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Welcome To Rockville 2024 Lineup Announced ft. Foo Fighters, Slipknot, More

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Luke Spencer
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Welcome To Rockville 2024

Welcome To Rockville
2024 Lineup Announced

Foo Fighters, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Jelly Roll, Disturbed, Limp Bizkit,
Queens of the Stone Age, Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet, Evanescence, Falling In Reverse, A Day To Remember, Breaking Benjamin, Bad Omens, & More

Lead Incredible & Diverse Rock Lineup
Festival Expanding By Adding 5th Stage & 50 Bands To Feature 150 Bands
In Total Over 4 Days, May 9-12, 2024
At Daytona International Speedway In Daytona Beach, FL

 Passes On Sale Now At www.WelcomeToRockville.com
With Payment Plans Available For $24 Down 

After record-breaking attendance of over 170,000 music fans over four days in 2023, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida to kick off the festival season bigger and better than ever May 9-12, 2024. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce the addition of a 5th music stage and 50 additional bands, bringing the total music lineup to an impressive 150 bands for Welcome To Rockville 2024.

Welcome To Rockville 2023 Sky PhotoThe initial music lineup for the 13th year of Welcome To Rockville is the festival’s most powerful collection of artists yet and features an array of talent not-to-be-missed including Foo Fighters, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Jelly Roll, Disturbed, Limp Bizkit, Queens of the Stone Age, Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet, Evanescence, Falling In Reverse, A Day To Remember, Breaking Benjamin, Bad Omens, The Offspring, Mudvayne, Koe Wetzel, Stone Temple Pilots, Primus, Cypress Hill, Sum 41, a rare appearance by Mr. Bungle, and many others. Look for festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents to announce additional bands in early 2024, including the campground kick-off party lineup.

Welcome To Rockville passes are on sale now with payment plans available for just $24 down at www.WelcomeToRockville.com.

Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe said, “We couldn’t be more excited to come back to Florida. Welcome To Rockville is one of the biggest festivals in the world, and it’s going to be a highlight for us in 2024.”

“Welcome To Rockville isn’t just a music festival, it’s where the magic of rock meets the essence of community, creating an unforgettable experience that resonates with fans around the globe,” says Chamie McCurry, Chief Marketing Officer at Danny Wimmer Presents. “2024 marks an exciting year for us as we have our biggest lineup ever with over 150 bands (50 more than in 2023)! We’ll be welcoming Mötley Crüe to the Rockville community for the first time, celebrating 25 years of Slipknot, 50 years of Judas Priest, the return of Foo Fighters, and so many more must see moments!”

“The record-breaking number of fans certainly proved that when it comes to rock music, there’s no place better than Daytona International Speedway,” said DIS President Frank Kelleher. “This past Welcome To Rockville produced one of the most electric atmospheres we’ve seen at The World Center of Racing, and we’re looking forward to welcoming all those fans back next year alongside a seriously talented lineup of performers.”

The current Welcome To Rockville 2024 music lineup is as follows, with more to be announced:

Foo Fighters, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Jelly Roll, Limp Bizkit, Disturbed, Queens of the Stone Age, Greta Van Fleet, Evanescence, Falling In Reverse, A Day To Remember, Breaking Benjamin, Bad Omens, Judas Priest, The Offspring, Mudvayne, Koe Wetzel, Stone Temple Pilots, Primus, Cypress Hill, Sum 41, Mr. Bungle, In This Moment, Architects, Royal Blood, Anthrax, Black Veil Brides, Polyphia, Kerry King, Skillet, Theory of a Deadman, Flyleaf W/ Lacey Sturm, Wage War, Clutch, Tech N9ne, Mammoth WVH, STARSET, Living Colour, Machine Head, Insane Clown Posse, In Flames, Slaughter To Prevail, The Ghost Inside, The Struts, P.O.D., Code Orange, Electric Callboy, L7, The Amity Affliction, Baroness, Shadows Fall, Atreyu, August Burns Red, Of Mice & Men, All Them Witches, Apocalyptica, THE CHATS, Kittie, Movements, Sebastian Bach, Jehnny Beth, Stabbing Westward, All That Remains, Kid Kapichi, Reignwolf, Dirty Honey, Fear Factory, Enter Shikari, Polaris, Saliva, Magnolia Park, Amigo The Devil, Austin Meade, The Word Alive, New Years Day, Kublai Khan TX, Bob Vylan, Mushroomhead, Red Fang, Currents, Helmet, Drain, Kim Dracula, Biohazard, Nitzer Ebb, Soulfly, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, FLAT BLACK, Nova Twins, Miss May I, Skindred, Alien Ant Farm, Drowning Pool, Taproot, ORGY, Destroy Boys, Taipei Houston, Terror, Gel, Fleshwater, Scowl, Militarie Gun, Nita Strauss, Dead Poet Society, LACUNA COIL, PLUSH, SiM, Cold, Powerman 5000, Nonpoint, HED PE, Trust Company, Point North, Blind Channel, Adema, The Chisel, SPITE, Harms Way, Bodysnatcher, I SEE STARS, RAIN CITY DRIVE, Crobot, Sleep Theory, Imminence, Tim Montana, Gatecreeper, Return To Dust, StrateJacket, Eva Under Fire, Afterlife, Bad Nerves, Another Day Dawns, GIDEON, FIRE FROM THE GODS, Catch Your Breath, Calva Louise, VUKOVI, Citizen Soldier, KILL THE ROBOT, Moon Fever, Dying Wish, thrown, Stick to Your Guns, HotBox, TX2, Lø Spirit, and Fuming Mouth.

In addition to 150 music artists and five stages during the four-day event, Welcome To Rockville also offers amusement rides, a giant water slide, artwork installations, partner experiences, award-winning spirits, and delectable eats.

Metal Injection called Welcome To Rockville “the undeniable crown jewel of large-scale musical events” and WKMG-TV praised it as “a heavy metal and rock fan’s paradise.”

All passes for Welcome To Rockville are on sale now, after selling out the Early Bird allotment, setting the stage for the biggest Rockville yet. The full list of pass options and prices can be viewed at https://welcometorockville.com/passes/. Festivalgoers are encouraged to buy early to save, as pass prices increase throughout the coming months, based on quantities of each pricing level. A limited number of specially priced tickets for military personnel and first responders are on sale now via GovX, while supplies last.

Festival attendees can enhance their Welcome To Rockville experience by camping right on the field at Daytona International Speedway. Camping offers the quickest access to the stages and comes with in and out festival privileges. The festival campgrounds are open Wednesday, May 8 through Monday, May 13. Details for the official Welcome To Rockville pre-party for campers and the 2024 camping theme will be announced early next year. RV and tent camping passes are on sale now as an add-on to festival pass purchases. Driver/Owner Lot and Red RV camping passes are sold out, but a waitlist is available. Camping amenities include indoor restrooms and showers, in and out privileges, and a general store for supplies.

The JamPack hotel package also allows patrons to bundle festival passes, hotel and more and save up to 41%. Visit https://welcometorockville.com/passes/ for details.

Fans are also invited to experience the thrill of Welcome To Rockville in an enhanced way with a VIP experience pass. VIP passholders have access to an array of exclusive privileges that elevate the festival experience to a new level. VIP passholders have access to all GA areas as well as a commemorative VIP laminate and wristband for access to dedicated Festival VIP Fast Track entrance lanes, and exclusive access to all VIP lounges, which feature shaded patio areas with misters, comfortable furniture, and live audio and video streams of both headliner stages. VIPs will have dedicated viewing areas at each main stage, access to a private festival merchandise booth**, dedicated guest services team, private locker rentals with charging capabilities**, air conditioned and flushable restrooms, and premium food and drink offerings** (**for additional purchase).

In addition, the coveted Daytona Owner’s Club VIP returns and offers exclusive access to an enclosed air-conditioned lounge with a private hosted bar, comfortable seating, and live audio and video of both main stages, as well as access to an elevated and shaded platform to view a main stage. Additional amenities include complimentary hors d’oeuvres and light bites curated by renowned Chef Anthony Lamas during lunch and dinner hours, a dedicated festival merchandise booth**, complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioned and flushable restrooms, private locker rentals with charging capabilities**, a dedicated “Owner’s” services team, dedicated Owner’s Club Fast Track entrance lanes, and one premium parking pass included with each Daytona Owner’s Club Pass order (**for additional purchase).

Welcome To Rockville is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.

Welcome To Rockville is proud to announce its 2024 premier partners: Bud Light, Bud Light Seltzer, Jack Daniel’s, and Lyte.

For more information on #WelcomeToRockville, visit:
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POWERWOLF Announces Biggest European Headline Tour to Date

By
Ana Santos
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Powerwolf
photo by: Matteo vDiva Fabbiani

POWERWOLF reign as Germany’s most actively successful artist without a shadow of a doubt. After bidding farewell to their fans last week with five celebrated shows and a long live break, the anticipation for their next live shows in October 2024 is rising now!

In trademark POWERWOLF style, the Platinum selling, award winning, #1 charting band is upping their game once again – not only announcing their biggest headline tour to date with shows taking place at the biggest arenas in Europe, but also a new studio album for 2024. Amid 16 shows in total, the tour will visit venues in Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Budapest, Prague and Vienna, and will heat up the Wolfpack with an unprecedented production.

POWERWOLF will be accompanied by Swedish heavy metal legends HammerFall as special guests, and the scene’s rising stars, dwarf metallers Wind Rose, will provide powerful support!

After the massive success of their 2021 album, Call Of The Wild, POWERWOLF announces its successor for 2024, with more details to follow. Fans can look forward to new songs being played on the Wolfsnächte 2024 Headline Tour!

Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 10 at 10:00 AM CET via all known ticket agencies.

POWERWOLF state:
“We are stoked to announce the biggest tour in POWERWOLF‘s history and the release of a brand new album in 2024! Without going into the details of the album yet, WOLFSNÄCHTE 2024 will be a breathtaking experience not to be missed! You can expect a massive production and some surprises you haven’t seen from us before! Our friends from HAMMERFALL and WIND ROSE will join us to ensure a perfect evening!”

POWERWOLF has conquered countless stages at the world’s biggest summer festivals, and their last Wolfsnächte headline tours (2019, 2022), as well as their highly anticipated North American debut in early 2023, were almost completely sold out – resulting in a massive triumph. They have performed headlining sets at Wacken and Summer Breeze, as well as held premium slots at genre festival giants such as Hellfest, Graspop, Masters of Rock and many more, captivating enormous audiences. No other German metal band has been able to write a success story even remotely comparable in recent years! 

POWERWOLF are undoubtedly one of the most celebrated and successful heavy metal bands of the last decade. Multiple #1 album chart entries, Gold and Platinum records, huge sold out arena shows, as well as headline slots at the biggest festivals have paved their way. In less than 20 years of band history, POWERWOLF have made it to the very highest league of heavy metal.

POWERWOLF Wolfsnächte 2024:
w/ HammerFall, Wind Rose        
04.10.24 DE – Hamburg / Barclays Arena            
05.10.24 NL – Amsterdam / AFAS Live   
06.10.24 BE – Antwerp / Lotto Arena
10.10.24 LU – Esch Sur Alzette / Rockhal
11.10.24 DE – Stuttgart / Schleyerhalle
12.10.24 DE – Frankfurt / Festhalle
14.10.24 IT – Milan / Alcatraz
16.10.24 CH – Zürich / The Hall
17.10.24 FR – Paris / Zenith
18.10.24 DE – Oberhausen / Rudolf Weber Arena
19.10.24 DE – Berlin / Velodrom
21.10.24 PL – Krakow / Tauron Arena
22.10.24 HU – Budapest / MVM Dome
23.10.24 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
25.10.24 DE – Munich / Olympiahalle
26.10.24 CZ – Prague / Sportovni Hala Fortuna

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Spiritbox – The Fear Of Fear | Album Review

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Luke Spencer
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Spiritbox The Fear Of Fear

Months worth of separate singles led to the latest from Spiritbox and the final package lives up to the Spiritbox name. In a relatively short amount of time Courtney, Mike and company have set a high standard. It’s a front loaded EP and the first four tracks are what stand out. The heaviness in “Cellar Door” and “Jaded” remind you that this is a group who relishes in force and volume while getting technical. Not everything is the creative soundscape that the group has done in the past but when the EP shines, it shows some of Spiritbox’s best. The group keeps tightening up while venturing forward with no fear and this EP proves why Spiritbox is great. 8/10

Best Tracks:
“Jaded”
“Too Close / Too Late”

Spiritbox The Fear Of Fear Album Review

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Spiritbox “Jaded”
Spiritbox “Cellar Door”

“Spiritbox is a Canadian metalcore band from British Columbia. Spiritbox is known for their eclectic sound that blends elements of metalcore, alternative metal, and electronic music. They have been praised for their powerful vocals, heavy riffs, and catchy melodies.

On November 3, 2023, Spiritbox released their second EP, The Fear of Fear. The EP contains six songs, including the singles “Cellar Door” and “Jaded.” The Fear of Fear is a concept EP that explores the theme of fear. LaPlante has said that the EP is about “facing our fears head-on and not letting them control us.

The Fear of Fear is a powerful and moving EP that showcases Spiritbox’s songwriting skills and musical prowess. The EP is full of heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and catchy melodies. The lyrics are introspective and thought-provoking, and they deal with important themes such as fear, anxiety, and self-doubt.” (Google Bard)

Spiritbox 2023
Photo by Jonathan Weiner

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Spiritbox The Fear Of Fear Album Review

SPIRITBOX Celebrate Release of New EP With 3-Part Music Video Premiere Event

By
Ana Santos
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Spiritbox
Photo by Jonathan Weiner

The wait is over and SPIRITBOX, have released their highly anticipated new EP ‘The Fear of Fear’ (out now via Rise Records/Pale Chord). In celebration of the release the band have initiated a 3-part video premiere event, releasing the official music videos for the 3 brand new tracks on the album. The event beings now with the release of the music video for “Ultraviolet”. Tomorrow – Friday, November 3rd, the band will premiere the music video for “Angel Eyes” and on Saturday, November 4th, at 12pm PT they will premiere the official music video for “Too Close/Too Late“.

Watch the brand new video for “Ultraviolet” now HERE or by clicking the image below.

Be sure to subscribe to the Rise Records YouTube Channel to catch the upcoming premieres of “Angel Eyes” and “TooClose/TooLate“.

‘The Fear of Fear’ builds on the band’s momentum from their massively successful 2021 debut album ‘ Eternal Blue’, which topped charts and dominated critics’ year-end lists. The 6-track EP features previously released singles “The Void ”, “Jaded” and “Cellar Door“. Listen to ‘The Fear Of Fear’ now HERE.

SPIRITBOX have been touring extensively this year, having conquered massive tours in Europe and North America, including their first ever US headline tour which completely sold out. The band completed a UK headline run followed by multiple major summer festival shows, and recently wrapped up an extensive run across the US with Shinedown and Papa Roach.

‘The Fear of Fear‘ puts a triumphant exclamation point on another phenomenally successful year for ‘Metal’s hottest band’ (Billboard). With their sights set firmly on 2024, the seems to be no stopping Spiritbox and their meteoric rise to global domination.

The Linda Lindas to Join “The Saviors Tour” Next Summer

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Ana Santos
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Today, The Linda Lindas officially announced they’ll be joining Green Day on The Saviors Tour, celebrating the anniversaries of Green Day’s iconic albums Dookie and American Idiot. Rancid and Smashing Pumpkins will also be joining the tour which kicks off July 29 in DC and includes stops in NYC, Chicago, Austin, LA, San Francisco, and more. Tickets go on sale November 10 at 10am local time. See below for a full rundown of dates.

The Linda Lindas had a whirlwind summer, opening for Paramore on their iconic This is Why tour and playing festivals across the US including Lollapalooza, Boston Calling and More. Next month, the band will set off on a short run of West Coast dates with illuminati hotties, see below for a full rundown.

The Linda Lindas debut album, Growing Up was released in 2022 to wide critical praise with The New York Times calling it “a combination of wholesome and fierce” and Pitchfork hailing it as “the most heartwarming record of the year.” Since its release they’ve performed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, CBS Mornings, Tiny Desk, James Corden and appeared in the pages of Vogue, W Mag, The New York Times and in fashion campaigns for Opening Ceremony and Rodarte. The Linda Lindas spent most of 2022 on a world tour including playing shows with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Japanese Breakfast at Forest Hills Stadium, and the Hollywood Bowl. Growing Up is out now via Epitaph Records.

THE SAVIORS TOUR DATES:

07/29 – Washington, DC @ Nationals Park $

08/01 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre $

08/05 – New York, NY @ Citi Field $

08/07 – Boston, MA @ Fenway Park $

08/09 – Philadelphia, PA @ Citizens Bank Park $

08/10 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium $

08/13 – Chicago, IL @ Wrigley Field $

08/15 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre ^

08/17 – Minneapolis, MN @ Target Field $

08/20 – Kansas City, KS @ Azura Amphitheatre ^

08/22 – Cincinnati, OH @ Great American Ballpark $

08/24 – Milwaukee, WI @ American Family Field $

08/26 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion ^

08/28 – Atlanta, GA @ Truist Park $

08/30 – Nashville, TN @ Geodis Park $

09/01 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PNC Park $

09/04 – Detroit, MI @ Comerica Park $

09/07 – Denver, CO @ Coors Field $

09/10 – Austin, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater ^

09/11 – Arlington, TX @ Globe Life Field $

09/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium $

09/18 – Phoenix, AZ @ Chase Field $

09/20 – San Francisco, CA @ Oracle Park $

09/23 – Seattle, WA @ T-Mobile Park $

09/25 – Portland, OR @ Providence Park $

09/28 – San Diego, CA @ Petco Park $

$ = w/ Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Rancid

^ = w/ Green Day and Rancid only

THE LINDA LINDAS HEADLINE TOUR DATES:

11/13 – The Showbox – Seattle, WA !

11/14 – Revolution Hall – Portland, OR !

11/16 – The Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA !

11/19 – The Observatory North Park – San Diego, CA !

11/20 – Observatory – Santa Ana, CA !

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Dying Wish – Symptoms Of Survival | Album Review

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Luke Spencer
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Dying Wish Symptoms Of Survival

This is the deathcore, metalcore, hardcore conglomeration done well in every style. Emma Boster’s singing regardless of volume or clean and unclean is impressive and you hear that throughout the runtime. Dying Wish sounds like they have evolved without losing their ferocity and edge. Songs like “Watch My Promise Die” have plenty of volume and bite, while “Paved In Sorrow” shows the cleaner talents of the band. The percussion track stands out specifically well. Drumming carries a lot of big moments in different songs and in creative ways. Unrelenting is the best way to describe Symptom Of Survival. 9/10.

Best Tracks:
“Torn From Your Silhouette”
“Lost In The Fall”

Dying Wish Symptoms Of Survival Album Review

Dying Wish “Torn From Your Silhouette”

Dying Wish “Lost In The Fall”

“The American metalcore band Dying Wish has released their new album, Symptoms Of Survival, on November 2, 2023. The album is a powerful and emotional exploration of themes such as trauma, recovery, and resilience.

Symptoms Of Survival is a significant departure from Dying Wish’s previous work. The band has abandoned the traditional metalcore sound in favor of a more experimental and eclectic approach. The album features a mix of genres, including metalcore, hardcore, punk, and even some electronic elements.”(Google Bard)

Dying Wish

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What the critics are saying:

  • “Symptoms Of Survival is a masterpiece. Dying Wish has created an album that is both heavy and melodic, brutal and emotional. This album is a must-listen for fans of metalcore, hardcore, punk, and experimental music.” – Metal Injection
  • “Dying Wish has released one of the best albums of the year. Symptoms Of Survival is a powerful and emotional album that shows the band maturing as musicians. This album is a must-listen for fans of metalcore, hardcore, punk, and experimental music.” – AllMusic
  • “Symptoms Of Survival is a crushing album. Dying Wish has delivered a masterpiece that is sure to please fans of metalcore, hardcore, punk, and experimental music.” – Pitchfork

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Dying Wish – Symptoms Of Survival | Album Review

Creed Will Take Us Higher | The Podcast That Rocked

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Luke Spencer
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Creed Will Take Us Higher | The Podcast That Rocked

 

The Podcast That Rocked for 11/1/23. Creed returning and will take us Higher in 2024, Metallica going after merch bootlegs, My Chemical Romance coming 5OON, and more. 

 

 

 

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0:00 – Creed will take us Higher in 2024 
3:03 – Metallica goes after merch bootleggers 
5:24 – My Chemical Romance returning 5OON 
6:26 – A Perfect Circle, Primus, Puscifer extend Sessanta tour  
7:16 – New albums from Dying Wish and Silent Planet 
8:28 – Kidz Bop is awful 
9:29 – Thank you YouTube Members & Patrons! 

 

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Creed 2024 Tour

 

MCR 5oon

 

A Perfect Circle Sessanta

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“Creed, the multi-platinum hard rock band, has announced plans for a major reunion tour in 2024. The tour, dubbed the “Summer of ’99 and Beyond,” will kick off on July 17, 2024, and run through September 28. Creed will be supported by a rotating cast of special guests, including 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Switchfoot, Tonic, Big Wreck, and Finger Eleven.

The tour will mark Creed’s first time hitting the road together in over a decade. The band last toured in 2012, and they have been on hiatus since then. The reunion tour has been highly anticipated by Creed fans, and it is expected to be a major success.” (Google Bard)

 

Creed Will Take Us Higher | The Podcast That Rocked

10 AWFUL Kidz Bop Rock Songs

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Luke Spencer
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10 AWFUL Kidz Bop Rock Songs

 

Remember Kidz Bop? The compilation CDs with little kids singing the songs to cheap re-recordings? They were all terrible. This video looks at 10 AWFUL Kidz Bop Rock Songs. 

 

 

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“Kidz Bop is a popular music brand that covers hit songs with child-friendly lyrics. The brand has released over 100 albums since its inception in 2001, and its songs have been downloaded over 1 billion times. 

 Kidz Bop has covered a wide range of rock songs over the years, including classics like “Let It Rock” by AC/DC and “We Will Rock You” by Queen, as well as more recent hits like “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO and “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift. 

Kidz Bop songs are popular with kids of all ages, and they are often used in schools, camps, and other youth settings. The songs are also popular for family sing-alongs and karaoke parties. 

In addition to its music albums, Kidz Bop also produces a variety of other content, including music videos, concert tours, and merchandise. Kidz Bop is a fun and safe way for kids to enjoy popular music. The brand’s covers are always well-done, and the lyrics are always appropriate for all ages. Kidz Bop is a great way for kids to learn about new music and to sing along to their favorite songs.” (Google Bard) 

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10 AWFUL Kidz Bop Rock Songs

In This Moment – Godmode | Album Review

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Luke Spencer
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In This Moment Godmode

 

This is In This Moment making a soundtrack for The Matrix. That’s not a negative either, the industrial influence is heard throughout Godmode and for the most part works well. Maria has a bit more personality and drive in Godmode than the previous album Mother, and the music has a bit more atmosphere. The energy in the music is gritty and dark. Those industrial elements along with some of the percussion and rhythm make for a good backbone. It’s a front-loaded album and the repetition in style does wear on you around halfway. Compared to the rest of In This Moment’s discography, Godmode stands out in a positive way. 7/10.

Best Tracks:
Godmode
The Purge

 

In This Moment Godmode Album Review

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“In This Moment‘s eighth studio album, Godmode, was released on October 27, 2023, through BMG Rights Management. The album is a heavy, melodic, and atmospheric rock masterpiece that finds the band at their most creative and ambitious.

Godmode is a concept album that explores themes of empowerment, transcendence, and the search for inner strength. The album’s title track is a soaring anthem about embracing one’s inner power and becoming unstoppable.

Throughout Godmode, Maria Brink’s vocals are simply stunning. She ranges from powerful and soaring to delicate and ethereal, perfectly capturing the album’s wide range of emotions. The band’s music is also top-notch, with heavy guitars, catchy melodies, and driving rhythms.

Godmode is a must-listen for any fan of rock music. It is a powerful and inspiring album that will stay with you long after you first hear it.” (Google Bard)

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In This Moment Godmode Album Review

HEILUNG Release New Live Video “Anoana”

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Ana Santos
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HEILUNG don’t play shows. They perform a ritual. Every performance begins Kai Uwe Faust leading Christopher Juul, Maria Franz and their ritual collective in an ancient prayer. Soon after, the audience is swept into rapture, swayed by incense and throat singing, primordial rhythms, subtle electronic textures, a mesmerizing light show, an army of warriors and bursts of fire; a ritual.

Heilung have released brand new footage from their performance at London’s Apollo Theatre. Watch the hypnotic video for the Nordic collective’s hit song “Anoana” and get a sneak peak at their full live concert DVDs, which will come out next year.

“Every tour has a beginning and an end”, says Heilung. “We’ve captured both moments. After the long pause from the world’s stages we kicked off our Amplified History Tour with the first ritual at the sold out Red Rocks Amphitheater, Denver CO, in October 2021. In January 2023 and 45 rituals later, we performed at the Apollo in London. These two rituals are the continuation of our original first performance from 2017, named LIFA, and will be released separately as “LIFA Iotungard” and “LIFA Llyn Dain “. The two releases will witness not only how far we’ve grown since 2017, but also exactly how far the ritual has evolved during the 15 months of touring”.

Heilung are currently touring North America. They’ve already performed to sold-out crowds in Greensboro, Baltimore and Clearwater. The tour was scheduled to wrap up in Denver, but Heilung have now added another show. They’ll play the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, California, on December 11.

Tickets are running low for the remaining dates. One dollar for each ticket sold will support a tree planting initiative.

Get tickets: https://www.amplifiedhistorytour.com/

Remaining Tour Dates
10/30: Austin, TX @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater [TICKETS]
11/01: St. Louis, MO @ The Factory [TICKETS]
11/03: Kansas City, MO @ The Midland Theatre [TICKETS]
11/05: Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom [TICKETS]
12/11: Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Expo Hall [TICKETS]

Since its inception in 2015, the enigmatic ritual collective HEILUNG has been paving melodic paths to the past with their unique and mystifying sound. Evading all conventional genre tags and the confines of any specific labels, the group aptly self-describes their sound as “amplified history,” emphasizing their ability to connect modern society with the rudiments of humanity’s beginnings through music. HEILUNG once again journeys back in time with its new chapter, ‘Drif;’ however, unlike previous offerings that centered around prehistoric northern Europe, album number three will explore other great rudimentary civilizations outside of Europe.

“All the songs on ‘Drif’ have their own stories,” adds HEILUNG throat singer and one of the band’s three composers, Kai Uwe Faust. Each has its place and sense of belonging, with inspiration not only from Northern Europe, but from the ancient great civilizations,” explains the band. “We took the ancient surrounding advanced civilizations in account, because our ancestral Nordic civilizations did not just pop up, exist and disappear in isolation. Already in the Bronze Age, we found silk on German land that was imported already from the far, far East 3000 years ago. From the Viking age, we found beads that were brought there from present-day Syria high up in the Northern mountains.

“Centrally important concepts, still in extensive use today, like the number Zero and all the mathematical universes deriving from it, the use of iron and the general concept of settling all originate from traditional high civilizations outside the north and still fundamentally changing our ancestor’s world.

“With singing these primordial songs we want to give tribute to these cultures, reconnect to the beginnings and remember that we all, from East to West, from past to present, are connected through the exchange of ideas and inspiring each other.”
Meaning “gathering,” ‘Drif’ serves as more than merely a gateway that bridges history with modern day society, but is also a statement of the strength in unity and togetherness, which will come as no surprise to those who have experienced HEILUNG’s live ritual, in which every ceremony starts with a reminder that “we are all brothers.” “‘Drif’ means ‘gathering,’’ explains HEILUNG. “A throng of people, a horde, a crowd, a pack. In symbiosis with the album title, ‘Drif’ consists of a flock, a collection, a gathering, a collage of songs, that much like little flames were seeking towards each other, to join, to bond, to create, and be greater together.”

While HEILUNG features authentic and archaic instrumentation that ranges from rattles and ritual bells to human bones and throat singing, their captivating brand of music is far from primitive. Producer and founding member Christopher Juul implements subtle electronic elements that elevates the musical atmosphere and provides a more in-depth and layered soundscape.

“This album has very clearly dictated its own path. Our attempts to tame it were repeatedly fruitless, and once we came to this realization, the creative flow surged forward with immense force. So much so that sometimes it felt like the songs wrote themselves,” the band adds.

HEILUNG’s success has been unprecedented, achieving milestones in its few short years of existence that many do not see in a lifetime. The collective already had rapidly been growing a buzz upon the self-release of their first full-length, ‘Ofnir,’ in 2015, but their dizzying upward trajectory really took off from the moment they set foot on the stage at Castlefest in 2017 for the now-legendary debut of their live ritual. Luckily for those who were not fortunate enough to bare witness to this magical event, the full ceremony was captured on film, having since been viewed by tens of millions of fans across the globe.

As HEILUNG trekked across Europe and brought their mystifying experience to new audiences, talk of this new band and their stunning ceremony made way to Season of Mist label owner Michael Berberian, who quickly offered the band a record contract after seeing their undeniable musical impact for himself.

By 2019, HEILUNG launched their second full-length record, ‘Futha,’ which contrasted the masculine and battle-heavy themes of their debut with a feminine counterpart that celebrated fertility and female energy. Upon the first week of the record’s release, it graced the Billboard charts with coveted numbers, debuting at #3 on the Heatseekers Charts and #4 on the Billboard World Music Chart, placing on a total of seven Billboard charts while meeting critical-acclaim from the press on a global scale.

Having already made its way around Europe, HEILUNG announced its first ever North American tour for the start of 2020, which sold out entirely within 72 hours of ticket on-sale. The band later returned to the United States and performed their live ritual for a sold out audience of 10,000 people at the historic Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, CO (USA), further solidifying their early legacy status.

By this time, the band’s music started to appear in places outside the confines of music venues, videos, and vinyl. From hit television series like ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Vikings’ to video game giants like ‘Conqueror’s Blade VII: “Wolves of Ragnarök’ and ‘Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II’ to the blockbuster Robert Eggers film ‘The Northman,’ HEILUNG’s music has risen far above the underground and has transcended into a greater world. Even a global pandemic couldn’t slow down HEILUNG’s success; it only strengthened them and gave them the gift of time to complete work on album number three, ‘Drif.’

According to Greek philosopher Pythagoras, three is a divine number, signifying harmony, wisdom, and understanding. He also believed it to be the number of time – past, present, future; birth, life, death; beginning, middle, end. Purposefully or not, ‘Drif’ embodies this philosophy, putting forth a divine work of art that ties together the beginning of civilization with the modern world today. Make no mistake, HEILUNG still does not represent any modern political or religious ideology, but rather delivers a humbling reminder of where we came from. “Remember, we are all brothers. All people, beasts, tree and stone and wind, we all descend from the one great being that was always there, before people lived and named it, before the first seed sprouted.”

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