Godsmack is kicking off the Countdown to The Oracle today on iTunes and is offering fans a full stream from their fifth studio album The Oracle.  The rock group will be releasing three tracks from their upcoming release, starting with “Love Hate Sex Pain,” to give fans a preview of what is to come when The Oracle hits store shelves on May 4.  

      IDW Publishing has launched a PSP version of the Eternal Descent comic book via the new digital comic format released exclusively on Playstation Portable. The Eternal Descent comic book features an option to hear a complete panel by panel audio commentary from writer Llexi Leon, set to orchestral themes taken directly from the Eternal Descent album now in production. Issue #1 in the series is available directly through SONY on their playstation store at http://us.playstationcomics.com/main/digital-comics/issuedetail.html?issue=Eternal%20Descent%20%231%20%3A%20Not%20Found%20%231_1315-US-EN Sony has issued a Playstation Store update: “IDW continue their fantastic support with Eternal Decent #1 “A... 

  This Spring, Orange County-based HORSE The Band will head out on their headlining “I’m Miserable” tour.  Kicking off on May 6 in Phoenix, AZ, the tour supports HORSE The Band’s latest work of art, Desperate Living (10/09 Vagrant).   

On Saturday June 12, 2010 legendary acts such as Sick Of It All (who are releasing a new album entitled “Based On A True Story” on April 20), H20, and Earth Crisis will share the stage with fifteen other acts at Saint Michael’s Park (Jacob Street – Monte Clare, PA 19453) starting at 11am.  

Chilean death metal act and Ibex Moon recording artists Thornafire will step in front of the camera this month to film the first video off of their latest album, Vorex Deconstruccion.  

  Marvel Entertainment is proud to announce the launch of the Marvel Comics App for iPad on the App Store. This landmark app launches with over 500 of Marvel’s greatest comic books, from classic stories to modern tales, featuring Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Hulk, Thor and more of the world’s most popular Super Heroes.  

LOS ANGELES, CA – April 2, 2010 – Bon Jovi, who previously paved the way for opening act competitions with their 2006 “Have A Nice Gig” promotions, is raising the bar this year with a new international opening act contest, “Bon Jovi’s Wanted: A SuperBAND Tonight!”  

COWBOY NINJA VIKING, written by AJ Lieberman and drawn by Riley Rossmo gets it first collection in April with 160 full-color pages of story and never-before-seen material!    

Century Media Records is recognized around the globe as a dominating force and premier label for metal, hard rock and hardcore. The label is extremely proud to celebrate 20 years of metal excellence this year and have put together a special series of compilations that will highlight their 1st 20 years in North America. Four double discs will be released over the coming months, each representing a five year span to provide more focus and in-depth flashback coverage.  

If you’re familiar with the New Orleans style of metal known as Sludge, and have an ear for the rumblings from the underground then Acid Bath is a band that should definitely be on your radar.  

The charismatic and complex singer/songwriter Glenn Danzig is set to unleash his first new Danzig studio album in six years.  Deth Red Sabaoth, produced by Glenn and recorded in Los Angeles over the course of 2009, will be released on June 22, 2010 (Evilive/The End Records).  

ANNIHILATOR has been confirmed as co-headliner for Kaliakra Rock Fest 2010, set to take place on July 25th in Kavarna, Bulgaria.