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The Amity Affliction Celebrate 10 Years of “Let The Ocean Take Me” Live

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Luke Spencer
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The Amity Affliction


It’s one thing to celebrate the anniversary of an album that put a band on the map, but it’s another to do it on a tour with filled venues and fans singing along to the lyrics that made your music memorable. The Amity Affliction are living that experience while performing Let The Ocean Take Me live on tour.

Seeing The National filled was a pleasant sight as most of the venue was ready as soon as Mugshot took stage. The tour also supported by Currents and Dying Wish, this was a heavy night with strong support for the headliner. Halfway through The Amity Affliction’s set, singer Joel Birch asked the crowd, “Do you still have gas in the tank, Richmond?” It was that continued motion and amplification that proved this wasn’t just a band going through the motions to sell 10 year anniversary merch. The full setlist made sure the audience relived the glory days of Let The Ocean Take Me while also performing recent hits. The night was a look back at everything The Amity Affliction has accomplished up to 2024.

As said in the short below, I’m glad I went to this tour. From top to bottom this was a good night with a good crowd. I’m happy that heavy music is still getting audiences for bands both wanting nostalgia as well as something new.

The Amity Affliction | 10 Years of Let The Ocean Take Me Live #Shorts
The Amity Affliction “Not Without My Ghosts” (ft. Phem)

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Currents “Remember Me”

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“The Amity Affliction, an acclaimed Australian metalcore band, is celebrating a monumental milestone – the 10th anniversary of their seminal album “Let the Ocean Take Me.” To commemorate this occasion, the band has announced an extensive North American tour where they will perform the iconic record in its entirety each night. This highly-anticipated trek will feature support from rising acts like Currents, Dying Wish, and Mugshot, assembling a stellar lineup of contemporary heavy music. Fans can expect an unforgettable experience as The Amity Affliction revisits the album that solidified their place in the metalcore pantheon and left an indelible mark on the genre”. (Perplexity)

System Without Serj – The Podcast That Rocked

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Luke Spencer
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The Podcast That Rocked for 5/14/24. Discussion on Serj Tankian’s memoir and possibly leaving System Of A Down, Tommy Vext arrested (again), and more. 

The Podcast That Rocked on YouTube
The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify


 
Discussion topics:
–System Without Serj? It’s discussed in Tankian’s upcoming memoir.
-Tommy Vext arrested (again) and proved with evidence to be instigating former band 
-New tours from Rise Against and Lorna Shore respectively 
-Return of Highly Suspect with a new album in July

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Lorna Shore North American Headlining Tour 2024

“System of a Down, the iconic Armenian-American rock band, is gearing up for a massive comeback in 2024, captivating fans worldwide with their highly anticipated tour and festival appearances. As one of the headliners for the colossal “Sick New World” festival in Las Vegas on April 27th, they are set to deliver an electrifying performance alongside heavy-hitters like Slipknot and Bring Me The Horizon. Additionally, their sold-out show at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on August 17th, featuring supporting acts like Deftones, The Mars Volta, and VOWWS, promises to be a highlight of the year.” (Perplexity)

System Without Serj – The Podcast That Rocked

KITTIE Announce Long-Awaited Album ‘FIRE’

By
Ana Santos
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The original Queens of Metal, Kittie have finally announced their highly-anticipated and long-awaited new studio album, ‘Fire‘ today. The upcoming release is the band’s first full-length in over 13 years and is set for release on Friday, June 21st via Sumerian Records. Heralding the exciting news is the release of brand new single “Vultures” and its accompanying music video featuring live footage of the band’s main stage performance at this year’s Sick New World festival in Las Vegas on April 27th. Pre-orders for the album are available now HERE. Stream “Vultures” HERE and watch the music video HERE or by clicking the image below.

Speaking on today’s album announcement and their latest single, Kittie vocalist/guitarist, Morgan Lander shares

“10 years ago, if someone would have told us that we would be releasing new Kittie music in 2024, we’d have dismissed them right away. It feels like something deeper than fate that’s brought us together again, allowing us to create something fearless and magical for you. We’ve worked incredibly hard over the past year, and surrounded ourselves with the ultimate dream team to make this album a reality. We cannot wait for you to lose yourselves in the passion and strength of ‘Fire’.”

“Vultures is a bold musical declaration, signalling our new beginnings as a band. Vultures is a warning to those with hidden agendas, who thrive on deception. It’s a proclamation of breaking free of the chains of exploitation and a reckoning for those who pick at the bones of those who suffer in silence.”

The new album, ‘Fire‘, is available to pre-order now with a variety of merch bundles including exclusive vinyl colorways, t-shirts, a cassette tape, a sticker pack, guitar pick pack, laminate and two metal lunch box designs. Available bundles are as follows (each comes with a digital download of the album):

Fire CD Pack – T-Shirt & CD
Fire Vinyl Pack – T-Shirt & Vinyl
Fire Collector’s Pack – T-Shirt, Lunchbox, CD, Cassette, Sticker Pack, Laminate
Fire Ultimate Pack – T-Shirt, Lunchbox, Cassette, Guitar Pick Pack, Laminate, Sticker Pack, Vinyl.

Pre-orders are available now from SumerianMerch.com

Kittie sent the internet ablaze earlier this year when they announced their return with brand new music, in the form of blistering single, “Eyes Wide Open“. They followed up with a second new single, “We Are Shadows” and the announcement of a very special run of exclusive headline shows across the US and Canada last month, topped off with an incendiary live performance at Sick New World festival in Las Vegas.

The long-awaited headline shows will see the band perform in 5 cities across the US and Canada this July and August, giving fans a very special and rare chance to see the band play a full headline set that will include their new material as well as classic hits and some deep cuts not played live since the band’s early days.

Each show will feature a different supporting line-up (full details below), ensuring a unique experience for Kittie fans in each city. Tickets are on sale now and selling fast, get yours from kittie.net

KITTIE

FIRE 2024

EXCLUSIVE HEADLINE SHOWS

July 12th – Toronto, ON – History w/ Vile Creature

July 19th – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square w/ Unearth, Within The Ruins and Stabbing

August 2nd – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade w/ Upon A Burning Body

August 4th – Dallas, TX – The Studio at The Factory w/ Upon A Burning Body

August 23rd – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall w/ VCTMS and Conquer Divide



UPCOMING FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES

May 10th – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville

May 18th – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple

July 6th – Quebec City, QC – Festival d’Été de Québec

August 24th – Jackson, MI – Havoc Festival

LORNA SHORE Announce North American Headlining Tour

By
Luke Spencer
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Lorna Shore

Lorna Shore Announces North American
Headlining Tour Featuring
Whitechapel, Kublai Khan TX, Sanguisugabogg 

Lorna Shore is thrilled to announce their upcoming North American tour with Whitechapel, Kublai Khan TX and Sanguisugabogg this September/October! Produced by Live Nation, on this special run of headline shows, Lorna Shore will be playing their latest album, Pain Remains, in its entirety, making this one show not to be missed!

Tickets will be available starting with Citi presale (details below) beginning Tuesday, May 14th.
–       The Live Nation and Ticketmaster presales begin Tuesday, May 14th at 2pm ET.
–       Spotify presale begins Wednesday, May 15th at 10am local time.
–       Local presales begin Thursday, May 16th at 10am local time.
–       All presales end Thursday, May 16th at 10pm local time.

General onsale begins Friday, May 17th at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.

Citi is the official card of Lorna Shore North American Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, May 14th at 12pm ET until Thursday, May 16th at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, May 14th at 12pm ET through Thursday, May 16th at 10pm local time. 

Lorna Shore North American Tour
w/ Whitechapel, Kublai Khan TX, Sanguisugabogg
Thu Sep 19 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS 
Fri Sep 20 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY 
Sat Sep 21 – Moon Township, PA – UPMC Events Center
Sun Sep 22 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Events Center 
Tue Sep 24 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live Orlando 
Wed Sep 25 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle 
Fri Sep 27 – Louder Than Life Fest – Louisville, KY* 
Sat Sep 28 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant 
Sun Sep 29 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom 
Mon Sep 30 – The Midland Theatre – Kansas City, MO* 
Wed Oct 2 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans 
Thu Oct 3 – Houston, TX – House Of Blues 
Fri Oct 4 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port 
Sat Oct 5 – Dallas, TX – Southside Ballroom 
Mon Oct 7 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren 
Tue Oct 8 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl 
Thu Oct 10 – Anaheim, CA – House Of Blues 
Fri Oct 11 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern 
Sat Oct 12 – Aftershock Fest – Sacramento, CA* 
Mon Oct 14 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom 
Tue Oct 15 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom 
Thu Oct 17 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex 
Fri Oct 18 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium 
Sat Oct 19 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha 
Sun Oct 20 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis 
Tue Oct 22 – Chicago, IL – Radius 
Wed Oct 23 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Thu Oct 24 - Cleveland, OH – The Agora*
Fri Oct 25 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring 
Sun Oct 27 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom 
Mon Oct 28 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway 
Tue Oct 29 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia 
Wed Oct 30 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre      
*Not A Live Nation Date

Lorna Shore unleashed their groundbreaking fourth full-length, Pain Remains, in 2022, earning “album of the year” accolades upon its release (Loudwire) with media hailing it as “one of the best symphonic metal and deathcore albums”(Metal Injection). Recently, the quintet gave fans an instrumental edition of the record, as well as a full band playthrough video for the Pain Remains trilogy.

Lorna Shore line-up:
Michael Yager – bass
Adam De Micco – guitar
Will Ramos – vocals
Austin Archey – drums
Andrew O’Connor – guitar

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Knocked Loose – You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To | Album Review

By
Luke Spencer
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Knocked Loose You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To

Just under 28 minutes of vicious, heavy, chaotic hardcore that will absolutely blow out your car speakers. You Won’t Go is as fierce and angry as you’d imagine. The guitar riffs and great drumming carry each song. Bryan Garris is unhinged at moments and to most Knocked Loose fans, that’s exactly what they want. The collaborations with Poppy and Chris Motionless also lead to strong moments in the short run time. The big problem with the album is the mixing and production. It goes past a wall of sound and has audio clipping in several tracks. Imagine that much force with Garris shrieking his head off, and you have several moments on You Won’t Go that make you have to pause and shake it off. Does it hit hard? Yes. Is it hard to listen to? At times, also yes. The production choices hold back the listener from enjoying some of this. Fun album with music that I’m sure will hit like a truck live. Just don’t play it full blast in your ear buds for fear of going deaf. 7/10 

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Knocked Loose “Suffocate” ft. Poppy
Knocked Loose “Slaughterhouse 2” ft. Chris Motionless

“Knocked Loose‘s highly anticipated third album “You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To” is a relentless and uncompromising tour de force that cements their status as one of the most vital and exhilarating bands in modern hardcore. The album is a visceral, 27-minute onslaught of blistering riffs, pummeling breakdowns, and Bryan Garris’ guttural vocals that hit with the force of a wrecking ball. 

Pushing Boundaries 

While staying true to their punishing metalcore roots, Knocked Loose pushes their sound to new heights of intensity and experimentation on this record. Songs like the industrial-tinged “Slaughterhouse 2” featuring Chris Motionless and the dissonant “Moss Covers All” showcase the band’s willingness to incorporate unsettling atmospherics and unconventional structures. 

The addition of guitarist Nicko Caulderon’s screams adds another layer of ferocity, perfectly complementing Garris’ signature shrieks. 

Standout tracks like the catchy yet brutal “Don’t Reach For Me” and the dynamic closer “Sit & Mourn” demonstrate the band’s ability to craft memorable and nuanced compositions amidst the chaos. 

Uncompromising Intensity 

What truly sets “You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To” apart is its sheer, unrelenting intensity. From the opening salvo of “Trapped in the Grasp of a Memory” to the final notes of “Sit & Mourn,” the album is a non-stop barrage of sonic aggression that never lets up. 

Knocked Loose has amplified and concentrated their sound into something so potent that it demands the listener’s full attention and visceral engagement. 

While some may find the album’s uncompromising heaviness overwhelming, it’s a testament to Knocked Loose’s singular vision and unwavering commitment to their craft. “You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To” is a landmark release that solidifies the band’s place at the forefront of modern hardcore, pushing the boundaries of the genre while staying true to its primal roots.” (Perplexity) 

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Knocked Loose You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To Album Review

Elysia’s “Masochist” gets remaster, returns to streaming

By
Michael Reitemeier
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Elysia’s debut 2006 album, Masochist, has come to streaming services with a full remaster and additional demos.

Rewinding back to the biggest boom period in the history of deathcore, it’s hard to pinpoint any one band that truly phase-shifted the genre. The first band that deserves to be in that discussion is undoubtedly Elysia – a pioneer in many intricacies that reverberate in deathcore to this day. In 2006, seminal bands like Whitechapel and Job For a Cowboy were just getting their bearings; Elysia would create the blueprint for the modern deathcore landscape that year with their spinkicking, rough-and-rowdy brand of heavy in Masochist. When a band incorporates bass drops, callout breakdowns, impassioned/grotesque lyrics, Elysia was one of the first to do it, and they went woefully underrated for a spell.

It’s a pleasure to see Masochist arrive on streaming services to be easily accessible, and relive what many consider the glory days of deathcore. Alongside this re-release comes a remaster of the entire album – preserving the messy tone while clearing up the mix. On top of that, Elysia’s 2004 demos and other unreleased tracks into this release. This generated a lot of excitement, and coinciding merch drop preorders via secretswarmrecords.com sold out exceptionally fast warranting a restock. Even Brendan Murphy of Counterparts helped manifest this glorious return:

With Elysia’s Masochist on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and more, a vital piece of deathcore history is as easy to discover as it was when Elysia was in their heyday. With bands like Psycho Frame, Girl of Glass, and Trachetomy delivering a throwback sound akin to this, it’s compelling to see the deepest roots of this genre after almost 20 years. Check out Masochist on your preferred streaming service and enjoy what once felt like lost media!

Stream Masochist on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp!

Unleash The Archers – Phantoma | Album Review

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Luke Spencer
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A big concept album about AI gaining sentience, all in power metal, screaming, soloing glory. What I love about Unleash The Archers is the overblown, grandiose tracks with huge swelling moments. That’s shown a lot in Phantoma. Brittany Slayes singing is on point as always, the guitars are solid, it’s another well-presented album from Unleash The Archers. The narrative is ambitious and the writing goes for big swings, but the music is all material that isn’t out of the band’s comfort zone. It’s quality power metal in prog from, and reminiscent of past albums. Tracks like “Green & Glass” and the climatic ending “Blood Empress” have the energy and gravitational pull UTA can pull off, but other songs don’t have the variety or replay value in song structure. It’s safely performed while relying on the overarching AI overtaking story. Even if not uncharted territory, Unleash The Archers still are in solid form while still in this human era before AI takes over the world. 7/10 

Unleash The Archers Phantoma Album Review

Unleash The Archers “Green & Glass”
Unleash The Archers “Blood Empress”

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“Unleash the Archers’ highly anticipated sixth studio album “Phantoma” is a groundbreaking concept album that explores the theme of artificial intelligence gaining sentience in a dystopian future. Released on May 10, 2024, through Napalm Records, the album seamlessly blends the band’s signature power metal sound with progressive and pop elements, delivering a compelling narrative imbued with high science fiction and social commentary. 

The album’s protagonist, Phantoma, is a Phase 4 / Network Tier 0 unit – model A, and the storyline unfolds as she encounters unsettling truths about the world around her. The standout track “Green & Glass” showcases dynamic verses and intricate, progressive guitar work, accompanied by an innovative music video that utilizes AI technology trained on licensed artwork by Bo Bradshaw, blending technology and human creativity. 

“Phantoma” positions Unleash the Archers as a significant force in the metal genre, engaging with contemporary themes of technology and authenticity while delivering their signature blend of power metal, traditional heavy metal, and modern elements. With critical acclaim and chart-topping success from their previous album “Abyss,” “Phantoma” is poised to further solidify the band’s reputation for ambitious and influential concept albums.” (Perplexity) 

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Unleash The Archers Phantoma Album Review

VENDED Reveal New Single/Video ‘Nihilism”

By
Ana Santos
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Vended

Des Moines noiseniks, VENDED have revealed another new single, ‘Nihilism‘, set for release on May 7th. Listen/save here. 

VENDED tell us: 

“This song represents the momentum for what’s to come, continuing with the energy from our last single. It brings that same energy and pushes the limit even more. The whole meaning of the track is to not fear what doesn’t really matter, so do what YOU want and not what you think will hold you back.”

‘Nihilism’ follows the release of previous singles,‘The Far Side’and ‘Am I The Only One’. the video for which has now racked up over half a million views on YouTube.

The hotly tipped 5-piece’s debut EP, ‘What Is It / Kill It’, arrived at DSPs in late 2021, garnering international critical acclaim. As they roll out singles in 2024, their momentum is only building. This week the band were announced as opening guests on one of the Fall’s biggest US tours, SLIPKNOT‘s ‘Here Comes The Pain’ 25th Anniversary tour, which culminates with the massive KNOTFEST IOWA event at Waterworks Park in VENDED‘s home town of Des Moines on 21st September. 

Check out the ‘Nihilism’ video below:

VENDED‘s fresh and furious sound heralds a new era of heavy music and the arrival of the next generation of brutality. Formed in February 2018 by Cole Espeland (lead guitar), Griffin Taylor (vocals), Simon Crahan (drums), Jeremiah Pugh (bass) and Connor Grodzicki (rhythm guitar), VENDED showcase a barbarous sound built on foundations laid by the power and precision of the rhythm section, layered with vicious guitars, soul crushing solos and guttural-yet-melodic vocals portraying the hardships and harsh realities of life.

Stay tuned for more coming from VENDED very soon. In the meantime, catch them live at any of the dates below. Tickets available at OfficialVended.com.

VENDED – TOURING 2024
Tue 7th May – WARSAW – Proxima (PL)
Wed 8th May – BERLIN – LIDO (DE)
Thu 9th May – DRESDEN – Tante JU (DE)
Fri 10th May – PRAGUE – Futurum (CZ)
Sat 11th May – VIENNA – Szene Wien (AT)
Mon 13th May – ZURICH Dynamo (CH)
Tue 14th May – MILAN – Legend Club Milano (IT)
Wed 15th May – ROMANS SUR IZERE – La Cordo (FR)
Fri 17th May – BARCELONA – Razzmatazz 2 (ES)
Sat 18th May – MADRID – Shoko (ES)
Sun 19th May – TOULOUSE – Rex (FR)
Mon 20th May – PARIS – Petit Bain (FR)
Tue 21st May – ANTWERP – Zappa (BE)
Wed 22nd May – EINDHOVEN – Dynamo (NL)
Fri 24th May – BIRMINGHAM – Asylum (GB)
Sat 25th May – LIVERPOOL – O2 Academy 2 (GB)
Sun 26th May – DUBLIN – Whelans (IE)
Mon 27th May – BELFAST – Limelight 2 (NI)
Wed 29th May – GLASGOW – Cathouse (GB)
Thu 30th May – NOTTINGHAM – Rescue Rooms (GB)
Fri 31st May – BRIGHTON – Arch 187 (GB)
Sat 1st Jun – SWANSEA – Sin City (GB)
Sun 2nd Jun – READING – Sub 89 (GB)

Sat 7th Sep – AUBURN, WA – White River Amphitheater *
Sun 8th Sep – RIDGEFIELD, WA – RV Inn Styles Resort Amphitheater *
Wed 11th Sep – NAMPA, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater *
Fri 13th Sep – INGLEWOOD, CA – Intuit Dome *
Sat 14th Sep – INGLEWOOD, CA – Intuit Dome *
Sun 15th Sep – PHOENIX, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater * 
Tue 17th Sep – AUSTIN, TX – Moody Center *
Wed 18th Sep – DALLAS, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion *
Sat 21st Sep – DES MOINES, IA – Knotfest Iowa @ Water Works Park *

* = with SLIPKNOT & Knocked Loose

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Kamelot Awaken Montclair, NJ

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Ana Santos
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Kamelot live at The Wellmont Theater 05-01-24

Montclair, NJ came alive on an otherwise sleeppy Wednesday night as metalheads gathered for the “Awaken the World Tour.” The night promised a triple-threat attack of symphonic and power metal, and it did not disappoint.

Ad Infinitum, fronted by the powerhouse vocalist Melissa Bonny (who also handles lead vocals for Kamelot on this tour), kicked things off with a potent dose of melodic metal. Drawing from all three albums and their brand-new single “Outer Space,” the band nevertheless engaged the modest crowd. Bonny mesmerized with her versatility, effortlessly switching between melodic clean vocals and throaty roars. This Swiss/German act, embarking on its first-ever North American tour, proved every bit the rising star.

Ad Infinitum live at The Wellmont Theater 05-01-24

Then came the undisputed kings of Swedish power metal, Hammerfall. Joacim Cans’ powerful voice rang out through the venue, urging the audience to raise their fists and bang their heads to anthems like “Heeding the Call” and “Let the Hammer Fall.” Hammerfall’s brand of power metal is pure, unadulterated fun, characterized by soaring guitar riffs, galloping drumbeats, and ridiculously catchy choruses. Guitarists Oscar Dronjak and Pontus Norgren shredded with precision, while bassist Fredrik Larsson and drummer David Wallin laid down a rock-solid foundation. The energy in the room was electric by the time they finished their epic closer, “Hearts on Fire,” leaving the crowd breathless and primed for the main event.

Hammerfall live at The Wellmont Theater 05-01-24

Kamelot took the stage to a thunderous ovation, launching straight into “The Great Divide,” the opening track from their latest album The Awakening. The band, boasting a rich history spanning over three decades and 13 studio albums, wasted no time showcasing their signature blend of symphonic and power metal.

Kamelot delved deep into their extensive back catalog, much to the delight of the longtime fans in the audience. Myself included. Prior to picking up concert photography, Kamelot was probably the band I’d seen most often throughout the early through late 2000’s. The only thing that’s changed is the song catalog, because the performance remains ridiculously strong and massively entertaining. Classics like “March of Mephisto,” “When The Lights are Down” and the ever-popular “Forever” elicited enthusiastic singalongs, while the inclusion of “Opus of the Night” and “New Babylon” showcased the band’s ability to weave intricate melodies with powerful storytelling.

Remaining tour dates are listed below the show photos. Even if you’re just a casual metal fan, this tour is worth checking out. Solid lineup, killer performances all around. You won’t be disappointed.

Photos of Kamelot live at The Wellmont Theater:

Photos of Hammerfall live at The Wellmont Theater:

Photos of Ad Infinitium live at The Wellmont Theater:

Remaining Tour Dates:

5.7.24 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
5.9.24 – Albuquerque, NM – El Rey Theater
5.10.24 – Tucson, AZ – Encore
5.11.24 – Anaheim, CA – City National Grove
5.12.24 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
5.14.24 – Denver, CO – The Summit
5.16.24 – St. Paul, MN – Myth
5.17.24 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom/Milwaukee Metal Fest (no AD INFINITUM)
5.18.24 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
5.20.24 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian
5.21.24 – Richmond, VA – The National
5.23.24 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts
5.24.24 – Atlanta, GA – Heaven – Masquerade
5.25.24 – Tampa, FL – Jannus Landing

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Who Was The Best Thrash Guitarist? 

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Luke Spencer
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Thrash had many great guitarists through the years.
This video looks at several of them and asks:
Who Was The Best Thrash Guitarist?

Who Was The Best Thrash Guitarist?

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James Alan Hetfield is an American musician. He is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, co-founder, and a primary songwriter of heavy metal band Metallica. 

Kirk Lee Hammett is an American musician who has been the lead guitarist of heavy metal band Metallica since 1983. 

Kerry Ray King is an American musician, best known for being the co-lead guitarist and songwriter of thrash metal band Slayer. 

Jeffrey John Hanneman was an American musician, best known as a founding member and guitarist of the thrash metal band Slayer. 

Gary Wayne Holt is an American musician from the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Scott Ian is an American musician, best known as the rhythm guitarist, lyricist and co-founder of the metal band Anthrax, of which he is the sole continuous member. 

Miland “Mille” Petrozza is a German musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of thrash metal band Kreator, which he started playing in as Tyrant in 1982 and renamed into Tormentor in 1984. 

Alex Skolnick is an American musician. He is best known as the lead guitarist and one of the songwriters of the metal band Testament. 

David Scott Mustaine is an American musician. He is the co-founder, front man, primary songwriter and sole consistent member of the thrash metal band Megadeth. 

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“Thrash metal is known for its aggressive guitar work, with some of the genre’s most iconic guitarists including Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, Kerry King, and Dave Mustaine. Kirk Hammett, the lead guitarist of Metallica, is renowned for his technical prowess and melodic solos that helped define the thrash metal sound in the 1980s. James Hetfield, Metallica’s rhythm guitarist and vocalist, is also considered one of the greatest thrash metal guitarists, known for his heavy riffs and rhythmic playing. Kerry King, the co-founder and lead guitarist of Slayer, is celebrated for his lightning-fast playing and aggressive, dissonant solos that epitomize thrash metal. Dave Mustaine, the founder and lead guitarist of Megadeth, is widely regarded as one of the most influential thrash metal guitarists, with his complex, intricate riffs and shredding solos. These four guitarists have left an indelible mark on the thrash metal genre and continue to inspire generations of metal musicians.” (Perplexity)

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