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Within Temptation Announce 2019 North American Tour Dates, New Album “Resist” Now Out February 1

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Luke Spencer
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WITHIN TEMPTATION ANNOUNCE 2019 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
NEW ALBUM, RESIST, NOW SET FOR RELEASE ON FEBRUARY 1

WITHIN TEMPTATION — the leaders of dark anthems, with a career spanning two decades — have announced their 2019 North American tour plans. The band will embark on a tour of the U.S. and Canada this coming winter. The tour kicks off February 28 in Baltimore and runs through March 19 in Los Angeles. The trek makes several stops in Canada.

Special guests will be In Flames and Smash Into Pieces. All confirmed tour dates are below.

The band will now release its new album Resist on February 1 via Spinefarm in the U.S.

Check out the latest video for “Raise Your Banner,” featuring In Flames singer Anders Friden, and listen to the first single “The Reckoning,” featuring Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach.

Resist marks a departure from Within Temptation’s past. The record is armed with 10 anthemic tracks, driven by grand melodies and dark hooks. It brings a futuristic take on metal to the table — both instrumentally and thematically. “Resist is a true milestone for us. If it wasn’t for Resist, Within Temptation wouldn’t be here anymore,” the band stated.

“With this record, we’ve taken inspiration from modern music and gave it a face — a very dark one,” said singer Sharon den Adel. “Sometimes, it feels that today’s pop music lacks a rebellious edge. Our main goal was to collect pieces from sounds we did like and roughen it up as much as we could, resulting in a surprisingly new musical world that is heavier, dirtier and more futuristic than we’ve ever created before. Resistis our take on metal in a new way: to give modern music its rebellious edge.”

Pre-order Resist here.


WITHIN TEMPTATION ON TOUR:
With In Flames and Smash Into Pieces:
2/28: Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live
3/1: Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
3/2: New York, NY @ Playstation Theater
3/3: Boston, MA @ House of Blues
3/5: Montreal, QC @ Olympia
3/6: Toronto, ON @ Rebel
3/8: Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
3/9: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theater
3/11: Denver, CO @ The Summit
3/12: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
3/14: Portland, OR @ Roseland Ballroom
3/15: Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue Theater
3/16: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO
3/18: San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
3/19: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern Theater

ABOUT WITHIN TEMPTATION:

With 6 studio albums under their belt — Enter [1997], Mother Earth [2000], The Silent Force [2004], The Heart of Everything [2007], The Unforgiving [2011], and Hydra [2014] — and more than 3.5 million record sales to their name, Within Temptation – led by the aforementioned den Adel and Robert Westerholt — are a force to be reckoned with; one of the world’s most successful heavy rock groups. Within Temptation have previously headlined all the major festivals in Europe — Download, Hellfest, Wacken Open Air, Graspop, and Woodstock Poland, as well as many other events. Within Temptation have received numerous international awards, including a World Music Award, MTV Europe Music Awards, a Metal Hammer Award, and many more. Within Temptation’s 2014 album Hydra reached the top 10 of the album charts in ten countries. With #16 on the American Billboard chart, it was their most successful US-release to date and subsequently presented live by the band on a sold-out US-tour. The band’s European tour kicks off in October and consists of 35 dates in 18 countries. More dates around the globe will follow in 2019.

Godsmack To Return To North America in 2019

By
Luke Spencer
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GODSMACK will return to the road in 2019–first with 20 shows in Europe to be followed by a North American headlining tour with Volbeat. GODSMACK will kick it off February 27in London with Like A Storm confirmed as direct support for the six-week European trek. Next, GODSMACK will return to the U.S. where they’ll headline a U.S. run of shows with special guests VOLBEAT, along with some co-headlining shows with them in Canada. Tickets are on sale now for the European dates, with onsales set for mid-December for the North American gigs.

Earlier this year (4/27), GODSMACK released WHEN LEGENDS RISE via BMG (US) and Spinefarm (Worldwide), marking the band’s seventh studio album and their first in four years. The acclaimed 11-song collection, fueled by the Top 5 rock song and video “Bulletproof” plus the title track “When Legends Rise,” entered the Billboard Top 200 album chart in the top ten (#8), with four #1 placements on other charts: Top Rock Albums, Top Hard Music Albums, Top Independent Albums and Top Alternative Albums.WHEN LEGENDS RISE is available on CD, LP and Digital; purchase or stream it here.

Here’s some critical feedback on GODSMACK‘s 2018 shows:

“…Godsmack, after taking the stage for over two decades, still puts on an amazing set…”
–Erica Vincent, PureGrainAudio.com, 8/7/18 

“Godsmack put on a solid show and impressive pyro display.”
–Travis Failey, KNAC.COM, 5/23/18

 “Filled with pyro, extreme lighting, sonic booms, and their entire catalogue of hits, this was an adrenaline rush entering your veins from start to finish.”
–Annunziato Scaglione, National Rock Review, 5/19/18 

“It’s an all out assault on the senses when [Godsmack] start getting into their second set. Broad and bold, this band makes its mark and if all you can remember after 3 days is Godsmack, then success fostered its way to your memory bank and you leave wanting more.”
–Charlotte Alexander, Go Venue Magazine (Welcome to Rockville), 5/9/18

“Godsmack were about to literally blow things up…the Massachusetts rockers put on a high energy show with all the bells and whistles including smoke, fire, and plenty of pyro.”
–Kris Englehart, BackstageAxxess.com, 5/11/18

“Godsmack is back with a vengeance, and their explosive live show left nobody disappointed.”
–Johnnie Crow, The Rock Revival, 5/4/18

On August 26, 2017, VOLBEAT became the first Danish band to headline and sell out their hometown venue, Denmark’s Telia Parken, setting the record for the biggest show by a domestic artist in Denmark ever with over 48,250 people in attendance. To commemorate and immortalize the record-breaking event, the band will release their live album and concert film, Let’s Boogie! Live From Telia Parken, on December 14th via Republic Records. Pre-order Let’s Boogie! Live From Telia Parken on all formats here:https://umg.lnk.to/letsboogielive

GODSMACK’s European dates are as follows:

DATE                CITY                         VENUE

Wed 2/27 London, UK O2 Forum
Thu 2/28 Manchester, UK O2 Ritz Manchester
Fri 3/1 Birmingham, UK O2 Institute Birmingham
Mon 3/4 Milan, Italy Magazzini Generali
Wed 3/6 Zurich, Switzerland Komplex
Thu 3/7 Cologne, Germany Live Music Hall
Fri 3/8 Munich, Germany TonHalle Münche
Sun 3/10 Cologne, Germany Live Music Hall
Mon 3/11 Amsterdam, Holland The Melkweg
Wed 3/13 Antwerp, Belgium Trix
Sun 3/17 Oslo, Norway Rockerfeller Music Hall
Tue 3/19 Stockholm, Sweden Fryshuset
Thu 3/21 Copenhagen, Denmark The Grey Hall
Fri 3/22 Hamburg, Germany Docks
Sun 3/24 Berlin, Germany Huxleys Neue Welt
Tue 3/26 Warsaw, Poland Progresja
Wed 3/27 Vienna, Austria Arena
Thu 3/28 Budapest, Hungary Barba Negra Music Club
Sat 3/30 Sofia, Bulgaria Arena Armeec
Sun 3/31 Bucharest, Romania Arenele Romane

GODSMACK and VOLBEAT’s North American dates are as follows:

DATE CITY VENUE
**Sat 4/6 Scottsdale, AZ Westworld
**Sat 4/13 Orlando, FL Central Florida Fairgrounds
**Sun 4/14 Tampa, FL Amalie Arena
Tue 4/16 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
Thu 4/18 Evansville, IN Ford Center – Evansville
Fri 4/19 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
Sat 4/20 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum
Mon 4/22 Minneapolis, MN Armory
Tue 4/23 Omaha, NE Baxter Arena
Fri 4/26 Abbotsford, BC Abbostford Centre
Sat 4/27 Penticton, BC South Okanagan Event Centre
Mon 4/29 Medicine Hat, AB Canalta Centre
Tue 4/30 Calgary, AB Grey Eagle Resort & Casino – Grey Eagle Event Centre
Thu 5/2 Dawson Creek, BC EnCana Events Centre
Fri 5/3 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place
Sun 5/5 Saskatoon, SK SaskTel Centre
Mon 5/6 Winnipeg, MB Bell MTS Place
Thu 5/9 London, ON Budweiser Gardens
Fri 5/10 Ottawa, ON Canadian Tire Centre
Sat 5/11 Quebec, QC Videotron Centre

**Godsmack festival appearance

For more information on GODSMACK, visit:

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Epicenter 2019 Lineup Announced Featuring Tool, Foo Fighters, Korn, Rob Zombie, Judas Priest & More

By
Luke Spencer
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Epicenter – May 10, 11 & 12, 2019
At Newly Created Rockingham Festival Grounds In Rockingham, NC

Foo Fighters, Tool, Korn, Rob Zombie, Judas Priest, Bring Me The Horizon
And Dozens More Make North Carolina “The Epicenter Of Rock N’ Roll”
With Must-See Music Performances And Expanded Camping Options

Tickets On Sale Friday, December 14 At Noon ET

Epicenter Festival – a new 3-day destination music experience from premier independent U.S. music festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents – brings a massive music lineup to its 2019 debut, with over 65 music artists performing on four stages, led by Foo Fighters, Tool and Korn. The inaugural festival takes place in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region, at the newly created Rockingham Festival Grounds in Richmond County, North Carolina on Friday, May 10, Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, 2019.

Epicenter 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.

General Admission, VIP tickets, and hotel and camping packages for Epicenter go on sale Friday, December 14 at Noon ET at https://epicenterfestival.com.

The members of Korn explain, “There are many defining moments that dramatically mark a band’s history, and one such moment in time happened in North Carolina with Korn. NC holds a special place in Korn’s heart, as we unexpectedly reunited with our old friend Head. It’s been a great 6+ years with Head back inKorn and we look forward to rocking NC again with Foo Fighters, Tool and many other great bands.”

Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes says, “We’re very excited to be playing next year’s Epicenter Festival in Rockingham. It’s a privilege to be sharing a stage alongside some of our favourite acts, and to be back in North Carolina.”

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, Arrested Youth, Vein, Black Coffee and more TBD

Saturday, May 11: Tool, Judas Priest, The Cult, Bush, Black Label Society, Circa Survive, Yelawolf,Motionless In White, The Damned Things, Starset, Grandson, Badflower, Memphis May Fire, Issues,High On Fire, Wage War, Crobot, Sylar, Counterfeit., Pretty Vicious, Shvpes, Dirty Honey, Alien Weaponry, Hyde

Sunday, May 12: Foo Fighters, Bring Me The Horizon, 311, +Live+, Mastodon, Killswitch Engage,Architects, 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

Festival doors open at 11:00 AM daily.

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 by Maynard James Keenan, co-founder of international recording acts Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer) will be available at the Caduceus Wine Garden. Experience abounds at theHeavy 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.

Initial ticket prices for Epicenter Festival will be as follows:
Weekend General Admission: starting at $149.50 plus fees
Weekend VIP: starting at $399.50 plus fees
Single Day General Admission: starting at $79.50 plus fees
Single Day VIP: starting at $199.50 plus fees

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. Campers will also have late night access to Rockingham Village, an impressive promenade featuring food, drinks, merch shopping, entertainment, art and activities until 2:00 AM daily. Rockingham Village will be conveniently located immediately in front of the venue, adjacent to the North Premium campgrounds. Camping options will include immersive, Premium Spaces on the North Side of the site as well as free options in the South Side campgrounds.

Rockingham Village at Epicenter will be open for extended hours to allow fans to eat, drink, shop and see performing artists before and after the main event. Featured vendors 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.

Festival producer Danny Wimmer notes, “The creation of the ‘Epicenter of rock n’ roll’ in the heart of North Carolina gives us the ability to expand on the festival experience with enhanced camping amenities, nighttime entertainment with no curfew, and expanded food and beverage offerings, all highlighted by a massive music lineup covering the spectrum of rock, metal and alternative rock music.”

Danny Hayes, CEO of Danny Wimmer Presents, explains the development of the Rockingham Festival Grounds: “We have a long-term arrangement with all of the property owners: The Rock (Rockingham Speedway), Richmond County, Rockingham Dragway and other local land owners. We’re working together to define the long-term vision for the festival area. For 2019, the primary festival grounds will be in a grassy area connected to the Rockingham Dragway. The area across the street surrounding The Rock (Speedway) will be utilized for patron parking and camping.”

Epicenter Festival sponsors include:

Fxck Cancer x Dyin 2 Live Dreams Program: Fxck Cancer’s mission is to fight cancer by raising awareness and education about early cancer detection and prevention, ultimately putting an end to late-stage cancer diagnosis. Through the Dyin 2 Live Dreams program, they look to enrich the lives of those fighting cancer by offering them a VIP experience that they hope will bring joy, inspiration, and courage. In doing this, they hope to help give the cancer fighter a chance to forget, even if it’s only for a day, what they are going through. For more information please visit, www.fxckcancer.org. Fxck Cancer and Dyin 2 Live Dreams are programs of the F C Cancer Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. #TogetherWeFight #FxckCancer

f.y.e.: f.y.e. will be hosting the ultimate fan and artist interactive experiences throughout the festival. f.y.e.  is the only place at the festival to get all your favorite band’s music – and maybe even get to meet your favoriteEpicenter performer! Check back for updates on artist meet and greet and autograph signing sessions.

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: https://epicenterfestival.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpicenterFest
Twitter: https://twitter.com/epicenterfest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicenterfest

Dream Theater Release Debut Track “Untethered Angel” From Upcoming Album Distance Over Time

By
Luke Spencer
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DREAM THEATER RELEASE DEBUT TRACK “UNTETHERED ANGEL”
FROM THEIR 14th STUDIO ALBUM DISTANCE OVER TIME

NEW ALBUM SCHEDULED FOR WORLDWIDE RELEASE ON FEBRUARY 22, 2019
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER AT https://dream-theater.lnk.to/DistanceOverTime

Band To Embark on The Distance Over Time Tour

of North America Beginning March 2019

Two-time Grammy-nominated and millions-selling progressive music titans Dream Theater have released the first song from their recently announced 14th studio album, Distance Over Time. “Untethered Angel” is the first new song from the album slated for worldwide release on February 22, 2019. The new single is quintessential Dream Theater and takes the listener on a musical journey that cements the band’s place as the premier progressive metal band around today. Watch the video for “Untethered Angel” here: https://youtu.be/gylxuO6dKOw.

“During the writing and recording process of D/T, ‘Untethered Angel’ was known as ‘Song 4’ to all of us as it was the 4th song written during the sessions. However, there has always been something about this track that just begged for it to be the album opener, even long before all of the songs were written,” explains John Petrucci. “Fear is something that rears its ugly head at some point or another in all of our lives. Fear of the unknown, fear of taking chances, fear of making mistakes. If we are not careful, it can be debilitating and sadly prevent us from realizing our true potential. The world we live in can be a scary place and the thought of an uncertain future a terrifying notion, especially for today’s young people. Untethering from that fear and giving yourself up to the future’s countless possibilities is what will ultimately set you free.’”

Distance Over Time showcases a newfound creativity for Dream Theater while maintaining the elements that have garnered them devoted fans around the globe. The album also marks the first for the band’s new label InsideOutMusic / Sony Music. The artwork was created by long-time cover collaborator Hugh Syme (Rush, Iron Maiden, Stone Sour). Distance Over Time was produced by John Petrucci, mixed by Ben Grosse and mastered by Tom Baker. The latest addition to Dream Theater’s impressive catalog is now available for pre-order in various configurations at: https://dream-theater.lnk.to/DistanceOverTime.

Distance Over Time will be available as: Standard CD Jewel Case, Special Edition Digipak (incl. 1 bonus track), 180g Gatefold 2LP Edition (incl. 1 bonus track, an 8-page-LP-booklet & the entire album on CD), Ltd. Edition Artbook (incl. 1 bonus track, 5.1 mix with video animations, instrumental mixes & high res files of the album, stems for “Untethered Angel”, extended liner notes, additional artwork incl. photos from the writing session and additional video content), as Deluxe Collector’s Box Set (incl. lenticular cover card, Artbook, 180g 2 LP Gatefold Edition with exclusive artwork and exclusive white vinyl, exclusive picture 7”, 60 x 60 cm poster, 10 art cards, slipmat, patch, pin and a hand-numbered certificate of authenticity) and as Digital Album (incl. 1 bonus track).

The tracklisting for Distance Over Time is:

1 Untethered Angel 06:14
2 Paralyzed 04:17
3 Fall Into The Light 07:04
4 Barstool Warrior 06:43
5 Room 137 04:23
6 S2N 06:21
7 At Wit’s End 09:20
8 Out Of Reach 04:04
9 Pale Blue Dot 08:25
10 Viper King (Bonus Track) 04:00

In June 2018, Dream Theater secluded themselves in a private location in upstate New York to begin writing for the new record. While spending the summer living together in the property’s adjacent residence, the band spent their days and nights crafting the music that would make up the new album in the ‘Yonderbarn’; a beautiful and spacious barn that had been meticulously transformed into a state-of-the art film and recording studio. Following an intense & extremely productive period of group writing sessions and wanting to retain the magic that was captured in this scenic and inspiring location, they decided to record the album in the very room they had all convened to write together in. Living together during the writing and recording for Distance Over Time marked another first for the band’s 33-year career. The result is a heavier collection of songs that showcases the early roots of the band while exploring new territory as musicians and as friends.

Dream Theater is also planning to hit the road in support of the new album. The Distance Over Time Tour of North America was recently announced and kicks off on March 20, 2019 in San Diego, CA. The tour will run for seven weeks before wrapping up in Mexico City on May 4, 2019.

Information on tickets for all upcoming shows as well as VIP packages can be found at www.dreamtheater.net. More tour dates for the worldwide tour will be announced in the near future.

Progressive metal pioneers Dream Theater— James LaBrie (Vocals), John Petrucci (Guitars), Jordan Rudess (Keyboards), John Myung (Bass), and Mike Mangini (Drums) — share a unique bond with one of the most passionate fan bases around the globe as evidenced by their two GRAMMY® Award nominations and 15 million records sold worldwide. The 1992 opus Images & Words received a gold certification and landed on Rolling Stone’s coveted “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All-Time.” Guitar World placed the follow-up Awake at #1 on“Superunknown: 50 Iconic Albums That Defined 1994.” 1996’s A Change of Seasons notably soundtracked NBC’s coverage of Downhill Skiing at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Fans voted the 1999 Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory the “Number One All-Time Progressive Rock Album” in a 2012 Rolling Stone poll. Not to mention, it ranked as the “15th Greatest Concept Album” by Classic Rock.  2009 saw Black Clouds & Silver Linings crash the Billboard Top 200 at #6 as A Dramatic Turn of Events [2011] and Dream Theater [2013] maintained a three-peat in the chart’s Top 10. Consequence of Sound dubbed 2016’s The Astonishing, “An absolutely unique experience.”  Beyond three platinum and two gold videos, the group was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2010. On its 14th full-length and first release for InsideOutMusic / Sony Music, Distance Over Time, the band recharge the brotherhood that has kept them creating music together for over 30 years. It’s Dream Theater at their most dynamic, direct, and definitive.

Find Dream Theater online:
www.dreamtheater.net
https://www.facebook.com/dreamtheater
http://twitter.com/dreamtheaternet
http://instagram.com/dtimages

Album Review: Metal Church – Damned If You Do

By
Luke Spencer
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A review on Damned If You Do, the twelfth studio album from Metal Church.

Metal Church is an American heavy metal band. They originally formed in San Francisco, California in 1980 before relocating to Aberdeen, Washington the following year and briefly using the name Shrapnel. Their self titled debut album was released in 1984.

Damned If You Do is the twelfth studio album by American heavy metal band Metal Church, released on December 7, 2018 through Rat Pak Records.[1] This will be their first release with former W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, who replaced longtime member Jeff Plate in 2017, and the second Metal Church studio album with vocalist Mike Howe since he rejoined the group in 2015. Music videos were made for “Damned If You Do” and “By the Numbers”.

Nonpoint Drop Video For “Wheel Against Will”

By
Luke Spencer
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NONPOINT DROP VIDEO FOR “WHEEL AGAINST WILL”

Nonpoint have dropped the video for the new single “Wheel Against Will” from their new album X. Watch it here.

The band is currently on tour with P.O.D. All remaining dates are below.

NONPOINT ON TOUR:
12/5: Cleveland, OH @ Agora
12/6: New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
12/7: Portland, ME @ Aura
12/8: Providence, RI @ The Strand
12/9: Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon
12/11: Lynchburg, VA @ Phase 2
12/12: Greensboro, NC @ Cone Denim
12/14: Destin, FL @ Radio Show Club LA

Welcome To Rockville 2019 Lineup Announced Featuring Tool, Korn, Rob Zombie, Judas Priest, Shinedown & More

By
Luke Spencer
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Welcome To Rockville Returns For Massive 3-Day Weekend
With Tool, Korn, Rob Zombie, Incubus, The Prodigy, Shinedown, Judas Priest & More

Florida’s Biggest Rock Experience Takes Over Metropolitan Park In Jacksonville, FL May 3, 4, & 5, 2019
Tickets, VIP Packages & Camping Go On Sale Friday, December 7 At Noon ET
At WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com

After a record-breaking year in 2018 that welcomed a sold-out crowd of 90,000 over an expanded three-day weekend, Welcome To Rockville returns even bigger in 2019.

The ninth annual edition of Florida’s Biggest Rock Experience will take place Friday, May 3, Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, Florida and will feature must-see headlining sets from some of the biggest names in rock including Tool, Korn, Rob Zombie, Incubus, The Prodigy, Shinedown and Judas Priest––making their Rockville debut.

General Admission and VIP tickets, as well as hotel and camping packages, for Welcome To Rockville go on sale Friday, December 7 at Noon ET at www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com.

Rob Halford says, “Judas Priest are primed and ready to unleash new Firepower with full metal fury on the USA again as we are one of the headliners at Welcome To Rockville in Jacksonville, Florida! The Priest is back!”

Chris Kilmore of Incubus adds, “We’re excited to return to Jacksonville and play at Welcome To Rockville in 2019! There are some great bands on the bill and we can’t wait to see our friends in Tool, The Prodigy, as well as many others. See you there!”

The daily music lineup for Welcome To Rockville is as follows (subject to change):

Friday, May 3: Korn, The Prodigy, Evanescence, Chevelle, Flogging Molly, Killswitch Engage, Circa Survive, Tom Morello, Mark Lanegan Band, Beartooth, Starset, Issues, Black Pistol Fire, Hands Like Houses, Wilson, Amigo The Devil, Demob Happy, Cleopatrick, Dirty Honey

Saturday, May 4: Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Judas Priest, The Cult, Skillet, In This Moment, Black Label Society, Yelawolf, Tremonti, Badflower, The Damned Things, High on Fire, Zeal & Ardor, Wage War, Movements, Crobot, Boston Manor, Pretty Vicious

Sunday, May 5: Tool, Incubus, Bring Me The Horizon, Papa Roach, The Struts, Meshuggah, Architects, Fever 333, Reignwolf, The Glorious Sons, Dorothy, While She Sleeps, Yungblud, Grandson, Shvpes, The Dirty Nil, Hyde

In addition to performances from top music artists, and various onsite attractions, attendees will also enjoy food and beverage options celebrating local Jacksonville flavors, provided by Southern Hospitality ConcessionsLLC (DWP’s affiliate concessionaire). Selections from the following local and regional restaurants will be available: Brucci’s Pizza, Cely’s Filipino Cuisine, Chinchilla’s Eatz on the Streetz, Dos Vatos Tacos, Grumpy’s Homemade Ice Cream, Guanabana Ice Pops, Indochine, Island Noodles, Mama’s Food Truck, Mojo’s BBQ, Pie Baby Wood Fired Pizza, Safe Harbor Seafood, Sweet Pete’s, The Bread and Board, andWhat’s the Catch Fish Tacos, with more to come.

Fans 21+ can wash down Welcome To Rockville’s over-the-top food offerings with a variety of beverages, including Bud Light, selections from the Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards Wine Garden (owned by Maynard James Keenan, co-founder of international recording acts Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer), Heavy Tiki Bar (an oasis filled with killer cocktails and shade), and local craft beer.

Initial ticket prices for Welcome To Rockville will be as follows:

  • Weekend General Admission: starting at $129.50 plus fees
  • Weekend VIP: starting at $369.50 plus fees
  • Single Day General Admission: starting at $79.50 plus fees
  • Single Day VIP: starting at $169.50 plus fees

VIP tickets include: a VIP entrance to venue; access to VIP lounge area featuring dedicated bar, beverage and food service; viewing of main stages; seated area with shade for dining; private restroom facilities; and a VIP guest laminate.

Welcome To Rockville will bring back car and RV camping spots for attendees. Camping spots at Tailgaters Parking lots include four nights of camping in a secured lot featuring indoor restrooms, shower trailers and access to a full restaurant and general store.

Welcome To Rockville sponsors include:

Monster Energy: Monster Energy will be keeping all fans fueled up and ready to rock by offering free sampling on their Monster Energy viewing deck. Enjoy Monster Energy drinks from one of the best seats in the house. Make sure to check back throughout the festival for a schedule of Monster Energy’s interactive artist experiences.

Fxck Cancer x Dyin 2 Live Dreams Program: Fxck Cancer’s mission is to fight cancer by raising awareness and education about early cancer detection and prevention, ultimately putting an end to late-stage cancer diagnosis. Through the Dyin 2 Live Dreams program, they look to enrich the lives of those fighting cancer by offering them a VIP experience that they hope will bring joy, inspiration, and courage. In doing this, they hope to help give the cancer fighter a chance to forget, even if it’s only for a day, what they are going through. For more information please visit, www.fxckcancer.org. Fxck Cancer and Dyin 2 Live Dreams are programs of the F C Cancer Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. #TogetherWeFight #FxckCancer

f.y.e.: FYE will be hosting the ultimate fan & artist interactive experiences throughout the festival! FYE is the only place at the festival to get all your favorite band’s music — and maybe even get to meet your favorite Welcome To Rockville performer! Check back for updates on artist meet & greet and autograph signing sessions!

Welcome To Rockville is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination rock music festivals in the America. DWP events include Louder Than Life, Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, Chicago Open Air, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, Epicenter Festival and more. 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.

For more information on Welcome To Rockville, visit:
Website: www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com 
Facebook: @welcometorockville
Twitter: @RockvilleFest
Instagram: @welcometorockville

Photos: HALESTORM at Stifel Theatre in St. Louis, MO 11/29/2018

By
Luke Spencer
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After seeing the sights in the gateway to the west on November 29th, Halestorm arrived to Stifel Theatre in downtown St. Louis and made sure that everyone who was in attendance knew rock wasn’t dead.  It was a night featuring three strong performances from female voiced bands and it was memorable for having such a strong hard rock concert in the gorgeous theater.

Now with Vicious out worldwide, it feels that Lzzy and company are determined to prove that they can hang with any big name in rock.  Seeing Lzzy perform at WWE’s Evolution and NXT Takeover as well as seeing Halestorm perform at the big festivals in 2018 earlier this year, there is more than enough proof that the name Halestorm has attention even outside the rock scene.

I’m hoping for the best for Halestorm because they can bring that positive attention to the rock world and then everyone wins.  Along with constant radio play and long tours, the band is doing everything right to push forward.

Halestorm is continuing their tour with In This Moment and New Year’s Day for the next few weeks and have been announced for Sonic Temple festival in Ohio next year.  You can find upcoming tour dates on Halestorm’s Facebook page here: Halestorm on Facebook

Click on any photo below to open the gallery and scroll below the photos to hear music from the band’s latest album Vicious.

https://www.facebook.com/RockedNet/videos/355534535204806/

 

Photos of Halestorm at Stifel Theatre.
All photos taken by Luke Spencer
in St. Louis, MO on November 29th, 2018.

Photos: IN THIS MOMENT at Stifel Theatre in St. Louis, MO 11/29/2018

By
Luke Spencer
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If more bands put as much effort into their stage production and performance as they do their music, the rock scene would be on a much higher level.

In This Moment is a band that has proven over the years that rock isn’t just about studio sessions.  Whether it’s crafting their own set designs in parking lots while on tour or bringing in dancers and big lighting effects to help with the show, this is a band that has earned their attention.

Seeing the band on stage at Stifel Theatre along with New Year’s Day and Halestorm was a unique experience.  It’s rare that big rock shows get to come to the exquisite theater.  Even more rare is when the night features bands all voiced by female singers.  One of the highlights of this set being Ash Costello of New Year’s Day joining In This Moment to perform “Black Wedding”.

In This Moment is promoting their latest album Ritual which came out last year.  Here’s hoping we will get to hear new music from the band soon.  You can find more info and upcoming tour dates on their Facebook page here: In This Moment on Facebook

Click on any photo below to open the gallery and scroll below the photos to watch the music videos for “Black Wedding” (featuring Rob Halford) and “Roots”.

Photos of In This Moment at Stifel Theatre.
All photos taken by Luke Spencer
in St. Louis, MO on November 29th, 2018.

Regretting The Past: Theory Of A Deadman – Scars & Souvenirs

By
Luke Spencer
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My theory is that anyone who bought this album REALLY wishes they had their money back.

Big thanks to Spectrum Pulse and Geaux Gretchen for their help.  Please subscribe to their channels below:
Spectrum Pulse = https://www.youtube.com/user/SilensCursor
Geaux Gretchen = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoQl48TQo3CoFCdbHaof4-Q

Theory of a Deadman (abbreviated as Theory) is a Canadian rock band from Delta, British Columbia. Formed in 2001, the band is currently signed to Roadrunner Records as well as 604 Records. The band also includes traits of other music styles, such as country and acoustic, as well as their post-grunge and alternative rock base. They have had eight top 10 hits on the US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, including three No. 1 hits, “Bad Girlfriend“, “Lowlife” and “Rx (Medicate)“.

Scars & Souvenirs is the third album by Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman, and was released on April 1, 2008. It has so far been the band’s most successful album to date and has spawned many hit singles.

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