In going to and reviewing shows, I generally give a positive response to the grand majority of the bands I see. Perhaps it’s the musician in me, but I can see the level of production and how much time they’ve spent in preparing to go out on the road and perform, and I take that into account. Very rarely do I find bands I don’t enjoy in a live setting, but even more rarely do I actually feel something when I see a band. What it ultimately comes down to is whether the show is entertaining or not, but when a band can make me happy just by playing their music? That’s when you have something extraordinary.  

Toronto-based heavy music label New Damage Records are excited to announce that the second edition of their annual summer sampler is now available to download here:http://www.newdamagerecords.com/sampler/. Drawing from the label’s ever-expanding roster, the folks at New Damage have curated the perfect summer mix.  

Tim Commerford is kicking up a storm in both the musical and political worlds with his new politically-charged punk rock trio id=”yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1471117327050_170860″>WAKRAT (pronounced wôk•rat).  

Start your engines, True Believers – this one is going to be a scorcher! You heard right – Robbie Reyes is back! Hell on wheels comes to Marvel NOW! as the Spirit of Vengeance returns to comics in an all-new GHOST RIDER #1! Robbie Reyes co-creator Felipe Smith (All-New Ghost Rider) is back to pen the ongoing adventures of this high-octane hot-head, and he’s bringing artist Danilo Beyruth (Deadpool v Gambit) along for the ride!  

Hard-rock scene staples Escape The Fate and Nonpoint have announced the Hate Poison tour, a 21 date co-headline tour across the U.S. The tour will kick off November 10th in Denver, CO and will include special guests Get Scared, Failure Anthem, and Through Fire.  

From the trailblazing Wonder Woman of the 1940’s to the edgy power-driven comics series like Birds of Prey, DC COMICS COVERGIRLS takes a look at the female characters of DC Comics throughout the company’s history, and features many of DC’s iconic covers.  

The saviours of heavy metal, and one of the most influential bands for over 20 years in metal, are finally back! HAMMERFALL, who recently signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records, have just left the studio and are about to release their hotly anticipated masterpiece in form of the band’s upcoming 10th album, which marks their strongest work to date in their successful career and history.  

NONPOINT released their latest album, The Poison Red, earlier this summer, embarking on a near-constant tour schedule in support of their Spinefarm Records debut. The band will remain on the road for the rest of the year, embarking on a co-headline run with Escape the Fate this fall.  

SLAYER has just released a brand new video clip with Tom Araya and Kerry King talking about the band’s upcoming Fall tour of North America. Fellow Big Four members Anthrax will Special Guest, and Death Angel will support.  

Following the release of acclaimed debut album Celestial Decadence, Finnish Black/Death Metal Unit ILLUSIONS DEAD have released new single “Immortal Domain.” Stream the single at http://illusionsdead.bandcamp.com/album/immortal-domain. You can also check it out on YouTube.  

Michale Graves(Formerly of The Misfits) is coming to Astoria NY for a special one off show this Saturday the 13th, At The Irish Whiskey Bar, Astoria NY!  

Dallas trio TRUE WIDOW , who recently announced the release of their fourth album Avvolgere (Out Sep 23), have shared a music video for a new song, “Theurgist”, which can be seen here: