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Avatar Debut New Single & Music Video “The King Wants You”

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! — His royal majesty the King and His elite orchestra, AVATAR have granted the Royal State Television Network (KTV) the right to release footage of their participation in recent battle through the popular medium of the ”YouTube”.  This is within accommodation with their newest single, “The King Wants You.” The so-called ”music video” is once again directed by Johan Carlén, overseen by the Department of Accurate Depiction of the King.

As first heard on SiriusXM’s Octane channel late last week, this is the second single and music video we’ve heard from the King with AVATAR off His new record titled Avatar Country coming next month.

The band initially released the single and ”music video” for “A Statue of the King” last month. The visually stunning recording of a great Avatar Country celebration has gone on to receive high praise from around the world. Revolver Magazine called it a“powerful anthem” and Loudwire dubbed it “the band’s most ambitious looking video yet.”

Both “A Statue of the King” and “The King Wants You” have also been granted availability as iTunes instant gratification tracks. Meaning, fans and future Citizens who pre-order Avatar Country on iTunes will receive the song as an immediate download. Both tracks are available on all streaming services now.

Avatar will release their seventh, and most Royal, full length, Avatar Country on January 12, 2018, via Entertainment One. Avatar Country will serve as the highly anticipated follow up to Feathers and Flesh, which debuted at #5 Hard Music, #7 Indie, #12 Rock, #31 Current, #9 Overall and #88 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

The King will embark on a series of state visits this winter with very special guests THE BRAINS (North America leg), OLD KERRY MCKEE (European leg) and sideshow extraordinaire HELLZAPOPPIN. Citizens and zealots may remember Hellzapoppin from the band’s 2012 music video for their single “Black Waltz.” The Royal presence will first be felt in Columbus, OH on January 6th at the Newport Music Hall and stretch coast to coast before coming to a theatrical close at The Intersection in Grand Rapids. The European round of state visits will start in Utrecht, Netherlands on March 13 and be concluded in Gothenburg, Sweden on April 7.

Corey Taylor Releases “Live In London” – Full Concert Available Online

COREY TAYLOR RELEASES “LIVE IN LONDON

FULL CONCERT AVAILABLE AT WWW.THECOREYTAYLOR.COM

WATCH COREY TAYLOR’S ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE OF “TIRED” LIVE IN LONDON

Slipknot / Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has released, “Live In London,” which captures an intimate sold-out performance at London’s Koko. The full concert, which is available at www.thecoreytaylor.com, sees Taylor playing through fan favorites from both Slipknot and Stone Sour along with a Q&A and covers of artists such as Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, Kiss, Buzzcocks, REM and The Cure. Today Taylor has shared an acoustic performance of Stone Sour’s “Tired,” streaming now on his official YouTube channel.

Taylor states, “London is a city that holds a special place in my heart and I’m so happy this night was captured for you all to see. It was certainly a show I will always remember.”

Earlier this year Taylor released his new book, America 51: A Probe into the Realities That Are Hiding Inside “The Greatest Country in the World, in which Taylor examines the rotting core of America, evaluating everything from politics and race relations to modern family dynamics, millennials, and “man buns” through his signature humorous lense.

Taylor will spend early 2018 on tour with Stone Sour, who have a co-headline alongside Halestorm plotted for North America. The tour will see the band celebrating their new albumHYDROGRAD, which arrived earlier this year 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, “Rose Red Violent Blue (This Song Is Dumb & So Am I),” “Fabuless,”and the #1 Rock Radio single “Song #3.” For tour dates and more information on Stone Sour please visit www.stonesour.com

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Revolve Release Lyrics Video For “Days Of Grey”

East Coast Hard Rock band Revolve has released the lyric video for their single, “Days of Grey.” Originally premiered on Loudwire, “Days of Grey” was produced by Morgan Rose (Sevendust).

“It’s just a toe tapper with an uppercut of a chorus. We had a ton of fun working with Morgan Rose on this one.” – Thommy Michaels (Vocals)

REVOLVE is a rock group brought together by a passion to write songs and bring music to the masses! The band is Thommy Michaels on lead vocals; Debbie Barlow handling guitars; David Phelps guitar/vocals; and the rhythm section of bassist Josh Solomon and drummer Joe Armstrong. They recently released their debut EP The Road To Here, produced by Clint Lowery of SEVENDUST..

Fans of bands like SEVENDUST, SHINEDOWN and BREAKING BENJAMIN will be drawn to this up-and-coming group that has already shared the stage with the likes of NONPOINT, POP EVIL, 10 EYARS, DROWNING POOL, SALIVA and EYE EMPIRE over the last year.

The band’s leadoff single, “Stranded,” was released to rock radio in April 2015. It wasn’t long before they made their presence felt on Baltimore’s 98 ROCK, Philadephia’s 93.3 WMMR, BOB ROCKS 101.5, Texas KEYJ-ROCK108, and Rock Rage Radio (to name a few) and are still gaining radio momentum. The group is preparing to hit the road this summer as tour dates are being booked.

Sold Out ShipRocked 2018 Adds Stereo Satellite (Featuring Members Of Disturbed & Adrenaline Mob), Joyous Wolf & More

Sold Out ShipRocked 2018

Adds More Artists To Stellar Lineup

Including The Debut Of Stereo Satellite

Featuring Members Of Disturbed & Adrenaline Mob 

Plus Joyous Wolf, Morgan Rose Of Sevendust, YouTube Sensation Leo Moracchioli & More 

Waiting List Available For “A ShipRocked Odyssey”
January 21-25, 2018
Onboard Carnival Liberty
From Port Canaveral, Florida To Nassau & Half Moon Cay In The Bahamas

Staterooms for ShipRocked 2018 have been sold out for months, but the artist lineup continues to grow, led by the live debut of Stereo Satellite, featuring Lukas Rossi (vocals) from Rock Star SupernovaMike Orlando (guitars) and Jordan Cannata (drums) fromAdrenaline Mob, and John Moyer (bass) from Disturbed. Also joining the bill forShipRocked 2018 are bluesy hard rockers Joyous Wolf, as well as The Stowawaysadditions Morgan Rose of Sevendust, Madame Mayhem, and Bruce Fitzhugh of Living Sacrifice. The Stowaways will also be joined by Norwegian YouTube sensation Leo Moracchioli from Frog Leap Studios, known for inventive and unexpected metal and acoustic covers that have earned him over 2 million YouTube subscribers and nearly 450 million views (http://youtube.com/leolego).

The band lineup for ShipRocked 2018 – “A ShipRocked Odyssey,” set for January 21-25, 2018 onboard Carnival Liberty, is led by Stone SourSeetherIn This Moment, and Black Label Society. In all, over two dozen bands are slated to play the ninth edition of the annual vacation experience as it sails from Port Canaveral, Florida to Nassau and the private island of Half Moon Cay in The Bahamas.

ShipRocked’s resident all-star band The Stowaways returns in 2018 for a pair of shows with its revolving cast of special guests, bringing a mix of classic hits, unexpected surprises, and a roster of performers that can’t be seen anywhere else. Check www.ShipRocked.com for the latest on ShipRocked 2018 and The Stowaways‘ 2018 lineup, which features 20+ artists including Chris Adler (Lamb of God), Corey Glover (Living Colour), Lajon Witherspoon(Sevendust), Shannon Larkin (Godsmack), John Moyer (Disturbed), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (Art Of Anarchy), Morgan Rose (Sevendust), Madame MayhemBruce Fitzhugh(Living Sacrifice), Leo Moracchioli (Frog Leap Studios), and many more.

In addition to Stone SourSeetherIn This Moment, and Black Label Society, the otherworldly lineup for ShipRocked 2018 includes The StowawaysP.O.D., Nothing More,StarsetBeartoothRed Sun RisingOtherwiseShaman’s HarvestLike A Storm,Adelitas WayArandaStereo SatelliteBadflowerDEDHe Is LegendJoyous Wolf,PalisadesThe Letter BlackDoll Skin, and Kaleido, plus comedians Big Jay Oakerson,Luis J. Gomez, and Dave Smith.

ShipRockers are invited to start their vacation early at the official ShipRocked 2018 Pre-Party at Milliken’s Reef (www.millikensreef.com) in Port Canaveral, featuring acoustic performances from P.O.D.Adelitas Way and Joyous Wolf. The party starts at 6:00 PM onSaturday, January 20 and is open only to ShipRocked 2018 guests. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door, and include a buffet dinner (available throughout the party) and one complimentary alcoholic beverage for guests 21+. ShipRockers of all ages are welcome at the party.

Blasting off from Port Canaveral, FLShipRocked 2018A ShipRocked Odyssey–is a once-in-a-lifetime getaway featuring over two dozen bands and gravity defying live performances, out of this world artist hosted events and activitiesmeet & greets, crazytheme nightsafter hours parties and more. Loudwire calls ShipRocked “…a staple of the hard rock and metal event calendar [March 1, 2017].”

Website: www.ShipRocked.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GetShipRocked

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ShipRocked

Rocklahoma 2018 Lineup Announced Featuring A Perfect Circle, Godsmack, Poison, Cheap Trick, Ghost, The Cult, Halestorm, & More

Rocklahoma, presented by Bud Light, is set for Friday, May 25, Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27, 2018 at“Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma, just outside Tulsa. The 12th year of America’sBiggest Memorial Day Weekend Party will feature performances from a slew of top rock artists, including: A Perfect Circle, Godsmack, Poison, Cheap Trick, Ghost, The Cult, Halestorm, Vince Neil, Stone Temple Pilots, I Prevail, Clutch, The Used, Underoath, Machine Gun Kelly, Cinderella’s Tom Keifer and many more.

The three-day camping festival features the best new rock artists and classic bands performing on four stages, to keep the music going all night long. With onsite camping amenities and unparalleled VIP packages,Rocklahoma lives up to its motto of “Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Rock.” In 2017, Rocklahoma had its biggest year ever, with over 75,000 in attendance.

The Rocklahoma 2018 band lineup is as follows (subject to change): A Perfect Circle, Godsmack, Poison, Cheap Trick, Ghost, The Cult, Vince Neil, Halestorm, Stone Temple Pilots, Clutch, The Used, I Prevail, Underoath, Machine Gun Kelly, Tom Keifer, Sevendust, Pop Evil, Trivium, Yelawolf, Candlebox, Diamond Head, Andrew W.K., Red Sun Rising, Lynch Mob, Shaman’s Harvest, 10 Years, Adelitas Way, Butcher Babies, Powerman 5000, Soil, New Years Day, Like A Storm, Wayland, Well Hung Heart, Aska, Dead Girls Academy, War of Thrones, Black Tora, Big Story, Davey Suicide, Firstryke, Maxx Explosion, Chaotic Resemblance, Love N Revenge, Dead Metal Society, Legs Electric, T.R.O.Y., Wild Planes, LA Velvet feat. LVictoria, Heaven Sent, The Midnight Devils, Coda Cutlass, Cimino, Mind of Fury, Agnozia, Down For Five, White Noise Owl, Silent Theory, Maplerun, Ryder, Kevlar, Dark Avenue, The Maension, Dead Horse Trauma, Renegades, OddFellas, Bringer, and Stanley’s Revenge.  Rocklahoma will be hosted by Eddie Trunk.

“Hey Rocklahoma! It’s Sully from Godsmack! We’re stoked to announce the band’s return to Rocklahoma this May! This will be our first time back since 2015 and we can’t wait to rock your faces off! See ya there, Okies!” –Sully Erna

“I am beyond excited to return to Rocklahoma on Memorial Day Weekend.  It is one of my favorite music festivals that I have headlined both as a solo artist with the Bret Michaels Band and with Poison. It is going to be a party sharing the stage with such great bands and it is an honor to have three generations of fans rocking along with us; That is a great night of music.” – Bret Michaels

“Every year we try to raise the bar on the Rocklahoma experience for the fans,” commented Executive Producer, Joe Litvag.  “Our 2018 lineup does just that, as we welcome back Bret Michaels with the original lineup of the legendary rock band Poison, making their first appearance here since 2011, along with heavyweights Godsmack, Cheap Trick and The Cult.  We’re also thrilled to welcome several Rocklahomafirst-timers like A Perfect Circle, Ghost, I Prevail, Yelawolf and The Used to round out an incredibly diverse weekend of rock.  There’s literally something for every type of rock fan at this festival.”

Rocklahoma General Admission and VIP tickets (including layaway options), as well as Premier Packages, Hotel Packages and Camping options are on sale now at http://rocklahoma.com/tickets.html. Fans are encouraged to buy early and save.

New for Rocklahoma 2018: Each ticket price level has a limited number of tickets available, so attendees can save more by buying earlier. Ticket prices will automatically move to the next price level once a price allotment sells out. The layaway purchase option also allows fans to split the ticket cost into four monthly payments. Limited quantities of Groupie and Roadie VIP Packages and the Rockstar Hotel Package are also still available. Please visit http://rocklahoma.com/tickets.html for details. General Admission and VIP camping is also available at checkout, by calling (866) 310-2288, or emailing info@rocklahoma.com.

Current ticket pricing levels are as follows while supplies last:

Weekend General Admission: $129.00 plus fees

Monster Energy Weekend General Admission 4-Pack: $436.00 plus fees

Weekend VIP Reserved Tickets (comes with food & drink): $429.00 plus fees

Premier Packages start at $695 plus fees

Note: All Weekend tickets are for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Specially priced tickets for Rocklahoma are available for active military through partner GovX (www.govx.com)while supplies last.

For fans who attended the festival in 2017, those Rocklahoma purchasers may continue to use their credit redemption link until it expires.  Weekend Reserved VIP purchasers will have until 5:00 PM CST on Thursday, December 14 to use their credit and Weekend GA purchasers will have until Friday, December 22 at 11:59 PM CST to use their credit.  For more info, please email info@rocklahoma.com.

The campgrounds are a unique part of the Rocklahoma experience, with an endless party running around the clock. The Rocklahoma campgrounds will be open from Sunday, May 20 at Noon CDT through Tuesday, May 29 at Noon CDT. Festival doors open at 2:00 PM daily on May 25, 26 and 27. Note: Camping is only available with weekend ticket purchases.

Rocklahoma is produced by AEG Presents and is part of the World’s Loudest Month concert series, which features the biggest names in rock music performing in six U.S. events in distinct atmospheres during five consecutive weekends in April and May of 2018.

Rocklahoma is located just 45 minutes northeast of Tulsa, in Pryor, OK. The “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds is a premier destination for a multi-day festival and includes onsite camping with access to restrooms and shower house, a general store for campers, VIP reserved seating, hospitality areas and much more.

For more information on Rocklahoma:

Website: www.Rocklahoma.com

Facebook: @Rocklahoma

Twitter: @Rocklahoma

Instagram: @Rocklahoma

#ROCKLAHOMA

Photos: ALL THAT REMAINS at The Pageant in St. Louis, MO 12/8/2017

Photos of All That Remains at The Pageant.

All photos taken by Luke Spencer in St. Louis, MO

on December 8th, 2017.

All That Remains is currently supporting Alter Bridge and promoting their latest album Madness.  Click on any photo below to open the gallery and scroll below the photos to watch the music video for the band’s cover of “Thunder Rolls”.

Photos: ALTER BRIDGE at The Pageant in St. Louis, MO 12/8/2017

Photos of Alter Bridge at The Pageant.

All photos taken by Luke Spencer in St. Louis, MO

on December 8th, 2017.

It was a 105.7 The Point Ho-Ho Show at The Pageant featuring hard rock on a cold night, introduced by local DJ Jeff Burton.  After a year of promoting their latest album The Last Hero and a spectacular symphony performance, Alter Bridge performed for over an hour in St. Louis, MO including acoustic songs and a selection from their discography.

The band has been on tour with All That Remains and Sons of Texas over the past few months to end 2017.  Alter Bridge also released their 02 Live + Rarities album earlier this year.  Click on any photo below to open the gallery and scroll below the photos to watch the music video for “Cradle To The Grave” live at 02 Arena.

Tonight Alive Release New Song & Music Video “Crack My Heart”

Tonight Alive has released “Crack My Heart” today, the brand new single from upcoming album Underworld. On the track, Singer Jenna McDougall shares “The concept of cracking the heart is to allow the precious, vulnerable self to come through and be free. The painful, yet liberating experience involves the emotional and energetic decalcification of the hardened heart. The lyrics follow my conversation with a ‘winged man’, a conscious figure, who offers space and safety to do my healing with. In my experience, when you are seen as your authentic self by another, you come to recognise your reflection more accurately and lovingly. Crack My Heart is a tribute to the way that love from the divine masculine elevates and holds space for the divine feminine to flourish.”

Musically, the upcoming album gives fans unique melodies and heavy hitting rock sounds. Lyrically, it is the most personal work they have ever put forth. With additional guest vocal performances from Lynn Gunn (PVRIS) and Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour) on the tracks “Disappear” and “My Underworld,” the album is full of moments that pushed the band to explore every aspect of themselves both creatively and emotionally. Due out January 12th, 2018 via Hopeless Records, Underworld is available for pre-order at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JOmef27or7tJJG_sCFsdbE2j6184Tu4odVzeD2sxGCBry2ISFouoQjbTx6xZKLfD9Z0BhPQMpDxPRmRiA6nuWZzX7KY4wP5hM7AP-ljzQ5KXBZggzRLUqsRlRA569viaAPIYNOOO_xMC8_C_pydEu08d3lgpXYvxBu9dWivwDSQR-fg1NPSl-w==&c=-G99bGt39c6rOig2GtS8QJu7EOLHDQeqskC82c8PRiAjnKbUYDgKNA==&ch=UTi-k6ig3LS7HKgtgUmwZWqAYKLUmrlEuc1ukuJekoC5AgcnQ7tLcg==.

The lead single from the upcoming release, “Temple,” was shared with fans earlier this fall and saw great streaming success with adds to Spotify’s Rock This, The Scene and Crash Course Playlists in the US, a coveted New Music Friday add in Thailand and spots on iTunes’ Best of the Week and A-List: Rock Playlists in the UK. Born out of a time when McDougall was experiencing severe depression and fatigue, the lyrics for this super-charged and energetic track were penned when she was entrapped in being sick in her mind, body and soul. Be sure to check out the video for the hard-hitting, yet deeply personal track, here:smarturl.it/TempleVideo.

Underworld Track Listing

1. Book Of Love
2. Temple
3. Disappear (Feat. Lynn Gunn)
4. The Other
5. In My Dreams
6. For You
7. Crack My Heart
8. Just For Now
9. Burning On
10. Waiting For The End
11. Last Light
12.Looking For Heaven
13. My Underworld (Feat. Corey Taylor)

Tonight Alive recently announced they will be returning to the United States for a Co-Headlining Tour with Silverstein in early 2018.  With support from Broadside and Picturesque, The Get Free Tour will kick off in Cleveland, OH on January 19th and travel to cities all around the United States before wrapping up on March 1st in Pittsburgh, PA. Tickets are on sale now athttp://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JOmef27or7tJJG_sCFsdbE2j6184Tu4odVzeD2sxGCBry2ISFouoQrINDVWAIONsdlaeO2pImmM07QdBKATcZ00gSjNEgXIYjTwGLkxSjkwv5SJFakVX05r58J2fzIX1SQihR_uuwiQaTk5_OPAl5Ahg1Iz4t5jehLfyXqsCCAU=&c=-G99bGt39c6rOig2GtS8QJu7EOLHDQeqskC82c8PRiAjnKbUYDgKNA==&ch=UTi-k6ig3LS7HKgtgUmwZWqAYKLUmrlEuc1ukuJekoC5AgcnQ7tLcg==.

Small Town Titans Cover Christmas Classic “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch”

York, PA heavy rock band Small Town Titans has released their cover of the Classic Christmas song “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch,” giving the already darkly playful track an even more sinister edge. Originally premiered on Loudwire, “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch” was filmed live in the studio by Springwood Productions. The band has also released the song on Patreon, a direct to fan social media platform, for their biggest supporters. Subscribing to the group for just a dollar a song on Patreon grants fans new songs first and puts their names in the credits of future YouTube videos.

“We wanted to do something different for the holiday season this year, so we decided to revisit ‘You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,’ a tune we had covered for holiday shows in the past. Other than the Misfits, we really haven’t heard a rock band of any kind cover this song. We rearranged our take on it together and created a dark, bluesy, sinister version, and we are very proud of the result, captured live in the studio.” – Jonny Ross

“One listen to Small Town Titans’ version and you’ll hear that Phil Freeman’s deep baritone and delivery is a perfect fit to capture the spirit of the original. Freeman, who also plays bass for the band, teams with drummer Jonny Ross and guitarist Ben Guiles to put their own fresh take on the track, giving it a bluesy feel with a definite darker vibe. Take a listen as the guys cover it in the studio in the video above.” – Loudwire

The Small Town Titans are a power trio from York, PA who love to constantly create, as well as play live. Gone is the notion that a rock band should only release 10 songs at a time every 2 years. In a world where music fans crave new content constantly, the Small Town Titans aim to deliver their brand of art all of the time, drawing inspiration from a new wave of rock bands such as Highly Suspect and Royal Blood, and rock legends such as the Foo Fighters, Audioslave, and Deep Purple. Thanks to their efforts at assembling their own studio in a basement, STT can create and release songs, podcasts, live online concerts, and more with no rules. This artistic change in attitude stems from touring for the better part of 2 years, and realizing how difficult it really is.

After coming home from their last 30 day run, the band had made $4,000. After repairing their vehicle, restocking their merchandise and more, the band was left with $1,000. After putting most of that back into the band’s funds as usual, each member took home $150. This startling reality made STT take a step back and evaluate themselves as a band, a brand, and a business. After firing their manager, the boys soldiered on with the help of their team at Round 2 Records. They began to truly treat Small Town Titans as a legitimate small business more than ever before. Unnecessary expenses were cut, and more creative and innovative sources of new revenue were explored, such as utilizing the direct to fan creation platform Patreon, where the band is currently making $200 every time they release a new song on YouTube.

Instead of trying to make a million fans, STT is focusing on the fans they already have. With a love for playing live, a Small Town Titans show has evolved into more than a concert. It’s an event, with a set list that’s decided right before the show, and plenty of stage banter in between songs. The band simply hits the stage to deliver an energy driven show using guitars, drums, and their voices. Nothing more, nothing less. This approach to their live performances has led to them sharing the stage with acts such as Highly Suspect, Papa Roach, Black Stone Cherry, Pop Evil, and more.

By focusing on their engagement with social media and managing themselves, Small Town Titans are growing like never before and having more success as a business and a brand. The band just wrapped up a weekend long recording session at Hybrid Studios with friend Kevin Soffera, drummer for Seether on the 5x platinum selling record Disclaimer II, and who STT also recorded their last album Reflection with. Six brand new songs were recorded live in the studio, as well as professionally filmed by Springwood Productions at the same time. These new songs and videos will be released throughout the rest of 2017 and 2018. Songs range from the hard hitting “Me, Myself, and Monster” and “Wreck” to the ballad “Dragonfly”, an emotional song written in memory of Phil’s mother, who passed away earlier this year due to cancer, performed live with just one voice and an acoustic guitar.

Small Town Titans are actively forming a team of like minded individuals in the new music business who are just as driven and passionate as they are, rather than waiting to be discovered. As the band continues to grow their fan base online this year, they will also hit the road, this time with a smarter game plan, a stronger fan base, and a passionate team behind them. For all things STT, visit smalltowntitans.com.