#Mike Scaccia

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Ministry — Just One Fix (1992)

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Ministry - HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES

As we near the collapse of mankind and the imminent doom of our political system, a perfect stage has been set for the outspoken rebels to flood the airwaves with dissident upheaval bathed in musical bliss. With the end looming, no greater landscape could welcome the reemergence of the enigmatic Al Jourgensen and company with their latest release, HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES, via Nuclear Blast Records.…

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𝕮𝖔𝖓𝖉𝖊𝖒𝖓𝖊𝖉 𝖙𝖔 𝕳𝖊𝖑𝖑 (𝖋𝖊𝖆𝖙. 𝕸𝖎𝖐𝖊 𝕾𝖈𝖆𝖈𝖈𝖎𝖆, 𝕭𝖗𝖚𝖈𝖊 𝕮𝖔𝖗𝖇𝖎𝖙𝖙, 𝕮𝖆𝖘𝖊𝖞 𝕺𝖗𝖗, & 𝕳𝖆𝖗𝖉𝖊𝖓 𝕳𝖆𝖗𝖗𝖎𝖘𝖔𝖓) - 𝕽𝖎𝖌𝖔𝖗 𝕸𝖔𝖗𝖙𝖎𝖘

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Happy rigamortis Wednesday, @underestimated-heroine ! Ah, our………anniversary? wait so do we count anniversaries weekly or annually? Ah I’ve never cared for tradition unless it’s funny anyways.

Todays Rigamortis Fact:

There was a band! Rigor Mortis was an American thrash/speed metal band formed in 1983. Two of the members of, unfortunately, passed.

Todays rigor Mortis citations:

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34 years ago on September 4th 1990, Ministry released one of the greatest live albums ever recorded. ‘In Case You Didn’t Feel Like Showing Up’ was recorded live in Merrillville, Indiana at the Holiday Star Theatre. The lineup featured Al Jourgensen, Paul Barker, Christopher Connelly, Martin Atkins, Bill Rieflin, Mike Scaccia, William Tucker, Terry Roberts, Kevin 'ohGr' Ogilvie and Jello Biafra. Produced by Hypo Luxa & Hermes Pan, artwork and graphic design by Kim Assaley. This show was also the beginning of Pigface.

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NEOPMA/PMRA PRO MODIFIEDS READY FOR EMPIRE DRAGWAY SHOWDOWN THIS WEEKEND

LEICESTER, NEW YORK (June 17, 2024) – The Pro Modifieds of the Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association (NEOPMA) and Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA) will return to Empire Dragway in Leicester, NY this weekend in the first of two scheduled weekend shows for 2024. Last year, Pro Modifieds from both series ran successfully on the New York state eighth-mile drag strip and this year’s event promises to provide more action and cars in this popular door-slammer class. "It is always a pleasure to return to Empire Dragway. The facility is first class and Jerry Scaccia, his family and officials go above and beyond to prepare an excellent racing surface," stated John Mazzorana of the NEOPMA. “We hope to have over 20 pro modified cars attending, breaking track records and giving fans one of the best shows ever. Empire Dragway is one of the best tracks in North America and combined with our two associations, it is the perfect formula for an amazing race.” Expected Pro Modifieds for this weekend’s show include James Beadling, Cedrick Beaulieu, Gary Courtier, Mike Decker Jr., Mike (Hollywood) Decker III, John Glekas/Pierre Chicoine Team, Paulo Giust, Jack Grainy, Andy Jensen, Kenny Lang, Louis Ouimette, Chris Russo, Melanie Salemi, Jay Santos, Mike Stawicki, Claude St. Maurice, Dave Texido, John Vergotz and Derek Ward. Along with a strong Pro Modified presence, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS) will also compete at the Empire Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Challenge VI and VII on June 21- 22 and August 16-17, plus a standalone event on September 13-14, 2024. The Quick 32 Sportsman Series includes a Top Sportsman and Top Dragster qualified field of 32 teams and the Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS) is comprised of a qualified field of 16 quick motorcycles and snowmobiles. Quick 32 Sportsman Series entries include Tim Antinora, Brett Bennett, Jessica Bennett, Craig Chadderdon, Scott Church, Art Cioffi, Charlie Emler Jr., Buddy Forrest, Dan Germano, Andy Gregoire, Bob Jaus, Don Kiekel, Billy Leber, Doug Lynden, Tony Madonia, Gary O'Connell, Anthony Platania, Cody Reome, Mark Romanofsky, Tyler Rudolph, Tom Simone, Bill Stevens and Ron Szewczyk, who will do battle with Dave Burchell, Luke DeJonge, Jeff Gabel, Brooklyn Noakes, Phil Sampson, Kayden Wicke and Wilson & Grey, all of Ontario.  Included in the Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS) entries is Nicole Albin, Lee Burgess, Josh Costra, Ron Dean, Peter Edwards, Dick Nearhoof, Bill Pippard, Mike Puglia and Bob Salerno. Qualifying for all classes will be held Friday, June 21, at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm and Saturday, June 22, at noon, with eliminations starting at 2:00 pm Saturday. Empire Dragway will also offer a Box and No Box Eliminator program. Spectators can go to EmpireDragway.com for schedule, admission and camping details. Visit the Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association at neoutlawpromods.com, the Pro Modified Racing Association at facebook.com/promodifiedracing, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series at facebook.com/quick32, the Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS) at facebook.com/probikeandsledseries and Empire Dragway at EmpireDragway.com for more information and event updates. For more information, please contact Bruce Mehlenbacher at Bruce@JAJentertainment.com   Read the full article

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Great under-recognized band from TX, featuring the late Mike Scaccia (Ministry).

Rigor Mortis  -  Die In Pain

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Guitar World magazine - March 1993

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📸: Paul Elledge + St. Louis Post-Dispatch

🖌️: William S. Burroughs

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1000 Homo DJs: Supernaut (1990)

Al Jourgensen and company arguably made up at least a fifth, if not a quarter, of Wax Trax’ output. The numerous amount of side projects he had his hands helped a lot. None stands out more than this. Label-head Jim Nash told Jourgensen that “only a thousand homo dee-jays would hear it” concerning a remix of his and history was made. Comprised of Ministry (Jourgensen, Paul Barker, Mike Scaccia, Bill Rieflin), Jeff Ward, Jello Biafra, and Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor, Wax Trax’ cornerstone e.p. was rumored to be rejected tracks from the Land Of Rape and Honey-era (1988) but was big enough to become its own. Their cover of Black Sabbath’s “Supernaut” is a certified floor trampler and the highlight of this release. Jourgensen’s vocal version is here, but head over to Ministry’s Trax! Box (2015), Side Trax (2004) or the three-disc Black Box label compilation (1997) where Reznor’s vocal version is found. For an unforgettable laugh or two, there’s “Hey Asshole” where Officer Agro (Ward) plays the aggressive ball-busting police officer (obviously). All tracks are concentrated and dense with heavily-processed and distorted guitar riffs, hammering drums, and blowing-hot noise pinned to red with that branded Jourgensen sound. Just as important is how Supernaut is woven into the label’s DNA. It’s a mutation of Ministry, the birth of Lard, and a pinch of Reznor’s early exposure through TVT and Invisible.

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Today we remember the passing of Mike Scaccia who Died: December 23, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas

Michael Ralph Scaccia was an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist for several heavy metal and alternative rock acts, including Rigor Mortis, Ministry and Revolting Cocks.

Scaccia was born in Babylon, New York, in the United States of America. He was of Italian descent and had three older sisters.

Scaccia's first band, Spectrum, was formed with high school friends Chuck and Chad Williams on guitar and bass, Johnny Carpenter on drums and Barry (Baron) Lane on vocals. Bruce Corbitt eventually replaced Barry Lane on vocals. Scaccia left Spectrum in late June, 1982; the next year, he formed Rigor Mortis with schoolmates Harden Harrison and Casey Orr. Bruce Corbitt was added to the lineup on vocals in the summer of 1986. Within five years they landed a major label deal with Capitol Records in 1987. In 1988, Rigor Mortis released their self-titled debut album on Capitol Records.

In 1989, Scaccia was asked by Al Jourgensen to join his band Ministry for their 1989-1990 The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste tour. Jourgensen was so impressed by Scaccia's talents that he included him into the band full-time. Scaccia left Rigor Mortis in 1991. He then went on to record and tour for Ministry's next album, Psalm 69 throughout 1992. He also played on their Lollapalooza tour.

Throughout 1994–1995, recording began on Ministry's follow-up to Psalm 69..., Filth Pig. They relocated to Austin where sessions took place. Amidst the recording, on August 29, 1995, Scaccia was arrested at a Wal-Mart for heroin possession. He was originally confronted because he resembled an armed-robbery suspect and he was carrying a case that they thought might contain a gun. When they opened the case, they found heroin instead. Scaccia was arrested and then released on $2,500 bail. He left the band right after completing Filth Pig, in attempt to rid off his addiction.

In 2003, Rigor Mortis, with Scaccia in the lineup, reformed in Texas to positive reviews. Also at this time, a clean, sober Jourgensen again asked him to rejoin for touring their new album, Animositisomina. He agreed, but left Ministry again in 2006 before rejoining with Al Jourgensen in the studio to record what would be Relapse which was scheduled to tour in the summer of 2012. It was confirmed that Scaccia had been working with the original members of Rigor Mortis as they worked on their first album in twenty years.

Scaccia collapsed onstage shortly after 11:30 pm on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at The Rail Club in Fort Worth, Texas, where he was performing as part of the 50th birthday celebrations for Bruce Corbitt, the singer for Rigor Mortis; he died onstage between 11:36 pm and 11:40 pm on Saturday, December 22. He was officially pronounced dead at a local hospital shortly after Midnight on Sunday, December 23. Although initial reports suggested a seizure possibly caused by the strobe lighting at the venue, those were false reports and the coroner indicated the cause of death to be "sudden heart attack brought on by heart disease". He was 47.

A memorial service was held for Scaccia on Sunday, December 30 at the Aristide Event and Conference Center in Mansfield, Texas.

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Revolting Cocks "Do ya think i'm sexy"

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𝕮𝖔𝖓𝖙𝖆𝖌𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕮𝖔𝖓𝖙𝖆𝖒𝖎𝖓𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 (𝖋𝖊𝖆𝖙. 𝕸𝖎𝖐𝖊 𝕾𝖈𝖆𝖈𝖈𝖎𝖆, 𝕮𝖆𝖘𝖊𝖞 𝕺𝖗𝖗, 𝕳𝖆𝖗𝖉𝖊𝖓 𝕳𝖆𝖗𝖗𝖎𝖘𝖔𝖓, & 𝕯𝖔𝖞𝖑𝖊 𝕭𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙) - 𝕽𝖎𝖌𝖔𝖗 𝕸𝖔𝖗𝖙𝖎𝖘

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Bloodbath by Rigor Mortis from the album Slaves to the Grave

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Ministry/Revolting Cocks + Mean Girls

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STELLAR FIELD OF COMPETITORS EXPECTED TO COMPETE THIS WEEKEND AT EMPIRE DRAGWAY

LEICESTER, NEW YORK (June 3, 2024) – With only a few days left before the kickoff race at Empire Dragway this weekend for the Series, Director Bruce Mehlenbacher is very pleased with the expected Quick 32 Sportsman Series and Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS) entries that are scheduled to participate at the northern New York State facility in Leicester, NY. The Quick 32 Sportsman Series and Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS) will compete at the eighth-mile track on June 7-8, 2024 and September 13-14, 2024. The PMRA/NEOPMA Pro Modifieds will compete with the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS) on June 21-22, 2024 and August 16-17, 2024. The Quick 32 Sportsman Series is comprised of Top Sportsman, or “door” cars (full-bodied, full-fendered cars) and Top Dragsters. The series will be divided among Top Dragster and Top Sportsman cars. Some of the entries include New Yorkers Tim Antinora, Brett Bennett, Jessica Bennett, Craig Chadderdon, Scott Church, Art Cioffi, Charlie Emler Jr., Buddy Forrest, Dan Germano, Andy Gregoire, Jennifer Guenther, Doug Lynden, Ed McGuinn, Gary O'Connell, Anthony Platania, Cody Reome, Tyler Rudolph, Tom Simone and Bill Stevens, who will do battle with Jeff Gabel, Brooklyn Noakes and Kayden Wicke, all of Ontario. The Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS) is comprised of a qualified field of 16 quick motorcycles and snowmobiles and presents the best in E.T. style, dialled-in drag racing.   A partial list of entries is Nicole Albin, Lee Burgess, Josh Costra, Ron Dean, Peter Edwards, Dick Nearhoof, Mike Nearhoof, Bill Pippard, Mike Puglia and Bob Salerno. “We have a great lineup of teams,” added Mehlenbacher, who has worked with Jerry Scaccia, his family and his team in the past and all are instrumental in putting together this show. “With the large number of teams in the Northeast U.S. and Canada, fans will see a great race.” Qualifying will be held Friday at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm and Saturday at 10:00 am and 12:00 pm, with eliminations starting at 2:00 pm Saturday. Visit the Quick 32 Sportsman Series at https://www.facebook.com/quick32, the Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS) at https://www.facebook.com/probikeandsledseries/ and the Empire Dragway at EmpireDragway.com for more information and event updates. Read the full article