Dragonmaster in the rain, dearests!

And to think that a week ago I was in Studio 6A over at 30 Rock, clearly confusing Lordi and fiends, and having a blarsted good time doing so! Well, now, a week later, it's raining --- and I still can't find that damn podcast we shot! Aargh! 

Well, y'know what? Methinks this looks like a job for --- Master Blackwolf, spoil'd widdle Wizardly bwat! 'Tis moping time, say I! Grumble, grumble, grumble!!!

Master Blackwolf

Greetings, dear friends! And let us briefly pause, on this, the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, to reflect upon those who have sacrificed their lives in constant pursuit of the quest of Freedom and all that it represents. There are, as you all know, real-life Knights battling the Forces of Nastiness --- in the personage of our brave boys battling those not-nice folks in the present war on terror.

There is also, sadly, a reason to shed a tear or two this day: word has reached me through Harry Knowles' Ain't It Cool News.com that Famous Monsters of Filmland Magazine Founder Forrest J. Ackerman is gravely ill. Moments ago, I issued a press release for the benefit of the fans of Lordi, so that they, too, could join us in celebrating what obviously has been a tremendously wonderful and horribly fear-inspiring life.

Forry's 92nd birthday is this coming November 22nd, but there may not be much time to tell him how much he meant to you. Please address your get-well correspondence to 4511 Russell Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Thank you.

Master Blackwolf

As we count down the days before this year's Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade, it seems to me that Robin Hall and the goodly gentles under his command are on a Quest for a virtue that has long been a favorite with your humble Dragonmaster: INVENTIVENESS!

Wizards are partial to inventiveness because imagination is vital to their continued existence. In that spirit, Robin Hall's team has chosen a very unlikely marching band with an even more unlikely name: The Awesome, Original Second Time Arounders!

Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Rounders, as they call themselves, boast of being "the very first band of its type, and quite possibly, one of the world's largest permanent marching bands." Consisting primarily of high school, military and college marching band veterans from all across southeastern Florida and vicinity, and ranging in age from 18 to 85, the Rounders are traditionally associated with the annual St. Petersburg Festival of States, and accordingly are regulars in that event's Day Parade.

Last year, having observed their Silver Anniversary, the Rounders were in the midst of a special commemorative gala banquet, attended by some 500 people, at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Little did they know that four representatives from Macy*s had likewise shown up, to make a very special announcement:

Some 500 marching bands from all over the nation had submitted applications for possible inclusion in the 82nd Annual Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Of these, 10 had been chosen --- and choice number ONE was the Rounders! Huzzah!

Granted, you won't hear that story from Matt, Al and Meredith when you watch the NBC telecast on Thanksgiving Day itself --- but believe me, the Parade this year is destined to be a rather inventive, if not entirely interesting showcase! Now, if only they were able to make Macy*s Santaland equally as inventive, to say nothing of interesting.....

Master Blackwolf

Lotsa news, Mortals. Let's just bloomin' have at it:

His Majesty, King Henry the Red of Shiabruck is pleased to announce the choosing of his new consort, Her Majesty, Queen Sybillia! Long may they reign! Huzzah!

I have been asked by the Archmage Lowadar, Headmaster of the prestigious Aldwyns Academy for Wizardry, to spend several days on their campus, to check out the scene as far as their student base is concerned, and see what's going on. I am sure that Lowadar has plenty of tales to tell about his students, and that the faculty prove to be astounding, albeit incredible teachers! 

The big story, however, remains my recent encounter with Lordi and fiends; I've since had the chance to hear their Deadache! album for myself, and I can tell you it's a blast. Who knew that a monster was capable of speaking reasonably fluent French, for example? Awa's delicious Rebirth of the Countess certainly demonstrates her remarkable versatility! And two other solid singles from the new album will keep you all up at night: Girls Go Chopping is the perfect tune for you ladies who don't want to just slap us male chauvinist pigs in the face; while Monsters Keep Me Company is an excellent follow-up to the now-classic Would You Love a Monsterman?

If you haven't followed Lordi on their Deadache in America Tour, do so NOW! Besides, they're my Official Rock Band, and they'll beat you up if you don't. 'Nuff said.

Well, enougha my crap for now, folks. 'Tis a pastrami sandwich what be in me immediate future --- because I'm bloomin' bored, anyway. See ya!

Master Blackwolf

Well, kids, in case I haven't spoken to you newcomers here at RenSpace.com, I had the pleasure two days ago of indulging in a few hours' worth of silliness in the presence of my Official Rock Band, dangerously twisted but somehow unfailingly nice (for monsters, anyway!) Lordi --- and I must tell you, I have never had a more hilarious moment than that odd, slightly overcast Thursday, as the Monstericans made their U.S. television debut, appearing on NBC's Late Night w/Conan O'Brien!

As threatened, the guys performed their new single, Bite It Like a Bulldog, from their new album entitled Deadache; indeed, as I write this, Lordi and fiends have already kick started their Deadache in America tour, with stops at seven House of Blues venues scattered across the States --- the Sunset Strip, Houston, Dallas, Vegas, and Chicago amongst those seven. When next the freaks from Finland doth show their ugly mugs in ye Byg Appyl, 'twill be at Irving Plaza on November 24th; I know not if I shall be there, as I for the most part will be either posting new stuff for the Dark Chambers, or in the midst of a well-deserved hibernation.

'Tis amazing, my dears, the trouble I subject myself to simply because I am Unofficial Mage and Sorcerer-in-Residence unto the Mortalfolk of the City, County and State of New York! How I've managed to survive without misbehaving foolishly is a miracle both in and of itself; one does not accept challenges without risking utter exhaustion!

But, as always, my seven Wizardly bosses, the Grand High Istari, warned me this job would be dangerous were I to take it. Well, take it I have; and doubtless, I intend to remain in the collective face of the goodly gentles of mine adopted metropolis for the foreseeable future! Having said thus, I trust you'll excuse me, as I have some e-mails to open.

Chow 4 now,

Master Blackwolf