Life of Agony performed all over Europe this summer, sharing stages with KISS, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, and many more great bands. This photo of Alan Robert was taken by Tim Tronckoe at Belgium's Graspop Festival, 2015.
Alan Robert's Killogy: Gets Animated!
[embed]https://vimeo.com/126460719[/embed] Killogy is a high-energy, animated dark comedy from creator Alan Robert (Life Of Agony) based on his hit IDW Publishing comic series, in association with Squeeze Studio Animation and award-winning producer Rodney Barnes (The Boondocks, Everybody Hates Chris). Stars Frank Vincent (Goodfellas, The Sopranos), Marky Ramone (the Ramones), Brea Grant (Heroes, Dexter), and Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein (the Misfits) battle it out in apocalyptic-Brooklyn when an ancient voodoo curse wakes the dead and floods the city with blood. This outrageous premise and bizarre mash-up of punk rock royalty, wiseguy sarcasm, and over-the-top gore makes for one hilarious rollercoaster ride.
Killogy is being produced and developed under Robert’s Wasted Talent Entertainment banner, consisting of Robert, Chris White (V/H/S Viral) and Jeff Mazzola (Descent).
Killogy was nominated for Best Mini-Series (2013) and Best One-Shot (2014) at the Ghastly Awards and picked up a Horror Comic Award for Best Scene from ComicMonsters.com. Bloody Disgusting listed Killogy at #4 on their Top 10 Best Mini-Series of 2013. The Killogy: Halloween Special sold out within its first week of distribution and IDW immediately issued a second printing. The critically acclaimed Killogy graphic novel was recently translated in Portuguese for a Brazilian release through NFL Zine.
Killogy Animated Series website: killogyanimated.com
Killogy Comic Book Series website: killogycomic.com
Life Of Agony Sells-Out Two Nights in Brooklyn!
Brooklyn's own Life of Agony performed two sold-out shows in their hometown on May 1st and 2nd at The Wick!
Alan Robert's Killogy (IDW) is Nominated for a Ghastly Award!
The Ghastly Awards recognize outstanding achievements in Horror Comics over a range of 15 different categories. The nominees are chosen by other horror comic book professionals and winners are chosen by a panel of judges. Alan Robert's Killogy Halloween Special (IDW Publishing) has been nominated for Best One-Shot. This is the second time the Killogy series has been nominated for a Ghastly Award. In 2013, Killogy was also nominated for Best Mini-Series. See all of the 2014 Ghastly Awards Nominees >
The Killogy Halloween Special stars legendary horror-punk Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein of the Misfits fame, as an apocalyptic warrior, battling cannibals in a world flooded with blood. The issue was a big hit with readers and sold out immediately. A second printing was released soon after by IDW. The halloween one-shot continues the Killogy storyline established in Robert's 2013's original limited-series. It has been reported by Deadline Hollywood that an animated series is already in the works based on the property, with voice talent including Frank Vincent (Goodfellas/The Sopranos), Marky Ramone (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, The Ramones), and Brea Grant (Heroes/Dexter). Executive Producers Alan Robert and Rodney Barnes (The Boondocks) are developing it along with producers Chris White (V/H/S/ Viral) and Jeff Mazzola (Descent).
Visit Killogycomic.com
Killogy Wins Best One-Shot of 2014!
IDW Publishing's Killogy Halloween Special, starring Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein of The Misfits and created by Life of Agony's Alan Robert, won Best One-Shot of 2014 horror comic award on ComicMonsters.com! Click here for more >
Alan Robert's Bass Guitar On Display at The Hard Rock Cafe!
Life of Agony's Alan Robert joins Marky Ramone, Lita Ford and Cherie Currie of The Runaways On Stage for a Surprise Performance at Chiller Theatre Expo 2014!
Attendees of the Chiller Theatre Expo 2014 were in for a surprise treat when some living legends took the stage to perform their classic hits. The Runaways' Cherie Currie and Lita Ford, Marky Ramone of the Ramones, along with Life of Agony's Alan Robert rocked out to The Runaways' smash "Cherry Bomb" followed up by the Ramones "Rock N Roll High School." More photos can be found here >
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Alan Robert (Life of Agony) Joins Misfits' Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein, Lamb of God's Randy Blythe and more at Rock and Shock for Special Misfits Set!
On Friday, Oct 17th 2014, a supergroup named "The Rocking Dead" took the stage at the Worcester, Palladium for the Rock and Shock Festival in front of a sold-out crowd to perform a set full of Misfits classics! The band, led by Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein consisted of Alan Robert (Life of Agony), Randy Blythe (Lamb of God), Alex Story (Doyle), Wednesday 13 (Murderdolls), Ace Von Johnson (Faster Pussycat), Kriz DK (Deadstar Assembly, Genitorturers), and Virus (Device, Dope, Lords of Acid). More photos, here: http://www.mainemusicnews.com/rocking-dead-rock-shock-festival-2014/
Life of Agony's Alan Robert Joins Lita Ford, Cherie Currie (The Runaways) and Marky Ramone On Stage for All-Star Jam at Chiller Theatre!
Life of Agony's Alan Robert will join Lita Ford, Cherie Currie (The Runaways) and Marky Ramone in an all-star jam at CHILLER THEATRE performing The Runaways and Ramones classics! More details, here: http://goo.gl/8O6rwG
Alan Robert to Appear at New York Comic Con 2014: Full Signing & Panels Schedule
Critically acclaimed comic book creator Alan Robert will attend 2014's New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Center this Saturday, October 11th to promote his various comics and film projects. Robert's latest Killogy Halloween Special book arrives on shelves this week (10/8) from IDW Publishing. His full schedule is below:
- Alan Robert Autographing at IDW Booth #1844 | Sat. October 11 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- IDW Publishing: The Artists | Sat. October 11 - 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
- Developing an Original Comic Idea into an Animated Series: IDW's “Killogy” Cast with Marky Ramone and Friends | Sat. October 11 - 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
- Copyrights, Contracts and Comic Book Creators | Sat. October 11 - 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Life of Agony's Alan Robert to Perform with Legendary Misfits Horror-Punk Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein at Rock and Shock Festival: Friday October 17th at Worcester Palladium
Life of Agony's Alan Robert will perform with legendary Misfits horror-punk Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein at Rock and Shock Festival (Worcester Palladium) on Friday October 17th, 2014 as part of a supergroup named THE ROCKING DEAD. Robert's band Life of Agony will co-headline the festival with Gwar the following night (10/18/14). Robert's Killogy Halloween Special (IDW) comic book starring Doyle will be available for signing at the event. For more info: http://rockandshock.com/bands/
Killogy Halloween Special: The Reviews Are In...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9m2TriF2bw The Killogy Halloween Special Hits Shops in October!
The critically acclaimed horror/comedy and soon-to-be animated series is back with a vengeance with a special Halloween one-shot! Devilocked horror punk Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein (formerly of the Misfits) stomps through the apocalypse like you've never seen him before! Written and illustrated by rock star-turned-comics creator Alan Robert (Crawl to Me)! [Item code: AUG140472] visit: www.killogycomic.com
"Blood, gore and badassery! 4.5 out of 5!"—Horror Talk http://www.horrortalk.com/comic-reviews/4812-killogy-halloween-special-comic-review.html
"4.5 out of 5 Skulls! Killogy Halloween Special delivers the goods... Doyle is a spot-on action star!"—Bloody Disgusting
"9 out of 10! Robert has truly outdone himself!"—ComicMonsters.com
Killogy Halloween Special, Starring Doyle (ex-Misfits) Gets 4.5 out of 5 Skulls on Bloody Disgusting!
Alan Robert Events Schedule: Rock & Shock, Chiller, New York Comic Con, and more!
Alan Robert Events Schedule - September/October 2014:
Sat. Sept. 13th: Life of Agony at Starland Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
Sat. Oct. 11th: New York Comic Con. Alan Robert to speak on 3 panels - to be announced!
Fri. Oct. 18th: Life of Agony at Rock & Shock (with GWAR)
Oct. 24th - 26th: Chiller Theatre (Fri: 6-11pm, Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun: 11am-4pm) Will have advance copies of the Killogy Halloween Special,starring DOYLE (ex-Misfits) on hand!
Wed. Oct. 29th: Alan Robert's Killogy Halloween Special starring Doyle (ex-Misfits) hits comic shops!
Fri. Oct 31st (Halloween): WDHA, 105.5FM Alan Robert exclusive interview. 11PM - 1AM with Scott Evil!
For more info, visit: alanrobert.com
Life of Agony's Triumphant Return to the Stage in 2014
After a string of successful European festival performances in August 2014, tickets to Life of Agony's Starland Ballroom (Sayreville, NJ) headlining show on September 13th sold out in less than a week. LOA will also co-headline the Rock & Shock Festival (Worcester, Mass.) with GWAR on October 18th. For more info, visit: lifeofagony.com
Life of Agony SELLS OUT Starland Ballroom in Advance!
Life of Agony, the NY based metal-crossover cult favorite is back on the scene performing on several European festivals this summer with Marilyn Manson and Machine Head, and now a SOLD OUT headlining show at Starland Ballroom (Sayreville, NJ). Starland tickets sold out in one week's time, months before the event. The group consists of the original River Runs Red line-up: Mina Caputo (formerly known as Keith Caputo) on Vocals, Joey Z on Guitar, Alan Robert on Bass, and Sal Abruscato on Drums. Sal's other band "A Pale Horse Named Death" is main support on the show. For more details visit http://www.lifeofagony.com
Alan Robert's ‘The Shunned One’ Comic Gets Big-Screen Adaptation
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The Coalition Group (sister firm of Radical Studios) has partnered with Wasted Talent Entertainment (Crawl to Me) to produce the Jack Reher (Grizzly, Corrosion) penned screenplay, based on Alan Robert’s forthcoming IDW comic series The Shunned One. Robert, along with his producing partners Chris White (V/H/S Viral) and Jeff Mazzola (Descent) round out Wasted Talent Entertainment. Glenn Allen, co-founder of Emmy-winning Brainstorm Digital (The Wolf of Wall Street, Boardwalk Empire) is also on board as VFX Supervisor.
The Shunned One centers on an angel of death who goes rogue after refusing to take innocent human lives. His actions alter balance in the universe, causing a chain reaction of unforeseen disasters. As a result, a pack of vengeful death angels are sent down to hunt him. He must hide amongst the humans while trying to undo the damage he’s done.
“To watch this thing take shape as a film, even before the comic is released, is pretty amazing,” says Robert. “I think what interests people most about the property is that it isn't a typical, Biblical take on angels, whatsoever. It's a whole new mythology. You've never seen angels like this anywhere before.”
An exclusive first-look at The Shunned One comic will hit stands this Halloween inside the back pages of Killogy, another IDW comic created by Robert. IDW Publishing expects to launch The Shunned One comic series in early 2015. The books are written and illustrated by Robert, with cover paintings by acclaimed Italian comics artist Francesco Mattina.
"We couldn’t be more excited about participating in bringing Alan’s vision to life,” said Johnny Wunder, The Coalition Group's Director of Development. "In combination with Jack’s writing and Alan’s imagination I think The Shunned One will give us a unique, grounded look at The Guardian Angel.”
The Shunned One marks Robert’s third property to be adapted in recent months. Rodar Y Rodar (The Orphanage) will produce Crawl to Me with Wasted Talent Entertainment as a live-action feature, with Victor Garcia (The Damned) attached to direct a screenplay written by TJ Cimfel and David White (V/H/S Viral), and award-winning writer/producer Rodney Barnes (The Boondocks, Everybody Hates Chris) is currently developing Killogy as an animated television series.
Visit: http://www.theshunnedone.com
KILLOGY ANIMATED SERIES IN DEVELOPMENT FROM THE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF THE BOONDOCKS
Award-winning executive producer/writer Rodney Barnes (The Boondocks, Everybody Hates Chris) has joined forces with Robert to develop an animated television series based on Killogy. Barnes and Robert will serve as executive producers on the series, with Barnes penning the screenplay for the pilot episode. Celebrities Frank Vincent, Marky Ramone and Brea Grant, who all appeared in the Killogy graphic novel, will now lend their voices to the show. Producers Chris White (My Super Psycho Sweet 16 franchise) and Jeff Mazzola (Descent) are also on board.
Killogy leverages a unique mix of humor, horror and pop culture to tell the unique tale of a group of murderers who inadvertently unleash an ancient voodoo curse upon New York. “For me, it’s all a bit surreal,” says Robert. “I basically get to mash-up some of my favorite childhood heroes, throw them into these outrageous situations, and sit back and imagine what happens next. The series practically writes itself!”
"I'm happy to see the worlds Alan has created extend into new areas beyond comics," said Chris Ryall, IDW's Chief Creative Office/Editor-in-Chief. "His comic books are so visually intriguing and the characters he's created so fully formed that they'll translate really well into animation and other areas. But I'm also glad that he's still doing more comics, and the Killogy one-shot sounds like a perfectly dark treat for Halloween, too."
Killogy was nominated for Best Mini-Series at the 2013 Ghastly Awards and picked up a Horror Comic Award for Best Scene from ComicMonsters.com. Bloody Disgusting listed Killogy at #4 on their Top 10 Best Mini-Series of 2013. The Killogy graphic novel was recently licensed out to territories outside of the U.S. and will see a Brazilian release this summer from publisher NFL ZINE. The book will be translated in Portuguese. Visit the official website for more info: http://www.killogycomic.com
DOYLE (EX-MISFITS) TEAMS UP WITH LIFE OF AGONY’S ALAN ROBERT FOR KILLOGY COMIC THIS HALLOWEEN
Ex-Misfits horror-punk legend Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein will star in a special Halloween edition of Killogy, a comic book created, written and illustrated by Life of Agony’s Alan Robert and published by IDW Publishing (Godzilla, Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). The critically acclaimed Killogy graphic novel was originally released in 2013 with characters based on celebrities Frank Vincent (Goodfellas, Casino, The Sopranos), Marky Ramone (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, the Ramones) and Brea Grant (Heroes, Dexter). The Halloween one-shot comic continues where the Killogy story left off and introduces new character, Doyle, as humanity’s last hope in a post-apocalyptic world flooded by an ocean of blood. The book will also feature a 10-page exclusive first-look at Robert’s forthcoming IDW series The Shunned One. Learn more, here: http://www.aintitcool.com/node/67307
Life of Agony to Return to the Stage this Summer
Life of Agony is proud to announce that the band will perform in Europe this August, the first shows since the group’s lead singer Mina Caputo (formerly known as Keith Caputo) came out as transgender in 2011. The performances will take place at Belgium's Alcatraz Hard Rock & Metal Festival with Marilyn Manson on Friday, August 8th, Austria's Picture On Festival on Saturday, August 9th (headlining), Germany's Elb-Riot Festival with Machine Head on Saturday, August 16th, and Germany's X-Rockfest Festival with Machine Head on Sunday, August 17th. The famed River Runs Red lineup, rounded out by guitarist Joey Z, bassist Alan Robert and drummer Sal Abruscato are excited to take the stage together once again after a three-year hiatus.
“We’ve helped so many people around the world cope with their emotional struggles through our music, it was time to get back out there,” said Robert, regarding the group’s decision to reunite for the upcoming show. “Our songs connect with people on an emotional level because they were written out of real pain and hardship. It doesn’t matter if you’re white, black, blue, green, gay, straight, trans or whatever. Our fans know it comes from a real place and have stood by us. We’ve always worn our hearts on our sleeves. That is just who we are and that is something that will never change.”
All four Life of Agony band members have kept busy with other projects since their last performances together a few years ago. Mina Caputo released a solo album titled As Much Truth as One Can Bear with the help of a successful Indiegogo campaign. Joey Z continued to produce albums for several recording artists around the globe. Alan Robert released his third, award-winning horror graphic novel Killogy (IDW Publishing) and Sal Abruscato’s band A Pale Horse Named Death recorded its acclaimed sophomore album Lay My Soul to Waste (SPV Records).
For more information on Life of Agony and the upcoming performance, visit the official website.