The excellent Ash Costello (New Years Day) is my guest on the latest episode of FIRE WITH FIRE, in which she implores people never to diminish their light for someone else. WATCH HERE.

I believe this was my 23rd (!) San Diego Comic-Con. I moderated panels with The Lawrence Brothers and Gwar on Sunday, saw lots of friends, and had a blast!

Sleep Theory’s Cullen Moore sits down with me for his most in-depth and personal interview yet. Watch here.

Honored to write Mayhem Manor - A Haunted High-On Adventure for Twiztid, complete with a gorgeous cover by legendary album artist Ed Repka. I hope people who love vintage horror, comedy, ghosts, Scooby Doo, and KISS will find something to enjoy. I believe we’ve done justice to the past, present, and future of Twiztid comics.

How TX2 Transforms Online Hate and Trauma into Art. Watch here.

It was my first time making the metal pilgrimage to Oslo, Norway, and I can’t think of a better reason than to attend the Tons Of Rock festival. READ MORE HERE.

Why Avenged Sevenfold Never Played It Safe: M. Shadows is my guest on the second episode of FIRE WITH FIRE, created in partnership with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. WATCH HERE.

See you at Silver Scream Con 4! September 12 - 14, 2025.

FIRE WITH FIRE! In-depth, wide-ranging conversations with artists in the heavy music space, with the importance of free expression as the anchor. Made in partnership with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Watch Episode 01 with Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills HERE.

Bruce Dickinson was my latest guest at the Musicians Institute.

It was a pleasure moderating the panels at Astronomicon 8, with guests including the great Doug Bradley, aka Pinhead (pictured), the My Name is Earl 20th anniversary cast reunion, the cast and creator of the Terrifier franchise, Theo Rossi (Sons of Anarchy), Twiztid, and more! Always a blast.

My short story, inspired by Type O Negative’s “Suspended in Dusk,” is part of the Bloody Kisses anthology graphic novel! Grab it here.

I wrote the script for this killer short film, launching Ice Nine Kills’ Spencer Charnas’ new line of personal care products, Pretty Evil.

It was an absolute pleasure moderating the "Music Festivals and Live Events: The Key to Japanese Artists' Success in the International Marketplace" panel at Matsuri'25 with esteemed music industry guests Ellen Lu, Tom Windish, and Rob Kelso!

I am back from my first trip to Grand Cayman, where I spent several days with Jake Oni, listening to new music, eating great food, and having many conversations.

Kevin Smith Presents Chronic Con for real! The first-ever convention centered on all things Kevin Smith. I hosted several of the panels, including a great one with Shannon Elizabeth. A successful first year in Chicago. See you in 2025. Snoogans!