REVIEW: GWAR - "Lust in Space"

GWAR is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the new album "Lust In Space". This is the 12th album by the might Scumdogs of the Universe and its a very solid effort. Not much has changed in the way the album flows with this release, but it just doesn't hold up to their previous release, "Beyond Hell".

This album starts off very strong with the title track leading the way and continues well into track 4, "The Uberklaw". However once it gets past the track "Metal Metal Land" things just kind of fall apart and the record becomes almost cookie cutter.

The record follows usual GWAR standards to that point, and shouldn't be cast aside. It's still an amazing effort that you should pick up. Just get "Beyond Hell" first.

3.5 out of 5

Top 10 Changes at Marvel Because of Disney

I have complied a list of 10 things that will more than likely change now that Disney has purchased Marvel Entertainment.

10. Deadpool will now showcase his newly found mental health.

9. The Punisher will start performing citizen's arrests and host after school specials.

8. Uncle Ben will come back to life, because we all know that only the mothers die in Disney.

7. The X-Men start wearing purity rings.

6. Spider-Man starts appearing on episodes of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.

5. Wolverine/Hannah Montana Team Up.

4. Northstar goes to "Camp".

3. Smallville: Captain America Style.

2. Miley Cyrus Cast as Phoenix

1. HULK GENTLY CARESS!!!


What do you think will change? Leave your comment below!

Disney Buying Marvel: Robert Kirkman Was Right

Was this man right? Is Robert Kirkman the prophet of the comic book universe? He came out in favor of creator owned comics and after what recently happened, he is probably right.

Walt Disney on Monday unveiled a surprise $4bn bid for Marvel Entertainment, ending a deal-making drought in the media sector and paving the way for Iron Man, Spider-Man and Captain America to be united with Mickey Mouse and Hannah Montana.

What does this mean for the Marvel U? I remember two issues ago Deadpool blew his brains out because he was BORED! What's he going to do now? Put on an episode of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody? What about the Punisher? Is he just going to be allowed to yell at people and tell them they are going down the wrong path? Will the X-Men wear promise rings? Is Spider-Man going to be making cameos in the Jonas Brothers? All good questions and statements raised by folks after the breaking news. All valid.

Here is what I want to know; what about the price? Comics have steadily gone up in price from 10 cents to now 4.99 and 5.99 with some books in the Marvel Universe, while the creator owned Image Comics has kept their books new, original and at 2.99.

I fear nothing but the worst in regards to this purchase. This is as bad as the end of a Russell T Davies episode of Doctor Who.

Robert Kirkman, if you are reading this. You were right. All the naysayers owe you a HUGE apology.

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Halloween 3D set for Summer 2010

What do you do when you have a successful sequel to a remake? If you are Bob Weinstein, you make a sequel to a sequel of a remake. The question is, how do you make it stand out apart from the first two "masterpieces"? Why you make it in 3D of course.

The Los Angeles Times (Courtesty of SciFi Wire) has reported that Bob Weinstein will order Halloween 3D into production for a Summer 2010 release. Rob Zombie will be off working on the SECOND remake of The Blob and will not be attached to direct.

No director has been announced yet.

Seriously people. Leave well enough alone. It's time for us to stop going to all these crappy remakes and giving them money. That is how you boycott them. Just don't go on the internet and say "Well, I think it's a bad idea to see that film" then go drop your 10 bucks to walk in there and torment yourself for 90 minutes plus. It's time to show Hollywood that there are people out there with an original voice looking to get their stories told. So they don't have to keep kicking dead horses, who's corpses have already started to rot.

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Captain Jack Harkness vs The Doctor

During this semi final round match up of The Vinyl & VILLAINS Pop Culture Smackdown Tournament, The Doctor takes on former companion, Captain Jack Harkness.

Who from the Whoniverse will make it to the final round!?

and the winner is....

With a rousing victory, Jayne Cobb has defeated Major John Casey in the last match up in the first round of the Vinyl & VILLAINS Pop Culture Smackdown!!

Stay tuned for the next round to star!!

REVIEW: He Is Legend - "It Hates You"

After two albums on SOLID STATE, and what seems like years, He Is Legend has found a home on Tragic Hero Records and has put out their finest effort to date with their third album "It Hates You".

From the opening moments of "Dicephalous" to the closing onslaught of "Mean Shadows", "It Hates You" is a blitzkrieg of time changes that assault all of your senses and only gives you random moments of reprieve during some of the slower and mellower songs like "China White III".

The lead single from the album, "The Primary Blues" showcases just how much the bands songwriting has matured since "Suck Out the Poison" in not only the amazing riffs but their ability to put a melody together that gets stuck in your head for days to come.

If the year 2009 ended right now, "It Hates You" would be album of the year, hands down. Even if you have no interest in metal or the oft used "screamo" this is your vehicle to a new world. Get this record right now.

5 out of 5.

Megan Fox to play Catwoman?

photo courtesy of IGN.com

Yes folks, that's an artist rendition of Megan Fox as Catwoman. Where do I get such an odd idea? Well, the Sun is reporting today that Megan Fox has indeed been cast in the role. Don't get too excited and run to the comic book store in a fury, The Sun isn't exactly the most reliable newspaper to come into existence.

There were no additional sources, only insistence that she would be the "purrrfect choice"

They did cite that the third of Christopher Nolan's Batman films will start filming next year, as already confirmed by Gary Oldman at San Diego Comic Con this year.

What do you think? Leave your comments below!

Kevin Smith and Batman Team Up Again!

High on the heels of the acclaimed Batman: CACOPHONY, Kevin Smith and Walt Flanagan team up once more for another trip to Gotham with the new Batman: The Widening Gyre.

The stakes are high as Batman encounters a new vigilante under his wing amidst what Smith describes as a

"backdrop of romance, intrigue, and geek-bait guest stars galore."

From what I have seen, as early as issue 3, the guest stars are no less than Aquaman, The New Teen Titans and Deathstroke the Terminator!

I highly suggest getting on board with this new run of Batman, written by the creator of the View Askewniverse. I'm sure it will sell out faster than Walt Flanagan's dog.

Written by Kevin Smith; Art by Walter Flanagan and Art Thibert; Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. On sale August 26, 2009

Iron Man: RIP?

Marvel Comics has revealed the wrap around cover for Invincible Iron Man #20, which is the start of the rather eagerly anticipated Stark: DISASSEMBLED storyline.

The cover is designed to mirror a shot from Civil War: The Confession by Brian Bendis and Alex Maleev, the cover depicts a fallen (perhaps dead?) Tony Stark with Thor grieving by Stark's side.

Invincible Iron Man #20 is written by Matt Fraction with art by Salvador Larroca. In addition to the Patrick Zircher wraparound cover, there will also be a cover by Salvador Larroca and a 70th Anniversary Variant Cover by Marko Djurdjevic. Invincible Iron Man #20 is scheduled to arrive in comic book stores in November of 2009.

Take a good look at the cover and stay tuned to Vinyl & VILLAINS for updates. Is Tony Stark going to take out Norman Osborn before he goes? Is Marvel just playing games with our emotions? Does Jesus really hate zombies and Lincoln hate werewolves? Sound off in our comment section to tell us what you think!

Interview With David Tennant and Russell T. Davies

The following interview took place after San Diego Comic Con where David Tennant was given the reception saved for those usually about to come on stage at Madison Square Garden. Tennant and leaving show runner Russell T Davies are interviewed by Richard Metzger about the final days of the Tenth incarnation of the most famous Time Lord.

Vinyl & VILLAINS Ep 5: Blow Your Brains Out

WARNING: The following podcast has a very disturbing image. If you find it you win the fabled "no-prize".

We also review the new issue of Deadpool and do our new segment, "Books You Should Be Reading But You Probably Aren't" with Brian K Vaughun's Ex Machina.

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