That Rocked episode for February 24th, 2020 featuring Geaux Gretchen.
Discussion on the situation with James Hetfield and Metallica having to cancel on Sonic Temple and Louder Than Life, the current status of the Sonic Temple Lineup now featuring TOOL and Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more.
We Want The Best For James & Metallica (ft. Geaux Gretchen)
The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify
No time stamps as there was really only ONE topic discussed this time revolving around Metallica and the festivals.
Motionless In White Announce “The Black And Blue” Tour
US Headline Dates Feature Special Guests Knocked Loose, Stick To Your Guns, & Ovtlier
After a sold-out winter run on the”Diseased & Disguised” Tour with Beartooth and tallying 50 million-plus streams on their latest album DISGUISE [Roadrunner Records], Motionless In White have announced The Black And Blue Tour. The band will embark on the North American headline run this spring. All dates are below.
The acclaimed Scranton, PA band will be joined by special guests Knocked Loose, Stick to Your Guns, and Ovtlier. The tour kicks off April 28 at Pops in St. Louis, MO, and rolls through cities in the Midwest, South, and Northeast, before closing out May 23 — admat/itinerary below. A limited number of VIP packages will be available Wednesday, February 26 at 10AM EST with all tickets going on sale Friday, February 28 at 10AM local time at this location.
Motionless In White frontman Chris Motionless says, “After years of trying to make it work, the time has come. We are so stoked to be touring with our friends in Knocked Loose, as well as our longtime friends Stick to Your Guns and Ovtlier. Hitting cities in the U.S. we rarely get to see has been a big goal for this album cycle, and this tour continues to push in that direction. Looking forward to seeing some new faces.”
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 stellar 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 & Travis Shinn and streaming HERE. In addition, “Another Life” official visual was directed by Max Moore and is streaming now via Motionless In White’s official YouTube channel HERE.
MOTIONLESS IN WHITETHE BLACK BLUE TOUR: WITH KNOCKED LOOSE, STICK TO YOUR GUNS, + OVTLIER: 4/28 — St. Louis, MO — Pop’s 4/29 — Memphis, TN — Minglewood Hall 4/30 — Nashville, TN — Cannery Ballroom 5/2 — Mexico City, MX — Domination Festival* 5/4 — Austin, TX — Emo’s 5/5 — Corpus Christi, TX — Brewsters 5/6 — Baton Rouge, LA — Varsity Theatre 5/8 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockvilile* 5/9 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House Of Blues 5/10 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz 5/12 — Huntington, NY — Paramount 5/13 — Albany, NY — Upstate Concert Hall 5/15 — Richmond, VA — The National 5/16 — Wilmington, DE — The Queen** 5/19 — Lexington, KY — Manchester Music Hall 5/20 — Ft. Wayne, IN — Clyde Theatre 5/22 — Moline, IL — Rust Belt 5/23 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theatre 5/24 — Pryor, OK — Rocklahoma* * Festivals Without STYG, Ovtlier ** Without Knocked Loose
The Black Keys confirm their 35-date “Let’s Rock” summer tour with performances in cities including Seattle, Dallas, Boston, New York, Tampa & Jacksonville (full dates below). Each date on the tour will feature special guest Gary Clark Jr., with the exception of the July 10th Berkeley show which will feature support from Allah-Las. Jessy Wilson, The Marcus King Band, and Yola will each open select dates. Tickets for all dates will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, February 28th at 10am local time here
The Black Keys’ ninth studio album, “Let’s Rock,” was released on June 28 via Easy Eye Sound/Nonesuch Records. Auerbach says, “When we’re together we are The Black Keys, that’s where that real magic is, and always has been since we were sixteen.” “Let’s Rock” has received critical praise, with Paste saying, “If you want something you can crank up at backyard barbecues or in the car with the windows down, well, The Black Keys have two words for you, and they’re in the album title.” and The Wall Street Journal adds, “The Black Keys have mastered the form of guitar-based music, and the craft at work on these dozen songs is something to behold.” The band also is featured in The New York Times Sunday’s New York Times Arts & Leisure section and were profiled on CBS This Morning, which can be seen here. “Let’s Rock” is available on all formats here.
The Black Keys – “Let’s Rock” 2020 US TOUR July 7 /// Seattle, WA /// White River Amphitheatre* July 8 /// Portland, OR /// Sunlight Supply Amphitheater* July 10 /// Berkeley, CA /// Greek Theatre% July 11 /// Irvine, CA /// FivePoint Amphitheatre* July 12 /// Chula Vista, CA /// North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre* July 14 /// Salt Lake City, UT /// USANA Amphtiheatre^ July 15 /// Morrison, CO /// Red Rocks Amphitheatre^ July 17 /// Dallas, TX /// Dos Equis Pavilion^ July 18 /// Houston, TX /// The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion^ July 19 /// Austin, TX /// Germania Insurance Amphitheater^ July 21 /// St. Louis, MO /// Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – STL^ July 22 /// Cincinnati, OH /// Riverbend Music Center^ July 24 /// Indianapolis, IN /// Ruoff Music Center^ July 25 /// Chicago, IL /// Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – CHI^ July 26 /// Detroit, MI /// DTE Energy Music Theatre^ August 11 /// Cleveland, OH /// Blossom Music Center# August 12 /// Toronto, ON /// Budweiser Stage# August 14 /// Darien Center, NY /// Darien Lake Amphitheater# August 15 /// Syracuse, NY /// St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview# August 16 /// Saratoga Springs, NY /// Saratoga Performing Arts Center# August 18 /// Bangor, ME /// Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion# August 19 /// Hartford, CT /// XFINITY Theatre# August 21 /// Boston, MA /// Xfinity Center# August 22 /// Camden, NJ /// BB&T Pavilion# August 23 /// Holmdel, NJ /// PNC Bank Arts Center# August 25 /// Gilford, NH /// Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion# August 26 /// Wantagh, NY /// Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater# August 28 /// Columbia, MD /// Merriweather Post Pavilion# August 29 /// Virginia Beach, VA /// Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater# August 30 /// Raleigh, NC /// Coastal Credit Union Music Park# September 1 /// Charlotte, NC /// PNC Music Pavilion# September 2 /// Birmingham, AL /// Oak Mountain Amphitheatre# September 4 /// Tampa, FL /// MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre# September 5 /// West Palm Beach, FL /// iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre# September 6 /// Jacksonville, FL /// Daily’s Place#
* w/ Gary Clark Jr and Jessy Wilson % w/ Allah-Las and Jessy Wilson ^ w/ Gary Clark Jr and The Marcus King Band # w/ Gary Clark Jr and Yola
TOOL Announces Spring 2020 Tour Dates Following Sold Out Australasian Tour
TOOL, who recently took home the GRAMMY Award® for Best Metal Performance for the song “7empest,” has added an extensive Spring tour for North America.
The tour news arrives as the Los Angeles-based band wraps up a sold out Australasian tour, with the final two shows of the trek, back-to-back sold out performances at Auckland’s Spark Arena, happening later this week. The Sydney Morning Herald described the live offering as “an immersive art-rock experience that forced you to feel a little of everything. It was an intricate collage of light, sound and imagery.” The Fear Inoculum tour, which has seen the band performing in some cities for the first time in over a decade, has received widespread accolades with the Los Angeles Times calling it “impeccable,” the Chicago Tribune describing the performances as a “twisting multimedia rollercoaster of a concert” and The Arizona Republic describing the shows as “a visually breathtaking night of dystopian art-rock spectacle.”
The newly announced TOOL tour dates are: April 16 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena April 17 Orlando, FL Amway Center April 19 Tampa, FL Amalie Arena April 21 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center April 22 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena April 24 Baltimore, MD Royal Farms Arena April 25 Uniondale, NY Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum April 28 Montreal, QC Bell Centre April 29 Quebec City, QC Videotron Centre May 1 Wilkes Barre, PA Mohegan Sun Arena May 2 Buffalo, NY KeyBank Centre May 4 Toledo, OH Huntington Center May 5 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena May 29 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome May 31 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena June 2 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place June 4 Winnipeg, MB Bell MTS Place June 6 Minneapolis, MN Target Center June 7 Sioux Falls, SD Denny Sanford Premier Center June 9 Madison, WI Kohl Center June 10 Moline, IL TaxSlayer Center June 12 Manchester, TN Bonnaroo Festival June 13 St. Louis, MO Enterprise Center June 16 Wichita, KS INTRUST Bank Arena June 17 Oklahoma City, OK Chesapeake Energy Center June 19 Colorado Springs, CO Broadmoor World Arena June 22 Sacramento, CA Golden 1 Center June 23 San Francisco, CA Chase Center
Tickets for the above dates are on-sale this Friday, Feb. 28 at 10 am local time, with the exception of Sioux Falls and St. Louis which are on-sale at 12 noon local time. A limited number of VIP packages are available exclusively to TOOL Army members via Toolband.com/vip-package this Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 10 am local time. Blonde Redhead opens April 16 to May 5; The Acid Helps opens May 29 to June 23 (except Bonnaroo performance).
Fear Inoculum (http://smarturl.it/TOOLFIa) arrived on Aug. 30 following years of anticipation. The album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200, shattering sales and radio records while also earning widespread critical praise. NPR said, “Fear Inoculum was worth the 13-year wait,” The Atlantic declared the release “precise and devastating,” Revolver dubbed the 10-track album “a masterpiece that will be dissected for years to come” and Consequence of Sound said Fear Inoculum finds “TOOL in peak performance.”
One of heavy metal’s all-time greats, Judas Priest will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this year with a world tour coming to the US in the fall.
The 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour will also feature Sabaton as openers and is being fueled by the highest charting album of Priest’s career ‘Firepower’ which peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200.
“Judas Priest are primed and ready to deliver the goods with our 50 Heavy Metal Years anniversary celebration stage show spectacular! Performing a blistering cross section of songs from our lives in metal – we can’t wait to raise horns with you again at this once in a metal lifetime event!” – Judas Priest
Judas Priest originally formed in 1970 in Birmingham, England (an area that many feel birthed heavy metal). The original nucleus of musicians – Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, KK Downing & Ian Hill (along with several different drummers over the years) would go on to change the face of heavy metal. Throughout the 70’s Priest were responsible for helping trail blaze metal with such classic offerings as ‘Sad Wings of Destiny’ (1976) ‘Sin After Sin’ (1977) and ‘Hell Bent for Leather’ (1978) as well as one of the genre’s top live recordings ‘Unleashed in the East’ (1979) among others.
But it was during the 80’s that Priest conquered the world, becoming a global arena headliner on the strength of such all-time classics as ‘British Steel’ (1980) and ‘Screaming for Vengeance’ (1982), as well as being one of the first metal bands to be embraced by the then-burgeoning MTV, plus performing at some of the decades biggest concerts (1980’s Monsters of Rock, 1983’s US Festival, and 1985’s Live Aid) and being the first to exclusively wear leather and studs – a look that began during this era and would eventually be embraced by metal heads throughout the world. Priest’s success continued throughout the 90’s and beyond with the addition of drummer Scott Travis, as evidenced by such additional stellar offerings as ‘Painkiller’ (1990) ‘Angel of Retribution’ (2005) and ‘A Touch of Evil: Live’ (2009) the latter of which saw Priest win a Grammy Award for a killer rendition of the classic ‘Dissident Aggressor’
In 2011 new guitarist Richie Faulkner came in to replace the previous guitarist who had left in 2010 – the move seemed to have reinvigorated the band, as evidenced by a show-stealing performance on the ‘American Idol’ TV program that also served as Faulkner’s debut performance with the band (also in 2011 was the release of a new compilation ‘The Chosen Few’ which included Priest classics selected by some of metal’s biggest names) and the ‘Epitaph’ concert DVD in 2013.
Priest’s next studio effort would arrive in 2014 ‘Redeemer of Souls’ which was supported by another strong tour.
In 2017 (and again in 2019) Judas Priest received a nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and got ready to unleash their latest studio album ‘Firepower’ (produced by Andy Sneap and Tom Allom) which received global success and critical acclaim.
Few rock or metal acts remain as much of a must-see live attraction as Judas Priest. And the forthcoming 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour will undoubtedly drive this point home.
CONFIRMED TOUR DATES: 9/9/2020 in Oxon Hill, MD at MGM National Harbor 9/11/2020 in Uniondale, NY at Nassau Coliseum 9/12/2020 in Ledyard, CT at Foxwoods Casino Arena 9/14/2020 in Philadelphia, PA at The Mann Center 9/15/2020 in Newark, NJ at Prudential Center 9/17/2020 in Charlotte, NC at PNC Music Pavilion 9/18/2020 in Orlando, FL at Central Florida Fair – Rebel Rock Fest 9/21/2020 in Grand Rapids, MI at Van Andel Arena 9/23/2020 in Detroit, MI at Fox Theatre 9/24/2020 in Youngstown, OH at Covelli Centre 9/26/2020 in Chicago, IL at Rosemont Theatre 9/27/2020 in Minneapolis, MN at The Armory 9/29/2020 in Milwaukee, WI at Miller High Life Theatre 9/30/2020 in St. Louis, MO at Saint Louis Music Park 10/2/2020 in Oklahoma City, OK at The Zoo Amphitheatre 10/3/2020 in Dallas, TX at Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory 10/5/2020 in Austin, TX at HEB Center 10/6/2020 in San Antonio, TX at Freeman Coliseum 10/8/2020 in Albuquerque, NM at Sandia Resort and Casino 10/9/2020 in Denver, CO at The Mission Ballroom 10/11/2020 in Salt Lake City, UT at Vivint Smart Home Arena 10/13/2020 in Phoenix, AZ at Arizona Federal Theatre 10/15/2020 in Los Angeles, CA at Microsoft Theater 10/17/2020 in Las Vegas, NV at Zappos Theatre at Planet Hollywood
Chicago five-piece, Knuckle Puck, have released their new single, “Tune You Out,” today. Produced by Seth Henderson (State Champs, Real Friends) and mixed by Vince Ratti (The Wonder Years, Title Fight, The Menzingers), the song is a cathartic yet upbeat track, saturated with punchy guitar riffs and a massive, addictive chorus. According to Nick Casasanto(guitar/vocals), “Tune You Out” is about “giving yourself and others the appropriate time and space to grow.” Listen to the single on all DSPs HERE, and watch the visualizer below:
Knuckle Puck spent almost all of 2019 off the road working on their highly-anticipated third full-length studio album for Rise Records, which serves as a follow up to their beloved previous LPs, 2017’s Shapeshifter and 2015’s Copacetic. The group will be debuting songs from the forthcoming effort on their underplay headline tour across North America, which kicks off tonight with a hometown show at Chicago’s Beat Kitchen. Nearly every date on the 20+ city run is completely sold out, and the remaining tickets can be purchased HERE. After this batch of shows, Knuckle Puck will also head over to the U.K. in May for a performance at Slam Dunk Festival.
This summer, Knuckle Puck will be supporting Simple Plan and New Found Glory on the “Pop Punk’s Still Not Dead Tour,” which kicks off on Friday, May 29 in St. Petersburg, FL and wraps in Austin, TX on Sunday, June 28. The run of dates also hits major cities including New York, Boston, Chicago, and more. Fans can grab tickets HERE, with VIP upgrades available HERE. This new batch of dates also adds to Knuckle Puck’s already impressive global touring history, where they’ve shared the stage with acts such as Mayday Parade, The Maine, and The Wonder Years. A full touring itinerary for the group can be found below.
Knuckle Puck will be sharing more details about their next album soon. In the meantime, keep up with the band on their socials (linked below).
Knuckle Puck 2020 Tour Dates: 2/21 – Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen * [SOLD OUT] 2/22 – Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary * [SOLD OUT] 2/23 – Cleveland, OH @ Mahall’s * [SOLD OUT] 2/24 – Toronto, ON @ Sneaky Dee’s * [SOLD OUT] 2/26 – Boston, MA @ Once Ballroom * [SOLD OUT] 2/27 – Amityville, NY @ Amityville Music Hall * [SOLD OUT] 2/28 – Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade * [SOLD OUT] 2/29 – Philadelphia, PA @ Warehouse on Watts * [SOLD OUT]
3/1 – Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery * [SOLD OUT] 3/3 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle (Back Room) * [SOLD OUT] 3/4 – Orlando, FL @ Will’s Pub * [SOLD OUT] 3/5 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade Purgatory * 3/7 – Austin, TX @ Barracuda * 3/8 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada * 3/10 – Mesa, AZ @ Nile Underground * 3/11 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction * [SOLD OUT] 3/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo * [SOLD OUT] 3/13 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill * 3/14 – Sacramento, CA @ Holy Diver * [SOLD OUT] 3/16 – Portland, OR @ Holocene * 3/17 – Seattle, WA @ Vera Project * [SOLD OUT] 3/19 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court * [SOLD OUT] 3/20 – Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge * [SOLD OUT] 3/21 – Kansas City, MO @ The Rino * [SOLD OUT] 3/22 – Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome * [SOLD OUT] 3/23 – Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen * [SOLD OUT]
5/23 – Leeds, U.K. @ Slam Dunk Festival 5/24 – Hatfield, U.K. @ Slam Dunk Festival 5/29 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live ^ 5/31 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre ^
6/02 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore ^ 6/03 – New York, NY @ Pier 17 ^ 6/07 – Boston, MA @ House Of Blues ^ 6/09 – McKees Rocks, PA @ Roxian Theatre ^ 6/10 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater & Ballroom ^ 6/12 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit ^ 6/13 – Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall ^ 6/14 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore ^ 6/16 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom ^ 6/17 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot ^ 6/19 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo ^ 6/20 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater ^ 6/21 – Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre ^ 6/23 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues ^ 6/25 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre ^ 6/27 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom ^ 6/28 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s BBQ ^
* Headline ^ Supporting Simple Plan and New Found Flory
Sacramento’s own Dance Gavin Dance have announced the release of their much-anticipated ninth full-length studio album, Afterburner, on Friday, April 24 via Rise Records. Produced by longtime collaborator Kris Crummett (Issues, Sleeping With Sirens, Mayday Parade) and Drew Fulk a.k.a. WZRD BLD (Lil Wayne, Motionless in White, Bad Wolves), the LP is a landmark mission statement for the band and encompasses DGD energy past, present, and future. It’s a killer and dynamic demonstration of what the five-piece does best, and is equal parts aggressive, melodic, and unrestrained. Pre-order the record HERE. In anticipation of Afterburner,DGD have also released “Prisoner,” the first single from the album. Listen HERE, and watch the official music video below:
According to Will Swan (lead guitar), “‘Prisoner’ is a captivating piece of the eclectic puzzle that is Afterburner. It showcases yet another leap in our constant evolution, and I can’t wait for people to hear what this album has in store.”
In celebration of the upcoming LP, Dance Gavin Dance will be heading out on a massive North American headline run next month, kicking off at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium on Thursday, March 12. This batch of shows follows their entirely sold out North American headliner in 2019, where the band sold over 90k tickets in one year alone.
At the end of the tour, DGD will return home to Sacramento for Swanfest, the one-day festival headlined and curated by the band. The event will take place on Saturday, April 25 at Papa Murphy’s Park. Labelmates Crown The Empire and Issues, along withAnimals As Leaders, Knocked Loose, Movements, Fall Of Troy, I See Stars, Veil Of Maya, Hail The Sun, Covet, Tillie, Royal Coda, Eidola, and Wolf & Bear will also join DGD on this year’s lineup. The first ever Swanfest took place last year at the City National Grove of Anaheim, CA, which proved to be a phenomenal sell-out success, a rare feat for a festival in its first year. “With last year’s Swanfest selling out in Southern California, it only made sense for us to bring this year’s show to our hometown in Sacramento. We are thrilled to have the chance to headline our biggest venue in the very city where it all began,” says Will Swan. Tickets and VIP packages for Swanfest 2020 are on sale now HERE.
Dance Gavin Dance will also head over to the U.K. in May for a performance at Slam Dunk Festival, followed by four headline shows across Europe. A full touring itinerary can be found below, and all tickets are available for purchase HERE.
Dance Gavin Dance 2020 Tour Dates: 3/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Palladium [LOW TICKETS] 3/13 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl 3/14 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Marquee 3/16 – Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theatre 3/18 – San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center 3/19 – Dallas, TX @ Bomb Factory 3/20 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live [SOLD OUT] 3/21 – New Orleans, LA @ BUKU Festival 3/23 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The Criterion 3/24 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works 3/26 – Miami, FL @ Fillmore @ Jackie Gleason Theater 3/27 – Tampa, FL @ Jannus Live [SOLD OUT] 3/28 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade [SOLD OUT] 3/29 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade [SOLD OUT] 3/31 – Norfolk, VA @ The Norva [SOLD OUT]
4/02 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore [SOLD OUT] 4/03 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall [SOLD OUT] 4/04 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues [SOLD OUT] 4/05 – New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom [LOW TICKETS] 4/07 – Toronto, ON @ Rebel 4/08 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE 4/09 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Egyptian Room 4/10 – Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom 4/11 – St Louis, MO @ The Pageant 4/13 – Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple Theatre 4/14 – Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theater 4/15 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore 4/17 – Kansas City, MO @ Arvest Bank Theatre 4/18 – Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom 4/20 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center 4/22 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo 4/23 – Portland, OR @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom 4/25 – Sacramento, CA @ Papa Murphy’s Park (Swanfest)
5/10 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville 5/17 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Festival 5/23 – Leeds, U.K. @ Slam Dunk Festival North 5/24 – Hatfield, U.K. @ Slam Dunk Festival South 5/25 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg 5/26 – Paris, France @ La Boule Noire 5/28 – Cologne, Germany @ Luxor 5/29 – Berlin, Germany @ Privatclub
A video album review on Ordinary Man, the twelfth solo studio album from the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne. Regardless of the generation, we all love Ozzy.
John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, actor, and television personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which he adopted the nickname “The Prince of Darkness”. Osbourne was fired from the band in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems, but he went on to have a successful solo career, releasing eleven studio albums, the first seven of which were all awarded multi-platinum certifications in the United States. Osbourne has since reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions. He rejoined the band in 1997 and helped record the group’s final studio album 13 (2013), before they embarked on a farewell tour which culminated in a final performance in their home city, Birmingham, England, in February 2017. His longevity and success have earned him the informal title of “Godfather of Heavy Metal“.
Ordinary Man is the upcoming twelfth studio album by English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. The album has a release date of 21 February 2020, with its ten-year gap being the longest between two albums from Osbourne to date. The first single off the album titled “Under the Graveyard” was released on 8 November 2019. Its second single is “Straight to Hell” and it was released on 22 November 2019. Its third single is the title track featuring singer Elton John and was released on 10 January 2020. #OzzyOsbourne #Ozzy #OrdinaryMan #PostMalone #EltonJohn #Rocked
“Straight To Hell”
“Under The Graveyard”
“Ordinary Man”
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Dropkick Murphys & RancidAnnounce Co-Headlining “Boston To Berkeley II” U.S. Tour DatesMay 3 – 24
Additional May Festival Appearances For Dropkick Murphys & Rancid Include: Epicenter (May 3), Welcome To Rockville (May 8), Sonic Temple (May 17)
This May, Dropkick Murphys and Rancid will hit the road together for the first time since 2017, for the co-headlining Boston To Berkeley II Tour with special guests Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Cinnamon (on select dates) and Jesse Ahern supporting. Each night will culminate with Dropkick Murphys and Rancid on stage together for a joint encore.
As was the case on the original From Boston To Berkeley run in 2017, the final band of the night will vary by date, with either Dropkick Murphys or Rancid as the closing act.
Tickets are on sale now for the May 3 – 24 trek. This spring tour route will also feature festival appearances by Dropkick Murphys and Rancid at Epicenter (May 3 – Concord, NC), Welcome To Rockville (May 8 – Daytona Beach, FL) and Sonic Temple (May 17 – Columbus, OH).
Rancid and Dropkick Murphys have a long and important history together. Back in 1997, Rancid’s Lars Frederiksen came across a copy of DropkickMurphys’ original EP at a friend’s house. He turned it over to his bandmate and Hellcat Records president Tim Armstrong, who quickly snatched up the band for his new label.
Dropkick Murphys’ founder Ken Casey said, “We’re excited to team up with our old friends Rancid again for the second edition of the Boston To Berkeley tour! And we’ll be joined by Glasgow, Scotland superstar Gerry Cinnamon – on his first U.S. tour!”
Rancid’s Lars Frederiksen said, “Looking forward to getting out with the Dropkick Murphys again for the second edition of our Boston To Berkeley tour in May. Gerry Cinnamon from Glasgow will be joining us for his first ever U.S. tour! This is one you won’t wanna miss.”
The Dropkick Murphys / Rancid Boston To Berkeley II tour dates are as follows:
Date
City
Venue
Sunday, May 3
Concord, NC
Epicenter +
Monday, May 4
Richmond, VA
Virginia Credit Union LIVE! *
Tuesday, May 5
Atlanta, GA
Coca-Cola Roxy
Wednesday, May 6
Nashville, TN
Municipal Auditorium *
Friday, May 8
Daytona Beach, FL
Welcome To Rockville +
Sunday, May 10
Houston, TX
Revention Music Center *
Monday, May 11
Austin, TX
The Lawn at the Long Center *
Tuesday, May 12
Corpus Christi, TX
Concrete Street Amphitheater *
Wednesday, May 13
Dallas, TX
The Bomb Factory *
Friday, May 15
Council Bluffs, IA
Stir Concert Cove at Harrah’s Council Bluffs *
Saturday, May 16
Sauget, IL
Pop’s *
Sunday, May 17
Columbus, OH
Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival +
Monday, May 18
Grand Rapids, MI
The DeltaPlex Arena
Wednesday, May 20
New York, NY
Pier 17
Thursday, May 21
Asbury Park, NJ
Stone Pony
Friday, May 22
Laval, QC
Place Bell (on sale Feb. 21 @ 10am ET)
Saturday, May 23
Uncasville, CT
Mohegan Sun Casino
Sunday, May 24
Lewiston, NY
Artpark
+ Festival date (no Gerry Cinnamon or Jesse Ahern) * With Gerry Cinnamon
Joining Headliners Slipknot are: Anthrax, Behemoth, Devildriver, Sevendust, Skindred,Ho99o9, Higher Power and Sleep Token, With More To Be Announced
Staterooms With Flexible Payment Options Available Now At Knotfestatsea.com
KNOTFEST AT SEA, the inaugural cruise event from the music and lifestyle phenomenon, KNOTFEST, created by multi-platinum, genre defining metal band, SLIPKNOT has today announced the first bands that will be joining the line-up when the cruise sets sail from Barcelona on August 10th. As well as two headline sets from SLIPKNOT, the cruise will feature a killer line-up of performances from Anthrax, Behemoth, Devildriver, Sevendust, Skindred, Ho99o9, Higher Power and Sleep Token with more to be announced.
Rooms on this historic voyage are already on sale from KnotfestAtSea.com with flexible payment options available. Fans that attend the cruise will not only enjoy a monster line-up of the best heavy bands the world has to offer, but will also have access to an array of unique on-board experiences. These include;
A live Q&A with members of SLIPKNOT
A Sid DJ/MC set
A Slipknot Whiskey Tasting & Discussion with Clown (limited capacity)
A signing with Mick Thomson (limited capacity)
A drum workshop with Jay Weinberg
A bass clinic with VMan
20 years of Slipknot memorabilia showcased throughout the ship
Speaking on joining the first ever KNOTFEST AT SEA, Behemoth frontman, Nergal says; “Maggots and Legions! Our momentous tour with SLIPKNOT comes to an end in a few days and it’s been our biggest in Europe to date! But I’m beyond excited that our comradeship with SLIPKNOT ain’t over yet… for we’re teaming up with them again for KNOTFEST AT SEA! We look forward to feasting again this Summer!” Devildriver frontman, Dez Fafara adds; “DevilDriver is extremely honored to be asked to play the first KnotFest At Sea cruise! We cannot wait to sail the high seas together with SLIPKNOT and this killer line-up of bands. So raise the Skull & Crossbones and prepare for a party at sea”.
SLIPKNOT continue to traverse the world to capacity crowds in support of their most recent No.1 album, WE ARE NOT YOUR KIND. Their live show continues to grow, filling ever bigger arenas and blowing minds around the world. Reviews of their current sold-out European arena tour are unanimous in their praise – Kerrang gave London’s O2 Arena show its highest rating, stating “there is no better metal band on earth than this.” Full dates and ticketing info on the band’s upcoming shows are available here.
The KNOTFEST brand continues to expand around the globe, with landmark events held in the US, Japan, Mexico and Colombia, as well as 2019’s debut collaboration with French destination festival, Hellfest for KNOTFEST MEETS HELLFEST. In additional new territory for 2020, the first ever KNOTFEST UK will take place at The National Bowl, Milton Keynes on August 22nd. The event will be headlined by SLIPKNOT, with line-up still to be announced.
WE ARE NOT YOUR KIND is highlighted by the current single ‘Nero Forte’, ‘Solway Firth,’ and the LP’s lead single, ‘Unsainted.’ The three tracks feature an M. Shawn Crahan-directed official music video, each of which trended worldwide on YouTube (all videos, not just music) upon release – ‘ Unsainted ’ at #1 worldwide for a full 24 hours.
