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Music Preview: New Foo Fighters Album in 2011

Tree Riddle — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:03:39 +0000

Topping the list for the albums you wont be able to live without in 2011, is the Foo. #1.Foo Fighters: Dave Grohl is back in the captain’s chair and is ready to kick some ass. The Foo are taking a step backward this time around by recording the album completely using old school methods. No [...]

2011 TV Preview: Season 2 Of "The Walking Dead"

Tree Riddle — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:01:54 +0000

The only one that could top the list for 2011, was also this years’ best show on television. It came late in the year and won everybody over in its short six episode first season, of course I’m talking about “The Walking Dead”. #1. The Walking Dead: Was there ever a doubt that this would be the number [...]

2011 Movie Preview: Kevin Smith's "Red State"

Tree Riddle — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:09:41 +0000

As a HUGE movie guy, it pains me to say that 2011 doesn't have much scheduled that I'm excited about. However, I am really looking forward to Kevin Smith's first stab at horror. I really want this to be the film that shuts up the internet haters who have nothing to say abouth Smith other than recycled fat jokes.

2011 Gaming Preview: Metal Gear Solid Rising

Tree Riddle — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:33:14 +0000

It's the return of the franchise that kept me on board with Playstation when it came time to upgrade to a next-gen console . Metal Gear will thankfully continue in 2011 after retiring Solid Snake in MGS4 (one of the best games I've ever played, right next to MGS3). Read more for all the details on the rebirth of Metal Gear Solid.

Music Preview: New Red Hot Chili Peppers Album Coming In 2011

Tree Riddle — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:53:45 +0000

(Updated 6/05/11) There is a lot of new music coming your way in 2011. Luckily for you, I've narrowed it down to the 6 most exciting albums. Read after the jump for more on the new one from RHCP.

2011 TV Preview: The Final Season Of "Rescue Me"

Tree Riddle — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 20:49:14 +0000

Jason DeCrow,AP PhotoThe countdown of the best stuff on the dockett for 2011 continues. It's gonna be tough to say goodbye to one of the best shows on television (again), but the one set to break our hearts in the new year is "Rescue Me" as it returns to FX for it's 7th and final season.

2011 Movie Preview: "The Hangover 2″

Tree Riddle — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:31:13 +0000

Everybody was quoting the original “Hangover” a few summers back and this years’ sequel will be either a repeat performance culturally, or just a repeat. A lot of comedy sequels rely too heavily on the formula of their predecessor but “The Hangover 2″ could definitely break the cycle. #2. The Hangover 2: Todd Phillips had been making [...]

2011 Gaming Preview: The Bloody Return Of "Mortal Kombat"

Tree Riddle — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:25:57 +0000

When it comes to fighting games there are really only two names: Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat. After several changes to gameplay, style, and content of the MK franchise, the series had become almost unrecognizable. In 2011, Mortal Kombat promises to return to it’s fatally gory roots. #2.Mortal Kombat: I’ve never been much of a fighting game [...]

2011 TV Preview: Californication Season 4

Tree Riddle — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:40:25 +0000

Television has improved creatively by leaps and bounds in the past few years. There went from being two shows I cared about to too many to fit in a list of 5. 2011 is gonna be a great year of TV, and the fact that “Californication” is returning for a fourth season is one of the reasons. #3. Californication: I [...]

Music Preview: New Rage Against The Machine Album Due for Summer 2011?

Tree Riddle — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 02:32:38 +0000

This has been a long time coming and now it seems that the band may actually be recording. This would no doubt be my #1 on the list for 2011 if it were confirmed by the band, but it’s just not that simple. Read after the jump for details… #3.Rage Against the Machine: It has been over a decade [...]

2011 Movie Preview: "Jeepers Creepers 3: Cathedral"

Tree Riddle — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 23:10:47 +0000

It’s no big secret that I’m a huge fan of horror movies, that’s why JC3 is the next movie on my checklist for 2011. In a year where green things and robots will snag everyone’s attention, I’ll be awaiting the return of “The Creeper”. #3.Jeepers Creepers 3: Cathedral: I might be alone in this (even [...]

2011 Gaming Preview: DC Universe Online

Tree Riddle — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 03:35:36 +0000

The competition is THICK for video games next year and I had an incredibly tough time whittling my list down to just 5 for you to watch in 2011. I knew the whole time that the MMO "DC Universe Online" was one of the games on the list for sure. Read after the jump for a look at the game that will no doubt eat a good chunk of your free time next year.

Music Preview: New Music From QOTSA / Them Crooked Vultures in 2011

Tree Riddle — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:20:02 +0000

My ongoing countdown of what to expect in 2011 continues with two of my favorite bands. My choice for #4 will hopefully be a much needed breath of fresh air after a year of cookie-cutter rock. Read after the jump for more on the upcoming projects from Josh Homme & Co. #4.Queens of the Stone Age [...]

2011 Movie Preview: Stephen King's "The Dark Tower"

Tree Riddle — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:09:42 +0000

Next in my ongoing preview of 2011 is a project that probably won’t make it to screens in 2011 but who knows, it’s the furthest thing from a conventional gameplan for a movie franchise. I’m talking about Stephen King’s epic scifi-horror-western; “The Dark Tower” series. #4. The Dark Tower: The 7 book Dark tower series [...]

2011 TV Preview: The Hard Times Of RJ Berger Season 2

Tree Riddle — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:58:56 +0000

I’ve been hard at work counting down all of the things you DON’T want to miss next year. TV is gonna be kickass in 2011! This show premiered last summer but if you blinked you probably missed it. If you haven’t seen or heard of “The Hard Times of RJ Berger”, keep reading… #4. The Hard Times of RJ [...]

2011 Gaming Preview: Rage

Tree Riddle — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:43:31 +0000

The ongoing preview of all things badass for 2011 continues with one of the most promising video games due next year. Read after the jump for more on the long awaited first-person shooter “Rage”. #4. Rage: id software makes a long awaited return to the genre they helped create with Wolfenstein 3d. Rage has been in the works for some [...]

Music Preview: New Soundgarden in 2011?

Tree Riddle — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:21:05 +0000

I am a pop culture junkie. I've been putting in the man-hours so you dont have to sort through a bunch of crap to find out what kind of badassery you have coming at you in 2011. I've listed the 6 most exciting albums being released next year. Read after the jump for more on the upcoming Soundgarden album.

2011 Movie Preview: "The Thing" Lands In October

Tree Riddle — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:18:56 +0000

I am a pop culture junkie. I've been putting in the man-hours so you don't have to sort through a bunch of crap to find out what kind of badassery you have coming at you next year. I struggled to make a list of 5 movies worth seeing next year, but adding the prequel to sci-fi horror classic "The Thing" was a no-brainer.

2011 TV Preview: The Life And Times Of Tim Season 3

Tree Riddle — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:12:50 +0000

Courtesy of HBO I am a pop culture junkie. I put in the man-hours so you don't have to sort through a bunch of crap to find out what kind of badassery you have coming at you next year. Read after the jump for more on the criminally underrated 'The Life and Times of Tim'.

2011 Gaming Preview: Back To The Future: The Game

Tree Riddle — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 01:23:58 +0000

I am a pop culture junkie. I've been putting in the man-hours so you dont have to sort through a bunch of crap to find out what kind of badassery you have coming at you in 2011. I've listed the 5 most exciting video games due next year and will post them each throughout the rest of the month. Read after the jump for more on 'Back To The Future: The Game".