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7/21/2026

Meshuggah Announces Exclusive Signing and Limited-Edition Transformers Collaboration at San Diego Comic-Con

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MESHUGGAH members Tomas Haake and Mårten Hagström will make a special appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, signing for fans at the Reigning Phoenix Music/Stern Pinball booth, #4029, on Friday, July 24, at 3:30 p.m.

The appearance will coincide with the unveiling of a limited-edition MESHUGGAH x Hasbro’s Transformers T-shirt, created to celebrate four decades of The Transformers: The Movie and three decades of MESHUGGAH’s seminal album Destroy Erase Improve.

The collaboration draws inspiration from the transformation of Megatron in the 1986 animated film. After being destroyed in battle by Optimus Prime, Megatron is betrayed by Starscream and cast into space, before being rebuilt by Unicron as Galvatron, a narrative progression that mirrors the title Destroy Erase Improve.

“Big machinery. Massive destruction. Reconfiguration. A pretty accurate analogy to our sound, is it not?” says Mårten Hagström.

The limited-edition design brings together two influential forces in music and pop culture, connecting the mechanical destruction and transformation of the Transformers universe with the precision, power and constant evolution of MESHUGGAH’s sound. The artwork was done by renowned Transformers and G.I.JOE artist, Ken Christiansen. (@ken_christiansen_art ) Ken has spent over a decade shaping the Transformers franchise's visual identity for Hasbro and Activision, from Generations toy packaging and Covenant of Primus lore art to Transformers video game concept art and IDW comic covers.

Ken comments, "Two of my favorite things are Transformers and metal music, when the chance came up to combine the two, how could I pass that up?  And to do it for a killer band like MESHUGGAH, can't get much better."

Reigning Phoenix Music will also celebrate the band’s anniversary remastered reissues of Destroy Erase Improve and Catch Thirtythree with San Diego Comic-Con-exclusive splatter vinyl variants of both releases.

Fans attending the signing will have the opportunity to meet Tomas Haake and Mårten Hagström and explore the exclusive merchandise and vinyl offerings available at the booth.


Event Details:

MESHUGGAH Signing
Friday, July 24
3:30 p.m.
Reigning Phoenix Music/Stern Pinball Booth
Booth #4029
San Diego Comic-Con

Quantities of the collaborative T-shirt and exclusive vinyl variants will be limited and available while supplies last.



About MESHUGGAH:
 

Formed in Umeå, Sweden in 1987, MESHUGGAH have spent more than three decades redefining the outer limits of heavy music. Known for their groundbreaking use of complex polyrhythms, down-tuned guitars, dissonant atmospheres, and surgically precise execution, the band has become one of the most influential forces in extreme and progressive metal.

Across their catalog, MESHUGGAH have continually pushed their sound forward, from the technical thrash foundations of their earliest work to the genre-altering breakthroughs of Destroy Erase Improve, Chaosphere, Nothing, Catch Thirtythree, obZen, and beyond. Their music has had a profound impact on modern metal, inspiring generations of artists and helping shape the rhythmic vocabulary later associated with the djent movement, while remaining unmistakably singular in vision and execution.

Rather than following trends, MESHUGGAH have built an entire language of their own: mechanical yet human, cerebral yet crushing, and as hypnotic as it is devastating. With a reputation for uncompromising innovation and formidable live performances, MESHUGGAH continue to stand as one of the most original, challenging, and revered bands in heavy music.

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1/20/2019

Fangoria Returns to Forbidden Planet NY!

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On January 17, 2019, the second issue of the reborn Fangoria  was being signed at New York City's Forbidden Planet by a variety of people who worked on the issue, much like had been done for the premiere issue back in October of last year. And, like last time, I was on-hand to pick up the issue and get it autographed. I should mention that the cover is super fucking cool and features one of my heroes, Joe Bob Briggs on it!

On hand this time around to sign the issue were:
Phil Nobile Jr.- Editor in Chief
Michael Gingold- Former EIC
Tony Timpone- Former EIC
Ben Kissel- Last Podcast on the Left
Marcus Parks- Last Podcast on the Left
Rich Russell- Cover Effects Artist, Gotham FX
Meredith Graves- MTV, Lead Signer of Punk Band Perfect Pussy
Roman Chimienti- Director of Scream, Queen: My Nightmare on Elm Street
Tyler Jensen- Director of Scream, Queen: My Nightmare on Elm Street
Daniel Robbins- Director of Pledge
Zack Weiner- Screenwriter/ Actor, Pledge
Zachery Byrd- Actor Pledge








I was really happy to see just how long the line was, as many horror fans showed up to support Fango. It was also great to catch up with people I already knew and introduce myself to others. I hope Forbidden Planet keep doing this for every issue of Fango, cause I will keep coming out for all of them! I should also mention that this issue maybe even better than the first one, which is saying a lot!

Below you can see my autographed issue:

2/12/2014

Betsy Rue at "Lucky Bastard" Signing at Forbidden Planet NY

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Yesterday, Feb. 2, 2014, there was a signing for the upcoming found footage/ horror/ thriller Lucky Bastard at Forbidden Planet comic store in NYC. The movie takes place the porn world and is rated NC-17. It's gotten some very solid reviews, and I look forward to seeing it.

Anyway, two of the filmmakers were at the store, accompanied by the beautiful Betsy Rue. Rue has the lead role of the porn starlet. Fellow horror fans will best remember Rue as the fully nude blonde hottie in the awesome remake My Bloody Valentine 3D. I personally consider it one of the greatest nude scenes in horror history. Anyway, she was there to promote the movie, by giving away and signing mini-posters of the film. The movie opens in limited release this Friday (a perfect film for Valentine's Day, which is quickly becoming THE holiday to associate this beauty with) in NYC at Cinema Village.

 
 

She also posed for pictures with fans, like myself. She is very friendly in person and clearly likes to meet and talk to her fans. It was a total pleasure to meet her, and, easily THE highlight of this month, for me. I have been a fan of hers since MBV3D, and as such I have been wanting to meet her for ages. I'm so glad I that I finally did!
 
 

She was so cool that she not only did she sign the aforementioned poster, but also signed my DVD copy of MBV3D and my blu-ray copy of True Blood season two (she had a small role in the first episode of that season). 
 

Here is the trailer to Lucky Bastard.

5/15/2011

Slime City Massacre Release at Forbidden Planet NYC

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This past Friday the 13th (May 2011), I went to Forbidden Planet NYC for the release and signing of the gore flick Slime City Massacre. One of the major reasons that I went, aside from getting the movie itself and getting signed, was to see my friend Debbie Rochon. I had not seen her in years!

Anyways, when I got in the store to actually get on line there was already a line forming.

The first person to sign my newly bought DVD was writer/ director (who also made the original cult favorite Slime City) Greg Lamberson. Next, was the pretty Mary Bogle.
Then, came the always beautiful and wonderful Debbie Rochon! Like I said I had not seen my friend in years. As we talked it was probably a Chiller (note she ain't done Chiller in ages) or a Fango con (there ain't been one of those in a long and even longer since I been to one she was at!). Anyway, we talked for a little while and it was great to see her and catch up. She's truly an amazing person.

Troma head Lloyd Kaufman was there, too. He was entertaining people like only her can. In fact, that his camera that you can catch a glimpse of on the pic of Debbie and me.

Ultimately, I had an awesome time, and I was very glad I went. I am looking forward to actually watching Slime City Massacre!

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Now playing: Morbid Angel - Where The Slime Live
via FoxyTunes

4/12/2010

Olivia Munn signing for OMFG in NYC 4/11/10

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Anyone who knows me or has been reading this blog for a long time knows how big an Olivia Munn fan, I am. And, I been dying to meet her for a long time. I missed the first meet up she had with the OMFG (Olivia Munn Fan Group), so there was no way I was gonna miss this one! As soon, as she announced on her twitter, that she was doing one in NYC, I flipped out! I was concerned I was not gonna get the e-mail (sent out only to OMFG members) as I had missed them in the past. But, then I got it! And, was pumped and ready!

I think the only reason I could sleep the night before was cause I was drinking the night before for my friend's b-day, thus I conked out. Anyways, Sunday morning I headed out to Forbidden Planet comics in Union Square for the signing. Now, it should be noted that she said that we did not need to buy the book (her upcoming book Suck It Wonder Woman!) in her e-mail, but if you wanted to get the exclusive poster, you needed to preorder it at the comic shop. Well, the store made you preorder it regardless. A lady told them they you need not, and I backed her up. They were like the publisher said to....

Anyways, enough with the negative stuff! Let's get to the cool part! I got on line and guess what? I ended up meeting up with my fellow members of the OMFG! The we, in the OMFG family, have become friends through the message boards for Olivia and twitter, so it was awesome to hang with them. They're all good guys. And, made the time go by fast. I was very happy to meet and hang with them. We are all fans and love Olivia and one of them, Vaughn, is dedicated enough to have the OMFG name shaved on the back of his head! Very awesome!

The line was slowly getting longer, by the way. At one point I turned around, and I was like, "Damn, this is a huge fucking line!" At another point, a pretty Asian girl showed up and stood in front of the store. She looked like Olivia but not very happy. But, this doppelganger was not her! The real Olivia showed up a little later, and a little late, but said she was sorry and came down and high fived us all. She was smiling and happy! Yay! This is the Olivia we all love and know!

Anyways, she was in a great mood talking to fans and posing for lots of pics. She never looked annoyed and was always clearly being a sweetie. No matter how much stuff you had she gladly signed it all. One of the best moments was when she picked up the store's phone and told someone that Evangeline Lily from Lost was signing at the store! Priceless!

Eventually they had to hurry the line. I mean, the poor girl has to had to catch a plane to get back to LA to shoot Attack of the Show today, for crissakes! I must say in person she is even more beautiful. Yes, dear readers and friends, as hot as she on TV she is even more so in person! And, her wonderful personality makes her even more of a babe.

OK, so when I finally got to up to her I must say I was a little awe-struck and wordless. Thankfully she greeted me with a warm smile and was very sweet. She even said my name in a faux-Italian accent (sexy!). So, I decided to tell her how I was worried that I would not get to meet her this time, as I never got the e-mail about the other meet up. I told her that I tweeted her about that and the fact that in this e-mail she had the wrong word in the name of the place. And, then she joked that I told everyone by doing that. She asked me what I did, I told her I was a writer.

She then told me about the pic (OK it ain't a poster, but it's still really nice!). I turns out that it is her author pic inside the book. I told her it was the best author pic, ever. And, she was like, "ever, ever?" I was like yes, ever in the history of ever! And, she made me tell that to her photog who took it. She put what became my fav autograph, that she did for me, on it.

She signed two other things for me, too. One was the Maxim that I had for a long time (I am a subscriber, afterall!) and the new Complex that she is in. I actually just got that in the subway, heading to the signing!
She posed for two pics with me and said bye and said that she is glad that I got this e-mail and came out this time. I must say that meeting her has solidified my love for her. She really is one of the most awesome celebs, that I have ever met. In fact, this whole meeting ranks as one of my absolute fav signings I ever been to. So, how can you not love her? Because to sum this all up: OLIVIA MUNN RULZ!

And, until the next meeting, and I hope there is another one, here is to my OMFG family!! OMFG KICKS ASS!!!!!!

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Now playing: Scorpions - Dont Stop At The Top
via FoxyTunes


2/11/2010

Rare Flix In-Store Signing for Frank Henenlotter's "Bad Biology"

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Hey, fellow horror and exploitation fans, you guys should go check out Media Blasters in-store signing of the DVD of Frank Hennonlotter's newest movie, Bad Biology. Hennonlotter is, of course, the writer/ director of the classic Basket Case Trilogy, Brain Damage (a personal fav of mine!), and Frankenhooker. His new flick is surely awesome. He will be at the signing along with actresses of the film: Beverly Bonner, Tina Krause, Vicky Wiese, and Rachel Robbins. This is taking place at the Rare Flix store in Secuacus, NJ this Saturday at 1-3PM.



For more info go to the Facebook Event page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=292344517917

Here is the TV spot for the event:


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Now playing: Ozzy Osbourne - Never Know Why
via FoxyTunes


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