The Icarus Line Must Die

This special limited edition slipcover (designed by Steak Mtn) is limited to 1,000 units.

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The Icarus Line Must Die is a dramatic narrative feature set against the backdrop of the current LA underground music scene. The film tracks Joe Cardamone, front man of notorious punk bad boys The Icarus Line as he navigates his way through the ups and downs of the modern music landscape. With a new record completed and a major label deal within sight, Joe fights to keep his band, his relationship and his life from completely falling apart.

Ariel Pink, Keith Morris (Black Flag/Circle Jerks), Pearl Charles, Melissa Brooks (The Aquadolls), Justin Pearson, Rafael Reyes (Prayers) and Jerry Stahl (Permanent Midnight) are featured along with performances by Pink Mountaintops, Together Pangea, The Icarus Line, Retox, Obliterations and Annie Hardy of Giant Drag.

directed by: Michael Grodner
starring: Joe Cardamone, Keith Morris, Jerry Stahl
2017 / 82 min / 1.78:1 / English DTS-HD 5.1 and 2.0

Additional info:

• Region A Blu-ray
• Audio Commentary from Michael Grodner & Joe Cardamone
• Audio Commentary from Annie Hardy & Joe Cardamone
• Unreleased Scene with Annie Hardy & Joe Cardamone
• Unreleased Concert footage of the Icarus Line from the Echoplex (Two Songs)
• Essay from critic A.S. Hamrah
• Tour Photographs of the early days of the Icarus Line
• English SDH subtitles

The Icarus Line Must Die - Official Trailer from Mike Repsch on Vimeo.