The main event features a rematch between UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva. At UFC 156, Silva dismantled Alistair Overeem in the final round, winning the bout via KO, earning the giant a title shot in the division. Some still feel Silva is a massive underdog going into this fight since only a year ago Velasquez pummulled him to a bloody mess. Just look up UFC 146 in Google to refresh your memory.

In the co-main event, former champion Junior dos Santos will meet the surging Mark Hunt, who recently had visa issues that could have forced him to pull out of the bout. UFC President Dana White later confirmed it wasn’t as big of an issue most media turned it out to be. If Dos Santos wins tomorrow night, expect him to be next in line for the heavyweight title shot.

The UFC 160 weigh-ins takes place today at 7 p.m. ET. Be sure to tune back to Yell! Magazine to watch it LIVE.

Main Card

Velasquez vs Silva
Dos Santos vs Hunt
Teixeira vs Te Huna
Maynard vs Grant
Cerrone vs Noons

Prelims

Pyle vs Story
Bermudez vs Holloway
Smith vs Whittaker
Nurmagomedov vs Trujillo
Thompson vs Burrell
Bowles vs Roop
Stephens vs Payan

New Details On Tim Lambesis’ Arrest

It’s sad and shocking that frontman Tim Lambesis from As I Lay Dying has a shitty road ahead of him with lawyers and court dates for attempting to hire a hitman to murder his wife a few weeks ago. The entire situation is mind boggling to us because he is the friendliest metaller around, and we know that for a fact after numerous interviews.

Unfortunately, the details are still pretty limited and vague to the public, however new details released since his last appearance in court on Wednesday breaks down Tim’s final moments as a free man.

An anonymous witness recently came out with extra insight on Tim’s arrest in Oceanside, San Diego that took place on May 7, 2013. It was originally reported to the Sand Diego Reader.

“An employee of the Oceanside Barnes & Noble who did not want to be named recounted the May 7 bookstore bust of As I Lay Dying lead singer Tim Lambesis this way: “It was about 2 p.m. My buddy was outside the store doing face-painting and the cops told him that he needed to stop immediately and go inside. Tim [Lambesis] was there with a friend just browsing. I saw one special task-force cop, two regular officers, and two undercover officers. They just pushed everyone aside and handcuffed him. It all happened so fast. It seemed like they were planning it out for a long time.”

Additionally, Tim’s lawyer confirmed in court that he was using steroids before plotting the murder, and that those drugs were a cause of his irrational decision.

He went from 170 to 220-pounds and in his attorney’s words, “Was not the same person. He was irritable and lost God.” A forensic psychiatrist who consulted with the defense said Lambesis got “roid rage” after using steroids.

His attorney said Lambesis is now off steroids, going through withdrawal, and in total isolation in jail for protection from other inmates. He’s also getting personal counseling from a jail chaplain.

From the sound of things so far, Tim’s case isn’t looking good for him, and he could potentially face imprisonment up to 9 years in California, if convicted. He is currently being held at Vista Detention Facility in Vista with a $2 million dollar bail set, and his next court date is set for June 10, 2013.

GTA V

Rockstar Games announced full details of the Special Edition and Collector’s Edition of Grand Theft Auto V – which will be available for worldwide pre-order starting today from participating retailers.

As an additional bonus, those who pre-order any edition of Grand Theft Auto V (including the Special Edition, Collector’s Edition or the standard retail edition) between now and September 17th will get access to pilot the Atomic Blimp in-game vehicle (pictured above).

GTA V: Special Edition

The Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition includes: Full retail copy of GTA V

Collectible steelbook with exclusive artwork

This special SteelBook features double-sided, never-before-seen artwork of Michael, Trevor and Franklin. Custom color and metallic treatments bring out the detail of the artwork created exclusively for this SteelBook.

Stunt plane trials

Single player Stunt Plane Trials let you take on additional aerial challenges spread throughout Los Santos and Blaine County.

Special ability boost

Michael, Franklin and Trevor each have a unique special ability. With this boost, the special ability bar will generate 25% faster.

Blueprint map

This exclusive, additional 21.5” x 26.75” map displays a blueprint view of Los Santos and Blaine County. Cryptic markings indicate locations for fast cash and other points of interest for the up-and-coming entrepreneur.

Bonus outfits, tattoos and more

Michael, Franklin and Trevor get bonus outfits in their wardrobes, character specific tattoos at tattoo parlors, and special deals from shopkeepers across Los Santos and Blaine County.

Additional weapons

When visiting Ammunation stores in single player, merchants will have special weapons in their inventory available for free: the Pistol .50, Bullpup Shotgun and melee Hammer.

GTA V: Collector’s Edition

The Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition includes all the contents of Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition as described above plus:

GTA V security deposit bag with logo key

Inspired by the heists in Grand Theft Auto V, this custom 10.75” x 8.5” money bag features a pop-up style lock and laser cut logo key to secure important items. The reverse side features a pressed Rockstar Games logo on the security mount with a framed ID window.

Custom characters for GTA online

Get classic Grand Theft Auto characters to use within the Grand Theft Auto Online Character Creation System.
This exclusive New Era 9FIFTY™ cap features an embroidered Los Santos logo on the front, a stitched, black Rockstar Games logo on the wearer’s left side, a Grand Theft Auto ‘V’ logo applique on the opposite side, and snapback closure for an adjustable fit.

Unique vehicles and garage property

Players will instantly receive a garage to store custom vehicles. In single player, the garage will be stocked with the 1930’s style Hotknife hotrod and the CarbonRS sports bike. In Grand Theft Auto Online, players will get the high-end Khamelion electric car.

GTA V new era 9Fifty snapback cap

The Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition comes packaged in a premium outer box featuring a foil embossed Grand Theft Auto V logo on the top, finished with a matte, scuff-resistant film lamination, housing all of the contents.

The Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition and Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition are the perfect way for fans to celebrate the return of GTA, with special digital content and exclusive Grand Theft Auto V physical items. Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition will retail for $149.99, while the Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition will retail for $79.99. All versions are now available for pre-order until September 17, 2013 while supplies last.

Look for online pre-order links to be updated via Rockstar Games starting later today.

The dates for Gigantour 2013 have also been revealed (see below), but as we reported earlier, the bands that are on it are a little underwhelming.

As a huge Megadeth fan, I have to say that I’m not feeling very confident about Super Collider or Gigantour 2013. I hope the experience of both turns out better than the lead up.

Megadeth’s Super Collider track listing:

1. Kingmaker
2. Super Collider
3. Burn!
4. Built for War
5. Off the Edge
6. Dance in the Rain
7. Beginning of Sorrow
8. The Blackest Crow
9. Forget to Remember
10. Don’t Turn Your Back
11. Cold Sweat

2013 Gigantour Tour Dates:

07/03 – Gilford, N.H. @ Meadowbrook
07/05 – Uncasville, Conn. @ Mohegan Sun Arena
07/06 – Canandaigua, N.Y. @ Marvin Sands PAC
07/08 – Clarkston, Mich. @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
07/09 – Chicago, Ill. @ Allstate Arena
07/10 – Youngstown, Ohio @ Covelli Center
07/12 – Dallas, Texas @ TBA
07/13 – Lubbock, Texas @ Lonestar Amphitheatre
07/14 – Corpus Christi, Texas @ Concrete Street Amphitheatre
07/16 – Oklahoma City, Okla. @ Zoo Amphitheatre
07/18 – Bloomington, Ill. @ US Cellular Coliseum
07/19 – Milwaukee, Wis. @ Eagles Ballroom
07/20 – Cadott, Wis. @ Chippewa Valley Music Festival
07/22 – Winnipeg, Manitoba @ MTS Center
07/23 – Calgary, Alberta @ Stampede Corral
07/26 – Edmonton, Alberta 2 Rexall Place
07/27 – Dawson Creek, British Columbia @ EnCana Events Centre
07/29 – Abbotsford, British Columbia @ Abbotsford Entertainment Center
07/30 – Everett, Wash. @ Comcast Arena
08/01 – West Valley City, Utah @ Maverik Center
08/02 – Denver, Colo. @ 1st Bank Center
08/04 – Fargo, N.D. @ Scheels Arena
08/07 – New York, N.Y. @ TBA
08/09 – Camden, N.J. @ Susquehanna Bank Center
08/10 – Montreal, Quebec @ Heavy MTL
08/11 – Toronto, Ontario @ Molson Canadian Amphitheatre

Rock Hard \m/

Alistair Overeem

It’s already close to two years since UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem made his debut in the Octagon against Brock Lesnar, ultimately defeating the former heavyweight champion by TKO in 2:26 of the first round. It was an impressive win that night, which most people assumed would go his way considering his standup was far superior than Lesnar’s. Overeem stopped him with a vicious kick to the liver, and shortly after the fight Lesnar announced that he was going into retirement.

However, Overeem’s return after a post-fight suspension for a failed drug test was a huge upset against Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva because he completely dismissed the skills of “Bigfoot” before the fight even got started. Subsequently, an overconfident Overeem in the final round costed him a title shot. Silva KOd Overeem that night and “The Demolition Man” walked away from the Octagon in shame.

Overeem now needs to redeem himself and show the heavyweight division that he means business again. Another devastating loss like that could potentially hurt his MMA legacy, which he accomplished through his years in Dream, K-1, and STRIKEFORCE.

His next opponent, Travis Brown, may not be the biggest threat at the moment in the UFC heavyweight division, but another impressive win like Lesnar’s could put Overeem right back on track for the strap.

August 17 it is.. vs Travis Brown!UFC Boston, here we come!! twitter.com/Alistairoveree…

— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) May 23, 2013

MMA Fighting confirmed the booking of Overeem vs. Browne earlier today, and both men are set to square off inside the Octagon on the main card for UFC on FOX Sports 1, slated to take place at the TD Garden in Boston, Mass., on August 17, 2013.

Poltergeist Remake

My gut reaction to news of a movie being remade is usually, “it’s gonna suck.” Then I see it, and have been entertained at the very least.

Not so long ago, we informed you that Gil Kenan was attached to direct the Poltergeist remake and Sam Raimi was attached to produce. Well, that still hasn’t changed. The news now is that casting calls have begun and filming is scheduled to begin in September. Some plot details have been revealed as well, and it doesn’t sound promising.

Aside from a family moving into a new home, a daughter being taken, and psychics retrieving her, little else bears a resemblance to the Steven Spielberg/Tobe Hooper 1982 classic. And that’s just sad, because the original Poltergeist is one of the most terrifying films of all time.

The family’s name has now been changed (it’s Bowen instead of Freeling), there will be no Tangina character, and the team of paranormal investigators has been replaced by a team of paranormal investigators helmed by the ex-wife of the film’s father figure. Also, and this is really stupid sounding, Mrs. Bowen can communicate with the dead. Come on people, make us empathize with the characters who know nothing, because nothing is greater than the fear of the unknown. And, being an age of reality TV, we have to have that element in the film as well, so enter Carrigan Burke, the host of reality TV show Haunted House Cleaners.

I believe in modernizing classic, or not so classic, horror films for a new generation, but this sounds like a bastardization. Raimi had a hit with the Evil Dead remake, but I suspect the Poltergeist remake will bump its head on the shallow end of the pool.

As stated, filming is expected to begin in September, which means we could see the Poltergeist remake as soon as late 2014 or early 2015.

Rock Hard \m/

Exumer To Play Brooklyn

Exumer has a weird history, but one that’s created a cult-like following. Though they’ve technically been around for the better part of 30 years, they’ve never played New York City – until now. Actually, not until the announced show on September 21, 2013. If you live in North America, and love Exumer, you better find a way to get to NYC this September because this is the band’s only North American show in 2013. And since they haven’t played the U.S. in four years, we’re pretty sure you’re hungry for some German thrash.

Vocalist Mem V. Stein said:

“We are beyond thrilled to be finally playing in NYC. We haven’t played on North American soils since the Thrasho de Mayo festival in L.A., four years ago. New York is close to mine and our bassist’s hearts, since both of us live here and we have never brought the band to play in front our home crowd.”

Main support for the evening will come from Florida death metal act Malevelont Creation. The show will be at The Paper Box in Brooklyn, NY.

Rock Hard \m/

Executive director Guillermo del Toro presents the horror film Mama. Based on the 2008 Argentine short film, Mama, this Spanish influenced flick is based on the ghostly spirit known as Mama and two orphaned girls. The movie stars Jessica Chastain as Annabel and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Lucas Desange and Jeffrey Desange, along with Megan Charpentier as Victoria Desange, and Isabelle Nélisse as Lilly Desange. Mama is currently available using DirecTV On Demand. SaveonTVdirect.com has special offers available if you don’t currently have a DirecTV subscription.

The opening of the film presents Jeffrey Desange, who is going through a financial disaster. He decides to kill his wife, business partners and two infant daughters Victoria and Lilly. He succeeds in killing the adults, and then flees to a forest cabin that has long been abandoned. Inside he sticks a gun to the eldest daughter Victoria, after removing her glasses so she can’t see what’s happening. However, his plan is foiled when a shadowy entity grabs him from behind, breaking his neck as it drags his body away. Victoria and Lilly, who are three and one years old respectively, live in the cabin for the next five years.

Lucas Desange, brother to the deceased Jeffrey, never gives up hope that he’ll find his brother and nieces. His girlfriend Annabel, who is a member of a punk rock band, is not as sure as Lucas, but she supports her lover. In a last-ditch effort the rescuers find the cabin in the woods and they bring the girls back to civilization. Lilly and Victoria are placed in a clinic where they are observed by psychiatrist Dr. Gerald Dreyfuss, played by Daniel Kash. Lucas reaches out to the girls, and after giving the oldest daughter a pair of glasses, she begins to exhibit memories and connections to her father. Unfortunately, the youngest child remains distant and defiant.

The doctor aids Lucas and Annabel with custody of the girls, so that he can continue to document the girls’ behavior in regards to their seemingly unconscious creation of a mama to replace the one they lost. Throughout the scenes, both girls appear to be talking to and playing with an unknown entity called Mama. Annabel is the first adult to see a shadow figure near the girls’ bedroom. She attempts to confront the spirit, which leads to Mama attacking Lucas. He is put into a coma and therefore spends the majority of the movie in the hospital, leaving Annabel to raise the girls while also dealing with Mama.

Annabel struggles with communicating with the girls, who are starting to leave the house at night to follow Mama. Meanwhile Annabel is experiencing vivid nightmares about a woman falling off a cliff. She realizes something is seriously wrong and reaches out to Victoria, offering to console the young girl. This is a turning point in their relationship, as Victoria advises Annabel of Mama’s jealousy. However, Lilly remains distant and wild-eyed.

Dr. Dreyfuss remains in the picture, interviewing the girls about Mama, which he discovers is connected to a 19th century mental asylum patient named Edith Brennan who is forced to give up her infant. After discovering the remains of the child in a storage facility, the doctor begins to connect reality and goes to the cabin for more information. Meanwhile, Annabel is having dreams about a woman in an asylum who kills a nun after they take her infant. When the woman flees, she jumps off a cliff with the infant, but the infant doesn’t die in the water, but on a branch where it is caught. Annabel realizes that the Mama entity is replacing her own child with Victoria and Lilly.

**Spoiler Alert**

Lucas recovers and he goes to the cabin, where Dr. Dreyfuss has already been murdered, and where Annabel goes looking for the two missing girls. In a dramatic conclusion, Annabel has the remains of the infant, which she stole from the doctor’s office, and she finds Lucas there. The two girls are discovered on the cliff from Annabel’s dream, along with Mama who is a staggeringly tall and ghastly creature. Once Annabel gives Mama the infant’s remains, the audience thinks that all is well as Mama loosens her hold on Victoria and Lilly. The two girls run to Annabel and Lucas, but Lilly turns back and calls for Mama. Victoria has formed a strong enough relationship with Annabel that she stays with the living, while Lilly is encased in a cocoon with Mama before the two jump off of the cliff. When Lilly hits the same branch that killed Mama’s newborn, the cocoon explodes into a million moths. A bright blue moth flies up to Victoria as the movie concludes.

Yell! Rating (x/5 Skulls):

3 out of 5 stars

Year Released:

18 January 2013

Director:

Andrés Muschietti

Cast/Crew

Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Isabelle Nélisse, Daniel Kash, Javier Botet, Morgan McGarry, Megan Charpentier

Genre

Horror, Thriller

Official URL:

Mama

What do you get when you combine old-school thrash with old-school hardcore? You’d be right 99% of the time if you answered Suicidal Tendencies, but today is the other 1%, since we’ve spun the debut offering from Pasadena Napalm Division.

Before you continue reading, go get a beer and click play on the following:

There, your mood is set.

Now, as you listen, I’m sure you can hear the influence; it’s impossible to listen to Pasadena Napalm Division without hearing Suicidal Tendencies or, to a lesser degree, Green Jelly. It’s not a bad thing, since there’s always a time and place for satirical metal, but nothing new is being brought to the table. If you consider, however, that Pasadena Napalm Division is comprised of members of D.R.I. (Kurt Brecht – vocals) and Deadhorse (Greg Martin – guitar, Scott Sevall – guitar, and Ronnie Guyote – drums), it becomes clear that this is a fun side project and not meant to be taken too seriously. (Tony Foresta of Municipal Waste also provides guest vocals.)

What I like about Pasadena Napalm Division is that they’re doing something that’s not being done today. What I don’t like is that it’s been done, it’s a little repetitive, and there’s something depressing about the music. However, if you dig this sub-genre, I think you’re going to love this album because there’s a lot on offer for you.

Best tracks: “100 Beers with a Zombie,” “Failure,” “Murder the Bearded Lady Killer,” and “All of a Sudden Dead.”

The Verdict: 2.5 out of 5 stars

While the musicianship is excellent, the lyrics are a riot, and there are some monstrous hooks in there, I’m afraid that listeners will quickly get bored and this album will become a “check this shit out” thing between friends. At most, “100 Beers with a Zombie” will become a house party standard.

Rock Hard \m/

Similar Artists:

Suicidal Tendencies, Green Jelly, Ugly Kid Joe

Yell! Rating (x/5 Skulls):

2.5 out of 5 stars

Artist

Pasadena Napalm Division

Album:

Pasadena Napalm Division

Year Released:

28 May 2013

Label:

Minus Head

Genre

Thrash, Hardcore

Official URL:

Pasadena Napalm Division

Bates Motel (Season 1) – “Midnight”

Is it bad when you breathe a sigh of relief when a season concludes? That’s what I did at the end of “Midnight,” the season finale to Bates Motel.

As I predicted last week, a lot of time was dedicated to the Bradley, Dylan, Norman plot line, and Norman did, in fact, get a bit crazy. And while Dylan knows it would be morally, and legally, wrong to pursue anything with Bradley, his denial of interest was weak. Norman’s rage about his perceived relationship between Dylan and Bradley was palatable, and most of us would agree that it was justified. I’m not sure if he felt betrayed by Dylan, since their “brotherhood” is still in its infancy, or if he’s still pissed that he’s been rejected by Bradley.

As far as Dylan becoming a part of the family, he referred to Norma as “mom” for the first time, which Norma was quick to point out. I like the idea of Dylan and Norman becoming closer as brothers, and I even liked the idea of them moving in together, but Dylan and Norma should not get along so well. I get that he’s playing defense for Norman, but the mother-son relationship that’s developing feels genuine, which contradicts how Dylan was introduced to us back in “Nice Town You Picked, Norma…” But, Dylan is a pleaser.

Miss Watson, Norman’s teacher, clearly has the hots for him. And judging by the phone call, Norman may not be the first student she’s had relations with. She’s pretty smart about it though, as she tests Norman’s ability to keep a secret and, in a previous episode, his loyalty to his mother. I don’t think anyone was surprised when Watson began seducing Norman, and the “Norma conscience” was pretty awesome. Awesome, yes, but I don’t see how the seduction was the catalyst for it. One could point to the bomb Norma dropped on Norman earlier, but the two seem unrelated to me.

Yes, with the fear of death looming over her, Norma began to crack in this episode. She sought out Norman’s psychiatrist and left when questions about her childhood became too invasive. Then she confesses a deep, dark secret to Norman because she wanted at least someone in this world to know who she really is (or was, because that’s where her head was at). But what mother drops this kind of news on her son just before he goes on a big date? Sure, she only had a few hours, but still.

And in those few hours, with the help of Sheriff Romero, everything got cleaned up, nicely wrapped, and a bow placed on it – just like every other goddamn episode in Bates Motel. That is, everything was picture perfect until the last scene, which seemed like it was thrown in at the last minute.

Bates Motel started out with such potential, but in the end I’m not even looking forward to Season 2.

Rock Hard \m/