Demand for Tom Morello’s epic dystopian fantasy has driven comic stores across the U.S. to a complete sell out of issue #1! From the mind of musician Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, The Nightwatchman), with art by Scott Hepburn (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic), Orchid is the tale of a teenage prostitute who learns that she is more than the role society has imposed upon her.  

  Brazilian grindcore bandits DESALMADO have locked down a string of Europe live assaults, set to begin in less than two weeks. The band will invade Portugal on November 10th and rampage through several regions of the country before moving on to pillage audiences throughout Spain, Belgium, Holland, France, Denmark, Germany and Italy for a solid month, for the most part headlining clubs and DIY venues with support from brutal local acts in each market.  

Recently reunited trash legends Dead Horse have been added to this year’s Fun Fun Fun Fest, which will take place in Austin, TX November 4th – 6th and features the likes of Slayer, Cannibal Corpse and Henry Rollins.   

This past June, Toronto metal troupe MASTERY entered Studio 57 at Music Lab in Austin, Texas with producer Tim Gerron and recorded their as-yet-untitled full-length.  

Dark Horse Comics is proud to announce a brand new three-part story from Steve Horton (DC Holiday Special, Superman 80-Page Giant) and Michael Dialynas (Popgun, Trinkets) appearing in Dark Horse Presents #9 – Amala’s Blade.  

California death horde GRAVEHILL has issued the following statement regarding the cancellation of their planned performance at this year’s Goregrowler’s Ball:  

Chicago record label and artist development outfit Mortal Music will release the sophomore album from THE DOGS DIVINE on November 8th.  Entitled Size of the Fight, the album will be distributed by MVD Audio and shows a heavier, more diverse side to this modern American hard rock band.  

The band Staind recently had a press conference in NYC at The Best Buy Theater. The band also played in NY to benefit 911 victims. See what the guys had to say about their new CD, playing live and more…  

  On Janaury 17th, 2012, Metal Blade will re-issue the three BOLT THROWER albums Mercenary, Honour Valour Pride and Those Once Loyal on vinyl. All three albums are Gatefold LPs in coloured vinyl!  

February 10, 2012 marks the 3D theatrical launch of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace! Set against the thrilling and exotic backdrop of a “galaxy far, far away,” Star Wars is perfectly suited to the immersive 3D theatrical experience  

After exploring more atmospheric avenues, Forteresse returns to a more traditional and aggressive breed of Black Metal for its fourth album. Resounding as always with a firm “Québécois” identity and filled with the piercing leads and hypnotic riffs that have become the band’s trademark, Crépuscule d’Octobre is a new epic chapter in Forteresse’s history!  

Candlelight Records today proudly announces the worldwide signing of Corrosion Of Conformity. Since early this year, the band — featuring the esteemed Animosity line-up of vocalist/bassist Mike Dean, guitarist Woody Weatherman, and drummer/vocalist Reed Mullin — has been working with long-time producer John Custer. Now nearly complete, their still untitled eighth studio album is planned for release early in the New Year.