Dave from Order of Merlin shares his experiences at the Maryland NerdFest in this blog entry. He writes, “This show made me feel much more confident about what Order of Merlin is doing now. There are many days when I look at my bass and think, “Why do I even bother?” Shows like tonight’s, my friend, are the reason I continue playing music.” Click here for the rest.

The Cruciatus Curse has posted a new contest. The gist? Download one of their songs, create a verse, and send them your vocal track. Their favorite two submissions will be included in the final version! Details can be found here.

Finally, Sigilum Serpentis has opened an online store. It currently has t-shirts with their logo but according to the band other options will be available soon.