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Bourbon & Beyond, The World’s Largest Bourbon & Music Festival Announce Lineup

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Ana Santos
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bourbon and beyond 2024

Festival producers Danny Wimmer Presents continue to roll out their 2024 festival lineups and have announced an all-star lineup of music artists for Bourbon & Beyond—the World’s Largest Bourbon & Music Festival—held September 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2024 at Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

DWP is proud to announce Bourbon & Beyond’s stacked music lineup featuring dozens of legends and breaking stars including headliners Neil Young and Beck on Thursday, Dave Matthews Band and Tedeschi Trucks Band on Friday, Zach Bryan and Cody Jinks on Saturday, and Tyler Childers and My Morning Jacket on Sunday, along with Matchbox Twenty, The National, Whiskey Myers, Black Pumas, The War On Drugs, The Beach Boys, Mt. Joy, Fleet Foxes, Young the Giant, Maren Morris, The Head and the Heart, Melissa Etheridge, Teddy Swims, and many more.

Now in its 6th year, the 4-day destination festival is adding two music stages and 40 additional music artists for 2024, expanding to a total of five music stages and 100 music artists, plus the festival’s culinary and bourbon workshop stages. In addition, Bourbon & Beyond has been nominated by Pollstar as the 2024Global Festival of the Year.

Bourbon & Beyond’s unique immersive festival experience includes some of the best music talent in country music, Americana, classic rock, alternative, rock, roots, blues, bluegrass and adult contemporary, as well as a range of culinary programming from some of the country’s top chefs, along with an array of bourbon tastings and workshops showcasing America’s best chefs and Louisville’s bourbon and culinary culture.

The current music lineup for Bourbon & Beyond is as follows, with additional artists to be announced: Zach Bryan, Dave Matthews Band, Tyler Childers, Neil Young, Beck, Matchbox Twenty, The National, My Morning Jacket, The War On Drugs, Whiskey Myers, Cody Jinks, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Black Pumas, The Beach Boys, Mt. Joy, Fleet Foxes, Young the Giant, Maren Morris, The Head and the Heart, Melissa Etheridge, Teddy Swims, Koe Wetzel, Milky Chance, Chris Isaak, Lyle Lovett, KALEO, Sierra Ferrell, Charles Wesley Godwin,  Shane Smith & The Saints, The Wallflowers, Cory Wong, X Ambassadors, Sunny Day Real Estate, Dinosaur Jr., Larkin Poe, Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers, Lucius, JJ Grey & Mofro, Beth Hart, Allen Stone, Wilder Woods, Niko Moon, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, The War and Treaty, Larry Fleet, Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band, Mat Kearney, Arlo Parks, Hiss Golden Messenger, Smith & Myers, BRELAND, Patty Smyth, Wyatt Flores, Cimafunk, Futurebirds, The Bacon Brothers, M. Ward, Soul Asylum, Son Volt, Jade Bird, Neal Francis, Suzanne Vega, Wild Rivers, Dexter and The Moonrocks, KT Tunstall, The Dip, Meg Myers, Samantha Fish, Amigo the Devil, The Record Company, Taylor Acorn, Dan Tyminski, The Sam Bush Band, The Jerry Douglas Band, Yonder Mountain String Band, Tony Trischka’s EarlJam, Sister Sadie, Devon Gilfillian, Robert Finley, Abby Anderson, Abraham Alexander, Vincent Neil Emerson, Andy Frasco & The U.N., Mac Saturn, Jake Kohn, The Castellows, Madi Diaz, Motherfolk, Grace Bowers, Mapache, Maggie Antone, Briscoe, Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, Hueston, Robert Jon & the Wreck, The Brothers Comatose, Theo Lawrence, Colby T. Helms and The Virginia Creepers, New Dangerfield, Big Richard, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Chatham County Line, Tray Wellington Band, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Lizzie No, The Jacob Jolliff Band, East Nash Grass, The Local Honeys, Mountain Grass Unit, Kyle Ray and more.

“To have one of the most influential artists of all time, Neil Young, headline Bourbon & Beyond this year is so incredibly special. Not only do I love his music, but I think there is a real authenticity in his craft that has inspired generations of artists to find their true voice,” says Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “To have such a timeless artist share the stage with some of today’s best storytellers and craftsmen is something truly exceptional. Plus, being able to celebrate hometown heroes, My Morning Jacket and Kentucky’s own, Tyler Childers, this year’s Bourbon & Beyond lineup is truly a career highlight for me. We can’t wait to see everyone this September to celebrate the pure magic of this festival and the great city of Louisville.”

“The Commonwealth of Kentucky is honored to be hosting Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville this September,” says Governor Andy Beshear, “The festival brings in fans from all over the world and showcases the best of Kentucky; highlighting our rich culture of bourbon, the best in local culinary and a top tier musical lineup. We can’t wait to welcome fans once again for this great tradition that we all in Kentucky are proud to call our own.”

“September is set to be an unmatched month of festivals at the Kentucky Exposition Center,” said David S. Beck, president & CEO of Kentucky Venues. “Bourbon & Beyond has attracted a global fanbase that continues to visit the Commonwealth, and we’re excited to partner with Danny Wimmer Presents yet again to bring people together in the name of bourbon and music.”

“Louisville has become a top destination for music festivals,” says Cleo Battle, President and CEO of Louisville Tourism. “Events like Bourbon & Beyond continue to solidify that growing reputation attracting new visitors to Bourbon City and giving them not only a taste of a world-class event but also exposing them to the city’s Southern hospitality, iconic attractions and Bourbon’s home.”

In addition to four full days of music on five stages at Bourbon & Beyond, the festival experience will include daily workshops and demonstrations hosted by Chris Blandford, Amanda Freitag, Ed Lee, and Chris Santos—pairing world-renowned master distillers and celebrity chefs with guest artist appearances and a who’s who of Kentucky personalities—as well as a variety of additional onsite experiences.

Another highlight of the festival will be spending time in the Kroger Big Bourbon Bar. Featuring the best bluegrass bands, line dancing and expertly curated picks of Kentucky’s finest, the bourbon trail is coming right to Bourbon & Beyond. Bourbon lovers can also stop by Chris Picks MiniBar for select single barrels curated especially for Bourbon & Beyond; The Hunter’s Club for rare and vintage sips; and the Tiki Barrel Bar for the perfect oasis to make the festival vacation complete. In addition to select bourbon experiences, fans can enjoy other cocktail offerings at Blackened Presents, The Whiskey Bar. In addition, music lovers and musicians can spend time at The Music Experience powered by American Musical Supply, featuring music gear to play, giveaways, special deals, selfie stations, guitar and drum contests, and more.

Visit https://bourbonandbeyond.com for a complete description of festival experiences.

Attendees at Bourbon & Beyond can also enjoy a variety of onsite food and beverage offerings inspired by Kentucky’s explosion in the culinary world. Selections from local and regional restaurants are specially curated by Southern Hospitality Concessions LLC.

Weekend General Admission, VIP and Beyond VIP passes, as well as Single Day GA and VIP passes are on sale now starting at $1 Down through January 31, 2024. A limited number of Lawn Chair Passes are available as an add-on purchase for those wishing to bring a lawn chair to the festival. All proceeds from sales for the Chair Pass will go to various local nonprofits.

In addition, Bourbon & Beyond camping is on sale now, with options including RV, car + tent and the extremely limited Elevated Glamping experience, which includes both tent and RV options in the Barrel and Oak Coves. Visit https://bourbonandbeyond.com for details on all camping and festival pass options.

The JamPack hotel package also allows patrons to bundle festival passes, hotel and more to save up to 31%. Find all details at https://bourbonandbeyond.com/passes/. In addition, fans who want to celebrate the biggest eight days of music in the United States with back-to-back weekends in Louisville at Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life can purchase an Exacta Pass for less than $62 per festival day (Exacta Pass starts at $489.99 plus fees). 

Onsite parking for Bourbon & Beyond is available for purchase via Kentucky Exposition Center. https://parking.kyexpo.org/bnb

Louisville locals are also invited to join the Bourbon & Beyond Lineup Celebration Party at Taj in Louisville on Saturday, January 27 from 4:00 PM until midnight to purchase service fee-free festival passes, enjoy live entertainment and festival inspired cocktails, photo ops and more.

Bourbon & Beyond is excited to announce its 2024 partners: Angel’s Envy, Basil Hayden, Budweiser, Churchill Downs, Crowne Plaza Airport Expo, Galt House Hotel, IcyBreeze, Jack Daniel’s, Jim Beam, Kentucky Lottery, Kentucky Venues, Knob Creek, Kroger, Louisville Thoroughbred Society, Louisville Tourism, LYTE, Makers Mark, Marriott Downtown Louisville, Pappy & Company, Park Community Credit Union, Pegasus Distilled, Solo Stove, Take Me Home, Team Kentucky, The Music Experience, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, plus more to come! The DWP Foundation will be supporting the following nonprofits in 2024: Dare to Care, Fund for the Arts, Muhammad Ali Center plus more to come.

Kroger’s Big Bourbon Bar will be featuring Angel’s Envy, Elijah Craig, Four Roses, Larceny, Kentucky Peerless, Makers 46, Michter’s, Rabbit Hole, Smooth Ambler, Starlight Distillery, Tx, Willett, and many more to come.

Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center is located at 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville, Kentucky.

Bourbon & Beyond is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.

The Amity Affliction Announce Spring 2024 Headline Tour

By
Ana Santos
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THE AMITY AFFLICTION

 Australian metalcore trailblazers THE AMITY AFFLICTION — Joel Birch [vocals], Ahren Stringer [vocals, bass], Dan Brown [lead guitar], and Joe Longobardi [drums] — will return to North America for a headline tour this spring.

On this run, the band will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of their beloved and iconic metal album Let the Ocean Take Me and will be performing the album in its entirety. It’s no doubt a treat for the diehard fans to see favorites like “Pittsburgh,” “Don’t Lean On Me,” and more.

The tour kicks off April 26 in San Diego and runs through June 6 in Los Angeles.

Currents, Dying Wish, and Mugshot will serve as support. All dates are below. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, January 25 at 10 am local time. Get tickets here.

The Amity Affliction dropped their new album Not Without My Ghosts last year via Pure Noise. Get it here or here.

THE AMITY AFFLICTION ON TOUR:
WITH CURRENTS, DYING WISH, + MUGSHOT:
4/26 — San Diego, CA — Soma
4/27 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
4/29 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
4/30 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox
5/1 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
5/3 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory Concert House
5/4 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
5/5 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
5/7 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
5/8 — New Orleans, LA — House of Blues
5/10 — Daytona, FL — Daytona International Speedway*
5/12 — North Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
5/13 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Heaven)
5/14 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
5/15 — Richmond, VA —The National
5/17 — McKees Rocks, PA —  Roxian Theatre
5/18 — Columbus, OH — Historic Crew Stadium*
5/20 — Detroit, MI —  The Fillmore Detroit
5/21 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
5/22 — Montreal, QC — L ‘Olympia
5/24 — Boston, MA — House of Blues
5/25 — Brooklyn, NY —  Brooklyn Paramount
5/26 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
5/27 — Silver Springs, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
5/29 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall
5/31 — St. Louis, MO  — The Pageant
6/1 — Oklahoma City, OK —  Diamond Ballroom
6/2 — Fort Worth, TX —  Panther Island Pavilion
6/3 — San Antonio, TX —  Vibes Underground
6/5 — Tempe, AZ —  The Marquee
6/6 — Los Angeles, CA —  The Novo
*Festival Date

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I Prevail To Perform For SiriusXM Octane In NYC

By
Luke Spencer
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I PREVAIL TO PERFORM SPECIAL LIVE CONCERT
FOR SIRIUSXM IN NEW YORK CITY
Exclusive performance at Gramercy Theatre
on February 1 to air on SiriusXM’s Octane channel

SiriusXM today announced that GRAMMY Award-nominated rock band I PREVAIL will perform a special concert for SiriusXM on Thursday, February 1 at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City. From the start, SiriusXM has been dedicated to amplifying I Prevail’s music with continued airplay on Octane, and now this intimate show will bring fans an exclusive and unique concert experience.  

SiriusXM Octane Presents I Prevail, hosted by SiriusXM Octane’s Jose Mangin, will feature the band performing music from their latest album TRUE POWER,including popular songs “Bad Things,” “Deep End,” and “Closure,” as well as many other fan favorites that Octane has been first to break like “Hurricane,” “Bow Down,” and “Scars.”

SiriusXM was an early supporter with Octane breaking the band and having the world premiere of almost every single they put out. Over the years, I Prevail has continued to dominate Octane’s airwaves with the number one Big Uns Song Of The Year in 2019, exclusive performances for Octane Unleaded and Octane’s Home Invasion Festival, and multiple guest DJs and weekend takeovers.

SiriusXM subscribers can enter for a chance to win tickets to see I Prevail, PLUS have their chance to meet the band at the show. For all entry details and official rules visit www.siriusxm.com/iprevailnyc and listen to Octane on the SiriusXM app. No purchase necessary to enter or win. U.S. only/18+.

I Prevail said, “Our love and appreciation for SiriusXM’s Octane goes back nearly a decade. When we were just starting out and finding our voice, Octane gave us a chance to be heard. As we grow and evolve, Octane continues to give us unwavering support. Playing this show is the least we can do for Octane. What better way to give back than to play a show for their incredible listeners.”

SiriusXM Octane Presents I Prevail will air in its entirety on SiriusXM’s Octane (channel 37) on March 1 and will also be available to stream on the SiriusXM app. 

Eligible customers can get their first three months of SiriusXM streaming for free. Click here to sign up and experience all that SiriusXM has to offer. See Offer Details.

Green Day – Saviors | Album Review

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Luke Spencer
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A slight return to form for the band. After Father Of All, Green Day played this one safe while still delivering some big hooks. Some of the best tracks are the short two minute blasts like “Look Ma, No Brains!” and “Living In The ’20s”. Along with that, “Coma City” also was a pleasant surprise. There is definite filler in the album however. “Bobby Sox” and “Suzie Chapstick”, despite fun names, are absolutely unnecessary. Other songs like “The American Dream Is Killing Me” have good lyrics but sound similar to much of Green Day’s past standard four-chord discography. Saviors has more hits than misses and you can still hear the fuel ignite from the pop-punk trio 20 years after American Idiot. 7/10

Best Tracks:
Coma City*
Living In The ’20s*

Green Day Saviors
Green Day Saviors Album Review
Green Day “Look Ma, No Brains!”
Green Day “Coma City”

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“Green Day’s latest album, “Saviors,” has garnered mixed reviews from both critics and fans. Some highlights of the album include:
-A return to the band’s classic sound, with echoes of their earlier albums “Dookie” (1994) and “American Idiot” (2004)
-A sharp and sarcastic take on the sociopolitical landscape, with a caustic humor and contagious melodies
-A handsome bookend to “American Idiot,” with a more refined and critical approach to the cultural currency of their release
However, some critics argue that the album is:
-Laboured and world-weary, with a sense of weary resignation in the lyrics
-Sonically competent but safe, stale, and predictable, lacking the impenetrable hooks and songwriting abilities of their earlier work.
-Filled with tracks that sound like lesser versions of other songs throughout Green Day’s discography.
Despite the mixed reviews, fans have generally viewed “Saviors” as an uptick in Green Day’s career, particularly compared to their previous albums. The album has received positive responses from both fans and critics, with some noting that it is a return to form for the band.” (Perplexity)

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An album review on Saviors, the fourteenth studio album by the American pop-punk / rock band Green Day.

Nothing More Share Music Video for New Single “If it Doesn’t Hurt”

By
Ana Santos
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Nothing More 2023
Photo Credit: Christian Lawrence

Critically acclaimed, 3x-Grammy-nominated rock mainstays NOTHING MORE ignite 2024 with their emotionally riveting and cathartic new single “If It Doesn’t Hurt” out today (January 19) digitally via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. Stream and/or download it HERE. Focusing on the hard truths of a fractured and toxic romantic relationship, NOTHING MORE have teamed up with director Orie McGinness (Bad Omens, Spiritbox) to emphasize the song’s impassioned lyrical content and potent music with a new music video debuting today. Watch it streaming below or via YouTube HERE. 

“Gaslighting, manipulation, narcissistic deceit and betrayal… this song was written while trapped and is sung now while free,” exclaims NOTHING MORE frontman Jonny Hawkins. “If you’re in toxic relationship and are waiting for a sign to get out…this is it.”

NOTHING MORE—Jonny Hawkins (vocals), Mark Vollelunga (guitar), Daniel Oliver (bass), and Ben Anderson (drums)—will head overseas from February 1 to March 2 on a headlining run across the UK and Europe in continued support of the deluxe version of their 2022 acclaimed album SPIRITS (Better Noise Music). Find all upcoming shows and tickets, plus VIP upgrade options at https://nothingmore.net. NOTHING MORE will be announcing additional tour dates in the coming week along with further details on new music for 2024. Stay tuned for more information. 

SPIRITS–DELUXE VERSION features six bonus tracks including three live recordings—the first-ever live releases from the group—captured from their sold-out headlining concert at Irving Plaza in New York, New York and an updated version of their hit single “BEST TIMES” featuring Lacey Sturm of Flyleaf. Stream and/or download SPIRITS–DELUXE VERSION now HERE. SPIRITS combines unapologetically massive anthems, catchy hooks, and progressive music with introspective, philosophical lyrics and thought-provoking emotionalism. It was accompanied by their very own meta-personality test, SPIRITS TEST, designed by frontman Jonny Hawkins. Similar to tests such asMyers-Briggs, Big 5 and the Zodiac, the test’s results give each participant a “Spirit Type,” one of seven personality characters. The “Spirit Types” and their origin story are further detailed in the band’s first-ever graphic novel “SPIRITS VOL.1” out now via Z2 Comics, grab a copy HERE.  

NOTHING MORE “SPIRITS EUROPEAN TOUR 2024” Dates:2/1 Copenhagen, DK – Amager Bio 
2/2 Berlin, DE – Velodrom *
2/3 Sehnde, DE – ZAG Arena Hannover *
2/5 Leipzig, DE – Taubchenthal 
2/6 Prague, CZ – MEETFACTORY 
2/7 Krakow, PL – Klub Kwadrat 
2/9 Inssburck, AT – Olympiaworld *
2/10 Basel, CH – St. Jakobshalle *
2/12 Hamburg, DE – Markthalle 
2/13 Utrecht, NL – Tivoli Vredenburg 
2/15 London, UK – O2 Shepherds Bush Empire 
2/16 Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy 2 
2/17 Bristol, UK – SWX 
2/19 Glasgow, UK – The Garage 
2/20 Birmingham, UK – O2 Institute 
2/22 Antwerpen, BE – Muziekcentrum Trix 
2/23 Nuremberg, DE – Arena Nurnberger Versicherung *
2/24 Stuttgart, DE – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle *
2/26 Wiesbaden, DE – Kulturzentrum Schlachthof 
2/27 Paris, FR – Trabendo 
2/28 Koln, DE – Live Music Hall 
3/1 Vienna, AT – Wiener Stadthalle *
3/2 Dresden, DE – Messe Dresden *

*Supporting Electric Callboy

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Invent Animate Release New Single “Sleepless Deathbed”

By
Ana Santos
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Invent Animate
photo credit: Chris Klumpp

Atmospheric metalcore trailblazers Invent Animate are kicking off 2024 by releasing their new single “Sleepless Deathbed“ and the accompanying visualizer (via UNFD). Prior to today, the band released the titular album title track “Heavener“ and the official music video from their phenomenal latest album. When asked about the inspiration behind today’s release, the band shared:

“The song is about hallucinating a state of your own death and being stuck in that lifeless plane of constant and repeating discomfort. Where all your bad memories, big and small, are falling down on you in the form of rain and making you feel it all again, physically all at once. At a point, you start to think this might be death and that it might be like this forever. It weighs you down so much that your ground melts and you fall down through a static space through your own memories. The fall becomes the sleepless deathbed, where you’ve come to serve until the end of time. This is one of those songs that was written naturally, we knew we wanted something fast and heavy and we knew lyrics needed to represent physical panic.“

HEAVENER
Invent Animate
Track Listing:

1. Absence Persistent
2. Shade Astray
3. Labyrinthine
4. Without A Whisper
5. False Meridian
6. Reverie
7. Immolation Of Night
8. Purity Weeps
9. Void Surfacing
10. Everglow
11. Elysium

Invent Animate‘s North American fans have the opportunity to see the band’s phenomenal live show now alongside Beartooth, The Plot In You, and Sleep Theory. Tickets are going fast with many dates already sold out, so be sure to get yours at the link here and watch this space for more Invent Animate news coming soon.

North American Tour 2024 Dates:

Jan 19: Toronto, ON @ History (Sold Out)
Jan 20: Montreal, QB @ M Telus (Sold Out)
Jan 21: Boston, MA @ House of Blues (Sold Out)
Jan 23: Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall (Sold Out)
Jan 24: Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian (Sold Out)
Jan 26: New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square (Sold Out)
Jan 27: Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head (Sold Out)
Jan 28: Norfolk, VA @ The NorVA (Sold Out)
Jan 30: Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle (Sold Out)
Jan 31: Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore (Sold Out)
Feb 2: Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall (Sold Out)
Feb 3: Orlando, FL @ House of Blues (Sold Out)
Feb 11: Tampa, FL @ Jannus (Sold Out)
Feb 13: Huntsville, AL @ Mars Music Hall (Sold Out)
Feb 14: New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues (Sold Out)
Feb 15: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall (Sold Out)
Feb 17: San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port – Low Tickets
Feb 18: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues (Sold Out)
Feb 20: Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren (Sold Out)
Feb 21: San Diego, CA @ Soma 
Feb 22: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern – Low Tickets
Feb 24: Sacramento, CA @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Sold Out) 
Feb 25: Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom (Sold Out) 
Feb 27: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo (Sold Out)
Feb 28: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory (Sold Out)
Mar 1: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory (Sold Out)
Mar 2: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex – Low Tickets
Mar 3: Denver, CO @ The Fillmore – Low Tickets
Mar 5: Fargo, ND @ Sanctuary Events Center (Sold Out)
Mar 6: St. Paul, MN @ Myth Live
Mar 8: Chicago, IL @ Riviera – Low Tickets
Mar 9: Madison, WI @ The Sylvee (Sold Out)
Mar 10: Sauget, IL @ Pop’s – Low Tickets
Mar 12: Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room – Low Tickets
Mar 13: Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works (Sold Out) 
Mar 14: Fort Wayne, IN @ The Clyde Theater

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Sleep Token Announce Spring 2024 North American Headline Tour

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Ana Santos
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Sleep Token
photo credit: Andy Ford

Sleep Token are pleased to announce their Spring 2024 headline North American tour.  These dates are in addition to the Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Radio City Music Hall dates, which were announced at the end of 2023 and sold out immediately.

Empire State Bastard will also appear.

Artists pre-sale begins 10am local time on Wednesday, January 24. Fans can sign up for pre-sale tickets here.

The public on-sale is set for Friday, January 26 at 10am local time.

Sleep Token | The Teeth Of God Tour

Sleep Token released their third studio album, Take Me Back To Eden, via Spinefarm, last May. Listen here.  The artist also enjoyed a completely sold-out North American tour this past fall. Additionally, Revolver is celebrating Sleep Token as its Artist of the Year with a special collector’s edition. Get it here.


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Sleep Token want to give fans, not scalpers, the best chance to buy tickets at face value. For fans who purchase tickets through Ticketmaster for the “Teeth of God” tour and can’t attend, they will have the option to resell their ticket to other fans at the original price paid on Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange. To help protect the Face Value Exchange, Sleep Token have chosen to make tickets for this tour mobile only and restricted from transfer. This applies to all Ticketmaster shows except those in NY and IL, where Face Value Exchange cannot be mandated. Please note, a valid bank account or debit card within the country of your event is required to sell on the Face Value Exchange.

SLEEP TOKEN ON TOUR:
WITH EMPIRE STATE BASTARD:
4/27 — Las Vegas, NV — Sick New World* 
4/30 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre
5/1 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel
5/3 — Austin, TX — H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
5/4 — Dallas, TX — Toyota Music Factory
5/6 — Tampa, FL — Yuengling Center
5/7 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy
5/8 — Asheville, NC — ExploreAsheville.com Arena
5/10 — St. Louis, MO — The Factory
5/12 — Denver, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
5/14 — Des Moines, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
5/15 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed
5/16 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed
5/18 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival*
5/19 — Pittsburgh, PA — Petersen Events Center 
5/20 — Philadelphia, PA — The Met Philadelphia
5/22 — New York City, NY — Radio City Music Hall
5/24 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
5/25 — Montreal, QC — Place Bell
5/27 — Toronto, ON — Massey Hal
5/28 — Toronto, ON — Massey Hall
*Festival Appearance

About Sleep Token:

2023 was the year of Sleep Token and 2024 is looking to be much the same.

The album has generated 400 million streams, whilst standout single “The Summoning” has generated 150 million streams alone, causing the track to trend on Twitter and take the #1 song spot on a host of international Spotify viral charts, as well as being selected as a “YouTube Trending Artist On The Rise,” featuring on YouTube’s homepage, viewed by millions of people every day. 

The unprecedented accolades keep rolling in, between the fact that ST has never played a headline show in the UK that didn’t sell out, “Aqua Regia” picking up consistent airplay on the Radio One “Future Sounds” show hosted by Clara Amfo, plus huge pop star Demi Lovato sharing Sleep Token’s music with her 153 million Instagram followers, Sleep Token consistently smash boundaries that they refused to acknowledge in the first place. 

And even though Sleep Token notoriously do not speak to the press (out of necessity, not ego or gimmick), media can’t help but write about the phenomenon, reporting on the band’s every move; NME note, “Sleep Token offer their fans an entire world to immerse themselves in if they so wish. It’s a place of escapism, and the foundation of a huge fan community that’s dedicated to studying the band’s creativity. While they have the same fervor as any other fandom, there’s still a notable difference.” Elsewhere, Metal Hammer called them “the most exciting band in metal right now.”

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The Color Morale is back – here’s their plans for 2024

By
Michael Reitemeier
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After a hefty wait, post-hardcore band The Color Morale has returned in a big way.

The Rockford, Illinois outfit was dormant for more than half a decade before taking the stage in June of 2023 at So What Music Festival. Now that the cobwebs have shaken and the five-piece is motivated, fans have a lot to be excited for. On January 13th, The Color Morale played their first hometown show in seven years at The WC Social Club in West Chicago, IL, along with For The Fallen Dreams, Of Virtue, Boys of Fall, and These Fading Visions. A cathartic return to form, the band played their longest setlist to date at fourteen songs that spanned their entire discography.

During the performance, vocalist Garret Rapp shared details on what’s to come for The Color Morale. Rapp mentioned that long-awaited new music from the band is being recorded in 2024 and that he “can’t wait to get back into the vocal booth”. In addition, this won’t be the last time we see The Color Morale take the stage – the band mentioned that they would love to make this winter-time show an annual event. The WC Social Club’s owner previously worked Mojoe’s in Joliet, IL, a metal mainstay in the early 2010s that showcased The Color Morale – it’s always great to see these long-standing relationships pay dividends for fans.

There’s always the chance for The Color Morale to play some more pop-up shows in the interim, but Garret confided in the audience that all the members of the band are leading outstanding, dedicated lives outside of music now. With their commitments in place, it’s still fantastic to see their passion and talent for performing and an annual basis makes the most sense. Dozens of fans shouted back every word and the group stayed at the venue until 2:30 in the morning to talk with each and every fan that wanted to.

It’s been a while since we’ve heard Garret deliver some new vocals – the last time was in a feature on the stellar Galleons record in 2021. Since then, Garret has posted some teasers on his Facebook and it’s evident that the band is aching to get some more tunes out. The last release, a series of covers in Artist Inspiration Series, marked the most recent offering in 2017. As the pandemic began in 2020, the band also mentioned they were writing for their sixth album, but understandably, were radio silent up until the June 2023 performance and a cancelled Blue Ridge Rock Fest appearance.

Make no mistake, The Color Morale haven’t hung it up yet – and they might never. With drummer Steve being a part of Senses Fail, guitarist Devin touring with Wage War, guitarist Aaron being a successful tattoo artist, bassist Mike being a family man, and Garret pursuing his love of motocross and graphic design, the five found their time to make it work on January 13th and it’s surely not the last we’ll see of them. The Color Morale are back, and it looks like the only people more stoked for the return than the fans are the band themselves.

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KAMELOT Announces 2024 North American Headline Tour

By
Ana Santos
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Kamelot
photo credit: Tom Couture

Modern heavy symphonic metal leaders KAMELOT continue to celebrate their latest top-charting full-length album, The Awakening, in grandiose style! Today, the band is thrilled to announce their upcoming North American “Kamelot: Awaken The World Tour 2024”, featuring direct support from Swedish heavy metal frontrunners HammerFall. Fast-rising modern symphonic metal band and Napalm Records label mates AD INFINITUM will kick off each enchanting night, featuring KAMELOT touring guest vocalist Melissa Bonny! 

The tour will begin on April 25 in Baltimore, MD and will cross North America and back, coming to an end a month later in Tampa, FL on May 25. Tickets for this unmissable trek go on sale to the general public this Friday, January 19 at 10:00am local time, following an exclusive Blabbermouth pre-sale beginning on Wednesday, January 17 at 10:00am Eastern time. VIP upgrades will be available in select cities, and can be ordered via www.kamelot.com/VIP2024. Get your tickets now – they will go fast!

Guitarist/Founder of KAMELOT, Thomas Youngblood, says:
“We are beyond excited about the upcoming North American tour with our friends HammerFall and AD INFINITUM! We have been to Europe, Japan and South America as part of our AWAKEN THE WORLD tour, and we will come back to North America for some cities we didn’t get to visit on the first leg. Get ready for some amazing nights on this epic Symphonic Metal package!” 

KAMELOT: Awaken The World Tour 2024 North American tour dates:
** = Featuring Seven Spires, No HammerFall

4.25.24 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head **
4.26.24 – Huntington, NY – Paramount **
4.27.24 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live **
4.28.24 – Quebec City, QC – Theatre Capitole **
4.30.24 – Harrisburg, PA – HMAC 
5.1.24 – Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theatre 
5.3.24 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
5.4.24 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
5.6.24 – Fort Worth, TX – Tannahill’s
5.7.24 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
5.9.24 – Albuquerque, NM – El Rey Theater
5.10.24 – Tucson, AZ – Encore
5.11.24 – Anaheim, CA – City National Grove 
5.12.24 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
5.14.24 – Denver, CO – The Summit 
5.16.24 – St. Paul, MN – Myth
5.17.24 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom/Milwaukee Metal Fest (no AD INFINITUM)
5.18.24 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
5.20.24 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian 
5.21.24 – Richmond, VA – The National
5.23.24 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts
5.24.24 – Atlanta, GA – Heaven – Masquerade 
5.25.24 – Tampa, FL – Jannus Landing

KAMELOT‘s latest album, The Awakening, debuted at #2 on the US Current Hard Music Albums chart and #27 on the Current Album Sales chart, and connected with fans and critics alike – touted by many as the best late-era KAMELOT release to date! The album enters the band’s legacy as their most massive and diverse offering yet – mixing symphonic, gothic, melodic, progressive and power metal styles while yielding some of the heaviest tracks in the band’s history. Having reigned supreme with the release of internationally top-charting melodic metal pinnacles such as The Fourth Legacy (1999), The Black Halo (2005), Silverthorn (2012), Haven (2015, #1 US Hard Rock Albums), and most recently 2018’s acclaimed The Shadow Theory (#2 US Hard Music Albums), KAMELOT’s intense brand of ultramodern gothic and symphonic theatricality is amplified further and with more emotionality than ever on The Awakening.

Showcasing the incomparable, stage-seasoned vocal acrobatics of Tommy Karevik and increasingly airtight, renowned technical teamwork of guitarist Thomas Youngblood, drummer Alex Landenburg, keyboardist Oliver Palotai and bassist Sean Tibbetts, KAMELOT’s score-like 13th studio album is accented by guest contributions from the likes of Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum) and renowned instrumentalists like violinist Florian Janoske and cellist Tina Guo. The Awakening features crystal clear modern production helmed by the band and longtime producer Sascha Paeth, plus mixing and mastering by Jacob Hansen of Hansen Studios.

Enter Shikari and Jason Butler (Fever 333) Release “Losing My Grip”

By
Luke Spencer
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Enter Shikari and Jason Butler (Fever 333)
Join Forces For New Single
‘Losing My Grip’
Listen HERE

Enter Shikari’s Biggest Ever UK Headline Arena Tour Begins February 9th
£1 From Every Ticket Sale Will Be Donated To The Music Venue Trust
EU Tour Dates Follow In Feb And March

Enter Shikari and Fever 333 lead singer Jason Butler have released their new collaborative single ‘Losing My Grip‘ today. The track marks the first new music from Enter Shikari in 2024, following the band’s biggest year to date which included the release of their first ever UK #1 album A Kiss for the Whole World and the announcement of a huge world tour. They closed their 2023 with live runs through Europe and Australia, and will begin their biggest ever UK headline tour later this month. Stream ‘Losing My Grip‘ HERE and watch the accompanying video HERE or below.

Enter Shikari “Losing My Grip” (ft. Jason Aalon Butler)

Linking up with long-time friend and upcoming tour mate Jason Butler (Fever 333), ‘Losing My Grip‘ is a characteristically inquisitive and probing single that beats its chest and locks eyes with a world spinning out of control. It again showcases the collaborative talents of a band that in the last year alone have worked on singles with AViVA, Cody Frost, WARGASM and You Me At Six.

Talking about their new single, lead singer and producer Rou Reynolds says:

“We’ve known [Fever 333 lead singer] Jason for years now and have toured much of the world together. I think we always thought that it’d be great to collaborate on something when the right opportunity surfaced.

This track certainly felt right. It required a thoughtful intensity, which Jason provides effortlessly in whatever he sets his mind to.

We can’t wait to take Fever 333 out on our UK and Europe tour, it’s been too long since we shared a stage together.

Losing My Grip oscillates between two of our favourite and foundational genre influences; Drum and Bass and hardcore punk.

Lyrically, it’s about the immense power that our species now wields, and the pressure and weight that that adds to our lives. We’re the only species capable of destroying itself (and all others) completely and, increasingly, it appears as though we’re only too willing. Losing My Grip is about the fight to stay sane whilst living in a deeply and dangerously flawed system.”

Fever 333 lead singer Jason Butler adds:

“I’ve always been a fan of Enter Shikari. Yes, them as a band, but moreover, them as people. Yes, what they do, but even more so how they do it. They are an entity in their own lane and I’m honoured to have had an opportunity to swerve in it for a second and very excited to be rockin’ with them on this upcoming tour. WE ARE GODS.”

Listen to ‘Losing My Grip‘ on streaming services here and share via YouTube below.

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Enter Shikari will be continuing their World Tour in the UK and Europe this Feb and March. The band’s UK tour is a ground-breaking tour during which £1 from every ticket sale will be donated to the Music Venue Trust in support of grassroots venues. They will return to the US to wow fans at Welcome To Rockville in May.

The full run of tour dates is below. Remaining tickets are on sale now here.

UK February 2024 (support from Fever 333 and Noah Finnce)
09 Feb – First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK
10 Feb – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, UK – FINAL TICKETS
12 Feb – O2 Academy, Edinburgh, UK – FINAL TICKETS
14 Feb – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, UK
15 Feb – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, UK
16 Feb – International Arena, Cardiff, UK
17 Feb – OVO Arena Wembley, London, UK

Europe February 2024 (support from Fever 333 and Blackout Problems)
19 Feb – AB, Brussels, BE – SOLD OUT
21 Feb – Le Trianon, Paris, FR
23 Feb – AFAS Live, Amsterdam, NL
24 Feb – Palladium, Cologne, DE – SOLD OUT
25 Feb – Sporthalle, Hamburg, DE
27 Feb – Columbia Halle, Berlin, DE
28 Feb – Zenith, Munich, DE

Ireland & UK March 2024
21 Mar – The Academy, Dublin, IE
22 Mar – The Academy, Dublin, IE – SOLD OUT
23 Mar – Limelight, Belfast, NI – SOLD OUT

US Festival Appearances
May 12 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville 2024

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“Enter Shikari and Jason Aalon Butler of Fever 333 have collaborated on a new single, “Losing My Grip,” which is set to energize fans with its unique blend of drum’n’bass and hardcore punk influences. The song showcases the distinctive styles of both bands and is already generating excitement within the music community. This collaboration comes ahead of their joint tour in the UK and Europe in February 2024, promising an electrifying experience for their fans. Don’t miss the opportunity to listen to this powerful new track and witness their dynamic performances on tour.” Perplexity AI
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