
The headbanger’s vintage poly-cotton headquarters.

October 5, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment

The headbanger’s vintage poly-cotton headquarters.

Shirt #28: Grim Reaper
Availability: Check Defunkd’s Metal Selection
Album: Rock You to Hell
Date: 1987
Fact: Grim were discovered after emerging victorious from a Battle of the Bands contest that showcased 100+ bands.
Approximate value: $300
Image Courtesy of: Stormcrow-Vintage
September 30, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment

The headbanger’s vintage poly-cotton headquarters.

Shirt #27: Zebra
Availability: Check Defunkd’s Metal Selection
Album: No Tellin’ Lies
Date: 1984
Fact: Zebra got their start as a Zeppelin, Moody Blues and Rush cover band.
Approximate value: $75
Image Courtesy of: In Vintage We Trust
September 24, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment

The headbanger’s vintage poly-cotton headquarters.

Shirt #27: Vinnie Vincent Invasion
Availability: Check Defunkd’s Heavy Metal Tees
Album: Vinnie Vincent Invasion
Date: 1986
Fact: Mark Slaughter rocked the socks off the panel during his audition for the original line-up of VVI. He had the gig wrapped but but forgot to leave his contact details before he left. With no idea who Slaughter was the band temporarily hired Robert Fleischman (of Journey) until they able to track down Slaughter.
Approximate value: $150
Image Courtesy of: Noize Vintage
September 12, 2011 by Jimmy J · 1 Comment

The headbanger’s vintage poly-cotton headquarters.

Shirt #26: Cinderella
Availability: Check Defunkd’s Cinderella Selection
Album: Night Songs
Date: 1986
Fact: The video for “Shake me” was a glam metal twist on the classic Cinderalla story which was continued in the video for “Nobody’s Fool.”
Approximate value: $100
Image Courtesy of: WyCo_Vintage
September 1, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment

A t-shirt gallery of bands whose sum may not be greater than its parts.

Shirt #6: Waysted
Members: Pete Way (UFO), Frank Noon (Def Leppard), Andy Parker (UFO), Paul Raymond (MSG)
Availability: Check Defunkd’s Rock Selection
Album: Save Your Prayers
Date: 1987
Fact: Pete Way formed another Supergroup named Fastway. He likes to put his name in the title of the bands he plays in. Way cool if you ask us.
Approximate value: $175
Image Courtesy of: stormcrow-vintage