MERRY KNOTMAS

We are happy to unveil the 2024 Christmas card from Lou Brutus and Darla the Wonder Dog. It celebrates the 25th anniversary of Slipknot’s debut album on Roadrunner Records. The card art is based upon Lou’s 1999 poem “Twas the Night Before Knotmas.” The poem itself is contained on the inside of the card.

Of course, the illustration is by the great Alan MacBain. Each of the band members from that debut year are represented including Corey Taylor, M. Shawn Crahan, Sid Wilson, Jim Root, Mick Thomson, Craig Jones, Chris Fehn, Paul Gray, and Joey Jordison.

To get a card, you must first send a card. The address is PO Box 361 Arnold MD 21012. Please make sure that your return address is legible! There will only be 500 printed, so send yours ASAP. Merry Knotmas to all who celebrate!

SICK PUPPIES PREMIERE

Much love to SICK PUPPIES for inviting LB to host their recent online event for music media members where they unveiled the video for their new tune “Going Places.” After the video premiere, Lou spoke with each of the band members including Emma, Mark, and Brian.

The song is just one from the forthcoming new album WAVE THE BULL which is due in 2025. Lots of touring on the way, too!

Thanks to Land Shark Promotion Studio, ONErpm, New Frequency Management and MX2 Media for bringing in your friend and humble narrator for the event.

IF MUSIC IS A DRUG SHIRT

Check out the latest addition to the Merch Table here on the site! It’s the official IF MUSIC IS A DRUG THEN I AM AN ADDICT t-shirt. This was a phrase that LB coined long ago and actually had a few shirts made up with it which he gave out to rock star guests on the show. After several years of requests, he’s finally made the shirts available to the public. Get ’em here.

Hit the MERCH area of the site for this and a ton of other swag including a new line of giant size stickers featuring LB and Darla the Wonder Dog. Plus, you can get a copy of Lou’s book SONIC WARRIOR signed by both LB and Darla.

Show off your questionable taste in music media hosts with Brutus World Industries items!

THE GRAND ROCK N ROLL TOUR

We are proud to announce The Grand Rock N Roll Tour of the Upper American Latitudes! It’s a promo swing across Idaho, Iowa and Wisconsin for Lou Brutus to hang with HardDrive Radio listeners, affiliates and a whole lotta bands! He’ll be doing interviews, photography and/or stage hosting at the following shows…

Tues Aug 27 – In This Moment/Ice Nine Kills/Avatar/TX2 in Idaho Falls, ID

Weds Aug 28 – Disturbed/Plush in Dubuque IA

Thurs Aug 29 – Chevelle/Return to Dust/Tigercub Madison WI

Fri Aug 30 – Mudvayne/All That Remains Madison WI

Sat Aug 31 – Taste of Madison featuring Nonpoint/Like A Storm/Versus Me

Of course, LB will have free stuff from he and Darla the Wonder Dog including custom picks from InTune Guitar Picks, so keep your eyes open at the gigs! Lou Brutus is coming to town and Rock N Roll is coming with him!

BLACK VEIL BRIDES

Your friend and humble narrator was recently given the honor of unveiling the new track from Black Veil Brides alongside group founder Andy Biersack.

“Bleeders” is the title track of the band’s new EP and an invitation-only event was held online for its debut. The shindig was attended by a large number of music media who were treated to the new tune and an exclusive conversation between Andy and Lou Brutus.

Many thanks to Spinefarm Records and MX2 Media for having Lou out to host the occasion. Portions of the interview will be featured on hardDrive and hardDrive XL.