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I Prevail Nominated For Two Grammy Awards

By
Luke Spencer
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I Prevail Nominated
For Two 2020 Grammy Awards
For Best Rock Album Trauma
and Best Metal Performance “Bow Down”

Capping off a banner year highlighted by over 100 million streams, sold-out headline shows, a Top 15 debut on the Top 200, and acclaim from Billboard and more, rock music’s biggest breakout band I Prevail garner their first-ever GRAMMY® Award nominations. The band garnered two nominations this year in the categories of Best Rock Album for Trauma and for Best Metal Performance for “Bow Down.”

The 62nd Annual GRAMMY® Awards broadcast on CBS Sunday January 26, 2020.

“Bow Down” stands out as the lead single from the group’s critically acclaimed second full-length, Trauma—out now via Fearless Records

This milestone further affirms the platinum-certified Detroit quartet as 2019’s biggest breakthrough rock band, inching its way towards mainstream domination. The group sold out its largest headline tour to date in the Spring and Summer and currently serves as direct support to A Day To Remember in arenas across the country on the Degenerates Tour. The band opened up about the story behind Trauma in a deep Billboard article. Plus, Loudwire named it among the “Best Rock Albums of 2019…So Far.” These accolades and more position the record as a favorite for year-end lists.

The videos for “Bow Down,” “Breaking Down,” “Hurricane,” and “Gasoline” have accumulated almost 25 million combined views.

The story of I Prevail hits even harder than the music. They took a mental health breakdown, turned it into a powerful body of work, and made an audience connection online and I.R.L. on par with that of a pop or hip-hop act. These numbers—100 million streams and 100 million views and a Top 15 debut on the Billboard Top 200—remain unprecedented for rock. Trauma shocked the system quietly and continues to do so.

I PREVAIL ON TOUR:
WITH A DAY TO REMEMBER + BEARTOOTH: 
11/21 — Duluth, GA — Infinite Energy Center
11/22 — Nashville, TN — Nashville Municipal Auditorium
11/23 — Fayetteville, NC— Crown Coliseum

I PREVAIL ARE:
Brian Burkheiser [clean vocals] 
Eric Vanlerberghe [harsh vocals]
Steve Menoian [lead guitar]
Dylan Bowman [rhythm guitar]

ABOUT I PREVAIL:
Gold-certified Michigan quartet I Prevail refashion, re-up, and recharge rock music on their anxiously awaited 2019 sophomore offering, Trauma [Fearless Records]. If anybody can elevate the genre to mainstream ubiquity once more, it’s this band. Since their 2014 arrival, they set a precedent to catalyze rock’s evolution. The band put up astounding numbers rarely synonymous with the genre or their peers, for that matter. Nearing half-a-billion streams and 115 million YouTube views, they moved over 500,000 albums worldwide, notched three #1 singles on SiriusXM Octane, and played 500-plus shows in just three years. Not to mention, they achieved a gold single in the form of their take on Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” from the Heart Vs. Mind EP. On the mega-anticipated 2019 offering Trauma, they uplift rock to a plateau where soundscapes can unpredictably toss and turn between heavy metal, alternative, hip-hop, and electronic moods without warning, boundaries, or rules. Meanwhile, the lyrics team with confessional emotionality as if ripped from the pages of a secret diary. Vulnerable, vital, and visceral, the 15-track opus illuminates the future, and it’s as bright and bold as the singles “Breaking Down” and “Bow Down.” Rock may never be the same after this Trauma.

Apocalyptica Announce North American Dates For 2020 “Cell-0 World Tour”

By
Ana Santos
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  • Apocalyptica

Today, Finland’s multi-Platinum cello-rock band Apocalyptica – classically-trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Perttu Kivilaakso, and Paavo Lötjönen, and drummer Mikko Sirén – announces the Spring 2020 North American leg of the “Cell-0 World Tour.”   This tour leg will launch on Sunday, May 3 in Orlando, FL, and see the band performing in 20 cities over a three-week period wrapping up on May 26 in Boston, MA.  With a set list that will likely vary night to night, Apocalyptica’s performances will be comprised of new songs from Cell-0 as well as the band’s rich catalogue.  Lacuna Coil will support on all dates.  Ticket pre-sales and access to VIP packages begin tomorrow, November 20 at 10AM (local); public on-sale starts Friday, November 22 at 10AM (local).  Go to https://www.apocalyptica.com for all pre-sales, VIP packages, and ticketing  details.

In concert, Apocalyptica is known for its moving and bombastic live performances with sparse production but an abundance of head banging.   Anyone who might think that there wouldn’t be a deluge of excitement with three cellists should think again…these are symphonic rock stars who know how to shred their bows. 

These tour dates are in support of the band’s new album Cell-0, set for a January 10 release (Silver Lining Music).  Produced by Apocalyptica, mixed by Andrew Sheps (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lana Del Rey, Metallica and Black Sabbath), and recorded at Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki, the recording of Cell-0followed a four-year break between albums that gave the band a fresh perspective and affected the way they approached the new music.  Cell-0is the quartet’s first instrumental album in 17 years and found the musicians challenging themselves to discover new flavors and colors in their respective instruments.  For pre-order options, go to this location.  View the band’s new music videos, “Ashes Of The Modern World” and Rise” here.

The confirmed North American Spring 2020 dates for the “Cell-0 World Tour” are as follows:

MAY 2020 
3   The Plaza Live, Orlando, FL 
4   The Masquerade – Heaven, Atlanta, GA 
6   Emo’s, Austin, TX 
7   House of Blues, Houston, TX 
9   Sunshine Theater, Albuquerque, NM
10  The Van Buren, Phoenix, Arizona
11  The Mayan, Los Angeles, CA
12  The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
13  Crystal Ballroom, Portland, OR
14  The Showbox, Seattle, WA
15  Imperial, Vancouver, BC  Canada
17  Midway, Edmonton, AB  Canada
18  The Palace Theatre, Calgary, AB  Canada
20  First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
21  House of Blues, Chicago, IL
22  The Opera House, Toronto, ON  Canada
23  MTelus, Montreal, QC  Canada
24  Webster Theater, Hartford, CT
25  Webster Hall, New York, NY
26  Big Night Live, Boston, MA

Cello-0 will be available in a variety of formats and pre-orders can be placed at www.apocalyptica.com

Click here for the Epicenter 2020 Festival Lineup!

Dirty Honey Announces “Rolling 7s” 2020 US Tour Dates

By
Luke Spencer
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Having commanded the #1 spot at Rock Radio with its debut single “When I’m Gone,” and its sophomore track “Rolling 7s” already a Top 30 track at Active Rock Radio, the blazing-hot rock band Dirty Honey announces the first leg of its 2020 “Rolling 7s” U.S. tour. The 25-date, coast-to-coast trek kicks off January 17 in Austin, TX at The Parish and wraps up six weeks later in Los Angeles at the El Rey Theatre on February 28. Hotly-tipped UK rock outfit The Amazons will open on all dates.

VIP packages go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, November 20 at 10AM (local); tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, November 22 at 10AM (local); go to https://www.dirtyhoney.com for all VIP, pre-sale and additional ticketing information.

“Dirty Honey celebrated the breakout success of its song ‘When I’m Gone’ with a performance rich in both riffs and rock-star vibes.” — Rolling Stone/Exit 111

To call 2019 a “breakout year” for Dirty Honey – Marc LaBelle/vocals, John Notto/guitars, Justin Smolian/bass and drummer Corey Coverstone – would be an understatement. Over the course of the past year, Dirty Honey has opened for The Who, Guns N’ Roses, and Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, been named Canadian Rock Radio’s #1 International Breakout Artist of 2019, made history as the only unsigned artist in Billboard’s near four-decade history to hit #1 on the magazine’s Mainstream Rock Chart, been chosen as iHeart Radio’s “On The Verge” rock artist, and racked up more than 10-million total streams.

“It didn’t take the crowd very long to realize they were seeing stars in the making.” — Down South Magazine

The “Rolling 7s” tour is in support of Dirty Honey’s self-titled debut EP that was recorded last Fall by producer Nick DiDia (Pearl Jam, Rage Against The Machine) at his studio in Byron Bay, Australia. The band is currently on its first-ever U.S. headline tour, playing to SRO houses every night. This tour wraps up this Friday, November 22 with a sold-out show at The Troubadour in Los Angeles.

“A rock band can fake it in the studio. A rock band can fake it on the Net. But a real rock band can’t fake it where it counts the most – on stage. That’s “sink or swim’ territory, baby. And Dirty Honey proves to certainly be the real deal onstage – oozing the authentic spirit of rock and roll with the greatest of ease.” — Ink 19

Complete dates for Dirty Honey’s 2020 “Rolling 7s” U.S. tour are as follows:

JANUARY 2020
17  The Parish, Austin, TX
18  The Blue Light, Dallas, TX 
19  The Studio at Warehouse Live, Houston, TX 
21  The Parish at House of Blues, New Orleans, LA
22  Club LA, Destin, FL
24  Dixie Roadhouse, Ft. Myers, FL
25  Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville, FL
27  Sidetracks, Huntsville, AL
28  The Basement East, Nashville, TN
29  Capone’s Johnson City, TN
31  Metro Gallery, Baltimore, MD

FEBRUARY 
1   Stage On Herr at HMAC, Harrisburg, PA 
5   Knitting Factory, Brooklyn, NY 
7   The Stache, Grand Rapids, MI 
8   The Machine Shop, Flint, MI
10  The Shelter, Detroit, MI
11  Bottom Lounge, Chicago, IL
12  Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI
14  Old Rock House, St. Louis, MO
15  Riot Room, Kansas City, MO
17  Bluebird Theatre, Denver, CO
21  Nuemos, Seattle, WA
22  Polaris Hall, Portland, OR
25  Slim’s, San Francisco, CA
28  El Rey, Los Angeles, CA

Epicenter 2020 Lineup Announced Featuring Metallica, Disturbed, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Deftones, & More

By
Luke Spencer
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Epicenter 2020 Full Lineup Announced
May 1-3, 2020 in Charlotte, NC.

Metallica To Perform Two Different Headline Sets
Festival Will Also Feature Performances From
Disturbed, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Deftones, Godsmack
Volbeat, Gojira, Chevelle, Alter Bridge & More

The music lineup has been announced for Epicenter 2020, May 1, 2 and 3 at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. As previously announced, rock icons Metallica will headline Friday, May 1 and Sunday, May 3, performing two different headlining sets. Multi-platinum band Disturbed will headline Saturday, May 2. The diverse and massive 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.

As previously announced, Metallica–recently named the world’s biggest all-time touring act by Pollstar–will exclusively headline all five Danny Wimmer Presents hard rock festivals in 2020 in a unique collaboration unprecedented for any American festival promoter or band. Epicenter is the first performance in this festival series.

“Metallica isn’t just another headliner. When Metallica takes the stage, it’s an event. It’s an experience. That’s the same standard we’ve set for every DWP festival – from the first band to the last band, and everything that happens in between. I can’t wait to bring the biggest band in the world to the biggest rock festivals in America,” says Danny Wimmer, founder of Danny Wimmer Presents, the largest independent festival producer in the U.S. “Metallica paved this road that we travel. How many artists on the bill at these five festivals first picked up an instrument, or first started a band, because of Metallica?”

Epicenter moves to its new home at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2020. “We’re pleased to announce that Epicenter is moving to Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Rock City Campgrounds,” says Danny Wimmer Presents CEO Danny Hayes. “The new location offers plenty of nearby lodging, increased camping, and convenient travel options. The number one request we received from the fans was to move the festival to Charlotte…and we listened.”

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 current 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, ??? ??, New Years Day, Bones UK, Fire From The Gods, 3Teeth, NASCAR Aloe, Joyous Wolf, Killstation, Stitched Up Heart, Hero The Band, Through Fire

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, Hellyeah, Bad Wolves, Hollywood Undead, 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, and more

Festival entry begins at 11:30 AM each day.

At Epicenter, Danny Wimmer Presents is proud to offer a collaboration with Metallica’s Blackened American Whiskey and Enter Night Pilsner. Blackened is a super-premium American whiskey blend, crafted by the late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell and finished in the earth shattering music of Metallica. The finest bourbons, ryes and whiskeys were hand selected to create something revolutionary—finished in black brandy casks and pummeled by sound. Enter Night Pilsner is Metallica’s collaboration with the rock stars of craft brewing, Stone Brewing. Blackened and Enter Night will come together under one roof to offer guests a one-of-kind musical festival experience. The massive Boilermaker pop-up will feature a Blackened & Enter Night Pilsner Boilermaker, as well as craft cocktails and ice-cold Enter Night Pilsner. This exciting collaboration marks the latest in a long line of amplified guest experiences only available through Danny Wimmer Presents music festivals. Learn more at http://BlackenedWhiskey.com.

Current ticket prices for Epicenter are as follows:

●      3-Day Weekend General Admission: currently starting at $189.50 + fees

●      3-Day VIP: $499.50 + fees

●      3-Day Military General Admission: $175.00 (no fees)

●      Single Day General Admission: starting at $99.50 + fees

●      Single Day VIP: $199.50 + fees

●      Weekend Car Camping: $225.00 per car

●      RV Camping (no hookup): $299.00

●      RV Camping (full hookup): $499.00

A limited number of GA ticket 4-packs will also be available.

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.

VIP tickets include dedicated entrance lanes into the venue, access to the VIP hang area, VIP-only viewing area of the two main stages, access to the VIP tent, a commemorative Epicenter VIP-only laminate, and RFID wristband. The VIP tent is a shaded hang space with dedicated premium bars and comfortable furniture, featuring live audio/video streams of the two main stages, air conditioned flushable restrooms, dedicated merch stand for convenient shopping, dedicated food and beverage offerings (for purchase), and private locker rentals (for purchase).

At Epicenter, fans 21+ can enjoy multiple specialty curated beverage experiences. 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.

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.

Click here for info on
Slipknot’s new cruise
Knotfest At Sea!

EMAROSA Release New Song “Ready to Love”

By
Ana Santos
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  • Emarosa

Emarosa have released “Ready To Love,” a song that frontman Bradley Walden told Billboard is about “that bite that’s too hot. You know it’ll hurt, you know it’s not ready, but it takes the pain to learn your lesson” – PRESS HERE to listen and PRESS HERE to read the first listen of the song over at Billboard.

Their first single since the release of Peach Club, “Ready To Love” continues the path Emarosa traveled with Peach Club to put their scuzzed-up riffing in the rearview mirror. Juxtaposing subtle riffs and glittering hooks with candid and heavy-handed storytelling, Peach Club is weaved together with spirited chimes, synths and infectiously danceable bass riffs.

Speaking of Peach Club, starting in November, Walden and the boys bring their atmospheric album of dreamy dance floor bops, including “Get Back Up,” “Cautious,” “Givin’ Up,” and “Don’t Cry,” on the road in its entirety. “We’re performing Peach Club front to back,” Walden said of the tour. “We’ve never done anything like this. It’ll be special.” Fans have responded to the tour emphatically, with all but four dates selling out prior to the tour’s launch on November 29th. 

Nov. 29Sacramento, CAHoly Driver *SOLD OUT
Nov. 30Santa Ana, CAConstellation Room *SOLD OUT
Dec. 2Salt Lake City, UTKilby Court *SOLD OUT
Dec. 3Denver COLarimer Lounge *SOLD OUT
Dec. 5Minneapolis, MN7th Street Entry
Dec. 6Chicago, ILSubterranean *SOLD OUT
Dec. 7Lakewood, OHThe Foundry *SOLD OUT
Dec. 8Pontiac, MIThe Pike Room *SOLD OUT
Dec. 10Philadelphia, PAThe Foundry at Fillmore *SOLD OUT
Dec. 11New York, NYMercury Lounge *SOLD OUT
Dec. 12Boston, MAGreat Scott *SOLD OUT
Dec. 13Brooklyn, NYRough Trade Record *SOLD OUT
Dec. 15Nashville, TNHigh Watt *SOLD OUT
Dec. 17Dallas, TXClub Dada
Dec. 18Austin, TXStubb’s Indoor *SOLD OUT
Dec. 20Phoenix, AZThe Rebel Lounge
Dec. 21Los Angeles, CAThe Moroccan *SOLD OUT
Dec. 22Los Angeles, CAThe Moroccan *SOLD OUT

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Knotfest Announces Inaugural Knotfest At Sea Cruise

By
Luke Spencer
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Slipknot Announce Inaugural Voyage
of Knotfest At Sea
Aug 10th-14th, 2020
from Barcelona, Spain

Featuring 2 Performances From Slipknot On The Ship
Full Line-Up And On Board Experiences
To Be Announced Soon
KnotfestAtSea.Com

Knotfest, the music and lifestyle phenomenon created by multi-platinum, genre defining metal band, Slipknot, has announced its first ever cruise event, Knotfest At Sea. Furthering the global expansion of the Knotfest experience, the inaugural voyage of the Knotfest At Sea cruise will set sail from Barcelona on August 10th 2020 returning on August 14th.

Knotfest At Sea will be headlined by Slipknot who will perform two sets on board the ship with the full line-up and on board experiences still to be announced. For more info, head to KnotfestAtSea.com.

You’ve experienced the cultural and musical experience of Knotfest. Now, for the first time ever, witness rock history when the Knotfest At Sea cruise sets sail. Here’s Clown with a teaser.

Slipknot returned to the top of the ‘Billboard Top 200’ in August with the debut of their new albumWE ARE NOT YOUR KIND, marking the GRAMMY® Award-winning group’s third consecutive #1 album on that chart. Furthermore, the album made an impact worldwide with #1 debuts in the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Australia, Canada, Japan, Russia Ireland, Belgium, Portugal and Finland, as well as Top 5 debuts in Germany, France, Norway, Italy, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Poland, Spain and New Zealand. 

WE ARE NOT YOUR KIND is highlighted by the current single “Nero Forte”, “Solway Firth,” and the LP’s first single “Unsainted.” The latter two have come with an M. Shawn Crahan directed official music video, and each has trended worldwide on YouTube (all videos, not just music) – “Unsainted” at #1 worldwide for a full 24 hours. Combined, videos for the new album have amassed over 87.2 million views in only three months.

While WE ARE NOT YOUR KIND clearly resonated with rock fans on a massive global scale, it also tapped into universal demand for unapologetic and groundbreaking heavy rock across a diverse media landscape: NME called it “an astonishing record”, Forrbes called it “a Masterpiece”, The Fader proclaimed “Slipknot is a band whose music will always be relevant”, and Vice wrote “Slipknot have become a pop culture phenomenon.”.

Stay tuned for further information on Knotfest’s continuing global domination coming soon.

Click here for an album review of
Slipknot’s We Are Not Your Kind!

Ozzy Osbourne & Marilyn Manson To Tour In 2020

By
Luke Spencer
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Ozzy Osbourne To Be Joined By Marilyn Manson
For Rescheduled 2020 North American Dates

When OZZY OSBOURNE relaunches his “NO MORE TOURS 2” in 2020, he’ll be joined by special guest Marilyn Manson for the North American shows. These dates are OZZY‘s first shows since he announced earlier this year that all his 2019 performances would be postponed allowing him to heal from an injury sustained while dealing with pneumonia.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter and 2019 Grammy® Special Merit Award recipient fell at his Los Angeles home and trapped his spine aggravating years-old injuries (from his 2003 ATV accident) that required surgery.   The “NO MORE TOURS 2” kicks off May 27 in Atlanta and concludes July 31 in Las Vegas.

Next up, OSBOURNE will head overseas in October for the rescheduled European dates; Judas Priest will remain as support on the tour as part of their “JP/50 Heavy Metal Years” anniversary tour. “Marilyn is killer live,” OZZY says. “He’s so f****** out there, and if I think that, then look out, we’re all fucked. “I’ve toured with Ozzy many times and it’s always been f****** spectacular,” says Marilyn Manson. “I’m honored to do it again. This is one not to miss.” OZZY‘s 2020 dates are below:

North America

DATECITYVENUE
Wed5/27Atlanta, GAState Farm Arena
Fri5/29Sunrise, FLBB&T Center
Sun5/31Tampa, FLMIDFLORIDA Credit Union
Tue6/2Charlotte, NCPNC Music Pavilion
Thu6/4Cincinnati, OHRiverbend Music Center
Sat6/6Hershey, PAHershey Park Stadium
Thu6/11Pittsburgh, PAKeyBank Pavilion
Sat6/13Bangor, MEDarling’s Waterfront Pavilion
Tue6/16Montreal, QCBell Centre
Thu6/18Hamilton, ONFirst Ontario Centre
Sat6/20Uncasville, CTMohegan Sun Arena
Mon6/22New York, NYMadison Square Garden Arena
Wed6/24St Louis, MOHollywood Casino Amphitheater
Fri6/26Kansas City, MOSprint Center
Sun6/28Des Moines, IAWells Fargo Arena
Wed7/1Milwaukee, WIAmer. Family Ins. Amp–Summerfest
Fri7/3St Paul, MNXcel Energy Center
Tue7/7Edmonton, ABRogers Place
Thu7/9Vancouver, BCPepsi Live at Rogers Arena
Sat7/11Tacoma, WATacoma Dome
Wed7/15Portland, ORModa Center
Fri7/17Sacramento, CAGolden 1 Center
Thu7/23Phoenix, AZAk-Chin Pavilion
Sat7/25San Francisco, CAShoreline Amphitheatre
Mon7/27Los Angeles, CAHollywood Bowl
Wed7/29San Diego, CANorth Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Fri7/31Las Vegas, CAMGM Grand Garden Arena
    

Europe and UK:

DATECITYVENUE
Fri23/10Newcastle, UKUtilita Arena
Sun25/10Glasgow, UKSSE Hydro
Wed28/10London, UKThe O2
Sat31/10Birmingham, UKResorts World Arena
Mon02/11Manchester, UKManchester Arena
Thu05/11Dublin, Ireland3Arena
Sun08/11Nottingham, UKMotorpoint Arena
Wed11/11Dortmund, GermanyWestfalenhalle
Fri13/11Prague, CZO2 Arena
Mon16/11Vienna, AustriaStadthalle
Thu19/11Bologna, ItalyUnipol Arena
Sun22/11Madrid, SpainWiZink Arena
Tue24/11Zurich, SwitzerlandHallenstadion
Thu26/11Munich, GermanyOlympiahalle
Sat28/11Mannheim, GermanySAP Arena
Mon30/11Berlin, GermanyMercedes-Benz Arena
Thu03/12Hamburg, GermanyBarclaycard Arena
Sat05/12Stockholm, SwedenFriends Arena
Mon07/12Helsinki, FinlandHartwall Arena

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Caspian Returns with On Circles Jan 24, 2020

By
Luke Spencer
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Caspian Returns With New Album On Circles
For January 24, 2020

Caspian, the symphonic Massachusetts-based band who have been dubbed “the most regal of the instrumental new rock school” (Pitchfork) and post-rock cosmonauts (Spin), return with their first album in over four years, releasing On Circles on Jan. 24 via Triple Crown Records.

The band gives fans an early preview of the eight-song, 46-minute album, streaming the song “Flowers of Light” (http://smarturl.it/caspiantheband). Pre-orders, which include a highly limited 180 gram black vinyl variation as well as a green/blue offering, are available now via the Triple Crown Records’ webstore (https://store.triplecrownrecords.com/oncircles).

“I’ve grown weary of reading about bands discuss the renewing, rehabilitative properties their most recent [album] has had on them,” says guitarist/keyboardist Philip Jamieson of the mindset the band had going into recording On Circles. “They incur corrosion, come close to running out of gas, descend into the dark abyss, and finally emerge on the other side with a record that has given them crystal clear perspective and a confident path forward. On Circles is not that record.”

Instead, this majestic collision of post-rock, metal, shoegaze, electronics, noise, minimalism and ambient music is an existential meditation, an acceptance of the cyclical nature of both life and career. Recorded at Studio 4 in Conshohocken, Pa., by producer Will Yip (Code Orange, Defeater, Quicksand, Turnstile), On Circles marks the most organic writing and recording sessions in Caspian’s 15-year history. Together for four weeklong songwriting sessions, the band opted for music gleaming with visceral impact instead of over-thought tangles, over-arching concepts and drawn-out crescendos.

The news of On Circles’ impending release finds Caspian preparing for the most extensive touring the sextet has done in recent years: heading to China in December, followed by the band’s first visit to Western North America in three years and a newly announced swing down the east coast.

Full list of upcoming dates:
November 16 Beverly, MA The Cabot (matinee)
November 16 Beverly, MA The Cabot SOLD OUT
December 6 Chengdu, China Zhenghuo Art Flame
December 8 Beijing, China Tango 3F
December 10 Wuhan Shi, China Vox Livehouse
December 11 Nanjing Shi, China Space
December 12 Hangzhou, China Mao Livehouse
December 13 Shanghai, China Mao Livehouse
December 14 Shenzhen Shi, China B10 Live
December 15 Guangzhou, China T:Union
December 17 Tokyo, Japan Koenji High
January 30 Los Angeles, CA Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
January 31 Phoenix, AZ Rebel Lounge
February 1 San Diego, CA The Casbah
February 3 Fresno, CA Strummer’s
February 4 Felton, CA Felton Music Hall
February 5 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
February 7 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge
February 8 Vancouver, BC Biltmore Cabaret
February 9 Seattle, WA Neumos
February 11 Sacrament, CA Holy Diver
February 12 Long Beach, CA Long Beach Art Theatre
March 31 Toronto, ON Lee’s Palace
April 1 Buffalo, NY Rec Room
April 5 Woodstock, NY Colony
April 6 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer
April 8 New York, NY Le Poisson Rouge
April 9 Washington, DC Black CatApril 10 Richmond, VA Gallery 5
April 11 Asheville, NC The Grey Eagle Tavern
April 12 Durham, NC Motorco Music Hall
April 14 Atlanta, GA Aisle 5
April 15 Orlando, FL The Abbey
April 17 Nashville, TN Exit In
April 18 Louisville, KY Diamond Pub & Billiard Concert Hall
April 19 Columbus, OH Ace of Cups

On Circles track list:
Wildblood
Flowers of Light
Nostalgist (feat. Kyle Durfey)
Divison Blues
Onsra
Collapser
Ishmael
Circles on Circles

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The Podcast That Rocked | A Day To Eventually Remember (ft. The Rock Critic & Geaux Gretchen)

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Luke Spencer
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The Podcast That Rocked episode for November 12th, 2019 featuring The Rock Critic & Geaux Gretchen.  We break down the A Day To Remember situation with their album delay, new tours in 2020 from big bands, festival speculation and more.

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Discussion Topics and Timestamps: 
-A Day To Remember delay their album and we speculate the problems 1:34 
-New tours coming from In This Moment, Shinedown, and Alter Bridge 21:11 
-Sonic Temple and other festival speculation on who will be the other headliner with Metallica 50:28 
-Fred Durst reappears in a CarMax commercial 1:00:58 
-Warrant’s “Cherry Pie” might be the grossest sexy song ever 1:05:55

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Links to music and videos discussed:

A Day To Remember – “Degenerates”
In This Moment (ft. Rob halford) – “Black Wedding”
Shinedown – “Attention Attention”
Alter Bridge – “Wouldn’t You Rather”
https://youtu.be/v5g9ZJMAo10
CarMax Commercial ft. Fred Durst
Top 10 WORST ROCK HITS of 1990! | The Rock Critic

Shinedown Announce ‘Deep Dive’ Spring 2020 Tour

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Luke Spencer
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Shinedown Announce Intimate Spring Tour
Deep Dive’ Dates Kick Off April 15
General On Sale Available November 15

Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown has announced 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. Kicking offApril 15th in Chattanooga, TN and wrapping May 19th in Las Vegas, NV, 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.

The tour will also feature headlining festival appearances at 98 Rockfest in Tampa and Earthday Birthday in Orlando.Fan club presale begins November 12th at 10am local time. Venue and radio pre-sale tickets will begin November 14th at 10am local time. General on sale begins November 15th at 10am local time. Full routing below. For more details, please visit www.shinedown.com. Shinedown‘s new music video for current radio single “ATTENTION ATTENTION” serves as the next visual installment in the story of the ATTENTION ATTENTION album, which has racked up more than 286 million global streams, simultaneously hit #1 on Billboard’s Alternative, Top Rock and Hard Rock Albums Charts, and debuted Top 5 on the Billboard 200. 

PRESS HERE to watch the video, directed by Bill Yukich (Beyoncé, Marilyn Manson, Wiz Khalifa).

Recent hits “GET UP,””MONSTERS“ and “DEVIL“ bring Shinedown‘s total to 14 #1s on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs Chart, the second most in chart history. The story that unfolds on their latest album ATTENTION ATTENTION (Atlantic Records) – their mostpersonal, poignant, and powerful body of work yet – is an enduring statement about the resolve of the human spirit, touching on themes such as mental health, overcoming struggles, not being afraid to fail and the importance of our human connection with one another. Speaking to the human spirit in a time of need and inspired by Shinedown bassist Eric Bass’ struggle with clinical depression, “GET UP” quickly became a crossover hit and a beacon of light for listeners around the globe, with its urgent and universal message of hope, empathy and encouragement. 

PRESS HERE to watch the stunning video for “GET UP (Piano Version),” propelled by the undeniable power of Brent Smith’s voice. ATTENTION ATTENTION has received major media acclaim from the likes of Live with Kelly & Ryan, Huffington Post, Forbes, Salon, Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Buzzfeed, Grammy.com, Parade, Popdust and more, and landed them a slot in 92Y’s prestigious talk series, 92Y Talks, in NYC. Shinedown will close out 2019 overseas, joining Alter Bridge (along with Sevendust and The Raven Age on select dates) on their UK/European tour kicking off November 12th in Denmark. The tour follows their North American run which saw the band selling out arenas and receiving rave live reviews, backed by their biggest, most eye-popping production yet. 

Multi-platinum, record-breaking band Shinedown – Brent Smith [vocals], Zach Myers [guitar], Eric Bass [bass, production], and Barry Kerch [drums] – has sold more than 10 million albums and 10 million singles worldwide, earned 13 platinum and gold singles, 5 platinum and gold albums, 15 #1 Active Rock hits, and amassed more than 1.5 billion total streams. Each of Shinedown’s 25 charting singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs Chart has reached the Top 5 – an unparalleled achievement – and they hold the record for most Rock Airplay Top 10s ever.

Hailed for their distinct mix of explosive rock ‘n’ roll spirit, thought-provoking lyrics, melodic sensibility, cinematic flourishes and high-octane live shows, Shinedown continues to engender diehard love from millions of global fans and has racked up countless sold-out tours and festival headlining sets as well as numerous national television appearances.

April 15Chattanooga, TN @ Tivoli Theatre
April 17Tampa, FL @ WXTB 98 Rockfest at Amalie Arena
April 18Orlando, FL @ WJRR Earthday Birthday at Central Florida Fairground
April 19Columbia, SC @ Township Auditorium
April 21Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall 
April 22Savannah, GA @ Johnny Mercer Theater
April 25Memphis, TN @ Orpheum Theatre
April 26Little Rock, AR @ Robinson Center
April 28Louisville, KY @ Louisville Palace
May 1Lake Charles, LA @ Golden Nugget Casino
May 2Houston, TX @ Revention Music Center
May 3Austin, TX @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater
May 5Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
May 6Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
May 8Tulsa, OK @ The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
May 11Midland, TX @ Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center
May 12El Paso, TX @ Plaza Theater
May 14Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
May 15Indio, CA @ Fantasy Springs Resort Casino – Special Event Center
May 16Valley Center, CA @ Harrah’s Resort Southern California – The Events Center
May 18San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
May 19Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl 

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In This Moment Tour Dates!

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