Have we as members of the comic book fandom lost our roots to this genre of camaraderie and cultural heritage? The written values, and artistic panels have seem to lost its meaning in regards to pop cultural imagery and larger than life stories. What I mean by this, is that the convention scene has been overridden by the New York Comic Con’s transformation into a “Hollywood” phenomenon, by which fans purchase countless tickets to re-sell them while celebrities take over with their expensive autograph sessions.  

What does Brian Michael Bendis have in store for us in regards to our favorite shell head, during post Secret Wars?  

So, there have been many rumors floating around about who the next villain might be for season 2 of Daredevil. The hit hit Marvel series on Netflix. Well, the producers have just cast the role of Bullseye…  

Next To None, the teen prodigy band recently signed to InsideOut, are set to release their debut album ‘A Light in the Dark‘ on June 29th, 2015.  Now they are pleased to reveal a stream of the track ‘You Are Not Me’ in advance of the release and you can listen to that here:  

After all the burtality, all the core, all teh post-whatever, all the alt this and that, the old school styles will always have their days, because they survived the fires. THey were here through all the hate and slander, and they know what they are about. Today’s choice slab is from Texas’ own Immortal Guardian, with their new ripper Revolution Part 1! Prepare your face for power metal savagery!  

Marvel Comics, the home of the greatest Super Heroes of all time, introduces a new direction for the Marvel Universe. This is All-New All-Different Marvel!  

In a world of constant remakes and reboots such as Planet of the Apes, and Mad Max, what can we say for re-vamps within the comic book industry? Chris Warner’s Barbwire comes to mind at this point. With a limited series run from 1994 to 1995, the Dark Horse team (the original CGW) backed Warner’s creation during the cyber punk and post-apocalyptic settings of the early 90’s.  

As newer, younger bands infiltrate the ranks of metal, it sometimes becoems quite hard to find the good ones. That’s what Metal Machine is here for, to separate out the week crap from the good shit, and today, we have some really good shit! We review Wrvth by the band WRVTH!  

Hushed whispers cut across Battleworld. One of the most vile villains in history still straws breath. But how can this be? He should be dead! And yet his legend grows even stronger. Today, Marvel is pleased to present your first look at RED SKULL #1 – a brand new Secret Wars limited series from rising star writer Josh Williamson (Nailbiter, Birthright) and artist Luca Pizzari (Amazing Spider-Man Special)!  

Forth Worth, TX’s ominous and experimental post-everything duo PINKISH BLACK have completed the recording of their upcoming third full-length and Relapse Records debut. Recorded at Echo Lab studios in Argyle, TX this past February, the album will see a Fall release.  

IDW Publishing, a pioneer in digital comics, launched its next-generation of comic apps for Apple iOS today, June 4th. These new apps were produced in partnership with the premier iOS app developer, Madefire. The new apps feature the entire IDW line of over 3,500 comics and graphic novels with a bold new storefront that makes it easier to find your favorite comics, in-app purchases so you never have to leave the app to get your books, and stunning motion books featuring Transformers, My Little Pony, and Star Trek.  

Southern California thrash-metal five piece, WARBRINGER have built a reputation for themselves over the past five years having recorded four albums and touring the planet with relentless drive and passion. Now after a year long hiatus, a tour of Asia, a small run of California shows and a few line up changes, they are writing this summer and plan to record in the fall. They have also just announced a full North American tour in early 2016 with Enforcer and a South American Tour in July.