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Album Review: Metal Church – Damned If You Do

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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”

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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
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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.

Jinjer Premiere New Single & Video For “Dreadful Moments”

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Luke Spencer
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JINJER Premiere New Single & Video For “Dreadful Moments”!

“This is the darkest song we have ever made both musically and lyrically. Something that will make you live through all the horror so many people had to experience over all their childhood, something that will never let you stay indifferent,” states JINJER. “Dreadful Moments” is the next single off of their upcoming 5-track EP Micro. It’s a heavy new beast in JINJER‘s discography & your new must-have!

JINJER are currently heavily touring the world! At the moment they are busy touring Latin America.  They will then head back to Europe supporting Amorphis and Soilwork in early 2019 just in time for their upcoming EP release! A complete list of dates can be found here:

11.01.19 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle 2
12.01.19 NL – Nijmegen / Doornroosje
13.01.19 DE – Hamburg / Markthalle
14.01.19 DK – Copenhagen / Amager Bio
15.01.19 SE – Stockholm / Fryshuset
16.01.19 NO –  Oslo / Rockefeller Music Hall
18.01.19 DE – Hannover / Capitol
19.01.19 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
20.01.19 PL – Krakow / Klub Kwadrat
23.01.19 BG – Sofia / Universiada Hall
25.01.19 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra Music Club
26.01.19 AT – Vienna / Ottakringer Brauerei
27.01.19 CZ – Zlín / Masters of Rock Café
28.01.19 SK – Bratislava / Majestic Music Club
29.01.19 DE – Berlin / Kesselhaus
30.01.19 DE – Munich / Backstage (Werk)
01.02.19 DE – Geiselwind / MusicHall
02.02.19 DE – Cologne / Essigfabrik
03.02.19 BE – Antwerp / Trix Muziekcentrum
04.02.19 UK – London / Electric Ballroom
06.02.19 FR – Paris / Cabaret Sauvage
07.02.19 FR – Toulouse / Le Bikini
08.02.19 ES – Madrid / Mon
09.02.19 ES – Barcelona / Salamandra
10.02.19 FR – Lyon / Le Transbordeur
12.02.19 IT – Trezzo Sull’Adda / Live Music Club
13.02.19 DE – Wiesbaden / Schlachthof
14.02.19 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage
15.02.19 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn
16.02.19 CH – Pratteln / Z7

Epicenter Festival, May 10-12 In Rockingham, NC; Massive Music Lineup To Be Announced December 10

By
Luke Spencer
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Danny Wimmer Presents Announces Anticipated Debut Of Epicenter Festival
At Rockingham Festival Grounds In Rockingham, North Carolina May 10, 11 & 12, 2019
Three-Day Immersive Event Promises To Bring
“The Epicenter Of Rock N’ Roll To North Carolina”
With Must-See Music Performances And Expanded Camping Options
Massive Music Lineup To Be Announced Monday, December 10 At 9:00 AM ET

Epicenter Festival–a new 3-day destination music experience from premier independent U.S. music festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents–will debut 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 Festival replaces Carolina Rebellion, which was held in North Carolina from 2011 – 2018. With a move to the new venue, Epicenter Festival offers an enhanced festival experience. The new festival grounds will be developed in coordination with Rockingham Dragway and Rockingham Speedway, with even more music, extensive camping options, and no curfew.

Festival producer Danny Wimmer explains, “We are very proud of what Carolina Rebellion represented, so we understand that our decision to replace it was confusing to people. It took more time than we had hoped to make the final decision and then work out all of the details. Ultimately, we felt that there was so much more that we could accomplish in the right circumstances. 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. There’s always a next level to strive for – and after 8 great years of Carolina Rebellion, Epicenter is that next level.”

Danny Wimmer Presents CEO Danny Hayes adds, “In a project being led by the new owners of the Rockingham Speedway (the Rock), together with Richmond County, Rockingham Dragway and the other local land owners, we are working to develop a first class destination festival site. We are grateful to the Rock’s Dan Lovenheim and Richmond County Manager Bryan Land for spearheading this move and look forward to unveiling the lineup. Trust me, it’s worth the wait.”

The music lineup for Epicenter and further details will be revealed on Monday, December 10 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.

General Admission, VIP tickets, and hotel and camping packages for Epicenter Festival go on sale Friday, December 14 at Noon ET.

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 Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, Louder Than Life, Aftershock, Welcome To Rockville, Bourbon & Beyond, Chicago Open Air and more. They’re also the co-creators of Carolina Rebellion, which wrapped in 2018 after 8 record breaking years, including over 100,000 in attendance multiple years at the annual event.

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/

Hatebreed Announce 25th Anniversary Tour For Spring 2019

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Luke Spencer
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HATEBREED ANNOUNCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR WITH
OBITUARY, CRO-MAGS, TERROR + FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY 
FIRST LEGS TO KICK OFF IN APRIL 2019

Hatebreed remain one of the most relevant and impactful acts in the hard rock and metal scenes. The Connecticut band will celebrate 25 years of ruthless breakdowns, pit-stirring anthems, and poignant lyrics across eight albums and consistently sold-out shows in 2019. The band, which has gone from playing basements and backyards to being a featured worldwide attraction on countless festivals and high-profile tours from OZZFest to Warped Tour to Download, will commemorate two-plus decades by embarking on a 25th anniversary tour.

The first leg of the tour will feature support from Obituary and Cro-Mags, two bands that Hatebreed have covered in their career and who have influenced the signature and instantly recognizable Hatebreed sound. Terror and Fit for an Autopsy will round out this “can’t miss” juggernaut of a lineup. The initial trek will kick off in Philadelphia in April, with an additional leg to be announced shortly. All confirmed dates are below.

“I can’t believe it’s been 25 years already,” said Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta. “We’re excited to bring out this massive tour package with some of our favorite bands. Every band on this bill is a headliner in their own right. The show will be run festival-style with bands you don’t want to miss playing early. Activate the pit!”

“Looking forward to this one — 25 years of Hatebreed, celebrated with not only friends, but a couple bands who influenced us so much that we covered their songs on For the Lions. Come celebrate the entire catalog with us!,” said Hatebreed guitarist Frank Novinec.

“All killer, no filler here,” said Hatebreed drummer Matt Byrne. “This April will be a sick tour for Hatebreed. Celebrating 25 years is a big accomplishment for any band. But it’s that much sweeter when you’re doing it with some of your favorite bands in tow. We love Obituary so much that we covered them on our For the Lions record. We love Cro-Mags so much that we covered them on our For the Lions record. We love Terror and Fit For An Autopsy so much that… 😉 See you all in April!”

“We are excited to be invited to Hatebreed’s 25th anniversary U.S. tour and super honored to be a part such an awesome lineup,” stated Obituary drummer Donald Tardy. “Looking forward to throwing down each night with them and bringing some of our southern swamp metal to this tour. Gonna be sick!”

“Hatebreed’s 25th anniversary tour is gonna be a banger — the Cro-Mags are psyched as f*ck to be part of it,” proclaimed frontman John Joseph.

“The lineup for this tour is insane,” said Terror frontman Scott Vogel, echoing all of those sentiments. “We are very much looking forward to being on this run with some of our favorite bands.”

HATEBREED 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES:
FEATURING OBITUARY, CRO-MAGS, TERROR, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY
3/7 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues*
4/4 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall**
4/5 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
4/6 — Clifton Park, NY — Upstate Concert Hall
4/8 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
4/9 — Ft. Wayne, IN — Piere’s
4/10 — Detroit, MI — Harpos Concert Theatre
4/11 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall
4/12 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
4/13 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogarts ^
4/15 — Tampa, FL — The Ritz Ybor
4/16 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
4/17 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
4/18 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
4/19 — New York, NY — PlayStation Theater
4/20 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall
*With Bleeding Through, Asesino, + Strife
**Featuring Municipal Waste (No Obituary)
^ No Obituary

Astronoid Release Self-Titled Album Feb. 1; Debut “I Dream In Lines” Video  

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Luke Spencer
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ASTRONOID RELEASE SELF-TITLED, SOPHOMORE ALBUM ON FEB. 1
BAND GIVES FANS AN EARLY PREVIEW WITH “I DREAM IN LINES” VIDEO

Astronoid, the Boston-based outfit who cemented themselves as one of heavy music’s most promising new bands with the 2016 album AIR, release their sophomore full-length, Astronoid, on Feb. 1 via Blood Music.

The band is giving fans an early preview of the eagerly-awaited new album with a video for “I Dream In Lines”.

“After the completion of our sophomore album, we feel we have ventured further out of our comfort zone and created something special,” explains singer/guitar player Brett Boland. “The album encapsulates all the changes in our lives over the past couple of years. Astronoid is a testament to who we are as people, the music that consumes us, and the love in our lives. These songs hold a special place in our hearts and we hope that others can find the same solace in them that we have.”

Astronoid’s debut full-length, AIR, was one of the most talked about, and unexpected, releases of 2016. Consequence of Sound, in their year-end best of coverage, said the band “have taken post-metal to stratospheric new heights.” Noisey said AIR is “the happiest dream thrash record you’ll ever hear” while numerous outlets including Loudwire, Stereogum, Metal Injection, and Invisible Oranges, championed the young Northeastern four-piece by placing the album on their year-end best-of lists. MetalSucks declared the nine-song album “an instant classic.” In the months that followed, the band joined Tesseract, Periphery, Animals As Leaders, Ghost, and Zeal & Ardor for multiple North American tours.

Astronoid pre-orders, which include an instant download of “I Dream In Lines” as well as multiple colored vinyl packages, are available now via districtlines.com/Astronoid and blood-music.com/store.

Astronoid tracklist:

A New Color
I Dream In Lines
Lost
Fault
Breathe
Water
I Wish I Was There While The Sun Set
Beyond The Scope
Ideal World

The band joins Between The Buried and Me and Tesseract for a U.S. tour upon release of Astronoid:

February 8 Athens, GA 40 Watt Club

February 9 Winston-Salem, NC The Ramkat

February 10 Louisville, KY Diamond Pub Concert Hall

February 12 Wilmington, DE The Queen

February 13 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club

February 14 Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Lanes

February 15 Portland, ME Port City Music Hall

February 16 Hampton, NH Wally’s

February 17 Rochester, NY Anthology

February 19 Cleveland, OH Agora

February 20 Lansing, MI The Loft

February 21 Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall Ballroom

February 22 Des Moines, IA Wooly’s

February 23 Omaha, NE Slowdown

February 24 Boulder, CO Fox Theater

February 26 Reno, NV Cargo

February 27 Fresno, CA Strummer’s

March 1 Pomona, CA The Glasshouse

March 2 Tucson, AZ The Rock

March 4 Odessa, TX Dos Amigos

March 5 Corpus Christi, TX House of Rock

March 7 New Orleans, LA House of Blues

March 8 Pensacola, FL Vinyl Music Hall

March 9 Greenville, SC The Firmament

Astronoid is Brett Boland (vocals/guitar), Daniel Schwartz (bass), Casey Aylward (guitar) and Matt St. Jean (drums). The band was formed in 2012, releasing two EPs over the next year: Stargazer and November. AIR, the band’s debut full-length album, arrived in June of 2016.

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