It is with maximum enthusiasm that we deliver this latest killer news from the Southern Lord Recordings headquarters; legendary hardcore icon HARLEY FLANAGAN, bassist/vocalist of CRO-MAGS and HARLEY’S WAR fame, has officially signed with the label for several upcoming releases! Southern Lord owner Greg Anderson released the following statement regarding this new alliance with Harley’s newest endeavors: “Harley Flanagan is one of the most revered, controversial and infamous musicians of the last 25 years of underground music. His resume and reputation speak equal amounts of vitriolic decibels as does his bass stack blaring in your face. I have personally been a huge fan of Harley and his work with... 

Metalmachine.net has posted pictures of what looks to be Skrulls or Skrull like images in the Avengers Superbowl Ad. Click the pics below to see larger versions of them… Look at the lager alien to the right…SKRULL FACE? See It? Looks like a Skrull face to me!!! You decide!  

This is Abigail Williams’ third full length album.  Maybe a bit less technical than their previous efforts, but with much more emotion & atmosphere built in. The vocals in each song seem to just be another instrument. They don’t stand out, but they add to the feeling of each song. They’re a subtle addition that’s so important to the end result.  The music is melodic, raw, aggressive & thoughtful.  

So Metallica is about to make an announcement next week, February 5th. Wonder what it can be? Seems the band is hinting at some sort of festival tour or special show. Here’s a message from the bands website…  

Legendary Czech death metal legion MASTER have completed work on their eleventh studio offering. Entitled The New Elite, the 11-track work of deviance was again recorded at Shaark Studios and features cover art by German graphic designer Mark Bridgeman, viewable at THIS LOCATION.  

So, with news of Bill Ward speaking out to the public yesterday about him possibly not being a part of the up coming Black Sabbath reunion tour and recording, it is suffice to say now HE WILL NOT be a part of the reunion. This spat seems to be all about money and royalty percentages. Guess we know who’s pulling the strings on this gig (hint, hint: She’s a red head and I believe she really sucks the blood of bats).  

California’s BONDED BY BLOOD are due to enter the studio this weekend to begin recording their as-yet untitled new album.  

Get your first look at the events leading up the biggest movie of the year—Marvel’s The Avengers—this Sunday in Marvel’s The Avengers Prelude: Fury’s Big Week #1 (of 8), free on the Marvel Comics app! That’s right—not only is Marvel giving you the first look at new footage from The Avengers in a special commercial during the big game, but the Marvel Comics app will feature the first issue of this action packed series for FREE! Subsequent issues of Marvel’s The Avengers Prelude: Fury’s Big Week will arrive every Tuesday beginning February 14th for 99 cents per issue.  

Soulcalibur V Info and Image Gallery #3: Game Stills Developed by the legendary Project Soul team, SOULCALIBUR V picks up 17 years after the events of SOULCALIBUR IV with new heroes and returning warriors clashing in an epic showdown between good and evil. The tale of Patroklos, son of Sophitia Alexandra, unfolds as his family’s destiny intertwines with the Soul swords. With the series’ revolutionary 8-way run, allowing for true 3D movement during matches, a refined battle system, and stunning graphics, SOULCALIBUR V will be the top game of 2012 for anyone looking for a knock-down, drag-out fight. It delivers exhilarating 3D fighting mechanics, breathtaking visuals, and new characters, as well as expanding the... 

Soulcalibur V Gallery #2: In-Game Character Art & Scenery/Setting: There are some shots of the characters from scenes inside the game, as well as a few of the stages that will be available as fighting platforms. In my opinion the  Soulcalibur series has by far the most beautiful and detailed characters and backgrounds, particularly for a PvP fighting game, and I have way too much fun changing the outfits and designing custom characters. #gallery-2 { margin: auto; } #gallery-2 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 25%; } #gallery-2 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-2 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /*... 

Soulcalibur V Gallery #1: The evolution from concept art and sketches, to drawings and 2D  images, to the final characters rendered in 3D for use in the game. #gallery-3 { margin: auto; } #gallery-3 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 25%; } #gallery-3 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-3 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */  

To celebrate the release of Soulcalibur V for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Katana-wielding  Mitsurugi and sword-fighting Pyrrha have been engraved in granite on a mountain in Tanum, Sweden. The creators describe this game as tougher than anything that has gone before it – and have cut the two characters into the Earth to prove it. “Everyone knows the Soulcalibur characters are among the hardest fighters in gaming – so we’ve decided to immortalize them in granite for thousands of years” says Lee Kirton, marketing director, Namco Bandai. “These characters have only ever existed digitally, so it’s brilliant to record them permanently in a format which will remain visible until the end of time.” Master...