SEPULTURA announce THE NORTH AMERICAN LEG OF THEIR ‘CELEBRATING LIFE THROUGH DEATH’ FARWELL TOUR

June 4, 2024

As part of their massive 'Celebrating Life Through Death' Farewell Tour, metal legends SEPULTURA will be hitting the North American roads; you can witness the ambassadors of Brazilian metal with a career-spanning set that will honor the band’s 40 years of existence.

Joining them on this momentous tour will be Florida-based death metal veterans OBITUARY, iconic New York hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT, and Sao Paulo’s death/thrash metallers CLAUSTROFOBIA. Together, this package will unleash an electrifying display of power, passion, and raw emotion.

Andreas Kisser comments: “We are so excited to announce the North American concerts of the 'Celebrating Life Through Death’ farewell tour. We are having a blast doing these shows and celebrating 40 years of history, and now it is your turn! Happy to share the stage with our brothers from OBITUARY, AGNOSTIC FRONT, and CLAUSTROFOBIA! Do not miss this! See you all on the road!”

Fans can purchase pre-sale tickets and VIP upgrades are on sale now through Soundrink.
https://tix.soundrink.com/tours/sepultura

General sale will start Friday 7th, June at 10:00 AM local Time, so don’t miss your chance to be part of SEPULTURA’s unmatched legacy on this Farewell run.

Get your tickets from: https://www.sepultura.com.br/tour

SEPULTURA With OBITUARY, AGNOSTIC FRONT and CLAUSTROFOBIA
09/17/2024 Chicago, IL @ ConcordMusic Hall
09/18/2024 Minneapolis, MN @ UptownTheater
09/20/2024 Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theater
09/21/2024 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
09/22/2024 Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
09/23/2024 Seattle, WA @ The Showbox SODO
09/25/2024 San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
09/26/2024 Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo
09/27/2024 San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
09/28/2024 Tucson, AZ @ RialtoTheatre
09/30/2024 Dallas, TX @ The Factory
10/02/2024 Tampa, FL @JannusLive
10/03/2024 Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theater
10/04/2024 Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
10/05/2024 Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live
10/06/2024 Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
10/08/2024 Cleveland, OH @The Agora Ballroom
10/09/2024 Toronto, ON @Rebel*
10/10/2024 Montreal, QC @ L’Olympia*
10/11/2024 Worcester, MA @The Palladium
10/12/2024 New York, NY @ The PalladiumTimes Square
* - HARVEST to open and no CLAUSTROFOBIA

METAL ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCE FIRST EAST COAST SHOW BY 'CORE 4' IN 6 YEARS

June 4, 2024

METAL ALLEGIANCE began as a celebration of heavy metal, powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on the genre itself – whose "core 4" is comprised of David Ellefson, Mark Menghi, Alex Skolnick, and Mike Portnoy.

On September 6th, 2024, the band will rock the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, on a bill that will also feature Meanstreak and Held Hostage. As with their previous shows, expect a setlist that balances original material with classic covers of metal royalty.

Public On Sale: Friday, June 7th: https://www.axs.com/events/579121/metal-allegiance-tickets

AMEX Presale: Wednesday, June 5th 10am – Thursday, June 6th 10pm

Venue presale: Thursday, June 6th 10am – 10pm PW: METALNJ

Spotify Spotlight Presale: Thursday, June 6th 10am – 10pm

The Starland show will come nine months after the group's last performance in January, at the House of Blues Anaheim, as part of NAMM, and this will be the first Metal Allegiance show to feature the group's core 4 in six years on the East Coast.

“Metal Allegiance’s performance at the Anaheim House of Blues stood as a resounding triumph, exceeding the lofty expectations of fans and critics alike. The band’s mastery of their craft, coupled with an unwavering commitment to delivering an unforgettable live experience, solidified their status as torchbearers of modern metal… Metal Allegiance is alive and well and their 10th anniversary show solidified their righteous spot on the altar of all things metal.” Says thevinyldistrict.com

As with previous shows, expect several guests, this time including Troy Sanders (Mastodon), John Bush (Armored Saint) and Dave Davidson (Revocation), among others.

“It's time once again, for our metal summit with Metal Allegiance! This time we celebrate in heavy metals founding father state of New Jersey… the launch pad to so many legendary careers of our genre. The set list is sure to be blistering as we wrap up the summer together...see you there!” - David Ellefson

“After 10 years of performing as Metal Allegiance, it’s now finally time for us to take a trip across the GW and pay our friends in Jersey a visit…see ya soon Slayerville.” -Mark Menghi

“Metal Allegiance is beyond pleased to announce our long overdue return to the East Coast. In addition to making up for lost time, this gig will mark the first time, after a number of noteworthy shows in the New York area, that we finally make the pilgrimage across the river. New Jersey may be a State that those of us from NY kid around with, but its place in metal history, both on the musician and industry side, is no joke. So join us September 6, 2024, as Metal Allegiance and Jersey finally meet!” - Alex Skolnick

“Looking forward to throwing down with my Metal Allegiance brothers again… it’s always such a blast! While New York and Southern California are the two usual locations for our bashes, it will be fun to venture into NJ for the 1st time. On a personal note, I’m also excited that the gals in Meanstreak will be joining us for this special one-off show.” - Mike Portnoy

“Happy as hell to see Metal Allegiance playing in New Jersey! There is always a great crowd at the Starland Ballroom and I’m thrilled to go back. Good times are ahead my friends.” - Troy Sanders

“Jersey! I’m pumped to be a part of Metal Allegiance alongside some truly legendary musicians. This show is gonna be epic, see you in the pit on September 6th!” - Dave Davidson

“Looking forward to playing the all-mighty New Jersey for another east coast Metal Allegiance extravaganza! Love playing and hanging with the guys. Always a fun time and you never know who will attend to join the fracas.” - John Bush

Also available will be a Meet & Greet VIP package, which will include:

• Early access into the venue
• Exclusive pre-show Meet & Greet with members of Metal Allegiance
• Personal photograph & autograph signing with members of Metal Allegiance
• Collectible show poster (which they'll happily sign for you)
• Official Meet & Greet VIP laminate
• Crowd-free access to the merchandise booth

VIP packages can be purchased here: metalallegiance.bigcartel.com/product/starland

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
metalallegiance.com

Thornhill Announce New Live Album "Live On Tour!"

June 4, 2024

Spanning the globe and a captivating array of material, Thornhill have announced the upcoming release of a brand new live album. Live On Tour! is due out on June 21 via UNFD. Pre-order it here.

Boasting tracks recorded across the globe over the past two years, Live On Tour! features new and old Thornhill favorites captured in the wild, with singles taken from their debut 2019 album The Dark Pool and their sophomore 2022 album Heroine, as well as their latest material.

Featuring recordings from performances in Seattle, New York, Manchester, Cardiff, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cologne, Atlanta, the UK's Newcastle, Sydney, Perth, and their hometown in Melbourne, Live On Tour! ultimately showcases Thornhill's voracious live prowess, while also celebrating the band's towering diversity and innovative craftsmanship from across their catalogue.

"It's been an incredible experience getting to tour around the world in the past two years since the release of Heroine," the band shares. "We have so many great memories, and wanted to share some of our favorite live moments with you before we get started on the next chapter of Thornhill."

Accompanying the announcement of Live On Tour!, Thornhill have also released the live version of their most recent single "Obsession." Recorded live in Perth, "Obsession Live" exudes pure primal energy, with its rugged sonic sensuality heightened by its live setting along with searing riffs and vocalist Jacob Charlton effortlessly flitting between sumptuous swoon and torrid vigor.

Watch the visualizer for "Obsession Live" Below.

The impending release of Live On Tour! will also offer fans a chance to score themselves a piece of Thornhill history, with the album set to release on two exclusive vinyl colourways. Boasting a black and white splatter and a pink galaxy vinyl, pre-orders for these Live On Tour! vinyl variants are available now exclusively via unfdstore.com and 24hundred.net.

Eternal purveyors of artful and engaging heavy creations, Thornhill have always possessed a flair for nuanced rock beyond their influences. Via their ARIA Award-nominated 2022 album Heroine, Thornhill solidified an undeniable reputation as one of the most innovative and immersive heavy acts in the Australian scene. Debuting at #3 on the ARIA Album chart, Heroine also debuted at #1 on the Australian Album chart, and has since had more than 8.5 million streams to date.

Ticking off a huge year in 2022, including selling out most of their headline tour, supporting The Butterfly Effect nationally, appearing at Good Things Festival and performing their first ever US headline shows on the East Coast, Thornhill have also amassed a heaving array of accolades over the years, including triple j's Feature Album and additions to countless Best Of The Year listings for their 2019 release The Dark Pool.

Thornhill kicked off 2024 supporting Silent Planet on extensive North American run, before joining Aussie heavies Polaris on tour in the UK and Europe and appearing at Impericon Festival alongside As I Lay Dying, August Burns Red and While She Sleeps. The band will return to North America this June for an extensive tour supporting Northlane alongside Invent Animate and Windwaker, kicking off in Seattle on June 21 and closing out in California on July 27.

60,126 Rocked in Pittsburgh: Kenny Chesney's Steel Town Passionfest

June 3, 2024

Maybe it was the No Shoes Nation flotilla – eight and ten boats deep on the North Shore – that had dropped anchor over two weeks ago. Perhaps it was the convergence of the 50th Three Rivers Arts Festival, the Pride Parade and Comicon. Or just the anticipation of Kenny Chesney’s Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour, which has broken personal records since kicking off to unprecedented numbers in Tampa. For whatever reason, love was in the air, spirits were high and the weather beautiful when Chesney hit the stage with a blistering “Living in Fast Forward.”

The only show at the storied Acrisure Stadium according to The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the high energy performer’s 12thappearance at the iconic football stadium was one for the books. With the stage pushed all the way back to the end zone wall and more chairs on the floor than ever, No Shoes Nation was on their feet and singing the songs they love and live so loud Chesney let them take whole choruses of “American Kids,” “Anything But Mine,” and “There Goes My Life.”

“They call it Steel Town for a reason,” Chesney said after. “They came to see with a purpose! Those hearts are so strong and true: you could hear it when they sang, and looking out, you could see it in the way they waved their arms side-to-side. They were on their feet and had their hands in the air the entire show. I knew I was going to do ‘There Goes My Life’ when I woke up, but seeing the entire stadium lit up with their lights? It’s one of the most beautiful memories of my life.”

Wall Street Journal crowned Chesney “King of the Road” for his legendary stadium tours, and it’s been a summer of unmatched excitement as several cities have sold out months ahead – and new tickets had to be found to meet the demand. As importantly, the 8-time Entertainer of the Year is finding new heights in both his newer songs and the classics being rotated in.

“When you hear how much No Shoes Nation brings to these songs when they’re singing them with us, it almost makes me stop in my tracks,” Chesney begins. “They’ve been rocking since noon; you’d expect them to be worn out, but I can hear the caring, the investment in everything we’re playing. These aren’t just hits, it feels like they’re sharing their lives with us, too.”

For a very big day where the Allegheny, the Monongahela and the Ohio Rivers meet, the sun shone, then stars came out. Uncle Kracker emerged for their six-week No. 1 “When The Sun Goes Down” and “Drift Away” much to the crowd’s delight. Megan Moroney, leading Academy of Country Music Awards’ female nominee, romped out in cut-offs for a spirited “All The Pretty Girls” that elicited all the sorority friskiness in the teen and 20-somethings in the house.

“Build it with friendship and love, and something really special happens,” marvels Chesney. “The band is white hot and so tight, you can feel how much fun they’re having with every solo and jam – and the audience picks up on that! It was an undeniably incredible night, and as much as people thought we were crazy doing this in Pittsburgh in 2005, I can say absolutely, No Shoes Nation always shows up and delivers. They lifted us again to new heights.”

Presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum, it’s all about the friends, high energy and songs people know by heart. In Pittsburgh, that means 622,882 faces fill with good vibes, joy and music.

“...because everything gets hotter when the sun goes down...”

FLAT BLACK Announce Summer 2024 Headline Tour Dates + Touring With Godsmack This Fall

June 3, 2024

Guitarist Jason Hook introduced his new band FLAT BLACK last year. The former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist teamed up with a trio of young and talented musicians and signed with Fearless Records for its debut album, the details of which are forthcoming. The album, produced by Hook and Chris Collier (Korn), was recorded at both Hook's home studio and The Hideout.

Fresh off high energy and head-turning sets at Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple, Flat Black have announced a run of headline tour dates for Summer 2024, hitting the east coast and bringing their live fire power and metallic might to a series of intimate venues. Tickets now on sale. Get tickets here.

Flat Black will hit the road again in Fall 2024, supporting Godsmack.

All forthcoming Flat Black tour dates are below.

"We are stoked to get into some intimate venues and show a select few of you what FLAT BLACK is capable of in a headline show," enthuses Hook." We are going to dig deep into the full album and make sure every night is truly special.

FLAT BLACK ON TOUR:
HEADLINE DATES:
7/27 —Worcester, MA — Palladium Upstairs
7/28 —Philadelphia, PA — Underground Arts
7/30 — Mechanicsburg, PA — Lovedraft's Brewing Co
7/31 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theatre
8/2 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
8/3 — Hamden, CT — Space Ballroom
8/4 —Washington, DC — The Atlantis

WITH GODSMACK:
10/1 — Simmons Bank Arena — North Little Rock, AR
10/2 — Texas Trust CU Theatre — Grand Prairie, TX
10/4 — Isleta Amphitheater — Albuquerque, NM
10/5 — AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol — Tucson, AZ
10/10 — Grand Sierra Resort and Casino — Reno, NV
10/12 — Moda Center — Portland, OR

WITH GODSMACK + NOTHING MORE:
10/16 — Blue FCU Arena — Loveland, CO
10/17 — Sunset Amphitheatre — Colorado Springs, CO
10/19 — Hartman Arena — Park City, KS
10/20 — The Family Arena — Saint Charles, MO
10/22 — Appalachian Wireless Arena — Pikeville, KY
10/23 — Wesbanco Arena — Wheeling, WV
10/25 — PPL Center — Allentown, PA
10/26 — Mohegan Sun Arena — Uncasville, CT

WATCH + LISTEN TO FLAT BLACK:
"NOTHING TO SOME (FEATURING COREY TAYLOR)"
"IT'S YOUR LACK OF RESPECT"
"HALO"
"JUSTICE WILL BE DONE"

Thrown Announce Debut Album "EXCESSIVE GUILT" + Share Video for "look at me"

June 3, 2024

"Nu metal and grooves deeper than the Mariana Trench" — Metal Hammer UK

"This rips" — Daniel P. Carter/Radio 1 Rock Show

Swedish heavyweights thrown, following up on their previous singles the latter having made a significant impact by hitting the Viral Top 50 in both the USA and Australia this year, and together amassing over 23 million streams worldwide — return with their brand new track "look at me."

Watch the video Below.

Adding to the excitement, the band has announced its first-ever album, EXCESSIVE GUILT, out on August 30 via Arising Empire. Pre-save EXCESSIVE GUILT here.

Despite not having an album out yet, thrown have already amassed over 72 million streams worldwide.

Last year, thrown released their debut EP, EXTENDED PAIN, sitting in Spotify's Top 200 Global Metal Chart for almost a year with over 26 million streams across its five songs. From zero to nearly 600,000 listeners with their explosive tracks, thrown took the stage by storm touring with Counterparts and Knocked Loose.

US TOUR DATES:
WITH SPITE AND BODYSNATCHER
5/31 — Denver, CO — Summit
6/1 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
6/3 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theater
6/4 — Seattle, WA — The Crocodile
6/6 — Sacramento, CA — Ace Of Spades
6/7 — Pomona, CA — The Glasshouse
6/8 — San Diego, CA — House Of Blues
6/9 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theater
6/11 — Dallas, TX — House Of Blues
6/12 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
6/13 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
6/14 — Oklahoma City, OK — Beer City Music Hall
6/15 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall
6/16 — New Orleans, LA — House Of Blues

Get tickets here.

ICYMI:
Stream/download the EXTENDED PAIN EP here.

Vocalist Marcus Lundqvist is joined by Johan Liljeblad and Andreas Malm on guitars, and drummer Buster Odeholm (Vildhjarta/Humanity's Last Breath) as thrown aim to spread their message of self-loathing through their mix of gut-punching metalcore and anger-inciting hardcore.

THROWN ARE:
Marcus Lundqvist | Vocals
Johan Liljeblad | Guitar
Andreas Malm | Guitar
Buster Odeholm | Drums

SOULFLY - ANNOUNCE SUPERSTITION U.S. TOUR + TICKETS ON SALE!

June 3, 2024

Underground icon, extreme metal trailblazer, third-world warrior, and leader of a diverse and dedicated tribe, Max Cavalera not only survives but thrives, blasting out riff after killer riff. The same voice, body, and spirit that launched SOULFLY in 1997 summons impossibly heavy noise to this day, throwing down ten slabs of monstrous music on the band's twelfth album, Totem, which was released this past summer.

This Fall, SOULFLY will head out on their 'Superstition U.S. Tour'. The 15-day trek will kick off on October 19th in Albuquerque and will make stops in Austin as well as the Headbanger's Boat Cruise before concluding in Tempe on November 19th. Joining the band for select dates on the tour will be EYEHATEGOD (10/22-11/06) while MUTILATION BARBEQUE and SKINFLINT will be opening the package each night.

Max Cavalera comments, "Together with our brothers in EyeHateGod, Mutilation Barbecue, and Skinflint, Soulfly is bringing melting riffs and Zyon’s tribal beats to the South! Let the Superstition Tour unleash!"

Purchase your tickets here: https://www.soulfly.com/tour

Confirmed dates for SOULFLY’s 'Superstition U.S. Tour' with EYEHATEGOD (10/22-11/6), MUTILATION BARBEQUE and SKINFLINT are:
10/19/2024 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
10/21/2024 Wichita, KS @ Wave
10/22/2024 Dallas, TX @ Trees*
10/23/2024 Austin, TX @ Come & Take It Live*
10/24/2024 Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea’s Live*
10/25/2024 Ft. Walton Beach, FL @ Downtown Music Hall*
10/26/2024 Ft. Meyers, FL @ The Ranch*
10/28- 11/01/2024 Headbanger’s Boat Cruise *
11/02/2024 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room*
11/03/2024 Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits*
11/04/2024 Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen*
11/05/2024 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Midtown*
11/06/2024 San Antonio @ Rock Box*
11/07/2024 Lubbock, TX @ Jakes Sports Cafe
11/08/2024 El Paso, TX @ Lubbock Palace
11/09/2024 Temple, AZ @ Marquee Theater
* - w. EYEHATEGOD

Totem was recorded at Platinum Underground in Mesa, Arizona by John Aquilino and Arthur Rizk with assistance from John Powers. Produced by Max alongside Arthur Rizk (KREATOR, MUNICIPAL WASTE, CODE ORANGE), the album boasts guest appearances from John Powers (ETERNAL CHAMPION), Chris Ulsh (POWER TRIP), and John Tardy(OBITUARY). Arthur Rizk was also responsible for playing lead guitar on the record. The artwork for the album was created by James Bousema.

Order your copy of Totem, here: https://www.soulfly.com/totem
Stream Totem on all streaming platforms: https://bfan.link/soulfly-totem

SOULFLY is:
Max Cavalera | Vocals & Guitar
Zyon Cavalera | Drums
Mike Leon | Bass Guitar

More information:
www.instagram.com/thesoulflytribe
www.x.com/thesoulflytribe
open.spotify.com/user/soulflyband
www.youtube.com/@soulfly
www.tiktok.com/@thesoulflytribe

D.R.U.G.S. Drop "Hunger Pangs" Video

June 2, 2024

Post-hardcore band Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S.), featuring Chiodos' Craig Owens, have come roaring back with the video for the new single "Hunger Pangs." Watch it Below.

It is the first taste of music from the band's forthcoming third album. The upcoming release follows two acclaimed albums, 2022's DESTROY REBUILD and 2011's self-titled debut.

"'Hunger Pangs' is a song about an insatiable urge and unquenchable thirst for love. This song is both a new era and return to form for D.R.U.G.S.," says Owens.

In conjunction with the release of "Hunger Pangs," and in anticipation of the announcement of their new album, D.R.U.G.S. will embark on a headline tour of the U.S. this summer, with Savage Hands, Downswing, and The Requiem coming along for the ride. All dates are below. Get tickets here.

Having now surpassed 10 million cumulative streams, the band's previous album DESTROY REBUILD offered listeners the uniquely nostalgic D.R.U.G.S. sound they had been craving while also exploring new territories, marking a perfect progression and exciting new chapter for Craig Owens. The aggressive melodies paired with low-tuned guitars and introspective lyrics created a slab of the nostalgic alternative rock sound that we all grew up with and have come to crave. Owens' knack for creating sincere lyrics shined through while touching on topics like destiny, perspective, and redemption on 'DESTROY REBUILD.' It is a physical manifestation of the course he has taken in his musical career and encapsulates each step along the way. It is a bright reflection of one's life and actions, and it encourages the listener to do the same in their own life.

Fans can anticipate the forthcoming third album to be another step in the ongoing evolution of Craig Owens.

DESTROY REBUILD UNTIL GOD SHOWS ON TOUR:
WITH SAVAGE HANDS, DOWNSWING, + THE REQUIEM:
6/7 — Pontiac, MI — The Crofoot
6/8 — Lakewood, OH — The Winchester
6/9 — Buffalo, NY — Rec Room
6/10 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
6/12 — Syracuse, NY — The Song & Dance
6/13 — Stroudsburg, PA — The Sherman Theater
6/14 — Brooklyn, NY — The Meadows
6/15 — Cambridge, MA — Middle East Restaurant and Club
6/17 — Richmond, VA — The Canal Club
6/18 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
6/19 — Greenville, SC — The Radio Room
6/21 — West Palm Beach, FL — Respectable Street
6/22 — Tampa, FL — The Orpheum
6/23 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
6/25 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
6/26 — San Antonio, TX — The Rock Box
6/27 — Dallas, TX — RBC Deep Ellum
6/29 — Phoenix, AZ — The Rebel Lounge
6/30 — Pomona, CA — The Glass House
7/2 — Portland, OR — Dante's Live
7/3 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
7/5 — Salt Lake City, UT — Soundwell
7/6 — Billings, MT — The Pub Station
7/7 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theater
7/9 — St. Paul, MN — Amsterdam Bar & Hall
7/10 — Chicago, IL — Reggie's Rock Club
7/11 — Nashville, TN — Eastside Bowl

VRSTY Share "World on Fire" Cover — LISTEN

June 2, 2024

Genre-blending and bending New York City-based collective VRSTY (pronounced "Varsity") have shared their cover of Nate Smith's 200 million-streaming smash "World On Fire." Listen Below.

"The first time I heard this song, I was absolutely stuck," says singerJoey Varela. "I haven't heard a song that's hit me this hard in a long time. Everything from the lyrics to the way that it's composed is just absolutely amazing to me. I think I knew instantly that I was going to cover it. My only fear was not being able to do the song justice.. but I think I did okay."

VRSTY dropped its most recent album Levitate last fall via Spinefarm. Get it here.

VRSTY are on tour through the summer. All dates are below.

VRSTY ON TOUR:
6/1 — Mechanicsburg, PA — 10 Years Birthday Bash
6/15 — Pawtucket, RI — The Met (With Wind Walkers)
6/16 — Hartford, CT — The Webster (With Wind Walkers)
6/17 — Vienna, VA — Jammin Java Vienna, VA (With Wind Walkers)
6/18 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819 (With DRUGS, Wind Walkers, Savage Hands)
6/19 — Columbia, SC — New Brookland Tavern
6/20 — Orlando, FL — Will's Pub (With Wind Walkers)
6/21 — Atlanta, GA — Purgatory at Masquerade (With Wind Walkers)
6/22 — Jacksonville, NC — Hooligans (With Wind Walkers)
6/23 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club (With Wind Walkers)
8/17 — Brooklyn, NY — The Meadows (With A Skylit Drive)
8/18 — Rochester, NY — Montage Music Hall (With A Skylit Drive)
8/20 — Lakewood, OH — The Foundry (With A Skylit Drive)
8/21 — New Kensington, PA — Preserving Underground (With A Skylit Drive)
8/22 — Baltimore, MD — Ottobar (With A Skylit Drive)
8/23 — Mechanicsburg, PA — Lovedraftz (With A Skylit Drive)
8/24 — Clifton, NJ — Dingbatz (With A Skylit Drive)

ABOUT VRSTY:
VRSTY (pronounced "Varsity") make music as energetic and richly diverse as the city that spawned them. Assembled by band leader Joey Tyler, a Puerto Rican singer from New York City raised on R&B, pop, and Spanish music and equally inspired by metallic post-hardcore, VRSTY blends genres with fearless ambition and visceral enthusiasm. A handful of EPs preceded 2020's debut album, Welcome Home, itself followed by a three-part series of sequel EPs solidifying the band's reputation.

The band (comprised of guitarist Paul Gregory, bassist Javier Dorrejo, drummer Chris Cody, and Tyler) specializes in what Kerrang! described as "endless grooves and danceable parts, punctuated by breakdowns and completed with dark atmosphere." Meanwhile, "Massive,”"from 2020's Cloud City EP, remained the Most Played on SiriusXM's Octane for two consecutive weeks. In a 9/10 review, Outburn described Welcome Home as "effortless, fun, and above all genuine." Blabbermouth raved: "While other bands may have introduced the concept of genre-bending, VRSTY have refined it."

Genuine authenticity and uncompromising passion are crucial to everything about VRSTY. Levitate, the band's stunning sophomore set, is powered by spirited conviction and a commitment to follow their muse wherever it leads. It's an album of rich melodic hooks and headbang-inducing grooves.

Tyler co-produced Levitate with Justin Deblieck (Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White, Lorna Shore, Fit For A King). George Lever (Sleep Token, Holding Absence, Loathe) handled mixing duties.

VRSTY commands the crowd anytime they perform, connecting with anyone who struggles with feelings of low self-worth, bad relationships, or generally feels like an outsider. It’s a feeling of shared community evident on the band's tours with the likes of 10 Years, Nonpoint, Secrets, and For The Fallen Dreams, among others. Ultimately, VRSTY aims to encourage, provoke, and inspire listeners.

DEATH ANGEL ANNOUNCES 2024 FALL/WINTER TOUR WITH W.A.S.P.

June 2, 2024

Bay Area thrash legends DEATH ANGEL have announced a fall/winter tour with LA heavy metal icons W.A.S.P. The tour will kick off October 26th in San Luis Obispo, CA and will wrap December 14th in Los Angeles, CA. Ticket presales start tomorrow with public onsales taking place on Friday.

Commenting on the tour, the band says:

"We’re extremely excited to be joining W.A.S.P. on their upcoming North American tour on which they will be playing their legendary and incredible debut album in its entirety!

It was an honor to be asked and we plan on showing our appreciation by delivering a vicious set of our style of Bay Area thrash to the crowds night after night to get them fired up to witness one of the originators of controversial and shocking metal playing the above mentioned classic record in it’s entirety!

Rounding out the bill will be Unto Others. This is a show and tour not to be missed! Be there to experience to the nightly insanity! See you on the road!"

Purchase tickets here: https://www.deathangel.us/tour

DEATH ANGEL Tour Dates w/W.A.S.P.

Oct 28 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater

Oct 29 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre

Oct 30 - Vancouver, BC - The Vogue Theater

Nov 1 - Calgary, AB - The Palace Theatre

Nov 2 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory

Nov 3 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory

Nov 4 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot

Nov 5 - Denver, CO - The Paramount Theater

Nov 7 - Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore

Nov 8 - St. Charles, IL - Acadia Theater

Nov 9 - St. Charles, IL - Acadia Theater

Nov 10 - Detroit, MI - Royal Oak

Nov 11 - Toronto, ON - History

Nov 13 - Montreal, QC - M Telus

Nov 14 - Quebec City, QC - Theater Capitole

Nov 15 - Boston, MA - The Orpheum

Nov 16 - New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom

Nov 17 - Philadelphia, PA - Franklin Music Hall

Nov 19 - Cleveland, OH - The Agora

Nov 20 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE

Nov 21 - Stroudsburg, PA - Sherman Theater

Nov 22 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore

Nov 23 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore

Nov 24 - Orlando, FL - Plaza Live

Nov 26 - Nashville, TN - The Ryman Auditorium

Nov 27 - Atlanta, GA - The Eastern

Nov 29 - Houston, TX - House of Blues

Nov 30 - San Antonio, TX - The Aztec Theater

Dec 1 - Dallas, TX - The Factory

Dec 3 - Little Rock, AR - The Hall

Dec 4 - Wichita, KS - The Cotillion

Dec 6 - Albuquerque, NM - Revel

Dec 7 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee

Dec 9 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theater

Dec 10 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues

Dec 11 - Reno, NV - Grand Sierra Resort

Dec 12 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl

About DEATH ANGEL:

Formed in 1982 in San Francisco, CA, DEATH ANGEL were among the era’s groundbreaking thrash bands along with acts like TESTAMENT, EXODUS, POSSESSED, VIO-LENCE and FORBIDDEN. Considered as one of the most influential thrash bands to exist, DEATH ANGEL has released 9 full-length albums, including their most recent, Grammy Award nominated record Humanicide. The five-piece consisting of Rob Cavestany (guitar, vocals), Mark Osegueda (vocals), Ted Aguilar (guitar, vocals), Will Carroll (drums) and Damien Sisson (bass), is on the tail end of 5 year worldwide tour in support of Humanicide, which has included recent performances in Asia, Europe, North America and South America. With no signs of slowing down, the band continues their quest in the name of metal in 2024.

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Invent Animate Announce 'Heavener (Definitive)' Out Now via UNFD

June 2, 2024

Invent Animate fans, rejoice! The atmospheric metalcore trailblazers have announced the release of 'Heavener (Definitive)' , and dropped their new track "How We Used To Say Goodbye" (via UNFD). Before today, Invent Animate shared "Sleepless Deathbed" which has amassed nearly 1.5 million streams on Spotify alone and 216k views and counting on YouTube. When asked about 'Heavener (Definitive)', guitarist Keaton Goldwire shared:

“Finishing out 'Heavener' was a really special moment for us. There was such deep self-reflection and proudness that formed into an intense motivation. I don’t think was ever a time where I could say I was inspired by my own band, but this one really sparked something. So we kept writing. The songs we came up with are a true extension of Heavener and give us closure to an era. A new, definitive ending.

'Heavener (Definitive)' includes the original album in its entirety, plus “How We Used To Say Goodbye”, recent singles “Sleepless Deathbed” and “Heavener”, and a re-imagined version of “Without a Whisper.” The band will also be offering a premium version of the album on vinyl with a limited-edition D-Side etching, and an embossed jacket with spot gloss and foil stamping. Truly the definitive version of the critically acclaimed album – 'Heavener'.”

Pre-save 'Heavener' (Definitive) and purchase vinyl variants here, stream "How We Used To Say Goodbye" here, and watch the visualizer below.

After wrapping up an entirely sold-out run with Bad Omens, Invent Animate will next be hitting the road on the Mirror's Edge North American Tour 2024 as direct support to Northlane, with Thornhill and Windwalker opening. For ticket information, please click here.

Mirror's Edge North American Tour 2024 Dates:

June 21 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune

June 22 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

June 23 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

June 24 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom

June 26 - Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall

June 27 - Calgary, AB @ Palace Theatre

June 30 - Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater

July 1 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues

July 2- Lakewood, OH @ Roxy

July 4 - London, ON @ London Music Hall

July 5 - Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall

July 6 - Ottawa, ON @ Bronson Centre

July 7 - Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre

July 9 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

July 10 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club

July 11 - Philadelphia, PA @ TLA

July 12 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage

July 13 - Charlotte, NC @ The Underground

July 14 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl

July 16 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

July 17 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Heaven)

July 19 - San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center

July 20 - Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall

July 21 - Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater

July 23 - Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall

July 24 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

July 26 - Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues

July 27 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades

The Intemperate Sons Release Music Video for Single "Falling Under"; New Album 'Dark Day’s Night' Due Out June 5th via FRAME|WORK

June 1, 2024

"Falling Under" is the latest track off the upcoming album, Dark Day’s Night that is set for release on June 5th, 2024. This album has taken a darker turn than the debut, reflecting the crazy times we live in today. Everyone has their own demons that no one else can see. The brightest souls burn the shortest wick before their candle fades away. This track was produced by Amir Derakh and The Intemperate Sons at The Kitchen Recording Studios in Dallas, TX.

The Intemperate Sons release all their music through the Frame|Work record label at the direction of Amir Derakh and Ryan Shuck. A brand-new music video for the single will follow on 5/31/24 to the usual platforms. All Intemperate Sons’ tracks are mixed by Amir Derakh at Synthicide in Long Beach, CA. All mastering is done by Mike Marsh Mastering in the U.K.

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

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 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 Thrillersand 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 Sonslived 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.

The Intemperate Sons are:

Max Watson (vocals, backing vocals, guitars, keys, bass)

Jake Watson (guitars, bass and backing vocals)

Keith Watson (drums, backing vocals)

Mark Marks (bass)

The Intemperate Sons Show Dates:

Fri June 14 @ Trees in Dallas, TX
Sat June 15 @ Verma Fest - 3 Nations Brewing in Carrollton, TX
Sat July 27 @ The Railhead Saloon in Lawton, OK
Sat Aug 3 @ Hanovers Draught Haus in Pflugerville, TX
Fri Sep 6 @ The Zone Grill & Bar in Abilene, TX
Sat Sep 7 @ Fitzgerald's Bar & Live Music Venue in San Antonio, TX
Sat Oct 26 @ Lonestar Bulldog Rescue Benefit in Denton, TX
Wed Nov 13 @ Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, CA

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Portland's FEDERALE presents 'No Strangers' single & announces tour dates. The new 'Reverb & Seduction' album marks 20 years

June 1, 2024

“Equal parts Ennio Morricone, Lee Hazelwood, and Nick Cave with a touch of Chris Isaak’s less romantic side… few if any artists are brave and/or creative enough to channel this ghostly, often ominous vibe into moving, sensual and stirring music” ~ American Songwriter

"Their most immersive and varied album to date, Collin Hegna and his merry band of music-makers take us on a fantastic journey... and on ‘Heaven Forgive Me’, Hegna channels the post-punk vibes of such bands as The Church, Pink Turns Blue and The Mission to our delight" ~ The Spill Magazine

Portland-based collective Federale presents their new single 'No Strangers', which pays homage to the legendary Lee Hazlewood. At the same time, they announces their 'Reverb & Seduction' Tour, which will lead them up and down America's West coast and beyond.

This song involves Dave Mudie (drummer for The Dandy Warhols' Courtney Barnett), Andrew Joslyn (Nancy Wilson, Kei$ha, Macklemore, Leslie Odom Jr., Mark Lanegan) on strings, and Hunter Lea (Grammy nominated Nancy Sinatra / Lee Hazlewood re-issue producer) on harpsichord.

This is the second single from their 'Reverb & Seduction' album, out this summer via Jealous Butcher Records. Earlier, the band released the lead track 'Heaven Forgive Me', featuring The Black Angels' Alex Maas on backing vocals.

In the 20 years of their existence, Federale has carved out a unique niche within the indie music landscape, blending their signature spaghetti-Western instrumental sound with increasing doses of moody vocal arrangements in the spirit of Lee Hazlewood and late-period Leonard Cohen. Through it all, songwriter and lead singer Collin Hegna – who also spent the last 20 years as a dues-paying member of The Brian Jonestown Massacre – maintains a strictly retro vibe. Federale's records have always sounded period-correct for an alternate-universe 1971, where rock and roll never caught on.

Their sixth studio album, 'Reverb & Seduction' marks the band’s twentieth anniversary. The band’s most immersive and varied album to date, with do-it-all frontman Collin Hegna at the height of his powers, this is a tour-de-force road trip from psych rock to country duets, never straying too far from the spaghetti western roots that inspired the band many blood-moons ago.

“'No Strangers' is an ode to the story songs of Lee Hazlewood. But this time our narrator is on a warpath. Like the leader of a biker gang or a band of musical outlaws, our protagonist rolls into town a Stranger and finds the hypocritically self righteous town folks are none too happy to see him. This doesn't worry him though, because our antihero plans to even the scales in any way necessary. Musically the marriage of strings, pedal steel and reverbed-out guitars transports us to a nondescript time and a nondescript place that is definitely in the past and definitely in the desert. It may be a rugged, dangerous place. But it sure sounds cool. Too bad The Stranger had to burn it all down in the end," says Collin Hegna.

"Each Federale release has sought to embrace influences ever farther afield from the band’s original concept as an ode to Spaghetti Western film music. But one aesthetic constant (as far as non-instrumental songs go) has been the dark, narrative driven folk ballad".

Comprising 10 tracks, 'Reverb & Seduction' was recorded at Revolver Studios in Portland and engineered by Collin Hegna, Matt Thomson and Andrew Joslyn, who boasts five 5 Grammy Award winning albums. Mixed by Jeff Stuart Saltzman (The Black Keys, The High Violets), Matt Thomson and Collin Hegna, this album was mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering.

These new musical homages are complemented by a new lineup of well-known Portland rock-scene vets, including talents from The Shivas, Roselit Bone, Dandy Warhols, Rogue Wave and Delines. Going forward, Federale expects to fully embrace the role of a working, touring band, starting with a West Coast tour timed to coincide with the new record's July release. A European tour will follow in late fall 2024.

'No Strangers' is out now, available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and Band camp. The full 'Reverb & Seduction' album, which can be pre-ordered now, and will be released on July 12, available on CD and vinyl wherever fine records are sold. Tour tickets are also now available for order.

SINGLE CREDITS
Written, arranged and produced by Collin Hegna
Mixed by Jeff Stuart Saltzman
Mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering
Recording Engineering - Collin Hegna, Matt Thomson, Andrew Joslyn
Recorded at Revolver Studios in Portland, OR
Dave Mudle - drums
Rick Pedrosa - pedal Steel & Guitar
Andrew Joslyn - strings
Hunter Lea - harpsichord
Collin Hegna - all other Instruments, percussion & vocals
Released by Jealous Butcher Records
Management: Andy Ross @ Exit Strategy Productions
Publicity: Shauna McLarnon @ Shameless Promotion PR
Video created by Little Richard’s Almanac, animated by Ron Laboray and Niki Elliott
Tour poster designed by Tobias Berblinger

Frenchy and the Punk unveil blissfully alluring 'Like In A Dream' single amidst headlining UK tour

June 1, 2024

Explosive, subdued, confrontational, soothing, spikey and accessible" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Steeped in a melancholic grace, Frenchy and the Punk weave light into their darkness, both visually and aurally... a potent goth-alternative concoction, a boozy blend of classic post-punk infused with daring, catchy guitar work that pushes the boundaries of the genre" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Penetrating psych-soaked post-punk... Brimming with their signature cinematic drama and that unforgettable voice" ~ Global Texan Chronicles

"An inspiriting slice of post punk hued, new wave nurtured rock ‘n’ roll... under the skin and hungrily stirring the imagination in a flash" ~ Ringmaster Review

NYC post-punk duo Frenchy and the Punk presents 'Like In A Dream',
a single that pierces the gloom with flickers of light, their sound steeped in melancholic grace. This is the second offering from their 'Midnight Garden' album, forthcoming via NYC indie imprint EA Recordings.

Torchbearers of a new era in post-punk, the duo earlier released the lead track - the dance floor frenzy 'Hypnotized', one year since releasing their critically-acclaimed 'Zen Ghost' album.

Formed in 2005, Frenchy and the Punk is vocalist, percussionist and lyricist Samantha Stephenson and guitarist-composer Scott Helland, co-founder of Deep Wound (with Dinosaur Jr. icons J Mascis and Lou Barlow) and Outpatients. Named one of the Top 25 duos in the US by Yahoo! Music, they profess a vivid blend of post-punk, dark folk, new wave, goth and punk cabaret. Helland is also known for his exceptional solo music project Guitarmy of One.

“’Like In A Dream’ was one of the songs we came up with in Paris. I often write lyrics in a stream of consciousness way as if the lyrics were attached to the guitar riff that Scott is playing. It can be that old, ‘which comes first?’, question. Do the riffs present themselves because the lyrics exist or are the lyrics born out of the guitar riffs. Or are Scott and my subconsciouses so connected that they both exist and emerge together? This song is about perspective, the cycle of life, and the ever beautiful embrace of love,” says Samantha Stephenson.

Scott Helland adds, “On ‘Like in a Dream’, in the majority of the song, I play heavily reverbed single note guitar lines. It was a real treat to record, in what I like to call “the Gilmour type of feel”. I wanted those notes to ring and just be felt in an emotive way and to keep within that dreamy floaty-ness that Samantha conjures vocally and lyrically. The single note lines differ from the wall of acoustic and semi electric tones and chords that usually make up our songs, though that wall of sound does come in as the lead up to the end of this track.”

On 'Midnight Garden', Stephenson hits her stride - lyrically, vocally and with the synth sounds peppering the album. Helland shows his knack for infectious, and often euphoric, guitar melodies, propelling these tracks and perfectly complementing Frenchy's vocals.

This collection bursts with dance grooves, guitar-driven upbeat melodies and soaring vocals. Written in France and the USA, this post-punk, new wave and dark alternative-drenched cauldron of songs address themes ranging from the gothic reimagining of the garden of eden, rising from the ashes and starting over, to socio-political commentary,

“We filmed the majority of the footage for ‘Like In A Dream’ at Art OMI and sculpture park in Ghent, NY, mostly utilizing the piece by LevenBetts called ‘Zoid’. The minimalist nature of the design and how it captures light with its repetitive geometric shapes seemed like a perfect structure to play within," says Stephenson.

"The stark architecture placed in an expansive landscape mirrors and complements the minimalist and dreamy feel of the song. Another portion of the dance footage was filmed during the recent eclipse in April. It felt like an interesting time to capture movement. In a moment of time when so many came together to witness a beautiful natural phenomenon, it felt like an escape from the mundane which also felt in harmony with the song.”

The duo has forged their own distinct path, touring across the US and Europe with their artful two-person powerhouse of sound. To date, they've performed with Dead Can Dance's Peter Ulrich and Dresden Dolls' Brian Viglione, Thomas Dolby, Dinosaur Jr., The World Inferno Friendship Society, Rasputina, Cruxshadows, Aurelio Voltaire and Faun.

As of May 28, 'Lost In A Dream' is out everywhere online, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. The 'Midnight Garden' album, which is now available for pre-order, will be released on vinyl, CD and digitally on June 28. The band has just kicked off their UK tour, alongside Miranda Sex Garden. American tour dates follow in late June.

CREDITS
Samantha Stephenson - Vocals, Percussion, Keyboard
Scott Helland - Guitar, Bass, Drums and Drum Programming
Recorded at Split Rock Studios (New Paltz, NY)
Recorded & mixed by Jason Sarubbi
Mastered by Martin Bowes at The Cage (Coventry UK)
Written, performed and produced by Frenchy and the Punk
Single artwork by Samantha Stephenson
Artist photos by Nicola Bee

TOUR DATES
JUN 22 Salem, MA - Darq Salem
JUL 11 Pomeroy, OH - Starwood Festival
JUL 13 Pittsburgh, PA - TBA
JUL 14 Columbus, OH - Dirty Dungarees Alt Music Space
JUL 17 Cincinnati, OH - The Comet
JUL 18 Detroit, MI - Corktown Tavern
JUL 19 Akron, OH - Buzzbin
JUL 20 Maple Heights, OH - Maple Grove Tavern
JUL 21 Dayton, OH - Blind Bob’s
JUL 23 St Louis, MO - Crack Fox
JUL 25 Cleveland, OH - Wizbang Theater
JUL 26 Sherman, NY - Sirius Rising Festival
SEPT 6 Pittsburgh, PA - Pitts Art Fest
SEPT 22 York, PA - Enchanted Festival
SEPT 26 Dark Castle Festival, Louisville, KY
OCT 5/6 Attleboro, MA - Jewelry City Festival
OCT 12 Upper Lake, CA - Hexenfest
OCT 25 Shepherdstown, WV - TBA
NOV 16 Baltimore, MD - Fairy Scary Ball

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Annie Bosko Debuts Steamy Duet with Dwight Yoakam on "Heart Burn"

May 31, 2024

As she prepares to step into the revered circle at the Grand Ole Opry tonight, May 31, rising singer/songwriter Annie Bosko releases a steamy duet with Dwight Yoakam on “Heart Burn,” via Stone Country Records. Listen to the song Below.

“Dwight is not only my musical hero but an icon, from his music to his sense of style, and we both share Bakersfield roots,” shares Bosko. “I love that he effortlessly crosses genres, blending everything from country, americana, rock and latin influences, and it feels like we were able to capture that in this song.”

Penned by Bosko and Chuck Cannon, with Yoakam in mind, and produced by Butch Walker (Taylor Swift, Fall Out Boy, Katy Perry), “Heart Burn” is punctuated by baritone guitars that harken back to their Bakersfield roots, as the neo-traditionalists croon:

You make my heart burn
You make my soul yearn
You make my bones ache
When you’re gone they just might break
Inside of my chest
Kisses leave me helpless
Baby we make love so good it hurts
You make my heart burn

“When we wrote the second verse, I asked, ‘What would Dwight Yoakam say?’ I wanted it to sound dreamy and poetic, but with a western edge,” Bosko explains.

“Heart Burn” comes on the heels of Bosko’s recently released duet with Vince Gill, “Higher Ground,” and follows the release of her self-titled EP earlier this year, featuring five songs including current single “Neon Baby,” which saw her make her late night debut on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

Following tonight’s Grand Ole Opry performance, Bosko will perform at the Concert for Love and Acceptance at Margaritaville on June 5 and CMA Fest at the Hard Rock Stage on June 6 at 12:55pm. As an Ariat Ambassador, she will also have a special in-store performance at the Ariat Brand Shop on Broadway on June 7 at 6:30pm.

Bosko performed in Frisco at the ACM Country Kickoff at the Star on May 14, with Morning Hangover praising, “Annie has it all - she has the voice, the charm, the heart, the grit, the work ethic - everything about her screams future Superstar.”

For more information, visit AnnieBosko.com or follow along on socials Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X @AnnieBosko and Facebook.com/AnnieBoskoMusic.

Annie Bosko Tour Dates

May 31            Grand Ole Opry || Nashville, TN
June 5              Concert for Love and Acceptance || Nashville, TN
June 6              CMA Fest at Hard Rock Stage || Nashville, TN
June 7              Ariat Brand Shop || Nashville, TN
June 21            Country Jam 2024 || Grand Junction, CO
July 20             Faster Horses Festival 2024 || Brooklyn, MI
August 3         Watershed Festival || Quincy, WA
October 19      Country Thunder Florida 2024 || Kissimmee, FL

About Annie Bosko
With a voice that beams like a ray of California sunshine, Stone Country Records/Brown Sellers Brown Management singer-songwriter Annie Bosko’s “Heart Burn” featuring Dwight Yoakam is available now. A steamy duet produced by Butch Walker, the track is punctuated by baritone guitars that harken back to their Bakersfield roots. A student of legendary crooners like Patsy Cline with added inspiration from Shania Twain, George Strait, Dwight Yoakam, The Beatles and more, the Golden State native pairs a sound anchored deep in the organic twang of ‘90s country with simple songs told from the heart, preaching equal parts healing and honky-tonk hope. Bosko broke out in 2014 with the SiriusXM/CMT hit “Crooked Halo,” bucking the bro-country trend for a traditionally flavored anthem that has now amassed more than 3 million streams. She went on to write songs recorded by Willie Nelson and Jessica Simpson, tour alongside Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley and Blake Shelton, sell out the famed Troubadour and perform on the Grand Ole Opry and at Ryman Auditorium–the fabled Mother Church of Country Music–while also becoming an in-demand studio vocalist and earning the title Artist to Watch from rolling Stone Country. After years of hard knocks and creative shapeshifting, Bosko is now embracing her true nature for creative rejuvenation. Working with producers Derek George and Mickey Jack Cones, a new batch of music pairs unapologetic twang, clever wordplay, and deep compassion with her long standing downhome-diva vocal, capturing the full range of timeless American art in its purest form. In 2023, Bosko released the powerful-yet-tender ballad “Dandelions” in memory of the victims of Nashville’s Covenant School shooting–a track written alongside Danny Myrick which has now become a beacon of community remembrance and faith. Lost in grief and capturing the reverberating shock of that day’s unfathomable loss, the track has been embraced by the Covenant School families themselves, with all proceeds being donated for their benefit through ACM Lifting Lives. Her five-song EP Annie Bosko is available now, featuring sharp-yet-simple, pure-country songs written or co-written with hitmakers like Jeffrey Steele, Bridgette Tatum and more, all aimed at uplifting, inspiring or just singing along with women and country-music lovers everywhere.

Dayseeker Announce "Dark Sun Protocol" Fall 2024 Headline Tour

May 30, 2024

REPLICA ACOUSTIC ALBUM ARRIVES PHYSICALLY ON JUNE 14

Southern California's DAYSEEKER — Rory Rodriguez [vocals], Gino Sgambelluri [guitar], Ramone Valerio [bass], and Zac Mayfield [drums] — just wrapped an incredibly successful, sold-out headline tour of the U.S. last week, which included appearances at several festivals.

Dayseeker will return to the road for a new headline trek this fall and it's big deal for both the band and fans. They will play the biggest venues of their career so far, while also hitting cities they've not performed in recently!

The "DAYSEEKER: DARK SUN PROTOCOL" tour will kick off September 27 in Dallas and run through November 2 in Los Angeles.

Alpha Wolf, Catch Your Breath, and Kingdom of Giants will also appear.

All dates are below. Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 31 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

"We're really excited for 'Dark Sun Protocol,' considering it's been years since we've headlined some of these cities," says Rodriguez. "This will be our biggest and best live show to see so far — guaranteed."

DAYSEEKER ON TOUR:
WITH ALPHA WOLF, CATCH YOUR BREATH, + KINGDOM OF GIANTS:
9/27 — Dallas, TX — Studio @ The Factory
9/28 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
9/29 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
10/1 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live
10/2 — Atlanta, GA — The Eastern
10/4 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
10/5 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
10/6 — Baltimore, MD — Rams Head Live
10/8 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
10/9 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theater
10/11 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner
10/12 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
10/13 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Steel
10/15 — Chicago, IL — Salt Shed
10/16 — Royal Oak, MI — Royal Oak Music Theatre
10/17 — Toronto, ON — Rebel
10/18 — Newport, KY — MegaCorp Pavillion
10/20 — Minneapolis, MN — Skyway Theater
10/22 — Denver, CO — Mission Ballroom
10/23 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
10/25 — Seattle, WA — Showbox Sodo
10/26 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
10/27 — Portland, OR — Crystal Ballroom
10/29 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
10/30 — San Francisco, CA — Warfield
11/1 — Tempe, AZ — The Marquee
11/2 — Los Angeles, CA — Novo

In other Dayseeker news, the band's acoustic album Replica arrives physically on June 14 via Spinefarm. Pre-order it here.

The stripped down, intimate renditions of familiar fan favorites highlight the band's songcraft and allow the listener to experience Dayseeker in an entirely new way. The collection also includes appearances from Holding Absence's Lucas Woodland and indie artist Amber DeLaRosa.

Replica is the somewhat unexpected (yet welcomed) result of a specific gig in 2022, when the band's gear overheated at Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Thinking on his feet, Rodriguez grabbed an acoustic guitar from the van, plugged in, and performed "Without Me." Soon, he had pulled together a five-song set on the fly as thousands of fans flocked to the stage.

"I felt like we let people down, but I had so many friends say, 'Everyone will remember the day your equipment stopped working and you still played the set as a really special moment’,'" he recalls. "It felt natural for our songs. We usually will do extra tracks for a Deluxe version or re-release, but we decided to commit to an entire acoustic album this time."

LISTEN TO REPLICA TRACKS:
"Neon Grave" (Acoustic)
"Burial Plot" (Feat. Caleb Shomo) (Acoustic)
"My Immortal" (Acoustic)

ABOUT DAYSEEKER:
Dayseeker are a quiet killer. The band has steadily built a buzz over the past several years — and they have reached a tipping point. Dayseeker have become a scene standout with 2019's Sleeptalk, which was hailed by Alternative Press as "a warm and welcome release to higher ground" and as "much needed fresh air into the post-hardcore scene.

The album has gone on to accumulate over 125 million streams, and it positioned the band as a formidable force — and one that is primed to take its next big leap. In 2021, the band dropped a deluxe version of Sleeptalk, featuring four reimagined versions of album tracks, which offered fans a fresh and unique take on songs they already love. It also demonstrated the depth and breadth of the band's creative vision, scope, and possibilities. However, Dark Sun catapulted the band beyond the scene's stratosphere. The album is out now via Spinefarm and is at 80 millions streams.

ABOUT SPINEFARM:
Spinefarm represents some of the biggest and most important rock acts in the world. Founded in Finland in 1990, the label established itself as an independent powerhouse for successful European metal acts from Nightwish to Children Of Bodom. Acquired by UMG in 2002, Spinefarm Music Group is now home to a host of artists that reach millions of fans across the globe and showcases the very best in rock, punk and metal. From massive metal names such as Bullet For My Valentine (with over 3 billion streams to their name) to alt-rock legends Killing Joke and genre-benders Sleep Token, Spinefarm's artists are — and always have been —true leaders in their chosen field. The roster also includes renowned names like Atreyu, Airbourne, Saint Asonia, and While She Sleeps, as well as fast-rising young artists like Dayseeker, Dead Poet Society, Kid Kapichi, BRKN LOVE, and Creeper. Spinefarm, now flanked by associated SMG labels Candlelight (Emperor, Ihsahn, Urne) and Snakefarm (Marty Stuart, Austin Meade, The White Buffalo), has grown from its independent origins into a true global rock powerhouse.

The Intemperate Sons Release New Single "Falling Under"; New Album 'Dark Day’s Night' Due Out June 5th via FRAME|WORK

May 27, 2024

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

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.”

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.

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:

Sat May 25 @ The Mystical Market 2024 in McKinney, TX
Sat June 15 @ Verma Fest - 3 Nations Brewing in Carrollton, TX
Fri June 21 @ Adair's Saloon in Dallas, TX
Sat July 27 @ The Railhead Saloon in Lawton, OK
Sat Aug 3 @ Hanovers Draught Haus in Pflugerville, TX
Fri Sep 20 @ Fitzgerald's Bar & Live Music Venue in San Antonio, TX
Sat Oct 26 @ Lonestar Bulldog Rescue Benefit in Denton, TX
Wed Nov 13 @ Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, CA

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The Intemperate Sons

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Black Veil Brides Share Video for Cover of Sweeney Todd's"My Friends" From New "Bleeders" EP Via Playbill

May 27, 2024

BLACK VEIL BRIDES kicked off a new season of redemption and revenge with "Bleeders," a cinematic music video, battle cry, and tour conceived by band leader Andy Biersack.

The "Bleeders" single and accompanying cinematic music video — watch the video, directed by Jensen Noen, here — coincides with the forthcoming EP of the same name, out June 21 via Spinefarm. Pre-order the Bleeders EP here.

The band has already accumulated over 5 million streams on the track and video in just a few short weeks of release, with the single already Top 30 at rock radio.

The EP is both a soundtrack and a signpost of everything BVB past, present, and future. The band's inaugural release in a new partnership with Spinefarm boasts the title track, as well as a loving rendition of Sweeney Todd’s "My Friends."

Today, the band has shared the video for "My Friends," which exclusively premiered via Playbill.

"From the first time I picked up my dad's copy of the original cast recording and heard Len Cariou's powerful and sinister portrayal of Sweeney, I was hooked on this show," says Biersack. "As a little kid, I would insist that all my family gather around and watch me perform songs like 'My Friends' in my full homemade costume. It's beyond a dream come true to get to do a rendition of this song and collaborate with our longtime friend and visionary director Joshua Shultz on the video. We wanted to do something that felt true to the spirit of the original and all subsequent iterations while also feeling distinctly Black Veil Brides and we are thrilled with how it turned out."

The Bleeders Tour is currently wrapping up a successful Spring 2024 run this coming weekend. The tour transformed the band's theatrical and allegorical tales of vengeance into real-world philanthropy, incorporating a virtual blood drive with the American Red Cross. "As Bleeders, it's our mission to effect positive change. Help us to help others in this time of need," read a statement from the band, comprised of Biersack, Jake Pitts, Jinxx, Christian "C.C." Coma, and Lonny Eagleton.

One pint of blood can save as many as three lives. As of today, fans have pledged nearly 2,200 pints.

Before the birth of the BVB Army, the thousands of lyric tattoos, and the gold and platinum records that followed, Black Veil Brides was simply a dark vision dreamt up by an only child in Ohio.

He already loved Batman and KISS. Then, the striking visage of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, on the cover of his dad's dusty CD (released a dozen years before he was born) kicked open the door for Biersack. Sweeney Todd cleared the way for The Phantom of the Opera, Misfits, and all that followed, culminating in the birth of Andy Black and the ascension of Black Veil Brides.

The group's cinematic scope and unwavering commitment to self-expression strikes a familiar chord with their fellow "bleeders" who seek refuge (and revenge) in the power of the dark and imagination.

There are over 160 million views of "Knives and Pens," an early demo committed to music video before Andy (who moved to Hollywood at 18 and lived in his car) met his band of brothers. The RIAA-certified platinum single "In the End," itself close to 170 million views, proved the group whose merch dominated Hot Topic before they’d even made their debut album was built to last. In 2021, "Scarlet Cross" became their highest-charting, Top 10 single. "Fallen Angels" went gold in 2023.

They combine a unique identity with an unquenchable creative thirst. They're an object of devotion for those who sing their anthems in unison, a diverse BVB Army who never surrenders. Bleeders offers a taste of what will become Black Veil Brides' most visceral, cinematic, and unrelenting era yet.

Black Veil Brides and their audience slash away at the darkness together, bleeders one and all.

The band will return to the stage this summer supporting Falling In Reverse. All dates are below.

BLACK VEIL BRIDES ON TOUR:
WITH FALLING IN REVERSE, DANCE GAVIN DANCE, + TECH N9NE:
8/19 — Nampa, ID — Ford Idaho Center
8/20 — Airway Heights, WA — BECU Live at Northern Quest
8/22 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre
8/23 — Ridgefield, WA — RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
8/25 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/27 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater
8/29 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
8/30 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
9/1 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
9/2 — Charlotte, NC — Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/4 — Raleigh, NC — Red Hat Amphitheatre
9/6 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live
9/7 — Scranton, PA — Montage Mountain
9/9 — Boston, MA — Leader Bank Pavilion
9/10 — Buffalo, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater
9/12 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake
9/13 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center
9/15 — Sterling Heights, MI — Michigan Lottery at Freedom Hill
9/16 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
9/17 — Chicago, IL — Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
9/20 — Franklin, TN — FirstBank Arena
9/21 — St Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/23 — Denver, CO — The JunkYard
9/25 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
9/26 — Los Angeles, CA — Kia Forum

ABOUT SPINEFARM:
Spinefarm represents some of the biggest and most important rock acts in the world. Founded in Finland in 1990, the label established itself as an independent powerhouse for successful European metal acts from Nightwish to Children Of Bodom. Acquired by UMG in 2002, Spinefarm Music Group is now home to a host of artists that reach millions of fans across the globe and showcases the very best in rock, punk and metal. From massive metal names such as Bullet For My Valentine (with over 3 billion streams to their name) to alt-rock legends Killing Joke and genre-benders Sleep Token, Spinefarm's artists are — and always have been —true leaders in their chosen field. The roster also includes renowned names like Atreyu, Airbourne, Saint Asonia, and While She Sleeps, as well as fast-rising young artists like Dayseeker, Dead Poet Society, Kid Kapichi, BRKN LOVE, and Creeper. Spinefarm, now flanked by associated SMG labels Candlelight (Emperor, Ihsahn, Urne) and Snakefarm (Marty Stuart, Austin Meade, The White Buffalo), has grown from its independent origins into a true global rock powerhouse.

Blackmore's Night Returns To The Stage + Announce Remixed Compilation Reissue Album

May 26, 2024

Legendary guitarist formerly of Deep Purple and Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore, and award-winning singer Candice Night return to the stage in June and July 2024 in the United States.

6/22 — The Sherman Theater — Stroudsburg, PA
6/23 — District Music Hall — Norwalk, CT
6/30 — Academy of Music — Northampton, MA
7/5 — The Vogel — Red Bank, NJ
7/6 — The Vogel — Red Bank, NJ

"Join us this summer as the mystical fires glow at midnight, to all our friends, fans, Blackmore's Night Family: grab your tambourine or your tankard of ale, and sing and dance with Blackmore's Night 'Under a Violet Moon.' Let us transport you back in time to a magical evening with music that will brighten your hearts and soul," states Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night, and their band of Minstrels, May 2024.

Blackmore's Night defines its music as Renaissance Folk Rock. A unique and original genre of music inspired by the melodies and the tradition of the Renaissance period, "Blackmore-ized" into contemporary music. This is the sound of Blackmore's Night. And what a success it has been, since it all started...

Never intended to be a band thinking about charts and sales, it ended up being one of the most successful acoustic projects of all time, remaining a best[seller for over 25 years, while maintaining the purity of its original intention intact.

The band's last album Nature's Light brought the band back to the German Top 10 (#7) and it has reinforced the relationship with the fanbase all over the world.

In 1997, Blackmore's Night released their debut CD, Shadow of the Moon, which immediately went gold in Japan and earned awards worldwide.

The album's reissue, released in 2023, re-entered the charts in Germany in the Top 20, thanks to a shiny new mix of the album, in a celebration of the music that started the journey for Candice and Ritchie. Meanwhile, their devoted fan base has been growing exponentially as the band continues performing their mystical music for all ages. From grandparents to children, everyone is enjoying their medieval mood music and gypsy dances. Clearly, the music of Blackmore's Night connects with fans on a deep level, allowing them to experience an entirely different era of merriment.

In the age of digital music, new fans discover Blackmore's Night every single day — making the band possibly the most streamed artist of its genre.

At the helm of this band, is award winning lyricist and vocalist, Candice Night, who not only contributes her unique, entrancing vocals, but deftly navigates seven medieval woodwinds, including chanters, shawms, pennywhistles and recorders. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and celebrated guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore, who traverses between acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin, mandola, and hurdy gurdy.

Further enhancing the band's inspired sound are keyboardist/back-up vocalist Bard David; Violinist, Scarlett Fiddler; back up vocalist/rhythm guitar, Lady Jessie; bassist/rhythmic guitarist Earl Grey; and percussionist Troubadour of Aberdeen.

With lyrics penned by Night, the collective embraces the aura of the old-world inn, from madrigals and ballads to good old-fashioned Renaissance-inspired pub songs.

Every Blackmore's Night’s studio CD has debuted in the top 2 of the Billboard New Age charts, many of which entered and remained at the Number 1 spot for weeks.

The media Awards such as "Best Album of the Year" "Best Vocal performance of the Year" or "Best Guitar Performance" collected over the years are hard to keep count of.

Their sold-out concerts in castles and UNESCO sites worldwide are filled with thousands of fans dressed in Renaissance garb, dancing and singing as if time stood still. No clocks...no pressure... just the gaiety and camaraderie of a medieval pub. Everyone joins in and loses their stress in the music.

2022 marked the official 25th Anniversary of Blackmore's Night.

This year in 2024, they celebrate the 25th year of their 3rd CD, Fires at Midnight. A 25th year edition of Fires... will be released by earMUSIC, as with the debut album, the music has been remixed from the original multi-track masters for a new sonic experience.

In addition, Candice Night has been working intensely on very personal and intense solo music, which will be pure joy for anybody who has loved Blackmore's Night.

Those unique troubadours, The Wizard's Consort, will be opening the musical evening of concerts with Blackmores Night

Last important note from Candice and Ritchie: we feel very strongly at helping local no-kill animal shelters. So, wherever we play, we always invite a local animal shelter or animal rescue organization to set up a donation table at our concert. We are happy to announce that the following organizations will be present at our upcoming concerts to help raise funds for our less fortunate furry friends.

Details about the organizations for each concert, as well as ticket pre-sales at the link here.

Two Weeks Before Kenny Chesney Plays Pittsburgh, No Shoes Navy's Dropping Anchor!

May 25, 2024

While people think of Kenny Chesney and the ocean, don’t write off the land-bound boaters. When you have three rivers coming together, and you add the passion of No Shoes Nation, look for pirate flags and boats named “Positive Vibes.”

Two weeks ahead of Kenny Chesney’s 12th show at Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium, the No Shoes Navy has begun sailing in, tying up and dropping anchor for the show that – like several other stadiums this summer – stands to break the eight-time ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year’s personal record.

Pittsburgh’s WTAE-TV sent a crew down to the water to interview walkers and boaters, experiencing the phenomenon through the eyes of fans and locals. “It’s the anticipation of him coming back,” Roy Sparrow, one of the sailors, explained to the ABC affiliate. “Before you know it, there will be boats, probably, 40 feet out, and that’s why it’s so important to hold your spots now, including myself.”

With the Coast Guard outlawing open anchoring in the water, all boats having an aquatic concert experience must be tethered to a boat that’s tied up to the wall. It makes for an incredible overhead spectacle, as well as a whole other way of living the music.

“The first time I saw the pictures, I was blown away,” the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar marvels. “Realizing that all these people have come together, tied up their boats in groups and are having a big time on the river. Pittsburgh and all the people who come from the surrounding states have so much heart, I’m not surprised – but it’s still something to see.”

For Chesney, who celebrates coming of age in the flyover, growing up in small towns or working-class families in his music, being out on the water is something he’s always loved. Whether a lake, a beach or a river, many of his songs contain all the fun a day on the water can be.

“I just want people to be safe,” he says of what’s become a notable No Shoes Nation tradition. “If they wanna float to the songs, sleep on their boat, I’ve done it myself a time or two. I’ve been told a lot of boaters either have tickets and are tailgating on the water, or they’re pre-gaming with friends at their boat, then the ones who couldn’t get tickets can be there waiting after the show. Either way, I love people living the songs.”

Called “country’s king of stadium concerts” by the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Wall Street Journal’s “King of the Road,” the Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour is shaping up to be a big day where the Allegheny, the Monongahela and the Ohio Rivers come together. Presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum, it’s all about the friends, high energy and songs people know by heart.

Kenny Chesney’s Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour
with Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney & Uncle Kracker
May 25            Landover, Md.  ||  Commanders Field
May 30            Syracuse, N.Y.  ||  Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview^
June 1              Pittsburgh, Pa.  ||  Acrisure Stadium
June 6              Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio  ||  Blossom Music Center
June 8              Philadelphia, Pa.  ||  Lincoln Financial Field
June 13            Maryland Heights, Mo.  ||  Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre^
June 15            Chicago, Ill.  ||  Soldier Field
June 20            Noblesville, Ind.  ||  Ruoff Music Center^
June 22            Milwaukee, Wisc.  ||  American Family Field
June 27            Darien Center, N.Y.  ||  Darien Lake Amphitheater^
June 29            Cincinnati, Ohio  ||  TQL Stadium*
July 6              Kansas City, Mo.  ||  GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
July 11            Boise, Idaho  ||  Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater^
July 13            Seattle, Wash.  ||  Lumen Field
July 16            Salt Lake City, Utah  ||  America First Field*
July 18            Wheatland, Calif.  ||  Toyota Amphitheatre^
July 20            Los Angeles, Calif.  ||  SoFi Stadium
July 24            Phoenix, Ariz.  ||  Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre^
July 27            Denver, Colo.  ||  Empower Field at Mile High Stadium
Aug. 3             Nashville, Tenn.  ||  Nissan Stadium
Aug. 8             Columbus, Ohio  ||  Historic Crew Stadium*
Aug. 10           Detroit, Mich.  ||  Ford Field
Aug. 15           Bangor, Maine  ||  Maine Savings Amphitheater^
Aug. 17           East Rutherford, N.J.  ||  MetLife Stadium
Aug. 23           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium
Aug. 24           Foxborough, Mass. ||  Gillette Stadium
Aug. 25           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium
* Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker only
^ Megan Moroney only