Music
 Manson Controversy, QOTSA Tour, & A Missing YouTube Channel
Follow-ups/Corrections
 Brent Hinds - Clears the air about his feelings on the split with Mastodon. Responding to a comment on a Mastodon social media post, Brent called the band a “shit band,” and the members “horrible humans.” Considering he wrote “want” instead of “won’t” one can assume he was drunk at the time… real classy human.
New Music/Video
 Primus - New limited edition 7” vinyl for the newest single, “Little Lord Fentanyl.” Features “Duchess (and the Proverbial, Mind Spread)” recorded live from the Mann Music Center in Philly. These are the first recordings with new drummer John Hoffman. Pre-orders for the vinyl are live now, physical copies can be found on the road this July, and retail copies will be out come August.
 https://clubbastardo.themerchcollective.com 
Tours/Festivals
 AFI - support from TR/ST. Begins Sept 30 in Madison WI through Nov 5 in San Diego.
 https://afireinside.net/#tour
In This Moment - Black Mass Tour featuring Dayseeker, The Funeral Portrait, and Ded. Starts Sept 18 in Johnstown PA through Oct 24 in Bethlehem PA.
https://www.ticketmaster.com/in-this-moment-tickets/artist/1179520
GWAR - Return of GOR GOR Tour with Helmet, The Dwarves, and Blood Vulture. Starts Oct 18 in SLC, through Nov 22 in Norfolk VA.
https://gwar.net/pages/tour
Queens of the Stone Age - The Catacombs Tour 2025 is a “limited series of very special one-night-only evenings at a curated selection of North America’s most historic theaters.”  Oct 2 in Chicago, through Nov 21 in NOLA.
https://qotsa.com/tour/ 
Reg ‘ol News
 Nuclear Blast Records - The aggressive music label’s YT channel has been removed. No word from YT as to why, but the record label is blaming it on an “external issue” and they are actively working to get it reinstated.
 https://metalinjection.net/news/nuclear-blast-records-youtube-is-removed-after-an-external-incident
Marilyn Manson - Apparently he is BACK baby… Manson’s Oct 31 show in Bournemouth UK is being protested by a local council woman. Saying that the rocker “doesn’t reflect the values” of her township. It seems that all her intent will be for naught, as the council has no say or effect on the acts that come through the performance hall. But at least she is sticking to her guns… i guess?
~ALSO~
And then ANOTHER politician is getting in on the virtue signaling. This one from a level of government slightly above the first. Both citing the ongoing legal issues stemming from accusations of misconduct.
"Freedom of expression is an important principle that should be defended, including in relation to artists, but there is an obvious risk to community cohesion and the council has separate equalities obligations to foster good relations between people who share protected characteristics and people who do not share them.”
https://metalinjection.net/news/one-marilyn-manson-show-in-the-uk-is-being-protested-by-a-local-councilperson
https://metalinjection.net/news/another-uk-politician-has-requested-the-cancellation-of-marilyn-mansons-upcoming-shows 
Suggests
 Knocked Loose - You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To: If you're covering aggressive music, this is the album of the moment. It's getting praise from inside and outside the metalcore scene for its raw intensity and creative, punishing sound. Definitely worth a deep dive or review.
Gaming/Tech
 Elden Ring Just Got Harder & Microsoft Stealth-Released a Console
Follow-ups/Corrections
 Donkey Kong Bananza - Pauline is the companion’s name…
 Elden Ring Nightreign - New update will add new versions of OG bosses weekly. Dubbed Everdark Sovereigns, the new bosses will be stronger remixed versions of the originals, and will be available to fight for only a limited time. The current remixed boss is Gaping Jaw, and will be available until June 26. Sentient PEst and Darkdrift Knight are set to follow, with the remaining bosses to come later. The rewards for defeating the bosses are sigils. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/elden-ring-nightreign-is-getting-remixed-bosses-in-a-free-update/ 
Reg ‘ol News
 Meta Quest 3S - Microsoft stealth dropped a whole dang console. Not just that but a limited edition console. Really it’s just a rebranded Meta Quest headset but it comes with 3 months of Meta’s Horizon+ service, and 3 months of Game Pass Ultimate. Seems the only added functionality of the 3S headset over a traditional Quest headset is access to Game Pass.
 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xboxs-surprise-meta-quest-3s-vr-headset-is-out-now-but-supply-is-extremely-limited/
Mario Kart 64 - Fan-made port is out now. With ultra wide support. Looks crazy.
https://youtu.be/ammQx708I1g?si=SmruspYea5GChVlg
Capcom Showcase - Set for June 26. RE:Requiem, Pragmata, and more are expected.
https://youtu.be/uC18vWzk8u8 
Suggests
 Fallout 76 - Let's talk about the elephant in the room when it comes to online games: Fallout 76. We all know it had one of the most disastrous launches in gaming history. But believe it or not, in the years since, Bethesda has pulled off one of the biggest comeback stories in the industry. Thanks to the massive popularity of the Fallout TV show, millions of new players are discovering what many have learned over time: it's actually a really good Fallout game now. With the addition of NPCs in the Wastelanders update, multiple story campaigns, and now the brand-new Gone Fission expansion, makes it a GREAT time to jump in.
Comic Books/Books
 A Legendary Crossover, D&D's New Book, & Distribution Drama
Follow-ups/Corrections
 Diamond X Oni - Oni comics has pulled their books from Diamond Distributors. Oni’s official announcement says that they hope this will be a temporary thing, and that they will continue to distribute through Lunar distribution.
 https://www.comicsbeat.com/oni-suspends-orders-from-diamond-comics-with-bonus-previews/
Marvel/DC Crossover - Kevin Smith will be writing a Daredevil and Green Arrow story for the book, with Adam Kubert. Also Chip Zdarsky and Terry Dobson will be tackling Captain America and Wonder Woman. Plus Kelly Thompson and Gurihiru will be doing a Land Shark and Krypto book.
https://www.comicsbeat.com/marvel-dc-crossovers-daredevil-green-arrow-more/ 
Reg ‘ol News
 DnD: The Fallbacks - The first of Dark Horse’s books for the IP set for comic shelves Oct 15. (W) Greg Pak, (a)Wilton Santos, (i) Edvan Alves, (c) Raul Angulo, (l) Nate Piekos. Based on the characters from Jaleigh Johnson’s 2024 novel The Fallbacks: Bound for Ruin. This is, as far as Wizards of the Coast is concerned, the first SOLO Bona Fide D&D title. It will be 4 issues long.
 https://www.comicsbeat.com/dnd-fallbacks/ 
Suggests
 Ultimate Spider-Man (20