Consumed Links - October 28, 2011

Let's get to this shall we?


A former judge who was convicted of exposing himself and using an enhancement device will not be able to receive most of his pension. (HuffPost)


People can be so interesting... and just strange... check out these haircuts. (Oddee)


Former bassist for Ministry, Paul Barker, discusses how tough it was to watch the new documentary about the band. (RS)


What happens when goths grow up? (guardian)


Over at Asylum they share the top 10 dangerous, gross, weird delicacies in the world. (Asylum)


The name Danzig... sometimes it is revered... and most of the time ridiculed. MetalSucks has started to plead his case in a four-part set... DEFENDING DANZIG -- this is the link to day one.


Queen have announced they plan to put out a new album featuring demos with the late Freddie Mercury. (unkut)


And finally... for now...


NoiseCreep spoke to Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton about the legacy of Judas Priest, the "Farewell" tour, and more. (NC)

Sacha Baron Cohen To Star In Upcoming Biopic

Borat as Mercury? It appears so. Sacha Baron Cohen has been named as the man who will play Freddie Mercury in an upcoming biopic. For more on this story click the link below.

When I saw this news I couldn't help but wonder how they chose him of all people to play Mercury. The only thing I can think of is that now is the time for a serious role for Baron Cohen and well, they can probably find ways to make him look like the Queen singer.

Aside from that, I also wondered how they can possibly do this biopic and not include at least a touch of Mercury's final years. I also couldn't help but notice all of the the new slew of musical biopics that are set to come out. Is this going to be the trend for now?

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