The astonishing 3D effect you can achieve by ‘hatting’ Mr Hayes

Gotta dig that Tuscan geometry. San Gimignano.

It really was that blue waiting for them

I love this – almost Eddie circa: Somewhere In Time.

The first picture I ever took for 1537

…and the last thing I heard was a muttered word …

Still life, with tissues

I like the way this one turned out

You’ve got a friend in me (da da da da daa)

I can now die happy, my work is done. (Even my son was impressed by this).

The Lego thrash metal minifigures are really starting to pay off for me now

Don’t cry Billy.

My friend Paul had a boom box just like this – I was so jealous.

Rural Virginia, yesterday

The psychedelic trellis outside Mendips, probably responsible for inspiring all that stuff about submarines and walruses

Rush Hour

With this first commission under my belt, I can see a whole new career opening up for me …

She’s got …

Easter cake, made by me.

Saturday night chez-1537

Possibly a metaphor type thing

The mute that sang the siren’s what?!

I’m quite proud of this one

Really arty photo, to show off my mad camera skillz and sensitivite, creative nature (chicks love that)

Sign of the times, mess with your mind

Click to read properly, without straining your eyes.

This may be the single greatest thing I have ever done in my life.

Hilarious visual joke, ahoy!

I like the way this one turned out.

My work on this earth is done. I shall now ascend.

You have to love those Y-fronts! (and Lego-based censorship)

I’m rather proud of this one

Destined to cause a bit of a stir on Antiques Roadshow in 2031

Daytime Pyro

So shiny and difficult to photograph, i took matters into my own hands and made my own – using my awesome creative skillz! I have to say that is the best drawing I have ever done of John Wetton.

Moss!! Moss!!

Grim urban reality#1: Packs of rabid feral dogs

Time for our William Tell act

Click to read properly

I like this one

Every time you listen to Poison Idea you make a pixie cry

Some famous clock thing

My beloved Sgt Pepper mill

Useful to know where they keep it

Mmm, conceptual

Wife, daughter and dog

An attempt at fluffification of ‘Why D’ya Do it’ – a genuine imageof an alternative cover taken from the Antilles vaults

Thom Yorke takes part in a 1537 advertising campaign

Nature’s nice and stuff, but it’s no 1200 word review of an obscure hardcore LP, is it?

Poison Ivy channelling her inner Norma Desmond

Much careful deliberation went into this drivel you’re about to read

Christmas lights seem to have turned the fireplace in my front room into a terrifying pagan altar – maybe that’s the true meaning of Christmas?

An iconic image for our times, and some Beatles.

Replicas vs. Replicants

Anyone up for a nice country walk?

It’s mine, all mine

Owls? I’ll give you F*^&#”G owls!!

Roll Up !!

Priest … Live !!! (maybe)

It doesn’t get any better than this!

I’m very proud of this one

I love how this one turned out!

You look so super

Text from ‘The Priest … in all its ambiguity

Not photo-shopped – it’s balanced on a tray

All for £2.50

I’m inordinately proud of this one

Walking the dog this morning, I haven’t messed about with the colours at all – I love that winter light!

Lego just don’t do suitable Hendrix hair; shame on them.

Hmm, a black disc with white circles … interesting

World Cup fever grips the 1537 household

Dead Men Smell Toe Nails

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Dead Men Smell Toe Nails

… which was how Lemmy often used to introduce the opener of Bomber at gigs, ‘Dead Men Tell No Tales’. … Continue reading Dead Men Smell Toe Nails

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Lemmy: R.I.P

There I was this morning stumbling around the house on my first day back at work, when I checked the … Continue reading Lemmy: R.I.P

‘Philthy Animal’ Taylor: R.I.P.

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‘Philthy Animal’ Taylor: R.I.P.

Second time I’ve done this in a week and I’m angry about it, Phil ‘Philthy Animal’ Taylor has passed away … Continue reading ‘Philthy Animal’ Taylor: R.I.P.

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Motörbread

The crowd gets loud when the band gets right, steel guitar cryin’ through the night. Yeah, try’n to cover up … Continue reading Motörbread

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Motörgrime

It’s hardly an obscure album, but I think Motörhead Another Perfect Day is a pretty underappreciated one. Pressing Thin Lizzy’s Brian Robertson … Continue reading Motörgrime

The Decline and Fool

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The Decline and Fool

Here’s one I’ve really not listened to for a very long time, The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The … Continue reading The Decline and Fool

I Make Love to Mountain Lions

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I Make Love to Mountain Lions

True story. Sometimes three at a time. Yeah, that’s how Rock and roll I am. Oh yes, metal to the … Continue reading I Make Love to Mountain Lions