There was an original comics anthology by Western talent, featuring creators like Scott Snyder, Gail Simone and Ronald Wimberly an original YA novel, Garrison Girl, by Rachel Aaron and even a crossover with Marvel in which the Avengers, Spider-Man, and the Guardians of the Galaxy fought Titans in New York City (a story devised by Isayama, with art by Gerardo Sandaval and a script by Marvel Editor-in-Chief C.B. And while that fever has died off from its circa 2014 high point, the series still has plenty of devoted followers who snap up every single video game, spin-off, and parody manga. While aimed at a slightly older audience than the Big Three manga/anime of the early 2000s - Bleach, Naruto and One Piece - Attack on Titan made many more anime fans out of casual watchers, arriving as it did at the crest of the YA dystopian fiction wave in the West. In particular, the major twist of the series, as well as what’s been occurring since then, has drawn some uncomfortable parallels to global anti-Semitism, far-right Japanese politics, and Isayama’s own personal politics. Ditto Adult Swim, which licensed Funimation’s Attack on Titan dub for its Saturday night Toonami block (a revival of the beloved after-school anime block) and saw its fortunes rise so highly that Adult Swim was able to help produce two follow-up seasons to the legendary anime FLCL.īut recent events within the manga have given readers pause. Similarly, without rights to the anime - which concludes its third season this month - Netflix certainly wouldn’t have become a big enough player in the anime market to license all of Neon Genesis Evangelion. Without Hajime Isayama’s dystopian series and its massive, global fan base, Crunchyroll would’ve remained a curiosity instead of the global streaming powerhouse and anime production partner it has become. Both bands will be playing a select amount of North American dates.įor up to date info on John Longstreth and the Indie Go Go campaign go to this location.The modern manga and anime industries would not exist without Attack on Titan. John Longstreth will be pulling double-duty behind the kit as he will be touring with both Origin and Gorguts this December. The clinics were highly successful and proudly sponsored by Valencia Music. The clinics were part of Play Xtreme Music 2 drum clinics on October 11th in Los Cabos and October 12th in La Paz, Mexico. Longstreth performed his very first pair of drum clinics in Mexico. This will also include demonstrations, gear discussion, in depth breakdowns of all the playing tools needed to be an elit drummer in the world of metal and much much more! The DVD will feature material by Origin, Gorguts and the debut of John's latest project CRATOR. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated. By achieving our goal the DVD will be produced to the highest of standards and allow us to reach as many people as possible. Costs for mxing/mastering, editing, manufacturing, graphic design marketing and advertising will be covered by your contributions. With your contributions we will be able to keep this project independent and in the hands of the artist which will deliver the fans what they want. Longstreth and company have completed filming/recording the project and are now looking for YOUR support to help make this dvd a reality. John has teamed up with executive producer Gene Hoglan (TESTAMENT, DETHKLOK, DARK ANGEL) and producer/engineer/manager Rob Shallcross (GENE HOGLAN, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, WEST OF HELL) for the DVD. Recorded at the legendary Warehouse Studio's in Vancouver BC, Canada this debut instructional DVD from John Longstreth will be a must have for drummers of all levels and fans of heavy metal music.
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