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Slipknot settles
Oasis vows change
Nasteratu Rises
and then there's the rumor mill

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Slipknot V Joey - Sept 17 saw the attorneys for the Jordison side of the suit file a notice of unconditional settlement with LA County superior court. The terms have not been released. This stems from the ongoing lawsuit filed by the Jordison estate that claimed Slipknot had withheld belongings of Jordison after officially buying out his ownership claim of the band, and dissolving their business ties, previous to the drummers passing in 2021.https://loudwire.com/joey-jordison-estate-settles-lawsuit-slipknot-2024/ 

Marilyn Manson - Sacrilegious https://youtu.be/2q_pSTNX5ro another new track from the newly announced “One Assassination Under God” record. This is really starting to sound like old school manson again. I really dig it.

Tim Pool - Coming Home https://youtu.be/B-3HGkQbiq4?si=7PTmb9w-EqZOIuCA a Rooster for millennials. Featuring Phil Labonte on guitar? But why? Tim’s voice is so uncertain.

Asinhell - Impii Hora https://youtu.be/6m31GJmsdbg Michael Poulson’s (Volbeat) OTHER band put out a new single. I really dig their brand of death metal. Just good all over i think. The riffs are chunky and fast, the vocals are rough, the drums are SOLID! And that BASS TONE!

Die Antwoord - Pokemon https://youtu.be/nZ0ypBI_ppo The more I hear from this new record they are more EDM and less… whatever they were. Not bad though, just different than you might be expecting.

Caliban - Echoes https://youtu.be/IE-gVWWx-mo Haven’t heard from these guys in a while. This is about what I expected.

The Cure - Alone https://youtu.be/sx9SVAtMkJM 3 minute intro into exactly what you want from a new Cure song.

Lady Gaga - Joker https://youtu.be/t-pJst1ASuY Gaga is talented. But this is over indulgent. Harlequin album a companion to the new Joker movie.

Oasis - NA 2025 tour dates announced with Cage the Elephant. Aug 24, 28, 31 and Sept 6, 12. The band has said they would NOT be using Dynamic ticket pricing.

Milwaukee Metalfest - Down, Dillinger Escape Plan, Exodus, Speed, Nekrogoblikon, all on the bill for 2025. May 18-18.

https://therave.com/metalfest 

Kerry King - Support from Municipal Waste and Alien Weaponry set to launch in San Francisco on January 15, 2025, and wrap at House of Blues in Las Vegas on February 22. Presale open now.

https://blabbermouth.net/news/kerry-king-announces-first-ever-solo-headlining-tour-with-municipal-waste-and-alien-weaponry 

Shell Shock Controversy - Evergreen Terrace, that pulled out of a festival because Kyle Rittenhouse was appearing. The festival, Shell Shock, is a charity event that benefits the C.A.T. II Foundation, which is run by First Responder’s Coffee and Cigars. Rittenhouse’s appearance at the festival was controversial because he fatally shot two people and wounded a third during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin [S3]. He was acquitted of murder in 2021. Evergreen Terrace said that they would not align with an event promoting a “perceived murderer” like Rittenhouse 

https://loudwire.com/evergreen-terrace-festival-kyle-rittenhouse/ 

Nita Strauss - Working on new upcoming solo record, has voiced a desire to work with none other than Alex Terrible. Says that since they are both on the same label that getting the guest vocal should be “easy-easy.”

https://blabbermouth.net/news/nita-strauss-wants-to-collaborate-with-slaughter-to-prevails-alex-terrible-on-her-upcoming-solo-album 

Pudding Rappers - Just was turned onto this data based website. Their piece from Jan 2019 about the vocabularies of famous rappers is really crazy.

https://pudding.cool/projects/vocabulary/ 

Vocal Study - Elizabeth from the Charismatic Voice has started a new study using more than just Will Ramos. This time it will be a PROPER study of harsh vocals using multiple harsh vocalists.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tcvresearch/harsh-vocal-research-with-the-charismatic-voice 

Mushroomhead - XX
a dark industrial metal compilation that will chill you to the bone. Released in 2001, this album features haunting tracks like "Before I Die" and "Solitaire/Unraveling," blending aggressive riffs with atmospheric soundscapes. With its themes of inner turmoil and societal conflict, XX perfectly captures the spirit of the season. If you crave heavy music that evokes dread and catharsis, let the eerie vibes of XX transport you into a captivating, masked world this Halloween!

Silent Hill: Townfall - With the Annapurna issues casting doubt on the company’s future, they have made it known via their X account that this will NOT affect the future of the game. Konami and No Code will be there to catch whatever falls. Still no info on WHAT the game is specifically about. https://x.com/A_i/status/1840910801332310489 

Mario & Luigi: Brothership - https://youtu.be/tffEKtODS4g release on Nov 7.

Dino Crisis - FINALLY coming to the current generation. “At some point before the end of the year” according to an announcement from Playstation, as confirmed by Capcom.

https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/playstation-ps1-games-psx-ps5-ps4-dino-crisis/ 

PS5 ads - Welcome to the fold Sony fans. Playstation now has ads in the background on the home screen on PS5.

Super Hero Trademark - The U.S. Trademark Office tribunal canceled the trademark after a request by S.J. Richold, the creator of the Super Babies comic book series. The trademark formerly was owned jointly by Marvel and DC. This could be MAJOR for independent comic houses.

https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/marvel-and-dc-lose-trademark-for-super-hero/ 

Batman: The Long Halloween -  dark, suspenseful tale that blends crime noir with Gotham’s eerie underworld. As a mysterious killer named Holiday strikes on major holidays, Batman races to uncover their identity while navigating a deadly web of mobsters and emerging supervillains. With gripping twists and Tim Sale’s moody, atmospheric artwork, this is a must-read for fans of detective stories and Gotham’s darker side. Perfect for the spooky season, The Long Halloween will keep you hooked from the first shadowy page to the last.

Chucky - Series canceled at SyFy/USA after season 3.

Last of Us - Season 2 trailer https://youtu.be/BOsAJ7oe2QE Katherine O’Hara! 2025

Secret Level - Unreal Tournament Teaser https://youtu.be/0T28j36azQA?si=ekFFu1k2g2mLn0JE That is definitely more than I knew about the lore previously.

The Simpsons - DIDN’T END! For those who tuned in late, and/or only watch a few moments of Sunday’s episode it was NOT in fact the end of the longest running series on TV. It was season 36’s opening episode.

https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/the-simpsons-series-finale-last-episode-season-36-premiere-1236159517/ 

Hysteria - New series on Peacock starring Bruce effing Campbell. Focused on a high school metal band. Also to be aired on SYFY and USA.

https://cosmicbook.news/bruce-campbell-hysteria-trailer 

Robocop - New series to be produced by James Wan for MGM Studios. Peter Ocko to be showrunner.

https://deadline.com/2024/09/chucky-canceled-syfy-usa-no-season-4-don-mancini-reaction-1236102192/ 

Max X U-Next - One of Japan’s biggest anime streamers just struck a deal with Max for American distribution. 

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/wbd-max-rollout-australia-sea-asian-markets-1236011401/ 

Vox Machina - Seasons 1 and 2 are now free on YouTube as we get ready for season 3 this fall. 

https://www.youtube.com/@PrimeVideo 

The Penguin - If you aren’t watching this you are missing out. STREAMING ON MAX

Hellboy: The Crooked Man - No theatrical release? Supposed to release on Sept 27. Apparently released in the UK but straight to home video in the US. Oct 8th to be specific.

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/hellboy-the-crooked-man-us-release-date-revealed-vod/ 

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 - Available on Peacock as of Oct 1.

Nosferatu - https://youtu.be/nulvWqYUM8k Christmas Day… YES!!!

Ballerina - https://youtu.be/hID0CkzcSkk the John Wick spinoff finally has a trailer. Ana De Armas

Kris Kristofferson - Passed away at 88.

Maggie Smith - The Harry Potter actress passed away at 89. (professor McGonagall)

Daniel Day-Lewis - The enigmatic actor has come out of his retirement to be in his son’s directorial debut “Anemone.” Day-Lewis also co-wrote the movie with his son, Ronan.

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/daniel-day-lewis-ends-retirement-acting-new-film-1236161489/

Trick r Treat - This underrated gem masterfully intertwines multiple chilling stories, each revolving around the dark and twisted traditions of the holiday. It strikes a balance between creepy and fun, with a blend of suspense, eerie atmosphere, and dark humor, all while capturing the nostalgic spirit of Halloween night. From vengeful spirits to the mysterious and iconic Sam, the film delivers clever twists and unsettling thrills without relying on cheap jump scares. It’s the ultimate celebration of Halloween’s macabre magic—perfect for anyone craving a fun yet frightful watch.

STREAMING ON MAX

CONFIRM: Green Lantern - Kyle Chandler IS in fact playing Hal Jordan.

Bane V Deathstroke - An unexpected movie is reportedly in development under James Gunn’s DC Studios, though the DCU inclusion is not clear.. Said to be in development from Matthew Orton (Moon Knight [w] and Captain America: Brave New World [w]). Maybe we will finally get Bautista as Bane after all.

Blade - Jeymes Samuel NOT Jordan Peele is now rumored to be directing. And Feige has approved a script from Eric Pearson.

Green Lantern - Aaron Pierre and Stephen James new rumors for John Stewart. Pierre in Rebel Ridge, the voice of the young Mufasa in the new movie, and Dev-em in the Krypton series. James has no real nerdy movie cred, mostly just political things.

Superman - James Gunn’s new movie claims that Alan Tudyk has a secret role. Could he be voicing Brainiac? Has already been cast in Creature Commandos as the voice of Dr Phosphorus.

Spider-Man 4 - New female lead? Zendaya out? To be noted, the same “leak” claims that they are looking for a new “male lead” for opposite Tom Holland.

Mandalorian & Grogu - The final chapter in the “Mando-verse.” Though the future is not so bleak for both characters, as they are said to still be involved in future projects.

Final Fantasy - XVI now being rumored for an XBox release in 2025. Not unfounded with the pixel remasters having recently been released on the platform.

Secret Wars - Quicksilver, as played by Evan Peters, said to be in the movie.
~ALSO~
Recasting rumors are FINALLY coming in about Iron Man, Steve Rogers Captain America, and Black Widow. The movie will function as a soft reboot, where recasting will happen for future movies, while Thor, Dr Strange, etc. will all remain as is.

Agatha - POSSIBLE SPOILERS! Aubrey Plaza is rumored to be ACTUALLY Lady Death. PLUS Billy is supposedly confirmed as being Wiccan.

Apocalypse - The Rock supposedly cast as Apocalypse in the MCU.

Masters of the Universe - Jared Leto is the rumored top pick for Skeletor in the reboot. Would be along side Alison Brie’s Evil-lyn.