Artery Recordings has announced the signing of Attila to the label. The self-proclaimed “Atlanta party metal” band hail from, yes, Atlanta, GA and mesh “”their party attitude with death metal riffage and massive breakdown after breakdown. Speaking on their sound the band said “Our aim is to create heavy music that is extremely fun to listen to, and even more fun to enjoy at a live concert. Every show is a party, and we encourage our fans to get on stage, hang from rafters, crowd surf, head-walk, stage dive, and take the the mic.  

Swedish metallers MESHUGGAH have finally released their first official concert film DVD+CD to the world! Alive, was released on February 5, 2010 (Europe) and February 9, 2010 (North America) The MESHUGGAH Alive concert film DVD features 12 extreme live tracks along with tons of behind the scenes footage filmed throughout their 2008 obZen world tour! Best of all, it also includes a Live CD with tracks from the DVD!  

More than 38 bands will once again come together to celebrate rock at the fourth annual ROCK ON THE RANGE, set for May 22 and 23 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The line-up includes first-timer “Rangers” Rob Zombie, Godsmack (in their first announced show of 2010), the return of Limp Bizkit and the festival solo debut of Slash.  

For the first time in his 40-plus year career, rock legend OZZY OSBOURNE has stormed onto on a non-music chart with his I AM OZZY (Grand Central Publishing) autobiography which has landed at #2 and #3 on the New York Times and Wall Street Journal’s non-fiction charts, respectively.  

Image comics revealed a new image (no pun intended) of what seems to be the bring back of an old character, Shadowhawk. More news coming soon.  

British thrashers EVILE have released the following message: “EVILE are forced to cancel their show at Talschock in Chemnitz, Germany this Saturday, February 13th, 2010 due to technical problems beyond their control. The band apologise to their fans and hope to return to the Saxonia area as soon as possible.”  

Five Finger Death Punch are spending Valentines Day in a very unique way. 5FDP, recently announced as main stage artists on this year’s Rockstar Energy MAYHEM Festival, host the syndicated radio special “Love Songs for Tough Guys.” The program features hard rock songs that are appropriate for Valentine’s Day- hit tracks that even guys can admit they like on Valentine’s, the sappiest of holidays.  

Hey all: Metalmachine.net is looking for some good, solid fans to blog, review and interview people of Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Anime, Comic Books and related genres for the metalmachine.net website.  

Gareb Shamus, CEO of Wizard Entertainment, today announces the re-launch of North Coast Comic Con as Cleveland Comic Con Wizard World Convention. “We admire Roger’s vision for this show and promise to bring Cleveland an event filled with creators, celebrities and so much more,” said Shamus. Shamus bought the North Coast Comic Con from Roger Priebe who will advise and consult on the show. Priebe will continue to run local events. “This partnership is a win-win for everyone; the fans, the industry and the locals. I see nothing but good things ahead,” said Priebe. Wizard’s Comic Con Tour will bring the strong caliber of stars and exhibitors that fans across the nation have come to expect. New dates and... 

Gareb Shamus, CEO of New York based Wizard Entertainment, today announced the acquisition of the Cincinnati Comic & Anime Show in Ohio which is now Cincinnati Comic Con Wizard World Convention.  

Duchess Satine Kryze tries to keep the Republic from interfering in Mandalorian affairs after attacks by the Death Watch, the splinter group advocating a return to the old warrior ways. But when Satine herself is attacked and framed, she sets off – against the better judgment of her Jedi protectors –  

WITH THE LAUNCH OF MASS EFFECT: REDEMPTION ON iTUNES, AND THE CONTINUED POPULARITY OF THE GAME, MASS EFFECT #2 SELLS OUT WITHIN A WEEK!   Following up on last week’s news of the explosive first issue of Mass Effect: Redemption disappearing out of stores across the country, Dark Horse and EA announce that the series’ second issue will be reprinted as well.