I know this ain't Belfast shit but WTF - Dimmu Borgir: Comic Book Heroes

Terminal Press and Nuclear Blast Records have teamed up for one of the most brutal comics of the year with "Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress."

This is the first in a series of books influenced by the lyrical, artistic and musical concepts from Nuclear Blast’s polarizing roster of bands translated into the comic medium by the creative teams at Terminal Press.

Three reluctant men are chosen to quest to the Dark Fortress in a desperate attempt to protect their land from a growing evil. Despite a legend warning that the harsh land built upon lava fields is actually the gateway to Hell, they make their way across the treacherous path, encountering horrors, madness and death along the way.

The three men will either survive the journey and learn the secret behind the legend of the Dark Fortress, or meet a most gruesome demise.

"Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress" utilizes the artistic vision and lyrical themes of the biggest Black Metal band in the world, DIMMU BORGIR, to create a powerful and thought-provoking fantasy horror comic book.

"I am artistically influenced and more passionate about metal music than any other genre or medium” says Terminal Press publisher and writer Brian Ferrara.

“This is a project that I have always wanted to do and have thought about for years. I wanted to bring metal bands into comics in a way that would do them justice. These are books for fans of the bands, but they will also be able to stand on their own."

"Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress" is written by Brian Ferrara (Silent Assassin, Debbie Does Dallas), with art by Narek Gevorgian (Silent Assassin, Tell Them Johnny Wadd is Here).

A "Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress" preview book containing original artwork and pin-ups created specifically for this edition will be available through TerminalPress.com.

"Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress" will be available later this year from Terminal Press.

A promo image is available at http://www.terminalpress.com/images/news/TP_DIMMU_PROMO_01.jpg

WTF Motorhead

A little research has found that we're being charged 50% more than anyone else on the rest of the UK tour - £38 as opposed to £25 elsewhere. Promoters MCD have obviously converted what they're charging in Euros for Dublin straight to sterling. Sorry, Mr Desmond, it doesn't work that way... Don't rip off the Belfast fans who have stood by you for the past 30 years.

Motorhead ticket prices

Tickets for Motorhead's Ulster Hall gig are now on sale. At 38 notes they are a tad steep, to be polite about it. The Ulster Hall doesn't use TicketMaster, so tickets can be bought from the box office in Bedford Street, or that at the Waterfront - or your local ExtraVision! Check www.ulsterhall.co.uk for details.

Welcome back Motorhead

The legendary Lemmy and the mighty Motorhead return to Belfast on November 9, on the opening night of their already announced 16-date UK tour. It's at the Ulster Hall - where they last played five years ago. That was an awesome show, especially as PP and his snapper mate Murph had unprecedented backstage access and watched most of the show from behind the stage in the choir seats - a great vantage point to watch a truly professional metal act at work, and also to watch the audience's reaction (that was when Belfast 'metal' crowds knew how to fucking enjoy themselves - see my rant elsewhere on this blog and on http://www.belfastmetalheadsreunited.blogspot.com/).
BTW classic rock fans, the legendary Deep Purple also are to head our way, and also to the Ulster Hall, around the same time. Methinks it might be November 8...