Music
Follow-ups/Corrections
HAPPY 3/11 DAY
Ok not quite the same as Mario Day… but still…
New Music/Video
Volbeat - By A Monster’s Hand https://youtu.be/UTUPgEse6_A?si=PiFnKXS011MO_L59 A bit more rockin than expected… but only a little bit
Ghost - Satanized https://youtu.be/mGR2M2mBJXU?si=eP0GdbEt9GLSphIW more schlock… I really don’t understand their draw.
Imminence - God Fearing Man https://youtu.be/dEBsQTKZFOE?si=pDK-8XvKolqABiLH 5 minute slow burn. These guys really like to be isolated in the snow.
Cradle of Filth - White Hellebore https://youtu.be/xJWD2MmxqFE?si=6wdr8pHjqUl5gl_d Pretty much exactly what you would expect. Maybe a little on the groovier side of their sound.
Struggle Jennings - Only God Knows Feat. Jelly Roll https://youtu.be/tFwHooU4znk?si=3eg7giPZI4-fGtsD Waylon’s grandson? Really trying to capitalize on step-grandpa’s name.
Tours/Festivals
Unhinged Festival - July 26 and 27 at the National Western Stockyards in Denver, CO. featuring Knocked Loose, Dillinger Escape Plan, The Garden, Lamb of God, Body Count, Jesus Piece, Necropanther, Khemmis
Mayhem Festival - the festival is returning to the touring business model… only as “MISS Mayhem?” The tour will be 8 bands all of them female fronted. Not really a bad thing on the face of it, but read the room bro. MOST Female fronted bands HATE being separated from the pack simply because of the gender of their vocalist, and not because of their talent.
THROWBACKS:
~Spineshank - With The Union Underground. 25 years of Rebellion & Callousness. Starts July 10 in Austin TX through Aug 1 in Colorado Springs.
https://www.stubhub.com/the-union-underground-tickets/performer/101441547
Aftershock 2025 - Oct 2 - 5 in Sacramento CA. Headliners Blink 182, Deftones, Korn, Bring Me The Horizon, Good Charlotte, A Perfect Circle, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie. Other notables, High on Fire, Mudvayne, Devildriver, August Burns Red, Static-X, and SO MANY MORE!
https://aftershockfestival.com/
Dying Fetus - with Fleshgod Apocalypse and Undeath. Starts April 25 in Austin TX, through May 13 in Ft Collins CO. Alongside their current tour with Cradle of Filth, and Vomit Forth. Which kicks off on April 17 at UC Theatre in Berkeley, CA and wraps up on May 14 at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO.
https://www.stubhub.com/dying-fetus-tickets/performer/421650
Reg ‘ol News
Sleep Token - The weeks long teases are about to pay off. The website with the weird puzzle, the sheet music sent to fans on their mailing list. Now they have a very short video posted to their IG with a little music and text reading “Prepare for a new offering.”
AND NOW~
A tour announcement seems imminent. Venues around the US seem to be adding hints about tour locations. Venue social media pages have changed their avatar images to correspond to images recently released from the band.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DG5rVwdtWQ1/
Mastodon - BRENT HINDS IS OUT!?! Brent Hinds, a co-founding guitarist and vocalist of the heavy metal band Mastodon, left the group after 25 years on March 7, 2025, in a mutual decision announced by the band. Mastodon expressed gratitude for their shared history and confirmed that their 2025 tour plans, including a festival performance and a U.S. co-headlining tour, would proceed unchanged. No specific reason for Hinds’ departure was given, though his past ambivalence toward heavy metal has fueled speculation. His exit marks the band’s first major lineup change since 2000, ending his significant contributions to their eight studio albums and a Grammy-winning track, as Mastodon prepares to move forward without him. YTer Ben Eller is the stand in player they brought on for the Tool Live in the Sand festival. A Permanent replacement has yet to be announced.
https://blabbermouth.net/news/mastodon-parts-ways-with-guitarist-brent-hinds
Glassjaw - The Don Fury demo has officially been released… on vinyl only. ORIGINAL demo from 98 before 2000’s Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Silence.
https://metalinjection.net/news/glassjaw-finally-release-their-don-fury-sessions-demo-tape
Suggests
Spiritbox - Tsunami Sea - The new record came out last week.
Gaming/Tech
Follow-ups/Corrections
HAPPY MARIO DAY!!
The day gets its name from the playful abbreviation "Mar10," which looks like "Mario," the iconic video game character from Nintendo’s hugely popular Super Mario franchise. Created by Shigeru Miyamoto, Mario first appeared in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong as "Jumpman" before starring in his own game, Super Mario Bros., in 1985 on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
The celebration started gaining traction around the early 2000s when fans noticed the date’s resemblance to Mario’s name. Nintendo officially embraced it in 2016, turning it into an annual event to honor the mustachioed plumber and his adventures. Typically, Mario Day is marked by video game discounts (especially on Nintendo titles), special events, merchandise releases, and fan celebrations. For example, Nintendo often offers deals on games like Super Mario Odyssey or Super Mario Maker 2 through their eShop, and retailers like GameStop or Best Buy might join in with promotions.
Starfield - The game hasn’t seen a major update since they fixed all (?) the bugs back in November. Bethesda has said (via TWIX) that 2025 will correct that. No details yet as to when or how, but there are things brewing for Starfield in 2025. Possibly another FREE DLC update?
https://x.com/StarfieldGame/status/1897709518013997493
YouTube - ANOTHER YT update… Now they are rolling out a new lower tier for premium. This lower tier won’t be completely ad-free, nor will it allow for background play on mobile. BUT it will make most long-form content ad-free… is it worth it?
Splitgate 2 - Open Beta happens in may. There have been 2 Alphas so far, so there are things to notice, i.e. dual wielding, and gear upgrades, the addition of factions, and LARGE game modes… Looks pretty good.
Trailers
Death Stranding 2 - https://youtu.be/HdzIwQhYABQ?si=Fwo_aN_MpwtmNWg_ pre-order trailer. Pre-orders live on March 17. Game release June 26.
Hauntsville - https://youtu.be/vlIs-Vc4yZo Launch Trailer. Available now on Steam. Western FPS survival horror.
Reg ‘ol News
Lego - Announced a new Mario Kart set geared toward adult builders set for release May 15 for $170US 1972 pieces.
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/lego-mario-kart-set-with-1972-pieces-debuts-for-mario-day-2025/
DIGG - The original Reddit is set to return? The once-popular social news platform from the 2000s, is being revived in 2025 by founder Kevin Rose and Reddit’s Alexis Ohanian, with Justin Mezzell as CEO, aiming to restore its community-driven spirit with a mobile-first design and AI-assisted moderation. Announced in March, the relaunch includes a private beta rollout and a full launch planned for September, highlighted by a “Diggnation” reunion at SXSW on March 8, 2025, though it faces a challenge to stand out in today’s crowded social media landscape.
Silent Hill Transmission - Another update direct from Konami much like last year. This one will take place March 13 3PM PT Townfall, F, and the next main line game.
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/silent-hill-f-transmission-live-stream-announced/
Suggests
https://www.youtube.com/@NetworkChuck
For those of you who are looking for DIY networking solutions, this guy can fix it all!!
Comic Books/Books
Reg ‘ol News
Batman:Revolution - New book from Penguin Random House the will introduce the Riddler into the Burton-Verse. Written once again by John Jackson Miller (Batman: Resurrection). “It’s summer, and Gotham City has cause for celebration. The last vestiges of The Joker’s toxic legacy have finally faded, just in time for the mayor to partner with retail magnate Max Shreck to stage a Fourth of July celebration for the ages. But not everyone is rejoicing. Batman’s eternal vigilance continues as threats from rival gangs and masked criminals escalate by the day. Meanwhile, on the streets, protests grow in opposition to the city’s lavish excesses.” Oct 28.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/750158/batman-revolution-by-john-jackson-miller/
X-Men: Age of Apocalypse - Jeph Loeb is returning to write a one-off for the 50 year anniversary for Giant-Size X-Men number 1.
Comic book writer Jeph Loram Loeb is returning to Marvel's Age of Apocalypse universe, a dystopian world where Professor X was killed before forming the X-Men. Loeb's return will be marked by a new comic book series, illustrated by Humberto Ramos, promising a fresh and exciting storyline. The original Age of Apocalypse series launched in 1995, and fans are eagerly anticipating Loeb's return, with Marvel expected to announce a release date in the coming weeks.
https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/superstar-writer-jeph-loeb-returns-to-the-age-of-apocalypse/
Suggests
"The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss is a mesmerizing tale of magic, music, and mystery that follows the legendary Kvothe, a hero who has become a myth in his own time. With its lush world-building, complex characters, and gripping storyline, this book will transport you to a richly imagined world that will leave you breathless and yearning for more.
TV Shows
Follow-ups/Corrections
The Witcher - Season 5 has begun principal photography… but where the hell is season 4? Currently using the sets built for the Rats spin-off series, that ALSO hasn’t officially been announced, in South Africa. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/netflix-the-witcher-final-season-5-filming-now/
Fraser - Cancelled at Paramount Plus, but Grammer is confident the series will find a home for season 3. Especially since he seems to have Ted Danson on the hook for the third season. https://deadline.com/2025/03/kelsey-grammer-frasier-revival-cancelation-update-1236313276/
Trailers
Powerpuff Girls - https://x.com/AcoPensal/status/1897669679851724969 Leaked online… thank GOD this isn’t really happening.
Invincible - https://youtu.be/fLiHqyOb1oM teaser for the final episode of the season…
The Last of Us - season 2 https://youtu.be/_zHPsmXCjB0?si=5p3nEdZ9XatKDip7 April 13
You - season 5 https://youtu.be/kQdEHQLHDAI?si=GzWCrmE2MdpRmHak
Devil May Cry - April 3 https://youtu.be/OlEqHXRrcpc
Reg ‘ol News
Andor - The original season is headed in its entirety to Hulu, and the first 3 episodes to YouTube also, all for free. Season 2 will be on Disney+ on April 22.
https://deadline.com/2025/03/andor-season-1-hulu-youtube-season-2-disney-plus-1236322241/
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit - New series from Jon Favreau at Disney+. To be a live-action/animation hybrid series. Oswald is the precursor to Mickey Mouse, before he was bought by Universal. He is once again going to call Disney his home. The Character is technically Public Domain.
https://deadline.com/2025/03/oswald-the-lucky-rabbit-tv-series-jon-favreau-disney-plus-1236313975/
Suggests
Jupiter's Legacy follows the world's first superheroes, who gained powers in the 1930s, as they grapple with passing their legacy to their children in the present day. The older generation, led by the idealistic Utopian, upholds a strict moral code, while their kids struggle with the pressures of living up to their parents' fame, leading to family tension and epic conflicts.
NETFLIX
Movies
Follow-ups/Corrections
Resident Evil - the Zach Cregger (Barbarian) directed reboot now has a Sept 18th 2026 release date. https://deadline.com/2025/03/resident-evil-zach-cregger-sony-release-date-1236313985/
Reg ‘ol News
Cujo - Netflix just bought the movie rights… does that mean we will see a new movie adaptation? Possibly, but only time will tell really. Original movie happened in 83.
https://deadline.com/2025/03/stephen-king-cujo-netflix-movie-deal-1236323398/
Suggests
Heretic
A horror conversation about the nature of religion. Done in the style that only A24 could really do.
MAX
Rumor Mill
Confirmations/Refutations
CONFIRMATION: Harry Potter - Paapa Essiedu in talks to play Severus Snape and Janet McTeer for Professor McGonagall. https://deadline.com/2025/03/harry-potter-series-mcgonnagall-snape-casting-1236313232/
New Sources
James Bond - New rumors report that Amazon is pushing HARDER for a female Bond movie. Not JUST that though, but also a spinoff movie/series based on Monepenny, and a full on franchise reboot overall. Reportedly Bezos bought out Barbara Broccoli for $1B after word got back to Bezos that Mrs. Broccoli called the executives at Amazon “F–ing idiots” after hearing their suggestions for a female led franchise.
Daily Mail claims otherwise.
MCU Leaks -
New word says that those leaks are OLD. Like YEARS old at this point. The Russo Bros have only been on the project for approximately a year, meaning that art is likely from before they came on board. Meaning there are likely characters missing from those images.
XBox - New source claims that the next-gen isn’t next year… its in 2 years. AND THIS YEAR, we will be seeing the long rumored Microsoft handheld.
New Rumors
THPS 3+4 - Just a DLC update to THPS 1+2? With the format change from 4, from an open world GTA-style experience to a “2 minute run” classic experience, there is speculation that the new game will only be a DLC download for the previous entry.
Moon Knight - WON’T be in the Avengers movies. Is now said to be returning in the Midnight Sons movie AFTER Avengers Secret Wars happens.
Ghost Rider - Nic Cage to reprise for Secret Wars. AND Maybe for Spider-man 4.
SPECULATION
Starfield - 2025 update will be a mid kind of update. Bug fixes and what-not, maybe a little more content, but not really a “DLC level” update.
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