SDCC 2019: Nuclear Blast Announces Signings and Exclusives

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Graphic Policy Team

Nuclear Blast Records, synonymous with the worldwide advancement of heavy metal, extreme music, and hard rock, is returning to San Diego Comic-Con International at booth #501 with Stern Pinball and Rebellion Republic!

This year Nuclear Blast, Stern Pinball, and Rebellion Republic continue the tradition of bringing the most extreme collectibles to Comic-Con with exclusives and limited edition items from Slayer, Iron Maiden, El Hijo del Santo, and Black Knight: Sword of Rage plus official merchandise and music from Exodus, Arch Enemy, Meshuggah, Sabaton and many more!

Booth #501 will also host exclusive signing appearances by the legendary silver-masked luchador El Hijo del Santo, Netflix original award-winning series ‘Orange Is The New Black’ actress and heavy metal badass Jessica Pimentel, and ‘The Next Elvira’ and fantastical author April Wahlin.

Combining forces for the 2^nd year in a row, Nuclear Blast and Court of the Dead, an original property of Sideshow Collectibles, offer a crossover collector’s pin FREE with email signup and a FREE CD music sampler featuring new songs by Nuclear Blast artists and Court of the Dead artwork. The pair just launched a contest giving you the chance to win an incredible 12-piece prize package including a Nuclear Blast and Court of the Dead branded guitar from Dean Guitars, music fromSLAYER and EXODUS, and high-end Court of the Dead figures from Sideshow Collectibles. Click here to enter.

Join Court of the Dead, Nuclear Blast, Stern Pinball and Rebellion Republic at their Comic-Con after-party at House of Blues San Diego on Thursday, July 18 with a special performance by Exodus and special guests Exmortus and Nukem. Tickets are on sale now at: nuclearblast.com/exodus-bondedbycon

SIGNINGS
Visit Booth #501 for exclusive signing appearances by:

JESSICA PIMENTEL
Musician and actress on Netflix original series ‘Orange Is The New Black’, Jessica will be signing custom art prints by Marcelo Vasco (Slayer) (limited to 100).

Thursday, July 18; 1:30pm-2:30pm
Friday, July 19; 1:30pm-2:30pm Signing with El Hijo del Santo

El HIJO DEL SANTO
The heir to the iconic Silver Masked legend El Santo, El Hijo Del Santo has a career spanning over 35 years. Without a doubt the most important name and mask in Lucha Libre history around the world,

Friday, July 19; 1:30pm-2:30pm Signing with Jessica Pimentel
Saturday, July 20; 1:30pm-2:30pm

Metallic Print 8”X10” Photos and other official merchandise available at booth #501!

APRIL WAHLIN
Author and winner of Fox Reality TV show ‘The Search for the Next Elvira’

Friday, July 19; 4:00pm-5:00pm

Signing copies of her fiction novels Thirteen Offerings and Pandora Syndrome

EXCLUSIVES
This year’s Comic-Con exclusives and limited edition items at Booth #501 include

SLAYER x Super7 ReAction Figure Nuclear Blast Blood Splatter Variant
The official Super7 x Slayer 3.75-inch ReAction Figure immortalizing the demonic Minotaur from the cover of the band’s 1983 debut album Show No Mercy. The figure includes a cape and sword accessories. Limited to 1,500 pieces. $15

NOTE: This item will be sold at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 at the Nuclear Blast Records booth #501. Limited supplies are available for you to order through the Nuclear Blast Online Store to be shipped to your home address.

Order your SLAYER x Super7 ReAction Figure here.

IRON MAIDEN: LEGACY OF THE BEAST
‘Number of the Beast’ Nuclear Blast Green Variant
Inspired by the album art from ‘Number of the Beast’, this highly detailed 1:24 scale PVC figure features Eddie in a highly dynamic pose puppeting the Beast. This Figure measures about 4-inches tall and comes on a green fire and Brimstone base, and packaged in a diorama-style window box. 4-inch Number of the Beast Figure. Limited to 666 pieces. $25

Order your ‘Number of the Beast’ Nuclear Blast Green Variant here.

STERN PINBALL’S BLACK KNIGHT:
SWORD OF RAGE Vinyl Soundtrack
Black Knight: Sword of Rage features a legacy sound package composed and performed by Scott Ian of Anthrax with Brendon Small. This adrenalizing soundtrack is available on Baby Blue Vinyl and is limited to 100 copies. $20

EL HIJO DEL SANTO Metallic 8”X10” Photos
Debuting in 1982 El Hijo del Santo had a huge responsibility to carry with the legendary Silver mask and the name that people grew up with, but like a true real life hero he took the challenge head on and has been able to forge an illustrious career on and off the wrestling ring. Take home 8”x10” photos of some of his finest moments printed on high quality metallic paper and available in limited quantities. $20 each or all 5 photos for $80

PHOTO 1: El Hijo del Santo; second generation from the legendary El Santo, El Enmascarado de Plata. This 8X10 photo features the legendary luchador eyeing his opponent and preparing for battle.

PHOTO 2: Photo 2: El Hijo Del Santo celebrating one of his major victories. Holding high the mask of his opponent as his trophy; this 8X10 features the legendary luchador celebrating with his fans.

PHOTO 3: From the top rope comes this amazing shot of El Hijo del Santo launching himself to his opponent. Ripped masks and adrenaline pumping this 8X10 photo features a lucha libre battle in action.

PHOTO 4: This epic black and white shot of El Hijo del Santo shows him celebrating a match. This 8X10 photo captures the feeling and joy of defeating a tough opponent.

PHOTO 5: When El Hijo del Santo grabs ahold of you and uses his signature move famously named “A Caballo” you now you are done. This awesome action shot features his signature move in full affect. This has brought him many victories on top of the ring.

AND MORE:

IRON MAIDEN ‘Two Minutes To Midnight’ Nuclear Blast Art Variant (2018 Exclusive)
Exclusive Nuclear Blast green/purple art variant by artist Zombie Yeti. Limited to 100 hand-numbered prints! $60

IRON MAIDEN: LEGACY OF THE BEAST Comic #5 Stern Pinball Cover Art Variant (2018 Exclusive)
Exclusive comic book cover featuring artwork from the Stern Pinball machine series. Limited to 666. Only 100 left! $20