The Podcast That Rocked episode for 8/11/2020 ft. Geaux Gretchen. Discussion on Smash Mouth and other bands playing at Sturgis, Stone Sour on indefinite hiatus, Nickelback teasing new music, and more.
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Smash Mouth Isn’t Work Dying For
The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify
Discussion Topics: -Sturgis Rally happened and Smash Mouth said “F*** COVID” and I can’t stop laughing about a bunch of manly bikers singing along to “All Star”. -Trapt did not get nearly as many people in the crowd as Smash Mouth at the same event and Trapt made sure to lie about it. -Stone Sour is on an indefinite hiatus. I love the band, love their albums, and it’s totally understandable that we may not get any Stone Sour for a while. -Nickelback teased something vague on social media and everyone had something to say. Here’s hoping it’s something good, because if it’s bad then it’s more fuel on the Nickelback fire. -Linkin Park are teasing something for Hybrid Theory‘s 20th Anniversary. -The Pretty Reckless have kept the #1 mainstream rock song for the third week in a row. -Working on a new video about live albums. Does anyone else miss live music? I miss live music. And live events. And live everything. 2020 will never end. It’ll be a Groundhog’s Day situation where Dec 31st, 2020 comes and the next day is Jan 1st, 2020 all over again. -Please register to vote. It’s easy and free. Easy google search can help. Last election was decided by people who didn’t vote. This year, everyone NEEDS to vote.
Motionless In White have unveiled a new EP, entitled Another Life/Eternally Yours: Motion Picture Collection. Produced by Justin Deblieck and mixed by Steve Sopchack, the EP is available now on all streaming platforms.
The band commented on the new project, saying, “With all of the down time of not touring, we wanted to take the opportunity to try something we’ve never done before. We give you, ‘Eternally Yours: Motion Picture Collection’ (Feat Crystal Joilena) and ‘Another Life: Motion Picture Collection’ (Feat Kerli). Thank you to Crystal and Kerli for your amazing vocals that helped transform these versions into something truly special. Thank you to Justin Deblieck for your ever-brilliant talents that shine so bright throughout these tracks, and thank you to Steve Sopchack for your keen ear and dedication to mixing this project. We hope you all enjoy and are still staying safe out there.”
For the project, the acclaimed Scranton, PA band reimagined, and reinvigorated two fan favorite singles: “Another Life“and “Eternally Yours.”
Additionally, they included brand new cinematic instrumental tracks for both. For this big screen-worthy interpretation of “Another Life,” they recruited dark pop Estonian artist Kerli to contribute an emotionally charged vocal. Over a bed of orchestral strings and sparse piano, frontman Chris Motionless locks into a haunting and hypnotic duet with her. The official music video offers a ghostly counterpoint and alternate view of the original, as well. View it here.
Meanwhile, Motionless In White enlisted Australian vocalist Crystal Joilena to join this nocturnal take of “Eternally Yours.” Classically-inspired piano cuts through swells of strings as the vocals reach heavenly heights on a solemn promise. Punctuated by lasers and galactic vignettes, the accompanying visual complements the song’s otherworldly energy.
A highlight of the group’s latest album DISGUISE [Roadrunner Records], the original “Another Life” ascended to the Top 15 at Active Rock Radio, becoming their highest-charting single to date. It has notably gathered 9.5 million views on the official music video, not to mention, Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo recently remixed “Another Life.”
Motionless In White stormed into 2020 in support of their latest album DISGUISE. Available now at all DSPs and at www.motionlessinwhite.net, DISGUISE made an explosive chart debut upon release, debuting at #4 on Billboard’s “Top Album Sales” chart while also claiming #2 on the “Hard Rock Albums” chart, and #27 on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 — Motionless In White’s third consecutive Top 30 entry on the overall chart. DISGUISE is highlighted by a series of singles, including “Brand New Numb,” “Undead Ahead 2: The Tale Of The Midnight Ride,” and “Disguise,” the latter joined by a haunting companion video directed by frequent collaborators Jeremy Danger and Travis Shinn. In addition, “Another Life” was joined by an official visual, directed by Max Moore.
Shinedown Have Premiered Their “Live In London” Full Concert Online
Shinedown Live In London will give an up close and personal look at Shinedown’s world-class showmanship, backed by their biggest, most eye-popping production yet, amplified by the undeniable power of front man Brent Smith’s voice. Additionally, the set will feature performances of crossover anthem “GET UP,” explosive rock hit “MONSTERS,” “ATTENTION ATTENTION,” and “DEVIL” from their latest studio album, ATTENTION ATTENTION, among other fan favorites such as “Sound of Madness” and “Second Chance.”
Shinedown Live In London
Shinedown has sold more than 10 million albums and 10 million singles worldwide, earned 14 platinum and gold singles, five platinum and gold albums, 16 No. 1 Active Rock hits, and amassed more than 2.5 billion total streams. Recent hits “ATTENTION ATTENTION,” “GET UP,” “MONSTERS” and “DEVIL” bring their total to 16 No. 1s on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart and 15 No. 1s on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs Chart, tying the record for the most No. 1s ever on both charts. All of their 26 consecutive career singles reaching the Top 5 of Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs airplay chart, an unparalleled achievement.
Their latest album ATTENTION ATTENTION (Atlantic Records) is an enduring statement about the resolve of the human spirit – touching on themes such as mental health, overcoming struggles and not being afraid to fail and the importance of our human connection with one another. Speaking to the human spirit in a time of need, crossover hit “GET UP” (which has racked up more than 59 million streams and landed the band on Live with Kelly & Ryan) quickly became a beacon of light for listeners around the globe with its urgent and universal message of hope, empathy and encouragement – a timely message then and now.
ATTENTION ATTENTION has racked up more than 355 million global streams, simultaneously hit #1 on Billboard’s Alternative, Top Rock and Hard Rock Albums Charts, debuted Top 5 on the Billboard 200, and led to two iHeart Radio Music Award nominations for Rock Artist of the Year and Rock Song of the Year in both 2019 and 2020. Hailed for their high-octane live shows, Shinedown continues to engender diehard love from millions of global fans and has racked up countless sold-out tours and festival headlining sets.
ShipRocked 2021 Shifts Voyage From January To May 9 – 14, 2021
Cruise Departs Miami, Florida On Carnival Magic With Stops At Half Moon Cay In The Bahamas & ShipRocked’s First-Ever Voyage To Dominican Republic
Shiprocked 2021
ASK4 Entertainment has announced a shift in dates for ShipRocked 2021. The premier rock music cruise vacation originally scheduled for January 2021 will now take place on May 9 – 14, 2021 on the Carnival Magic, featuring the same ports as the original itinerary.
After selling out the past five years, ShipRocked expanded to the larger Carnival Dream class ship for 2021 and staterooms are nearly sold out.
Guest reservations for ShipRocked 2021 will automatically be transferred to the new sailing dates. For those unavailable for the new itinerary, a full refund will be available with no cancelation fees incurred prior to Tuesday, August 25.
ShipRocked2021 departs Miami, Florida for 5 days of music and adventure, including ShipRocked’s first-ever visit to the Dominican Republic – at Amber Cove just outside of Puerto Plata. ShipRocked 2021 will also include a return to the private island of Half Moon Cay in The Bahamas, an idyllic sun-drenched paradise with turquoise seas, where guests can attend an epic ShipRocked beach party. Look for the initial ShipRocked 2021 music lineup to be announced in the coming months at www.ShipRocked.com. In the meantime, see highlights of ShipRocked 2020 here: https://youtu.be/smI25ypelOw
ShipRocked creator and producer Alan Koenig of ASK4 Entertainment explained, “After careful thought and consideration for all of our guests, artists and crew, we have decided to reschedule ShipRocked 2021. We know how eager the ShipRocked Family is to rock hard and vacation harder together again #SOON, and we didn’t want to them to have to wait any longer than necessary, so we’ve pushed the date to spring and look forward to delivering the kind of experience that our guests have grown to love, expect, and deserve!”
In the meantime, ShipRocked’s community of “ShipRockers” is staying connected via “Making Waves – The ShipRocked Podcast,” which is available for free through iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Recent “Making Waves” guests include: Josh Scoggin (’68), Burton C. Bell (Ascension Of The Watchers / Fear Factory), Hyro The Hero, Joe Cotela (DED), Leo Moracchioli (FrogLeap Studios) and Tyler Baker (Goodbye June).
Produced by ASK4 Entertainment, ShipRocked is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that provides guests with the opportunity to vacation with their favorite bands, meet new friends, and reunite with old ones year after year. In addition to unique performances and musical collaborations, ShipRocked onboard and beach activities include photo meet and greets with band members, artist hosted events and activities, crazy theme nights, after hours parties and more.
The Carnival Magic features multiple dining options, well-appointed staterooms, a luxury spa, casino, fitness center, ropes course, waterpark and more. ShipRocked 2021 will feature new cabin categories, including spa level interiors, balconies and suites with extra amenities, ocean view staterooms with 2 bathrooms, and even some ocean view accommodations that can sleep up to five.
Safety and health are of the utmost importance, and ShipRocked producers ASK4 Entertainment are in regular communication with their Carnival cruise line partners regarding policies and procedures to protect the health of everyone onboard.
In 2020, ShipRocked had its biggest year to date, with 3,300 guests in attendance – including 62% returning ShipRockers. This year’s onboard Cancer Sucks! charity auction, led by auctioneer Arejay Hale of Halestorm, raised over $130,000 – bringing the annual auction’s all-time total to nearly $750,000 raised for cancer research.
A video album review on Hunter Gatherer, the eighth studio album from Sweden’s Avatar. After the legend of Avatar Country, this album is a return to form for Avatar’s heavier and chaotic sound.
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Album Review
Avatar is a Swedish heavy metal band, formed in Gothenburg, in 2001. The band has had some success on US rock radio as well, notably with their song “New Land“, which peaked at number 20 on the BillboardMainstream Rock Songs chart in May 2017. Hunter Gatherer is the eighth studio album by Swedish metal band Avatar, to be released on August 7, 2020.
From Avatar’s Hunter Gatherer press release: “Hunter Gatherer (2020) shares the determined focus of the conceptually driven Feathers & Flesh and Avatar Country while decisively emphasizing the individual songs above any overarching story. At the same time, there are thematic threads throughout the album, reflecting the members’ shared state of mind. Hunter Gatherer is the darkest, most sinister version of Avatar, with deep studies of cruelty, technology, disdain, and deprivation.”
The Podcast That Rocked episode for 8/4/2020 ft. Geaux Gretchen. Discussion on Spotify and the statements from Spotify’s CEO, Corey Taylor’s new solo work, Gojira teasing new material, and more.
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Spotify VS Every Musician Ever
The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify
Discussion Topics: -Spotify CEO Mr. Ek has become the elitist billionaire everyone would expect -Spotify could triple or quadruple streaming payouts and still receive a massive payout -Corey Taylor releases two new songs from upcoming solo album CMFT –Gojira are teasing something with Another Place To Be -Download Fest 2021 lineup announced featuring Kiss, Systems Of A Down, and more -The Pretty Reckless keep the #1 Billboard rock song for two weeks in a row -Allegations against A Day To Remember bassist Josh Woodard
ASK4 Entertainment, producers of the annual ShipRocked ultimate rock music cruise vacation, are keeping ShipRocked’s community of “ShipRockers” connected year-round and also providing entertainment for music fans across the globe via “Making Waves – The ShipRocked Podcast,” which is now available for free through iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
“Making Waves” guests are interviewed by the always entertaining co-hosts Chad Nicefield (Chaddy Daddy / Wilson) and Justin Press (ASK4 Entertainment) live via the ShipRocked Facebook page, and the interview is made available via the podcast the following Monday.
The latest episode of “Making Waves” features Burton C. Bell of industrial-tinged extreme metal pioneers Fear Factory and Ascension Of The Watchers, who’s been a guest performer with ShipRocked’s all-star band The Stowaways.
Recent “Making Waves” guests include: Josh Scoggin (’68), Hyro The Hero, Joe Cotela (DED), Leo Moracchioli (FrogLeap Studios) and Tyler Baker (Goodbye June).
“Making Waves” features lighthearted interviews with ShipRocked alumni discussing their personal experiences on ShipRocked, current projects and what they’re up to during the pandemic.
ShipRocked / “Making Waves” co-host Chad Nicefield said, “Being able to stay connected to our ShipRocked family weekly thru ‘Making Waves’ has been an absolute treasure. Given our current state of living during these trying times, for not only the rock & roll community, but the music community as a whole, these conversations are not only a beacon to keep us moving but a lifeline to all of us searching for a reminder that we’re not alone in these dark waters.”
Find “Making Waves – The ShipRocked Podcast” here:
In 2020, ShipRocked (February 1 – 6) had its biggest year to date, with 3,300 guests in attendance – including 62% returning ShipRockers. The onboard Cancer Sucks! charity auction, led by auctioneer Arejay Hale of Halestorm, raised over $130,000 – bringing the annual auction’s all-time total to nearly $750,000 raised for cancer research.
After selling out the past five years, ShipRocked has expanded to the larger Dream class ship Carnival Magic for its January 18 – 23, 2021 cruise itinerary and staterooms are nearly sold out.
ShipRocked2021—dubbed “ShipRocked BC”–departs Miami, Florida for 5 days of the Ultimate Rock Music Cruise Vacation, including ShipRocked’s first-ever visit to the Dominican Republic – at Amber Cove just outside of Puerto Playa. ShipRocked 2021 will also include a return to the private island of Half Moon Cay in The Bahamas, an idyllic sun-drenched paradise with turquoise seas, where guests can attend an epic ShipRocked beach party. Look for the initial ShipRocked 2021 music lineup to be announced in the coming months at www.ShipRocked.com. In the meantime, get a preview of ShipRocked’s 12th voyage here: https://youtu.be/mWAcrVW7ok8
Produced by ASK4 Entertainment, ShipRocked is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that provides guests with the opportunity to vacation with their favorite bands, meet new friends, and reunite with old ones year after year. In addition to unique performances and musical collaborations, ShipRocked onboard and beach activities include photo meet and greets with band members, artist hosted events and activities, crazy theme nights, after hours parties and more.
While the majority of the metal community are enjoying the premiere of the Wacken World Wide XR live streams in this pandemic-struck summer, Ukrainian heavy hitters JINJER are celebrating the one-year anniversary of their groundbreaking Wacken Open Air 2019 performance by unleashing a blistering live video of their breakthrough song,“Pisces”, captured at the festival. Embody the summer concert vibe and witness JINJER taking the crowd at the world’s premiere metal festival by storm!
“Pisces” is the second track released from this historical show, with “Perennial” being the first released from the Wacken sessions – boasting over 3.2 million views and counting.
Devastating riffs, aggressive vocals, powerful melodies and astonishingly deep lyrics are what make their new album, Macro, JINJER’s most advanced and undeniable album yet – taking the listener on a journey of trauma, power struggle and greed with a progressive groove metal backdrop.
On the heels of the current single “The Day I Tried To Live” moving up the radio charts, heavy metal legends Sevendust are announcing their 13th studio album Blood & Stone. The new album is scheduled for release on October 23rd via Rise Records (the second for the band on the label). The latest release also marks a return for the band with producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette, known for his work with Alter Bridge; Tremonti; Slash; and others.
From the pulsating intro of album opener “Dying To Live” to the now popular album closer “The Day I Tried To Live,” Sevendust continue to push the sound they have made their own for more than 25 years. Tracks like “Love,” “Blood From A Stone,” “Kill Me” and “Against The World” showcases why the band has been adored by fans and critics alike. Lajon Witherspoon, Clint Lowery, John Connolly, Vince Hornsby and Morgan Rose have raised the bar with Blood & Stone. The new music fits perfectly alongside with the bands most seminal tracks that have become the cornerstone of the band’s live performances.
Recently, Sevendust impacted rock radio and unveiled a lyric video for their cover of the Soundgarden classic “The Day I Tried To Live.” The song is currently moving up the charts and the reaction to the track has been overwhelmingly favorable to the unique interpretation the band put on the classic track. The lyric video for the song was created by Wayne Joyner (known for his work with Dream Theater). It features a lone figure walking down a road thinking about his life with clips of the band woven throughout.
The video can be seen here:
In 1994, Sevendust first forged a familial tie amongst each other that translated into one of the most diehard audiences in the game. To this day, the connection between fans and the GRAMMY® Award-nominated gold-certified hard rock outfit only grows stronger. A trifecta of now-classic gold albums—Sevendust [1997], Home [1999], and Animosity [2001]— ignited their journey. Known as an equally intense and unforgettable live force, they’ve consistently packed houses around the world and decimated stages everywhere from Rock on the Range and Woodstock to OZZfest and Shiprocked! 2015’s Kill The Flaw represented a high watermark. Bowing at #13 on the Billboard Top 200, it scored their highest debut on the respective chart since 2010 and marked their fifth consecutive Top 10 on the Top Rock Albums Chart and third straight Top 3 on the Hard Rock Albums Chart. Most impressively, the lead single “Thank You” garnered a nomination in the category of “Best Metal Performance” at the 2016 GRAMMY® Awards, a career first. All I See Is War continued the band’s success debuting at #28 on the Billboard 200 and has become a favorite among critics and fans alike thanks to singles like “Dirty,” “Medicated” and “Risen.”
Grammy Award-winning rock band HALESTORM have announced their new Reimagined EP, set to arrive as a webstore exclusive and at all streaming services on August 14, 2020. Pre-orders are live here.
For the new EP, the group re-envisioned and reconstructed various fan favorites from their multi-platinum catalog.
To introduce the project, Halestorm have shared the first single “Break In,” featuring Evanescence’s Amy Lee. “Break In” originally appeared on the band’s gold-selling 2012 album, The Strange Case Of… During the Carnival of Madness Tour, the Evanescence frontwoman joined the group for a stunning live rendition of the tune on a nightly basis. Recently, Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale hosted Lee on her We Are Hear interview series Raise Your Horns With Lzzy Hale. Together, they teamed up for a powerful performance of “Break In”online, inviting anticipation for the official duet. Over stark and shuddering piano, their voices reach soaring heights on this poignant ballad, uniting two of rock’s most recognizable voices.
Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale commented on the new EP and collaboration, saying, “Over the last decade, we’ve been putting out cover EPs in between every original album cycle just for fun…But this time around we decided to shake it up! For our Reimagined EP, we committed to only one cover but filled the rest with reimagined versions of Halestorm songs. It was such a blast to remake some of our favorite originals. One of the standout moments on this EP is a duet of our song ‘Break In’ featuring the amazingly incomparable Amy Lee. Produced by Nick Rasculinecz, we recorded this duet pre-COVID-19, together in the same room, live, as a full performance from beginning to end. Amy brought new meaning to this song, turning what was once just a love song into a statement of unity and support for each other. I hope you find something in Reimagined that brings you joy and hope in these crazy times we live in!”
In addition to “Break In,” Halestorm have reinvented their 2009 single “I Get Off” and the incendiary track “I Am The Fire.” They also cut an official cover of Whitney Houston‘s “I Will Always Love You,”another long-requested live gem.
Halestorm also recently launched the #ROADIESTRONG support campaign aimed at providing essential financial assistance to road crews all over the world who make live music possible. Fans can purchase #ROADIESTRONG merchandise and make donations, with all proceeds going to Live Nation’s Crew Nation — a global relief fund for live music crews.
REIMAGINED EP TRACK LISTING: “I Get Off” “I Miss The Misery” “I Am The Fire” “Break In” (Feat. Amy Lee) “I Will Always Love You” “Mz. Hyde”
