The Podcast That Rocked episode for November 3rd, 2019 featuring Geaux Gretchen. Somehow, the planets have aligned and we are getting returns from two of rocks most missed bands: My Chemical Romance and Rage Against The Machine. Discussion on both bands and more.
Discussion Topics: -My Chemical Romance to perform in Los Angeles in Dec 2019 -Rage Against The Machine to headline Coachella and perform several dates in Spring 2020 -Five Finger Death Punch have started another tour and Ivan Moody is staying out of trouble -Avenged Sevenfold released The Stage three years ago and here’s hoping for a return in 2020
Killswitch Engage Announce Spring 2020 North American Tour Featuring August Burns Red
Grammy-nominated and Gold-selling hard rock heavyweights Killswitch Engage have announced their Spring 2020 North American tour plans. The band, recently recognized by Forbes as “one of modern metal’s most cherished acts” will return to the road to headline clubs and theaters across the U.S. and Canada. The trek kicks off on March 10 in Cleveland and runs through April 12 in Boston. Lancaster, Pennsylvania’s own August Burns Red will serve as main support for all of the dates. Additional acts appearing on the tour will be announced at a later date. All tour dates are below and tickets will go on sale on Friday, November 8 at 10am local time and are available here.
Killswitch Engage’s latest albumAtonementis out now via Metal Blade Records.All Music described the album as “the best-sounding record in the band’s catalog, bridging modern studio techniques with early-2000s ones,” while Consequence of Sound praised the band for continuing to “deliver brutal compositions that hook listeners in with thrilling musicianship.” Loudwire deemed the record a “high mark in the Killswitch Engage catalog and easily the metalcore icons’ most dynamic release yet.” MetalSucks summed it up best, saying, “There’s a reason Killswitch Engage have survived when many of their peers tripped over their ear gauges and fell by the wayside. They’re just really damn good at what they do,” while Exclaim! enthused that Atonement is full of “material so killer that nobody could ever doubt them.”
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE ON TOUR: WITH AUGUST BURNS RED: 3/10 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theatre 3/11 — Grand Rapids, MI — 20 Monroe Live 3/13 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall 3/14 — Silver Spring, MD — Fillmore 3/15 — Raleigh, NC — Ritz 3/17 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle 3/18 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues 3/20 — Dallas, TX — Southside Ballroom 3/21 — Houston, TX — House of Blues 3/21 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes 3/23 — Tempe, AZ — The Marquee 3/24 — Los Angeles — The Wiltern 3/25 — Riverside, CA — Municipal Auditorium 3/26 — San Francisco, CA — Warfield 3/28 — Seattle, WA — Showbox Sodo 3/29 — Boise, ID — Revolution 3/31 — Salt Lake City, UT — Complex 4/1 — Denver, CO — Fillmore 4/3 — Minneapolis, MN — Fillmore 4/4 — Chicago, IL — Radius 4/5 — Detroit, MI — Fillmore 4/6 — Toronto, ON — Rebel 4/8 — Montreal, QC — MTelus 4/10 — Portland, ME — State Theatre 4/11 — New York, NY — Terminal 5 4/12 — Boston, MA — House of Blues
Announces Tour With Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness
Today AWOLNATION releases “The Best” – the heir apparent to their most enduring hit song ever, “Sail.” The track is the debut single from the band’s forthcoming album, their 4th overall and their first with BETTER NOISE Music. Due out in 2020, the album features guest appearances by Rivers Cuomo of Weezer and Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros.
“The Best”
Better Noise Music is an artist development company that creates and markets entertainment content across various media platforms. Of the band’s recent signing to the label, managers Berko Pearce and Scott Sheldon of RM64 say “It’s exciting to partner with a label that’s at the forefront of marketing in the new streaming era, and that has a proven track record of helping their artists reach bigger audiences. We’ve been enjoying working with the BETTER NOISE team on an integrated strategy across streaming, touring and radio, and we’re eager to launch AWOLNATION’s next projects with them.”
Aaron Bruno, the songwriter and architect behind AWOLNATION, says of the new single, which will also kick off the new album, “I’m always on the journey to improving myself, but all along, knowing it’s close to impossible to really be the best at anything. And what does it mean to be the best? And does that really matter? Or maybe it is more about the journey and acceptance of comfort within one’s own existence”
The music video for “The Best,” directed by Amalia Irons, also helps to tell the beginning of the new album’s story and introduce one of the main characters. “I wanted to make a video that felt like some of my favorite childhood adventure movies and create something that has a magical feeling of the autumn season,” says Bruno of the video.
AWOLNATION will venture out on a headlining tour next year with special guest Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness and openers The Beaches and Bleeker, kicking off the tour on Memorial Day weekend in Asbury Park, NJ as the opening concert for the 2020 Stony Pony Summer Stage series. The formidable alternative tour will also include stops in NYC at The Rooftop at Pier 17, Washington D.C.’s The Anthem, The Aragon Ballroom in Chicago and The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. AWOLNATION has shared the stage with the likes of Twenty One Pilots, Fall Out Boy, Prophets of Rage, Incubus, and Weezer to name a few and secured spots on festivals like Coachella, Bonnaroo, Firefly Festival, Life Is Beautiful, Made in America, Austin City Limits, Osheaga, and Reading & Leads. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, November 8that 10am local time.
The Citi Presale will start on Tues Nov 5 @ 9am PT / 12noon ET. AWOLNATION’s fan presale begins Tues, Nov 5 @ 11am PT / 2pm ET through Thur, Nov 7 @ 10pm local time. Spotify’s Presale begins on Wed, Nov 6 @ 10am local time through Thur, Nov 7 @ 10pm local time. Other Local Presalesrun on Thur., Nov 7 from 10am to 10pm local time.
Aaron Bruno, the songwriter and architect behind AWOLNATION, wrote and recorded one of the most influential songs of the current decade with the chart-topping, record-breaking track ‘Sail.’ The first single off the platinum Megalithic Symphony (2011), ‘Sail’ is certified Diamond (10 million) and holds the record for the most weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart by an independent artist, the second longest for any artist.
The debut album also produced the Gold certified “Not Your Fault” and two other Top 10 US singles. AWOLNATION released the sophomore album Run in 2015 and 2018’s follow up Here Come The Runts. Across the span of 3 albums, AWOLNATION has notched seven Top 5 alternative radio hits, including two #1’s, and has accumulated millions of sales, downloads and over 1.5 billion streams globally. The music has been used in dozens of films, television shows and commercials around the world, and songs have been the genesis of viral sensations garnering hundreds of millions of streams and views across platforms like Instagram, Vine, TikTok, YouTube, etc.
All shows feature special guest Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness, The Beaches and Bleeker, except Toronto, where The Beaches will not play.
Citi is the official presale credit card of The Lightening Riders Tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Tuesday, November 5 at 12pm ET / 9am PT until Thursday, November 7 at 10pm local time through Citi EntertainmentSM, in select markets. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
21-Date North America Headline Run With Special Guests Set It Off, Belmont and Point North
Gold certified band, Sleeping With Sirens have announced The Medicine Tour 2020, a 21-date headline headline run across North America starting in Lincoln, NE on January 8th 2020 and culminating in Grand Rapids, MI on February 8th 2020.
Tickets for The Medicine Tour go on sale on Friday November 8th from SirensMusic.co
Joining Sleeping With Sirens on The Medicine Tour will be Set It Off, Belmont and Point North.
Sleeping With Sirens
The Medicine Tour
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1/8/20 Lincoln, NE Bourbon Theatre 1/10/20 Chicago, IL The Forge 1/11/20 Minneapolis, MN Skyway Theatre 1/12/20 Lawrence, KS Granada Theatre 1/14/20 Denver, CO Summit Music Hall 1/15/20 Salt Lake City The Depot 1/17/20 Las Vegas House of Blues 1/18/20 San Francisco, CA Regency 1/20/20 Tucson, AZ Encore 1/22/20 Dallas, TX House of Blues 1/23/20 Houston, TX White Oak Music Hall 1/25/20 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade 1/26/20 Nashville, TN The Cowan 1/28/20 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer 1/30/20 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom 1/31/20 Baltimore, MD Soundstage 2/1/20 Worcester, MA Palladium 2/4/20 Albany, NY Upstate Concert Hall 2/5/20 Toronto, ON Phoenix Concert Theatre 2/7/20 Detroit, MI The Crofoot 2/8/20 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
Sleeping With Sirens released their sixth studio album, ‘How It Feels To Be Lost’ back in September via Sumerian Records. recorded at MDDN Studios in Los Angeles and produced by Zakk Cervini (Yungblud & Good Charlotte) and Matt Good(Asking Alexandria), the album has heralded as a major return to the band’s earlier, heavier form and has been met with huge acclaim from both fans and critics alike with Alternative Press stating “Sleeping With Sirens aren’t the band you remember: they’re better” and claiming that ‘How It Feels To Be Lost‘ is “their best LP yet”. Loudwire say “every song on How It Feels to Be Lost, beginning with the opening track and first single, “Leave It All Behind,” contains as much aggressiveness as it does melody and vulnerability” and both Kerrang! and Upset call the album “a return to form” with Kerrang! enthusing ‘“Sleeping With Sirens have produced some of their finest work to date”.
Nothing More Release Abbey Road Acoustic Version Of “Fade In/Fade Out”
With influences like Alan Watts, rather than the usual elder statesmen of hard rock, Nothing More is truly innovating in the genre. Three-times Grammy Nominated, the band’s critically acclaimed album The Stories We Tell Ourselves, has been dominating on the rock radio charts and on streaming services. With 3 Top 10 songs to its credit thus far, the album shows no sign of slowing down its progress.
The fan favorite single “Fade In/Fade Out” has over 10 million streams on Spotify. The official video for the single has over 600,000 views to date. The reception for the track led the band to the famous Abbey Road Studios to record an acoustic arrangement of the song.
Of the track, vocalist Jonny Hawkins says “When I sing this song I daydream about my childhood… the days before my parents were broken apart by cancer. I think about how my dad taught me to throw a ball. I think about how my mom taught me to tie my shoes. I think about how my dad would always say “hard work pays off” trying to teach me a lesson while I was focused on a video game, too young to care. I remember my mother consoling me when I threw a paint brush to the ground, frustrated by an unintended slip of the hand. I will never forget what she said, “Jonny, it’s not a mistake, there are no such things as mistakes, just creative opportunities.” I think about the first moment I realized that they wouldn’t be here forever. I think about how thankful I am.”
The Abbey Road Studios shot video can be previewed then seen at 11am EST here https://youtu.be/25BOeKLa4dc Of their work at Abbey Road, guitarist Mark Vollelunga says “Earlier this year I approached the guys about doing an acoustic version of “Fade In / Fade Out”. I wanted to really lean into the timeless nature of the song and the historic, legendary Abbey Road studios seemed like the ideal place for a new rendition. We were in the same room that Pink Floyd did Dark Side of the Moon. As soon as we entered the studio we all felt the presence of greatness in that place. And like the Beatles said “Love is old, Love is new. Love is all, Love is you.” The vibe there is strong.”
“Nothing More is always a joy to watch and hear. Every performance is executed with verve and precision,” says Metal Nation of the band, who just wrapped a US tour with beloved Swedish metallers, Ghost. “The raw power and immediate control of the packed house reminded me of witnessing Pantera perform for their first time,” added Music In Minnesota. The band is home for the holidays, readying ever more material for their dedicated fanbase.
Hell has frozen over and Rage Against The Machine has announced performance dates in spring of 2020. The posts on the band’s and band member’s social media accounts posted information and it was later confirmed by labels and PR.
Tour Dates Announced (so far): El Paso, TX, March 26, 2020 Las Cruces, NM, March 28, 2020 Phoenix, AZ, March 30, 2020 Indio, CA April 10, 2020 Indio, CA April 17, 2020
The band last played together in 2011 and has since denied any rumor of a reunion or new music. Here’s hoping that these five performances spark something for the group, because if ever there was a time for politically charged music to help reunite a nation, it’s Rage Against The Machine reuniting as a band that could do it.
Sevendust Co-Founder & Guitarist Clint Lowery Announces Solo Album God Bless The Renegades
Listen To New Song “Kings”
Marking a first in his storied career, GRAMMY® Award-nominated and platinum Sevendust co-founder, vocalist, and guitarist Clint Lowery reveals the details for solo his debut, God Bless The Renegades. The album arriveson January 31, 2020 via Rise Records.
Heralding the record, he just shared the explosive new single and music video “Kings.” Watch and listen here.
Clint Lowery
“‘Kings’ is the song that expresses redemption after a very dark chapter of my life,” Lowery shares. “Through the chaos of addiction, navigating toxic relationships, and depression, I came out of it all empowered and more driven than ever.”
The track highlights the airtight songcraft, melodic guitar playing, and hypnotic vocals fans expect from Lowery. It also hinges on a hard-hitting groove that ranks among his catchiest.
Lowery recorded the album with producer and co-writer Michael “Elvis” Baskette [Slash, Alter Bridge] at Studio Barbarosa in Florida.
Most importantly, “Kings“sets the stage for God Bless The Renegades. Get ready.
ABOUT CLINT LOWERY: One of the architects of the turn-of-the-century’s hard rock revolution, Clint Lowery stands out as a prolific powerhouse whose discography includes chart-topping platinum albums as a co-founder of GRAMMY®Award-nominated Sevendust as well as Dark New Day, Call Me No One, and Hello Demons Meet Skeletons. Not to mention, everyone from Korn to Seether has sought him out on tour as a guitarist. He remains an accomplished songwriter with credits for Godsmack and many others. Now, he introduces a striking, searing, and soulful signature sound of his own on God Bless The Renegades.
GOD BLESS THE RENEGADES TRACK LISTING: “God Bless The Renegades” “Here” “Kings” “Alive” “What’s The Matter” “You Go First” “Allowed To Run” “Silver Lining” “She’s Free” “Do We Fear God”
A video review on MCID, the third full album from three-time Grammy nominated Highly Suspect. MCID already has success behind it with “16” going to #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart and the album features several guest appearances including Young Thug, Gojira, and more. Watch the full review below!
Highly Suspect is an American rock band from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The band consists of twin brothers Rich (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Ryan Meyer (drums, backing vocals), Johnny Stevens (guitar, lead vocals), and Matt Kofos (guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals). #HighlySuspect #MCID #MyCrewIsDope #AlbumReview #Rocked
Finland’s Cello Rockers Apocalyptica Releases The Spellbinding New Music Video, “Rise” Taken From The Upcoming Album Cell-0, Set For Release January 10, 2020
Finland’s multi-Platinum cello-rock band Apocalyptica announces a spectacular new music video for “Rise” which can be seen HERE. Integrated with the achingly beautiful new song from the band’s upcoming studio album Cell-0, due out January 10, 2020 (Silver Lining Records), “Rise,” an impressionistic painting come to life, enacts the humanity that we all share and the power and gravity of one-on-one interactions.
Said director/writer Lisa Mann who has created several other music videos for Apocalyptica, “The idea was to make a video that was whimsical and captivating, that would transport the viewer into an alternate dimension that mirrors our society and today’s importance of compassion and empathy. Characters in this world fall and rise again, and ultimately come together to help each other rise.” To create the ethereal “other-worldly” look of the “Rise” video, Mann collaborated with cinematographer Jason George who incorporated infrared technology, borrowed from the analog world and now re-emerging in today’s digital sphere. “Apocalyptica’s music is timeless, very emotional and cinematic, and we wanted the ‘Rise’ video to reflect that,” added Mann.
Said Apocalyptica’s Eicca Toppinen, “‘Rise’ is a statement of hope, there is always a brighter side, no matter how dark or hopeless things seem to be. To believe in good and beauty, staying true to yourself and not giving up on that.”
In support of the release of Cell-0, Apocalyptica – cellists Eicca Toppinen, Perttu Kivilaakso, and Paavo Lötjönen, and drummer Mikko Sirén – will Special Guest with Sabaton on a 15-country, 23-date European arenas tour that begins on January 17, 2020 in Zurich, Switzerland. “We will be planning the full Cell-0 tour to be at the next level in terms of how we frame our performance,” added Toppinen, “because we don’t know any other way.” With North American dates being planned now, the band’s confirmed dates are below.
The Podcast That Rocked episode for October 28th, 2019 featuring Geaux Gretchen. Discussion on Breaking Benjamin’s new plans, new music from Ozzy Osbourne and Poppy, and more.
The Podcast That Rocked – Breaking Benjamin Are Doing Something Different?
Discussion Topics: -Breaking Benjamin announces acoustic album and tour with Korn -Are Benjamin Burnley and Lacey Sturm planning something? -Gretchen talks about working the Ghost and Nothing More concert-Tips for aspiring concert photographers -Happy 19th to Linkin Park’s Hybrid Theory -A Day To Remember and Highly Suspect have new albums coming out in November #BreakingBenjamin#OzzyOsbourne#Poppy#Ghost#NothingMore#LinkinPark#ADayToRemember#HighlySuspect#Rocked#GeauxGretchen
