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ANTHRAX Reveals More ‘Among The Living’ Graphic Novel Details

Z2 Comics and heavy metal titans ANTHRAX have announced the “Among The Living” graphic novel, to be released in stores globally next month.

Since the first announcement of the upcoming graphic novel inspired by the band’s landmark 1987 album, the proj…

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Z2 Comics and heavy metal titans ANTHRAX have announced the "Among The Living" graphic novel, to be released in stores globally next month. Since the first announcement of the upcoming graphic novel inspired by the band's landmark 1987 album, the project has remained one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Today, it is announced that the "Among The Living" graphic novel will be released in stores everywhere on July 6. In an effort to support the comic book specialty market, which had been hardest hit by the COVID-19 health crisis of the past year, ANTHRAX and Z2 shipped a surprise limited number of copies early that stores could make available for sale this week. "I grew up with Marvel and DC, and they were part of my life from the time I was four or five years old," said ANTHRAX's Charlie Benante. "My mom worked at Primrose Bakery on Tremont Avenue in New York, and when I'd go to work with her, I'd sit in the back with the bakers. I'd read and draw the superheroes from the comics she would buy for me from this little shop just a couple of doors down. I've loved everything about comic books and the neighborhood comic book stores ever since." The project pulls together a who's who of names from around comics and music for a track-by-track storyline inspired by one of heavy metal's most iconic albums, with all four members of the classic ANTHRAX lineup contributing. An anthology narrated by longtime mascot "The Not Man" newly designed by Greg Nicotero ("The Walking Dead") and written by Jimmy Palmiotti ("Harley Quinn", "Blondie: Against The Odds") and illustrated by classic "Aliens" artist Nelson; "Among The Living" unites bandmembers Joey Belladonna, Frank Bello, Charlie Benante and Scott Ian with writers, artists, and other rock legends in a tribute to their landmark 1987 album, featuring covers by JG Jones, Eric Powell, and a preorder variant from Charlie Benante. Additional interior art and chapter breaks by Sawblade, Brian Ewing and Josh Bernstein. Scott Ian will contribute an original story inspired by the fan favorite anthem "I Am The Law", featuring the legendary comic book antihero Judge Dredd, in partnership with 2000 AD. This will make official the decades-long connection between the character and the band, rewarding comic book fans and metalheads alike, and features art by longtime Dredd artist Chris Weston. The full lineup can be found below: 1. Among The Living Writer: Brian Posehn Artist: Scott Koblish and Alladin Collar 2. Caught In A Mosh Writer: Gerard and Mikey Way Artist: Darick Robertson, Phillip Sevy and Alladin Collar 3. I Am The Law (featuring Judge Dredd) Writer: Scott Ian Artist: Chris Weston and Alladin Collar 4. Efilnikufesin (N.F.L.) Writer: Rick Remender and Joe Trohman Artist: Roland Boschi and Dan Brown 5. A Skeleton In The Closet Writer: Corey Taylor Artist: Maan House 6. Indians Writer: Grant Morrison Artist: Freddie Williams II and Andrew Dalhouse 7. One World Writer: Frank Bello Artist: Andy Belanger and Tatto Caballero 8. A.D.I./Horror Of It All Writer: Brian Azzarello Artist: Dave Johnson 9. Imitation Of Life Writer: Rob Zombie Artist: Erik Rodriguez and Steve Chanks ANTHRAX's landmark 1987 album influenced an entire generation of metalheads, cementing the New York band's place in the "Big Four" of thrash alongside METALLICA, MEGADETH and SLAYER. The first in a string of gold-certified ANTHRAX albums amounting to millions of records sold in North America alone, "Among The Living" ranks high in "The 100 Greatest Metal Albums Of All Time" (Rolling Stone), "The 50 Best Metal Albums Of The Last 50 Years" (Metal Hammer), and "The 25 Greatest Thrash Metal Albums Ever (Kerrang!)." As recently as March 2020, Loudwire noted that the Decibel Hall Of Fame inductee is "now widely regarded as one of the best thrash metal albums of all time."

Loki Charms Cereal to Offer Marshmallows as if They’re Cavity-Inducing Infinity Stones

Available June 9th, the same day that Loki arrives on Disney+.

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The God of Mischief has captured the hearts, stars, and horseshoes of legend as if they were cardboard-flavored Infinity Stones. In a new corporate crossover sure to be beloved by children and dentists, Marvel has teamed up with General Mills to release a limited-edition Lucky Charms cereal called — you…

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Bruce Springsteen to return to Broadway this summer

The Boss is back on Broadway

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Bruce Springsteen is returning to Broadway this summer.

The musician’s acclaimed show will head back to Broadway from June 26; a social media post said that “additional performances” will take place up until September 4 at the St. James Theater.

As reported in the New York Times, “audience members will be required to show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination along with their tickets to enter the [theatre]. Entry times will be staggered, and attendees will be required to fill out a Covid-19 health screening within 24 hours of the show.”

The shows will run on June 26, 29 and 30, July 1-3, 6-10, 13-17 and then August 17-20, 24-28 and 31. The final shows will take place September 1-4. All ticketing info and dates can be found here. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, June 10 at 5pm BST (12pm ET).

At the time of publishing, the show will become the first to open on Broadway since the coronavirus closed down performances in March 2020.

In a statement released before his first performance on Broadway, Springsteen said he wanted the show to be “as personal and intimate as possible.” He said: “I chose Broadway for this project because it has the beautiful old theatres, which seemed like the right setting for what I have in mind.

“In fact, with one or two exceptions, the 960 seats of the Walter Kerr Theatre is probably the smallest venue I’ve played in the last 40 years.”

The musician dedicated his first performance of Springsteen On Broadway to the late Tom Petty, who died just two days before Springsteen’s Broadway show began its run.

Recently, Springsteen seemingly confirmed that he has a new record “coming out soon”. He was speaking recently at an event where he became the eighth recipient of the Woody Guthrie Prize.

At the event, Springsteen spoke about the influence of California on his sound, at which point he revealed that the west coast state was central to his next record.

“California was an enormous influence on some of my most topical writing through my ‘90s, 2000s and even now,” Springsteen said. “We have a record coming out soon that’s set largely in the West.”

It will be his first release since 2020’s ‘Letter To You’, which followed on from 2019’s ‘Western Stars’, a nod to the music of the American West.

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‘Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo’ takes influence from the master of suspense films

A new game seeks to emulate the renowned filmmaker’s work

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Microids has released the first teaser for Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo, a new narrative game with an original story inspired by the 1958 film.

Developed by Spanish adventure game studio Pendulo, Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo will unfold its story through the eyes of 3 separate characters. It will release on Steam, PlayStation 4 /5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch.

The synopsis reads “Writer Ed Miller came out unscathed from his car crash down into Brody Canyon, California. Even though no one was found inside the car wreckage, Ed insists that he was traveling with his wife and daughter. Traumatized by this event, he begins to suffer from severe vertigo. As he starts therapy, he will try to uncover what really happened on that tragic day.”

Narrative designer Josué Monchan shared the influences behind this game. “Of course, Alfred Hitchcock’s movie was a major inspiration source, whether it’s about the game’s themes, its narration, or even the visual techniques we used that clearly mirror Hitchcock’s recurrent cinematographic techniques”

“Vertigo is not our only frame of reference. For instance, the fact that therapy is at the core of the narrative echoes Spellbound, and some characters resemble protagonists from Rebecca, Psycho, and many more”.

Pendulo Studios have been producing adventure games since 1994. Their previous games include Runaway: A Road Adventure, Yesterday, and Blacksad: Under the Skin.

Originally released in 1958, Vertigo was based on the French novel D’entre Les Morts (From Among the Dead) and starred James Stewart as former detective John “Scottie” Ferguson.

Forced into retirement after developing vertigo during service in the line of duty, Scottie is hired as a private investigator to follow a client’s wife.

Though initial reviews were mixed, Vertigo beat Citizen Kane in the 2012 Sight & Sound critics’ poll to be known as the greatest film ever made.

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David Gilmour and Polly Samson on What Keeps Their Creative Partnership Strong

The former Pink Floyd member and his wife chart their collaboration from The Division Bell through Samson’s new audiobook A Theater for Dreamers, and discuss the difficulties surrounding an upcoming Animals reissue

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The former Pink Floyd member and his wife chart their collaboration from The Division Bell through Samson's new audiobook A Theater for Dreamers, and discuss the difficulties surrounding an upcoming Animals reissue

4AD launch Vaughan Oliver design scholarship with Northumbria University

In memory of the man behind iconic covers by Pixies, Cocteau Twins and more

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4AD has partnered with Northumbria University to launch a new scholarship, named in honour of the indie label’s legendary graphic designer Vaughan Oliver.

Oliver, who died in December 2019, graduated from Northumbria in 1979. Across his career with 4AD he designed iconic album covers including Pixies‘ entire discography, and for artists such as The Breeders, Cocteau Twins and This Mortal Coil.

The Vaughan Oliver Graphic Design Scholarships have been set up with Oliver’s wife Lee,  and will launch this September. An annual memorial lecture in Oliver’s name is also planned.

Three graphic design scholarships will be awarded over the next decade to “support, enhance and extend students’ education and employability development within the sector.”

One scholarship will be awarded to a second year Graphic Design BA (Hons) student transitioning into their final year of study to help kick start their career.

Two other £2,500 scholarships will be given to students who live in the North East of England and are applying for Northumbria’s Graphic Design undergraduate programme, irrespective of their background. Full details can be found here.

In an article following his death, NME described Oliver as “gifted with an ability not merely to reflect the titles and themes of the artists he worked with but the essence of the music itself.

“His cover art captured the mystery, gruesomeness, intangible ennui and cult enchantment of 4AD’s dark, amorphous and sometimes visceral brand of alternative culture.

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