(This week, we're kicking off spontaneous consumer frenzy time of year with some cool gift ideas.)

Aggronautix, the independent company that brought you punk rock bobbleheads of GG Allin and Tesco Vee this spring, is back with some special new throbbleheads you might want to get for your giftees this year.

This time around, the two new limited edition throbbleheads come in the likeness of pop punk legend Milo (of the Descendents) and a new, bloodier, cruddier version of their original GG Allin (which sold out in its first run).

You can find whole collection (which includes a two-headed Dwarves throbblehead) here.

Seriously, these might just be the best gift ideas for anyone that's hard to shop for. Tell me your grandma wouldn't want GG rocking out on her coffee table.

If you're looking for more punk rock gift ideas, check out our punk rock gift guide. It's like a regular gift guide, but, you know, more punk rock.

(We're kicking off spontaneous consumer frenzy time of year with some cool gift ideas.)

While there's no shortage bad Christmas music out there, you have to work hard to find the good stuff. Toward that end, we have list of essential punk rock holiday tunes, and want to let you know about a new Christmas album coming out.

Featuring a nice range of the artists on the Blackheart Records roster, A Blackheart Christmas has mix of new tunes and holiday standards, all performed by artists that won't make you want to pierce your eardrums with a turkey baster.

This way, if you have to sing along with Christmas tunes, you can at least choose a version of a song done by Girl In A Coma or the Vacancies.

The track listing is below. Read more...

(We're kicking off spontaneous consumer frenzy time of year with some cool gift ideas.)

A little while back, we told you about Riverboat Gamblers guitarist Ian MacDougall's run-in with a car while he was riding his bike.

Ian has posted this update:

Hey guys just wanted to check in with y'all and let ya know how I'm doing so far. I've been keeping off my feet as much as possible and getting lots of rest. I got the staples out of my head, got a mini cast set on my wrist and one of those big clunky strap on boot casts for my ankle. As far as my hip goes I just gotta make sure I don't put much weight on my right leg. I'm still trying to get out and about though, still getting used to walking with crutches!

The rest of Ian's update is here.

To help raise funds for Ian's medical bills, the band has produced a special "Help Ian" shirt. They sold it at Austin's FunFunFun Fest, and now they're selling the remainder through this site for $25. It's for a good cause, and it's pretty cool to boot.

If you're looking for more punk rock gift ideas, check out our punk rock gift guide. It's like a regular gift guide, but, you know, more punk rock.

If you're looking for more punk rock gift ideas, check out our punk rock gift guide. It's like a regular gift guide, but, you know, more punk rock.

I got an email from Jerid O'Connell, the original drummer from the New York band the Rousers, about an auction for charity online.

Among the items for auction (which includes sports memorabilia, designer goods and bits of luxury) are some nice bits of musical history, most notably a 1981 7" from the Rousers (produced by Wayne Kramer of the MC5) and two guitar lessons with punk legend Richard Lloyd of Television.

All of the proceeds go to benefit Fuel for Humanity, a nonprofit corporation that provides opportunities for young people through technology and education. Currently, Fuel for Humanity maintains a classroom in Nicaragua that offers computer studies and digital photography classes, and funds college scholarships for its graduates. They want to continue to expand and help those in need, and this auction will help fund these efforts.

You can view all the items for auction here.