Tim "Napalm" Stegall
@timnapalm.bsky.social
Austin, TX. Punk journalist/historian, editor of The Tim "Napalm" Stegall Substack, musician in The Hormones, all around swell guy. First book ANARCHY IN THE STUDIO out 2025 on Ruffian Books. https://linktr.ee/timnapalm
Pinned
In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Seven
So, now that we’ve buried the Dolls, what about the music? Strap in – this is a long one!
open.substack.com
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Seven: This one's all about the New York Dolls and their music. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #DavidJohansen #NewYorkDolls #PunkBeforePunk #RockNRollHistory open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Seven: This one's all about the New York Dolls and their music. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #DavidJohansen #NewYorkDolls #PunkBeforePunk #RockNRollHistory open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Seven
So, now that we’ve buried the Dolls, what about the music? Strap in – this is a long one!
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:12 PM
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Seven: This one's all about the New York Dolls and their music. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #DavidJohansen #NewYorkDolls #PunkBeforePunk #RockNRollHistory open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
AT THE TIM “NAPALM” STEGALL SUBSTACK Denim & Distortion 5-C: Alice Cooper, All-American Boy! The conclusion, featuring the chicken story (at last!) and more! #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #AliceCooper #ShockRock #DetroitRock #ShepGordon #ProtoPunk open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
Denim & Distortion 5-C: Alice Cooper, All-American Boy!
Of poultry homicide, beautifully brutal rock ‘n’ roll, and a half-century-delayed resurrection. The Alice Cooper saga concludes.
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM
AT THE TIM “NAPALM” STEGALL SUBSTACK Denim & Distortion 5-C: Alice Cooper, All-American Boy! The conclusion, featuring the chicken story (at last!) and more! #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #AliceCooper #ShockRock #DetroitRock #ShepGordon #ProtoPunk open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
**AT THE TIM “NAPALM” STEGALL SUBSTACK** *Denim & Distortion 5-B: Alice Cooper, All-American Boy!* How the original Alice Cooper band took ownership of the ‘70s. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #AliceCooper #LoveItToDeath #ShockRock #DetroitProtoPunk
open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
Denim & Distortion 5-B: Alice Cooper, All-American Boy!
Alice and the boys move to Detroit and become a nice, Wheaties-fueled, beer-swilling monster eating America alive.
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
**AT THE TIM “NAPALM” STEGALL SUBSTACK** *Denim & Distortion 5-B: Alice Cooper, All-American Boy!* How the original Alice Cooper band took ownership of the ‘70s. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #AliceCooper #LoveItToDeath #ShockRock #DetroitProtoPunk
open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
It's almost time. Deluxe slipcase edition: John Denney, hot pink fury. The definitive '70s punk book, written by me, heavier than your shelves can handle. Get pre-sale alerts here: ruffianbooks.com/products/ana...
December 5, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It's almost time. Deluxe slipcase edition: John Denney, hot pink fury. The definitive '70s punk book, written by me, heavier than your shelves can handle. Get pre-sale alerts here: ruffianbooks.com/products/ana...
Chapter 4! Pre-sale launches Dec. 5th! Click here: ruffianbooks.com/products/ana...
December 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Chapter 4! Pre-sale launches Dec. 5th! Click here: ruffianbooks.com/products/ana...
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Denim & Distortion 5-A: Alice Cooper, All-American Boy! 3-part examination of the All-American monster, beginning with the Phoenix-based teenage garage band version of the OG Alice Cooper Group, The Spiders. open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
Denim & Distortion 5-A: Alice Cooper, All-American Boy!
How Vince Furnier and his band of sick Archie Andrewses may have been the ultimate pre-Motörhead punk-metallicists.
open.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Denim & Distortion 5-A: Alice Cooper, All-American Boy! 3-part examination of the All-American monster, beginning with the Phoenix-based teenage garage band version of the OG Alice Cooper Group, The Spiders. open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
Coming soon! ruffianbooks.com/products/ana...
November 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Coming soon! ruffianbooks.com/products/ana...
AT THE TIM “NAPALM” STEGALL SUBSTACK In Memoriam: Jimmy Cliff (1944-2025) How the Jamaican musical legend "brough reggae music to the world!!" #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #JimmyCliff #Obituary #TheHarderTheyCome #ReggaeHistory #ReggaeMeetsPunk open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
In Memoriam: Jimmy Cliff (1944-2025)
The 81-year-old was there at reggae’s beginnings, and was one of its best international ambassadors.
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
AT THE TIM “NAPALM” STEGALL SUBSTACK In Memoriam: Jimmy Cliff (1944-2025) How the Jamaican musical legend "brough reggae music to the world!!" #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #JimmyCliff #Obituary #TheHarderTheyCome #ReggaeHistory #ReggaeMeetsPunk open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK *Denim and Distortion, Part 4: A Slight Six-String Detour* The story of the distorted electric guitar. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #DenimAndDistortion #DistortedGuitarHistory #LesPaul #LeoFender #LinkWray open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
Denim and Distortion, Part 4: A Slight Six-String Detour
Interrupting our ongoing history of the incestuous punk ‘n’ metal back-and-forth for the story of the distorted electric guitar.
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK *Denim and Distortion, Part 4: A Slight Six-String Detour* The story of the distorted electric guitar. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #DenimAndDistortion #DistortedGuitarHistory #LesPaul #LeoFender #LinkWray open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Denim & Distortion Part 3, featuring Girlschool (pictured below), UK Subs, Black Flag, Bad Brains, Poison Idea, Judas Priest, early Mötley Crüe...hey, are we reading fLiPSiDe or Circus?!! #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
Denim and Distortion: How Heavy Metal Accidentally Invented Punk, Part 3
Our continuing examination of how metal got its chocolate in punk’s peanut butter.
open.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Denim & Distortion Part 3, featuring Girlschool (pictured below), UK Subs, Black Flag, Bad Brains, Poison Idea, Judas Priest, early Mötley Crüe...hey, are we reading fLiPSiDe or Circus?!! #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Cinematic Addict: *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere* is good: Why every review you have read about it is completely wrong. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #DeliverMeFromNowhere #JeremyWhite #BruceSpringsteen open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
Cinematic Addict: *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere* is good
The poor critical response and box office proves there’s a meanness in this world.
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Cinematic Addict: *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere* is good: Why every review you have read about it is completely wrong. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #DeliverMeFromNowhere #JeremyWhite #BruceSpringsteen open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK The Ties That Bind: Why I love Bruce Springsteen, and why "The Ties That Bind" is my favorite song of his. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #BruceSpringsteen #UnapologeticFan #PunkMeetsSpringsteen #RocknRollWriting open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
The Ties That Bind
Like The Clash or the New York Dolls, Bruce Springsteen saved my life. There is no shame in that.
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK The Ties That Bind: Why I love Bruce Springsteen, and why "The Ties That Bind" is my favorite song of his. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #BruceSpringsteen #UnapologeticFan #PunkMeetsSpringsteen #RocknRollWriting open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
Just $279 from closing out my medical GoFundMe—and finally getting this broken molar out of my head. If I didn’t truly need it, I wouldn’t ask. Let’s cross the finish line together.
🙏 Thank you to all who’ve helped carry me this far. 🙏
💥 gofund.me/b6db12f02
🙏 Thank you to all who’ve helped carry me this far. 🙏
💥 gofund.me/b6db12f02
Donate to Help Tim Stegall See His Doctors This Month., organized by Tim Stegall
Hey, friends! Tim Stegall here. You know me for my writing at The Tim "Napalm… Tim Stegall needs your support for Help Tim Stegall See His Doctors This Month.
gofund.me
November 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Just $279 from closing out my medical GoFundMe—and finally getting this broken molar out of my head. If I didn’t truly need it, I wouldn’t ask. Let’s cross the finish line together.
🙏 Thank you to all who’ve helped carry me this far. 🙏
💥 gofund.me/b6db12f02
🙏 Thank you to all who’ve helped carry me this far. 🙏
💥 gofund.me/b6db12f02
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK "Denim and Distortion: How Heavy Metal Accidentally Invented Punk, Part 2" Why AC/DC and the Ramones are cousins, the Circle Jerks party with Mötley Crüe, and Queen meets the Sex Pistols. All this and Rose Tattoo, at The 'Stack.
open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
Denim and Distortion: How Heavy Metal Accidentally Invented Punk, Part 2
Why AC/DC and the Ramones are cousins, Queen meets the Sex Pistols, and the Hesher gods take note of their red-headed punk rock stepchildren.
open.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK "Denim and Distortion: How Heavy Metal Accidentally Invented Punk, Part 2" Why AC/DC and the Ramones are cousins, the Circle Jerks party with Mötley Crüe, and Queen meets the Sex Pistols. All this and Rose Tattoo, at The 'Stack.
open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Six-B: All about the New York Dolls last days, in red patent leather... #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #DavidJohansen #NewYorkDolls #RedPatentLeather #RocknRollTragedy open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Six-B
Red Patent Leather: The New York Dolls’ Last Waltz–The Conclusion.
open.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:41 PM
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Six-B: All about the New York Dolls last days, in red patent leather... #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #DavidJohansen #NewYorkDolls #RedPatentLeather #RocknRollTragedy open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Six-A “Malcolm Mclaren wasn’t really our manager,” David Johansen protested in a 1978 interview. “He was our haberdasher. Then he took off with half our equipment, the bum.” #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #NewYorkDolls open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Six-A
Red Patent Leather: The New York Dolls’ Last Waltz
open.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950–2025), Part Six-A “Malcolm Mclaren wasn’t really our manager,” David Johansen protested in a 1978 interview. “He was our haberdasher. Then he took off with half our equipment, the bum.” #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #NewYorkDolls open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Teevee Casualty: He Stamped My Hand, Then Stamped On History -- How a guy stamping hands at Emo's in the '90s inspired a character played by Ethan Hawke on TV. #TheLowdownFX #LeeRoyChapman #EthanHawke #TeeVeeCasualty #TimStegall
open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
Teevee Casualty: He Stamped My Hand, Then Stamped On History
On Lee Roy Chapman, “The Lowdown,” and the Legacy We Almost Missed
open.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Teevee Casualty: He Stamped My Hand, Then Stamped On History -- How a guy stamping hands at Emo's in the '90s inspired a character played by Ethan Hawke on TV. #TheLowdownFX #LeeRoyChapman #EthanHawke #TeeVeeCasualty #TimStegall
open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
From the You Had One Job Dept.: Jeff Buckley gets mistaken for The Yardbirds' guitarist! Also, it's a Leonard Cohen song that Jeff Buckley covered!
So, add Far Out to the list of websites now too dependent on AI to be credible.
So, add Far Out to the list of websites now too dependent on AI to be credible.
October 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
From the You Had One Job Dept.: Jeff Buckley gets mistaken for The Yardbirds' guitarist! Also, it's a Leonard Cohen song that Jeff Buckley covered!
So, add Far Out to the list of websites now too dependent on AI to be credible.
So, add Far Out to the list of websites now too dependent on AI to be credible.
Reposted by Tim "Napalm" Stegall
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Denim and Distortion: How Heavy Metal Accidentally Invented Punk, Part 1. Every early metal band had one protopunk moment. Motörhead was all those moments, as a band. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #MetalProtopunk open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
Denim and Distortion: How Heavy Metal Accidentally Invented Punk, Part 1
Punk didn’t just crawl out of Detroit basements and the Mercer Arts Center. It also stole a few riffs from the headbangers next door. And Lemmy.
open.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Denim and Distortion: How Heavy Metal Accidentally Invented Punk, Part 1. Every early metal band had one protopunk moment. Motörhead was all those moments, as a band. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #MetalProtopunk open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Split System, and the Subtle Art of Power Trash! An homage to My New Favorite Band. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #SplitSystem #MelbournePunk #GaragePunk #PowerTrash #AustralianRocknRoll #GonerRecords #LongformMusicWriting open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
Split System, and the Subtle Art of Power Trash!
How this Melbourne mob just joined The Sleeveens and Wesley & The Boys on the shelf marked Tim’s New Favorite Band.
open.substack.com
October 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Split System, and the Subtle Art of Power Trash! An homage to My New Favorite Band. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #SplitSystem #MelbournePunk #GaragePunk #PowerTrash #AustralianRocknRoll #GonerRecords #LongformMusicWriting open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
To all who’ve stood by me in past campaigns: thank you. The tooth pain is worse daily & this is the final push—help me close this campaign & finally book the extraction. Every gift or share matters. #GoFundMe #Punk #TimStegall #Support #MedicalNeeds #NoInsurance #Grateful gofund.me/7377b1487
Donate to Help Tim Stegall See His Doctors This Month., organized by Tim Stegall
Hey, friends! Tim Stegall here. You know me for my writing at The Tim "Napalm… Tim Stegall needs your support for Help Tim Stegall See His Doctors This Month.
gofund.me
October 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
To all who’ve stood by me in past campaigns: thank you. The tooth pain is worse daily & this is the final push—help me close this campaign & finally book the extraction. Every gift or share matters. #GoFundMe #Punk #TimStegall #Support #MedicalNeeds #NoInsurance #Grateful gofund.me/7377b1487
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK The Lost *Kralicek* Script (Or: How I Beat Harlan Ellison on eBay)! An affectionate parody of both Ellison and vintage Quinn Martin Productions. (Star "Boyd Monson" pictured below!) open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
The Lost *Kralicek* Script (Or: How I Beat Harlan Ellison on eBay)!
An unproduced Quinn Martin Productions script resurfaces…in my mailbox!
open.substack.com
September 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK The Lost *Kralicek* Script (Or: How I Beat Harlan Ellison on eBay)! An affectionate parody of both Ellison and vintage Quinn Martin Productions. (Star "Boyd Monson" pictured below!) open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...
6 donors gave $117.63 yesterday—thank you. In 2 days I turn 60. The only gift I want: to pull the broken tooth causing constant pain, blood, & headaches. Help me hit my goal by Friday & close this campaign in dignity. Every bit helps.
gofund.me/c3be04d6d
gofund.me/c3be04d6d
Donate to Help Tim Stegall See His Doctors This Month., organized by Tim Stegall
Hey, friends! Tim Stegall here. You know me for my writing at The Tim "Napalm… Tim Stegall needs your support for Help Tim Stegall See His Doctors This Month.
gofund.me
September 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
6 donors gave $117.63 yesterday—thank you. In 2 days I turn 60. The only gift I want: to pull the broken tooth causing constant pain, blood, & headaches. Help me hit my goal by Friday & close this campaign in dignity. Every bit helps.
gofund.me/c3be04d6d
gofund.me/c3be04d6d