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SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010
Wildside Cinema gives The Dead Matter four stars

Jennifer Holderness writes "...a total mish-mash of sub-genres that mix and mingle together to make a completely original viewing experience... director Edward Douglas, 'music composer extraordinaire', provides really solid moments of suspense with his set-ups, camera work, and music... strong music. I don't usually say this but this DVD is worth a purchase... a beautifully produced release with a lot of extras." For the full review, click here. To find the Hot Topic store nearest you, click here!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2010
The Dead Matter to screen at first Horrorfind Film Festival
The Dead Matter is an official selection for the first Horrorfind Film Festival at next weekend's Horrorfind Weekend. Check out the film on Saturday, September 4th at 4:30pm. Meet cast member Jen Sharlow at the Midnight Syndicate booth in Dealer's Hall all weekend where she will be selling and signing DVDs and other merchandise. Tickets to the festival are $10 and get you admission to all of the films featured. For more The Dead Matter screenings, click here.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010
Horror News gives two thumbs way up to The Dead Matter
Horror News has just posted a tremendous review of The Dead Matter. NO SPOILERS here...just a lot of good reasons to check out the movie and a very entertaining read!

Horror News - "Good old fashioned storytelling here, folks...multiple story arcs and conflict-ridden characters all very well written and all coming to a believable culmination by the time all's said and done.... It defies every single page of the current Hollyweird rulebook of horror moviemaking by being neither a remake, a former TV show, nor edited in today's standard quick cut Super Hi-Meth mode - it's an actual story unfolding right before your very eyes... a modern Hammer film!"

For more reviews, click here. For The Dead Matter screenings and events, click here. The Dead Matter Deluxe Edition is still available at Hot Topic stores nationwide. To find the store nearest you visit the Hot Topic Store Locator.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 2010
First-ever Midnight Syndicate panel, Dead Matter screening with Savini, Douglas, and Carter Q&A coming next weekend at DragonCon
Midnight Syndicate and The Dead Matter have a lot in store for guests of DragonCon this year. On Friday, September 3rd, at 11:30pm in the Hanover C-E room of the Hyatt Regency Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka will be holding their first-ever Midnight Syndicate panel. They will talk about the origins of the band, the journey, and take questions.

On Saturday, September 4th at 11:30AM in the Centennial I room, there will be a screening of The Dead Matter followed by a Q&A panel with Tom Savini, Edward Douglas, and Jason Carter. Throughout the con you can catch Edward Douglas at the Midnight Syndicate table in the Dealer's Room. Tom Savini will be in the Exhibitor's Hall and Jason Carter will be in the con's Walk of Fame area.

You can also catch Gavin playing classic anime music live throughout the con (schedule available soon) and pick up a copy of his Kaleidoscope CD (www.homecirclemedia.com) at his table in the musician's area of the Marriott.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24th, 2010
The Dead Matter to screen this weekend at Paranormal Scare Fest Tennessee
The Dead Matter will be screening this Saturday at 6pm at the Paranormal Scare Fest in Murfreesboro, TN. The screening is free with admission. Meet cast member Jim O'Rear at the screening and in the Celebrities Room throughout the weekend where he will be selling and signing The Dead Matter DVDs and posters. For other Midnight Syndicate and Dead Matter events, click here.

MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1010
Go behind the scenes of The Dead Matter in latest episode of Robert Kurtzman's Creature Corps: The Web Series
Midnight Syndicate's partners in crime, Robert Kurtzman's Creature Corps, have just launched a new web series. This new 50-week original video series gives viewers a chance to see work inside a full-service make-up FX and film production studio. Check out new episodes every Friday at www.creaturecorps.net.

This week's episode features the crew on the set of The Dead Matter working on set pieces, props, and various FX. To check out the episode, click here. For more information on Robert Kurtzman and the story behind Precinct 13 and the Creature Corps check out the cool introductory video at www.creaturecorps.net.

If you haven't picked up The Dead Matter: Deluxe Edition yet, be sure to stop by your local Hot Topic store while supplies last!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1010
William Pattison of the Eric Morse Show reviews The Dead Matter
William calls The Dead Matter "...a wonderful character driven story, intelligent use of gore and special effects, and vampires and zombies as they should be, The Dead Matter is just what the horror fan ordered....I give it four stars..." To read the complete review, visit the REVIEWS page. To hear his interview with Dead Matter actor, Christopher Robichaud, click here.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2010
Zombos Closet and Horrorview give The Dead Matter thumbs up!
Two new reviews for The Dead Matter have been posted on HorrorView and the great horror blog, Zombos Closet. WARNING! Both of these include some minor spoilers.

Horrorview - "...fun villains, unsuspecting heroes, some great visual gags, and a fantastic score. What's not to like? ...one of the most well-rounded special edition DVD's available in independent film."

Zombos Closet - "I recommend this... a well thought out treat for Halloween"

To read Edward Douglas' interview with Horrorview, click here.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010
Photos from GenCon and Hot Topic signings posted

Photos from the first two The Dead Matter signings at GenCon and Hot Topic Mentor have been posted on Facebook. More events, screenings, and signings have been added including Rue Morgue's Festival of Fear and Paranormal Scarefest Tennessee. For a complete list of Midnight Syndicate and The Dead Matter events, click here!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2010
Rue Morgue Festival of Fear Screening Announced
At 4:00pm on Sunday, August 29th, there will be a screening of The Dead Matter at the Rue Morgue Festival of Fear at Fan Expo Canada. There will be a brief Q&A session with Edward Douglas immediately following the screening. Edward will also be available the entire weekend at the Midnight Syndicate Soundtracks booth in the Exhibitors Hall. Admission is free to all attendees of Fan Expo Canada. For more Midnight Syndicate and The Dead Matter events and signings, click here!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2010

Check out this new interview with Edward Douglas on Mail Order Zombie.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2010

TheoFantastique gives The Dead Matter thumbs up and interviews Edward Douglas. Click here for the interview.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2010

Check out this new interview with Edward Douglas by Sue "Goth Chick" Granquist from Black Gate. Click here for the interview.

FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010

The Dead Matter is now available at Hot Topic stores nationwide and online at the Midnight Syndicate Store, HotTopic.com, and Amazon. Hot Topic will be selling a special 3-disc set that includes the DVD, new soundtrack CD, and Midnight Syndicate's Halloween Music Collection all for the price of a regular DVD (for a limited time). To find the Hot Topic store nearest you, click here.

The Dead Matter posters, t-shirts, and items are also available individually at the Midnight Syndicate Store.

FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010

Join Todd Bates in a Midnight Syndicate weekend on Haunted Voices Radio starting July 30th at 9pm and continuing through August 1st. Both Ed Douglas and Gavin Goszka will be doing a live interview Sunday August 1st at 6pm Eastern. Along with the music and interviews, there will be FREE music giveaways!

THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010

The Dead Matter goes on sale tomorrow at Hot Topic stores nationwide and online at the Midnight Syndicate Store, HotTopic.com, and Amazon.com. Here's what the press are saying...

Movie Crypt - "From twisted dream sequences to impressive displays of supernatural power, you can't help enjoy a movie that gets so much of the genre right (when so many get it wrong) while still managing to pull a few new rabbits of the old hat. The Dead Matter is a love letter to horror devotees as well as to Midnight Syndicate fans..."

FEARnet - "...fast-paced and full of memorable moments. Midnight Syndicate always set out to provide a spooky good time with their music, with no other pretensions, and their first venture into filmmaking reflects that same spirit. It all makes for a solid debut, and I'm already looking forward to their next outing."

House of Horrors - "...an effective, blood filled addition to zombie lore while offering an interesting story twist that keeps you watching till the very end.... The Dead Matter is home grown down and dirty horror made by folks that simply love it, appreciate it and respect it. You can't ask for more than that... (also) Easily one of the best "special feature" packages that I have seen in a while."

Bastards of Horror - "a clever entertaining mix of horror, fantasy, and mythology ... a must have."

THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010

One more day until the release of The Dead Matter, the soundtrack, and Midnight Syndicate's Halloween Music Collection CD. What better way to get ready than to listen to Edward Douglas and Christopher Robichaud (Frank from The Dead Matter) live tonight at 8:00pm on Behind the Thrills? Get all the latest news on the new releases and screenings of The Dead Matter.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2010

This trailer is for the Maximum Dead Matter behind-the-scenes feature produced by Frank Purtiman and Smudgeline Studios. It anchors a huge collection of DVD extras that House of Horrors called "easily one of the best "special feature packages" I've seen in a while." Other features you can look forward to on The Dead Matter DVD include:

- Midnight Syndicate's Dark Legacy and Lost music videos
- Eternal Legacy's The Dead Matter music video
- The top 3 finalists from the Midnight Syndicate Video Contest
- Commentary with Producers Edward Douglas, Robert Kurtzman, & Gary Jones
- 5.1 Surround Sound and an anamorphic 1.78:1 widescreen picture
- Gag reels

The Dead Matter DVD goes on sale THIS FRIDAY at all Hot Topic stores nationwide and online at the Midnight Syndicate Store, HotTopic.com, and Amazon. Hot Topic will be selling a special 3-disc set that includes the DVD, new soundtrack CD, and Midnight Syndicate's Halloween Music Collection all for the price of a regular DVD (for a limited time). To find the Hot Topic store nearest you, click here.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2010

At 9:00pm Eastern tonight on Sacred Division with Bishop James Long and Frances Etienne, there will be a live interview with Gavin Goszka and Edward Douglas. Christopher Robichaud, who played Frank in both releases of The Dead Matter, will also be there. Find out the latest about The Dead Matter, the Soundtrack CD, and the new Halloween Music Collection CD, all being released on July 30th.

TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010

From a pool of filmmakers that spanned five countries, director Laura Lee from Oak Park, IL, nabbed first prize in the Midnight Syndicate Video Contest for her short film, Voodette. Voodette is about "a dead ballerina called back to be toyed with" set to the song Living Walls from The 13th Hour CD. Laura's video, co-produced with her friend Marwin Cortez, whose own entry received high marks, will be featured on The Dead Matter DVD coming this Friday. Joining her on the DVD will be runner up Mike Raisch's creepy video to the atmospheric track Cellar (also from The 13th Hour) and Red Clark's dark spin on the track Crimson Door from Gates of Delirium. "The entries were so good, we couldn't put just one video on the DVD as we originally had planned," said Edward Douglas. "I wish we had room for more." Midnight Syndicate will begin featuring the top fifteen entries right here, starting in August and continuing through the rest of 2010. "These films show creativity and the whole indie filmmaking spirit of making something very entertaining with little or no money," Douglas added. "We are really looking forward to showcasing them." The Dead Matter DVD will be available this Friday at Hot Topic stores nationwide, as well as here and on Amazon. For a sneak peek at Voodette, click here.

MONDAY, JULY 26, 2010

This Friday, The Dead Matter will be available at Hot Topic stores nationwide, as well as at the Midnight Syndicate Store and Amazon.com. At Hot Topic, it will be sold as a 3-disc set with the BRAND NEW The Dead Matter: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD and Midnight Syndicate's 13th Anniversary Halloween Music Collection CD, all for the price of a REGULAR DVD! Special pricing is for a limited time only! Starting tomorrow, and in the following days, we will be annoucing the winners of our Video Contest, giving you a preview of the DVD extras we've loaded on there, and posting some our first press reviews!

MONDAY, JULY 26, 2010

Midnight Syndicate's Gavin Goszka and Edward Douglas will be live tonight on The Buzz with Scotty Rorek and Zita Ost. Their segment starts at 9:30pm Eastern. To listen live, go to The Buzz on Talk Stream Live. The call-in number for the show is 262-672-2488.

MONDAY, JULY 19, 2010
Edward Douglas interviewed on Rue Morgue Radio
Check out a great new interview with Edward Douglas on this week's edition of Rue Morgue Radio (July 16-22 edition). Hosted by Liisa Ladouceur the feature covers the movie, music videos, new CDs, and plans for the future as well as new music from The Dark Masquerade EP. Click here to go to Rue Morgue radio where you can download or listen to the interview.

SATURDAY, JULY 17, 2010
Live interview with Edward Douglas on Dead Air
Catch the latest news about the upcoming The Dead Matter movie, soundtrack, and Midnight Syndicate's Halloween Music Collection CD, as well as details on all the special events and screenings, in a live interview on Sunday, July 18th on WBGU-FM Dead Air Paranormal Talk Radio. Listen live starting at 8:30pm EST.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2010
Eternal Legacy's The Dead Matter music video premieres on Wacken website

Heavy metallers Eternal Legacy have just premiered a music video for their song The Dead Matter from the upcoming The Dead Matter: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD. The video which features some never before seen clips from The Dead Matter will be included as an extra on the DVD which will be available along with the soundtrack CD at Hot Topic stores on July 30th (click here to find the Hot Topic store nearest you). The band premiered the video on the official video site of Germany's Wacken Festival. Billed as the largest heavy metal festival in the world, Eternal Legacy will take the stage there this August with the likes of Iron Maiden, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Motley Crue, and Alice Cooper. Click here to check out the video.

FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2010
The Dead Matter screenings, special events, and cast signings announced
The first round of The Dead Matter screenings, cast signings, and special events has been announced on The Dead Matter SCREENINGS page. Events include: the first-ever Midnight Syndicate Panel at DragonCon, a double-feature in Chicago featuring The Rage and a Q&A session with Robert Kurtzman, Gary Jones, and Edward Douglas, a screening on board the haunted HMS Queen Mary, cast reunions, meet-and-greets, and more!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2010
Midnight Syndicate releases Lost music video

Midnight Syndicate's second official music video, Lost, from the CD The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates and the upcoming The Dead Matter movie is now available for viewing on YouTube. The video marks Midnight Syndicate's first collaboration with director Andrew Smoley and his company 529 Films (Hellementary). Both the Lost and Dark Legacy music videos will be available as extras on The Dead Matter DVD available at Hot Topic stores on July 30th.

MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2010
Midnight Syndicate to release Lost music video on June 23rd
This brand new music video produced by 529 Films, features the song Lost, from The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates CD and the upcoming The Dead Matter movie (July 30th). Starring Donna Williams (The Dead Matter) and Ray Goodwin (pictured here), the video explores a supernatural theme with a decidedly Syndicate twist. Shot in Midnight Syndicate's backyard (Cleveland, Willoughby, and Chardon, Ohio), it features cameos from Patricia Valestin (The Dead Matter) and Nick D'Amico of Cleveland Classic Cinema. Behind the scene production photos coming soon on Facebook.

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010
Special edition The Dead Matter DVD set including TWO new Midnight Syndicate CDs available at ALL Hot Topic stores nationwide on JULY 30th.

Midnight Syndicate will release a special edition The Dead Matter DVD set that will be available at ALL Hot Topic stores nationwide on JULY 30th. The set includes 3 DISCS.

The Dead Matter DVD - The long-awaited dark fantasy film starring Andrew Divoff, Jason Carter, and Tom Savini served up with a score by Midnight Syndicate in glorious 5.1 Surround. The DVD will be loaded with special features including TWO Midnight Syndicate music videos, several Midnight Syndicate Video Contest finalists, and another special feature to be announced soon. Check out the new official trailer below!

The Dead Matter: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD - Clocking in at just under 75 minutes, this disc will include the score to the movie, composed by Edward Douglas, as well as other tracks that appear in the movie including ghost-rockers Lazy Lane. Also featured will be three exclusive Midnight Syndicate remixes as well as a special track from the heavy metal act, Eternal Legacy.

Midnight Syndicate's Halloween Music Collection CD. This disc is a compilation featuring some of Ed and Gavin's favorite tracks from their first 13 years.

This special set will be available at all Hot Topic stores on Friday, July 30th all for the price a regular DVD!

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010
New The Dead Matter trailer and website now online!

Check out the NEW official trailer to The Dead Matter on YouTube. Also be sure to stop by the newly-redesigned official Dead Matter website created by Bill Summers of Soundfeast Entertainment.

SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2010
New Midnight Syndicate video for Lost coming mid-June, produced by 529 Films
Midnight Syndicate will be releasing a music video to the song Lost in mid-June. The video stars The Dead Matter's Donna Williams and was produced by Cleveland's 529 Films, creators of the movie, Hellementary. The song Lost appears on both the The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates CD as well as on the upcoming The Dead Matter: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (July 30).

FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010
Dark Legacy music video released
You can see the video online at Midnight Syndicate's official website and YouTube.

TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010
Midnight Syndicate to release their first official music video Dark Legacy on Walpurgis Night, April 30th

The music video which features Ed and Gavin performing live together for the first time, scenes from The Dead Matter movie (coming July 30th), and members from fellow Clevelanders Mushroomhead, will go live at www.MidnightSyndicate.com at 8pm EST on Friday, April 30th. Among other things, the ancient holiday of Walpurgis Night marks the halfway point to Halloween 2010.

For exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot, directed by David H. Greathouse and co-produced by Robert Kurtzman's Creature Crew, visit Midnight Syndicate on Facebook.

TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2010
Edward Douglas at Chiller Theatre
Edward Douglas will be at the Midnight Syndicate table all three days at this spring's Chiller Theatre convention (April 16th - April 18th at the Hilton Parsipanny - Parispanny, NJ). In addition to the new Dark Legacy music video, he will also be screening the new trailer to The Dead Matter.

FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2010
New interview with Edward Douglas on Dr. Gore's Fun House
Christian Sellers asks some interesting questions about The Dead Matter and Midnight Syndicate in this recent interview. Click here to read it.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010
Exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from Midnight Syndicate's Dark Legacy music video from The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates posted to Facebook!
Check out exclusive never-before-seen photos of Midnight Syndicate from their recent music video shoot on Facebook. While you are there be sure to become friends as there will be a lot more announcements in the next several weeks including where you'll be able to check out the video!

The video was shot over two days (March 6-7, 2010) on a combination of Digital and Super 8mm film at the old Phantasy Theatre in Lakewood, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. Built in 1917, the Homestead Theatre (as it was originally called) played films through the 1980's when it switched over to hosting live concerts like Psychadelic Furs, Peter Murphy and Nine Inch Nails. The building has a long history of hauntings reaching back into it's early years which made it the perfect location for the shoot. Midnight Syndicate also has a history with the Phantasy as it has hosted all of Midnight Syndicate's local CD release parties in the adjacent Phantasy and Chamber Night Clubs.

On hand with director David Greathouse were the incredibly talented artists at Precinct 13 Entertainment assisted by Screamline Studios and a talented group of haunted house actors from the region. Also making appearances in the video were fellow Cleveland music legends "Schmotz" and Jeff Hatrix of Mushroomhead. Members of the Mushroomhead stage crew were also on hand to orchestrate the grand finale of the video.