Here is a new clip from the up coming BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, PART 1 featuring a little humor from within the film, courtesy of the sarcastic wit of Bruce Wayne’s loyal valet/friend/father figure, Alfred.  

This December, the deadliest mutant team of all debuts in Cable And X-Force #1, beginning the all-new ongoing series from rising star creators Dennis Hopeless (X-Men: Season One) and Salvador Larroca (Invincible Iron Man). As part of Marvel NOW!, Cable And X-Force joins a number of titles that will take the Marvel Universe in an exciting all-new direction, as the industry’s top creators join the top Super Heroes to deliver all-new ongoing series, great for new and lapsed readers alike!  

After the biggest comic event of the year comes to its stunning conclusion, the Marvel Universe is left reeling—enter Avengers VS. X-Men: Consequences. This powerful weekly five issue limited series from acclaimed writer Kieron Gillen (Uncanny X-Men, upcoming Iron Man) and five of the most dynamic artists in the industry shows just what happens to the Marvel Universe after the dust settles from Avengers VS. X-Men. Who will survive? Can the Avengers and X-Men ever peacefully co-exist again? And what is the fate of Cyclops? The answers arrive here!  

This December, prepare for a deadlier brand of justice like lightning as Thunderbolts #1 kicks off the all-new ongoing series from the top-selling creative team of Daniel Way (Deadpool) and Steve Dillon (Punisher MAX). As part of Marvel NOW!, Thunderbolts joins a number of titles that will take the Marvel Universe in an exciting all-new direction, as the industry’s top creators join the top Super Heroes to deliver all-new ongoing series, great for new and lapsed readers alike!  

SPOILER ALERT,SPOILER ALERT, SPOILER ALERT…  

The Acacia Strain has released a new song entitled “Victims of the Cave” from their new album called “Death is the Only Mortal” (Rise Records). It can be viewed below…  

Swedish black metallers ASTROPHOBOS has inked a deal with Abyss Records for the release of the band’s forthcoming debut full-length album. The band is set to enter the studio this month with producer Erik Nilsson (A Swarm of the Sun, Aoria, Kausal) to record the album, which is expected to see the light of day this winter. ASTROPHOBOS has enlisted the services of Fredrik Widigs (Demonical, The Ugly) as a session drummer for the recording. Check www.astrophobos.com for updates.  

Metalmachine.net caught up with Thanos creator Jim Starlin this past weekend at the annual Baltimore Comic Con. Mr. Starlin spoke about all things Breed, Comics and Thanos.  

Oh where the time goes. 18 years ago, Metal Machine was born and all we could remember was going from club to club, show to show and absorbing as much metal as possible. The good old days of the music biz..where you could go and buy your metal at Tower Records, the music industry was selling a bajillion CD’s every year and Metalblade records. o celebrate the labels super staying power in a fragmented music atmosphere, Metalblade is pleased to announce another event has been set up in celebration of the record label’s 30 Anniversary, which included a packed showcase at this year’s SXSW in Austin, TX, the Metal Blade Scion A/V Club showcase in Pomona, CA on 9/15, and the recently announced Los... 

Here is an all-new clip from BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, PART 1 featuring The Mutant Leader giving his televised declaration of war on Gotham City, Commissioner Gordon and Batman.  

Lionsgate has just unveiled two NEW exciting ways for Dredd fans to explore the unique origin story from the upcoming film, DREDD 3D — opening nationwide on September 21st, 2012!  

All you Five Finger Death Punch fans, Metalmachine.net was front and center at at this years Trespass America Tour. Bands like God Forbid, Emmure, Battlecross, Trivium, Killswitch Engage and FFDP. Check out some pics of FFDP below.