The Bastards - Demos, Singles & B-Sides

Recently, you may have seen the name of the Bastards a lot on this blog...and there is a good reason for it! They are an awesome two piece acoustic Horror Punk band that makes some awesome music! With this newest release, they take all the singles and demos of old and new songs alike and release it on a compilation album. I won't bore you with standouts as, with the exception of the demos of the new songs you will have already have heard them in one form or another over the last year but, I will say this; if you are a fan, grab a copy and if you are new to the band, this is a good place to start. You have everything that the Bastards are in this single release along with some of their best songs all in one place. As well, the demos give you a something extra as the rawness of the songs shine through. They may not be polished at this point but they are pretty damn close to being perfect! So grab a copy of this as it is great for both old and new fans alike; a welcome edition to their discography indeed.

The Mutant Members Only Club - Doo-Wop Disaster Zone

Having a bad day? Do you like your humor dark? Need something to make you laugh and brighten up your day? Well, for non regular readers, I suggest The Mutant Members Only Club! In this newest release, he offers his services with a chainsaw along with informing you that he is NOT a serial killer.Yes, the content is very light of heart as you cannot help but laugh your way through the album. So, I don't know if that is a Sasquatch in your swimming trunks or if you are just happy to see me you Bruce Willis wanna be but you don't have to be an illegal alien to get your hands on this album...just go download it and have a good ghoulish laugh! Trust me, we all need to smile more often and this is a fun way to get your twisted face grinning.

69 Eyes - Universal Monsters

I know I may have told this story before but, in case I haven't or you haven't heard it before, I will tell it again. Back in the day, when I was getting into Horror Rock, my friend would search Myspace (in the days before Facebook) looking for new bands to satisfy our ghoulish tastes. Among the awesome bands he found and we discovered, was the 69 Eyes who had just come out with their awesome Devils album. I have been hooked since! They have released solid album after solid album since, and this is no different. Sharing its name with something close and dear to all of us monster kids (you and old alike) we have Universal Monsters. All the hallmarks of their signature sound is here, great songs with melodies included. The Helsinki Vampires blend of Horror and Goth Rock is something you either love or hate. This may not draw new fans but it will delight the fan base it already has. The album is solid from beginning to end and I am glad about it. These guys have been going so long that you may fear the quality dropping off...but it never does. Standouts include "Dolce Vita", "Jet Fighter Plane", "Lady Darkness", "Miss Pastis", "Shallow Graves", "Jerusalem", "Never", "Blue" and "Rock n' Roll Junkie". So let these vampires in or else they will find a way to get into your ears and take over your mind.

Ghostbusters International (#5)

Not excited about the new movie? Well, we have a taste of those classic characters that you will love! So Ray, Peter and Winston get to take in the Louvre while in Paris because the girl in the previous issue set two ghosts free who then made off with the trap with the mysterious artifact. After an epic battle where they take down the statue of David and the Mona Lisa (among others) with a little help from something from Ghostbusters 2 there is an epic showdown where the quick thinking of a cop saves the day (all the while Ray wishes he had a video camera). Throw in that Egon may have finally figured out this cold case before his trip (and a bird flip from a yellow Slimer)

and you have the makings for an epic next issue as the boys are getting hotter on the trail and someone is happy with that. IDW has done great work with the franchise as it has made me smile from ear to ear with great art and great stories! Keep it up because we know who to call...

Lobster Johnson: Metal Monsters of Midtown (#1)

This sounds like an epic title for an album! In these pages, Lobster does battle with robots that seem to be indestructible. As this is the first issue of three, there are many questions and little answers as the Lobster and company look for a way to take down this new threat and we are left wondering who the girl is. Great work from the Mignola-verse and, always, beware of the claw!

The Amazing Spider-Man: Amazing Grace Part 5 (#1.5)

So Spidy's most supernatural story continues with just another twist as they find out just who isn't in control of Julio and what must have actually happened on his trip looking for a way to beat his cancer as well as to find God. This all leads to an epic showdown in the cemetery that will occur in the final issue. This story has been good thus far with some twists and turns leading the reader in one direction while, taking them in a whole other. In previous issues, just when we got closer to something, we were pulled into another direction all together. This has been entertaining but, I cannot wait for the conclusion to see how this all ends!

Squarriors (#1)

So war is at hand as the new miniseries begins. The Maw is looking to take down the Tin Kin and the Amoni look to reap the benifits. As well, we get more of a story of what happened to bring about the end of mankind and the rise of animals with thought. I like the story and art that is presented in the issues and I cannot wait until August to see where this all leads.