Dread Media

In this barbaric episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll review the strangely metaphysical Viking fight club epic, Valhalla Rising. Then, after a Dying in the Gutters segment on the BOOM! Studios comic The Anchor, Desmond does a track by track review of Gwar's latest album: Bloody Pit of Horror. Chest-thumping metal for everyone this week: "Onward to Valhalla" by 3 Inches of Blood, "Valhalla" by Black Sabbath, "Holy War" by The Lords of the New Church, "Kz Necromancer" by Gwar, and "Berserk!" by Suicidal Tendencies. This episode shall crush thine fleshy parts. Verily. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group!

In this week's misogynistic film round-up, Desmond and Darryll have a very uncomfortable conversation about sex, Nazis, and Smokey and the Bandit while reviewing Salon Kitty. Then Desmond is a little weirded out by how much he enjoyed Lars von Trier's controversial Antichrist. And he makes a lot of enemies in his review of the film Adrien Brody doesn't want you to see: Giallo. Then Darryll can't get enough and joins us for a little bit of feedback and a peanut butter 'nana sammich. Songs bordering on misogyny: "She" by KISS, "Nazi Girlfriend" by Iggy Pop, "Master's Hands" by Charlotte Gainsbourg, "She Is Beautiful" by Children of Bodom, and "Only Women Bleed" by Alice Cooper. Please don't tell my wife. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group!

This week, Dread Media has an episode for you, and you're probably going to like it. Desmond and Darryll discuss the tiers of John Carpenter's catalogue after a viewing of Prince of Darkness. Then Desmond goes solo on The Rig. Tunes included: "Speak of the Devil" by The Misfits, "Prince of Darkness" by Alice Cooper, "Ocean Man" by Ween, and "Perish in Fire" by Monster Magnet. Seriously, pray for death. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group!

In this massive episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll cover the sleaze classic Maniac. Then Desmond covers indie sleaze film Defiled, James Newman's sleazy novella The Forum, and a huge stack of not-so-sleazy comics from Dark Horse, DC, Humanoids, Marvel, and Radical! Also, sleazy songs: "Maniac's Theme (End Titles)" by Jay Chattaway, "Maniac" by Michael Sembello, "Rape Me" by Nirvana, "Come Join Us" by Bad Religion, "I Don't Wanna Be (A Superhero)" by Roadrunner United with Michale Graves, and "All Twisted" by CIV. Phew! Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group!

We need an old priest and a young priest! And a sadly bloated former child actor! This week, in an episode dedicated to two very different films based on demonic possession, Desmond and Darryll cover The Exorcist and Night of the Demons. One's the most influential horror film of all time, and the other's a remake of a mediocre film from the 1980s. Strap in, Internet, because I think we might have broken Darryll. Demonic ditties include: an excerpt from "Tubular Bells" by Mike Oldfield, "The Exorcist" by The Hellacopters, "Night of the Demons" by 45 Grave, and "Possessions" by Strapping Young Lad. Send your feedback to Hell, because I hear that's where your mother... [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group!

In honor of The Walking Dead on AMC, Megan joins Desmond for a discussion of the first episode and the rest of this episode is dedicated to zombies. Desmond reviews two indie features: Deadlands 2: Trapped and Dead Eyes Open. There's also a Dying in the Gutters segment on two Dylan Dog graphic novels. Zombie beats included: "Zombie Crush" by Groovie Ghoulies, "Dead Man Walking" by Raging Speedhorn, "At The Movies" by Bad Brains, "Dead Eyes Opened" by Severed Heads, "I Wanna Be Your Dog" by The Stooges, and "My Body's a Zombie for You" by Dead Man's Bones. Plus, what is Desmond reading, and just what is entailed in the beginning of his film career? Pull up a chair, grab a bowl of brains, and enjoy! Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group!

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond interviews writer, editor, TV host, and horror journalist Stanley Wiater! Then Darryll joins us for a review of Something Wicked This Way Comes as a seminal Halloween treat. Songs included: "Dream Master" by The 69 Eyes, "Dream Evil" by Dio, "Wicked & Weird" by Buck 65, and "Being an Asshole is your Pre-existing Condition." Visit Stanley Wiater at www.stanley-wiater.com. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group!

In this episode, Desmond welcomes fantasy artist Mike Dubisch to the show to talk about his newest project that you can help happen on Kickstarter.com: Black Velvet Cthulhu! Mike is a talented artist who talks openly about his artistic and literary influences, as well as his colorful career. Then Darryll joins Desmond for a discussion on the Soderbergh film Kafka. Tunes include: "Lament for a Toy Factory" by Dr. Steel, "3 Shades of Black" by Hank III, "Paranoid" by Hellsongs, and "LIfe in Black" by Fight. Support Mike here: http://kck.st/avqYU7. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group!

In this revenge-themed episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll take in a double-feature of films that sit on the opposite ends of the spectrum. First up, Robert Forster and Fred Williamson take back the streets in Vigilante, then Gary Oldman and Paddy Considine take back the Spanish countryside in The Backwoods. Mirth, mayhem, and tunes ensue: "New York's Alright (If You Like Saxophones)" by Fear, "Stand Your Ground" by Rancid, "Hunting Humans" by The Misfits, and "Revenge is a Vulture" by 3 Inches of Blood. Take back the podcast! Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group!

In this week's episode of Dread Media, Desmond is joined by the guitar player and founding member of the quintessential power metal band, Helloween: Michael Weikath. They talk about modern recording technology, touring, and the band's newest release: 7 Sinners. Then Desmond goes solo on a review of the low-budget indie film Heavy Mental. Also feedback, including Bette and Darren's rundown of the recent Horrorfind convention. Songs included: "Kill It" and "Are You Metal?" by Helloween, "Far Beyond Metal" by Strapping Young Lad, and "Operation: Get the Hell Out of Here" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Join the Facebook group!