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Rotting Christ Live Stream Forthcoming Album, ‘The Heretics,’ via YouTube

By
Luke Spencer
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Rotting Christ Live Stream Forthcoming Album,
‘The Heretics,’ Today via YouTube!

The Greek metal veterans of ROTTING CHRIST are streaming their entire upcoming record, ‘The Heretics,’ today via the official Season of Mist YouTube channel. The full album stream will go live today, Thursday, Feb 14 at 10:00 A.M. EST.

Frontman Sakis Tolis will be available in the live chat to directly answer questions with fans. You can join the stream and chat at THIS LOCATION.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf7JZ2Q7oAo

The new offering is slated for release tomorrow, February 15, 2019. It can be ordered HERE.

Track-list:
1. In The Name of God (04:14)
2. Vetry Zlye (Ветры злые) (03:13)
3. Heaven and Hell and Fire (04:52)
4. Hallowed Be Thy Name (05:06)
5. Dies Irae (03:46)
6. I Believe (ΠΙΣΤΕΥΩ) (03:42)
7. Fire God And Fear (04:50)
8. The Voice of the Universe (05:23)
9. The New Messiah (03:07)
10. The Raven (05:23)
Total: 43:36

ROTTING CHRIST have reached another peak in their long career that now spans over more than three decades. The Greeks have literally stood the test of time. With a steady core line-up and their well-honed live delivery, ROTTING CHRIST are filling concert halls and reap enthusiastic crowd reactions wherever they go. This demonstration of love from their followers is not just driven by nostalgia as the band has managed to evolve and grow, while staying relevant beyond the classics with their highly acclaimed latest albums such as ‘Aealo’ (2010), ‘Κατά τον δαίμονα εαυτού’ (2013), and ‘Rituals’ (2016).

Now, with the new offering ‘The Heretics’, ROTTING CHRIST are opening a brand new chapter. With confidence and skills derived from experience, each song represents its own sonic universe. Guitarist and vocalist Sakis Tolis in collaboration with his brother Themis on drums achieve a perfect balance of amalgamating their classic and unique style of riffing and rhythm with exciting new elements sprinkled in to keep their material exciting and fresh. The experienced is enhanced by Jens Bogren’s equally clear and transparent yet also massive as well as sombre mix and mastering at his widely renowned Fascination Street Studios (AMORPHIS, BORKNAGAR, MOONSPELL, DEVIN TOWNSEND, and many more).

ROTTING CHRIST were founded by Sakis Tolis and his brother Themis in the year 1987. Starting out on a basis of death and grind, the Greeks had already embarked on a darker musical journey by the time their debut full-length ‘Thy Mighty Contract’ (1993) was revealed. On the following seven albums covering a ten-year period from ‘Non Serviam’ (1994) to ‘Sanctus Diavolos’ (2004),ROTTING CHRIST steadily defined their own distinct style by experimenting with elements from death, heavy, and gothic metal without betraying their black roots. At the same time, the band went from underground heroes to headliner status. With the highly acclaimed ninth album, ‘Theogonia’ (2007), the Greek stalwarts added an unmistakable native element to their sound, which has remained with them as a signature trademark ever since. Exploring the mythical legacy of cultures around the globe led to ROTTING CHRIST‘s massively successful latest release, ‘Rituals’ (2016). With more than 30 years, 13 studio albums, a dozen EPs, singles and split releases, as well as more than 1.250 shows under their belt, 2018 marked the year of ‘Their Greatest Spells’ (2018), where they musically revisited their exciting legacy to connect their past with the present.

‘The Heretics’ marks another step in the evolution of the Greek masters. Buckle up for a fascinating musical ride through the woes of religious wars, Zoroastrianism and the eternal war between good and evil.  Metal at its best!

www.facebook.com/Rotting-Christ-290468585669
www.rotting-christ.com

The Podcast That Rocked | Idiots Shouldn’t Hold Cameras | February 2019

By
Luke Spencer
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The Podcast That Rocked
Idiots Shouldn’t Hold Cameras
February 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-KQcxMrILY

The first episode of the monthly podcast for Rocked.  Joining me are Trevor Williams and Lizzy Davis, two fellow concert photographers who I’ve known for years.

This episode we talk about:
Concert Photography Tips
Festival Stories
Shiprocked
Upcoming Festivals: Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple
Music We Are Currently Listening To
The 2019 Grammys…
Lots of Band Discussion 

Please check out their Instagram accounts below to see their work and let them know I sent you!
Lizzy = https://www.instagram.com/llzzies/
Trevor = https://www.instagram.com/trevorwilliamsphotography/ 

 

 

The Interrupters Share “Gave You Everything” Video

By
Luke Spencer
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The Interrupters Premiere Video For “Gave You Everything”

“Dynamo singer Aimee will cool you off with her gravelly chops and punky petulance.” – Billboard

“One of the catchiest, most fun modern ska-punk bands around.” – Brooklyn Vegan

Today, ska-punk band The Interrupters premiere their new video for radio single “Gave You Everything” at YouTube. Aimee Interrupter explains, “’Gave You Everything’ is a celebration of the moment when you overcome heartbreak, and the person who hurt and betrayed you can’t hurt you anymore – and it’s a true story!”

Watch the video for “Gave You Everything” now:

As highlighted by Billboard, The Interrupters are the first female-fronted band with an Alternative Radio hit since No Doubt. Their song “She’s Kerosene” charted #5 at Alternative Radio in US, #1 Alternative in Canada, and #1 Modern Rock in Canada. The video for “She’s Kerosene” currently holds 7.5+ million streams at Spotify and 6.5+ million video views at YouTube.

In addition to their radio success, Fight the Good Fight debuted on the Billboard charts on first week release as #1 Heatseekers, #2 Independent Record Label Album, #5 Current Rock, and #5 Current Alternative Album. Additionally, Alt-Rock radio single is the #1 Most Added on Alternative Radio.

Fight the Good Fight was produced by longtime collaborator, Rancid frontman, and Grammy Award-winning producer Tim Armstrong with the band at Ship-Rec Recorders in Los Angeles. The album was mixed by Grammy-award winning mixer Tom Lord-Alge (Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, Weezer).

The follow-up to 2015’s Say It Out Loud, Fight the Good Fight finds The Interrupters delivering their two-tone-inspired, powerfully melodic, punk-fueled sound with more vitality than ever before. With Armstrong and Alge at the helm, Aimee and the Bivona brothers channeled the raw energy of their lives shows by recording almost entirely to tape. “There’s a certain feeling you get from that process that you can’t really get digitally,” says guitarist Kevin. “There’s no overthinking anything—everyone’s got to be fully present and committed. It was definitely high-pressure, but also really fun.”

The Interrupters will play at Coachella in Indio, CA this April. Additionally, The Interrupters will embark on a headline tour across North America with several dates already sold-out. For every ticket sold, The Interrupters will donate $1 per ticket to MusiCares. For full tour dates see below.

Formed in 2011, The Interrupters came together when the Bivona brothers (guitarist Kevin Bivona, bassist Justin Bivona, drummer Jesse Bivona) found themselves on bills with Aimee during a 2009 tour. With their self-titled debut arriving in 2014, the band soon shared stages with bands like Rancid, Blink-182, and Bad Religion. The Interrupters embarked on a world tour in support of the release, headlining their own shows as well as supporting Green Day in Europe, Australia and South America, solidifying the band’s status as a dynamic force on the stage.

SPRING 2019 HEADLINING TOUR
FEB 27 Phoenix, AZ
MAR 01 Dallas, TX
MAR 02 Houston, TX
MAR 03 Austin, TX
MAR 04 New Orleans, LA
MAR 07 Destin, FL
MAR 08 FT. Lauderdale, FL
MAR 09 Tampa, FL
MAR 10 Atlanta, GA
MAR 12 Richmond, VA
MAR 14 Boston, MA
MAR 15 Asbury Park, NJ (SOLD OUT)
MAR 16 Silver Spring, MD
MAR 17 New York City, NY
MAR 19 Quebec City, QUE (SOLD OUT)
MAR 20 Montreal, QUE (SOLD OUT)
MAR 22 Toronto, ONT (SOLD OUT)
MAR 23 London ONT
MAR 24 Buffalo, NY
MAR 28 Pittsburgh, PA
MAR 29 Indianapolis, IN
MAR 30 Chicago, IL
APR 01 St. Louis, MO
APR 02 Milwaukee, WI
APR 03 Minneapolis, MN
APR 05 Denver, CO (SOLD OUT)
APR 06 Salt Lake City, UT
APR 08 Portland, OR
APR 09 Vancouver, BC (SOLD OUT)
APR 10 Seattle, WA
APR 12 San Francisco, CA
APR 13 Indio, CA
APR 14 Santa Ana, CA (SOLD OUT)
APR 20 Indio, CA

For More Information on The Interrupters, visit:
http://www.wearetheinterrupters.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wearetheinterrupters
https://twitter.com/Interruptweets
https://www.instagram.com/interrupstagram/

ShipRocked Sold Out Cruise Celebrates 10th Year With Papa Roach, Bullet For My Valentine More; 2020 Cruise Confirmed For February 1-6 From To Cozumel

By
Luke Spencer
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ShipRocked 2019:
Sold Out Cruise Celebrates 10th Year With Papa Roach,
Bullet For My Valentine, I Prevail, Nothing More, All Star Band The Stowaways
And More January 26 – 31 Onboard Carnival Valor

Next Year’s ShipRocked Confirmed For February 1 – 6, 2020
Departing New Orleans On Carnival Valor With Stops in Key West and Cozumel

ShipRocked celebrated its 10th year January 26-31 with a sold out ship of over 3,200 guestsonboard Carnival Valor departing from Galveston, Texas, with stops in Cozumel and Progreso inMexico’s Yucatán.

On the first day of the cruise, ShipRocked’s 2020 itinerary was revealed, prompting guests to make plans for the February 1-6, 2020 trip from New Orleans, Louisiana to Key West, Florida and Cozumel, Mexico onboard Carnival Valor. Look for ShipRocked 2020 details in the coming months at www.ShipRocked.com.

During this year’s 5-day ultimate rock music cruise vacation, ShipRocked guests enjoyed performances from and meet and greets with over 20 artists, including Papa Roach, Bullet For My Valentine, I Prevail, Nothing More, Suicidal Tendencies, Sevendust, Motionless In White, 7 year ShipRocked veterans Sevendust, comedian Brian Posehn, all-star band The Stowaways, and others. ShipRocked’s own all-star band The Stowaways, presented by Keep The Beat Alive, dedicated one night’s performance to Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, and also honored fallenStowaways performer Oli Herbert (All That Remains). The 2019 Stowaways featured Joey Belladonna and Frank Bello of thrash legends Anthrax, Brian “Head” Welch (Korn), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, David Ellefson (Megadeth), John Tempesta (The Cult), Wuv and Traa fromP.O.D., John Deservio (Black Label Society), and many more. ShipRocked’s guest hosts wereKayla Riley and Ralph Sutton.

“SRX was our biggest and best sailing yet. I am tremendously proud of how ShipRocked has grown and evolved over the last 10 years. It continues to offer a uniquely intimate fan experience that just can’t be duplicated at concerts or festivals, and a camaraderie amongst our incredible community of guests who have become a year-round family,” says ShipRocked creator and producer Alan Koenig of ASK4 Entertainment. “The cliché ‘we’re all in the same boat’ couldn’t be more true. A few thousand rock and roll misfits on vacation in our ‘safe space’ together for 5 days and nights celebrating the music and each other. We can’t wait to see what the next decade brings for our Home away from home.”

Fan favorite Wilson got the ShipRocked party started with a sailaway deck stage performance on day one and closed the cruise with a packed late night Atrium show on the Valor.

Known for its unique performances and musical collaborations, ShipRocked featured special performances from Altitudes & Attitude (with David Ellefson and Frank Bello), as well as Joey Belladonna, Doug Carter & Tyson Leslie doing an intimate piano/vocal set of Journey classics. Collaborations during the trip included Chad Gray of Hellyeah taking the stage with Brian “Head” Welch and The Stowaways for an emotional performance of Korn’s “Blind,” marking Chad’s first full song performance on stage since the passing of Vinnie Paul; Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach) withNothing More; Mikey Carvajal (Islander) with Papa Roach; members of Wilson and Islander withHyro The Hero; Hyro The Hero with Nonpoint and Wilson; among others. Papa Roach graciously hosted two marriage proposals on stage during their deck stage sets.

Brian “Head” Welch of Korn hosted a packed Q&A and screening of his emotional documentary, Loud Krazy Love, which documents his relationship with his daughter Jennea and his struggles with addiction, beginning with early days in Korn. During the Q&A segment, an emotionalJacoby Shaddix shared a personal story about how much he related to the film and how Welchhelped him through difficult times in his past.

Additional artist hosted activities included the Artist Q&A with Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach), Brian “Head” Welch (Korn), Mike Muir  (Suicidal Tendencies), Chris Motionless (Motionless In White), and Jesse Hasek (10 Years); The Feud (Papa Roach vs. I Prevail); Beach Wars withNonpoint; Deck Wars with Wilson; Beer Pong with Badflower; Love & Marriage (with Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust and his wife Ashley); Playa Mia Beach Excursion (with Wilson &Blacktop Mojo in Cozumel); and Blindfold Musical Chairs (with Them Evils).

Get a taste of the ShipRocked experience through the Aftermovie Teaser Trailer (http://bit.ly/2taAk8K).

https://www.facebook.com/GetShipRocked/videos/576470706162673/UzpfSTIyMzg2MDM5MDk2MTYyNjpWSzoyMzQ0NjAxOTE1NTc0MjU3/

Also, check out the video for a metal version of “Thriller” from Leo Moracchioli (Frog Leap Studios) featuring C.J Pierce (Drowning Pool) and a posse of ShipRocker zombie dancers, filmed duringShipRocked 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8lLItlcaZI

For the 9th year, ShipRocked supported Cancer Sucks (www.CancerSucks.com), a grassroots, volunteer-based organization funding cancer treatment and research facilities throughout the United States. This year’s onboard auction raised over $80,000. Featured items included tickets and meet and greet with Atreyu, signed guitars from performing artists, and a super Papa Roach package which included Jacoby Shaddix’s stage worn pants and t-shirt, two tickets to a show, meet and greet with the band, and dinner with drummer Tony Palermo, who graciously donated his time when he heard about the auction onboard.

Produced by ASK4 Entertainment, ShipRocked is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that provides guests with the opportunity to vacation with their favorite bands, meet new friends, and reunite with old ones year after year. In addition to unique performances and musical collaborations,ShipRocked onboard and beach activities include photo meet and greets with band members, artist hosted events and activities, crazy theme nights, after hours parties and more.

ShipRocked guests enjoyed luxury accommodations onboard the Carnival Valor throughout the vacation, choosing from multiple gourmet dining options, including Guy Fieri’s Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Mongolian Wok, Ol’ Fashioned BBQ, and more.

Website: www.ShipRocked.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GetShipRocked
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ShipRocked

About ShipRocked: Produced by ASK4 Entertainment—a premier rock music theme cruise and destination event producer—ShipRocked is the ultimate rock music cruise vacation with unique performances and musical collaborations, providing guests with the opportunity to vacation with their favorite bands, meet new friends, and reunite with old ones year after year. The full-ship charter provides a one-of-a-kind experience for guests to have the time of their lives with thousands of like-minded friends. ShipRocked activities include photo meet and greets with band members, poolside games, artist Q&A sessions, trivia challenges, game shows, parties, contests and more. The ShipRocked Cancer Sucks! onboard charity auction has raised nearly $600,000 to date for innovative medical research and finding a cure for cancer.

Hatebreed Announce Second Leg of 25th Anniversary Tour For Spring 2019

By
Luke Spencer
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Hatebreed Announce Second Leg Of 25th Anniversary Tour
Featuring Obituary, Madball, Agnostic Front, Prong, & Skeletal Remains

Hatebreed remain one of the most relevant and impactful acts in the hard rock and metal scenes. The Connecticut band will celebrate 25 years of ruthless breakdowns, pit-stirring anthems, and poignant lyrics across eight albums and consistently sold-out shows in 2019.

The band, which has gone from playing basements and backyards to being a featured worldwide attraction on countless festivals and high-profile tours from OZZFest to Warped Tour to Download, will commemorate two-plus decades by embarking on a 25th anniversary tour.

The second leg of dates has just been announced and will hit the midwest and West Coast in May. The second leg will feature support from Obituary, Madball, Prong, and Skeletal Remains from May 7 through May 15. Agnostic Front will replace Madball on the dates that run from May 17 through May 26. Tickets for the second leg go on sale on Friday, February 15 at 10am local time. VIP upgrades for select dates go on sale on February 25.

The first leg of the tour kicks off on April 4 in Philadelphia and runs through April 20 in the band’s home state. It will feature support from Obituary and Cro-Mags, two bands that Hatebreed have covered in their career and who have influenced the signature and instantly recognizable Hatebreed sound. Terror and Fit for an Autopsy will round out this “can’t miss” juggernaut of a lineup.

“I can’t believe it’s been 25 years already,” said Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta. “We’re excited to bring out this massive tour package with some of our favorite bands. Every band on this bill is a headliner in their own right. The show will be run festival-style with bands you don’t want to miss playing early. Activate the pit!”

“There’s something special about being able to take out bands who influenced your own band,” said guitarist Frank Novinec. “This is the kind of stuff you dream about as a kid. We are truly honored to bring this package to everyone as part of our 25-year anniversary.”


All confirmed Hatebreed tour dates are below.

HATEBREED 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES:
LEG 1: FEATURING OBITUARY, CRO-MAGS, TERROR, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY
3/7 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues*
3/8 — Costa Mesa, CA — MusInk Festival%
4/4 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall**
4/5 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
4/6 — Clifton Park, NY — Upstate Concert Hall
4/8 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
4/9 — Ft. Wayne, IN — Piere’s
4/10 — Detroit, MI — Harpos Concert Theatre
4/11 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall
4/12 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
4/13 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogarts ^
4/15 — Tampa, FL — The Ritz Ybor
4/16 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
4/17 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
4/18 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
4/19 — New York, NY — PlayStation Theater
4/20 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall
*With Bleeding Through, Asesino, + Strife
**Featuring Municipal Waste (No Obituary)
^ No Obituary
%Festival Date; Hatebreed Only

LEG 2: WITH OBITUARY, MADBALL, PRONG, SKELETAL REMAINS
5/7 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom
5/8 —  Cleveland, OH — Agora Theatre
5/9 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
5/10 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection
5/11 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly’s
5/12 — Minneapolis, MN — Skyway Theatre
5/14 — Omaha, NE — Sokol Auditorium
5/15 — Denver, CO — Ogden Theatre

LEG 2: WITH OBITUARY, AGNOSTIC FRONT, PRONG, SKELETAL REMAINS
5/17 — Portland, OR —Crystal Ballroom
5/18 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SODO
5/20 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
5/21 — Las Vegas, NV— House of Blues
5/22 — Tempe, AZ —The Marquee
5/24 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
5/25 — Pryor, OK—Rocklahoma%
5/26 — Dallas, TX— Gas Monkey Live!
%Festival Date; Hatebreed Only

Amigo The Devil Releases “Hell And You” Music Video

By
Luke Spencer
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Amigo The Devil
Serenades Listeners With New Video,
“Hell And You” 

U.S. Tour With Dropkick Murphys Starts This Weekend, February 15th

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, dark folk artist AMIGO THE DEVIL sends his sentiments with a serenading video playthrough of his fan-favorite and critically acclaimed single, “Hell And You” which has amassed over 1.3 million streams on Spotify and has sparked its own cult following of sorts with hundreds of fans inking their skins with its lyrics.

Inviting you to join him for a solo performance in the grotto behind his house, AMIGO THE DEVIL entices viewers with menacing glances matching the strum of each banjo note as he croons, “I’d rot in hell with you, if you’d just ask me to.” And if you’ve ever been to an AMIGO THE DEVIL show, you can probably imagine hearing a crowd of people merrily and carefreely chanting alongside him as he continues, “I love the sh*tty things we do together, live with me in this sin forever, Hell and you.”

Combining elements of singer/songwriter, folk and country music with the dark and gruesome thematic of rock/metal, AMIGO THE DEVIL (born under the name Danny Kiranos) has been extensively touring the U.S. with his one man show in support of his debut full-length studio album, Everything Is Fine, which debuted at #27 on Billboard’s Americana Folk charts. You can stream and/or download the album -produced by Ross Robinson (Korn, Slipknot, Glassjaw) and featuring drummer Brad Wilk (Rage Against the Machine, Prophets of Rage)- here:

https://fanlink.to/everythingisfine

Following a series of mostly sold-out headlining shows, he will join Celtic punk rockers Dropkick Murphys on their St. Patrick’s Day tour from February 17 to March 15 alongside Booze & Gloryand Lenny Lashley. Additional festival and one-off dates will take place including a show with the avant-garde electronic percussion group Itchy-O and festivals including Sonic Temple, Epicenter, Welcome To Rockville, Impact Music Festival and more. A full listing of upcoming shows is as follows:

DATE
CITY
VENUE
Fri
2/15
Virginia Beach, VA
The Bunker Brewpub & Cadence Hall
Sun
2/17
Poughkeepsie, NY
Mid-Hudson Civic Center ^
Mon
2/18
Toronto, ON
Rebel ^
Tues
2/19
Grand Rapids, MI
20 Monroe Live ^
Wed
2/20
Madison, WI
The Sylvee ^
Sat
2/23
Wichita, KS
The Cotillion ^
Sun
2/24
Dallas, TX
South Side Ballroom ^
Mon
2/25
Tulsa, OK
Cain’s Ballroom ^
Wed
2/27
Austin, TX
Stubb’s Bar-B-Q ^
Thu
2/28
San Antonio, TX
Alamo City Music Hall ^
Fri
3/1
New Orleans, LA
The Fillmore ^
Sat
3/2
Pensacola, FL
Vinyl Music Hall ^
Mon
3/4
St. Petersburg, FL
Jannus Live ^
Tues
3/5
Miami Beach, FL
Fillmore Miami Beach ^
Wed
3/6
Orlando, FL
Will’s Pub
Fri
3/8
North Myrtle Beach, SC
House of Blues ^
Sat
3/9
Knoxville, TN
The Mill & Mine ^
Sun
3/10
Richmond, VA
The National ^
Mon
3/11
Lancaster, PA
Freedom Hall ^
Tues
3/12
Portland, ME
State Theatre ^
Thu
3/14
Providence, RI
Fete Music Hall
Fri
3/15
Boston, MA
House of Blues ^
Fri
3/29
Estes Park, CO
Stanley Hotel &
Sat
3/30
Estes Park, CO
Stanley Hotel &
Sun
3/31
Los Angeles, CA
Roots Roadhouse 2019 @ EchoPlex
Fri
5/3
Jacksonville, FL
Welcome To Rockville Festival
Sat
5/4
Mexico City, MX
Domination MX Festival
Sun
5/5
Chicago, IL
Moon Runners Festival @ Reggie’s Rock Club
Fri
5/10
Rockingham, NC
Epicenter Festival
Sun
5/19
Columbus, OH
Sonic Temple Festival
Fri
5/24
Las Vegas, NV
Beauty Bar
Sat
7/27
Bangor, ME
Impact Music Festival
Sun
7/28
Bangor, ME
Impact Music Festival
^ with Dropkick Murphys, Booze & Glory and Lenny Lashley
& with Itchy-O
For more information on AMIGO THE DEVIL, visit:

High On Fire Win Grammy For Best Metal Performance

By
Luke Spencer
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High On Fire Wins Grammy For Best Metal Performance
Electric Messiah Out Now 

High On Fire took home the GRAMMY for “Best Metal Performance” last night at the 61st annual Grammy awards ceremony in Los Angeles, the music industry’s only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement.

This was the band’s first nomination and first win. HIGH ON FIRE was nominated for“Electric Messiah,” the title track off their 2018 album of the same name. The band, now as winners, join the ranks of past winners such as Black Sabbath, Motörhead, Metallica and Slayer.

“We never really needed an award for doing what we love,” says frontman Matt Pike.“Twenty-one years later, we finally got this. Thank you to the Academy.” Pike went on to thank producer Kurt Ballou among others. Bassist Jeff Matz sent out a heartfelt shoutout to long-time manager and friend Nick John who passed away last year and who was an instrumental figure in the band’s success.

High On Fire released Electric Messiah last year to some serious critical acclaim. The A.V. Club stated that “The bar for metal album of the year has been raised” and they couldn’t be more correct. Electric Messiah has landed on a myriad of 2018 year-end lists including A.V. Club, Revolver, Loudwire and Consequence of Sound.

Consequence of sound said the new LP “successfully construct Sabbath-ian, earth-moving riffs as their blueprint.” Pitchfork said boldly, “When High On Fire rip, it’s like they’re tearing through the whole universe.” 

“I had a dream about Lemmy,” says Pike, explaining the inspiration behind the title of High on Fire’s title track, “Electric Messiah.” “When Lemmy was still alive I always got compared to Lemmy,” the gravelly-voiced guitarist elaborates, “so I had this dream where he got pissed at me.”

“He gave me a bunch of shit, basically, and was hazing me. Not that he didn’t approve of me, but like I was being hazed. The song is me telling the world that I could never fill Lemmy’s shoes because Lemmy’s Lemmy. I wanted to pay homage to him in a great way. And it turned out to be such a good title that the guys said we should call the album ‘Electric Messiah.'”

Red Sun Rising Announce Spring 2019 Headline Tour Dates

By
Luke Spencer
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Red Sun Rising Announce Spring 2019 Headline Tour

Red Sun Rising have announced their Spring 2019 tour plans. The band will embark on trek with Goodbye June and Dirty Honey. The tour kicks off on March 21 in Louisville and wraps April 16 in Oklahoma City. All dates are below.

RED SUN RISING ON TOUR:
3.21 — Headliner’s Music Hall — Louisville, KY
3.22  — Granada Theater — Lawrence, KS
3.23 — Bourbon Theatre — Lincoln NE
3.24 — Bottom Lounge — Chicago, IL
3.26 — The Stache — Grand Rapids, MI
3.27 — The Shelter — Detroit, MI
3.29 — The Lost Horizon — Syracuse, NY
3.30 — Chameleon Club — Lancaster, PA
3.31 — The Palladium — Worcester, MA
4.1 — Baltimore Soundstage — Baltimore, MD
4.3 — The Underground — Charlotte, NC
4.4 — Zydeco — Birmingham, AL
4.5 — Club L.A. — Destin, FL
4.6 — The Cowan — Nashville, TN
4.7 — Songbirds South — Chattanooga, TN
4.11 —Revolution Music Room — Little Rock, AR
4.12 — Gas Monkey Bar & Grill — Dallas, TX
4.14 — Studio at Warehouse Live — Houston, TX
4.16 — 89th Street — Oklahoma City, OK

“We tour so we can play our music live,” the band said. “By doing so, we can create something real right in front of you every single night. There’s a thrill to it; an exploration of new arrangements to pump fresh blood into the set. That’s what ‘The Peel Tour’ is all about. Creating and re-creating. The core is the same of you just peel back the new layers.”

Chout Releases “Seasons” Music Video From New LP ‘Dogwater’

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Luke Spencer
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Chout Releases “Seasons” Music Video From New LP ‘Dogwater’

South Chicago based Rock Band CHOUT have released the official music video for their single, “Seasons,” off of their newest LP, Dogwater. Garnering immediate attention from no less than Loudwire, Metal Injection, and MetalSucks, the ALICE IN CHAINS influenced band is positioned to lead the simmering front of 90s grunge revival with a new, 3 song EP slated to drop in the next few weeks.

“Seasons’ is a song written about battling mental illness. The chorus ‘Seasons cry for no one’ is a play on words referencing seasonal depression directly, but the song is meant to represent an internal struggle with one’s demons.” – Brendan Maier (Chout)

Track List:
1. Seasons
2. So Long Long Gone
3. Restless Heart
4. All Has Been Done
5. Pick Me Up
6. Out Of Time
7. Thin Ice
8. To Lose

Chout is a Rock band from South Chicago formed in 2018 by vocalist Brendan Maier, guitarist Matt Morgan, bassist Rocco Gilsdorf, and drummer Joel Matinez. Childhood friends since elementary school, they are truly a band of brothers. The four have been writing songs together since the age of 13, drawing influences from all realms of the musical spectrum. While remaining faithful to the 90’s influence, Chout combines both classic metal riffs and modern upbeat songwriting, with a new progressive sound.

Year Of The Locust Release Lyric Video For “Stay Alive”; Photos of Year Of The Locust at The Pageant In St. Louis, MO 2/8/2019

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Luke Spencer
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Year Of The Locust Release Lyric Video For “Stay Alive”

New York Hard Rock Band YEAR OF THE LOCUST has released the lyric video for their single “Stay Alive.” Featuring Troy Lucckette(TESLA) and Brian Bonds (FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE), “Stay Alive” off of YEAR OF THE LOCUST’s upcoming, self-titled EP.

“‘Stay Alive’ is a redemption song; when you think it’s time to give up is just the best time to turn it up.” says Scot McGiveron (Vocals). “Troy is so creative and brought so much energy to the drum track, while Brian’s energy and guitar-play is just always so powerful.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0ax0q-y9IE&feature=youtu.be

YEAR OF THE LOCUST is also currently on the road with TESLA on their SHOCK USA tour.

Below are some photos of Year Of The Locust’s live set at The Pageant.  While it was Tesla that drew the crowd in, I can’t help but admire how the bandwas able to get the crowd to participate with them through the performance.  It was a set where everyone in the band had a little time to shine and you could tell the band was having fun on stage.  We need more of this in rock today.  We need musicians and their music enjoying their lives, not just miserable people going through the motions.  Year Of The Locust know how to have fun in the music industry.

Click on any photo below to open the gallery from Year Of The Locust’s live performance at The Pageant in St. Louis, MO.

Photos of Year Of The Locust at The Pageant.
All photos taken by Luke Spencer
in St. Louis, MO on February 8th, 2019.

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