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Amyl And The Sniffers on the artistic growth that led to their new album
“Energy, good energy and bad energy/I’ve got plenty of energy,” Amy Taylor wails seconds into Melbourne, Australia aggro-punks Amyl And The Sniffers’ freshly released second LP, Comfort To Me. “It’s my currency,” she sings on that opening track, “Guided By Angels.” Indeed, the band—Taylor, drummer Bryce Wilson, bassist Gus Romer and guitarist Dec Martens—seem to […]
These are the 10 greatest final girls in horror movies
They are horror’s sole survivors—the women who take on deadly monsters, masked killers and terrifying aliens on their own terms. From Halloween’s Laurie Strode to Scream’s Sidney Prescott, the final girl has been a staple of horror movies since the early 1970s. An alternately empowering and problematic character, the final girl, as defined by author […]
Find out which ‘Twilight’ character you are based on your zodiac sign
Thanks to the release of Midnight Sun, we’ve been thrown full force back into our obsession with all things Twilight. Author Stephenie Meyer just released the new book, which tells the original story from the perspective of vampire Edward Cullen. That’s inspired us to return to the originals we know and love—plus the movies we […]
J.K. Rowling defends her views after making more anti-trans comments
Harry Potter author JK Rowling is facing criticism once again for transphobic rhetoric she’s using online. The author’s latest controversy comes after she shared an article titled Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate with a caption mocking the phrase “People who menstruate.” Read More: Dolls Kill address their insensitive clothing and inaction towards racism […]
If Dave Grohl ever writes a memoir, it won’t be your typical autobiography
If you’ve ever wondered about the life of Foo Fighters and Nirvana‘s Dave Grohl and wanted to learn more about his journey through the music industry, you may one day get to hear it straight from the man himself. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Grohl is expressing interest in one day writing his own memoir. Read More: You can […]
Marilyn Manson is getting a photobook documenting two decades of his life
Marilyn Manson is getting a new photobook documenting over 20 years of his career from one of his primary photo takers, British photographer Perou. The book, titled 21 Years In Hell, is arriving this June and shows Manson throughout decades of touring, photoshoots, hanging out at home and more. Read More: Slipknot are canceling all of their […]
10 essential LGBTQ+ books to add to your collection
Most people enjoy seeing themselves represented in entertainment in a positive light, which is something a majority of the LGBTQ+ community has unfortunately lacked, whether it’s being portrayed in a negative light or not being visible at all. As of late, we’ve seen that queer-focused writing often has the ability to confront certain ideas while […]
Slipknot, Dillinger Escape Plan, Slayer members talk injuries in new book
Metal and hardcore bands have notoriously been known for chaotic live shows that put the musicians in harm’s way, and a new book is exploring the injuries the big bands have suffered. Author Jon Wiederhorn has a new book called Raising Hell: Backstage Tales From Metal Legends which drops tomorrow (January 7) and includes quotes from […]
Harry Potter fan buys first-edition novel for more than $50,000
One Harry Potter fan showed their ultimate obsession for the series by purchasing a rare copy of the first novel for $50,000. When J.K. Rowling’s first novel in the iconic franchise first shit shelves in 1997, there were only 500 copies. Of those copies, 300 were sent libraries. Read more: FEVER 333 unveil EDM “r333mix” […]
'Harry Potter' books banned from school library due to "actual" curses, spells
Harry Potter fans celebrated the date that marked their return to Hogwarts yesterday, but it looks like not everyone has a reason to rejoice. The book series has been removed from a Catholic school library in Nashville after claims that they contained “actual curses and spells.” This is getting Riddikulus. Read more: Taco Bell is saying adios […]
‘It Chapter Two’ director explains why “essential” hate crime is included
While we know that IT: Chapter Two will have “detours and departures” from Stephen King’s original novel, it won’t completely disregard the book. Now, we know the film will contain a controversial hate scene where a young gay man is the victim of a homophobic attack. Read more: Rolling Stones get Mars rock named after […]
'IT: Chapter Two" teaser shows gory new look at Pennywise
IT: Chapter Two just dropped a new teaser for the film with a whole lot of bloody and Pennywise. The film, based on the Stephen King novel, is gearing up for its theatrical release in just a few weeks, so they gave us a new teaser to hold us off in the meantime. Read more: […]
Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor has the “itch” to write next book
Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor has opened up about when he thinks he will work on his next book. Taylor’s last book was released in 2017 titled America 51. Much of it was dedicated to his dislike of President Donald Trump. Read more: YUNGBLUD opens up about “fluid” sexuality: “It’s about connection” Taylor said by the […]
Top 10 creepiest stories from ‘Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark’
Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, a new film based on a book series of the same name, is coming to theaters this Friday. You might have read the creepy stories with even creepier illustrations when you were a kid. (How those books made it into our elementary school libraries, we’ll never know.) In […]
‘It: Chapter Two’ child cast had to be de-aged for flashback scenes
IT: Chapter Two filmmakers revealed they had to de-age the child actors in the upcoming film so they look the same as they did in the first film. The visual effects appear to reverse the aging of cast members so they look younger, and has been used in films such as Captain Marvel. Director Andy […]
‘The Shining’ screening to take place at Overlook Hotel from film
The Shining fans will have a chance to watch the Stanley Kubrick film at the actual hotel featured in the film this winter. In Government Camp, Oregon, the iconic Overlook Hotel will be the set of a screening. It is put on by On Set Cinema. Read more: Nirvana reunion is news to Krist Novoselic […]
‘It Chapter Two’ trailer pits Losers Club v. Pennywise in final showdown
The brand new trailer for IT: Chapter Two finally dropped after making its debut at ScareDiego 2019 on Wednesday. Stephen King made the big announcement that the trailer was coming prior to the release. Read more: MAX takes a passionate trip with an “Acid Dreams” love letter “Tomorrow, at Scare Diego: IT hits the fans,” […]
Metallica reveal upcoming children’s book about ABCs of their career
Metallica are gearing up to drop something that will help the children in your life start loving rock ‘n roll at an early age. The band just announced they will be dropping their very own children’s book The ABCs Of Metallica. Read more: Kevin Lyman hints at ’90s act replacing Good Charlotte for Warped Tour […]
Marilyn Manson cast in Stephen King series where the covers the Doors
Marilyn Manson will reportedly appear in the Stephen King adaptation of The Stand. The series is based on the book that was previously adapted back in 1994. The showrunner James Boone confirmed some of the casting for the new series on Instagram. It’s been revealed that James Marsden will play Stu Redman, Amber Heard will […]
Stephen King reacts to ‘It: Chapter Two’ after first viewing
It: Chapter 2 is finally getting its first trailer this week, and we’ve been getting teased by the cast in anticipation for it. Now, Stephen King just revealed he’s seen the film and hyped it up to fans. Read more: Mayday Parade, State Champs add co-headlining summer dates “Looking forward to IT CHAPTER 2? You […]
