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Metal Myths Presents Ghost – Reverence & Resurrection At Whisky A Go Go February 1 Only

Johnnie Crow — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 02:41:43 +0000

METAL MYTHS
Presents
GHOST—REVERENCE & RESURRECTION

An Archival Exhibition Celebrating the Band’s 1969 Era
Wednesday, February 1
4pm Until Late
At the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood

Exclusive Announcement Video from Metal Myths Host Dusty Comstock HERE

Metal Myths, the esteemed show that explores the histories and mysteries of the world’s most extreme bands, has confirmed the first ever pop-up event in its storied history, Ghost—Reverence & Resurrection.

For one night only on Wednesday, February 1 at the world-famous Whisky A Go Go, Metal Myths Presents: Ghost—Reverence & Resurrection will pay unique and extensive tribute to the classic 1969 era of Ghost.

From 4pm until well into the evening, Ghost fans will have the rare opportunity to behold and worship artifacts from the short lived but massively influential 1969 iteration of Ghost. Long unseen and never before publicly displayed, these artifacts will include:

Ghost’s 1969 costumes and ghoul masks on the very same Whisky A Go Go stage where the band performed its now-legendary September 13, 1969 show.

Rare magazine covers, the only surviving remnants of the mainstream music press coverage of Ghost from that era.

A veritable treasure trove of ephemera on display for the first and possibly only time.

Ghost—Reverence & Resurrection will also offer attendees the opportunity to pick up exclusive merchandise and other surprises, including an advance chance to purchase the much anticipated purple vinyl reissue of Ghost’s 1969 7-inch Seven Inches of Satanic Panic, featuring “Kiss the Go Goat” and the song that would land Ghost its first spot on the Billboard Hot 100 decades after its original release, “Mary on a Cross.”

For one day and one day only, Ghost’s legacy will be on display for all who wish to step back in time and walk through the history of this one of a kind band.

Metal Myths Presents: Ghost: Reverence and Resurrection. Wednesday February 1 from 4pm until late. At the Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip.

For further information, go to https://whiskyagogo.com/calendar/

Capacity is limited, so arriving early is highly recommended.

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Judas Priest “Screaming For Vengeance” Comic and Fall 2022 Tour Dates

Johnnie Crow — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 20:37:31 +0000

#SDCC: Z2 COMICS AND HEAVY METAL ICONS JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCE THE
SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE GRAPHIC NOVEL

Inspired by the Band’s Best-Selling Album of All-Time,
An Original Science Fiction Epic Released in Time
For the Album’s 40TH Anniversary and the Return of Comic
Con International in 2022, Available to Order Now

Z2 Comics proudly announces that one of the biggest acts in the history of heavy music will team with the rapidly growing entertainment brand for an original graphic novel to be released in 2022, in time for the anniversary of their highest selling album of all time, the indisputable classic: Screaming for Vengeance.

Teaming with writers Rantz Hoseley (Comic Book Tattoo, the Heroin Diaries) and Neil Kleid (Savor), and artist Christopher Mitten (Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.), the multi-platinum selling Metal Gods bestow upon their generations of fans their first-ever graphic novel!

500 years from now, a ring of cities orbit high above the surface of a dead world, controlled by a ruling elite that maintains power through manipulation and brutality. When a naïve engineer inadvertently threatens the status quo with his vital scientific discovery… A BLOODSTONE… he is betrayed by those he trusted and cast out to the broken planet below. In the wreckage and desolation of a broken world where every day is a battle for survival, he must choose between accepting his new life in exile…or SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE.

“I cannot overstate what an inspiration Judas Priest has been to me, personally.” said Hoseley. “I was already a fan of the band, when Screaming for Vengeance was released, but no one was ready for the impact it had. That incredible cover art? Those songs? That album became my daily soundtrack and creative fuel, to the point where I wore the cassette out in my car. To be able to contribute to a project inspired by these songs that mean so much to me? Well, that is an honor and a responsibility I take very seriously.”

To further celebrate the creative legacy of this monumental album and landmark anniversary, the graphic novel includes an extensive interview with original cover artist Doug Johnson in which he discusses the process of creating the award-winning album cover design, and the origin of the metallic bird of prey, now known as “The Hellion.” Additionally, as part of the expansion of Z2’s product offerings, newly appointed Z2 Vice President of Collectibles and Aggronautix founder Clint Weiler has designed a detailed Hellion statue, with working “electric eyes” in celebration of both the original album design, and the dramatic conclusion of the story in the SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE graphic novel”

Certified double platinum in the United States, Screaming for Vengeance was released in July of 1982, and marked the beginning of the band’s success in North America, transcending the “new wave of British heavy metal” sound they had come to define, and moving them into the mainstream despite a heavier-than-ever sound. The album’s first single “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming” would prove to be one of the biggest hard rock hits in history and continues to inspire fists in the air around the world to this day. The album was ranked #3 on Rolling Stone’s 2017 list of “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time,” and is celebrated throughout the world as one of the genre’s most defining moments, ushering in the success of heavy music in the 1980s up through today.

Judas Priest: Screaming for Vengeance will be released in both softcover and hardcover formats in finer bookstores, comic shops and record stores everywhere in July 2022, with special limited deluxe and super deluxe versions featuring an exclusive anniversary vinyl LP, prints and more available to order now through the Z2 website.

About Judas Priest
There are few heavy metal bands that have managed to scale the heights that Judas Priest have during their 50-year career. Their presence and influence remains at an all-time high as evidenced by 2018’s ‘Firepower’ being the highest charting album of their career, a 2010 Grammy Award win for ‘Best Metal Performance’, plus being a 2006 VH1 Rock Honors recipient. Poised now to celebrate that illustrious career as they enter their 50th year in the industry – 2020 will see the band embark on an epic 50thanniversary tour in celebration. Judas Priest originally formed in 1969 in Birmingham, England (an area that many feel birthed heavy metal). Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, K.K. Downing and Ian Hill would be the nucleus of musicians (along with several different drummers over the years) that would go on to change the face of heavy metal. The current line up which changed in 2011 consists of Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, Ian Hill, Richie Faulkner and Scott Travis – Priest also received a second Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination in 2019, with 2020 serving as the 40th anniversary of ‘British Steel’ and the 30th anniversary of ‘Painkiller.’ But most importantly, 2020 was the band’s 50th anniversary and they are finally on a major tour for the world to celebrate this remarkable band’s 50 YEARS OF HEAVY METAL!!

About Z2:
Recently dubbed the “hottest brand in music” by Forbes, Z2 has quickly become the premier destination for authentic graphic novels and collectibles, created in partnership with top-tier artists, musicians and pop-culture icons. Distributed globally via Simon & Schuster, Z2 has produced 50+ unique graphic novel properties, collaborating with Gorillaz, Blondie, Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, Balmain, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Jason Derulo, The Grateful Dead, Machine Gun Kelly, Sublime, Beethoven, RZA, Mötley Crüe, Vince Staples, Cheech & Chong, The Doors, Anthrax, Public Enemy, Ronnie James Dio, King Diamond, All Time Low, Ivan Moody, Yungblud, Cypress Hill, Babymetal, Major Lazer, RZA, Alter Bridge, Sturgill Simpson, Poppy, John Lee Hooker and Charlie “Bird” Parker.

Learn more at Z2comics.com

JUDAS PRIEST 2022 Fall Tour Dates with QUEENSRŸCHE

Oct. 13 Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale

Oct. 15 Albany, NY – MVP Arena

Oct. 16 Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall Fenway

Oct. 18 Uniondale, NY at Nassau Veterans

Oct. 19 Wilkes-Barre, PA – Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

Oct. 21 Kalamazoo, MI – Wings Event Center

Oct. 22 Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre

Oct. 24 Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center

Oct. 25 Waukegan, IL – Genesee Theatre

Oct. 27 Green Bay, WI – Resch Center Theater

Oct. 29 Moline, IL – TaxSlayer Center Moline

Oct. 30 Mankato, MN – Mayo Clinic Event Center

Nov. 01 Sioux City, IA – Tyson Events Center

Nov. 02 Rapid City, SD – The Monument

Nov. 07 Ontario, CA – Toyota Center

Nov. 08 Tucson, AZ – TCC Arena

Nov. 10 Loveland, CO – Budweiser Events Center

Nov. 12 Park City (Wichita),KS -Hartman Arena

Nov. 13 St. Charles, MO – The Family Arena

Nov. 15 Corbin, KY – The Corbin Arena

Nov. 17 Southaven, MS – Landers Center

Nov. 18 Baton Rouge, LA – Raising Canes River Center

Nov. 20 Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center

Nov. 22 San Antonio, TX – Tech Port Center & Arena

Nov. 23 San Antonio, TX – Tech Port Center & Arena

Nov. 25 Dallas, TX – The Factory – Deep Ellum

Nov. 26 Corpus Christi, TX – Concrete Street

Nov. 28 Edinburg, TX – Burt Ogden Arena

Nov. 29 Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall

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Anthrax Bassist Frank Bello Releases Memoir

Johnnie Crow — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:53:17 +0000

Anthrax Bassist Frank Bello Releases Memoir

Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, and Anthrax

Rare Bird is excited to announce the release of Frank Bello’s Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, and Anthrax, coauthored with Joel McIver, including a foreword by Gene Simmons of KISS.

Frank Bello, bassist with the legendary New York thrash metal band Anthrax since 1984 – one of the “big four” of thrash metal – has sold over 10 million albums, travelled the globe more times than he cares to count and enthralled audiences from the world’s biggest stages. He and his bandmates have even been awarded keys to the Bronx in recognition of their status. His long-awaited memoir would be a gripping read even if its pages only contained stories about his life as a recording and touring musician. While those stories are indeed included—and will blow your mind—Bello also focuses on deeper subjects in Fathers, Brothers, and Sons. Once you’ve heard his life story, you’ll understand why.

Born into a family of five, Frank grew up in difficult circumstances. His father abandoned his wife and children, and Frank’s mother moved heaven and earth to keep them fed and educated. Left with no male role model, Frank found inspiration in heavy metal bass players, following their example and forging a career with Anthrax from his early teens—first as a roadie, and then as the group’s bass player. International stardom came Frank’s way by the mid-to-late 1980s, when he was still in his early twenties, but tragedy struck in 1996 when his brother Anthony was murdered in New York. Although the case went to trial, the suspected killer was released without charge after a witness, intimidated by violent elements, withdrew his testimony.

Two decades later, Frank is a father himself to a young son. Like many men who grew up without the guidance of a dad, he asks himself important questions about the meaning of fatherhood and how to do the job well. This is the wisdom which Fathers, Brothers, and Sons offers readers. Despite the emotive nature of these topics, Fathers, Brothers, and Sons is a funny, entertaining read. A man with a keen sense of humor and the perspective to know how surreal his story has been, Frank doesn’t preach or seek sympathy in his book. Instead, he simply passes on the wisdom gained from a lifetime of turbulence, paying tribute to his loved ones in a way that will resonate with us all.

Frank Bello is an American musician, most notable as bassist for the legendary thrash metal band Anthrax. On hiatus from Anthrax, he briefly performed with Helmet, but he has appeared on every Anthrax release since 1985. He lives in New York.

Joel McIver is the bestselling author of Justice for All: The Truth About Metallica, which has been translated into nine languages, and several other books. He has written for Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Metal Hammer, Classic Rock, and he is the occasional guest on BBC. Classic Rock magazine has called him “by some distance Britain’s most prolific hard rock/metal author.”

Fathers, Brothers, and Sons was released on November 2, 2021, in hardcover, e-book, and audiobook and retails for US $28. A percentage of sales will be donated to charities assisting abandoned families.

Signed hardcover copies available at rarebirdlit.com

Follow Rare Bird, Frank Bello, and Joel McIver at:

Instagram: instagram.com/rarebirdlit | Official Website: rarebirdlit.com

Instagram: instagram.com/thefrankbello | Official Website: thefrankbello.com

Facebook: facebook.com/joelmciver

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Z2 Comics to Pay Tribute to Heavy Metal Icon Ronnie James Dio’s Holy Diver

Johnnie Crow — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:58:52 +0000

Z2 Comics to Pay Tribute to One of Heavy Metal’s Most Iconic Figures: Ronnie James Dio

Publisher Teams with the DIO Estate for the Official Graphic Novel Adaptation of the Beloved Classic Album “Holy Diver” and the Artwork It Inspired

News of Z2’s 2021 lineup begins to roll out with news of what is sure to be one of the publisher’s most anticipated projects yet – the Holy Diver graphic novel, creating an original storyline inspired by one of heavy metal’s most iconic album covers. Today’s announcement brings news that acclaimed horror comics writer Steve Niles will tell the tale behind the events leading to the powerful moment captured on the cover of DIO‘s debut album, definitively addressing 30 years of fan speculation. Why is the priest being thrown into the ocean? Who is truly the villain in this scenario? All of these questions are exclusively answered for the first time within the pages of this 120-page graphic novel.

“Steve Niles tells the story behind the album cover ‘Holy Diver’, a story about how you can’t judge a picture by the way it appears, which is what Ronnie wrote many times in his songs; that you have to see inside the person and not judge them by the way they look or by what they wear,” says Wendy Dio. “Together with Scott Hampton‘s amazing artwork they tell the story of ‘Holy Diver’, and I know Ronnie would have given his stamp of approval on this great graphic novel.”

“We have managed to work with some of the greatest legends in both comics and music, and a DIO graphic novel with a cover by the great Bill Sienkiewicz perhaps sums that up best,” says Z2 publisher Josh Frankel. “This is one of the most iconic heavy metal album covers in history. We are honored to pay tribute to the originator of the universal sign of the music that he has inspired since he first took the stage with Black Sabbath 40 years ago. Working with Wendy Dio directly to ensure it is true to his vision is the next best thing to working with Ronnie James Dio himself, and we have hit a new high note with this one!”

In reverence, Steve Niles says, “I’m so excited to be writing this book. I hope I do Ronnie James Dio justice.”

Dio: Holy Diver reunites Steve Niles (Criminal Macabre, 30 Days of Night, October Faction) with Gotham County Line artist Scott Hampton for an all-new original story, inspired by the original iconic album art by Gene Hunter and Randy Berett. Two editions are available for preorder now; both the standard graphic novel, as well as a limited deluxe edition, the full details of which will be revealed within the coming weeks. Dio: Holy Diver is available for preorder now through the Z2 website. DIO’s Holy Diver releases in summer of 2021.

About Z2 Comics:

Z2 is the premier destination for top quality music-based comics and graphic novels, having worked across genres to deliver an authentic experience to diverse audiences. Some of the publisher’s best-selling books include Apocrypha: The Legend of BABYMETAL, YUNGBLUD Presents: The Twisted tales of the Ritalin Club and Eden: A Skillet Graphic Novel, alongside debut works of graphic fiction by Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides), DJ Paul Oakenfold, internet sensation Poppy, jazz trumpeter Dave Chisholm and others. Z2’s upcoming works include books created with partnership with The Grateful Dead, Sturgill Simpson and others.

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September Mourning Unleash ‘Madness’ Upon the World with New Video and Rescheduled Tour Dates

Johnnie Crow — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:03:12 +0000

September Mourning unleash ‘Madness’ upon the world with new video and rescheduled tour dates

September Mourning are crawling out from their self-imposed isolation to bring “Madness” to the world. The quartet of vagabond soul reapers are unleashing the newest anime-action video from their latest EP Volume III.

Band founder, vocalist and namesake September (aka Emily Lazar) had this to offer of the latest video: “‘Madness’ is a song about being in a place of insurmountable illogical thought towards a situation that basically holds your heart hostage. We have all been in the position of dealing with a relationship with something or someone that has driven us mad… But what we sometimes don’t like to admit is that the process of driving us mad makes us feel alive. We sometimes choose that over the logical choice of ending such a relationship. In this song the narrator is convincing him or herself or that of a partner to once again make that illogical choice – to feel alive. There is a sense of masochism to the song, and one can say that love in itself can be just that: that time and time again we cower to the masochistic instinct and bleed our hearts dry for situations that leave us feeling crazy or driving us into madness”.

She continues: “The video follows our characters in the 4th book of ‘September Mourning: The Complete Collection’. It is a homage to the brilliant artwork of Top Cow/ Image comics artist, SumeyyeKesgin. In the graphic novel the quest to defeat Fate at any cost holds September’s heart hostage – she is willing to sacrifice herself for it. Her blind ambition prevents her from seeing some of the logical missteps in her plan, as she plunges headfirst towards her battle with Fate”.

“Madness” continues to raise the band’s artistry to a new, more melodic level and adds a new dimension to their sound, following on the success of previous single “Overdose“. The band’s compelling live show and striking visuals have helped propel them into a national touring act that has performed at such notable events as Download (UK), Inkcarceration, Rock on the Range (Columbus, OH), Aftershock (Sacramento, CA), Rock USA (Wisconsin), Comicpalooza (Houston, TX), Anime Midwest (Chicago, IL), and many more. The band toured with Rob Zombie, Sons Of Texas, Twizted, Hed PE, Flaw, and Smile Empty Soul in 2019. The band will resume touring as long as it is safe to do so in June, including upcoming late summer and fall festival dates.

September Mourning is:

Emily Lazar (September) – Lead vocals

Rich Juzwick (Riven) – Lead Guitars, Backing vocals

Aaron Hoover (Wraith) – Guitars, Backing vocals

Kyle Mayer (Stitch) – Drums

“Volume III” – Track listing
1). Unholy (Explicit)
2). Hiding From Heaven
3). Madness (Explicit)
4). Overdose

S.M. Upcoming Tour dates
Saturday, June 6th – Machine Shop – Flint, MI
Sunday, June 7th – Metal In The Mountains – Pipestem, WV
Friday – Sunday, July 3^rd – 5^th – Anime Midwest – Chicago, IL
Saturday, July 11^th – Inkcarceration – Mansfield, OH
Thursday, July 16^th – Rock USA – Oshkosh, WI
Saturday, 31st – Arctic Comicon – Anchorage, AK

Connect and Share with September Mourning:
Official website: http://www.septembermourning.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/septembermourning
Twitter: https://twitter.com/septmbrmourning
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/septembermourning/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdXy1a8z-K8
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1FjmcJhd7moIysZVGBZ21J
Apple Music/iTunes:https://music.apple.com/us/album/madness/1486198302?i=1486198364
Physical store: https://september-mourning-merch.myshopify.com/products/volume-iii
Bands In Town: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/241760

September Mourning at Brick By Brick San Diego

September Mourning SD17

14 photos

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Five Fave: Fun Things To Do With Disney+ In Quarantine

Johnnie Crow — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 04:05:17 +0000

So you’ve got at least another month to self quarantine. Now is the perfect time to catch up on your binge watching. Disney+ is the newest streaming service, so why not have some fun exploring what is has to offer. Here are our Five Fave Fun Things To Do With Disney+ In Quarantine:

5. See how many movies you can find where the main character’s parents die early in the movie, or are already dead when it begins.

Not sure why Disney seems obsessed with this story device, but it has been using it forever, with no signs of stopping. Some of the best include Finding Nemo and James And The Giant Peach. You can watch the whole movie, or just count how many minutes it takes to kill off one or more parents, or reveal that they are already dead.

4. Spend 5-1/2 hours binge-watching Disney+ original series The Mandalorian.

Created by Jon Favreau, the man whose vision launched a decade of Marvel movies, this is a Star Wars story that takes place between episodes 6 and 7. No, that is not Baby Yoda, and no, that is not Boba Fett, or even Jango Fett. The timeline places 800 year old Yoda as a force ghost, Jango Fett decapitated by Mace Windu, and Boba Fett slowly digesting over the course of 1,000 years in a Sarlacc pit. Whatever you want to call the characters is irrelevant, because this is its own story with its own mythology, and it is as captivating and exciting as anything in the Star Wars universe. It works best as one continuous viewing, or 2 if you want to take a break. This is the most promising aspect of Disney+, and hopefully they will continue to be this bold with their original content.

3. Spend 20 hours watching the Star Wars saga in order.

This one is easy, because the episodes are numbered 1-9, beginning with The Phantom Menace, and ending with The Rise Of Skywalker, which is not on Disney+ yet, but can be rented or purchased on Amazon. Be sure to watch Rogue One in between episodes 3 and 4, because it leads directly into A New Hope, which was the first movie released way back in 1977, and was titled Episode 4 from the beginning, although not many seemed to notice until the saga returned in 1999. Add another 2-1/2 hours to complete the saga with Episode 9, and you can always dip over to Netflix for Solo, which takes place before Rogue One.

2. Spend 20 hours watching Disney movies in their recent live action format, followed by their original animated format.

You must watch them in that order, because the animated versions are almost always better, with the arguable exceptions of Beauty And The Beast, Alice In Wonderland and Peter Pan. We also have high hopes for Mulan. For now, check out Aladdin, The Lion King, Dumbo, Alice In Wonderland, Lady And The Tramp, and 101 Dalmations and see which version you prefer. If you have 10 more hours to spare, you can use Amazon and Hulu to check out the live action Cinderella, Beauty And The Beast and Peter Pan, then hop back to D+ for the originals. Cindy and Belle will be added this fall.

1. Spend 40 hours watching most the Marvel movies in chronological order.

18 of the 23 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films are available now on Disney+. If you have another 10 hours to spare, you can use a Amazon to rent The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Spider-Man: Far From Home, and depending on how long it takes you to get through the series, you can either Netflix Ant-Man And The Wasp and Avengers: Endgame or wait until they hit D+ this summer. Here is the full sequence of Marvel movies to watch them in chronological story order.

Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain Marvel
Iron Man
Iron Man 2
The Incredible Hulk
Thor
The Avengers
Thor: The Dark World
Guardians Of The Galaxy
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2
Iron Man 3
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Avengers: Age Of Ultron
Ant-Man
Captain America: Civil War
Black Panther
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Doctor Strange
Thor: Ragnarok
Ant-Man And The Wasp
Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Endgame
Spider-Man: Far From Home

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September Mourning Release New EP, Animated Video and Tour Dates

Johnnie Crow — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 03:38:35 +0000

September Mourning gives an Overdose of love to fans for the holidays with new Volume III EP

September Mourning is:
Emily Lazar (September) – Lead vocals
Rich Juzwick (Riven) – Guitars, Backing vocals
Patrick Romanelli (Wraith) – Guitars, Backing vocals
Kyle Mayer (Stitch) – DrumsSeptember Mourning are giving their fans a holiday treat with the release of an animated video for “Overdose” as they simultaneously launch their new “Volume III” EP. The collection also includes an additional new song “Madness“. Rounding out the EP are an uncensored version of “Unholy” and “Hiding From Heaven”. The band has just announced a new round of tour dates that start in February (see below).

September says of “Overdose”: “This is a song about falling in love with someone or something so hard that it consumes you…and that the process of being consumed is actually a beautiful thing. In reference to another person, it mentions a certain uncertainty in the second verse, of that other person’s view on life, love and having the courage to be deep in it. The song reminds us that our views of life and love are our own and may not necessarily be shared by everyone and that’s ok. If you stay true to your heart and beliefs, eventually those with similar views find each other”.

She continues “The video is an extension of the same animated universe we created with “Hiding From Heaven”, based on the September Mourning Graphic Novel. It takes place after Claire has finished playing the video game in the arcade. As Claire accepts September’s defeat in the “Hiding From Heaven” video game, a mystical flash of light appears and transports her to a world within the game. The world is Mortem, the land of the dead. Upon her arrival, she meets a shadowy figure that sets her on a quest into the Hotel Sanctuary to find 4 travelers and 3 artifacts”.

“Entering the Hotel Sanctuary Claire gets an uneasy feeling that there is more to the story than she has been told… Armed with the 3 artifacts and joined by her otherworldly compatriots, Claire finds the final obstacle to her return home is Fate…. We hope everyone likes the continuing saga of Claire, September and The Reapers”!

September Mourning released the “Volume 1” EP in 2015, and the full-length album “Volume 2” in 2016 – with singles “20 Below” and “Eye of the Storm” both reaching the Top 40 at Active Rock radio. The band released 2 singles in 2018: “Empire” and “Glass Animals”. Their “Unholy” and “Hiding From Heaven” singles, released earlier this year, were featured on key Hard Rock playlists on all major streaming services. The band has amassed more than 5 million plays of their songs @ Spotify; and more than 6.8 million overall worldwide. Their videos have been viewed more than 6.6 million times on YouTube, with 21,500+ subscribers to their Youtube channel. The songs on the new “Volume III” EP were produced by 5-time Grammy Award winning Chris Lord-Alge; along with Josh Napert, & Nick Scott. “Unholy” was produced by Sahaj Tictotin (Motley Crue, Otherwise, Starset, RA).

The band’s striking visuals and dynamic, immersive stage show have helped propel them into a national touring act that has performed at Download (UK), Rock on the Range (Columbus, OH), Aftershock (Sacramento, CA), Comicpalooza (Houston, TX), Anime Midwest (Chicago, IL), as well as opening for Rob Zombie and other notable acts. They are already booked for the Incarceration Festival in 2020, with more to come.

“Volume III” – Track listing
1). Unholy (Explicit)
2). Hiding From Heaven
3). Madness (Explicit)
4). Overdose

S.M. Upcoming Tour Dates
Friday, Feb. 7^th – Astronomicon – Sterling Heights, MI (with Twizted)

S.M. Headlining dates (with support acts Madame Mayhem and American Grim)
Saturday, Feb. 8^th – Music Factory – Battle Creek, MI
Sunday, Feb. 9^th – The Forge – Joliet, IL
Tuesday, Feb. 11^th – Stage West – Scranton, PA
Wednesday, Feb. 12^th – Montage Music Hall – Rochester, NY
Thursday, Feb. 13^th – HMAC – Harrisburg, PA
Friday, Feb. 14^th – Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ
Saturday, Feb. 15^th – Fishhead Cantina – Baltimore, MD
Sunday, Feb. 16^th – The Chance – Poughkeepsie, NY
Tuesday, Feb. 18^th – Higher Ground – Burlington, VT
Wednesday, Feb. 19^th – Gold Sounds – Brooklyn, NY
Thursday, Feb. 20^th – TBA – Worcester, MA
Friday, Feb. 21^st – Greasy Luck – New Bedford, MA
Saturday, Feb. 22^nd – TBA – Philadelphia, PA

Connect and Share with September Mourning:
Official website: http://www.septembermourning.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/septembermourning
Twitter: https://twitter.com/septmbrmourning
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/septembermourning/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theseptembermourning
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3u6jopsj6GeZAHJAmfUxk1
Apple Music/iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1486198302
Physical store: https://september-mourning-merch.myshopify.com/products/volume-iii
Bands In Town: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/241760

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Ministry: Prescripture – Fully Authorized Visual History Book Signing Friday the 13th

Johnnie Crow — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 05:40:31 +0000

Ministry: Prescripture Out Now

Fully Authorized Visual History Book

Includes Anecdotes From Members Of The Smashing Pumpkins,

ZZ Top, Cheap Trick, NWA, Ramones, Nine Inch Nails & More

Plus “(Every Day Is) Halloween (Acoustic)” 7-Inch

featuring Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction)
Watch & Share Video

Al Jourgensen To Appear In Chicago For Book Singing

Friday, December 13 At Morgan’s On Fulton

Order Book Here

“He’s fearless. He’s funny. He’s a diehard hockey fan. I love this man. Complete original. Can’t wait to have his book on my coffee table to make company nervous.” – Bill Burr

Released today! The new fully authorized visual history book, Ministry: Prescripture, by author Aaron Tanner and published by Melodic Virtue is out now. The gorgeous book is in a limited-edition run of 2,000 copies and contains over 200 pages of rare and unseen photos, artwork and other ephemera that spans Ministry’s entire career. Melodic Virtue raided Al Jourgensen’s personal collection of behind-the-scenes artifacts and have supplemented those items with contributions from band members past and present along with visual artists, Brian Shanley and Paul Elledge. Read more about via Rolling Stone here.

Orders can be placed here: https://www.melodicvirtue.com/collections/ministry

Founded in 1981 by Al Jourgensen, Ministry has never stopped evolving. Jourgensen’s constant experimentation and stylistic variation has morphed the band from its synth-pop origins to the industrial juggernaut of today, as explored in the book.

Ministry: Prescripture features an introduction by Jello Biafra and exclusive quotes from members of Smashing Pumpkins, ZZ Top, Cheap Trick, NWA, Ramones, Nine Inch Nails, Tool, Megadeth, AFI, Slayer, Jane’s Addiction, Rammstein, The Flaming Lips, Devo, Butthole Surfers, Static-X, Anthrax, White Zombie, Death Grips, Bauhaus, Killing Joke, High on Fire, GWAR, Einstürzende Neubauten, Revolting Cocks, and many more, making it a great holiday gift for music lovers and Ministry fans.

Various packages available include copies autographed by Al Jourgensen and the author Aaron Tanner and a 7” of the studio version of “(Every Day Is) Halloween (Acoustic)” featuring Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction)!

LIMITED-RUN OF 2000
9″ X 9″ casebound, pages TBD
PUBLISHED: December 6, 2019
PRE-ORDER: September 18, 2019
ISBN: 978-0-578-56212-4

Al Jourgensen also has an upcoming one-night-only appearance to celebrate the release of Ministry: Prescripture at Morgan’s On Fulton in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, on Friday, December 13.

Jourgensen will be signing books alongside author and designer Aaron Tanner. The event is open to the public and will begin at 6 pm. After the signing, there will be an afterparty with DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning industrial, gothic and new wave tracks from 8pm to midnight.

Tickets are free but attendees must register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ministry-book-signing-with-al-jourgensen-and-aaron-tanner-tickets-77523066579

ABOUT MINISTRY

Born in 1981 in Chicago, Ministry has been the lifetime passion project of founder Al Jourgensen, considered to be the pioneer of industrial music. In its early days, Ministry was identifiable by its heavy synth-pop material in line with the new sounds and technology that were being developed in the ‘80s. Ministry’s output began with four 12” singles on Wax Trax! Records in 1981 before the first LP With Sympathy in 1983 via Arista Records. As time progressed however, so did Ministry, quickly developing a harsher, and more stylized sound that the band soon became infamous for on seminal albums Twitch (1986), The Land of Rape and Honey (1988), and The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste (1989). With the release of Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and The Way to Suck Eggs (1992), Ministry hit an all time high in the mainstream musical realm and received its first Grammy nomination. In total, Ministry has been nominated for a Grammy award six times. After an indefinite hiatus in 2013, Ministry’s latest album, 2018’s AmeriKKKant, continues to reflect Jourgensen’s views on the frightening state of society and politics. With the latest lineup featuring Sin Quirin and Cesar Soto on guitars, John Bechdel (Killing Joke) on keys, Derek Abrams on drums and the newly appointed Paul D’Amour (Tool) on bass, Ministry continues touring and recording in 2019 with new music and a few more surprises planned.

Website: www.ministryband.com

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/WeAreMinistry

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/WeAreMinistry

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/WeAreMinistry

ABOUT AARON TANNER

Aaron Tanner has been creating memorable design work for well-known acts for over 15 years. His diverse client roster includes Ween, PIXIES, Explosions in the Sky, Face to Face, and pet celebs Lil BUB and Doug The Pug. A musician and life-long fan of music and the arts, Tanner’s design work has won numerous national awards and has been recognized by several prestigious international design publications. He also volunteers at universities to help mentor future designers.

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Ravenword Unleashes First Single From New Album

Johnnie Crow — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 03:23:42 +0000

RAVENWORD Album Details and First Single Out Now

“Transcendence” out January 31

Italian symphonic power metal band RAVENWORD has unleashed “No More,” first single from their one-time studio album, Transcendence, out January 31 via Rockshots Records.

Vocalist Chiara Tricarico comments about the song: “This song is a classical power metal track with a beautiful piano part and a super-fast solo.” The track features Davide Lovecchio as special guest on the lead guitar.

“No More” is available as digital single at all major online stores, paired with an official audio track on YouTube.

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/37ICmQF

iTunes: https://apple.co/2qJ40ws

YouTube: https://youtu.be/7MSsynoCAjs

Transcendence is now available for pre-order at the Rockshots Records’ official store at http://bit.ly/Ravenword_CD.

Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s novel The Raven, the Milan, Italy, based band was originally formed in 2007 by keyboardist and composer Davide Scuteri (Choirs Of Veritas). After several years of activity, which included a self-titled demo, the band went on a brief hiatus, re-grouping in 2016 when singer Chiara Tricarico (Sound Storm, Moonlight Haze), drummer Michele Olmi (Chronosfear, Skeleeton) and bass/guitar player Cesare Ferrari (Choirs Of Veritas) joined the band, in order to create a one-time studio album that embodies the whole history of the band.

With Transcendence, RAVENWORD captures the romantic and decadent poetic themes typical of Edgar Allan Poe’s period, combined with an equally decadent symphonic metal sound. In line with RAVENWORD’s ode to poetry, the title Transcendence was chosen to symbolize the idea of always going beyond one’s perception of reality and seeking deeper meanings.

Transcendence tracklisting:

1. Blue Roses

2. Life Is In Your Hands

3. No More

4. Lullaby Of The Last Petal

5. Purity

6. Rain Of Stars

7. The Queen Of Darkness

8. What I Need

9. The Swansong

10. Dylan

11. Crimson Lake

12. The Distance

13. Bleeding Moon

RAVENWORD online:

www.rockshots.eu

www.facebook.com/ravenword

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Holiday Party at Big Apple Comic Con’s New Home, The New Yorker Hotel

Johnnie Crow — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 05:26:21 +0000

Holiday Party at Big Apple Comic Con’s New Home,

The New Yorker Hotel

Celebrate Our Spectacular Holiday Party at Big Apple Christmas Con on December 14

Big Apple Comic Convention, New York City’s longest-running premier boutique comic books and popular culture show, is celebrating its move to the New Yorker Hotel with the Big Apple Christmas Con holiday party and convention on December 14, 2019.

For those looking to slip away from the holiday hoopla, the Big Apple Christmas Con will offer fans an escape to another universe, while those looking to immerse themselves in the season can bask in special holiday-themed events and unique gift-shopping opportunities. This special one-day event will include all the fixings of the annual Big Apple Comic Con, as well as free gifts (with a focus on those under the age of 14), fabulous prize giveaways, an exhibition of Christmas-themed comic books, an original comic artwork auction with all proceeds to going to Covenant House New York (which provides residential services to homeless, runaway and exploited youth), a holiday-themed cosplay contest and an extra special appearance by the one and only Christmas super-hero: Santaman!

Says Big Apple Comic Con founder Mike Carbonaro,“It’s very cool to think that what my buddies and I launched in a humble church basement all those many years ago has grown into the longest-running comic con in NYC! We’re so excited to be at The New Yorker that we’re throwing a thank-you party for our loyal fans, artists, and exhibitors! Come and join us!”

The New Yorker Hotel, an Art Deco masterpiece built in 1929 and recently renovated to its suggestively stylized splendor, will play host to future Big Apple Comic Cons, including the group’s annual two-day Spring extravaganza. Big Apple Comic Con is a convention with a truly unique NYC feel and a dedicated base of attendees from its 23-year history. The move to the New Yorker allows the established Big Apple Comic Con community to open its arms to even more attendees, who will enjoy top exhibitors, artists and celebrity guests.

Exhibitors will be selling original comic artwork and some of the most sought-after collectible comic books in history, and attendees can fulfill their holiday shopping lists with goodies from all aspects of pop culture including: science fiction, fantasy, film, television, cosplay, animation, anime, manga, toys, horror, collectible card games, video games, web comics, and fantasy and graphic novels.

Big Apple Comic Con will feature appearances by dozens of artists, creators and independent publishers, and an Artist Alley filled with up-and-coming artists. Fans will also be able to participate in celebrity panels and programming with professionals from various fields.

Confirmed celebrity guests include Sam J. Jones (Flash Gordon, The Spirit), Peter Scolari (Bosom Buddies, Gotham), Frank Romano (legendary Ben Cooper costume designer) and Cosplay Guest of Honor Barbie Chula; comic book creators Jim Steranko (S.H.I.E.L.D, Captain America), Joseph Michael Linsner (Cry For Dawn, Conan), Larry Hama (G.I. Joe, Avengers), Neal Adams (X-Men, Green Lantern/Green Arrow), Erica Schultz (Daredevil, M3), Mark Texeira (Black Panther, Wolverine), Kristen Gudsnuk (Henchgirl, Modern Fantasy), Billy Tucci (A Child is Born, Shi), Paul Levitz (The Visitor, Batman), Tom DeFalco (Spider-Man, Archie), Kristina Deak-Linsner (Dawn & Vampirella, Sin Boldly), Bob Rozakis (‘Mazing Man, Joker’s Daughter), Paul Kupperberg (Supergirl, Doom Patrol), Michael Jan Friedman (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Darkstars), Peter Kuper (The New Yorker, MAD Magazine), Russ Braun (The Boys, Batman); and The Kubert School, Heidi MacDonald, Paris Cullins, Gary Cohn, Larry Stroman, Brian Kong, Zeea Adams, Bob Wiacek, Mike Diana, Steve Saffel, Steve Bunche, Zorikh Lequidre, Robert J. Sodaro, John Orlando, and Dan Fogel, with more to be announced.

The New Yorker Hotel is located at 481 8th Avenue, New York, NY. Big Apple Comic Con runs from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. with VIP Early Admission at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Tickets are available at https://big-apple-comic-con.ticketleap.com/bacc-pop-culture-christmas/.

Big Apple Comic Con online:

www.bigapplecc.com

www.facebook.com/bigappleconvention

www.twitter.com/bigapplecomicon

www.instagram.com/bigapplecon

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McFarlane Toys My Hero Academia Figure is Toy of the Year Finalist

Johnnie Crow — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 06:18:01 +0000

McFarlane Toys’ “MY HERO ACADEMIA” Anime ACTION FIGURE selected as 2020 Toy of The YEAR Finalist

Vote Now For “My Hero Academia” for Action Figure of the Year!

Tempe, AZ – November 21, 2019 – McFarlane Toys has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2020 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award, the industry’s highest achievement and one of its most revered accolades.

Selected as a finalist in the Action Figure of the Year category, McFarlane Toys’ My Hero Academia Katsuki Bakugo is one of a collection of licensed figures produced in partnership with Sony Pictures Television subsidiary Funimation and based on the global hit anime series “My Hero Academia” that chronicles a group of high school students training to be future superheroes. Katsuki Bakugo, not only the fan-favorite, arrogant, explosive character in the “My Hero Academia,” is also now a detailed, fully articulated figure. With McFarlane Toys’ signature detail, revitalized articulation, and iconic character accuracy, it is no wonder the My Hero Academia Katsuki Bakugo figure is in the running for number one.

“It’s an honor for McFarlane Toys to be selected by The Toy Association as a finalist,” said Todd McFarlane, CEO and Creative Force for McFarlane Toys. “In keeping with McFarlane Toys’ high creative standards, we created the My Hero Academia Katsuki Bakugo figure to capture all the spectacular details of the beloved anime series character and bring him to life with hyper-articulation. And it’s so cool that the fans can cast their votes to decide the People’s Choice Award winner!”

Now it’s YOUR chance to vote for McFarlane Toys’ My Hero Academia Katsuki Bakugo figure for Action Figure of the Year, along with the consumer-chosen People’s Choice Award. Each voter will be entered for a chance to win the TOTY Action Figure of The Year toy prize package. Between now and January 5, 2020, McFarlane Toys and “My Hero Academia” fans can vote at www.ToyAwards.org

Established by The Toy Association, the TOTY Awards are known as the “Oscars” of the toy industry. The program is also a vital fundraiser for The Toy Foundation, which annually delivers toys to millions of children in need.

Winners in each category, as well as the coveted overall Toy of the Year winner and the People’s Choice winner (based solely on consumer votes), will be announced at the TOTY Awards gala on Friday, February 21, 2020, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. The celebration will kick off Toy Fair New York and include the induction of three trailblazers into the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame.

McFarlane Toys “My Hero Academia” figure collection is available nationwide at mass and specialty retailers. For where to buy information visit McFarlane.com

Catch the new season of “My Hero Academia” streaming now on Funimation and Hulu.

ABOUT MCFARLANE TOYS
Grammy-and Emmy-winning producer/director Todd McFarlane, creator of Spawn and Venom, is the creative force behind McFarlane Toys. McFarlane Toys has become an industry leader, redefining the standards within the action figure market.

About Funimation
Funimation, a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Television, is a global leader in the world of anime. A fully integrated, next-generation entertainment studio, the company’s fan-first philosophy is anchored in its omnichannel approach to its immersive offerings. From streaming and home entertainment to theatrical distribution and broadcast, Funimation’s commitment to character-driven storytelling, combined with tech innovation and key distribution partnerships, provides audiences with multiple and meaningful touchpoints to connect with this immersive world. Funimation, a next generation streaming service, provides subscribers with instant access to their favorite sub and dub shows in ad-free HD on the widest array of platforms – including smartphones, tablets, TVs and gaming consoles. Funimation Films, the theatrical division of Funimation, acquires and distributes both anime and live action movies from prominent international filmmakers that appeal to the interests and passion of all types of fans. For more information about Funimation, visit funimation.com.

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New Starset Album “Divisions” Launched With Live Demonstrations

Johnnie Crow — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 21:36:13 +0000

STARSET‘S NEW ALBUM DIVISIONS OUT NOW

FORBES OFFERS A LOOK INTO THE MAKING + MARKETING OF THE ALBUM

BILLBOARD PREMIERES “SOLSTICE” SPACE ASCENT VIDEO

LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS TAKING PLACE NOW

Visionary media collective STARSET have carved out a unique path as part cinematic rock band, part conceptual storytellers, weaving an intricate narrative through multimedia and redefining the concept of a truly immersive entertainment experience. Led by enigmatic frontman and PhD candidate Dustin Bates, the band have made a mission to take fans on a journey through music, video, AR-integrated performances, a Marvel graphic novel, and online experiences, blurring the lines of science, fact, and fiction.

STARSET‘s third album DIVISIONS is out now and provides the soundtrack to the next chapter of their overarching narrative — one of a dystopian future world divided by the technology that has taken over in a war for human consciousness — those obeying and implementing it, and those fighting against it.

The band has shared insight into the making and marketing of the new album, along with a video of the 3D printing of the “MANIFEST” symbol, over at Forbes. Learn more here.

STARSET also teamed up with Billboard to premiere “SOLSTICE,” which features the band’s logo ascending into space. Watch the video and read the exclusive interview with here.

The band previously dropped the “MANIFEST” video. Watch it here.

Listen to “ECHO” here and “PERFECT MACHINE” here.

STARSET‘s live DEMONSTRATIONS, which offering a uniquely immersive experience for fans, are taking place now. All dates are below.

STARSET LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS:
9/25 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
9/28 – Dallas, TX – Canton Hall
9/29 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
10/1 – Phoenix, AZ – The Pressroom
10/2 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent
10/4 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
10/5 – Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades
10/7 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
10/8 – Ventura, CA – The Majestic Ventura Theater
10/13 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
10/14 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
10/16 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
10/17 – Denver, CO – Summit
10/20 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
10/21 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
10/24 – Philadelphia, PA – TLA
10/25 – New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre
10/26 – Hartford, CT – The Webster
10/27 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club

STARSET ONLINE:

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Ministry Announces Visual History Book “Ministry: Prescripture”

Johnnie Crow — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 02:15:39 +0000

Ministry Announces Visual History Book

With Details Shared Exclusively On Rolling Stone

Ministry: Prescripture

Includes Anecdotes From Members Of Smashing Pumpkins,

ZZ Top, Cheap Trick, NWA, Ramones, Nine Inch Nails & More

Plus “(Every Day Is) Halloween (Acoustic)” 7-Inch

Released December 6

With Pre-Orders Starting Today

Catch Ministry On Tour This Fall

Including The Last Dates Of Slayer’s Farewell World Tour

“He’s fearless. He’s funny. He’s a diehard hockey fan. I love this man. Complete original. Can’t wait to have his book on my coffee table to make company nervous.” – Bill Burr

“There have always been bands full of angst, rage, anger, drama, and theatrics. It was Ministry who first came along at the dawn of the industrial movement, who combined these things so seamlessly, that the audience was about to have its first immersive experience. Not only were the shows a visceral experience, but lyrically, Al was preaching the truth on top of the finely crafted sound of this new musical tonality of aggression and machinery. Loud and aggressive, yes, but also painstakingly put together as a symphonic experience. Al is the real deal. Who we see and hear on stage is who he is; it’s his truth that resonates with so many. Truths that make the disenfranchised feel included and truths that make the common man wish to be among the disenfranchised.” – Dave Navarro, Jane’s Addiction

A new fully authorized visual history book, Ministry: Prescripture, by author Aaron Tanner has been announced today via Rolling Stone. Published by Melodic Virtue, the book is in a limited-edition run of 2,000 copies and contains over 200 pages of rare and unseen photos, artwork and other ephemera that spans Ministry’s entire career. Melodic Virtue raided Uncle Al’s personal collection of behind-the-scenes artifacts and have supplemented those items with contributions from band members past and present along with visual artists, Brian Shanley and Paul Elledge. Pre-order the book starting today here and read more about via Rolling Stone here.

It features an introduction by Jello Biafra and exclusive quotes from members of Smashing Pumpkins, ZZ Top, Cheap Trick, NWA, Ramones, Nine Inch Nails, Tool, Megadeth, AFI, Slayer, Jane’s Addiction, Rammstein, The Flaming Lips, Devo, Butthole Surfers, Static-X, Anthrax, White Zombie, Death Grips, Bauhaus, Killing Joke, High on Fire, GWAR, Einstürzende Neubauten, Revolting Cocks, and many more.

Various packages are available for pre-order and include copies autographed by Al Jourgensen and the author, Aaron Tanner as well as a 7” of the studio version of “(Every Day Is) Halloween (Acoustic)” featuring Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction).

PRE-ORDER LINK: https://www.melodicvirtue.com/collections/ministry

LIMITED-RUN OF 2000

9″ X 9″ casebound, pages TBD

PUBLISHED: December 6, 2019

PRE-ORDER: September 18, 2019

ISBN: 978-0-578-56212-4

Ministry will also join Slayer on the thrash metal band’s final dates of its Farewell World Tour. Kicking off November 2 in Asheville, NC and wrapping up in Los Angeles on November 30, “The Final Campaign” is the seventh and last leg of Slayer’s goodbye tour. Ministry will appear on all 18 dates alongside additional support acts Primus and Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals. In addition, Ministry has several headlining dates on the trek. Find all ticketing info at www.ministryband.com.

NOVEMBER

1 Vinyl Music Hall, Pensacola, FL *

2 Explore Asheville Arena, Asheville, NC

3 PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC

5 Salem Civic Center, Salem, VA

6 Giant Center, Hershey, PA

8 Mass Mutual Center, Springfield, MA

9 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

11 KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, KY

12 Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH

13 The Machine Shop, Flint, MI*

14 TaxSlayer Arena, Moline, IL

15 Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls, SD

17 Fargodome, Fargo, ND

18 CHI Health Center, Omaha, NE

19 Granada Theatre, Lawrence, KS*

20 Broadmore World Arena, Colorado Springs, CO

22 First Interstate Arena at MetraPark, Billings, MT

23 Revolution Concert House, Garden City, ID*

24 Spokane Arena, Spokane, WA

26 Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA

27 Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV

30 The Forum, Los Angeles, CA

*Ministry Headlining Date

ABOUT MINISTRY

Website: www.ministryband.com

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/WeAreMinistry

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/WeAreMinistry

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/WeAreMinistry

ABOUT AARON TANNER

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Jonny Z to Release Tell-All Book “Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness. As Lived by Jon Zazula”

Johnnie Crow — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 02:26:42 +0000

Music Industry Legend Jon Zazula, a.k.a. Jonny Z, to Release Tell-All Book, “Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness. As Lived by Jon Zazula”

Lived and Told by Megaforce Records Co-Founder Jon Zazula

Brought to Life by Harold Claros-Maldonado

Foreword by Testament Vocalist Chuck Billy

Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness. As Lived by Jon Zazula Available for Pre-Order in Hardcover and Paperback Here

Jonathan Zazula, known the world over as Jonny Z, has lived an intense life. Born in 1952, he began his extraordinary journey as a renegade youth who went from living on the streets of the Bronx in New York City, to later working on Wall Street, and eventually (and unexpectedly) transitioning into the music business and discovering Metallica and others. Today, Jonny Z remains one of the most respected names in heavy metal and the music industry as a whole.

Jonny Z tells all about his incredible life in a brand new book that he describes as, “not a typical rock n’ roll book, but rather, a blue collar success story” – entitled Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness. As Lived by Jon Zazula, scheduled for release on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Heavy Tales is the detailed, never before told story of how Jonny Z founded legendary New Jersey-based label Megaforce Records with his wife, Marsha, and built a dynasty unmatched by others – forever changing the scope of heavy metal.

Pre-orders for standard and signed hardcover and paperback copies of Heavy Tales are now available via www.jonzazula.com, as well as digital retailers such as Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble and Ingram Content Group.

The ebook version of Heavy Tales will be available for pre-order soon, and will be released on Black Friday, November 29, 2019.

Jonny Z and Marsha Zazula in the Golden Era of Megaforce

Jonny Z says about deciding to release a book about his life, “I wanted to tell the story of my life before someone else did. This is a story that has a motto behind it – “nothing to it but to do it”. There were a lot of odds factoring in for Marsha and myself, and we did it. No matter what anyone says to Marsha and I, we did it, and I just wanted to get that story down – that it took two people. I wanted our love story in there. I was also never very forward and transparent about my manic depression and bi-polar condition, and I just wanted to tell the story of how a man can get through that, poverty, incarceration and humiliation and rise to succeed with everything against him.”

After experiencing the horrors of Wall Street, in order to put food on the table for his children, Jonny Z began selling records at a flea market store he dubbed Rock N’ Roll Heaven in 1981, which blossomed into a major record store in the United States and influenced the heavy metal movement as we know it today. Seminal Megaforce Records publicist and Adrenaline PR CEO Maria Ferrero was his first customer before the store was even open.

Zazula adds, “I sold metal records because metal is foreground music, not background music. It inspires you to listen and pay attention to it. The fans of heavy metal music all came into the store with their painted jackets and denim vests and patches, which was very reminiscent to me of the late 60s and early 70s music scene that I was such a part of.”

In the winter of 1982, Jonny Z received an unexpected demo tape from underground, unsigned band Metallica. Eager and determined to have the music heard by the entire world, Jonny and Marsha, founded Megaforce Records in 1983, and soon after, released Metallica‘s debut album, Kill ‘Em All. Through this release, Megaforce cemented its position as the de-facto music label in America for heavy metal – but that’s just the start. The bands they would go on to work with released some of the most prolific and important albums in heavy metal history, giving it its Golden Era.

Heavy Tales details the stories of how Jonny Z worked miracles by managing and releasing albums by Metallica, Anthrax, Testament, Mercyful Fate, Overkill, Exciter, Stormtroopers of Death, Method of Destruction, Ace Frehley, King’s X, Ministry, Mindfunk, Nudeswirl, Warren Haynes, Disco Biscuits and others, and how one night in 1984, he jokingly created rap metal before anyone else conceived the idea.

With a foreword written by Testament vocalist Chuck Billy, plus over 100 rare photographs unearthed from the MegaVault and photographer friends worldwide, Heavy Tales is the definitive American story of a family man with a dream, determined to prove to the world that heavy metal belonged on the stage, in your car, on the radio, inand in your living room.

Chuck Billy mentions in the foreword, “After reading this book and learning about Jonny Z and how he helped to shape the future of heavy metal, I think you will agree that being a bat shit crazy genius is what it took to create the biggest independent record label in the world.”

Together, Jonny and Marsha built a musical dynasty out of modest beginnings unmatched by any other underground heavy metal label, a partnership that has stood the test of time, deaths, egos, and grunge.

Outside Rock N’ Roll Heaven record store in Clark, NJ

Photo: Brian Keith Nyers

Jonny Z and Scott Ian of Anthrax

Photo: Mark Weiss

The stories told in Heavy Tales were captured and compiled by Harold Claros-Maldonado, a lifelong fan of heavy metal who originally contacted the Zazulas to write a report on early Metallica. After several discussions, Zazula felt Claros-Maldonado would be the ideal partner to help him tell his story in a book.

Harold Claros-Maldonado says, “Jon Zazula is without question the Godfather of thrash metal. Having the opportunity to work together, I learned about the miracles he worked in order to release some of the most potent heavy metal albums of all time. With this book, I know many fans of Megaforce Records releases will have a greater sense of how a working-class man built an empire out of nothing to give us all the soundtrack to our lives.”

L to R: James Hetfield, Scott Ian, Jonny Z, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Cliff Burton

Photo: Metal Mike Rijswijk

Jonny says, “At one point we were one of the biggest indie record labels in America. With all of the mistakes and all of the successes, we managed to thrive. Readers may learn what to do and what not to do as fledgling industry hopefuls getting started in the business. The book is a hard, brutal unraveling of the truth, and tells it all. I’m putting this book out around Halloween, because there’s nothing scarier than the truth.”

Release parties are currently being planned for the fall – stay tuned for more details!

For more information on Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness. As Lived by Jon Zazula, please visit www.jonzazula.com, www.facebook.com/heavytales and www.instagram.com/thejonzazula, and stay tuned for more information coming soon.

Photo: Gary Schwartz

Jonny Z to Release Tell-All Book “Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness. As Lived by Jon Zazula” first appeared on Game On Media.

Spawn Creator and Legendary Artist Todd McFarlane To Appear at San Diego Comic-Con

Johnnie Crow — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 04:34:51 +0000

Spawn Creator and Legendary Artist

Todd McFarlane To Appear at San Diego Comic-Con

Tempe, AZ – June 27, 2019 – In the midst of making history with SPAWN 300 and 301, Todd McFarlane has confirmed his appearance as a Special Guest at San Diego Comic-Con. Fans will have the chance to meet the creator of SPAWN from Thursday, July 18^ththrough Sunday, July 21^st at Image Comics booth #1915. Todd will be serving on numerous panels, as well as, hosting multiple signing sessions where fans can get their favorite comics and toys signed for FREE! Join the journey on the road to SPAWN 300 and 301, by attending any or all of the following events at San Diego Comic-Con.

Todd McFarlane’s 2019 SDCC Schedule:

Thursday, July 18^th

TODD MCFARLANE FREE AUTOGRAPH SESSION
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Image Comics Booth #1915

Fans not to worry, there are ample opportunities to attend a signing session with Todd McFarlane! Bring your favorite comics and toys to have them signed for FREE. **Limit 2 items per person and each person must be over 13 years of age. No sketches. No CGC, or other witnessing/grading. Autograph session is limited, and wristbands will be issued each day in the Image booth starting at 9:30 AM.

Friday, July 19^th
“WHAT IS THE BEST SUPERPOWER?” PANEL
TIME: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
LOCATION: Room 25ABC

Todd McFarlane will be joined by other top panelists including Jonathan Hickman, Jae Lee, Joseph M. Linsner, Alitha Martinez, and J. Michael Straczynski.

TODD MCFARLANE FREE AUTOGRAPH SESSION
TIME: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Image Comics Booth #1915

** See above description for further information on signings and limitations.

Saturday, July 20^th

TODD MCFARLANE FREE AUTOGRAPH SESSION
TIME: 12:30 – 2:30 PM
LOCATION: Image Comics Booth #1915
** See above description for further information on signings and limitations.

SPOTLIGHT ON TODD MCFARLANE
TIME: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: ROOM 6DE

Todd McFarlane, Image Comics founder, creator of SPAWN, co-creator of VENOM and McFarlane Toys CEO, talks about his 30+ years in the comic and entertainment industry. Todd will be raw and uncensored – talking toys, comics, industry advice and more! He will also be talking about one of the biggest milestones in his career, SPAWN300 and SPAWN 301, which will set the record for the longest-running creator-owned superhero comic ever!

**Bring your burning questions for Toddfather Q&A. This jam-packed panel is a must for any Todd McFarlane fan!

Sunday, July 21^st

TODD MCFARLANE FREE AUTOGRAPH SESSION
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Image Comics Booth #1915

** See above description for further information on signings and limitations.

THE ROAD TO HISTORIC SPAWN 300 & 301
TIME: 1:45 – 2:45 PM
LOCATION: Room 5AB

Image Comics will be hosting the panel The Road to the Historic SPAWN 300 and 301. Join Todd McFarlane and other surprise special guests from the superstar creative team of SPAWN 300 and 301! This panel will serve as an inside look into the record-breaking moments, as well as, jumpstart the celebration of SPAWN becoming the longest-running creator-owned comic in the world! As an added bonus fans will see new art reveals, experience giveaways, and much more!

McFarlane Toys will also have a display area at the Diamond Comic Distributors booth #2401, where attendees can get “First Looks” into upcoming fan-favorites, including world-renowned brands Harry Potter, My Hero Academia, Fortnite, Season 3 Stranger Things figures and more!

COMING SOON: a sneak-peek into the launch of the SPAWN Merchandise Program, which is a 2019 Event Exclusive Program. In celebration of SPAWN 300 and 301, the SPAWN Merchandise Program will first launch at San Diego Comic-Con. All merchandise can be found at the Image Comics booth #1915.

Have the chance to witness history in the making with Special Guest Todd McFarlane at San Diego Comic-Con!

ABOUT SPAWN
Todd McFarlane’s Spawn is one of the world’s best-selling and longest-running monthly comic books, with hundreds of millions sold worldwide in more than 120 countries, and 15 different languages. That title’s hugely successful 1992 debut sold an amazing 1.7 million copies – an unprecedented feat in independent comics. A whirlwind of growth and expansion followed: more comics, action figures, film, and award-winning animation.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has six individuals on the Board of Directors: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, and Eric Stephenson. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

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McFarlane And Capullo To Draw Historic Spawn 300th Comic Book Issue

Johnnie Crow — Tue, 28 May 2019 04:56:57 +0000

McFARLANE AND CAPULLO TO DRAW HISTORIC

SPAWN 300^thCOMIC BOOK ISSUE

Todd McFarlane’s SPAWN makes History as the

Longest Running Creator-Owned Comic Book,

with Superstar Creative Team

Tempe, Ariz ––May 20, 2019 –Todd McFarlane’s SPAWN character sets the stage for a historic celebration as it breaks the record for the longest-running creator-owned comic in the world! To mark this momentous occasion, McFarlane has gathered a team of superstars from the comic industry to contribute to this giant sized 72-page book.

The big news for SPAWN #300 is that award-winning artist, Greg Capullo (Batman), returns to illustrate SPAWN. Capullo first brought his talents to Image Comic’s longest running title, with issue #16, leading to a visually-stunning run as the book’s featured artist, culminating in the hallmark 100^th issue.

Following his seminal work on DC Comics’ iconic Batman, Capullo will be the main featured interior artist on SPAWN #300, alongside another major revelation…for the first time since 1995, Todd McFarlane, one of the top-selling artists in comic book history, will return to pencil and ink interior artwork of the character he created during his high school days!

“I created SPAWN back when I was a teenager hoping to someday break into the comic book industry,” said Todd McFarlane, SPAWN creator, and Image President. “Now, over 40 years later, not only was I able to have a career drawing and writing comics, but SPAWN has been by my side for most of that journey. Even more exciting, SPAWN is becoming the longest running creator-owned comic in the world!

“The group of creative folks helping out on this historic SPAWN 300^th issue is something that I hope thrills the ‘inner 15-year-old” in all of us. Plus, to have Greg Capullo come back to this title after so many long years, is what has me most excited as I personally consider him to be the top talent drawing in our industry today” said McFarlane.

The superstar creative team doesn’t end with Capullo and McFarlane. Current SPAWN artist, Jason Shawn Alexander, fan-favorite J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl, Spider-Man), rising star Jerome Opeña (Uncanny X-Force, Seven to Eternity) and best-selling writer Scott Snyder (Batman, Metal, Wytches), all bring their talents aboard to help usher in SPAWN’s next grand evolution.

“The birth of Image Comics in 1992 was an exciting time, but there are few moments I remember more vividly than getting my hands on the first issue of SPAWN,” said Eric Stephenson, Publisher and Chief Creative Officer at Image Comics. “Todd was already a comics superstar at that point – but SPAWN vibrated with an energy all its own and I think everybody knew it was destined not only to be a hit but to stand the test of time. The fact that we’re approaching issue 300 nearly 30 years later is a testament to its impact not just on Image, but the industry as a whole. Go, Todd!”

SPAWN #300, a 72-page full-color comic book, celebrating 27 years, and counting, of the hit independent series with an all-star lineup of comics creators, will be in stores August 29, 2019. The title will feature 12 covers by McFarlane, Capullo, Campbell, Opeña, and Alexander, including gorgeous black and white “Artist Edition” variants showcasing the original, inked artwork of both Capullo and McFarlane. This historic, oversized issue will retail for $7.99.

ABOUT SPAWN
Todd McFarlane’s Spawn is one of the world’s best-selling and longest-running monthly comic books, with hundreds of millions sold worldwide in more than 120 countries, and 15 different languages. That title’s hugely popular 1992 debut sold an amazing 1.7 million copies – an unprecedented feat in independent comics. A whirlwind of growth and expansion followed: more comics, action figures, film, and award-winning animation.

McFarlane And Capullo To Draw Historic Spawn 300th Comic Book Issue first appeared on Game On Media.

Jeremy Wagner’s Latest Novel “Rabid Heart” Now Available in Audiobook Format

Johnnie Crow — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 02:01:42 +0000

RABID HEART cover design by CLAUDIO BERGAMIN

Rabid Heart – Out Now via Riverdale Avenue Books

Order Your Copy of Rabid Heart via the Retailer Links Below

“Rabid Heart maintains a sharp, persistently moving narrative of the protagonist’s personal quandary and eventual flight. It’s immensely fun, and Rhonda Driscoll dishes out one-liners with panache…an endlessly entertaining zombie tale that checks off genre conventions with style.” – Kirkus Reviews

“Rabid Heart evokes a mix of Misfits lyrics and grainy VHS horror classics.

The plot draws parallels to Cormac McCarthy’s The Road…” – Publishers Weekly

Horror author Jeremy Wagner, author of Barnes & Noble Top 10 Paperback Bestseller, The Armageddon Chord, and Riverdale Avenue Books/AFRAID Books have announced the official audiobook version of his newest horror novel, Rabid Heart, is now available via these links via Audible and Amazon!

Rabid Heart, a post-apocalyptic zombie novel about the depth of undying love in a world of horror, was released internationally in hardcover, trade paperback, digital, and audio formats this fall via the AFRAID Horror Imprint of Riverdale Avenue Books.

Listen to a free sample at www.jeremy-wagner.com here:

https://www.jeremy-wagner.com/blog/2018/12/11/rabid-heart-is-now-an-official-audiobook-sample-included-here

About Rabid Heart:

How far would you go for love when all you love is dead? Six months after the Necro Rabies pandemic turned the world into hordes of rabid undead known as “Cujos”, 21-year-old Rhonda Driscoll discovers her zombified fiancé, Brad, in her old hometown. Fearing that her Marine Colonel father will kill undead Brad, Rhonda flees, taking a road-trip with Brad in tow in hopes of starting a new life in a frightening and uncertain world complicated by numerous perils, pure horror, joy, heartbreak, and unconditional love.

Rabid Heart author Jeremy Wagner says, “I had a hard draft of Rabid Heart for some time and had it cooling for a while as I worked on some other projects for a couple years. Once I came back to Rabid Heart to revise, I fell in love with it all over again and thought I had something special for myself – I wrote for myself first and later hope others might enjoy my twisted tales.

I like f-ed up stories, I write f-ed up things. My style of fiction and my personal tastes in what I read all leans towards really dark fiction and usually has protagonists who go through hell – there’s a lot of that in Rabid Heart. The things that my main character, Rhonda Driscoll, goes through, might fit in nicely with McCarthy’s The Road and Romero’s Day of the Dead. I hope you all enjoy the ride.

I want to acknowledge Lori Perkins and Afraid/Riverdale Avenue Books for really getting behind this novel and making me an offer I couldn’t refuse. Watch for AFRAID/Riverdale Avenue Books to also re-release my first novel, The Armageddon Chord, in December. Thanks for reading! Support horror fiction!”

Order Rabid Heart editions here:

PAPERBACK: – Amazon | Barnes and Noble

HARDCOVER: – Amazon | Barnes and Noble

AUDIOBOOK: Amazon | Audible

About Author JEREMY WAGNER:

Author Jeremy Wagner has written lyrics to hundreds of lyrics and songs spanning several albums with his international death-metal band, Broken Hope. Aside from his music career, Wagner writes dark fiction novels and other books and stories full time.

Wagner’s published various works of short fiction with major and independent publishers including: Perseus Books, St. Martin’s Press, Bantam Books, Ravenous Books, Riverdale Avenue Books, Hellbound Books Publishing, and others.

Wagner’s novel, The Armageddon Chord, peaked at #4 in Barnes & Noble’s TOP 10 “paperback” Bestseller List and peaked at #9 on B&N’s TOP 100 overall Bestseller List in the first week of release. TAC also earned a Hiram Award, a first-round ballot Stoker Award Nomination, and received critical acclaim in Publisher’s Weekly and Rolling Stone magazine among many other worldwide publishing magazines, television, and popular culture entities.

Wagner’s new novel, Rabid Heart was published in October 2018 via the AFRAID imprint of Riverdale Avenue Books and has since received massive praise and press in Publishers Weekly, Rue Morgue, Bloody Disgusting, Kirkus Reviews, the Horror Fiction Review, and more.

AFRAID will also re-release a revised edition of The Armageddon Chord in Summer 2019 with new cover artwork and more.

More praise for Jeremy Wagner and Rabid Heart:

“Jeremy is a pretty impressive dude.”

– Peter Straub, New York Times Bestselling Author, A Dark Matter, Ghost Story

“Rabid Heart, feels like a crowning achievement, anchored by an inspiring, salt-of-the-earth female protagonist as it brings the heart and horror in equal measure.”

– Rue Morgue Magazine

“Zombies and the end of days don’t stand a chance against true love. Jeremy Wagner‘s Rabid Heart is good, clean apocalyptic fun.”

– Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger

“Just when you think you’ve heard every love story, along comes Rabid Heart. My man Jeremy Wagner proves once again he’s as much of a wild man with words as he is with his guitar. This book is sick and sweet, and I say that with respect!”

– Peter Blauner, NY Times bestselling author of The Intruder and Sunrise Highway

“Rabid Heart is Wagner’s finest work to date. Exciting and near-addictive. A page-turner that avid horror aficionados will be drawn to with glee.”

– Dead Rhetoric, 9/10 Review

“Rabid Heart is a next level opus that raises the stakes considerably – both in terms of emotional resonance and viscera-flinging brutality. And good goddamn, is it a white-knuckle thrill ride.”

– Decibel Magazine

“Wagner just has this innate ability to write about these real-life topics and put them into a blender with horror, action, and suspense.”

– Metal Temple

“I like books best when I get a sense that the author really cares for their characters. Rabid Heart is one of those books. If you’d enjoy a classic tale of boy meets girl, boy turns zombie, girl tries desperately to save boy, then Rabid Heart is a book for you.”

– L.T. Vargus, author of Beyond Good & Evil and Dead End Girl

“Another in a long line of zombie road trip tales, Wagner adds a romantic angle to keep things fresh among the putrefied undead.”

– Nick Cato, author of Death Witch and Uptown Death Squad

“It’s f*cking brilliant… f*cking loving it. So f*cking good.”

– Brian Keene, bestselling author of The Rising and Return to Lost Level

Praise for Jeremy Wagner’s The Armageddon Chord:

“Wagner debuts with a highly entertaining blend…of heavy metal and hardcore horror… Electrified by breakneck pacing, a cast of over-the-top characters and memorable lines…”

– Publishers Weekly

“An evil Egyptologist. A scheming billionaire. A guitar maestro. They’re all there in Jeremy Wagner‘s, The Armageddon Chord. This is pulp fiction at its breeziest best.”

– Rolling Stone

For more impressive press quotes, visit www.jeremy-wagner.com/jeremy-wagner-biography.

Jeremy Wagner online:

Official Website: http://www.jeremy-wagner.com/

Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/b005i4pl2a

Publisher’s Marketplace: http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/jeremywagner/

Facebook Official: http://www.facebook.com/jeremywagnerofficial

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jeremyxwagner

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jeremyxwagner

Jeremy Wagner’s Latest Novel “Rabid Heart” Now Available in Audiobook Format first appeared on Game On Media.

Goodfellas. Slayer. Christmas Comics. Classic Rock. One Dude. Four Books. D.X. Ferris Has You Covered this Christmas Season!

Johnnie Crow — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 04:00:07 +0000

Goodfellas. Slayer. Christmas Comics. Classic Rock.

One Dude. Four Books. D.X. Ferris Has You Covered this Christmas Season!

Prolific author and aging metal dude D.X. Ferris released four books in 2018. It’s his biggest year since transitioning from entertainment writer to long-form journalist, teacher, motivational author, and comic-strip artist. Ferris is a Pittsburgh native relocated to nearby Akron, Ohio, which spawned Devo and a host of do-it-yourself heroes. He studied and interviewed creators for 20 years. Then he got in the game.

“On one hand, my work is all over the place,” says Ferris. “But they said that about Rick Rubin when he moved from the Beastie Boys to Slayer. Now he has worked with ten percent of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. A guy’s gotta have goals, you know? You can be a metalhead, a dad, and an organizational leader at the same time. Having responsibility doesn’t mean you have to be lame. In fact, the more pressure you’re under, the more you need metal.”

Read more below about the new book releases from D.X. Ferris, and get your copies at www.SlayerBooks.com and/or www.6623Press.com.

1. “Good Advice From Goodfellas: Positive Life Lessons From the Best Mob Movie.”

The beloved gangster film Goodfellas is the most quotable movie ever made. Over three decades, its status as a cultural touchstone has only grown. Ferris applies his lifetime or leadership and self-improvement experience to this unprecedented meditation on director Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece. In short, readable chapters, Ferris chronicles Goodfellas‘ creation, documents its ongoing legacy, and finds over 130 teachable moments in the movie’s greatest quotes and most unforgettable scenes.

* 320 pages. 145 chapters. 3 images, art by Nicholas Higgins. 8.5×5.5″ paperback and Kindle eBook. 65 endnotes. Paperback includes index. From 6623 Press. ISBN-10: 099759795X. Self-help.

2. “Slayer 66 & 2/3: The Jeff & Dave Years, a Metal Biography… The Post-RepentlessRemastered Edition.”

Ferris’ first book about Slayer was part of Bloomsbury’s prestigious 33 & 1/3 series. This popular full biography of the band arrived in 2013, after founding guitarist Jeff Hanneman died and drum god David Lombardo split with Slayer for the third and final time. The iconic thrash metal group announced its retirement and final tour this year. This update has six new chapters, 24 new pages, and a new look. Michael Nirenberg of the Huffington Post wrote, “This book should sit on your shelf alongside Led Zeppelin tome Hammer of the Gods and [Mötley Crüe tell-all] The Dirt.”

* 345 pages. 66 chapters. 33 photos. 11 illustrations. 6×9″ paperback & multimedia Kindle eBook. 425 endnotes. Paperback includes index. From 6623 Press. ISBN 978-0-615-92030-6 (paperback). Music biography.

3. “Christmas Sevenfold: Suburban Metal Dad, Compendium Two.”

He was a metal dude. Now he’s a metal dad. The long-running comic strip Suburban Metal Dad chronicles the daily grind of an aging hesher with a family and a mortgage to pay. So he can’t punch people. Even though very much wants to. The second Metal Dad compilation collects seven years of Christmas and holiday strips. Ferris also added new art based on classic metal images, a forward, an FAQ, a Q&A, and an essay about why the kind of guy who wrote two Slayer books still geeks out like a kid when it’s Christmas. The comic recently hit no. 800. Decibel called the first Metal Dad book, “the brilliant, beautifully paleo, lives-up-to-its-epic-title first collection of Ferris’ Cosby-by-way-of-Integrity, sweet n’ acerbic dad comedy stick figure apocalypse…. DIY masterpieces.”

* 180 pages. 180 comic strips. 12 new illustrations. 1 foreword. 1 essay. 1 FAQ. 1 Q&A. 8.5×11″ black-and-white paperback and color Kindle eBook. From 6623 Press. ISBN-10: 0997597968 * Humor/Comic Strips.

4. “The Story of Donnie Iris and the Cruisers.”

Casual radio listeners only remember Donnie Iris and the Cruisers for their 1980 hit “Ah! Leah!”, but the Pittsburgh heroes had much bigger careers. Ferris collaborated with the band for this official book, which covers 50 years of ups, downs, improbable wins, heartbreaking defeats, and unwavering friendships. Features cameos by Trent Reznor, the James Gang, Irving Azoff, Bon Jovi, Santana, and Gamble & Huff. This is a very different kind of rock & roll story. The exhaustively researched history plays like the 4-hour Tom Petty documentary mixed with the rock & roll fable That Thing You Do!. Radio legend John Gorman (WMMS) called it, “One of the great rock biographies.”

* 466 pages. 75 chapters. 106 images. Foreword by WDVE/Steel City icon Jim Krenn. 8.5×11″ paperback. 308 endnotes. Index. From Primary Recordings. Rock biography. ISBN 978-0-692-99746-8.

For more information please visit:

www.6623Press.com

6623Press@gmail.com

Twitter: @dxferris , @6623Press

Facebook: @6623Press

Goodfellas. Slayer. Christmas Comics. Classic Rock. One Dude. Four Books. D.X. Ferris Has You Covered this Christmas Season! first appeared on Game On Media.