Are the good times really gone?: The Toxic Twins of the 1970’s. For LP.

In the continuing saga of what may be the impending implosion of Aerosmith, Joe Perry told MTV that he and Steven Tyler are on on an extended time-out. Perry sent Tyler to the naughty chair after the 62 year old vocalist repeatedly injured himself, causing the band to cancel their huge summer tour. Here’s The Perry’s latest not-so-subliminal message to Tyler:

We’re gonna be on indefinite hiatus, I think, at this point. We need some time apart. For myself, it’s worked out great, because I’ve got this project going, and I’m getting all kinds of offers to do things I would normally have to turn down. I think we need some space at this point. That’s from me. You’ll have to ask everybody else and ask Steven what he thinks, but that’s where I’m at.

Awkward! Especially since Aerosmith is playing two make-up gigs in Hawaii this coming Sunday and Tuesday. 8,000 fans were eligible for free tickets as part of a class action lawsuit that was filed after the band canceled a show in Maui in September of 2007. Tyler previously confirmed that he will be a part of both gigs so, it’s going to be interesting to see if the feuding Toxic Twins can actually kiss and shut-the-fuck-up (I’m talking to you Joe Perry). I also hope that Steven Tyler makes it through both gigs without breaking his neck or pelvis. It’s tough to get old. True story.

Photo from the book Bloodwork: Sleeves. Photo by Mark Heaps, 2009.

Photos for the 67 tattoo sleeves documented in Bloodwork: Sleeves, were shot in London, Zurich, LA and San Jose, California. The 350 page weighs in at a massive 12lbs.

An exhibit featuring the tattoo art in Bloodwork will be on display at the Anno Domini Gallery in San Fransisco beginning with an opening party/official book release on October 29th. The show runs through November 21st.

More on Bloodwork via Analog Tattoo Art Collective’s blog.

Davila 666. Photo by Victor Pagan. For LP and Surly.

If you’ve missed Davila 666 (the greatest thing to come out of Puerto Rico since Tito Puente) because you were busy getting rained on at Bummershoot (thanks Andy) last month, then get yourself to The Funhouse for tomorrow’s early show. Davila 666 shares the bill with Sonic Chicken 4 from France, the garage goodness of Aurora Roarers, Ape City R&B and Watch it Sparkle.

Funhouse doors are at 3:30 and the cover is only $7! If you do the math, that’s less than $1.50 per band. You’re budget might be low (like mine) but this show is crappy-economy-friendly!

Explode Into Colors, Sharpen The Knife, live.

Listen to the studio track of Sharpen the Knife, here. It’s completely fucking amazing.

Explode Into Colors are from Portland, Oregon. The band will roll into Seattle to play a gig at The Crocodile Cafe with Mission of Burma (!) on November 11th.

More on Explode into Colors here.

Yoshihiro Nishimura’s Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl, 2009. For Dr. H.

Honestly, we owe Japanese film maker and splatter-king Yoshihiro Nishimura so much for his cinematic contributions. From the giant, blood-soaked penis cannon of Tokyo Gore Police, to the chain saw tittays of Robogeisha, Nishimura gore filled imagination box continues to flow over with blood. His latest film, the battle royal between Vampire Girl and Frankenstein Girl, is a part of the lineup at ScreamFest LA this weekend.

Hugh Hefner Porn Collage by Jonathan Yeo. Yes, that is a vagina on Hugh’s neck.

British artist Johnathan Yeo creates his amazing collages out of porn magazines. In 2007, Yeo had a commission yanked by the Bush administration after he used 100 vintage porn magazines to produce this image of GWB.

New porn collages by Yeo can be seen via Juxtapoz and Jonathan Yeo.com.

London Calling, the stamp. Coming to the UK on January 7th, 2009. Do you hear me Jane…?

10 stamps featuring classic British album covers will be released by the Royal Mail in early 2010. Images of Led Zep IV, Pink Floyd’s Division Bell and The Clash’s third record, London Calling, are featured in the Design Classics II collection due out on January 7th in the UK.

Wolfmother, New Moon Rising. From the upcoming 2009 release, Cosmic Egg. For AFJ.

Wolfmother’s new record, Cosmic Egg, isn’t out until October 27th but right now you can listen to all of Egg’s 11 tracks via Wolfmother’s Myspace.

Wolfmother will be at The Paramount in Seattle on November 20th.

Nike Blood Splatter SB Premium Blazer. Around $100. For Stacey.

The Nike Blood Splatter SB Blazer will be available later this month.

More here.

Videogioco. Art and video by Donato Sansone, audio and effects by Enrico Ascoli. Both Sansone and Ascoli are based in Italy.

This mind-blowing video is the product of artist/videomaker Donato Sansone and sound designer, music producer and psychologist (!?), Enrico Ascoli. There isn’t anything I can really say that will prepare you for what you are about to see except, that you’ve never seen anything like it before. True story.