Prick

A review at The Verge argues that Prick's theatrical brand of industrial glam punk is an ideal fit for the Halloween season, pointing listeners toward the band's dark, dramatic sound as seasonal listening. Prick, the project of musician Kevin McMahon, is known for blending industrial textures with punk energy and glam theatrics.

An artist has posted a sketchbook drawing of three cacti — a prickly pear, a pair of tall ribbed stems and a round barrel cactus — done in ink and paint pens, each decorated with a few red flowers. The artist notes the piece was a casual doodle, not made as part of this year's Inktober drawing challenge.

Doctors in Pennsylvania report that continuous glucose monitoring is improving care for diabetes patients, allowing real-time tracking of blood sugar levels instead of reliance on finger-prick tests. The approach helps patients and clinicians spot trends, adjust treatment, and reduce complications. The report was published by WHYY, the Philadelphia-area public media outlet.

Prick, the theatrical industrial punk project fronted by Kevin McMahon, is being highlighted as a fitting soundtrack for the Halloween season. Trent Reznor, while recording Nine Inch Nails' The Downward Spiral, lent production work to McMahon, a former bandmate from new wave group Lucky Pierre, giving the album a direct link to one of industrial rock's most celebrated eras.

Austin Wildlife Rescue has released a rescued porcupine — described as its 'prickly patient' — back into the wild following a successful rehabilitation. The Texas wildlife organization says the animal fully recovered and is now back in its natural habitat.

Prick, the industrial punk act fronted by Kevin McMahon, is being highlighted as ideal listening for the Halloween season, with attention on the band's theatrical style and dark, abrasive sound. The band, best known for its 1990s output, is drawing renewed seasonal interest from music writers.