VIZ Media, LLC the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, steals the hearts of manga (graphic novel) fans with the launch of the series – PHANTOM THIEF JEANNE. The new magical-girl fantasy by beloved creator Arina Tanemura, is now available from the Shojo Beat imprint with an age raging of ‘T’ for Teens and carries an MSRP of $10.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN.  

Marvel is proud to present your first look at ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #200 – the monumental anniversary issue! Legendary writer Brian Michael Bendis teams with Ultimate Spider-Man artists past and present for a celebration of all things Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and more! This epic, double-sized issue features art by Dave Marquez, Mark Bagley, Mark Brooks, Sara Pichelli, and David Lafuente!  

Chicago metal trio DIAMOND PLATE have confirmed a US tour with Bay Area thrashers HATCHET. The “America Under Plague” tour kicks off in Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 11th, just days after DIAMOND PLATE wrap up their current five-week US tour with EAST OF THE WALL. Also appearing on the America Under Plague tour are Colorado power metallers CELLADOR.  

After the newest announcement from the ongoing Lambesis case, I was not expecting a new album to drop from my favorite Arnold-themed band! SURPRISE! its happening.  

Relapse Records is extremely proud to announce the signing of Richmond, VA hardcore thrash supergroup, IRON REAGAN. Consisting of current and former members of Municipal Waste, Cannabis Corpse, Darkest Hour, Mammoth Grinder, Suppresion and a thousand other killer bands, IRON REAGAN formed in 2012 and consists of Tony Foresta – Vocals, Phil Hall – Guitar, Mark Bronzino – Guitar, Rob Skotis – Bass, and Ryan Parrish – Drums.  

I have professed my love for stoner/fuzz/doom/acid rock and metal before, with bands such as Dead Earth Politics, The Sword, Baroness, and the recent releases from Orchid, naming but a few of my picks. Falling in line with the absolute heavy, fuzzed out tones of these spectacular bands is the group called Truckfighters. Just the name alone made me want to give them a listen, and no disappointment was to be found. Beginning to end, these boys know exactly how a fuzz pedal works, and make theirs work overtime on Universe.  

Warner Archive Collection continues to treat fans to Blu-ray™ releases of popular animated television with “Green Lantern: The Comlete Animated Series” coming March 18. The complete 26-episode series – on Blu-ray™ to best display the series’ stunning CG artistry – is now available for pre-order via Amazon.  

This April, the sleeper-hit of All-New Marvel NOW! continues! Today, Marvel is proud to present your first look at SHE-HULK #3 – from critically acclaimed creators Charles Soule and Javier Pulido!  

ANTONY JOHNSTON (UMBRAL, Wasteland, Daredevil) partnered with JUSTIN GREENWOOD (Wasteland, Resurrection) for THE FUSE, a new sci-fi crime series with attitude that’s been gaining praise and readers at a lightspeed pace. THE FUSE has burned through the initial overprint stock, and will be going into a second printing immediately! This new ongoing series is murder, mayhem, and mystery—22,000 miles straight up. Don’t miss out on the adventure.  

Relapse Records is extremely proud to announce the signing of Richmond, Virginia hardcore thrash supergroup, IRON REAGAN. Consisting of current and former members of Municipal Waste, Cannabis Corpse, Darkest Hour, Mammoth Grinder, Suppression and a thousand other killer bands, IRON REAGAN formed in 2012 and consists of vocalist Tony Foresta, guitarists Phil Hall and Mark Bronzino, bassist Rob Skotis and drummer Ryan Parrish.  

SWORN ENEMY, fronted by Sal LoCoco, established itself in 2000 with the release of Negative Outlook on Jamey Jasta’s Stillborn Records. The record was a mix of old school hardcore punk and new school breakdowns, and quickly gained the band attention in the underground scene.  

In honor of their upcoming Brainsqueeze II Fest, the volume-gremlins at Oakland-based Tankcrimes Records are pleased to offer up the fabulously fest-centric Have You Seen My Mind compilation. A FREE for all free-for-all, the mammoth collection features an exclusive re-recording of Municipal Waste‘s “Insurance Fraud” from their split with Crucial Unit, new hymns from The Shrine and Fucked Up, a remastered version of Final Conflict‘s “Crucifixion,” a bonus tune from Obsessor, sexy numbers from Ghoul, Iron Reagan, BAT, Cannabis Corpse, a bonus bonus track for downloaders and so much MORE!