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.
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.
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...
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.

