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This NIN Drummer Became Industrial Rock's Best Kept Secret In this podcast I tackle the history of Chris Vrenna’s passion project, Tweaker, from Nine Inch Nails drummer to Collaborating with Rock Icons like The Cure’s Robert Smith. This is the story of Tweaker. 🎧 Artists & Genres Mentioned: Nine Inch Nails • The Perfect Circle • Deftones • Lesser-known alternative acts & more. 👁‍🗨 If you love 90s and 2000s rock, music history, or finding influential bands - this episode is for you. 💬 What do you think? Which bands defined this era for you, and what "lesser-known" acts deserve more recognition? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, cartoonist and comic book creator Mariana Costa talks about her latest graphic novel, THE DEMON OF BEAUSOLEIL, out soon via Oni Press. We talk about gothic horror, cute queer comics, mental health and moving to Australia. Mariana Costa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinscos ========================= Connect with My Kind Of Weird: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mykindofweird1 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mykindofweirddotnet TikTok - https://ww.tiktok.com/mykindofweird0 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@mykindofweirdcomics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, cartoonist and comic book creator Sam Fonseca talks about his latest graphic novel, Shadowplay: Midnight School, out now via Top Shelf. We also cover topics like Psychological Horror, Musical Influences and compartmentalising your Mental Health when creating a Dark Horror Graphic Novel. Sam Fonesca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelgfonseca/ ========================= Connect with My Kind Of Weird: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mykindofweird1 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mykindofweirddotnet TikTok - https://ww.tiktok.com/mykindofweird0 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@mykindofweirdcomics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Weird Comics & Bizarre Books I talk with Zach Chapman. Zach is a member of the My Kind Of Weird discord community, an avid reader of science fiction novels and writer of horror comics. But this time around he's created a science fiction comic book which will remind you of those Saturday Morning Cartoons you used to watch on the telly in the 80s and 90s. Its called DINO KNIGHTS: THE ONCE & FUTURE KNIGHT - an Arthurian Tale with Filled with Anthropomorphic Dinosaurs, Evil Robots and Time Travel! Visit the DINO KNIGHTS Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/houseofblood/dino-knights-the-once-and-future-knight Zach Chapman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chappyzach/ ========================= Connect with My Kind Of Weird: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mykindofweird1 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mykindofweirddotnet TikTok - https://ww.tiktok.com/mykindofweird0 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@mykindofweirdcomics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vic Lagina has directed/produced over 3800 films in the Adult Film Industry. In this episode I talk to Vic about FILTHY!, his salacious tell-all book about working in the Industry, directing its top stars and the dark side of porn. Pick up his book, Filthy! The Rise and (Pending) Death of Vic Lagina, a salacious tell-all on the Porn Industry on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com.au/Filthy-Rise-Pending-Death-Lagina/dp/B0CKKQC8V1 Or head to VicLagina.com for more information. ========================= TRIGGER WARNING: During this talk we discussed Adult Films performer August Ames, specifically the circumstances in which she took her own life. This and depression are discussed so I wanted to give you the heads up before you started watching. ========================= Engage with My Kind of Weird using one of the links below. My Kind of Weird on Bluesky My Kind of Weird on Discord My Kind of Weird on Facebook My Kind of Weird on Instagram My Kind of Weird on our Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RIVERS OF NIHIL are back and ready to shatter expectations with their latest single, “Water & Time,” a synth-soaked, progressive death metal anthem that offers a glimpse into their upcoming self-titled fifth album, dropping May 30th via Metal Blade Records. What started as an experimental synth track—nicknamed “TFF” for its Tears for Fears vibe—evolved into a full-blown metal banger, with towering choruses and crushing riffs layered over its shimmering electronic roots. Guitarist Brody Uttley crafted the bones of the album to hit hard live, before adding in the studio polish, ensuring the record feels as potent in a dive bar as it does in an arena. But this isn’t just business as usual—the new album pushes the envelope with added textures like saxophone, banjo, and cello, expanding their sound while staying true to their genre-defying spirit. ========================= Engage with My Kind of Weird using one of the links below. My Kind of Weird on Bluesky My Kind of Weird on Discord My Kind of Weird on Facebook My Kind of Weird on Instagram My Kind of Weird on Twitter My Kind of Weird on our Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Nemesis: Forever, the world’s most dangerous bastard isn’t satisfied with just stacking bodies and breaking laws anymore—he’s leveling up. Now richer than God and meaner than the Devil, Nemesis is kicking his bloody game of homicidal chess into overdrive. Forget shaking up the justice system—this time, he’s gunning for world domination. Armed with bleeding-edge super-tech and a psychotic vision, Nemesis is ready to flip the power structure on its head and leave the entire planet begging for mercy. Here's everything we know about Mark Millar's next series. ========================= Engage with My Kind of Weird using one of the links below. My Kind of Weird on Bluesky My Kind of Weird on Discord My Kind of Weird on Facebook My Kind of Weird on Instagram My Kind of Weird on Twitter My Kind of Weird on our Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oni Press and EC Comics are unleashing another wave of mayhem with the continuation of their partnership for the Summer of Fear—a seasonal lineup of horror comics drenched in EC-style terror and pulpy wickedness. Following the success of titles like Epitaphs from the Abyss and Cruel Universe, this summer’s lineup kicks off with Blood Type #1 in June, a standalone spinoff starring the vampiric Ada, written by Corinna Bechko with art by Andrea Sorrentino. July brings Catacomb of Torment #1, a new anthology hosted by The Tormentor and featuring stories by horror veterans like John Arcudi and Marguerite Bennett. August wraps the season in cosmic dread with Cruel Universe 2 #1, a 12-issue return to intergalactic nightmare territory led by creators such as Ann Nocenti and Greg Smallwood. The madness begins early with Free Comic Book Day’s Blood Type #0 special, a grisly sampler that sets the stage for the summer’s bloody buffet. The preview features throwbacks from Cruel Universe and Cruel Kingdom, plus an early bite of Ada’s story, marking EC’s first solo character spinoff in this revival line. Set on a resort island crawling with wealthy prey, Blood Type promises a stylish, high-stakes showdown between undead hunger and corporate corruption. With lush art from Sorrentino and a darkly comic tone, the book anchors what Oni calls its boldest horror lineup yet. As Catacomb of Torment and Cruel Universe 2 roll out, EC’s signature brand of grisly morality tales gets a blood-slick upgrade, complete with resurrected classics and new material by genre heavyweights. Whether it’s anatomical nightmares narrated by a sadistic host or sci-fi doom spirals tearing through space-time, the Summer of Fear aims to push the boundaries of horror comics. With its mix of retro homage and modern storytelling muscle, EC’s return under Oni Press is shaping up to be an unrelenting, flesh-ripping celebration of the grotesque. ========================= Engage with My Kind of Weird using one of the links below. My Kind of Weird on Bluesky My Kind of Weird on Discord My Kind of Weird on Facebook My Kind of Weird on Instagram My Kind of Weird on Twitter My Kind of Weird on our Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Italian doom sorcerers MESSA have cracked open the abyss again, dropping the molten new video for "Fire On The Roof"—a slow-burning anthem of forbidden desire ripped straight from their towering fourth album, The Spin, out now via Metal Blade Records. This isn’t just another doom record—it’s a sprawling, genre-bending odyssey that fuses doom, goth, metal, and jazz into a hypnotic fever dream, with critics already fanning the flames. ========================= Engage with My Kind of Weird using one of the links below. My Kind of Weird on Bluesky My Kind of Weird on Discord My Kind of Weird on Facebook My Kind of Weird on Instagram My Kind of Weird on Twitter My Kind of Weird on our Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I interview horror author Rob King II about his Latest Book "The Place Beneath The Dirt" which is a cop procedural occultic horror. “Veteran homicide detective Sam Harris thought he had seen everything—until a brutal massacre at a gas station shakes him to his core. Following the murder suspect’s inexplicable death, his vengeful spirit haunts Sam as he delves deeper into the case, unraveling his grip on reality. Soon, Sam uncovers a dark conspiracy aimed at unleashing an ancient evil. As corruption spreads not only in his own police department, but also into his personal life, Sam begins to truly relaize the horrors he faces. When he discovers that his own daughter is the ultimate piece of a horrifying ritual, the stakes grow higher as he learns: to save her—and the world—he must race against time to uncover the sinister truth buried beneath the dirt before it’s too late.” Pick up his book, "The Place Beneath The Dirt," using one of the below links. ========================= Robert King II Links: Barnes and Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-place-beneath-the-dirt-robert-king-ii/1147145159?ean=2940184439617 Website - https://www.robkingfiction.com/ ========================= Engage with My Kind of Weird using one of the links below. My Kind of Weird on Bluesky My Kind of Weird on Discord My Kind of Weird on Facebook My Kind of Weird on Instagram My Kind of Weird on Twitter My Kind of Weird on our Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strap in, grease up those wheels, and crank the volume, because Oni Press and The Nacelle Company are firing up the engines and unleashing a full-throttle return of the raddest rodents this side of the galaxy. Hot off the asphalt of last year’s hit limited series, the BIKER MICE FROM MARS are back—and this time, they’re riding into their first-ever ongoing series! Dropping June 25th, 2025, this beast is powered by the freewheeling chaos of writer Melissa Flores (Power Rangers Prime) and the raw, nitro-infused visuals of artist Daniel Gete (Skin Police). Mars is burning, the Plutarkians are back at their dirty tricks, and it’s up to Throttle, Vinnie, and Modo to rev up and roll out with the Mars Freedom Fighters to keep their homeworld from becoming a cosmic landfill. But when a brand-new, never-saw-it-coming threat rises from the cosmic junkyard to endanger everything—friends, family, the very surface of the Red Planet itself—the Biker Mice might just be staring down the barrel of a full-blown planetary apocalypse. Buckle up. This isn’t your Saturday morning nostalgia trip. This is the next savage gearshift into the NacelleVerse. But wait—RoboForce crashes the party! That’s right, those mechanized misfits are back, tearing through the pages in a bonus feature from writer Matt Hotson (Power Rangers: The Return) and artist EJ Su (Transformers). It’s the perfect pit stop that ties directly into ROBOFORCE: THE ANIMATED SERIES, now streaming on Tubi, with executive producers Dwayne Johnson, Brian Volk-Weiss, and Dany Garcia fueling the fire. This is the kind of double-barrel sci-fi action that demands your attention. Speaking of the NacelleVerse, these mad scientists of animation aren’t just playing in the sandbox—they’re building an empire. With RoboForce co-produced by Seven Bucks Productions (yep, that’s Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, and Brian Gewirtz) and Biker Mice from Mars rolling deep with executive producers like Ryan Reynolds, George Dewey, Matt Kravitsky, and Kevin Hill, this interconnected universe of animated mayhem is just getting warmed up. And just when you thought the throttle couldn’t go any higher—get a load of these covers! Dustin Weaver (Avengers), Karl Kerschl (Isola), Justin Mason (Spider-Punk), Juan Jose Ryp (Wolverine), Kano (Epitaphs from the Abyss), and the legend himself Simon Bisley (Judge Dredd) are throwing down some of the hottest variant art you’ll see this side of the asteroid belt. The Biker Mice from Mars are ready to explode into their biggest, baddest, most wrench-swinging, 40-PAGE debut ever. This is the no-holds-barred, engine-screaming saga you've been waiting for. ========================= Engage with My Kind of Weird using one of the links below. My Kind of Weird on Bluesky My Kind of Weird on Discord My Kind of Weird on Facebook My Kind of Weird on Instagram My Kind of Weird on Twitter My Kind of Weird on our Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to paint your nails black and resurrect your inner ghoul because the original Alice Cooper group has clawed its way back from the crypt. After more than half a century apart, these shock rock pioneers are reunited and about to drop a fresh slab of sonic horror with their brand-new studio album, "The Revenge of Alice Cooper"—landing July 25 via earMUSIC. And this isn't just another nostalgia cash grab. Oh no, this beast is being hailed as the spiritual successor to the band's holy quartet of chaos: "School’s Out," "Billion Dollar Babies," "Love It to Death," and "Killer." That's right—Alice, Neal, Michael, and Dennis are here to remind you who invented theatrical rock before it was cool (or cringe). Kicking down the crypt door is the venom-laced lead single "Black Mamba," slithering through your speakers now, featuring none other than Robby freaking Krieger of The Doors. This track doesn't ask for permission—it bites, injecting your veins with that familiar cocktail of filthy riffs, macabre swagger, and that patented Cooper snarl. "The Revenge of Alice Cooper" is more than an album—it's a Frankenstein’s monster stitched together from vintage horror tropes, '70s shock rock, and the band’s signature brand of chaos. And speaking of the past, prepare to get chills. Original guitarist Glen Buxton—gone but never forgotten since '97—makes a ghostly return on "What Happened To You," thanks to a never-before-heard recording of his guitar work. This track bridges the spectral gap between then and now, wrapping your ears in a séance of sound. But wait—there’s more to sink your teeth into. If you get your claws on the box set or that fancy limited smart format, you'll uncover a buried treasure: a raw, alternate 1970 take of "Return of The Spiders". Not the version that crawled onto Easy Action—this one’s been locked away in a tomb of multi-tracks for 50 years, only now resurrected and polished to a sinister sheen by long-time producer Bob Ezrin. Speaking of Ezrin, the old gang is back in the studio with him in Connecticut, relighting the flame that burned so brightly (and scandalously) back in the '70s. This isn’t just a reunion—it’s a celebration of lifelong friendship, rebellion, and the ageless power of pure, uncut rock ‘n’ roll. Expect no filler, no fluff. From the venomous bite of "Black Mamba" to the rabid snarl of "Wild Ones," all the way to the haunting lullaby of "See You on the Other Side," every track is a bloodstained love letter to the band’s hellraising legacy. So mark your calendars, kids. July 25. Alice Cooper is back. And this time? He’s out for revenge. ========================= Engage with My Kind of Weird using one of the links below. My Kind of Weird on Bluesky My Kind of Weird on Discord My Kind of Weird on Facebook My Kind of Weird on Instagram My Kind of Weird on Twitter My Kind of Weird on our Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I interview Dr. Craig Hurd-McKenney about his latest graphic novel, Station Grand, which is out via Oni Press. We also talk about key inspirations which includes insomnia and sleep paralysis. TW: this episode contains references of abuse by those in positions of religious power. ========================= Engage with My Kind of Weird using one of the links below. My Kind of Weird on Bluesky My Kind of Weird on Discord My Kind of Weird on Facebook My Kind of Weird on Instagram My Kind of Weird on our Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I take a look at queer novel, Silicone God, which takes a unique approach to erotica and science fiction with metaphors aplenty. Hold onto your tentacles as I give my take on "Silicone God" by Victoria Brooks. ========================= Engage with My Kind of Weird using one of the links below. My Kind of Weird on Bluesky My Kind of Weird on Discord My Kind of Weird on Facebook My Kind of Weird on Instagram My Kind of Weird on Twitter My Kind of Weird on our Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I take a look at one of the most talked about horror books which leans into mainstream 80s pop culture as much as it does demonic possession and friendship betrayal. Strap yourselves in for my take on "My Best Friend's Exorcism" by Grady Hendrix. ========================= Engage with My Kind of Weird using one of the links below. My Kind of Weird on Bluesky My Kind of Weird on Discord My Kind of Weird on Facebook My Kind of Weird on Instagram My Kind of Weird on Twitter My Kind of Weird on our Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.