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RON KEEL “THE METAL COWBOY” Releases The Last Ride – The New Single & Video Inspired By The Comic Book KEELWORLD – METAL COWBOY

Posted in comic books, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 6, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Metal Nerds Inc. has joined forces with RFK Media to deliver the new 44-page comic book/graphic novel KEELWORLD, in which the Metal Cowboy undertakes a journey through time, from the Hollywood heyday of the 80s to the post-apocalyptic future.

THE SONG: A Metal Cowboy classic, “The Last Ride” is a fast-paced anthem that combines the musical energy of Keel’s metal spirit with the southwest roots that have characterized his work for the past 30 years. A thunderous drum groove courtesy of Mike Vanderhule (Y&T) provides the foundation for Ron’s guitars and vocals, the solo section pits Rascal Flatts’ Travis Toy on dobro against Keith Roberts’ relentless guitar licks, and the lyrics are some of Ron Keel’s best (“Inside and out I’ve earned these scars, from the Sunset Strip to the cowboy bars”).

All links to the CD, downloads, and streaming platforms are one click away at: http://lnk.to/thelastride.

THE VIDEO: Inspired by the comic book and created by Jason McCorriston/McCardy Media, this clip brings the story to life in stunning fashion, recreating the glory years of yesterday amidst the threat of a future ruled by A.I. – available to view exclusively at http://youtube.com/@ronkeelrfkmedia.

THE COMIC BOOK: Published by Metal Nerds Inc. and distributed by RFK Media, this project was written by Brett Monro and Morten Kristiansen, with four different artists bringing each era to life; Francesco Iaquinta, Andrey Portilla, Mauro Bueno, and EV Cantada created distinct visions of yesterday and tomorrow. The book also includes an autographed two-sided pull-out poster, and it’s available at http://rfkmediashop.com.

I’m just driven to create stuff and entertain people,” Ron Keel explains. “Everything we do at RFK Media – the radio station, the movie stuff, the comic book, of course the albums and songs, and whatever else the future holds, it’s still all about the music. The music is our wheels, and without that there wouldn’t be any Last Ride.”

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Metal Merch Treasure Hunt – SLAYER, Alice Cooper And Lita Ford – For Under Five Dollars Each!

Posted in comic books, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , , on January 13, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Here’s some killer Metal merch I bought in 2023, all for under $5 (not including tax).

SLAYER – comic book I nailed for $4.99 from a comic book store. (2023 – 10 Ton Press)

Alice Cooper – Comic book I bought for $4.99 from a comic book store. (2023 – Dynamite Entertainment) – Cover Artist: Stuart Sayger

Lita Ford “A Midnight Snack” VHS (1990) – I paid 50 cents from a thrift store.
Lita Ford “A Midnight Snack” VHS – back cover

Thank you for visiting and long live Metal! – Stone

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GHOUL – Releases New Song for “The Humans” Comic Book Soundtrack

Posted in comic books, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, news, rock music with tags , , , on October 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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We were really stoked on a comic about violent, motorcycle-riding monkeys. They throw their poo, just like us!” – Cremator, GHOUL 

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GHOUL has released a new song for the ongoing soundtrack to Image Comics’ The Humans graphic novel series. The song is available online from The Humans Soundcloud page RIGHT HERE.

The Humans comic, by Keenan Marshall Keller and Tom Neely, is set in the ’70s and follows a motorcycle gang’s exploits, but with a twist; in this world, the gangs are all apes and actual humans are primitive beasts kept around for sport. Each issue of The Humans is accompanied by two original songs released online from bands such as Goblin Cock and Witches Of God. GHOUL‘s song, “Humans Till Deth,” is an octane-fueled surf-thrash tune attached to the release of issue #8, out now.

To celebrate the release, GHOUL has also released a promotional video for the song, available for viewing on their Facebook page.

Says Ghoul bassist Cremator: “We were really stoked on a comic about violent, motorcycle-riding monkeys. They throw their poo, just like us!” Ghoul front-man Digestor added, “GHOUL has been busy writing new material, so the timing was just right. We recorded for the first time at Antisleep Studios and their wax cylinders are of the highest quality. The next album will actually and literally murder you.”

GHOUL will be recording a follow-up to their 2011 LP, Transmission Zero, for Tankcrimes Records in December of this year.

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Source: Earsplit PR

* For more info:

http://www.humansforlife.com

http://www.imagecomics.com/comics/series/the-humans

http://www.creepsylvania.com

http://www.facebook.com/GhoulunaticsAsylum

http://www.tankcrimes.com

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LONG LIVE GHOUL.

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE COMIC BOOKS.

Stone.

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ALICE COOPER – Marvel Premiere, 50th Issue From 1979 Is: Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day!

Posted in classic rock, comic books, Hard Rock, Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on November 27, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

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ALICE COOPER – It’s fun what you can find from turning over stones, while doing research for a post. I was thrilled to find out that the legendary Alice Cooper had his first comic book appearance, dating back decades with Marvel Comics Group. Here I am, looking at the cover photo for this vintage comic book and realizing I never knew it existed until now! Not to sound redundant, yet, I lived for 48 years and never knew this comic book was in existence! Check out the cover price of (US) 40 cents! 40 Cents! Those were the good old days! Metal be thy name! This has all led to me declaring that this Alice Cooper comic book is Stone’s METAL Pick Of The Day! Whoa.

This Alice Cooper comic book is the 50th issue of Marvel Premiere, dating back to October of 1979. I want one! I did peruse ebay and Amazon, discovering several copies of this comic book for sale, ranging in prices, depending on condition. I saw this comic book selling in the $22 to $50 range in US funds. I will definitely buy this Alice Cooper comic book, this coming year. As with anything else, I don’t want to just throw cash around and disrupt my budget for necessities. All in good time is what I live by.

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The subtitle to Alice Cooper is Tales From The Inside and by the looks of the brilliant cover art, a terrifying story awaits! Obviously Alice Cooper is the protagonist, while The Doctor and Nurse Rozetta appear to be the antagonists. Other characters appearing in this story are Jackknife Johnny, Alex Cooper (mental patient/politician) and Veronica (Alice Cooper’s snake). Cool. You just cannot beat those comic books from yesteryear, especially when it comes to the covers; they always seemed to have that it factor that the modern era comics never really surpassed. That’s my opinion, of course.

I used to be more than an avid comic book collector, going back to those late 70’s and up until the early 90’s. That’s what makes finding this Alice Cooper comic book on the internet even more of a surprise; how could I never have known about it? To top it off, I read that there were 20 comic books that Alice Cooper appeared in for Marvel Comics. Unreal. There have always been hundreds, no make that thousands of different comic book titles that I’ve overlooked over my years collecting; I chalk it up to it’s not easy to know about everything!

From my ongoing research about this Alice Cooper comic book, I’ve also found out the names behind creating this piece of Americana: plot by Alice Cooper, Jim Salicrup, and Roger Stern, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Terry Austin, editor is Roger Stern, cover colors by Marie Severin and cover by Sutton/Austin.

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LONG LIVE ALICE COOPER.

LONG LIVE MARVEL COMICS.

Stone.

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MISFITS RECORDS INVADES NY COMIC CON

Posted in comic books, horror, horror punk, Music, pop culture, Punk rock, punk rock bands, rock and roll, rock bands, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on October 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Fiends attending NY COMIC CON Thursday through Sunday October 10th – 13th at the Javitz Center in NYC be sure to stop by and visit the Misfits Records booth (#522) located in “The Block”!

The Misfits’ JERRY ONLY and Osaka Popstar’s JOHN CAFIERO will be appearing as special guests of NYCC throughout the 4-day event to meet and greet fans and sign autographs. The Misfits’ DEZ CADENA (guitar) and ERIC “CHUPACABRA” ARCE (drums) are scheduled to join the fold on Saturday.

Misfits Records also unveils its brand new logo designed by artist Tom Whalen and launches new T-shirts, tote bags, turntable mats & more featuring the new label logo. Look for these fiendish new items available for the first time anywhere at NYCC. The Misfits Records booth will also have a diverse supply of T-shirts, hoodies, silk-screened prints, vinyl records, CDs, vinyl toys and more including a small stash of rare sold out items—while supplies last.

Free postcards at the booth will reveal the B-side of the upcoming Misfits “Descending Angel” 12-inch and break news of the next two Misfits Records releases coming out in November and December 2013!

CLICK HERE to visit the NYCC website to check out the complete roster of guests from music, film, comics and animation appearing there throughout the weekend.

The booth will be up and running from opening through closing of the event, but to ensure you get something signed by the guys and meet them in person, drop by booth #522 during the designated signing schedule below.

MISFITS RECORDS BOOTH #522 NYCC SIGNING SCHEDULE

Jerry Only (Misfits) & John Cafiero (Osaka Popstar)

Thurs. Oct 10th: 6pm – 8pm

Fri. Oct 11th: 12pm – 2pm AND 4pm – 6pm

Sat. Oct 12th: 2pm – 5pm Jerry Only (Misfits) John Cafiero (Osaka Popstar) + Dez Cadena (Misfits, Black Flag and Osaka Popstar) and Eric “Chupacabra Arce (Misfits)

Sun Oct 13th: Schedule TBD

Misfits Records - turntable - logo - 2013

http://misfitsrecords.com/

* For More Info On MISFITS:

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http://misfits.com/

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* For More Info On OSAKA POPSTAR:

http://osakapopstar.com

http://twitter.com/osakapopstar

http://twitter.com/johncafiero

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LONG LIVE NEW YORK COMIC CON.

LONG LIVE MISFITS RECORDS.

LONG LIVE MISFITS.

LONG LIVE OSAKA POPSTAR.

Stone.

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KISS KIDS COMIC #1 ADDITIONAL COVER VARIANTS – LET’S TAKE A LOOK!

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, comic books, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on July 10, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Kiss - Kids - additional covers - issue #1 - promo

As reported on the KISS Facebook page:

Subscription variant cover featuring the “adult Gene” is by Bruce Timm.

The retailer incentive cover featuring the first KISS album cover redo is by Jose Holder and Jeremy Colwell.

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Stone Says: I really dig the “adult Gene” cover version! Whoa! Nice job Bruce Timm! The other cover is done superb as well; hopefully another generation of KISS fans can be grown from these comics! I didn’t subscribe to this KISS KIDS comic; I guess the “adult gene” cover won’t be available at newsstands due to it being for “subscription only.” Maybe I’ll locate it elsewhere down the Metal road.

If I see these KISS KIDS comics at the newsstand, I’ll probably buy 1 copy at a time and file ’em with my KISS Kollection. I cannot help myself. As Cinderella’s Tom Keifer has sung: “Somebody Save Me”… then again, don’t save me! KISS FOREVER. Metal be thy name.

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* For more info on KISS:

Facebook: KISS

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* For more info on KISS KIDS from IDW Publishing:

KISS KIDS – New Comic Book Series From IDW Publishing Hits News Stands This Fall

The above link is for a post featured on Metal Odyssey, on March 26, 2013.

http://www.idwpublishing.com

facebook: IDW Publishing

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LONG LIVE KISS.

LONG LIVE IDW PUBLISHING.

Stone.

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KISS KIDS COMIC #2 COVER ART REVEALED

Posted in classic rock, comic books, Hard Rock, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on May 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Kiss - Kids II - comic cover promo - #2 - 2013

As reported on the KISS facebook page:

Here’s the KISS KIDS Comic #2 cover artwork. The issue will be released in September.

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* For more info on KISS, click on the links below! Whoa!

facebook: KISS

http://www.kissonline.com

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LONG LIVE KISS.

Stone.

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KISS KIDS – New Comic Book Series From IDW Publishing Hits News Stands This Fall

Posted in classic rock, comic books, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on March 26, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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As reported by IDW Publishing:

The tiny terrors hit stands in an all-ages new series!

San Diego, CA  – Ah, the simple pleasures of just being a kid. Lemonade stands, little league games, advanced fort building, rocking the faces off of millions of screaming fans all over the world while thwarting the plans of your evil school Principal.

If a couple of those cherished childhood memories sound unfamiliar, that’s because they can only be found in KISS Kids, the new series starring the pint-sized rock gods! Join Starchild, Li’l Demon, Spacey, and Catkid as they get into trouble and kick out the jams in strips featuring familiar characters and settings from KISS lore. Helmed by KISS series writers Chris Ryall and Tom Waltz with fun, expressive art by Jose Holder (Mars Attacks The Real Ghostbusters), KISS Kids promises to be a treat for fans of all-ages!

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“KISS is used to rocking and rolling all night and partying every day, but back when they were little’uns, those things only happened around nap time,” said Chris Ryall, also IDW’s Chief Creative Officer/Editor-in-Chief. “This series will appeal to kids and Kiss fans of all ages, as we see the school-age band engage robots, evil teachers, other students, and much more, all filtered through the KISS lens. Beth, the school’s Doctor Love, the snooty Torpedo Girls, the bratty “Wicked” Lester, nefarious Principal Elder… they’re all here for this accessible, funny, and appealing new series.”

The new KISS Kids series, coming this fall, is being previewed in the form of a one-page strip on the back cover of all four issues of this spring’s Kiss Solo series. Fans will get their first real look at the Kiss Kids on April 10, when Kiss Solo #1: The Demon by Ryall and artist Angel Medina is released.

“Rock and Roll All Nite….and Potty Every Day,” added the L’il Demon himself, Kiss founding member, Gene Simmons.

This fall, there’s only one place for proof positive that whether you’re a Starchild or a Demon, there’s nothing better than rocking and rolling all night and reading comics every day!

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* For more info on KISS, click on the links below!

http://www.kissonline.com

facebook: KISS

* For more info on IDW Publishing, click on the links below!

http://www.idwpublishing.com

facebook: IDW Publishing

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LONG LIVE KISS.

LONG LIVE IDW PUBLISHING.

Stone.

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The Story Of Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics – NYC DVD Release Party, Theatrical Screening, and more

Posted in comic books, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on April 19, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

The Story Of Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics is coming to NYC for a multi-event celebration of the DVD release on April 24…

On April 23, Forbidden Planet (840 Broadway, NYC) will host a release party/artists signing from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Original Rock ‘n’ Roll Comics artists will be in attendance signing old issues of RnR Comics, trade paperbacks, DVDs, etc. Original copies of the actual comics will be randomly given away to attendees. Artists confirmed include Jay Allen Sanford, Spike Steffenhagen, and Robert V. Conte. Also in attendance will be director Ilko Davidov, doing a Q&A session and signing DVDs.

Following the release party, Cinema Village (22 East 12th Street, NYC) will host a screening of the film at 9:00pm. It will be followed by a Q&A with the director and artists. Free copies of the DVD will be given away to random attendees at the theater.

Then on April 28 and 29, Nitehawk Cinema (136 Metropolitan Avenue – Brooklyn, NY 11249) will host a “Rock N Roll Comics” brunch at 12:00pm. The brunch includes food, drinks and a screening of the film, followed by a special Q&A session with cast and crew.

The Story Of Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics charts the short and controversial life of publisher Todd Loren, whose scandalous series of unauthorized comic book biographies of rock stars enraged and sometimes charmed his subjects, provoked numerous lawsuit threats from the likes of Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses and Skid Row, and eventually led to a landmark First Amendment case, all before he was savagely murdered in 1992.

This documentary mixes animation and eerie home video of Todd Loren along with interviews and commentary that reflect the range of opinions regarding his cultural legacy – Including firsthand accounts from many of the artists and writers who were inspired and exploited by Loren, all peppered with insights from both the Rock & Roll and comic book communities from such luminaries as Alice Cooper, Gary Groth, Ian Shirley, Mojo Nixon and more.

Details:

* S.R.P.: $19.99

* Running Time: 80 minutes

* Features: Over two hours of bonus features, extended interviews, TV news clips, commercials, trailers and a Revolution Comics/ Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics cover art gallery. Liner notes from Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics co-creator Jay Allen Sanford, as well as from rock critic Rob O’Connor.

* Release Date: April 24, 2012

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info, click on the link below:

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Archie Meets KISS – Comic Book Is Out Now!

Posted in classic rock, comic books, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Music, pop culture, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on December 9, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

This is the Archie Meets KISS comic book that was released on Wednesday, November 30th, 2011. This is issue #627 and it sells for $2.99 (U.S.). The complete title of this comic is Archie Meets Kiss Part 1: Riverdale Rock City. The story for this comic was written by Alex Segura. Other credits: penciler – Dan Parent and Inker – Rich Koslowski.

I haven’t purchased this comic yet. Being the KISS Kollector that I am, it is inevitable that I will hunt this comic down this weekend. It’s not a pricey KISS Kollectible either and that makes it all the more attractive in adding it to my KISS Kollection.

My late sister used to collect Archie comic books (when she was a kid) like there was no tomorrow. Man, I can vividly remember her listening to KISS Double Platinum with me, back when the 70’s were coming to a close. She would have gotten quite a kick out of seeing this Archie Meets KISS comic. I’m certain she is still seeing it though, from where she is. Metal be thy name.

* For more info on Archie Comics, click here: Archie Comics.com

* For more info on KISS, click here: KISS

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