Limited 3-Day Passes On Sale Now Starting at $139.98
Riot Fest organizers announced today that the recently reunited My Chemical Romance will headline Riot Fest 2020. The three-day festival takes place September 11, 12 & 13 at Douglas Park in Chicago; 3-day passes are on sale now.
The news of My Chemical Romance’s reunion and subsequent comeback shows in Los Angeles was met with immense excitement from their legion of fans, many of whom never got a chance to see the band live during their initial 11-year run. Now, seven years after disbanding, fans both old and new will witness the band deliver an unforgettable performance at Riot Fest 2020—and starting today, fans can get a limited number of 3-day passes starting at $139.98 ahead of the full lineup, to be revealed Spring 2020.
My Chemical Romance initially announced their reunion on Halloween 2019 with a pair of shows at the Shrine Expo in Los Angeles, which took place at the end of December. Both shows sold out almost instantly and garnered critical acclaim from multiple journalists and publications; Rolling Stone wrote, “Though the 2010s saw dozens of emo band reunions bubble up and dissipate, it’s with this landmark concert that MCR ceases to be a nostalgic act, and proves its mettle as a timeless, rock & roll band for the ages.” Forbes similarly remarked, “Tonight was a celebration, an earned one, between fans who joyously welcomed back a band they thought they had lost forever and a group that oh-so-deserved this moment of being praised, of being feted for their legacy, for their impact and for being a generational act for fans discovering rock music in the 2000s.”
With their emo-punk songwriting, theatrical vocals, and neo-goth appearance, My Chemical Romance rose from the East Coast underground to the forefront of modern rock during the early 2000s. Comprised of frontman Gerard Way, bassist Mikey Way, and guitarists Ray Toro and Riot Fest alumni Frank Iero, the band captivated millions of fans with the its iconic imagery, stage presence, and best-known singles—including “Helena,” “I’m Not OK (I Promise),” “Teenagers,” and “Welcome to the Black Parade.”
The Podcast That Rocked episode for January 28th, 2020 featuring Spectrum Pulse & Crash Thompson. Discussion on some of the big winners, Billie Eilish’s big sweet, the confusing rock nominees, and more. Discussion and Time Stamps below.
2020 Grammy Winners AKA The Billie Eilish Show (ft. Spectrum Pulse & Crash Thompson)
The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify
Discussion and Time Stamps: – Billie Eilish owned the night = 1:12 – Best Metal Performance = 3:01 – Best Rock Performance = 4:46 – Best Rock Song = 6:41 – Best Rock Album = 7:46 – Best Alternative Album = 12:30 – Greta Van Fleet and what they’ve been up to = 18:10 – Additional Grammy Awards (Country/Rap/etc.) = 21:40 – Lizzo had a big night = 26:53 – Meghan Trainor is returning = 28:00 – Billie Eilish is the future = 34:30 – Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus win a couple = 32:50 – Best New Artist Grammys list = 40:32 – Grammys Controversary = 43:10 #Grammys #Grammys2020 #BillieEilish #CageTheElephant #TOOL #GaryClarkeJr #Lizzo #Rocked #SpectrumPulse #CrashThompson
Shinedown Scores 16th #1 at Rock Radio with “ATTENTION ATTENTION” and fourth consecutive #1 from latest studio album ATTENTION ATTENTION
Multi-platinum band Shinedown has notched their 16th#1 single on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart and their 15th #1 single on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs Chart with their hit song “ATTENTION ATTENTION.” The band has now tied the record for the most #1s ever on both of these charts. PRESS HERE to watch the “ATTENTION ATTENTION” video, directed by Bill Yukich (Beyoncé, Marilyn Manson, Wiz Khalifa).
“ATTENTION ATTENTION” is Shinedown‘s fifth consecutive #1 following “How Did You Love”from their album Threat To Survival, and “DEVIL,” “GET UP,”and “MONSTERS” all from their latest critically acclaimed studio album ATTENTION ATTENTION (Atlantic Records), which simultaneously hit #1 on Billboard’s Alternative, Top Rock, and Hard Rock Albums Charts, and debuted Top 5 on the Billboard 200. Shinedown has amassed over 2.4 billion collective track streams and has racked up 324 million global streams for ATTENTION ATTENTION.
Every one of Shinedown’s 26 consecutive singles has reached the Top 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs airplay chart – an unparalleled achievement – and they continue to hold the record for the most Top 5s ever on this chart. “ATTENTION ATTENTION” also ties the band for the second most Top 10s ever on this chart.Additionally, “DEVIL” was recently certified gold by the RIAA.Shinedown was also recently nominated for two iHeart Radio Music Awards including Rock Song of the Year for #1 rock hit “MONSTERS” and Rock Artist of the Year. The iHeart Radio Music Awards which will air on FOX live from The Shrine in Los Angeles on March 29th at 8/7c.
The band will kick off their Shinedown: Deep Dive Tour, an intimate run of Spring 2020 dates that will see the band diving into their extensive catalog to perform an array of deep cuts and B-sides along with their biggest hits. The tour will include stops in Memphis, Houston, Austin, back-to-back nights at the House of Blues in Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles at the legendary venue The Wiltern, and more. Shinedown will also make headlining festival appearances at 98 Rockfest in Tampa, Earthday Birthday in Orlando, and Musikfest in Bethlehem, PA. Full routing below. For more details, please visit www.shinedown.com.
SHINEDOWN TOUR DATES 2019
April 15
Chattanooga, TN @ Tivoli Theatre
April 17
Tampa, FL @ WXTB 98 Rockfest at Amalie Arena
April 18
Orlando, FL @ WJRR Earthday Birthday at Central Florida Fairground
April 19
Columbia, SC @ Township Auditorium
April 21
Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
April 22
Savannah, GA @ Johnny Mercer Theater
April 25
Memphis, TN @ Orpheum Theatre
April 26
Little Rock, AR @ Robinson Center
April 28
Louisville, KY @ Louisville Palace
May 1
Lake Charles, LA @ Golden Nugget Casino
May 2
Houston, TX @ Revention Music Center
May 3
Austin, TX @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater
May 5
Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
May 6
Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
May 8
Tulsa, OK @ The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
May 9
Maryland Heights, MO @ Pointfest
May 11
Midland, TX @ Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center
May 12
El Paso, TX @ Plaza Theater
May 14
Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
May 15
Indio, CA @ Fantasy Springs Resort Casino – Special Event Center
May 16
Valley Center, CA @ Harrah’s Resort Southern California – The Events Center
A video album review on Say Nothing, the seventh studio album from Canada’s Theory Of A Deadman (or THEORY). This album is advertised as the scariest album the band has ever created. Click below to watch.
Say Nothing is the upcoming seventh studio album by Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman, due to be released on January 31, 2020, through 604 Records in Canada and Atlantic and Roadrunner Records in the United States. The record will tackle issues such as domestic violence and racism. The band opted to continue their collaboration with Swedish music producer Martin Terefe—who worked with them on their previous album Wake Up Call—returning to London in April 2019. Their prior album marked the group’s departure from their usual hard rock sound to a more pop- and pop rock-infused style and was met with mixed reviews from critics.
Electronic alt-rock trio VISTA have announced their new EP The Repair, out February 14th. This Friday, they will share the first single off the EP, “Dirty Laundry“. Fans can pre-order The Repair, now: http://bit.ly/2G8UDKA
Speaking to the new EP, the band said, “The Repair is the next piece of The Trilogy era, and revolves around repairing our ruins.” They continued, “On the first EP of this era, The Ruins, we went into depth about our personal ruins, including grief, escape, denial, and heartbreak. The Repair continues the evolution and delves into the process of fixing our broken parts.”
Although more than two years have passed since the release of VISTA’s 2017 sophomore EP Long Live, the New York-based electronic alt-rock outfit remained consistently active, having since completed five US tours, released four singles (including their highest-streamed song to date, “Witch Hunt“), shared the stage with Fearless Records’ Set It Off, and earned music video rotation in Journeys’ stores nationwide. The compelling trio,has elevated the word ‘independent’ to their own playing ground, racking up nearly 700,000 streams alone on Spotify.
The Trilogy era is a personal testament to VISTA’s evolution since their inception in late 2015. A distinct blend of active rock and cinematic pop, The Repair expands on the notable experimentation and haunting lyricism of their prior release, 2019’s The Ruins. The band’s signature dark, synth-laden production is still present, but it’s impossible to ignore their contagious hooks and elevated sense of self. With the upcoming release of The Repair and their upcoming The Trilogy tour, VISTA is hardly at a climax; they are poised for a revival.
VISTA is Hope Vista (lead vocals), Greg Almeida (guitarist), Mikey G (drummer). For more information, please visit: www.vistaband.co
This morning, two-time Grammy nominated and multi-platinum band, Disturbed confirm their extensive 31-date The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour throughout North America, co-produced by Frank Productions and Live Nation. The amphitheater tour, with very special guest Staind and Bad Wolves, celebrates the two-decade anniversary of the band’s seminal album, The Sickness. On this tour, the band will perform songs off the album, as well as tracks from their most recent studio release, Evolution, and their extensive catalog. The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour will run from mid-July through mid-September, with dates in cities including Tampa, Toronto, Cincinnati, Phoenix, and Irvine (full dates below).
Tickets will go on sale Friday, Jan. 31 at 10am local time (with the exception of the Rogers, AR show which will go on-sale at 12pm local time) here. Select presales will begin Tuesday, Jan. 28. Special VIP, meet & greet, and merch bundle packages are available for all dates – more info HERE. Disturbed’s tour will also be a part of Ticket to Rock 2020, an exclusive ticket package at select Live Nation amphitheaters across the country—additional details to be announced, for more info: tickettorock.livenation.com
Disturbed also share a new music video for “Hold on to Memories” directed by Matt Mahurin, who also directed their “Sound of Silence” music video. The video is inspired by the Mexican holiday “Día de Muertos,” a day of remembrance and celebration of loved ones who have passed, with which it shares the sentiment that as long as we keep their memories with us, a piece of them is still alive. Watch the music video for “Hold on to Memories” here.
The band previously shared their live video for “Hold on to Memories,” directed by Rafa Alcantara. The video captures a moment during Disturbed’s live show where the band perform alongside a video collage of their favorite memories, with photos and videos of their friends and families, both here and gone. Watch the live video for “Hold on to Memories” here.
Disturbed have continued their record-breaking streak at rock radio, claiming the title of “2019’s Most Played Artists” in the Active Rock format. The band earned their seventh consecutive #1 on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart and Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs Chart with their latest single “No More,” an achievement unmatched by any artist in history. Disturbed have earned ten #1 singles on the chart, including “A Reason To Fight,” the track that initially broke the record earlier this year. “No More” is the third top-charting single from the band’s #1 album, Evolution (Reprise Records).
About Disturbed: Simply put, DISTURBED are one of the most successful rock bands in modern history. The multiplatinum-selling quartet accomplished the rare feat of achieving five consecutive number one debuts on the Billboard Top 200. That accolade historically elevated them to rarified air alongside Metallica, the only other hard rock group to do so in the history of the chart. Immortalized (2015) received a platinum certification and spawned the triple-platinum crossover smash “The Sound of Silence,” which garnered a nomination at the 2017 GRAMMY® Awards in the category of “Best Rock Performance.” Since their formation in 1996, the band has sold 16 million albums globally and scored twelve No. 1 singles at Active Rock Radio. Their quadruple-platinum 2000 debut, The Sickness, formally announced their arrival as hard rock leaders, with that status solidified by subsequent GRAMMY® Award nominations as well as gold-, platinum- and double platinum-certified records, as well as countless sold-out shows around the globe. Named “Best Rock Artist” during the 2017 iHeartRadioMusic Awards, Disturbed continue to boldly forge ahead with the release of their aptly titled seventh offering, Evolution.
About STAIND: Aaron Lewis, Mike Mushok, Johnny April and Jon Wysocki formed Staind in 1995,in their hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts. Over the course of their career, the band released seven studio albums and eight Top 10 singles, selling over 15 million albums worldwide. Break The Cycle, released in 2001 and RIAA certified 5x platinum, featured the smash single, “It’s Been A While,” one of the most played songs in modern rock radio history, spending 20 weeks at Number 1. Staind is currently comprised of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist and backing vocalist Johnny April, and drummer Sal Giancarelli. This year STAIND reunited for a few select dates, after a five-year hiatus. www.staind.com
About Bad Wolves: Bad Wolves consists of vocalist Tommy Vext (ex-Divine Heresy), drummer John Boecklin (ex-Devil Driver), guitarist Doc Coyle (Vagus Nerve, ex-God Forbid), guitarist Chris Cain (Bury Your Dead) and bassist Kyle Konkiel (ex-In This Moment). They released their debut album, Disobey (May 2018), via Better Noise Music, which reached #22 on the Billboard Top 200, #2 on the Hard Rock Chart, #4 on Rock, and #8 on the Top Current Albums Chart. Their global breakout single, “Zombie,” is certified Platinum in the U.S. and Sweden, double Platinum in Canada, Gold in Australia and IMPALA Diamond in Europe. The track has topped-charts worldwide, including the U.S. iTunes Overall and Rock charts, Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart, Spotify’s Global Viral 50 chart, while also reigning atop the Active Rock radio chart for three straight weeks. The album yielded the follow-up tracks “Hear Me Now,” featuring Diamante, and the soaring ballad “Remember When,” which both reached #1 at Active Rock Radio. The official music video for “Zombie,” a tribute to the late singer Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries and an homage to the original, has garnered over 255 million views across platforms. On June 19th, 2018, Bad Wolves presented a $250,000 check to Dolores O’Riordan’s four children, with a continued promise to donate all of their royalties from the song to them. In 2019, they continued that momentum with their sophomore album, N.A.T.I.O.N. which came in at #1 upon its release on the Top Hard Rock, Current Hard Rock and Billboard Hard Rock charts. The single “Killing Me Slowly” recently hit #1 to make it 4 consecutive #1 songs for the band at Active Rock Radio.
Disturbed Tour Dates May 01 /// Virginia Beach, VA /// Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach (FM99 Lunatic Luau) May 2 /// Charlotte, NC /// Epicenter Festival May 9 /// Daytona Beach, FL /// Welcome to Rockville Festival May 16 /// Camden, NJ /// BB&T Pavilion (MMR*B*Q 2020) May 24 /// Dallas, TX /// Dos Equis Pavilion (97.1 The Eagle presents BFD 2020) June 5 /// Nurburgring, DEU /// Rock AM Ring Fest June 7 /// Nuremburg, DEU /// Rock IM Park Fest June 9 /// Bremen, DEU /// Bremen Buergerweide June 11 /// Nickelsdorf, AUT /// Nova Rock Fest June 12 /// Interlaken, SWI /// Greenfield Fest June 14 /// Donington, UK /// Download Fest June 16 /// Gdansk, POL /// Ergo Arena June 17 /// Hannover, DEU /// Swiss Life Hall June 19 /// Copenhagen, DNK /// Copenhell Fest June 20 /// Dessel, BEL /// Graspop Fest June 21 /// Landgraaf, NLD /// Pinkpop Fest June 24 /// Stockholm, SWE /// Grona Lund Tivoli June 25 /// Oslo, NOR /// Tons of Rock Fest June 27 /// Seinajoki, FIN /// Provinssi Fest July 15 /// Maryland Heights, MO /// Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre* July 16 /// Cadott, WI /// Rock Fest July 18 /// Grand Rapids, MI /// Upheaval Festival July 21 /// Alpharetta, GA /// Ameris Bank Amphitheatre* July 23 /// Tampa, FL/// MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre* July 24 /// West Palm Beach, FL /// iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre* July 26/// Bristow, VA /// Jiffy Lube Live* July 29 /// Holmdel, NJ /// PNC Bank Arts Center* July 30 /// Mansfield, MA /// Xfinity Center* August 01 /// Hershey, PA /// Hersheypark Stadium* August 02 /// Hartford, CT /// XFINITY Theatre* August 04 /// Saratoga Springs, NY /// Saratoga Performing Arts Center* August 06 /// Wantagh, NY /// Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater* August 08 /// Syracuse, NY /// St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview* August 10 /// Darien Center, NY /// Darien Lake Amphitheater* August 11 /// Toronto, ON /// Budweiser Stage* August 13 /// Burgettstown, PA /// S&T Bank Music Park* August 15 /// Cincinnati, OH /// Riverbend Music Center* August 16 /// Clarkston, MI /// DTE Energy Music Theatre* August 20 /// Tinley Park, IL /// Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre * August 21 /// Cuyahoga Falls, OH /// Blossom Music Center* August 23 /// Noblesville, IN /// Ruoff Music Center* August 26 /// Rogers, AR /// Walmart AMP*^ August 27 /// The Woodlands, TX /// The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion* August 29 /// Albuquerque, NM /// Isleta Amphitheater* August 30 /// Phoenix, AZ /// Ak-Chin Pavilion* September 01 /// Chula Vista, CA /// North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre* September 02 /// Irvine, CA /// FivePoint Amphitheatre* September 04 /// Mountain View, CA /// Shoreline Amphitheatre* September 05 /// Wheatland, CA /// Toyota Amphitheatre* September 09 /// West Valley City, UT /// USANA Amphitheatre* September 11 /// Ridgefield, WA /// Sunlight Supply Amphitheater* September 12 /// Auburn, WA /// White River Amphitheatre*
“They’ve honed their craft and perfected their attack.” – Stereogum
“Red Death are still as likely as ever to send you into the sort of seeing-blood haze that the best hardcore can induce.” – Stereogum
“It’s totally fun, well-executed thrash.” – Metal Sucks
“Vocally, Sickness Divine offers all the brutality fans of Hardcore could ask for while the guitars, bass, and drums provide all of the tools needed for quality Thrash Metal without sounding dated.” – Cryptic Rock
After receiving unanimous praise for their new album Sickness Divine, released November 29 through Century Media Records, the bandcontinues their North American Expedition tour with Enforced, wrapping February 1 in Philadelphia. Tickets are available for purchase HERE. Review credentials and interviews are also available.
The Washington D.C. crossover thrashers recently released their third full-length album, Sickness Divine, on November 29th via Century Media Records. Listen to Sickness Divine, produced by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Sacred Reich) here: https://soundcloud.com/red_music1/sets/red-death-sickness-divine/s-K5ZpJ.
United by a love for Master Of Puppets– era Metallica, Animosity-era Corrosion of Conformity, Discharge and the best of 80’s thrash metal, RED DEATH was born out of a 2013 basement jam session between drummer Connor Donegan (also of Genocide Pact), guitarist Ace Mendoza and frontman Chad Troncale. RED DEATH became an underground favorite with the release of 2015’s Permanent Exile followed by US gigs and tours with the likes of Power Trip and Obituary. With 2017’s Formidable Darkness album and a line-up that saw Troncale assume bass and vocal duties as well as the addition of Enforced guitarist Will Wagstaff, RED DEATH proved themselves a force to be reckoned with as they blasted stages around the world.
Remaining dates on the North American Expedition include…
Jan 24th – Omaha, NE – TBA Jan 25th – St. Louis, MO – The Sinkhole Jan 26th – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge Jan 27th – Detroit, MI – The Sanctuary Jan 28th – Toronto, ON – Seescape Jan 29th – Montreal, QC – Casa Del Popolo Jan 30th – Worcester, MA – Ralph’s Rock Diner Jan 31st – Brooklyn, NY – Saint Vitus Feb 1st – Philadelphia, PA – Ortlieb’s
RED DEATH line-up: Will Wagstaff – guitar Chad Troncale – vocals, bass Ace Mendoza – guitar Connor Donegan – drums
The Word Alive — Telle Smith (vocals, keys), Tony Pizzuti (guitars, programming, bass), Zack Hansen (guitars, programming), and Matt Horn (drums) — have shared the video for the new song “NO WAY OUT.”
“‘NO WAY OUT’ doesn’t hold back, as it instantly pulls you into the darkest day of my life,” says Smith. “It’s a story I needed to tell for myself just as much as someone else may need to hear it. The worst thing a person can do is lose themselves completely, and that’s exactly what happened to me.”
The song lives on the new albumMONOMANIA, which was produced by Erik Ron (Godsmack, I Prevail, Issues) and arrives February 21 on Fearless Records.
The band previously shared the video for the title track. Watch it here.
The Word Alive are touring North American this winter with Falling In Reverse. All dates are below.
THE WORD ALIVE ON TOUR: WITH FALLING IN REVERSE + ESCAPE THE FATE 2/8 — San Antonio, TX — The Aztec 2/10 — New Orleans, LA — House of Blues 2/11 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live 2/12 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Revolution 2/14 — Richmond, VA — The National 2/15 — New York, NY — Webster Hall* 2/16 — New Haven, CT — Toad’s Place 2/18 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues 2/19 — Grand Rapids, MI — Intersection 2/21 — Louisville, KY — The Mercury Ballroom* 2/22 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee 2/23 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant 2/24 — Kansas City, MO — The Truman 2/25 — Colorado Springs, CO — Sunshine Studios Live 2/28 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SODO 2/29 — Portland, OR — Roseland Ballroom 3/1 — Vancouver, BC — The Vogue Theater 3/3 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades* 3/4 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades *Sold Out
Gene Simmons says that rock is dead and fans killed it. Meanwhile, rock hasn’t been on top for over a decade. That begs the question, how can rock get back on top?
How Can Rock Get Back On Top?
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Multi-platinum band THEORY (Theory Of A Deadman) has released “World Keeps Spinning,” the latest track off their forthcoming studio album, Say Nothing, out next Friday, January 31st via Atlantic Records. The evocative song written by lead vocalist Tyler Connolly is a profound autobiographical track about depression and anxiety. PRESS HEREto listen to “World Keeps Spinning,” which first premiered on MXDWN. On Say Nothing, THEORY is speaking up through timely lyrical commentary that finds the band’s finger on the pulse of the current climate and the issues that our society is grappling with today, threaded together with a message that’s both a cautionary warning and a hopeful wish for our collective future.
“One of the most personal songs I’ve ever written, ‘World Keeps Spinning’ discusses the battle with depression and anxiety, and the constant struggle between feeling great and feeling like ‘what’s the point,'” shares Connolly. “This is a song a lot of people are going to relate to.”
Say Nothing is available for pre-order at all DSPs and each pre-order includes instant downloads of previously released tracks “History of Violence,” “Say Nothing,” “Strangers,” and “World Keeps Spinning.”PRESS HERE to pre-order Say Nothing; album and bundle packages are also available at the official THEORY webstore.
The album’s lead single “History of Violence,” which has already racked up more than 4 million collective streams and is currently #4 at Active Rock Radio, is a powerful song that turns the tables on a story of domestic violence. PRESS HERE to watch the gripping video, illustrating a searing snapshot of a woman enduring an abusive husband as she plans to fight back, eventually ending up in jail but free of her abuser. THEORY has been encouraging anyone affected by domestic abuse to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) for help. For their upcoming U.S. tour, THEORY has also partnered with PLUS1 to donate $1 from every ticket sold to organizations dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and building a community free of abuse.
Peeling back the layers of THEORY‘s depth and breadth like never before, Say Nothing, recorded in London with producer Martin Terefe [Jason Mraz, Yungblud], is a continuation of their musical and thematic evolution, displaying the band’s powerful storytelling in full force and introducing fresh sounds and sonics. With undeniable anthems, scorching songcraft, experimental vision, rock ‘n’ roll attitude, and clever pop ambition, THEORY explores domestic violence, racism, the divisiveness in American politics, anxiety and depression, and more on the 10-track album, the band’s seventh studio album. Title track “Say Nothing“ is a stark, emotional song about a communication breakdown in a relationship that ultimately leads to its demise. Addressing the current tense state of American politics and the divisive nature of our culture, “Strangers“ strikes a chord with its thought-provoking prose, calling out how nasty it has become between those with differing political affiliations and our society’s increasing inability to openly listen and relate to one another.
In support of the new album, THEORY will spend the first half of the year on the road, beginning with a month-long outing throughout Canada commencing January 31st in their hometown of Vancouver with the first of two nights at The Commodore Ballroom to coincide with the release of Say Nothing. Starting April 9th at the newly announced Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, THEORY will kick off their U.S. headlining cross-country spring tour featuring special guest 10 Years. Tickets are on sale now; see below for the full list of upcoming tour dates and visit www.theoryofficial.com for all ticketing details.
THEORY‘s platinum single “Rx (Medicate)” from 2017’s Wake Up Call addressed the opioid epidemic and racked up more than 250 million streams, became their third #1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and received aniHeartRadio Music Award nomination for Rock Song of the Year. Over the course of nearly two decades, THEORY‘s impressive catalogue has earned them several platinum and gold singles, a platinum album, two Top 10 album debuts on the Billboard Top 200, and eight Top Tens on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart. THEORY is: Tyler Connolly [lead vocals, guitar], Dave Brenner [guitar, backing vocals], Dean Back [bass], and Joey Dandeneau [drums].
THEORY – UPCOMING TOUR DATES
Canada
Friday, January 31
Vancouver, BC @ The Commodore Ballroom
Saturday, February 1
Vancouver, BC @ The Commodore Ballroom
Monday, February 3
Kelowna, BC @ Kelowna Community Theatre
Tuesday, February 4
Cranbrook, BC @ Western Financial Place
Thursday, February 6
Grand Prairie, AB @ Bowes Event Center
Friday, February 7
Edmonton, AB @ Winspear Center
Saturday, February 8
Calgary, AB @ Grey Eagle Event Centre
Monday, February 10
Medicine Hat, AB @ Canalta Centre
Tuesday, February 11
Saskatoon, SK @ Coors Event Centre
Thursday, February 13
Regina, SK @ Casino Regina
Friday, February 14
Winnipeg, MB @ Club Regent
Sunday, February 16
Sault Saint Marie, ON @ Sault Community Theatre
Monday, February 17
Sarnia, ON @ Imperial Theatre
Tuesday, February 18
London, ON @ London Music Hall
Friday, February 21
Halifax, NS @ Casino Nova Scotia
Saturday, February 22
Moncton, NB @ Casino New Brunswick
Monday, February 24
Ottawa, ON @ Bronson Centre
Tuesday, February 25
Guelph, ON @ Guelph Concert Theatre
Thursday, February 27
Toronto, ON @ Rebel
Friday, February 28
Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
Saturday, February 29
Barrie, ON @ Mavericks
United States
Thursday, April 9
Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
Friday, April 10
Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
Saturday, April 11
Louisville, KY @ Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
Monday, April 13
Huntsville, AL @ Mars Music Hall
Tuesday, April 14
Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen
Wednesday, April 15
New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
Friday, April 17
Tampa, FL @ WXTB 98 Rockfest at Amalie Arena+
Saturday, April 18
Orlando, FL @ WJRR Earthday Birthday at Central Florida Fairground+
Sunday, April 19
Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
Tuesday, April 21
Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre
Wednesday, April 22
Greenville, NC @ State Theatre
Friday, April 24
Newark, NJ @ WDHA’s Rock the Rock Fest at Prudential Center+
Saturday, April 25
Worcester, MA @ WAAF Big Gig at DCU Center+
Sunday, April 26
Niagara Falls, NY @ The Rapids Theatre
Tuesday, April 28
Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
Wednesday, April 29
Angola, IN @ The Eclectic Room
Friday, May 1
Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre
Saturday, May 2
Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom – Club Stage
Sunday, May 3
Green Bay, WI @ Green Bay Distillery
Tuesday, May 5
Des Moines, IA @ Val Air
Wednesday, May 6
Springfield, MO @ Gillioz Theatre
Friday, May 8
Kansas City, MO @ Arvest Bank Center at The Midland Theatre
Saturday, May 9
St. Louis, MO @ Pointfest at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre+
Sunday, May 10
Tulsa, OK @ Brady Theater
Tuesday, May 12
Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
Wednesday, May 13
Sioux Falls, SD @ The District
Friday, May 15
Deadwood, SD @ Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center
