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Horrendous Announce West Coast Tour Dates

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Luke Spencer
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Horrendous Announce West Coast Tour Dates!

Philadelphia’s/Washington, DC’s forward-thinking death metal entity HORRENDOUShave announced a run of West Coast U.S. dates. The trek will kick off in Los Angeles, CA on April 17 and will conclude in Seattle, WA on April 21. Support on this tour comes from OF FEATHER AND BONE. A full list of confirmed dates can be found below.

“We’ve been itching to return to the West Coast since the 2017 Decibel Tour,” says drummer Jamie Knox. “The creation of ‘Idol’ engulfed much of 2017 and 2018 for Horrendous, so we can’t wait to get out and perform these songs for the first time out West.”

Additionally, HORRENDOUS will be performing their first show of the year this Saturday, January 26 at  Adroit Theory Brewing Company’s METAL FEST in Purcellville, VA. More information for this event can be found HERE.

HORRENDOUS Tour Dates
w/ special guests OF FEATHER AND BONE:
1/26: Purcillville, VA @ Adroit Theory Brewing Company* (TICKETS // EVENT LINK)
4/17: Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo (TICKETS)
4/18: Oakland, CA @ The Elbo Room Jack London (TICKETS // EVENT LINK)
4/20: Portland, OR @ The High Water Mark (TICKETS // EVENT LINK)
4/21: Seattle, WA @ The Highline (TICKETS // EVENT LINK)
*Festival, no OF FEATHER AND BONE

HORRENDOUS are touring in support of their new album, ‘Idol’ The critically acclaimed album, hailed as “engaging and hard-hitting throughout, the performances are fantastic, and the production is close to perfect for this brand of death metal. It’s the album that fans of Anareta were most certainly hoping for, and on that measurement meets all expectations. Idol will do little to quell the critical fervor surrounding this band, and thankfully, the adulation is here justified. An excellent release.” (Heavy Blog is Heavy) is available now at the Season of Mist E-Shop.

In addition to critically acclaimed reviews, ‘Idol’ was named one of the best albums of 2018 by Pop Matters (#4), Invisible Oranges (#5), Metal Injection (#9), Revolver Magazine (#24), Decibel Magazine (#28), and Pitchfork.

‘Idol’ also found itself scoring several placings across the U.S Billboard charts, peaking at #16 Current Hard Music Albums, #25 on the Heatseekers chart, #55 on the Record Label/Independent Current Albums chart, and more.

Listen to one of 2018’s most compelling and forward-thinking underground releases! ‘Idol’ is streaming here.

Drawing inspiration from both personal and national crises, ‘Idol’s’ music is a methodical and unapologetic take on dynamic, progressive death metal. The album sees HORRENDOUS at the highest echelon of  their musical creativity to date. Thematically, the ambitious new album is an exploration of defeat, of the gods we build in our minds to escape the responsibility of action and change as we relinquish our agency. The music in ‘Idol’ mimics this act of deity building, with sprawling compositions that are imposing in scope and mirror the great turmoil of our times. Tracks such as “Soothsayer,” “Golgothan Tongues,” and the monumental “Obolus” position the band in a league of their own, as one of the death metal’s leading new entities.

HORRENDOUS formed in 2009. The band’s three founding members (Damian Herring – guitar, vocals, Matt Knox – guitar, vocals, Jamie Knox – drums), driven by a desire to capture and rekindle the mystique of a bygone era in the history of metal, fused elements from progressive metal, old school death metal, and more, into a cohesive sonic landscape. These initial compositions resulted in the of release their debut full-length ‘The Chills’ in 2012. The album received critically acclaim upon release, and was cited as “a preposterously flawless debut album. The old school just got schooled.” (Metal Injection).

Following the release of ‘The Chills’, HORRENDOUS began to expand upon their traditional death metal leanings, conjuring a bolder, more sophisticated musical approach from a wide-cast net of elements beyond the limitations of any genre. This lead to the back-to-back releases of ‘Ecdysis’ (2014) and (after relocating to Philadelphia,) ‘Anareta’ (2015). Both albums were incredibly well-received by both the heavy metal underground and critics alike. Each successive record marked a new step in the sonic evolution of the band and carried them further on their adventurous journey of musical awakenings.

Upon the release of ‘Anareta’, HORRENDOUS saw significant acclaim from mainstream music journalism, as the record was championed as “stunning” by Pitchfork, “A momentous and unconventionally poignant achievement… Anareta is death metal painted not with just reds and grays, but with the palette of human experience.” (SPIN), and saw the band “fearlessly reaching skyward, peeling off guitar leads that climb like clock towers or church steeples: intricate constructions resulting in monuments that are breathtaking to behold from afar, and almost impossible to believe when examined up close.” (Stereogum)

‘Anareta’ went on to top many best-of lists in 2015, making appearances in Stereogum, Consequence of Sound, SPIN, Decibel Magazine, Apple Music, Yahoo Music, and countless other publications, blogs, and websites.

For more on HORRENDOUS, visit the Season of Mist website, and the official HORRENDOUS Facebook page.

Sevendust Release Music Video For The Single “Risen”

By
Luke Spencer
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Sevendust Release Music Video For “Risen”
From All I See Is War

Band Starts Latest US Headline Tour on February 1st
with Tremonti, Cane Hill, Lullwater and Kirra

Heavy metal legends Sevendust have unveiled a new music video for the next single from their 12th studio album, All I See Is War. “Risen” is a live performance montage clip for the latest single that is currently impacting Active Rock radio. The video was filmed during the band’s recent show in London at the Brixton Academy. Dan Sturge, known for his work with Alter Bridge, directed the clip. The video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/VkVvLyb75mU.

“Risen” comes from the band’s Rise Records’ debut All I See Is War that was released in May 2018. All I See Is War received critical acclaim with the Associated Press raving: “There are some people who sneer at hard rockers Sevendust, expressing dislike for the metal band for its lighter tones and stylistic changes. To which we respectfully say: blow it out your ears.” All I See Is War is now available everywhere and fans can head to https://RiseRecords.lnk.to/AISIW to find out more information or to order a copy. Michael “Elvis” Baskette, known for his work with Alter Bridge; Tremonti; Slash; and others, produced the new album.

Sevendust recently wrapped a successful tour of the United Kingdom and closed out 2018 with 3 hometown shows in Atlanta at The Masquerade. The New Years Eve show was broadcast live via SiriusXM and the band performed their sophomore release Home in its entirety, another career first for the band. Sevendust will be heading to the high seas on this years Shiprocked cruise before headlining the United States with special guests Tremonti. Cane Hill, Lullwater and Kirra will also be on the upcoming run of dates. The tour kicks off February 1st in Houston, TX and wraps up in San Antonio, TX on March 3rd. The tour will make stops in New Orleans, LA; Boston, MA; Flint, MI; and Chicago, IL to name a few. Fans can go to www.sevendust.com for more information on the tour, VIP packages and ticket purchase links to all shows.

In 1994, Sevendust first forged a familial tie amongst each other that translated into one of the most diehard audiences in the game. To this day, the connection between fans and the GRAMMY® Award-nominated gold-certified hard rock outfit only grows stronger. For their twelfth full-length and first release for Rise Records All I See Is War, the quintet—Lajon Witherspoon [lead vocals], Clint lowery [lead guitar, backing vocals], John Connolly [rhythm guitar, backing vocals], Vince Hornsby [bass], and Morgan Rose [drums]—did the best thing they could possibly do to combat all of the division in the streets and on social media; they went and made a Sevendust record—just bigger, ballsier, and bolder than before. A trifecta of now-classic gold albums—Sevendust [1997], Home [1999], and Animosity [2001]— ignited their journey.

Known as an equally intense and unforgettable live force, they’ve consistently packed houses around the world and decimated stages everywhere from Rock on the Range and Woodstock to OZZfest andShiprocked! 2015’s Kill The Flaw represented a high watermark. Bowing at #13 on the Billboard Top 200, it scored their highest debut on the respective chart since 2010 and marked their fifth consecutive Top 10 on the Top Rock Albums Chart and third straight Top 3 on the Hard Rock Albums Chart. Most impressively, the lead single “Thank You” garnered a nomination in the category of “Best Metal Performance” at the 2016 GRAMMY® Awards, a career first. All I See Is War represents yet another new beginning.

Website: www.sevendust.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sevendustofficial
Twitter: @Sevendust

The Jacks Sing With EDGEOUT Records

By
Luke Spencer
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Los Angeles Rock Band The Jacks Sign With EDGEOUT Records
Innovative New Label Develops Up-And-Coming Rock Artists
Through Relationship With Universal Music Group

EDGEOUT Records announces rock act The Jacks as the first artist to sign with the innovative new label, exclusively distributed by Universal Music Group. EDGEOUT Records was founded in late 2018 by Tony Guanci, along with a team of music industry leaders in A&R, touring, live events, promotions and marketing, with a mission to find and develop the next generation of rock bands.

Los Angeles natives The Jacks are wasting no time embarking on a promising future with a strong start in 2019. After beginning the year by performing at the pre-game show for NBC’s 2019 NHL Winter Classic, the band is also slated to play multiple shows at this year’s NFL Super Bowl Fan Experience followed by a performance at one of the country’s largest rock festivals, Danny Wimmer Presents’ Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio in May.

Praised as a modern salute to the classic British invasion and the southern rock sounds of the ‘60s & ‘70s with their catchy riffs, gritty vocals, and infectious hooks, The Jacks features Jonny Stanback (vocals/guitar), Tom Hunter (guitar/vocals), Scott Stone (bass/vocals), and Josh Roossin (drums). The quartet originally met and bonded over music while attending USC in Los Angeles, and by the end of 2018, The Jacks had self-booked two U.S. national tours, played major rock festivals such as Louder Than Life, Aftershock and SXSW and sold out historic Los Angeles venues such as the Troubadour and Roxy.

Having worked with Cheryl Benson-Guanci, Head of Artist Development at EDGEOUT Records, for over a year-and-a-half, The Jacks will enter the studio in February to record their first release with the label, followed by a tour in the spring.

The Jacks guitarist and lead singer Jonny Stanback says, “It’s been a pleasure working with Cheryl and Tony and we are excited to be a part of the EDGEOUT team. We’re looking forward to releasing our new music in 2019.”

“We’re all really excited to get into the studio and work with some of the great producers in music,” adds The Jacks bassist Scott Stone.

Marking today’s announcement, EDGEOUT Founder and Chairman Tony Guanci says, “The Jacks are a great example of a young up-and-coming rock & roll band committed to their craft and destined for success.” He adds, “We at EDGEOUT will provide The Jacks all of the time, attention, and resources to assist them in realizing their potential.”

Cheryl adds, ”I’ve seen The Jacks grow tremendously in all areas of their musicianship, including their live stage show and overall presence. They have amazing potential to usher in the next generation of rock fans. Now the hard work begins.”

Look for new music from The Jacks in Spring 2019.  See more of The Jacks journey so far in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KviNUrVpJbY&feature=youtu.be

About EDGEOUT Records
EDGEOUT Records is an innovative label designed to find and develop the next generation of rock artists and is exclusively distributed by Universal Music Group. For more information about EDGEOUT please visit: www.edgeoutrecords.com

About The Jacks
The Jacks are a young L.A. rock & roll band that have garnered a strong following from their catchy songs and high impact live show since their formation in 2016. For more information on The Jacks please visit: http://www.thejacksbandla.com/about

Epicenter Festival Adds The Interrupters, Reunion Of Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson & Jim Florentine (From That Metal Show), Light The Torch, Ded, Dead Girls Academy & Tetrarch

By
Luke Spencer
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Epicenter In Rockingham, NC Announces Festival Lineup Additions
Featuring Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson & Jim Florentine Of That Metal Show,
The Interrupters, Light The Torch, Ded, Dead Girls Academy & Tetrarch

Epicenter Will Feature Performances From
Headliners Foo Fighters, Tool, Korn,
Along With Rob Zombie, Judas Priest, Bring Me The Horizon,
The Prodigy, The Cult, 311 & Dozens More
May 10, 11 & 12, 2019

Epicenter—the new 3-day destination music experience from premierindependent U.S. music festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents—is proud to host a reunion of Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine from That Metal Show for two on-stage performances during the May 10, 11 and 12 festival at the newly createdRockingham Festival Grounds in Richmond County, NC.

Here’s what the guys had to say about this rare appearance:

“The rants, the debates, the rock star interviews and yes…Stump The Trunk are back!  May 10 and 11, the 3 amigos of That Metal Show will be live onstage at the country’s biggest rock festival–EPICENTER–and we couldn’t be more stoked. The Boys Are Back In Town!”  -– Ed,Don & Jim 

Music artists The Interrupters, Light The Torch, Ded, Dead Girls Academy and Tetrarch have also been added to the bill, which will include over 65 music acts performing on four stages, led by Foo Fighters, Tool and Korn.

The inaugural festival, which takes place in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region, will also feature sets from Rob Zombie, Judas Priest,Bring Me The Horizon, The Prodigy, The Cult, 311, Evanescence,Bush, +Live+ and dozens more. The expansive Rockingham Festival Grounds–being developed in coordination with Rockingham Dragway, The Rock (Rockingham Speedway), and other local land owners–promise nonstop entertainment, extensive camping options, and no curfew.

“We are so stoked to be invited to the party and honored to share the stage with so many legendary bands! May can’t come soon enough! Let’s party!” – The Interrupters

General Admission, VIP tickets, and hotel and camping packages forEpicenter are on sale now at http://EpicenterFestival.com.

The daily music lineup for Epicenter Festival is as follows (subject to change):

Friday, May 10: Korn, Rob Zombie, The Prodigy, Evanescence,Machine Gun Kelly, Meshuggah, Skillet, Beartooth, Mark Lanegan Band, Dorothy, Black Pistol Fire, Zeal & Ardor, Knocked Loose,Slothrust, Wilson, Hands Like Houses, Hyro The Hero, Amigo The Devil, Ded, Arrested Youth, Vein, Black Coffee and more, plusEddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine

Saturday, May 11: Tool, Judas Priest, The Cult, Bush, Black Label Society, Circa Survive, Yelawolf, Motionless In White, The Damned Things, Grandson, Badflower, Memphis May Fire, Light The Torch, Wage War, Crobot, Dead Girls Academy, Sylar,Counterfeit., Pretty Vicious, Shvpes, Dirty Honey, Alien Weaponry, Hyde, and Tetrarch, plus Eddie Trunk, Don Jamiesonand Jim Florentine

Sunday, May 12: Foo Fighters, Bring Me The Horizon, 311, +Live+,Mastodon, Killswitch Engage, Architects, The Interrupters, Tom Morello, Fever 333, Reignwolf, Yungblud, The Glorious Sons,Ho99o9, While She Sleeps, Basement, Scarlxrd, Movements,Teenage Wrist, Demob Happy, Boston Manor, Cleopatrick, The Dirty Nil

In addition to performances from top music artists, and various onsite attractions, attendees will enjoy a variety of local and regional food and beverage offerings provided by DWP’s affiliate concessionaire,Southern Hospitality Concessions LLC.

Fans 21+ can enjoy multiple specialty curated beverage experiences. Varietals from Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards (owned byMaynard James Keenan, co-founder of international recording actsTool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer) will be available at the Caduceus Wine Garden. Experience abounds at the Heavy Tiki Bar (a tropical oasis filled with killer cocktails and shade). Fans can also enjoy a large variety of local and regional brews at the Epicenter Craft Beer Garden.

Camping at Epicenter will let patrons keep the rock n’ roll party going all through the weekend and will set this festival apart from other U.S. rock shows. Camping spots are connected to the festival grounds and include perks like access to showers, portable restrooms, food and drink vendors, charging stations, information and medical services, as well as a Thursday night pre-show party.

Rockingham Village, an impressive promenade conveniently located immediately in front of the venue, adjacent to the North Premium campgrounds, will be open to campers and other festivalgoers until 2:00 AM daily. Featured vendors at Rockingham Village will include festival merchandise, artist merchandise, lockers for rent, lifestyle shopping booths, a full General Store, coffee shop, craft beer atHeadbangers Beer Bar, Caduceus wine bar, breakfast vendors for campers, as well as late night food served after the main venue closes. The Village will also have a stage featuring cover bands andHellzapoppin Circus SideShow performances throughout the weekend.

Epicenter Festival sponsors include: Fxck Cancer / Dyin 2 Live Dreams, FYE and more.

Rockingham Festival Grounds are located at 2153 North U.S. Highway 1, Rockingham, NC, less than two hours from Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham, Columbia and Greensboro.

Epicenter Festival is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination rock music festivals in America. DWP events include Aftershock Festival, Bourbon & Beyond, Chicago Open Air, Epicenter Festival, Hometown Rising, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville. They’re also the co-creators of Rock On The Range, America’s largest and most acclaimed rock festival, which celebrated its 12th and final year in 2018 with 140,000 in attendance; Carolina Rebellion, which wrapped in 2018 after 8 record-breaking years, including over 100,000 in attendance multiple years at the annual event; and Northern Invasion, which had 50,000 in attendance for its fourth year in 2018.

For more information on Epicenter Festival, visit:
Website: http://EpicenterFestival.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EpicenterFest
Twitter: http://twitter.com/epicenterfest
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/epicenterfest

 

Back To The Beach 2019 Lineup Announced Featuring Blink-182, Goldfinger, The Used & More!

By
Luke Spencer
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KROQ, Travis Barker & John Feldmann Present Back To The Beach
With blink-182, Goldfinger, The Used, Reel Big Fish & More

Festival Returns On Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April 28
To The Sands Of The World Famous Huntington State Beach In Southern California

Tickets On Sale January 25 At 10:00 AM PT Starting At $79.99 For A Weekend Pass

KROQ, Travis Barker and John Feldmann come together once again to present the 2nd annual Back To The Beach, returning to Huntington State Beach on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. This weekend destination festival debuted last year, and over 30,000 fans came out to see some of the biggest names in modern ska, punk and reggae. Back To The Beach will feature performances from blink-182, Goldfinger, The Used, Reel Big Fish, The Story So Far, Streetlight Manifesto, The Aquabats, and many more, performing on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in picturesque Orange County, California.

The daily band lineup for Back To The Beach is as follows (subject to change):

Saturday, April 27: blink-182, Goldfinger, Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto, The Aquabats, Save Ferris, The English Beat, and The Drowns

Sunday, April 28: The Used, The Story So Far, Anthony Green, The Wonder Years, Less Than Jake, Story Of The Year, Teenage Wrist, and Lowlives

John “Feldy” Feldmann of Goldfinger, co-producer of Back To The Beach, says, “Back To The Beachhas been one of the funnest things I’ve ever been part of. What could be better than a mostly ska festival?? I grew up on ska music and I had the best time of my life last year at the show… This year may even be better! Travis and I are so excited to do the show yet again… I cannot wait!”

“We are so excited to have blink-182 as part of this year’s event,” adds John Reese, Back To The BeachProducer and CEO of Synergy Global Entertainment, Inc. “A huge thank you to California State Parksfor having us back for another year. We couldn’t ask for a more beautiful venue with a more perfect lineup.”

Back To The Beach will feature a carnival midway, beach games, great food (with vegan options), craft beer and cocktails, and more. Families are invited to explore the Lil’ Punk Kid Zone, which will be fun all-inclusive safe place for kids 10 & under who are accompanied by an adult. The area will feature healthy food options including a fruit cart, and will give kids a place to play and engage while still being part of the festival experience. Under a tented shade zone, new moms will have a clean, private place to breastfeed, as well as hand washing areas and clean bathrooms for families only. The area will offer face painting and beach games, as well as arts and crafts and much more. While kids enjoy the time of their lives, parents can sit and relax while still listening to and seeing the festival on jumbo screens.

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 25 at 10:00 AM PT at http://backtothebeachfest.com. A limited number of Weekend General Admission passes will be available for $79.99 (plus fees), while supplies last. VIP ticket package options are also available. For this all-ages family friendly event, kids under 10 get in free when accompanied by an adult with paid admission.

Back To The Beach is produced by Synergy Global Entertainment (SGE), blink-182‘s Travis Barkerand Goldfinger‘s John Feldmann.

Back To The Beach partners include: Rockstar Energy Drink, Kona Brewing Company, Sailor Jerry Rum, Mike’s HARDER, Cupcake Vineyards, Corona Extra, and more to be announced.

For more information on Back To The Beach, visit:
Website: http://backtothebeachfest.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/backtothebeachfest
Instagram: www.instagram.com/backtothebeachfest
Hashtag: #backtothebeachfest

Wrap up videos from Back To The Beach 2018 can be seen here:

http://www.facebook.com/backtothebeachfest/videos/162077364462213/

http://www.facebook.com/backtothebeachfest/videos/162383164431633/

 

All That Remains + Attila Announce Winter/Spring 2019 Co-Headline Tour

By
Luke Spencer
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ATTILA & ALL THAT REMAINS ANNOUNCE WINTER/SPRING 2019 U.S. TOUR
ESCAPE THE FATE + SLEEP SIGNALS WILL ALSO APPEAR

All That Remains and Attila have announced a massive co-headline North American tour that runs from February through April. They will be joined by Escape the Fate and Sleep Signals. The tour kicks off on February 28 in Reading, Pennsylvania and winds through U.S. and back before wrapping in early April. All tour dates are below.

“We are stoked to get on the road supporting our most intense record to date with All That Remains,” said Attila. “The band crushes and we can’t wait to party with them for six weeks. Our new record Villain brings a whole new level of Attila and we can’t wait to play these songs live.” Attila will release Villain independently on February 22. Pre-order it here.

All That Remains are returning to the road in support of their latest, critically lauded effort Victim of the New Disease. The band suffered a tragic and incredibly painful loss last fall ahead of the album’s release when their globally renowned, highly respected, and immeasurably talented lead guitarist and founding member Oli Herbert, who played on all nine albums in the band’s discography, unexpectedly passed away.

“I’m very honored to be able to help keep the band going because there’s definitely no way Oli would’ve ever wanted All That Remains to stop for any reason,” said new guitarist Jason Richardson. “After being a huge fan myself since their album The Fall of Ideals came out, it’s definitely a very humbling/surreal experience to be able to come into a group that helped get me into metal back when I was first learning to play guitar.”

Joining ATR and Attila on the tour are veteran scene rockers Escape the Fate, consisting of Craig Mabbitt (vocals), Robert Ortiz (drums), Kevin “Thrasher” (guitar), and TJ Bell (guitar). They were named one of 2018’s hardest touring bands, with an extensive schedule spanning three continents. They continue to tour in support of last year’s release, their sixth studio album I Am Human, featuring hit single “Broken Heart,” available on Better Noise Records. Stream or download here.

ATTILA, ALL THAT REMAINS, ESCAPE THE FATE, SLEEP SIGNALS TOUR DATES:
2/28 — Reading, PA — Reverb
3/1 — Halethorpe, MD — Fish Head Cantina
3/2 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
3/3 — Hartford, CT — The Webster
3/5 — Clifton Park, NY — Upstate Concert Hall
3/6 — Syracuse, NY — Westcott Theater
3/8 — Indianapolis, IN — The Citadel
3/9 — Ringle, WI — Q and Z Expo Center
3/10 — Belvidere, IL — The Apollo Theatre
3/12 — Minneapolis, MN — Cabooze
3/13 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
3/14 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly’s
3/15 — St. Louis, MO — Delmar Hall
3/16 — Sioux City, IA — Anthem @ Hard Rock Hotel*
3/17 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theatre
3/18 — Denver, CO — The Oriental Theater
3/20 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
3/21 — Billings, MT — Pub Station Ballroom
3/22 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
3/23 — Boise, ID — Revolution Music Hall
3/24 — Portland, OR — Crystal Ballroom
3/26 — Sacramento, CA — Ace Of Spades
3/27 — Santa Ana, CA — The Observatory
3/28 — Ventura, CA — Ventura Theater
3/29 — Mesa, AZ — Club Red
3/30 — Albuquerque, NM — El Rey
4/1 — Austin, TX — Come and Take It Live
4/2 — Dallas, TX — Gas Monkey
4/3 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
4/5 — Lafayette, LA — The District
4/6 — Destin, FL — Club L.A.
4/7 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live**
*ATR Only
**No Attila

Alien Weaponry Announces Headline Tour For May 2019

By
Luke Spencer
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Alien Weaponry Announces First Ever North American Headline Tour For May 2019

Three teenagers, known as ALIEN WEAPONRY, from a tiny town in the small South Pacific nation of New Zealand have managed to capture the imaginations of people all over the world with their unique thrash metal sound and commanding live performances. Last year saw the trio’s first ever North American tour which received rave reviews:

“Alien Weaponry Have Hit America Just in Time” -Kerrang-

“A perfect showcase of thrash fused with a driving addicting groove that destroyed everything in its path.” -Metal Nexus-

The band blew the minds of everyone in the venue early as they worked their way through a half hour of punishingly heavy material from their 2018 debut album Tū.” -Pure Grain Audio-

This May, ALIEN WEAPONRY are set to return to North America on their first ever headline tour. The tour also features stops at a handful of festivals. The run kicks off May 3rd – 4th at Domination Festival in Mexico and runs through May 29th in Los Angeles, CA. A complete list of dates can be found below.

The guys are eager to return to North America, “We had an awesome time touring with Ministry in 2018, and we are so excited to be coming back. We can’t wait to see more of America and put on some sick shows for you all.”

If you missed the band live in 2018, watch this exclusive footage of their entire set from New York City’s Irving Plaza HERE.

In 2018 , ALIEN WEAPONRY released their blistering debut album ‘Tu’ on the world via Napalm Records, short for ‘Tumatauenga,’ the Māori god of war, ‘Tu’ also means to stand strong and proud, and, most importantly, to stand for something. The notion is reflected in the album artwork, which includes the traditional moko kanohi (facial tattoos) of the Māori warrior.
The response for ‘Tu’ has been nothing short of astounding with outlets like Loudwire singing their praises, “Like Sepultura in Brazil before them, ALIEN WEAPONRY are working to immortalize New Zealand’s tribal culture through heavy metal.” Revolver Magazine calls the trio, “So badass and so important to heavy-music culture right now.”

Alien Weaponry Live:
5/3 – 5/4: Mexico City, MEX @ Domination Festival*
5/6: Dallas, TX @ Cambridge Room at House of Blues
5/7: Houston, TX @ Bronze Peacock @ House of Blues
5/8: Austin, TX @ 3TEN ACL Live
5/11: Rockingham, NC @ Epicenter*
5/12: Washington, DC @ DC9
5/13: Boston, MA @ Middle East
5/15: New York, NY @ Saint Vitus
5/16: Montreal, QC @ L’Esco
5/17: Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground
5/19: Chicago, IL @ Chicago Open Air*
5/22: Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry
5/24 – 5/26:: Pryor, OK @ Rocklahoma*
5/26: Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
5/28: San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
5/29: Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
*Festival Date

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Battle Beast Unleash Digital Single/Music Video For Title Track “No More Hollywood Endings”

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Luke Spencer
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Battle Beast unleash digital single/music video for title track “No More Hollywood Endings”
New Album No More Hollywood Endings out March 22, 2019

When recently announcing their fifth studio album, No More Hollywood Endings, which will be unleashed on March 22nd via Nuclear Blast, Finnish heavy metallers BATTLE BEAST promised fans a taster of their new offering at the beginning of 2019 – and the group has kept true to their word! Packed with extravagant melodies, the official music video for the new album’s title track provides the perfect visuals for the song’s meaningful message. Directed by Markus Nieminenand produced by Oy Routafilmi AB / Tuotantoyhtiö Legenda, the official video for “No More Hollywood Endings” can be viewed over on YouTube here:

Keyboardist Janne Björkroth comments on the track, “The song tells a story about living up to other people’s expectations and becoming a kind of a sidekick in one’s own life. Hollywood conventions and media set unrealistic expectations and narrow ideals about such things as beauty and happiness, and it’s easy to get lost while trying to fit the mould. The song claims that there isn’t a universal pattern for happiness, but everyone has a right to be respected as they are and live a life that suits for themselves. It’s a hymn to individuality.”

Pre-order No More Hollywood Endings now: http://nuclearblast.com/battlebeast-nmhe
Pre-order the album digitally on iTunes and Amazon Music to receive the title track instantly: http://geni.us/BattleBeastNMHE
Pre-save it via Spotify: http://geni.us/BBSpotifyPreSave
Listen to “No More Hollywood Endings” in the NB Novelties Playlists: http://nblast.de/SpotifyNovelties / http://nblast.de/AppleMusicNovelties

No More Hollywood Endings – Track Listing:
Unbroken
No More Hollywood Endings
Eden
Unfairy Tales
Endless Summer
The Hero
Piece Of Me
I Wish
Raise Your Fists
The Golden Horde
World On Fire
Bonus Tracks (DIGI and 2LP only!)
Bent And Broken
My Last Dream

No More Hollywood Endings was recorded by keyboardist Janne Björkroth, Viktor Gullichsen and guitarist Joona Björkroth at JKB Studios; with the record also being produced and mixed by Janne. The cover artwork was created by Jan Yrlund(KORPIKLAANI, MANOWAR etc.), who created the cover for the band’s last album, Bringer Of Pain.

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BATTLE BEAST North American Tour Dates:
The Shadow Tour – North America 2019 w/ KAMELOT, SONATA ARCTICA
10.09. USA Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
11.09. USA Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
13.09. USA Worcester, MA – Palladium
14.09. USA New York, NY – Terminal 5
15.09. CDN Montréal, QC – Club Soda
16.09. CDN Québec City, QC – Impérial Bell
18.09. CDN Toronto, ON – The Phoenix Concert Theatre
19.09. USA Detroit, MI – Harpos Concert Theatre
20.09. USA Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre
21.09. USA Chicago, IL – Patio Theater
23.09. USA St. Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall
24.09. USA Kansas City, MO – The Truman
25.09. USA Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
26.09. USA Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
28.09. CDN Edmonton, AB – The Ranch Roadhouse
29.09. CDN Calgary, AB – The Gateway
01.10. CDN Vancouver, BC – Venue Nightclub
02.10. USA Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
04.10. USA San Francisco, CA – Palace of Fine Arts
05.10. USA Anaheim, CA – City National Grove
06.10. USA Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
08.10. USA Dallas, TX – Canton Hall
09.10. USA St. Louis, MO – The Ready Room
11.10. USA Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
12.10. USA Tampa Bay, FL – Jannus Live

BATTLE BEAST is:
Noora Louhimo | vocals
Eero Sipilä | bass
Joona Björkroth | guitars
Juuso Soinio | guitars
Janne Björkroth | keyboards
Pyry Vikki | drums

Album Review: Fever 333 – Strength In Numb333rs

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Luke Spencer
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A review on Strength In Numb333rs, the debut full album from supergroup Fever 333.

Fever 333 (formerly The Fever 333) is an American rapcore supergroup formed in Inglewood, California in July 2017. The three-piece band consists of former letlive. vocalist Jason Aalon Butler, former The Chariot guitarist Stephen Harrison and Night Verses drummer Aric Improta.

Strength in Numb333rs is the upcoming debut studio album by the American rapcore supergroup Fever 333, on January 18, 2019.  #Fever333 #StrengthInNumb333rs #TheFever333

Rotting Christ Release Lyric Video For Edgar Allan Poe Inspired Track, “The Raven”

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Luke Spencer
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Rotting Christ Release Lyric Video For Edgar Allan Poe Inspired Track, “The Raven”

Greek metal trailblazers ROTTING CHRIST have unveiled a video for the new song “The Raven,” which is the third single from their highly-anticipated forthcoming release, ‘The Heretics.’ The track, which is certain to thrill you and fill you “with fantastic terrors never felt before,” can be found HERE.

‘The Heretics‘ is out on February 15 via Season of Mist. Pre-orders for ‘The Heretics’ on limited deluxe CD Box, jewel case CD, limited LP and more are available HERE.

Frontman Sakis Tolis comments on the new song, “We proudly present to you ‘The Raven;’ the third song from our upcoming new album ‘The Heretics.’ It is the epilogue of the album, and one of our most atmospheric and melodic creations. It’s a tribute to one of America’s most (in)famous writers – Edgar Allan Poe – and more specifically to his influential poem of the same name. Enjoy ‘The Raven’ and see you soon on our heretical path!”

‘The Heretics‘ was recorded by ROTTING CHRIST guitarist George Emmanuel at his studio Pentagram and mixed by Jens Borgen (AMON AMARTH, AT THE GATES, ARCH ENEMY, and more).

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 lead 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!

 

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