A review on several albums all suggested by patrons so I can catch up on what I should have been paying attention to! This video covers And Justice For None by Five Finger Death Punch, Queen Of Time by Amorphis, and Awakening From Abyss by Lovebites.
Special thanks to David Lucas, Christopher Geriak, and Tyler Freshcorn for their Patreon pledges and album suggestions!
Five Finger Death Punch, often shortened to Five Finger or Death Punch, also abbreviated as 5FDP or FFDP, is an American heavy metal band from Las Vegas, Nevada. Formed in 2005, the band’s name comes from the kung fu movie The Five Fingers of Death. The band originally consisted of vocalist Ivan Moody, guitarist Zoltan Bathory, guitarist Caleb Andrew Bingham, bassist Matt Snell, and drummer Jeremy Spencer. Bingham was replaced by guitarist Darrell Roberts in 2006, who was then replaced by Jason Hook in 2009. Bassist Matt Snell departed from the band in 2010, and was replaced by Chris Kael in 2011.
Lovebites (stylized as LOVEBITES) is a Japanese all-female heavy metal band, formed in 2016 by former Destrose members miho and haruna. They derived their name from the song “Love Bites (So Do I)” by Halestorm.
Including The Debut Of Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival
May 17, 18 & 19, 2019 At MAPFRE Stadium In Columbus, Ohio
Along with Welcome To Rockville, Chicago Open Air And A New North Carolina Festival
Premier independent U.S. music festival producers Danny Wimmer Presents have announced the dates for their spring music festival lineup, including two new destination music festivals.
Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival will debut at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Friday, May 17, Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, 2019 and will feature a premium food and beverage selection, art installations, plus expanded onsite experiences like never before to accompany a spectacular and diverse music lineup that will be announced in the coming months.
DWP has announced the 2019 dates for the following spring music festivals:
May 3 – 5: Welcome to Rockville at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, Florida
May 10 – 12: new destination music festival in North Carolina (details to be announced soon)
May 17 – 19: Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio
In addition, Chicago Open Air will return, presenting a new event called A Day In The Park at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois during the weekend of May 17 – 19.
Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents is one of the largest independent producers of destination rock music festivals in the America and produces events including Louder Than Life, Monster Energy Aftershock, Welcome To Rockville, Bourbon & Beyond 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 year in 2018 with 140,000 in attendance.
DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. By combining A-list music talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities.
DWP is comprised of industry professionals with collective decades of concert, food and beverage, brand partnership and music industry experience.
“This is an exciting time at DWP and in the music festival business,” says Danny Wimmer. “Over the next two years, we will be making a series of major steps that are designed to push the U.S. rock festival market forward. This is the first of those announcements.”
“I believe that the festival market is at a major inflection point,” he continues. “The proliferation of music festivals has been good for competition and caused promoters to aggressively pursue expanded entertainment and enhanced experiences. At festivals like Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life, for example, we have been able, and will continue, to rise to the challenge and push the boundaries in food programs, wine and spirits offerings, art installations and all of the other things that fans have come to expect. This growth is essential for rock festivals to hold their own against our cousins in other genres. We are about to embark on the next generation of rock festivals this spring.”
The announcement of the inaugural Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival replaces long-standing festival Rock on the Range.
“I am so proud of what we accomplished with Rock On The Range, and we couldn’t have done it without our partnership with AEG,” adds Wimmer. “When we started Rock On The Range, there was no other festival in America quite like it but recently it became clear that we had different visions of where to take the festival next. The city of Columbus and our devoted rock fans deserve a one-of-a-kind, world-class festival, and that is exactly whatSonic Temple Art + Music Festival will bring to MAPFRE Stadium. Similarly, DWP will welcome a new festival in North Carolina this spring at a new location in the city of Rockingham that will allow us to go all night in a more European style setting. We will be announcing that festival’s name and exact location soon. We are also looking forward to bringing back Chicago Open Air better than ever and continuing to build on the record setting pace ofWelcome To Rockville.”
About Danny Wimmer Presents: Since 1993, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he formed Danny Wimmer Presents, which now produces several of the largest rock and alternative festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. DWP will continue to add new music festivals to its already stellar portfolio, which includes Rock On The Range, Aftershock Festival, Welcome To Rockville, Carolina Rebellion, Louder Than Life, Bourbon & Beyond, Rock Allegiance, and Chicago Open Air, among others.
BEING AS AN OCEAN DEBUTS VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “KNOW MY NAME”
*DELUXE VINYL EDITION FOR WAITING FOR MORNING TO COME OUT TODAY VIA SHARPTONE RECORDS*
Anthemic post-hardcore rock band Being As An Ocean and Los Angeles based label SharpTone Records have released a Deluxe Vinyl Edition of the band’s 2017 independently released, 4th studio album, Waiting For Morning To Come. The collaborative release features the critically acclaimed album with 3 new songs all on vinyl for the first time, and available in a variety of bundles.
Being As An Ocean has unveiled a music video today for a brand new song called “Know My Name,” that’s featured on the Deluxe Vinyl Edition. Watch it now at BeingAsAnOcean.com.
“”Know My Name” is an ode to those in the world who are finding their voice– be it creative or individual– and are seeking actively to foster their human spirit through community.” – Joel Quartuccio
Fans can purchase Deluxe Edition of Waiting For Morning To Come at BeingAsAnOcean.com.
Today’s release arrives just ahead of the band’s upcoming, co-headlining tour with Counterparts. Dates are listed below.
Parkway Drive’s Reverence North American 2018 Tour rolled through St. Louis with Pennsylvania’s metalcore band August Burns Red. Jake Luhrs’ intensity was present from the opening moments and it stood out how he commanded the energy at The Pageant.
DIAMANTE IS “BULLETPROOF”IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO WITH CELEBRITY TRAINER @FITGURLMEL
“Explosive”—Alternative Press
“With twelve tracks of modern pop rock with a classic feel, a shit ton of attitude and passion,Diamante is the rock ‘n’ roll heroine to inspire a new generation.” —Powerplay Magazine
“The fire of a young Doro Pesch, the integrity of Joan Jett, and [the] swagger of Lita Ford.”—AXS
“Diamante has been making a big noise with her series of feisty singles.” —Team Rock
Diamante has released her latest music video for the song “Bulletproof” from her debut album Coming in Hot. The clip showcases a killer training session with fitness motivator and celebrity trainer Melissa Alcantara — known on social media as @FitGurlMel and at Gold’s Gym in Hollywood.
Diamante comments, “Thanks so much to the awesome @Fitgurlmel for the inspiring workout. This song is a reminder that when something in life gets you down, you’re strong and can be bulletproof! It came about from my experience of being with people who always tried to make me feel like I was less-than and constantly put me down. This song is the empowering moment when I realized my self-worth and everything I am capable of.”
Diamante, 21, brings her own flair to the rock genre with Coming in Hot. AsBillboardproclaimed, “Coming in Hot is an excellent showcase for the raw power of her voice, which at times recalls Melissa Etheridge and Sass Jordan blended with the dispassionate élan of Blondie’s Debbie Harry.” Produced by Howard Benson [Chris Cornell, Kelly Clarkson, My Chemical Romance, Halestorm], the record is a head-turning debut full of “arresting rock anthems,” which Cryptic Rock noted in its review.
Fans and critics have already been equally besotted by Diamante’s room-filling voice. The “Bulletproof” video shows another side of this strong and fierce, rock ‘n’ roll dynamo.
That’s what Winston McCall said to the crowd after the opening song at The Pageant. It was the first time I had been to a show at The Pageant where the house was filled for the opening bands and stayed through the entire night (on a Tuesday no less). At times The Pageant is a difficult place to shoot because of how dark the stage is, but Parkway Drive decided to help and brought the most blinding stage and strobe lights I have ever stood in front of. It was a spectacle to see the silhouettes of the band performing for an hour and the crowd grow wilder as time went on from the opening song.
The Reverence North American Tour, along side August Burns Red, The Devil Wears Prada, and Polaris, is touring around the United States. Parkway Drive is promoting their latest album Reverence which was released in May of this year. You can find tour dates and more info here: Parkway Drive’s Facebook Page.
Click on any photo below to open the gallery and scroll below the photos to see the music videos for “Prey” and “The Void”.
Earlier this summer, the music world was dealt a huge loss with the untimely passing of musician Vinnie Paul. In addition to his renowned work as a founding member of Pantera and Damageplan, Paul was most recently a part of the group Hellyeah, which was set to perform at both Louder Than Life and Monster Energy Aftershock this fall.
To celebrate the life and work of Vinnie Paul, Danny Wimmer Presents has teamed up with SiriusXM host and “Metal Ambassador” Jose Mangin for a very special Vinnie Paul Tribute that will take place on Saturday, September 29 at Louder Than Life and onSaturday, October 13 at Monster Energy Aftershock.
Mangin will curate and host each Vinnie Paul Tribute, which will feature members of bands including Five Finger Death Punch, Korn, Godsmack, Deftones, Hellyeah,Shinedown, Sevendust, GWAR, Bullet For My Valentine, Body Count, KYNG, Cane Hill, Emmure and more performing songs from Pantera and Damageplan.
Mangin says, “Vinnie is an idol turned big time friend, and he left a massive void on this earth. When Danny [Wimmer] and Gary [Spivack] asked me to put together something special for Vin, I knew the best way to pay tribute to him would be to throw a Texas-sized jam session belting out Pan-mutha-fukkin-tera songs loud & proud! Everyone involved is doing this because they love Vinnie, and together we can all carry on his name, music and spirit forever!”
The fifth annual Louder Than Life has expanded to three days in 2018: Friday, September 28, Saturday, September 29 & Sunday, September 30 at Champions Parkin Louisville, KY.
The World’s Largest Rock ‘N’ Roll Whiskey Festival features a wide range of music artists, including Nine Inch Nails, Alice In Chains, Godsmack, Deftones, Limp Bizkit, Ice Cube, Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin, Shinedown and many more acts on three stages, along with award-winning bourbons, whiskey, spirits, craft beer, and the best food Louisville has to offer.
California’s biggest rock festival Monster Energy Aftershock returns Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA with a massive lineup of rock and metal acts.
The lineup includes the festival debut of System Of A Down, who haven’t played Stateside in three years, as well as Sacramento’s own Deftones, marking seven years since they last headlined in their hometown. Other acts include Alice In Chains, Incubus, Godsmack, Shinedown, 311, Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, At The Drive-In and more, as well as a variety of onsite food and beverage experiences.
Dropkick Murphys Head To Vegas For UFC 229 Fight Weekend With Performance At Park Theater At Park MGM Las Vegas Friday, October 5
LAS VEGAS (Sept. 4, 2018)Dropkick Murphys return to Las Vegas for one night only, Friday, Oct. 5 atPark Theater at Park MGM. This exclusive performance marks the unofficial kickoff of UFC 229 fight weekend, which features nearly a dozen MMA battles including the Lightweight title bout between top-ranked Conor McGregor from Ireland and Russian challenger Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Tickets for Dropkick Murphys at Park Theater at Park MGM go on sale Friday, Sept. 7 at 10:00 AM PT at dropkickmurphys.com and via Ticketmaster.
This show comes on the heels of the west coast leg of Dropkick Murphys’ first-ever co-headlining tour with Flogging Molly, which wraps September 29 in Mesa, AZ. Sharing a working class ethos, an Irish heritage and Celtic folk influence, these two giants of American punk rock have received widespread praise from fans and the media during this historic run of shows.
Internationally acclaimed rock band Stone Sour has shared an official music video for “Mercy” (Acoustic), which is streaming now on the band’s official YouTube and featured on the band’s recently released HYDROGRAD DELUXE EDITION. Available now at all DSPs and www.stonesour.com,HYDROGRAD DELUXE EDITION, collects unreleased covers, b-sides, live recordings and alternate versions of songs from Stone Sour’s acclaimed 2017 LP, HYDROGRAD.
The deluxe edition is highlighted by “Burn One Turn One,” a previously unreleased b-side from HYDROGRAD, as well 13 rare or unreleased songs including an acoustic version of the #1 rock song “Song #3,” as well as covers of hits from Rage Against The Machine, Soundgarden and Van Halen.
Stone Sour are currently on a massive U.S. tour supporting Ozzy Osbourne as special guests on his “No More Tours 2” headline run. The cross-country trek is set to run through October 13th where it will wrap-up with a performance at Las Vegas, Nevada’s MGM Grand (see attached itinerary). For complete details and ticket availability, please visit www.stonesour.com/tour.
HYDROGRAD, the acclaimed 2017 LP from Stone Sour, rocketed onto the charts upon release, debuting at #1 on three Billboard charts: “Top Current Albums,” “Top Rock Albums,” and “Top Hard Rock Albums.” HYDROGRAD also debuted at #8 on the “Billboard 200,” marking the band’s fifth consecutive Top 10 debut on that chart. Furthermore, HYDROGRAD debuted at #5 in the U.K. (the band’s highest debut ever in that country), #2 in Australia (highest debut ever), and was Top 5 in Germany, Japan, and Switzerland. The album features the ruminative single “St. Marie,” “Rose Red Violent Blue (This Song Is Dumb & So Am I),” which broke into the Top 10 at Active Rock Radio, and the smash “Song #3”, which was #1 for five straight weeks on U.S. Active Rock Radio chart.
Stone Sour unleashed their eponymous debut album in 2002 and was immediately confirmed as one of the most significant hard rock outfits of the 21stcentury. The self-titled release earned RIAA gold certification while singles “Get Inside” and “Inhale” each received GRAMMY® Award nominations for “Best Metal Performance.”
COME WHAT(EVER) MAY followed in 2006 and proved an even greater accomplishment with a top 5 debut on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 and a #1 entry onto Billboard’s “Rock Albums” chart. The acclaimed album spawned still another GRAMMY®-nominated single in “30/30-150” on its own way to RIAA gold certification. COME WHAT(EVER) MAY unleashed a series of rock radio classics, including “Sillyworld,” “Made of Scars,” the #1 hit, “Through Glass,” which spent seven weeks atop Billboard’s “Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks” while also reaching #2 on “Alternative Songs” and the top 40 on the overall “Hot 100.” The song’s companion video was also a favorite, now with over 60 million individual views at YouTube alone.
Stone Sour’s 2012 LPs, the monumental HOUSE OF GOLD & BONES – PART 1 and HOUSE OF GOLD & BONES – PART 2, both made top 10 debuts on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 just six months apart from one another – the band’s third and fourth consecutive top 10 chart entries. The two-part concept album yielded a string of multi-format rock radio hits, including the top 5 favorites “Absolute Zero,” “Do Me A Favor,” and “Tired,” the latter of which ascended to #1 at Mainstream Rock outlets nationwide.
HOUSE OF GOLD & BONES drew widespread critical applause with ArtistDirect hailing “PART 1” as “a milestone for Stone Sour and for modern rock music. It’s on par with Alice In Chains’ ‘DIRT,’ Metallica’s MASTER OF PUPPETS, Queens of the Stone Age’s SONGS FOR THE DEAF, Soundgarden’sSUPERUNKNOWN, and any other game-changing albums you can think of.” HOUSE OF GOLD & BONES – PART 2 earned equally great acclaim, including placement on Revolver’s “Top 20 Albums of 2013” and Loudwire’s “Top 10 Rock + Metal Albums of 2013” ranking. The Guardian, in its four-out-of-five starred rave, praised Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor’s “remarkable transformation into heavy music’s premier polymath and renaissance man” while further hailing the album’s “towering melodies and moments of radio-friendly majesty, the band’s trademark straddling of the divide between metal and commercial rock sounding increasingly adroit.”
2015 saw the arrival of STRAIGHT OUTTA BURBANK, an unprecedented EP in which Stone Sour take on five immortal songs originally performed by such iconic artists as Bad Brains, Iron Maiden, The Rolling Stones, Mötley Crüe, and Slayer. The EP is highlighted by a stunning rendition of The Rolling Stones’ “Gimme Shelter” featuring distinctive guest vocals from Lzzy Hale of Atlantic recording group Halestorm, STRAIGHT OUTTA BURBANK is available now at all DSPs and streaming services.
Stone Sour is: Corey Taylor (vocals), Josh Rand (guitar), Roy Mayorga (drums), Johny Chow (bass), and Christian Martucci (guitar).
SEPTEMBER 4 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage
6 Boston, MA Xfinity Center
8 Wantagh, NY Jones Beach
10 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts
12 Camden, NJ BB&T Pavilion
14 Washington D.C. Jiffy Lube
15 Raleigh, NC The Ritz*
16 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
19 Detroit, MI DTE Energy
21 Chicago, IL Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
22 St. Louis, MO The Pageant*
23 Indianapolis, IN Ruoff Home Mortgage Center
26 Dallas, TX Starplex Pavilion
28 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
30 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheatre
OCTOBER 2 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
4 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre
5 Reno, NV Grand Theatre @ Grand Sierra Resort*
6 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
9 San Diego, CA Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
11 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl
13 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand
NOVEMBER 12 Krasnodar, RU Krasnodar Arena Hall
13 Rostov-na-donu, RU Arena Don
15 St. Petersburg, RU A2 Green Concert
16 Moscow, RU Adrenaline Stadium
18 Kiev, UA Stereo Plaza
DECEMBER 7 Ascot Vale, AU Melbourne Showgrounds
8 Sydney, AU Parramatta Park
9 Brisbane, AU The Marquee – Brisbane Showgrounds
