Hard to believe that it’s been three decades since The Evil Dead, the over-the-top classic of unrelenting terror that launched the careers of future geek gods Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell, first chainsawed its way into the hearts and nightmares of moviegoers around the world. After all these years it remains one of the few authentically frightening films made in the wake of horror classics like The Exorcist, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Night of the Living Dead (three movies that were great influences on Raimi’s film) that I have ever seen.

Continue reading to see a special Evil Dead 30th Anniversary dedication video.

Legendary metal band Metallica is turning 30 years old (ugh, I know the feeling), and to celebrate the landmark, the band has announced four very special shows.

The shows will take place at The Fillmore in San Francisco on December 5, 7, 9, and 10, and are only open to fan–club members. This is bad news for fans worldwide who would spend hundreds of dollars to see the band any and everywhere, but good news for fan–club members who can get to San Francisco.

And speaking of spending hundreds of dollars””you won’t have to. The shows are specially priced at only $6 per ticket, or $19.81 for a four–pack of tickets to each show. The performances won’t be generic, either; the band promises plenty of fun and surprises to those who come out. It will without doubt be a very good week for a lucky few Metallica fans come December.

Continue reading to read the full announcement below.