Devin Townsend recently announced the release of his forthcoming new studio album PowerNerd on October 25, 2024. Devin Townsend’s career is one of many distinct eras. He’s been the leader of Strapping Young Lad, the lynchpin of the Devin Townsend Project and the co-architect of country duo Casualties of Cool, all while maintaining his prolific and lauded solo project. Now, the polymath’s newest era starts with PowerNerd.<  

IDW Publishing’s critically-acclaimed relaunch of the TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (TMNT) ongoing series – which received more than 300,000 orders from retailers for the debut issue – will kick off with a jumping-on point in TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #6 and feature an exciting new artist for the full story: Juan Ferreyra (Batman & Robin, Green Arrow). Every issue of this thrilling story will also feature a set of covers by Ferreyra as well as Eisner-nominated artist Jorge Fornes (Batman, Rorschach) who will make his jaw-dropping TMNT cover debut with issue #6.  

Metal Blade is very happy to welcome Italian Doomster MESSA to it’s Worldwide roster! MESSA play evoking doom metal with middle-eastern vibes. Deliciously haunting female vocals, 70’s guitars and Arabian Oudh combine to conjure a sound that is all of their own.  

Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than a decade, is excited to announce that Coheed and Cambria’s S.S. Neverender is returning with Good Apollo, We’re Boating to Cozumel: MMXXV, a five-day journey sailing from Miami on Norwegian Jewel from November 8-13, 2025. Guests will experience a pair of unique Coheed and Cambria sets – one on the pool deck with the whole ship and a second, more intimate performance in the Stardust Theatre – along with special experiences and a Q&A session with the band members.  

Jerry Cantrell’s new album, I Want Blood, arrives this Friday, and to celebrate its arrival the iconic musician has announced a North American tour of the same name.  

 Following the fall of Krakoa, Kitty Pryde tried to get as far away from the X-Men as possible, but two issues into Eve L. Ewing and Carmen Carnero’s EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN, she’s met three young mutants in desperate need of the training and guidance that only an X-Man can provide! This November, her reluctance is put to the test when Emma Frost arrives to recruit the new kids for her own use in EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN #3.  

Ice Nine Kills have today unleashed new single, “A Work of Art”, the official track for the highly anticipated slasher sequel, Terrifier 3, which hits theaters nationwide today. Along with the single, the band has dropped a brand new, blood-soaked,14-minute extended-cut of the accompanying music video, the original version of which debuted in over 300 theaters nationwide during exclusive, one-night-only, back to back screenings of Terrifier 2 and Terrifier 3 last night at select AMC and Marcus theaters. Fans can stream the track HERE and watch the full 14-minute extended cut video HERE, featuring an extra 7 minutes of never-seen before footage.  

New Orleans’ finest riff bringers, CROWBAR, will close out the year with a final run of US shows. The journey begins on November 5th with a special performance in Houston with Soulfy and makes its way across nearly two dozen cities through November 29th in New Orleans. Support will be provided by Morbid Visionz. Tickets are on sale now at crowbarnola.com/tour. See all confirmed dates below.  

Fan-favorite comic book creators Ashley Wood (X-Men, Judge Dredd) and T.P. Louise (Lore, World War Robot) are re-presenting their seaside scary stories in the Les Mort 13 Giant Syze Special, hitting shelves this November as part of Syzygy Publishing’s lineup of titles at Image Comics. This extra-length edition, printed on gritty newsprint, packs a punch with a collection of eerie tales. Stories compiled from the whispered accounts of the fictional Southport island locals, where travelers have gone mysteriously missing and there’s a rumor that a long-departed Goddess still holds power. Fans of The Lighthouse, Midnight Mass, and the Lore podcast will enjoy this comic book full of feverish island terror.  

Prolific writer J. Michael Straczynski has graced nearly every corner of the Marvel Universe with his masterful storytelling skills, including acclaimed runs on Amazing Spider-Man, Thor, Fantastic Four, and more. Starting this January, follow Straczynski to wherever his imagination takes him next as he pens a new line of standalone one-shots that costar two Marvel icons of his choosing—either in unexpected team-ups or action-packed showdowns!  

Recognized as the quintessential classic horror film by Parade magazine, Halloween (1978) will return to the big screen this October, hitting over 600 theatres and drive-ins across more than 400 markets. Since its groundbreaking debut in 1978, Halloween has set the standard for the horror genre, spawning 12 additional films in a franchise that has captivated audiences for over four decades. This October, fans will also have the opportunity to see Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers in select markets. Tickets can be found at Halloween 1978.  

 Jesse Damon, the iconic vocalist and guitarist of AOR rockers Silent Rage, is thrilled to announce the release of his highly anticipated compilation, “Anthology.”