THE NEW GRAVEYARD EXAMINER ISSUE #2

It is time once again for that Monster Stew we lovingly refer to as THE GRAVEYARD EXAMINER. In case you missed it, the EXAMINER now comes out every two weeks so we can throw a little more meat in the Stew for all of you. This edition we are featuring part 2 of our exclusive interview with 30 DAYS OF NIGHT creator Steve Niles. There is also a wrap-up of your favorite TV shows like THE WALKING DEAD, ALCATRAZ, and more. We've got some more exclusive reviews, previews, and all the best in horror news. 

"But wait," you shout. "What about the free stuff!?" We've got you covered. Check out the contest page for this issue's scavenger hunt (don't worry, you don't need to leave your computer to go on the hunt). Follow the clues and you may end up winning one of MEZCO TOYS exclusive keychains from the New York Toy Fair. And if you're really good, you may even win your very own copy of Titan Books' HAMMER VAULT, an incredible coffee table book loaded with amazing research and never-before-seen images from one of horror's most famous studios. Happy hunting!

THE GRAVEYARD GOES iOS (BETA)

I know, I know, those of you with iOS devices have felt pretty left out when it comes toThe Graveyard Examiner. Guess what, we just got our BETA up and working. You can now read GE on all of your iOS devices (iPad, iPod, iPhone). As of now you won't be able to click on the links, but you certainly can catch up on all the news, reviews, and previews. There may be a few gremlins in the gears, but we're working on getting you a fully functioning version as soon as possible (or shoot the windows out of the plane trying). 

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Hellzapoppin Sideshow in Jax Beach March 2nd

The World's Best Touring Sideshow - HELLZAPOPPIN A SIDESHOW REVUE - is dropping anchor pulling off the road for a night in Jax Beach, FL.

Known as “THE GREATEST SHOW IN HELL”… Hellzapopin Sideshow presents a menagerie of strange people and novel entertainers!

This globally renowned pirate ship of a circus sidehow recalls the heyday of circus mixed with modern presentations and performers. New and traditional attractions and acts are performed by the biggest and the best of the sideshow world! Hellzapoppin is an underground rock-n-roll circus sideshow performing the deadliest stunts in live entertainment, performed to the sounds and style of the modern music scene.

This dark humor/vaudeville/freakshow features the most famous sideshow performer in the world, Zamora the Torture King.

He was The Man Who Feels No Pain on one of the highest rated episodes of Stan Lee’s Superhumans. Do you have what it takes to see him live and up-close?

You’ll see other unusual artists such as the infamous Sword Swallower from New Orleans, Miss Chelsea NoPants.

Straight off of the carnival midway, Chelsea toured for years with the only remaining fairground sideshows before jumping ship to Hellzapoppin.

You will see Multi Guinness World Record holder Frank Simon. This madman from Budapest starts out balancing a toothpick on his nose and follows that by balancing a motorscooter, a four-burner kitchen stove and a member of the audience on his teeth. Everybody will clap for him!! Simon has traveled the world and been of TV shows from China to America's Got Talent.

Seductive Maryanne Magdalen has traveled all the way from the North of Sweden to be part of Hellzapoppin.

Known as a talented singer in her native land, she has added flames, broken glass, machetes and swords to her repertoire. Her stage experience and deadly acts make for the ultimate combination in her display of flaming passion and ice cold body control. You will see why theSwedish News says "...her act is tough, hard, seductive and yes, just a little bit too dangerous...“

… and of course Hellzapoppin’s mascot, Mr. Buggles the Wonder Dog. He steals the show and has hundreds of followers on social media sites.

This amazing show is presented by The Master of Ceremonies & Sideshow Stuntman Bryce “The Govna” Graves.

Hold on tight as he takes you on a wanderlust filled journey that will amaze and amuse you, confound and confuse you in ways most would deem humanly impossible. It all makes one hell of a party filled with mystery & mayhem that have captivated concert goers and circus enthusiasts all over the world.

You’ll witness strange, odd, and unusual feats of mind over matter and death defying stunts. You will see Zamora lying on a bed of nails while 4 of the biggest audience members stand on top of him, he’ll even lie on a bed of razor sharp swords and have a giant brick crushed on his chest by a sledge hammer. You will see Zamora perform the feats that earned him the title The Man Who Feels No Pain and emerge unscathed and unharmed and all in the name of entertainment.

Prepare yourself as Chelsea NoPants, our Dame of Danger, performs intense fire eating and fire breathing, contortion and walks and jumps on broken shards of glass. Hold on to your hats as she walks up a ladder of sharp machetes barefoot. You’ll see beautiful burlesque dancers, glass eating and other bizarre acts.

Hellzapoppin’s performers have toured on rock tours and festivals all over the North America and Europe including OZZFest, Warped Tour,KORN’s Family Values Tour, Lollapalooza, Metal Town (Swedish Festival, 5 years in a row), G-Fest (Faroe Islands), The Pedal to the Metal Tour, West Coast Riot Festival (Scandinavia), Peace and Love Fest (Sweden’s largest music festival) and much more. They’ve been featured on shows worldwide alongside bands including Mudvayne, Static X, Marilyn Manson, Slipknot, OZZY Osbourne, Black Label Society, Social Distortion, KORN, Deftones and scores more…

www.hellzapoppin.com, www.facebook.com/hellzapoppinsideshow

DAYS OF THE DEAD HORROR CONVENTION PRESENTS JOHN WATERS! // LAST CHANCE FOR DAYS OF THE DEAD ATLANTA ADVANCE TICKETS

JOHN WATERS To Make A Special Appearance At DAYS OF THE DEAD III In July

It is with IMMENSE honor that we announce the schedules appearance of iconic filmmaker, JOHN WATERS, Saturday, July 7th at DAYS OF THE DEAD III in Indianapolis, IN.

John Waters will be bringing his highly acclaimed, "This Filthy World" show to DAYS OF THE DEAD for a special one night only limited engagement. Dubbed, "THIS FILTHY WORLD: Filthier and More Horrible," Waters promises to be as comedically witty and salacious as ever, bringing an act that is often reserved for large theater houses across the world into a small and intimate setting at DAYS OF THE DEAD.

Attendees of "THIS FILTHY WORLD: Filthier and More Horrible" will not only be treated to the 90 minute performance and post-show Q&A, but will also be able to come face to face with John Waters himself during a special 2 hour meet and greet prior to the show, at which time Mr. Waters will sign autographs on personal items for FREE. 

Tickets for "THIS FILTHY WORLD: Filthier and More Horrible" are ON SALE NOW, for only $60 - included with the performance and autograph signing will be a special limited edition event poster designed by DAYS OF THE DEAD. All DAYS OF THE DEAD VIP Pass holders will receive preferred seating to the event, after which seating will be on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis.

You can get your tickets for this very special event by going to http://www.DaysoftheDead.net/Indianapolis and clicking "TICKETS."

 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LAST CHANCE TO PRE-BUY YOUR DISCOUNT TICKETS FOR DAYS OF THE DEAD II IN ATLANTA, HAPPENING MARCH 9TH-11TH!

DAYS OF THE DEAD II promises to be an epic event, standing as Georgia's first ever horror convention and featuring such celebrity guests as GARY BUSEY, RODDY PIPER, SID HAIG, BILL MOSELEY, and many more!

You can pre-purchase your advanced tickets to DAYS OF THE DEAD II in Atlanta through March 1st, by visiting http://www.DaysoftheDead.net/Atlanta and clicking "TICKETS."

 

LOOK FOR OUR AD IN THIS MONTH'S FANGORIA AND STIFF MAGAZINES!

 

If you missed the first DAYS OF THE DEAD show in Indianapolis, read what some people are saying about it:

- "I've been doing shows for 20 years, and this was one of the most enjoyable and well organized I have ever done. Thanks!" -*GINGER LYNN ALLEN *(*Devil's Rejects*, adult film star)

- "Out of every appearance I've ever done anywhere, this was by far the best!" - *MARC PRICE* (*Trick or Treat, Family Ties*)

- "Days of the Dead did it right! This is what every convention should be like." - *ANDREW BRYNIARSKI *(*Texas Chainsaw Massacre*)

- "Congrats, DAYS OF THE DEAD! Now THAT'S how you host a horror convention if you're trying to raise the dead!" - *BRIAN STEELE* (*Hellboy

I and II, Predators, Underworld*)

- "DAYS OF THE DEAD was one of the best conventions I've ever been a part of - lots of room for the huge fan turnout, easy access to everything going

on, and a great hotel restaurant. I can't wait until the next one!" - *PJ SOLES* (*Halloween, Carrie, Rock and Roll High School*)

- "DAYS OF THE DEAD was a blast for both the fans and the invited guests. Extremely well done!" -* LITO VELASCO* (*Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street

Legacy, Scream: The Inside Story*)

Brutal and Bloody Regards,

Adolfo G. Dorta

Days of the Dead

http://www.DaysoftheDead.net

From Dusk till Con

http://www.FromDuskTillCon.com

Do-It-Yourself Guide to Booking, Surviving, and Making a Profit on Your Own Indie Tour

EASY TO READ GUIDEBOOK HELPS INDIE MUSICIANS REACH NUMBER ONE WITH A BULLET

Low-Budget ROCKSTAR:

The Complete Do-It-Yourself Guide to Booking, Surviving, and Making a Profit on Your Own Indie Tour

By Scott Ibex, J.D.

Over the course of the last decade, the music industry has changed dramatically. International record sales are down fifty percent, labels do not have the budgets they once did, and many deserving groups have been forced to fend for themselves. In this age of YouTube and digital music stores, how does an Indie band sustain a career?

Professional touring artist Scott Ibex, who also holds a law degree, provides that solution with his practical, organized guide for musicians, Low Budget ROCKSTAR: The Complete Do-It-Yourself Guide to Booking, Surviving, and Making a Profit on Your Own Indie Tour(Orange Moon Press). This book enables musicians to control their own destiny, preserve ownership of their work, and complete profitable national tours.

“The internet gives bands the opportunity to maintain creative control of their music, publishing, royalties, and merchandise,” says Ibex.  “My guidebook teaches artists how to build a full-time career by utilizing practical knowledge and valuable legal resources, something similar books do not share.”

Low Budget ROCKSTAR: The Complete Do-It-Yourself Guide to Booking, Surviving, and Making a Profit on Your Own Indie Tour , provides step-by-step instructions on everything from setting up a “road-ready” digital office to planning a tour schedule, budgeting, drafting electronic press kits, merchandising, self-promotion, and much more.

Speaking to entrepreneur’s as well as business principals, Low Budget Rockstar: The Complete Do-It-Yourself Guide to Booking, Surviving, and Making a Profit on Your Own Indie Tour , also explores:

• What it takes to be a true, professional musician
• How to land more gigs with insider booking secrets
• How to $ave big on tour lodging, meals, and transportation
• Failsafe methods to get price breaks on all essential touring supplies
• What gets bands noticed on the web by the industry’s best venues
• The quintessential advertising, marketing, and promotional campaign
• How to draft, negotiate, and execute performance contracts
• Creative ways to generate additional revenues
• How to survive a tour on a DIY budget

“As I was beginning my professional music career, I read many DIY books,” adds Ibex. “Those guides were helpful from a grass-roots perspective, but they have become significantly dated. Since technology has become a driving force in the music industry, there hasn’t been a comprehensive DIY book written for the 21^st century band. I felt compelled to change that with Low-Budget ROCKSTAR.”

Scott Ibex is an author and national touring artist. He has played with members of Chicago, The Rastafarians, Pato Banton and other famous artists, and has licensed original music to MTV. In addition to completing multiple national U.S. tours, he has personally drafted, reviewed, and executed complex performance contracts, liability disclaimers, work-for-hire agreements, technical riders, and other essential music business legal documentation. He also provides consulting services to independent record labels, artists, and has presented music business seminars at universities and public libraries throughout the country. He is a graduate of Earlham College, Whittier Law School, and, when not on tour, resides in Costa Mesa, CA.

Low Budget ROCKSTAR: The Complete Do-It-Yourself Guide to Booking, Surviving and Making a Profit on Your Own Indie Tour is available for purchase at...

www.orangemoonpress.com 

www.lowbudgetrockstar.net 

www.amazon.com 

www.bn.com. 

FAMOUS MONSTERS FORUM IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

You asked, we answered. Our all new forum is officially open for business. Head on over to chat about all things monster. Ask questions of the FM staff. Give suggestions on what you'd like to see. And, as a special bonus, check out our FM EXCLUSIVES section for some surprises. First, take a behind-the-scenes look atMEZCO TOYS latest project. It's something that our classic monster lovers will drool over. And for our more "sophisticated" fans, check out an exclusive image from our art book-concept art from the film HELLRAISER, never before released. It's as epic as it comes. It's your turn to make your voice heard. Head on over to the forum today and remember, on our forum. . . everyone can hear you scream!

 CLOTHING SALE!  

This is the last week for our super clothing and accessories sale. Take 20% off of any and all shirts, hats, and hoodies. These are the last we have and one they're gone we won't be re-printing. Get yours before it's too late! Use code MUMMYKNOWSBEST at checkout to claim your discount.

DARK ARTS 2!

  

Did you see that amazing piece of concept art from HELLRAISER? That is just the tip of the monsterberg in DARK ARTS 2. From the classics like FRANKENSTEIN, Amicus, and Vincent Price, to contemporary films like HELLRAISER, and even to the projects that never were like AKIRA, DA2 sports one of the greatest collections of personal and concept art from some of Hollywood's most important imaginations. William Stout, Dave Elsey, John Gallagher, Aaron Sims, Simon Thorpe, and John Gallagher bring some of their most dynamic and horrifying works of art to our beautiful, full-color, glossy pages. Supplies are limited and going fast, get yours today at www.captainco.com.

THE GRAVEYARD EXAMINER RETURNS!!

Bigger and better than before, it's the GRAVEYARD EXAMINER! Your online noosepaper for all things horror, sci-fi, and fantasy-now with 40% more Monsters! Coming to you every two weeks, GE will feature all the best in movies, comics, video games, books, TV and more, while also featuring exclusive articles, interviews, and even contests where we'll be giving away some of the most envied prizes in the Monsterverse. But you can't win if you don't read! With further ado, here is - THE GRAVEYARD EXAMINER!

Just in time for Valentine's Day FM is here to bring a little of those good vibes to all of our monster-loving couples out there. For the next week all of our clothing and hats will be 20% off. Pick up one of those nice, lightweight tank tops for your sweety. Maybe get that Basil Gogos-rendered Bela Lugosi shirt for the man in your life. It's hard to go wrong and you'll always look crazy sexy in your FM gear! But hurry, we can't do this forever. Sale ends in one week or when supplies run out! 

Use code: MUMMYKNOWSBEST at checkout in order to get your discount.

#260 HAS LEAPT INTO STORES!

 

Reports are coming in from all over the world that a half-naked man and his green friend have been spotted jumping through bookstores. Fear not! For it is only our JOHN CARTER cover as painted by fantasy maestro Sanjulian, now in stores. And for those of you who like your FM with a helping of classic horror, comic book shops, wholesalers, and our very own www.captainco.com has our second cover, Christopher Lee sporting his Hammer fangs from Oscar-winning creature man, Dave Elsey. Head to your local store or logon now to track down your copy today!

As always, don't forget to stop by www.famousmonsters.com for the latest news and reviews from the worlds of Sci-Fi, Horror, and Fantasy! It's the site where everyone can hear you scream! 

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METALLICA ANNOUNCE THE CREATION OF NEW ANNUAL MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL TO TAKE PLACE THIS SUMMER

ORION MUSIC + MORE HEADLINEDBY METALLICA TO BE HELD AT BADER FIELD IN ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY ON JUNE 23 AND 24, 2012 IN ADDITION TO METALLICA THE LINE UP WILL INCLUDE ARCTIC MONKEYS, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, AND MORE METALLICA MET CLUB FAN CLUB PRESALE TO BEGIN  FEBRUARY 8, 2012 10AM EST

Los Angeles, CA - February 7, 2012 - Metallica, in conjunction with friends C3 Presents, today announced the creation of Orion Music + More, a new annual music, arts, and lifestyle festival founded and headlined by the band, a natural progression for a band that has headlined legendary festivals around the world for years.  Orion Music + More will take place June 23-24 at Bader Field in Atlantic City, New Jersey. "We've had the idea of doing our own lifestyle festival with lots of diverse music and fun and games for years," said Lars Ulrich.  "Finally this year all the practical ducks lined up in a row, and we are beyond psyched to bring Orion to our fans, friends and the curious.   After the most incredible of weeks ever in December 2011 celebrating our 30th anniversary at the Fillmore in San Francisco, CA, bringing the spirit of that week, the looseness of that week, the possibilities of that week, the fan interactive elements of that week, and the (fill in your own blank here) of that week to a festival setting is so exciting we can hardly contain ourselves." Orion Music + More will feature multiple live music stages plus a lifestyle element that reflects each of Metallica's band members many personal interests.  Metallica will headline both nights of Orion Music + More and play "The Black Album" in its entirety one night Ride The Lightning in its entirety the other.  This will be the only time the band will perform these albums in North America in 2012.   The lineup for Orion Music + More will span multiple musical genres.   From punk to country, over 20 bands will perform, including:  Arctic Monkeys, Avenged Sevenfold, Modest Mouse, The Gaslight Anthem, Cage The Elephant, Fucked Up, Best Coast, Hot Snakes, Titus Andronicus, Gary Clark Jr., Lucero, Roky Erickson, The Black Angels, The Sword, Liturgy, and more to be announced in the coming weeks.    The Metallica Met Club fan club presale starts tomorrow - February 8th at 10am (Eastern) and runs through Friday, February 10th at 10pm (Eastern).  Met Club members get first dibs on buying festival tickets and with a couple of options to choose from. - A Super Special Price at $125 including all fees for a 2-Day pass OR - The MET CLUB ULTRA 2-DAY PASS, which includes Front of Stage Viewing Area Access, Exclusive Ultra Lounge Access & More for $225 including all fees!    Tickets will go on-sale to the public on Saturday, February 11th at 10 am (Eastern) for $150 for a 2-Day Pass including all fees.  Visit www.orionmusicandmore.com to buy tickets.  Stay tuned for additional Orion Music + More announcements. ABOUT METALLICA Formed in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, Metallica (www.metallica.com) have become one of the most influential and commercially successful rock bands in history, having sold 100 million albums worldwide and playing to millions of fans the world over. They have scored almost a dozen multi-platinumalbums, including 1991's Metallica (commonly referred to as "The Black Album"), which is the best selling album in history of Soundscan scanning almost 15.7 million albums in the United States alone, and over 28 million worldwide.  In October 2008, their latest album, DeathMagnetic, debuted at number one on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and in 27 additional countries around the world.  It was certified platinum in the United States just six weeks later.  Metallica have also garnered numerous awards and accolades, including nine Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, and multiple MTV Video Music Awards.  They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.  Metallica recentlycelebrated its 30th anniversary as a band last month, performing four shows at the Fillmore Theatre in San Francisco, CA, exclusively for members of their fan club, the Metallica Club.  They released the Beyond Magnetic EP via digital retailers on December 13, 2011 after giving the songs away to their fan club members.  A CD version of the Beyond Magentic EP was released on January 31, 2012.  ABOUT C3 PRESENTS C3 Presents (www.c3presents.com) creates, books, markets and produces live experiences, concerts, events, and just about anything that makes people stand up and cheer. C3 produces the Austin City Limits Music Festival and Lollapalooza in Chicago.  Along with these multi-day, multi-stage festivals, C3 books and promotes more than 1,000 concerts in arenas, theaters, casinos, and clubs across the US. In 2011, C3 was the number three promoter by sales in the US, and the number seven worldwide. In addition to event creation and booking, C3 manages the careers of select artists.   www.orionmusicandmore.com www.facebook.com/orionmusicandmore  www.twitter.com/orionmusicmore  www.youtube.com/orionmusicandmore