Fox Lake Drop Animated "Freestyle" Video
Born in the mile-high city of Denver, FOX LAKE bring an elevated and energetic sound to the heavy music scene. The band formed back in 2017 as friends jamming in their basement, looking to branch out from the standard metalcore sound by incorporating elements of their favorite genres — hardcore, hip-hop, and rock 'n' roll. Through the present, FOX LAKE continue to level up by delivering a musical brass-knuckled punch to the face that lands on anyone in their proximity.
The band recently announced its new album NEW WORLD HEAT will drop August 1 via MNRK HEAVY. Pre-order it here or here.
Fox Lake has unleashed the animated video for their latest banger "Freestyle," featuring AVOID.
Watch it below.
The track, which is equal parts bounce and groove, addresses naysayers and haters who don't appreciate the group's non-adherence to genre norms. Zero. F**ks. Given.
Reading the lyrics throughout New World Heat, Fox Lake reveal the redemptive theme at the album's beating heart, saying, "The basic concept of the album is about burning things down in order to restart. It's about who you are versus who you want to be. The world you live in versus the world you want to live in. It takes guts to strip everything away and take a hard, honest look at your life and the world around you."
They continue, "Everyone has things that hold them down and things that seem to hold their reality in place. Habits, social circles, vices, beliefs, political systems, traumas, etc. Those things will be different for everyone. But the one constant is that action begets action and inaction begets inaction. You either drown in complacency or burn parts of yourself away to create a better world. We all have a choice. Musically, we felt like this concept fit perfectly with where we were at. We all have different inspirations that we want to bring into Fox Lake. It can be tricky to mesh together all the genres that we're inspired by while still having an original sound."
The band finishes, "So, for this record, we burned down the limitations we had previously put on ourselves and restarted our writing process with a singular goal — to sound like Fox Lake. The end result is an album that we're extremely excited about and that feels very authentic to us. The music is faster, heavier, groovier, and catchier than ever before. It's a new sound for a new world. Everyone is going to have different opinions on whether the band is more hardcore, nu-metal, rock, or metalcore. But everyone's gonna know it's Fox Lake."
Burn, baby, burn, and let the phoenix arise from the ashes in the form of Fox Lake and New World Heat. Reboot, renew, and rise to the top.
Fox Lake will embark on plenty of touring in support of New World Heat. Stay tuned for more details on the band's road treks.
AVOID Shares "If It Hurts" Video
UNFD welcomed AVOID to its roster last year and the band shared its debut single for the label in the form of "BURN." Watch the video for the gnarly track here.
Now, the band is kicking the door to 2025 open with the new single "If It Hurts." Loaded with raucous riffs and kinetic, industrial grit, it's the kind of track that fans will be clamoring to see the band perform live so they can mosh and sing along to the choruses, which will imprint themselves in your brain. The track teeters on an axis between trudging grooves and off-kilter electronics, speaking to the dynamics at the heart of AVOID's sound. Cymbal crashes match the intensity of a thick riff beatdown as the vocals alternate between vulnerable and vicious. Ultimately, the emotion overflows on a chantable chorus that's as incendiary as it is infectious, "And I don’t care if it hurts, you kept on making it worse, another memory burned away." It's the soundtrack for the moment you wave goodbye to your toxic ex in the rearview mirror once and for all.
Watch the visualizer below.
“Honestly, I think the song was really healing for all of us," explains singer Benny Scholl. "It's about accepting the past, whether it be good or bad, and moving forward, and we couldn't be more stoked with how it turned out.”"
If you are not yet familiar with AVOID, allow them to make your acquaintance.
AVOID answers the question "What if Dale Earnhardt, Guy Fieri, and Steve-O started a Spinal Tap cover band?" in spirit, ethos, and energy. And it kicks ass.
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Seattle, this four-piece is on a mission to foster a sense of community through their genre-defying sound. Drawing from their hometown's rich musical legacy, AVOID craft a dynamic musical mix that captures the essence of nostalgia while pushing boundaries into uncharted territory. With NASCAR and Fortnite as their fuel, AVOID aim to champion inclusivity and revive the spirit of heavy music with a fresh, passionate approach.
Currently hard at work on their new album, set to drop in 2025 via UNFD, AVOID are ready to take things to the next level. Their upcoming release promises to deliver the same infectious energy and artistic flair that fans have come to love, while reminding us to have fun along the way.
AVOID ARE:
Benny Scholl — Vocals
Nick Olson — Guitar
Chris Echols — Guitar
Paul Jaton — Drums
AVOID Sign to UNFD + Drop "Burn" Video
UNFD is thrilled to welcome AVOID to its roster.
To celebrate the new partnership, the band has shared the video for the new single "BURN." Watch it below.
It's gnarly AF!
"We are so excited to share 'Burn' with the world," says vocalist Benny Scholl. "Personally, I feel like this is a great representation of a more mature version of our sound. We've been hard at work with these new tunes for the past couple of years now, and I couldn't think of a better way to introduce this next era of AVOID than this."
He continues, "'Burn' is a song about the internal battles we face sometimes. I feel like especially as an artist, but really just as people in general we all have our own experiences of facing the highest of highs, and also the lowest of lows, and sometimes I think we all just want to 'set it off, let it all burn' — how about that for a little lyrical callback!! I hope this song can be a positive light for everyone, but especially anyone that might be going through it a little bit right now."
He finishes, "'Burn' is honestly the most excited I've ever been to release a new song. I remember when [guitarist] Chris [Echols] and I were tracking the demo vocals in our tiny little apartment at like 1am annoying all our neighbors and not even remotely caring cause I was so beyond stoked with what we were coming up with. I hope you all enjoy jamming it as much as we did making it."
AVOID ARE:
Benny Scholl — Vocals
Nick Olson — Guitar
Chris Echols — Guitar
Paul Jaton — Drums
The Devil Wears Prada + Fit For A King Announce Winter 2024 Leg of Metalcore Dropouts Tour
SECOND SEMESTER KICKS OFF IN JANUARY
FIT FOR A KING + THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA are thrilled to announce the Winter 2024 leg of the Metalcore Dropouts Tour. The Fall 2023 leg wrapped up last week and the co-headline pairing is so good it needs to keep going!
The Metalcore Dropouts 2nd Semester Tour finds Counterparts returning as support, along with Avoid as openers.
Leg 2 kicks off on January 16 in Kansas City and runs through February 24 in Minneapolis.
Tickets and VIP upgrades are available here and here and go on sales on Friday, October 27.
"When the Metalcore Dropouts tour started out with such a bang, we knew we had to keep the party going for all of the cities that we missed along the way," says TDWP's Jeremy DePoyster. "The shows have been absolutely psychotic and the hangs have been even better, and we are thrilled to be able to bring our buddies in Avoid along this time. These have been the best TDWP shows of our career, and the energy is pure chaos, insanity, and fun. The Second Semester will be nonstop mayhem across North America — do NOT miss this tour!"
"Our time on Metalcore Dropouts was so incredible that we wanted to bring the show to even more cities," says FFAK's Ryan Kirby. "So behold… the second semester!"
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA + FIT FOR A KING ON TOUR:
WITH COUNTERPARTS + AVOID:
1/16 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater
1/17 — Fayetteville, AR — JJ's Live
1/19 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart's
1/20 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
1/21 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues
1/23 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom
1/24 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
1/26 — Harrisburg, PA — HMAC
1/27 — Huntington, NY — Paramount
1/28 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
1/30 — Hartford, CT — The Webster
1/31 — Richmond, VA — The National
2/2 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
2/3 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
2/4 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
2/6 — Corpus Christi, TX — Brewster Street Ice House
02/7 — Austin, TX — Emo's
2/9 — Tucson, AZ — Rialto Theatre
2/10 — San Diego, CA — Soma
2/11 — San Francisco, CA — The Regency Ballroom
2/13 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
2/14 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
2/15 — Vancouver, BC — Commodore Ballroom
2/16 — Portland, OR — Crystal Ballroom
2/17 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
2/20 — Edmonton, AB — Midway Music Hall
2/21 — Calgary, AB — The Palace Theatre
2/23 — Winnipeg, MB — The Park Theatre
2/24 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
AVOID Drop New Single + Music Video "My World" And Announce New Upcoming Album 'Cult Mentality'
One of 2021's hottest breakout bands, Seattle's five-piece AVOID, has dropped their latest single and music video "My World". Not only that, but the band has also announced their forthcoming new album 'Cult Mentality' due for release on Friday, October 14 (via Thriller Records). Speaking on today's release, vocalist Benny Scholl commented:
“We’re so stoked to share this track with y’all. From the second we started writing it this has been one we’ve been excited about it. It’s a song to turn up loud and say “fuck it” to anything getting you down. In my humble opinion, it also shows off every side of the band and gives you a taste of a little bit of everything that’s coming with future releases. Blast this shit, and welcome to My World.”
Prior to today, AVOID previously shared "COWABUNGA" and "Split (Kill It)" which together have totaled over 237,000 streams on Spotify alone and over 108,000 views on YouTube. Watch the music video for "My World" below, stream the track here, and be sure to stay tuned for more AVOID news coming soon.
Catch AVOID's wild live show on the Obsidian Tour starting next month alongside Northlane, Silent Planet, and Loathe. For ticket information, please click here.
Obsidian North American Tour Dates:
July 13 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
July 15 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater Lounge
July 16 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
July 17 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
July 19 - Calgary, AB @ Dickens
July 20 - Edmonton, AB @ The Starlite Room
July 22 - Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theater
July 23 - Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
July 24 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues Chicago
July 26 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's Hall
July 27 - Toronto, ON @ The Danforth Music Hall
July 28 - Montreal, WC @ Theatre Corona
July 29 - Quebec, QC @ Imperial Bell
July 30 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
July 31 - New York City, NY @ Irving Plaza
August 2 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues Cleveland
August 3 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation @ The Intersection
August 4 - Columbus, OH @ The Athenaeum Theatre
August 5 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theater
August 6 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts (TLA)
August 7 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
August 9 - Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
August 10 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade - Heaven
August 12 - Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
August 13 - Tampa, FL @ Orpheum Theatre
August 14 - Destin, FL @ Club LA
August 16 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
August 17 - San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box
August 18 - Dallas, TX @ Amplified Live
August 19 - Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck
August 20 - Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
August 21 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
August 23 - Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater
August 24 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues San Diego
August 25 - Los Angeles, CA @ Regent Theater
ABOUT AVOID
Engaging, edgy, erratic, irreverent, wild, vibrant, fun… there’s certainly no shortage of adjectives to describe AVOID and their quest to fuel that feeling of being a part of something.
Evoking a nostalgia for the kind of music that seeps into your soul, the Seattle five-piece channel the musical legacy synonymous with their hometown while blissfully genre-hopping to create something entirely new. Good times with a message of inclusivity, with a drive to bring passion, innovation and provocation back to heavy music and pull in the community around it, AVOID crackle with the energy of a young act ready to take the world by storm.
While the world fell silent in 2020, the band seized the moment to make noise with the release of their attention-grabbing EP The Burner - and it got LOUD. Securing a sponsorship with NASCAR, the band had their music and band-branded vehicle in the official video game. Singer Benny Scholl went viral with his accidentally acapella rendition of the National Anthem at the NASCAR Vegas race, endearing himself to sports commentator Jim Rome who ran with coverage of the event for weeks.
New tracks “COWABUNGA” and “Split (Kill It)” are the start of something important, something defining - and AVOID are bringing everyone along for the ride. Hold on tight, it’s about to get weird.
AVOID are:
Benny Scholl - Vocals
Nick Olson - Guitar
Chris Echols - Guitar
Luke Ryder - Bass
Paul Jaton - Drums
Find AVOID Online
AVOID Drop Two Brand New Singles "COWABUNGA" and "Split (Kill It)"
One of 2021's hottest break out bands, Seattle five-piece AVOID, have returned with a bang today with the release of double single "COWABUNGA" and "Split (Kill It)" (out now on Thriller Records). Both tracks can be found on streaming platforms HERE. "COWABUNGA" also comes accompanied by an official music video which can be viewed below.
Speaking on the new releases, hyper-charismatic frontman, Benny Scholl shares
“We’re so stoked that Cowabunga is out to the world! I remember coming up with the initial idea on an acoustic guitar, it’s amazing to see what it’s turned into”
“Split is the in-your-face ripper! We wanted to show both sides of where AVOID is going next with the singles we put out, and we feel like this really helps set the tone (along with COWABUNGA) for what you're gonna get”
"COWABUNGA" and "Split (Kill It)" were both premiered on SiriusXM yesterday, on Octane and Liquid Metal respectively. The new tracks set the tone for a new era for AVOID, spreading their brand of infectious hedonism and injecting some magic into the mundane. They follow the band's last release, 2020's 'The Burner EP' which spawned massive singles "Song About James", "HEAT" and "HostAge At A BeAch House PArty". To date, AVOID have clocked up over 15 million global streams and 500,000 YouTube views.
AVOID are currently on tour across the US with Fit For A King, Silent Planet and Hollow Front. Full dates below, tickets available HERE.
3/16 – Denver, CO at Summit Music Hall
3/18 – Minneapolis, MN at Cabooze
3/19 – Belvidere, IL at The Apollo Theatre
3/20 – Joliet, IL at The Forge
3/21 – Detroit, MI at St. Andrews Hall
3/22 – Grand Rapids, MI at Elevation
3/24 – New York, NY at Gramercy Theatre
3/25 – Reading, PA at Reverb
3/26 – Albany, NY at Empire
3/27 – Worcester, MA at The Palladium
3/29 – Asbury Park, NJ at Asbury Lanes
3/30 – Pittsburgh, PA at Mr. Smalls
3/31 – Richmond, VA at Canal Club
4/1 – Greensboro, NC at The Blind Tiger
4/2 – Atlanta, GA at The Masquerade
4/3 – Tampa, FL at Orpheum
4/5 – Pensacola, FL at Vinyl Music Hall
4/6 – Houston, TX at White Oak Music Hall
4/7 – San Antonio, TX at Vibes Event Center
4/8 – Dallas, TX at South Side Music Hall
ABOUT AVOID
Engaging, edgy, erratic, irreverent, wild, vibrant, fun… there’s certainly no shortage of adjectives to describe AVOID and their quest to fuel that feeling of being a part of something.
Evoking a nostalgia for the kind of music that seeps into your soul, the Seattle five-piece channel the musical legacy synonymous with their hometown while blissfully genre hopping to create something entirely new. Good times with a message of inclusivity, with a drive to bring passion, innovation and provocation back to heavy music and pull in the community around it, AVOID crackle with the energy of a young act ready to take the world by storm.
While the world fell silent in 2020, the band seized the moment to make noise with the release of their attention-grabbing EP The Burner - and it got LOUD. Securing a sponsorship with NASCAR, the band had their music and band-branded vehicle in the official video game. Singer Benny Scholl went viral with his accidentally acapella rendition of the National Anthem at the NASCAR Vegas race, endearing himself to sports commentator Jim Rome who ran with coverage of the event for weeks.
New tracks “COWABUNGA” and “Split (Kill It)” are the start of something important, something defining - and AVOID are bringing everyone along for the ride. Hold on tight, it’s about to get weird.
AVOID are:
Benny Scholl - Vocals
Nick Olson - Guitar
Chris Echols - Guitar
Luke Ryder - Bass
Paul Jaton - Drums
Find AVOID Online
AVOID Premiere New Single "Song About James" + Enter Rotation at Sirius Octane
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New Studio EP 'The Burner' out Nov. 6th
Band Inks Sponsor Partnership with NASCAR Driver Joe Graf Jr.
Rising rock outfit AVOID are living up to their 'kick ass' ethos on the heels of a landmark week. Yesterday the band premiered their new single "Song About James" at SiriusXM OCTANE, where they have entered into rotation as an Accelerator Featured Artist. Today, AVOID has partnered with New Noise Magazine to unveil the music video for SAJ, which can be found right here. The unhinged and decidedly jocular video is the strongest offering to date from one of Seattle's most industrious new acts.
“Song About James” has already received strong coverage across Spotify and Apple playlisting, and is featured on the cover of Tidal’s Hybrid Theories playlist. Check it out HERE.”
In addition to "Song About James", AVOID are proud to announce that their new studio EP, titled 'The Burner', will see a November 6th release on Revival Recordings. For more details, keep an eye out on the band's website, https://www.avoidkicksass.org.
Speaking to New Noise Magazine about the new single + music video, lead vocalist Benny Scholl states,
“We’re so excited to share our video for 'Song About James'. This song has opened so many new doors for us. It’s really been a mind blowing experience. From being on the soundtrack of NASCAR HEAT 5, to debuting on Octane yesterday, and here unveiling the video on New Noise. We are thrilled to finally share this with our fans."
No strangers to the world of NASCAR and boasting two tracks off 'The Burner' being featured in the new videogame "NASCAR Heat 5", AVOID has partnered with NASCAR Racer and current driver on the Xfinity Series JOE GRAF JR. as a featured sponsor on his #08 car. For more details about Graf and the announcement, visit joegrafracing.com/news/
About AVOID
Exploding out of Seattle, WA, hotly-tipped hard rock five-piece AVOID have been rapidly making a name for themselves thanks to their electrifying live show and an unabashed experimental approach to music. The result is an alchemistic audio dose of heavy hedonism; the stamp of a young act unafraid to equally embrace both their innovation and individuality.
Forming in 2017, AVOID's debut full length 'Alone' (Revival Recordings) was released in 2018, garnering more than 1.5 million streams to date and strong Spotify playlisting support. The record debuted at #3 on Billboard's Heatseekers Pacific Chart.
AVOID is:
Benny Scholl - Vocals
Nick Olsen - Guitar
Luke Ryder - Guitar
Chris Echols - Bass
Paul Jaton - Drums
AVOID Online:
Instagram @avoidkicksass
Twitter @avoidkicksass
Facebook @avoidkicksass
AVOID Drop Music Video for New Single "Flashbang!"
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Announce "AVOID Racing League" in 'NASCAR Heat 5' via Twitch
Seattle, WA rockers AVOID have dropped a new single from their yet to be announced upcoming studio record. The track, titled "Flashbang!", is an unapologetic rager that evokes memories of house shows and young artists hungry to make their mark. Fans can check out the raucous music video for the track by clicking on the image found below.
ICYMI: Last week, AVOID dropped their cover of Foo Fighters "Weenie Beenie" in honor of the 25th anniversary of the influential group's self-titled debut
AVOID are thrilled to share that they have two songs featured in the new videogame NASCAR Heat 5, which was released this week. In honor of the occasion and in the spirit of their "worn on our sleeve" love of the sport, the band has announced that they are launching the "AVOID Racing League."
Starting July 14, Benny & Luke will host weekly races on their Twitch channel (twitch.tv/avoidkicksass) every Tuesday for the next ten weeks! Fans interested in competing can sign up by emailing avoidracingleague@gmail.com.
About AVOID
Exploding out of Seattle, WA, hotly-tipped hard rock five-piece AVOID have been rapidly making a name for themselves thanks to their electrifying live show and an unabashed experimental approach to music. The result is an alchemistic audio dose of heavy hedonism; the stamp of a young act unafraid to equally embrace both their innovation and individuality.
Forming in 2017, AVOID's debut full length 'Alone' (Revival Recordings) was released in 2018, garnering more than 1.5 million streams to date and strong Spotify playlisting support. The record debuted at #3 on Billboard's Heatseekers Pacific Chart.
AVOID is:
Benny Scholl - Vocals
Nick Olsen - Guitar
Luke Ryder - Guitar
Chris Echols - Bass
Paul Jaton - Drums
AVOID Online:
Instagram @avoidkicksass
Twitter @avoidkicksass
Facebook @avoidkicksass