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Photos: Stitched Up Heart at the Revolver Music Awards in New York, NY 12/13/2016

Photos of Stitched Up Heart performing at the Revolver Music Awards.  All photos taken by Luke Spencer at Webster Hall in New York, NY on December 12, 2016.

Stitched Up Heart opened the night of performances at the 2016 Revolver Music Awards.  The band was nominated for best new talent and performed songs from their debut album Never Alone.  Click any photo below to open the gallery and scroll below to see a quick interview with the band on the Black Carpet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHxaWKVIP8M

Interview: STITCHED UP HEART at the Revolver Music Awards

Quick interview with Stitched Up Heart about a mom dressing as a fairy, a dad predicting an award nomination, and saying suck it to 2016.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHxaWKVIP8M

https://vimeo.com/196013511

Interview: Jesse Leach of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE at the Revolver Music Awards

Quick Interview with Jesse Leach about being nominated for best vocalist of 2016, loving each other, and hitting the road this spring on a co-headlining tour with Anthrax!

“Killthrax” Tour Dates can be found here = http://rockedreviews.net/anthrax-killswitch-engage-announce-co-headlining-killthrax-tour-in-spring-2017/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W4gKRF5r9o

https://vimeo.com/195998045

Anthrax & Killswitch Engage Announce Co-Headlining “Killthrax” Tour in Spring 2017

Anthrax and Killswitch Engage have announced “The Killthrax Tour,” a North American co-headliner which will kick off on March 29 in Montclair, N.J. and will end on May 7 in Boston, M.A. Presented by SiriusXM, the bands will be supported by The Devil Wears Prada.

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“Anthrax and Killswitch will be a really good blend for fans,” commented Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante. “We both play metal, but we play two different forms of the genre. I think fans of both bands are in for a ‘Total Explosion of the Senses.'”

Anthrax bassist Frank Bello added: “This Anthrax/KSE tour is a powerful ball of energy ready to unleash the metal in the U.S.”

L-R: Charlie Benante, Frank Bello, Scott Ian, Joey Belladonna, Jon Donais
L-R: Charlie Benante, Frank Bello, Scott Ian, Joey Belladonna, Jon Donais

“Anthrax and Killswitch — KillThrax! Holy crap!,” exclaimed Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian. “I am so excited about these upcoming shows with our old friends Killswitch Engage. Get out your pit pants and start stretching now for all the glorious action and fun!”

Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach also added: “We are so stoked to tour with thrash legends Anthrax! We are sure this will bring a powerhouse of a live show with the combination of both bands. This is, hands down, the most excited we’ve been to tour alongside a band in a long while. This will be one you won’t want to miss. KillThrax is coming for you!!!!”

Dates for the “Killthrax” tour are as follows:

03/29 Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater (Killswitch Engage closes)
03/30 Columbus, OH – Express Live (Anthrax closes)
03/31 St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theater (Anthrax only)
03/31 Knoxville, TN – The International (Killswitch Engage only)
04/01 Mainstee, MI – Little River Casino (Anthrax only)
04/01 Norfolk, VA – The NorVa (Killswitch Engage only)
04/03 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore (Killswitch Engage closes)
04/04 Wallingford, CT – The Dome At Oakdale Theatre (Killswitch Engage closes)
04/05 Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory (Anthrax closes)
04/07 Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Live (Killswitch Engage closes)
04/08 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit (Anthrax closes)
04/09 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE (Killswitch Engage closes)
04/11 Raleigh, NC – Ritz Raleigh (Anthrax closes)
04/12 Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle (Anthrax closes)
04/13 Orlando, FL – House Of Blues (Killswitch Engage closes)
04/15 Austin, TX – Grizzly Hall (‘Texas Independence Fest’)
04/16 Pharr, TX – Boggus Ford Events Center (Anthrax closes)
04/17 Houston, TX – House Of Blues (Killswitch Engage closes)
04/18 Dallas, TX – House Of Blues (Anthrax closes)
04/20 Tempe, AZ – The Marquee (Killswitch Engage closes)
04/22 Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern (Anthrax closes)
04/23 San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore (Anthrax closes)
04/25 Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo (Killswitch Engage closes)
04/26 Portland, OR – Roseland Theater (Anthrax closes)
04/28 Denver, CO – The Fillmore (Killswitch Engage closes)
04/29 Omaha, NE – Sokol Auditorium and Underground
04/30 Kansas City, MO – The Midland (Killswitch Engage closes)
05/01 St. Louis, MO – The Pageant (Anthrax closes)
05/03 Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall (Anthrax closes)
05/05 Huntington, NY – The Paramount (Anthrax closes)
05/06 Clifton Park, NY – Upstate Concert Hall (Killswitch Engage closes)
05/07 Boston, MA – House Of Blues (Killswitch Engage closes)

Everyone Hates 2016 At The Revolver Music Awards

Zakk Wylde, Doyle, Jesse Leech, Amaranthe, Stitched Up Heart and more all want to say goodbye to 2016 on the Black Carpet at the Revolver Music Awards.

https://vimeo.com/195831428

 

Favorite Viewer Comments of 2016!!!

Dedicated to everyone who has left a comment one of my videos this past year; these are some of my favorite comments of 2016!

https://vimeo.com/194918128

BARONESS STATEMENT ON GRAMMY NOMINATION – Best Metal Performance for “Shock Me”

“What a surreal morning it has been. I was wakened at 5 a.m. by a massive influx of messages and emails, after 2 days without sleep, on tour in New Zealand and Australia to find out ‘Shock Me’ has been nominated for a GRAMMY. I’m astounded that this happened, and psyched to see that our friends in Gojira are present on the list as well. It’s been an overwhelming year, touring this record, and I’m extremely proud of my friends/bandmates and the whole Baroness family for the dedication and sacrifice that it took to write, record, and release Purple. Thank you, whoever you are that considered us for the nomination.” – John Baizley

 

Baroness released Purple, the band’s fourth album and the collection that now boasts the Grammy-nominated song “Shock Me,” in December of 2015 via their own label, Abraxan Hymns. Produced by Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev), the 10-song release has been universally praised with Pitchfork saying it features “some of the biggest, strongest songs Baroness has ever written,” Entertainment Weekly describing Purple as “their finest release yet” and Mojo declaring “Baroness have delivered their masterpiece: an album grounding their cosmic heaviosity with earthbound, compelling drama.”

The band is in the midst of an Australian tour, playing tonight at The Triffid in Brisbane. John Baizley was also recently confirmed as the curator of Roadburn Festival 2017.

Tour dates:

December 8  Brisbane, Australia  The Triffid

December 9  St. Kilda, Australia  The Prince Bandroom

December 10  Meredith, Australia  Meredith Music Festival

December 12  Adelaide, Australia  The Gov

December 13  Perth, Australia  Amplifier Bar

April 21  Tilburg, Netherlands  Roadburn Festival

 

MONSTER ENERGY WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE 2017 BAND LINEUP ANNOUNCED

MONSTER ENERGY WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE 2017

BAND LINEUP ANNOUNCED

 

SOUNDGARDEN, DEF LEPPARD AND A PERFECT CIRCLE

 LEAD MUSIC LINEUP FOR FLORIDA’S BIGGEST ROCK EXPERIENCE

ALSO FEATURING PERFORMANCES FROM THE OFFSPRING, MASTODON,

CHEVELLE, SEETHER, PAPA ROACH AND MANY MORE

APRIL 29 & 30 AT METROPOLITAN PARK IN JACKSONVILLE, FL

 

DISCOUNTED EARLY BIRD TICKETS, AS WELL AS VIP AND HOTEL PACKAGES

ON SALE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6

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The initial band lineup has been announced for Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Jacksonville, Florida‘s scenic Metropolitan Park along the St. Johns River. Rock legends Soundgarden (Saturday headliner), Def Leppard (Sunday headliner), and A Perfect Circle lead the music lineup for Florida’s biggest rock experience, which features over 40 bands on three stages, including a tremendous list of talent with The Offspring, Mastodon, Chevelle, Seether, Papa Roach and many more.

Specially priced tickets as well as hotel and VIP packages for Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville will be available starting Tuesday, December 6 at Noon EST at www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com.

The current music lineup for Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is as follows: Soundgarden, Def Leppard, A Perfect Circle, The Offspring, Mastodon, Chevelle, Seether, Papa Roach, Three Days Grace, Pierce The Veil, Coheed and Cambria, Alter Bridge, The Pretty Reckless, Amon Amarth, Eagles of Death Metal, Highly Suspect, Dillinger Escape Plan, In Flames, Gojira, In This Moment, Motionless In White, All That Remains, Nothing More, Rival Sons, Beartooth, Every Time I Die, Attila, Starset, Dinosaur Pile-Up, I Prevail, Kyng, Crobot, Volumes, Sylar, Fire From the Gods, As Lions, Badflower, Goodbye June, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Cover Your Tracks, The Charm The Fury, and more to be announced.

Here are comments from some of the festival artists:

“Without a doubt we can’t wait to throw down with our rock and metal fans at Welcome To Rockville fest! Ever since the beginning for us, we’ve seen how absolutely amazing and rabid you guys can get in Florida! You keep us on our toes; hell yes, we’ll see you there!” — Pete Loeffler / Chevelle

“This is Vic from Pierce The Veil and we can’t wait to hit the stage and kick off the World’s Loudest Month in Florida at Rockville festival! See you all at the show!” – Vic Fuentes / Pierce The Veil

“We’re stoked to be kicking off the World’s Loudest Month at Rockville with Alter Bridge. It’s gonna be epic so don’t miss it!” — Myles Kennedy / Alter Bridge

Welcome To Rockville has grown from a single day event into Florida’s biggest rock festival experience of the year. The 2017 lineup is a celebration of all things rock, with legends like Soundgarden, Def Leppard, A Perfect Circle and The Offspring balanced with the best of what’s current and hot in rock and metal culture. This is a greatest hits celebration for all ages,” says founder and producer Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents.

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville kicks off the annual World’s Loudest Month festival series and will also feature a variety of unique activations and secondary entertainment options including Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Row, The Music Experience, FYE Fan Experience, Monster Energy Experience, along with incredible food and beverage offerings and other onsite experiences.

Specially priced tickets as well hotel and VIP packages will be available starting Tuesday, December 6 at Noon EST. Fans are encouraged to buy early and save. Discounted online hotel rates are also available through Curadora. Visit www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com for details.

Initial ticket prices will be as follows:

Weekend General Admission: starting at $89.50 + fees

Weekend VIP: starting at $250.00 + fees

Single Day General Admission: starting at $70.00 + fees

Single Day VIP: $140.00 + 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.

As in the past, General Admission ticket discounts will also be available for active military through Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville partner GovX (www.govx.com).

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is Florida’s biggest rock experience. Tickets have sold out for the past three years, and there were over 50,000 in attendance at the 2015 and 2016 events.

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is fueled by Monster Energy. Additional 2017 sponsors include: Bud Light, Jack Daniel’s, The Music Experience, Zippo, MetroPCS, and more to be announced.

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, a producer of some of the biggest rock festivals in America, including Rock On The Range, Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK, Monster Energy Fort Rock, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, LOUDER THAN LIFE, Northern Invasion, Chicago Open Air, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, and more.

For more information on Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, visit:

Website: www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/welcometorockville

Twitter: @RockvilleFest

Instagram: @welcometorockville

Riffage: Blur – Coffee And TV

The Last Angry Geek & I watch the journey of the little milk carton that could.

https://vimeo.com/194233399

Photos: SILVERSUN PICKUPS at The Winter Formal in St. Augustine, FL 12/2/2016

Photos of Silversun Pickups at The X102.9 Winter Formal at the St. Augustine Amphitheater.  All photos taken by Luke Spencer in St. Augustine, FL on December 2, 2016.

There were two very memorable moments during SSPU’s performance in St. Augustine.  The first being during the setup for “Circadian Rhythm (Last Dance)”.  Brian took to the mic and said how afraid Nikki was every time they played this song live.  He then got the crowd to chant “You got this, Nikki!” three times.  Immediately after Brian then said “OK now don’t f*** this up, Nikki.”  I’m pretty sure someone got slapped on the tourbus after the show.  The second moment was the applause at the end of their performance.  It’s becoming rare to see an entire crowd of thousands be that impressed and grateful for a band who isn’t closing the night out, but St. Augustine loved it.

Silversun Pickups are currently on tour supporting their newest album Better Nature.  Click any photo below to open the gallery and scroll below the photos to see the music video for “Latchkey Kids”.