During the pandemic we Gathered online for 500 nights in a row, and it inspired us to create a trip devoted to digging deep into the music and this incredible community…
Join us January 5th-8th in Fairlee, VT as we take over Lake Morey Resort, spending 3 amazing days hanging together, and performing 6 sets with no repeats. Learn all about the trip here, and come join us!
CRADLE OF FILTH & DEVILDRIVER
Announce Second Leg of
2023 "Double Trouble Live" U.S. Co-Headline Tour
Featuring Support from
Ill Niño, Black Satellite and Savage Existence
Beginning October 4, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA
Tickets On Sale this Friday!
Earlier this year, extreme metal icons CRADLE OF FILTH and groove metal pioneers DEVILDRIVER embarked on a killer co-headline tour, purveying their musical onslaught to thousands of fans across the country. This October, the dark duo will return for the tour's highly-anticipated second leg, dubbed "Double Trouble Live II". The tour will begin in Los Angeles, CA on October 4, visiting a slew of cities across the U.S. before ending back in Riverside, CA on October 29.
Support will come from Ill Niño, Black Satellite and Savage Existence. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 23 at 10:00 AM local time - get yours before they are gone!
CRADLE OF FILTH & DEVILDRIVER
"Double Trouble Live II"
U.S. Co-Headline Tour Dates - Second Leg
w/ Ill Niño, Black Satellite & Savage Existence
10/04/23 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
10/05/23 - Tucson, AZ @ Encore
10/07/23 - San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port
10/08/23 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The Criterion
10/10/23 - Fayetteville, AR @ JJ's Live
10/12/23 - Destin, FL @ Club LA
10/13/23 - Fort Myers, FL @ The Ranch
10/14/23 - Fort Lauderdale, FL @ The Culture Room
10/15/23 - Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
10/17/23 - Charlotte, NC @ The Underground - Charlotte
10/18/23 - Asheville, NC @ Salvage Station
10/20/23 - Harrisburg, PA @ HMAC
10/21/23 - New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square
10/22/23 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live!
10/24/23 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
10/25/23 - Sauget, IL @ Pop's
10/26/23 - Wichita, KS @ TempleLive
10/27/23 - Lubbock, TX @ The Garden
10/29/23 - Riverside, CA @ Riverside Municipal Auditorium
CRADLE OF FILTH:
Positioned firmly at the top of the extreme metal genre, CRADLE OF FILTH reign supreme as one of the most revered, formative and notorious names in the scene, and are undeniably responsible for breaking ground for many of today’s top metal artists with their trademark mixture of grim blackened heaviness, macabre theatricality and scintillating gothic style.
On April 28, 2023, CRADLE OF FILTH dropped their first live album to be released in 20 years, entitled 'Trouble And Their Double Lives'. Recorded between 2014 and 2019 at different performances in the U.S., Europe, Australia and beyond during their “Cryptoriana World Tour” and dates following, 'Trouble And Their Double Lives' serves as a time-capsule of blisteringly intense live energy, and an astounding testament to CRADLE OF FILTH’s renowned latest era. The brand new live onslaught also featured two entirely brand new songs, entitled “She is a Fire” and “Demon Prince Regent”, and debuted at #9 on the US Current Hard Music Albums chart.
DEVILDRIVER:
Respected standard bearers for 21st century metal, iconic groove metal leaders DEVILDRIVER have spent the last two decades pursuing a course of uncompromising artistry and nonsense-free dedication to the road. Led by the prolific Dez Fafara, the Californian crew have earned their reputation as one of the hardest working bands on the planet, while issuing a steady succession of brutal but distinctive albums along the way. As the world was upended in 2020, DEVILDRIVER didn’t pause, releasing the acclaimed first installment of their two-part 'Dealing With Demons' saga, 'Dealing With Demons I'. On May 12, 2023, the band followed-up with the highly-anticipated 'Dealing With Demons Vol. II', which deftly debuted at #7 on the Current Hard Music Album chart.
In reference to their performance on the album, Metal Hammer UK claimed DEVILDRIVER reached "the peak of their powers", while Knotfest stated that the album "asserts their unwavering commitment to quality songwriting and creative catharsis". If there is any question as to whether DEVILDRIVER is slowing down any time soon, 'Dealing With Demons Vol. II' proves that 20 years into their career, even with their demons in tow – they move forward at the forefront of metal.
Tickets to August 29 & 30 Shows Benefiting the Nonprofit Museum’s Educational MissionAvailable This Friday, June 23 via CountryMusicHallofFame.org
Church Kicks Off The Outsiders Revival Tour This Thursday, June 22
In recognition of his standing as one of country music’s most innovative talents, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has invited 10-time Grammy nominee Eric Church to be its 18th artist-in-residence.
The museum’s annual artist-in-residence series spotlights an artist with an exemplary body of work and asks the featured artist to create one-of-a-kind performances over multiple evenings. The museum offers its intimate CMA Theater as a blank canvas, with the understanding that the artist will curate shows that inspire appreciation for their talents and vision – often incorporating different themes and special guests.
Church will produce and perform two shows, on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets to each performance range from $75 to $500 (plus ticketing fees) with all proceeds benefiting the nonprofit museum’s educational mission. Museum members and Eric Church’s “Church Choir” fan club will have access to a special presale this Thursday, June 22, at 10 a.m. Tickets to both shows will be available to the public this Friday, June 23, at 10 a.m., on the museum’s website. Sales are limited to four tickets per transaction on a first-come, first-served basis and are non-refundable.
Church joins a prestigious group of past participants that includes 10 members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Cowboy Jack Clement opened the series in 2003, and other past honorees include (in chronological order) Earl Scruggs, Tom T. Hall, Guy Clark, Kris Kristofferson, Jerry Douglas, Vince Gill, Buddy Miller, Connie Smith, Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs, Alan Jackson, Rosanne Cash, Jason Isbell, Miranda Lambert, Marty Stuart and John Prine.
“Throughout his career, Eric has constantly stretched boundaries with his music and challenged long-standing conventions in his recordings and his live performances,” said Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. “Our artist-in-residence series offers him the freedom to showcase his ever-evolving creative vision. We’re grateful to him for volunteering his time and fierce individualism to the series, which benefits the museum and its nonprofit mission.”
“As a student of the rich history of country music’s most prolific artists, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a shrine of reverence for this songwriter’s heart,” shared Church. “I’m honored and humbled to be included in such esteemed company.”
Cultivating a sound and approach uniquely his own, Church has held tight to his artistic identity throughout his more than two decades in Nashville, earning a devoted audience and amassing an impressive list of accolades, including 10 Billboard #1 country radio hits and multiple gold, platinum and multi-platinum-certified albums. With songwriting always at the center of his career, Church has written or co-written almost all of the songs he has recorded and released. He continues to fill sold-out venues with his raucous live show, and he challenges his own musical approach with every new level of success he achieves.
In addition to serving as 2023 artist-in-residence, Church will also be the subject of a new exhibition at the museum exploring the life and career of the CMA Entertainer of the Year winner. Eric Church: Country Heart, Restless Soul, presented by Gibson, opens July 13 and will chronicle Church’s unique path to stardom, from his early years playing late-night gigs in bars and writing songs in Nashville to his prominence as one of country music’s most authentic voices and revered rule-breakers. The exhibit is included with museum admission and will run until June 2024.
The artist-in-residence announcement comes ahead of the kickoff of Church’s The Outsiders Revival Tour this Thursday, June 22. The first fully outdoor tour of his career will feature a rotating lineup of emerging artists across varying dates, Whiskey Myers, Cody Jinks, Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde, Koe Wetzel, Lainey Wilson, Midland, Parker McCollum, Travis Tritt, Elle King and Paul Cauthen, plus Jackson Dean, Morgan Wade, Muscadine Bloodline, Shane Smith & The Saints, Hailey Whitters, Ray Wylie Hubbard and The Red Clay Strays.
For more information, visit www.ericchurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter @ericchurch and Instagram @ericchurchmusic.
Eric Church 2023 Tour Dates
* denotes festival dates
June 22 Milwaukee, Wisc. / American Family Insurance Amphitheater Elle King
June 23 Detroit, Mich. / Pine Knob Music Theatre Ashley McBryde, The Red Clay Strays
June 24 Cleveland, Ohio / Blossom Music Center Ashley McBryde, The Red Clay Strays
June 29 Charleston, S.C. / Credit One Stadium Ashley McBryde, The Red Clay Strays
June 30 Charleston, S.C. / Credit One Stadium Parker McCollum, Morgan Wade
July 1 Virginia Beach, Va. / Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater Parker McCollum, Morgan Wade
July 6 Toronto, Ontario / Budweiser Stage Koe Wetzel, Shane Smith & The Saints
July 7 Toronto, Ontario / Budweiser Stage Koe Wetzel, Shane Smith & The Saints
July 8 Pittsburgh, Pa. / The Pavilion at Star Lake Koe Wetzel, Shane Smith & The Saints
July 14 Cincinnati, Ohio / Riverbend Music Center Travis Tritt, Muscadine Bloodline
July 15 St. Louis, Mo. / Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Travis Tritt, Muscadine Bloodline
July 21* Cheyenne, Wyo. / Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena Cheyenne Frontier Days
July 23* Minot, N.D. / North Dakota State Fairgrounds North Dakota State Fair
July 27 Rogers, Ark. / Walmart AMP Midland, Ray Wylie Hubbard
July 28 Dallas, Texas / Dos Equis Pavilion Midland, Ray Wylie Hubbard
July 29 Austin, Texas / Germania Insurance Amphitheater Midland, Ray Wylie Hubbard
Aug. 4 Raleigh, N.C. / Coastal Credit Union Music Park Cody Jinks
Aug. 5 Bristow, Va. / Jiffy Lube Live Cody Jinks
Aug. 11 Indianapolis, Ind. / Ruoff Music Center Cody Jinks
Aug. 12 Chicago, Ill. / Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Cody Jinks
Aug. 13* Des Moines, Iowa / Iowa State Fairgrounds Iowa State Fair
Aug. 17 Orange Beach, Ala. / The Wharf Amphitheater Lainey Wilson, Jackson Dean
Aug. 18 Orange Beach, Ala. / The Wharf Amphitheater Lainey Wilson, Jackson Dean
Aug. 19 Orange Beach, Ala. / The Wharf Amphitheater Lainey Wilson, Jackson Dean
Aug. 24 Saratoga Springs, N.Y. / Saratoga Performing Arts Center Lainey Wilson, The Red Clay Strays
Aug. 25 Holmdel, N.J. / PNC Bank Arts Center Whiskey Myers
Aug. 26 Philadelphia, Pa. / Freedom Mortgage Pavilion Whiskey Myers
Sept. 8 Portland, Ore. / RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater Jelly Roll, Hailey Whitters
Sept. 9 George, Wash. / Gorge Amphitheatre Jelly Roll, Hailey Whitters
Sept. 10 George, Wash. / Gorge Amphitheatre Jelly Roll, Hailey Whitters
Sept. 15 Albuquerque, N.M. / Isleta Amphitheater Paul Cauthen, Hailey Whitters
Sept. 16 Phoenix, Ariz. / Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre Jelly Roll, Paul Cauthen
Sept. 21 Atlanta, Ga. / Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Whiskey Myers
Sept. 22 Atlanta, Ga. / Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Whiskey Myers
Sept. 23 Charlotte, N.C. / PNC Music Pavilion Whiskey Myers
Sept. 24 Charlotte, N.C. / PNC Music Pavilion Whiskey Myers
Sept. 29 West Palm Beach, Fla. / iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre Whiskey Myers
Sept. 30 Tampa, Fla. / MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Whiskey Myers
Oct. 7* Bristol, Tenn. / Bristol Motor Speedway Country Thunder Bristol
Oct. 15* Sacramento, Calif. / Discovery Park GoldenSky Festival
About Eric Church
Eric Church’s most recent critically acclaimed and chart-topping project, his Heart & Soul triple album, is available everywhere now. Featuring the results of a marathon session during which he spent nearly a month writing and recording a song per day while sequestered in rural North Carolina, the trio features his latest Gold-certified No. 1 “Hell of a View” and recent Top 5 hit “Heart On Fire” as well as his latest single, “Doing Life With Me,” climbing the charts at Country radio now.
Just as unique as Church’s approach to recording and releasing music is his tenacity on the road, with his upcoming The Outsiders Revival Tour bringing a rotating lineup of emerging artists along for the first fully outdoor tour of his career. His prior outing, the 55-city The Gather Again Tour, offered fans an in-the-round show and earned the Billboard Music Award for Top Country Tour. Church also performed one-of-a-kind headlining stadium shows at Milwaukee’s American Family Field and Minneapolis’s U.S. Bank Stadium in 2022 and performed the National Anthem with R&B star Jazmine Sullivan ahead of Super Bowl LV in 2021. During 2019’s Double Down Tour, he played back-to-back nights of two unique shows in each market sans opening act, giving every city’s fans six-plus hours of his iconic music. The tour also featured a massive stop at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, where he broke the venue’s concert attendance record with more than 56,000 fans in attendance and became the first artist to sell out the venue with a solo lineup.
A seven-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA Award winner (including the 2020 award for Entertainer of the Year) and 10-time GRAMMY nominee, Church has amassed a passionate fan base around the globe known as the Church Choir as well as a critically acclaimed catalog of music. His previous project, the Gold-certified Desperate Man, earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album (his third nod in the category). Prior releases include the Platinum-certified Sinners Like Me (“How ’Bout You,” “Guys Like Me”), Carolina (“Smoke a Little Smoke,” “Love Your Love the Most”) and Mr. Misunderstood (“Record Year,” “Round Here Buzz”), the Double-Platinum certified The Outsiders (“Like a Wrecking Ball,” “Talladega”) and the 3x Platinum-certified Chief (“Springsteen,” “Drink In My Hand”), as well as 30 Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certified songs.
About the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum collects, preserves and interprets country music and its history for the education and entertainment of diverse audiences. In exhibitions, publications, digital media and educational programs, the museum explores the cultural importance and enduring beauty of the art form. The museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and is among the most-visited history museums in the U.S. The Country Music Foundation operates Historic RCA Studio B®, Hatch Show Print® poster shop, CMF Records, the Frist Library and Archive and CMF Press. Museum programs are supported in part by Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission and Tennessee Arts Commission. More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is available at www.countrymusichalloffame.org or by calling (615) 416-2001.
Media website: http://countrymusichalloffame.org/media
CLOAK are burning hot and fast. The rising black metal band released their third album at the end of May, and it's already catching fire. Metal Sucks said 'Black Flame Eternal' stays melodic and catchy while hitting harder than the band's previous albums. New Noise gave the album four stars for bridging the gap between the spirituality of black metal and the abrasiveness of thrash, death metal and hard rock.
Other bands are taking notice, too. Uada are taking Cloak on a 30-plus date tour to support their upcoming album 'Crespuscule Natura', along with Ghost Bath.
The slashing, spine-tingling spectacle is all set to kick off on August 30, when these three horsemen of the apocalypse ride into Denver, CO for a show at the Roxy Theatre. They'll head for the doom and gloom of the Pacific Northwest, then cross into Canada, followed by stops along the Midwest and East Coast, including Cloak's hometown of Atlanta. The tour will wind down in the desert, with eight flaming shows across Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and California.
08/30 Denver, CO @ Roxy Theater [TICKETS]
08/31 Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge [TICKETS]
09/01 Boise, ID @ Shredder [TICKETS]
09/02 Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom [TICKETS]
09/03 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw [TICKETS]
09/05 Calgary, AB @ Dickens [TICKETS]
09/06 Edmonton, AM @Starlite Room [TICKETS]
09/07 Saskatoon, SK @ Coors Event Center [TICKETS]
09/08 Winnipeg, MB @ The Good Will [TICKETS]
09/09 Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre [TICKETS]
09/10 Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray [TICKETS]
09/11 Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups [TICKETS]
09/12 Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground [TICKETS]
09/13 Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace [TICKETS]
09/14 Ottawa, ON @ Brass Monkey [TICKETS]
09/15 Quebec City, QC @ La Source De La Martiniere [TICKETS]
09/16 Montreal, QC @ Petit Campus [TICKETS]
09/17 Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows [TICKETS]
09/18 Philadelphia, PA @ Milkboy [TICKETS]
09/19 Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery [TICKETS]
09/20 Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House [TICKETS]
09/21 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade [TICKETS]
09/22 New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa [TICKETS]
09/23 Houston, TX @ Secret Room [TICKETS]
09/25 Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live [TICKETS]
09/26 El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse [TICKETS]
09/27 Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey [TICKETS]
09/28 Phoenix, AZ @ Pub Rock Live [TICKETS]
09/29 Las Vegas, NV @ Dive Bar [TICKETS]
09/30 San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick [TICKETS]
10/01 North Hollywood, CA @ Knitting Factory [TICKETS]
'Black Flame Eternal' is available on vinyl, CD and as a digital download through the Season of Mist store.
“The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.” - Rudyard Kipling
In an era that is designed to beat down and weaken the individual, Black Flame Eternal is an album that represents strength, empowerment, and total opposition. With mounting pressure to engage in modern societal tribalism, Cloak invokes a spiritual rebellion that exists beyond good and evil with album number three.
“All of our albums are created with a spiritual focus, dealing with how we see life, death, and everything in between. I think the earlier records dealt more with the mysteries that surrounded delving deeper into the world of dark spirituality, whereas the new material has taken what we’ve learned and used it to move forward with force,” says Cloak frontman Scott Taysom of the record’s underlying philosophy. “Black Flame Eternal is a statement of spiritual empowerment in every sense. For the first time we want people to grasp on to this sentiment, instead of keeping it completely personal within our world of Cloak. The themes and the sheer power can be felt much more within the songs that this album contains."
“Our goal is complete spiritual liberation, which is where true power and freedom exists,” he adds. “We’ve reached a point in history where people are forced to pick a side or to join a team, so to speak. Cloak stands in complete opposition to this. We aim to be a giant middle finger in the face of the empty modern world.”
While Cloak might rage against societal conventions, the Atlanta quartet embraces the rebellious and time-tested traditions of heavy metal. Whether it be the conjuring the chaotic spirit of Swedish black metal purveyors Watain and Dissection, summoning the deep, dark and sensual groove of Danzig, or evoking the raw speed and raucous energy of Motörhead, the influence of metal’s founding fathers is deep within Cloak’s DNA. Cloak’s charm, however, does not merely lie within its romanticism of the past, but rather is the way each of these genres has shaped Cloak’s own personal identity. And with Black Flame Eternal, the record sees Cloak continue to strengthen its own unique established sound.
Cloak recognizes the importance of a band’s third record, with Taysom explaining, “These influences will always be important to us, as they are some of the best and most important bands of our time. On the other hand, what is so special about getting to the third record of our career is that inspiration starts to move inwards. We had enough experience and material at this point to really know what we do best and how we can utilize these skills in the best way possible. If you look at some of the most iconic bands, their third albums were massive steps towards greatness. So to us, we feel our third record will be a very important one in our time as a band.”
The Atlantan’s evolution is evident in the fury displayed on Black Flame Eternal,which flawlessly compliments the grandiose melodic atmosphere. “This was a conscious effort. Early on before the album even started, I knew it was going to be a much more aggressive and powerful album. I wanted to take a step away from certain sounds and add a bit of brutality back in. The overall vibe matches who we are much more, so it was only fitting to move towards this sound. It almost feels like we are going back to our roots as people in certain ways,” explains Taysom.
Black Flame Eternal follows up sophomore effort The Burning Dawn, which was released in November 2019, with hell unleashing its fury on the globe just a few short months later. As plans to tour the new album around the world came to a screeching halt, the band did not stagger or falter, and instead used this gift of time to write. When reflecting upon the lost years and its impact, Taysom seemingly embraces the situation with little regrets, “Considering Cloak is a sacred space for us, these exterior things did not have as much of an impact as one might think. But it was impossible to ignore some of what was going on throughout these tumultuous years. It’s bound to affect people’s personal lives and the way the mind works during these interesting times. One thing that it did greatly affect was the fact that we could not promote The Burning Dawn properly after the one U.S. tour we did with 1349. We feel this hurt the record, but there was nothing we could do. We were one of the earliest out of the gate after venues started to open back up, and we’ve been continuing to tour in promotion of that album all the way up until now.”
Cloak utilized every minute of this time to focus on fully realizing its vision for Black Flame Eternal. “The initial stage of the writing process started in January of 2020, and lasted all the way until May 2021. It was the longest spanning album process for us so far, with many long days, nights, and weeks trying to piece the songs together the best we could.” While the record did not come together swiftly or easily, the care and attention put into its creation is evident in its powerful composition.
Making up for lost time, these road warriors have already embarked on several high profile North American tours since the autumn of 2021, commanding audiences in every major city with their chaos magick. Each performance merges the spirit of black metal with the backbone of rock ‘n’ roll as the band consistently delivers a blistering set from start to finish. Taysom describes Cloak’s live approach as “a mixture of ethereal atmosphere and total abrasive chaos. The mixture of these two opposing energies is where Cloak lies; the meeting of high and low. To us, this is where the most interesting moments happen, both emotionally and physically.”
With no borders or boundaries, Cloak is ready to embark on this new chapter as the leader of its own pack. The band bows to no one, forging its own path as one of the governing metal forces of this decade as ‘Black Flame Eternal’ promises to scorch the earth and leave its hallowed mark.
Lineup:
Scott Taysom - vocals/guitar
Max Brigham – guitar
Billy C. Robinson – bass
Sean Bruneau - drums
Links:
http://www.facebook.com/cloakofficial
https://www.instagram.com/cloak_atlanta/
https://cloakatlanta.bandcamp.com/
Recording Studio: The Green House
Mixing: Cameron Webb
Mastering: Audiosiege
Cover Art: Jordan Barlow
Juno Award-winning rockers Billy Talent have announced U.S. tour dates to coincide with their appearances at the Aftershock and Louder Than Life festivals. Those dates are below!
BILLY TALENT ON TOUR:
9/26 — Ferndale, MI — The Loving Touch
9/27 — Chicago, IL — Avondale Music Hall
9/29 — New York, NY — Gramercy Ballroom
10/1 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom
Billy Talent are one of Canada's most successful bands. They have sold nearly one million albums in Canada alone and nearly 3 million albums internationally. They have won seven Juno Awards and have been nominated 24 times, including two nods for their most recent studio album Crisis Of Faith (for Group of the Year and Rock Album of the Year). The album also saw three songs reach #1 on rock radio in Canada and four #1 songs on rock radio in Germany. They have also been nominated for 32 MMVA Awards — taking home the prize 10 times. In 2018, the group was honored with the Legends of Live Special Achievement Award, presented by Canadian Music Week. Most recently, Billy Talent have launched the Billy Talent Charitable Trust to give more back to the organizations that the band supports. The band labeled the effort "what the last few years have felt like while making this record. It was made while the world was facing some of the toughest obstacles we've ever had to endure. It's filled with snap shots of what it means to be human and the struggles we all face both individually and collectively as people. This record was written from the heart."
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Metal legends CAVALERA re-recorded SEPULTURA's first EP Bestial Devastation and first full-length album Morbid Visions which will be released on July 14th via Nuclear Blast Records.
Today, CAVALERA releases the lyric video for the second single, 'Bestial Devastation'.
Stream the new re-recorded single 'Bestial Devastation' here: https://cavalera.bfan.link/bestial-devastation-single
Watch the lyric video for 'Bestial Devastation' below.
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.
Pre-order/pre-save Bestial Devastation here: https://cavalera.bfan.link/bestial-devastation
Morbid Visions will be available digitally and in the following formats:
CD Jewel
Cassettes
Red (Limited to 300)
Black
Vinyl
Red, Black, White Splatter
Red, Black Corona
Bestial Devastation will be available digitally and in the following formats:
CD Jewel
Cassettes
Orange (Limited to 300)
Black
Vinyl
Orange Swirl
White, Black Corona
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.”
Purchase the tickets here: https://www.cavaleraconspiracy.net/tour
Confirmed dates for the CAVALERA tour are as follows:
08.29. US Albuquerque, NM - Revel
08.31. US Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
09.01. US Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
09.02. US New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
09.03. US Birmingham, AL - Saturn
09.05. US Covington, KY - Madison Theatre
09.06. US Knoxville, TN - The Concourse
09.07. US Danville, VA - Blue Ridge Rock Fest
09.08. US Columbus, OH - The KING of CLUBS
09.09. US Cave-In-Rock, IL - Full Terror Open Air
09.10. US St. Louis, MO - Delmar Hall
09.12. US Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater
09.14. US Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre
09.15. US Tempe, AZ - The Marquee
09.16. US Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory
09.18. US El Paso, TX - RockHouse Bar & Grill
09.19. US San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theatre
09.20. US Houston, TX - House of Blues
09.21. US Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall
09.22. US Orlando, FL - Beacham Theater
09.23. US Atlanta, GA - Terminal West
09.25. US Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
09.26. US Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
09.27. US New York, NY - Irving Plaza
09.28. US Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
09.29. US Reading, PA - Reverb
09.30. US Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls Theatre
10.01. US Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall Ballroom
10.02. US Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line
10.05. US Des Moines, IA - Wooly's
10.06. US Omaha, NE - Waiting Room
10.07. US Denver, CO - Oriental Theater
10.08. US Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
10.10. US Seattle, WA - The Crocodile
10.11. US Boise, ID - Treefort Music Hall
10.12. US Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
10.14. US Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades
10.15. US San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
10.17. US Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
10.18. US Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern
Thrash Metal Legends EXODUS
Sign Worldwide Contract with Napalm Records
New Music Expected in 2024!
See Below for Confirmed 2023 Performances
American thrash metal legends and genre originators EXODUS are thrilled to announce that they have officially signed a worldwide contract with Austrian rock and metal empire Napalm Records!
Recently commanding the metal world with their 11th studio album, Persona Non Grata(2021) - which debuted in the USA at #1 on the Current Hard Music Albums chart, #9 on the Billboard 200 with Hard Rock Genre chart and #20 on the Current Album Sales chart, among others - EXODUS' reign began over 40 years ago in 1979. Hailing since as one of the premier metal legends originating from the potent San Francisco Bay Area thrash scene, the latest decade saw the return of celebrated, then-former vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza to the fold. Together with longstanding members Gary Holt on guitar, Tom Hunting on drums, Lee Altus on guitar and Jack Gibson on bass, EXODUS have seen increasing international response and success in their most recent era, and now, join with Napalm Records for their exciting next phase!
EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt says:
“EXODUS are extremely excited to announce that we are joining the family at Napalm Records! It’s time for a new chapter for the band, and we are stoked to be joining the label and are starting to put our foot on the gas and get ourselves prepared for the next record! They convinced us with their passion and love for the band, and where we will be going in the future, we couldn’t say no. It’s time to push even further and not only continue to run right over people with our brand of thrash, it’s time to increase the body count! Here’s to new beginnings with Napalm Records!”
Thomas Caser, CEO, Napalm Records adds:
"We are proud to announce this signing of one of the most influential metal bands in the world - one that has proven to always deliver the highest quality throughout the decades of their career. We cannot wait to start the work and on the road together! Welcome to the Napalm family - EXODUS!”
Stay tuned for more EXODUS news coming soon!
Catch confirmed EXODUS performances:
September 7-10, 2023 - Alton, VA @ Blue Ridge Rock Festival (Virginia International Raceway)
September 21, 2023 - Manila, Philippines @ SM SKYDOME
September 23 & 24, 2023 - Tokyo, Japan @ Zepp DiverCity
📸:Tayva Martinez
Kuma’s Corner and PBR in association with Last Rites and Live Wire announce
HEAVY CHICAGO!
New Metal Fest At Avondale Music Hall
3 Shows Over 2 Weekends: Oct 28, Nov 4 & Nov 5
Featuring … Corrosion Of Conformity
DRI (Celebrating 40 years of Crossover)
Repulsion (ONLY Show for 2023),
Trouble (First Chicago Show in 5 Years)
& Many More
Ticket Pre-Sale Begins Friday, June 23 at HeavyChicago.com
Chicago’s newest music venue, Avondale Music Hall, announces a brand-new metal festival – Heavy Chicago – offering three shows happening over two weekends this fall.
Saturday, October 28 will host the return of Chicago’s own Trouble after five long years, along with Acid King featuring the return of Chicago native Lori S, plus stoner rock act Bongzilla from Madison, Wi. and Chicago act Novembers Doom to kick off the night.
The following weekend, Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5 keep Heavy Chicago rolling with a Saturday night headlining spot from Corrosion Of Conformity and support from California space rockers Nebula as well as Milwaukee’s The Crosses featuring Die Kreuzen singer Dan Kubinski for an “all Die Kreuzen” set. Sunday wraps things up with legendary crossover thrash kings DRI celebrating 40 years of Crossover as well as the only 2023 worldwide show date for grindcore legends Repulsion and Chicago’s own Macabre. More acts will be announced soon. In addition to the music, Kuma’s will be onsite selling burgers and there will be PBR drink specials.
A presale begins Friday, June 23 for 24 hours, with the general public onsale beginning Saturday, June 24 at www.HeavyChicago.com. Options include limited 3-day passes for $100, 2-day passes for November 4-5 for $80 and a special “24 Hour Only” 2-day pass for October 28 and November 4 for $70. Single night tickets will also be available soon.
"We are so excited to be partnering with Live Wire, Kuma’s and Pabst Blue Ribbon to bring a brand-new metal festival to Chicago, hosted in the city's newest music venue, Avondale Music Hall, which even Time Out says is located in one of the buzziest neighborhoods in the world. Three shows over two weekends will bring some of the heaviest music the Northside has seen, including Trouble's first Chicago show in over five years, Acid King, Corrosion of Conformity, DRI on their 40th anniversary tour for Crossover and the ONLY show in 2023 for Repulsion. We wanted to make sure to bring out as many metalheads as possible and have kept the prices super affordable with three-day tickets starting at $100 (that's just $33.33 a day). We look forward to seeing everyone in the inaugural year in what we hope is an annual event," says Last Rites founder Sean Duffy.
OCTOBER 28
Trouble
Acid King
Bongzilla
Novembers Doom
& more to be announced!
NOVEMBER 4
Corrosion Of Conformity
Nebula
The Crosses
& more to be announced!
NOVEMBER 5
DRI
Repulsion
Macabre
& more to be announced!
For more information on Heavy Chicago, visit:
Bad Marriage released their new 5 song EP Artificial Mind to all major platforms! The EP was produced by Brian Wheat of Tesla and also features Jeff Keith of Teslaon 3 songs! It was engineered and recorded by Brian Wheat at J Street Studios in Sacramento, CA and mastered by the band's very own Mike Fitz.
Look for the lead single 'Tear it Down", as well as "Artificial Mind" on commercial radio and all streaming platforms!
"It was really great to collaborate with the legendary Jeff Keith of Tesla who performs 3 songs on our latest EP titled 'Artificial Mind,'" says Mike Fitz.
In addition, Bad Marriage will be hitting the road with Enuff Z'nuff and The Quireboys this summer on the Glam Slam Metal Tour Part II. Joining the band on tour is Tommy Skeoch (formerly of Tesla) on lead guitar.
Bad Marriage is not just another band out of Boston. They come out of the gutter swinging with a thunderous rock n roll swagger that would make the ‘Bad Boys of Boston’ smile. Indulging their mutual thirst for tone and overdriven guitars, Bad Marriage pays homage to the British blues-hard rock of the past while etching their own signature style and sound.
Formed in 2015, Bad Marriage exploded onto the hard rock scene, setting the bar high with their airtight, energetic live shows that has created a massive following of support.
Bad Marriage has toured nationally with Tesla and Buckcherry. They have had the honor of opening for Extreme, Stephen Pearcy, L.A. Guns, Geoff Tate, Last in Line, Scott Weiland, and
many more. As a result of the band’s success, they were welcomed to play on the 2022 Monsters of Rock cruise and 2022’s Monsters on the Mountain where they shared the stage with legends such as Alice Cooper, Quiet Riot, Kix, Night Ranger, and Tom Keifer.
Bad Marriage has released two full length albums, titled Bad Marriage and Bad Marriage 2. The band is excited to release their next EP, Artificial Mind, that was produced by Brian Wheat of Tesla.
Bad Marriage music can be streamed/bought at:
Bad Marriage is:
Jonny P - Lead Vocals
Mike Fitz - Lead and Rhythm Guitar
Tommy Skeoch - Lead Guitar
Ian Haggerty - Rhythm Guitar
Todd Boisvert - Bass Guitar
Mike Delaney - Drums
For More Information Please Visit:
THE BUFFALO ROAMS:
IAN MUNSICK BRINGS STAMPEDING WHITE BUFFALO
TO THE EAST COAST & BEYOND W/ 2023 FALL TOUR
Texas-Based Artists Giovannie & The Hired Guns, Randall King, Triston Marez,
Catie Offerman, Tanner Usrey & Jake Worthington
+ Wyoming-Native Chancey Williams Join on Select Dates
Tickets On-Sale This Friday, June 23 at IanMunsick.com
With a sawing fiddle in tow and a falsetto fusing rugged tradition with a savvy, new-school edge, Wyoming-native Ian Munsick announces his 2023 fall headlining tour: The Buffalo Roams. With stops in Boston, MA; Cleveland, OH; Huntington, NY and more, the newly announced dates deliver the man The Tennessean crowned “Western music royalty” to the East Coast and beyond.
"This tour is filled with cities and even regions we’ve never played before. The northeast is a scary place for a Wyoming boy, but what better excuse to brave new territory than country music," shares Munsick. "At the end of the day, my music is escapism. My goal is to always invite the audience to a place they can smell the Indian Paintbrush and cow shit. I’m sure even New Yorkers crave a taste of the Rocky Mountains."
Texas-based artists Giovannie & The Hired Guns, Randall King, Triston Marez, Catie Offerman, Tanner Usrey and Jake Worthington and fellow Wyoming-native Chancey Williams join Munsick as special guests at select dates. Expressing his excitement to hit the road with some new and old friends, Munsick adds, “I’m genuinely a fan of all the artists that are joining us on The Buffalo Roams Tour. I’ve known some for years, and haven’t even met others. But I know just by listening to their music that these shows are gonna get COUNTRY. Prepare yourselves for fiddle.”
The tour name is inspired by Munsick’s recently released sophomore album White Buffalo, which yielded RIAA Gold-certified track “Long Live Cowgirls” featuring Cody Johnson that has reeled in over 100 million global streams to date.
The 2023 CMT Next Up and Opry NextStage artist most recently performed on the Platform Stage at Nissan Stadium for CMA Fest and sold-out his Ryman Auditorium headlining debut. This summer, Munsick will hit stadiums again with Morgan Wallen at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 11 and PNC Park Aug. 30 on his One Night At A Time World Tour.
Tickets to the fall run go on-sale this Friday, June 23. For tickets and more information, visit www.IanMunsick.com.
Ian Munsick 2023 Summer + The Buffalo Roams Tour Dates:
June 22 Pocatello, ID Bannock County Event Center *#
June 23 Emmett, ID Stoney's Roadhouse #
June 24 Mack, CO Country Jam Ranch & Campgrounds
July 7 Rhinelander, WI Hodag Country Festival
July 8 Jefferson City, MO Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater &
July 12 Nashville, TN Grand Ole Opry House
July 14 Adel, IA Dallas County Fair
July 16 Madison, NE Madison County Fairgrounds
July 21 Susanville, CA Lassen County Fairgrounds
July 22 Yerington, NV Lyon County Fairgrounds
July 24 Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre
July 25 Paso Robles, CA California Mid-State Fair
July 28 Jackson Hole, WY Heaven On Earth
July 29 Tooele, UT Deseret Peak Complex
Aug. 4 Prairie du Chien, WI County Line Country Fest
Aug. 5 Lima, OH Greater Lima Region Park & Amphitheater
Aug. 11 Columbus, OH Ohio Stadium (w/ Morgan Wallen)
Aug. 12 Hattiesburg, MS Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center $
Aug. 13 Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theatre
Aug. 18 Manhattan, KS Britt's Farm (Britt’s Garden Acres) !
Aug. 19 Imperial, NE Chase County Fair & Expo
Aug. 24 Dodge City, KS United Wireless Arena !&
Aug. 25 Pueblo, CO Colorado State Fair
Aug. 26 Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe Brewing Company @
Aug. 30 Pittsburgh, PA PNC Park (w/ Morgan Wallen)
Sept. 1 Rexford, MT Abayance Bay Marina
Sept. 2 Emigrant, MT The Old Saloon
Sept. 3 Dillon, MT Beaverhead County Fair
Sept. 6 Fort Madison, IA Tri-State Rodeo
Sept. 15 Enid, OK Stride Bank Center !
Sept. 16 Helotes, TX John T Floore’s Country Store @&
Sept. 23 Poplar Bluff, MO Black River Coliseum @
Sept. 24 Franklin, TN Pilgrimage Music And Cultural Festival 2023
Sept. 30 Hempstead, TX Waller County Fair
Oct. 6 Athens, GA Athens Fairgrounds
Oct. 7 Opelika, AL Auburn Rodeo
Oct. 8 Ennis, TX Texas Motorplex
Nov. 1 Tulsa, OK Cain’s Ballroom #
Nov. 2 Tulsa, OK Cain’s Ballroom @
Nov. 8 Huntington, NY The Paramount @
Nov. 10 Silver Springs, MD The Fillmore @
Nov. 11 Boston, MA House of Blues @
Nov. 16 Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre ^
Nov. 17 Cleveland, OH Agora Theater & Ballroom ^
Nov. 18 Cincinnati, OH The Andrew J. Brady Music Center @
Nov. 24 Charlotte, NC Coyote Joe’s @
Nov. 25 Chattanooga, TN The Signal @
Dec. 9 Las Vegas, NV The Cosmopolitan
* Giovannie & The Hired Guns
^ Randall King
# Triston Marez
& Catie Offerman
$ Tanner Usrey
@ Chancey Williams
! Jake Worthington
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 30-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.
NEW ALBUM RUCKUS! ON AUGUST 18 VIA FEARLESS RECORDS
Southern California band MOVEMENTS — Patrick Miranda, vocals; Ira George, guitar; Spencer York, drums; and Austin Cressey, bass — recently announced their new album, RUCKUS!, out August 18 via Fearless Records. Pre-order the album, produced by Will Yip, here.
Today, the band has shared the video for "Tightrope." Watch it below.
"Tightrope" shows off the dynamic and melancholic side of So Cal post-hardcore band Movements. The quiet, restrained opening verses, framed by Patrick Miranda's plaintive and emotive vocals, give way to the push and pull riffing that the band has built its sound on over the course of several albums. It shows off a different side of the band's musical personality with downright pretty parts sandwiched amongst all the storm and stress. It's a refreshing change of pace that still sounds like the band fans have come to know and love but with a twist!
"'Tightrope,' in some ways, can be seen as the furthest departure we've taken from our sound thus far," says Miranda. "It lives in a sort of 'sonic in-between' of alternative rock, emo, and ballad pop yet there's still a familiarity that rings true to Movements' bread and butter. We pulled inspiration from all over the place on this one —Justin Bieber-esque pop melodies, Snow Patrol ballad-y instrumentals, and even some drum 'n' bass style breakbeats. It's a weird mashup of shit that ended up turning into something really beautiful. At the end of the day, we're a band whose most popular song is a soft singalong. We're hoping 'Tightrope' might finally be the song to take its place at the top."
It's been a whirlwind few years for Movements as evidenced by the fact that band's 2020 album No Good Left to Give debuted at #3 on the Alternative chart and their streams have doubled since then with 200 million total streams in the U.S. alone. However, despite their success, the Southern Californian act have constantly reinvented themselves since forming in 2015 and the band's third full-length RUCKUS! sees the post-hardcore quartet taking their sound to expansive and sometimes unexpected places. Produced by longtime collaborator Will Yip (Circa Survive, Code Orange), the album fuses post-hardcore and punk influences with a healthy dose of pop songcraft to create an album that defies scene conventions in favor of something wholly unique. In order to accomplish this, the band made three extended trips to Yip's Studio 4 in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, to write and record the collection of songs that would end up as RUCKUS! "I truly don't believe that it could have been a more streamlined process and I don't think we've ever written music that's as good as what we put together for this record," Miranda explains. RUCKUS! sees the band integrating decidedly different influences such as Gorillaz and Strokes into their sound to challenge people's preconceptions.
Movements will hit the road in September and October on a headline run. All dates are below.
MOVEMENTS ON TOUR:
WITH MANNEQUIN PUSSY, SOFTCULT, HEART TO GOLD:
9/7 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium (SOLD OUT!)
9/8 — Phoenix, AZ — Marquee Theatre
9/9 — Albuquerque, NM — El Rey Theater
9/10 — El Paso, TX — Lowbrow Palace (Outdoor)
9/12 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
9/13 — Austin, TX — Emo's
9/15 — Atlanta, GA — Center Stage Theater
9/16 — Tampa, FL — The Ritz Ybor
9/18 — Asheville, NC — Orange Peel
9/19 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
9/21 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life Festival#
9/22 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre
9/23 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore (No MP)
9/24 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
9/26 — Washington, DC — 9:30 Club
9/27 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Steel
9/29 — Columbus, OH — King of Clubs
9/30 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall
10/3 — Lawrence, KS — Granada Theater
10/5 — Denver, CO — Summit
10/6 — Salt Lake City, UT — Soundwell
10/8 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock Festival*
10/10 — Seattle, WA — Neptune Theater
10/11 — Portland, OR — Wonder Ballroom
10/13 — Santa Cruz, CA — The Catalyst
10/14 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
*Movements Only
#Movements + MP Only
SET TO PERFORM AT TWO LA PRIDE EVENTS
June 23rd: Junior High Los Angeles
June 24th: Paradise Garage
Singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist ROWA, has released her ethereal new single “I’m Wild,” today. "I'm Wild" expresses a surreal interpretation of ROWA's experience as an artist, a pursuit that often feels like a never ending echo chamber in which it's hard to relate with the outside world. ROWA uses a unique play on words to represent the underlying meaning behind this strong and forward focused track. She explores her reality as a genre defying artist in the world of the mundane, and asks the listener to lift the veil and join her on her "wild side." "I'm Wild" is ROWA's attempt at a siren song asking listeners to join her in this new and exciting realm of music she is creating in an ever changing industry. ROWA shows she is the modern day interpretation of the "Wild Woman, " aka someone who would have been burned at the stake in a different generation.
ROWA produced "I'm Wild" using Ableton Software and played both the guitar and synthesizer on the track. With a hauntingly deep bass line that gives the listener the feeling that there is more to come, the song is dripping in ear candy with lush guitar samples and a stackato pluck echoing perfectly over an 808 bass. Atop the bass and harmonic elements, are sophisticated beat compositions using unique percussive sounds creating a trap-like beat with unlikely yet sophisticated sounds.
STREAM “I’M WILD” HERE
ROWA will be performing "I'm Wild" live at two pride focused events this week in Los Angeles. She will be accompanied by her very own dance troupe the "Naughty GXRLs," which consists of a group of professional dancers from Los Angeles that formed through friendship and a shared love for the performing arts. Friday June 23rd at Junior High Los Angeles, a space which prioritizes female, queer, non-binary and artists of color. June 24th at "Paradise Garage" a boutique queer art event held at new event space "Speed Los Angeles" alongside queer performers such as Violet Chachki and Satur9 Rising. ROWA has been heavily active throughout PRIDE MONTH having performed a small tour of shows in New Orleans, Louisiana during Pride weekend. ROWA identifies as pansexual and is extremely active in the queer scene of artists in Los Angeles having performed with exciting peers such as Star Amerasu, Sevyn 0000, Violet Chachki and Izzy Speers. ROWA wishes to inspire other female music producers and queer people like herself to continue to pursue technical skills in music in a long male dominated industry.
more about the Naughty GXRLS dance troupe: The Naughty GXRLs dance troupe is a collective of dancers start by ROWA when she shot her first music video for her debut single "Naughty GXRL." On the eve of her 2023 debut she worked with her good friend and creative collaborator, Lee Gumbs, to create a live performance group for ROWA's live performances and residencies at locations such as General Lee's Cocktail House and Soho Warehouse in DTLA. The group consists of many talent dancers such as Molly Sienna, Eliana Grimes, Lee Gumbs and Angel Innis. Members of the group can be seen in many exciting productions, including Angel Innis who recently went on tour with Kali Uchis.
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Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, ROWA picked up her life and immediately left after graduating high school. Always marching to the beat of her own drum, she then traveled nomadically for years playing mandolin and guitar in several bands across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. However, ROWA’s voracious appetite to create wasn’t fulfilled, and she eventually settled in New Orleans and later Los Angeles to pursue her music career. While the world stayed dormant during a time of isolation, ROWA sat in her studio in Los Angeles learning to produce music. What has since ensued is a unique blend of sonic and visual work; her genre-defying sound has gained her cult recognition amongst the Los Angeles underground, with multiple event residencies under her belt at reputable venues. ROWA’s interactive performances, eclectic DJ sets and knack for curation are known to pull a crowd on a mere Tuesday night. The audience steps into the ROWAVERSE for an immersive escape from the drags of city living, ROWA unfurls her sonic performances in pop star format accompanied by her magical web of highly skilled dancer friends. ROWA is dedicated to pursuing an independent career in music as a female producer and hopes her efforts will inspire other young women to pursue their own technical skills in music. ROWA has cultivated an environment for Los Angeles creatives and young professionals to link up and network with their local community, and can be expected to host more events in 2023.
ROWA ON SOCIALS:
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Progressive metal rising stars Kallias will be embarking on a run of West Coast tour dates this August in support of Cyborg Octopus! The trek will kick off on August 25 in Fullerton, CA and will conclude on August 30 in Fresno, CA. The full itinerary can be found below!
The music video for the band's latest single, "Mouthless Embassy," features Ole Børud (EXTOL) and was released on April 22, 2023. The clip can be found below.
In addition, Kallias has completed work on its latest full-length, for which details will be revealed soon. Stay tuned for more info!
Kallias U.S. Tour Dates:
08/25: Fullerton, CA @ Programme
08/26: San Diego, CA @ Til Two Club
08/27: Cupertino, CA @ XBar
08/29: Las Vegas, NV @ The Griffin
08/30: Fresno, CA @ Destructive Warehouse
Kallias is comprised of players who are masters of their craft. Nicole Papastavrou's solid history of songwriting and tight rhythms paired with Colin Cook's jazzy and technical leads are the perfect compliment. JP Andrade's undeniably precise percussion serves the music on every level, from jazz-influenced melodic sections to satisfyingly odd rhythms for the eager prog-loving ear. Beautifully woven bass lines by Chris Marrone provide an indomitable structure and embrace for each instrument — never overpowering, yet always highlighting.
For modern day prog and metal fans, Kallias can be compared to bands such as Opeth, Meshuggah, and Decapitated. The quartet holds a musical chemistry that is few and far between and that will keep you in the foreground from the beginning with bone-chilling introductions. This is by no means background music. Kallias creates their own genre for a panoramic audio experience that demands the listener's undivided attention to focus and feel.
Kallias Lineup:
Nicole Papastavrou - Guitars + Vocals
Chris Marrone - Bass + Vocals
Colin Cook - Guitars
JP Andrade - Drums
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MORGAN EVANS SET TO JOIN THE HEIMERDINGER FOUNDATION FOR HOPE FOR HEALING FUNDRAISING DINNER SATURDAY, JUNE 24
Limited Tickets Remain for Four-Course Meal Inspired by Nonprofit’s
Meals 4 Health and Healing Program
Additional Performers for 10th Anniversary Celebration Include
Cocktail Hour Bluegrass Pickin' with The Joshua Clegg Band and an
Afterparty Performance by The Petty Junkies
The Heimerdinger Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing nutrient-rich meals and education, free of charge, for families facing cancer, is set to host Hope for Healing on Saturday, June 24 at 5:30 pm. The intimate evening will be held at Liberty Hall at The Factory in Franklin and feature a special performance from just-added musical guest, Australian-born country star, Morgan Evans.
“I’m very proud to be involved with such an incredible organization serving the community I live in and am so grateful to be a part of,” shared Evans.
This year’s Hope for Healing fundraiser celebrates 10 years of the hands that have prepared and delivered meals from the nonprofit’s healing kitchen, and planted and harvested from their Giving Garden. Guests will enjoy an evening of live music, fire-grilled apps, cocktail hour, and a four-course farm to table dinner by Catering by Suzette.
It will be a memorable night filled with both unforgettable entertainment and mouthwatering cuisine as well as silent auction. Individual tickets are $250 or $1800 for a table of eight with proceeds benefiting the Meals 4 Health and Healing program of The Heimerdinger Foundation. Limited tickets remain.
In addition to Evans, the Warner Music Nashville recording artist will be joined by The Joshua Clegg Band offering bluegrass pickin' during the evening's cocktail hour as well as a performance by Music City favorite, The Petty Junkies for the event's afterparty.
For more information and purchase tickets or sponsorships CLICK HERE.
Meals 4 Health and Healing is a heart-centered, caring community preparing organic, immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory meals free of charge for cancer patients undergoing cancer treatment and their caregivers. Since 2013, the nonprofit has served over 200,000 servings to hundreds of clients and their caregivers in Williamson and Davidson Counties.
“Meals 4 Health and Healing was founded by Kathie Heimerdinger whose husband, Mike – former Tennessee Titans Offensive Coordinator – passed away from cancer,” shares foundation Executive Director Katharine Ray. “Through their experiences, Kathie and her family became acutely aware of the burden a cancer diagnosis places on the whole family. We know food is medicine and a source of comfort but between appointments and treatments, nutritious food preparation is often sidelined. Meals 4 Health and Healing helps fill that gap and allows for caregivers to focus on their loved one.”
Research shows that nearly 80% of cancer patients end up malnourished as a result of cancer treatment. Consuming nourishing meals can make a vital difference to cancer patients as they fight their illness and heal from treatment. With an emphasis on serving those who are in crisis, who have little or no caregiving support, or who are financially unable to provide themselves with nutritious foods, the program elevates the recovery process for many who may be at high risk for malnutrition, which can slow down or stop treatment.
In addition, with over 250 active teen and adult volunteers participating in their program each year, the organization educates those volunteers about eating a “whole food” diet to reduce inflammation and to reduce the likelihood of chronic, inflammatory conditions like cancer. By educating patients, their families, and the adult and teen volunteers who provide the giving hands and hearts behind the organization’s mission, the eight-person team at The Heimerdinger Foundation is transforming the health and nutritional choices of countless people in middle Tennessee.
For more information about The Heimerdinger Foundation, visit hfmeals.org. Follow The Heimerdinger Foundation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Donate to The Heimerdinger Foundation at https://hfmeals.org/donate/.
About Morgan Evans:
We all know life changes. Sometimes, it even gets flipped upside down, and for Warner Music Nashville’s Morgan Evans, his Life Upside Down EP captures just such a perspective shift.
An Australian-born country star with a truly international reach, the guitar slinging singer-songwriter has spent most of the last decade in the U.S., with a steady upward build to show for it. Releasing his Top 10 U.S. debut Things That We Drink To in 2018, he’s gone on to score a Platinum-certified No. 1 with the country-pop charmer “Kiss Somebody,” a Gold-certified fan favorite with the buzzy “Day Drunk” and rack up 800 million streams (and counting) –all while proving himself a captivating performer, equally adept at thrilling crowds by the tens of thousands all by himself, or with a band. In fact, his up-and-to-the-right trajectory took the People, Billboard, and Rolling Stone-lauded artist on his biggest challenge yet in 2022.
Following the release of his first full-band studio collection, The Country and the Coast (Side A), Evans spent the summer touring 10 countries across the globe –and even headlining the biggest country music festival in the Southern Hemisphere, Australia’s CMC Rocks, where he mesmerized a crowd of 22,000 adoring Aussies.
About The Heimerdinger Foundation:
The Heimerdinger Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2013, provides nutritious, organic meals and education, free of charge, for families facing cancer. Research shows that nearly 80% of people facing cancer end up malnourished as a result of treatment. Being poorly nourished worsens side effects, reduces the effectiveness of or can stop treatment, and lengthens recovery time once treatment ends. Since its inception, the organization has served over 200,000 servings to clients and their caregivers in Davidson and Williamson counties and educated hundreds of volunteer adults and teens about proper, healing nutrition for life through its Meals 4 Health and Healing organic garden, kitchen, and meal delivery program.
NEW ALBUM SLOW BURN OUT SEPTEMBER 8 VIA MASCOT RECORDS
CONQUER DIVIDE — the international five-piece band hailing from the U.S., U.K., and Canada who have generated accolades from Octane, Revolver, Alternative Press, Modern Drummer, Loudwire, and more — recently announced their new album. Slow Burn will arrive September 8 via Mascot Records. Pre-order it here.
The band — vocalist Kiarely Taylor, bassist/vocalist Janel Duarte, guitarist Isabel Johnson, drummer Samantha Landa, and guitarist Kristen Sturgis— has today shared the new single "the INVISIBLE." Listen below.
"'the INVISIBLE' has many lived-in, emotional layers that paint a picture that takes you right back to your youth, especially if you are part of an alt scene and made to feel like an outcast," the band explains, offering insight into the song. "It confronts the dynamic between your true self and your desire to be accepted by the 'cool kids.' One day, you realize that you don't need to seek validation from those in a sad state of affairs. They project their insecurities onto others because they lack emotional maturity and self-esteem."
Landing on the Billboard charts, the band's 2015 self-titled debut racked up more than 30 million streams, driven by powerful tracks like the Kerrang! Awards Best Song nominee "At War." After a hiatus, CONQUER DIVIDE reemerged on the scene with the heavy and anthemic "Chemicals" in 2020, which Alternative Press called a "contender for best hard rock/metalcore crossover of the year."
The following year, "Messy" became the No. 1 Most Added on Billboard's Hard Rock Indicator Chart. Described by Rock Sound as a "monster" track "designed for arenas," "Paralyzed" offered the first taste of CONQUER DIVIDE's long-awaited sophomore album. Inspired by guitarist Kristen Sturgis' "harrowing experiences as a nurse amid the pandemic" (Revolver Magazine), the emotional and vulnerable "Paralyzed" was nominated by Metal Hammer for Best Metal Song of 2022. "FCKBOI," a collaboration with Electric Callboy, has been streamed over 13 million times on Spotify alone. They've had multiple singles on SXM Octane and were featured in the Next Wave Concert Series.
Slow Burn ushers in a new era for CONQUER DIVIDE, one defined by breathtaking sonic refinement, intensely personal lyrical storytelling, and a seamless balance between hard-hitting modern metal and irresistible melody. Slow Burn is stacked with confessional expressions of vulnerability, frustration, and, ultimately, hope. Each song on Slow Burn summons forth brand new levels of catharsis.
SCOTTY McCREERY PERFORMS “IT MATTERS TO HER”
ON ABC’S “GOOD MORNING AMERICA”
McCreery Wraps Brooks & Dunn REBOOT 2023 Tour
as Final Weekend Kicks Off Tonight
Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery joined ABC’s “Good Morning America” to perform “It Matters to Her” yesterday, June 14. Joined by wife Gabi and seven-month-old son Avery, McCreery and his band launched into his latest smash hit and fastest rising song of his career. Watch the performance HERE.
Written by McCreery, Rhett Akins and Lee Thomas Miller, “It Matters to Her” highlights some of the wisdom the North Carolina native has gleaned through his marriage to Gabi, as the couple prepares to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary this month.
“I'm still learning, trust me — got a long way to go,” McCreery shared with PEOPLE. “But it’s what I’ve learned so far. We put it all into a song, and it’s got a little kind of country vibe that I grew up with, and I just love it. I turn it up whenever it’s on the radio.”
“It Matters to Her” followed RIAA Platinum-certified No. 1 “Damn Strait” and RIAA Gold-certified No. 1 “You Time,” all found on his latest album Same Truck: The Deluxe Album. McCreery has earned five consecutive No.1 hits in the last few years.
Tonight, McCreery rejoins the Brooks & Dunn REBOOT Tour 2023 for three final shows this weekend before heading back out on the road in July for 25+ headlining dates through the fall.
McCreery is among six inductees in the 2023 class scheduled to be enshrined in the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame during the annual induction ceremony this fall. The induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center in Mooresville, N.C. VIP and General Reserved tickets are available HERE.
Remaining tour dates for the Brooks & Dunn REBOOT Tour 2023, featuring Scotty McCreery and opening act Megan Moroney:
June 15 Mt. Pleasant, MI Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
June 16 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
June 17 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Additional Upcoming Headlining Tour Dates
July 7 Northfield, OH Hard Rock Casino Northfield Park
July 8 Milwaukee, WI Summerfest
July 12 Nashville, TN Grand Ole Opry
July 13 Knoxville, IL Knox County Fair
July 14 Portland, IN Jay County Fair
July 15 Baraboo, WI Sauk County Fair
July 20 Sacramento, CA California State Fair
July 21 Minden, NV Carson Valley Inn Casino - TJ's Corral
July 27 Tooele, UT Country Fan Fest
July 28 Caldwell, ID Canyon County Fair
Aug. 3 Prairie Du Chien, WI County Line Country Fest
Aug. 4 Toledo, OH Promenade Park
Aug. 5 Binghamton, NY Spiediefest & Baloon Rally
Aug. 6 Hampton, NH Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Aug. 17 Lafayette, IN Loeb Stadium
Aug. 18 Lampe, MO Black Oak Amphitheater
Aug. 23 Gray, TN Appalachian Fair
Aug. 25 Marshfield, WI Central Wisconsin State Fair
Aug. 26 Dekalb, IL DeKalb Corn Festival
Aug. 30 Lincoln, NE Memorial Stadium
Sept. 1 Evansville, IN Victory Theatre
Sept. 14 Nashville, TN Opry Country Classics at the Grand Ole Opry
Sept. 15 Stillwater, OK McKnight Center for the Performing Arts
Sept. 22 Tempe, AZ Boots In The Park
Sept. 23 Englewood, CO Fiddlers Green Amphitheater
Sept. 29 Mount Vernon, KY Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
Sept. 30 New Haven, KY Log Still Distillery
Oct. 14 Harrisburg, NC Harrisburg Park Amphitheater
Nov. 19 New Philadelphia, OH Kent State Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center
Tickets for Brooks & Dunn REBOOT Tour 2023 and Scotty McCreery solo dates above can be purchased at ScottyMcCreery.com.
About Scotty McCreery
Scotty McCreery’s Same Truck: The Deluxe Album is available now on vinyl, CD and digital formats, and contains two No. 1 songs, RIAA Platinum-certified “Damn Strait” and RIAA Gold-certified “You Time,” along with the fastest rising single of his career, “It Matters To Her.” In total, McCreery has achieved 5 consecutive No. 1 hits in the last few years, including the two mentioned above as well as an additional three from his last album Seasons Change, the RIAA Gold-certified project which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Album chart: the RIAA Triple Platinum-certified “Five More Minutes,” the RIAA Platinum-certified “This Is It,” which stayed at the top of the charts for two weeks, and RIAA Gold-certified “In Between.” McCreery co-wrote all 11 songs on Seasons Change, which Rolling Stone named as one of the “40 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2018.” Four of his albums have debuted at No. 1 on a Billboard Albums chart, with current combined sales surpassing 4 million copies. The North Carolina native has earned one Triple Platinum, five Platinum and three Gold singles; one Platinum and two Gold albums; won the 10th season of “American Idol” in 2011; was named the ACM New Artist of the Year in 2011; won the CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Video of the Year (‘The Trouble with Girls’) in 2012; and BMI Awards for writing One of the Top 50 Country Songs of the Year five times (in 2015 for “See You Tonight,” in 2018 for “Five More Minutes,” in 2019 for “This is It,” in 2021 for “In Between,” and in 2022 for “You Time”). His song “Five More Minutes” inspired two popular holiday movies which aired on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Network: “Five More Minutes” in 2021 and “Five More Minutes: Moments Like These” in 2022. McCreery launched his recording career by making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album, the Platinum-certified Clear as Day, at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. For more information, visit ScottyMcCreery.com.
The Los Angeles-based grunge trio, Return to Dust, have today announced their debut EP, "The Black Road" set for release on July 28th, 2023. Fans can pre-save the upcoming release HERE.
The EP announcement is accompanied by the release of their latest single "Belly Up". Fans can stream "Belly Up" HERE. Fans can also watch the brand new video, directed by Matt Akana, below.
Speaking on today's single release, co-vocalist Matty Joseph shares:
"Belly Up is a synopsis of our music taste, it’s got a 70’s chorus, 90’s rock riff, and a modern, Gorrilaz-like vocal flow that holds your hand throughout the song. If I remember correctly, I got stupidly high and, after listening to “Meatplow” by Stone Temple Pilots, cranked out the main riff on an unplugged guitar, rushing to my phone to record the idea. After writing the rest, we sent a subpar demo tape (that was at least 10BPM slower) to our producer Jim Kaufman. He heard the magic, and helped create the version you hear today.
The song is about failure, over and over again, and believing that you’re not worth the life you live. Trust us, those little failures are what shape you into the person you are today, embrace them with open arms. My dad always used to say, when you feel overwhelmed, lay belly up and let things pass."
Regarding their debut EP announcement, Matty continues:
"This is our first body of work, and I think it well illustrates the vibe of the band: angsty rock, with dark, cinematic themes and imagery. From thundering guitar and bass in “Black Road”, to the anthemic acoustic ballad “Anyway I Die”, we want to establish ourselves as a band with range who will, for decades forth, deliver new facets to the name and idea of Return to Dust.
We might be on The Black Road EP, but who knows where that road will take us. As with every moment in time, this is merely a diary entry."
Return to Dust, who are heavily inspired by the legendary Alice In Chains, have already cultivated a reputation in the local Los Angeles music scene without having released any music on streaming platforms. The release of "Black Road" marks the band's first ever studio release, produced by none other than Jim Kaufman (Anti-Flag, Danny Worsnop, Night Riots, Helmet). With their remarkable cinematic approach, the rock trio are on track for an unforgettable year of touring and new music. Be sure to stay tuned for more Return to Dust news coming soon.
WHAT THE PRESS ARE SAYING:
""“Black Road” is a killer track. Everything hits hard. The vocals are fierce yet remain melodic. The guitars ring with fire while the monstrous bass line is brazenly defiant. In addition, it was produced by the illustrious Jim Kaufman (Anti-Flag/Helmet). “Black Road” is the perfect vehicle for Return to Dust to showcase their remarkable cinematic approach. This is a band with a stupendous future."
My Amp Music
"Meet Return to Dust, a heavy rock band with songs reminiscent of the grunge era with a modern twist."
Music Scene Media
"Black Road" has also been featured on independent playlists such as Prelude Press' "Music That Doesn't Suck", CHARM Music Magazine's "New Music Friday", NAS 101's "New Artist Spotlight", Get Rocked's "Best New Music", and more.
Southern California fans also have the chance to see Return to Dust LIVE twice this month ahead of the upcoming EP release.
June 17 - Fontana, CA - VFW - Tickets HERE.
June 23 - Long Beach, CA - Que Sera - Tickets available at the door.
Don't miss your chance to see the band perform "Black Road" and "Belly Up" live, alongside other unreleased music!
ABOUT RETURN TO DUST
‘How will you fare against the stress of life’
Return to Dust has always felt like a hidden gem, a band that could have fallen straight from the 90’s, but stands proudly among the musical landscape of today. This is perhaps a gesture towards the timelessness of grunge’s existential yet relatable message, which spoke to and landed them 30+ recordings with decorated producer and mixer Jim Kaufman.
Despite this trajectory, the band had fallen into one of the myriad of “new band” curses, which is meticulously and quietly planning out their debut release. Thankfully, the band committed to their craft long before showing their faces, as singers Graham Stanush (bass) and Matty Joseph (guitar) formed an eternal bond growing up in the cement capital of Texas. The singers carried this passion to the west coast, where they met their then 16 year old guitarist Sebastian Gonzalez.
Now assimilated, Return to Dust has already made its mark, touring up and down the west coast, playing Vegas, Phoenix, every slummy bar in San Gabriel Valley, and personally gaining a stamp of approval from Matt Pinfield on KLOS —- the band is a ticking time bomb to hundreds of eager fans.
Their new single “Black Road'' is a four on the floor heavy rock anthem about self-sacrifice, and forging your own path, released on all platforms April 27th. You can watch the "Black Road" here.
Return to Dust
Matty Joseph - Vocals & Guitar
Graham Stanush - Vocals & Bass
Sebastian Gonzalez - Guitar
“Something strange and magical happens in the town of Oslo, Norway over Easter week. Most of polite society flees to the mountains while a scourge of metal heads pour in from all over the globe to experience the four day extravaganza of extreme metal, hedonism & hepatocyte known as Inferno Festival. Subsequently, the entire city becomes a misanthropic miscreant’s soggy dream come true, and we’ve got the whole place to ourselves!” - Metal Injection
Inferno Metal Festival is now revealing the first wave of bands for its 2024 edition, taking place from March 28-31, 2024 across several venues in Oslo (NO). So far, the iconic festival is revealing a mixture of classic bands as well as some vital and exciting new-comers! The current lineup is as follows:
Borknagar
Sólstafir
Finntroll
Keep of Kalessin
Misþyrming
Saor
Konvent
Khold
Crypta
Extermination Dismemberment
Orm
Tilintetgjor
Imbalance
Nakkeknaekker
Horrifier
Single day tickets and passes are now available HERE.
Can't wait to attend next year? Fret not - Inferno Metal Festival will be hosting a very special, free event this Friday, June 16 in Sofia (BG)!
For the first time in Sofia at Club Live&Loud, fans will have the opportunity to meet the core organizing team of Inferno Metal Festival Norway!
Inferno's co-owner and managing director Jan-Martin Jensen, volunteer department and accreditation coordinator Monica Ferreira Ask, and project coordinator Åsmund Prytz will present an exciting discussion on the history of the festival, booking profile, use of international and national volunteers, and international projects including "greening" festivals and events! This will be followed by a Q&A related to the scene and music industries in Bulgaria and Norway.
After the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to hear one of Bulgaria's leading metal bands - DIMHOLT. Their performance will be followed by a thematic black metal afterparty with a playlist specially prepared by Gormoth.
More info can be found HERE.
Official festival hotel - Clarion Hotel® The Hub:
In addition, Inferno Metal Festival is now revealing that the Clarion Hotel The Hub is once again the official hotel partner!
The audience, artists, media, and music industry personnel will gather at Clarion The Hub for happenings, partying and a good night sleep.
Moreover, The Inferno Music Conference will take place at the hotel prior to the festival doors opening on Thursday and Friday, for which more info will be revealed soon! Hotel guests will also be treated to an epic and inclusive breakfast buffet that runs until 11:00 A.M. (it's worth waking up early for!) as well as free access to the swimming pool and sauna.
The Hub boasts Oslo’s best location, right in the city centre, next to Oslo Central Station and the
Airport Express Train. It's also only about a five-minute walk from the iconic rock bars and venues in which Inferno Festival will be hosting bands and special events: Rockefeller & John Dee, Salt, Kniven, Vaterland, Brewgata and Rock In, allowing guest to travel freely without the expense of taxis or transit.
The special Inferno discount price is valid from March 24 to April 1, 2024. Extend your
stay and experience Oslo!
These prices will increase starting on February 28, 2024.
For more information can be found via the official Inferno Festival Website or directly via the hotel's website. The ”Inferno” booking code is enabled to get the discounted prices.
Be sure to stay tuned for more bands, special events and excursions, and more information on the Inferno Music Conference!
The iconic Inferno Metal Festival started in 2001 and is the longest running metal festival in
Norway and one of the most important extreme metal festivals in the world. We are very proud
of this position and we will continue fronting Norwegian metal and bringing bands from all over
the world to Norway. Inferno Metal Festival is being held four days at Rockefeller Music Halls’
two stages Rockefeller and John Dee as well as many smaller clubs around Oslo. The festival takes place during Easter in Norway when not a lot of other stuff is happening in Oslo. The festival are usually sold out and more than fifty percent of the audience are from outside of Norway. The ticket sales are from all over the world including China, Australia, Chile, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, USA, Columbia, Argentina and many more.
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HATEBREED ANNOUNCE "20 YEARS OF BRUTALITY" ANNIVERSARY TOUR
TERROR, Vein.FM, + JESUS PIECE TO SERVE AS SPECIAL GUESTS
TOUR KICKS OFF SEPTEMBER 3 IN QUEBEC + RUNS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24 IN TAMPA
Hatebreed will return to the road this September and you do NOT want to miss it.
"20 Years of Brutality" Tour kicks off on September 3, 2023 in Quebec and will run through September 24, 2023 in Tampa.
Terror, Vein.FM, and Jesus Piece will serve as special guests.
"It's hard to believe that it's been 20 years since the release of The Rise of Brutality album," says singer Jamey Jasta. "These songs are always fun to play and we're looking forward to adding some of them to the set that we've previously either never or rarely played live. Plus, it's always a bonus having Terror on the tour along with Vein.fm and Jesus Piece. This will make this tour an event not to be missed!"
All dates are below. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 16 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.
The tour celebrates the band's classic and much-loved album The Rise of Brutality. The record is considered one of the important and impactful albums of the band's catalog. That's why the Grammy-nominated, Connecticut hardcore crew is going back on the road to celebrate the record's brutal breakdowns and anthemic singalongs with friends and fans.
HATEBREED ON TOUR:
WITH TERROR, Vein.FM, + JESUS PIECE:
9/2 — Albany, NY — Born Dead Fest @ Empire Live*
9/3 — Quebec City, QC — Theatre Capitole
9/4 — Montreal, QC — Olympia
9/5 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
9/6 — Pontiac, MI — Crofoot Ballroom
9/7 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
9/8 — Grand Rapids, MI — Intersection
9/9 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom
9/10 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
9/12 — Nashville, TN — Eastside Bowl
9/13 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogarts
9/14 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre
9/15 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
9/16 — Worcester, MA — New England Metal Fest @ Palladium*
9/17 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
9/19 — Knoxville, TN — The Mill & Mine
9/20 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Heaven)
9/21 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte
9/22 — Birmingham, AL — Furnace Fest*
9/23 — Orlando, FL — The Beacham
9/24 — Tampa, FL — The Orpheum
*Festival Dates
ABOUT HATEBREED:
With dozens of pit-stirring anthems across their eight catalog albums, Hatebreed are celebrating over two decades of ruthless breakdowns and consistently sold-out shows the world over. Over the course of their career, the band has gone from playing basements and backyards to being a featured, must-see attraction on countless festivals like Graspop, OzzFest, Warped, and Download alongside massive high-profile tours.
Recently described by Forbes as "more relevant than ever in the metal and hardcore community," the Grammy-nominated act remains one of the most definitive live acts in music today and recently celebrated a milestone with their track "Looking Down The Barrel Of Today," which surpassed 75+ million global streams on Spotify alone while generating over 600,000 global equivalents across all digital service providers making it their single biggest career streaming track of the modern era.
To date, Hatebreed have sold over 1.5 million albums in North America alone.
HATEBREED ARE:
Jamey Jasta — Vocals
Chris Beattie — Bass
Wayne Lozinak — Guitar
Frank Novinec — Guitar
Matt Byrne — Drums
Teams With Diplo on new song “Without You” out June 23
CMA Fest hosted by Dierks Bentley, Elle King & Lainey Wilson to air July 19 on ABC
Photo Credit: Matthew Berinato
Since the beginning of the year, Elle King released her critically acclaimed album Come Get Your Wife, wrapped her sold-out headline “A-Freakin-Men” Tour presented by Slow & Low, surprised a beloved teacher and fan at her high school in Oklahoma, performed a standout set at Stagecoach, co-hosted the four-day CMA Music Fest in Nashville, and officiated a wedding.
Yesterday, she and Diplo announced the June 23 release of “Without You,” a new song they collaborated on. And with the official start of summer less than a week away, King is packing her bags for a road trip that will take her coast to coast and beyond with shows in Canada and more than half of the states in the U.S. including Hawaii, North Dakota, Maine, Florida, and her native Ohio.
“Playing music and having fun with everyone is what summers all about,” said King who hits the stage tonight with Dierks Bentley in Raleigh, NC at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.
Her summer of fun tour includes shows with friend and duet partner Dierks Bentley, Jelly Roll, Melissa Etheridge, Eric Church and two shows at Radio City Music Hall with Tyler Childers. King recently released her version of Childers’ fan favorite “Jersey Giant” to radio. Having never recorded the song, when his label asked him who he would like to record it, he said one artist, “Elle King.”
When the summer sizzle fades in North America, King heads to Australia and New Zealand in October where she will join The Chicks as direct support for their 2023 World Tour. “I’m so looking forward to touring with The Chicks again,” said King. I’m excited to return to Australia and see New Zealand for the first time.”
CMA Fest, the Music Event of Summer hosted by Bentley, King and Wilson is a three-hour primetime concert special that will air July 19 on ABC. The special will include performances by some of the biggest names in music! CMA Music Fest is celebrating it’s Milestone 50th Anniversary.
