12 Metal Albums Available At Record Store Day 2025

It’s almostRecord Store Day, andmetalfans have plenty of reasons to roll out of bed early on April 12 and head down to their local music shop. The event, designed in 2007 to celebrate independently-owned record stores in the U.S., offers fans and collectors a chance to pick up exclusive vinyl editions of their favorite albums. Surprisingly,Record Store Day has always had love for metal. From having Jesse Hughes (Eagles of Death Metal), Joshua Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop, Jack Black, Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters),Metallica, and Paramore as the official Record Store Day Ambassadors, to stocking their exclusives with classic albums, Record Store Day made sure metal got some of the spotlight....

June 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1459 words · Brian Webster

9-1-1 Season 8's Abby Return Potential Gets Hopeful Response From Star Angela Bassett

9-1-1star and executive producer Angela Bassett addresses the potential return of Connie Britton as Abby. Although she was part of the original9-1-1cast, playing the role of dispatcher Abigail Clark, Britton’s tenure on the drama was short-lived. TheFriday Night Lightsalum had only signed on for the first installment, departing by the end of season 1. Abby’s presence has still loomed large, with Britton reprising her role in a guest appearance, and factoring into a recent storyline unexpectedly....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Christopher Simmons

9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5's New Image Reveals First Look At Supernatural Star In A Very Apt Role

A new image from9-1-1: Lone Starseason 5 reveals a first look atSupernaturalstar Richard Speight Jr. in an upcoming episode. The FOX series, a spinoff of the hit procedural9-1-1, follows Austin-based firefighters led by the resilient Owen Strand (Rob Lowe). The midseason premiere, titled “All Who Wander,” is set to release on January 20. Known for his portrayal of the archangel Gabriel and Loki, Speight Jr. was arecurring character onSupernaturalstarting in season 2, going on to appear in a total of 12 episodes....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Michael Carter

90 Day Fiancé’s David Toborowsky Brags About Stunning Fitness Milestone After Annie's Worrying Health Scare & Heartbreaking Loss

David Toborowskyfrom90 Day Fiancéis celebrating a significant fitness achievement after moving to Thailand withAnnie Suwan. The popular couple debuted in90 Day Fiancéseason 5, and despite financial struggles, they got married. Earlier this year,David and Annie decided to start a familyand successfully became pregnant through IVF treatment by July 2024. Unfortunately,Annie’s pregnancy has been difficult, with back pain, heartburn, and mood swings. The challenges continued when her grandmother passed away in early November....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · John Jackson

90 Day Fiancé’s Michael Ilesanmi Announces Shocking Career Update After Leaving Angela Deem For New Family

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?starMichael Ilesanmiisembarking on a new career path in the U.S.amid his ongoing legal battle withAngela Deem. Michael from Nigeria was 30 years old when he sent Angela Deem, 54, a sweet message on Facebook. Michael’s life changed at that moment because Angela signed them up for a reality TV show. What Michael did not know was thatAngela was an abusive personwho was using him for her own gain....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Ryan Thomas

After 22 Years, Zelda Should Bring Back Two Pivotal Abandoned Characters

Although only a relative few NPCs inThe Legend of Zeldahave become recurring characters, it is clear that at least two important figures from the franchise’s past would have a lot to offer any future title. Nearly every newZeldatitle effectively offers a blank slate, allowing people to enter the franchise at any point without worrying about missing context from other titles. However, some characters have still become constant presences since their introduction, contributing in both large and small ways to each new game....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1146 words · Bruce Johnson

Alien: Romulus Proves This Last Of Us Season 2 Casting Is Perfect

Summary Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Last of Us Part II. Isabela Merced’s performance as a pregnant woman caught in a terrifying fight for survival inAlien: Romulusproves she’s the perfect choice to play Dina inThe Last of Usseason 2. Merced is one of several new cast members joining HBO’sThe Last of Usin its second season. Showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin will begin to tackle the epic narrative ofThe Last of Us Part IIin the show’s highly anticipated season 2, and that has meant casting a bunch of new roles....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Robert Soto

American Horror Story's Best Season In The Last 5 Years Was Missing Its Three Biggest Stars

Summary While one season ofAmerican Horror Storywas seen as a major return to form for the series, this ironically arrived after its three biggest stars had departed. Whileevery season ofAmerican Horror Storyis connected, this doesn’t mean that all the horror anthology’s outings share the same cast members.American Horror Storyoften casts actors who starred in earlier seasons in new roles and brings back existing characters from earlier seasons, but some cast members only appear in a few of its twelve outings....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 820 words · Tara Pham

Does Pokémon TCG Pocket's Mythical Island Have A Secret Card Like Genetic Apex's Mew?

The newMythical Islandmini-set forPokémon TCG Pockethas finally been released and, with it,players have not only gained access to dozens of new cards but also a load of new content that includes missions, unique rewards, and more.Mythical Islandis the second expansion to the virtualTrading Card Game, which is currently available for iOS and Android devices. The mini-set arrived a while after the game’s release and the debut of theGenetic Apexcards forPokémon TCG Pocket, which composed the title’s first expansion....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 758 words · Rita Owen

Dragon Ball Nearly Switched Up Its First Tournament Arc, But One Thing Kept Goku Grounded

Throughout its long history,Dragon Ballhas thrived on the tournament format. Primarily focusing on adventure and the exploration of a fantasy world early in its serialization,the series became forever changedwith the introduction of the World Martial Arts Tournament,shifting the narrative’s focus towards action. Though it may seem difficult to believe now, considering the decades of success under its belt,Dragon Ballwasn’t all that popular during its early days inShōnen Jump, and the tournament was written in an effort to gain a dedicated audience....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Arthur Holt

Ghosts: Hetty's Death & Meaning Explained

Content warning: the following article contains discussions of suicide. Summary It was previously unknown how the lady of Woodstone Mansion died inGhosts, but Hetty Woodstone revealed her cause of death near the end of season 3. Rebecca Wisocky portrays a high-status spirit, a former robber baron, and a distant ancestor of Rose McIver’s Sam character. As the only ghost who inhabited and owned Woodstone Mansion while living, Hetty acts like she has it all together....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · Erin Parker

Harrison Ford Weighs In On The Death Of The Movie Star: "Really Not The Point"

Harrison Fordaddresses the"death of the movie star"discourse. The topic has been frequently discussed in recent years, with the premise being that individual actors do not hold the same kind of power and relevance that they once did and are no longer the main selling point for a movie. It is argued that intellectual properties and franchises, such as theMarvel Cinematic Universe, now hold more of this power, leaving Ford and other longtime iconic actors as the last true movie stars in Hollywood....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Donald Gross

Hawkeye Season 2 Just Got A Surprisingly Hopeful Update 3 Years After It Released

NewHawkeyefootage will be releasing soon, raising the chances of a second season in theMCU’s next phases.Hawkeyehas been one of the best-reviewed MCU Disney+ shows released so far. In it, Clint Barton passed on the Hawkeye torch to Kate Bishop, and Kingpin almost died at the hands of his adopted daughter, Echo. Almost three years afterHawkeye’s release,Hawkeyeseason 2 remains unconfirmed, but that could change soon. Disney announced collector’s editions of four Disney+ Original Series (viaComicBookMovie....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Joshua Briggs