Disco Bloodbath
| Company type | Autobiography |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | James St. James |
| Products | Book |
Disco Bloodbath: A Fabulous but True Tale of Murder in Clubland is a 1999 autobiography by James St. James that chronicles his experiences as a Manhattan celebutante and member of the Club Kids. The narrative centers on the ascent of his acquaintance Michael Alig to infamy and the ensuing homicide of fellow club kid and drug dealer Andre "Angel" Melendez, committed by Alig and his roommate. As both mentor and competitor to Alig within New York’s nightlife, St. James offers a detailed perspective on the prominent personalities from that period. Following the 2003 cinematic adaptation featuring Macaulay Culkin, Seth Green, Chloë Sevigny, and Marilyn Manson, the memoir was retitled Party Monster.
After three print runs—comprising one hardcover and two distinct paperback editions—Disco Bloodbath went out of circulation. It was re-released in 2003 under the title Party Monster - The Fabulous but True Tale of Murder in Clubland (ISBN 0-684-85764-2), with paperback copies becoming widely accessible.
Michael Alig
Michael Alig was a co-founder of the infamous Club Kids, who were a dominant force in New York City’s club culture throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1996, he and his roommate Robert D. "Freeze" Riggs were found guilty of murdering Andre "Angel" Melendez amid a conflict over unsettled debts.
DJ Keoki
El Salvador-born and Hawaii-raised, superstar DJ Keoki rose to prominence as an electronic music DJ despite lacking prior experience. His early career was notably propelled by Michael Alig, a well-known party figure who was also his romantic partner.
James St. James
Born James Clark, James St. James was a leading figure among Manhattan’s Club Kids during the late 1980s and early 1990s nightlife scene. He acted as Michael Alig’s mentor and penned the memoir that inspired both the 1998 documentary Party Monster: The Shockumentary and the 2003 feature film Party Monster. Renowned for his extravagant and indulgent lifestyle, St. James maintains an ongoing partnership with World of Wonder, the production company responsible for these films.
Andre Melendez
Known within the scene as Angel Melendez, Andre Melendez was a Club Kid and reputed drug dealer operating in New York City. Emigrating from Colombia at age eight, he became involved in narcotics distribution during the early 1990s, particularly within Peter Gatien’s nightclub network including The Limelight. He was distinctive for wearing feathered wings at clubs throughout Manhattan.