Holy Fawn Debut “Dark Stone” Video As Under The Radar Gem Death Spells, Gets Proper Release Via Triple Crown Records
“This record came out of nowhere and absolutely knocked me on my ass. I knew nothing of it, had zero idea what to expect and literally had goosebumps for a majority of my first listen.” – Riley Breckenridge (Thrice)
“The album is beautiful, heavy, & hypnotizing- listening from top to bottom will take you on a trance-inducing journey” – Randy Blythe (Lamb Of God)
“ a little-known indie band from Arizona being touted as the next big thing by respected musicians isn’t something I’m likely to gloss over lightly… I was sufficiently impressed, but it wasn’t until the band released the first single from Death Spells, ‘Arrows’… that I fully realized how exciting and potentially important this band could be.” – David Zeidler (Heavy Blog Is Heavy/Arctic Drones)
Holy Fawn, the Phoenix based band who describe themselves as “four creatures making loud heavy pretty noises, release a video for “Dark Stone” (https://youtu.be/yb7TEn8079I) as the band’s buzzed about under-the-radar album, Death Spells, gets a proper release via Triple Crown Records (home to Caspian and Covet).
Death Spells initially received a DIY, regional release in 2018, with the band’s friend putting out the 10-song album via his label, Whelmed Records. Word about the young band began to grow out of the Southwest with fans and friends sharing the songs and “Drag Me Into The Woods” video (https://youtu.be/21RwvD_ohVM) via social media, eventually tipping off a handful of in-the-know writers and musicians. Stereogumproclaimed it as one of the “Top 50 Records of 2018,” New Noise dubbed it a “sonic adventure,” and Heavy Blog Is Heavy/Arctic Drones’ writer David Zeidler saying, “ a little-known indie band from Arizona being touted as the next big thing by respected musicians isn’t something I’m likely to gloss over lightly… I was sufficiently impressed, but it wasn’t until the band released the first single from Death Spells, ‘Arrows’… that I fully realized how exciting and potentially important this band could be.” Thrice’s Riley Breckenridge said he “literally had goosebumps for a majority of my first listen” and Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe offered, “listening from top-to-bottom will take you on a trance-inducing journey.”
Static-X Addresses Lead Vocalist Questions
Announces UK, EU, Australia and Pacific Northwest US Touring Plans
Today, STATIC-X dropped a special video in which fans can see and hear the band’s mysterious, unnamed vocalist performing the band’s cult classic, “Bled for Days”, along with the original Wisconsin Death Trip band lineup of Tony Campos, Ken Jay and Koichi Fukuda.The clip also showcases the band’s stage production for their highly-anticipated upcoming US tour, and teases a brand new song from their upcoming album, Project Regeneration.
“Everyone wants to know who will be singing and how we will be pulling off the material live,”says Tony Campos. “Well, here it is. Watch this video and you will see and hear exactly what we will be doing on the tour.”
Since the announcement of their upcoming Wisconsin Death Trip 20th Anniversary Tour dates in the US, based on incredible demand, STATIC-X has confirmed shows in 10 more countries as part of their world domination! The tour will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band’s platinum selling debut, Wisconsin Death Trip, and serve as a touring memorial for their late lead singer, Wayne Static.
In addition, STATIC-X have announced the beginnings of a second US leg to take place in December.
North American meet & greets are available now via www.Static-X.org (and www.DevilDriver.com for their performance dates).Tickets are available now via individual venues and their websites.
See below for a full list of dates and individual support artists.
STATIC-X is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on their seventh studio album, entitled Project Regeneration. The album will feature 12 brand new STATIC-X tracks and contains several vocal performances and musical compositions by Wayne Static, along with a handful of high-profile guest vocal contributions.
“We are incredibly excited to announce that we will be taking the Wisconsin Death Trip 20thAnniversary Tour around the world,” says drummer Ken Jay. “The fans have shown so much love for the band and for Wayne and we couldn’t be more pumped for the rest of 2019. Thank you all for the encouragement and support!”
Ken Jay adds about the addition of the new vocalist, “For us, the goal was 100% about recapturing the vibe and the spirit of STATIC-X. We were never interested in using a hologram or using Wayne’s pre-recorded vocals. It has to be real and it has to have a soul and a pulse. STATIC-X has always been four guys. Two guitars, bass, drums, and vocals. We didn’t want to mess with that formula. This is the most electric version of Wisconsin Death Trip 2.0 that we can imagine, without actually having Wayne here with us.”
“At first, I was actually a little skeptical of how we could do all of this,” says Koichi Fukuda. “But, after I heard him sing, I was sold! I am so impressed with how far it has come in a short amount of time. We are working very hard to bring something very special to you all. I know that Wayne would be very proud of how much heart and effort has been put into this. It is truly an honor.”
“We were very lucky to find somebody who could fill such a unique role,” says Tony Campos. “We’ve all toured together and our bands came up together back in the day. This is just as special for him as it is for us. He was never interested in trying to make this about him and he was actually the one who suggested that the mask be the face of the memorial.”
WISCONSIN DEATH TRIP 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES:
NORTH AMERICA Part 1
STATIC-X & DevilDriver co-headlining with support from Dope:
June 18 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theater
June 19 – Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater
June 21 – Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Live
June 22 – Houston, TX @ The Warehouse
June 23 – San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec Theater
June 25 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
June 26 – Greenville, SC @ The Firmament
June 28 – Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage
June 29 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
June 30 – Scranton, PA @ Levels
July 2 – Toronto, ON @ Opera House
July 3 – London, ON @ London Music Hall
July 4 – Ottawa, ON @ Brass Monkey
July 5 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s
July 6 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
July 7 – Reading, PA @ Reverb
July 9 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Jergel’s
July 10 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater
July 11 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Citadel
July 12 – Ft. Wayne, IN @ Clyde Theatre
July 13 – Detroit, MI @ Harpo’s
July 14 – Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall
July 16 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Intersection
July 18 – Cadott, WI @ Cadott Rockfest
July 19 – Sioux City, IA @ Anthem @ Hard Rock Casino
July 20 – Joliet, IL @ The Forge
July 21 – Belvidere, IL @ Apollo Theater
July 23 – Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
July 25 – Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory
July 26 – Los Angeles, CA @ Catch One
July 27 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
AUSTRALIA
STATIC-X with support from Wednesday 13 and Dope
Aug 22 – Brisbane, Australia @ Eaton Hill
Aug 23 – Melbourne, Australia @ Croxton
Aug 24 – Sydney, Australia @ Metro
Aug 26 – Adelaide, Australia @ The Gov
Aug 27 – Perth, Australia @ Rock Rover
RUSSIA
STATIC-X Only
Sept 20 – St Petersburg, Russia @ Cosmonavt Club
Sept 21 – Moscow, Russia @ Giavclub
UNITED KINGDOM
STATIC-X with Soil, Wednesday 13 and Dope
Sept 24 – Bristol, England @ SWX
Sept 25 – Cardiff, Wales @ Tramshed
Sept 26 – London, England @ Electric Ballroom
Sept 27 – Nottingham, England @ Rock City
Sept 28 – Leeds, England @ Stylus
Sept 29 – Southampton, England @ Engine Room
Oct 01 – Newcastle, England @ Northumbria Institute
Oct 02 – Glasgow, Scotland @ The Garage
Oct 03 – Manchester, England @ The Ritz
Oct 04 – Birmingham, England @ 02 Institute
EUROPE
STATIC-X with Wednesday 13, Soil and Dope
Oct 05 – Paris, France @ File 7
Oct 06 – Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix Club
Oct 07 – Hamburg, Germany @ Markthalle
Oct 09 – Cologne, Germany @ Essigfabrik
Oct 10 – Mannheim, Germany @ MS Connex
Oct 11 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Dynamo
Oct 12 – Pinarella di Cervia, Italy @ Rock Planet
Oct 13 – Munich, Germany @ Backstage
NORTH AMERICA Part 2
Dec 10 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Royal Bar
Dec 11 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
Dec 12 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
Dec 13 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
Dec 14 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Dec 15 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
+ More dates TBA!
As announced, the original STATIC-X lineup introduced on their 1999 platinum-selling debut full-length album, Wisconsin Death Trip – bassist Tony Campos, guitarist Koichi Fukuda and drummer Ken Jay – have joined forces once again to release a new album, Project Regeneration. The band has cultivated a treasure chest of vocal performances and musical compositions left behind by Wayne. Along with the help of STATIC-X‘s long-time producer Ulrich Wild, the band is in the process of completing the album now.
A new teaser featuring clips from a brand new music video, as well as five new STATIC-X tracks – “Road To Hell”, “Something Of My Own”, “Terminator Oscillator”, “Hollow” and “Disco Otsego” – along with a personal message from bassist Tony Campos about the inspiration behind Project Regeneration, is available to view now at www.static-x.org.
For the unfinished tracks, the band is inviting several of their friends to lend their voices for the completion of this very personal project. The guest vocalist curation process is being led by none other than SiriusXM programming pioneer Jose Mangin, who is working alongside the band as one of the executive producers for Project Regeneration.
STATIC-X has created a pre-order campaign allowing fans who purchase Project Regenerationin advance to have their name appear in the liner notes of the new album. Additional special pre-order package options are also available, including Project Regeneration merch bundles and several old school STATIC-X merch items to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Wisconsin Death Trip. Pre-orders are available via www.static-x.org.
Live Nation and SGE Present Rockstar Energy DrinkDisrupt Festival
Featuring The Used, Thrice, Circa Survive, Sum 41, The Story So Far, Atreyu, Sleeping With Sirens, Meg & Dia and more, in select cities Tickets On Sale Starting This Friday, March 29th at 10am Local Time
Featuring some of the biggest bands in rock as well as the genre’s rising stars, The Rockstar Energy Drink DISRUPT Festival is a brand-new music experience making its debut across North America this summer. The touring festival will feature unique line-ups in each city, with performances varying from artists including The Used, Thrice, Circa Survive, Sum 41, The Story So Far, Atreyu, Sleeping With Sirens, Andy Black, Four Year Strong, Memphis May Fire, Trophy Eyes, Meg & Dia, Juliet Simms and Hyro The Hero. Please visit rockstardisrupt.com for full line-up details by city.
The 25-city rock roadshow of the summer will kick off June 21st in Dallas, TX at the Dos Equis Pavilion and make stops in Austin, Atlanta, Toronto, Denver and more, before wrapping July 28th in Albuquerque, NM at the Isleta Amphitheater.
Fans will be immersed into a full-day interactive experience where they will not only be able to see some of their favorite bands live, but will also be exposed to the latest in lifestyle brands and pop-up activations. The entire festival will take place across two incredible stages, allowing fans to experience all of their must-see artists in one rock-filled day. Fans who bring any empty 16 ounce can of Rockstar Energy Drink to recycle at the main gate will have the opportunity to skip the line and be entered to win a signed festival guitar and exclusive meet & greet with festival headliners.
Tickets for DISRUPT will go on sale beginning this Friday, March 29th at 10am local time. A full list of dates and ticket links can be found at rockstardisrupt.com. Citi is the official presale credit card for the tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Tuesday, March 26th at 12pm local time until Thursday, March 28th at 10pm local time through Citi’s Private Pass program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.
Rockstar Energy Drink DISRUPT Festival Dates June 21 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
June 22 – Austin, TX @ Austin360 Amphitheater
June 23 – The Woodlands, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
June 25 – West Palm Beach, FL @ Coral Sky Amphitheatre at S. Florida Fairground
June 26 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds
June 28 – Atlanta, GA @ Cellairis Amphitheare at Lakewood
June 29 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
July 2 – Syracuse, NY @ St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
July 3 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
July 5 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
July 6 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
July 7 – Hartford, CT @ XFINITY Theatre
July 9 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
July 10 – Clarkston, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
July 12 – Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
July 13 – Thornville, OH @ Legend Valley
July 14 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
July 15 – Maryland Heights, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
July 17 – Denver, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre*
July 20 – Irvine, CA @ Five Point Amphitheater presented by Mercury Insurance
July 23 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre
July 24 – Boise, ID @ Ford Idaho Center Amphitheatre
July 26 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 27 – Phoenix, AZ @ Ak-Chin Pavilion
July 28 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
*not a Live Nation date
DISRUPT is presented by Live Nation and Synergy Global Entertainment, Inc. (SGE).
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In 2019, Pixies have announced that they are coming out with a new album this year. With it is coming a podcast series talking about their legacy as well as the making of new music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk2Z270Xxcs
Last night in St. Louis, they proved after decades, break-ups, reunions and everything in between, Pixies haven’t lost a step. This was the first performance from ANY band that I’ve seen in years where a group performed an hour of music non-stop. No breaks, no talking or addressing the crowd in between. It was Pixies playing music and proving the magic they still have.
The set included everything from changing light sequences to guitar tricks from Joey Santiago (who even played with his hat to strum his guitar strings). Pixies, currently on tour with Weezer, hit the nostalgia button for many people at the Enterprise Center. Weezer and Pixies made for a perfect pairing to tour together. It was a great blend of 90’s reminiscence and current music to remind us that the alternative music scene was wildly different years ago.
You can find upcoming tour dates and keep up to date with Pixies news on the band’s Facebook page here: Pixies on Facebook
Click on any photo below to open the gallery and scroll below the photos to watch some old videos and revel in the nostalgia.
Pixies in St. Louis, MO
Photos of Pixies at Enterprise Center.
All photos taken by Luke Spencer
in St. Louis, MO on March 24th, 2019.
Ghost is a Swedish rock band that was formed in Linköping, Sweden in 2006.Ghost is easily recognizable owing greatly to its eccentric on-stage presence. Seven of the group’s eight members, its ‘Nameless Ghouls’, wear virtually identical, face-concealing costumes.
“Dance Macabre” is a song by Swedish rock band Ghost. It was their second single off of their fourth studio album Prequelle. It topped the BillboardMainstream Rock Songs chart for two weeks in February 2019. #Ghost #DanceMacabre #Prequelle
The Damned Things Release “Something Good” *New Album, ‘High Crimes,’ Out April 26th* **Headline U.S. Tour in May**
Celebrated purveyors of heavy rock THE DAMNED THINGS have released their 2nd single, “Something Good,’ from the band’s eagerly anticipated, upcoming album, High Crimes, that’s due April 26 via Nuclear Blast Records. Fans can stream the new track now and watch the lyric video below.
Vocal powerhouse Keith Buckley comments on the new song: “”Something Good” is a feel-good song about feeling bad. It’s about hurting people you care about because it is not in your nature to do the right thing even when you want to. A dark moral story with a really sunny feel.”
High Crimes was produced by Jay Ruston (ANTHRAX, STONE SOUR, AMON AMARTH) and is the follow up to 2010’s hugely successful debut album, Ironiclast.
Nine years ago, Scott Ian – guitarist and co-founder of legendary thrash metal outfit, ANTHRAX – took a meeting with the Joe Trohman (also a guitarist, and a co-founder, of the band FALL OUT BOY). He and Scott hit it off, and started making songs together. With the help of drummer Andy Hurley (Fall Out Boy) and the irreverent vocals of Keith Buckley (EVERY TIME I DIE), THE DAMNED THINGS were formed. The band has gone through changes since its inception and now features Dan Andriano of ALKALINE TRIO on bass.
THE DAMNED THINGS will kick off a month long headlining U.S. tour on May 1st with an intimate and undoubtedly unruly show at The Whisky in Los Angeles and will wrap in San Diego on May 25th. Tickets are onsale and going fast at thedamnedthings.com.
THE DAMNED THINGS are: Dan Andriano – Bass Keith Buckley – Vocals Scott Ian – Guitar Andy Hurley – Drums Joe Trohman – Guitar
THE DAMNED THINGS Tour Dates: May 1 – Los Angeles, CA – The Whiskey
May 4 – Jacksonville, FL – Welcome To Rockville
May 6 – Lancaster, PA – The Chameleon
May 7 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bazaar
May 9 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Rex
May 10 – Nashville, TN – The Cowan
May 11 – Rockingham, NC – Epicenter Fest
May 12 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
May 14 – Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation @ The Intersection
May 16 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop
May 17 – Chicago, IL – The Bottom Lounge
May 18 – Springfield, MO – Outland Ballroom
May 19 – Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey
May 21 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
May 22 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
May 24 – Tempe, AZ – Tempe Marketplace (KUPD Concert Series)
May 25 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
Many music listeners are always looking for something new. A young band that sounds different from everything in the typical format of song writing. A new sound combining elements of genres and meshing them into a totally unique experience. An album or EP that isn’t one song and then surrounded with Oscar Meyer levels of filler. Music lovers want to become excited about something they find.
The UK’s Parting Gift might have filled all those qualities just listed. Combing elements of post-hardcore and shoegaze, the style of Parting Gift is an interwoven mesh of styles that you can point out at almost any time. On paper it can still be a bit odd to define, but once you hear the music you understand almost instantly.
Ensom has a theme of anxieties and approaching fear, while being presented as a true form of art. Much of the writing by Zac Vernon is from a pessimistic viewpoint. In the press release for the EP, Vernon said:
“As you grow up you realize that the world isn’t always a happy place to live in. Speaking from personal experience, I have seen a lot of bad things happen. Going into Parting Gift, I was viewing everything in a really negative light. Even though things have changed now, I can still channel all of that negativity into the way I write. I could be in the best mood but I could still come up with the darkest lyrics. I just couldn’t write something happy now.”
Ensom starts off with “Pale” and the tone for the entire EP is set within these three and a half minutes. There is a split in style between an increasing speed through the rhythm and percussion, while the vocals are being sang somewhat calmly. The bridge at about two minutes in hits with a hint of shoegaze amidst the post-hardcore before going back to the chorus, all with a peaceful fade out at the end.
“3:07 (Moonlight)” is a shorter song, clocking in under three minutes. It’s calming and the guitars really add a great sound to the second half of the track. It’s a quick breath that relies more on the fade out and taking in the moment.
“Without Sin” follows at almost six minutes long and stands out as the centerpiece of Ensom. The vocals feel faded as an echo at moments and at no point does the song feel like it’s dragging or going through the motions. Lyrically, talking about death and losing the ones you love is haunting when heard with this music. It’s memorable and there is a lot to take in.
Following that is “Cold” which is similar to “3:07 (Moonlight)” in style. A quick track under three minutes relishing in the feedback and ethereal sound. Almost an entire minute is devoted to the gaze as you trail off while listening.
Ensomcloses with its title track that brings in more of the post-hardcore and energy back after the break in “Cold”. Hearing the words “Nowhere to hide” and “Please let me go before I drown” feels almost like a cry for help and it works in this song. The drum hits come in strong and this is a solid way to end an EP. It makes everything you just heard feel big and important.
While the style of two full shoegaze rock songs sandwiching the long “Without Sin” somewhat bloats the overall package, the entire of the EP is still strong. It feels new and refreshing while offering a wildly different sound than what is heard in the typical rock scene today, while proving the radio format doesn’t have to be a standard for a band’s writing.
Writing out how Parting Gift sounds is difficult. Once you give it a chance through the song “Without Sin”, you understand almost instantly what the band is going for. There is a natural song writing ability matched with a unique sound. Combining different sub-genre elements while writing about fears has proven to be something these Brits know how to do well.
Here’s hoping we hear a full album sometime soon. Until then, Parting Ways and Ensom are worth supporting as a new dark horse breakout band with something special to get behind.
Amon Amarth Reveals Details For New Album, ‘Berserker’;
Launches Video For First Single, “Raven’s Flight”
On May 3rd, Amon Amarth will release their 11th full-length, Berserker, via Metal Blade Records (North America)/Sony Music (International)! For a preview of the album, the video for the first single, “Raven’s Flight”, can be viewed at: http://www.amonamarth.com
Directed by Roboshobo, “Raven’s Flight” will be the first of a trilogy of music videos from Berserker, each one increasingly epic in its scope, further immersing the viewer in the world of Amon Amarth. Much like the songs on Berserker, the videos present Amon Amarth to its fullest. The cast features Josh Barnett as “the Berserker” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Barnett) and Erick Rowan as “Thor” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erick_Rowan), among others.
To pre-order Berserker, please visit amonamarth.lnk.to/berserker – where the album is available in the following formats:
–digipak-CD
–deluxe box set [digipak-CD, shield (~12″x12″), patch (~4″x4″) – limited to 500 copies in US]
–opaque white w/ black splatter vinyl (limited to 1200 copies)
–opaque white w/ silver haze vinyl (retail exclusive – limited to 1300 copies)
–clear w/ red splatter vinyl (webstore exclusive – limited to 750 copies)
–black w/ red haze vinyl (webstore exclusive – limited to 750 copies)
Comprising 12 monstrous heavy metal anthems that bulge with irresistible melodic hooks, bursts of thrilling savagery and moments of spine-tingling dynamic drama, Berserker is the result of the huge surge of creativity and a collective desire to keep moving forward with no compromise. From the disarming melodrama and explosive riffing of opener “Fafner’s Gold” and the brutish simplicity of the rampaging “Crack The Sky” to the epic fury of “Raven’s Flight” and the grim, gritty storytelling of “Ironside” and “Skoll and Hati”, Berserker is an album full of trademark Amon Amarth bluster and bite but with every aspect of the band’s sound somehow refined, sonically enhanced and made vastly more potent, both in terms of metal oomph and emotional power. Neatly summing up the spirit behind these exhilarating new songs is the album’s semi-title track, “The Berserker At Stamford Bridge”: a visceral but vivid historical tale, recounting the Vikings last stand against the English army in 1066 and the mind-bending heroics of one axe-wielding warrior.
Showcasing an undeniable and startling upgrade for every aspect of Amon Amarth‘s iconic sound, Berserker was recorded in Los Angeles with renowned studio guru Jay Ruston (Anthrax/Stone Sour) manning the controls. After recording several rounds of professional demos for the new songs (initially with fellow Swedish metal icon Peter Tägtgren and then later with Ruston himself) the band crossed the Atlantic to make final the recordings in LA, eager to take a fresh approach to the album-making process.
“For me, this is Amon Amarth 2.0,” vocalist Johan Hegg declares. “I think what we’ve done here is give ourselves the space to explore other parts of our musicality and who we are as a band. If you’re content with where you’re at, what’s the point of continuing? We always want to come up with new ideas and find new ways of doing things and to create bigger and better shows and really try to improve every aspect of what the band is. We want to try to keep growing and to do this for as long as we have the possibility to do so, because this is the best fucking job in the world.”
Berserker track-listing
1. Fafner’s Gold
2. Crack the Sky
3. Mjölner, Hammer of Thor
4. Shield Wall
5. Valkyria
6. Raven’s Flight
7. Ironside
8. The Berserker at Stamford Bridge
9. When Once Again We Can Set Our Sails
10. Skoll and Hati
11. Wings of Eagles
12. Into the Dark
In support of Berserker, Amon Amarth will head out on the road with Slayer, Lamb of God, and Cannibal Corpse in North America, starting May 2nd. See below for all dates!
Slayer “Leg Five: North America” tour dates w/Lamb of God, Amon Amarth, Cannibal Corpse
May 2 – Ak-Chin Amphitheatre – Phoenix, AZ
May 3 – Isleta Amphitheatre – Albuquerque, NM
May 5 – UTEP/Don Haskins Center – El Paso, TX
May 7 – Bert Ogden Arena – Edinburg, TX
May 8 – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory – Dallas, TX
May 10 – MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, FL
May 11 – Coral Sky Amphitheatre – West Palm Beach, FL
May 13 – Big Sandy Superstore Arena – Huntington, WV
May 14 – Merriweasther Post Pavilion – Columbia, MD
May 16 – Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center – Noblesville, IN
May 17 – Providence Medical Center Amphitheatre – Bonner Springs, KS
May 19 – DTE Energy Music Center – Clarkston, MI
May 20 – Covel Centre – Youngstown, OH
May 22 – Canadian Tire Centre – Ottawa, ON
May 24 – BB&T Pavilion – Camdel, NJ
May 25 – Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA
Enthroned Announce New Album Details;
Release New Single “Silent Redemption”
Black metal formation ENTHRONED have just unveiled the first single from their new album, ‘Cold Black Suns,’ which will be released via Season of Mist on June 7. The song, “Silent Redemption,” can be heard via Ghost Cult Magazine at THIS LOCATION.
The band comments: “We’re proud to introduce our first single, ‘Silent Redemption,’ from the upcoming album, ‘Cold Black Suns.’ This track unveils one of the many layers of the long awaited 11th opus. With ‘Silent Redemption,’ we take you along to Aokigahara, the infamous Suicide Forest in Japan, to walk amongst the Yūrei. While keeping our band’s trademark, this new album offers another pitch in the music, soaking the listener in bleak and fury.”
‘Cold Black Suns’ can be pre-ordered in various formats HERE.
ENTHRONED is surely a name black metal fans are no strangers to. Over the course of the last 25 years, they have pushed the boundaries of black metal and the deepness of the Left Hand Path philosophy further within. The quintet has channelled that dedication into their newest record. ‘Cold Black Suns’ is a dark and crushing black metal album where cold riffing, blood chilling atmospheres, and ritualistic drumming are keys to forging their most mature and accomplished opus to date.
The band, who crawled out of the black lands of Belgium in 1993, inked their first contract less than a year after its formation, and recorded debut album ‘Prophecies of Pagan Fire,’ which is now considered an all-time classic in the genre.
By then known as The Blackened Horde to fans and the scene at large,ENTHRONED recruited guitarist Nornagest and within 2 years entered Hautregard Studios to give birth to their second album. After the recording, tragedy struck and founding member and drummer Cernunnos (1997) took his own life.
The band went on to record the album using Cernunnos’s drum tracks from rehearsal recordings which were recorded by long time friend Da Cardoen, from the Belgian band ASPHYXIA. ‘Towards the Skullthrone of Satan’ was thus born. Since then, ENTHRONED went on to tour the world and have released a total of 10 full-lengths, one live album, and a hearty handful of splits and EPs.
Now, as the band celebrates 26 years as one of black metal’s premier outfits, they are ready to unleash number 11 onto the masses. ‘Cold Black Suns’ is an icy, brutal offering from the band that will see a worldwide release on June 7, 2019 via Season of Mist, making it their debut to the label. This is the band’s first album in five years, following up 2014’s critically acclaimed ‘Sovereigns.’
‘Cold Black Suns’ is one of 2019’s most anticipated releases and is certain to hold up to the hype that surrounds it, delivering an evolved and crushing offering from Belgium’s own black metal legends.
KLOS Presents Gnarlytown: Bikes, Boards & Bands
Celebrating SoCal’s Passion For Action Sports & Punk Rock
On Saturday, June 22 At LA Waterfront Berth 46 In San Pedro, CA
With Nitro Circus, Chris Cole’s Rail Jam Invitational,
Music From Pennywise, Rancid, Action Bronson & More,
Plus Craft Beer Tastings
Tickets On Sale Friday, March 22 At 10:00 AM PT
Children Under 5 Get In Free With Paid Adult Admission
KLOS Presents Gnarlytown: Bikes, Boards & Bands kicks off this summer in Southern California with the ultimate mashup of action sports, punk rock, and craft beer tasting. Coming to scenic LA Waterfront Berth 46 at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, CA on Saturday, June 22, this new, fun, one-of-a-kind event unites the vital energy and DIY spirit of action sports and punk rock: a dynamic mix that has infused SoCal youth culture for decades. Throughout the festival the daredevils of Nitro Circus, featuringTravis Pastrana and the Nitro Circus crew, will get pulses racing with their thrilling live show, while a collection of the world’s top skate athletes will show their skills in a free jam format during Chris Cole’s Rail Jam Invitational. On the concert stage, a lineup of legendary punk rock bands and other top music acts including Pennywise, Rancid, Action Bronson, Off!, and Madball will deliver amped up performances. For thirsty fans 21 and over, the event will also feature craft beer tastings (with purchase of a tasting pass) from some of the finest breweries in Southern California and beyond, includingRancid’s own collaboration with Ska Brewing, Brewstomper.
KLOS Presents Gnarlytown: Bikes, Boards & Bands is produced by Synergy Global Entertainment (SGE), Nitro Circus, Chris Cole and Brew Ha Ha Productions.
Nitro Circus is bringing high adrenaline action to Gnarlytown. Featuring a star-studded cast of top tier athletes from FMX, BMX, Skate, and more who hold over 30 X Games medals combined, Nitro Circus’ athletes will put on four separate shows during the festival. Good music and loud fans are fuel for these talented riders. These shows will feature Nitro’s notorious Giganta ramp that towers more than 45 feet high, giving the crew the speed they need to send it off of the newly debuted Next Level take off ramp that stands 15 feet high. The Nitro Circus FMX riders will also be in full effect throwing down choreographed tricks over a 75-foot gap. Need a taste?
Travis Pastrana says, “Crazy shenanigans and great music have always gone together well. I’m stoked to have the opportunity to ride in front of what’s sure to be a packed house and a great time. Between the Nitro Circus athletes, awesome bands like Pennywise and Rancid, and Chris Cole’s crew, Gnarlytown is going to be the one festival you cannot miss.”
Chris Cole’s Rail Jam Invitational is an invitation-only attraction personally curated by Chris Cole and featuring a number of his closest pro skateboarding friends and some of his favorite skaters of today, including Ryan Sheckler, Tom Asta, Chris Joslin and many more, sessioning freely as friends do at a skatepark. Each best trick will be rewarded with a cash prize — the better the trick, the higher the cash amount. The course appears as a mini neighborhood skatepark, with a longitudinal flow to facilitate back-and-forth activity for ease of viewing and activity speed with quarter pipe returns. The main obstacle is a level change in the center, with stairs, a rail, and a hubba ledge designed as a never been seen oversized guitar. There will also be a bump to bar and A frame down either side of the stairs.
Chris Cole explains, “Skateboarding and music are all about energy; it’s also a great experience for the skaters to be around the music and a great opportunity for the festivalgoers to enjoy something extra. I’d normally be invited to skate something like this and be stoked about it, and although I won’t be able to resist skating the course with my homies, I’m honored to be the one extending the invitation to an amazing event — in partnership with co-founders John Reese at SGE and Nitro Circus.”
In addition to top action sports athletes, Gnarlytown will also feature an exciting music lineup headlined by punk rock heavy heavyweights Pennywise and Rancid. Along with performing, Rancid will bring elements of their new music and craft beer event, The Bash, which will offer tasty selections of various pale ales, IPAs, stouts, hefeweizens, saisons, and more, including the band’s own collaboration with Ska Brewing, Brewstomper Golden Ale. Tasting passes are sold separately, and are required for craft beer sampling.
FletcherDragge of Pennywise says: “‘Gnarlytown’…guess the name says it all!! San Pedro has always been a town known for its rough edge…and on June 22nd we’re gonna crank that edge up a couple notches. What happens when you combine punk rock, rap, and hardcore bands on a pier withTravis Pastrana’s insanely demented Nitro Circus, and add a dose of Chris Cole’s infamous rail jam contest??? You get a crazy f’ing day full of music mayhem and more…more? Yep, craft beers will be flowing all day with some of the best local brews. The way I see it, this is a family friendly event that has something for everyone who rolls through the gates. Get your asses down to Berth 46 and let’s turn this sh*t up to 11. Once again, SGE is breaking all the rules, and we are beyond stoked to part of this amazing event!! See you fools in the pit!!”
Tickets for Gnarlytown go on sale Friday, March 22 at 10:00 AM PT at https://www.gnarlytown.com, with General Admission tickets starting at $39.99 (plus fees), while supplies last. Children under 5 get in free with a paid adult admission (this does not include VIP access).
VIP Lounge tickets start at $109.99 (plus fees) and include: One VIP admission ticket to Gnarlytown; a dedicated VIP entrance lane into the venue; a Gnarlytown parking pass (one per order); a RFID VIP wristband; and access to the Gnarlytown VIP Lounge which includes: Exclusive VIP viewing of the music stage from the lounge, comfortable shaded areas to sit and relax with lounge furniture and games, a VIP bar, private restrooms, changing stations, and convenient food options available for purchase.
VIP Lounge + Athlete Signing Merch Bundle tickets start at $199.99 (plus fees) and include all of the perks of the VIP Lounge ticket, plus access to an autograph signing with various athletes performing at Gnarlytown (at designated time), and a collector’s edition merch pack including a Gnarlytown festival t-shirt, sunglasses, clear backpack, and a finger skateboard tech deck.
VIP Lounge + Meet & Greet With Chris Cole tickets start at $299.99 (plus fees) and include all of the perks of the VIP Lounge ticket, plus a meet and greet with Chris Cole (at designated time); a photo opportunity with Chris Cole; a commemorative Chris Cole laminate; and an exclusive Chris Cole skateboard deck.
Attendees who purchase a tasting pass (sold separately, 21+ only) are also invited to explore the craft beer garden, where they can enjoy unlimited craft beer tastings from either 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1:00 p.m. early entry with Deluxe Tasting Pass) or 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. early entry with Deluxe Tasting Pass). Craft beer lovers will be able to sample from a selection of over 50 different craft beersfrom top breweries and local favorites, including: Stone Brewing (San Diego, CA), Beachwood (Long Beach, CA), Smog City (Torrance, CA), Artifex Brewing (San Clemente, CA); Ska Brewing (Durango, CO), Modern Times (San Diego/Los Angeles, CA), Mikkeller (San Diego/Los Angeles, CA) and more.Note: The craft beer tasting area is 21+ only. Attendees will have in/out access to the tasting area during their session.
Gnarlytown partners include: Sailor Jerry, Monkey Shoulder, Mike’s Hard, Wienerschnitzel, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Slabratory, Yokohama, Kevlar, and more.
LA Waterfront Berth 46 is a large, outdoor space with 360-degree views of Cabrillo Beach and San Pedro Bay at the Port of Los Angeles Outdoor Harbor, located at 3011 Miner St, San Pedro, CA 90731. LA Waterfront Berth 46 has hosted a number of concerts, festivals and sporting events, including Cirque du Soleil TOTEM, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Port Nationals Kustoms & Bobbers Show, Growlers6 Music Festival, and more. The venue is about 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, and just a short drive from most of Los Angeles and Orange County. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach Airport (LGB) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) are also easily accessible for those traveling from other parts of the U.S. and the world.
