The Monster Zero Newsletter May 2012!

The MONSTER ZERO Newsletter May 2012!

Happy 21st release, Monster Zero! Now we get to act all adult and grown up! What started with 'Banana Brain' by the Mugwumps a couple of years ago, is now continuing with killer new releases by The Ponches, The Manges and The Murderburgers. Goomba is still flat broke, but still lovin' good European poppunk. Koopa Troopa is working hard to keep things under control. Welcome to the wonderfull world of Monster

Zero!

APERS TOUR & NEW RELEASE!

At the end of this month The Apers will play 9 shows in The Netherlands and Germany, to celebrate the release of their very first live album! 'Live At The Eldorado' will be out on Asian Man (distributed by Monster Zero) and will be available at the upcoming shows! Max Power can't make it this time, but Kelvin Centerfold will be back on stage with The Apers for all the shows!!! Check  the shows section for all the info!

OUT NOW YEAH!

Looking for that summer soundtrack? Search no more, compadre! Here's what you need:

MZ 18 The Ponches – The Long Goodbye CD

MZ 19 Teenage Bubblegums – Learn From Yesterday, Live For Today, Pray For Tomorrow CD/LP

MZ 20 The Manges – Bad Juju/Sri Lanka 7”

MZ 21 The Murderburgers – How To Ruin Your Life CD

All available now!!! (www.monsterzero.nl)

RATCLIFFS PERSONAL CHANGES!

The very mysterious Ratcliffs are still around and kickin' it! Paul Coyote, aka the Tyrolean Joe Queer, knows of no quitting! Last April, Max Power left the band, to focus on his powerpop band The Magnyfix, but Paul loves what he's doing so he got new members. Old drummer Phil Spass is back, and Matthias from DeeCracks picked up the guitar duties. Expect a new release soon on Paul's new tape label 'Campfire Tapes'.

MANGES RELEASE THE CRAP OUT OF YOU!

Faster than DeeDee's 1-2-3-4! The Italian punkrock legends The Manges have four new releases out for you to enjoy. Check it out punk!

The "BAD JUJU - SRI LANKA" 7" on Monster Zero and Striped Records

The Manges / Fast Food 'Are Piigs!' split 7” on Rumble Records

The HEAD / MANGES "The Square" split 7" on Otis Records

And last but not least, the re-release of the Stardumb classic 'THE MANGES 'R' GOOD ENOUGH' LP on Surfin Ki Records.

PRICEDUIFKES 'CAN'T LOSE' ALSO ON VINYL!

The Belgian punkrock giants The Priceduifkes got what they wanted! Their killer Monster Zero debut record 'Can't Lose' is now also out on vinyl! Skintight Records took care of all important things. Ricky D, Mambo and VS are currently touring Europe with Direct Hit, so go see them while they destroy you local rock club. Shows in the.....shows section, you idiot!

ALL GOOD AT THE DEECRACKS FRONT!

DeeCRACKS is currently booking a European Tour for September with Kasper from Panther Booking. In a few weeks they will be releasing the split 12" with the Murderburgers through Surfin'Ki Records. It's gonna be limited yellow vinyl copies with download-codes. Various split 7" are in the making as well, more news on this are coming soon! As of this fall, DeeCRACKS wants to be a constantly touring band, so get them some gigs. Matthias is now playing guitar for the Ratcliffs as well, Manu is trying to figure out how to be able to do those tours later this year, Mike is an academic now and will now focus on his wrestling career.

GOOMBA’S NEWS TELEX YO!

Kelvin C. wants back in – Kasper Keen loves sleeping on the floor – Ulli Below and Kevin Aper are still friends – Sugus record is almost done – Mikey Bat Bite is a 'baasje' – Marien Nicotine will never tour again – Torino FC is the new Juve – Riccobellis are the best – Hotlines are now a 7-piece band – The Germans have discovered Monster Zero – Ivo is gonna drive to all the Apers shows – The Roman Line are back together – Chris Mug only needs 27 more Panini Euro 2012 stickers.