We’re very happy to bring you a contest today featuring the Peace Arch Entertainment-released DVD for the film, What We Do Is Secret.

The film tells the story of Darby Crash, who became an LA punk icon before taking his own life in 198 0. After getting kicked out of high school, Darby (Shane West) forms The Germs with a collection of friends who have lit tle experience with their instruments or playing music; Pat Smear (Rick Gonzalez), Lorna Doom (Bijou Phillips) and Don B olles (Noah Segan). After a few disastrous gigs, the band begins to click and Darby and The Germs soon find themselves t he talk of the LA punk scene. When hard drugs enter the picture, Darby starts alienating those closest to him and when T he Germs collapse, he’s at a loss to figure out what comes next.

Director Roger Grossman enlisted the help ex-Germs guitarist Pat Smear, as well as members of Crash’s family and others involved in the late ’70s/early ’80s Hollywood punk scene, You can find the box art here.

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We’re very happy to bring you a contest today featuring the Peace Arch Entertainment-released DVD for the film, What We Do Is Secret.

The film tells the story of Darby Crash, who became an LA punk icon before taking his own life in 198 0. After getting kicked out of high school, Darby (Shane West) forms The Germs with a collection of friends who have lit tle experience with their instruments or playing music; Pat Smear (Rick Gonzalez), Lorna Doom (Bijou Phillips) and Don B olles (Noah Segan). After a few disastrous gigs, the band begins to click and Darby and The Germs soon find themselves t he talk of the LA punk scene. When hard drugs enter the picture, Darby starts alienating those closest to him and when T he Germs collapse, he’s at a loss to figure out what comes next.

Director Roger Grossman enlisted the help ex-Germs guitarist Pat Smear, as well as members of Crash’s family and others involved in the late ’70s/early ’80s Hollywood punk scene, You can find the box art here.

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Lemonheads frontman/guitarist Evan Dando posted a message on the band’sblog explaining the delay and forthcoming release of the band’s delayed covers album, Varshons. The record had been slated for a September 2008 release:

This most recent Euro tour was a bit difficult . The tour was supposed to coincide with the release of Varshons . By the time the record got pushed back , it was too late too cancel . We had to go out for 6 weeks with nothing to promote . Once i got my attitude together we were half way done . Things started to pick up for me in Milan. the last two weeks were fantastic.

Produced by Cornershop’s Anthony Safferty and Butthole Surfers frontman Gibby Haynes, Varshons will feature a variety of tracks from GG Allin, Wire, Leonard Cohen, Christina Aguilera, Fuckemos and more. Guest performances include vocals from actress Liv Tyler on Leonard Cohen’s “Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye,” and model Kate Moss guests on Arling & Cameron’s “Dirty Robot.”
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