The Hennepin Crawler, Built By Krank Boom Clank

The Hennepin Crawler, Built By Krank Boom Clank

Certain builds that we run across forever intrigue us. I guess you could say that we have a soft spot for all that is Steampunk and the artists in this genre such as Ron Pippin. To me the builds in this design motif employ quite a few things pleasing to the eye in the form of brass, copper, leather and a Victorian era design scheme. These varying materials always seem to go together well as they age in a similar manner and start to feel worn in and create a unique patina.

Driving across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge / Tunnel Linking The Eastern Shore Of Virginia to The Mainland

Driving across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge / Tunnel linking the eastern shore of Virginia to the mainland

Only a few places on earth make me feel as alive, the moment I see them, as the Chesapeake Bay. There is nothing quite like this region and especially the mouth of it opening into the Atlantic Ocean, linking the eastern shore of Virginia to the mainland. Growing up on the Delmarva peninsula we are isolated from everything, except the salty air, austere locals and the beautiful land between the bay and ocean. Life is a bit slower and the dialect is as crisp as Old Bay seeping into a cut after eating hard shell crabs, but I hope it never changes. This 17 mile wide expanse is something to be thankful for on this holiday as it is one of the cradle's of history for the East Coast and the birth of America.

Antiseen Invades Tremont Music Hall On Saturday December 6th

Antiseen Invades Tremont Music Hall On Saturday December 6th

Do yourself a favor and get out to Tremont Music Hall in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, December 6th with a bell time of 8pm for the legendary Antiseen to take the stage.

Guitar Strap Giveaway - Target Shooting With A Pistol

Guitar Strap Giveaway - Target Shooting With A Pistol

For a proper introduction to our new line of Guitar Straps featuring the leather of wild hogs, we chose to give the first strap away in this style. Here is our version of the proper way to choose the winner. Thanks to everyone for the reposts, hashtags, links, etc.

Thanksgiving Is Best Enjoyed With Good Friends

Black Eyed Vermillion and Whiskeydick Join Rusty Knuckles Music

Gary Lindsey of Black Eyed Vermillion

The plans we have cookin' for upcoming releases and the amount of new folks coming on board is a testament to hard work and damn great music. We are pleased, honored and damn stoked to announce that Black Eyed Vermillion and Whiskeydick have brand new albums coming out on Rusty Knuckles Music. Below is a sample of two new tracks from Black Eyed Vermillion and a current song out by Whiskeydick on their album, From The Devils Boots.

The Go Devils Featured On New Releases Now

The Go Devils Featured On New Releases Now

If you haven't had your ear to the underground on what's happening as of late, we have a solid injection of American Roots music for ya. Do yourself a favor and get dialed in to the Go Devils new album, Appalachian Book Of The Dead. It's now available for purchase on Itunes and ready for your headphones to be blasted full tilt.

A Rolling Sculpture Ready For The Chronicles Of Riddick

Rafik Kaissi and his unique RK Bearing

Indian Larry on one of the Biker Buildoff's on Discovery Channel talked about how building custom motorcycles employed all of the arts into one. The use of engineering, fabrication, design, painting and sculpture, all working together as a higher art form. To be honest, he was completely right. Not every bike was made to be loved by everyone and nor should a bike always be made to fit into some category. There are enough builders doing that, but to break new ground and do something that is a unique vision, whether or not its meant to be a daily freeway rider is a true iconoclast and free thinker.

Husky Burnette Feature Interview In Rat Rod Magazine

Husky Burnette feature interview in RatRod Magazine

Huge congrats to Husky Butnette for his feature interview in Rat Rod Magazine. If you are a fan of DIY vintage rides and built not bought hot rods, this is a magazine for you. Congrats hombre on the huge feature and for kickin' ass day in and day out.

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The Shazam Effect Is Ruining The Future of Music

Because of the Shazam Effect, lackeys such as Justin Bieber get too much radio airplay

More often than not we hear from folks and they enjoy telling us about great new bands and or what is wrong with the music industry. Approaching an industry of this scale and speaking that direct about what is wrong, is as easy as telling Californians to not worry, desalination plants are going to save your water problems. It is just not that simple.

On the other hand, lets look at things from the perspective of pure entertainment. Many folks are just passive music fans. If its on the radio and its got a good beat, it is decent entertainment for the car ride from point A to point B. Corporate radio knows this all too well and plays directly to what listeners want and now have algorithms and mountains of data to back up what is the ideal music to be played. Does this challenge our senses or move the collective coolness of the needle towards a band that will shape culture for the future such as the likes of Led Zeppelin? Hardly imaginable these days, yet there has been a scientific study all about this scenario and its called the Shazam Effect.

Hellbound Glory Shoots Pilot TV Show With Jason Isbell, Shooter Jennings, JD Wilkes, Kellie Pickler and more, Finally Seeing the Light Of Day

Leroy and Rico of Hellbound Glory working on a pilot tv show shot by Judd Films

A few years back Leroy and Rico of Hellbound Glory recorded a few tracks as a live taping for a pilot show at the Cash Cabin outside of Nashville with Judd Films. It is finally seeing the light of day and quite interested to see more of the songs that were taped at the time. With all the folks involved, damn if this wasn't a great studio style session.

Without An Interesting Story, There Is No Film

New video from Skrillex produced by Ivan Herrera

The magic of film making is absurdly simple. Without an interesting story, there is nothing to shoot. Context, texture, atmosphere, characters and quite a few more elements coming together with a great story, help us to define a moment in time. Having a favorite movie, actor or director is a way for us an individuals to connect to a larger storyline in which we can live out any idea we can place ourselves into. One aspect that brings great viewing satisfaction especially for music videos occurs when a filmmaker takes liberties and builds a narrative out of the context of a story. Shooting a short film scene for scene around lyrics makes a video feel shallow and rehearsed compared to breathing fresh air into an already present storyline.

The Go Devils and Creepazoids Invade Philadelphia On November 21st 2014

The Go Devils and Creepazoids invade Philadelphia On November 21st 2014

The Go Devils and Creepazoids show that was supposed to be at the Shore Road Road Tavern in Philly this Friday has been moved - now the show will be at 1215 Unity Street at The Compound! $10 donations, includes Free Beer!

Full Detail On A Custom Leather Guitar Strap

Full detail on the Cavalry horse carved into a leather guitar strap

Getting to create a full custom leather strap for our customers is truly an enjoyment. If you are in the need of custom leather work whether it be for your guitar, motorcycle or a random element, send us an email, be glad to work with ya. - Ralph.Knuckles at gmail.

Red Fang Premieres New Video For Crows In Swine

Red Fang Premieres New Video For Crows In Swine

Brand new video from Red Fang for their song Crows In Swine, from the album Whales and Leeches out on Relapse Records.

Could Youtube Music Key, Unlock The Door To Revive The Music Industry?

Liz Grauman/The New York Times

No matter how many fingers are pointed in one direction or another about the death of the music industry, one thing is for certain, even more music is being created daily without the restraints of worrying to sign to a major label. Becoming your own content manager is the law of the land now and within this land grab tools and resources are as vast as the Pacific. Luckily for us as consumers, a plethora of options exist about where to buy, stream or peruse for new artists and one of the best places is youtube.

Motobunny Featured On New Releases Now

Motobunny Featured On New Releases Now

Motobunny is a brand new, Iggy-Pop-meets-Icona-Pop, American rock n' roll band. Comprised of dual-frontwomen and a band of musicians coming off international tours, Motobunny will release its debut full-length album on Rusty Knuckles Music in February 2015. With singles already spinning on Sirius/XM, KROQ (LA), WFMU, KEXP, and other legendary rock stations around the USA, music videos ready to drop, tracks in a feature film, and corporate sponsors in place, Motobunny will debut its live show with US tour dates starting in Spring 2015.

Check out Motobunny on New Releases Now

When you arm two wild frontwomen with Detroit-laced hooks, you get MOTOBUNNY — Iggy-Pop-meets-Icona-Pop, brand new, American rock n’ roll! The debut album will be released in early 2015 on Rusty Knuckles Records. With radio singles already spinning around the USA and a US tour in the works for Spring 2015, this bunny is ready to roar. 

Link to download the single - Motobunny

The Shape of Hardcore To Come

Satisfaction may be the death of desire, but finding the balance of enjoyment and forever yearning to create anew is something the hardcore scene knows all too well. Punk rock is quick to pilfer its roots and can be ever so judgmental about what is true to form and what is just a knockoff.

A couple of the bands showcased here, derive elements from the past and add them to a current blended form to create a distinct sound and vibe. Each is helping to propel hardcore music forward and has their own take. Is this the the shape of punk to come?

Motobunny Debuts Their Brand New Video From Director Matt Eskew

Motobunny debuts their brand new single and video, entitled Motobunny

Motobunny is a brand new, Iggy-Pop-meets-Icona-Pop, American rock n' roll band. Comprised of dual-frontwomen and a band of musicians coming off international tours, Motobunny will release its debut full-length album on Rusty Knuckles Music in February 2015. With singles already spinning on Sirius/XM, KROQ (LA), WFMU, KEXP, and other legendary rock stations around the USA, music videos ready to drop, tracks in a feature film, and corporate sponsors in place, Motobunny will debut its live show with US tour dates starting in Spring 2015.

Download the single from Itunes

Build Your Own Backyard Forge

Backyard forge is finally done, now to adjust our heat with a small fan and we are ready to roll

Let the backyard metal casting begin! Getting the right air flow and heat dialed in. Now to just get up to 1900 degrees to melt the metal. Nothing like redneck tech.

Is Rock Music Dead? Slash Thinks Rock N' Roll Has Become A Bastard Stepchild, What Do You Think?

Slash thinks rock n' roll has become a bastard stepchild, what do you think?

It is becoming harder and harder to ignore the facts, but as fan interest seems to dwindle, rock n' roll seems to be a thing of the past. Even though there are bands far and wide waving the banner of rock n' roll, are things becoming too safe and diluted? 

In a recent interview with the Manchester Evening News, Slash of Guns N' Roses fame stated "Rock and roll definitely needs a movement. It's become kind of the music industry's bothersome step child and what it needs is someone really committed to come and shake things up who doesn't give a shit if they make it." Is this a war cry for up and coming bands to realize their potential and to make rock n' roll dangerous again? We sure as hell hope so.

Brand New Skinny Custom Leather Guitar Straps In Stock

Ox Blood leather guitar skinny in width at 1.25" by Rusty Knuckles Customs

 
Our skinny guitar strap is made out of 8 oz. leather that is tanned and softened to be an easily worn for hours upon end for superior comfort. The strap has grommet holes punched out for a variety of mounting options and adjusts from 50" inches to 60" inches, or can be adjusted to fit any particular size you need upon ordering.

Win A Brand New Custom Leather Guitar Strap From Rusty Knuckes

Win A Brand New Custom Leather Guitar Strap From Rusty Knuckes

November is the season of giving. Repost this image with #AmericanRoots for your chance to win this brand new custom guitar strap made from Wild Boar leather from Rusty Knuckles Customs. The winner will be chosen on Thanksgiving Day. #win #instagood #giveaway #free #wildhogs #guitarstrap #custom #leather

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Shooter Jennings Releases, Brand New Digital Single - Nashville From Afar

 

 

Dive into what Shooter Jennings is cookin' up over at BCR Los Angeles with his new digital single, Nashville From Afar. It will be be coming from his new mix tape out in December with select tracks from Jayke Orvis, James Hunnicutt, Jamey Johnson, Wanda Jackson and Mick Foley. 

New Illustration For The Go Devils, North Carolinian's Who Play Pure Rock N' Roll

New drawing for the Go Devils - Pure Rock n' Roll

Been working on a few new illustrations that can be cranked out in an hour, compared to the ones that take way too much effort in all the details. Add in a lightning bolt thru the skull along with some loose text and that equals one cup of coffee down and my Sharpie practice for the day.