Joel Gausten

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Joel Gausten (born July 17, 1977) is an United States drummer, author and journalist.

A drummer since age 9, Gausten has appeared on over 40 CDs, EPs and internationally distributed compilations with such acts as Electric Frankenstein, the Sixth Chamber and the Graveyard School. Since 1998, he has served as a frequent member of The Undead. In 2001, he briefly played as a member of Pigface. In 1995, he briefly rehearsed with the Misfits as a fill-in drummer while the group was auditioning permanent members. Although he was never an official member of the band, Gausten later appeared on a number of Misfits bootlegs recorded during these rehearsal sessions. Gausten also worked with the Misfits as a promoter, booking and coordinating the band's legendary "homecoming" show at Action Park in Vernon, New Jersey on August 26, 1996. In addition to the Undead, he also plays in the NJ punk bands Broken Heroes and The Fiendz.

Gausten is the former managing editor of Liner Notes Magazine and former editor/co-creator of the award-winning automotive publication AASP News. To date, he was written nearly 700 articles in a variety of music, gaming and automotive publications.

Gausten's books include Tales of Horror: The History of THE MISFITS & THE UNDEAD and Pandemonium: Inside Killing Joke. Gausten's upcoming books include Rock N Roll Monster: The Rik L Rik Story (due summer 2007) and Albums that (Should've) Changed the World (due fall 2007). He is also co-producer of an upcoming tribute album to Betty Blowtorch and a contributor to/editor for Martin Atkins' upcoming book, Tour:Smart.

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