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Denim and Distortion: How Heavy Metal Accidentally Invented Punk, Part 1

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 3d

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.

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Pat Thomas author @patthomashistorian.bsky.social · 4d

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 4d

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...

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.

Split System, and the Subtle Art of Power Trash!

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 18d

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...

How this Melbourne mob just joined The Sleeveens and Wesley & The Boys on the shelf marked Tim’s New Favorite Band.

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 21d

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

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The Lost *Kralicek* Script (Or: How I Beat Harlan Ellison on eBay)!

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · 29d

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...

An unproduced Quinn Martin Productions script resurfaces…in my mailbox!

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · Sep 11

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

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · Sep 9

I turn 60 this Friday. I’m in constant pain from a shattered molar that’s bleeding & can’t be chewed on. No insurance. No family. No way to pay for the extraction.
If my work ever meant anything to you? Please help. That would be the best birthday gift.
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#HelpTimHeal #Napalm60 gofund.me/207b1db4e

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · Sep 5

Tonight’s the night. KNOMAD BAR, 1213 Corona St, Austin. 9PM FuzzBenders, 10PM my first-ever public solo electric set, 11PM Suntiger. It’s FREE. This is my 60th birthday blowout (ahead of my actual b-day next week)—come rage with me, light the amps instead of a cake. One night only.

In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950-2025), Part Five

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · Sep 4

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK In Memoriam: David Johansen (1950-2025), Part Five—the Dolls' post-Too Much Too Soon decline, including the complete Don Kirshner's Rock Concert appearance. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #DavidJohansen #NewYorkDolls #PunkIcons open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

I swear, we will end this tale sometime this year. But we kinda have to kill off the New York Dolls first. Bonus: The Dolls on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert!

Standing Over By The Record Machine: The Adverts and Cheater Slicks

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · Sep 3

Sept 5 @ Knomad: I turn 60 the only way I know how—plugged in ⚡️, turned up 🔥, and on fire. First solo electric set. FuzzBenders 9, me 10, Suntiger closes. One night only—come raise hell & light candles on the amps instead of a cake. Here's the Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/share/17MceT...

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · Aug 29

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Standing Over By The Record Machine: The Adverts and Cheater Slicks Reviews of two recent reissues from In The Red Records. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimStegall #TheAdverts #CheaterSlicks #RecordReviews #PunkIcons #GaragePunk open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

Two crucial archival dives from the fine-boned aesthetes at In The Red Records.

In Memoriam: Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez (1939-2025)

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · Aug 25

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK In Memoriam: Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez (1939-2025) An homage to the San Antonian who brought Tex-Mex accordion to the gringo world. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #FlacoJimenez #Conjunto #TexMexMusic #AccordionKing #RootsMusic open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

The late San Antonio accordion wizard was to conjunto as Marley was to reggae and Satchmo to jazz—a world ambassador from an alien art form.

Standing Over By The Record Machine: The Sleeveens and Patsy Cline

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · Aug 18

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Standing Over By The Record Machine: The Sleeveens and Patsy Cline, or two sides of Nashville collide. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimStegall #TheSleeveens #PatsyCline #RecordReviews #CountryMusic #PunkRock #PunkJournalism open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

Two sides of Nashville? Or packing 40 lbs. of meat in a 20 lb. sack?

Meet my new favorite band–The Sleeveens!

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · Aug 15

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Meet my new favorite band–The Sleeveens! A substantial love letter to this Nashville garage-punk outfit led by a native Dubliner with poetic gifts. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TheSleeveens #PunkRock #GaragePunk #NashvillePunk open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

Punk rock should not be cynical. These Nashvillians (and token Dubliner) are the truest believers of all.

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · Aug 15

Friends, I’m blown away — $216 raised in 1 day by 5 amazing friends! Eye doc is booked, now just $156 to go for dental work. Help me close the gap & keep the words/music coming. ❤️ Give or share #TimStegall #GoFundMe #MutualAid #Medical #KeepArtistsWorkingAndHealthy #ATX gofund.me/3b257557

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · Aug 13

Two months ago I launched this to cover June’s rent. We’re halfway there ❤️ The rent’s gone, but the need is real. Help me 👁️ see my eye doctor after 2 years & 🦷 pull a broken tooth before it’s urgent. $250+ = 🎟️ lifetime Substack. But any amount helps. 🙏 Link below 🙂 gofund.me/9201cc2a

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Watch The Texas Tornados at SXSW 1996!

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · Aug 13

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL Watch The Texas Tornados at SXSW 1996! #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #TimNapalmStegall #TimStegall #TexasTornados #DougSahm #FreddyFender #FlacoJimenez #AugieMeyers #SXSW1996 #HoleInTheWall #TexMexRock #ConjuntoSoul #NoBordersOnMusic open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

How’d they fit all this talent on the tiny Hole In The Wall stage?!

FROM THE VAULTS Read Tim’s Texas Tornados piece from 1996

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · Aug 11

FROM THE VAULTS Read Tim’s Texas Tornados piece from 1996, in honor of the late Hohner accordion genius Flaco Jiménez...because great music knows no borders nor boundaries. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #FlacoJimenez #TexasTornados #AccordionLegend open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

Honoring the late Flaco Jiménez (1939-2025).

Standing Over By The Record Machine: Wesley & The Boys’ *Rock & Roll Ruined My Life*

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · Aug 6

AT THE TIM "NAPALM" STEGALL SUBSTACK Standing Over By The Record Machine: Wesley & The Boys’ *Rock & Roll Ruined My Life*---how can lo-fi garage punk this Memphis-oid come from Nashville?! #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #WesleyAndTheBoys #RecordReview open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

Lo-fi trash-punks have a Nashville address, but they bleed Memphis.

Every Father Kills His Son, Chapter Three

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Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · Aug 5

AT THE TIM “NAPALM” STEGALL SUBSTACK Every Father Kills His Son, Chapter Three -- final installment of free sneak preview of my semi-autobiographical novel. Subscribe now at 30% off for life to read future chapters. #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #SubstackPreview open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

Johnny Suicide’s grief goes public — subway breakdowns, stage meltdowns, and the moment when even your last friend says, “Get the fuck out.”

Every Father Kills His Son, Chapter Two

Tim "Napalm" Stegall @timnapalm.bsky.social · Aug 4

AT THE TIM “NAPALM” STEGALL Every Father Kills His Son, Chapter Two: 2nd installment of my semi-autobiographical novel, serialized. #TimStegall #TheTimNapalmStegallSubstack #EveryFatherKillsHisSon #FictitiousPunkRockMemoir #FatherSonWounds #NoPublishersNoFilters open.substack.com/pub/timnapal...

The further misadventures of John Gentry—AKA minor ’90s punk rocker Johnny Suicide—as he unravels after his father’s death.