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Howard Sherman- The Romero Retrospective (Audio)

        Ed. note–  Let the fun begin!  Today I kick off Death Ensemble’s coverage of the Mad Monster Party convention this past weekend in Charlotte, NC.  And what better way to start off the celebration than with … Continue reading

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CONVENTION REPORT: Chiller Theatre October 2012

        The More Things Change… (the more the Cliché Stays the Same)   Chiller Theatre, Parsippany, NJ   October 26-28 at the Parsippany Sheraton     When I’d heard months before the October Chiller that the show was changing … Continue reading

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It’s Official! You Suck! April 2012 Convention Edition

        Shao Kahn has scoured the convention circuit, and he is most displeased at what he’s found.  If he had time to waste, he’d challenge the offenders to Mortal Kombat.  But Shao Kahn is a busy man, … Continue reading

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CONVENTION REPORT: MAD MONSTER PARTY Part 2

          What the Fix the Chapel is This??? or, Meeting Rutger Hauer     Mad Monster Party, Charlotte, NC   March 23-24, 2012 at the Blake Hotel           Fasano, X and I … Continue reading

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CONVENTION REPORT: MAD MONSTER PARTY Part 1

          Hong-cubines, Acoustics, and the Speed Dating that Never Was     Mad Monster Party, Charlotte, NC   March 23-24, 2012 at the Blake Hotel               I’ve been to so … Continue reading

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A Belly Dance but No X Dance

        Back in the late ’90s, when Billy Joel was on his “final tour” *coughloadofcrapcough*, X called me last second and asked if I wanted to join him.  A friend had canceled out on the show, leaving … Continue reading

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Hooking a New Con-vert: Tales of the Fasano Allure

        When you’re best friends with someone for 25 years, you’re sure to have had some great times together.  A quarter century is a lot of time, and there’s plenty of opportunity for sharing memorable experiences that … Continue reading

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Patty Mullen- Wanna Date? (Audio)

        X Chris here, and while you have invariably seen me mentioned in many convention reports, this is my first actual contribution to Death Ensemble. It comes in the form of an interview with the unsung, and … Continue reading

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Joe Pilato, the Cave, and Music for the Trip

    I’m a creature of ceremony, and on my way to Monster-Mania back in March ’09,  I picked up on a new ritual that’s become part of my pre-convention experience.  My mom was a few months from dying from … Continue reading

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Dee Wallace- Sweetest Woman in Horror (Audio)

          Dee Wallace is my favorite horror actress.  I full well know I can count on her for two things:  being a dependable actress in horror films, and the sweetest person on the convention circuit.  Through … Continue reading

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