203 Of Scruff's American 80's Flyers (Hi-Res, Partied On, Weirdly Misnumbered)



"A few months ago I stopped at an estate sale in my neighborhood and discovered a trove of vintage punk rock flyers in a dirty cardboard box in the back corner of the garage. The original owner's nickname was 'Scruff', he was a local Metro Detroit father and musician who had been in the punk scene his whole life. I also found out that he has passed in the prior year from cancer. It became clear to me that I had found something special and rare, and that this collection needed to be preserved." --Author/Date Unknown

John Joseph - MRR Interviews 1996 (Scans) & 2009 (320)


John Joseph McGowan (born October 3, 1962) is a musician, author and Ironman triathlete from New York City, most famous for his work as the lead singer of the Cro-Mags. McGowan was raised in foster care, and grew up on the streets of New York City. In the late 70s he enlisted in the United States Navy after drug charges could’ve landed him in Federal Prison. While in the Navy he was stationed in Virginia Beach, VA and discovered the punk scene down there.

He joined the Cro-Mags in 1981 for six months until the band broke up, and again when they reformed in 1984. He sang and wrote lyrics for their demo, first, third, and fourth albums. He also sings lead on the "Before the Quarrel CD", essentially a reissue of the demo. Before, during, and after his time in the Cro-Mags, McGowan served as a roadie for Bad Brains, and he sang background vocals on Antidote's "Thou Shalt Not Kill" EP. He returned to the Cro-Mags briefly in the early to mid-1990s. He also worked as a bicycle messenger in New York City from 1981 to 1991, and continues to cycle around the city today, often recording it for his social media. McGowan has also sung for the bands Both Worlds and Bloodclot.

His autobiography, "The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon", details his rough upbringing in an abusive foster home, the problematic history of the Cro-Mags, and his extensive involvement with the Hare Krishnas. He is also the author of two other books: one on veganism and fitness training titled "Meat Is for Pussies", and the other titled "The P.M.A. Effect", which is about living life with a "positive mental attitude". Interviews with McGowan were featured in the 1999 documentary "N.Y.H.C." as well as the 2006 documentary "American Hardcore". Since 2010, McGowan started competing in Ironman competitions. He lives a straight edge lifestyle, but does not identify with its subculture.

Boredoms - "77 Boa Drum" 2xCD & DVD 2007/2008 (320 & MP4)


77 Boa Drum is a live album by Japanese experimental group Boredoms, recorded at 7:07 p.m. on July 7, 2007, in Brooklyn, New York. The concert featured Boredoms' core members with an additional 74 drummers encircling them (like a Boa Constrictor snake), bringing the total musicians involved to 77 (Eye was member 0, while the listener is considered member 78).

The drummers...

Aaron Moore, Abby Portner, Adam Autry, Alan Licht, Alianna Kalaba, Allison Busch, Andee Connors, Andrew W.K., Andrya Ambro, Andy McLeod, Aron Wahl, Aviram Cohen, Barbara Schauwecker, Brian Chippendale, Brian Tamborello, Butchy Fuego, Christopher Brokaw, Chris Millstein, Chris Moore, Christopher Powell, Clare Amory, Daniel Franz, Dave Abramson, David LeBleu, David Aron, David Grubbs, David Nuss, Dreiky Caprice, Eric Cohen, Hisham Akira Bharoocha, Jaiko Suzuki, Jarred Barron, Jared Burak, Jason Kourkounis, Jeff Salane, Jesse Lee, Jim Abramson, Jim Black, Jim Siegel, Jim Sykes, John McSwain, John Moloney, Jonathan Lockie, Josh Bonati, Josh Madell, Justin DeRosa, Kayrock, Keith Connolly, Kid Millions, Lizzy Bougatsos, Marianne Kozlowski, Matt Heyner, Matthias Schultz, Michael Catano, Michael Evans, Miggie Littleton, Mike Pride, Nadav Havusha, Nathan Corbin, Nick DeCarmine, Oran Canfield, Pete Vogl, Rick Prior, Robin Easton, Ryan Sawyer, Sadie Laska, Sara Lund, Sen10, Spencer Herbst, Spencer Sweeney, Taylor Richardson, Than Luu, Tim Dewit, Travis Harrison, Warren Huegel, Yo2ro, Yoshimi.

"Fur Ilse Koch!" Come Org Tape 1982 (FLAC) & "Sound Of Hate Vol. 2" Trevor Ward Tape (No Year, 128)


Pure-industrial triggercore from Grey Wolves, Intrinsic Action, Con-Dom, Nurse With Wound, Whitehouse, and mooorrreee, with interstitials from Aleister Crowley, Heinrich Himmler, and Charles Manson. STACKED!!!