The Javit’s Center in New York is buzzing around with fan boys and girls sporting their meticulously created cosplay and comic gear as the wander about the biggest nerd fest on the easy coast. Today was jammed packed with panels and signings from all of our favorite people. Metal Machine’s Leo Giannopolous was out on the town attending Kevin Smith’s Comic Book Men panel as well as joining Andrea Romano’s voice acting seminar. Tune in for his review of Kevin Smith’s chat about the future of Comic Book Men as well as his Canadian horror saga which includes his latest film “Tusk”. You’ll also hear all about Andrea’s tips about breaking out into the voice acting...
Cattle Decapitation will be performing a brand new song off their upcoming 2015 Metal Blade release at the mid day show of the Housecore Horror Film Festival. The show will be at Midway’s on Friday, 10/24 with Unearth, Brian Posehn, Origin, fellow San Diegan and friend Author & Punisher, and Evil United!
So its been a crazy couple of years in the US, what with wars, recessions, politics, and whatnot, so when deals happen by I hope someone is kind enough to let me know. Well, I am that someone! I have been laboriously trawling the Bandcamp metal section for the cheapest deals I can, because metal costs money (usually) and I ain’t got no money, Honey. So I have compiled a decent list of bands who have FREE ,or as close as possible (Name Your Price, $5 and under), albums to download! Check it out after the break!
Volbeat’s “A Warrior’s Call” from BEYOND HELL / ABOVE HEAVEN (2010) has been certified gold for sales of 500,000 units by the RIAA. Volbeat singer and guitarist Michael Poulsen shares, “Jon, Anders, Rob and I are very proud of this acknowledgement. The fact that each and every sale is a gesture made by the fans that fill the venues, buy our records, and support rock music, this is truly meaningful. Thank you to each and every one of you. We share this moment with all of those that work on our behalf to support Volbeat globally, and with the fans who know Rock music is alive and well.”
In time for New York Comic Con, Dark Horse announces a new ongoing Groo series brought to you by the award-winning team of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier. Each month of this yearlong series, Groo and his faithful pooch, Rufferto, encounter a different acquaintance—or enemy—with the usual dire consequences! In issue #1, Groo crosses paths with Captain Ahax, the seaman with the world record for most ships sunk by the all-time stupidest character in comics.
Reigning queen of metal, DORO PESCH, will kick off the North American leg of her 30 Years Strong & Proud anniversary tour next week. Slated to commence in Wisconsin on October 10th, DORO will rock eleven cities, including a very special New York City performance at the Gramercy Theater on October 20th where DORO and her bandmates will be joined by a host of special guests including Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth (Overkill), Chris Caffery (Savatage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Jeff Waters (Annihilator), Jean Beauvoir (Crown Of Thorns, Plasmatics), Leather Leone (Rude Girl, Chastain) and more!
