Last year when Tyler Childers’ record label asked him what artist he would want to record “Jersey Giant,” an old live song getting some fresh attention, he had only one name – Elle King. Featured on her critically acclaimed Come Get Your Wife album released earlier this year, “Jersey Giant” is set to impact multiple radio formats next week including Americana, Triple A and non-commercial radio, and is available to all formats via Play MPE. Co-produced by King, the song is already generating more than 500,000 streams per week with more than 20 million global streams since release.
“I was so humbled when Tyler asked me to record the song,” said King. “And then earlier this year he surprised my fans and joined me on stage in Lexington, KY. That was a badass moment for me personally.”
Since she burst onto the music scene in 2014 with her breakout hit “Ex’s & Oh’s,” King has topped the Billboardcharts in four genres, most recently with the smash hit “Drunk (And I Don’t Want To Go Home)” with Miranda Lambert.
Her genre-melding songs have always been at the center of her music. The Guardian said in a 2015 review, that King is “steeped in every genre of vintage Americana – sassy rock’n’roll, vampy R&B, country sadness and a little blues.” Of her recent album, People Magazine noted, “…The ‘Ex’s & Oh’s’ singer – who’s always been a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll – planted herself in Nashville. But she hasn’t lost her edge.”
When King’s version of “Jersey Giant” dropped late last year, Whiskey Riff said, “In terms of the production, it sounds great, with Elle taking over lead and background vocals, in addition to playing some acoustic guitar. The great Charlie Worsham also lends his voice for backing vocals, in addition to playing acoustic guitar, mandolin and banjo.” Saving Country Music added, “But the genius of Elle King’s version of ‘Jersey Giant’ is the reservation she displays in her performance. Sufficed to say, this thing is pretty great.”
King’s A-Freakin-Men Tour, Presented by Slow & Low wrapped earlier this year to sold-out crowds and rave reviews. She has a jam-packed summer playing festivals, amphitheaters and arenas across the country performing with artists including Eric Church, Melissa Ethridge, Jelly Roll and Dierks Bentley. She joins Childers on his 2023 Send in the Hounds Tour at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 2nd and 3rd.
Ian Munsick Captivates Crowd with Sold-Out Ryman Auditorium Debut
BRINGING THE WEST TO NASHVILLE:
IAN MUNSICK CAPTIVATES CROWD WITH
WHITE BUFFALO AT HIS SOLD-OUT RYMAN DEBUT
The Munsick Boys Join On-Stage for Special Encore
Family Performance of “Weakness”
Munsick Presented with RIAA Gold Plaques for
“Long Live Cowgirls” and “Long Haul” Ahead of Ryman Show
as Wyoming-Native Nears Half a Billion Career Streams
Photo Credit: Cobi Spencer
Wyoming native and Warner Music Nashville recording artist Ian Munsick arrived in Music City Tuesday (May 16), bringing White Buffalo – his free-spirited, awe-inspiring portrait of the American West – centerstage at Ryman Auditorium for his sold-out debut.
Opening with the tongue-in-cheek, uptempo first track “From the Horse’s Mouth,” Munsick traversed through each of the 18 songs on the project. Looking out at the electrified crowd with awe, Munsick expressed his appreciation, stating “Thank you guys, first and foremost, Nashville for believing in me. I know that what I do doesn’t necessarily fit the mold, but I’m trying to break the mold.”
Pausing halfway through the set, Munsick delivered a stripped-down performance of “Long Haul” off his debut album Coyote Cry, which received RIAA Gold-certification alongside “Long Live Cowgirls” – his hit duet featuring Cody Johnson which has reeled in nearly 100 million streams – during an industry reception ahead of the show.
Introducing the song, Munsick shared the news with the crowd. “About an hour ago, my label Warner Music had a party backstage and they gave me a plaque because my song ‘Long Live Cowgirls’ went gold,” he shared. “To my surprise, they gave me another plaque because it turns out ‘Long Haul’ just went gold as well. Now, neither of these songs were on the radio very often. That just means that you guys made these songs go gold all by yourselves. So thank you for listening to my music – it’s because of you that I get to be on this stage and I could never thank you guys enough.”
After completing the album’s tracklist with “Indian Paintbrush,” the ecstatic crowd began stomping their feet, demanding to hear his stampeding breakthrough hit “Horses Are Faster,” which inspired Munsick to move to Nashville and pursue his music career. After concluding his set with “Horses Are Faster” to astounding applause and a standing ovation, Munsick appeared for a special encore performance of one of his first recordings, a cover of Wade Montgomery's “Weakness,” alongside The Munsick Boys comprised of his father Dave and brothers, Tris and Sam Munsick.
Addressing his family, he concluded, “You guys taught me everything I know about playing music, entertaining, being a cowboy – and most importantly being a man. Thank you to our beautiful wives. Girlfriends. Daughters. Sons. My mother, of course… Trudy Munsick. This last song we’re going to do is a song that was written by a Native American cowboy in Montana by the name of Wade Montgomery, and I can’t think of a better song to end it on because this song is about as Western as it gets.”
Tuesday’s show concluded Munsick’s headlining Long Live Cowgirls Tour which sold out across the country, with highlights including stops in New Braunfels, TX; Baton Rouge, LA; and Denver, CO; and his first sold-out arena shows in Clive, IA; Ralston, NE; and Billings, MT.
About Ian Munsick:
A native son of Wyoming, Ian Munsick is painting a stampeding, spirited portrait of the American West with his sophomore album White Buffalo, out now. The 18-track album spans unfiltered tales of romance and ranch life, hard-working anthems with honkytonk hooks and mountain-time odes to family and forever-young fun. It builds upon the spacious roots-pop beauty he introduced on his major label debut, Coyote Cry. Over the past three years, the 29-year-old has accumulated nearly half a billion global streams and a host of accolades. He has been named an “Artist to Watch” by Spotify, CMT, Fender, MusicRow and more. A seasoned entertainer, having grown up tending cattle by day and playing music in a family band each night, Munsick toured recently alongside country music superstars Morgan Wallen and Cody Johnson. Beyond his noteworthy professional accomplishments, he has also become both a husband and a father. Now the Warner Music Nashville recording artist and multi-instrumentalist is representing his home, and its special cast of people, like never before. The first release from White Buffalo, standout duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson), hit No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown, was named one of Amazon Music’s Best Country Songs of 2022 and recently received RIAA Gold-certification alongside “Long Haul” off his debut album Coyote Cry. Fans of Ian Munsick will always find an open heart, natural awe and plainspoken honesty as he rides on… bringing the West to the rest.
Rolo Tomassi Announce US West Coast Headline Tour
UK progressive band Rolo Tomassi announce a headlining US West Coast Tour with support from Pound and labelmates The Callous Daoboys. The tour kicks off on June 6th in Denver, CO, and wraps up on June 20th in Seattle, WA.
Rolo Tomassi's recent album, Where Myth Becomes Memory, serves as a culmination of a period of creativity that has exalted the band to their loftiest status so far, with a singular vision where the most savage, unhinged sonics can co-exist harmoniously with epic cinematic elegance.
About the album, Metal Injection said, “The magnitude of Rolo Tomassi's musicality is matched only by how precisely each element shines through," while Brooklyn Vegan said, "As is always the case with this band, the possibilities seem endless."
US Tour Dates
6/6/23: Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
6/7/23: Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
6/9/23: Dallas, TX - Sundown at Granada
6/10/23: San Antonio, TX - Vibes Underground
6/11/23: Austin, TX - Come and Take It Live
6/13/23: Mesa, AZ - The Nile Theater
6/14/23: San Diego, CA - Voodoo Room
6/15/23: Los Angeles, CA - The Roxy Theatre
6/16/23: Sacramento, CA - Harlow’s
6/17/23: San Francisco, CA - Neck of the Woods
6/19/23: Portland, OR - Star Theater
6/20/23: Seattle, WA - Substation
Rolo Tomassi have spent 17 years leading the pack rather than following and on their recent album, Where Myth Becomes Memory, they've led with more poise and determination than ever before. The album served as the final part in an unintended trilogy that began with 2015’s Grievances and continued with 2018’s Time Will Die And Love Will Bury It.
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NYC's ROMAN ANGELOS and renowned producer SCOTT SOLTER release 'Supermarkets, Underwater' LP, followed by UK tour dates with RODNEY CROMWELL
“Insanely cheerful and groovy lounge muzak. It’s fantastic” ~ Electronic Sound
"Far-from-ordinary... a delightful nostalgia-inducing instrumental exploration of movement and sonic fluidity. Highly memorable and grounding" ~ The Spill Magazine
"Pretty Glorious" ~ Stewart Maconie, BBC 6 Music
"Fluid and meditative, yet so catchy - taking elevator music to new lounge-loving heights, puts the thrill in chill" ~ Amplify Music Magazine
"A fun escapist collection of music" ~ The Electricity Club
"Guaranteed to stick in your brain" ~ Shindig!
Brooklyn lounge-chill artist Roman Angelos and electronic producer Scott Solter(St. Vincent, Maps & Atlases, Spoon, Superchunk, The Mountain Goats). have released their collaborative record 'Supermarkets, Underwater' via London label Happy Robots Records.
Roman Angelos will be touring select UK cities in June with label-mate Rodney Cromwell. Tickets for performances in London, Coventry, Reading and Todmorden can be obtained at www.happyrobots.co.uk/tickets.
The new album is a fully reimagined set of remixes of Roman Angelos' 2022 album 'Music For Underwater Supermarkets', a 9-track offering that combines electronica and exotica, painting a sonic dreamscape that transposes the mundane act of grocery shopping to an aquatic utopian landscaping.
Here, Solter flips the script by transforming the bouncy and upbeat material of the original album into a darker and more ambient landscape. Weaving in noise and shifting electronic percussion, it’s an entirely new record. Listeners dive deeper into unknown waters, no longer shopping alongside the friendly fish.
Exploring Roman's obsession with the library and soundtrack music, with unfashionable sonic influences from Burt Bacharach to Vangelis, this record was brilliantly received with Electronic Sound Magazine describing it as “an album of splendid vibes”.
Roman Angelos is the nom de plume of Brooklyn-based producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Rich Bennett, developed as a vehicle to explore his obsession with library recordings of the 60's and 70s, muzak and exotica. Exotic, dreamy, and wistful, this is the sound of a jazz sextet as channeled through synths and drum machines, creating a spacey feel.
Lead track 'Swimming Through The Aisles (Teeming Mix)', along with a special live performance version of the remix. It uses the same irregular time signature and feel of the original, but adds in tremolo vibraphones, reverse guitars, and electronic drums, giving the music a new feel of exploration.
The original recordings were produced by Rich Bennett at Acme Hall Studios in Brooklyn and were recorded live to tape, all together in one room, by Colin Marston (Jarboe, Sailors With Wax Wings).
Beyond the world of library electronica, Rich Bennett has been involved in a diverse group of musical projects, including the newly reunited outsider / 60s proto-punk group The Shaggs, dream pop outfit Mahogany, and Brazilian funk group Limoncello, in addition to production work with Stereolab's Morgane Lhote (aka Hologram Teen).
Roman’s previous releases for Happy Robots have gained praise from Electronic Sound Magazine, Hi-Fi World, Shindig! Magazine, The Electricity Club, Freq and The Haunted Generation, as well as BBC6 Music radio play from Gideon Coe, Cerys Matthews and Stuart Maconie’s Freak Zone, plus Bob Fisher (BBC Tees).
'Supermarkets, Underwater' is out now, available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. Released by Happy Robots Records with distribution by Cargo Records, the CD version will be available exclusively via the label's Bandcamp.
CREDITS
All remixes by Scott Solter
Written by Rich Bennett and Scott Solter
Produced by Rich Bennett at Acme Hall Studios, Brooklyn
Original recordings by Colin Marston
Released by Happy Robots Records (Catalogue No. Bot39a)
Distribution by Cargo Records
Cover artwork by Martin J Langthorne
Video created by Ammo d'Or
TOUR DATES (with Rodney Cromwell)
Thu, June 8 LONDON - Servant Jazz Quarters
Fri., June 9 READING - Face Bar
Sat, June 10 COVENTRY - Just Dropped In
Sun, June 11 TORMODEN - The Golden Lion
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Audio Karate Drop First New Song in Nearly 20 Years With "A Show of Hands"
California's melodic-punk outfit Audio Karate return with their first studio recordings in almost 20 years!
The band reunited in early 2018 following the reissue of their two classic LPs Space Camp and Lady Melody. They later released two albums worth of previously unreleased material on Malo and ¡Otra! and got back on the road for festival appearances and playing with the likes of Descendents and other punk legends. The band quickly realized that playing together was an important part of their lives, and they went into the studio to record the new song "A Show of Hands" in 2022, while also re-recording their song "A Monster in Disguise," adding some much needed production work, making it a much more powerful song.
This limited edition 7-inch EP is being presented by Iodine Recordings, which includes beautiful artwork by Jeff Caudill (Gameface) and photography from the studio and recent tour dates, and was mastered by Jack Shirley (Joyce Manor, Jeff Rosenstock). These songs showcase the power, and precision of Audio Karate's songwriting, which masterfully strikes a balance of hyper-melodic punk rock, emo, and post-hardcore.
It's out June 30. Pre-order it here.
"'A Show of Hands' is our first recording of the modern era, recorded at New Monkey Studio (previously Elliot Smith's studio) in late 2021," says guitarist Jason Camacho. "Pandemic stuff had made it so we hadn't been in a room together in a minute and we were beyond happy with the outcome. Instantly recognizable as an Audio Karate song, it blends elements of everything one would expect from AK, rolling bass lines, hummable riffs, rusty nail gargled vocals, and catchy hooks."
AUDIO KARATE ON TOUR:
6/2 — San Francisco, CA — 924 Gilman
7/28 — Chicago, IL — Reggies *
7/29 — Milwaukee, WI — X-Ray Arcade *
7/30 — Champaign, IL — The Space *
8/19 — Los Angeles, CA — The Paramount
10/28 — Gainesville, FL — The FEST
*With Tightwire
ICE NINE KILLS Announce Select US Headline Shows This Summer
Notorious horror-themed metalcore outfit, Ice Nine Kills, is thrilled to announce their 'Fear The Premiere' tour today. The band will play a select run of headline shows kicking off on August 8, 2023, and will showcase a spectacular lineup of supporting acts including August Burns Red and Veil of Maya for shows between August 8 and August 11, Set It Off and The Plot In You for shows between August 15 and September 1, and opener Mike’s Dead across all dates. Tickets for the tour go on sale at 10am local on Friday, May 19th from IceNineKills.com.
Ice Nine Kills have garnered a reputation for being one of the most must-see live bands from the sphere of heavy music. In addition to their upcoming headline dates, the band will also be supporting Metallica in US stadiums this summer on their M72 World Tour and will be supporting Lamb Of God on their upcoming US run. Combining their expert musicianship, a killer catalog of bonafide ragers and their infamous theatrical performances that bring each song and the movie it relates to to life, these upcoming shows are sure to have heads banging, spines tingling and blood chilling across the US. Miss your chance to see one of metal's most in-demand, can't-miss bands at your peril.
Full routing for Ice Nine Kills summer shows below. Tickets will be available starting with an artist pre-sale beginning today at 12pm ET. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning Friday, May 19 at 10am local time at IceNineKills.com.
SUN 8/6 East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium*
TUE 8/8 Columbus, OH @ Kemba Live!
WED 8/9 Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater
FRI 8/11 Toronto, ON @ Rebel
SUN 8/13 Montreal, QC @ Stade Olympique*
TUE 8/15 Louisville, KY @ Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
WED 8/16 Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
FRI 8/18 Corpus Christi, TX @ Concrete Street Amphitheater**
SUN 8/20 Arlington, TX @ AT&T Stadium*
TUE 8/22 Houston, TX @ Bayou
WED 8/23 Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
SUN 8/27 Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium*
TUE 8/29 Riverside, CA @ Riverside Municipal Auditorium
WED 8/30 Flagstaff, AZ @ Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill**
FRI 9/1 Albuquerque, NM @ Revel
SUN 9/3 Phoenix, AZ @ State Farm Stadium*
*With Metallica (Ice Nine Kills only)
**With Lamb of God (Ice Nine Kills only)
"Welcome To Horrorwood" is featured on Ice Nine Kills phenomenally successful album, The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood. Released in October 2021, the album scored Ice Nine Kills their first Top 20 position (#18) on the Billboard Top 200, topped the Digital and Current Hard Music charts, hit Top 5 on the Current Rock, Independent, Current Albums, and Album Sales charts and has clocked up 137 million cross-platform streams to date and 13 million YouTube views for singles “Hip To Be Scared”, “Assault & Batteries”, “Rainy Day”, "Funeral Derangements", "Take Your Pick" and "The Shower Scene"
ABOUT ICE NINE KILLS
Decadent, devious, and fiercely insane, Ice Nine Kills celebrate pop culture’s darkest edges, mining a cinephile library’s worth of iconic horror on 2018’s The Silver Scream which spawned Top 10 Mainstream Rock single “A Grave Mistake” and Top 20 hit “Savages”. The creative marriage made in hell of music and fiction began in earnest with the Top 5 Hard Rock album, Every Trick in the Book, which brought the previous three records’ themes to new levels and which the band perfected on 2021's chart-topping smash hit ’The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood.’
The phenomenally successful album, released in October 2021, scored Ice Nine Kills their first Top 20 position (#18) on the Billboard Top 200, topped the Digital and Current Hard Music charts, hit Top 5 on the Current Rock, Independent, Current Albums, and Album Sales charts and has clocked up 137 million cross-platform streams to date and 13 million YouTubeviews for singles “Hip To Be Scared”, “Assault & Batteries”, “Rainy Day”, "Funeral Derangements", "Take Your Pick", "The Shower Scene" and most recently, "Welcome To Horrorwood".
Since the release of 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood', Ice Nine Kills have seen phenomenal growth. Throughout 2022 they toured the US extensively on 3 legs of The Trinity of Terror, their hugely successful, mostly sold-out triple co-headline tour with Motionless In White and Black Veil Brides, supported Metallica at several US stadium shows, toured the US with Slipknot and launched the inaugural edition of their horror convention, The Silver Scream Con.
The band’s synergy of music and lifestyle draws favorable comparisons to Slipknot and Rob Zombie. Visionary trailblazers and multimedia raconteurs, INK built a thrilling world for a growing legion of devoted true believers, with theatrical shows, high-concept videos, and inventive band-to-fan communion. Their wildly creative output has seen them become recent recipients of the prestigious Clio Award for Music Marketing for their "Merry Axe-mas" mobile game and their live streaming event from October 2020, The Silver Stream be nominated for 5 awards at last year's Horror Hound Film Festival Awards in the categories of Judges Choice, Best Sound, Best Supporting Performance, Best Cinematography and Best Feature. With over 1.75 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 717 million career streams to date and over 204 million views on YouTubethe band are firmly cemented as one of modern metal's most vicious forces.
ICE NINE KILLS ARE
Spencer Charnas - Vocals
Dan Sugarman - Guitar
Ricky Armellino - Guitar
Joe Occhiuti - Bass
Patrick Galante - Drums
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Singer/ Songwriter/ Producer Mychael Gabriel Releases Official Music Video for Single "MADAM, I'M ADAM"
"'Madam I'm Adam' has surprised us with phone calls (Top 5 requests) and social media comments. The guitars are sick... and Mychael Gabriel's vibe reminds me of everything cool about Lenny Kravitz and Prince. It's fresh and sounds familiar at the same time. The song sounds great and adds some interesting texture between the classic and new rock we play at Z-Rock 96.5. "
Lee McVay, PD Z-Rock 96.5 KOZE
"MADAM, I'M ADAM" and Genesis can be streamed/downloaded at:
WATCH the official music video for "MADAM, I'M ADAM" below
MYCHAEL GABRIEL has released the official music video for his single "MADAM, I'M ADAM." The single is from his highly anticipated album titled Genesis that is available now!
In addition, Mychael will performing on the headline stage at Minnesota State Fairon August 26 & 27. Please go to this link for details https://www.mnstatefair.org/schedule/mychael-gabriel/.
Mychael's story is unique and compelling. His story begins when his parents met during the Prince's historic PURPLE RAIN World Tour. Mychael's father, Gilbert Davison was part of Prince's personal security detail on the Purple Rain tour and eventually became Director of Security, Prince's Manager and President of Paisley Park. Mychael's mother, Connie, was Sheila E.'s road manager and co-lyricist. Mychael is also Sheila E.'s co-producer, lead guitarist, studio engineer and collaborator.
MYCHAEL GABRIEL is a Minneapolis-grown singer and songwriter whose bent on exploring the never-ending sonic space that is music. A a multi-dimensional artist in more ways than one, Mychael Gabriel is on a mission to break the barriers of what is and what could be. His unique creativity is in a constant state of evolution and innovation, guaranteeing that each new release spells an experience unlike any other. Mychael's music has been recognized as elements of the Minneapolis sound with a guitar style of Jimi Hendrix and vocals of Lenny Kravitz.
As a writer, producer, arranger, engineer, mixer, musician - Mychael Gabriel has worked and collaborated with iconic talents Sheila E., Stevie Wonder, Ringo Starr,Hans Zimmer, Usher, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Beck, Common, Gary Clark Jr., St. Vincent, Miguel, H.E.R., Earth Wind and Fire, Gloria Estefan, the Escovedo Family, George Duke, George Clinton, Freddie Stone (of Sly and the Family Stone), just to name a few. His work has been featured on MasterClass, DreamWorks Animation, ABC Network, 2007 and 2012 Latin GrammyAwards, 2016 BET Awards, Super Bowl XXVI, 2020 Grammy Awards, 2020 Grammy Salute to Prince. Mychael has proved time and again his merit on some of the world’s biggest stages and alongside music legends.
With a passion for producing truly epic auditory experiences, Mychael Gabriel has written, produced and performed a number of tracks that scratch the itch in your ear and propel you into tomorrow. In 2018’s pop-inspired “GHOST IN THE MIDNIGHT”, Mychael Gabriel channels nostalgia and flaunts a vivid imagination with flare, in 2019’s slow-burn groove-track “HONESTY” Mychael Gabriel ponders the naked truth of relationships. In 2020, we all witnessed the toll inaction, police brutality, and political cruelty takes on our communities. Mychael’s “FURY” and “INVICTUS”voiced a poetic call-to-action for us to stand together. In 2021, “SIGHTS AND SOUNDS" paints a cinematic mood of a midnight-drive; rustling wind, neon signage and rhythmic vibes that mimic a revving engine. “CELEBRATE” dives deep into the artists funky MPLS roots and is the first single from the just released album GENESIS. "Let There Be Light" was written, performed, and produced by the multi-dimensional Minneapolis artist, Mychael Gabriel. This rocksentric, 1970s inspired track with loud guitars and a killer groove - is sure to turn the vibe up to eleven. The culmination of a monstrous guitar solo not only illustrates Mychael’s talent and prowess while in his element, but demonstrates why he is a force to be reckoned with.
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VIOLENT J (Insane Clown Posse) Announces the 3 Headed Monster Tour!
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VIOLENT J (Insane Clown Posse) has announced that he will be hitting the road on the 3 Headed Monster Tour that kicks off May 30th in Pontiac, MI at The Crofoot and concludes on June 21st in Columbus, OH at The King of Club's. The tour is in support of Violent J's solo release Bloody Sunday that dropped earlier this year.
"I'm seriously looking forward to going back out there and blowin ninjas foreheads apart with this triple dose of napalm we callin the 3 Headed Monster," says J.
3 Headed Monster Tour Dates:
May 30th Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot
May 31st Grand Rapids, MI @ The Pyramid Scheme
June 1st Ft Wayne, IN @ Piere's Entertainment Center
June 2nd Chicago, IL @ Chop Shop
June 3rd Minneapolis, MN @ Lyric at Skyway Theatre
June 5th Denver, CO @ The Roxy
June 6th Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep
June 7th Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
June 9th San Antonio Texas @ Vibes Event Center
June 10th Ft. Worth, @ The Rail Club
June 11th Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
June 13th New Orleans, LA @ The Parish
June 14th Tampa, FL @ Club Skye
June 16th Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5
June 17th Nashville, TN @ EXIT/IN
June 18th Lousiville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall
June 20th Sauget, IL @ Pop's
June 21st Columbus, OH @ The King of Club's
Check out Violent J's latest release Bloody Sunday available now on Psychopathic Records.
Violent J is an American rapper, record producer, professional wrestler, actor, writer, director, and one half of the multi gold and platinum selling hip-hop group The Insane Clown Posse. He is also the co-founder of Psychopathic Records, Juggalo Championship Wrestling, and The Gathering of The Juggalos Music Festival.
Violent J started his career in the mid 1980s in the backyard and independent wrestling circuits. By the late 80s he began spending more and more time on music until that became his only focus in life. In 1991 Insane Clown Posse and Psychopathic Records were born. By 1995 ICP had received their first big label record contract and became a national touring band.
In 1997 Insane Clown Posse found national fame when their controversial album The Great Milenko was pulled off record store shelves just 4 hours after its release. Shortly after the media frenzy, ICP found themselves in a bidding war with every major record label eventually signing a deal with Island/Def Jam.
In the summer of 2000 ICP co-founded The Gathering of the Juggalos which is has become the longest running independent music festival in the country. Completely void of any sponsors The Gathering has become infamous and attracts its attendees from all parts of the globe.
For most of the first 10 years of ICP’s career they had always experienced an uphill battle. Generally never receiving any radio play, video play, or respect from their peers in the music industry. By 2010 that had finally changed, and they became part of pop culture.
Violent J continues to release new music with ICP and currently has just released his 4th solo project Bloody Sunday. Now in his prime, Violent J has no plans of ever slowing down and will continue to entertain the masses from now until the end of time.
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MILWAUKEE METAL FEST Extends 25% Ticket Promo
In celebration of National Concert Week, all ticket types are now 25% off until Tuesday, May 23!
With Milwaukee Metal Fest just over a week away, fans can now purchase passes at a discounted rate! In honor of National Concert Week, all ticket and pass types are now 25% off! This promo is now extended until Tuesday, May 23 just before midnight. Passes, single day tickets, and V.I.P. packages can be found HERE.
ICYMI: Milwaukee Metal Fest has recently revealed daily schedules, which can be found below! The festival's triumphant return will take place at The Rave / Eagles Ballroom from May 26-28.
In addition, Lamb of God recently revealed that they will be performing a special 20th anniversary of the seminal album, 'As the Palaces Burn' during their headlining appearance at this year's edition of Milwaukee Metal Fest!
Further information on the official pre-party and V.I.P. package options can be found below!
FRIDAY, MAY 26:
Doors @ 2:00 P.M.
Martyrstore.net Stage:
2:30 - 2:50 P.M. || Age of the Fallen
3:05 - 3:25 P.M. || Mantra Of Morta
3:40 - 4:05 P.M. || Disinter
4:20 - 4:45 P.M. || Misfire
5:05 - 5:30 P.M. || Impaler
5:50 - 6:15 P.M. || Morbid Saint
6:35 - 7:00 P.M. || Putrid Pile
7:20 - 7:45 P.M. || Imperial Triumphant
8:05 - 8:30 P.M. || GosT
8:55 - 9:20 P.M. || Novembers Doom
IndieMerchStore.com Stage:
2:35 - 2:55 P.M. || Squidhammer
3:10 - 3:35 P.M. || Toxic Ruin
3:50 - 4:20 P.M. || Khemmis
4:35 - 5:05 P.M. || Defeated Sanity
5:30 - 6:00 P.M. || Midnight
6:25 - 6:55 P.M. || Vio-Lence
7:15 - 7:55 P.M. || Crowbar
8:15 - 9:00 P.M. || Napalm Death
9:30 - 10:15 P.M. || Revenge
Knotfest.com Stage:
3:40 - 4:05 P.M. || Allegaeon
4:20 - 4:45 P.M. || Warbringer
5:05 - 5:35 P.M. || Deeds Of Flesh
5:50 - 6:20 P.M. || Goatwhore
6:40 - 7:20 P.M. || Corrosion of Conformity
7:40 - 8:20 P.M. || Dying Fetus
8:50 - 9:35 P.M. || Dark Angel
10:20 - 11:20 P.M. || Biohazard
SATURDAY, MAY 27:
Doors @ 1:00 P.M.
Martyrstore.net Stage:
2:20 - 2:45 P.M. || MRSA
3:05 - 3:30 P.M. || Engineered Society Project
3:50 - 4:15 P.M. || Vermillion
4:35 - 5:00 P.M. || Rose Funeral
5:20 - 5:45 P.M. || Swollen Teeth
6:05 - 6:30 P.M. || Micawber
6:50 - 7:20 P.M. || Ingrown
8:05 - 8:35 P.M. || Ripper
IndieMerchStore.com Stage:
2:05 - 2:30 P.M. || Phobophilic
2:50 - 3:15 P.M. || Malignancy
3:35 - 4:00 P.M. || Macabre
4:20 - 4:50 P.M. || Blood Incantation
5:10 - 5:40 P.M. || Frozen Soul
6:00 - 6:30 P.M. || Jungle Rot
6:55 - 7:25 P.M. || Immolation
7:45 - 8:15 P.M. || Raven
8:35 - 9:15 P.M. || Obituary
Knotfest.com Stage:
2:25 - 2:55 P.M. || Undeath
3:15 - 3:45 P.M. || Misery Index
4:15 - 4:45 P.M. || Terror
5:20 - 6:00 P.M. || Fear Factory
6:20 - 7:05 P.M. || The Black Dahlia Murder
7:25 - 8:10 P.M. || Shadows Fall
9:10 - 10:00 P.M. || Suicidal Tendencies
10:30 - 11:40 P.M. || Anthrax
SUNDAY, MAY 28:
Doors @ 1:00 P.M.
Martyrstore.net Stage:
2:00 - 2:20 P.M. || Demonscar
2:35 - 2:55 P.M. || Dead by Wednesday
3:10 - 3:35 P.M. || Hath
3:50 - 4:15 P.M. || High Command
4:35 - 5:00 P.M. || Fuming Mouth
5:20 - 5:45 P.M. || Molder
6:05 - 6:30 P.M. || Thrown Into Exile
6:50 - 7:15 P.M. || Pissing Razors
7:45 - 8:15 P.M. || Unearth
8:30 - 8:50 P.M. || Unearth Meet & Greet
IndieMerchStore.com Stage:
2:05 - 2:30 P.M. || Gates To Hell
2:45 - 3:10 P.M. || Casket Robbery
3:30 - 3:55 P.M. || Morta Skuld
4:15 - 4:40 P.M. || Vended
5:00 - 5:25 P.M. || Dead to Fall
5:40 - 6:05 P.M. || Bodysnatcher
6:25 - 6:55 P.M. || Angelus Apatrida
7:20 - 7:50 P.M. || Gatecreeper
8:55 - 9:25 P.M. || Cephalic Carnage
Knotfest.com Stage:
2:20 - 2:45 P.M. || Repentance
3:05 - 3:35 P.M. || Dying Wish
3:55 - 4:25 P.M. || Broken Hope
4:55 - 5:30 P.M. || Sanguisugabogg
5:50 - 6:30 P.M. || The Halo Effect
6:50 - 7:30 P.M. || After the Burial
8:10 - 9:00 P.M. || Machine Head
9:30 - 10:40 P.M. || Lamb of God ('As the Palaces Burn' 20th anniversary set)
Prior to the official festival launch, fans can whet their appetite for bone-crushing metal at the official Milwaukee Metal Festival pre-party, which will take place on Thursday, May 25 at The Rave // Eagles Ballroom.
The very special "Jasta and Friends" lineup includes performances by Paul Bostaph (Slayer), Chris Garza (Suicide Silence), Kirk Windstein (Crowbar), Tim "Ripper" Owens, Rob Dukes(Generation Kill / Exodus), as well as guests Somnuri and Yotuma while DJ Danny Diablo will be spinning the house tunes! The event is free for any Milwaukee Metal Fest ticket holder while fans who only wish to attend this one-off event can find tickets HERE.
In addition to single day tickets and festival passes, Milwaukee Metal Fest is also offering exclusive V.I.P. packages and upgrades! The information is as follows:
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1 Premium Reserved VIP Balcony Seat for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Main Stage
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18x24 full-color MMF poster signed by a number of the artists
MMF compilation CD signed by a number of the artists
Milwaukee Metal Fest Wall Flag
Guided Behind the Scenes Tour.
Daily Milwaukee Metal Brew Commemorative Craft Beer (4 pack)
Daily limited in and out privileges
Admission to exclusive pre party
Onsite VIP Host
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Limited Edition Milwaukee Metal Fest T-Shirt
11x17 Milwaukee Metal Fest Poster
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11x17 Milwaukee Metal Fest Poster
Milwaukee Metal Fest Guitar Pick
Milwaukee Metal Fest Collectors Cup
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Milwaukee Metal Fest Collectors Cup
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Veil of Maya Release Long-Awaited New Album; Drop Brand New Track & Video "Disco Kill Party"
Chicago's very own genre-bending metal masters, VEIL OF MAYA, have finally unleashed their highly anticipated album, '[m]other', after a pain-staking six years! But boy, was it worth the wait. Brace yourselves, because this release is a full-blown, complex adrenaline rush of an album that will bend your mind and melt your face! Get ready to have your eardrums assaulted in the most glorious way possible. Stream '[m]other' HERE now.
Guitar virtuoso and founding member, Marc Okubo, has this to say about '[m]other':
"This album, is a whole new chapter for Veil of Maya. We've tried to push the boundaries of our sound and to step into uncharted territory. Creating fresh pathways while still keeping the core of what Veil of Maya is. We want to say a huge thank you to our fans for sticking with us for the six years it's taken to get this body of work out into the world. '[m]other' now belongs to all of you. we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it."
But that's not all! To celebrate today's monumental album release, VEIL OF MAYA have also dropped the fifth single from the album. The track, titled "Disco Kill Party," is accompanied by another futuristic, cinematic masterpiece of an official music video. Watch the video below.
[m]other' has already garnered early acclaim, with many critics heralding this their most accomplished achievement to date.
"this is Veil of Maya’s best work to date; from songwriting to production to lyricism, the six years since False Idol have proven to be a worthy wait" - Rocked.net
"Veil Of Maya have become one of the genre’s most successful bands with their blend of extremity, creativity, and pit-ready songs." - Heavy Music HQ
"This record showcases Veil of Maya at the very apex of their craft. Each member provides a world class performance here, and it truly feels like the Chicago unit have created a record that encapsulates the very best of all their eras in one tight, concise package" - Boolin Tunes
"Boundless creativity and jaw-dropping technicality are made to look effortless as the innovative quartet have undeniably constructed their finest work to date." - Distorted Sound
"Album number seven finds Veil Of Maya inspired and rejuvenated with a surprisingly heavy offering that is hard to put down." - Metal Noise
"Disco Kill Party" follows the release of previous singles, "Mother pt. 4" "Red Fur", "Godhead" and "Synthwave Vegan" (released in May of last year). Between them, the new singles have clocked up 5.5 million Spotify streams and 1.3 million YouTube views.
VEIL OF MAYA are currently tearing up stages across the US supporting Avatar. For full dates and tickets, head to veilofmayaband.com
VEIL OF MAYA US TOUR DATES
W/Avatar & Orbit Culture
5/12 Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre
5/13 Green Bay, WI - EPIC Event Center
5/14 East Moline, IL - The Rust Belt
5/15 Chicago, IL - House of Blues
5/16 Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
5/19 St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live
5/20 Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre
5/21 Lexington, KY - Manchester Music Hall
5/23 New York, NY - Webster Hall
5/24 Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
5/25 Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring
5/26 Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts
5/28 McKees Rocks, PA - Roxian Theatre
Don't even think about sleeping on Veil of Maya's latest masterpiece. '[m]other' is an undeniable beast of an album that demands your attention.
ABOUT VEIL OF MAYA
By channeling energy in one direction, force grows exponentially. Veil of Maya harness the individual experiences and talents of four distinct musicians—Marc Okubo [guitar], Sam Applebaum [drums], Danny Hauser [bass], and Lukas Magyar [vocals]—into airtight groove-laden metal accented by fits of instrumental virtuosity and vocal catharsis. This approach has endeared them to a devout fan base with critical acclaim and over 135 million total streams and counting (unprecedented for an outfit this crushingly heavy). The Chicago band draw on the strength of their union on their seventh full-length offering, [m]other [Sumerian Records].
Veil of Maya have consistently pushed the boundaries of heavy music by pushing themselves collectively. 2015’s Matriarchmade major waves, crashing the Billboard US Hard Rock Albums Chart at #2 powered by “Aeris,” “LeeLoo,” and “Mikasa.” The latter has gathered over 25.4 million Spotify streams and counting. In 2017, 'False Idol' saw the band return to the Top 3 of the Hard Rock Albums Chart as “Overthrow” and “Doublespeak” each eclipsed 8 million-plus Spotify streams apiece. The record also incited the applause of LoudWire, Substream Magazine, Metal Hammer, and Invisible Oranges who raved, “False Idol is undeniably Veil of Maya: greatly contrasting the band’s past, it serves as a companion and booster for their older work.” Simultaneously, they toured alongside Animals As Leaders, Upon A Burning Body, Chelsea Grin, Oceans Ate Alaska, and more. In the midst of the Pandemic, they dropped “Outsider,” “Viscera,” and “Outrun.”
The Chicago band now draw on the strength of their union on their seventh full-length offering, [m]other [Sumerian Records]. In short, this is Veil of Maya at their collective best. Speaking on his hopes for his band's upcoming opus, guitarist, Marc Okuboshares
“I hope you’re inspired to listen to this again and again. Maybe you’ll hone in on the little details as you go further, and it will musically become a cinematic experience.”
Nita Strauss Announces New Album "The Call of the Void" + Shares "The Golden Trail" Feat. Anders Friden of In Flames⚡
GUITARIST NITA STRAUSS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM THE CALL OF THE VOID OUT JULY 7 VIA SUMERIAN RECORDS
SHARES NEW SINGLE "THE GOLDEN TRAIL" FEAT. ANDERS FRIDÉN — LISTEN
TOURING WITH ALICE COOPER THROUGH SEPTEMBER
HEADLINE TOUR SET FOR JUNE
Fresh off the news that she would be returning to her role as guitarist with the legendary Alice Cooper, Los Angeles-born guitar hero and musical force of nature Nita Strauss has just announced her brand new album The Call of the The Void, out July 7 via Sumerian Records. Pre-order it here.
Regarding the album's title, Strauss shares, "Have you ever been at the top of a high building and had the fleeting thought, '… I could jump right now?'
"This feeling is sometimes called 'The Call of the Void,' also known as 'high place phenomenon.' It's not a suicidal impulse, rather the exact opposite — a subconscious decision to live your life, to step back from the ledge, and take control. As researcher April Smith aptly put it: 'An urge to jump affirms the urge to live.'
"I wanted the follow up to Controlled Chaos to be exciting, new, and fresh, to take listeners to a new place and take myself somewhere new as an artist too. We have some amazing collaborations on this album with incredible musicians, as well as the instrumental guitar music that first inspired me to play.
"Some pieces of music come into the world gracefully and easily. This album is not one of them! The Call of the Void was born kicking and screaming, a labor of love for sure, but also of blood, sweat and plenty of tears. I couldn’t be more proud of the end result. Making this album helped me learn and grow so much as a musician and songwriter and I'm excited to finally unleash it on the world."
"When I was first learning how to play guitar, In Flames were my Beatles; my first favorite band," Strauss shares. "Anders' iconic vocal style is burned into my mind! To write a song like this and have him sing on it, as a kid who grew up with In Flames posters on my walls, is an absolute dream come true."
"“It was a lot of fun to collaborate with Nita on 'The Golden Trail,'" says Fridén. "She's an amazing guitar player and I can hear the history of metal flowing through her fingers!"
In Flames' fourteenth studio album Foregone is out now. It’s an unequivocal masterpiece from a band whose artistry and influence on modern metal is undeniable Foregone combines the greatest aggressive, metallic, and melodic strengths of the band's landmark records with the seasoned song writing of their contemporary era. Get it here.
All Nita Strauss tour dates are below. Get tickets here. Meet & greets are available here.
NITA STRAUSS + ALICE COOPER ON TOUR:
5/13 — Knoxville, TN — The Tennessee Theatre
5/14 — Spartanburg, SC — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
5/15 — North Charleston, SC — North Charleston Performing Arts Center
5/17 — Shreveport, LA — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
5/18 — Biloxi, MS — Beau Rivage Theatre
5/20 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
SUMMER HEADLINE TOUR:
WITH LIONS AT THE GATES:
6/13 — Nashville, TN — Exit / In
6/14 — Atlanta, GA — The Loft
6/15 — Greensboro, NC — The Hangar 1819
6/17 — New York, NY — The Meadows
6/18 — Toronto, ON — Horseshoe Tavern
6/19 — Mechanicsburg, PA — Lovedraft's
6/21 — Harrison, OH — The Blue Note
6/22 — Flint, MI — The Machine Shop
6/23 — Angola, IN — The Eclectic Room
6/24 — Bloomington, IL — The Castle Theatre
6/25 — Madison, WI — Majestic Theatre
6/26 — Omaha, NE — The Waiting Room
6/28 — Denver — The Bluebird Theater
6/29 — Salt Lake City — Urban Lounge
6/30 — Boise, ID — Neurolux
7/1 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
7/2 — Vancouver, BC — The Rickshaw Theatre
7/3 — Seattle, WA — El Corazón
7/5 — Sacramento, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
7/6 — Los Angeles, CA — Whisky a Go Go
7/8 — Las Vegas, NV — The Space
7/9 — Phoenix, AZ — Crescent Ballroom
7/11 — San Antonio, TX — The Rock Box
7/12 — Dallas, TX — Trees
7/13 — Houston, TX — Scout Bar
7/14 — New Orleans, LA — The Parish @ House Of Blues
WITH DEF LEPPARD + MOTLEY CRUE:
8/5 — Syracuse, NY — JMA Wireless Dome
8/8 — Columbus, OH — The Ohio State University Ohio Stadium
8/11 — Fargo, ND — Fargodome
8/13 — Omaha, NE — Charles Schwab Field Omaha
8/16 — Tulsa, OK — Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium
8/18 — El Paso, TX — Sun Bowl Stadium
CO-HEADLINE "FREAKS ON PARADE" TOUR WITH ROB ZOMBIE:
8/24 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion
8/26 — Tampa, FL — Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/27 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
8/29 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park @ Walnut Creek
8/30 — Virginia Beach, VA — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre
9/1 — Tinley Park, IL — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/2 — Des Moines, IA — Wells Fargo Arena
9/5 — Clarkston, MI — Pinke Knob Amphitheatre
9/6 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage
9/8 — Scranton, PA — The Pavilion @ Montage Mountain
9/9 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell Health Theatre @ Jones Beach
9/10 — Hartford, CT — XFINITY Theatre
9/12 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena
9/15 — Bonner Springs, KS — Azura Amphitheatre
9/16 — Englewood, CO — Fiddler’s Green
9/19 — Ridgefield, WA — RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheatre
9/20 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre
9/22 — Concord, CA — Pavilion
9/23 — Anaheim, CA — Honda Center
9/24 — Phoenix, AZ — Ak-Chin Pavilion
ABOUT NITA STRAUSS:
Nita Strauss has dazzled over a million live audience members per year across six continents worldwide. Fans may recognize Nita from her tours with Alice Cooper, Demi Lovato, and as the official guitarist of the Los Angeles Rams NFL team, as well as her successful career as a solo artist. Her 2022 single "Dead Inside," featuring David Draiman of Disturbed, became the first song by a female solo artist to go to #1 at rock radio. Nita's skill, exuberant stage presence, and love for all things about her instrument have earned her a stellar reputation in the music industry and endorsements including Ibanez Guitars, Marshall Amplification, DiMarzio pickups, Monster Energy, and more. She has been featured on the covers of worldwide print magazines including Guitar World and Guitar Player, and on dozens of albums, trailers, and soundtracks. Nita's second album is due in 2023. Her debut solo album Controlled Chaos is currently available worldwide through Sumerian Records.
Left to Suffer Unleash New Debut Album 'Feral'
Left to Suffer fans, rejoice! The band has released their eagerly-anticipated debut album 'Feral' available now on all streaming platforms. Speaking on the album, the band share:
"When we listen to music it invokes feeling and memories, same as when you’re creating it. When writing this record we felt the visceral aggression seeping out of us in many different forms of emotions, twisting these different tracks in many new and exciting ways. While pouring ourselves into this record it became more and more apparent that this is the “Feral” era of Left to Suffer as we push everything we’ve known to the wayside and embraced our inner demons that helped shape us, thus creating 'Feral'…"
Leading up to today, Left to Suffer has shared videos for "Primitive Urge" featuring Joe Badolato from Fit For An Autopsy, "Disappoint Me", and most recently, "Artificial Anatomy" featuring Kim Dracula. Altogether, the videos have clocked up 401,000 views on YouTube, and the tracks have amassed over 1.3 million streams on Spotify and counting. Stream 'Feral' in its entirety at the link here.
See Left to Suffer on the final remaining dates of the Suffer In Heaven // Suffer In Hell Tour with Chelsea Grin, Carnifex, and Ov Sulfur. For ticket information please click here, and be sure to stay tuned for more Left to Suffer news coming soon.
Suffer In Heaven // Suffer In Hell Tour Dates
May 12 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
May 13 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
May 14 - Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall
May 16 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
May 17 - Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club
Check Out MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT Official Music Video for " Wrath Of Satan" Off of 'SINISTER WHIISPERS IV:
MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT has released the official music video for "Wrath of Satan"! Originally premiered on music tastemaking site mxdwn, the NSFW, age restricted music video for " Wrath of Satan is off of the band's newly released Sinister Whisperz IV: The Bedroom Tapes 1987-1988!
Sinister Whisperz IV: The Bedroom Tapes (1987-1988) is the fourth release in the artist’s retrospective series focusing on the pre-band days, when the duo were just beginning to collaborate. It’s a collection of rare, live recordings, made in a small Chicago bedroom during the winter of 1987-88. The 13 songs, jams and grooves highlight TKK’s industrial origins, featuring heavily distorted vocals, jack hammer percussion sounds, and a good ol’ dose of Satanic adoration.
Buzz McCoy explains “These tapes were working ideas... our first few jams together. We hadn’t really begun writing songs yet. Many times Groovie had no lyrics and would make them up as he went. We had no multi track recorder. Everything was mixed “on the fly” to a cassette deck with a 12-channel mixing board, while I attempted to play samples, keyboards and occasionally bass at the same time. Many of the tracks aren’t mixed at all. They were spontaneous live recordings for reference, but looking back, they don’t sound half as bad as I thought. And they really do capture that manic, youthful angst swirling around in us at the time.”
Buy 'Sinister Whispers IV: The Bedroom Tapes (1987-1988)' Physical CD
Purchase / Stream 'Sinister Whisperz IV: The Bedroom Tapes (1987-1988)' Online
EVIL EYE 2023 Tour Dates:
05/14 @ Nile Theatre - Mesa, AZ
05/15 @ Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM
05/17 @ House of Blues - Houston, TX
05/18 @ The Rock Box - San Antonio, TX
05/19 @ Mohawk - Austin, TX
05/20 @ The Echo Lounge - Dallas, TX
05/22 @ Oriental Theater - Denver, CO
05/24 @ Metro Music Hall - Salt Lake City, UT
05/26 @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR
05/27 @ The Crocodile Showroom - Seattle, WA
05/30 @ Ranch House - Sparks, NV
05/31 @ Great American Music Hall - San Francisco, CA
06/02 @ Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles, CA
06/03 @ Music Box - San Diego, CA
10/19 @ Turner Hall Ballroom - Milwaukee, WI
10/20 @ Fine Line - Minneapolis, MN
10/21 @ Wildwood - Iowa City, IA
10/23 @ Vogue - Indianapolis, IN
10/24 @ King Of Clubs - Columbus, OH
10/25 @ Mr Small's - Pittsburgh, PA
10/26 @ SoundStage - Baltimore, MD
10/27 @ Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ
10/28 @ Underground Arts / Dracula's Ball - Philadelphia, PA
10/29 @ Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre - Somerville, MA
10/31 @ Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY
11/01 @ HMAC - Harrisburg, PA
11/02 @ The Asylum at Masonic Temple - Cleveland, OH
11/03 @ Crofoot Ballroom - Pontiac, MI
11/04 @ Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL
Hailing from Chicago’s renowned Wax Trax! Records stable of artists, MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT have been conjuring up sonic tales of sex, blasphemy and kitschy horror since 1987. The band helped develop the industrial music genre, yet have continued to expand their style, creating one of the most diverse repertoires in modern music. Electronic rock, heavily influenced by both disco and funk can best describe their sound, while spoken-word samples lifted from B-movies gives the band their signature mark. They have released 14 studio albums, a slew of remix compilations, and have contributed to a variety of soundtracks and film scores, including a cameo performance in the 1994 cult movie classic The Crow.
Artist Franke Nardiello and musician Marston Daley, two Chicago neighbors who enjoyed late night binges watching trashy exploitation films and horror flicks, wanted to make their own movie to be called “My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult”. While the project never came to fruition, they wrote some music to be the accompanying soundtrack. Both worked at the Wax Trax record store, and when label founders Jim Nash and Dannie Flesher heard the songs, they were intrigued. Using the film title as the name of the band, they released a 3-song EP in early 1988. The response was overwhelming, and it was clear fans wanted to hear more.
Taking the stage names Groovie Mann (Nardiello) and Buzz McCoy (Daley), the duo began to focus on music full time. They created an occult meets leather biker image to compliment the band’s name which included enlisting a bevy of voluptuous back-up singers / dancers known as the BOMB GANG GIRLZ. In June of ’88, they flew to label mate Luc Van Acker’s studio in Belgium to record their first album, I See Good Spirits and I See Bad Spirits. It was recorded in just ten days, and mixed in another ten days at Southern Studiosin London. The fans ate it up! They followed up with two hard-hitting dance floor 12” tracks - Kooler Than Jesus (1989) and Cuz It’s Hot (1990), which features no-wave chanteuse Lydia Lunch on vocals. The New York Times wrote, “Sex, blasphemy, big beats and go-go dancing; they’re all in a day’s work for My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult”. This attracted the attention of indie fans, as well as the ire of the PMRC and conservative religious groups in practically equal measure. By the time of their sophomore release, Confessions Of A Knife (1990), they were far and away one of the biggest selling acts on the label.
1991 saw the release of their third album, Sexplosion!, a calculated sonic and visual departure from their previous work. 1950’s pin-up models replaced the demonic imagery, while sleazy stripper horns, disco beats and house diva vocals (provided by artist Shawn Christopher) took prominence over the more abrasive musical elaments.They put together a provocative stage show, complete with spinning police lights, mirror balls and a stocked bar with bartender to serve the scantily clad musicians and dancers while they performed. Alternative Press reviewed the show as “Sin-sational!”, while Melody Maker described it as “A Cabaret from Hell”. It was a huge success, and the album sold so well (fueled by the phenomenal radio hit “Sex On Wheelz”) that the group signed a deal with Interscope Records shortly afterwards and released two more albums - 13 Above the Night (1993), and Hit & Run Holiday (1995).
Hollywood also embraced the KULT, recognizing the unique cinematic aspect in their sound. Most notably, the band scored five songs for animator Ralph Bakshi’s Cool World (1992) and wrote the lap dance song for director Paul Verhoven's saucy Showgirls (1993). Comedies BASEketball and The Flintstones Movie prominently feature songs from the Hit & Run Holidayalbum. They have been roasted by MTV’s Beavis & Butthead, and were written into the story line of the film Sexy Evil Genius which also features the song "A Daisy Chain 4 Satan”. Most recently the club hit “Kooler Than Jesus” can be heard blasting in Season 3 of the Netflix series Narcos.
The band moved to Rykodisc in 1997 and re-released their entire remastered / repackaged catalog, along with five more studio albums, including an homage to 70’s disco era called Gay Black & Married, and the sultry and decadent Filthiest Show In Town (2007). They also formed their own label, SleazeBox Records, in 2001, enabling the release of a growing number of side-projects in addition to new TKK material.
Today SLEAZEBOX.com boasts the complete THRILL KILL KULT catalog, in addition to related works such as Mann’s DARLING KANDIE, and McCoy’s self titled projects. They continue to work with Wax Trax! Records for the purpose of re-issuing special limited edition vinyl. Buzz and Groovie still record and perform live along with veteran band mates Mimi Star (bass) and Justin Thyme (drums), all the while making a reputation for themselves as one of the most notorious and controversial cult bands of their generation.
WITHERED Announce Eastern U.S. Tour
WITHERED are launching their Southeast U.S. tour this week. The Der Argrund tour starts Thursday May 18 in New Orleans, LA and ends June 4, when the blackened death metal band hits Knoxville, TN.
Along the way, WITHERED are headlining the Metal & Beer Fest on May 20 in Gulfport, MS, and tearing through Baltimore, MD, on May 26 for Hell in the Harbor festival. They'll also be joining forces with CLOAK, CANDLEMASS, IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT, GOATWHORE, FIRST FRAGMENT and GREY LOTUS.
The 20-year vets will be playing songs off their last full-length 'Verloren', which you can download or order from Season of Mist.
WITHERED will also be playing in front of their home crowd on June 24 when Underground Atlanta hosts Catacombs Festival.
WITHERED Dates:
May 18 New Orleans, LA @ Siberia [Tickets]
May 20 Gulfport, MS @ Metal & Beer Fest 6 [Tickets]
May 21 Augusta, GA @ Grantski Records [Tickets]
May 23 Charleston, SC @ Tin Roof [Tickets]
May 25 Raleigh, NC @ King's w/ CLOAK [Tickets]
May 26 Baltimore, MD @ Hell in the Harbor Fest w/ CANDLEMASS [Tickets]
May 27 Pittsburgh, PA @ Black Forge [Tickets]
May 28 Cleveland, OH @ No Class w/ IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT [Tickets]
May 30 Covington, KY @ Madison Theater w/ GOATWHORE [Tickets]
May 31 Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle Brewery [Tickets]
June 1 Asheville, NC @ The Odditorium [Tickets]
June 2 Nashville, TN @ The End w/ FIRST FRAGMENT, GREY LOTUS [Tickets]
June 3 Lexington, KY @ Green Lantern [Tickets]
June 4 Knoxville, TN @ Brickyard [Tickets]
June 24 Atlanta, GA @ Catacombs Festival [Tickets]
From its inception, WITHERED have been an outlier. The band are a perplexing charge of extremity that the metal scene still hasn't put its finger on.
"We're definitely a band for metal nerds", says guitarist Mike Thompson, who also handles the vocals.
Originally formed in 2003 by Thompson and ex-guitarist/vocalist Chris Freeman, WITHERED set out to re-write black, doom and death metal mores. After 18 years and five albums, WITHERED have achieved that goal by refusing to call any one subgenre home. The band has toured with Mastodon, High on Fire, Mayhem, 1349 and Danzig. You never know what kind of mystery WITHERED are going to uncork live. Sometimes, it's a DIY kick in the gut. Other times, it's a stage soaked in bloody red and searing white lights.
'Verloren' is WITHERED's most daring and iconoclastic offering yet. This album harkens back to the band's funeral doom roots, especially on eight-minute opener "By Tooth in Tongue". But it also features clean vocals for the first time ever. The title, which translates to "Missing", isn't just a reference to friends, families and memories that disappear as time ticks by. It's also a reflection on the pandemic and how much the band has missed writing, recording and touring together.
"For most people, metal is purely aesthetic, a grandstanding 'f-you' to society and an adolescent rebellion kind of thing," says Thompson. "But at the same time, we do get positive feedback from the people who have looked a bit deeper and done some research. We just want to be honest".
Links:
https://withered.bandcamp.com/merch
https://www.facebook.com/witheredmetal
https://twitter.com/WITHEREDMETAL
https://www.instagram.com/witheredmetal/
Line-up
Beau Brandon – Drums
Dan Caycedo – Vocals, Guitars
Rafay Nabeel – Bass Guitar
Mike Thompson – Vocals, Guitar
Style
Tortured Blackened Death Doom
Guest Musicians:
Ethan McCarthy (Primitive Man) on "Passing through..." which is a noise track done under his "Many Blessings" nomenclature using field recordings Mike Thompson made at a family funeral.
Recording Studio: Orange Peel Recordings in Kennesaw, GA (USA)
Producer: Mike Thompson
Recording Engineer: Raheem Amlani
Mixing studio and engineer: Greg Wilkinson @ Earhammer Studios in Oakland, CA (USA)
Mastering studio and engineer: Jarett Pritchard
Cover art: Paul Romano
Biography: Kevin Stewart-Panko
Purchase: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/WitheredVerloren
Available formats
CD Digipak
Vinyl in various colors
Digital
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FALLUJAH Announces "The Death Empyrean Tour"
Bay Area atmospheric technical death metal beast FALLUJAH has announced their return to the road this summer for "The Death Empyrean Tour"; a co-headlining west coast excursion with Spokane deathcore band ENTERPRISE EARTH and support from Los Angeles tech-death band THE ZENITH PASSAGE.
Commenting on the tour, FALLUJAH says:
"Prepare for a sonic assault like no other as we embark on a metal crusade with Enterprise Earth this summer. Join us as we pave a path of atmospheric brutality across the West Coast on the DEATH EMPYREAN TOUR. See you in the pit!"
FALLUJAH is currently on tour in support of their monumental 5th studio album, "Empyrean," which is available now from Nuclear Blast. Receiving rave reviews from critics around the world and legions of fans championing their return, FALLUJAH has emerged with one of their best records to date. On their latest epic journey the band explores new sonic realms while revisiting past influences and styles, captivating listeners along the way with Scott Carstairs' massive riffs and guitar wizardry and new recruit Kyle Schaefer's seething vocals. Strap in and witness a cataclysmic collision of atmospheric death metal.
Purchase "Empyrean": https://nblast.de/Fallujah-Empyrean
Stream "Empyrean": https://bfan.link/Fallujah-Empyrean
FALLUJAH Tour Dates:
* = Fallujah headlines
^ = Enterprise Earth headlines
July 9 - Las Vegas, NV - Backstage Bar* (Tickets)
July 10 - Fresno, CA - Full Circle Brewery^ (Tickets)
July 11 - Roseville, CA - Goldfields*
July 12 - Portland, OR - Bossanova^ (Tickets)
July 13 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon* (Tickets)
July 14 - Armstrong, BC - Armstrong Metal Fest (Tickets)
July 15 - Spokane, WA - The Big Dipper^ (Tickets)
July 17 - Salt Lake City, UT - Metro Music Hall* (Tickets)
July 18 - Denver, CO - HQ^
July 19 - Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad* (Tickets)
July 20 - Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater^
About FALLUJAH:
Tech-metal outfit Fallujah intensify their metallic dynamism on stunning new album, "Empyrean." Built on an “all killer, no filler” maxim, the Bay Area-based quartet delivered just that on album number five. From video single “Radiant Ascension” and “Embrace Oblivion” to “Soulbreaker” and “Mindless Omnipotent Master,” "Empyrean" is breathtaking in atmospheric expanse and impressive in sophistication. Fallujah’s overhauled lineup has contributed massively to the level-up on display. Primary songwriter/guitarist Scott Carstairs and compeer/drummer Andrew Baird enlisted Archaeologist’s Kyle Schaefer and Evan Brewer (formerly Entheos/The Faceless) as their new vocalist and bassist, respectively.
Since forming in 2007, Fallujah have triumphed over their challenges. Whether it’s self-administering the band, going to school, writing music, or working full-time, they’ve savored release of and diehard fan admiration for five albums in "The Harvest Wombs" (2011), "The Flesh Prevails" (2014), "Dreamless" (2016), "Undying Light" (2019), and their latest "Empyrean." Indeed, diligence and creative enterprise have resulted in high-profile tours with Whitechapel, Suffocation, The Black Dahlia Murder, and more across North America, Europe, and Australia. Fallujah also prospered with critics in Metal Hammer, Allmusic and Metalsucks. The group’s Billboard chart positions on the Top Hard Rock Albums and Heatseekers Albums prove that with every twist and turn, Fallujah’s fans are with them. "Empyrean," with its revivalist spikes, bolstered atmospherics and high-powered production, is the greatest yet.
"Empyrean" is a specialist’s paradise. As a rhythm/lead player, Carstairs enters a league of his own. Tracks like “The Bitter Taste of Clarity,” “Radiant Ascension,” and “Eden’s Lament” illustrate he’s upped his chops and boosted the emotional outlay. Throughout, he’s careful about compositional placement and how his radiant, palliative leads complement Fallujah’s sapid landscape. Drummer Baird tastefully and aggressively holds down the fort, grooving and syncopating admirably on “Radiant Ascension,” “Embrace Oblivion,” and “Mindless Omnipotent Master.” Fallujah’s long-standing timekeeper has always been great, but on "Empyrean," he’s superior. Right there with him is recently joined bassist Evan Brewer, thundering and bopping on, around, and against Baird’s foundation like a seasoned prizefighter. “Duality of Intent” is but one of Brewer’s standouts. Although known for his guitar work outside of Fallujah, newcomer vocalist Kyle Schaefer’s low-end and mid-range bark perfectly matches the existential threat-themed lyrics.
Throughout "Empyrean," Fallujah surprise. Musically, lyrically, and with their bevy of guests, they add hard-to-describe depth and musical import. Vocalist Tori Letzler (Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice) reprises her angelic role on “Radiant Ascension” and “Artifacts,” while Chiasma’s Katie Thompson also reappears to elevate “Embrace Oblivion” and “Into the Eventide.” Chaney Crabb of Entheos and Cyborg Octopus’s David Wu tender their considerable talents on “Mindless Omnipotent Master” and “Duality of Intent,” respectively. Celebrated artist Peter Mohrbacher (Serenity in Murder, Rainbowdragoneyes) replays his role on "Empyrean" as well. Truly, this is an all-star cast appearing on a momentous album by a band reaching beyond.
“From the beginning of this writing process and until the end, we painstakingly made sure every aspect of this record would blow away our listeners,” states Carstairs. “We meticulously scrutinized every riff and note choice. There has never been this much effort put into a Fallujah record as we did with 'Empyrean,' and the result is a truly monstrous record that we believe is the band’s best work by a significant margin. We showed you restraint on the last record. Now, let us show you what happens when we leave it all on the table.”
Venture into Fallujah’s exosphere on "Empyrean." They’re waiting for you.
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https://twitter.com/fallujahbayarea
https://www.twitch.tv/fallujahofficial
www.nuclearblast.de/fallujah
The Intemperate Sons Release Official Music Video for Single "Game of Keep Away"
Indie rock band The Intemperate Sons released the official music video for the title track from their highly anticipated new album Game of Keep Away that will be released to all major platforms via FRAME|WORK in the fall of 2023. The band is in the early stages of planning a fall run of shows on the west coast.
The boys in The Intemperate Sons traveled to CA to record this track at MAPS Studio at the direction of Amir Derakh (Julien-K, Orgy, Dead by Sunrise) and Ryan Shuck (Julien-K, Adema, Orgy, Dead by Sunrise). This is the first time, and definitely not the last, having Amir and Ryan at the producer helm and was an amazing collaborative experience. Amir joined Jake and Max on guitar to contribute to the track as well.
The Intemperate Sons' video supporting the release was shot by Ryan Whiteheadfrom Ardent Owl Media and edited by Brandon Smith from The Anix.
“Game of Keep Away” is the story of the struggle to dig out of hole created by one’s own destructive behavior. The Intemperate Sons release all their music through the Frame|Work record label at the direction of Amir Derakh, Ryan Shuck, and Denny Sanders at The Label Group.
WATCH "Game of Keep Away" Official Music Video below
"Game of Keep Away" can be streamed at:
The Intemperate Sons emerged onto the rock scene in the summer of 2019 in Dallas, TX, to bring their distinct sound to the genre. A deep love for music brought family members Keith Watson (drums), Jake Watson (guitars) and Max Watson (vocals, guitars, keys) together along with close friend Mark Marks, who provides the groove on bass to unite everything together.
Keith is well acquainted with entertaining massive crowds of concert goers and has played with many successful bands in Dallas, such as Gun Hill, Natural Born Thrillers and Agents of Solace, on top of opening for Lynch Mob, Joe Lynn Turnerand Sponge. He is the primary lyricist for the band and has written the music for some of their most successful songs, including “Dust to Dust,” “The Color Within,”and “Unrealized.”
Multi-talented and gifted with the ability to play various instruments, Max is also the lead vocalist of the group. Along with being musically dexterous, he has also collaborated with Keith to write lyrics on the released songs “Going Crazy” and “Way Back When.” In the studio, Max usually surmounts expectations and goes above and beyond to prepare prior to a session with his own vocal harmonies.
Jake is the song architect of the Sons and extremely instrumental in the crafting of the music. His inventive ways of bringing lyrics to life in clever ways are unprecedented and fascinating to see in the studio setting. He is a prolific writer of music as well and is credited with helping create the songs “What’s Done is Done,” “Remission,” “Way Back When” and “Wading in the Gray.” Both Max and he play lead guitar on many of the songs as well. The other members of the band fondly refer to him as the “art director” since he enjoys taking charge in those areas for the group.
Prolific and unifying, Mark is an accomplished bass player and well known in Dallas. He was in the regionally successful band, Haggard, and had opened for Sebastian Bach of Skid Row. His input in song writing has been invaluable to the process of creating captivating melodies.
Despite the pandemic putting a pause on many major events, The Intemperate Sons lived up to their name and let nothing hold them back from making music. Constantly hard at work in the studio, they have collaborated with Amir Derakh (Julien-K, Dead by Sunrise, Orgy, Rough Cutt) and Ryan Shuck (Julien-K, Adema, Dead by Sunrise, Orgy). Both have lent their musical talents to various songs and ultimately have brought the Sons on to their label, Frame|Work. This led the band to also recently join the management roster at The Label Group. Ryan worked with Amir to produce the band’s upcoming track, “Game of Keep Away,” and has had a huge impact on the group. He’s been especially influential on Max’s vocal melodies and delivery. Amir also plays guitar on this latest ballad and has been mixing all of the band’s music as well as performing on multiple songs.
Another notable collaboration has been with Tony Franklin (The Firm, Roy Harper, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Whitesnake), primarily on the first album, The Color Within. He has been a valuable friend of the band and has played bass on some of their best tracks from that album, including “Running Man,” “Dust to Dust” and “The Color Within.”
The Intemperate Sons’ take on alternative rock is a dark and powerful concoction of hard rock mixed with folk and grunge concepts. The band has earned a serious reputation for writing and performing tracks that scratch deep into the backbone of the human experience. There is no shortage of darkness in their writing style, which has a retro vibe with many guitar-driven tracks stacked on top of a groovy rhythm section. The heavier style fits perfectly with the two and three-part vocal harmonies that are a huge part of their overall sound. It has been said that musicians that are related form unique sounds and communicate at a frequency only they can understand. This frequency has become engrained in their songwriting, arrangements, guitar melodies and vocal harmonies. The band has been compared to Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots and even R.E.M.
After a successful show at The Viper Room in Hollywood, CA, the band plans to do some regional shows in Texas and then head out West this year as well.
The Intemperate Sons are:
Max Watson (vocals, backing vocals, guitars, keys, bass)
Jake Watson (guitars, bass and backing vocals)
Keith Watson (drums, backing vocals)
Mark Marks (bass)
The Intemperate Sons Show Dates:
Fri June 2 @ Red Zeppelin Records in McKinney, TX
Fri June 2 @ O'Riley's in Dallas, TX
Sat June 17 @Fireplace Lounge in Dallas, TX
Tues July 18 @ The Revel Patio Grill in Frisco,TX
Sat Sep 16 @ Hanovers Draught Haus in Pflugerville, TX
Sat Sep 30 @ O'Riley's on Dallas, TX
Sat Oct 14 @ Six Springs Tavern (Private Event) in Richardson, TX
For More Information Please Visit:
The Intemperate Sons
FRAME|WORK
The Devil Wears Prada + Fit For A King Announce Fall 2023 Tour🚍
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA + FIT FOR A KING ANNOUNCE FALL 2023 CO-HEADLINE METALCORE DROPOUTS TOUR
FIT FOR A KING + THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA are thrilled to announce the Fall 2023 Metalcore Dropouts Tour.
Counterparts and LANDMVRKS will serve as support on the run, which kicks off on September 15 in Anaheim and runs through October 19 in Las Vegas. All dates are below. Get tickets here.
Tickets and VIP upgrades are available here and here.
"We are so stoked to be heading across America with our pals in Fit For A King on the Metalcore Dropouts Tour!," says TDWP's Jeremy DePoyster. "We know how excited everyone is to hear more of Color Decay and we cannot wait to play these songs for you. Our buddies in Counterparts and Landmvrks are absolutely obliterating the metalcore world and we had to have them on the most exciting tour of the fall. We will be bringing the craziest show we've ever played, do not miss this tour!"
"This lineup is a dream," says FFAK's Ryan Kirby. "From top to bottom. Landmvrks are one of the hottest bands in the scene, and Prada and Counterparts are absolute legends."
FIT FOR A KING + THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA ON TOUR:
WITH COUNTERPARTS + LANDMVRKS:
9/15 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
9/16 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
9/17 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
9/19 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
9/20 — Denver, CO — The Fillmore
9/22 — St Louis, MO — Pop's
9/23 — Chicago, IL — Radius
9/24 — Detroit, MI — Royal Oak Music Hall
9/26 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian
9/27 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore
9/28 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
9/29 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
9/30 — Montreal, QC — Olympia
10/1 — Toronto, ON — History
10/3 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore
10/4 — Norfolk, VA — The Norva
10/6 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
10/7 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
10/8 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
10/10 — Ft Lauderdale, FL — Revolution
10/11 — Tampa, FL — The Ritz
10/13 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
10/14 — Dallas, TX — The Factory in Deep Ellum
10/15 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
10/17 — Albuquerque, NM — El Rey Theater
10/18 — Tempe, AZ — Marquee Theater
10/19 —Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
CAVALERA - RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR "MORBID VISIONS" + PRE ORDER NOW AVAILABLE!
Last month, metal legends CAVALERA announced they re-recorded SEPULTURA's first EP Bestial Devastation and first full-length album Morbid Visions.
Today, CAVALERA reveal the albums will be released on July 14th via Nuclear Blast Records. They also offer fans the first single "Morbid Visions".
Stream the new re-recorded single "Morbid Visions" here: https://cavalera.bfan.link/morbid-visions-single
Watch the lyric video for "Morbid Visions" below
Pre-order/pre-save Morbid Visions here: https://cavalera.bfan.link/morbid-visions
Pre-order/pre-save Bestial Devastation here: https://cavalera.bfan.link/bestial-devastation
Morbid Visions and Bestial Devastation were re-recorded at The Platinum Underground. The albums were produced by Max Cavalera and Iggor Cavalera while John Aquilino handled the engineering. Arthur Rizk was responsible for the mixing and mastering of both albums. CAVALERA enlisted Eliran Kantor to create the artwork for both albums.
Max Cavalera comments, “As we get harder year after year, sometimes you’ve got to go back to where it all started! We re-recorded Bestial Devastation and Morbid Visions with the amazing sound of NOW, but with its raw and timeless spirit. The artwork reflects the times we’re living in right now…. Apocalyptic as hell! We also have two new tracks with riffs from those days, remembered by heart.”
Iggor Cavalera states, “I always felt like the recordings of our earlier work didn’t do justice to the way we performed the songs. So, this is a very special moment in our lives that we are very proud to show you real fans our true representation of the amazing records Bestial Devastation & Morbid Visions with an insane visual identity…enjoy and see you all in the pit”
CAVALERA is hitting the road this fall on their "Morbid Devastation Tour". The 40-date trek will kick off in Albuquerque and will make its way to Chicago, Houston and Baltimore, and Denver before concluding on October 18th at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. Accompanying the brothers on stage will be Igor Amadeus Cavalera (HEALING MAGIC, GO AHEAD AND DIE) fulfilling bass duties and Travis Stone (PIG DESTROYER, DESOLUS) will be supplying lead guitars. EXHUMED and INCITE will be opening the tour package each night.
Purchase the tickets here: https://www.cavaleraconspiracy.net/tour
Confirmed dates for the CAVALERA tour are as follows:
8/29 Albuquerque, NM @ Revel
8/31 Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
9/1 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
9/2 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
9/3 Birmingham, AL @ Saturn
9/5 Covington, KY @ Madison Theatre
9/6 Knoxville, TN @ The Concourse
9/7 Danville, VA @ Blue Ridge Rock Fest
9/8 Columbus, OH @ The KING of CLUBS
9/9 Cave-In-Rock, IL @ Full Terror Open Air
9/10 St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall
9/12 Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater
9/14 Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
9/15 Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
9/16 Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
9/18 El Paso, TX @ RockHouse Bar & Grill
9/19 San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre
9/20 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
9/21 Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall
9/22 Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater
9/23 Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
9/25 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
9/26 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
9/27 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
9/28 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
9/29 Reading, PA @ Reverb
9/30 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre
10/1 Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
10/2 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
10/5 Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's
10/6 Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room
10/7 Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
10/8 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
10/10 Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
10/11 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
10/12 Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
10/14 Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
10/15 San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
10/17 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
10/18 Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
Check Out THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIR New Single / Cover for DEPECHE MODE'S "It's No Good"!
Alternative heavy rock band THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIRhas released their newest single, a dark re-imagining of the 1997 DEPECHE MODE hit single, "It's No Good." Produced by JOHN MOYER(DISTURBED), the band’s crushing and melancholic musical style is an ode to darker alternative music torchbearers like Type O Negative, HIM, David Bowie, Gary Numan, and Nine Inch Nails. They capture a uniquely haunting sound steeped in downtrodden melodies enveloped in the darkness.
Purchase / Stream It's No Good"
The Nocturnal Affair will be touring with SMILE EMPTY SOUL on their 20th Anniversary Tour, alongside opening act The Stone Eye! Launching May 20th in Mountain Home, AR, the tour winds through the the US into June, wrapping up in Little Rock, AR on June 17th.
SMILE EMPTY SOUL 20th Anniversary Tour Dates:
05/20 @ Oasis Live - Mountain Home, AR
05/21 @ Barleycorns - Wichita, KS
05/23 @ Moxie Theater - Greeley, CO
05/24 @ Herman's Hideaway - Denver, CO
05/25 @ Running A Mucca - Winnemucca, NV
05/27 @ Soulbelly BBQ - Las Vegas, NV
05/28 @ Rebel Lounge - Phoenix, NV
05/29 @ Yucca North - Flagstaff, AZ
05/30 @ Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM
06/01 @ Legends Pubhouse - Chickasha, OK
06/02 @ Cafe Acoustic - St Joseph, MO
06/03 @ Barnato - Omaha, NE
06/04 @ Pop's - Sauget, IL
06/06 @ Winchester Music Tavern - Lakewood, OH
06/08 @ Piere's - Ft Wayne, IN
06/09 @ Machine Shop - Flint, MI
06/10 @ Prime Nightclub - Toledo, OH
06/12 @ Hard Rock - Pittsburgh, PA
06/13 @ AJ's Place - Glasgow, KY
06/14 @ The End - Nashville, TN
06/16 @ The Vanguard - Tulsa, OK
06/17 @ Rev Room - Little Rock, AR
Additional Tour, RSVP, & Ticketing Info
Released on Madison Records with distribution via The Orchard / SONY, "It's No Good" is the first single from their upcoming EP, which will be released in the Fall of 2023. The Nocturnal Affair released their first album, (Meta)Morphosis on Earache Records in November of 2021, and featured their single "Down", which was also produced by Disturbed bassist, John Moyer.
The group just wrapped up their second national tour opening for rock veterans FOZZY, as well as performing on the recent Chris Jericho Rock N Wrestling Rager At Sea, which was just featured in Billboard Magazine.
Additionally, The Nocturnal Affair has performed alongside a wide array of artists from heavy metal heavyweights like HELLYEAH, Asking Alexandria, and Pop Evil, Black Stone Cherry, as well as Industrial rockers My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult.
Jelly Roll Hosts Sold Out "Opry NextStage Live"
JELLY ROLL HOSTS SOLD OUT "OPRY NEXTSTAGE LIVE"
WITH PERFORMANCES BY 2023 OPRY NEXTSTAGE CLASS
Ashley Cooke, Jackson Dean, ERNEST, Chapel Hart, Corey Kent,
Kameron Marlowe, Megan Moroney & Ian Munsick
Help Kick Off ACM Awards Week in Texas
Photo Credit: Catherine Powell |
Yesterday, May 10, the Grand Ole Opry and Opry NextStage hosted a sold-out crowd for "Opry NextStage Live" at Lava Cantina in The Colony, Texas. The show served as an official introduction of the Opry NextStage Class with performances by 2023 members Ashley Cooke, Jackson Dean, ERNEST, Chapel Hart, Corey Kent, Kameron Marlowe, Megan Moroney and Ian Munsick. Genre-bending singer/songwriter and three-time CMT Music Awards-winner, Jelly Roll, served as the concert’s MC.
The festivities preceded tonight’s 58th Academy of Country Music Awards taking place in neighboring Frisco, Texas and a portion of proceeds from the concert benefitted ACM Lifting Lives. Fan’s unable to attend can WATCH performances on the Opry's YouTube Channel HERE.
Since 2019, the NextStage program has showcased artists including Riley Green, Parker McCollum, Tenille Townes and Lainey Wilson, who all went on to earn ACM New Male and Female Artist of the Year trophies the year following their NextStage inclusion. This year, Wilson received the most nods for a female artist with six nominations including Female Artist of the Year. Other NextStage alumni include Priscilla Block, BRELAND, Callista Clark, Travis Denning, Tegan Marie, Niko Moon, Restless Road, Jameson Rodgers, Elvie Shane, Nate Smith, Morgan Wade, Hailey Whitters and Yola.
About Opry NextStage
Developed by Opry Entertainment Group and the Grand Ole Opry, Opry NextStage invests in the discovery of new artists with featured original content, an Opry performance and support across the brand’s platforms to help tell their stories and expand their audiences. For nearly a century, the Grand Ole Opry has created opportunities for artists throughout the Country music spectrum to make strong connections with fans and fellow artists – on its stages and across its channels – from terrestrial radio to network television to the digital universe and to Circle Network. The Opry has helped launch the careers of countless artists, including Roy Acuff, Garth Brooks, Patsy Cline, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Bill Monroe and Dolly Parton, to name a few. Award-winning group Little Big Town made its very first public appearance as a group on the Opry stage in 1999, and Carrie Underwood cemented a place in Country music with her first Opry appearance less than two weeks after having been named American Idol in 2005. Audiences around the world look to the Opry to showcase the very best in Country music, and it was with this tradition that Opry NextStage was created.
About ACM Lifting Lives®
ACM Lifting Lives® is the philanthropic partner of the Academy of Country Music dedicated to improving lives through the power of music. We harness the strength of the Country Music community to provide aid in times of need, with a focus on health-related initiatives. With generous donations and the support of artists and fans, ACM Lifting Lives has funded national music therapy programs serving various mental and physical health organizations. Recipients include patients at children’s hospitals and other healthcare facilities, recovering veterans, people with Williams syndrome, and individuals with mental illness. For more information, please visit www.ACMLiftingLives.org.