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Rocklahoma 2024 Lineup Announced ft. Slipknot, A7X, More

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Luke Spencer
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Rocklahoma 2023, by Steve Thrasher
Rocklahoma 2023, by Steve Thrasher

Rocklahoma Announces Its Biggest Lineup Ever For 2024
Avenged Sevenfold & Evanescence (Friday)
Disturbed & A Day To Remember (Saturday)
Slipknot & Lamb Of God (Sunday)
& Many More

America’s Biggest Labor Day Party
Friday, August 30 Through Sunday, September 1
At Rockin Red Dirt Ranch In Pryor, Oklahoma
Rocklahoma Joins DWP Festival Roster

Weekend Passes On Sale Friday, April 5 At 10:00 AM CT
At Rocklahoma.com

America’s Biggest Labor Day Party will feature headlining performances from Avenged Sevenfold and Evanescence (Friday), Disturbed and A Day To Remember (Saturday), and Slipknot and Lamb of God (Sunday), along with a huge lineup of top rock and metal bands including Halestorm, Mastodon, Anthrax, Skillet, Clutch, Nothing More, Kerry King, Coal Chamber and Tom Keifer,among others. 2024 marks the Rocklahoma debut appearance for Avenged Sevenfold, and return headlining slots for both Disturbed and Slipknot. Rocklahoma is hosted by Eddie Trunk.

Rocklahoma 2024 Lineup

The Rocklahoma 2024 lineup features: Slipknot, Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Evanescence, A Day to Remember, Lamb of God, Halestorm, Mastodon, Anthrax, Skillet, Clutch, Nothing More, Kerry King, Coal Chamber, Badflower, Pop Evil, Giovannie & The Hired Guns, Bad Wolves, Tom Keifer, Winger, Faster Pussycat, Vixen, Set It Off, The Warning, Kim Dracula, Tim Montana, Austin Meade, The Plot In You, Des Rocs, Oxymorrons, Holy Wars, Any Given Sin, Enuff Z’nuff, Atomic Punks, Eva Under Fire, Another Day Dawns, Raven’s Banquet, Skarlett Roxx, Surge, Eyebolt, Dime Store Riot, Color of Chaos, and Ten Cent Revenge.

In other exciting developments for the festival, Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP), the largest independent live event producer in the United States, has acquired Rocklahoma and will continue to work with the original Rocklahoma creators Pryor Creek Music Festivals, with many key stakeholders remaining involved in 2024 and beyond. “This marks a significant milestone for Rocklahoma,” expressed Dave Giencke, Founder & Vice President, General Manager of PCMF. “With DWP‘s esteemed reputation for curating exceptional music festivals, we are optimistic about the bright future ahead.” “We are thrilled to welcome Rocklahoma into the DWP family,” said Danny Hayes, CEO of DWP. “This festival has established itself as a premier music festival destination, and we are committed to elevating its experiences even further.”

The 2024 Rocklahoma festivities kick off with the campgrounds opening on Sunday, August 25, and all festival attendees with a weekend pass are invited to the Thursday, August 29 official Rocklahoma Pre-Party presented by DEB Concerts at The Roadhouse on the festival grounds, featuring performances from Tom Keifer, Faster Pussycat, Skarlett Roxx and Eyebolt. The Roadhouse will also feature food trucks, a full-service bar, and a great place to hang with friends throughout Rocklahoma.

Rocklahoma weekend VIP and General Admission passes–as well as camping and glamping add-ons–go on sale Friday, April 5 at 10:00 AM Central Time at www.Rocklahoma.com. Passes start as low as $10 or 10% down on layaway. Prior to the public onsale, fans can gain access to the Rocklahoma presale to secure the guaranteed lowest price by signing up for the Rocklahoma newsletter here.

Limited quantities of Groupie, Roadie, and Rockstar Reserved VIP Packages, along with ultra VIP packages including the Big Shot Porch, Big Shot Penthouse, and Garage Cabana VIP packages are also available. Please visit Rocklahoma.com for details and to purchase passes. Note: All weekend passes are for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Single day passes will be available in the coming weeks.

For more information on Rocklahoma please visit:
Website: www.Rocklahoma.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rocklahoma
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rocklahoma
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocklahoma/
Hashtag: #ROCKLAHOMA

10 TERRIBLE Rock Cover Songs (Part 2)

By
Luke Spencer
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10 TERRIBLE Rock Cover Songs (Part 2)

There will always be an abundance of bad cover songs. This list looks at 10 terrible rock cover songs (part 2), ft. MGK, Limp Bizkit, Avril Lavigne, & more. 

10 TERRIBLE Rock Cover Songs (Part 2) ft. MGK, Limp Bizkit, Avril Lavigne, & More
All That Remains “The Thunder Rolls” (Garth Brooks)
5 Seconds Of Summer “American Idiot” (Green Day)
Avril Lavigne “Fuel” (Metallica)
Limp Bizkit “Faith” (George Michael)
Machine Gun Kelly “Aerials” (System Of A Down)
Motley Crue “Anarchy In The U.K.” (Sex Pistols)

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The Script “Lose Yourself” (Eminem)
Tantric “The Chain” (Fleetwood Mac)
Three Days Grace “Somebody That I Used To Know” (Gotye ft. Kimbra)
U2 “Fortunate Son” (Creedence Clearwater Revival)

Please check out more of our videos below: 
Top 10 WORST Rock Cover Songs = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io7nfKjcuBA 
10 AWESOME Metal Cover Songs = https://youtu.be/bGK-z_kqa-0 
10 GOOD Songs By BAD Bands (Part 2) = https://youtu.be/2R7GvUazl3M 
10 GREAT 2000’s Emo Albums (yes, really) = https://youtu.be/nTPhppacQIg

“Rock cover songs can be a divisive topic among music fans. While some artists are able to put their own unique spin on a classic track, others end up producing covers that are widely panned by critics and listeners alike. Two notable examples of poorly received rock cover songs are Machine Gun Kelly’s rendition of System of a Down’s “Aerials” and Limp Bizkit’s cover of George Michael’s “Faith.

In the case of MGK’s “Aerials” cover, fans criticized the rapper’s lack of vocal range and flat, uninspired performance, with one Redditor describing it as “the worst cover I’ve ever heard in my whole life”. Similarly, Limp Bizkit’s take on “Faith” was widely mocked for its cringeworthy attempt to transform the pop hit into a nu-metal track. These examples highlight how even established artists can struggle to successfully reinterpret beloved songs, often resulting in covers that fail to capture the spirit of the original.

While cover songs can be a fun way for musicians to pay homage to their influences, the success of such endeavors ultimately comes down to the artist’s ability to bring a fresh perspective while still respecting the core elements that made the original track so compelling. Subpar cover versions that simply pale in comparison to the original can end up doing more harm than good for an artist’s reputation.” (Perplexity)

Sum 41 – Heaven X Hell | Album Review

By
Luke Spencer
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Sum 41 Heaven X Hell

The final album from Canadian pop-punk crossover band, this time leaving with a double album in pop-punk and thrash metal. By every track, note, solo, riff, shout; Heaven X Hell is a great representation of Sum 41. The front half is loaded with hooks including “Landmines” and “I Can’t Wait”. The back half is where the thrash slowly kicks in. When the volume finally raises it’s impressive. “I Don’t Need Anyone” and “You Wanted War” stand out as accessible, upbeat thrash. The guitar work from Brown Sound gets short blasts to shine throughout the double album and that keeps everything connected. There are some filler moments. Some of the short tracks definitely don’t add much substance, but it also doesn’t feel like wasted time. If this is the true goodbye from Sum 41, then I can think of much worse ways to say farewell. 7/10.

Sum 41 Heaven X Hell Album Review
Sum 41 “Dopamine”
Sum 41 “Landmines”

“Sum 41’s upcoming eighth and final studio album “Heaven :x: Hell” is a fitting farewell from the Canadian pop-punk icons. Divided into two discs, the album sees the band returning to their early pop-punk roots on the “Heaven” side, while continuing their recent heavier metal sound on the “Hell” side. Vocalist Deryck Whibley has described the album as “somewhat of a nod to Black Sabbath”, reflecting the band’s musical evolution over their nearly three-decade career. With the album set for release on March 29, 2024 through Rise Records, Sum 41 will embark on a farewell tour in support of “Heaven :x: Hell” starting in January 2024, with the final show scheduled for January 30, 2025 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The album has been met with positive reviews, with critics praising Sum 41’s ability to blend their signature pop-punk sound with heavier metal influences on this final release.” (Perplexity)

SEEYOUSPACECOWBOY Releases New Single “To The Dance Floor For Shelter (ft. Courtney LaPlante)”

By
Luke Spencer
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Previously Featured on Pitchfork, Stereogum, Revolver,
Brooklyn Vegan, Paste Magazine, Alternative Press, The Noise & more  

Post hardcore band SeeYouSpaceCowboy have today shared “To The Dance Floor For Shelter”, the latest single from their highly anticipated new album Coup De Grâce. Fans check out the new song, which features guest vocalist Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox, here.

SeeYouSpaceCowboy “To The Dance Floor For Shelter” (ft. Courtney Laplante)

“This song is our little ode to the emo songs that we were all obsessed with growing up, we wanted something that would almost feel cinematic in nature and felt like it carried you through from the piano in the beginning to the journey through the middle to the climax,” the band shares. “It’s a song that Courtney’s vocals beautifully fit into as a voice that leads you to that destructive end.”

Coup De Grâce is a complex and imaginative record that invites listeners into a neo-noir world of the band’s creation. It’s set to be released on April 19th via Pure Noise Records and features previous singles “Respite For A Tragic Tale (ft. iRis.EXE)”, “Silhouettes in Motion”, “Rhythm and Rapture (ft. nothing,nowhere.)”, and “Chewing The Scenery”. Pre-order/pre-save Coup De Grâce now at https://purenoiserecs.lnk.to/seeyouspacecowboy.

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Fans can catch new music live for the first time this spring as SeeYouSpaceCowboy hits the road with Better Lovers, Foreign Hands, and Greyhaven. The tour kicks off on April 18th in Indianpolis, with stops to follow in Albuquerque, San Diego, Seattle, Minneapolis, and more. SeeYouSpaceCowboy will also be performing at this year’s Sound and Fury Festival in Los Angeles this July. For more information on all upcoming dates, please visit: https://syscband.com/ – tourdates.

Upcoming SeeYouSpaceCowboy Tour Dates
4/18 – Indianapolis, IN @ Old National Centre
4/19 – St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
4/20 – Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck
4/22 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
4/23 – Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole
4/24 – San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
4/29 – Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
4/30 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
5/2 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
5/3 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazón
5/4 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
5/6 – Edmonton, AB @ The Starlite Room
5/7 – Calgary, AB @ Dickens
5/9 – Winnipeg, MB @ Exchange Event Centre
5/10 – Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium
5/11 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
5/12 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
5/14 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Pyramid Scheme
5/15 – Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs
5/16 – London, ON @ London Music Hall
7/13-7/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Exposition Park (Sound and Fury Festival)

For More Info on SeeYouSpaceCowboy:
Website: www.syscband.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/seeyouspacecowboyca
Twitter: www.twitter.com/syscband
Instagram: www.instagram.com/syscband

THE HU To Join IRON MAIDEN On North American Tour

By
Ana Santos
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The HU
Photo Credit: GZ Miimaa

Mongolian rock sensation THE HU are honored to announce they will join heavy metal icons IRON MAIDEN as direct support on the band’s upcoming North American leg of their “The Future Past World Tour 2024” this fall. The tour will start on Friday, October 4 in San Diego, CA and stretch across both coasts before ending Sunday, November 17 in San Antonio, TX. Tickets are on sale now HERE. See full dates listed below.

THE HU have today (March 25) shared a live video for the track “Triangle” from their 2022 sophomore album RUMBLE OF THUNDER (via Better Noise Music) featuring performance footage take from their co-headlining U.S. tour with labelmates Asking Alexandria last summer. Watch it on YouTube HERE.

“Iron Maiden are the masters of rock music and one of our biggest inspirations,” shares lead Morin Khuur and throat singer ENKUSH. “The way that they create and perform their music is majestic. I still remember the first time I heard their ‘Trooper’ song and felt the deep energy behind each word. Something about their rhythm hits so close to home. We can’t wait to be on a tour with them for the first time. America, we will see you very soon and be prepared for the mind-blowing shows we will bring to you!”

“THE FUTURE PAST WORLD TOUR 2024” DATES

IRON MAIDEN with Special Guests THE HU

10/4   San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

10/5   Las Vegas, NV – Michelob ULTRA Arena

10/8   Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

10/9   Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

10/14 Portland, OR – MODA Center

10/16 Tacoma, WA -Tacoma Dome

10/18 Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center

10/19 Denver, CO – Ball Arena

10/22 St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

10/24 Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena

10/26 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

10/27 Quebec, QC – Videotron Centre

10/30 Montreal, QC – Centre Bell

11/1    Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

11/2    Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

11/6    Worcester, MA – DCU Center

11/8    Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

11/9    Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

11/12 Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

11/13 Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

11/16 Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

11/17 San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center

In coordination with Record Store Day, THE HU have announced a limited-edition vinyl, LIVE AT GLASTONBURY, including exclusive live recordings from their performance at Glastonbury Festival in the UK in 2023. The LIVE AT GLASTONBURY LP was pressed on 140-gram “Dusk” vinyl and will include a sleeve jacket with an 11×17 poster insert. It will be available exclusively on Record Store Day (Saturday, April 20) at all participating record stores. Find a location near you HERE. 

To date, THE HU have amassed over 763 million combined streams across digital platforms and video views, two Top 5 Mainstream Rock charting radio singles and a RIAA Gold Certification for 2019’s groundbreaking viral single, “Wolf Totem”. The band—who blend traditional Mongolian instruments and throat singing with contemporary sounds into a unique sonic profile that they call “Hunnu Rock”—have sold-out worldwide headlining tours and appeared at the world’s biggest music festivals (Download, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Glastonbury). THE HU have released collaborations with Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, William DuVall of Alice In Chains, Serj Tankian, LP and DL of Bad Wolves and their music has been featured on Metallica’s Blacklist album as well as being featured in EA Games’ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its official soundtrack.

THE HU have also achieved recognition from top government agencies including being named UNESCO 2023 “Artist of Peace” designees and receiving the highest state award in their home country Mongolia, the Order of Genghis Khan from the President of Mongolia, Kh. Battulga in 2020 for their achievements.

Find THE HU online at:

Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Spotify

Should Pantera Make New Music? | Pantera Disavow Confederate Flag 

By
Luke Spencer
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Should Pantera Make New Music?

With the success of the Pantera reunion, many are asking if Pantera should make new music with the current touring lineup (as well as if members have moved on from past issues).  

Should Pantera Make New Music? | Pantera Disadvow Confederate Flag 
Pantera – Cowboys from hell [Live In Sofia, Bulgaria] 26.05.23

VOTE HERE: Should Pantera Make New Music?

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“Pantera is an iconic American heavy metal band hailing from Arlington, Texas, known for their influential music that has shaped the heavy metal genre. Pantera’s musical style evolved over the years, transitioning from glam metal to groove metal with a touch of thrash metal influences. They are recognized as pioneers of the new wave of American heavy metal and have influenced genres like nu metal and metalcore. 

Regarding Pantera’s current touring lineup, the band has recently reunited with surviving members Rex Brown on bass and Philip Anselmo on vocals. Joining them are Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante. This lineup has been approved by the estates of the band’s founders, Vinnie Paul Abbott and “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott. Pantera has been headlining major festivals across North America and Europe, staging headline concerts, and is set to support Metallica on a stadium tour in 2024. Discussions have arisen about the possibility of this current lineup releasing a live album from their ongoing tour, showcasing a blend of honoring the band’s legacy, playing beloved songs, and introducing Pantera’s music to new audiences in a live setting.” (Perplexity) 

Scro/Underbelly – Scrobelly | EP Review

By
Michael Reitemeier
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One artist I’ve discovered that’s been on steady rotation for me in 2024 is Scro. The guitarist, vocalist, and producer has amassed a considerable following on Instagram and TikTok, but never got recommended to me algorithmically on other conventional social media or Spotify. But one listen of “Is This What You Wanted” and I was captivated from the start. Scro’s ability to rip tapping riffs that would make Origami Angel sweat, add so many layers of production that FL Studio should crash every 5 minutes, and top it all with impassioned vocals culminates into bingeworthy discography listens. An artist that frequently collaborates, Scro enlisted Underbelly, who’s behind the YouTube channel You Suck At Producing, to team up in a new EP, scrobelly. With DJ Underbelly’s input, this looks like a formula for an intricate, evocative listen. How does this one turn out?

Just as expected, Scro and Underbelly lay it on HEAVY with the production twists and tricks. Intertwining melodies, percussive elements, and steady beats, most of the offerings on scrobelly create a soundscape that bursts at the seams with headphone listens to fully capture the busy proceedings. Scro adds a twinkly midwest-emo tap riff here and there, and when songs like “i lay here” pay off with a guitar solo, it’s peak Scro/Underbelly. Compared to earlier Scro’s vocals, he’s made significant process in his vocal delivery, too – screams are improved and so is enunciation to complement his guitar prowess. With so much going on at once, what Underbelly adds to the equation can’t be understated, either; Scro was adept with production, but the hyperpop moments prevalent in tracks like “leave me” are just as enthralling as the post-hardcore ones in “i guess i’m alone” on scrobelly.

Exhibiting their range across all seven songs, scrobelly is certain to be a hidden gem in 2024. Best experienced in an immersed headphones listen, Scro is as enthused with the final product as I am: “this EP is truly something special. me and underbelly put a lot of time and creativity into it and the whole project is so diverse and focused. i hope u are all excited for it”. Scro embarks on their first tour this April, supporting Julia Wolf. In the meantime, check out scrobelly if you’re keen on unique genre blends and masterful music production.

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Dreaded Metal Pirates ALESTORM Conquer the Aral Sea and Unveil “Uzbekistan”

By
Ana Santos
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alestorm
photo credit: Niek van de Vondervoort

Oh wow! Just in time for the release of their upcoming EP, Voyage of the Dead Marauder, pirate parties are raging around the world with ALESTORM’s new, infectious single “Uzbekistan”, out now alongside an official music video. The new EP, Voyage of the Dead Marauder, drops this Friday, March 22, 2024 via Napalm Records. 

The crew sails forth with “Uzbekistan”, showcasing a classic pirate metal anthem featuring a synth-laden party breakdown full of intense screams while teaching geography to the greatest historians about the famous pirate-sea-land of Uzbekistan. 

This EP succeeds the  band’s chart-topping previous album, Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum, which debuted at #7 on the German album charts and #5 on both the US Current Hard Music and Top New Artist Albums charts upon release, as well as six further humorous masterpieces. After a successful UK and Ireland tour supported by Korpiklaani and label mates Heidevolk, and a long crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, they are currently headlining venues in North America!

Chris Bowes comments:
“Oh wow! We’ve decided it is our life goal to become the biggest band in Uzbekistan, so we wrote this wee song about the place. I trust it is 100% historically accurate.”

ALESTORM return to the seven seas with new Pirate Metal anthems!
The EP breaks loose with the epic title track Voyage of the Dead Marauder – an accelerating anthem featuring an appearance from returning guest favorite Patty Gurdy, giving the track some extra spice with a hurdy-gurdy performance and captivating vocals. “The Last Saskatchewan Pirate” will transform any gathering into a packed pirate pub with its jolly flute melody, conveying a freeing, energetic mood, before “Sea Shanty 2” uplifts with an instrumental interlude. But don’t fret – listeners who clamor for the band’s most raucous anthems will have their needs met, as closing track “Cock” fully balances out the EP’s more serious tracks with its delightfully foul lyrics. Get on board landlubbers, and embark with your favorite pirate crew on this seaworthy adventure!
Get Your Copy of Voyage of the Dead Marauder HERE!

Voyage of the Dead Marauder Tracklisting:
1. Voyage of the Dead Marauder 
2. Uzbekistan    
3. The Last Saskatchewan Pirate    
4. Sea Shanty 2    
5. Cock    

Voyage of the Dead Marauder will be available in the following formats:
1-LP Gatefold SPLATTER + 16p Booklet, Artprint
1-LP Gatefold GREEN + 16p Booklet
1-LP Gatefold BLACK
1-CD Digisleeve + Shot Glass Set
1-CD Digisleeve
Digital EP

ALESTORM Live 2024
“Tour Of The Dead Marauder” 
w/ Elvenking & Glyph
22.03.24 CA – Toronto, ON / The Concert Hall
23.03.24 CA – Montreal, QC / MTELUS – Sold Out!
24.03.24 US – New Haven, CT / Toad’s Place
26.03.24 US – Pittsburgh, PA / Stage AE
27.03.24 US – Detroit, MI / The Majestic
29.03.24 US – Milwaukee, WI / The Rave
30.03.24 US – Omaha, NE / The Admiral
02.04.24 CA – Winnipeg, MB / Park Theatre
03.04.24 CA – Saskatoon, SK / Coors Event Centre
05.04.24 CA – Edmonton, AB / Midway Music Hall
06.04.24 CA – Calgary, AB / The Palace Theatre
08.04.24 CA – Vancouver, BC / Commodore
09.04.23 US – Spokane, WA / Knitting Factory
10.04.24 US – Boise, ID / Knitting Factory
12.04.24 US – Sacramento, CA / Ace of Spades
13.04.24 US – Santa Ana, CA / The Observatory
15.04.24 US – Tucson, AZ / Rialto Theatre
16.04.24 US – Albuquerque, NM / Sunshine Theater
18.04.24 US – Oklahoma City, OK / Diamond
19.04.24 US – St. Louis, MO / Red Flag
20.04.24 US – Indianapolis, IN / Old National 
21.04.24 US – Nashville, TN / Marathon

Festivals 2024
28.06.24 FI – Tuska / Sulvilahti 
05.07.24 DE – Rock Harz / Ballenstedt
11.07.24 HU – Rockmaraton / Dunaújváros
12.07.24 CZ – Masters of Rock / Vizovice
13.07.24 AT – Area 53 / Leoben
14.07.24 NL – Pirate Metal Party / Helmond
17.07.24 RO – Metalhead Meeting / Bucharests
20.07.24 IT – Luppolo in Rock / Cremona
10.08.24 ES – Leyendas del Rock / Villena

Wage War Share New Song “Magnetic”

By
Luke Spencer
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WAGE WAR DROP VIDEO FOR EXPLOSIVE NEW SINGLE “MAGNETIC” — WATCH

 CO-HEADLINING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2024 WITH NOTHING MORE + SPECIAL GUESTS
VEIL OF MAYA + SLEEP THEORY KICKS OFF APRIL 16

WAGE WAR — Briton Bond [lead vocals], Cody Quistad [rhythm guitar, clean vocals], Seth Blake [lead guitar], Chris Gaylord [bass], and Stephen Kluesener [drums] — are barreling straight ahead into 2024 with an explosive new single.

Today, the band premiered the new single “Magnetic” via SiriusXM’s Octane and dropped the video. Watch it here. 

Wage War “Magnetic”



The band has built its reputation on the back of smart songwriting that expertly pits hooks against heaviness and sprinkles melody amidst the maelstrom. On “Magnetic,” the Florida five-piece continues this tried and true formula that has been so effective for them. But they take it up 10 notches and throw more than a few sonic curveballs in the space of four minutes. The melodic verses and choruses grab your attention and the hard-charging and unholy roars and thick riffs keep it. “Magnetic” should write you a rent check because it will live in your brain, thanks to its supreme catchiness. It is indeed “Magnetic.”

“‘Magnetic’ is a song about an attraction to someone that you just can’t seem to quit,” the band explains. “Despite knowing what may be best, we’re pulled back to a feeling that inevitably takes control. Fate decides our future.”

In other Wage War news, the band will kick off its Spring 2024 co-headline tour with Nothing More on Tuesday, April 16 in Charlotte, NC. The trek runs through Friday, May 17 in Indianapolis, IN. All dates are below. Get tickets here.

WAGE WAR + NOTHING MORE ON TOUR:
WITH VEIL OF MAYA + SLEEP THEORY:
4/16 — Charlotte, NC  — The Fillmore
4/17 — Birmingham, AL  — Avondale Brewing Company
4/18 — New Orleans, LA  — The Fillmore
4/20 — Austin, TX  — Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater*
4/22 — Grand Junction, CO  — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park (Outdoor)
4/24 — Riverside, CA  — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
4/28 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel Entertainment Center
4/30 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland Theatre
5/1 — Des Moines, IA  — Val Air Ballroom
5/3 — Green Bay, WI  — EPIC Event Center
5/4 — East Moline, IL  — The Rust Belt
5/5 — Omaha, NE  — The Astro
5/7 — Madison, WI  — The Sylvee
5/8 — Grand Rapids, MI  — GLC Live at 20 Monroe*
5/10 — Bethlehem, PA  — Wind Creek Event Center*
5/14 — Norfolk, VA  — The NorVA
5/15 — Greensboro, NC  — Piedmont Hall
5/17 — Indianapolis, IN  — Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
*NO SLEEP THEORY

The Used Announce Headlining Tour

By
Ana Santos
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the Used
Photo Credit: Anthony Tran

Rock icons The Used have announced they will be hitting the road this summer on a headlining tour joined by special guests Story Of The Year and Amira Elfeky. The tour will be visiting cities across United States and Canada, kicking off on June 20 in Gary, IN and making stops in Minneapolis, Cleveland, Montreal, Baltimore, Asbury Park, and more before wrapping up in Norfolk, VA on July 13. Ticket pre-sale details are as follows:

●       The Used pre-sale tickets and VIP upgrades available March 20 @ 10am local time
●       Story Of The Year pre-sale tickets and VIP upgrades available March 20 @ 10am local time
●       Live Nation / Ticketmaster pre-sale tickets available March 20 @ 10am local time
●       Spotify pre-sale tickets available March 20 @ 12pm local time
●       Local / Radio pre-sale tickets available March 21 @ 10am local time

All tickets to shows will be on sale March 22 at 10am local time at https://theused.net/

The Used Summer Tour Dates
June 20 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino – Northern Indiana
June 21 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
June 23 – Franklin, WI – Phase Fest*
June 25 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
June 26 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live @ 20 Monroe
June 28 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
June 29 – Cleveland, OH – The Masonic Temple
June 30 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
July 2 – Wallingford, CT – Oakdale Theatre
July 3 – Portland, ME – State Theatre Portland
July 5 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS^
July 6 – St. Catharines, ON – Born and Raised Fest#
July 9 – Baltimore, MD – Power Plant Live
July 10 – Hampton, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
July 12 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage
July 13 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa

* Festival appearance w/ The Used and Story Of The Year
# Festival appearance w/ The Used
^ The Used and Amira Elfeky only

“Stoked to be touring with some of our oldest friends in the industry,” says The Used vocalist Bert McCracken. “We’ve always been huge fans of Big Blue Monkey! Can’t wait to see Amira Elfeky live as well!!!”

“The Used have been big brothers to Story Of The Year for over 20 years,” continues Story Of The Year frontman Dan Marsala. “They were the one of first bands to take us on tour after we finished ‘Page Avenue’ and they played a big part in SOTY becoming the band we are today. I’ve always admired how The Used were the fearless leaders of our early 2000s scene and I’m so proud of the friendship that we built so many years ago. The Used and Story Of The Year… that just sounds right!”

Last year, The Used released their newest album, Toxic Positivity. Described as a “day-in-the-life journey of a depressed, anxiety-ridden person” by McCracken, the tell-all record shares the highs and lows of depression and addiction through a cohesive body of work, speaking to the ever-changing headspace that he was experiencing at the time of writing. “This record is quite tough for me to listen to,” he adds, “because it’s a reflection of times in my life that have been some of my lowest ever.”

Fans can stream Toxic Positivity now at https://theused.ffm.to/toxicpositivity

Story Of The Year released their most recent album Tear Me To Pieces in 2023 via SharpTone Records. Featuring eleven new tracks – including previous singles “Real Life,” “Tear Me To Pieces,” “Take The Ride,” “War,” and “2005” – the new album is distinctly, invitingly, loudly Story Of The Year. Heartache, desperation, motivation, toxic relationships, pain, loss, anger – all of the essential ingredients of the classic Story Of The Year sound propel Tear Me to Pieces in dazzling new ways. 

Fans can stream Tear Me To Pieces now at https://bfan.link/tear-me-to-pieces-3

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