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Gizmodo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
‘Dan Da Dan' Just Added Heavy Metal Exorcisms to Its Raucous Anime Medley
Dan Da Dan season 2 has consecutively become the talk of the anime community online, with each passing episode becoming another grand moment in its rise to become the main character of the internet. Its latest anime feat sees the show go full death metal in a raucous exorcism. In Dan Da Dan episode 6, titled 'We Became A Family,' Okarun, Momo, and crew are quite literally picking up the pieces from Evil Eye's sudden attack inside the Ayase house. In the previous episode, which featured the anime using live-action shots of food, the crew discovered that Evil Eye's possession of their resident goofball, Jiji Enjoji (played by Aleks Le), adheres to the rules of the Ranma 1/2 anime. If cold water touches him, he transforms into Evil Eye, and vice versa with hot water. To help circumvent this, Aira and Okarun move into the Ayase household alongside Momo and Seiko to aid in stopping Evil Eye from taking over Jiji entirely. The last episode climaxed when Okarun accidentally spilled soy sauce on Jiji, prompting him to flip their table of food and transform. However, while the gang managed to diffuse the situation between the opening and closing credits of last episode and this week's, while the Ayases and their new guests begin arguing among themselves over the incident, a death metal band shows up at their front out, they're the HAYASii, musicians that were name-dropped in the previous episode, who can help with exorcisms (inspired by Hayashi, musicians used in traditional Japanese theater). In typical Dan Da Dan fashion, their exorcism comes in the form of a live performance. Their musical prowess is strong enough to shake the souls of the dead despite the band not having any spiritual powers. In short, this episode adds another musical dub to Dan Da Dan's growing anime resume. Dan Da Dan has built a career on doing the absolute most it can, and this episode is no exception. The first half of the episode features a free anime concert—one that you can also watch on YouTube, allowing you to join Aira, Okarun, Momo, and Seiko in some collective headbanging. According to Japanese entertainment site Comic Natalie, HAYASii's exorcism song, 'Hunting Soul,' was written by Nagai Seiichi and produced by Ushio Kensuke. Its vocals were performed by Taniyama Kisho, who was accompanied by guitarist Marty Friedman, with drums by Chargeeeeee (yes, they have that many e's) and bass by Wakazaemon. Should their music move you to want to add it to your workout playlist, Comic Natalie says the song will be available to download on August 9th. While the song feels like it skirts the line between metal parody and a for-real anthem, vocalist Taniyama hopes fans enjoy it whether it gives them laughs or they take it as a loving homage to the genre. 'I guess you could say it's a serious joke, but when the person doing an homage or parody does it in a flippant way, the audience senses it and it puts them off,' Taniyama told Comics Natalie. 'It's because we're doing it seriously that people can laugh, so I think we're all proud that this song has turned out to be something that feels satisfying in line with our intentions, from the music production to the singing. For now, we've done everything I can, so all that's left is for everyone to enjoy it.' For those following along with the show's dub, the official Dan Da Dan English X/Twitter account shared the English version of the raucous anthem, confirming that it was sung by Marc Hudson—yes, DragonForce singer Marc Hudson!—as the English voice of HAYASii's lead vocalist, Toshiro. Was your spirit electrified by HAYASii's soul-shaking vocals in #DANDADAN episode 18?! Please welcome to the stage Marc Hudson (DragonForce) as the English voice of Toshiro, lead singer of HAYASii! 🎤🎶 — DAN DA DAN Anime EN (@animeDANDADANen) August 7, 2025Aside from the rock concert spectacle, the episode still managed to coalesce Dan Da Dan's capacity for remarkable emotional beats, with Jiji begging the gang to keep Evil Eye around after hearing his tragic backstory. Between the drama and the aforementioned concert, the episode is already getting folks online misty-eyed over how its release also inadvertently serves as a touching tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne. While the Godfather of Heavy Metal likely never knew much Dan Da Dan existed before his passing, fans are taking the anime's over-the-top tribute to the genre as an unofficial tribute to the Prince of Darkness, who passed away just weeks after Black Sabbath's farewell show on July 5. Pure coincidence or not, it's awesome to see anime fans embracing the new it-show's nod to Heavy Metal and channeling that energy to keep Ozzy's spirit alive in their own way. New episodes of Dan Da Dan air every Thursday on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Geek Vibes Nation
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
'Heavier Trip' Blu-Ray Review - Death Metal Comedy Sequel Is Back For Another Round Of Delirious Fun
Death metal band Impaled Rektum escapes prison to perform at Wacken, Germany's iconic music festival. Their wild and perilous adventure into the metal music scene challenges the band's integrity in the sequel to cult classic HEAVY TRIP. For thoughts on Heavier Trip, please check out my thoughts on No Streaming Required: Video Quality Heavier Trip comes to Blu-Ray in a 1080p presentation that looks quite splendid. The film is replete with bold colors throughout with numerous moments that radiate off the screen. This film uses lighting in creative ways to bring a bit of dynamic filmmaking to the proceedings, and the efforts pay off well. The highlights are handled without issue, and the deep blacks do not suffer from any banding or compression artifacts. This is a skillfully captured independent feature that presents a fantastic amount of detail within the frame. Viewers can see subtle elements of the costumes and production design clearly at all times. The skin tones and bold makeup look very detailed and natural all around. This presentation delivers on all fronts thanks to Music Box Films. Audio Quality The Blu-Ray disc comes with a DTS-HD 5.1 and 2.0 Master Audio track in the original Finnish (with optional English subtitles) that handles the material effortlessly. The star of the show is the pulsing metal music listened to and produced by the characters. The wall of sound feels massive as it permeates the room with the utmost fidelity. Activity in the low end is handled well when it comes to music and other distinct elements. This is not an action-heavy film, but there is rarely a moment that does not feel buzzing with energy. Dialogue comes through clearly without ever being overshadowed by the sound effects or the score. The sound design keeps all of the sounds positioned just right in the mix. The environmental effects create a kinetic soundscape that believably replicates the world. This is an audacious release that does a nice job with the material. Special Features Behind The Scenes of Heavier Trip: A nearly 24-minute fly-on-the-wall look at the production of the film. Interview with Babymetal: A nearly four-minute interview with the iconic group in which they discuss filming their first movie, what drew them to the project, memorable moments during filming, and more. Johannes at Fantastic Fest: A three-minute montage of the performer attending Fantastic Fest all by his lonesome, plus his subsequent return home. Image Gallery Trailer (2:06) Teaser #1 (0:18) Teaser #2 (0:43) Final Thoughts Heavier Trip is another unpredictable adventure with your favorite 'symphonic post-apocalyptic reindeer-grinding Christ-abusing extreme war pagan fennoscandian' metal heads. While the original film was not screaming for a sequel, and this outing is admittedly a notch down from the delirious highs of that one, there is still so much fun to be had. Our core members of the band continue to be distinctly hilarious, but the feature also expands the world some to incorporate some valuable new faces. If the journey continues with another installment, we will be the first in line. Music Box Selects has released a Blu-Ray featuring a killer A/V presentation and a decent assortment of special features. If you have not tried this series yet and you need death metal hilarity in your life, run to these movies. Recommended Heavier Trip is currently available to purchase on Standard Edition Blu-Ray or with a Limited Edition Slipcover exclusively through Vinegar Syndrome/OCN Distribution. Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray. Disclaimer: Music Box Selects has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cannibal Corpse Announce Fall 2025 US Tour
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The post Cannibal Corpse Announce Fall 2025 US Tour appeared first on Consequence. Cannibal Corpse have announced a Fall 2025 US tour with support from Municipal Waste and Fulci. The dates kick off September 15th in Nashville and run through October 22nd in Charlotte, North Carolina. The outing surrounds Cannibal Corpse's appearances at Louder Than Life on September 18th in Louisville, Kentucky, and a headlining slot at the New England Metal & Hardcore Fest on September 20th in Worcester, Massachusetts. Get Cannibal Corpse Tickets Here A Live Nation ticket pre-sale for select dates begins Thursday (May 8th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code FREESTYLE. General ticket sales start Friday (May 9th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. The death metal vets have been road dogs since dropping their 2023 album Chaos Horrific, touring with fellow heavyweights such as Amon Amarth and Meshuggah in that span — the latter tour having just wrapped in late April. Check out the full list of dates below. Cannibal Corpse's 2025 Tour Dates: 09/15 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works * 09/17 – Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & Mine * 09/18 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life 09/19 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Roxian * 09/20 – Worcester, MA @ NE Metal and Hardcore Fest 09/22 – Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo RiverWorks * 09/23 – Cleveland, OH @ The Agora * 09/24 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection * 09/26 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave * 09/27 – Green Bay, WI @ Epic Event Center * 09/28 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave * 09/29 – Kansas City, MO @ The Truman * 09/30 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom * 10/02 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren * 10/03 – Ventura, CA @ Ventura Theater * 10/04 – Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues * 10/05 – San Diego, CA @ Soma * 10/07 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater * 10/09 – San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec Theatre * 10/10 – Houston, TX @ House Of Blues * 10/11 – Little Rock, AR @ The Hall * 10/12 – Huntsville, AL @ Mars Music Hall * 10/14 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz * 10/15 – Richmond, VA @ The National * 10/17 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount * 10/18 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom * 10/19 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore * 10/21 – Norfolk, VA @ The Norva * 10/22 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore * * = w/ Municipal Waste and Fulci cannibal corpse 2025 tour admat Popular Posts Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
