Alan Robert Joins AOL's Noisecreep as Horror Columnist!

Noisecreep is honored to have Life of Agony and horror comics creator Alan Robert join our family! Starting with this piece, he'll be contributing a column he's dubbed Alan Robert's Severed Heads. In the column, you can expect buckets of blood, tons of gore and everything else from the horror realm!

Check out Alan Robert's Severed Heads: 10 Most Iconic Horror Film Posters >

Alan Robert's October Appearances: Meet the Creator of Crawl to Me and Killogy!

Meet Alan Robert, the respected bassist for Life of Agony and the creator of Crawl to Me, Killogy, and Wire Hangers at New York Comic Con (Jacob Javits Center, NYC) on Thursday, Oct. 11th and at The Chiller Theatre (Sheraton Hotel: Parsippany, NJ) Oct. 26-28th!

New York Comic Con Panels Schedule: 10/11/2012, 4:00PM- 5:00PM Room: 1A01 PROTECTING AND SELLING YOUR COMIC BOOK OR GRAPHIC NOVEL Panel # 1 – The Building Blocks

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10/11/2012, 5:15PM- 6:15PM Location: 1A01 PROTECTING AND SELLING YOUR COMIC BOOK OR GRAPHIC NOVEL Panel # (2) – From the Panel to Page to the Big Screen

http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Whos-Coming/Guests/Comic-Guests/#spec

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Chiller Theatre October 26-28th Fri: 6pm - 11pm Sat: 11am - 7pm Sun: 11am - 5pm

Sheraton Parsippany Hotel 199 Smith Rd Parsippany, NJ 07054 Phone: 973-515-2000

http://www.chillertheatre.com/main.htm

Heads Will Roll This Halloween! ALAN ROBERT'S KILLOGY® IN STORES 10/31/12

ALAN ROBERT'S KILLOGY® COMIC SERIES (IDW) will see a Halloween release from IDW Publishing! On October, 31 2012, issue #1 of a four issue mini-series written and illustrated by acclaimed Crawl to Me creator, Alan Robert, will hit comic shops everywhere. The series stars Goodfellas/The Sopranos actor Frank Vincent, legendary punk icon Marky Ramone and Heroes/Dexter actress Brea Grant as it's main characters. Be sure to request your copy at your local comic shop! For more info: Official Killogy Website

"Killogy is an INSTANT CLASSIC... it finds its way into your head and stays there!" — Fangoria

"Robert's writing and artwork are TRULY UNIQUE... a perfect balance of comedy, drama, and horror." — Bloody Disgusting

"Alan Robert has UPPED HIS GAME with Killogy." — Horror Talk

"With a WINNING CAST, a cool premise, and some extremely talented artwork, KILLOGY looks to be a series that’ll satisfy the ghoul in me." — Ain't It Cool News

Meet Comic Creator/Musician, Alan Robert, at San Diego Comic Con!

Meet Comic Creator/Musician, Alan Robert (Killogy, Crawl to Me, Wire Hangers), at San Diego Comic Con 2012!

Hey, everyone! I'm extremely psyched to be attending San Diego Comic Con this year! My Friday the 13th schedule is appropriately packed with tons of horror goodness! Swing by and say hello... and I'll actually be performing at the IDW Panel, so you really don't wanna miss that train wreck waiting to happen.

ALAN ROBERT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON SCHEDULE:

Friday, July 13th 2012

1-2PM: "Horror on the Paneled Page" (Room 24ABC)

Some of comics’ biggest horror creators share their most frightening nightmares, talk about lines that even they won’t cross, and comment on the current horror trends in comics and other media in this in-depth discussion lead by Ain't It Cool News Comics/AICN Horror editor Mark L. Miller (The Jungle Book). Joshua Hale Fialkov (I, Vampire), Alan Robert (Crawl to Me, Killogy,Wire Hangers), Brandon Seifert (Witch Doctor), David Quinn (Faust), Matt Pizzolo (Godkiller), and some surprise guests talk about what does and doesn’t work in horror comic books.

4-5PM: The IDW Show (Room 4) - I'll be performing!

6-7PM: Alan Robert SIGNING at the IDW Publishing booth

Plus I'll be around all weekend at the IDW booth sketching commissions. Say hello. Bring beer.

For More Info: http://www.alanrobert.com

Comics: http://www.killogycomic.com http://www.crawltomecomic.com http://www.wirehangerscomic.com

Music: http://www.lifeofagony.com http://www.spoilernyc.com

GOODFELLAS’ FRANK VINCENT, LEGENDARY DRUMMER MARKY RAMONE & HEROES’ BREA GRANT TEAM UP IN ALAN ROBERT’S KILLOGY® COMIC SERIES (IDW)

A new original crime/horror comic from the creator of the hit series “Crawl to Me” debuts this October! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wDtefZBe4c&w=560&h=315]

New York, NY – (May 11, 2012) What do you get when you throw three murderers into one prison cell together? Well, when those characters happen to be based on the likenesses of celebrities FRANK VINCENT (Goodfellas, Raging Bull, The Sopranos), MARKY RAMONE (formerly of The Ramones) and BREA GRANT (Heroes, Dexter), you can bet that the outcome will be anything but ordinary. From the creator of IDW Publishing’s hit series Crawl to Me, comes Alan Robert’s KILLOGY®; an off-the-wall, genre-busting mash-up of crime, dark comedy and horror. Written and illustrated by Robert, this original, four-issue mini-series kicks off in October 2012 from the award- winning comics publisher.

Visit the KILLOGY® website, here: http://www.killogycomic.com

Robert said, “When I was growing up, I must’ve seen Goodfellas and Raging Bull about forty times each, easy. I mean, I can still recite entire scenes by heart. The same goes for my old Ramones records. They are total classics to me. So now, to be working with some of my childhood heroes, along with Brea, on something so cool and different like this, what can I say... it’s a great honor and at the same time, it’s a bit surreal.”

"When I was a boy, one of the first things that inspired me to be an entertainer was comic books," Frank Vincent said, "they were the rage then and now they're the rage all over again... it's a great feeling to be on a cover of a comic book and reach an audience through this great medium." Actress Brea Grant added, “There's nothing more exciting than seeing yourself as a comic book character.” The KILLOGY® project was green-lit by IDW back in 2011, but the stars were not quite part of the equation at that time. Shortly after signing the deal, Robert came up with the concept of basing his three main KILLOGY® characters on Vincent, Ramone and Grant. “I had specific ideas on what these characters should look like and I’d constantly find myself comparing them to the stars we ended up approaching. I thought it would be a complete long shot to get them involved, but to my surprise, they were all very receptive to the idea,” said Robert. “You rarely see an original, creator-owned comic series that features celebrities depicting its characters. I thought it would be interesting, in the same way The Twilight Zone had guest stars at the center of its stories.”

“I'm happy that IDW has become the home for Alan Robert's dark and wayward visions," said Chris Ryall, IDW's Chief Creative Officer. “I feel like we're not only helping society by keeping his horrific proclivities focused on comics but we're also helping bring some truly inventive and captivating comics to the world as well. I'm very happy to continue that trend with KILLOGY®.”

The first printing of Alan Robert's critically acclaimed horror graphic novel, Crawl to Me (IDW Publishing), sold out within a week of its release back in January 2012. As a result, the award-winning publisher is pressing an oversized, deluxe hardcover version, titled Crawl to Me: Evil Edgar Edition, this summer. The book, written and illustrated by the Brooklyn-bred Life of Agony bassist, collects the four-issue mini-series and boasts a beautifully painted cover by the talented Monocyte artist, Menton3. An introduction, written by Robert’s former cartooning teacher, the legendary Walter Simonson (Thor), starts off the graphic novel.

In related news, director David A. Armstrong, cinematographer for the successful box- office hit franchise, Saw, is attached to direct a live-action adaptation of Crawl to Me for the big screen, with screenwriters David White & T.J. Cimfel (Shut In) penning the screenplay. Armstrong is currently directing the indie hostage drama, Pawn, starring Michael Chiklis (The Shield, Fantastic Four) and Academy Award winner, Forest Whitaker.

For more information about Alan Robert, visit: http://www.alanrobert.com Follow Alan Robert on Twitter: @arobert For all press inquiries, please contact: Michael Moses, BWR

ALAN ROBERT’S HIT GRAPHIC NOVEL, “CRAWL TO ME”, LANDS SCREENWRITERS

New York, NY – (April 24, 2012) The first printing of Alan Robert's critically acclaimed horror graphic novel, Crawl to Me (IDW Publishing), sold out within a week of its release, back in January 2012. As a result, the award-winning publisher will be pressing a special hardcover version this summer, titled Crawl to Me: Evil Edgar Edition. As previously announced, director David A. Armstrong, cinematographer for the successful box-office hit franchise, Saw, is attached to direct a live-action adaptation of Crawl to Me for the big screen. Additionally, screenwriters, David White and T.J. Cimfel have recently signed on to pen the Crawl to Me screenplay. Robert will produce, alongside his partners Jeff Mazzola (Descent) and Christopher White (My Super Psycho Sweet 16 franchise).

"It’s exciting to watch this thing come to life by people who are super passionate about telling this story," says creator, Robert.  “Over the last few months, we’ve received about a dozen different treatments from various writers to adapt the property. I can safely say that T.J. and Dave’s unique take on the material definitely stood out from the rest. We’re extremely proud to announce that they’ve officially joined the team.”

David White and T.J. Cimfel wrote the contained thriller Shut In, which is currently under option at Ombra Films.  Additionally, Cimfel's supernatural thriller No Tell Motel was recently produced by Enderby Entertainment and is scheduled for release in late 2012.

“Crawl To Me really appeals to us because it builds a haunting story around an emotional and intelligent core. It has characters you can connect with, yet doesn’t sacrifice any of the visceral thrills you want from a good horror story. It's the perfect combination for us to tackle,” says, White and Cimfel. “The artwork really drew us in. It’s a dark story, but it’s told through these beautiful images that you can’t turn away from. And there’s a cinematic flow to the action—the story’s screaming to be put on the screen.”

The Crawl to Me graphic novel, written and illustrated by the Brooklyn-bred Life of Agony bassist, collected the original 2011 comic series with a painted cover by renowned Monocyte artist, Menton3.  The introduction for the book, was written by Robert's former cartooning teacher and legendary comics artist, Walter Simonson (Thor).

Robert’s upcoming Killogy comic series is slated for an October 2012 release through IDW Publishing. Major announcements coming shortly!

For more information about Alan Robert, visit: http://www.alanrobert.com

For all press inquiries, please contact: Leo Lavoro, Monolith Public Relations, LLC

(o) 201-530-5958, (c) 917.592.0716, leo@monolithpr.com

“CRAWL TO ME” (IDW) GRAPHIC NOVEL SELLS OUT DAYS AFTER RELEASE. “SAW” CINEMATOGRAPHER ATTACHED TO DIRECT LIVE-ACTION FILM ADAPTATION

New York, NY – (January 10, 2012) The first printing of Alan Robert's critically acclaimed horror graphic novel, Crawl to Me (IDW Publishing), has sold out within a week of its release. As a result, the award-winning publisher is currently scheduling a second pressing. In related news, director David A. Armstrong, cinematographer for the successful box-office hit franchise, Saw, is now attached to direct a live-action adaptation of Crawl to Me for the big screen. Armstrong is currently directing the indie hostage drama, Pawn, starring Michael Chiklis (The Shield, Fantastic Four) and Academy Award winner, Forest Whitaker with Ray Liotta and Common supporting.

"The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of excitement, to say the least,” says creator, Robert. “Crawl to Me has already exceeded all of my expectations. Creating comics has been a life-long passion of mine and I’m extremely grateful to be given the chance to tell my crazy stories. To see them come to life on film is a whole other level of awesomeness. I love horror movies, especially the ones with shocking twist endings like The Sixth Sense and The Others, so it's my goal to create that same type of jaw-dropping impact with Crawl to Me."

The Crawl to Me graphic novel, written and illustrated by the Life of Agony bassist, collects the four-issue mini-series and boasts a beautifully painted cover by Monocyte artist, Menton3. The book's introduction is written by the legendary Walter Simonson (Thor), who happens to be Robert's former cartooning teacher.

"I knew Alan Robert had juice with his Wire Hangers series, and Crawl to Me is even more of a singular creator's vision come to life,” said Chris Ryall, Chief Creative Officer / Editor-in-Chief for IDW Publishing. “To then see that graphic novel get voted Best Mini-Series of the Year by horror fans at ComicMonsters.com and now sell out its initial press run is very gratifying and appreciated. Even more, it speaks to the market for more unique comics amidst a world of superhero relaunches and big licensed comics."

Robert recently guest-starred on the hit TLC show, NY Ink, where he went under the needle by the show’s lead female tattoo artist, Megan Massacre. The ink he received was based on the Crawl to Me cover art painted by Menton3. You can view the entire NY Ink episode, “Kings of NY” on iTunes, here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/ny-ink-season-2/id488135943

For more information about Alan Robert, visit: http://www.alanrobert.com

Follow him on Twitter: @arobert

For all press inquiries, please contact: Leo Lavoro, Monolith Public Relations, LLC

(o) 201-530-5958, (c) 917.592.0716, leo@monolithpr.com