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Rob Zombie In-Store In Fords, NJ By Jimmy Metal, Pure Rock Patroller Monday, December 31, 2001 @ 11:16 AM
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I arrived at the store around 8pm and a small line had formed with my friend Mike being the first to arrive (around 5:30pm). I had brought my camera and three items with me to get signed, which included Sinister Urge, Hellbilly Deluxe CD booklets, and the Rob Zombie McFarlane action figure (version with claws and skull/stone base). Once inside there was a cool setup of a table with four chairs located in the back of the store complete with Sinister Urge decorations including a backdrop. It was getting close to 10PM and the line was now pretty long and running outside around the building. The store was blasting the Sinister Urge and at 10pm sharp Rob Zombie quietly came out from the back of the store and sat at the end of the table (closest to the fans). And a nice surprise was that his entire band was on hand as well to meet the fans (Riggs, Blasko, and Joey Tempesta). I was under the impression that it would just be Rob Zombie. Now I have to say that Vintage Vinyl’s staff was simply great, as they pretty much let the fans and band interact peacefully (i.e. you could get as many items as you wanted signed). There were no security assholes barking out ridiculous orders and they even had a person on hand to take your picture with Zombie and company. This in-store was also being filmed so I just hope that someone sends a copy of this tape to the Virgin Megastore and Tower Records because this IS how an in-store should run. 
Again, my friend Mike was the first on line and he had his two nephews with him and they got about 15 items signed (items he got signed included picture discs, 7” and 12” inch vinyl, White Zombie era material, and Zombie toys). They also took pics and Mike had the following to say about his encounter with Rob Zombie, “Rob was really cool and I’ve been waiting a long time to meet him. I told him that his show at Nassau Coliseum last night was incredible and I can’t wait to see the show again tomorrow night in NJ. Rob told me that in February they are going to be doing their own headlining tour, as the only thing I didn’t like about the show was the short set list (about 45 minutes).” 
It was my turn to meet Rob Zombie and I said, “Hey Rob, its great to meet you and can you please use my silver paint pen to sign my stuff?” Rob responded, “Sure, just let me make sure the tip is working.” Rob seemed really nice and a little on the quiet side. We took a pic together (giving the heavy metal salute) and I told Rob I was looking forward to the NJ show. Riggs and Blasko were both very quiet, but I thought it was cool they were there. Joey Tempesta was last and I asked Joey how the tour with Ozzy was going. Joey said, “It’s a lot of fun, as this is the third time I have been on an Ozzy related tour.” I told Joey that I saw him back in ’99 on the Ozzfest and I was looking forward to seeing the SU stage show. “You’re really going to like our stage as everything is all new for this tour” was Tempesta’s pleasant response.