JUICEHEAD'S "HOW TO SAIL A SINKING SHIP" "SPOTLIGHT"  FEATURE ON MUSIC-NEWS.COM!

"This is real punk, not the overblown Punk-pop of Blink 182 or prog-punk of Green Day. About a hundred numbers (actually 20) with titles like ‘Rotting From The Inside’ or ‘Deadly Nightshade’ or ‘No Regrets’, produced by Ramones collaborator John Cafiero and even loaded with little twists like Cello from Melora Creager (Nirvana & Rasputina) on ‘Black Roses’ or the Punk Pipers on ‘When I Fall From Grace’. The talents on show actually bring to mind The Pogues in their ‘Rum Sodomy & The Lash’ days, not for the music but the integrity and the preparedness to do different things." - ANDY SNIPPER

In 1985 Cap'n Crunch disappeared. Kids collected clues from three different cereal box panels to solve the mystery of where the Cap'n had gone. The answer, released on December 14, 1985, revealed he was in the Milky Way.

Created to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Quaker's "Where's the Cap'n?" campaign, the “Extra Crunchy Product Mix" is available now as a digital single @ iTunes, Amazon, and everywhere digital music is sold. Features Osaka Popstar frontman/producer John Cafiero on vocals, with special guests Jerry Only (Misfits) on bass, Dez Cadena (Black Flag) on guitar and more; including sound bytes from vintage Cap'n Crunch TV commercials of the 1960's and 1970's.

The virtual B-side at iTunes and other digital music outlets also includes, (available for the first time anywhere), the instrumental version of “Where’s the Cap’n?” (from the album “Osaka Popstar & the American Legends of Punk), just as it appeared on the soundtrack of the 3D film “The Physics of Surfing”.

The 7th Annual Johnny Ramone Tribute took place on Sat. Oct 1st 2011 in Los Angeles, CA. As anticipated the event was the biggest and best one yet! Look for a full recap with lots of photos, audio and video to come. The turn out of Ramones fans, Misfits fiends, celebrities and more was as amazing as it was diverse. Peep the pic of the Misfits own Jerry Only, Producer/Osaka Popstar frontman and JRA Chief of Staff John Cafiero with Lisa Marie Presley taken at the event, which made its way into the second biggest daily newspaper in the UK, The Daily Mail.

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	LINDA RAMONE AND JRA CHIEF OF STAFF JOHN CAFIERO PRESENT THE 7TH ANNUAL JOHNNY RAMONE TRIBUTE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2011 HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. LA, CA GATES 5:30PM, ADMISSION $10 SPECIAL GUESTS: THE MISFITS PLUS MISFITS RECORDS RECORDING ARTISTS JUICEHEAD

GRAMMY AWARD WINNER & RNR HALL OF FAMER:
TOMMY RAMONE
DRUMMER, PRODUCER & FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE RAMONES

MEET & GREET WITH FANS

ON-SITE INTERVIEWS

LIVE STREAMING BROADCAST ON INDIE1031.com
HOSTED BY  JOE ESCALANTE

DOUBLE FEATURE – OUTDOOR SCREENING – AFTER DARK

THE RAMONES: JOHNNY, JOEY, DEE DEE & TOMMY
LIVE ON DON KIRSHNER’S ROCK CONCERT
FILMED IN 1977 & SCREENED IN ITS ENTIRETY FOR THE 1ST TIME IN DECADES
COURTESY OF HISTORIC FILMS

AND

BELA LUGOSI, VAMPIRA & TOR JOHNSON STARRING IN
ED D. WOOD JR.’S 1959 B-MOVIE CULT CLASSIC:
"PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE" —NOW IN 3D
COURTESY OF PASSMORELAB AND PRESENTED IN REALD 3D!

SURPRISE CELEBRITY GUESTS

AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS, PHOTO OPS & LOTS MORE!

Visit the 8-Ft Johnny Ramone Memorial Statue
& the Grave Site of Dee Dee Ramone.

Net proceeds benefit the Johnny Ramone Research Fund
at USC Westside Prostate Cancer Research Center

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER FOR "PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE"

CLICK HERE FOR COVERAGE AND EXCLUSIVE 
FOOTAGE FROM LAST YEAR'S EVENT

GERMANY'S KLAUS BEYER COVERS OSAKA POPSTAR -
UNVEILS BRAND NEW VIDEO BY JÖRG BUTTGEREIT ...
PLUS A LIMITED TIME 'AFFEN'!

JUICEHEAD TEARS IT UP ON RADIO W/ SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE BY OSAKA POPSTAR

John Cafiero & JuiceheaD at Bennett Studios. Photo: Suzanne Cafiero [enlarge]

JuiceheaD's new single has been tearing up the airwaves and chumming the water for their upcoming full-length release "How to Sail a Sinking Ship". In addition to producing the new single and the forthcoming studio album, John Cafiero (Osaka Popstar) appears on guest backing vocals for the track “Rotting from the Inside. "Rotting" debuted at #40 on the alternative specialty radio charts, eventually climbing up to #33. The second wave is about to break as track two from the new single, "Death of Democracy" has surfaced on air, and was recently added into regular rotation on Sirius XM's Faction channel.  Look for JuiceheaD’s full-length release “How to Sail a Sinking Ship” coming this fall on Misfits Records.

‘WICKED’ WORLD PREMIERE IN 3D @ JOHNNY RAMONE TRIBUTE –
5TH ANNUAL EVENT REACHES RECORD HIGH ATTENDANCE

PHOTO GALLERY NOW ONLINE

The 5th Annual Johnny Ramone memorial tribute was the largest ever, with thousands of fans gathering from all over the world to pay homage to the legendary guitarist and take part in a multitude of events, attractions and festivities. PassmoreLab unveiled their high-res, 3D conversion of Osaka Popstar’s animated video, “Wicked World” as an opening featurette to the WORLD PREMIERE of the 1968 cult classic “Night of the Living Dead” in 3D!

The eclectic mix of fans, Hollywood celebrities and rockers in attendance included actress Rose McGowan, actress Rosanna Arquette, actress PJ Soles, actress Virginia Madsen, actors David Arquette and Vincent Gallo, Sex Pistols' Steve Jones, musician Pete Yorn, X’s Billy Zoom, radio personality Joe Escalante of the Vandals, Gilby Clarke of Guns n’ Roses, Stan Lee of The Dickies, Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, Charlotte Caffey of the GoGos and many more including Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, founding member and sole survivor of the original lineup, drummer and producer Tommy Ramone and youngest member CJ Ramone.

JRA Chief of Staff John Cafiero with custom jacket by Shepard Fairey

"This is something Johnny definitely planned before he died. He was always 15 steps ahead of everyone.” Stated founding member Tommy Ramone. “It is very gratifying to see Ramones fans gather together for events like this. It gives us the opportunity to keep the Ramones legacy alive and to share special times together.”

The special outdoor event, presented by Linda Ramone in association with the JRA, took place on Sat. Oct. 3rd in Los Angeles, CA at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, home of the 8 ft. bronze, Johnny Ramone memorial statue and gravesite of legendary bassist Dee Dee Ramone.

"This year’s event was spectacular and turned out to be everything we’d hoped for," said John Cafiero, Chief of Staff of the Johnny Ramone Army. "It was just a great night all around. The event was rich and diverse as a whole and so was the crowd. Commandos assembled from all over the world and it was the biggest turnout we’ve ever seen at the annual Tribute. I think Johnny would be proud.”

The event concluded with the 3D World Premiere of George Romero’s original 1968 cult classic "Night of the Living Dead, Now in 3D!” which was superbly introduced by actress and JRA affiliate Rose McGowan.

Rose McGowan and John Cafiero.

“We had a huge turnout! What can I say? It was for the love of Johnny Ramone, a great cause and fantastic entertainment,” reflects McGowan. “Johnny would’ve been thrilled that so many people love & respect The Ramones.”

"Night of the Living Dead" was one of Johnny Ramone's favorite films, listed at #4 in his top 10 horror favs of all time. Attendees received free commemorative Johnny Ramone Army 3D glasses upon entering.

“I think Johnny would have been very proud. He loved horror movies, and would have been thrilled that “Night of the Living Dead in 3D!” had its world premiere at his tribute, in front of so many fans,” said Linda Ramone, wife of the legendary guitarist.

When asked how Johnny would’ve described the night in two words, Linda Ramone replied: “fucking cool….”

John Cafiero presents Jane Hoffman, president of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, with the donation raised for the Picasso Veterinary Fund.

DEVIL DOG ART SHOW RAISES OVER $5,000.00 FOR ANIMAL RESCUE!

"The generous donation we received from John Cafiero and the Osaka Popstar Devil Dog Art Show for the Picasso Veterinary Fund truly has made the ultimate difference for the dogs and cats whose lives were saved as a result of the donation. We, and the animals, are grateful for such important support."

- Steve Gruber, Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals

The Osaka Popstar Devil Dog Art Show was curated by John Cafiero and debuted at The Showroom Gallery in New York City, Halloween night ’08. Many pieces sold immediately on opening night and sales continued steadily into 2009.

The works contributed to the show ranged from an eclectic and diverse mix of visual artists including Obey Giant’s Shepard Fairey, Popaganda’s Ron English, Japan’s Rockin’ Jelly Bean, JTHM & Invader Zim creator Jhonen Vasquez and countless other incredibly talented artists from all over the world too numerous to list here in their entirely (nearly 100 total!). Each created a custom one of a kind toy work of art utilizing their skills, imagination and a solid white Devil Dog vinyl figure. Celebrity participants included actress Rose McGowan & Director Robert Rodriguez (contributing an autographed Cherry Darling/Grindhouse Devil Dog by Gentle Giant Studios) and Actor/Comedian Seth Rogen. Seth, who happens to be a vinyl toy fan and DIY enthusiast, painted his piece personally contributing to the worthy cause and the show itself, which opened to rave reviews from the art and toy community. Sales of the show raised over $5,000.00 for the Picasso Veterinary Fund administered by the Mayor’s Alliance for New York City’s Animals.

“It was the success of a rescued stray that inspired me to create the Devil Dog initially, so I thought it would be great if the character gave something back somehow. The Picasso Veterinary Fund saves the lives of rescued animals that would have been destroyed simply because there’s no one to cover the costs or take care of them. Not only do the Picasso and the Alliance provide the medical attention needed, they even place the rescues in homes when they’re well enough. The promise of all of that tagged with name Picasso felt like it was destined for the Devil Dog Art show.”

– John Cafiero, Osaka Popstar

The cover art for Osaka Popstar’s "Rock’ Em O-Sock ’Em Live!" painted by Topps artist John Pound (Wacky Packages, Garbage Pail Kids and more), made the #2 slot in Smashing Magazine’s 100 Obscure and Remarkable CD covers!

As art is an integral facet in the world of Osaka Popstar, its truly an honor to be cited alongside legendary album covers like the Beatles "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band" and "Revolver", The Sex Pistols "Never Mind the Bollocks" (designed by Jamie Reid), Pink Floyd’s "Dark Side of the Moon" (voted and declared on many lists internationally as the greatest album cover art in history), plus modern day classics like Green Day’s “21st Century Breakdown” (with art by English graffiti sensation Banksy). The extensive and eclectic list includes covers from Tool, the Pixies, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Zappa, Marilyn Manson, Smashing Pumpkins, Joy Division, Bjork, Beck and far too many to list here, 100 to be exact! Click the Smashing Magazine logo above or CLICK HERE to check out the list and the remarkable covers in their entirety.

OSAKA CHARTS @ #12 IN TOP 20 ALT ROCK/POWER POP BANDS

NYC’s The Deli Magazine recently ran a piece on Osaka Popstar and currently lists the band @ #12 in the their top 20 Alt Rock/Power Pop bands.

Here’s a blurb from the article:

“Osaka Popstar is led by filmmaker by day and rock star by night, John Cafiero. Cafiero injects not only his high pitched Dickies-esque vocals but a healthy love of anime to the band's pulsating punk rock. So don’t be surprised if you find a pit forming to songs about beloved Japanese character “Astro Boy” or a bunch of crazied "Shaolin Monkeys".

Click Here to check out the chart and the full piece.

	OSAKA MAKES INSITE MAGAZINE’S TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2008 & MORE

White Collar Punk Rocker as well as INsite Magazine Boston and INsite Atlanta listed Osaka Popstar’s latest release “Rock’Em O-Sock’Em Live!” in the Top 10 albums of 2008 along with The Clash, Vampire Weekend and Flogging Molly.

Here’s a quote:  “It was hard to believe that this punk rock super group, comprised of refuges from The Misfits, The Voidoids and The Ramones, could top their 2006 debut Osaka Popstar and the American legends of Punk, but adding the immediacy of a live audience managed to do just that. A hybrid of originals and covers recorded at a small Jersey club show finds the band in their element. Can’t wait to see how they are going to top this one.” - John B. Moore

OSAKA IN THE RAMONES FAMILY TREE

A new compilation album was released in South America by Music Brokers Argentina entitled “Ramones the Family Tree”. The officially licensed CD was compiled by Ramones fans, for Ramones fans and includes rare cuts featuring the Ramones themselves as well as those rooted in the band’s family tree. Osaka Popstar’s live version of “The KKK Took My Baby Away” (from the “Rock’Em O-Sock’Em Live!” CD) is included on disc 1 of the limited edition two disc set which includes extensive liner notes on all of the bands and the corresponding tracks. Look for it wherever imports are sold. Gabba Gabba Hey!...

NEW ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME ANNEX NYC
PHOTO ALBUM @ MYSPACE

On December 2nd, 2008 an opening night party was held for The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ANNEX NYC in Soho. Much of the Ramones extended family were on hand celebrating the landmark site along with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Debbie Harry and Chris Stein (of Blondie) who held a very special, intimate performance at the private event. The entertainment community was represented in full force with an eclectic mix of musicians, actors and industry execs all under the same roof, as fans, paying homage to the preservation of rock and roll history.

John w/ Debbie Harry

Check out the new photo album at Osaka Popstar’s official myspace profile for pics taken throughout the week of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC launch in Soho, December 2008.

AVAILABLE NOW! NEW LTD ED SNOW DEVIL DOG GIRLS TEE!

This great girls tee featuring the brand-new Snow Devil Dog with fireball snowflake back print is a perfect fit all winter long. The frosty new tee is available now in limited edition. Size Medium has completely SOLD OUT but limited quantities of S, L & Xl are still available while supplies last!

CLICK HERE FOR A CLOSER VIEW

Also new to the online store: Autographed Devil Dog Art Show posters! Visit the online shop to order now.

AVAILABLE NOW!
NEW LTD ED SKELETON SUIT & CANDY CORN DEVIL DOG VINYL FIGURES!

Two brand new Ltd Ed Devil Dog figures are available now! The Skeleton Suit Devil Dog comes in its black and white fireball-bones suit, produced in a limited edition of 200 pcs worldwide. The variant Candy Corn edition (only 100 pcs produced worldwide) comes with orange, yellow and white striped Candy Corn horns on its head! Each stands approx. 6-inches tall and feature articulated head, tail and arms with a removable pitchfork accessory. Designed by Mari-chan & John Cafiero, the new figures were made in Japan by Secret Base. These Ltd. Ed. glossy vinyl figures are incredibly well made and ultra high quality! Get ‘em while they last. Order now.

OSAKA POPSTAR DEVIL DOG ART SHOW

ONLINE GALLERY ADDED!

NET PROCEEDS BENEFIT ANIMAL RESCUE

The Osaka Popstar Devil Dog Art Show was held to rave reviews on Friday Oct. 31st at the Showroom Gallery in NYC. If you couldn’t make it to the show in person, the exhibit can now be viewed in our ONLINE GALLERY! The incredible pieces were available WORLDWIDE on a first come first served basis. Each will be featured in a forthcoming book documenting the entire show!

“This is one of the best custom shows I've ever seen!” – Camilla d’Errico

“Different from any other custom show that’s been done before." – Buff Monster

An eclectic mix of over a 100 unique, incredibly talented artists from all over the world have customized Devil Dog vinyl figures into one of a kind toy-works of art! The pieces debuted in a group showing in NYC on October 31, 2008 from 7 – 11pm and made available for sale to the public worldwide on a first come first served basis.

Click here for the ONLINE GALLERY and view the incredible Devil Dog creations now!

Net proceeds from the sale of these one of a kind pieces will be donated to the Picasso Veterinary Fund, administered by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals.

About the Picasso Veterinary Fund:

Traditionally, animals with extreme medical needs who are taken in by animal control shelters are euthanized because the funds needed to pay for extensive surgeries and other expensive treatment just haven't been available. But many of these animals would make wonderful, loving pets if only they had access to the medical treatment they need. The Picasso Veterinary Fund was created to give these animals the second chances they deserve. By paying for medical treatment that otherwise would not be available to them, the Fund is saving lives that in the past would have been lost. Administered by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, the Picasso Veterinary Fund pays for lifesaving medical treatment for sick and injured animals that would have otherwise been destroyed. These animals get the veterinary care they need to get back on their feet, and put up for adoption when they are healthy enough to be placed in a good home.

ROBOT CHICKEN joins The Osaka Popstar Devil Dog ART SHOW!

The amazing team that bring you Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim hit “Robot Chicken” (created by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich) have joined the Osaka Popstar Devil Dog Art Show! Be sure to check out the artist roster for nearly a dozen creatives from Robot Chicken, Moral Orel and FX artists from The Dark Knight, Iron Man, X-men, Spiderman 2 and more!

So many more incredible artists were added since the initial announcement including Rockin’ Jelly Bean of Erosty Pop as well as Super-badass actor/comedian Seth Rogen (Knocked Up, 40 Year Old Virgin, Pineapple Express, Superbad). Seth has gone all out painting and autographing his custom Devil Dog personally! A special “Cherry Darling” Custom Devil Dog personally autographed by Cherry herself the beautiful Rose McGowan (Grindhouse, TV’s Charmed and the forthcoming Red Sonja), AND creator/Director extraordinaire Robert Rodriguez (Grindhouse, Spy Kids, El Mariachi)! So many and so much is represented its impossible to list it all here. The line-up and the show itself must be seen to be believed, so don't miss it!

Click here for a larger view of the poster and a list of all on the artist roster!

The all-new limited edition Skeleton Suit Devil Dog and Candy Corn Devil Dog were unveiled in person for the first time anywhere at the art show and are also available now, worldwide, at the Osaka Popstar Online Store while supplies last.

Visit the newly launched Osaka Popstar Devil Dog Myspace profile too.

DEVIL DOG LTD ED VINYL TOY – SOUL’D OUT!

BOTH the CLEAR RED and SOLID WHITE Osaka Popstar DEVIL DOG vinyl figures are completely SOLD OUT and no longer available at our online store.

Thanks to all of you who made our first toy release a success! There’s more to come and we are proud to announce the ALL NEW LIMITED EDITION ORANGE AND BLACK SKELETON SUIT DEVIL DOG VINYL FIGURE! The Skeleton Suit edition of the Devil Dog  vinyl figure is now in pre-production at Secret Base in Japan and will make its debut in time for Halloween release in connection with the NYC DEVIL DOG ART SHOW!

Until then, for those who missed out on the first edition in CLEAR RED and want to complete their collection before flippers double the prices on eBay, you can seek out the remaining CLEAR RED and SOLID WHITE Devil Dog vinyl figures in circulation at the following specialty Toy shops nationwide while supplies last!

	TOY TOKYO CLEAR RED STILL IN STOCK! – WHITE SOLD OUT! 121 Second Ave. (Upstairs), off St. Mark’s Place. NYC`
	KIDROBOT SOLD OUT!
	LULUBELL TOY BODEGA (search under Secret Base) 439 N. 6th Ave, Suite 187, Tucson, AZ
	ROTOFUGI CLEAR RED STILL IN STOCK! – WHITE SOLD OUT! 1953 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60622
	SUPER 7 SOLD OUT!

San Diego, CA (eMedia Wire) , High-kicking cheerleaders. Fire-breathing devil dogs. Rain-cloud-breathing counter-devil-dogs. Punk-Rock Superheroes. Get ready, it's Osaka Popstar in 3D! And giving OP the ultra-dimensional force to fight evil, it's digital 3D technology developers PassmoreLab, who have joined forces with media content company Lucid Dreams 3D to produce the new stereographic video for "Wicked World," the lead single from the band's debut LP Osaka Popstar and the American Legends of Punk.

Released originally in 2006 as a conventional 2D video, "Wicked World," created by the renowned Japanese cult animator Mari-chan, was an instant hit with its classic anime imagery propelled by the driving, hook-laden music of Osaka Popstar. The band is the inspired collaboration of its creator/frontman John Cafiero, along with punk legends Marky Ramone (the Ramones), Jerry Only (Misfits), Dez Cadena (Black Flag), and Ivan Julian (Richard Hell & The Voidoids). Cafiero is a true creative visionary and longtime collaborator of the Misfits, having produced, among other hits, their 2003 Project 1950 CD - the highest-charting release in the band's long and storied career. Cafiero also produced and directed the acclaimed 2004 DVD, RAMONES RAW. Additionally, he has extended his considerable talents into the areas of film animation, toy development, and merchandise licensing through the Hard Rock Cafe franchise.    

"I became acquainted with John Cafiero of Osaka Popstar and the American Legends of Punk in a previous life as in-house counsel for Hard Rock International," said Lucid Dreams 3D president, James Humann. "I've loved Osaka Popstar since the very first time I heard their first CD and, as someone who loves punk music, it's tremendously cool to be associated with these heroes of American rock 'n' roll."

"We've done some conversion of cartoon content before," continued Humann, "so we are confident that the 'Wicked World' video is going to look fantastic in 3D. In addition, we're looking forward to continuing our relationship with Osaka Popstar beyond this initial project. Lucid Dreams 3D is also currently in negotiations with several other musical artists to establish the company as a leader in providing 3D musical content."

"In my initial dealings with James Humann at Hard Rock International, it quickly became obvious that he's a schooled music fan with discerning tastes," said OP frontman John Cafiero. "It was really flattering that he gravitated as much as he did to Osaka Popstar, and I was thrilled when he and Lucid Dreams 3D approached me about converting the animated music video, 'Wicked World,' into this rich new format. James and the entire Lucid Dreams team are both forward-thinking and passionate about their projects. Combine that with an exciting new hi-def technology and an army of fire-breathing devil dogs reaping havoc in 3D, and how can you not be on the verge of something white hot!"

The enthusiasm for the project is shared by PassmoreLab founder and president, Greg Passmore, who observed, "'Wicked World' is fresh and fun and bright and lively, and is well suited for conversion into 3D. The cell-animated conversion leaves tremendous room for interpretation of depth to our stereographers. For example," noted Passmore, "there's a section of fire-breathing dogs that burn down an entire city, and in this sequence we're taking considerable liberties at determining how we can apply depth to further enhance the imagery and make it appear larger than life. There are so many instances where the symbolic imagery lends itself well to dimensionalization. We think the 3D conversion will be a hit not only with anime fans, but with punk and pop-culture enthusiasts in general."

Look for news on the forthcoming WORLD PREMIERE of Osaka Popstar’s Wicked World in 3D coming soon.

SOUNDGARDEN’S KIM THAYIL SPINS OSAKA POPSTAR
REPORTED BY SUB POP’S GRUNGE SUMMIT

In the latest installment of Sub Pop’s Grunge Summit 2008, guitar icon Kim Thayil (Soundgarden, Probot), who’s highly influential guitar work pioneered the Seattle Sound and grunge movement, was quoted on the current state of music stating: “...bad time for record labels, great time to listen to music! Greater number and variety of artists, genres, listening formats, and avenues of distribution”.

When asked what albums he’s been listening to lately, Kim cited “OSAKA POPSTAR”.

Kim Thayil ranked #100 in Rolling Stone’s list of "100 greatest guitarists of all time” along with other groundbreaking guitarists including Johnny Ramone who was listed at #16. Visit the Sub Pop website to read the Grunge Summit by Sasha Sarene in its entirety.

TOMMY RAMONE COMMENTS ON THE LIVE DISC FROM OSAKA POPSTAR

Ramones founding member, producer and original drummer, Tommy Ramone recently had some kind words to say about the live CD from Osaka Popstar “Rock’Em O-Sock’Em Live!

“This is a great sounding live show, which includes excellent performances
of several classic Ramones songs."
- Tommy Ramone

A high compliment indeed coming from the only surviving member of the original Ramones lineup and co-author of the Ramones anthem “Blitzkrieg Bop”!

For those who might not be aware, Tommy co-authored (along with Johnny, Joey & Dee Dee) many Ramones’ classics, some of which are included on OP’s live CD. Both “Blitzkrieg Bop” and “Beat on the Brat” originally appeared on the 1976 self-titled debut “Ramones” on Warner Bros. imprint, Sire Records. Tommy Ramone co-produced that groundbreaking album and went on to produce many more of the now legendary Ramones albums including, “Leave Home”, “Rocket to Russia” and “Road to Ruin”.

Tommy had this to say on the Ramones songwriting process: “We were really good at collaborating. It was actually a fun process. Since we were all very different, we all came up with very different ideas. I think the songs we collaborated on are some of the best songs we have.” When questioned about the infamous chant ‘Hey Ho, Lets Go!” Tommy stated: 'Saturday Night' (by the Bay City Rollers) was a big hit at the time and I thought it would be a great idea to have a chant. It worked for them...laughs)”.

Most recently, Tommy has taken his musical pursuits in a totally different direction exploring his interests in Blue Grass Music with a new project called "Uncle Monk."

Osaka Popstar’s LIVE CD “Rock’Em O-Sock’Em Live!” is in stores now.

OSAKA ROBOT STOMPS INTO HOT TOPIC & MORE...

Look for the Osaka Popstar “Robot” Tee (with art by  Batman and Justice League’s Butch Lukic) available now at all Hot Topic locations nationwide.

OSAKA POPSTAR IN ALTERNATIVE PRESS

In a recent exclusive interview with Alternative Press Magazine, drummer Marky Ramone was quoted on Osaka Popstar’s debut CD saying:

“It’s one of the best albums that I ever played on.”

High praise indeed coming from the man who played drums alongside Johnny, Joey and Dee Dee on classic Ramones albums like "Road to Ruin" and "End of the Century" and Richard Hell's seminal "Blank Generation" album to name a few.

To read the rest of Marky's interview and see what else he's been up to lately, visit Alternative Press Online now.

OSAKA POPSTAR JOINS THE JOHNNY RAMONE ARMY!

Osaka Popstar creator and frontman John Cafiero has enlisted in the Johnny Ramone Army and among other things, produced a great new animated short in memory of the legendary Ramones guitarist!

The JRA gets a cutting edge toon-up with some fantastic new Johnny Ramone cartoon art & animation by illustrator/animator Sam Fout! Sam (who’s credits include Cartoon Network, Lucasfilm, SNL and Disney among others) was approached by JRA’s own John Cafiero with concepts for tooned up imagery of the legendary Johnny Ramone! This resulted in a number of great new designs and quickly evolved a step further into a short Animated by Sam Fout of Moon Toad Productions and Todd Cronin of Brainchild Animation. The animated spot, Produced by John Cafiero (of Osaka Popstar) with Johnny’s wife, Linda Ramone herself serving as Executive Producer, can be viewed free of charge right now at JohnnyRamone.com!

Stop by the JRA online store and check out the great new line of JRA T-shirts AVAILABLE NOW.

ROCK'EM O-SOCK'EM E-CARD NOW ONLINE!

Check out our Rock'Em O-Sock'Em online eCard now to preview 4 full songs from the new CD in streaming audio, check out some cool sights and sounds and watch streaming video of 89.5 FM WSOU's Pirate Radio conducting a full-length interview backstage with John Cafiero, Marky Ramone & Ivan Julian just moments after the live performance recorded for the Rock'Em O-Sock'Em CD!

LIVE CD FROM OSAKA POPSTAR IN STORES & ONLINE NOW!

Osaka Popstar returns with "Rock'Em O-Sock'Em Live!" Recorded on Halloween Night at the Starland Ballroom in NJ the all-new CD features 9 tracks including favorites from the critically acclaimed debut album PERFORMED LIVE along with Osaka Popstar performances of 3 Ramones classics!

With rich cover art straight from Topps' Garbage Pail Kids All-new Series 7; each Limited Edition Digipak includes a FREE exclusive Topps Osaka Popstar-Garbage Pail Kids Trading Card inside!

Look for Osaka Popstar's all-new CD "Rock'Em O-Sock'Em Live!" in stores, available on iTunes and all other online digital music stores worldwide now!

Online exclusive! All orders for "Rock'Em O-Sock'Em Live!" placed at our online store will receive a FREE P2 OP-GPK "Drum Kit" bonus card personally autographed by Osaka Popstar frontman John Cafiero! Combine it with the exclusive "Rock'Em O-Sock'Em" P1 bonus card found inside the Ltd. Ed. CD digipak and you've got a complete set of rare and highly exclusive trading cards!

OSAKA POPSTAR TEAMS WITH THE HARD ROCK CAFÉ!

Osaka Popstar has joined forces with the prestigious Hard Rock Cafe for an incredible assortment of high quality, collectible, limited edition cloisonné pins and key chains available exclusively at all eight Hard Rock Cafe locations throughout Japan, while supplies last!

8 unique pins and 8 different key chains were produced including the Osaka Popstar Devil Dogs in fire breathing red, blue and skeleton suit, Sailor Girl, Giant Robot, Shaolin Monkeys and even frontman John Cafiero himself in anime form! Each design includes the Osaka Popstar & Hard Rock Café logos cobranded together with the city name of the emanating café location which includes; Universal Citywalk Osaka, Yokohama, Tokyo, Nagoya, Narita Tokyo, Fukuoka, Uyeno and Osaka of course!

To collect the entire set you must visit each of Japan’s 8 Hard Rock Café locations. Collectors take note; the Universal Citywalk Osaka location at Universal Studios Japan carries 7 additional Osaka Popstar cloisonné keychain designs exclusive to their shop.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE HARD ROCK CAFÉ WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS, CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS & IMAGES OF THE ENTIRE SET AVAILABLE NOW!

For those of you outside of Japan, not to worry we’ve got you covered! Three variant Ltd. Ed cloisonné pins and keychains are available now, exclusively in the Osaka Popstar online store. The variant pins were produced on silver metal (whereas the pins available in Japan were produced on gold metal) and each are branded Hard Rock Cafe Japan (where the individual Japanese city locations are indicated on the pins available at the Japanese cafés). This collaboration also marks the first time the Hard Rock Café have authorized HRC branded items to be offered outside of their own shops!

OSAKA POPSTAR ONLINE EXCLUSIVES:

Osaka Popstar Devil Dog Hard Rock Cafe Keychain	Osaka Popstar John Cafiero Hard Rock Cafe Keychain | Pin	Osaka Popstar Robot Hard Rock Cafe Pin	Osaka Popstar Skeleton Dog Hard Rock Cafe Keychain
Making our online exclusive edition of the Red Fire Breathing Devil Dog OP-HRC pin even more unique is a red metal flake fill that must be seen in person to be fully appreciated. All items in this limited edition set are truly impressive and a rare piece of pop-culture history. Collect them all while supplies last! Look for the counter top display at all Hard Rock Cafe locations throughout Japan! CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE HARD ROCK CAFÉ WEBSITE CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE OSAKA POPSTAR ONLINE STORE			Red Fire Breathing Devil Dog with Red Metal Flake Pin

"DEVIL DOG" LTD. ED VINYL FIGURE AVAILABLE NOW!

The Osaka Popstar mascot and star of the animated music video "Wicked World" made it's vinyl figure debut on April 18th at NY Comic Con and is available now at the Osaka Popstar online store while supplies last!

120 CLEAR RED VINYL editions were produced as well as 50-pcs in SOLID WHITE VINYL.

Both the clear red and solid white editions of the Devil Dog stand approx. 6-inches tall and feature articulated head, tail and arms with a solid red removable pitchfork accessory and a solid red, pointed tail.

Made in Japan by Secret Base (for Osaka Popstar).

Sculpted by Betch (Pushead Skullpirate).

Design by Mari-Chan, based on concepts by John Cafiero.

Click the pic at left for a larger view of the figure.

Both the CLEAR RED and SOLID WHITE editions have SOLD OUT.

For those in the NY area who want to pick up the figure in person, visit Toy Tokyo @ 121 Second Ave (upstairs) off St. Marks Place in NYC where you’ll find a limited supply of both the clear red and solid white Devil Dog figures on hand and in stock.

For those in the bay area on the West Coast, visit Super 7 @ 1628 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115.

If you're in the Chicago area, you can pick up your RED or WHITE Devil Dog at Rotofugi Designer Toy Store & Gallery located at 1953 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL.

Buy them in person or order online but get ‘em while you still can!

Be on the lookout for future editions to come as well as the Osaka Popstar Devil Dog Art Show coming this fall to The Showroom Gallery in NYC where a team of incredible artists will assemble and paint custom Devil Dog figures to benefit animal rescue! More news to come…

LIVE CD FROM OSAKA POPSTAR IN STORES & ONLINE NOW!

You asked for it and you've been heard. On May 20th Osaka Popstar returns with an all-new CD "Rock'Em O-Sock'Em Live!"

Recorded on Halloween Night (10/31/06) at the Starland Ballroom in NJ the EP features 9 tracks including favorites from the critically acclaimed debut album PERFORMED LIVE along with Osaka Popstar performances of 3 Ramones classics!

With rich cover art straight from Topps' Garbage Pail Kids All-new Series 7, each Limited Edition Digipak includes a FREE exclusive Osaka Popstar-Garbage Pail Kids Trading Card inside! That's right GPK fans, not a sticker but an authentic GPK trading card brought to you straight from the Topps company themselves. There's even a special variant version of the GPK art printed full panel inside the Ltd. Ed. Digipak packaging.

NY Punk at its finest, look for Osaka Popstar's all-new CD "Rock'Em O-Sock'Em Live!" in stores and available on iTunes and other online digital music stores worldwide on May 20th, and expect lots more to come from Osaka Popstar!

GPK collectors and completists take note the free GPK card that comes inside each Ltd. Ed. Digipak in stores on May 20th will be numbered by the Topps Company "P1" (promo 1) with the character name "Rock'Em O-Sock'Em". True to traditional GPK series releases, an alternate "b" version of the trading card numbered "P2" (with the character name "Drum Kit") will be available as a FREE GIVEAWAY at the Topps booth at NY Comic Con April 18-20 so be sure to stop by and ask for one to complete your set!

More news on this and related events to follow...

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Velcro Band watch

Sports Watch

Triple Wide Leather Cuff

Also look for the Robot and Devil Dog wrist watches now available in the new velcro band style too:

Robot Velcro Band

Devil Dog Velcro Band

Devil Dog Red Leather Cuff

Each high quality watch comes with a Lifetime Warranty from the manufacturer (Crave Trendware)
and is packaged in a protective tin!

JOHN @ DREW FRIEDMAN'S
BOOK RELEASE PARTY

It’s widely known that Osaka Popstar’s John Cafiero is a huge fan of the underground art scene. Renowned cult artist Drew Friedman recently held a private book release party in the Milton Berle room at the exclusive Friars Club in NYC for his latest book “More Old Jewish Comedians”. The scene was a total who’s who of comedians, artists and musicians all on hand to celebrate Drew's new book release.

CLICK HERE for lots more photos and news from Drew Friedman's Old Jewish Comedians book release party!

OSAKA POPSTAR MEETS
THE GARBAGE PAIL KIDS!

The infamous “Garbage Pail Kids” are back and the latest set, all-new series 7 (IN STORES NOW), features Osaka Popstar! Included in the base set of 110 stickers/cards (which are each available in “a” & “b” versions) you’ll find #38a “Drum Kit” aka #38b “Tom Tom”. The sticker/card design spotlights a decapitated, two-headed GPK drummer ferociously pounding on a snare drum. Stuck on the end of each drumstick are his bruised and battered decapitated heads! Behind him is an Osaka Popstar logo stage backdrop complete with fire breathing devil dog bookends and the entire lineup of the debut album “Osaka Popstar & the American Legends of Punk” performing live on stage, just as they appeared on their UK tour and nationwide throughout North America on the most recent Fiend Fest tour. John Cafiero (vocals), Jerry Only on bass, Dez Cadena & Ivan Julian on guitars and Marky Ramone on drums are all rendered behind the freaky GPK drummer at center stage.


Click Here for a larger view of the A & B version of the OP-GPK sticker.

Osaka Popstar creator/frontman John Cafiero comments: “It’s really surreal and a lot of fun to see Osaka Popstar included in this set. The all-new GPK series is fantastic and they’ve only continued to get cooler ever since it first came back on the scene a few years ago. By all-new series-4, (one of my favorites), I was totally hooked. The people behind them really enjoy what they’re doing and it shows in the work. More often than not, the quality of art even steps up a notch surpassing the richness old school GPK fans remember while maintaining the same outrageous sensibilities that made GPK so great to begin with. Each card is a bizarre work of art. They’re very detailed paintings. I collect GPK so for me; being in this set is like the lowbrow art equivalent of a Grammy! The pop culture references in GPKs are always a lot of fun to spot and to become one of them is a real honor. I love it.”


Jerry Only (Misfits) who is featured on Bass in the card comments: "Back as a kid I used to collect trading cards like Mars Attacks and Wacky Packages. I remember the Garbage Pail Kids stickers from the 80’s. They were always very extreme. From the looks of it, they still are and I'm in one! How cool is that?”

Drummer Marky Ramone (of the world Famous Ramones) states: "It’s great to be in cartoon form. This is just as high of an honor as it was being portrayed with the Ramones in the Simpsons. The artwork is wild. I really like it. Two heads are better than one!”

Garbage Pail Kids All-new series 7 is in stores now. Look for them in comic book and collectible shops, grocery stores and major chains like Rite Aid, Target, Walmart and Toys R Us. You can also buy them by the pack or by the box at the Topps Online Store. All of the stickers in the set are randomly inserted into “mega-packs” of 10 but you’ll easily complete a full base set, (including both the “a” & “b” version of sticker #38 featuring Osaka Popstar) if you buy a box of 24 packs or trade with your friends! For more info on the series, visit the official Garbage Pail Kids website.

The debut disc (“Osaka Popstar & the American Legends of Punk) included an official Osaka Popstar-Wacky Packages sticker and now the NY punk rooted anime inspired outfit has the honor of being the first and only band immortalized in the Garbage Pail Kids series as well. The circle is now complete. Both pieces were painted by legendary Topps veteran artist John Pound. Collect them all!

Look for the OP-GPK art to tie into the release of an Osaka Popstar LIVE EP coming Spring 2008 from Misfits Records! Osaka Popstar will be returning to the studio later this year for a follow up album. Until that time, fans can look forward to the release of a LIVE EP recorded Halloween Night @ the Starland Ballroom in NJ on the Fiend Fest tour.

Stay tooned, there’s lots more to come…

JAPANESE IMPORT W/ 3 LIVE BONUS TRACKS
AVAILABLE NOW IN OUR ONLINE STORE

For those outside of Japan looking for the Japanese import of the Osaka Popstar CD with live bonus tracks it’s NOW IN STOCK at our online store while supplies last.

The live bonus tracks (“Wicked World”, “Sailor Moon” and the Ramones classic “Beat on the Brat”), were recorded on the Fiend Fest tour, Halloween night at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville NJ. Visit the official Osaka Popstar MySpace page now to listen to the live bonus track “Beat on the Brat” in it’s entirety. For more on the Japanese release of the debut album from Osaka Popstar, visit the news archive on this site.

In an effort to bring you the coolest and most unusual presentation possible with it's releases, Misfits Records raises the bar for fans of vinyl with this unbelievable shaped vinyl picture disc available from the Osaka Popstar online store!

In conjunction with the Japanese release of the Osaka Popstar CD comes this shaped vinyl picture disc single for “Shaolin Monkeys”! The picture record (measuring 10.5 inches tall) is a die-cut image of the crowned head of Shaolin Monkey leader, Stan Lee! Stan sports his 'war paint' battle-face on Side A (with the album version of the song) and appears mild-mannered without 'war paint' on Side B, (along with an unreleased instrumental version of the track). Click here for a detailed view.

Spin this regal monkey head picture disc on your turntable or hang it on your wall but whatever the case, it will undoubtedly be one of the coolest looking records in your entire collection!

WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE DEBUT RELEASE
FROM OSAKA POPSTAR


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The existence of the Osaka Popstar debut is further proof that God loves The Ramones...”
- AMP (American Music Press-monthly, national punk and indie magazine)

“...like a major motion picture release. The billing is high profile for audiophiles and the results are pop punk purity..."
- Thomas Martin, EnigmaOnline.com

“The verses are catchier than many a groups choruses, and the choruses are like three-chord crack.”
- Ian Winwood, Classic Rock Magazine

“...an excellent voice to lead the next generation of post-Ramones music...”
- David Burd, The Uncle Floyd Show

“This is what a true punk rock band is supposed to sound like...”
- JK, All Ages Zine .com

“This is full on no frills punk rock...”
- Jonathan Falcone, Big Cheese Magazine (UK)

“The whole record is an adolescent fantasy world, trapped between Saturday morning cartoons and the ultimate doom that is adulthood...”
- Zane Ewton, Rocknworld.com

“Osaka Popstar and the American Legends of Punk takes early punk sounds and give them slick, modern production. The result is nothing less than spectacular...”
- Jim McDonald, 1340mag.com

"Osaka Popstar is a celebration of punk rock and pop culture that is impossible not to like...”
- Courier Press

“Well done and a fresh outlook on punk rock...”
- entertainmentworld.us

“The album is a juiced-up colorful comic book in which Cafiero sings with such vibrancy you could almost see the colors pop...”
- Candied Pop.com

“It’s good old-fashioned punk: pop-flavored, American made, and as fun to listen to as it likely was to record...”
- BonTon, sweetdarkness.net

“This is the kinda record that makes me wanna reach for that repeat button over and over again...”
- David Bostijn, Punkx.nl

“The production is excellent, powerful, but leaving freshness in the place of urgency...”
- Zicline.com (translated to English from French)

“Seemingly out of nowhere, Osaka Popstar have perfected a near-miraculous combination of fun and catharsis that leaves you breathless, exhausted, and completely satisfied...”
-Tom Ryan, American Hit Network

“...the band’s debut is an infectious set, and dare I say – sweet as a rock-hard stick of Topps trading card gum.”
- AVERSION.com

“...it’s a thrill to listen to this album. Real old-school, feel-good Punk. No fillers, all killers!”
- Frode Kilvik, Metal Express Radio

“a truly delicious project that proves punk is about spirit and delivery...”
- Cammila Albertson, All Music Guide

“Everything punk rock you’ll ever need is on this disc.”
- Pulse Weekly

OSAKA POPSTAR INTERVIEW IN UP MAGAZINE
Click here to read an in-depth Interview with Osaka Popstar creator and frontman John Cafiero as conducted by Bram Van Schaik for UP Magazine in Holland. The issue (#30) includes a 2 page spread on Osaka Popstar centering around the interview. The same issue also includes an excellent CD review that compares the Osaka Popstar album to visiting a theme-park!

Bram Van Schaik of UP magazine had this to say about the full interview with John Cafiero:

"This interview with John appears in edited form in issue #30 of UP Magazine. Sadly, I couldn’t run the full interview of over 5000 words (yes, that’s right) in UP mag, not even when you’re the reincarnation of both Joey Ramone, Joe Strummer and, let’s say, Frank Zappa themselves! I think the full interview is really worth reading. There’s a lot of history-related info in it and it tells how someone grows up in the roaring seventies and starts a musical career. It’s such a great story and I felt sorry when cutting it down to 2 pages. I thought it would be a great idea to put the entire Q&A on the website."

Click here to read the full uncut interview in English courtesy of Bram from UP and be sure to pick up issue #30 for the edited version translated in Dutch!

3 PAGE ARTICLE ON OSAKA POPSTAR IN HUSTLER MAGAZINE!

You read correctly, the folks over at Hustler think we’re hot! So hot in fact that they devoted 3 pages of the upcoming issue to a feature article on Osaka Popstar! The 3-page article also includes an interview with frontman John Cafiero and drummer Marky Ramone.

Here’s a quote from the upcoming issue:
"Osaka Popstar is solid, upbeat and infectious, with more hooks than an all-day fishing trip and an image cool enough to chill your beer."

- Tom Farrell, Entertainment Editor, HUSTLER MAGAZINE

The December issue of Hustler will be available and on newsstands mid September. Please note, Hustler is a monthly adult magazine that includes explicit material as well as current-event satire and social exposés. You must be 18 or over to read Hustler, check your state laws for proper age limit and local restrictions where applicable.

Believe it or not, Osaka Popstar will return in Hustler’s January issue too! As a result of the feature story in Hustler’s forthcoming Dec. issue, John Cafiero was asked to review a bunch of anime DVD’s from Geneon and Marky Ramone will chime in with his thoughts on the new Gojira DVD and a couple of Geneon anime titles as well!

On a related note, Tom Farrell the Entertainment editor at Hustler informs he’s already gone through numerous copies of the Osaka Popstar CD due to the fact that everyone in the office loves the album. Every time he turns around someone’s taken his copy and as a result, as you walk through Hustler headquarters, Osaka Popstar is playing nearly everywhere you go!

"Thirty years of punk rock history layered with Japanese anime frosted with the mainstreaming of outsider music = the headbanging genius of Osaka Popstar. No one else should follow this formula because it can't be done better, or louder, or with more panache."

- Irwin Chusid (WFMU DJ; author, Songs in the Key of Z: The Curious Universe of Outsider Music)

WFMU’s Irwin Chusid presents “genre-surfing tokenism” from 12 - 2 pm…what’s that you ask? Probably one of the coolest, most unusual experiences in radio where there are no boundaries, outsiders are insiders and insiders are…well…confused! On May 31st John mixed it up live in the studio with Irwin from 1 – 2pm EST. In an interesting twist, Irwin’s gave John free reign for the hour to pick a special blend of punk and outsider tunes he’d like to share with WFMU’s listeners. In between that, Irwin and John discussed Osaka Popstar in detail and played cuts off the new album. The show aired live on Wednesday, May 31st on 91.1 FM (NJ and NYC metro area) and 90.1 FM (Hudson Valley region).

You can hear the entire show (exactly as it aired live) online at WFMU.org. Click here for the full playlist and the entire show archived in your choice of streaming MP3 or RealAudio. Check the playlist and note that John begins midway into the show (at the 1pm hour).

John is a longtime WFMU listener and admits to being musically schooled by WFMU's free-form offerings. In addition to being a WFMU Radio personality, Irwin Chusid is a respected Author, Producer, Music Historian and journalist having written for The New York Times, Mojo, New York Press, and many other publications.

The unsuspecting DJ (who’s book “Songs in the Key of Z” includes profiles of outsider artists Daniel Johnston & The Kids of Widney High) received an advance copy the new Osaka Popstar CD a week before the release with no explanation whatsoever.

Irwin informs: “Had no idea why the OP CD was sent to me. I get a lot of crap dropped into the mailbox, and when I first saw the sleeve, assumed it was a mistake. I gave it a listen at home while fixing dinner, and without realizing the first song was Daniel's, found myself mesmerized by the recording. Song after song, it just got better. I was a fan by the time "Man of Constant Sorrow" ended.”

Click Here to listen to the archive of Irwin’s May 17th show which includes the original Kids of Widney High version of the song “Insects” back to back with the Osaka Popstar’s cover version plus 3 more OP tracks, Irwin’s comments on the new OP CD he’d just discovered and many rare gems you’d likely never hear anywhere else. You can learn more about Irwin Chusid and his projects via his webpage at WFMU and his Outsider Music website KeyofZ.com.

Click here for the online archive of Irwin’s May 31st show with live in studio guest; John Cafiero appearing for an interview and programming the music midway into the show.

Click here for a gallery of random shots from the streets of NY!

OSAKA POPSTAR ARE TOPPS!

OSAKA POPSTAR TEAM UP WITH TOPPS TO INCLUDE LIMITED EDITION OSAKA POPSTAR “WACKY PACKAGES” BONUS STICKER BY ARTIST JOHN POUND IN SPECIALLY MARKED CD PACKAGES. MISFITS RECORDS ANNOUNCES OFFER FOR AN EXCLUSIVE, LIMITED-EDITION MISFITS VINYL 45 WITH OSAKA PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Punk super-group OSAKA POPSTAR--fronted by JOHN CAFIERO and featuring the legendary MARKY RAMONE (THE RAMONES), JERRY ONLY (MISFITS), DEZ CADENA (BLACK FLAG) and IVAN JULIAN (RICHARD HELL & THE VOIDOIDS)—have made pop culture history by teaming with the world famous Topps trading card company to add a limited-edition and highly collectible Osaka Popstar “Wacky Packages” bonus sticker available exclusively in specially-marked packages in the first run of CDs.

John Williams from Topps Company, Inc. had this to say about the collaboration:

"Wacky Packages and Osaka Popstar share some of the same basic ingredients--a playful mix of fun, humor and good-natured rebellion. In the 70s, Wacky Packages achieved pop icon status after spawning a feverish collecting craze among kids. Now Wacky Packages are back to tickle the funny-bone of a whole new generation. John Pound has produced yet another Wacky masterpiece for the Osaka Popstar CD."

Artist John Pound--the artistic genius behind countless Wacky Packages and Garbage Pail Kids stickers--designed the sticker that renders OSAKA POPSTAR as the first rock band to be immortalized as a “Wacky Pack,” the art form created during Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Art Spiegelman’s tenure at Topps.

Pound informs that the popular Garbage Pail Kids craze began as a bi-product of the Wacky Packages series:

"GPKs were born through Wacky Packages. Art Spiegelman called me in the 80's to do some Wacky Packages paintings for Topps. I did a few. One was a "Garbage Pail Kids" doll, looking like a bum in a trashcan, inside a doll package. But instead of doing the GPK as a Wacky Package, Topps decided it would work better to do GPKs as a series. So they asked me for some ideas and sketches, and soon I had to do a lot of cute and gross paintings really fast. Who knew it would be so popular?”

Pound went on to comment on the recent collaboration with Osaka Popstar stating: "I'm impressed with all the care and detail put into this CD release!"

Fans can also expect to find an OSAKA POPSTAR proof-of-purchase seal inside the CD package that, when combined with proof-of-purchase from prior Misfits Records releases, can be redeemed for an exclusive, unreleased, limited-edition Misfits vinyl 45. Visit misfitsrecords.com for more details. Click here to view the latest full page ad which includes a sneak peak at the cover art for the exclusive 45.

OSAKA POPSTAR has been garnering a steady grassroots following on Modern Rock, Alternative and Specialty Radio as well as Internet and Satellite Radio. Check out the great write up in radio publication FMQB's Submodern Buzz.

For more information on Wacky Packages, check out www.wackypackages.com.

Click on misfitsrecords.com/ecards/osakapopstar to view the OSAKA POPSTAR E-Card where you can preview three songs from the upcoming CD in their entirety and view clips from the two animated music videos featured on the CDs bonus DVD.

OSAKA POPSTAR DEBUT CD IN STORES NOW!

You can listen to the final mix of ”Wicked World” (the first single from the upcoming CD), in its entirety via the streaming audio player in the menu above. Previously an early, “rough mix” of the track “"Wicked World"” was featured on Rykodisc's 20th Anniversary 2-CD compilation set.

Click here to view the original advance promo poster for Osaka Popstar and the American Legends of Punk.

Both the poster and the CD/DVD are available now at the Osaka Popstar online store.