green my blood is glowin’
You see me comin’, you turn to jelly
Don’t get to close, to my girl’s belly
On the floor, your brains are splattered
What can I say? I’m a crazy bastard!
Your orgasm, my ectoplasm
It’s an ooey-gooey chewy match made in hell
Ruby taught me well
My work here is never done
Cut off my head, my brain will run
It’s Official: Channukalooza 6 Will Kick Much Ass.
Posted in Shows on November 21, 2009 by crankdaddy
With the holidays nigh, it’s time to start thinking about which holiday parties you’re gonna attend, and which ones you’re going to blow off with excuses like “I have a thing.” Well, this is one you’ll want to lock into your calendars now: Crankdaddy’s annual holiday bash at the Half Penny, lovingly known as Channukalooza!
This year brings Channukalooza 6, and it happens Saturday, December 12 at the Half Penny Pub. Check out this line-up:
Crankdaddy
You read correctly, friends. This is going to be our best Channukalooza yet, especially with Syracuse legends Brand New Sin bringing their unique brand of ass kickery to the mighty Half Penny Pub. And just when you thought the evening couldn’t rock any harder, our good friends Dead Holiday will close the evening in their inimitable beer-drenched fashion.
Naturally, there’ll be everything you’ve come to expect from Channukalooza: Presents, Slim Jims, Bagels, and more.
SEE YOU THERE!
PS — If you’re one of the last few numbnuts on the planet who aren’t familiar with the new, “Distilled” Brand New Sin, check this shit out, yo:
Two great bands last night. Oh, and Crankdaddy, too.
Posted in Shows on November 15, 2009 by crankdaddyWell, last night’s show at the Half Penny Pub was hella fun. If you were Lisa, or Mariel, or Kerry, or Kristin, or Tom Around the World, or Jay from Sinpusher, or that dude who wants a job as a creative with us, you knew what you saw. If you weren’t, let me skool you on what you missed.
First, Undergang. We’ve played with these guys several times, and they never disappoint. This time, they seemed to have found some new magic. Gone is the Poland keyboard, which resulted in a rawer, more powerful sound. Even better, ditching it gave frontman Al Smead (Syracuse’s finest, btw) more room to roam on stage. His facial contortions, jerky movements, and “dramatic interpretations” of each tune kept your eyes glued to the stage at all times. At one point, he pantomimed making a caesar salad on stage. I am not kidding. If you haven’t seen Al and crew yet, you’re missing out.
Next up was Planeside. I had hyped this trio up as the “real deal,” and they did not disappoint. A tight, tight rockin’ unit that absolutely OWNED the stage. Their songs are amazing, and each guy in the band is incredible at their instrument. The bassist Ken, in particular, was a frickin’ beast! Their originals were catchy and memorable, and their covers — including the Descendents’ “Coolidge” — were great to hear as well. (Good thing Chris from the Half Penny paid off the ASCAP thug who shook him down.) On top off the kick ass set, they were all great guys as well. I hope we can get ‘em back to Syracuse again sometime.
While I’m on the topic of Planeside visiting the ‘Cuse, I have to share an interesting observation. They’re one of many bands we’ve brought in from out of town, and they said the same thing we’ve heard from every one of them: That Syracuse is VERY COOL town to play. They get a great reception from the audience, even if its not that huge. Apparently, places like the Half Penny are getting fewer and farther between — clubs that are willing to let bands come in and play originals. Bands like Planeside, the Blisterz, Suburban Vamps — they’re always glad they made the trip to Syracuse. And so are we.
Finally, Crankdaddy took the stage at about midnight:30. (Why does Rock have to happen so damn late????) It was the first time we had actually played together in over a month, and yeah, it showed. The word “sloppy” is actually one of Crankdaddy’s core values, and we reveled in it last night. But, we forged on, hit it hard, and had a blast. I promise to be a little more rehearsed by our next gig. (Which is December 12, btw. Channukalooza 6. Put it in your calendars now…details to follow.)
So thanks Undergang, thanks Planeside, and thanks to all our friends who came out to get stoopit with us.
Poster for Saturday’s Rockstravaganza!
Posted in Shows on November 12, 2009 by crankdaddy
Poster for Crankdaddy Show - Half Penny Pub Saturday 11/14/09
Next Show — Saturday, November 14, Half Penny Pub — with PLANESIDE and UNDERGANG!
Posted in Shows on November 3, 2009 by crankdaddyIt’s been a while since Crankdaddy took the stage, but we’re back with a vengeance!
Saturday, November 14
9 PM Doors/ 10:30 Rock
The Half Penny Pub
Armory Square Syracuse
We put together a special show for our return to the mighty Hizzle Pizzle, so mark your calendars now and start catching up on your sleep! Sharing the stage with us will be Syracuse’s own UNDERGANG, and a band all the way from New York City — PLANESIDE.
You probably know about the ‘Daddy and the ‘Gang, so I’ll give you a little info about Planeside. This band is the real deal…having played shows with bands like Queens of the Stone Age, Death from Above 1979, and Helmet among others. They’re amazing musicians and their songs are amazing, and quite frankly, we’re not worthy of playing with them! But we’re stoked they’re traveling all the way to Syracuse to rock our collective asses off, so we hope you’ll come on out and show ‘em some luv.
Wanna know what they sound like? Take a listen to this Crankcast and see what you will NOT want to miss on Saturday, November 14. Hope to see you there!
Eagerly anticipating new Crankdaddy studio effort
Posted in Band News on October 31, 2009 by crankdaddyThe band has been in the studio recently to record three new tracks: Bad Ass Dad, Vandura, and Slime City. Today we get the first mix…
