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Eidola – Eviscerate | Album Review

By
Luke Spencer
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Eidola Eviscerate

Fifth full album from Utah’s proggy, post-hardcore, fill in the genre Eidola that opens up huge in the first half of this album. The first half of Eviscerate is a freight train. Well timed speed changes, great back and forth between singers, the post-hardcore elements all shine. The second half is where the album runs out of steam and it resembles another metalcore album. You’ll hear glimpses of creativity in songs like “Kali Yuga”, but most of the album banks on stock chugs and unchanging volume. This is a band that has plenty of potential and creativity and Eviscerate shows that off in some tracks like “No Weapon Formed Shall Prosper” and “A Bridge Of Iron And Blood”. There is good stuff on Eidola’s latest. The biggest problem is that between filler and material we’ve heard from many other groups, Eidola doesn’t so much Eviscerate throughout the album, but rather barely papercut. 6/10.

Best Tracks:
“No Weapon Formed Shall Prosper”
“A Bridge Of Iron And Blood”

Eidola Eviscerate Album Review
Eidola “No Weapon Formed Shall Prosper”
Eidola “A Bridge Of Iron And Blood”

“Eidola, the alternative metal band fronted by Chris Volz of the nu-metal group Flaw, has recently signed with Eclipse Records and announced the release of their new album “Darkness” on January 05th, 2024. The band, which also features bassist Weed, guitarist E.T., and drummer Tosha Jones, originally met with Eclipse Records in 2019 and have been working towards this partnership for several years. The first single from the album, “Whiskey”, is set to be released on October 07th, 2023. Eidola is excited to work with the Eclipse Records team to bring their “alien hard rock music to the masses”. Fans of Flaw and alternative metal can look forward to the release of “Darkness” and the opportunity to hear Chris Volz’s powerful vocals on this new project.” (Perplexity)

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Eidola Eviscerate Album Review

Dethklok Slaughter Maryland with Dragonforce and Nekrogoblikon

By
Luke Spencer
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Dethklok 4-9-24

With the Army Of The Doomstar arriving last fall, Dethklok are continuing their return to slaughtering, this time bringing Dragonforce and Nekrogoblikon. Seeing the end of Metalocalypse in a true fashion last year brought a satisfying conclusion to an amazing concept and act that was Dethklok. Hearing Brendon Small and company take stage and give live to a range of songs from the four album discography and TV soundtracks confirmed that Dethklok’s music is not gone. If anything, it’s more appreciated than ever.

The Filmore was beyond crowded. To describe the venue as having people spill out into the hall and sidewalk would only paint part of the picture as the sold-out building was filled with fans wanting to praise Metalocalypse. Oversold? Possibly. Satisfied? Definitely.

Dethalbum IV released in Fall 2023 and was an honorable mention on our Top 10 BEST Albums of 2023. Hearing some of the new songs like “Aortic Desecration” is somehow more impressive than the studio performance, and matches up with long running material from Dethalbum and Dethalbum II. The sardine-packed crowd knew every song from what I could tell. Night three of The Mutilation On A Spring Night Tour 2024 was less of a metal concert and more of a reunion for metal fans to have fun while Nathan Explosion sings about blood and death.

Dethklok “Aortic Desecration”

Supporting Dethklok on their 2024 leg is power metal and nerd heroes Dragonforce, fresh off the release of Warp Speed Warriors which arrived earlier this year. Surrounded by dual video game cabinets and getting the crowd to chant FUS ROH DAH between songs, it was clear Dragonforce knew their audience. It’s nice to hear a band embrace what makes them happy WHILE making sure the audience gets what they expect. Throwing a stuffed animal chicken around during a song dedicated to Zelda and the Triforce was not expected (or at least not by me).

This was my second time seeing Dragonforce live, and first in a concert venue. In every way, Dragonforce relished in participation with the crowd and having fun with the music. Metal doesn’t have to be funeral-serious at all times. You can enjoy performing and go wild singing about fantasy characters.

I was lucky to talk with Alicia and Marc from Dragonforce before the doors opened. Click below to hear a a good dad joke and see footage from the performance, and what Dragonforce has going on in 2024.

Dad Joke with Dragonforce
Dragonforce “Burning Heart”

Nekrogoblikon opened The Filmore with screaming and an attempt to make fun of the town. The issue was that according to the head goblin, “This is normally where we would make fun of the town but I don’t know anything about Silver Spring. I don’t think anyone does.” The Filmore and Silver Spring, MD escaped scorn due to not being known in goblin geography.

Nekrogoblikon “Bones”

The Mutilation On A Spring Night Tour 2024 will continue through May, ending in Portland, OR. Check out https://dethkloklive.com/ for tickets and more information.

KNOCKED LOOSE Release New Single “Don’t Reach For Me”

By
Ana Santos
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Knocked Loose
Photo credit: Brock Fetch

Knocked Loose unleash their seething, experimental new single “Don’t Reach For Me,” a track that combines the band’s signature frenzied attack with deliberate catchiness and exhilarating sonic variety. After one listen, the song’s refrain — “I dream of a cleansing wave,” roared out by frontman Bryan Garris in his patented piercing, rueful bark — loops in the listener’s mind like a prime earworm, setting the stage for future live shout-alongs. Lyrically, Garris says, the track “may be the meanest song I’ve ever written,” a seismic takedown of “someone who tried their hardest to come into my life and mess with two out of the three closest people I have.” “Don’t Reach For Me” is available today alongside an arresting video directed and produced by Max Moore.

On You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To, Knocked Loose have honed in on a diverse, cohesive and savagely aggressive album that sums up the massive strides they’ve taken during their decade as a band, and asserts their boundless potential going forward. Internally, there was the need to challenge themselves as songwriters while retaining the merciless intensity and unflinching honesty that have always been their calling cards. Externally, there was a whole new set of eyes on the hard-touring Louisville quintet, following a banner year on the road, during which they’d brought their underground-seasoned sound to some of the world’s biggest stages.

From the start, You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To plunges listeners into a cauldron of mental and spiritual anguish. But the album’s title contains a note of reassurance amid the turmoil. The phrase originates from an experience that Garris, who suffers from what he calls a “borderline phobia of flying,” had during a particularly trying flight. As he battled his nerves during takeoff, the vocalist found himself talking to a woman seated next to him. When he confided in her about his anxiety, she assured, “You won’t go before you’re supposed to.” 

But glossing over negative emotions isn’t what Knocked Loose are about. The new songs find them plumbing through new depths of loathing — directed both inward and outward. Across 10 tracks and 27 gripping minutes, You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To leans into Knocked Loose’s most extreme impulses, from blastbeat-driven fury, chaotic turbulence and seismic breakdowns, while seasoning the mix with ear-catching auxiliary percussion, evocative samples and shout-along hooks, all interwoven to perfection by Grammy-nominated, pop-savy producer Drew “WZRD BLD” Fulk. 

You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To is filled with boundary-pushing textures and samples the band has collected over the years. On “Suffocate,” Garris teams up with pop-meets-metal trailblazer Poppy, for an effort that contrasts an oppressive heaviness befitting the title with a dance-y, syncopated groove and the most concussive reggaeton rhythm you’ve ever heard. Samples of what sounds like meditative singing bowls open the album to “Take Me Home,” with its spoken-word intro, ear-catching auxiliary percussion and brief yet evocative concluding country-song snippet. Elements like these only make the breakneck blur of a track like “Moss Covers All,” a song that Garris says deals with his ever-present longing for the comfort of home, feel that much more urgent.

“On this album, we go the fastest we’ve ever gone; we go the scariest we’ve ever gone. We also go the catchiest and the most melodic that we’ve ever gone, and that’s the point,” guitarist Isaac Hale says. “Instead of branching off into a specific direction, we want to encompass ALL directions.”

There’s no ceiling for hardcore in 2024 — even an outfit as uncompromising as Knocked Loose can turn up in mainstream-adjacent spaces and win over new fans (see 2023’s viral Coachella and Bonnaroo sets). But there’s a center to what they do that will never change: uncompromising heaviness, both sonically and thematically. What is evolving is their drive to find new ways to convey that heaviness, and add tasteful variety that only highlights their undiminished ferocity. Everywhere Knocked Loose have been is here on this record — but so is everywhere they may yet go. 

Knocked Loose’s headlining North American tour kicks off with a performance at Sick New World in Las Vegas later this month. The run hits both coasts and includes two sold out nights in New York City at Brooklyn Steel and Terminal 5 plus sold out shows at Austin’s Stubbs Amphitheater, The Shrine in Los Angeles and more. Show Me The Body, Loathe and Speed will support. See below for a full list of dates. Tickets are available here.

YOU WON’T GO BEFORE YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO 
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Knocked Loose Live Dates:

Tickets Here

Apr 27: Las Vegas, NV – Sick New World
Apr 29: Detroit, MI – Russell Industrial Center
May 01: Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works (SOLD OUT)
May 03: Lawrence, KS – Granada (SOLD OUT)
May 04: Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
May 05: Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum 
May 06: Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
May 07: Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall (SOLD OUT)
May 10: Phoenix, AZ – The Marquee
May 11: Los Angeles, CA – The Shrine (SOLD OUT)
May 12: San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
May 14: Seattle, WA – Showbox Sodo (SOLD OUT)
May 15: Portland, OR – Roseland Theater (SOLD OUT)
May 17: Boise, ID – Knitting Factory (SOLD OUT)
May 18: Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
May 19: Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
May 21: St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
May 22: Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore (SOLD OUT)
May 23: Chicago, IL – Salt Shed (SOLD OUT)
May 24: Newport, KY – Megacorp Pavilion
May 25: Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater (SOLD OUT)
May 28: Pittsburgh, PA – Stage Age
May 29: Silver Spring, MD – The FIllmore (SOLD OUT)
May 30: Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel (SOLD OUT)
May 31: New York, NY – Terminal 5 (SOLD OUT)
Jun 01: Boston, MA – Roadrunner (SOLD OUT)
Jun 03: Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
Jun 04: Montreal, QC – Olympia
Jun 05: Toronto, ON – History (SOLD OUT)
Jun 07: Raleigh, NC – The Ritz (SOLD OUT)
Jun 08: Atlanta, GA – The Eastern (SOLD OUT)
Jun 09: St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live (SOLD OUT)

Apr 29 – Jun 9 w/ Show Me The Body, Loathe and Speed

Follow Knocked Loose:
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The Barbarians of California Share “Where Are the Punks”

By
Ana Santos
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The Barbarians of California

The West Coast’s contribution to hardcore punk is undeniable. That tradition of aggression, passion, and scrappy melodicism continues with The Barbarians Of California, an engaging new manifestation of iconoclastic spirit and true bombast. They are equal opportunity iconoclasts, gleefully thrashing the left and the right in the hardcore-punk tradition of nonconformity and raw fury. The band isn’t “political,” because they aren’t advocating for anyone’s platform. The central message is defiance. 

Today, the band has shared the video for the hellacious new single “Where Are the Punks,” out now via ONErpm. Watch it here. 

“Where Are the Punks’ is about being disappointed when you find out your childhood heroes are no longer rebellious,” the band explains. “Everyone has the tendency to soften as their age. We are fighting against that in this song. This was one of the first song the band started working on for this project. Eric lead crafting the instrumentals and the lyrics were inspired by Aaron’s college professor telling him to question authority.”

So, who, exactly, are The Barbarians of California?

You’ll be glad you asked.

Eric Stenman and Aaron Bruno first collided in the California hardcore scene of the early ’90s. Stenman cut his teeth in the same Sacramento community that eventually launched diverse and disparate acts like Deftones, Far, Will Haven, Team Sleep, Hella, Dance Gavin Dance, Death Grips, and Trash Talk. Bruno was born and raised just north of L.A. and nicknamed “AWOL” by his high school friends.  Eric played guitar for cutting-edge, electro-infused rockers Tinfed. Commercial success eluded them despite a cult following, a deal with a major label, and an appearance on the M:I 2 soundtrack. 

Bruno co-founded the hardcore band Insurgence as a teenager. His next band, Home Town Hero, toured with Weezer and Stone Temple Pilots and released a major label album, but combusted in 2004. Next came Under The Influence Of Giants, who, despite critical acclaim, disbanded in 2008. Stenman became one of the most sought-after producers of alternative rock. His discography as a producer, mixer, and engineer includes important releases from 7 Seconds, Senses Fail, ††† (Crosses), and AWOLNATION. AWOLNATION, of course, is the multi-platinum act Bruno formed in 2009. 

The spirit of the underground and the personal catharsis delivered through metallic hardcore never left either of them. So, when Aaron learned that Eric crafted a batch of throwback bangers combining impassioned angst with modern sensibilities, he wanted in immediately. The Barbarians were born. 

The apparent “full circle” moment isn’t lost on either of them. “It’s a funny time in our lives to go back and make the most aggressive music we’ve ever created,” Stenman laughs. “Both of us have always had a love for this world. If given the opportunity, why not try to give back to it?”

The band previously shared “Dopamine Prophecy.” Listen here.

More from The Barbarians of California is on the horizon, so stay tuned…

…but in the meantime, check out Bruno on the 100 Words or Less podcast here.

Follow The Barbarians of California:
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Is For Lovers Festival 2024 Announces Line-Ups

By
Ana Santos
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Is For Lovers Festival, the North American touring festival that celebrates the vibrant spirit and culture of punk and emo, has unveiled the bands playing the beloved Summer outing, with 2024 featuring a mix of longtime favorites and newly discovered up-and-comers.

Yellowcard, Underoath, Thursday, and, of course, festival curators, Hawthorne Heights, are back, while new additions to the Is For Lovers family include The All-American Rejects, Movements, Finch, Turnover and Armor For Sleep.

“We are happy to be back in 2024, soaking up the summer sun with these bands and fans, most of who have been shedding and shredding tears with us since 2004,” JT Woodruff, Hawthorne Heights’ vocalist and co-founder of the Is For Lovers Festival. “While each show has a wildly different feel, we think it’s important to celebrate the local and regional attractions at each date. Is For Lovers Festival is designed to put the fan in a Time Machine, and transport them back to the most vibrant years of their lives. We try to make it an easy day spent in beautiful locations with bands that helped shape who they are. Hawthorne Heights is excited to be outside, setting up tents, loading gear, singing these songs, and personally spending time with our fans.”

Newly added Is For Lovers Festival locations include West Virginia Is For Lovers, Pop’s Is For Lovers in Sauget, Ill., and the first Los Angeles-based outpost for the festival (California Is For Lovers). Amongst the returning Is For Lovers cities are fan favorites, including Lake Tahoe Is For Lovers, OBX Is For Lovers, Iowa Is For Lovers and Ohio Is For Lovers.

Is For Lovers Festival is more than just a music event – it’s founded on the premise that Summer days are meant to be spent in the company of great music, good friends and endless laughter. Attendees are invited to forget their worries, soak up the sunshine, and embrace the magic of human connection. Whether you’re watching your favorite bands, partaking in the on-site activities like dunk-a-punk, or indulging in the delicious treats from local vendors in the adjacent marketplace, every moment at Is For Lovers Festival is infused with a sense of boundless possibility and excitement.

Is For Lovers Festival dates and line-ups:

June 22 – Lake Tahoe Is For Lovers – Harveys (Lake Tahoe, CA): The All-American Rejects, Movements, Hawthorne Heights, The Starting Line, Finch, Armor For Sleep, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Free Throw, with additional special guests to be announced soon.

July 13 – West Virginia Is For Lovers – GoMart Ballpark (Charleston, WV): Underoath, Hawthorne Heights, Thursday, Anberlin, Armor For Sleep, Emery, This Wild Life

July 20 – OBX Is For Lovers – Roanoke Island Festival Park (Manteo, NC): Motion City Soundtrack, Hawthorne Heights, Less Than Jake, Thursday, Armor For Sleep, This Wild Life, Battle Winner

July 27 – Pop’s Is For Lovers – Pop’s (Sauget, IL): Hawthorne Heights, Thursday, Anberlin, Armor For Sleep, Stick To Your Guns, This Wild Life

August 24 – Iowa Is For Lovers – Harrah’s Stir Cove (Council Bluffs, IA): Yellowcard, State Champs, Hawthorne Heights, Armor For Sleep, Emery, This Wild Life, Action/Adventure

August 31 – California Is For Lovers – The Torch at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles, CA): Hawthorne Heights, Saosin, Finch, Anberlin, Bilmuri, Cartel, Armor For Sleep, Stick To Your Guns, This Wild Life, boycomma, New Aesthetic, plus more special guests

September 7 – Ohio Is For Lovers – Riverbend Music Center (Cincinnati, OH): Hawthorne Heights, Hot Mulligan, Silverstein, Senses Fail, The Devil Wears Prada, Anberlin, Arrows in Action, Emery, Snarls, Maura Weaver, Knuckle Puck, Real Friends, Movements, The Wonder Years, Turnover, For Your Health, Maura Weaver, Slow Joy, Leggy, Touchdown Jesus, Raging Nathans, Saturday’s At Your Place, Glassworld

Tickets for all dates, including VIP options, are on-sale now via Isforloversfestival.com.

The Is For Lovers Festival launched in 2022, with Hawthorne Heights, the founders and curators of the annual outing, bringing the touring trek to three cities for its inaugural run. In 2023, Is For Lovers expanded, spanning the U.S, from Hawaii to the Outerbanks of North Carolina. Named after Hawthorne Heights’ iconic song, “Ohio Is For Lovers,” previous performers have included Jimmy Eat World, Thrice, Alkaline Trio, Yellowcard, Underoath, The Story So Far, State Champs, Bayside, Thursday, and more. Beyond the music, Is For Lovers delivers an all-around experience for attendees, fostering collaborations with local vendors, hosting a diverse, regionally-inspired marketplace, and featuring a range of activities such as the renowned “Dunk-a-Punk” booth. With its blends of music, camaraderie, and entertainment, Is For Lovers stands as a vibrant celebration of community and happiness.

Hawthorne Heights formed in Dayton, Ohio in 2001. The band has released seven albums over the past 23 years: The Silence in Black and White (2004), If Only You Were Lonely (2006), Fragile Future (2008), Skeletons (2010), Zero (2013), Bad Frequencies (2018) and The Rain Just Follows Me (2021). Alternative Press dubbed them “the kings of writing knockout choruses,” Rolling Stone hailed them as the “grassroots chart kings,” in a nod to the band’s many impressive Billboard debuts including four of their seven albums in the Top 100, and New Noise described their music as “effortless joy.” Hawthorne Heights is JT Woodruff (vocals/guitar), Matt Ridenour (bass), Mark McMillon (guitar), and Chris Popadak (drums).

30 Rock Star Commercials ft. Ozzy, KISS, Dave Grohl, & More

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Luke Spencer
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Advertising with celebrities is one thing, but using rock stars in a commercial is what really stands out. This recorded stream looks at 30 Rock Star Commercials (some are awful) ft. Ozzy, KISS, Dave Grohl, & more.

https://youtu.be/XJ073KQ7Wi0
30 Rock Star Commercials (some are AWFUL) ft. Ozzy, KISS, Dave Grohl, & More

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Playlist | Commercials with Rock Stars

Commercials (in order of appearance): 
Pizza Hut w/ Ringo Starr and The Monkees 
Staples w/ Alice Cooper 
Honda Scooters w/ Lou Reed 
Pepsi Twist w/ Ozzy, Jack & Kelly Osbourne, The Osmonds, and Mrs. Brady 
Dr. Pepper Cherry w/ Gene Simmons 
Pat’s Chili Dogs w/ Cinderella 
Indeed w/ Lita Ford 
ESPN w/ Metallica 
Rice Krispies w/ The Rolling Stones 
Safety Belt PSA w/ Iron Maiden 
Crown Royal w/ Dave Grohl 
Swiftcover w/ Iggy Pop 
DLC Loans w/ Vince Neil 
Dr. Pepper Cherry w/ KISS 
Young’s Chips w/ Noddy Holder Slade 
Norton w/ Dokken 
Mastercard w/ Slash 
Volkswagen w/ Slash 
A1 w/ Meat Loaf 
Ringo Starr w/ Oldsmobile 
CarMax w/ Fred Durst 
Pepsi w/ David Bowie and Tina Turner 
iPod w/ U2 
Geico w/ Eddie Money 
Folgers w/ Paul Stanley 
Workday w/ Ozzy, Joan Jett, Billy Idol, Paul Stanley, more 
Stanley Steamer w/ Dee Snider 
Geico w/ RATT 
SiriusXM w/ Dave Grohl 
AAA Insurance w/ Rick Astley 

“Several iconic rock stars, including Ozzy Osbourne, Paul Stanley of KISS, Joan Jett, Billy Idol, and Gary Clark Jr., appeared in a new Super Bowl commercial for the enterprise software company Workday. The ad pokes fun at corporate employees who refer to themselves as “rock stars,” with the actual musicians calling out the misuse of the term. Osbourne, for example, quips “I’ve done my share of bad things, and your share of bad things,” while Idol boasts about trashing hotel rooms in 43 countries. The commercial aims to highlight the true meaning of being a rock star, in contrast to the corporate world’s overuse of the phrase. This collaboration between legendary rock artists and a major brand showcases how companies are increasingly tapping into the star power and cultural relevance of music icons to create memorable and impactful advertising campaigns.” (Perplexity) 

POWERWOLF Announce New Album “Wake Up The Wicked” Coming July 26, 2024

By
Luke Spencer
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POWERWOLF’s New Studio Album, Wake Up The Wicked,
to be Released on July 26, 2024
Pre-Order Your Copy HERE

First North American Headline Tour Begins in August 2024
Headlining the Biggest Arenas in Europe on Wolfsnächte 2024 Tour

POWERWOLF – a band that fills the hearts of every heavy metal fan with joy – will release their highly-anticipated new studio album, Wake Up The Wicked, on July 26, 2024 via Napalm Records! With several #1 chart entries and multiple gold and platinum records, POWERWOLF is undoubtedly one of the most successful current heavy metal bands worldwide. Headline and premium slots at premier rock and metal festivals like Wacken, Hellfest and Graspop, as well as massive sold-out arena shows have further solidified the Wolfpack’s standing at the very top of the scene. POWERWOLF’s high quality releases are steadily praised by critics and fans alike, building upon the successful reach of their songs and impressive official music videos, which have been streamed tens of millions of times across platforms to date.

Fans can get a taste of the massive live shows by ordering one of the formats including the bonus album, Manhattan Metal Mass – Live in New York City, recorded at their first ever US show. Pre-order your version of the new album now!

Pre-Order your version of Wake Up The Wicked HERE

Wake Up The Wicked – the highly anticipated successor to the extremely successful previous studio album, Call Of The Wild (2021) – will be released just in time for the award-winning band’s first ever full North American tour, starting in August 2024, followed by their biggest European headline tour to date, the Wolfsnächte 2024. Wake Up The Wicked is once again produced by the outstanding Joost van den Broek at Sandlane Recording Facilities and marks a new benchmark and undisputed career highlight for the band. The new album is hard, surprising and full of variety. While staying true to their established, loved sound, POWERWOLF go one step further and showcase a different facet of their deft musical and technical skills. This is evident, for example, on the outstanding single “1589”, which is based on a true story from the 16th century.

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20 years after their formation in 2004, POWERWOLF are expanding their repertoire with the highest quality and adding many future live hits to their extraordinary discography. Wake Up The Wicked is yet another statement cementing the status of the band as a leading force in the world of heavy metal!

Wake Up The Wicked Tracklisting:
Bless ’em With the Blade
Sinners of the Seven Seas
Kyrie Klitorem
Heretic Hunters
1589
Viva Vulgata
Wake Up the Wicked
Joan of Arc
Thunderpriest
We Don’t Wanna Be No Saints
Vargamor

POWERWOLF 2024 North American Tour:
w/ Unleash The Archers
08.29.24 US – Los Angeles, CA / The Hollywood Palladium
08.31.24 US – Denver, CO / The Ogden Theatre
09.03.24 US – Chicago, IL / The Riviera Theatre
09.04.24 US – Cleveland, OH / The Agora Theatre
09.05.24 US – Silver Spring, MD / The Fillmore
09.07.24 US – Tampa, FL / Jannus Landing
09.08.24 US – Atlanta, GA / The Masquerade
09.09.24 US – Charlotte, NC / The Fillmore
09.12.24 US – Philadelphia, PA / The Fillmore
09.13.24 US – Worcester, MA / The Palladium
09.14.24 US – New York City, NY / Brooklyn Paramount
09.15.24 US – Laval, QC / Place Bell

POWERWOLF online:
HOMEPAGE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
NAPALM RECORDS

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Powerwolf Wake Up The Wicked

“Powerwolf, the renowned German heavy metal band, is set to release their highly anticipated new album “Wake Up The Wicked”. The album title was recently revealed by the band, generating excitement among their dedicated fanbase. Powerwolf is known for their unique blend of power metal and gothic elements, and their new release is expected to continue this signature sound. Fans can look forward to the band’s signature blend of heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and lyrical themes inspired by religious imagery and mythology. As one of the leading acts in the power metal genre, Powerwolf’s upcoming album “Wake Up The Wicked” is sure to be a must-listen for fans of the band and the power metal genre as a whole.” (Perplexity)

AWOLNATION’s New Single & Video “Panoramic View” is Out Now

By
Ana Santos
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AWOLNATION
Photo Credit: Greg Flack

“Panoramic View,” a brand new single and music video from AWOLNATION is out today. It finds Aaron Bruno at his most vulnerable – written on piano at the very start of the pandemic, it reflects the overwhelming fear and uncertainty the world was facing. Speaking to his own unborn children at the time, the track sends an uplifting message of embracing the scariness while harnessing the inner strength to believe that everything will ultimately be alright. The music video, also out today, was directed by Darren Doane.

Opening up about the heartfelt inspiration behind the track, Bruno shares: “I remember writing this one on a piano almost four years ago. It’s quite a sincere and profound song because I wrote it to my scared little kid that I didn’t even have yet. I have twin boys now but we weren’t pregnant yet when I wrote it. Basically, I’m saying I’ll protect you, everything’s gonna be okay. Back then, we all felt scared in some way, no matter who you were—whether you were fearful of being sick or of how governments were handling it, or how your friends were handling it, personal decisions… During that time, I was lyrically and emotionally conceptualizing the idea of writing songs to a child. And in some ways I was writing songs to comfort a younger version of myself. I guess the point is to remind us that we can always find an escape through music, even at the worst times.”

Earlier this month, AWOLNATION celebrated the anniversary of their debut album Megalithic Symphony, which dropped 13 years ago as of March 15. “Panoramic View” is the first single to be released from AWOLNATION’s forthcoming album due out this summer.

AWOLNATION will also be joining 311 and NEON TREES on the “Unity Tour” this summer. The tour will kick off in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 20 and will be making stops throughout the United States before wrapping up in Redmond, Washington on August 31.

Upcoming AWOLNATION Live Dates

May 18 – Richardson, TX – Wildflower Arts & Music Festival

w/311, Neon Trees

July 20 – Cincinnati, OH – Hard Rock Cincinnati Outdoor Arena

July 21 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed

July 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

July 24 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights

July 26 – Interlochen, MI – Kresge Auditorium

July 27 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

July 28 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion

July 31 – Niagara Falls, ON – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Resort

August 3 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

August 4 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

August 6 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion

August 7 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion

August 9 – Outer Banks, NC – Roanoke Island Festival Park

August 10 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater

August 11 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

August 13 – North Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery

August 14 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy

August 15 – Albertville, AL – Sand Mountain Amphitheater

August 17 – St. Augustine, FL – The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre

August 18 – Tampa, FL – Hard Rock Event Center

August 20 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall

August 21 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park

August 24 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

August 25 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

August 27 – Costa Mesa, CA – Pacific Amphitheatre

August 29 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

August 30 – Troutdale, OR – McMenamins Edgefield

August 31 – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Park

Aaron Bruno, the de facto leader, songwriter, and creative force behind the Los Angeles-based project AWOLNATION, has spent the better part of two decades steering the band’s ship of pop-friendly electronic and alternative rock to millions of record sales and streams, a handful of chart-topping singles, and countless shows played to adoring fans around the world. From the 2010 debut’s smash “Sail” and the hype of sophomore album Run to 2018’s organic-leaning Here Come the Runts and 2020’s rock-forward Angel Miners & the Lightning Riders, plus a handful of EPs, remixes, and a covers album, Bruno has mined his sonic creativity for an output of music on par with anyone’s from the last two decades. Following the pandemic, Bruno parted ways with his record label in favor of a new self-releasing/distribution partnership, formed a hardcore band called The Barbarians of California, and became a first-time father of twin boys.

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Rocklahoma 2024 Lineup Announced ft. Slipknot, A7X, More

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Luke Spencer
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Rocklahoma 2023, by Steve Thrasher
Rocklahoma 2023, by Steve Thrasher

Rocklahoma Announces Its Biggest Lineup Ever For 2024
Avenged Sevenfold & Evanescence (Friday)
Disturbed & A Day To Remember (Saturday)
Slipknot & Lamb Of God (Sunday)
& Many More

America’s Biggest Labor Day Party
Friday, August 30 Through Sunday, September 1
At Rockin Red Dirt Ranch In Pryor, Oklahoma
Rocklahoma Joins DWP Festival Roster

Weekend Passes On Sale Friday, April 5 At 10:00 AM CT
At Rocklahoma.com

America’s Biggest Labor Day Party will feature headlining performances from Avenged Sevenfold and Evanescence (Friday), Disturbed and A Day To Remember (Saturday), and Slipknot and Lamb of God (Sunday), along with a huge lineup of top rock and metal bands including Halestorm, Mastodon, Anthrax, Skillet, Clutch, Nothing More, Kerry King, Coal Chamber and Tom Keifer,among others. 2024 marks the Rocklahoma debut appearance for Avenged Sevenfold, and return headlining slots for both Disturbed and Slipknot. Rocklahoma is hosted by Eddie Trunk.

Rocklahoma 2024 Lineup

The Rocklahoma 2024 lineup features: Slipknot, Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Evanescence, A Day to Remember, Lamb of God, Halestorm, Mastodon, Anthrax, Skillet, Clutch, Nothing More, Kerry King, Coal Chamber, Badflower, Pop Evil, Giovannie & The Hired Guns, Bad Wolves, Tom Keifer, Winger, Faster Pussycat, Vixen, Set It Off, The Warning, Kim Dracula, Tim Montana, Austin Meade, The Plot In You, Des Rocs, Oxymorrons, Holy Wars, Any Given Sin, Enuff Z’nuff, Atomic Punks, Eva Under Fire, Another Day Dawns, Raven’s Banquet, Skarlett Roxx, Surge, Eyebolt, Dime Store Riot, Color of Chaos, and Ten Cent Revenge.

In other exciting developments for the festival, Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP), the largest independent live event producer in the United States, has acquired Rocklahoma and will continue to work with the original Rocklahoma creators Pryor Creek Music Festivals, with many key stakeholders remaining involved in 2024 and beyond. “This marks a significant milestone for Rocklahoma,” expressed Dave Giencke, Founder & Vice President, General Manager of PCMF. “With DWP‘s esteemed reputation for curating exceptional music festivals, we are optimistic about the bright future ahead.” “We are thrilled to welcome Rocklahoma into the DWP family,” said Danny Hayes, CEO of DWP. “This festival has established itself as a premier music festival destination, and we are committed to elevating its experiences even further.”

The 2024 Rocklahoma festivities kick off with the campgrounds opening on Sunday, August 25, and all festival attendees with a weekend pass are invited to the Thursday, August 29 official Rocklahoma Pre-Party presented by DEB Concerts at The Roadhouse on the festival grounds, featuring performances from Tom Keifer, Faster Pussycat, Skarlett Roxx and Eyebolt. The Roadhouse will also feature food trucks, a full-service bar, and a great place to hang with friends throughout Rocklahoma.

Rocklahoma weekend VIP and General Admission passes–as well as camping and glamping add-ons–go on sale Friday, April 5 at 10:00 AM Central Time at www.Rocklahoma.com. Passes start as low as $10 or 10% down on layaway. Prior to the public onsale, fans can gain access to the Rocklahoma presale to secure the guaranteed lowest price by signing up for the Rocklahoma newsletter here.

Limited quantities of Groupie, Roadie, and Rockstar Reserved VIP Packages, along with ultra VIP packages including the Big Shot Porch, Big Shot Penthouse, and Garage Cabana VIP packages are also available. Please visit Rocklahoma.com for details and to purchase passes. Note: All weekend passes are for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Single day passes will be available in the coming weeks.

For more information on Rocklahoma please visit:
Website: www.Rocklahoma.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rocklahoma
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rocklahoma
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocklahoma/
Hashtag: #ROCKLAHOMA

10 TERRIBLE Rock Cover Songs (Part 2)

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Luke Spencer
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10 TERRIBLE Rock Cover Songs (Part 2)

There will always be an abundance of bad cover songs. This list looks at 10 terrible rock cover songs (part 2), ft. MGK, Limp Bizkit, Avril Lavigne, & more. 

10 TERRIBLE Rock Cover Songs (Part 2) ft. MGK, Limp Bizkit, Avril Lavigne, & More
All That Remains “The Thunder Rolls” (Garth Brooks)
5 Seconds Of Summer “American Idiot” (Green Day)
Avril Lavigne “Fuel” (Metallica)
Limp Bizkit “Faith” (George Michael)
Machine Gun Kelly “Aerials” (System Of A Down)
Motley Crue “Anarchy In The U.K.” (Sex Pistols)

Click here for a video on
10 AWESOME Metal Cover Songs!

The Script “Lose Yourself” (Eminem)
Tantric “The Chain” (Fleetwood Mac)
Three Days Grace “Somebody That I Used To Know” (Gotye ft. Kimbra)
U2 “Fortunate Son” (Creedence Clearwater Revival)

Please check out more of our videos below: 
Top 10 WORST Rock Cover Songs = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io7nfKjcuBA 
10 AWESOME Metal Cover Songs = https://youtu.be/bGK-z_kqa-0 
10 GOOD Songs By BAD Bands (Part 2) = https://youtu.be/2R7GvUazl3M 
10 GREAT 2000’s Emo Albums (yes, really) = https://youtu.be/nTPhppacQIg

“Rock cover songs can be a divisive topic among music fans. While some artists are able to put their own unique spin on a classic track, others end up producing covers that are widely panned by critics and listeners alike. Two notable examples of poorly received rock cover songs are Machine Gun Kelly’s rendition of System of a Down’s “Aerials” and Limp Bizkit’s cover of George Michael’s “Faith.

In the case of MGK’s “Aerials” cover, fans criticized the rapper’s lack of vocal range and flat, uninspired performance, with one Redditor describing it as “the worst cover I’ve ever heard in my whole life”. Similarly, Limp Bizkit’s take on “Faith” was widely mocked for its cringeworthy attempt to transform the pop hit into a nu-metal track. These examples highlight how even established artists can struggle to successfully reinterpret beloved songs, often resulting in covers that fail to capture the spirit of the original.

While cover songs can be a fun way for musicians to pay homage to their influences, the success of such endeavors ultimately comes down to the artist’s ability to bring a fresh perspective while still respecting the core elements that made the original track so compelling. Subpar cover versions that simply pale in comparison to the original can end up doing more harm than good for an artist’s reputation.” (Perplexity)

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