The Podcast That Rocked for 4/30/24. Discussion on Slipknot’s 25th Anniversary Tour, Sick New World 2024 recap, Nu Metal Big 4, and more.
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Discussion Topics: -25 Years Of Slipknot “Here Comes The Pain” North America Tour -Sick New World 2024 recap and if I’d go again –Loudwire’s Nu Metal Big 4 -New Serj Tankian solo EP
“Slipknot, the iconic heavy metal band from Iowa, is gearing up to celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2024 with a highly anticipated summer arena tour. The band has already announced a series of shows across Europe and the UK, including stops in Amsterdam, Dortmund, Paris, and London. Fans can expect an electrifying and nostalgic experience as Slipknot takes the stage to perform their biggest hits and fan favorites, including “The Blister Exists,” “Psychosocial,” and “Duality.” The tour will also feature support from the Glaswegian heavy metal band Bleed Within, adding to the intensity of the live performances. With the recent release of their seventh studio album, “The End, So Far,” Slipknot is poised to deliver an unforgettable celebration of their illustrious 25-year career, leaving their devoted fanbase in awe. Tickets for this highly anticipated tour are expected to sell out quickly, so fans are advised to secure their seats early to witness this historic event.” (Perplexity)
Slipknot Announce Here Comes The Pain North American Summer Tour Celebrating 25 Anniversary of ‘Slipknot’ with special guests Knocked Loose, Orbit Culture, and Vended
Knotfest Artist Presale Tickets Available Today at 12PM ET Here General Public On Sale Friday, May 3 at 10 AM Local Here
Heavy titans and cultural phenomenon SLIPKNOT are pleased to announce the North American portion of their Here Comes The Pain Tour. This year the nine are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their seminal debut album, Slipknot, which catapulted the band back in 1999.
In addition to recently announced dates across the globe, the Here Comes The Pain Tour, produced by Live Nation, includes arena plays nationwide this Summer. Highlights include New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome, Austin’s Moody Center and more with direct support from Kentucky’s young and vibrant hardcore/metal forerunners, Knocked Loose. Orbit Culture and Vended are confirmed as support on select dates.
There actually was a time when Slipknot and the maggots (the loving name for their fans) did not completely rule the world. 25 years ago, the Des Moines band were just some guys trying to get their new LP noticed– a record that would start their metamorphosis into the most crucial band of the 21st century. That record would change rock as we know it, measuring success with a yardstick bigger than music, one for the influence on youth culture writ large. But these faceless demons from middle America would not only capture the hearts of the youth, they would help guide their tastes, and challenge them and their kin towards a new future.
Released on June 29th, 1999, Slipknot’s self-titled debut was a smash hit with critics and an instant classic with fans. It was, and is, a molotov cocktail signaling a revolution– embracing a creative direction that eschewed metal traditions in favor of fresh ideas. While the jaw-clenching riffs coupled with Ross Robinson’s venomous production were crucial to the album’s success, it was the care and attention to detail in the songcraft that moved the needle from “great” to “benchmark.” Not too shabby for a bunch of guys that only hoped to be heard.
“We loved what we did with the first record but we didn’t even know if there was gonna be anything after that,” recalls guitarist Jim Root. “We just wanted people to hear it. Selling out of records and shows, having successful tours– those are goals for any band. But the dream scenario in some ways, came true for us.”
In the years following, Slipknot’s popularity nipped at the heels of elder statesmen and even the band’s heroes, eventually navigating this brave new world with unending drive, fresh ideas and a bloodlust for odometer clicks. Tens of billions of streams and tens of millions of subscribers and followers later, the accolades tell the story: 64 award nominations and 27 wins including a Grammy for “Before I Forget“ from Vol. 3. A seemingly endless number of tour dates. Headlining slots at some of the biggest festivals in the world such as Download, Rock In Rio, Hellfest, Wacken and many more. Not to mention RIAA certifications by the truckload– 14 platinum certifications and 40 gold across more than 30 million in record and video sales.
In addition, Slipknot positioned themselves for success with the creation of their own festival Knotfest in 2012, a traveling, multi-stage and experiential event that has appeared 28 times across several countries and locations. The festival has since spun off into a successful entertainment media hub –Knotfest.com, which became a juggernaut of its own making, giving a platform to young freethinkers and like-minded artists.
All of Slipknot’s achievements have helped them claim their rightful seat as pioneers and thought leaders, establishing them as a generational talent– loved by parents AND their children alike. And of course with all those incredible live performances, all that influence, and all that history of playing all those incredible SONGS, Slipknot has only attracted the most dedicated of fans, reaching all the way back to that fateful self-titled effort.
Slipknot is approaching this 25th anniversary by making the conscious decision to connect to fans as closely as possible, in a similar way to how they encountered Slipknot all those years ago. “Every time I’ve walked on stage, it’s never been about how many people have been there because my culture, the maggots, always show up,” says founding member Shawn “clown” Crahan with a smile.
“But as we’ve grown as a band, we have had fewer and fewer of those intimate, personal moments, trading them for massive ones. So we’re gonna make it more personal on the anniversary, but how remains to be seen. Just get ready to have your face kicked in. Because we just do what we do, spread that maggot culture – that disease. And you’ve been infected.”
SLIPKNOT LIVE DATES 2024: May 12: Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville May 19: Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Festival Aug 06: Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center * Aug 07: Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake * Aug 09: Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena * Aug 10: Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion * Aug 12: New York, NY – Madison Square Garden * Aug 14: Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion * Aug 15: Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center * Aug 17: Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena * Sep 01: Pryor, OK – ROCKLAHOMA Sep 07: Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre # Sep 08: Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Styles Resorts Amphitheater # Sep 09: Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Sep 11: Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater # Sep 13: Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome # Sep 15: Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre # Sep 17: Austin, TX – Moody Center # Sep 18: Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion # Sep 21: Des Moines, IA – Knotfest Iowa at Waterworks Park # Oct 11: Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival Oct 19: São Paulo, BR – Knotfest Brasil Nov 08: Guadalajara, MX – Calle 2 Nov 09: Mexico City, MX – Parque Bicentenario Dec 05: Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome Dec 06: Dortmund, DE – Westfalehallen Dec 08: Stuttgart, DE – Schleyerhalle Dec 09: Leipzig, DE – Quarterback Immobilien Arena Dec 11: Zürich, CH – Hallenstadion Dec 12: Paris, FR – Accor Arena Dec 14: Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena Dec 15: Glasgow, UK – Ovo Hydro Dec 17: Manchester, UK – Co-op Live Dec 18: Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena Dec 20: London, UK – The O2 Dec 21: London, UK – The O2 * w/ Special Guests Knocked Loose and Orbit Culture # w/ Special Guests Knocked Loose and Vended
Slipknot, the iconic heavy metal band from Iowa, is gearing up to celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2024 with a highly anticipated summer arena tour. The band has already announced a series of shows across Europe and the UK, including stops in Amsterdam, Dortmund, Paris, and London. Fans can expect an electrifying and nostalgic experience as Slipknot takes the stage to perform their biggest hits and fan favorites, including “The Blister Exists,” “Psychosocial,” and “Duality.” The tour will also feature support from the Glaswegian heavy metal band Bleed Within, adding to the intensity of the live performances. With the recent release of their seventh studio album, “The End, So Far,” Slipknot is poised to deliver an unforgettable celebration of their illustrious 25-year career, leaving their devoted fanbase in awe. Tickets for this highly anticipated tour are expected to sell out quickly, so fans are advised to secure their seats early to witness this historic event.
Is it really a festival without sunburn and a sea of fishnets and black t-shirts? A sold out Las Vegas Festival Grounds doesn’t think so and proved it at the second Sick New World festival.
Photo: Valeria Avalos
This was my first time to Las Vegas in 15 years. Expansions and improvements to Las Vegas were noticeable, but what also stood out was the presentation at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. From the arch entrance led by demons on stilts to the setup of five stages (three of which rotated to offer back to back performances from bands), Sick New World became a one-day festival dream that seemed far-fetched on paper, but impressive at the festival close.
Below is a live stream discussing everything noticed at Sick New World from a photographer’s view as well as seeing all stages at one point, along with thoughts from a live chat of what happened in Las Vegas. Underneath the YouTube live stream replay is a short showing footage of performances and the festival grounds.
Scroll farther to see photos of more than a dozen bands along with a brief write-up on each, followed by overall thoughts.
What Went Down At Sick New World 2024 | Live Stream
System Of A Down closed the Gold Stage at the end of the Las Vegas night. Amidst the fog and strobes was the band from California by way of Armenia. The second year of the band’s Sick New World festival featured more than 20 songs live. This was my first time getting to shoot SOAD and it was a big check off the bucket list. Seeing a joyful and expressive Serj Tankian made the songs feel special. This was System’s first performance since Sick New World 2023 and I do hope we will see them more often in the future, along with Tankian’s upcoming solo material.
Slipknot had a return to the past after a pop-up show in Southern California in the jumpsuits of the early 2000’s. These suits reappeared along with a new drummer and a wild crowd ending with “Surfacing” to ensure Las Vegas had enough noise complaints in the surrounding area (I mean that in the best way possible as the set sounded great). Corey Taylor’s dynamic presence commanded the crowd and Slipknot reminded everyone why the group will always be a band worthy of a headlining spot.
Slipknot – Disasterpiece (Live at Sick New World 2024)
Bring Me The Horizon was notable for several reasons. One of which being the animated visuals before the set insulting the crowd in order to get them riled up, and the consequent pause for five minutes due to the massive crowd being crushed and needing everyone to step back from the stage. From massive pits to a surprise appearance from BABYMETAL performing “Kingslayer” to a gargantuan amount of confetti, BMTH made sure their presence in Vegas was felt.
Bring Me The Horizon / BABYMETAL live at Sick New World 2024
It was Danny Elfman that stole the show at the festival this year. Featuring a small orchestra, a dozen background singers, two drummers, percussionist, guitarists and bassist, and all of which were considerably in the back due to 70-year-old Elfman’s presence. Performing hits from Oingo Boingo to a acid-rock version of the Simpsons Theme to music from Edward Scissorhands, Danny Elfman left a massive impact on many people who were not expecting to be given such a spectacle on an already stacked day.
Danny Elfman – Beetlejuice Theme (Sick New World 2024)
A Perfect Circle get the gold star for making the best of a bad situation. On the road for Maynard James Keenan’s Sessanta Tour, APC’s truck with instruments and stage equipment could not make the festival in time coming from bad weather in Colorado. After a last minute scramble borrowing gear from Primus (also on the Sessanta Tour), the band proved “The Show Must Go On” and peformed many of APC’s hits over the years, along with reuniting with Josh Freese to help fill out the lineup.
A Perfect Circle – Judith (Live at Sick New World, Las Vegas, NV 4/27/2024)
On one of the three rotating stages was Motionless In White blegh-ing their hearts out. Whether it was desperate fans screaming at the barricade or a group of influencers at soundboard, MIW’s set was a popular place to be Saturday afternoon. A wide range of songs spanning over 10 years and ladies swooning for Chris Motionless, this was possibly the biggest audience MIW had performed for since opening Wrestlemania 40 in Philadelphia.
Better Lovers have become one of my new favorite bands since 2023, and seeing them go ballistic on the Diablo Stage reinforced my feelings. Greg launching into the crowd and throwing speakers while other members jumped back and forth for 30 minutes was a highlight for the rowdiest stage of the day, and that’s saying something considering how many hardcore and punk bands performed on the rotating stage under the awning. New Better Lovers music cannot come soon enough.
If Ice Nine Kills knows how to do one thing perfectly, it’s shock a crowd. Opening their set with a partially devoured corpse on stage and singer Spencer Charnas brandishing a shovel, the band’s love of horror was demonstrated to everyone at the Gold Stage on Saturday afternoon. Splatters, weapons, death, it’s all a part of the show and INK brought that to a crowd who knew exactly what they wanted in the overly violent group.
After successful side shows opening for Bring Me The Horizon, Spiritbox built up more anticipation for their year ahead with a great performance on the Gold Stage. I was already looking forward to the potential full album coming later this year, but hearing Courtney and company perform so strongly in Vegas reminded me why this group has amassed such a following in only a few years. Spiritbox is a group that knows how to make a statement and I’m excited to see what happens next for the Canadians.
As Kittie was gone for so long, I never thought it was in the cards to see the fierce ladies of metal live. I was happy to say I was wrong and since Kittie has returned, their renewed appreciation has been heartwarming to see. Kittie performed on the Red Stage and made sure the crowd was alive and awake early Saturday afternoon. Hearing the big songs from Kittie roughly 20 years ago threw me back into a time machine. Kittie deserves more respect and attention from the metal world as a whole. This set was great.
This was my first time seeing Skindred since 2016. Early in the set at the Spiral Stage, Benji Webbe addressed the crowd talking about how long ago people at rock shows would headbang. Somehow we forgot over the years. This encouraged a lot of neck trauma through the set but it appeared to be worth it for everyone that afternoon. Skindred is still around giving heavy music with a twist and it’s good to see that twist still translate live.
Nonpoint opened the festival on the Gold Stage and it was the perfect pace setter for the long day. Hearing “Breaking Skin” blast from the Gold Stage while thousands filed in through the gates was an impressive experience. The matching red was also a nice theme to set the band as a united rock act. More bands need to take tips from Nonpoint as a live act because the group has kept it’s following for many years almost mainly as a dominant live force.
My first experience seeing 3TEETH live was memorable on the Siren Stage, which got a bit more intense for this set in the afternoon and I think that was for the better.. Hearing music from the band’s latest album EndEx and seeing the flag for the United States of Corporations gave a fantastic image for the group. It was also great to finally talk with the band as I’ve been listening for years. Hearing them talk about elephants was also a pleasant surprise (video below).
Dad Joke with 3TEETH
Sick New World also helped me to see Gel live for the first time. I enjoyed Gel’s album from 2023 featuring incredibly short songs that all packed a punch, and that punch was felt on the Diablo Stage. I’m glad there was such a good turnout for hardcore bands like this as the community and audience is a big factor in the success for these groups. Gel seemed to have support with fans waiting for them mid-day and it was great to see everyone get into it.
Overall Thoughts:
Sick New World definitely set a good tone for the start of a festival season. The Astroturf and shade sections were a huge benefit and proof that shade doesn’t have to be a paid luxury at festivals. The Las Vegas Festival Grounds didn’t have issues with sound bleedover from stage to stage which was great considering the proximity of stages. The rotating stages all worked beautifully to keep the music going at Siren, Sprial, and Diablo Stages. Most of staff were friendly and there were medic tents in various areas which also was good to see.
Most stages didn’t have any technical issues and the few issues that arose seemed to be dealt with quickly. Some of the lines were long but nothing out of the ordinary for festivals…except for the band merch line. Average wait line going past two hours. That is brutal for fans to have to wait two hours baking in the heat just to get merch, also while missing dozens of bands. There has to be a better setup for band merch.
Security was spotty at points. Some of this was not the staff or security’s fault as they couldn’t be everywhere, but a few security members were being beyond cruel to fans and other staff to the point of harassment. It’s a long day and security’s job isn’t easy, but there is no excuse for it getting aggressive.
Most of the band’s performances were amazing. Seeing surprise appearances like Poppy with Bad Omens and Knocked Loose or BABYMETAL with Bring Me The Horizon made something special for everyone. The main stage performances all proved they belonged in front of the big crowd from Nonpoint all the way to System Of A Down. The side stages all had great talent and ending the night with Sleep Token set a stunning exclamation point for Sick New World.
The pros outweigh the cons for Sick New World and despite some sunburn, Sick New World made some great memories. If the festival can improve from year one to year two, then year three should be legendary.
Overall, I would go to Vegas again because Sick New World was disgusting(ly good).
KNOTFEST Iowa is upon us. Today the globally renowned event has revealed its 2024 lineup including the hometown return of Slipknot, the festival’s headliner and founders. With a unique set drawing heavily from their 1999 debut, Slipknot will celebrate 25 years of the self-titled album along with their fans, in the band’s birthplace of Iowa.
Slipknot are bigger than ever. Those who witnessed those early days could justifiably have thought the band would never last this long – most artists that debut with such a burning intensity and a complete disregard for the existing paradigm, cannot last. But Slipknot’s unapologetic ferocity spoke to an entire generation, and quicker than anyone outside the band expected, they were also speaking FOR that generation. Now generations in, Slipknot’s message, songs and art resonate even more powerfully. This is where it all began.
This singular moment in Slipknot history will be amplified with the event’s stacked lineup – Till Lindemann from Rammstein, Kentucky’s vibrant hardcore/metal forerunners Knocked Loose, metalcore influencers Hatebreed and Poison The Well, heavy metal icons GWAR, Des Moines natives Vended, in addition to Dying Wish, Zulu, Twin Temple, Holy Wars, Swollen Teeth and Spine & Dose.
Knotfest Iowa 2024 takes over Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, September 21. This year’s event will be held at Waterworks Park, which is adjacent to downtown Des Moines and where Slipknot played in 2000 on the legendary Tattoo the Earth tour.
Knotfest Iowa is thrilled to announce it will debut a revamped Knotfest Museum celebrating Slipknot’s 25 year career. A staple at Knotfests all over the world, the ante is upped this year – the Museum Experience will feature a jaw-dropping collection of artifacts from the band’s history, making this a can’t miss opportunity for fans. Tickets are strictly limited.
Tomorrow, April 30, Knotfest.com premium presale tickets will be available from 10 AM – 12 PM CT, followed by Knotfest.com general subscriber presale tickets starting at 12PM CT here. Tickets are on sale this Friday, May 3 10 AM CT to the general public here.
Knotfest Iowa isn’t just a music festival; it’s a pilgrimage to the heart of where Slipknot’s legacy began. Since launching in 2012, the festival has surged into a fully immersive multi-stage event that offers unparalleled experiences across the globe including Mexico, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Finland, Australia and across South America. Additionally, Knotfest has since spun off into a successful entertainment media hub – Knotfest.com, which became a juggernaut of its own making, giving a platform to young freethinkers and like-minded artists. All of these achievements have helped Slipknot claim their rightful seat as pioneers and thought leaders, establishing them as a generational talent.
For more Knotfest information and updates, go here: knotfest.com/Iowa
The original Queens of Metal, Kittie have announced an exclusive run of North American headline dates today. The long-awaited shows will see the band perform in 5 cities across the US and Canada this July and August, giving fans a very special and rare chance to see the band play a full headline set that will include their recently released singles “We Are Shadows” and “Eyes Wide Open” as well as classic hits and some deep cuts not played live since the band’s early days.
Speaking on today’s announcement, Kittie share
“We are absolutely thrilled to be headlining a handful of exclusive shows this summer in support of our forthcoming album. Expect a celebration of new and old material alike, spanning our 25 year career thus far. We are looking forward to playing some set list staples and bringing back some songs that we haven’t played live in decades!Although limited, look for more shows to be announced at a later date. We’ve missed you and we can’t wait to see you again!”
Each show will feature a different supporting line-up (full details below), ensuring a unique experience for Kittie fans in each city. Pre-sale tickets will be available starting at 10am local on Thursday, April 25th (for access codes be sure to follow Kittie on socials) with general on-sale beginning at 10am local on Friday, April 26th from kittie.net
EXCLUSIVE HEADLINE SHOWS
July 12th – Toronto, ON – History w/ Vile Creature
July 19th – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square w/ Unearth, Within The Ruins and Stabbing
August 2nd – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade w/ Upon A Burning Body
August 4th – Dallas, TX – The Studio at The Factory w/ Upon A Burning Body
August 23rd – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall w/ VCTMS and Conquer Divide
UPCOMING FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES
April 27th – Las Vegas, NV – Sick New World
May 10th – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville
May 18th – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple
July 6th – Quebec City, QC – Festival d’Été de Québec
August 24th – Jackson, MI – Havoc Festival
Kittie sent the internet ablaze earlier this year when they announced their return with brand new music, their first in 13 years, in the form of blistering single, “Eyes Wide Open“. They followed up with a second new single, “We Are Shadows” last month. With upcoming festival performances, the newly announced headline dates and much more to come from the band, the new era of Kittie is well and truly underway. Stay tuned for more on Kittie’s global metal domination coming soon!
OPETH is pleased to announce their return to North America! The Swedish prog legends will be embarking on a headlining run starting in Milwaukee on October 11 and will trek through the continent until the final stop in San Francisco, CA on October 31. Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Friday, April 26 @ 10:00 A.M. local time. Tickets can be found HERE.
For fans who cannot wait for the ticket launch, various pre-sales via Spotify, Knotfest, and Blabbermouth are starting today, April 24 @ 2:00 P.M. EDT!
The Podcast That Rocked for 4/23/24. Talk on 2024 Rock Hall inductees, Slipknot returning with new drummer, Bring Me The Horizon VS TikTok, and more.
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Discussion Topics: -2024 Rock Hall Inductees -Slipknot returning with new drummer and performing club show -Sick New World 2024 -Megadeth, Mudvayne, and All That Remains announce US Tour -Creed Summer Of ‘99 Cruise was a success -Bring Me The Horizon VS Christian TikToker
” The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction class is a star-studded lineup featuring legendary artists across multiple genres. Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, the “Prince of Darkness,” is finally being recognized for his groundbreaking solo career after his induction with Black Sabbath in 2006. Pop diva Cher, known for her powerful vocals and flamboyant style, is also among the first-time nominees.
“Guitar virtuoso Peter Frampton, whose seminal live album “Frampton Comes Alive!” propelled him to stardom, is a long-overdue inductee alongside rock band Foreigner, known for hits like “Juke Box Hero” and “I Want to Know What Love Is.” The Dave Matthews Band, pioneers of the jam band scene, are being honored for their unique sound and dedicated fanbase. Other notable inductees include hip-hop legends A Tribe Called Quest, R&B powerhouse Mary J. Blige, and funk/disco icons Kool & the Gang. This diverse class showcases the Rock Hall’s commitment to recognizing artists across genres who have significantly impacted music history.” (Perplexity)
Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis, has announced a fall headlining tour featuring special guests Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack. The 30+ date outing launches September 13th in San Francisco and will stop all over the U.S. including Portland, Sacramento, Los Angeles (September 19th at The Regent Theater), Denver, Virginia Beach, Knoxville, Richmond, Long Island (October 6th at The Paramount in Huntington), Boston, Asbury Park, Baltimore, Cleveland, Green Bay, Minneapolis, Birmingham, and many more before wrapping November 2nd in Porterville, California. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates. VIP pre-sale will be available today (April 23rd) at 12pm local time with the Spotify presale commencing Wednesday, April24th at 10am local time and local presales beginning Thursday, April 25th at 10am local time. The public on sale starts Friday, April 26th at 10am local. Visit www.everclearmusic.com/tour for all details and to purchase tickets.
The setlist for the fall tour will feature all the hits from throughout the band’s extraordinary three decades-long catalog, spotlighting tracks off their album Songs From An American Movie Vol. One, which Everclearwill release on vinyl later this year for the first time ever via Intervention Records. More details coming soon.
“We’re super excited to be hitting the road with both Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack,” shares Alexakis. “This will be a great time to celebrate our album Songs From An American Movie Vol. One, which was created 25 years ago. A lot of these songs we haven’t played in a while or, in some cases, we’ve never played live before. We’ll of course be playing the hits and fan favorites too. It’s going to be a fun show for both old school and new fans alike.”
In 2023, Everclear released Live at The Whisky a Go Go showcasing the band’s acclaimed and energetic live performance. The 17-track collection, available digitally, on CD, and 2-LP Coke bottle green vinyl via Sunset Blvd Records, features the live recording of the Los Angeles show on Everclear’s 30th Anniversary Tour as well as two bonus studio tracks: “Sing Away,” a powerful singleaddressingteen suicide, and their 2022 politically-charged single “Year Of The Tiger.”
Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases, including four that have been certified Gold or Platinum, selling over 6 million records, and achieving 12 Top 40 Hit Singles on Mainstream Rock, Alternative, and Adult Top 40 radio, including “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” “I Will Buy You A New Life,” “Wonderful” and “Everything To Everyone,” as well as numerous videos, thousands of shows, and various other accolades, including a 1998 Grammy nomination. The band’s 1993 debut album, World Of Noise, released on the Portland independent label Tim/Kerr Records, paired with their significant efforts to break into college radio and the buzz they’d created within the Portland music scene, attracted the attention of major labels, including Capitol Records, which signed the group soon after. Beginning with their major-label debut, 1995’s platinum-sellingalbum Sparkle and Fade, and its massive chart-topping hit “Santa Monica,” Everclear was soon a household name and catapulted into the masses, thus allowing their impressive three-decade career to prosper and endure. In 2019, Alexakis was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and has since donated one dollar from every ticket purchased for his performances to charities such as Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and National MS Society. To celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2022, Everclear reissued World Of Noise as a special remastered, deluxe edition, making the album available for the first time on digital streaming platforms with 6 bonus songs in addition to its original 12 tracks. In addition to his thousands of Everclear performances over the band’s lengthy career, Alexakis created and runs the annual Summerland Tour, which features a package of popular ‘90s alt rock bands, and he released his first solo album, Sun Songs, in 2019. PRESS HEREto watcha special commemorative anniversary video, “Everclear – 30 Years Gone: A Retrospective,” hosted by former MTV VJ, current radio host and longtime friend Matt Pinfield.
Everclear is: Art Alexakis (vocals, guitar), Davey French (guitar), Freddy Herrera (bass), Brian Nolan (drums).
EVERCLEAR TOUR DATES
New dates in bold
Friday, May 3 Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater
Saturday, May 4 Ocean City, MD @ OC Springfest
Thursday, May 23 Warrendale, PA @ Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
Friday, May 24 Corning, NY @ Rock the Park at GlassFest 2024
Sunday, May 26 Rockville, MD @ Hometown Holidays
Saturday, June 1 St. Louis, MS @ Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
Friday, June 7 Peoria, IL @ Park-A-Palooza
Saturday, June 8 Eugene, OR @ Cuthbert Amphitheater
Friday, June 21 Warsaw, IN @ Warsaw Community Summer Concert Series
Saturday, June 22 Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
Friday, July 19 Vernon Hills, IL @ Vernon Hills Days
Saturday, July 20 Arnolds Park, IA @ Preservation Plaza
Thursday, July 25 Springfield, MO @ Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
Friday, July 26 Kansas City, MO @ Ameristar Casino – Star Pavilion
Friday, August 2 London, KY @ Summer Concert Series
Thursday, August 8 Haddon Heights, NJ @ Sundown Music Series
Friday, August 9 Englewood, NJ @ Bergen Performing Arts Center
Saturday, August 10 Liverpool, NY @ Sharkey’s
Friday, August 16 Isle of Palms, SC @ Windjammer
Friday, August 23 LaGrange, GA @ Sweetland Amphitheatre
Saturday, August 24 Franklin, KY @ Summer Vibes Music Festival
Thursday, September 12 McHenry, IL @ Rise Up Music Festival*
Fall Headlining Tour w/ Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack supporting:
Friday, September 13 San Francisco, CA @ August Hall
Sunday, September 15 Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
Tuesday, September 17 Bend, OR @ Silver Moon Brewing
Wednesday, September 18 Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
Thursday, September 19 Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater
Friday, September 20 Reno, NV @ J Resort
Saturday, September 21 Henderson, NV @ Dollar Loan Center
Sunday, September 22 Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
Tuesday, September 24 Emporia, KS @ Emporia Granada Theatre
Wednesday, September 25 The Colony, TX @ Lava Cantina
Friday, September 27 Rocky Mount, VA @ Harvester Performance Center
Saturday, September 28 Virginia Beach, VA @ Neptune Festival (free show)
Sunday, September 29 Winston-Salem, NC @ The Ramkat
Wednesday, October 2 Greenville, SC @ The Foundry at Judson Mill
Thursday, October 3 Knoxville, TN @ The Back Alley at Creekside
Saturday, October 5 Richmond, VA @ The National
Sunday, October 6 Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
Tuesday, October 8 Boston, MA @ Royale
Wednesday, October 9 Portsmouth, NH @ Music Hall
Friday, October 11 Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes
Saturday, October 12 Baltimore, MD @ Power Plant Live
Sunday, October 13 Lansing, MI @ Grewal Hall
Wednesday, October 16 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
Thursday, October 17 Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center
Friday, October 18 East Moline, IL @ The Rust Belt
Saturday, October 19 Jefferson City, MO @ CRMU Healthcare Amphitheater
Sunday, October 20 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
Thursday, October 24 Birmingham, AL @ Soundstage at WORKPLAY
Friday, October 25 Dothan, AL @ The Plant
Sunday, October 27 Pelham, TN @ The Caverns
Saturday, November 2 Porterville, CA @ Eagle Mountain Casino
January 31-February 5, 2025 Tampa, FL @ The 90s Cruise
Almost a year to the day since the release of their UK #1 album “A Kiss for the Whole World“, Enter Shikari are announcing a new companion record “Dancing On The Frontline“. The new record brings together remixes, non-album singles (featuring the likes of Wargasm, Cody Frost, AViVA and Fever 333’s Jason Aalon Butler), plus live recordings from the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show and Future Sounds shows. The record’s opening track ‘Goldfish (Shikari Sound System remix)‘ is out now. Pre-order “Dancing On The Frontline” HERE.
Talking about the new release, lead singer and producer Rou Reynolds says:
“We’re exactly one year on from the release of A Kiss For The Whole World, so it feels like the right time to present all our output from this crazy year, along with some new treats, all in one place. We’ve not had a lot of time or energy to do any Shikari Sound System mixes for a while, so it was great to be able to step back into that chair and remix ‘Goldfish’ and ‘Bloodshot’. We tested out the Goldfish rework live on our UK & European tour and insanity ensued.”
Hear ‘Goldfish (Shikari Sound System remix)‘ on streaming services here and share via YouTube here.
“Dancing On The Frontline” also comes with a Blu-ray of the band’s headline performances at Slam Dunk Festival UK in 2023 and Germany’s Vainstream Festival in the summer of 2022, with both shows edited by the band’s longtime visual collaborator Oleg Rooz.
Their much-lauded live show has since been all around the world, covering the USA, Australia, Europe, UK, Ireland and more. Audiences in the UK also witnessed the band’s biggest ever headline tour to date of the country’s arenas, an audio-visual spectacular that The Guardian awarded four stars and heralded as “the beginning of Enter Shikari’s greatest chapter.”
Watch ‘Bloodshot‘ live from Slam Dunk Festival HERE
Watch ‘Anything Can Happen In The Next Half Hour‘ live from Slam Dunk Festival HERE
Watch ‘The Paddington Frisk‘ live from Vainstream Festival HERE
In October the band will bring special guests You Me At Six out on the road with them, as they journey through North America on what will be You Me At Six‘s final ever shows in the continent, ahead of their split in 2025.
Talking about the upcoming tour, Reynolds continues:
“In October, Enter Shikari bring special guests You Me At Six to the states for a fresh headline run. “North America has always been difficult for Shikari, long tours, thousands of miles, and playing venues smaller than most of the other rooms we get to visit around the world. But we’ve always kept returning because there’s a real zest and passion from our audience out there, even if fewer people ‘get us’.
Recently things seem to have begun sizzling a bit more for us, with more shows selling out and more intensity in the crowds. So it’s some reward for our tenacity that we’re returning in October for what will be our biggest ever North American headline tour. And that will be made all the sweeter by being able to bring our friends You Me At Six with us for this one. We’ve known each other a long time, but somehow only ever played a couple of shows together, so the fact that they’re joining us for what will be their last ever USA & Canada tour really means something to us.”
Australian pop-punks Yours Truly will also be joining the tour as openers on all dates.
2024 North American Tour Dates:
Wed 10/9/24 – Dallas, TX, South Side Music Hall
Thu 10/10/24 – Austin, TX, Empire Garage
Sat 10/12/24 – Houston, TX, Warehouse live Midtown
Wed 10/16/24 – Washington, DC, Howard Theater
Thu 10/17/24 – Philadelphia, PA, Union Transfer
Fri 10/18/24 – Boston, MA, Paradise Rock Club
Sat 10/19/24 – New York, NY, Palladium
Mon 10/21/24 – Montreal, QC, Théâtre Beanfield
Wed 10/23/24 – Toronto, ON, Danforth Music Hall
Thu 10/24/24 – Chicago, IL, Metro
Fri 10/25/24 – Minneapolis, MN, First Ave
Sat 10/26/24 – Davenport, IA, Capitol Theatre
Sun 10/27/24 – St Louis, MO, Red Flag
Tue 10/29/24 – Denver, CO, Gothic Theater
Wed 10/30/24 – Salt Lake City, UT, The Complex
Fri 11/1/24 – Spokane, WA, Knitting Factory
Sat 11/2/24 – Vancouver, BC, Commodore Ballroom
Sun 11/3/24 – Portland, OR, Wonder Ballroom
Mon 11/4/24 – Seattle, WA, Showbox
Wed 11/6/24 – Sacramento, CA, Ace of Spades
Thu 11/7/24 – San Francisco, CA, August Hall
Fri 11/8/24 – San Diego, CA, House of Blues
Sat 11/9/24 – Los Angeles, CA, The Belasco
US Festival Appearances
May 12 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville 2024
May 16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple 2024
Dancing On The Frontline Tracklisting:
Goldfish (Shikari Sound System remix)
Bloodshot (Shikari Sound System remix)
The Void Stares Back (feat. Wargasm)
Bull (feat. Cody Frost)
STRANGERS (feat. AViVA)
Losing My Grip (feat. Jason Aalon Butler)
It Hurts (BBC Radio 1 Future Sounds session version)
Current and former members of Ice Nine Kills and From Ashes to New have formed a brand new band called HILLHAVEN.
They have shared the video for the new single “Damned to Dream.”
The lineup is comprised of Chris Kelly (ex-INK, ex-Galactic Empire, and who is rumored to play for Babymetal’s band) on vocals, as well as From Ashes to New’s Maty Madiro on drums; Ice Nine Kills’ Ricky Armellino on guitars; From Ashes to New’s Jimmy Bennett on guitars; and bassist Jaime GoWell.
“Hillhaven is two-and-a-half year’s life experience, distilled into a single body of work and bolstered by four monster-level players,” Kelly says. “We’ve all been in this business for a long time and releasing something new, outside of what we’re all typically known for, is both exciting and nerve-racking. A lot of thought has gone into planning this year of releases and, in my opinion, ‘Damned to Dream’ is the best way to kick it off. It’s loud, it’s real, it’s energetic, it’s the perfect taste of what’s to come and we’re all really looking forward to seeing how listeners respond to it.”
“Damned to Dream” is just the beginning. There is plenty more coming from Hillhaven this year, so get to know ’em now. And stay tuned for the next transmission.
