Music
Manson Controversy, QOTSA Tour, & A Missing YouTube Channel
Follow-ups/Corrections
Brent Hinds - Clears the air about his feelings on the split with Mastodon. Responding to a comment on a Mastodon social media post, Brent called the band a “shit band,” and the members “horrible humans.” Considering he wrote “want” instead of “won’t” one can assume he was drunk at the time… real classy human.
New Music/Video
Primus - New limited edition 7” vinyl for the newest single, “Little Lord Fentanyl.” Features “Duchess (and the Proverbial, Mind Spread)” recorded live from the Mann Music Center in Philly. These are the first recordings with new drummer John Hoffman. Pre-orders for the vinyl are live now, physical copies can be found on the road this July, and retail copies will be out come August.
https://clubbastardo.themerchcollective.com
Tours/Festivals
AFI - support from TR/ST. Begins Sept 30 in Madison WI through Nov 5 in San Diego.
In This Moment - Black Mass Tour featuring Dayseeker, The Funeral Portrait, and Ded. Starts Sept 18 in Johnstown PA through Oct 24 in Bethlehem PA.
https://www.ticketmaster.com/in-this-moment-tickets/artist/1179520
GWAR - Return of GOR GOR Tour with Helmet, The Dwarves, and Blood Vulture. Starts Oct 18 in SLC, through Nov 22 in Norfolk VA.
Queens of the Stone Age - The Catacombs Tour 2025 is a “limited series of very special one-night-only evenings at a curated selection of North America’s most historic theaters.” Oct 2 in Chicago, through Nov 21 in NOLA.
Reg ‘ol News
Nuclear Blast Records - The aggressive music label’s YT channel has been removed. No word from YT as to why, but the record label is blaming it on an “external issue” and they are actively working to get it reinstated.
https://metalinjection.net/news/nuclear-blast-records-youtube-is-removed-after-an-external-incident
Marilyn Manson - Apparently he is BACK baby… Manson’s Oct 31 show in Bournemouth UK is being protested by a local council woman. Saying that the rocker “doesn’t reflect the values” of her township. It seems that all her intent will be for naught, as the council has no say or effect on the acts that come through the performance hall. But at least she is sticking to her guns… i guess?
~ALSO~
And then ANOTHER politician is getting in on the virtue signaling. This one from a level of government slightly above the first. Both citing the ongoing legal issues stemming from accusations of misconduct.
"Freedom of expression is an important principle that should be defended, including in relation to artists, but there is an obvious risk to community cohesion and the council has separate equalities obligations to foster good relations between people who share protected characteristics and people who do not share them.”
Suggests
Knocked Loose - You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To: If you're covering aggressive music, this is the album of the moment. It's getting praise from inside and outside the metalcore scene for its raw intensity and creative, punishing sound. Definitely worth a deep dive or review.
Gaming/Tech
Elden Ring Just Got Harder & Microsoft Stealth-Released a Console
Follow-ups/Corrections
Donkey Kong Bananza - Pauline is the companion’s name…
Elden Ring Nightreign - New update will add new versions of OG bosses weekly. Dubbed Everdark Sovereigns, the new bosses will be stronger remixed versions of the originals, and will be available to fight for only a limited time. The current remixed boss is Gaping Jaw, and will be available until June 26. Sentient PEst and Darkdrift Knight are set to follow, with the remaining bosses to come later. The rewards for defeating the bosses are sigils. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/elden-ring-nightreign-is-getting-remixed-bosses-in-a-free-update/
Reg ‘ol News
Meta Quest 3S - Microsoft stealth dropped a whole dang console. Not just that but a limited edition console. Really it’s just a rebranded Meta Quest headset but it comes with 3 months of Meta’s Horizon+ service, and 3 months of Game Pass Ultimate. Seems the only added functionality of the 3S headset over a traditional Quest headset is access to Game Pass.
Mario Kart 64 - Fan-made port is out now. With ultra wide support. Looks crazy.
https://youtu.be/ammQx708I1g?si=SmruspYea5GChVlg
Capcom Showcase - Set for June 26. RE:Requiem, Pragmata, and more are expected.
Suggests
Fallout 76 - Let's talk about the elephant in the room when it comes to online games: Fallout 76. We all know it had one of the most disastrous launches in gaming history. But believe it or not, in the years since, Bethesda has pulled off one of the biggest comeback stories in the industry. Thanks to the massive popularity of the Fallout TV show, millions of new players are discovering what many have learned over time: it's actually a really good Fallout game now. With the addition of NPCs in the Wastelanders update, multiple story campaigns, and now the brand-new Gone Fission expansion, makes it a GREAT time to jump in.
Comic Books/Books
A Legendary Crossover, D&D's New Book, & Distribution Drama
Follow-ups/Corrections
Diamond X Oni - Oni comics has pulled their books from Diamond Distributors. Oni’s official announcement says that they hope this will be a temporary thing, and that they will continue to distribute through Lunar distribution.
https://www.comicsbeat.com/oni-suspends-orders-from-diamond-comics-with-bonus-previews/
Marvel/DC Crossover - Kevin Smith will be writing a Daredevil and Green Arrow story for the book, with Adam Kubert. Also Chip Zdarsky and Terry Dobson will be tackling Captain America and Wonder Woman. Plus Kelly Thompson and Gurihiru will be doing a Land Shark and Krypto book.
https://www.comicsbeat.com/marvel-dc-crossovers-daredevil-green-arrow-more/
Reg ‘ol News
DnD: The Fallbacks - The first of Dark Horse’s books for the IP set for comic shelves Oct 15. (W) Greg Pak, (a)Wilton Santos, (i) Edvan Alves, (c) Raul Angulo, (l) Nate Piekos. Based on the characters from Jaleigh Johnson’s 2024 novel The Fallbacks: Bound for Ruin. This is, as far as Wizards of the Coast is concerned, the first SOLO Bona Fide D&D title. It will be 4 issues long.
https://www.comicsbeat.com/dnd-fallbacks/
Suggests
Ultimate Spider-Man (2024): If you're not on this train yet, you need to be. Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto's take on a married, adult Peter Parker becoming Spider-Man later in life is being called one of the best Spidey stories in decades. It's a perfect entry point and a hot topic for discussion.
TV Shows
Sarah Michelle Gellar's Big Buffy Reboot Update & Johnny Knoxville’s New Gig
Follow-ups/Corrections
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - The reboot series got a bit of an update from star/producer Sarah Michelle Gellar at an italian film festival recently. Gellar told fans that the series will honor the original, while still trying to make room for new characters and stories. She also said the tone for the new series will be a bit brighter than the last few seasons of the original. She also made reference to wanting to revive as much of the original characters as possible, though that seems to be a bit of wishful thinking on her part. https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-sarah-michelle-gellar-reboot-reviving-characters-comments/
Friday the 13th - Crystal Lake series FINALLY gets underway. Code name: Mama’s Boy.
Trailers
Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - Season 3 https://youtu.be/xagvgWv4n2k Carol & Daryl in Spain starting Sept 7.
Reg ‘ol News
Fear Factor - Set to return… but Joe Rogan is a busy man. So Fox has tapped Johnny Knoxville to host. Titled “Fear Factor: The Next Chapter.”
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/fear-factor-fox-revival-johnny-knoxville-host/
Duke Nukem - Adi Shankar has bought the rights to the IP. The Castlevania showrunner told esquire magazine that he wants to keep the franchise as a middle finger to everyone.
https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a64929637/adi-shankar-castlevania-devil-may-cry-interview/
Suggests
The Boys - We are about to get our next season of the Gen V series, which tie into this series directly, as well as spins off from it. So now is a good time to re-up your knowledge of on of the best genre series out there.
Movies
X-Men Director, Highlander Reboot, & 50 Cent in Street Fighter
Follow-ups/Corrections
Street Fighter - 50 Cent is going to play Balrog… at least that is how it seems. Technically this is still rumor, BUT Mr. Curtis Jackson has apparently confirmed this himself.
ALSO
Callina Liang cast as Chun-Li. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/street-fighter-movie-casts-chun-li-callina-liang/
Road House 2 - Dave Bautista has joined the cast.
https://www.nexuspointnews.com/post/exclusive-dave-bautista-joins-the-cast-of-road-house-2
X-Men - Ryan Coogler has apparently confirmed that Jake Schreier will be directing the first MCU X-Men movie.
Jurassic World Rebirth - The studio must not believe in this movie, as they have just spoiled the big reveal from the end of the movie. New movie posters show off new mutant dino “villain.”
https://x.com/cosmicbooknews/status/1937556841778597993
Highlander - Russell Crowe has been cast as Ramirez in the Henry Cavill reboot movie. https://cosmicbook.news/russell-crowe-ramirez-highlander-reboot
Trailers
Weapons - https://youtu.be/QKHySfXqN0I New movie from the Barbarian Director. Aug 8th
Fantastic Four - Final Trailer https://youtu.be/18QQWa5MEcs?si=VN_CLk-7p8_GSXy4 a LITTLE better?
Roofman - https://youtu.be/GXecSGmQDEI?si=MnY8ZxCjF8QH0YIG Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Peter Dinklage in an action comedy.
Sovereign - https://youtu.be/_T4JHPowGbg?si=Ph-kaT7o5Irap-D1 Nick Offerman and Jacob Tremblay, Dennis Quaid. Wide release July 11.
Suggests
Late Night with the Devil: For a movie people can watch right now (it's streaming on Shudder), this is a phenomenal recommendation. It's a found-footage horror film set during a 1970s late-night talk show that goes horribly wrong. It has a great aesthetic, fantastic performances, and some genuinely creepy moments.
Rumor Mill
Is Kevin Feige LEAVING Marvel? | Punisher in Spider-Man 4 & More MCU Rumors
Confirmations/Refutations
CONFIRM: X-Men – Jake Schreier is apparently actually directing.
New Sources
World War Hulk - More, and better, sources pointing to WWH movie.
Black Panther - Ryan Gosling playing T’Challa now has another source saying it's true.
New Rumors
Road House 2 - Bautista is rumored to be playing Wade Garrett, the role played by Sam Elliot in the original ‘89 movie.
Spider-Man 4 - All but confirmed that John Berenthal is set to join the movie as the Punisher.
Star Trek - The Original Series is getting a reboot? Akiva Goldsman has hinted at as much at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Fantastic Four - Doom and Reed won’t know each other, and Sue will die (to be resurrected shortly after).
Avengers Doomsday - bumped again? From December of 26 to May of 27???
~ALSO~
Bella Ramsay will be in the movie as a variant of Tony Stark.
~ALSO~
White
Queen (Emma Frost) to be introduced in the movie.
Dr Strange 3 - Liam Neeson to play Baron Mordo for the movie.
MCU - Kevin Feige to leave the company after Secret Wars?
Hawkeye - Season 2 STILL happening? Set to begin production this year without Jeremy Renner.
Bratz - Live-action movie in the works with Kim Kardashian to play the villain.
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