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.
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) 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.
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 ___
Grammy-nominated band Sum 41 has announced their last headlining world tour, ‘Tour OfThe Setting Sum’, to celebrate the upcoming release of their final album Heaven :x: Hell. Sum 41 will be making stops in the United States, Japan, Mexico, Germany, Italy, and more, as well as performing their largest show to date to a sold-out crowd of over 35,000 people at Paris La Défense Arena in France later this year. Sum 41 will be playing their final show as a band in Toronto, Ontario, at Scotiabank Arena on January 30, 2025.
Tour Of The Setting Sum Dates
March 1 – Jakarta, Indonesia – Uptown Park March 2 – Yogyakarta, Indonesia – Kridosono Stadium March 4 – Singapore, Singapore – Star Theatre March 5 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Megastar Arena March 14 – Sapporo, Japan – Zepp March 16 – Tokyo, Japan – Punkspring* March 18 – Yokohama, Japan – Zepp March 19 – Nagoya, Japan – Zepp March 21 – Hiroshima, Japan – Blue Lives March 22 – Fukuoka, Japan – Zepp March 23 – Osaka, Japan – Punkspring* March 30 – Monterrey, Mexico – Pa’l Norte* April 19 – Omaha, NE – The Astro^ April 20 – Wichita, KS – Wave^ April 21 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater^ April 23 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory^ April 24 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory^ April 26 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe^ April 27 – Milwaukee, WI – Rave^ April 29 – Baltimore, MD – Pier 6^ April 30 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway^ May 1 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena^ May 4 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage^ May 6 – New York, NY – Brooklyn Paramount^ May 8 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena^ May 9 – Raleigh, NC – The Red Hat Amphitheater^ May 11 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy^ May 12 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville* May 14 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium^ May 15 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre^ May 17 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple* May 18 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage at The Mann^ May 19 – Norfolk, VA – Chartway Arena^ June 14 – Hradec, Czechia – Rock For People* June 15 – Nickelsdorf, Austria – Nova Rock* June 16 – Derby, United Kingdom – Download Festival* June 19 – Dublin, Ireland – Fairview Park June 21 – Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany – Southside Festival* June 22 – Lyon, France – Slamdunk* June 23 – Schneesel, Germany – Hurricane Festival* June 26 – Viviero, Spain – Resurection* June 28 – Ysselsteyn, Netherlands – Jera on Air* June 29 – GeiselWind, Germany – Mission Ready* June 30 – Marmande, France – Garorock* July 4 – Nantes, France – La Nuit de ;’Erdre* July 5 – Werchter, Belgium – Rock Werchter* July 6 – Belfort, France – Les Eurockéennes* July 7 – Hunxe, Germany – Ruhrpott Rodeo* July 9 – Milan, Italy – I-Days* July 11 – Argeles sur mar, France – Les Deferlantes* July 12 – Madrid, Spain – Madcool* July 13 – Lisbon, Portugal – Nos Alive* August 1 – Rimouski, Quebec – Parc Beausejour August 7 – Saguenay, Quebec – La Baie’s Harbor Village Agora* August 8 – Québec, Quebec – Quebec City Old Port Agora* August 9 – Victoriaville, Quebec – Rock La Cauze* September 4 – San Francisco, CA – Masonic Auditorium^ September 6 – Portland, OR – Alaska Airlines’ Theater Of The Clouds^ September 7 – Seattle, WA – Wamu Theater^ September 8 – Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House and Event Center^ September 10 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Lot at The Complex^ September 11 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre^ September 12 – Des Moines, IA – Vibrant Music Hall^ September 14 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple^ September 15 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center^ September 17 – Coraopolis, PA – UPMC Events Center^ September 23 – Miami, FL – The Fillmore Miami Beach^ September 24 – Orlando, FL – Orlando Amphitheater^ September 28 – Austin, TX – H-E-B Center at Cedar Park^ September 29 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall^ September 30 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory^ October 2 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre^ October 3 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater^ October 5 – Las Vegas, NV – Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino^ November 23 – Nanterre, France – Paris La Défense Arena – SOLD OUT January 30, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena – FINAL SHOW
* Festival Appearance ^ with The Interrupters
United States ticket pre-sale details are as follows: ● Artist pre-sale tickets available January 16 @ 11am ET / 8am PT ● Citi pre-sale tickets available January 16 @ 11am ET / 8am PT ● Spotify pre-sale tickets available January 17 @ 10am ET / 7am PT ● BandsInTown pre-sale tickets available January 17 @ 10am ET / 7am PT ● Live Nation pre-sale tickets available January 17 @ 10am ET / 7am PT ● Ticketmaster pre-sale tickets available January 17 @ 10am ET / 7am PT ● Venue pre-sale tickets available January 18 @ 10am local time
All tickets to United States shows will be on sale January 19, 2024 at 10am local time at www.sum41.com/tour.
Recently, Sum 41 announced their upcoming double album, Heaven :x: Hell, expected for release on March 29 via Rise Records. Heaven :x: Hell is the most ambitious album from Sum 41 yet – Heaven is 10 tracks of snarling high energy pop punk, while Hell consists of ten heavy metal anthems spiked with fret-burning solos, thrashing riffs, and fist-pumping hooks. The band has been straddling the line of pop-punk and metal for their entire career, and Heaven :x: Hell is a testament to their innovative sound and unmatched skill, proving them as pioneers 27 years after the bands inception.
Sum 41 shared previously “Rise Up” and “Landmines”, from Heaven :x: Hell’s metal Hell side and pop-punk Heaven portion, respectively. The tracks have gained the attention of notable outlets such as Entertainment Tonight, Revolver, Consequence, NME, Exclaim!, BrooklynVegan, Alternative Press, KNOTFEST, and countless others.
Earlier this year, Sum 41 announced their breakup after 27 years of making music together – the news was reported on by The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, CNN, Bloomberg, Pitchfork, TODAY, CBS, Billboard, and countless other major news outlets globally. Heaven :x: Hell is aiming for nothing short of greatness, a perfect parting gift from the band to the fans that have supported them endlessly.
Looking back at the band’s storied 27 year career, Sum 41 has firmly cemented their place in rock history with over 15 million records sold worldwide, multiple Billboard Charting releases, a Grammy Award nomination, 2 Juno Awards (7 nominations), a Kerrang! Award in 2002, multiple Alternative Press Music Awards, and countless other accolades.
Punk Goes… is a series of albums released by Fearless Records in which punk rock bands perform covers of songs from other genres. As of 2019, the series consists of nineteen compilation albums.
For All Those Sleeping “You Belong With Me” (Taylor Swift)
JamisonParker “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” (Tears For Fears)
Memphis May Fire “Interstate Love Song” (Stone Temple Pilots)
Pierce The Veil “Don’t Fear The Reaper” (Blue Oyster Cult)
Woe, Is Me “Hot N Cold” (Katy Perry)
The Word Alive “Mercy” (Kanye West)
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10 TERRIBLE Punk Goes… Covers
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“Punk Goes… is a series of compilation albums created by Fearless Records, featuring various punk rock artists covering popular pop songs. One notable example is “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Falling In Reverse, featured on the album “Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 6,” where the band gives the song a punk rock twist. Another example is “Smooth” by Escape The Fate, covered on “Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 5.” These albums have gained popularity for their unique take on well-known pop hits, attracting a dedicated fan base of over 100,000 listeners on platforms like Last.fm and Spotify. The Punk Goes… series offers a fresh and alternative perspective on mainstream music, making it a must-listen for both punk rock and pop music enthusiasts.” (Perplexity)
Two weeks into the new year, AMARANTHE, one of Sweden’s most influential modern metal bands, kicks off 2024 with the crushing pop metal song ‘Re-Vision.’ With its electronic pulse, powerful riffs, and irresistibly lethal hooks in the chorus, the song demonstrates why AMARANTHE are one of the most unique acts in modern metal.
AMARANTHE‘s Olof Mörck states: “It is time for the fourth single from The Catalyst, ‘Re-Vision’, and this time we went all in. Ponderous cyberpunk and synth wave rhythms clash with AMARANTHE’s signature sound in an equally thrilling and memorable blend, sure to act as a permanent cybernetic implant into your brain. The prodigious video, once again actualized by long-time collaborator Patric Ullaeus, serves as the perfect counterpoint to ‘Re-Vision’, more ambitious and explosive than any AMARANTHE video to date! As predictions from the 80’s Artificial Intelligence seem to become truer every day, we are ready to serve you a cataclysmic yet captivating foresight into the future of AMARANTHE: Re-Visioned.”
‘Re-Vision’ is the fourth single from AMARANTHE‘s forthcoming album The Catalyst, that will see the light of the day on February 23rd, 2024, via Nuclear Blast Records. The album will be available digitally and in different physical formats including CD, Vinyl, a 2CD Special Edition, and a band-exclusive Vinyl that will come with a signed poster. Presave or preorder your format of choice here: https://amaranthe.bfan.link/the-catalyst.a01
The Catalyst is the most conceptually coherent piece of work in AMARANTHE’s storied history. Dedicated to notions of transformation and revelation, it delves deeper than any previous album, as Olof Mörck explains.
“We’ve done these things before, but we’ve never been as theatrical as we have this time,” Mörck grins. “In fact, we all questioned whether we went too far this time, but I also figured that this band was always this way. Literally, the first seconds of our first video was a big explosion! But yes, The Catalyst is more theatrical than ever. We’ve never really been symphonic or orchestral before, but this time we just thought why not? Because we can! The key to this album is that we let go of the boundaries and decided to do something even more adventurous.”
The Catalyst represents the culmination of 15 years of hard work and the breathless pursuit of a wholly original musical vision. Change is inevitable. Victory is assured.
AMARANTHE recently announced new European tour dates together with UK extreme power metal outfit DRAGONFORCE and INFECTED RAIN. The package will be on the road in spring 2024:
21.02. DE Hamburg – Große Freiheit 36 22.02. DE Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt 23.02. DE Leipzig – Haus Auensee 24.02. DE Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle 25.02. NL Tilburg – 013 Poppodium 27.02. DK Copenhagen (DK) – Amager Bio 28.02. NO Oslo – Sentrum Scene 29.02. SE Gothenburg – Trädgår’n 02.03. FI Helsinki – Black Box* 03.03. LV Riga – Melna Piektdiena 04.03. PL Warsaw – Progresja 06.03. CZ Brno – Sono Centrum 07.03. AT Vienna – Gasometer 08.03. HU Budapest – Barba Negra Red Stage 09.03. DE Munich – TonHalle 10.03. IT Milan – Live Club 12.03. ES Madrid – Sala La Riviera 13.03. ES Barcelona – Sala Apolo I 15.03. DE Wiesbaden – Schlachthof 16.03. CH Zurich – Komplex 457 17.03. BE Brussels – AB Box 19.03. DE Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn 20.03. FR Paris – Bataclan 22.03. UK Bristol – O2 Academy 23.03. UK Manchester – Manchester Academy 24.03. UK London – The Roundhouse
*AMARANTHE Headline Show
Formed in 2008, AMARANTHE walked their own unique path from the start. With a sound that combined the sharpest, cutting edges of melodic metal, electronic rock, and razor-sharp pop, their impact was immediate and undeniable. Kicking off with their self-titled debut in 2011, the Swedes blazed a trail through the European metal scene and beyond, swiftly establishing themselves as a dazzling one-off, not least due to the unprecedented triple vocal attack that paired clean tones with exquisite melodic sensibilities and feral growls. Over the next few years, the sextet steadily grew in stature, releasing a series of praised studio records that jabbed persistently at the boundaries of modern metal.
“Baltimore!” *cheers* “BALTIMORE!” *more cheers* “You all sound like Philadelphia.” *gasps and boos*
The interaction between the Baltimore crowd at CFG Arena and Maynard James Keenan ensured to capture everyone’s attention. After opening with the title track of the 2019 Fear Inoculum, TOOL started off their Winter 2024 tour focusing on several of the longer jam tracks the band is known for. It proves there is definitely a place for this style of music in the current world, when crafted and performed as tightly as TOOL did in Charm City.
Of the 11-track setlist performed in Baltimore, six of the songs were from the band’s latest Fear Inoculum. In a recent interview, drummer Danny Carey said that he would be up for writing shorter tracks akin to Aenima. While the long tracks do suit TOOL, it would be interesting to hear the short blast style that TOOL are also capable of making. Keep in mind that “Short” for TOOL is still four to five minutes (and I’m happy with that).
The full video board were created with the iconic imagery TOOL has become known for at live shows. The visual artwork and creations of guitarist Adam Jones has become associated with all of TOOL’s music and I hope that is something that continues as the potential new music from TOOL comes forward.
2024 starts with wild graphics, long jam-tracks, a blonde mohawk, and booing Philadelphia. Somehow, this all seems right.
TOOL 2024 Live Baltimore, MD Setlist: Fear Inoculum Jambi Rosetta Stoned (Lost Keys intro) Pneuma Intolerance Descending The Grudge Chocolate Chip Trip Culling Voices Invincible Stinkfist
Unrelated to the music, but Maynard James Keenan recently obtained his black belt in Jiu Jitsu. If anyone questions his motivation or ability, keep in mind the singer travels with specific mats to roll around on at arenas. If that’s not dedication, I don’t know what is. I just hope he doesn’t randomly pull in techs or venue staff unwillingly to practice submission moves on.
Elder was given the great spot to open for TOOL on this Winter 2024 Tour. Singer Nick DiSalvo opened the set saying they were honored to be in Baltimore and opening for TOOL. You could see that sincerity in the entire band. This was the perfect band to open on this tour as Elder also have a longer playing style that allows for big instrumental sections.
Elder US Tour 2023 – 8mm Recap
TOOL Live In Baltimore, MD January 10, 2024. All photos taken by Luke Spencer at CFG Arena, with permission.
Southern California’s DAYSEEKER have shared the video for the intensely intimate song “Dreamstate” from 2022’s Dark Sun.
The vehicular video features performance footage and a mechanic who may be living in a dreamstate of her own.
“‘Dreamstate’ is about vivid dreams I had of my father after he passed,” shares singerRory Rodriguez. “There were truly times it felt as if we were communicating with one another, but I’d wake to reality and it would deeply affect my ability to cope.”
Dayseeker will also embark on a headline tour this spring. The tour kicks off April 19 in Tampa and runs through May 25 in San Diego. All dates are below, including spring festival appearances, such as Rockfest, Earthday Birthday, and more.
Polaris, Rain City Drive, Avoid, and Ayron Jones are set to appear at select dates on the bill, as well.
DAYSEEKER ON TOUR: WITH POLARIS, RAIN CITY DRIVE, AVOID, + AYRON JONES: 4/19 — Tampa, FL — Amalie Arena (98 ROCKFEST) % 4/20 — Orlando, FL — Central Florida Fairgrounds (Earthday Birthday) % 4/22 — Columbia, SC — The Senate &@ 4/23 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa &@ 4/25 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center (WDHA’s Rock The Rock Fest) % 4/26 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena (98 Rock Spring Thing) % 4/27 — Las Vegas, NV — Sick New World % 4/29 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo Riverworks *+@ 4/30 — Ft. Wayne, IN — Piere’s Entertainment Center *+@ 5/1 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection *+@ 5/3 — Milwaukee, WI — Fiserv Forum (Hog Fest) % 5/4 — Saint Paul, MN — Xcel Energy Center (93X Twin City Takeover) % 5/5 — Des Moines, IA — Val Air Ballroom *+@ 5/7 — Sauget, IL — Pop’s *+@ 5/8 — Chattanooga, TN — The Signal *+@ 5/10 — New Orleans, LA — House of Blues @ 5/11 — Birmingham, AL — Iron City *+@ 5/12 — Little Rock, AR — Little Rock Music Hall *+@ 5/14 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater *+@ 5/15 — Oklahoma City, OK — Town Theatre *+@ 5/16 — Omaha, NE — The Admiral *@ 5/18 — Louisville, KY — Mercury Ballroom +@ 5/19 — Bloomington, IL — Castle Theater *+@ 5/22 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater *+@ 5/23 — Tucson, AZ — Rialto Theatre *+@ 5/24 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl *+@ 5/25 — San Diego, CA — Soma *+@ %Dayseeker only *Polaris +Rain City Drive &Ayron Jones @Avoid
Dayseeker are a quiet killer. The band has steadily built a buzz over the past several years — and they have reached a tipping point. Dayseeker built themselves into a scene standout with 2019’s Sleeptalk, which was hailed by Alternative Press as “a warm and welcome release to higher ground” and as “much needed fresh air into the post-hardcore scene.” The album has gone on to accumulate over 125 million streams, and it positioned the band as a formidable force — and one that is primed to take its next big leap. In 2021, the band dropped a deluxe version of Sleeptalk, featuring four reimagined versions of album tracks, which offered fans a fresh and unique take on songs they already love. It also demonstrated the depth and breadth of the band’s creative vision, scope, and possibilities. However, Dark Sun catapulted the band beyond the scene’s stratosphere. The album is out now via Spinefarm and is at 80 millions streams.
Beloved New Jersey post-hardcore icons Thursday and Velocity Records have announced the pre-orders for the upcoming vinyl re-press of the band’s classic, 2003-released album War All The Time Live via the label’s webstore.
Pre-orders for multiple color vinyl variants in extremely limited quantities, as well as a limited edition CD version of the album, are available here.
Initially released on vinyl and digital formats on June 30, 2022, War All The Time Live has been out-of-print and unavailable on vinyl since it first dropped. This “can’t-miss” live celebration of the War All Time album is available to hear on all streaming platforms here. Go ahead and listen, and be transported to front and center at a Thursday gig.
Thursday are on the road and touring this winter with Rival Schools and Many Eyes. All dates are below. The winter trek finds the band performing War All the Time in full.
THURSDAY ON TOUR: WITH RIVAL SCHOOLS + MANY EYES: 1/25 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom 1/26 — Detroit, MI — The Majestic Theatre 1/27 — Columbus, OH — Newport Music Hall 1/28 — McKees Rocks, PA — Roxian Theatre 1/30 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall 1/31 — Minneapolis, MN — First Avenue 2/1 — Omaha, NE — Slowdown 2/2 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall 2/3 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot 2/5 — Seattle, WA — The Crocodile 2/6 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater 2/8 — Sacramento, CA — Ace Of Spades 2/9 — San Francisco, CA — August Hall 2/10 — Santa Ana, CA — Observatory OC 2/11 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater 2/13 — Austin, TX — Mohawk 2/15 — Jacksonville, FL — Jack Rabbits 2/16 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Revolution Live 2/17 — Orlando, FL — The Beacham 2/18 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade 2/20 — Philadelphia, PA — Theatre Of Living Arts 2/21 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club 2/22 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage 2/23 — Virginia Beach, VA — Elevation 27 2/24 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
War All the Time arrived in September 2003. It was described as “sensitive as a teardrop, but hitting with the impact of a two-by-four across the jaw” by Entertainment Weekly and “as intense enough to resonate outside their corner of the underground” by Rolling Stone. Elsewhere, Blender highlighted how the band and album “combine emo’s nervous-breakdown emotionalism and hardcore punk’s aggression.” The album is equally beloved by the band’s diehard legion of fans and is considered a benchmark of the ’00s.
Commenting on the track, frontman Jack Underkofler says, “This song took years to write and it’s one of our favorites. It’s about knowing that nothing matters, so might as well go for what brings you fulfillment and do what you want.”
DPS have also announced details of an exclusive and intimate record release show. Rock Night Out presents Dead Poet Society: The FISSION Album Release Experience, sponsored by Spinefarm Records, is set for January 24 in Los Angeles at Pico Union Project. Stay tuned to the band’s social properties for more information on this special show.
Additionally, The FISSION Tour is set for this spring, including appearances at festivals such as Shaky Knees, Welcome to Rockville, and Sonic Temple. Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 12 at 10am local time. All dates are below. Get tickets here.
In the meantime, fans can find themselves transported to a DPS show by watching video comprised of live performance footage for “How Could I Love You?” Watch it here. The footage is culled from the band’s recent performances at Blueberry Hill in St. Louis and at the Subterranean in Chicago.
FISSION TRACK LISTING: “- 5:29:45” “Running In Circles” “Hurt” “How Could I Love You?” “I hope you hate me.” “UTO” “Tipping Point” “LA Queen” “Hard To Be God” “81 Tonnes” “My Condition” “KOET” “Black and Gold”
DEAD POET SOCIETY ON TOUR: 4/14 — Vancouver, CA — The Pearl 4/16 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon 4/17 — Spokane, WA — District Bar 4/18 — Boise, ID — Olympic 4/20 — Colorado Springs, CO — Black Sheep 4/23 — Omaha, NE — Waiting Room 4/24 — St. Louis, MO — Delmar 4/26 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th St Entry 4/27 — Milwaukee, WI — Rave 4/28 — Chicago, IL — Bottom Lounge 4/30 — Grand Rapids, MI — Stache 5/1 — Detroit, MI — Loving Touch 5/2 — Toronto, ON — Velvet Underground 5/4 — Atlanta, GA — Shaky Knees* 5/6 — Boston, MA — Sinclair 5/7 — Philadelphia, PA — Foundry 5/9 — Asbury Park, NJ — Wonder Bar 5/10 — Washington, DC — Union 5/12 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville* 5/14 — Asheville, NC — Grey Eagle 5/15 — Nashville, TN — Basement East 5/17 — Johnson City, TN — Capone’s 5/18 — Pittsburgh, PA — Thunderbird 5/19 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple* 5/21 — Little Rock, AR — Rev Room 5/22 — Oklahoma City, OK — Beer City 5/24 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues 5/25 — Houston, TX — House of Blues 5/26 — Austin, TX — Parish 5/28 — Tucson, AZ — Club Congress 5/29 — Phoenix, AZ — Crescent 5/30 — Los Angeles, CA — Troubadour 6/1 — Santa Ana, CA — Constellation Room *Festival Appearance
Dead Poet Society accumulated over 100 million global streams, with nearly 50 million streams in the U.S. alone. The band also enjoyed two Top 15 singles at radio and key playlisting. They have also spent as much time as possible on the road — having toured with alt rock powerhouses Badflower, Biffy Clyro, Highly Suspect,and BRKN Love. The band has ultimately established itself as an intense live act not to be missed!
