Black Veil Brides Advocate for The American Red Cross + Blood Donations

In support of the American Red Cross, Black Veil Brides are hosting a virtual blood drive during the U.S. Bleeders Tour, inspired by the band's forthcoming single "Bleeders." The single can be pre-saved here. The tour kicks off on April 25 in San Francisco and runs through May 25 in Los Angeles. Dark Divine, Creeper, and Ghostkid will appear; all dates are below.

We encourage everyone to go here to pledge a donation today. 

 Every pint of blood has the potential to save as many as three lives, so this combined effort between the band and fans can have a profound impact.

Fans attending the upcoming tour can present their proof of a blood donation to the American Red Cross (email, app confirmation, donation photo, sticker, etc.) when they visit the BVB Merch Booth to receive an exclusive merch package, consisting of a signed poster, pin, and patch.

The band states, "As Bleeders, it's our mission to effect positive change. Help us help others in this time of need."

Fans can also watch this 10-minute mini doc, which traces the history of the band — from the humble beginnings through the upcoming single and highlighting the so-deep-it-hits-marrow connection that BVB have with fans. The band also provides some insight into the origin story of "Bleeders," which is inspired by Sweeney Todd.

BLACK VEIL BRIDES ON TOUR:
WITH DARK DIVINE, CREEPER + GHOSTKID:
4/25 — San Francisco, CA — Fillmore
4/27 — Las Vegas, NV — Sick New World*
4/28 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
4/29 — Denver, CO — Ogden Theater
4/30 — Kansas City, MO — The Truman
5/2 — Minneapolis, MN — Fillmore
5/3 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall
5/4 — Green Bay, WI — Epic
5/5 — Detroit, MI — Royal Oak Theater
5/7 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
5/8 — Boston, MA — House of Blues Boston
5/9 — Richmond, VA — The National
5/10 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
5/12 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
5/13 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theater
5/15 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
5/16 — Philadelphia, PA — Fillmore
5/17 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple*
5/18 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
5/20 — San Antonio, TX — The Aztec Theatre
5/21 — Houston, TX — RISE
5/22 — Dallas, TX — The Factory
5/24 — Tempe, AZ — The Marquee
5/25 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco
*Festival Date

Koe Wetzel Announces 46-Date 'Damn Near Normal World Tour'

Fresh off the first preview of forthcoming new music with “Damn Near Normal,” Platinum-selling country rock sensation Koe Wetzel announced his headlining Damn Near Normal World Tour, hitting arenas and amphitheaters across the globe starting this summer. Treaty Oak Revival, Kolby Cooper, Pecos & The Rooftops, Tanner Usrey, Dylan Wheeler, Kat Hasty and Kolton Moore will join as special guests on varying dates.
 
Selling over 275,000 tickets in 2023 alone, Wetzel graced POLLSTAR’s “Top Worldwide Tours” for the third time and is primed to have an even bigger year in 2024. Kicking off July 27 in his home state of Texas, the Damn Near Normal World Tour spans 34 U.S. dates with cities including Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., Boston, Nashville and more, with the stateside run culminating at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre on October 13 before Wetzel heads overseas for 12 stops in the U.K., Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
 
“It’s been a fun winter in the studio working on new music, but we can’t wait to be back on the road getting rowdy with the fans,” shares Wetzel. “And who knows, we might even have some more new music to sing for y’all at these shows soon…”
 
Tickets to all dates go on sale to the general public this Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m. local time. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, April 3 at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, April 4 at 10 p.m. local time.
 
Fans can also see Wetzel live at several major festivals this year, including Rock the Country, Tortuga, Cattle Country, Country Thunder, Country Jam, Watershed and more, in addition to several headlining dates across California this month and a hometown stadium show as he joins Morgan Wallen’s One Night At A Time World Tour in Arlington, Texas this July.
 
For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming dates, visit KoeWetzelMusic.com and follow on Instagram and TikTok @Koe_Wetzel, Facebook @KoeWetzelMusic and Twitter/X @KoeWetzel.

Damn Near Normal World Tour Dates:
July 27            The Woodlands, Texas  ||  Cynthia Woods Pavilion  
Aug. 7             Missoula, Mont.  ||  Big Sky Brewing Company Amphitheater  
Aug. 8             Nampa, Idaho  ||  Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater  
Aug. 9             Sandy, Utah  ||  Sandy Amphitheater  
Aug. 10           Las Vegas, Nev.  ||  The Theater at Virgin Hotel Hotels Las Vegas  
Aug. 15           Minneapolis, Minn.  ||  The Armory 
Aug. 16           Council Bluffs, Iowa  ||  Stir Cove (Harrah’s Casino)  
Aug. 21           Cleveland, Ohio  ||  Jacobs Pavilion  
Aug. 22           Columbus, Ohio  ||  KEMBA Live! Outdoor  
Aug. 23           Pittsburgh, Pa.  ||  Stage AE 
Aug. 24           Washington, D.C.  ||  The Anthem 
Aug. 28           Boston, Mass.  ||  Roadrunner 
Aug. 29           Uncasville, Conn.  ||  Mohegan Sun Arena  
Aug. 30           Atlantic City, N.J.  ||  Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena  
Aug. 31           Reading, Pa.  ||  Santander Arena  
Sept. 4             Charleston, W.V.  ||  Charleston Coliseum  
Sept. 5             Roanoke, Va.  ||  Berglund Center  
Sept. 6             Columbia, S.C.  ||  Colonial Life Arena  
Sept. 7             Cary, N.C.  ||  Koka Booth Amphitheatre  
Sept. 12           Kansas City, Kan.  ||  Azura Amphitheater  
Sept. 13           Camdenton, Mo.  ||  Ozarks Amphitheater  
Sept. 18           St. Louis, Mo.  ||  Chaifetz Arena 
Sept. 20           Huntsville, Ala.  ||  The Orion Amphitheater  
Sept. 21           Macon, Ga.  ||  Atrium Health Amphitheater  
Sept. 25           Alexandria, La.  ||  Rapides Parish Coliseum  
Sept. 26           Tuscaloosa, Ala.  ||  Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater  
Sept. 27           Nashville, Tenn.  ||  Ascend Amphitheater  
Sept. 28           Little Rock, Ark.  ||  First Security Amphitheater  
Oct. 3              Pikeville, Ky.  ||  Appalachian Wireless Arena  
Oct. 4              Indianapolis, Ind.  ||  Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park  
Oct. 5              Evansville, Ind.  ||  Ford Center 
Oct. 10            Abilene, Texas  ||  Expo Center of Taylor County  
Oct. 11            Lubbock, Texas  ||  Cooks Garage 
Oct. 13            Morrison, Colo.  ||  Red Rocks Amphitheatre  
Oct. 26            Manchester, U.K.  ||  Academy 3
Oct. 27            London, U.K.  ||  The Garage
Oct. 30            Glasgow, U.K.  ||  Oran Mor
Oct. 31            Birmingham, U.K.  ||  Academy 2
Nov. 1             Leeds, U.K.  ||  Brudenell Social Club
Nov.3              Amsterdam, Netherlands  ||  Melkweg (Oude Zaal)
Nov. 5             Hamburg, Germany  ||  Bahnhof Pauli
Nov. 6             Berlin, Germany  ||  Frannz Club
Nov. 7             Cologne, Germany  ||  Club Volta
Nov. 10           Stockholm, Sweden  ||  Nalen
Nov. 11            Oslo, Norway  ||  Rockefeller Music Hall
Nov. 13           Copenhagen, Denmark  ||  Lille Vega
 
Additional Shows:
April 5             Gonzales, La.  ||  Rock The Country
April 7             Fort Lauderdale, Fla.  ||  Tortuga Music Festival
April 12           Gonzales, Texas  ||  Cattle Country Fest
April 14           Florence, Ariz.  ||  Country Thunder Arizona
April 17           Los Angeles, Calif.  ||  YouTube Theater
April 18           Bakersfield, Calif.  ||  Dignity Health Amphitheatre
April 19           Paso Robles, Calif.  ||  Vina Robles Amphitheatre
April 20           San Diego, Calif.  ||  Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
May 10            Daytona Beach, Fla.  ||  Welcome to Rockville
May 11            Roma, Ga.  ||  Rock The Country
May 18            Gulf Shores, Ala.  ||  Hangout Music Festival
June 21            Grand Junction, Colo.  ||  Country Jam
June 29            Poplar Bluff, Mo.  ||  Rock The Country
July 18            Twin Lakes, Wis.  ||  Country Thunder Wisconsin
July 26            Arlington, Texas  ||  AT&T Stadium (with Morgan Wallen)
July 31            Davenport, Iowa  ||  Mississippi Valley Fair
Aug. 1             Detroit Lakes, Minn.  ||  WE Fest
Aug. 3             Sweet Home, Ore.  ||  Oregon Jamboree Music Festival
Aug. 4             George, Wash.  ||  Watershed Festival
Aug. 17           Wichita, Kan.  ||  Bulls, Bands and Barrels
Sept. 19           Louisville, Ky.  ||  Bourbon & Beyond

Photo Credit: Gabe Muniz

About Koe Wetzel
Koe Wetzel might just be the last real rebel out there. The Platinum-selling East Texas-born singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer shakes up the status quo, shatters expectations and sticks to his guns with a sound steeped in country storytelling, yet spiked with grunge grit. He’s unapologetic, undeniable and unlike anyone else you’ve ever heard. Without anything to prove and nothing to lose, he continues to kick ass on his own terms. Breaking through with a series of independent releases and tallying over 2.4 billion streams to date, Wetzel has impressively notched multiple RIAA-certified singles, including six Gold records and the Platinum track “Drunk Driving.” The latter adorned his 2020 Columbia Records debut, Sellout, which arrived to widespread critical acclaim from American Songwriter, The Boot, Rolling Stone and more. Wetzel followed with the release of his 2022 album Hell Paso, which debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200. Recorded at the iconic Sonic Ranch Studio outside of El Paso, Texas, the 13-track LP perfectly blends Wetzel’s musical influences and carves a unique lane for himself. In speaking about the album, he says: “We pulled in every genre we were feeling at the time. We spent the last ten years trying to make this sound, Hell Paso has it.”
 
Over the years, Wetzel has quietly emerged as a powerhouse performer packing arenas, amphitheaters and ballparks across North America. Selling over 275,000 tickets in 2023 alone, he graced POLLSTAR’s “Top Worldwide Tours” for the third time with headline performances, top festivals and an opening slot for Morgan Wallen already slated for 2024. He continues to forge ahead with new music on the horizon. Ultimately, there’s only one Koe Wetzel, and he’s here to stay.

CHAYCE BECKHAM SCORES FIRST #1 AT COUNTRY RADIO WITH SOLO-WRITTEN, PLATINUM HIT SINGLE “23”

Highly Anticipated Debut Album - Bad For Me -

Arrives This Friday, April 5

Pre-Order/Pre-Save/Pre-Add HERE

“Next Big Thing”
– MusicRow

“a full-fledged country star”

- CMT

“Chayce Beckham’s debut single is thought-provoking and personal. 

Frankly, it’s the kind of songwriting country music needs more of.” 

- Taste of Country 

“One of the most buzzed-about newcomers in country music today”

- Parade

“This is a real bonafide musical artist and I see you all over Grammys, everywhere, wherever you want to go” - Katy Perry, ABC’s American Idol

 “Beckham translates television, viral success to the stage…a former American Idol winner and a polished entertainer and vocalist further bolstered his career surge thanks to his viral hit ’23.’” 

- Billboard

“That ‘way’ he sings could be described in a multitude of ways, from gritty to powerful to achingly relatable. And when words don't do his talent justice, the music does.” 

- People

“He’s well on his way to finding a permanent spot in the ranks of Nashville’s best and brightest.” 

- American Songwriter

“Beckham is a powerful, soulful singer, and his gritty style gives his songs a real authenticity.” 

- Songwriter Universe

“…Chayce Beckham is a full-blown country music phenom that you need to have on your radar.”

- All Country News

Currently on his own headlining “Bad For Me” Tour, Beckham will join Luke Bryan on his “Mind Of A Country Boy” Tour this summer. For tickets and all touring updates, visit www.ChayceBeckham.com. 

Upcoming Tour Dates:

4/4 - Catoosa, OK - Track 5 

4/5 - Pocola, OK - Choctaw Casino 

4/6 - Manhattan, KS - The Hat

4/11 - Ft Worth, TX -Tannahill's Tavern and Music Hall

4/12 - Grant, OK - Choctaw Casino

4/13 - Stillwater, OK - Tumbleweed Dance Hall

4/17 - Calgary, AB - Scotiabank Saddledome*

4/18 - Edmonton, AB - Rogers Place*

4/19 - Vancouver, BC - Coastal City Country Fest

4/24 - Saskatoon, SK - SaskTel Centre*

4/25 - Winnipeg, MB - Canada Life Centre*

5/2 - Columbus, OH - The Bluestone

5/3 - Warrendale, PA - Jergels

5/4 - Winchester, VA - Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom Festival (Discovery Museum)

5/9 - Schenectady, NY - Frog Alley

5/10 - Binghamton, NY - Touch of Texas

5/11 - Jordan,NY - Kegs Canalside

5/16 - Asheville, NC - Salvage Station

5/17 - Barco, NC - Morris Farm

5/18 - Charlotte, NC - Coyote Joe's

5/23 - Bishop, CA - Mule Days

5/24 - Apple Valley, CA - HillTop Tavern and Inn

6/6 - Fargo, ND - Happy Harry's Ribfest @ Fargo Dome

6/9 - Greenwood Village, CO - Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre/KYGO

6/14 - Orange Beach, AL - The Wharf Amphitheater*

6/15 - Orange Beach, Al - The Wharf Amphitheater*

6/18 - Alexandria, VA - The Birchmere

6/21 - Buffalo, NY - Taste of Country (Sahlen Field)

6/27 - Cadott, WI - Country Fest 2024

6/29 - Brainerd, MN - Lakes Jam

7/12 - Rhinelander, WI - Hodag Country Festival

7/18 - Ankeny, IA - The District at Prairie Trail

7/19 - New Berlin, IL - Danenberger Family Vineyards

8/9 - Oro Station, Ontario - Boots and Hearts

8/15 - Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile Center*

8/16 - Montréal, Québec - Parc Jean-Drapeau/ Lasso Fest

8/17 - Atlanta, GA - Truist Park*

8/22 - Oklahoma City, OK - Paycom Center*

8/24 - Des Moines, IA - Wells Fargo Arena*

8/25 - Chicago, IL - Wrigley Field*

10/20 - Sacramento, CA - Discovery Park

*with Luke Bryan

Nominated at this year’s CMT Music Awards for Breakthrough Male Video of the Year, Chayce Beckham scores career-first #1 on both Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase Country charts with his solo-written, PLATINUM single “23.” Streaming over 5.8 MILLION per week with over 391 MILLION total global on-demand streams and more than 10 MILLION YouTube views, the iTunes All Genre #1 song is featured on Beckham’s highly anticipated debut album, Bad For Me, arriving this Friday, April 5 via 19 Recordings/Wheelhouse Records/BMG. Pre-order/pre-save/pre-add the album HERE.

“I still can’t believe or process ’23’ is #1 at country radio,” says Beckham. “I wrote this song when I had nothing to my name. Fast forwarding to now, to living out my dream, I just feel so blessed. I want to shake every single person’s hand that made this possible - thank you.”

As reported by Billboard: “23” is the first Country Airplay #1 written by a single person since Luke Combs’ cover of Tracy Chapman’s self-authored “Fast Car” last July. However, prior to “23,” the last Country Airplay #1 solely written by the soloist who also recorded it was Taylor Swift’s “Ours” in 2012.

Additionally, the Amazon Music “Breakthrough Artist to Watch” and CMT Listen Up artist has solidified himself alongside superstars Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson, as the fourth winner of American Idol to hit the Billboard Country Airplay Top 10. Earning critical acclaim since his history-making Idol win, “Beckham is no doubt a force to be reckoned with, while proving he will leave a scorching mark on the country music genre for years to come” (PopCulture). 

Photo Credit: Matthew Simmons

About Chayce Beckham: 

Three years after becoming the only artist to win American Idol singing his own songs, 19 Recordings/Wheelhouse Records/BMG country artist Chayce Beckham is living proof of his belief that “You can’t tell someone how to write a song.” Currently nominated at this year’s CMT Music Awards for Breakthrough Male Video of the Year for his #1, PLATINUM hit single “23,” the fiery singer-songwriter laid out a course only he could follow, and today remains even more dedicated to his unique creative compass. A California native schooled on tough times and a mix of country, rock, hip hop and beyond, Beckham started a habit of heart-on-his-sleeve songwriting after some hard times when he felt he had nothing left – and when combined with his warm vocal rasp on “23,” that drive helped him charm the nation on Idol's 19th season in 2021. With more than 391 million streams and counting, the bluesy and brutally honest anthem debuted at #1 on both iTunes’ Country and All Genre singles charts, and now leads Beckham’s first album, Bad for Me, as the emerging star finds his stride. Co-writing nine of 13 songs (three solo), the project shows Beckham opening his soul like most would never dare and embracing a timeless country-rock sound defined by fiddles, steel guitar, and plenty of against-the-grain attitude. With dusky shades of heroes like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson, the set aims to reinforce next-big-thing predictions from CMT, Amazon Music, MusicRow and more, while Beckham hits the road this summer on Luke Bryan’s "Mind Of A Country Boy" Tour and his own headlining 2024 “Bad for Me” Tour.

Dalton Dover Releases New Single "Bury Me In This Bar"

As he gears up to kick off his headlining Never Giving Up On That Tour next week, Dalton Dover delivers his new single via UMG Nashville/Mercury Records with the rollicking “Bury Me In This Bar.” Listen to the new song Below.
 
“This is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever been a part of writing,” Dover shares. “We really wanted to capture the fun and energy of those ‘90s country bar anthems that you just can’t skip or resist singing along with when you hear it. I believe it’s one that would make my heroes proud, and we can’t wait to hear people sing it with us on the road.”
 
Written by Dalton Dover, Dan Isbell, Jamie Davis and Benjy Davis, and produced by longtime collaborator Matt McVaney (McV), “Bury Me In This Bar” is laced with steel guitar and punctuated with hard rock hits amid the Georgia native’s dynamic vocals:
 
            Yeah, there’s one thing you can count on
            Ain’t no one getting out of
            This wake up, working, wild world alive
            Some folks prefer a casket
            Some get turned to ashes
            But I got other plans for when I die
 
            Oh, bury me in this bar
            Where the women and the whiskey ain’t too far
            Yeah, my soul is meant to belong
            Underneath that neon
            Smiling to the sound of a steel guitar
            I’ll rest in peace where all my people are
            Bury me in this bar
 
Today’s release follows Take Me Home: Covers which showcases Dover’s roots and influences growing up in Georgia, with Billboard calling it a “well-curated, fresh take on a collection of classics,” as MusicRow lauds him as “one of our finest young country voices.”
 
After wrapping up a string of shows supporting Larry Fleet, along with joining BRELAND & Friends at Ryman Auditorium earlier this week, Dover will embark on his headlining Never Giving Up On That Tour next Friday, April 5 in Houston, Texas. Tickets are on sale now at DaltonDoverOfficial.com.

Following his Nissan Stadium Platform Stage debut last summer, Dover is set to perform at the Dr. Pepper Amp Stage at CMA Fest on June 9. For more information, visit CMAFest.com.

Dalton Dover Tour Dates
 
April 5 // House of Blues - Bronze Peacock // Houston, TX
April 6 // The Lot // Mansfield, TX
April 13 // The Open Chord // Knoxville, TN
April 19 // Kings Hall // Everett, WA
April 20 // Coast City Country // Vancouver, Canada
April 26 // Terminal South // Tifton, GA
April 27 // Capitol Theatre // Macon, GA
May 4 // Burr Park // Dalton, GA
June 9 // CMA Fest // Nashville, TN
June 20-22 // Country Jam // Mack, CO
June 28 // Country Fest 2024 // Cadott, WI
July 4 // I-105 Country Freedom Fest // Quarryville, PA
Aug. 10 // Hollywood Outdoors* // Grantville, PA
Aug. 15 // CMAC* // Canandaigua, NY
Aug. 16 // Fallsview Casino Resort* // Niagara Falls, ON
Aug. 17 // Lasso Festival // Montreal, QC
 
*Supporting Sam Hunt
 
About Dalton Dover
Lauded by MusicRow as a “master country talent,” Dalton Dover’s new single “Bury Me In This Bar” is available now via UMG Nashville/Mercury Records. Released earlier this year, Take Me Home: Covers showcases his roots and influences growing up in Georgia. His debut radio single “Giving Up On That” was the most-added track at Country Radio upon its debut with 60 first week adds and can be found on his EP Never Giving Up On That, featuring eight tracks including “Night To Go,” “Baby I Am,” “Hear About A Girl” and more. Named a 2024 Tidal Artist to Watch, Pandora 2023 Artist to Watch, an Amazon Music 2023 Breakthrough Artist to Watch: Country Class and a member of CMT’s LISTEN UP 2023 Class, he will embark on his headlining Never Giving Up On That Tour in April 2024. Dover made his Grand Ole Opry debut in December 2022, followed by his international debut in 2023 at C2C: Country to Country Festival’s CMA Songwriters Series and performances across four stages at CMA Fest, including the Nissan Stadium Platform stage. In addition to playing Luke Combs’ Whiskey Jam Bootleggers Tailgate Party, he’s supported Sam Hunt, Chase Rice, Parker McCollum, Larry Fleet and Priscilla Block. By the age of 16, Dover had picked up a guitar and started teaching himself to play, yet it was his grandfather who turned him on to country music and artists such as Keith Whitley, Rhett Akins, Joe Diffie and Steve Wariner. Performances at local bars soon followed along with sharing covers of some of his favorite songs on TikTok. It was there he caught the ear of producer Matt McV and A&R veteran and founder of Droptine, Jim Catino, who quickly signed Dover. His debut track “You Got a Small Town,” produced by McV, quickly garnered critical acclaim from Billboard, MusicRow, Country Now and Wide Open Country. With his debut and his follow-up “Baby I Am” earning notable playlisting, Dover was named a Spotify Hot Country 2022 Artist to Watch along with a spotlight as Billboard’s February Country Rookie of the Month and a nod for MusicRow’s 2022 Discovery Artist of the Year. For more information, visit DaltonDoverOfficial.com or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook.

Saliva Set to Continue the SNAFU Le Tour with Drowning Pool

Saliva is set to continue the SNAFU Le Tour with Drowning Pool this spring! The band will also appear on a number of festivals, including Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple, and The Big Growl.

Saliva will continue to release new music throughout 2024 and have been in the studio recording a follow up to the 2023 release Revelation that had radio success with singles "Crows" and "High on Me," which climbed its way into the Top 20 on both Mediabase and Billboard charts. Their music continues to resonate with fans and gain recognition in the industry.

The tour will be joined by Any Given Sin in April and Above Snakes in May. Alien Ant Farm, the multi-platinum alternative rock band, will make special appearances on May 14th and 15th, bringing their infectious energy and fan-favorite hits to these two dates of the tour.

Each band will be conducting their own on-site VIP prior to doors. These VIPs will be sold on a separate platform and WILL NOT include a ticket to the show. All VIPs will need to purchase a show ticket for entrance.

Saliva Tour Dates:

APRIL
4 Joliet, IL @The Forge
5 Belvidere, IL @Apollo Theatre
6 Bowler, WI @North Star
7 Bloomington, IL @Castle Theatre
9 Beaver Dam, WI @Stormy’s Music Venue
10 Fargo, ND @Sanctuary Event Center
11 Sioux Falls, SD @The Alliance
12 Dubuque, IA @Diamond Jo Casino
13 Wichita, KS @The Crown Uptown
14 Pineville, MO @The Pines Distillery
16 St. Louis, MO @Red Flag

MAY
3 South Bend, IN @ The Big Growl
8 Daytona, FL @ Rockville Pre-Party
9 Daytona, FL @Welcome to Rockville
13 Myrtle Beach, FL @ Myrtle Beach Spring Ralley
14 Nashville, TN @Basement East
15 Indianapolis, IN @The Vogue
17 Shroudsberg, PA @Sherman Lite
19 Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple
21 Ft. Wayne, IN @Pierre’s
23 Col. Springs, CO @Sunshine Studios
24 Salt Lake City, UT @Grand Complex
26 Reno, NV @VA Street Brewhouse
28 Billings, MT @Pub Station
29 Great Falls, MT @The Newberry
30 Deadwood, SD @Deadwood Mt Grand
31 Denver, CO @Wild Goose Saloon

JUNE
1 Grand Island, NE @Filling Station

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Lightworker Share "Evergreen" Visualizer

San Francisco's Lightworker — Joe Calderon [vocals], Grayson Hurd[guitar], and Ryan Johnson [drums] — will drop their new album How the Beautiful Decay on April 19 via Solid State Records. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared the visualizer for "Evergreen." It's packed with montage footage of the band performing live at different locations — and will leave you incredibly eager to see the band in the flesh. 
 
Watch + listen below.

"On our debut album, we had two songs that could be classified as our version of 'ballads' or 'love songs,'" the band says. "'Evergreen' is that song for thisalbum, and it continues the story from '10/18' off our first album. Lyrically, it's equally melancholy and sweet — the perfect blend for our heaviest 'ballad' to date."
 
Lightworker first emerged with the Resilience EP in 2017. Their signature sound cemented on 2020's full-length debut, Fury by Failure. It tallied over a million streams powered up by "Empyre," "The Willing Martyr," and "Words Dissolve" [feat. Ryan Kirby of Fit For A King]. Meanwhile, a 2021 cover of the Hoobastank hit "Crawling in the Dark" maintained their momentum. During 2022, they recorded How The Beautiful Decay with Beau Burchell of Saosin in the producer's chair. The musicians made a conscious decision to let their heavier impulses lead the way in the studio. As a result, How the Beautiful Decay is a master class in beautiful brutality.

Lightworker will return to the road in May with Dreamwake and Red Keep. All dates are below.

LIGHTWORKER ON TOUR:
WITH DREAMWAKE + RED KEEP:
5/3 — San Diego, CA — The Bancroft 
5/4 — Tempe, AZ — Yucca Tap Room
5/5 — El Paso, TX — The Rockhouse 
5/7 — Austin, TX — Coral Snake 
5/8 — Houston, TX — The End
5/9 — Corpus Christi, TX — Boozerz 
5/10 — Lubbock, TX — Jake’s Backroom 
5/11 — Dallas, TX — Haltom Theater Side Stage 
6/30 — Thompson, CT — Capulet Fest*
*Festival Date

Party Cannon Unleash New Track + Official Video "Not Immediately Life Threatening" via Unique Leader Records

Party Cannon, purveyors of Scotland's finest brutal party slam, have today released their new track "Not Immediately Life Threatening" and the official video via Unique Leader Records. The single is taken from the band's forthcoming concept album 'Injuries Are Inevitable' (inspired by the infamous Action Park) out on Friday, April 26. Speaking on "Not Immediately Life Threatening", bassist Clankenstein stated:

“These are some calorifically dense riffs. These riffs are definitely going to exceed your macro goals for the week. We wanted to have a song so slimy, so beefy, so irresponsible to throw into our live set for when we feel the IQ is just a little too high in the room. Musically this is a love letter to bands like DEHUMANIZED, WAKING THE CADAVER and LUST OF DECAY – the forbidden, spicy death metal bands.”

The band also shared:

“The video continues with our goal of avoiding the usual performance style video in favour of something that’s as visually IQ-lowering as the music. Directed and produced again by Calum “Saint of Patience” McMillan, the video is somewhere between the SAW movies and that old MTV show FIST OF ZEN I used to watch at 2am instead of getting enough sleep before school. Our good friend Bailey from Scapegoat Productions plays the enigmatic skull figure intent on taking down Party Slam in the most devious of ways.”

Prior to today, the band released "Weird, But Not Illegal" and announced signing to their new label, Unique Leader Records. Stream "Not Immediately Life Threatening" here, watch the official video below, and pre-save 'Injuries Are Inevitable' here.

Party Cannon will be touring across the EU (with Cognitive as support) on the EU VOMITOUR 2024 kicking off in early May. Don't miss out and be sure to get your tickets while you can at the link here.

PARTY CANNON are BACK with their HEAVIEST, SLAMMINGEST, and DUMBEST album yet; an overwhelming helping of the henchest and most nauseating Party Slam. The band have doubled down on their signature Party Slam style to bring you an experience so IQ-lowering, so soul-crushing, so life expectancy-reducing that we recommend you wear a helmet while listening for your own safety. 'Injuries Are Inevitable' takes us on a deep dive of the infamous Action Park; the world’s un-safest theme park. Through the medium of guttural vocals, rapid blast beats, and anabolic slam riffs you will be taken on an immersive 4D experience of the debauchery, partying, and downright irresponsibility this iconic park had to offer. 

No admission for cowards, big dumb party riffs only.

THE EXIES Triumphantly Return with New Single; Announce Reunion Show at the Iconic Viper Room

The Exies have announced their much-anticipated return with the release of brand new single 'For What It's Worth'. Coinciding with the release, The Exies have revealed a special reunion show at the legendary Viper Room on LA’s Sunset Strip, set for May 29th, hosted by none other than Matt Pinfield.

Fans can stream "For What It's Worth" HERE and watch the accompanying lyric video below.

Tickets for the Reunion Show are available now HERE.

"For What It's Worth" marks a pivotal moment in, Scott Stevens’ personal and musical journey. The Exies frontman and songwriter shares "Writing 'For What It's Worth" was a cathartic process for me. It was a turning point in my mental stance on my life, where I was questioning if the life I have built for myself and my loved ones was 'enough'...ultimately, the process brought me to the realization that it has to be...because Ive lived and loved the best that I could up till this point in my life …“

Formed in 1997, The Exies released two influential LPs with Virgin Records, 'Inertia' and 'Head For The Door', achieving combined sales of over 500k and spawning singles that charted at rock radio. Both albums secured positions on the Billboard 200 chart. Their third album "A Modern Way of Living with the Truth" came out in 2007 before the group disbanded in 2010.

The Exies’ music gained significant exposure through placements in numerous video games and tours alongside rock giants like Motley Crüe and Velvet Revolver. Following their hiatus, Scott Stevens continued to leave an indelible mark on the musical landscape with co-written songs amassing over 2 billion streams and selling over 40 million albums.

Now, The Exies are poised to pick up right where they left off with their reunion show and latest single, bringing together the nostalgia of their storied past and the freshness of their current creative evolution.

“For the Viper Room, it’s family; it’s where we got signed. Everything that made a difference for us happened there, so it’s fitting that this is where the reunion show would be held,” Stevens shares, emphasizing the sentimental venue choice for their comeback performance.

'For What It's Worth' and tickets for the Viper Room reunion show are available now. Join The Exies as they embark on the next chapter of their extraordinary musical journey.

BAT | ANNOUNCE U.S. DATES WITH NECROT ON THE 'LIFELESS BIRTH TOUR 2024'

Richmond, Virginia metal-punk trio BAT has been delivering their own blood-spattered horror since ascending from the underground a decade ago on a dark, leather-winged trajectory. The brainchild of MUNICIPAL WASTE guitarists Ryan Waste & Nick Poulos, BAT leans heavily on the dirtier side of speed metal. On May 17th, the band welcomes the release of their second full-length album Under The Crooked Claw via Nuclear Blast Records.

BAT will be heading across the US on the first half of the 'Lifeless Birth Tour 2024' with headliners NECROT. The tour will kick off on June 5th in Berkeley and will end on June 27th in Boston for BAT. The second half of the tour will continue until July 13 and will include PHOBOPHILIC as well as STREET TOMBS, who will be on the complete tour.
 
BAT's Ryan Waste states, “We’re psyched to finally cover some ground in the US, especially with our die-hard brothers in NECROT. Uniting the two power trios will only induce total debauchery on the road. We’ll both be bringing our new albums hot off the press, so this is one street metal tour you don’t wanna miss!” 

General admission tickets go on sale this Friday, March 29th at 9 AM PST / 12 PM EST at Necrot.com. 

Left to right: Chris Marshall (Drums), Ryan Waste (Bass | Vocals), Nick Poulos (Guitar)
Photo by Jeff Howlett 

Confirmed dates for BAT supporting NECROT on their 'Lifeless Birth Tour 2024' with STREET TOMBS are:
06/05 Berkeley, CA - The Cornerstone 
06/06 Santa Ana, CA - Constellation Room 
06/07 Los Angeles, CA - First St. Billiards
06/08 San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick 
06/09 Phoenix, AZ - Nile Underground 
06/10 Albuquerque, NM - The Launchpad
06/12 Austin, TX - Parish 
06/13 Dallas, TX - Three Links 
06/14 San Antonio, TX - Vibes Underground 
06/15 Houston, TX - TBA
06/16 New Orleans, LA - TBA
06/18 Tampa, FL - Orpheum
06/19 Orlando, FL - Will's Pub 
06/20 Atlanta, GA - Boggs Social 
06/21 Columbia, SC - New Brookland Tavern
06/22 Raleigh, NC - Chapel of Bones
06/23 Pittsburgh, PA - Cattivo 
06/24 Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery 
06/25 Bensalem, PA - Broken Goblet 
06/26 Brooklyn, NY - The Meadows
06/27 Boston, MA - Sonia 

Later this week BAT will joining forces with their friends in the legendary EXCITER to play for all the Heavy Metal Maniacs in Latin America for the first time!

Confirmed dates for the Latin American 2024 tour are:
MAR 29  MX   MEXICO CITY @ Circo Volador
MAR 30  CR   SAN JOSE @ Peppers Club
MAR 31  CO   BOGOTA @ Boro Room
APR 01   AR   BUENOS AIRES @ Arena Sur
APR 04   BR   BELO HORIZONTE @ Caverna Rock Pub
APR 05   BR   BRASILIA DF @ Toinha
APR 06   BR   SAO PAOLO @ Jau Club
APR 08   CL   SANTIAGO @ Teatro Coliseo  

The power trio, completed by drummer Chris Marshall, decamped to Philadelphia in June 2021 where Arthur Rizk recorded the basic tracks for Under The Crooked Claw. Yavé Rust tracked lead guitars and vocals later when the band was back in Richmond, ultimately to be mixed by Rizk and mastered by Joel Grind. The artwork for the album was inked by Brandon Holt and colored by Margaret Rolicki.

Jam-packed with tight, concise songs loaded with punchy choruses and lightning-laced leads, each of the 13 tracks offers a new horror short story mixing the perfect blend of heavy metal, punk, and rock ‘n’ roll or as Waste coins it "primitive heavy speed". 

Watch the band's first single entitled, 'Rite For Exorcism' directed by Norman Cabrera, produced by Maya Kay, and cinematography by Rob Lucas at Wolfpack Studios below.

Stream the new single 'Rite For Exorcism' on all platforms now at:  
https://bat.bfan.link/rfesg

Pre-order/pre-save Under The Crooked Claw:  
https://bat.bfan.link/utcclp

More information:
https://bewareofthebat.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bewareofthebat/
https://www.instagram.com/bewareofbat/
https://www.youtube.com/@BATBAND

BAT is:
Ryan Waste | Bass & Vocals
Nick Poulos | Guitar
Chris Marshall | Drums

EIVØR Announces New Album

"The Faroe Islands' first international superstar" - PROG

"Evanescence-esque local hero" - Variety
"Incorporates the lyrics and musical styles of traditional Faroese music to international recognition" - The Guardian

Eivør comes from one of the smallest places on the planet. She grew up in a village of 400 people, tucked away among the Faroe Islands. But her music, which is shaped by the natural wonders of her homeland, has brought her all over the world. She's performed at Europe's biggest festivals and co-composed the soundtracks to Netflix's hit series The Last Kingdom and the award-winning video game God of War: Ragnarök.    

Today, Eivør is making the next leap in her musical journey by announcing her new album. ENN ties back to her Nordic roots. All eight songs are sung in Faroese and most of the lyrics were written with the island's esteemed poet Marjun Syderbø Kjelnæs. But even though it translates in English as "Still", ENN stands out amid her two decades-long discography as a bold new venture. The album leans heavier into dark electronics and cosmic orchestration, all while reconnecting our hearts' desires with the primal beauty of the earth.   

"ENN is the most nuanced and experimental album that I've created to date", Eivør says. "The songs range from symphonic space opera vibes to more beat-driven and dark electronic moods. I wanted to explore the links between humanity and nature; the primal urges of the heart, the undying desires of the human flesh and the endless struggle we choose to endure in order to achieve our goals. All of this goes on while our planet hurtles through space, setting the stage for our battlegrounds, but also our sanctuaries. Because even though there is an unyielding tide of destruction at the core of this journey, there are also oases of hope and comfort lingering within its blue embrace. The earth speaks out, and the heart listens". 
 

Watch the video for lead single “Jarðartrá” below.

ENN comes out June 14 on Season of Mist. 

Pre-order & Stream

https://orcd.co/eivorjadartrapresave

“Jarðartrá” is an especially fitting first single. Just like the extreme contrasts that define life on the Faroe Islands, the song is dark yet glistening, swirling but propulsive. It's also one of the very first songs that Eivør wrote  for ENN.

"Back in 2021, I went to Tjørnuvík, a tiny village in the Faroe Islands", Eivør says. Though arriving with no plans other than to entertain the thought of a possible side project, she realized that her ventures into classical music and beatmaking were actually the start of her new album. 

“Jarðartrá” is one of the most beat-oriented songs on ENN. But as the video subtly suggests with the thump of Eivør's hand drum, its steady electronic pulse stems from more ancient origins. "When I wrote this song, I envisioned the earth in its rawest elements: oceans, volcanoes, storms, soil", remembers Eivør. "We all have echoes of these elements within us, but maybe we tend to forget that we are part of nature and its endless circle of decay and growth".  

The video's laser light show glistens like a pearl necklace, but “Jarðartrá” beckons us away from our own greed and destruction and back into the warm embrace of mother nature. In English, the title translates as "Death Lust", a primordial desire to return to the earth. The deep swells of strings and gently turning piano are rooted in an old Faroese folk melody.  

"Come lie down in my blue embrace", Eivør sings, reaching into her operatic register, as if beckoning us toward the light. Her voice sails so high and with such ease that it sends a shiver of astonishment up the spine once you realize that what we're hearing is from her earliest demos.

"I recorded the vocals for "“Jarðartrá" in an old abandoned Tjørnuvík school during the middle of the night", Eivør says. "I tried to re-do them later, but I couldn't capture the same feeling".   

The video for "Jarðartrá” was directed by Einar Egils (www.einaregils.com)

Additional credits

DOP - Anton Smári Gunnarsson

Producer - Eydís Evensen

Executive Producer - Einar Egilsson

Prod Co. - Indy Productions

AC - Sigfús Heiðar

Gaffer - Óttar Andri Óttarsson

Grip - Gústaf Evensen

Wardrobe - Diana Breckmann

Makeup - Sigrún Sig

Hair stylist - Ásgeir Hjartarson

Set builder - Þorvaldur Betri & Gústaf Evensen

Laser operator - Gabríel Brynjar Bjarkason

Post  - Einar Egilsson

Media rental - Kukl

Special thanks: Geir Bjarnason, Úlfur Grönvold

Photo by Sigga Ella

Next month, Eivør is serving as the special guest for Heilung during the Nordic collective's spellbinding rituals in Washington, D.C. and Red Rocks. From there, the Faroese star will shoot across Europe on a headlining tour with fellow label mate Sylvaine in tow before linking up again with Heilung in the land down under.  

"My band and I can't wait to start this new chapter with you and perform later this year", says Eivør. "These tours will bring ENN all over the world - from the United States to Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, UK, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, New Zealand and Australia". 

Get tickets at eivor.com
 

In preparation for their tour together, Eivør and Sylvaine put together a playlist of their favorite songs. Get in the mood with some of the choice cuts off Nova and the soundtracks to The Last Kingdom and God of War Ragnarök. 

Stream: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7k4ImSEttiL9O6gOQ1tmrn

2024 US Tour Dates Supporting Heilung
April 17 – Washington, D.C. @ DAR Constitution Hall w/ special guest Eivør [TICKETS]
April 23 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheater w/ special guest Eivør [SOLD OUT]

Eivør calls her Nordic home in the remote Faroe Islands a landscape of extremes. Sitting in the North Atlantic Ocean just above Scotland and southeast of Iceland, with a total population of about 50,000, the climate is “full of contrasts—very dark, heavy winters and bright summers.” Growing up in a small village there, of about 400 people, it’s those contrasts that have inspired Eivør’s music throughout her career, as well as the Faroe Islands’ intense and still-vibrant connection to its own folk music traditions. “A very strong part of Faroese culture is singing together—anywhere people gather, there will be singing,” Eivør explains. “When you listen to old Faroese traditional music, it’s sung acapella and takes you back to its Renaissance roots. It’s pure, expressive, and untamed.” 

Often considered to be one of the most prolific and unique Nordic artists of her generation, Eivør has released 11 studio albums to date, crossing musical genres and always pushing the bounds of the expected. Awarded with the Nordic Council Music Price in 2021, Eivør’s musical journey continues to fascinate.  

As a young teenager, Eivør was immersed in the tight-knit local music scene, playing with 20-something musicians in jazz bands as well as rock bands influenced by Portishead, Radiohead, Massive Attack, Sigur Rós and similar acts. 

By 16, Eivør released her debut solo collection of Faroese-sung folk-pop. One year later, she left home to study classical singing in Reykjavík, Iceland—soon winning two Icelandic Music Awards for her sophomore album. She spent the ensuing years living in Copenhagen and building a career playing folk festivals, but by 2010, Eivør was ready for a change. Her daring Larva album eschewed the folksiness of her previous work for experimentation and electronics. “I needed to free myself from boxes,” she said. It was the beginning of a new chapter that continues with her richly atmospheric new album, ENN. 

The process of ENN built on Eivør’s recent immersion into production and beat-making​,​ but began with a return to classical music. She and her partner, the classical composer Tróndur Bogason, had decamped to a tiny Faroe Islands mountain village of 50 people, called Tjørnuvík with no agenda but to “write freely” for a possible side project. “Slowly I realized: I shouldn’t think about this as a side project,” Eivør said. “This is where I am at right now creatively.” The first track she worked on there became ENN’s melancholic closer, “Gaia,” which Eivør calls “a love hymn for the Earth” that reminded her of the Renaissance music she loved in her youth. On that trip, Eivør also wrote ENN’s opener, “Ein Klóta,” a song about “watching your world from afar” as it changes. “I felt I was making a concept album, in a sense, about the Earth, about our home, our planet. Then it developed into both nature but also human nature—both the outer and the inner landscape, and the struggles of the heart, the struggles between the Earth and humans.” 

In recent years, Eivør has composed extensively for film, television and video games​(The Last Kingdom, God of War) and the cinematic structures of those scores found their way in alongside the music’s propulsive beats, omnipresent rooting in Faroese folk, and the classical flourishes of her opera training. Some of the songs feel like vistas or panoramas moving unexpectedly. “After writing the first two more spacious tracks, the idea started to grow in my head of almost a space opera,” Eivør said. “I was like, what if this journey starts out in space, and you watch the Earth? And you’re so far away from everything that you ever knew? Where am I going? What is this adventure?” The result was a synthesis of her career to date—her curiosity about beat making and noisy expressiveness, combined with the purity of classical music and cinematic atmospheres—and that sonic biography plays out beautifully on ENN’s second track “Jardartra.” It begins with a lurching beat “almost like a heartbeat,” and Eivør wrote it from the Earth’s point of view, as if “Earth is calling on us in the midst of all our human greed and destruction and beckoning us to find our way back to her blue embrace.” 

Most of the lyrics, sung entirely in Faroese, were penned in collaboration with the Faroese poet Marjun Syderbø Kjelnæs. Eivør calls the lyrics to the title track especially “hardcore.” The song is about war— “the wars that are going on in the world especially lately, but that have always been going on,” Eivør says, “and how to find a glimpse of light in this overwhelming darkness.” The guttural penultimate track, “Upp Úr Øskuni,” is a thrilling outlier mixing growling beatboxing with visceral throat singing (it’s certainly Eivør’s most metal moment). She considers “Upp Úr Øskuni” a beacon of female empowerment and solidarity. “I wanted to write about sisterhood and women supporting each other, and these raw female elements which are not pretty and not polite, just raw,” 

Eivør says. “I wanted it to be wild and untamed. It’s quite witchy. When I wrote the song, I imagined a coven of witches from the past and the present all supporting each other, chanting to each other across the chasm of time.” 

After independently releasing her music for many years, ENN marks Eivør’s debut for the metal label Season of Mist—and though her compositions sit outside of any one genre, she is happy to be embraced by the metal community. She identified a shared pagan sensibility in her television scores like The Last Kingdom. “I never felt I really fit into any box,” said Eivør. “I just have to do it my own way.” Recorded with her touring band in the Faroe Islands—where she now lives again, splitting time between her homeland and Denmark—Eivør called ENN “my most pleasurable and also most painful process. I felt that I was stepping into a place where I hadn’t been before, and that’s always scary because you don’t feel that you touch the ground. But it opens up your creativity and takes you to someplace new. It’s woven together all my experiences for the past 10 years, and it’s grounded me.” 

Recording line-up

Eivør: Vocals, Guitars

Mattias Kapnas: Piano, Rhodes and Synths 

Mikael Blak: Bass & Synths. Guitars on ‘Upp úr øskuni’ 

Per I Højgaard Petersen: Drums & Soundscaping 

Strings performed by Lýra: 

1st violin: Sigrún Harðardóttir 

2nd violin: Sigrún Kristbjörg Jónsdóttir 

Viola: Karl James Pestka 

Cello: Unnur Jónsdóttir

Choir on ‘Ein klóta': Eivør, Tróndur, Hans Mols Mortensen, Greta Svabo Beck and Fred Ruddick  

Recording studio
Studio Bloch (Faroe Islands), Hljóðritið (Iceland), Jardin Acoustique (France) and in Eivør’s portable studio in various corners of the world.   

Production, engineering and recording
Produced & arranged by Eivør and Tróndur 

Beat production by Eivør and Per I. Højgaard Petersen 

Recorded and engineered by Theodor Kapnas at Studio Bloch (Faroe Islands)  

Additional recordings and engineering by Fred Ruddick at Jardin Acoustique (France) 

Strings recorded by Guðmundur Kristinn Jónsson and Gestur Sveinsson at Hljóðriti (Iceland) 

Mixing 
Theodor Kapnas 

Mastering
Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering

Creative direction
Eivør and Leif Podhajsky 

Artwork
Leif Podhajsky
​
​Photography
​Sigga Ella 
​
Additional landscape photography by Alessio Mesiano 

Order & Stream: https://orcd.co/eivorjadartrapresave

Management contact:
Henning Dietz at Neu Management London - henning@neumanagement.com

Booking contact:
Luc Favié at Doomstar -  luc@doomstarbookings.com

Follow Eivør:
https://www.eivor.com/
https://www.facebook.com/eivormusic/
https://www.instagram.com/eivormusic/?hl=en
https://eivor.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/eivormusic
https://twitter.com/eivormusic
https://www.tiktok.com/@eivor_music
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dB4ya2W1Gvng8gjWSPu2H?si=U-2hxkT9RjizmDg52Q-8kA&nd=1

Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic to Move to Philadelphia for the First Time

For the first time ever, Willie Nelson’s annual 4th of July Picnic -- one of the most anticipated concert events each summer -- will take place in the Birthplace of America. This Fourth of July, the Philadelphia area will be the epicenter of music, history and celebration as Willie Nelson's renowned 4th of July Picnic descends upon the City of Brotherly Love. This historic event will take place at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ, set against the backdrop of some of America's most storied landmarks, on July 4, 2024. 

Headlining the festivities is none other than the iconic Willie Nelson, whose name is synonymous with the American spirit. Joining Willie for an Independence Day celebration like no other are some of the most legendary names in music, including Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Maren Morris, Mavis Staples and Celisse, making this year's picnic an event not to be missed.
 
From country to folk to rock 'n' roll, this year's picnic promises an unforgettable experience for everyone, uniting generations of music lovers in celebration of America's birthday. Fans can look forward to a day filled with great live music, delicious food and drinks to celebrate the 4th of July holiday.
 
Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 10 a.m. via ticketmaster.com offering fans the chance to be part of this historic celebration. Citi cardmembers can access presale tickets from Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. local time until Thursday, March 28, at 10 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com.
 
"I am thrilled to bring the 4th of July Picnic to Philadelphia for the first time in our storied history," said Willie Nelson. "It's an honor to host such an extraordinary lineup of talent in the birthplace of our country. We can't wait to celebrate Independence Day with you."
 
For complete details, please visit:
http://WilliesPicnic2024.com

About Willie Nelson 
With a career spanning an incredible seven decades, Willie Nelson is widely recognized as one of the greatest and most influential artists in the history of popular music. A true living legend who has built a globally celebrated career as a musician, author, actor, and activist, Willie turns 91 years young, as vibrant, active, and dynamic as ever. Last year alone, as the definitive five-part documentary film on his extraordinary life and career premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Willie released several new albums (receiving four new nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards), authored his latest book, and continues to perform across the country while also headlining iconic festivals including Farm Aid, July 4th Picnic and his Outlaw Music Festival Tour.
 
About Blackbird Presents
Blackbird Presents is the premier independent creator and producer of large scale concerts, tours, festivals and premium music-driven filmed entertainment. Blackbird’s projects feature the biggest music stars in the world produced for a portfolio of world-class studio, network, streaming, and promoter partners. 
http://blackbirdpresents.com
 
About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com

Bodysnatcher Drop New Track "Murder8" Featuring Jamey Jasta + Official Music Video via MNRK Heavy

Heavy Floridian quartet Bodysnatcher have today released their new track "Murder8", featuring the inimitable Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed. Through the haunting, visceral storytelling in the accompanying official music video, "Murder8" serves as an urgent and poignant reminder of the devastating impact of drug overdose. Speaking on the inspiration behind today's release, Bodysnatcher drummer Chris Whited commented:

"'Murder8' is a street name for Fentanyl. I lost my older brother in 2022 to fentanyl and then I lost my younger sister just one year later in 2023 to fentanyl as well. Opioids have been prescribed at alarming rates since the early 2000’s and have affected millions of families across the world, especially the United States. If you have lost someone due to overdose this song goes out to you."

The band will also be releasing an early vinyl-only release of their upcoming EP 'Vile Conduct' on Record Store Day in participating locations (more info here). Stream "Murder8" here and watch the official music video below.

The band are gearing up to embark on the Dedication To Flesh co-headlining run with SPITE (and special guests Boundariesand Mouth For War) beginning next week. North American fans will then have their chance to see the band on The Common Enemies co-headlining tour also alongside SPITE, with Thrown, Knosis, PSYCHO-FRAME, and CELL as support, beginning May 9. For ticket information please click here, and be sure to stay tuned for more Bodysnatcher news coming soon.

The Common Enemies Tour 2024 North American Dates:

May 09 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville 

May 10 – Destin, FL @ Club LA 

May 11 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade 

May 12 – Nashville, TN @ Eastside Bowl 

May 14 – Charleston, SC @ Music Farm

May 15 – Charlotte, NC @ The Underground 

May 16 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage 

May 17 – New Kensington, PA @ Preserving Hardcore

May 18 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Festival 

May 19 – Harrisburg, PA @ Midtown Arts Center

May 20 – New York City, NY @ Irving Plaza 

May 21 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer 

May 22 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club 

May 24 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation

May 25 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues 

May 26 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater

May 28 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s 

May 29 – St Louis, MO @ Red Flag 

May 30 – Lawrence, KS @ The Granada

May 31 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall

Jun 01 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex 

Jun 03 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre 

Jun 04 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile

Jun 06 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades 

Jun 07 – Pomona, CA @ The Glasshouse 

Jun 08 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues 

Jun 09 – Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater

Jun 11 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues 

Jun 12 – San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center

Jun 13 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall 

Jun 14 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Beer City Music Hall 

Jun 15 – Little Rock, AR @ The Hall 

Jun 16 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues

Drawing their name from the infamous Plainfield Ghoul, Ed Gein, Bodysnatcher know a thing or two about darkness, brutality and aggression. Since their 2014 inception in Melbourne, Florida, Bodysnatcher have been bringing nothing but the finest in furious, extreme music. Combining crushing breakdowns with eerie ambience, scathing riffs and grisly grooves, the band have become synonymous with “heavy,” invoking violence in every city they happen to visit, spawning mosh pits that leave nothing but craters in their wake.

With each release, Bodysnatcher have added depth to their dynamic, proving they are an ever-growing and changing act with the singular purpose of absolutely obliterating the listener. In 2015, mere months after their formation, the act exploded into the worldwide underground with the release of their debut EP, Abandonment. Considered one of the “Rushmore” releases of the American Downtempo wave, Abandonment took Bodysnatcher around the country, delivering breakdowns and broken bones to venues from Southern Florida to California. The band’s debut full length that followed, Death of Me (Stay Sick Records), saw the band mature from their modest downtempo roots into something more diverse and devastating, incorporating a blend of contemporary metal and hardcore elements to create something that saw Bodysnatcher start to blur conventional genre lines. Death of Me would skyrocket the band’s notoriety even higher, including a headlining west coast tour with Extortionist (Unique Leader Records) in support. Almost immediately after the release of Death of Me, Bodysnatcher underwent a significant lineup change, bringing aboard Chris Whited (King Conquer, 1776 Recordings) as percussionist and producer alongside Kyle Carter(Beacons) and Kyle Shope (Float Face Down) on guitar and bass respectively. With all three of them working alongside the titanic range and unmistakable vitriol of frontman Kyle Medina as songwriters, a deluxe re-release of their debut LP featuring five all-new songs followed not long after the line-up was cemented. Those songs segued Bodysnatcher into a new sound and style that would not full materialize until their two follow up releases, This Heavy Void (2020) and Bleed-Abide (2022). These records together would not only see the band signing with premier heavy music label MNRK Heavy, but would also highlight the band’s unique ability to blend harrowingly personal tales of love and loss with blistering aggression. Between This Heavy Void’s “Twelve/Seventeen” and Bleed-Abide’s “Smashed Perception,” the band seemed to encompass the alpha and omega of all things eviscerating—emotionally or, well, literally.

Since Bleed-Abide, Bodysnatcher have continued their tireless grind, touring across the country with the likes of AngelMaker, Hatebreed, Dying Fetus, Emmure, We Came as Romans and more—and spending plenty of time inoculating overseas lands with their unique concoction of crushing brutality as well. 2024 witnesses the band depart for not one, but two colossal ventures with former label mates SPITE—across both Europe and the continental United States.

From their earnest beginnings as one of the United States’ premiere exporters of bludgeoning, beefy breakdowns to now one of the country’s most renowned heavy music exports, Bodysnatcher are a peerless example of hard work, dedication and—of course—devastating heaviness. - Connor Welsh

Oceano Announce New North American Tour Dates with The Last Ten Seconds Of Life + A Wake In Providence

Deathcore titans Oceano have today announced new North American headlining dates with The Last Ten Seconds Of Life and A Wake In Providence as support. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, March 27 at noon CST. The band will also be on the road beginning next week for the 'Depths' 15 anniversary tour dates. Be sure to get your tickets at the link here before they're all gone, and keep 'em peeled for more Oceano news coming very soon.

Oceano Tour Dates with The Last Ten Seconds Of Life + A Wake In Providence

5/29 - Springfield, MO @ The Riff

5/30 - Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street

5/31 - New Orleans, LA @ Southport Hall

6/1 - Corpus Christi, TX @ House Of Rock

6/2 - Ft. Worth, TX @ So What!? Music Fest*

6/4 - Little Rock, AR @ The Rev Room

6/5 - Birmingham, AL @ Workplay

6/6 - Nashville, TN @ The End

6/7 - Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall

6/8 - Toledo, OH @ Toledo Death Fest*

* Festival Performance

'Depths' 15th Anniversary Shows

4/05 - Iowa City, IA @ Wildwood*

4/06 - Chicago, IL @ Reggies*

4/07 - Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary*

4/11 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving+

4/12 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium+

4/13 - Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows+

4/14 - Mechanicsburg, PA @ Lovedraft's+

4/19 - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick***

4/20 - Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction***

4/21 - San Francisco, CA @ Neck of the Woods***

*With By The Thousands

+With Within The Ruins

***With I Declare War

Oceano’s ability to encode such transmission within the framework of tight, taught, and technical heavy music remains a key to their success since 2006. Over the years, the group has ignited a diehard fan base. Picking up where critically acclaimed 2015’s 'Ascendants' and 2017’s 'Revelation' left off, the band expands their patented deathcore punch with brutal heaviness and moments of unrelenting technicality and precision in their latest single, “Mass Produced”. Oceano utilizes thought-provoking lyricism that continues to elevate them within the landscape of heavy music, a key to their success over the past decade.

The Dreaded Laramie Release Femmecore Single "Fishnets"

THE DREADED LARAMIE SHARE NEW SINGLE "FISHNETS" — LISTEN

BAND ALSO ANNOUNCES A CO-HEADLINING SPRING TOUR WITH VIRGINITY — DATES AND INFO HERE

Watch the music video for "Fishnets" below.

"Fishnets" follows the release of "Breakup Songs," which the band released in 2023.

"As much as I would love for recovery to be straightforward (in breakups, grief, or really any context), it seems unavoidable that it is a non-linear process where you can be fine one day and a wreck the next. We wanted 'Fishnets' to reflect that pendulum between emotional stability and totally freaking out. The meter change between the verses and the choruses feels disorienting to me in a way that is authentic to an experience like, I don't know, getting an out-of-the-blue text from an ex asking to be guest listed for a show." — MC Cunningham, Vocalist of The Dreaded Laramie

The Dreaded Laramie have been melting faces while making people think since 2019, with their own brand of cock rock-coded femmecore. This Nashville quartet delivers high-energy hooks and first-rate musicality, with trademark guitarmonies that scratch that very specific itch in your brain.

Their new album Princess Feedback is an album filled with riffs made of liquid magma and heavy-hitting rhythm section ferocity. But it's also a breakup record. It's a controlled blast — a sonic explosion performed with deliberate precision, clearing the way for what lies beneath. Songs that might sound joyful on first listen are, in time, revealed to be introspective meditations on self-doubt and healing.

On the standout track "Breakup Songs," guitarist/vocalist MC Cunninghamdelves into the healing process post-split: "I can't control the way I heal, feel, or bleed / 'Cause healing isn't the lips, it's the teeth."

Cunningham explains, "The line about the lips is evoking kissing, something tha'’s fun, it's sweet, it's soft, but it isn't nourishing in any way. And what healing is, you're actually taking a bite of something, you're actually giving yourself nourishment, you're growing as a person. And it's also like getting bitten a lot of the time. It's the teeth."

The album was produced, mixed, and engineered by Grammy winner Dave Schiffman (PUP, The Bronx), who managed to capture the band at its very best, maintaining the live energy that makes them an instant hit with crowds of all sizes. "We did most of the guitar harmony tracking at the same time, which was a highlight of the recording process for me," says guitarist Zach Anderson. "We had everything set up in the control room, and so many pedals and dozens of guitars laying around, and we were just grabbing them and trying them out. It was so fun to have Dave in the captain's chair, and getting to play them in real time was a total blast."

The Dreaded Laramie subvert expectations without being in your face about it, and Princess Feedback is an album crafted firmly in that spirit. 

The Dreaded Laramie + Virginity Tour Dates
Tickets and info are available here.

4/19 - Atlanta, GA @ Ideal Sports Bar w/ New Junk City + Big Computer

4/20 - Greenville, SC @ Swanson’s Warehouse w/ Sawyer Norman + Sitris

4/21 - Savannah, GA @ The Sentient Bean w/ Off Work + Crimson Fever

4/22 - Charleston, SC @ Tin Roof w/ Newgrounds Death Rugby + Never Any Ordinary

4/23 - Daytona, FL @ Tir Na Nog w/ Porch Coffin + Orange Blossom Trail 

4/24 - Tampa, FL @ Hooch And Hive w/ Post Sex High + NowInColor*

4/26 - Gainesville, FL @ Loosey’s w/ Mikey Erg! + Off Day + Trust Fall

4/27 - Orlando, FL @ Will's Pub + Lil Indies - Fanarchy Fest w/ Mikey Erg! + Tightwire + Rational Anthem + Vicious Dreams + more!

4/29 - Nashville, TN @ The East Room w/ Arbor & 76th Street*

* = No Virginity

ABOUT SMARTPUNK RECORDS:
Smartpunk has been a recognizable name in the scene for a long time (Remember that sponsored Warped Tour stage?!). After exchanging several hands and countless ideas of what it could and should be, they decided to start a record label in 2016 with the main idea of focusing solely on reissuing records that have been out of print or never on vinyl. After all, they're a label of vinyl dorks themselves! After releasing Set Your Goals' Mutiny and Gameface's Good, they started to venture into signing newer bands. They actively balance in between many worlds — putting out amazing music from friends and bands that rock, reissuing older titles, and partnering with other incredible labels in our scene and doing exclusive color variants of their releases.

Since forming the record label, Smartpunk Records has released timeless albums such as Less Than Jake's Anthem, Nominee's Lowlife, RIVALS' Sad Looks Pretty on Me, Virginity's POPMORTEM, and melodic skate punkers The Swellers' My Everest.

The Intemperate Sons Release Official Music Video for Single "CØNTRØL8 " via FRAME|WORK

"CØNTRØL8," the newest track from The Intemperate Son's LP, Dark Day’s Night, is now available on all major platforms. The album is set to release on June 20, 2024. This electrifying album will be available on both vinyl and CD formats.

The video for "Cøntrøl8" vividly captures the paradox of exerting control over others as a means to counterbalance the feeling of being controlled, wrapped in a visually striking and emotionally powerful lyrical story.

Pre-order began on Monday March 18th where fans have the exclusive opportunity to secure a limited edition 12" vinyl LP, offered in various package configurations.

Pre-order Dark Day's Night HERE

For the first time since their inception, The Intemperate Sons collaborated with guest lyricist, Megan Watson, to paint the verbal picture with this powerfully melodic track. "CØNTRØL8" was produced by The Intemperate Sons and Amir Derakh (Rough Cutt, Orgy, Dead by Sunrise, Julien-K) and recorded at The Kitchen Recording Studios in Dallas, TX. "CØNTRØL8" explores our tendencies as humans to control others through efforts to feel better about ourselves. Inadvertently, such behaviors are inherently destructive within and without and create a lonely existence. Maybe we should let go?

Immerse yourself in the gritty sonic landscape of The Intemperate Sons' second album, Dark Day's Night. With tracks like the haunting title song, the introspective "Falling Under," and the reflective "Way Back When," this album weaves a compelling story of resilience amidst turmoil. "Unrealized" and "CØNTRØL8" delve into the battle for autonomy in a disordered world, while "Game of Keep Away"offers a raw take on the struggle of self-destruction and survival. The album also features a heavier, more intense cover of Nirvana's "Dumb," adding a unique layer to this already diverse album. Dark Day's Night is not just an album; it's a journey through the shadows, echoing with the sounds of defiance and liberation.

The Intemperate Sons release all their music through the Frame|Work record label at the direction of Amir Derakh and Ryan Shuck (Orgy, Julien-K, Dead by Sunrise, Adema). A brand-new music video for the single will be released on 3/22/24 to the usual platforms. All Intemperate Sons’ tracks are mixed by Amir Derakh in Long Beach, CA. All mastering is done by Mike Marsh Mastering in the U.K.

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. The band's sound has been described as a 90's alternative style that is obsessed with the 70's.

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 Turner and 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.

Photo Credit: Nate Schiefelbein

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:

Sun April 7 @ Haltom Theater in Haltom City, TX
Sat May 12 @ The Mystical Market 2024 in Mckinney, TX
Fri June 12 @ Adair's Saloon in Dallas, TX
Sat Aug 3 @ Hanovers Draught Haus in Pflugerville, TX
Sat Aug 17 @ Six Springs Tavern in Richardson, TX

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PRIEST Release New Single "Just a Game" via Label Blue Nine; Announce 'THE NEON CHRONICLES TOUR' /w Julien-K & September Mourning This Spring!

PRIEST released "JUST A GAME," the second single off of their highly anticipated fourth studio album Dark Pulse set for release on May 31, 2024 via Label Blue Nine.

"Just A Game" is a pulsating rave anthem delving into virtual realms and thrilling encounters. With intoxicating lyrics and a bassline harking back to 80’s EBM, it's a reminder that it's all just a game—but the excitement feels anything but ordinary. Join the action on the dance floor and embrace your inner player!

In addition, Priest will be headlining THE NEON CHRONICLES TOUR /w Julien-K & September Mourning that kicks off on March 26th at Bossanova Ballroom in Portland, Oregon.

Dark Pulse is Priest’s fourth studio album and is produced by Simon Söderberg (ex-Ghost). It’s a dark synth pop album with rave elements and heavy industrial notes.

Heavily inspired by cyberpunk and goth culture, it dives into the dark and seductive night life that can be found specifically in Berlin. Dark Pulse explores themes like alcohol addiction, surviving narcissism, forbidden love etc. connected to a past flamboyant lifestyle that just won't let go. With a signature blend of eerie synthesizers and pulsating hardware, Priest delves deeper into the shadows of dystopia and human-machine symbiosis.Get ready for an electronic dance record with poisoned roots, catapulting you into feverish insanity and back!

Priest is a synth band that creates music rooted in the vastness of electronic dreams. The goal of their multifaceted prophecy is to safely guide humanity unto the next evolutionary step – the merging with machines.

The occult techno-pop act from Sweden, containing ex-members from Ghost, will throw you into the neon lights of 80 ́s sci-fi mixed with gothic soundscapes. With several praised global tours and critically acclaimed releases like New Flesh and Body Machine they’ve successfully generated an ever growing fanbase worldwide.

Priest has toured with bands like Nitzer Ebb, Die Krupps, Combichrist, Deathstars and Front Line Assembly among others. Priest is also featured on Cleopatra Records tribute albums for Rammstein, Depeche Mode and The Cureand has remixed tracks for Pure Obsessions & Red Nights, Aux Animaux and Sjöblom.

THE NEON CHRONICLES TOUR 2024

PRIEST // JULIEN-K // SEPTEMBER MOURNING

3/26/24 - BOSSANOVA BALLROOM, PORTLAND OR

3/27/24 - FUNHOUSE @ EL CORAZON, SEATTLE WA

3/29/24 - DNA LOUNGE, SAN FRANCISCO CA

3/30/24 - FULL CIRCLE BREWING, FRESNO CA

3/31/24 - GOLDFIELD, SACRAMENTO CA

4/03/24 - BRICK BY BRICK, SAN DIEGO CA

4/04/24 - PARISH ROOM @ HOB, ANAHEIM CA

4/05/24 - WHISKEY A GO GO, W. HOLLYWOOD CA

4/06/24 - SIN WAVE, LAS VEGAS NV

4/07/24 - PUB ROCK LIVE, SCOTTSDALE AZ

4/09/24 - THE ROCK, TUCSON AZ

4/11/24 - SCOUT BAR, HOUSTON TX

4/12/24 - SUNDOWN AT GRANADA, DALLAS TX

4/13/24 - 89TH STREET, OKLAHOMA CITY OK

PRIEST & JULIEN-K

4/15/24 - HQ, DENVER CO

4/16/24 - LIQUID JOES, SALT LAKE CITY UT

4/18/24 - LOVEDRAFT'S BREWING, MECHANICSBURG PA

4/20/24- HALFTIME SPORTSBAR AND MUSIC VENUE, NEWARK DE

4/21/24 - DARK FORCE FEST 2024, NEW JERSEY, NJ

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EKOH + Lo Spirit Share New Single "Good Things"

Emerging artist EKOH has just dropped another new song. 

Ekoh and Lo Spirit have teamed up for "Good Things." Listen here.

"There was a point in life where things got real and I was forced to grow up," Ekoh reveals. "I traded the simple joys and loves in my life for stress, worry, and overthinking. I didn't even realize it when it was happening. 'Good Things' is examining that moment and asking if its possible to get those old feelings back, even after the world has tried to break you."

Ekoh will hit the road this spring with From Ashes to New. All dates are below.

EKOH ON TOUR:
WITH FROM ASHES TO NEW:
4/30 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
5/1 — Huntington, NY — The Paramount
5/2 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
5/4 — New Haven, CT — Toad’s Place
5/5 — Philadelphia, PA — TLA
5/6 — New York, NY — The Gramercy Theatre
5/8 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
5/9 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues 
5/10 — Mobile, AL — Soul Kitchen 
5/12 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre
5/13 — Chattanooga, TN — The Signal
5/15 — Jacksonville, NC — Hooligans 
5/16 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819 
5/18 — Rochester, NY — Water St. Music Hall 
5/19 — Bethlehem, PA — Wind Creek Event Center
5/20 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues
5/21 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
5/23 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theatre 
5/24 — Des Moines, IA — Val Air Ballroom
5/25 — Davenport, IA — Capitol Theatre
5/27 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
5/28 — Austin, TX — Emo’s
5/29 — Dallas, TX — The Echo Lounge & Music Hall 
5/30 — San Antonio, TX — The Aztec Theater
6/2 — Wichita, KS — Cotillion Ballroom 
6/3 — Springfield, MO — Gillioz 
6/5 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
6/6 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues
6/7 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
6/8 — Santa Ana, CA — Observatory OC
6/11 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
6/12 — Denver, CO — Summit
6/13 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theatre 

If you've not yet heard of Ekoh, well, consider this your intro. Get to know him now, because the stratosphere is in his future, thanks to his deft rap x rock hybrid style. Ekoh's breakout track "Hole In Your Head" was released in November 2023 and stays in steady rotation on SiriusXM Octane and was a crowd favorite during his first rock tour where he supported From Ashes to New on the Blackout Tour. Additionally, the single "Hurt Myself" continues to roar, still consistently streaming over 25,000 times per day. He shared "Mayday" last month and performed a special show in Denver for VANS.

WEEDEATER Announce US Tour

Roll up a fat one, because Weedeater are ready to ride another rip-roaring high. The sludge-stoned tar heels are chasing the dragon up and down the East Coast this spring. Along the way, they'll be throwing wizard fights aboard the Rocks Off Concert Cruise and chunking $20 peanuts at Grim Reefer Fest. 

Joining as main support on all 15 days of this excellent adventure are the Iowa stoners in Telekinetic Yeti. Purveyors of fifth dimensional riffs Heavy Temple will open the first leg. Next up are bonafide blues rockers Left Lane Cruiser, followed by badass doomsayers Restless Spirit. 

Get tickets: http://tonedeaftouring.com/weedeater

Tour dates

04/16    Charlotte, NC @ Snug Harbor*
04/17    Richmond, VA @ Cobra Cabana*
04/18    York, PA @ Skid Row Garage*
04/19    Youngstown, OH @ West Side Bowl
04/20    Asheville, NC @ Eulogy
04/23    New York, NY @ Rocks Off Concert Cruise
04/24    Portland, ME @ Geno's Rock Club#
04/25    Manchester, NH @ Jewel#
04/26    Newark, NJ @ QXT's#
04/27    Baltimore, MD @ Otto Bar - Grim Reefer Fest#
04/29    Chesapeake, VA @ Riffhouse^
05/01    Panama City Beach, FL @ Mosey's^
05/02    Cape Coral, FL @ Nice Guys'^
05/03    Tampa, FL @ Crowbar^
05/04    Augusta, GA @ Grantski Records^
* Heavy Temple 
# Left Lane Cruiser
^ Restless Spirit

Weedeater's bong will stay locked and loaded long after this tour goes up in smoke. Later in May, the band will bring plenty of god luck and good speed to this year's Mutants Fest 2024, as well as the seventh coming of Modified Ghosts Festival. More dates coming soon!  

Additional Dates

May 17    Little Rock, AR @ Argenta Theater as part of Mutants Fest 2024 [TICKETS]
May 19    Vancouver, BC as part of Modified Ghost Festival VII - tickets [TICKETS] 

Weedeater rose like a doobie out of the harbor town of Wilmington about the year 1998. Their crushing and massive first full-length …and Justice for Y’all (2001) created an immediate buzz, while critics were struggling to put a tag on their sound. Nearly everybody agreed that stoner rock, doom, sludge and some crusty elements were part of the mix, which the band simply calls “weed metal”.

Their debut was produced by renowned engineer Billy Anderson (Eyehategod, Neurosis) as well as sophomore album Sixteen Tons (2002). After some detours of Dixie Dave, third album God Luck and Good Speed hit the world in 2007 and shifted the band’s focus slightly towards the stoner side. Jason… the Dragon got delayed when Dave lost a toe due to an incident with his favorite shotgun. When the sludge driven album finally came out in 2011, shows in the US and Europe cemented the band’s reputation as a fierce live entity.

After signing to Season of Mist, Weedeater reissued their full back-catalogue. Their most recent album ‘Goliathan’ makes the South smoke again. Lean back and let this monster record blow your mind!

Line-up:

Dixie Dave: Bass, vocals
Shep: Guitar, vocals
Ramzi Ateyeh: Drums

Style: Weed Metal

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Greyhaven Sign to Solid State, Announce "Stereo Grief" EP+ Share "The Welcome Party" — WATCH

 GREYHAVEN — Brent Mills [vocals], Nick Spencer [guitar], Johnny Muench [bass], and Ethan Spray [drums] — have signed to Solid State Records.

The band will release the Stereo Grief EP on April 12. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band is sharing the video for the single "The Welcome Party." Watch it below. 

It's a rager with lots of forward-thinking, noodly riffs, and sonic twists and turns that will leave your head spinning in the best possible way.

"It's a classic Greyhaven song, but I think we've figured out what that means and how to do that the best way possible, while still exploring new things," says Mills about "The Welcome Party." He continues, "This is the first time I've tried to tackle a central concept throughout a release. This song, and the EP as a whole, really deal with framing life and death...If these songs can build a house, this is the first knock at the front door."

Further expanding on the EP, which takes inspiration from the classic short story And He Built A Crooked House by Robert A. Heinlein, Mills states,"The EP is a loose story of someone navigating existential fear relating to all life and all death on a grand scale through a multi-dimensional lens. I was inspired by a short story I read while we were tracking that sort of serves as a backdrop for what's going on in the lyrics. Overall, I feel like this is the best material we've written so far and it's only hinting at where we're going. We couldn't be more excited to release it with a new team behind us."

 
He continues, "On the EP, this character is traveling through a house where he watches all of these versions of himself. He experiences good and bad moments as well as regret. I struggle with a lot of anxiety and depression. I'm always thinking, 'I wish I could've done that differently.' By looking through the lens of a person who has access to every variation of life, the project is a way to process a really depressive episode. It leads to acceptance though." 

Greyhaven have magnified the scope of heavy music since emerging in 2013. The group transfixed audiences with Empty Black [2018] and This Bright and Beautiful World [2022], gathering streams in the tens of millions. Beyond praise from Revolver, KERRANG!, and more, New Noise Magazine professed, "Greyhaven have proven themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the post-hardcore and the heavy music scene at large with their latest release," and Blabbermouth applauded how "musicianship and eloquence are apparent." Throughout 2023, they assembled what would become Stereo Grief with producer Will Putney [Body Count, Norma Jean, Every Time I Die].

Greyhaven are also embarking on a North American tour this spring with Better Lovers. All dates are below.

GREYHAVEN ON TOUR:
WITH BETTER LOVERS, SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY, + FOREIGN HANDS:
4/18 — Indianapolis, IN — Old National Centre
4/19 — St. Louis, MO — Off Broadway
4/20 — Lawrence, KS — The Bottleneck
4/22 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad
4/23 — Tucson, AZ — 191 Toole
4/24 — San Diego, CA — Brick By Brick
4/29 — Roseville, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
4/30 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
5/2 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
5/3 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
5/4 — Vancouver, Canada — Rickshaw Theatre
5/6 — Edmonton, Canada — The Starlite Room
5/7 — Calgary, Canada — Dickens
5/9 — Winnipeg, Canada — Exchange Event Centre
5/10 — Fargo, ND — The Aquarium
5/11 — Minneapolis, MN — Fine Line
5/12 — Madison, WI — Majestic Theatre
5/14 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Pyramid Scheme
5/15 — Columbus, OH — The KING of CLUBS
5/16 — London, Canada — London Music Hall

PHOTO CREDIT: Errick Easterday (@easterxdaily)