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A science fiction meditation of depression, a sincere bikers versus zombies novella, a look at a franchise of Thai supernatural gore films, a Bruce Springsteen parody song, and a sober tribute to a legendary French artist. This week's Dread Media is as diverse as ever. First, Desmond and Darryll review Lars von Trier's intense Melancholia. Then Desmond goes solo on Greg Lamberson's new novella from Creeping Hemlock Press: Carnage Road. Continuing his tour of southeast Asia, Devil Dinosaur Jr. talks about the first two films in the Art of the Devil series in the latest Stay Scary. Then, finally, Desmond accompanies Tom Deja in this week's Macabre Musical Theatre in their rendition of "Universal City." We're sorry. Other songs of note: "And Sadness Will Sear" by Trivium, "Depression" by Black Flag, "The Long Road" by Tiger Army, "Black Magic" by Slayer, and "Temple of Your Dreams" by Monster Magnet. RIP Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

In this episode, covering Americana and Conspiracy of One, Damian and Desmond cover "that era" of The Offspring's career. The song "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)" inspires no less than 20 minutes of vitriolic sonic hatred. Question: What are some things that punk songs should not contain? Answer: Steel drums, drum machines, the words "sail away," or a Rob Schneider sample. Question: What are things that songs should contain? Answer: The Beach Boys. This episode is a roadmap for young punk bands wondering how to remain relevant. You're welcome! Send your questions and comments to: [email protected], or 410.871.8192. Follow @dreadmedia and @ExtraLivesShow on Twitter!

Firstly, roving gangs, killer machines, cannibal grannies, and an undying architect plague The Doctor and Mel ("Paradise Towers"). Then genocidal mercenaries hunt an alien queen to Earth, in an effort to destroy her and her rapidly growing spawn ("Delta and the Bannermen"). And lastly, a dragon holds the key to an icy madman's freedom ("Dragonfire"). Additionally, Dan teaches Mike a new word, Mel leaves The Doctor to take up with Sabalom Glitz, Ace debuts, and Dan believes the 24th season just might be the worst ever.

Carrying over from last episode, Tom and Derrick go back to the days of their youth to discuss the Golden Age of MTV. The Boys Outta Brooklyn examine the impact this then-upstart network had on the way the populace views music, and how its presence opened up pop culture to other styles. Along the way they discuss some of their favorite videos, try to figure out why modern videos seem to have lost their way, and engage in the usual tangenty goodness Better in the Dark is famous for. All around the world it's the same song, so get to clicking!

The Commonwealth Crew is back, and this time they're trying to come to terms with the aggressively mediocre AVP: Alien vs. Predator. Help us. Please. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Follow us on Twitter @dreadmedia and @MuseumWalkerIan.

Kellen and Mike continue their look through BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad with the second group of five episodes. Then Kellen is joined by the voice of Ryusuke, Eric Vale.

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond and Darryll take a close look at the adaptation of erotic comic artist Guido Crepax's Valentina: Baba Yaga on Blu-ray. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. provides a Stay Scary on the Indonesian film Macabre. Desmond returns for a solo review of Todd Grimson's vampire novel Stainless. In a new Macabre Musical Theatre, Tom Deja takes aim at the Russians for their vodka-influenced folklore. Take Tom and Derrick up on their Better in the Dark DePalma Challenge by donating at least $10 to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.com. Songs included: "Forsaken Fashion Dolls" by Lordi, "You Must Be a Witch" by Stiv Bators, "Dead Babies" by Alice Cooper, "Los Angeles" by The 69 Eyes, and "Supporting Caste" by Propagandhi. Solidarity! Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter.

James and Damien discuss Masters of the Universe, interdimensional travel, and the future of the show.

The Aussie and the Anglophile are back with more Beyond Good & Evil, discussing the perils of hovercraft platforming and combat photography. Damien also reveals what may be the most shocking development in the history of the show, with ramifications that may very well be felt for centuries! Welcome to the future.

Hey, look! Big Damn Heroes is legal to drink! And with the batch of episodes Will and Hannah are covering this week, they're gonna need it. Why does everyone want to fuck Riley? Where does female genital mutilation come into the picture? Where's the overarching season plot been hiding? And which of these episodes has a genuinely good twist and is also terrifying? Join The Heroes as they cover Buffy's "The I in Team" and "Goodbye, Iowa," and Angel's "She" and "I've Got You Under My Skin." And don't forget to do the Creep!