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Vote for us in the 19th annual RONDO AWARDS 

 

The Witch's Dungeon and I have been jointly nominated for two Rondo Awards in the categories of 

BEST FILM RESTORATION for our reissue of "Nosferatu" with my score/commentary, and 

BEST DOCUMENTARY for "Unmasking the Masterpiece" (The Phantom of the Opera documentary which I produced for the Witch's Dungeon). 

The Rondo Awards (named after the cult character actor Rondo Hatton) have been a renowned accolade within the horror world for nearly two decades now. Each year they recognize and award the top contributors of research, creativity, and preservation within the realm of classic horror through a fan-voted system. 

If you have both a minute and the inclination to do so- cast your votes in the aforementioned ballots by emailing taraco@aol.com and copy/paste the following statement into the email body: 

"I vote for "Nosferatu" in category #5 and "Unmasking the Masterpiece" in category #10".   

Be sure to include your first and last name with the vote, and that's it! 

 The deadline for votes is April 25th and more info on voting can be found HERE.   WE REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR TIME AND VOTES! 

Long Live the Horror, 

Argyle Goolsby

Argyle Goolsby to unveil art exhibit  

As the calendar page turns into another month, so does the rotating exhibit at Black Hydra Tattoo. Throughout the month of March, Argyle Goolsby will be the featured installation in the “Ephemeral Gallery”- where signed artist prints of the design series he's created in conjunction with his recent Nosferatu musical score will be on display as well as available for purchase. 

 

Blitzkid's ALL HALLOW'S STRE'EM is coming to VINYL and DVD! 

Whether you missed the monster-muppet rock and roll extravaganza that was Blitzkid’s ALL HALLOW’S STE’EM, or you were there and wish to relive your daring escape- you’re in luck! 

On 01/15/21 at 3:00PM EST Blitzkid will launch a limited run of 250 DVDs of the entire performance that will include a special features photo gallery of over 100 behind the scenes photos and a bonus audio CD of the performance! (DVD is NTSC/ Region 0) . 

For those itching to trap the madness in wax, we’ve got you covered as well!  On the same date and time, Blitzkid will simultaneously release a limited run of 250 double LPs of the show- available in 2 color configurations (featuring an exclusive silkscreen logo print on Side D) and housed in a sleek, reverse stock gatefold jacket! 

Both of these items will move FAST, so dont miss them! 

PREORDERS WILL BE HERE (www.acwnnstore.com) 

Finally- If you’re alarm is set, but you’re still biting your nails to hear it- you can head to www.acwnnprod.com/digital-downloads  (or CLICK HERE) now and download the entire album in either wav or FLAC, and be  automatically entered to win a DVD and Vinyl bundle signed by the entire band! 

Blitzkid will draw the winner live on 01/28/21, and contest entries end 01/25/21.  The digital download includes a 90 page booklet featuring an array of behind the scenes photos from the performance. 

(DVDs and Vinyls will ship out the third week of February)!

Argyle Goolsby joins Black Hydra Tattoo 


I’m pleased to announce that I will be joining the very talented crew of Black Hydra Tattoo in Fitchburg, MA  as a resident artist and collaborator. Black Hydra is an artist owned & operated custom body art studio headed by three of central Massachusetts’ most vetted and adept body art practitioners- Mat Gallagher, Emily Shortsleeves and Brad Touchette. I’ve been a long time admirer of their collective skillsets as well as professionalism so I consider it a great honor to have been asked to work amidst their ranks.
 

 For more information on the shop and appointment inquiries- please check us out at www.blackhydratattoo.com and  give us a follow at www.facebook.com/blackhydratattoo as well as instagram (@blackhydratattoo) to keep up with future announcements as they unfold!

Long live the horror!

Goolsby 

The HAXXAN and GRIMALKIN are here 

 Today we've released a second run of my bass (The Haxxan), as well as unveiling my new guitar model (The Grimalkin). Both instruments have been designed by me and crafted by Iron Lung Guitars in London, England to my specs. Each instruments been meticulously examined and tested to ensure both the highest quality playability as well as durability. The Haxxan will be limited to 5 models & The Grimalkin limited to 6. Fun fact about the Grimalkin’s design- I love the concept of Witch’s Familiars (particularly in feline form) so I designed it with that vibe in mind (thus leading to both its name and cat’s head-stock). Should you opt to leave your wound strings unclipped the headstock will wind up with a rather nice set of whiskers! 

Pricing info, shipping info, and all related specs can be found HERE. Huge thanks to Iron Lung Guitars for laboring alongside with me on these. We’ve spent a huge chunk of this year making these happen so we’re pretty stoked to roll them out. 

LON GLIVE THE HORROR! 

Goolsby. 

 

Argyle GOolsby- NOSFERATU (Digital Preorder)! 

In conjunction with the upcoming Premiere & DVD/CD release of Argyle Goolsby's new musical score for NOSFERATU on Halloween Night- ACWNN is conducting a preorder for the digital format for the score HERE.     

The 23 songs that comprise the score will ultimately be available on Spotify as well as all other digital download/streaming platforms, but all preorders made through ACWNN Prod come with exclusive downloadable alternate album art and is also available in FLAC format. 

Physical copies of the CD will be included as a bonus disc to the DVD package being released at wwww.acwnnstore.com  (8pm EST) Halloween night.  

LONG LIVE THE HORROR!

 

Argyle Goolsby- NOSFERATU (Sneak Preview)! 

To usher in the PREMIERE of Argyle Goolsby's musical score for the classic 1922 chiller NOSFERATU, we're sharing a sneak preview of the film with an excerpt of the new score exclusively at the ACWNN YOUTUBE CHANNEL.  Click HERE to check it out and be sure to tune in on Halloween night.  DVD (with bonus CD will be released  at 8pm (EST) 10/31 at www.acwnnstore.com  LONG LIVE THE HORROR! 

 

ACWNN Productions Presents Phantom of the Opera Documentary.  

“Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece” (a documentary I’ve produced for Witch’s Dungeon Films) will go on sale this Friday at 1pm EST at www.acwnnstore.com. The documentary is colorful introspective look at how the image of “The Opera Ghost” has become iconic in art and culture with emphasis on the three main film versions starring Lon Chaney Sr, Claude Rains and Herbert Lom. Film historians Michael Blake and makeup artist Tom Savini take you behind the scenes while Carla Laemmle (niece of Universal Studios founder/actress in the 1925 version) along with Chaney’s great grandson Ron Chaney share personal insights into the figureheads behind the timeless film. As a bonus- former Broadway Phantom Hugh Panaro reveals the makeup secrets used in the Broadway stage play, and a rare visual tour of the now destroyed 1925 Opera House set is included. The 4 page booklet showcases film still/posters restored by director, Cortlandt Hull of The Witch's Dungeon as well as a welcome/review by the one and only Mark Hamill.

Inventory is limited to 100 copies and ships worldwide.

I’m very proud to have produced this film and am positive anyone who loves the enduring mystique of this story will find it an invaluable trove of knowledge and imagery. Long live the horror!

-Argyle Goolsby

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