Ice Nine Kills Premiere New Song & Video “Merry Axe-Mas”
ICE NINE KILLS + REVOLVER PREMIERE
NEW SONG + VIDEO “MERRY AXE-MAS”
Ice Nine Kills and Revolver have teamed up to premiere the delightfully devious, holiday ‘n’ horror themed new song and video “Merry Axe-Mas.” Watch the video game and slasher-inspired clip here and here.
“SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT is one of my all time favorite slasher flicks,” says singer Spencer Charnas. “In our song and video for, ‘MERRY AXE-MAS,’ I wanted to pay tribute to the film’s brilliant combination of sleaze, holiday cheer, absurdity, and vicious gore. Released in 1984 at the height of the ’80s slasher craze, the film’s axe wielding Santa marketing campaign threw uptight parents and the PC police into an unholy rage.”
He furthered, “Angered families staged protests in front of theaters and PTA groups across the country petitioned for the film’s banishment. Tri Star pictures subsequently caved and SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT was pulled from theaters after only one week.
However, all the negative publicity only fueled the forbidden fruit factor and the infamous film quickly gained cult status. This story just goes to show you that if you try and suppress something, it’s only more likely to rear its (decapitated) head.”
Ice Nine Kills’ The Silver Scream is out now. The album bowed impressively in October, with nearly 19,000 units sold in its first week.
John 5 And The Creatures Release “Zoniks!” Music Video Teaser
JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES Release “Zoinks!” Music Video Teaser
Watch Here | Full Music Video Launching January 1, 2019
New Full-Length Album, Invasion, Coming Soon
Upcoming North American Tour Begins February 22, 2019 in Anaheim, CA
As previously announced, JOHN 5 and The Creatures – comprised of world-renowned guitarist JOHN 5, bassist Ian Ross and drummer Logan Miles Nix – will release a brand new full-length studio album in 2019! JOHN 5 also recently announced that the album, entitled Invasion, will be teased on New Year’s Day 2019 by way of a brand new music video for the new track “Zoinks!” JOHN 5 just posted a teaser of the video featuring behind-the-scenes footage via his YouTube channel – watch the teaser here.
Additionally, by going to THIS LINK, fans can set a reminder to see the video as soon as it airs on New Years Day via YouTube and share in the experience with other JOHN 5 fans by taking part in the live chat as the video airs for the first time.
In the tradition of Scooby Doo and Groovie Goolies, the “Zoinks!” video features an innovative blend of classic 2D hand drawn animation, 3D computer generated imagery and live action. The video is written and directed by Disney animator Brett Broggs (Frozen, Wreck-It Ralph), with live footage shot by Matt Zane. The video also features the voice acting talents of Nikki Sixx, Susan Olsen (known for her role as Cindy Brady on The Brady Bunch), and Fred Coury. Coury also is credited for scoring the video alongside JOHN 5.
The official release date for Invasion will be announced in 2019.Invasion was produced and mixed by Barry Pointer, and will be released via a series of music videos, just as JOHN 5released his 2017 studio release, Season of the Witch.
In celebration of the upcoming album, JOHN 5 and The Creatures will kick off the second leg of their North American Invasion Tour on February 22, 2019 in Anaheim, CA. The tour will feature support from blues-rock guitarist Jared James Nichols. Tickets and VIP packages are available now via www.john-5.com/store.
JOHN 5 and The Creatures Invasion tour dates:
2/22 – Anaheim, CA @ The Parish at House of Blues
2/23 – Las Vegas, NV @ Count’s Vamp’d
2/24 – San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
2/26 – Mesa, AZ @ Club Red
2/28 – Albuquerque, MN @ Launch Pad
3/1 – Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s
3/2 – San Antonio, TX @ Rock Box
3/3 – Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
3/5 – Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
3/6 – Dallas, TX @ Trees
3/7 – Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street
3/9 – Indianapolis, IN @ HiFi
3/10 – Akron, OH @ Empire Concert Club
3/12 – Sellersville, PA @ Sellersville Theater
3/13 – New York, NY @ Iridium
3/14 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Loft at The Chance
3/15 – Teaneck, NJ @ Debonair Music Hall
3/16 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s
3/17 – Lebanon, NH @ Lebanon Opera House
3/18 – New Bedford, MA @ Vault at Greasy Luck
3/20 – Quebec City, QC @ L’Anti Bar & Spectacles
3/21 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
3/22 – Ottawa, ON @ The Brass Monkey
3/23 – Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
3/24 – London, ON @ Rum Runners
3/26 – Thunder Bay, ON @ Crocks
3/27 – Winnipeg, MB @ Pyramids
3/28 – Regina, SK @ The Exchange
3/29 – Calgary, AB @ Dickens
3/30 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite
3/31 – Vancouver, BC @The Rickshaw Theatre
4/2 – Seattle, WA @ Crocodile Cafe
4/3 – Portland, OR @ Star Theater
4/5 – Sacramento, CA @ Holy Diver
4/6 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Whisky
About JOHN 5:
JOHN 5 has worked with a varied range of artists, performing as guitarist for some of the biggest headlining rock bands in the world such as Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, as well as playing session with Paul Stanley, Rod Stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more. Slashhas called JOHN 5, “one of the most mind-blowing guitarists around” and Rob Zombie has dubbed him “a fucking shredder”. JOHN 5 has released seven solo albums to date, as well as a remix album, and has written music for the likes of Avril Lavigne, Garbage, Ricky Martin and others. Season Of The Witch followshis previous solo work, Careful With That Axe, which debuted on the Billboard Heatseekers chart upon release in 2014.
JOHN 5 and The Creatures is:
JOHN 5 – guitars
Ian Ross – bass
Logan Miles Nix – drums
JOHN 5 online:
www.john-5.com
www.facebook.com/John5official
www.twitter.com/john5guitarist
www.instagram.com/john5official
Black Coffee Announce Addition of New Bass Player, Nick Fratianne
Columbus, OH based Bluesy Rock Band BLACK COFFEE
has announced the addition of a new bass player to their line-up, Nick Fratianne.
To introduce the new member, the band released a hilarious new video filmed and created by John Payne of Payne Productions.
“We’re all super happy to have Nick on board with Black Coffee, not only is he a very close friend but also one of the best bassists in Columbus, I’m most excited to see what crazy shit Ehab comes up with now that he doesn’t have to worry about the bass!” – Tommy
“I’ve known Nick forever, he helped introduce me to my first tastes of classic hard rock as well as being a band mate in my formative years of music, we’re super pumped to have him in the Black Coffee family and to see how his talents can help push us even further!” – Ehab
Black Coffee has also announced that they will be performing at both Epicenter Festival in Rockingham, NC (5/10-5/12) and Sonic Temple Music and Arts Festival in Columbus, OH (5/17-5/19)!
Black Coffee formed in early 2017 after drummer Tommy McCulloughintroduced singer|bassist, Ehab Omran, to guitarist Justin Young. Within the first few days, these artists began songwriting and the chemistry was overwhelmingly apparent.
With the release of Black Coffee’s debut album, Take One, on April 21st, the Columbus, Ohio rockers definitely possess the sound, style, confidence and work ethic to drive this album’s success. The original single, “I Barely Know Her,” is already available on all streaming services, and its accompanying video debuts Friday, April 20th.
Fans can expect a diverse selection of original music. From the raw and dominant 1st single to the blistering, “Hurricane,” and funky, “Monica,” . . . along with otherworldly, “The Traveler,” and drive-with-the-top-down classic,“Born To Lie,” Take One proves to be one of the most exciting musical debut’s in modern history.
Black Coffee combines superb musicianship with a high-energy performance that is refreshingly both vintage and ground-breaking. This three-piece collaboration takes inspiration from classic rock bands of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s, and fuses it with the root music of blues and rock n’ roll from the 40’s and 50’s. Dedicated to re-inventing modern rock music, Black Coffee parts the proverbial sea for the next generation of artists.
Killswitch Engage & Parkway Drive Announce Co-Headline “Collapse The World” Tour
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE + PARKWAY DRIVE ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINE
“COLLAPSE THE WORLD” TOUR
TOUR KICKS OFF IN SPRING 2019
AFTER THE BURIAL TO SUPPORT
Killswitch Engage and Parkway Drive have announced a massive co-headline tour, dubbed “Collapse the World.” The trek will take place in Spring 2019, kicking off on April 18 in San Francisco and running through May 16 in Milwaukee. After The Burial will appear in the lineup as a support act and the tour will be sponsored by Revolver. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, December 21 at 10am local time.
“After having the pleasure of destroying stages all over Australia with the Parkway guys just over a month ago, we couldn’t be more stoked to share the stage with them once again, this time in the States,” said KsE frontman Jesse Leach. “Parkway Drive puts on an incredible live show and we are excited to combine forces and bring the energy every night to a town near you. I am absolutely certain fans of both bands are in for a hell of a time. This will be one for the memories for sure — let’s rage!”
“This co-headlining tour with Killswitch Engage is a landmark for Parkway Drive in North America,” said Parkway Drive’s frontman Winston McCall. “Having smashed our way across the land for over a decade now, it is a humbling and defining moment to be sharing this slot with true heavy metal icons and personal heroes. We have always aimed to maintain the highest standard of energy, connection and entertainment at our shows, a standard that has been set and maintained by KSE their entire career. The concept of how epic this tour will be is mind blowing to me. Bring on the insanity!”
TOUR DATES:
4/18 — San Francisco, CA — Warfield Theatre*
4/19 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium**
4/20 — Mesa, AZ — 98 KUPD – Ufest***
4/22 — Colorado Springs, CO — City Auditorium**
4/23 — Wichita, KS — Cotillion Ballroom*
4/24 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom**
4/26 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom*
4/27 — Austin, TX — Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater**
4/28 — Houston, TX — So What?! Music Festival***
4/30 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater**
5/1 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room at Old National Centre*
5/3 — Jacksonville, FL — Welcome to Rockville^^
5/4 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle**
5/5 — Nashville, TN — War Memorial Auditorium*
5/7 — Niagara Falls, NY — The Rapids Theatre**
5/9 — New York, NY — Terminal 5*
5/10 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall*
5/11 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall (Outdoors)**
5/12 — Rockingham, NC — Epicenter^^
5/12 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues^
5/14 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring*
5/15 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit**
5/16 — Milwaukee, WI — Eagles Club Stage*
5/17-19 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple***
*Killswitch Engage Closes Show
**Parkway Drive Closes Show
***Festival
^^Festival — KsE Only
^Parkway Drive only
ABOUT KILLSWITCH ENGAGE:
Formed in 1999 out of western Massachusetts, Killswitch Engage are often credited as one of the most influential metal acts in the last 20 years. Twice Grammy-nominated, they’ve sold over 3 million records worldwide, with The End of Heartache and As Daylight Dies both certified Gold in the U.S. The band has enjoyed multiple Top 10-charting albums, with 2016’s Incarnatelanding at #6 on the Billboard Top 200, #1 on the Current Rock Albums chart, and debuting at #1 overall in Canada, #5 in Australia, and #10 in both the UK and Germany, a testament to the band’s international reach.
As co-founders of Killswitch Engage, guitarist/backing vocalist Adam Dutkiewicz, guitarist Joel Stroetzel, bassist Mike D’Antonio, and lead vocalist Jesse Leach (who returned four years ago after a decade-long absence) together with longtime drummer Justin Foley continue to make trend-resistant, timeless heavy music that feeds the soul, touches the heart, and strengthens the mind. Spending much of their career on the road, Killswitch Engage have enjoyed premium slots on major U.S. tours, including OzzFest, Warped Tour, Taste of Chaos, Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest, Music As a Weapon, and Trespass America, as well as countless international festivals around the globe. Having shared the stage with acts ranging from Rise Against to Slayer, the diversity and versatility of their touring is unparalleled.
Their songs have been featured on Guitar Hero III, Rock Band, John Madden, the Resident Evil III soundtrack, and as entrance music for WWE wrestling champ CM Punk. The band’s compelling history can be seen in their latest release, Beyond the Flames: Home Video Vol II, a treasure trove of gripping content, containing 3.5 hours of footage, including a 75-minute documentary that chronicles the return of original vocalist Leach after nearly a decade away from the band he helped form, as well as tons of live footage from around the globe. The band recently announced its signing to Metal Blade Records, with a new album planned for 2019.
ABOUT PARKWAY DRIVE:
The five-piece metal band from Byron Bay, Australia formed in 2002. The band features vocalist Winston McCall, guitarists Luke Kilpatrick and Jeff Ling, bassist Jia O’Connor, and drummer Ben Gordon. For more than a decade, the band has stood at the forefront of heavy music worldwide, matching their uncompromising urgency with a powerful musicality. Parkway Drive has released six studio albums, all on Epitaph: Killing with a Smile (2005), Horizons (2007), Deep Blue (2010), Atlas (2012), IRE (2015), and Reverence (2018). The band has also released two platinum-selling DVDs, one EP, a split album with I Killed The Prom Queen, and one book.
Reverence, produced by longtime Parkway Drive sound engineer George Hadjichristou, is the band’s most sonically adventurous album and their most personal album to date. With its barrage of heart-shredding anthems, the album was closely informed by a series of tragedies the band had endured over the past few years. Reverence debuted in the US at #2 Current Hard Music, #34 Billboard Top 200 and #2 Current Rock Albums. The album debuted #1 in Australia and recently won the 2018 ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album.
Globally praised for their powerful live show, the band has had massive performances at festivals all over the world including Welcome to Rockville (US), Aftershock (US), Carolina Rebellion (US), Northern Invasion (US), Rock on the Range (US), Warped Tour (US), Montebello Rockfest (CA), Rock Am Ring (DE), Rock Im Park (DE),. Hurricane/Southside (DE), Download Festival (UK), Reading and Leeds (UK). Greenfield (CH), Nova Rock (AT), Lowlands (NL), and Pukkelpop (BE).
Cane Hill Drop New Video For “Acid Rain”
CANE HILL DROP “ACID RAIN” VIDEO
BAND TO RELEASE KILL THE SUN ON JANUARY 18, 2019 VIA RISE RECORDS
BAND TOURING WITH SEVENDUST THIS WINTER
New Orleans four-piece Cane Hill will release a brand new record titled Kill the Sun via Rise Records on January 18, 2019.
The band has just shared the new video for the trippy track “Acid Rain.” Watch it here.
Cane Hill previously shared the video for the title track, which is a brilliant and unexpected artistic left turn. Watch it here.
“We spent the summer working on new Cane Hill music,” the band said. “We’ve embraced the weirder and mellower side of what we do, as it’s something we think is important to our band. With that in mind, we’ve been in the studio with the incredibly talented Kris Crummett, working on music that embellishes those elements. It’s six songs of dark, twisted, and semi-acoustic beauty. We’re incredibly proud of it and can’t wait for you to hear it.”
The band continued, “We wanted to embrace some leftover emotions we’ve been dealing with since getting our shit together while exploring our own musical limitations. We made this semi-acoustic record because we needed to for ourselves — and because honestly, why the fuck not?”
Cane Hill will hit the road again this winter supporting Sevendust. All confirmed Cane Hill dates are below.
KILL THE SUN TRACK LISTING:
1. “86d – No Escort”
2. “Empty”
3. “Save Me”
4. “Kill the Sun”
5. “Acid Rain”
6. “Smoking Man”
CANE HILL ON TOUR:
WITH SEVENDUST:
2/1 — Houston, TX — Scout Bar
2/2 — New Orleans, LA — Southport Music Hall
2/4 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Revolution
2/5 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live
2/6 — Greenville, SC — The Firmament
2/8 — Greensboro, NC — Blind Tiger
2/9 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa
2/10 — Baltimore, MD — Rams Head Live
2/13 — Huntington, NY — The Paramount
2/14 — Boston, MA — House of Blues
2/15 — Providence, RI — The Strand
2/16 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
2/18 — New Haven, CT — Toad’s Place
2/19 — Poughkeepsie, NY — The Chance
2/20 — Buffalo, NY — Rapids
2/22 — Flint, MI — Machine Shop
2/25 — Columbus, OH — Newport Music Hall
2/26 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
2/27 — Columbia, MO — The Blue Note
3/1 — Wichita, KS — The Cotillion
3/2 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
3/3 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
ABOUT CANE HILL:
2018 has proven to be quite a year for Cane Hill and 2019 looks equally as promising. The band released Too Far Gone to much acclaim in January. The album was selected by Revolver as one of the best metal albums of 2018 so far. In April, Cane Hill were chosen as a #NXTLOUD artist by the WWE. They performed at NXT Take Over: New Orleans, as part of WWE’s WrestleMania Weekend. The band opened NXT TakeOver with “It Follows,” one of the event’s Official Theme Songs, inside the sold-out Smoothie King Center in their hometown of New Orleans. The band also performed with Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale, playing NXT Superstar Ember Moon’s entrance theme “Free the Flame” before her Championship match.
CANE HILL ARE:
Elijah Witt — Vocals
Elijah James Barnett — Guitar
Ryan Henriquez — Bass
Devin Clark — Drums
Top 5 WORST Albums Of 2018
2018 had some great music in rock, metal, alternative, etc…but it was also a year full of mediocrity, shame and electronic beep-boops.
Let’s talk about what stunk up this entire year!
Slaves Release Cover Of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You”
SLAVES DEBUT COVER OF MARIAH CAREY’S HOLIDAY CLASSIC
“ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU”
Beloved Sacramento rock band SLAVES is getting into the holiday spirit with a heartfelt, acoustic cover of Mariah Carey’s celebrated classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” The band has released the standalone version of the song today via a music video, which can be viewed now at http://smarturl.it/jz5gpg.
The band’s Christmas cover comes ahead of the band’s forthcoming acoustic EP, Revision, that’s due out January 18th, 2019 from SBG Records. The record features 4 acoustic renditions of their most popular singles and 2 new tracks, including the recently released song “Body On Fire.”
Slaves will do handful of intimate acoustic shows in California in December, before heading to Europe for a tour in January/February. Tickets are on sale now at www.SlavesBand.com.
SLAVES Tour Dates:
Dec 18 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720
Dec 19 – Sacramento, CA – Holy Diver
Dec 20 – Fresno, CA – Strummers
Dec 21 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction
Jan 24 – Bristol, UK – Thekla
Jan 25 – Manchester, England – Gorilla
Jan 26 – Nottingham, England – Rock City
Jan 27 – Dublin, Ireland – Voodoo Lounge
Jan 28 – Belfast, N. Ireland – Limelight 2
Jan 29 – Glasgow, Scotland – Garage
Jan 31 – Antwerp, Belgium – Zappa
Feb 1 – Cologne, Germany – Kantine
Feb 2 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Pumpehuset
Feb 3 – Stockholm, Sweden – Fryshuset
Feb 5 – Helsinki, Finland – Nosturi
Feb 7 – Oslo, Norway – Parkteatret
Feb 8 – Goteborg, Sweden – Sticky Fingers
Feb 9 – Hamburg, Germany – Grunspan
Feb 10 – Berlin, Germany – Bi Nuu
Feb 11 – Munich, Germany – Backstage Halle
Feb 12 – Prague, Czech Republic – Futurum
Feb 14 – Vienna, Austria – Szene
Feb 15 – Milan, Italy – Live Club
Feb 18 – Paris, France – Le Trabendo
Feb 19 – Eindhoven, Holland – Dynamo
Feb 20 – London, England – Electric Ballroom
Comprised of Jonny Craig (vocals), Colin Vieira (bass), Weston Richmond (guitar), Felipe Sanchez (guitar) and Zack Baker (drums), SLAVES formed in 2014 and have been a groundbreaking force in underground rock ever since. The band has released 3 critically praised and fan adored albums to date, including their latest, Beautiful Death, which was released earlier this year to rave reviews. The record was produced by Erik Ron and features 5 breakout singles, “I’d Rather See Your Star Explode,” “True Colors,” “Patience Is the Virtue,” “I Know a Lot of Artists” and “The Pact.” Purchase/Stream Beautiful Death: Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon
Deafheaven & Baroness Announce Co-Headline Tour In 2019
DEAFHEAVEN NOMINATED FOR GRAMMY AWARD
BAND’S “HONEYCOMB” UP FOR BEST METAL PERFORMANCE
ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN SHOW DATES AND
NORTH AMERICAN CO-HEADLINING TOUR WITH BARONESS IN 2019
Anti- would like to congratulate celebrated metal band Deafheaven on their recent Grammy nomination for their extraordinary song “Honeycomb” in the Best Metal Performance category. This is the first Grammy nomination for Deafheaven.
Additionally, Deafheaven will tour in New Zealand and Australia this February through the beginning of March. Immediately upon their return to the States Deafheaven will join Baroness for a co-headlining North American run. Beginning March 8 in Houston, TX at White Oak Music Hall and will end April 12 in New York at Terminal 5. Zeal & Ardor will open all the shows. Tickets on sale Friday December 14.
Deafheaven’s latest album Ordinary Corrupt Human Love was released earlier this year. The album has been making the critics lists for the best of 2018, including Decibel, Revolver, Noisey, Consequence of Sound, Loudwire, Uproxx and more.
DEAFHEAVEN & BARONESS, ZEAL & ARDOR Tour 2019
MAR 8 Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
MAR 9 Austin, TX @ Emo’s
MAR 10 Dallas, TX @ Canton Hall
MAR 12 Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren
MAR 13 Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
MAR 14 Anaheim, CA @ The House of Blues
MAR 16 Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
MAR 18 Portland, OR @ Roseland
MAR 19 Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
MAR 20 Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue Theatre
MAR 22 Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall
MAR 23 Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre
MAR 24 Spokane, WA @ The Knitting Factory
MAR 26 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
MAR 27 Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theater
MAR 29 Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre
MAR 30 Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
MAR 31 Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theater
APR 02 Toronto, ON @ The Danforth Music Hall
APR 03 Montreal, QC @ The Corona Theater
APR 05 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
APR 06 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
APR 07 Albany, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall
APR 09 Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre
APR 10 Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
APR 12 New York, NY @ Terminal 5
APR 14 Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore / Decibel Metal & Beer Fest
For more information on Deafheaven, visit:
https://deafheaven.com/
https://deafheavens.bandcamp.com/
https://twitter.com/deafheavenband
http://instagram.com/deafheavenband
https://www.facebook.com/deafheaven/
Chicago Open Air 2019 Lineup Announced Featuring System Of A Down, Tool, The Prodigy, Ghost & More
Chicago Open Air Presents Massive Stadium Show May 18 & 19, 2019
System Of A Down & Tool Lead Two Full Days Of Top Rock & Metal Acts
At SeatGeek Stadium In Bridgeview, IL
Must-See Lineup Also Includes The Prodigy, Ghost,
Meshuggah, Gojira & More
Tickets On Sale Friday, December 14 At Noon CT
This spring brings another must-see event from premier independent U.S. music festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents. On Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, Chicago Open Air Presents a massive stadium show with headlining sets from chart-topping acts including System Of A Down, Tool, The Prodigy and Ghost, plus more appearances from today’s biggest hard rock and metal artists. The event is co-produced by Live Nation and will take place at SeatGeek Stadium (formerly Toyota Park) in Bridgeview, IL, just outside Chicago.
Tickets for Chicago Open Air Presents go on sale Friday, December 14 at Noon CT at www.ChicagoOpenAir.com.
Maria Brink, frontwoman of In This Moment, says, “I can’t even begin to express how excited we are to be playing Chicago Open Air Presents. We had such a blast last time! Tool, The Prodigy and System Of A Down, that’s insane and such a powerful lineup. We feel blessed to be a part of it all. These are some of our all time favorite bands, I can’t wait to see you all there with In This Moment.”
The daily band lineup (subject to change) is as follows:
Saturday, May 18: System Of A Down, Ghost, Meshuggah, Beartooth, Code Orange, Knocked Loose, Vein
Sunday, May 19: Tool, The Prodigy, Gojira, In This Moment, Fever 333, The Black Dahlia Murder, Alien Weaponry
Doors open at 2:00 PM each day.
In addition to enjoying two days of nonstop rock, attendees of Chicago Open Air Presents will be able to indulge in an array of food and beverage options. A variety of local and regional craft beers and delicious Chicago-centric cuisine will be available throughout the venue over the course of the weekend.
Initial ticket prices for Chicago Open Air Presents will be as follows (plus fees):
2-day General Admission Field: $249.50
2-day General Admission Bowl: starting at $179.50
2-day VIP: $429.50
Single Day VIP: $249.50
Single Day General Admission Field: $149.50
Single Day General Admission Bowl: starting at $99.50
All VIP tickets include: Premium viewing area on the field or a premium reserved seat in the bowl level of the stadium, access to a dedicated VIP entrance into the stadium, access to a VIP hang area featuring dedicated food and beverage offerings, access to VIP-only restroom facilities, and a commemorative Chicago Open Air Presents VIP laminate.
Chicago Open Air Presents sponsors include Revolution Brewing. Revolution Brewing is the largest independently owned brewery in Illinois, brewing every drop in Chicago between the original brewpub space in Logan Square and a production brewery and taproom in Avondale. In 2017, Revolution became the 40th largest craft brewery and 50th largest overall brewery in the country by sales volume, according to the Brewers Association. Revolution currently distributes in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York City, and Wisconsin.
Chicago Open Air Presents is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination rock music festivals in America, and Live Nation. 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 Chicago Open Air Presents, visit:
Website: www.ChicagoOpenAir.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/chiopenair
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chiopenair
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiopenair
