Album Review: Highly Suspect – The Boy Who Died Wolf
Highly Suspect surprise everyone by releasing their sophomore album The Boy Who Died Wolf less than a year and a half after their 2015 debut.
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WORLD’S LOUDEST MONTH: 2017 Dates Announced for Monster Energy Festivals
2017 DATES ANNOUNCED FOR
WORLD’S LOUDEST MONTH U.S. MUSIC FESTIVAL SERIES
ROCKLAHOMA RENEWALS BEGIN ON NOVEMBER 15
MONSTER ENERGY CAROLINA REBELLION, NORTHERN INVASION,
AND ROCK ON THE RANGE LAYAWAY TICKETS,
AND ROTR VIP & HOTEL PACKAGES ON SALE NOVEMBER 21
ROCKFEST CELEBRATES 25TH YEAR
ARTIST LINEUPS FOR ALL FESTIVALS COMING SOON
2017 event dates and ticket on-sale information for the World’s Loudest Month festival series have been announced. The World’s Loudest Month–created by AEG Live and Danny Wimmer Presents–continues to break records with its U.S. festival series featuring the biggest names in rock music performing in eight distinct U.S. concert atmospheres during six consecutive weekends in April, May and June of 2017.
In 2016, overall attendance surpassed 470,000 for the WLM festivals held during five consecutive weekends.
The 2017 World’s Loudest Month festival dates, locations and details are as follows:
Monster Energy Fort Rock: April 29 & 30 in Fort Myers, FL
Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville: April 29 & 30 in Jacksonville, FL
Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion: May 5, 6 & 7 in Concord, NC
Northern Invasion: May 13 & 14 in Somerset, WI
Rock On The Range: May 19, 20 & 21 in Columbus, OH
Rocklahoma: May 26, 27 & 28 in Pryor, OK
The Bud Light River City Rockfest: May 27 in San Antonio, TX
Rockfest: June 3 in Kansas City
Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville
www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com
Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is Florida’s biggest rock experience, with over 50,000 in attendance at last year’s SOLD OUT event at Jacksonville’s scenic Metropolitan Park along the St. Johns River. The 2017 Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville festival will take place on April 29–30 and will feature performances from today’s top artists, and a variety of unique activations and secondary entertainment options including Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Row, The Music Experience, and artist signings, along with art installations, incredible food offerings, wine tastings, and other onsite experiences. The full Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville festival experience will be announced Monday, December 5 at Noon EST. Specially priced tickets as well hotel and VIP packages will be available on Tuesday, December 6. Fans are encouraged to buy early and save.
Monster Energy Fort Rock
Monster Energy Fort Rock returns for two days in 2017 at JetBlue Park for its fifth year anniversary after selling out last year’s event. South Florida’s biggest rock n’ roll getaway will take place on April 29–30. Monster Energy Fort Rock‘s lineup will be announced Monday, December 5 at Noon EST. Specially priced tickets as well as VIP packages will be available on Tuesday, December 6. Hotels will be available via the Curadora link found on the Monster Energy Fort Rock website. Fans are encouraged to buy early and save.
Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion
Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion had another record breaking year in 2016 after growing to three full days. Over 90,000 fans attended Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, checking out the best of today’s rock–along with legendary classic artists–playing on four stages, a world-class BBQ village, and top notch camping facilities.
Layaway tickets will be available on Monday, November 21 at 10:00 AM EST, and the lineup for Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion will be announced this December.
Northern Invasion
Northern Invasion continues to rock Somerset, WI after expanding to two full days last year, and hosting over 45,000 fans. The festival plays host to the biggest rock bands for over twelve hours each day on three stages, and offers a top tier campground experience.
Layaway tickets will be available on Monday, November 21 at 10:00 AM CST and the lineup for Northern Invasion will be announced this December.
Rock On The Range
Rock On The Range–the largest and most-acclaimed rock festival in the United States–continues to break records. Die-hard fans (known as “Rangers”) annually travel from all 50 states and around the globe to Columbus, OH for Rock On The Range, resulting in consecutive sellouts for the last four years. With three days of music on three stages, a comedy tent, new art installations, and many onsite activities, Rock On The Range sets the standard for American rock festivals. Rock On The Range truly is “Where Rock Lives.”
Rock On The Range Layaway tickets, VIP and Hotel Packages go on sale Monday, November 21 at 10:00 AM EST at www.RockOnTheRange.com. Lineup coming soon!
Rocklahoma
Rocklahoma, presented by Bud Light, had its biggest year ever with over 70,000 fans attending the 10th Anniversary last May. America’s Biggest Memorial Day Weekend Party features the best current rock artists and classic bands at “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds, just outside Tulsa, OK. The three-day camping festival features music on three stages, as well as a campground stage 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.”
Ticket renewals for Rocklahoma 2017 are available starting tomorrow, November 15 at 9:00 AM CST. All 2016 ticket purchasers will receive an email with renewal details. Lineup coming in early 2017!
The Bud Light River City Rockfest
The growth of San Antonio’s Bud Light River City Rockfest located at the AT&T Center continues to prove that the city is a rock destination for artists and fans alike. River City Rockfest sold out for its fourth consecutive year with new record numbers of over 27,500 in attendance. Lineup, ticket and on sale information for The Bud Light River City Rockfest will be announced soon!
Rockfest
Rockfest–a Kansas City tradition–had 50,000 in attendance in 2016 for America’s largest one-day music festival. 2017 marks the 25th year of Rockfest, known as THE rock & roll event of the Midwest, with three stages and 12 hours of hard-hitting music.
The World’s Loudest Month is proudly sponsored by Monster Energy.
Website: www.WorldsLoudestMonth.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WorldsLoudestMonth
About AEG Live: AEG Live is one of the largest live music companies in the world. The company is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music events and world-renowned festivals. AEG Live operates in North America, Europe and Asia through 16 regional offices that support its tours which include such artists as Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Kenny Chesney; produces or supports over 25 music festivals, including the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival; and owns, manages or books more than 60 clubs and theaters. AEG Live presents more than 8,000 shows annually worldwide and conducts business under such globally renowned brands as AEG Live, Goldenvoice, Concerts West, Messina Touring Group, Marshall Arts LTD, and Madison House Presents. www.aeglive.com
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, Monster Energy Aftershock Festival, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Louder Than Life, and Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, and Chicago Open Air, among others. www.DannyWimmerPresents.com
For more information about the World’s Loudest Month, please contact:
PR: Kristine Ashton-Magnuson, Ashton-Magnuson Media; kristine@am-media.net; (818) 996-2496
SPONSORSHIP: Chris Thomas, AEG Live; cthomas@aeglive.com and Clay Busch, DWP; clay@dwpresents.com
Riffage: Bring Me The Horizon – Oh No
The Last Angry Geek & I discover what this British metalcore band is missing…and it turns out to be a trumpet fetus!
https://vimeo.com/191279948
Photos: EVANESCENCE at St. Augustine Amphitheater in St. Augustine, FL 11/10/2016
Photos of Evanescence at the St. Augustine Amphitheater. All photos taken by Luke Spencer in St. Augustine, FL on November 10, 2016.
Photos: SICK PUPPIES at St. Augustine Amphitheater in St. Augustine, FL 11/10/16
Photos of Sick Puppies live at the St. Augustine Amphitheater. All photos taken by Luke Spencer in St. Augustine, FL on November 10, 2016.
Sick Puppies came to Florida to play a few select days with Evanescence. The band highlighted their latest album Fury and even played a cover of “Guerrilla Radio” by Rage Against The Machine. Midway through the set Emma Anzai took to the microphone to address the situation to the teenagers who have lost their lives over the past week and she spoke about relating as she stood out and was mocked in high school quite a bit. After their performance the band went outside the audience area to meet with fans (which is becoming rare for bands to do).
The band is on the road throughout the eastern US for the remainder of the year. Fury is in stores and online now. Click on any photo below to open the gallery. You can watch the music video for “Stick To Your Guns” below the photo gallery.
Riffage: Blink-182 – All The Small Things
The Dom & I take a trip down parody memory lane and remember how much Blink-182 used to run around naked.
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Starset Return with New Single “Monster”
STARSET RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “MONSTER,”
OUT TODAY, NOVEMBER 4 ON RAZOR & TIE
SONG APPEARS ON THEIR SECOND ALBUM VESSELS
SET FOR RELEASE JANUARY 20, 2017
STARSET’s new album Vessels is set for release on January 20, 2017 via Razor & Tie. The sophomore release from the band, helmed by frontman Dustin Bates, is a data-stream rendered in sound where Bates becomes the deus-ex-machina in an age of information overload that is increasingly complex yet ultimately human. Fans received their first taste of the new album with the single “Monster” recently. Today, the song is available at all digital retailers and streaming outlets.
Last Friday, October 28, “Monster” made its debut via SIRIUSXM’s Octane channel. The track was also posted to Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqmjBSurfWY&feature=youtu.be, and in less than a week amassed over 450,000 views in addition to the 550 million views they have already garnered from songs off the first album, supporting great anticipation for new music from STARSET. Look for its official video to be revealed in the coming weeks.
Produced by Rob Graves (Halestorm, Red) and mixed by Ben Grosse (Breaking Benjamin, Filter), Vessels is the follow-up to STARSET’s 2014 Razor & Tie debut, Transmissions, a landmark album selling in excess of a quarter million combined albums, streams and downloads, and propelled by singles including the unforgettable “My Demons” (which spent an unprecedented 43 weeks scaling rock charts). Bates approached Vessels with a singular intent on pushing boundaries, taking a bold step forward.
With over 300 shows logged to date, Bates and his helmeted-and-pressure-suited crew (bassist Ron DeChant, guitarist Brock Richards and drummer Adam Gilbert) have distinguished themselves touring with the likes of Breaking Benjamin and In This Moment, playing major US rock festivals and four sold out performances in planetariums, becoming the first rock band to play live in the full dome entertainment environment. The band plans to tour extensively throughout 2017 with dates to be announced soon.
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Album Review: Vektor – Terminal Redux
Vektor bring a massive space story in wildly impressive thrash on Terminal Redux.
https://vimeo.com/190269921
Album Review: Waterparks – Double Dare
After making new believers at Warped Tour, Waterparks hope to make even more in Double Dare.
https://vimeo.com/190116013
Text Review:
With the resurgence of pop-punk bands making a return this year including Sum 41, Blink-182 and others, it should be noted that there are still up and coming bands trying to make their name. Whether that’s through a relentless Warped Tour schedule or spending weeks in studio sessions mixing levels and effects on an album, there are a lot of new pop-punk bands coming up and going strong. And one of the many bands who are trying to make their name is Waterparks, now releasing their full studio album debut Double Dare. This is a band who performed on every date for 2016’s Warped Tour and were also managed by Good Charlotte’s Madden Brothers. Needless to say that the band has more than enough work and name value behind them to make 2016 the best year of the band member’s lives so far.
When you hear the phrase pop-punk band you expect an upbeat sound and rhythm in a short, quick song. In this case of Waterparks’ intentions, they are trying to push the boundaries of what people should expect in Double Dare. Lead singer and guitarist Awsten Knight said about the band and their new album: “It’s just more. Everything about it is expanded and bigger. We wanted to push the boundaries to show people that you can be more than one thing. It isn’t just a “pop-punk” band and I think when people hear the rest of the album, it’ll be pretty apparent.” Awsten would later go on to say that Double Dare would include elements of punk, electronic, indie, pop, jazz, and more. What will get people’s attention however are the featured songs that have already been released from Double Dare that definitely have the pop-punk vibe. The album opener “Hawaii (Stay Awake)” might as well be a pop-punk anthem pulled directly from the early 2000’s. It literally is what you would expect from a band on Warped Tour.
“Hawaii (Stay Awake)” is an upbeat double guitar track that moves quickly and is a flashback to Warped Tour this year. The build to the chorus is infectious and the writing feels like the band wanted to do something more than generic “wake up” lyrics. Even though the band is from Texas this song definitely feels like a California or beach track. Waterparks are definitely a pop-punk band at heart and you can tell in a song like this, but Awsten Knight didn’t lie when he said they pushed boundaries to prove they were more than one thing. There are several songs that sound like a completely different style in what you would hear from a band like this. “Made In America” is more energetic and resembles a rock anthem, “Little Violence” has much more of a punk rock vibe, and “Take Her To The Moon” is full electric pop. Double Dare has a collection of styles in it and while the track to track transition doesn’t always flow smoothly because of that trait, the songs individually are fun to listen to and for the most part put you in a good mood. Even some of the songs that are a bit more personal and deep still leave you feeling energized like “Little Violence” and “It Follows”.
There is a great rhythm and strong riffs in Little Violence that prove Waterparks can get a little stronger in the front end than most pop-punk outfits. Knight has a solid performance when trying to get a bid louder and even with the electric links that lead off the verses it still feels like a good punk-rock song. Along with that style, there are slow acoustic ballads such as “21 Questions” and the previously mentioned electric dance style of “Take Her To The Moon”. Double Dare has a lot of variation. I’m not going to say that every song on the album hits its mark. There are tracks like “Dizzy” that sound awkward and too engineered for its own good and “Royal” which feels like it’s two steps too slow to really enjoy, along with a chorus of na na nas that break up what is mostly a well written album. But even with a few misfires, there are many tracks on Double Dare that are too fun to ignore.
There are many people (me included at times) who hears the phrase pop-punk and are reminded of the days where bands like Simple Plan and Good Charlotte were the best of that sub-genre and it didn’t speak well to the other bands who were MUCH better. The truth though is that there are many good pop-punk bands out there that are worth your attention. Overall, Waterparks deliver a solid debut LP that live up to their claim of being more than just one thing. Some songs will definitely be played more than others, but there is a lot of talent in this group and Double Dare is proof. And after winning over many people at this years Warped Tour, Waterparks might win even more fans because of this album.
Riffage: The Darkness – I Believe In A Thing Called Love
The Dom & I take a look at what love is. It apparently includes crabs, hentai, and hairy armpits.
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