At last weekend’s C2E2 convention, Dark Horse Comics announced that it would continue telling the epic tale of Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Cimmerian with the return of legendary writer Roy Thomas. Thomas introduced the comic-reading public to Conan in 1970, when he began the highly successful Conan the Barbarian for Marvel Comics, a title he wrote for ten years.  

ClawHammer PR is proud to bring you the new album from Illinois’ LOW TWELVE, Splatter Pattern, which will be released May 11, 2010 on DBC Records.  

Vincent Crowley, frontman for Ibex Moon Record’s ACHERON, has issued the following statement regarding the band’s future: “After 22 years of existence, Black/..Death/Thrash Metal band ACHERON are calling it quits! The band has released 5 original full length cds, 3 mini-cds, 1 cover-tribute cd and a number of other underground releases. ACHERON will end on a familiar note by doing one last run of “RITES OF THE BLACK MASS” shows until January 1st, 2011.  

Megadeth and Slayer, who last toured the U.S. together 19 years ago on the “Clash of the Titans” extravaganza, have confirmed that they will each perform, start to finish, their 1990 releases – Slayer’s world-wide, million-selling Seasons In The Abyss and Megadeth’s Platinum Rust In Peace – on the upcoming Canadian and American Carnage Tours.  The six-date Canadian Carnage kicks off July 23 in Quebec City, while the 19-city American Carnage dates begin August 11 in Glens Falls, NY (complete itinerary is below).  With Slayer and Megadeth co-headlining, Testament will be Special Guest on all dates.  

  Kicking off what is sure to become THE annual rock event each summer – Shinedown announced this morning that they will headline the inaugural year of the Carnival Of Madness Tour. Everybody needs a little madness in their life, so this summer the boys in Shinedown will be bringing several of their friends along with them…    

The Man in Black has laid ruin everything Roland Deschain holds dear and this May, the Lone Gunslinger embarks on an all-new quest to avenge his fallen gunslingers in Dark Tower: The Gunslinger – The Journey Begins #1. Now’s your chance to jump onboard the acclaimed Dark Tower series with this new blockbuster series!  

Forget about trying to reach the members of fast-rising metallists 2Cents at their homes, as it appears as though the group is constantly on the road. Comprised of the brother tandem Adam (lead vocals, drums) and Dave O’Rourke (guitar, vocals), and Adair Cobley (guitar) and Jason Wendell (bass), 2Cents has completed two legs of touring with Five Finger Death Punch and Shadows Fall, and during May and June, will be hitting the road with Korn as part of the Jagermeister Music Tour.  

Stargate’s popular character, Daniel Jackson, will be featured in his own comic book in June, 2010!  Daniel Jackson was first introduced in the 1994 film Stargate, and was originally played by James Spader.  

Who’s Ready to Kick Some Ass!? A Movie Review By: Andrew Sanford  It doesn’t take much to light a fire under family advocacy groups. Having an 11-year old girl cut up prostitutes and drug dealers with the greatest of ease while swearing as comfortably as a sailor will light the fire, poor gasoline on it and toss in a few fire crackers for shock value.  

Forced to miss its European tour with Rotten Sound and Aborted due to the effects of the recent volcano in Iceland, The Red Chord has lined up an amazing weekend’s worth of shows for fans on the East Coast.  

Norwegian progressive black metal outfit Borknagar release their 8th studio album with impressive results.  

To celebrate the release of AC/DC’s new album ‘Iron Man 2’, the YouTube sensation Justin Sandercoe has created an amazing video to teach you how to play the classic AC/DC track ‘Shoot to Thrill’. Viewers are encouraged to film themselves performing the track, and the panel will select 4 winners. ‘The Best Performance’ will go on to win the star prize.