The Shadow (#1)

This is the new Shadow series and wow, is it explosive!  I didn't read issue 0 but, there is enough to catch you up in the beginning of this new series. The Order of Magicians have captured Houdini's wife, trying to figure out the secret that his spirit told his wife. They call it the last great illusion. The Shadow knows this secret and wants to stop them before things get too bloody and chaotic. This issue has me wanting to read more as the next issue cannot come soon enough!

This Damned Band (#1)

So, this new comic I found in Previews tells the story of Motherfather who remind me of the Stones meets Led Zeppelin. This is done like a documentary with some black magic and occult thrown in at the end. Right now, I can say that the issue isn't mind blowing but, it isn't bad either. It has my attention and makes me want to see the next issue. It's interesting but, until the ending, seems like a generic rock star tale. Let's see where this mini series takes us.

Children of October - The Risen Dead

So, with their first release since their covers EP HC X EP in 2012 and their first release of new material since 2010, Children of October have released their long awaited album The Risen Dead. The question fans may have is if it was worth the wait though. I am here to tell you that you bet your ass it was! The band prides itself on their Horror Punk being faster and better then yours. Well, they make a damn good argument here as this is an explosion of awesomeness from beginning to end. Slowing down when they need to, this is also maybe their most mature release yet...and that is not a bad thing so, don't be scared. So worth the wait as Timmy Gibson and Rick O bring it! The songs hit hard and fast never staying longer then they need to; all killer and no filter. Using Hardcore and Metal along with Punk, they have crafted a release that will put others on notice. Hell, "Murder is my Name" reminds me of Anthrax and I am loving it! Standouts include the explosive opener "I Wanna Be Your Sin", "The Risen Dead", "Zodiac", "Six Feet Away", "Jersey Devil", "Gates of Zion", "Natural Born Killers", "Murder is my Name", "Evans City Nights", the goofy titled but awesome "Mambo #666", the heavy as hell "Evil Catch my Fall", "Forever Night", the sweet sounding "My Damnation" and "I Wanna Hear It". Is that the whole album? Damn! I guess so! This release is maybe their best yet! Get this before the leaves turn colours as this is a great soundtrack for your October.

Lupen Tooth - All My Friends Are Corpses

For those looking that perfect summer song, look no further than Lupen Tooth's new release All My Friends Are Corpses. Whether you are tanning by moonlight or, being brave, and venturing out into the sunlight, these two songs are a perfect accompaniment. The new sing "All My Friends Are Corpses" remind you of why those friends will never leave you with the sounds of a ukelele. The second song, an acoustic version of "Don't Say the 'Z' Word" is awesome. Makes you wish to hear other songs done in the same way. In fact, two songs is too short as it leaves you wanting more. Thus, until these wolves release new material, like a werewolf waiting for the next full moon, we gotta be patient. Each release thus far as been spot on and I can't wait for more.

The Cryptkeeper Five - Bristol

So, it has been 4 years...that's right, 4 years! That is how long it has been since we have heard new music from the one, the only, Cryptkeeper Five. With this new single, I am drooling to hear more of what they have been working on! The music, the lyrics, the vocals, it is exciting, it is fantastically haunting and will have you pushing repeat over and over to listen to it again and again. Johnny and company have done it again, outdoing themselves with this awesome song. Now, if we could get our claws on a new album, it would be that much awesome!

Argyle Goolsby - Your Enemy's Best Friend

Another preface, this is another review I failed to publish. So, let us see my thoughts on the "Your Enemy's Best Friend" single. When Goolsby dropped the "Thickets" single, the man dropped a load of awesomeness! Now, the Blizkid vokillest/bassist has done it again with the release of his new single "Your Enemy's Best Friend". Standout track that has me smiling from ear to ear. His solo releases have been phenomenal thus far and this is no exception. For the doubters, he's fine on his own. Instant sing along that will have you smiling too if you are a long time fan or a new comer wondering what the big deal is with him. Check this out and you will see before your enemy's best friend does.

Argyle Goolsby - Thickets

A little bit of preface is needed in that I thought I had published this review but, instead, I saved it as a draft. So, with out further ado, I present to you my thoughts on the "Thickets" single. Goolsby is a legend in this genre and, anything that he releases, will be gobbled up by his many adoring fans eager to hear any sense of new music from the man! With this new single, long time fans will not be disappointed and new fans will be made as this single kicks ass! A great sing along as this shows us that, now that the other band he was a part of is in his past, the future looks bright! In fact, this song has not left my Ipod yet as it has been on rotation with the other Goolsby solo tracks since I got it. The man has done it again, and I can't wait for more!