A video album review on Father Of All…, the thirteenth studio album from Green Day. That cute lil’ unicorn on the album cover isn’t so cute when YOU have to clean up the rainbow vomit.
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After months of anticipation and teasing with fans, The Used have officially announced they will be releasing their 8th full length studio album, Heartwork, on April 24th via Big Noise.
In addition to today’s announcement, The Used have released the second single from the forthcoming album, “Paradise Lost, a poem by John Milton.” The song and accompanying video are larger than life and carry emotions and imagery so unique to The Used throughout, while tying in influences from one of front man Bert McCracken’s favorite authors.
“I’ve always been a bit obsessed with Paradise Lost,” shares McCracken. “I really dug deep into the poem and its author, John Milton. As I was reading a lot of his political essays I realized that a lot of what ‘Satan’ says in Paradise Lost are quotes directly from John Milton’s own mouth. A lot of people thought he was the devil back then. He had a huge problem with the show of opulence from the Church. He thought it was disgusting. His poem is about the failed revolution against the Church of England, which is Satan’s failed revolution on earth. And what’s more incredible or exciting than a failed revolution?”
Heartwork marks the return of John Feldmann to The Used family as he is producing the album and also the head of A&R at Big Noise.
“I couldn’t be more honored or grateful to have one of my favorite bands of all time at my record label! They are one of the most influential bands of the last 20 years and we are making a career-defining album at the minute,” shares Feldmann. “They are one of the best live bands I’ve ever seen and Bert is quite possibly the best singer I’ve ever worked with. This has been a dream of mine since I met them in 2001.”
Feldmann signed The Used to Reprise Records in January 2002, one short year after the band formed in Orem, Utah. He also produced some of the band’s most monumental albums including their self-titled debut, Maybe Memories, In Love and Death, Lies for the Liars, Vulnerableand Imaginary Enemy.
On Heartwork, McCracken shares “The new album plays on the emotions, the sincerity, and the vulnerability of the first record and In Love and Death, with a little bit of the flair from Lies for the Liars.”
“Standing in the streaming circle pit with Kesha and Halsey, the album is just as modern sounding. John Feldmann’s production is that professional. It sounds really good. Those are two really random examples, but I think if you listen to both of those records, the songs are all over the place: dance, pop, actual punk rock riffs and drums. I think music is so all over the place right now that The Used fits in perfectly.”
The band is currently on the road for a completely sold out intimate tour with support from Dragged Under. This up close and personal show is unlike any other Used show you have seen. The band has spent the last couple of weeks performing previously released single “Blow Me (Feat. Jason Aalon Butler)live. It is frenetic and explosive while showcasing the undeniable vocals of front man Bert McCracken and has absolutely taken these small rooms by storm.
A full list of upcoming tour dates can be found below with more information available at www.TheUsed.net.
Upcoming US Tour Dates – ALL SOLD OUT February 7 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage February 9 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club February 11 – New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre February 12 – Philadelphia, PA – Theater of Living Arts February 14 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West February 15 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham February 18 – Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey February 19 – Austin, TX – Mohawk February 21 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater February 22 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
August Burns Red Announce New Album Guardians, Out April 3rd, 2020 via Fearless Records
Band Drops Video For New Song “Defender” Watch + Listen HERE
August Burns Red have been upholding the artistic pillars of technical proficiency, airtight grooves, and thoughtful lyricism in the hard rock world for 17 years now. The two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Pennsylvania quintet—JB Brubaker [lead guitar], Brent Rambler [rhythm guitar], Matt Greiner [drums], Jake Luhrs [lead vocals], and Dustin Davidson [bass]—are pleased to announce their eighth full length, Guardians, out April 3 on Fearless Records. The album is available for pre-order here.
ABR have just shared the video for the new song “Defender.” Watch + listen here.
“The song ‘Defender’ is about having that person who can come in and take some punches for you, and be in your corner during hard times,” says Rambler. “I am quite the comic book fan and I thought the lyrics could easily turn into an awesome animated short story — kind of like if the pages of a comic were to come to life. Luckily, everyone else agreed and we have this sick video to go along with the song.”
The band also revealed that the album is their most truly collaborative effort to date.
“Guardians is the culmination of a complete and total team effort,” says Brubaker. “Dustin and I collaborated musically more than we ever have before. Jake and Brent collaborated vocally more than they ever have before. Matt bounced more drum ideas off of us than we could even comprehend. It was the most time we’ve ever spent in the studio on one album. We’re all so proud of this record, and we can’t wait to share it with the world.”
August Burns Red will embark on a tour with Killswitch Engage and Light the Torch this spring in support of Guardians. All ABR tour dates are below.
AUGUST BURNS RED ON TOUR: WITH KILLSWITCH ENGAGE + LIGHT THE TORCH: 3/10 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theatre 3/11 — Grand Rapids, MI — 20 Monroe Live 3/12 — Louisville, KY — Diamonds Bar & Grill* 3/13 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall 3/14 — Silver Spring, MD — Fillmore 3/15 — Raleigh, NC — Ritz 3/17 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle 3/18 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues 3/20 — Dallas, TX — Southside Ballroom 3/21 — Houston, TX — House of Blues 3/23 — Tempe, AZ — The Marquee 3/24 — Los Angeles — The Welters 3/25 — Riverside, CA — Municipal Auditorium 3/26 — San Francisco, CA — Warfield 3/28 — Seattle, WA — Showbox Sodo 3/29 — Boise, ID — Revolution 3/31 — Salt Lake CIty, UT — Complex 4/1 — Denver, CO — Fillmore 4/2 — Wooly’s — Des Moines, IA* 4/3 — Minneapolis, MN — Fillmore 4/4 — Chicago, IL — Radius 4/5 — Detroit, MI — Fillmore 4/6 — Toronto, ON — Rebel 4/8 — Montreal, QC — MTelus 4/9 — Upstate Concert Hall — Clifton Park, NY* 4/10 — Portland, ME — State Theatre 4/11 — New York, NY — Terminal 5 4/12 —House of Blues — Boston *ABR Only
Catch Queensryche On U.S. Headline Tour Now With Support From John 5 And Eve To Adam
Rock icons Queensrÿche release their new lyric video for “Portrait“. Watch the video, HERE. The track is off their most recent full-length album, The Verdict, which came out March 2019 via Century Media Records.
“‘Portait’ is a reflective song about relationship struggles. The ups and downs of loving someone and trying to make the relationship work. there is hope and despair throughout the song as with most relationships,” states Queensryche frontman Todd LaTorre about the track.
Catch Queensryche on the road now for The Verdict 2020 Headline Tour, which includes special guests John 5 and Eve To Adam. VIP tickets are available for select dates HERE. All other information on upcoming tour dates can be found on Queensryche’s website, HERE.
The band has been touring nonstop in support of The Verdict, which debuted at #6 on Germany’s Album Chart, #4 on the UK’s Rock Chart, #8 on Sweden’s Physical Album Chart, #9 on France’s Physical Album Chart, #4 on USA’s Hard Music Chart, #8 on USA’s Rock Chart, #14 on USA’s Top Current Chart and #16 on USA’s Billboard Top Albums. The Verdict is available to purchase and stream, HERE.
QUEENSRYCHE “THE VERDICT TOUR” 2020 with John 5: February 5 – Seattle, WA – Neptune February 7 – Denver, CO – Ogden February 8 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads* February 9 – St Louis, MO – Delmar* February 12 – Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe February 13 – Detroit, MI – St Andrew’s Hall* February 14 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre February 15 – Sayerville, NJ – Starland Ballroom February 16 – Boston, MA – Big Night February 19 – Glensdale, PA Keswick Theatre February 20 – Baltimore, MD Baltimore Sound Stage* February 21 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues February 22 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground* February 25 – Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall February 26 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater* February 27 – Orlando. FL – Plaza Live*without John 5
LAMB OF GOD has revealed a brand new single and video, “Checkmate,” from the band’s first release in five years and the first to feature new drummer Art Cruz. The self-titled albumis due out May 8 via Epic Records.
“‘Checkmate’ brings together all the components of the LAMB OF GOD sound that we’ve been developing over the last two decades, but with the ambition and ferocity that comes with the start of a new chapter for our band,” says guitarist Mark Morton. “Re-energized and reignited, this is LAMB OF GOD 2020. We’ve never been more excited.”
The fact that the band’s eighth studio effort would warrant ‘self-titled’ status is a testament to the band’s pride and satisfaction with these songs and this period in their creativity.
“Putting only our name on it is a statement,” Blythe says. “This is LAMB OF GOD. Here and now.”
A true collaboration between all members of the band, LAMB OF GOD’s eighth studio album is an amalgam of each individual’s contributions, blended to create a singular style. Guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler fuel the album with a mountain of riffs, taking what the band are known for, and unbelievably, upping the ante to new levels. The rhythm section of John Campbell, looming large as a rhythmic shadow, and drummer Art Cruz, who makes his studio debut with LAMB OF GOD here on this record, underpin the proceedings with passion, sweat and expansive dynamics. Vocalist D. Randall Blythe is as angry, insightful, and informed as ever. Never one to shrink from facing the darker aspects of our nature head-on, Blythe delivers with no punches pulled, and as only he and the band can in 2020.
In celebration of the release of “Checkmate” and the announce of the new album, LAMB OF GOD will appear at a special show at the House of Vans in Chicago on February 14. The event is free and fans can RSVP beginning at 12 noon CST today at HouseOfVans.com The event will include a photography exhibit featuring photos from D. Randall Blythe that will be included in the new album artwork. Harm’s Way will open the show.
In the midst of writing the ten songs that appear on Lamb Of God, the group hit pause on the works-in-progress to man the stage as main support Slayer’s “The Final Campaign.” After months of playing their best-known songs nightly, LOG returned to the new tracks and began to work with longtime producer Josh Wilbur (Korn, Megadeth, Gojira, Trivium). Special guests Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed) and Chuck Billy (Testament) also make appearances on the new album.
Self-Titled tracklisting: 1. Memento Mori 2. Checkmate 3. Gears 4. Reality Bath 5. New Colossal Hate 6. Resurrection Man 7. Poison Dream (feat. Jamey Jasta) 8. Routes (feat. Chuck Billy) 9. Bloodshot Eyes 10. On The Hook
LAMB OF GOD tour dates: 2/14- Chicago, IL @ House of Vans *Headline show European tour with Kreator and Power Trip: 3/27 – Stockholm, SE @ Fryshuset Arenan 3/28 – Copenhagen, DK @ Forum Black Box 3/30 – Oulu, FI @ Club Teatria 3/31 – Helsinki, FI @ Ice Hall Black Box 4/2 – Kraków, PO @ Tauron Arena 4/3 – Berlin, DE @ Columbiahalle 4/4 – Oberhausen, DE @ Turbinenhalle 4/5 – Wiesbaden, DE @ Kulturzentrum Schlachthof 4/7 – Zurich, CH @ Samsung Hall 4/8 – Munich, DE @ Zenith 4/9 – Ludwigsburg, DE @ MHP Arena 4/11 – Hamburg, DE @ Sporthalle 4/14 – Barcelona, ES @ Razzmatazz 4/15 – Madrid, ES @ Sala Riviera 4/17 – Paris, FR @ L’Olympia Bruno Coquatrix 4/18 – Saarbrücken, DE @ Saarlandhalle 4/19 – Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique 4/21 – Bristol, UK @ O2 Academy Bristol 4/22 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Academy 4/23 – Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy Glasgow 4/24 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy Birmingham 4/25 – London, UK @ O2 Academy Brixton 5/9 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville *US Festival
The Podcast That Rocked episode for February 3rd, 2020 featuring Geaux Gretchen. Talking about My Chemical Romance selling out their arena tour in six hours, Guns N Roses announcing a big stadium tour, thoughts on the new Green Day album, and more. Discussion and time stamps below.
MCR 2020 Tour AKA Eyeliner Across America | The Podcast That Rocked
The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify
Discussion Topics and Time Stamps: -My Chemical Romance sells out North America arena tour in only six hours = 0:36 -The Used might be touring with My Chemical Romance…maybe… = 14:08 -Guns N’ Roses announce 2020 North American stadium tour = 21:54 -Asking Alexandria announce North American headline tour with Falling In Reverse = 25:51 -Green Day’s new album is their shortest yet and it’s kinda meh = 33:28
Music and Videos Discussed:
My Chemical Romance – “Welcome To The Black Parade”
Slipknot Announce Knotfest Roadshow 2020 With Special Guests: A Day To Remember Underoath And Code Orange
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Following the enormous success of 2019’s inaugural KNOTFEST ROADSHOW tour, the multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning hard rock band, SLIPKNOT have announced that they will once again be hitting the road this summer to headline the KNOTFEST ROADSHOW 2020 North American tour produced by Live Nation. Joining them and rounding out a killer line-up showcasing the best the world of heavy music has to offer, will be special guests, A Day To Remember, Underoath and Code Orange.
Tickets for KNOTFEST ROADSHOW 2020 go on sale at 10am local time on Friday, February 7th 2020 from KnotfestRoadshow.com
Last year’s KNOTFEST ROADSHOW saw SLIPKNOT play to the biggest US crowds in their history, hitting 30 cities across North America throughout the summer. This year, KNOTFEST ROADSHOW 2020 begins in Syracuse, NY on May 30th and hits a further 15 cities before culminating at The Woodlands, TX on June 25th. Much like last year’s KNOTFEST ROADSHOW and SLIPKNOT’s current European tour, expect tickets for this year’s event to be in colossal demand, so don’t waste any time in securing your entry to what’s destined to be one of the biggest tours of the summer.
Speaking on the latest KNOTFEST ROADSHOW announcement, Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor had the following to say: “We set a precedent last year – Knotfest is a showcase where you never know what to expect. This year is no exception. The bands we have represent all corners of our musical world, just like we do. And they’re exciting as hell. I can’t wait to watch and enjoy them along with the rest of the fans.”
Adding to this, A Day To Remember guitarist Neil Westfall says “We are stoked to share the stage with a band that has defined heavy music for an entire generation. This tour will be one of the best live shows this year.”
Underoath’s Chris Dudley says “When Slipknot asks you to come along for a summer of insanity, there are exactly zero questions to ask. You say yes. This is absolutely going to be one for the books….and we’re ready.”
And drummer and vocalist of Code Orange, Jami Morgan states “We’re very grateful to get the opportunity to do a full tour with Slipknot on the Knotfest Roadshow. Slipknot is one of the bands that we have had at the top of our list to be able to open for and hopefully be exposed to their amazing, cultural crowd that’s been around for a really long time. We’re very much looking forward to showing some new people what we can do.”
Full Dates For Knotfest 2020 Saturday, May 30, 2020 Syracuse, NY St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview* Sunday, May 31, 2020 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center Tuesday, June 02, 2020 New York, NY Madison Square Garden** Thursday, June 04, 2020 Quebec City, QC Centre Videotron Friday, June 05, 2020 Montreal, QC Centre Bell Saturday, June 06, 2020 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage Monday, June 08, 2020 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena Friday, June 12, 2020 Memphis, TN FedExForum Sunday, June 14, 2020 Orlando, FL Amway Center Monday, June 15, 2020 West Palm Beach, FL iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Thursday, June 18, 2020 Alpharetta, GA Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Saturday, June 20, 2020 Birmingham, AL Oak Mountain Amphitheatre Monday, June 22, 2020 Dallas, TX Dos Equis Pavilion Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Austin, TX Germania Insurance Amphitheater Thursday, June 25, 2020 The Woodlands, TX The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion** * Not featuring A Day To Remember ** Not featuring Code Orange
Are you ready for some RIFFAGE! The 2nd Super Bowl Halftime Riffage where we watch whatever it is the NFL calls entertainment and try to make sense of it, this year featuring Shakira and Jennifer Lopez!
Below is the live stream that started before halftime. The actual halftime presentation starts at 29:24 in the video below. Below the live stream video is the actual Halftime show to sync the livestream up with.
Photos of The Used at Delmar Hall. All photos taken by Luke Spencer on January 31, 2020 in St. Louis, MO.
Another sold-out show. The Used have become accustomed to this over time playing concert venues over the past 15+ years, and one look into Delmar Hall proved just how tight of a squeeze it was for everyone to fit in.
Opening up with “I’m A Fake”, the band hit hard for the first several minutes of the show and got good crowd participation from the barricade riders. The stage production added to the event with great lighting that many bands are skimping on while on tour these days. It definitely added to the experience.
After a few songs into the set, Bert McCracken took to the mic talking about it being a big day for emo bands (vaguely referring to My Chemical Romance‘s return and their North America arena tour selling out in hours). Bert would then continue adding “Since we never went anywhere, let’s play an old song.” It was an odd statement but the crowd ate up the idea of The Used playing something from the group’s earlier days.
A few minutes later, McCracken would take to the mic making a joke about how “England finally left the awful EU and good for them.” The joke…caused a notable silence. It wasn’t a moment of laughter or anger or disgust, but confusion. There was a noticeable moment of concern and bewilderment from everyone at Delmar Hall. Bert would address that it was just a joke and he didn’t mean to get political before leading into the next track. A few songs later, the show was back to normal and everyone appeared to be having a good time.
During the show, The Used performed their newest song “Blow Me” which is their first new track in over two years. You can hear the song below, featuring Jason Aalon Butler of Fever 333.
“Blow Me”
It’s good to see a band like The Used continue on the road and giving their fans what they want. Whether or not the band comes out with a new album in 2020, it’s worth pointing out that groups like The Used are still proving that touring and promoting can bring good music to fans across the country.
Setlist: I’m a Fake Take It Away The Bird and the Worm Empty with You I Caught Fire Blow Me The Taste of Ink All That I’ve Got Buried Myself Alive Blood on My Hands Lunacy Fringe Paralyzed Pretty Handsome Awkward A Box Full of Sharp Objects
For the first time, two-day passes are available for Epicenter, May 1, 2 and 3 at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC, just outside Charlotte. Fans can pick between Friday & Saturday, Saturday & Sunday or Friday & Sunday. As previously announced, rock icons Metallica will headline Friday, May 1 and Sunday, May 3, performing two different headlining sets. Disturbed–celebrating the 20th year since the release of their multiplatinum debut The Sickness–will headline Saturday, May 2. The music lineup for Epicenter also includes Lynyrd Skynyrd (in an exclusive 2020 North Carolina performance), Deftones, Godsmack, Volbeat, Staind, Papa Roach, David Lee Roth, Gojira, Chevelle, Cypress Hill, Rancid, Royal Blood, Anthrax, Dropkick Murphys, I Prevail, Alter Bridge and many more.
All general admission two-day passes are now available for $149.50 + fees.
The 3-day destination music experience will feature a massive lineup of top rock acts performing on four stages, along with a wide variety of food and beverage offerings, and various camping options and amenities, with General Admission, VIP tickets, and camping available for purchase now at https://EpicenterFestival.com.
The daily music lineup for Epicenter is as follows (subject to change):
Friday, May 1: Metallica, Godsmack, Papa Roach, David Lee Roth, Royal Blood, I Prevail, Ghostemane, Ice Nine Kills, The Darkness, Starset, Sick Of It All, Agnostic Front, The Hu, New Years Day, Bones UK, Fire From The Gods, 3Teeth, Nascar Aloe, Joyous Wolf, Killstation, Stitched Up Heart, Hero The Band, The Black Moods
Saturday, May 2: Disturbed, Lynyrd Skynyrd (one of the band’s final appearances ever, as part of their Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour), Staind, Chevelle, Cypress Hill, Anthrax, Alter Bridge, Code Orange, Of Mice & Men, Saint Asonia, Jinjer, Crown The Empire, Anti-Flag, City Morgue, The Chats, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Clint Lowery, Brkn Love, Brutus, Toothgrinder, Brass Against, Selfish Things, Zero 9:36, Like Machines
Sunday, May 3: Metallica, Deftones, Volbeat, Gojira, Rancid, Dropkick Murphys, Hollywood Undead, Hellyeah, Bad Wolves, Sleeping With Sirens, Power Trip, The Amity Affliction, Des Rocs, Goodbye June, Airbourne, Stray From The Path, Plague Vendor, Ego Kill Talent, Higher Power, Skynd, Atomic Guava,and more
Festival entry begins at 11:30 AM each day.
At Epicenter, fans 21+ can enjoy multiple specialty curated beverage experiences. The Boilermaker pop-up will feature Metallica’s Blackened American Whiskey and Enter Night Pilsner, as well as craft cocktails. Varietals from Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards (owned by Maynard James Keenan, co-founder of international recording acts Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer) will be available at the Caduceus Wine Garden, and the Heavy Tiki Bar will provide a shaded tropical oasis filled with killer cocktails.
Camping at Epicenter will let patrons keep the rock ‘n’ roll party going all weekend long, with campgrounds open from Thursday, April 30 through Monday, May 4. All tent and RV campers will have access to showers, portable restrooms, food and drink vendors, charging stations, information, and medical services.
Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway is located at 7301 Bruton Smith Blvd. in Concord, NC, just outside Charlotte, and less than two hours from Raleigh/Durham, Columbia and Greensboro. Visit www.CharlotteMotorSpeedway.com for directions and additional venue information.
