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Killswitch Engage & Parkway Drive Announce Co-Headline “Collapse The World” Tour

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Luke Spencer
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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”

By
Luke Spencer
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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

By
Luke Spencer
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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”

By
Luke Spencer
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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

By
Luke Spencer
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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

By
Luke Spencer
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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

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

By
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

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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:

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE

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

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