Rick Giordano, the composer behind THE LION’S DAUGHTER, has re-emerged as BLOOD MOTHER, a devastating new project that combines the post black metal horrors of TLD with haunting, atmospheric soundscapes and Western Americana attitude. Forged in themes of isolation, paranoia, violence and terror, dark and synth-driven ambience coalesces with bouts of chaotic and desperate black metal, while also honing in on the grit and desolation that was no doubt inspired by Giordano’s upbringing in the rugged American heartlands.  

“Moths” is the latest video and single from Oregon’s DRY WEDDING. The track comes off the band’s upcoming new full-length, The Back Of Beyond, set for release on July 31st through Vesperian/Metal Blade Records.  

The New York Times bestselling and worldwide phenomenon Kick-Ass is back, this time in an all-new, door-stopping compendium paperback! This complete, bingeable collection of all four volumes of the original series, Kick-Ass: The Dave Lizewski Years by Mark Millar (Civil War, Kingsman) and John Romita Jr. (Spider-Man, Captain America) will collect Kick-Ass, Vol. 1 #1-8, Kick-Ass, Vol. 2 #1-5, Kick-Ass, Vol. 3 #1-6, and Kick-Ass, Vol. 4 #1-8 and be available this Summer from Image Comics.  

To know her is to cheer her! This September, SPIDER-WOMAN 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1 celebrates 50 years of Marvel’s Dark Angel with a jam-packed one-shot honoring Jessica Drew’s history and jumpstarting her spine-tingling new era!  

After 7 long-awaited years, DEVOURMENT returns with Pious Impiety. The 7″ EP relentlessly churns through some of the band’s most disgustingly heavy, trademark brutal slabs of slam to date!<  

Japanese horror-inspired USBM outfit SAIDAN will be releasing its highly anticipated fourth LP, ‘FANGDRILLER: Scars Beneath Memory’s Wrist,’ on June 19 via Avantgarde Music!  

Tech Hell Cyber Thrash, the incinerating debut from Texas and Alaska-based thrash metal trio SCATTER, is out today and can be streamed in its shredding entirety.  

Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, and Jay Schellen—have today (June 12) released their 24th studio album AURORA via InsideOutMusic/Sony Music. Watch the album trailer below. As Howe explains: “Making this record was joyful, a chance to play, explore and give everything to the music. It’s always been about collaboration, somebody can write a song, but until everybody puts their contribution in, it isn’t really a Yes song. We’re not trying to echo the past; we’re carrying the spirit of Yes forward and turning it into something new.” An album review posted at The Prog Report underlines the heart of AURORA. “The dynamics, diversity, musicianship, and sheer confidence on display... 

Tampa Death Fest returns to the legendary Brass Mug for its 8th annual edition on September 4th and 5th, 2026, delivering one of the strongest underground death‑metal weekends in Florida.  

Norwegian one‑man metal force Tonic Breed, led by creator and multi‑instrumentalist Patrik K. Svendsen, returns with a brand‑new 2026 single, “Name Dealer”, a high‑intensity track featuring two legendary guest musicians, Tommy Aldridge (Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne) on drums and Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake) on lead guitar.​  

LEFT TO DIE unleash their debut full-length Initium Mortis, next month on July 17, 2026. Today, LEFT TO DIE share the album’s second single “Witch of Hell”; which originates back to some of DEATH’s earliest live demos!  

Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, revealed the first appearance of the pop culture icon ROM, as well as the other surprise releases that are part of the history-making M.A.S.K. #1 Blind Bag program.