Alan Robert
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Alan Robert is a singer/songwriter/artist, best known as the bassist in the New York-based band Life of Agony
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, which is credited by many as one of the best albums released by Roadrunner Records. The band regularly tours Europe during the summer festival season as well as select American dates throughout the year.
. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York's School of Visual Arts, where he studied cartooning.
The first issue of the comic series won the award for Best Cover in 2010, as decided by the website, ComicMonsters.com.
On March 29, 2011, Alan Robert announced a live action feature film version of the Wire Hangers graphic novel. The movie, also titled "Wire Hangers" will be produced by Robert's own production company, "Wasted Talent Entertainment" in connection with "Zam Entertainment".
. The story of the four-part series follows a young family who are confronted with a series of disturbing events in their rural home. The first issue of the series was released in July 2011.
The story so far deals with elements of pedophilia
, schizophrenia
and conspiracy theories. Robert's artwork is especially influenced by Ralph Steadman
's distinctive style of splatters, with sharp images in the midst of them.
Life of Agony
-Formation and River Runs Red :The band was formed in the summer of 1989 by singer Keith Caputo, bassist Alan Robert and guitarist Joey Z. After playing with several drummers, they enlisted Type O Negative drummer Sal Abruscato before recording the debut album River Runs Red after they signed to...
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Life of Agony
Robert is credited as being one of the original members of the band in 1989 and was the primary songwriter for the band's River Runs RedRiver Runs Red (album)
River Runs Red is the first album released by Life of Agony in 1993 through Roadrunner Records . The album is considered a concept album...
, which is credited by many as one of the best albums released by Roadrunner Records. The band regularly tours Europe during the summer festival season as well as select American dates throughout the year.
Spoiler NYC
In 2006, Robert announced the creation of a punk rock band Spoiler NYC, which he formed with long-time friend, "Junkyard" Silletti and Tommy Clayton. The band released the full-length record Greasefire in Hell's Kitchen in 2008 and toured Europe with Life of Agony. Best known for their high-energy live shows which regularly feature dedications to their merch coordinator, Guy Bannister, Spoiler NYC released two songs in 2009, which will be featured on an upcoming album, Banned in 38 States.Wire Hangers
Robert is currently active in the comic book industry, having recently created a four-part horror/conspiracy miniseries, Wire Hangers, which he also wrote and illustrated. The series was published in 2010 by IDW PublishingIDW Publishing
IDW Publishing, also known as Idea + Design Works, LLC and IDW, is an American publisher of comic books and comic strip collections. The company was founded in 1999 and has been awarded the title "Publisher of the Year Under 5% Market Share" for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006 by Diamond Comic...
. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York's School of Visual Arts, where he studied cartooning.
The first issue of the comic series won the award for Best Cover in 2010, as decided by the website, ComicMonsters.com.
On March 29, 2011, Alan Robert announced a live action feature film version of the Wire Hangers graphic novel. The movie, also titled "Wire Hangers" will be produced by Robert's own production company, "Wasted Talent Entertainment" in connection with "Zam Entertainment".
Crawl To Me
Robert announced his second graphic novel, "Crawl To Me" which will be published by IDW PublishingIDW Publishing
IDW Publishing, also known as Idea + Design Works, LLC and IDW, is an American publisher of comic books and comic strip collections. The company was founded in 1999 and has been awarded the title "Publisher of the Year Under 5% Market Share" for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006 by Diamond Comic...
. The story of the four-part series follows a young family who are confronted with a series of disturbing events in their rural home. The first issue of the series was released in July 2011.
The story so far deals with elements of pedophilia
Pedophilia
As a medical diagnosis, pedophilia is defined as a psychiatric disorder in adults or late adolescents typically characterized by a primary or exclusive sexual interest in prepubescent children...
, schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a disintegration of thought processes and of emotional responsiveness. It most commonly manifests itself as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions, or disorganized speech and thinking, and it is accompanied by significant social...
and conspiracy theories. Robert's artwork is especially influenced by Ralph Steadman
Ralph Steadman
Ralph Steadman is a British cartoonist and caricaturist who is perhaps best known for his work with American author Hunter S. Thompson.-Personal life:Steadman was born in Wallasey, Cheshire, and brought up in Towyn, North Wales...
's distinctive style of splatters, with sharp images in the midst of them.