X marks the end: L.A. punk band winds down after nearly 50 years together

Before a crowd of eager Alex’s Bar employees scrambling to get ready for a packed summer night show in Long Beach last month, X band members were hard at work warming up during soundcheck for their first local gigs to begin promoting their upcoming album, which they’ve announced will be their last. John Doe held his bass and handled vocals, while Exene Cervenka, their long-term collaborator, prepared her vocals as well by testing the microphone. Billy Zoom switched between playing his guitar and saxophone, and D.J. Bonebrake kept the rhythm going with the drums.

Black Desert Mobile Heidel Ball 2024 unveiled a new class, new mode, and more

Korean gaming company Pearl Abyss, responsible for developing and publishing Black Desert Mobile, recently concluded the Heidel Ball 2024 event. During this occasion, they announced several engaging updates planned to improve the gameplay experience. The event unveiled a new class armed with swords called Dosa, ushered in the Summer Season, introduced a survival mode named Aznak Arena, and added an exhilarating monster zone, Star’s End.