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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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10 AWESOME Metal Cover Songs

By
Luke Spencer
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You know what’s awesome? Metal. Especially when a metal band covers a song and makes it heavy and loud and amazing. This video looks at 10 AWESOME Metal Cover Songs (ft. TOOL, System Of A Down, Electric Callboy, & more).

10 Awesome Metal Cover Songs
Electric Callboy “Everytime We Touch”
Ghost “Phantom Of The Opera”
Lacuna Coil “Enjoy The Silence”
Leo Moracchioli ft. Rabea & Hannah “Africa”

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Mastodon “A Commotion”
Megadeth “Anarchy In The UK”
Nightwish “The Phantom Of The Opera”
Powerwolf “Poison”
System Of A Down “The Metro”
TOOL “No Quarter”

When it comes to awesome metal cover songs, Ghost’s rendition of “Phantom of the Opera” by Iron Maiden and TOOL’s interpretation of “No Quarter” stand out as exceptional examples. Ghost’s cover of “Phantom of the Opera” showcases their unique style and ability to breathe new life into classic tracks, blending their signature sound with the iconic Iron Maiden hit. On the other hand, TOOL’s take on “No Quarter” demonstrates their musical prowess and creativity, transforming the original song into a mesmerizing metal masterpiece. These covers not only pay homage to the original artists but also highlight the versatility and talent of both Ghost and TOOL in reimagining songs from different genres into powerful metal renditions that captivate audiences worldwide.

Northlane to Return to North America For Summer Headline Tour

By
Ana Santos
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Northlane

Northlane are gearing up to hit the road again! The band hasannounced its Summer 2024 North American headline tour, featuring Invent Animate, Thornhill, and Windwaker.

The “Mirror’s Edge” tour — named after the band’s upcoming EP — kicks off on June 21 in Seattle and winds down on July 27 in Sacramento. Various pre-sale options are available, while general tickets go on sale on Friday, March 22 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

NORTHLANE ON TOUR:
WITH INVENT ANIMATE, THORNHILL, + WINDWAKER:
6/21 — Seattle, WA — Neptune
6/22 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
6/23 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
6/24 — Vancouver, BC — Commodore Ballroom
6/26 — Edmonton, AB — Union Hall
6/27 — Calgary, AB — Palace Theatre
6/30 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
7/1 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
7/3 — Lakewood, OH — Roxy
7/4 — London, ON — London Music Hall
7/5 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
7/6 — Ottawa, ON — Bronson Centre
7/7 — Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theatre
7/9 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
7/10 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club
7/11 — Philadelphia, PA — TLA
7/12 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
7/13 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
7/14 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
7/16 — Tampa, FL — The Orpheum
7/17 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade (Heaven)
7/19 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
7/20 — Dallas, TX — South Side Music Hall
7/21 — Lawrence, KS — Granada Theater
7/23 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
7/24 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
7/26 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
7/27 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades

Additionally, Northlane will drop their forthcoming EP, Mirror’s Edge, on April 12. Mirror’s Edge was recorded with their old friend and revered producer Will Putney. Described by Jon Deiley (songwriter/guitarist) as “the greatest hits of Northlane sounds,” the EP is a nostalgic journey through all the colors on their sonic palette, with bonus shades from special guests Winston McCall (Parkway Drive) and Ian Kenny (Karnivool/Birds of Tokyo) — two of the most influential artists in Northlane’s history. Their former bass player, Brendon Padjasek, also stopped by the studio to lend his scream to one of the tracks. Penned just over a year after the release of their award-winning album, Obsidian, the road to Mirror’s Edge was a bumpy one. Instead of riding high from the success of the album, the simmering tension and communication breakdown between band members threatened to engulf Northlane at any moment. Northlane tackled their issues head-on at a writing retreat in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, where they worked through their problems and unlocked new channels of creativity in the process that reflects through the EP. From the expansive prog of “Afterimage” to their signature bottom-heavy groove and viscous breakdown of “Kraft” and compulsive beat and electronic focus of “Dante,” Mirror’s Edge is full of Northlane’s most vivid colours and textures.  Thematically, the EP is about looking at yourself and reflecting on the past one final time before leaving it all behind to find hope in what lies beyond the mirror’s edge. With the recurring theme of acceptance binding these songs together, frontman Marcus Bridge is hopeful that Mirror’s Edge will be the coda on this part of his personal life, so much of which he has shared in the last couple of Northlane releases.

MIRROR’S EDGE TRACK LISTING:

“Mirror’s Edge”
“Afterimage” (Feat. Ian Kenny)
“Miasma” (Feat. Winston McCall)
“Let Me Disappear”
“Kraft” (Feat. Brendon Padjasek)
“Dante“

The Gaslight Anthem Announce New EP & Tour Dates

By
Ana Santos
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The Gaslight Anthem

The Gaslight Anthem has announced HISTORY BOOKS – SHORT STORIES, a new EP arriving Friday, March 22 on their own Rich Mahogany Recordings label via Thirty Tigers.

HISTORY BOOKS – SHORT STORIES collects four exclusive tracks including the band’s anthemic take on Billie Eilish’s 3x RIAA Platinum-certified breakthrough single, “Ocean Eyes,” as well as a brand new rendition of the longtime fan favorite, “Blue Jeans & White T-Shirts,” and stripped-down acoustic performances of “Positive Charge” and “History Books,” the original versions of which can be found on The Gaslight Anthem’s acclaimed 2023 return to action, HISTORY BOOKS.

“I was driving my daughter to school and she played it for me on the way and I really took to the song,” says The Gaslight Anthem’s Brian Fallon. “Then one day we were talking ideas for a cover with our friends and I said, wouldn’t it be cool to do a heavier version of ‘Ocean Eyes’? I tried it out and everybody loved the idea.”

 The Gaslight Anthem will celebrate HISTORY BOOKS – SHORT STORIES and much more with an eagerly awaited North American summer headline tour. The “HISTORY BOOKS TOUR” gets underway July 26 at Denver, CO’s Mission Ballroom and then continues through a September 1 finale at Detroit, MI’s The Fillmore Detroit. Support throughout comes from Joyce Manor with The Dirty Nil (July 26-August 11) and Pinkshift (August 13-September 1) joining on select dates. Pre-sales begin Wednesday, March 20 at 10:00 am (local). General on-sales begin Friday, March 22 at 10:00 am (local). For full details, please see www.thegaslightanthem.com.

In the meantime, The Gaslight Anthem is currently traveling on an epic EU/UK tour, including sold-out headline shows and wide range of top-billed festival appearances into July. In addition, the band will return to their home state of New Jersey to join Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Trey Anastasio Band, Norah Jones, and more at Asbury Park’s sold-out Sea.Hear.Now Festival on Sunday, September 15.

The Gaslight Anthem’s sixth full-length and first new album in nearly a decade, HISTORY BOOKS includes such singles as  the heavy-hearted title track, “History Books,” which sees Fallon trading duet vocals with longtime band champion and fellow New Jerseyan Bruce Springsteen, as well as “Spider Bites,” “Autumn,” “Little Fires” (featuring guest vocals from PUP frontman Stefan Babcock), “Positive Charge.” All five tracks are joined by official music videos streaming now on YouTube.

The Gaslight Anthem is: Brian Fallon (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Alex Rosamilia (lead guitar, backing vocals), Alex Levine (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Benny Horowitz (drums, percussion, backing vocals).

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM – NORTH AMERICA TOUR

JULY

26 – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom +

27 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union +

28 – Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House +

30 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo +

31 – Forest Grove, OR – Grand Lodge Hotel and Property +

AUGUST

2 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield +

3 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues – Anaheim +

4 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park +

6 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre +

9 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater +

10 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall +

11 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues – Dallas +

13 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern ‡

14 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works ‡

16 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summerstage ‡

18 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway ‡

20 – Washington, DC – The Anthem ‡

21 – New York, NY – Central Park ‡

23 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia ‡

24 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre ‡

25 – Toronto, ON – History ‡

27 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center ‡

29 – Chicago, IL – Salt Shed – Indoors ‡

30 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis ‡

31 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club – The Rave Hall ‡

SEPTEMBER

1 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit ‡

15 – Asbury Park, NJ – Sea.Hear.Now † (SOLD OUT)

† Festival Appearance

+ w/ Special Guests Joyce Manor and The Dirty Nil

‡ w/ Special Guests Joyce Manor and Pinkshift

CURRENT EURO/UK TOUR 2024

MARCH

18 – Glasgow, UK – Academy * (SOLD OUT)

19 – Edinburgh, UK – O2 Academy Edinburgh *

21 – Sheffield, UK – Octagon Centre *

22 – Manchester, UK O2 Apollo * (SOLD OUT)

23 – Wolverhampton, UK – Civic Hall *

25 – London, UK – Roundhouse * (SOLD OUT)

26 – London, UK – Roundhouse * (SOLD OUT)

27 – London, UK – Roundhouse *

29 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia Theatre * (SOLD OUT)

30 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia Theatre *

JUNE

21 – Scheeßel, Germany – Hurricane Festival †

22 – Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany – Southside Festival T

24 – Zagreb, Croatia – INmusic Festival †

25 – Prague, Czechia – SaSaZu ^

26 – Nuremberg, Germany – Löwensaal ^ (SOLD OUT)

28 – Erfurt, Germany – Bandhaus Festival †

29 – Münster, Germany – Vainstream Rockfest †

30 – Saarbrücken, Germany – Garage ^

JULY

2 – Vienna, Austria – Arena Wien Open Air ^

4 – Werchter, Belgium – Rock Werchter †

5-7 – Ewijk, Netherlands – Down The Rabbit Hole Festival †

7 – Ferrara, Italy – Comfort Fest †

10 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City ^

11 – Withington, UK – 2000 Trees Festival †

13 – Madrid, Spain – Mad Cool Festival †

* w/ Special Guest Emily Wolfe

† Festival Appearance

^ w/ Special Guest Spanish Love Songs

CONNECT WITH THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM:
THEGASLIGHTANTHEM.COM | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | YOUTUBE

HEALTH Bring The Noise and Darkness to Richmond, VA

By
Luke Spencer
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Health
Health at The National in Richmond, VA

Take angry industrial with endless strobe lights and noise. Then take the most serene, atmospheric music you can think of. Now make both styles seamlessly integrate. That was what Health presented at The National in Richmond, VA.

Promoting the band’s latest album RAT WARS, Health have excelled with creating a unique audience and fanbase. The turnout in Richmond brought industrial fans and gamers to the floor. For a crowd that was mostly stoic and swaying through the evening, a pit eventually broke open during the openings tracks of Health’s set. This was an almost completely black-wearing audience who reveled in the bass filled groove of the 70-minute set.

RAT WARS was a late contender for album of the year entries across many 2023 lists. With the many collaborations on the album as well as the bold creativity and electronic design, it became a last minute gem for my year as well. Several songs from the new album were performed at The National, including “DEMIGODS” which you can find the video for below.

This was my first time seeing Health live. Before the set started, Randy Blythe from Lamb Of God showed up in the photo pit to take photos of the performance. Blythe, who also performed with Health on the band’s latest release, said he too was excited to see Health live for the first time.

It’s also worth pointing out that Health have some extreme merchandise for sale at every show. I would have taken a photo to show the different options, but then I found out that the band has done the good business practice of showing the merch themselves through social media. You can check out the filthy t-shirts along with photos and footage from Health’s set below.

 
 
 
 
 
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Setlist:
IDENTITY
CRACK METAL
MEN TODAY
HATEFUL
ZOOTHORNS
STONEFIST
NEW COKE
FUTURE OF HELL
DEMIGODS
MAJOR CRIMES
THE MESSAGE
Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) (Deftones cover)
ASHAMED
WE ARE WATER
DSM‐V
FEEL NOTHING
CRUSHER

 
 
 
 
 
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HEALTH “DEMIGODS”
HEALTH “FUTURE OF HELL”

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Supporting HEALTH on tour is Chicago’s Pixel Grip. This was a group that I was completely unfamiliar with until last night. What I noticed was a strong vocalist with the slightest bit of attitude and strong personality. All of which is meant as a compliment. The music relished in digital beats paired with crash drumming. This was dark wave filled with hooks and the vibe was appropriate as an opener for Health.

At one point near the end of Pixel Grip’s set, singer Rita Lukea warned the crowd if they didn’t start turning up that she would come out there and show them what’s up. Lukea lived up to her word and clambered past the photo pit and past the barricade. After finishing her section of the song on the floor, she returned to stage saying “I warned you.”

Pixel Grip “ALPHAPUSSY” (Live at Metro Music Hall)

This was a fun evening. Rat-Based Warfare may sound like a nightmare on paper, but the music made sure it was great. You can check out more from each band at their respective socials: Health | Pixel Grip

VENDED Share New Single “The Far Side”

By
Luke Spencer
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Vended 2024

VENDED Reveal New Single/Video ‘The Far Side’
Listen Here | Watch Here

Des Moines-based firebrands, VENDED have revealed another new single, ‘The Far Side’, set for release on 14th March. Listen/save here. 

VENDED tell us: 

“‘The Far Side’ shows another side of VENDED that hasn’t been seen before. The focus of this song was pushing our boundaries and abilities to the limit. ‘The Far Side’ represents a new era of the band; a new level of aggression and rawness.

It was recorded live in the studio, nothing but raw power and pure energy in the room. It fully encapsulates the intensity you would hear in a live setting. Whether you’re seeing us in a club or an arena, the energy you hear live was put directly into this record“

Vended “The Far Side”

‘The Far Side’ follows the release of previous single, ‘Am I The Only One’. the video for which has now racked up over half a million views on YouTube.

The hotly tipped 5-piece’s debut EP, ‘What Is It / Kill It’, arrived at DSPs in late 2021, garnering international critical acclaim. The following touring cycle saw the band open the day’s proceedings at the massive KNOTFEST LOS ANGELES event at Banc Of California Stadium, playing alongside SLIPKNOT, BRING ME THE HORIZON, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, FEVER 333, CODE ORANGE and CHERRY BOMBS. The band then went on to charm European stages across the Summer of 2022, including Bloodstock Festival in the UK, where they shot their live video for ‘Ded To Me’.

More recently, VENDED won Nik Nocturnal’s award for ‘Breakthrough Band Of The Year’, marking a colossally successful 2023 in triumphant style. 

Stay tuned for more coming from VENDED very soon. In the meantime, catch them live at any of the dates below. Tickets available at OfficialVended.com.

VENDED SPRING UK & EUROPEAN TOUR 2024
Thu 25th Apr – ESSEN – Turock (DE)
Fri 26th Apr – WEISBADEN – Schlachthof (DE)
Sat 27th Apr – HAMBURG – Logo Hamburg (DE)
Sun 28th Apr – COPENHAGEN – Pumpehuset (DK)
Mon 29th Apr – OSLO – John Dee (NO)
Tue 30th Apr – STOCKHOLM – Debaser Medis (SE)
Thu 2nd May – HELSINKI – Tavastia (FI)
Fri 3rd May – TAMPERE – Olympia kortelli (FI)
Sat 4th May – TALLINN – Club Tapper (EE)
Sun 5th May – RIGA – Miena Piektdiena (LV)
Tue 7th May – WARSAW – Proxima (PL)
Wed 8th May – BERLIN – LIDO (DE)
Thu 9th May – DRESDEN – Tante JU (DE)
Fri 10th May – PRAGUE – Futurum (CZ)
Sat 11th May – VIENNA – Szene Wien (AT)
Mon 13th May – ZURICH Dynamo (CH)
Tue 14th May – MILAN – Legend Club Milano (IT)
Wed 15th May – ROMANS SUR IZERE – La Cordo (FR)
Fri 17th May – BARCELONA – Razzmatazz 2 (ES)
Sat 18th May – MADRID – Shoko (ES)
Sun 19th May – TOULOUSE – Rex (FR)
Mon 20th May – PARIS – Petit Bain (FR)
Tue 21st May – ANTWERP – Zappa (BE)
Wed 22nd May – EINDHOVEN – Dynamo (NL)
Fri 24th May – BIRMINGHAM – Asylum (GB)
Sat 25th May – LIVERPOOL – O2 Academy 2 (GB)
Sun 26th May – DUBLIN – Whelans (IE)
Mon 27th May – BELFAST – Limelight 2 (NI)
Wed 29th May – GLASGOW – Cathouse (GB)
Thu 30th May – NOTTINGHAM – Rescue Rooms (GB)
Fri 31st May – BRIGHTON – Arch 187 (GB)
Sat 1st Jun – SWANSEA – Sin City (GB)
Sun 2nd Jun – READING – Sub 89 (GB)

311 Announce Unity Tour with AWOLNATION and Neon Trees

By
Ana Santos
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311 have announced their upcoming summer tour with special guests AWOLNATION and Neon Trees. The tour kicks off in Cincinnati, OH on July 20 and will be making stops throughout the United States in Chicago, Boston, Raleigh, Tampa, Houston, Costa Mesa, and more before wrapping up in Redmond, WA on August 31. 311 Nation, the band’s official fan community, get first access to pre-sale tickets and VIP packages which include Meet & Greets with 311 along with special exclusive merchandise. Ticket pre-sale details are as follows:

  • 311 Nation fan club pre-sale tickets and VIP packages available March 12 @ 10am local
  • Spotify pre-sale tickets available March 13 @ 10am local
  • Venue pre-sale tickets available March 14 @ 10am local

All tickets will be on sale March 15 at 10am local time at www.311.com/tour

Become a member of 311 Nation and get first access to ticket presales, VIP packages and more at www.311.com/311Nation

On the upcoming tour, the band shares, “We’re stoked to bring back the Unity Tour! This tour was a staple of the summer for the band and fans and we can’t wait to experience that atmosphere again with all of you. Joining us on the road will be our friends AWOLNATION and Neon Trees. We’ve got an incredible show in store for you this year so grab your tickets and get ready!”

Unity Tour Dates

July 20 – Cincinnati, OH – Hard Rock Cincinnati Outdoor Arena

July 21 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed 

July 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

July 24 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights

July 26 – Interlochen, MI – Kresge Auditorium

July 27 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

July 28 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion

July 31 – Niagara Falls, ON – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Resort

August 3 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

August 4 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

August 6 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion 

August 7 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion

August 9 – Outer Banks, NC – Roanoke Island Festival Park

August 10 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater

August 11 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

August 13 – North Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery

August 14 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy

August 15 – Albertville, AL – Sand Mountain Amphitheater

August 17 – St. Augustine, FL – The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre

August 18 – Tampa, FL – Hard Rock Event Center

August 20 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall

August 21 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park

August 22 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie*

August 24 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

August 25 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

August 27 – Costa Mesa, CA – Pacific Amphitheatre

August 29 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

August 30 – Troutdale, OR – McMenamins Edgefield

August 31 – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Park

* 311 and Neon Trees only

To celebrate 311 Day, 311’s performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk is now live. With a setlist that includes fan favorites “Amber”, “Down”, “All Mixed Up”, and more, 311 joins the likes of iconic artists such as Harry Styles, The Roots, Paramore, BTS, Justin Bieber, Mac Miller, and more that have previously performed at Tiny Desk.

311’s Tiny Desk performance is available to watch now:

311 was formed in 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska, featuring Nick Hexum (vocals/guitar), Chad Sexton (drums), Tim Mahoney (guitar), SA Martinez (vocals/dj), and P-Nut (bass).

311 mixes rock, rap, reggae & funk into their own unique, hybrid sound – and 33 years later, the band is still regarded as one of the most entertaining & dynamic live bands in the U.S. 

As veterans of over 2,000 shows across 27 countries, 311 is one of the longest running original lineups in rock, alongside iconic acts like U2 and Radiohead.

311’s celebrated live shows and touring schedule have earned them a vast and dedicated following nationwide. Their annual, headlining, amphitheater show is a staple of the U.S. Summer touring season. Past support acts include: The Offspring, Snoop Dogg, Sublime with Rome, Cypress Hill, Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, The Roots, Matisyahu, and Ziggy Marley.

311 have released thirteen studio albums, two greatest hits albums, two live albums, three DVD’s and a boxed-set, and have sold over 9 million records in the U.S.

Ten albums have reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Sales Chart – and nine of their singles have reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s Alternative Radio Chart – including three #1 singles: “Down,” “Love Song,” and “Don’t Tread On Me” – along with ”Amber,” “All Mixed Up,” “Come Original,” “Creatures For Awhile,” “Hey You,” and “Sunset in July.”

For more info, visit 311.com

Congress VS Spotify: A Bill To Help Musicians Survive

By
Luke Spencer
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Members of Congress have presented the Living Wage for Musicians Act to help combat low streaming payouts from Spotify, who made $3.7 Billion profit in 2023. Congress VS Spotify: A Bill To Help Musicians Survive.

Congress VS Spotify: A Bill To Help Musicians Survive 

“A new bill designed to increase streaming payouts for artists was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday (Mar. 6). Titled the Living Wage for Musicians Act, the legislation proposes the establishment of a new royalty fund that would pay artists directly, bypassing labels altogether. Introduced by Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.), the bill aims to boost artists’ streaming royalty from fractions of a penny up to one penny per stream by way of the new fund. It proposes to fund the additional royalty payments, in part, by mandating the addition of a fee to every streaming subscription equal to 50% of the subscription price — an amount that would be set anywhere between $4 and $10. The bill would also establish a royalty cap for tracks that generate at least 1 million streams per month, with royalties generated by the tracks beyond that number to be divided among all artists.” (Steve Knopper, Billboard) 

“A new bill designed to increase streaming payouts for artists was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday (Mar. 6). Titled the Living Wage for Musicians Act, the legislation proposes the establishment of a new royalty fund that would pay artists directly, bypassing labels altogether. Introduced by Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.), the bill aims to boost artists’ streaming royalty from fractions of a penny up to one penny per stream by way of the new fund. It proposes to fund the additional royalty payments, in part, by mandating the addition of a fee to every streaming subscription equal to 50% of the subscription price — an amount that would be set anywhere between $4 and $10. The bill would also establish a royalty cap for tracks that generate at least 1 million streams per month, with royalties generated by the tracks beyond that number to be divided among all artists.” (Steve Knopper, Billboard)“The Living Wage for Musicians Act would tax providers’ non-subscription revenues and add a small fee to the price of music streaming subscriptions. DSPs like Spotify offering interactive music streaming services would pass their taxed revenues and royalties to a non-profit collection and distribution fund, that would in turn pay artists in proportion to their monthly streams. The bill includes a maximum payout per track, per month, in order to generate more sustainable income for a broader and more diverse set of artists beyond the world’s most popular performers. […] By creating a fund that directly compensates recording artists and musicians, the bill will allow vastly more artists to achieve a living wage from music, enabling them to pay rent, raise a family, buy a home, and invest in their future.” (Derrick Rossignol, UPROXX) 

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Judas Priest – Invincible Shield | Album Review

By
Luke Spencer
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Over 50 years in as a band, and this album proves Judas Priest has no intention of slowing down. The song writing and execution is on par with the excellent 2018 Firepower. The guitarwork naturally steals the show in many tracks. Some of the solos are elongated and the album benefits from that as a whole. Invincible Shield is a guitar-lover’s album. You’ll be air-guitaring on first listen. The title track and “Panic Attack” have great energy while a song like “Gates Of Hell” is classic rock in 2024. The plodding, sinister tracks that slow the pace down also have their place. It’s Judas Priest, they can do anything. In an interview Halford said “When you’ve cheated death, it changes your outlook on life.” Not only did Rob cheat death, his voice didn’t show any age on Invincible Shield. 8/10

Judas Priest Invincible Shield Album Review
Judas Priest “Panic Attack”
Judas Priest “Gates Of Hell”

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“Judas Priest’s latest album, “Invincible Shield,” is a powerful testament to the band’s enduring legacy and musical prowess. Released in 2024, this album showcases Judas Priest’s ability to rock harder and faster than ever before, proving that age is no barrier to delivering exceptional heavy metal music. With tracks like “Panic Attack,” “The Serpent and the King,” and “As God Is My Witness,” the band maintains their signature sound while incorporating new elements that keep the music fresh and exciting. Guitarists Richie Faulkner and Glenn Tipton shine with their twin harmonic solos, reminiscent of guitar legends like Eddie Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen. Rob Halford’s vocals are as powerful as ever, solidifying his title as “The Metal God.” “Invincible Shield” is a 14-track masterpiece that captures the essence of classic heavy metal while infusing it with a modern twist, making it a standout record of 2024.” (Perplexity)

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Nevertel release new single, “Sacrifice”

By
Michael Reitemeier
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Nevertel, the Tampa-based rock/R&B quartet, has released their newest single, “Sacrifice”, after some mysterious, enticing teases the week following up to it.

Nevertel has made huge waves the past few years, elevating their sound to reach a staggering half-a-million monthly listeners on Spotify, getting plays on SiriusXM’s Octane Test Drive, and even performing at Florida’s Rockville 2023. Off the success of recent singles “Far Away” and “Modified”, “Sacrifice” is another triumph in songwriting and execution for the group. It’s another example of what embodies Nevertel and sets them apart from the pack: an earworm chorus that sticks like glue in your head, deeply-relatable lyricism, and an ample offering of heaviness before it’s all over.

The duality of vocalists Jeremy Michael and Raul Lopez are felt across both verses, whereas the band holds the melody and shines in “Sacrifice”s breakdown. It also goes without saying that the signature production, done in conjunction with Raul and Kenny Garcia, puts it right at the top of quality alongside current genre staples. It’s that high mark of quality that lets every Nevertel single make an impression on the ever-growing fanbase.

As Nevertel has been turning heads with the surge in listens of 2018 single “No Reverse”, it’s been a slow-but-steady rise that’s been well-deserved from the four-piece that’s been grinding away for almost a decade now. Subverting the status-quo of groups that adhere to a blueprint, Nevertel just has an it-factor thanks to meticulous songwriting and fine-tuning their sound to perfection. “Sacrifice” solidifies what makes them stand out, while honing in on the winning formula of a massive chorus to make it exceptionally replayable.

Nevertel has teased a huge 2024, and this is as strong a start as any for a band that is finally getting its flowers. Here’s hoping for more shows, more tunes, and just more Nevertel this year. For now, check out “Sacrifice” and try not to get it too stuck in your head.

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