The best Twitch streams to watch this week (October 5 - October 11)

Whether you’re in the mood for eSports action or want to see a great TTRPG session, countless streamers have been showcasing their skills on Twitch. We showcase some Twitch streams worth checking out this week (October 5 through October 11).

Thursday, October 8

Last Fan Standing - Wizard World - 9 p.m. EST/ 6 p.m. PST

Bruce Campbell will bring their Last Fan Standing trivia show to Wizard World's Twitch channel. A slew of people will test their knowledge in topics such as superheroes, video games, and horror. The winner will be awarded with a certificate signed by Campbell. You can watch the stream here.

Friday, October 9

Cyber E.V.M Benefit Show - 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST

Elektro Vox will raise money for the Slimelight London rescue fund with a special benefit show. The event will feature DJ sets from iVardensphere, Karkasaurus, Biomechanimal, Modulate, and God Module as well as a live performance from Corlyx. You can watch the stream here. More information on Slimelight London rescue fund can be found here.

Trey Anastasio - Trey Anastasio - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST

Trey Anastasio will kick off an eight-week online residency on Twitch to raise money for the WaterWheel Foundation and Divided Sky Fund. The artist will be performing a different set each week inside The Beacon Theatre in New York City. In July, Anastasio released their 11th solo album Lonely Trip. With Phish, the artist released Sigma Oasis back in April. You can watch the stream here.

Shocktober - Rocky Mountain Pro - 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST

Rocky Mountain Pro will bodyslam their way onto Twitch with their Shocktober PPV. Some matches on the card include RMP Champion Dustin Uhrich vs Johnny Zuto, Allie Gato vs Rachelle Rivete for the vacated Lockettes Championship, and a Twitch/Ignition Championship Unification Match between Jumbo Zamore and Chango Bronson. A special pre-show will take place two hours before the PPV starts. The stream, which you can view here, is only available for subscribers to Rocky Mountain Pro's Twitch channel. The card is subject to change.

Saturday, October 10

The Improvised Generation - Outpost 13 - 5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PST

The Improvised Generation will make its way to Outpost 13's Twitch channel to kick off their new season. Each Saturday, viewers will catch the ongoing adventures of the crew of the USS McGinley. The cast of The Improvised Generation features Aliza Pearl, Lissette Jean-Marie, Amanda Troop, Paul Hungerford, Rob Ullett, Hector Navarro, Matthew Pitner, Laurie Jones, and Sara Mountjoy-Pepka. You can watch the stream here. Previous episodes of The Improvised Generation can be viewed here.

Los Angeles Gothic Festival arrives at The Stardust Club this Valentine's Day weekend

Klub Terminal are bringing some of the best in dark music to the Stardust Club for the Los Angeles Gothic Festival, which takes place from February 14 through February 16.

Headlining day one (February 14) are God Module, who will be supporting their latest studio album The Unsound. Joining them as direct support are C-lekktor, who unveiled their remix album Out Of Our Way last year. Absynthe Of Faith, Infected Sound System, and Visions in Black will also perform.

Day two (February 15) will have a headlining set from Angels and Agony, whose last studio album was 2015’s Monument. Bella Morte, whose last release was 2017’s Year of the Ghost, will be direct support. For their set, they’ll be joined by 45 Grave drummer Tom Coyne. Circuito Cerrado and Pyroclastic will kick things off.

Day three (February 16) will include a headlining performance from Radio Scarlet, who released Too Goth for Punk, Too Punk for Goth in 2017. The Dirty Horror, Former Humans, and Ravens Moreland will also perform.

Tickets for day one and day two of the festival are on sale right now. Entry for day three will be free until 9:30 p.m. Doors open each night at 8 p.m. This is a 21+ event. You can check out a playlist featuring some of the performing acts below. The Stardust Club is located on 7643 Firestone Blvd in Downey.

EBM outfit God Module release new song "Unsound"

Weeks before the release of their eighth studio album The Unsound, EBM act God Module have unveiled the title track today. The single includes remixes from ESA (Electronic Substance Abuse) and Finite Automata. The title track follows the album’s previous two singles “Cross My Heart” and “Unconscious.” You can check it out below.

The Unsound is slated to be released on July 12 via Metropolis Records. Pre-orders for the album are available here.

Starting tomorrow, God Module will begin their North American tour in support of the album. From August 13 through September 6, they’ll be joined by Finite Automata and Absynthe Of Faith. Their upcoming tour dates can be seen below.

God Module tour dates

June 22 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater

June 30 - Calgary, AB - Dickens Pub

July 26 - Seattle, WA - The Highline

July 28 - Portland, OR - Star Theater

July 30 - Oakland, CA - Elbo Room

August 1 - Sacramento, CA - Momo

August 2 - Ventura, CA - Golden China/DJ Set

August 3 - Los Angeles, CA - Catch One

August 4 - San Diego, CA - Tower Bar

August 5 - Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge

August 6 - El Paso, TX - Rockhouse

August 10 - Austin, TX - Elysium

August 11 - Dallas, TX - The Church

August 13 - New Orleans, LA - The Goat

August 14 - Tallahassee, FL - 926 Bar

August 15 - Ybor City, FL - Crow Bar

August 16 - W Palm Beach, FL - Respectable Street

August 17 - Jacksonville, FL - Eclipse Riverside

August 19 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade

August 20 - Charlotte, NC - The Milestone Club

August 21 - Richmond, VA - Fallout

August 23 - Philadelphia, PA - Voltage Lounge

August 24 - New York, NY - Drom

August 25 - Providence, RI - Dusk

August 29 - Cincinatti, OH - Darkotica at Mixwells

August 30 - Cleveland, OH - The Foundry

August 31 - Detroit, MI - Defiled at Smalls

September 1 - Chicago, IL - Burbon On Devision

September 2 - Madison, WI - Crucible

September 3 - Minneapolis, MN - Red Sea

September 4 - Kansas City, MO - The Riot Room

September 6 - Denver, CO - 3 Kings Tavern