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Ken Pierce is an NYC based Music Journalist and the Editor In Chief of PiercingMetal.com; He's been documenting the live Metal and Rock scene of the Big Apple since 2003 and believes that there is always something exciting happening in this Metropolis.

Marvel Announces “Deadpool Role-Plays The Marvel Universe” One-Shot For July

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The Press Release:
This summer, Deadpool crashes into the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game with his very own playable adventure! Announced today by IGN, DEADPOOL ROLE-PLAYS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE is the first comic-sized, one-shot adventure for Marvel’s fan-favorite role-playing game.

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“Deadpool Role-Plays The Marvel Universe” #1

The upcoming book includes a comic story lead-in by Cullen Bunn (Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe), a full-fledged standalone RPG adventure, and new full character profiles. Readers can play as Deadpool and his team – or use their own characters – in a fourth-wall breaking adventure right out of Marvel’s comics!
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George A. Romero’s “Dawn Of The Dead” Returning To Theaters for 45th Anniversary

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The Press Release:
New Amsterdam Entertainment Inc.® is proud to announce George A. Romero’s ‘Dawn of the Dead’ will be celebrating the 45th Anniversary of its North American debut with a blow-out celebration event! The definitive zombie classic returns to both Theatres and Drive-Ins for screenings across the U.S. and Canada from April-May, 2024, with very special official anniversary collectables coming from FRIGHT-RAGS and ISH!

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The North American gala premiere of ‘Dawn of the Dead’ took place on April 12, 1979 at the Gateway Theatre in downtown Pittsburgh. The film began the official U.S. theatrical launch the following day, eventually rolling out across the country. To honor this special milestone, New Amsterdam Entertainment Inc.® is making the movie available again in theatres & drive-ins for coast-to-coast screenings starting April 12, 2024 and running through to the end of May!
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Now Streaming “Damsel” on Netflix (3/8/2024)

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The moment has arrived for all subscribers of Netflix to see if actress Millie Bobby Brown can hold her own against another gigantic threat in the Netflix Film “Damsel”. I’ve discussed this new Fantasy/Action Adventure film with the posts about the Official Teaser and Official Trailer posts that you can review by clicking the hyperlinked text. This interesting take on the Sword and Sorcery genre is officially available to be streamed if you are a subscriber to the service. Down below you can check out the Official Release poster, premise and casting for good measure.

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The Premise: A dutiful, sheltered young noblewoman agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to discover that his family intends to sacrifice her to repay an ancient debt. Trapped in the cave of a fearsome dragon, she must rely on her wits and will to survive.
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Jinjer Announces First Official Live DVD/BluRay, “Live in Los Angeles” via Napalm Records

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The Press Release:
Ukraine’s hottest and most exciting band, JINJER, has just announced their first official live DVD/BluRay, ‘Live in Los Angeles’, set for release on May 17, 2024, via Napalm Records. Recorded and filmed on December 22, 2022, at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, CA, USA, this offering is intended to celebrate not only getting through the last few years in one piece but it is also a celebration of the band’s 15-year career.

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Jinjer by Lina Glasir

Through their relentless hard work, matchless talent, and non-stop touring, the four-piece has manifested its standing as one of the best live acts to date, gaining them a fiercely loyal, rabid fanbase and audience of millions of people at the biggest festivals worldwide – such as Hellfest, Rock am Ring, Graspop Metal Meeting, Download Festival, and Rocklahoma USA, plus sold-out headline shows across Europe and North America. Together with the announcement of their new live offering, JINJER have dropped a neck-breaking live video for “Call Me A Symbol”, a track originally cut from their chart-breaking latest studio album, ‘Wallflowers’ (2021).
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Judas Priest Announces Global “Invincible Shield” Listening Parties

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The Press Release:
There will be a global album listening party for Judas Priest’s latest metal masterpiece, Invincible Shield, on Thursday, March 7th at various metal bars in 30 cities around the world. See list below – and check your local metal bar for exact time and details, many of which will also be offering giveaways and custom Judas Priest-themed cocktails for their event.

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