The Rock N' Roll Horror Zine

The Rock N' Roll Horror Zine creator Ben Fitts talks about zines, writing and music on the recent episode of The Bizzong! Podcast with Frank Edler. Listen here:  http://bizzong.projectentertainment.libsynpro.com/fittness-ben-fitts-bizzong-podcast

That Time I Hung Out With Warrant by Frank Edler I lived some prime years of my life through the decadent age of hard rock and heavy metal that dominated the music landscape in the 1980's. It was an incredible time. The music was loud, the clothing was loud and the hair went all the way to 11. Anything worth doing was worth overdoing. I followed those bands with the big hair and the black leather and the flashy guitars like they were a religion. I bought the rock magazines and studied the articles. I tore the glossy photos from the rags and plastered the walls of my bedroom with them. I bought cheap mall knockoff rock star clothing and frequented every local music store dreaming of the day I would be able to afford a sexy looking $700 guitar that would make women melt without even playing a single note. My dedication to the music, the bands and the scene led me on many great adventures. I frequently sought out the bands when they were in town. I would stalk thei...

Issue #5 of The Rock N' Roll Horror Zine is out now! Featuring six new stories of rock, punk and metal themed horror/weird fiction, issue number six includes members of The Sex Pistols, Grateful Dead and Warrant as they have some really rough days and more! Includes stories by R.A. Goli, Selene MacLeod, Matthew Wilson, Frank Edler, Josh Schlossberg and Marc Shapiro and artwork by Melissa "The Druid" McGee. Edited by Ben Fitts. Issue #5 is available through Etsy here (worldwide):  https://www.etsy.com/listing/675468353/the-rock-n-roll-horror-zine-5 or you can order direct here for a slight discount (U.S. only):  https://doomgoat666.wixsite.com/benfitts/zines

That Time I Hung Out With Mötley Crüe By Frank Edler I lived some prime years of my life through the decadent age of hard rock and heavy metal that dominated the music landscape in the 1980's. It was an incredible time. The music was loud, the clothing was loud and the hair went all the way to 11. Anything worth doing was worth overdoing. I followed those bands with the big hair and the black leather and the flashy guitars like they were a religion. I bought the rock magazines and studied the articles. I tore the glossy photos from the rags and plastered the walls of my bedroom with them. I bought cheap mall knockoff rock star clothing and frequented every local music store dreaming of the day I would be able to afford a sexy looking $700 guitar that would make women melt without even playing a single note. My dedication to the music, the bands and the scene led me on many great adventures. I frequently sought out the bands when they were in town. I would stalk their tour b...

Issue #3 is out now!!! In this issue you’ll encounter a singer whose murder weapon of choice is her songs, a battle between Nikki Sixx and Medusa, a punk band whose music is less recommended for pregnancies than all the world’s roller coasters and vodka combined, a strange planet inhabited entirely by people who think they’re Elvis Presley and more. Featuring stories by Thomas Vaughn, E.N. Dahl, Ben Fitts, Frank Edler, Matthew Wilson, Matt Wall and cover art by Rose Chateau. Available in pink and blue.  You purchase this issue though Etsy (U.S. + international) here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/631267104/the-rock-n-roll-horror-zine-3 Or for slightly cheaper shipping, you can buy it direct here (U.S. only):  https://doomgoat666.wixsite.com/benfitts/zines