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3TEETH Announces New Album “EndEx” Out Sept 22

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Ana Santos
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3TEETH
Photo credit: Jim Louvau

Four years after the release of their last full-length album and with several teases of new music unleashed the past few months, 3TEETH is now sharing all the details behind their much-anticipated LP EndEx coming this fall.

EndEx will be released by Century Media Records on September 22, showcasing the modern industrial act at their most raucous yet, unveiling bold revelations of humanity’s technosocial disintegration behind a brutal soundtrack that sounds all the alarms.

After giving the first glimpse at the new material with the early release of “Paralyze” (featuring Ho99o9), 3TEETH re-emerged in May with more previews, including their gripping sonic salvo, “Merchant of the Void” that touches on the bleak landscape of modern society amid A.I. takeovers and economic collapse.

It was hailed as a one of the “best new songs” by Metal Hammer and Revolver. While Metal Hammer says the song “traces lineage in both Al Jourgensen and Trent Reznor,” Revolver hails the song as “utterly gigantic and over-the-top in the best way possible” and applauds the return of 3TEETH in 2023 at a time “when we needed their apocalyptic, incendiary industrial-metal most.”

Next came “Slum Planet” taking aim at the ills of a sick planet obsessed with over-consumption at all costs. With today’s album announcement, 3TEETH shares the newest single for the moody missive “Scorpion,” a track in which the band’s instrumental arsenal is tempered by alluring female vocal chants that provide an ambient feel. It’s featured alongside a combustible video, with the band excavating deep desert secrets. It was helmed by director Vicente Cordero & 3TEETH frontman and creative lead Alexis Mincolla.

Says Mincolla, “The scorpion symbolizes the challenge to confront and integrate those parts of ourselves that we repress, ignore, or fear. It invites a descent into the depths of the personal and collective unconscious. Its venom is the entropic catalyst for the dissolution of old, rigid structures of the psyche, making room for rebirth. To acknowledge and embrace the scorpion is to accept the necessity of change.”

See the video for “Scorpion” here: https://youtu.be/P5LlUe-lKRQ

Ahead of the release of EndEx in late September, 3TEETH will continue to release a new single every month. Other highlights on the album include a cover of Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” continuing 3TEETH’s penchant for aggressive reworks of pop songs, previously seen on Foster the People’s “Pumped Up Kicks,” Sweet’s “Ballroom Blitz” and Dead or Alive’s “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record).”

To lay the foundation for the new material, 3TEETH migrated to the deserted quiet of Joshua Tree, escaping from the palpable anxiety of their hometown of Los Angeles for fresh new perspective. The material is currently being wrapped up with a solid extended team including the accomplished sound designer Mick Gordon (best known for his work on the gaming phenomenon DOOM) who produced several of the tracks along with producer Nick Rowe and mixer Sean Beavan (NIN), bringing in another dimension to the band’s unmistakable sound.

Says Gordon, “3TEETH are one of my favorite acts. They proudly fly their own unique flag. The new album charts course through the next stage of our vanity-led evolution as a species, and by that I mean the album is a world unto itself. I’m just stoked that these guys have allowed me along for the ride.”

EndEx will be available in CD, Gatefold LP, and digital album formats. Special formats include: 

  • Red LP (available at all EU outlets)
  • Red Smoke LP (available at all US outlets)
  • Utra-Clear / Red Splatter LP (available from 3TEETH)
  • Utra-Clear / Red Splatter LP (available from Revolver)

Pre-order EndEx here: https://3teeth.lnk.to/EndEx

EndEx Tracklist:

1. Xenogenesis

2. Acme Death Machine

3. Slum Planet

4. What’s Left

5. Merchant of the Void

6. Higher Than Death

7. ALI3N

8. Plutonomicon

9. Paralyze (feat. Ho99o9)

10. Scorpion

11. Drift

12. Everybody Wants To Rule The World

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Dayseeker Announce Fall 2023 Headline Tour

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Ana Santos
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Dayseeker

Southern California’s DAYSEEKER will embark on a headline tour this September. The tour kicks off September 1 in Lubbock, Texas, and runs through September 24 in the band’s native Southern California. Silent Planetand Moxy the Band will support. All dates are below, including festival appearances at Rocklahoma and Blue Ridge Rock Fest.

Tickets of on sale on Friday, July 7 at 10 am local time. Get tickets here.

Additionally, vinyl reissues of the band’s latest albums Sleeptalk and Dark Sun are available for pre-order here.

DAYSEEKER ON TOUR:
WITH SILENT PLANET + MOXY THE BAND:
9/1 — Lubbock, TX  —  Jakes
9/2 — Pryor, OK  —  Rocklahoma*
9/3 — Memphis, TN  —  Black Lodge
9/5 — Indianapolis, IN  —  Deluxe @ Old National Centre
9/6 — Flint, MI  —  Machine Shop
9/8 — New Haven, CT  —  Toads Place
9/9 — Asbury Park, NJ  —  Asbury Lanes
9/10 — Alton, VA  —  Blue Ridge Rock Fest*
9/12 — Lakewood, OH  —  The Roxy  —  Mahall’s
9/13 — Davenport, IA  —  Capitol Theatre
9/15 — Colorado Springs, CO  —  Black Sheep
9/17 — Billings, MT  —  Pub Station
9/19 — Spokane, WA  —  Knitting Factory
9/20 — Tacoma, WA  —  ALMA
9/22 — Bend, OR  —  Volcanic Theatre Pub
9/23 — Reno, NV  —  Ranch House
9/24 — Los Angeles, CA  —  Fonda Theatre 
*Festival Date

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 XX 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.

Follow Dayseeker:
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Corey Taylor VS Randy Orton | The Podcast That Rocked

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Luke Spencer
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Corey Taylor VS Randy Orton | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 6/30/23. Corey Taylor welcomes back/challenges Randy Orton, RIP Ryan Siew of Polaris, Rough GNR performance at Glastonbury, and more. 

Corey Taylor VS Randy Orton | The Podcast That Rocked on YouTube
Corey Taylor VS Randy Orton | The Podcast That Rocked

Discussion Topics: 
0:00 – Corey Taylor welcomes back/challenges Randy Orton 
1:14 – RIP Ryan Siew of Polaris 
2:19 – Michael Poulsen of Volbeat starts ASINHELL 
3:09 – Guns N’ Roses has a rough Glastonbury performance 
4:32 – M Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold says it’s OK to hate the new album 
5:51 – Billboard Mainstream Rock Top 3 
6:33 – Thank you YouTube Members and Patrons! 

Click here for a video on
10 AWFUL Rock Star Interviews!

@coreytaylor

Looking forward to your return to the ring, @randyorton.

♬ original sound – Corey Taylor
Corey Taylor Promo
RIP Ryan Siew of Polaris
Asinhell “Fall Of The Loyal Warrior”
Metallica “72 Seasons”

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From Google Bard:

“Corey Todd Taylor is an American musician, songwriter, and actor. He is best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the heavy metal band Slipknot, in which he is designated #8, as well as the lead vocalist, guitarist, lyricist, and sole continuous member for the rock band Stone Sour.

Taylor was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 8, 1973. He began playing guitar and singing at a young age, and was influenced by a wide range of music, including rock, heavy metal, and blues. In 1992, he co-founded Stone Sour with drummer Joel Ekman. The band released their debut album, Stone Sour, in 1994.

In 1997, Taylor was invited to join Slipknot, who were looking for a new vocalist after their original singer, Anders Colsefni, left the band. Taylor accepted the invitation and has been with Slipknot ever since. The band has released seven studio albums, all of which have been commercial successes.

In addition to his work with Slipknot and Stone Sour, Taylor has also released several solo albums, including “CMFT” (2020) and “CMFT 2” (2022). He has also collaborated with a number of other artists, including Rob Zombie, Ozzy Osbourne, and Tech N9ne.

Dwellings – Little Garden | Album Review

By
Michael Reitemeier
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Dwellings Little Garden Album Review

The progressive side of post-hardcore has evolved from a niche subgenre to a sensation worth deep-diving – and 2023 is no different. Whether it’s Properties of Nature and Aluxes teaming up or AnimalJam re-releasing their EP, it’s thrilling experiencing an unpredictable, complex sound that entices the listener without knowing what comes next at any given moment. That’s why I’ve kept my eye close to Dwellings, a Sacramento, California act so meticulous in their songwriting and fine-tuned in their execution that I’ve considered this release a top-3 anticipated for the entire year. Now that Little Garden is finally here 5 years removed from Lavender Town, does this Tragic Hero follow-up warrant the hype I’ve been experiencing with 3 delectable singles?

Dwellings catches many ears with their eclectic flair and grandiose presentation – it’s what set them apart from the pack in 2018’s Lavender Town. While vocalist Isaac Wilson carries a majestic, commanding vocal delivery, the instrumentation from this group cannot be understated.
The grooves from guitarists Erik Tilja and Marx Xyooj synergize melodies that complement the rest of the band, whilst bassist Marco Loarca is prominent in the mix and drummer Thomas Reilly exudes raw talent. Dwellings brought 3 singles to the forefront for Little Garden, all creating different vibes for a great mixed-bag offering of what the band is capable of. I was compelled to see Little Garden both opening and closing with singles, as bands are meticulous with their song placement on records; stylistically, these make sense, as “Devices” opens in such a fervor, whereas “Waypoints” is definitive and can wrap the bow on Little Garden.

The immediate attention-grabber in Little Garden is the track “Redd” – a song encompassing the dastardly scammer fox in Animal Crossing. While Periphery took on “Hades” and Wvnder made a rendition for “Dark Souls”, this game-themed offering is a delight for fans of the franchise. What makes this one so special, though, is its biting commentary on Redd’s debauchery can be applied in listener’s heads to anyone that is deceitful or a bother. Another solid deep cut is “Gold Leaf”, sounding almost theatrical in nature akin to Get Scared or The Used.
Sometimes a band’s best work is in their non-singles, and Dwellings keeps this consistency throughout Little Garden – no filler to report here.

One of my favorite things about Dwellings is they can take a lyrical phrase and stretch it across a whole song without wearing it out. In “It’s All There”, it’s the line “highway robbery”, whereas in “Waypoints” it’s “visual stimulation” – these few words are what gets stuck in my head after listening. Isaac has such a prowess in structuring these themes that the repetition should be annoying, but it never is; it’s somehow the most endearing part of singing along to a Dwellings song. Merely holding on to a note isn’t in his repertoire, either – it’s fascinating hearing just how many ways Isaac can bend a word and make it an earworm. Further, it’s wild that the accompanying guitars/drum/bass are so in-sync with the vocals, whilst being frenetic, groovy, and intuitive – succinct tempo-changes gave me goosebumps on first spin.

Little Garden is just what I wanted in a new Dwellings album – more of what made Lavender Town and “Pick Up Before You Go” such an enjoyable listen. It might not take many risks, but it doesn’t need to when Dwellings have settled into their signature sound so concisely. Throw Little Garden on shuffle, and you’ll get a fresh interpretation of post-hardcore no matter what comes next – that’s the range Dwellings brings to the table. At the exact halfway point for the year, it’s going to sit in my rotation comfortably for the rest of 2023.

Follow Dwellings on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok!

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Dwellings Little Garden Album Review

Best New Music of June 2023

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Luke Spencer
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Best New Music June 2023

Streamed on New Music Night and voted on by Rocked viewers, this is a playlist of songs all given the highest percentage of positive votes through June of 2022. Each song was played to a live audience and voted on with a thumbs up or thumbs down by each viewer on Twitch.

You can listen to new music live and join the discussion every Sunday at 7PM EST on Twitch. Click here to follow and for go-live notifications. http://twitch.tv/rockednet

Best New Music June 2023 | YouTube Playlist
Best New Music June 2023 | Spotify Playlist

Featuring (in order of time added to the list):
Foo Fighters “But Here We Are”
Avenged Sevenfold “Cosmic”
Yellowcard “Childhood Eyes”
Moodring “WOULDYOUWAITFORME”
3TEETH ft. Mick Gordon “Slum Planet”
Lacuna Coil “Never Dawn”
Gloryhammer “Wasteland Warror Hoots Patrol”
Nita Strauss ft. Dorothy “Victorious”
PUP “How To Live With Yourself”
Teenage Wrist ft. Softcult “Still Love”
The Japanese House “One For Sorrow, Two For Joni Jones”
The Maine “Blame”
Dirty Heads “Island Glow”
Misterwives “Ultraviolet”
Widow7 “Choke”
Spanish Love Songs “Clean-Up Crew”
Dolly Parton ft. Rob Halford “Bygones”
Fox Lake “Blood Of The Machine”
The Hives “Countdown To Shutdown”
Conquer Divide “The Invisible”
Monuments “Tightrope”
Tarja “Numb” (live)
Baroness “Last Word”
Sevendust “Holy Water”
Church Of Misery “Freedom Madness Boogie
Solence “Life Goes On”
Barenaked Ladies “Lovin’Life”
Kvelertak “Skoggangr”

Click here for a video on
10 Music Videos Banned By MTV!

Thanks to everyone that tuned in live on Twitch every Sunday for New Music Night. Click here to follow the Twitch channel and get go-live notifications for New Music Night every Sunday at 7 PM EST: HTTP://twitch.tv/rockednet

Riot Fest Announces 2023 Full Album Performances

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Ana Santos
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It wouldn’t be Riot Fest without a dazzling array of full album performances, and this time around will be no different. This year’s selection will give fans the rare opportunity to hear some unforgettably classic records, and one lucky fan will get a pair of 3-day tickets plus a copy of each album on vinyl for entering our album plays contest!

Here’s the list for 2023:

THE POSTAL SERVICE – Give Up (20th Anniversary)
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE – Transatlanticism (20th Anniversary)
DANZIG – Danzig (Sunday, 9/17 at Aragon Ballroom)
THE BREEDERS – Last Splash
GORILLA BISCUITS – Start Today
QUICKSAND – Slip
RIVAL SCHOOLS – United by Fate
BRAID – Frame & Canvas

Riot Fest features headliners Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, and Queens of the Stone Age. This stellar array of top-billed talent will be rounded out by Turnstile, The Mars Volta, Mr. Bungle, Tegan and Sara, 100 Gecs, The Gaslight Anthem, Death Grips, AFI and dozens of other fan favorites (full list below). 1-Day, 2- Day and 3-Day Tickets are on sale now. https://t.co/BdIApfuA5y

Enter Contest

Line-up
Friday
Foo Fighters, Turnstile, Tegan and Sara, Say Anything, The Breeders, Kim Gordon, The Interrupters, Bayside, Ani DiFranco, I’m Silverstein, Parliament Funkadelic ft. George Clinton, Code Orange, Fake Names, Quicksand, The Wrecks, Hawthorne Heights, Braid, Yard Act, Screaming Females, Sludgeworth, Quasi, Just Friends, Bearings, Pinkshift, Olivia Jean, Calva Louise, The Aquadolls, FEA, The Bobby Lees, Young Culture

Saturday
The Postal Service/Death Cab for Cutie, Queens of the Stone Age, Mr. Bungle, 100 Gecs, Death Grips, 070 Shake, Viagra Boys, PUP, Sleep Token, Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls, Pennywise, Insane Clown Posse, Head Automatica, Nothing,Nowhere., White Reaper, Eshu Tune, Enter Shikari, Bowling for Soup, Spitalfield, Jehnny Beth, Drain, Snapcase, The Exploited, Plosivs, Steve Ignorant Band/Crass, Warpaint, High Vis, Rival Schools, Corey Feldman, Enola Gay, Casyette, Pool Kids, CK Vassi, Total Chaos

Sunday
The Cure, Mars Volta, The Gaslight Anthem, AFI, The Used, The Dresden Dolls, Flogging Molly, Finch, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, L.S. Dunes, Gorilla Biscuits, Ride, Cults, Balance and Composure, Thursday, H2O, The Bronx, Microwave, Oso Oso, Origami Angel, The Black Angels, Nothing, Caroline Rose, Free Throw, Just Mustard, Hotline TNT, Earth Crisis, Empire State Bastard, Fleshwater, Fade ‘em All

Riot Fest has presented nearly 20 years of incredible musical performances, exclusive reunions, and more—including freak shows, Lucha Libre, panel discussions and late night shows, creating unique annual weekend experiences in one of the world’s greatest cities. For 2023, along with the return of carnival rides and last year’s hugely popular wedding chapel, Logan Arcade will be on hand with free vintage arcade games, hosted by Riot Pop!!. Riot Fest takes place in Douglass Park, a scenic, historic park easily accessible on Chicago train and bus lines. In addition to Riot Fest’s music, rides and other attractions, Douglass Park is surrounded by diverse neighborhoods rich in culture, excellent food and drink options and more.

About Riot Fest

Founded in 2005, Riot Fest is an independent music festival featuring the best of punk, rock ‘n’ roll, hip hop, metal, alternative, and just about everything in between. Founder Riot Mike is credited with helping to reunite iconic bands like Naked Raygun, the Replacements, The Original Misfits, and Jawbreaker, among many other reunions—a staple of Riot Fest, alongside full album performances, carnival rides, and the occasional butter sculpture. Riot Fest is independently owned and curated with quirky, original attractions; in 2016, it was named #1 Music Festival by USA Today twice, and in 2021 it was voted Best Music Festival in a poll for Chicago Reader. In addition to the festival, Riot Fest promotes shows year-round at a myriad of music venues across Chicago.

www.riotfest.org

Invent Animate Announce Fall 2023 Headline Tour

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Ana Santos
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Progressive metalcore head-turners INVENT ANIMATE — vocalist Marcus Vik, guitarist Keaton Goldwire, drummer Trey Celaya and bassist Caleb Sherraden — released their head-turning new album HEAVENER earlier this year via UNFD. Get it here.

Fresh off a slate of Spring 2023 tour dates in support of Bad Omens, the band will return the road in September on a Fall 2023 headline run. Void of Vision, thrown, and Aviana will serve as support. The tour kicks off at House of Blues in Dallas on September 22 and runs through October 23 in Phoenix. All dates are below.

“We’re really excited to finally bring The Heavener tour across North America this fall,” says Vik. “It feels very special to finally play these songs for you guys along with some oldies and goodies that haven’t seen the surface in a long time. We’’e bringing Void of Vision all the way from Australia to rip these cities with us that we haven’t played in a long time. We’re also bringing thrown and Aviana along for the ride and these Swedish bands are very close to my heart so come see us in September and October in a city near you!”

Tickets go on sale on Thursday, June 29 at 10am local time. VIP packages are available here.

INVENT ANIMATE ON TOUR:
WITH VOID OF VISION, THROWN, + AVIANA:
9/22—Dallas, TX—House of Blues
9/23—San Antonio, TX—The Rock Box 
9/24—Houston, TX—Studio at Warehouse Live 
9/26—West Palm Beach, FL—Respectable Street 
9/27—Winter Park, FL—The Conduit 
9/28—Atlanta, GA—The Masquerade (Purgatory) 
9/29—Nashville, TN—The End 
9/30—Greensboro, NC—Hangar 1819 
10/1—Baltimore, MD—Baltimore Soundstage 
10/2—Philadelphia, PA—Warehouse on Watts 
10/3—Brooklyn, NY—The Brooklyn Monarch 
10/4—Hartford, CT—Webster Underground 
10/6—Montreal, QC—Fairmount Theatre 
10/7—Toronto, ON—Velvet Underground 
10/8—Horseheads, NY—The L 
10/9—Lakewood, OH—The Foundry 
10/10—Ferndale, MI—The Loving Touch 
10/11—Chicago, IL—Cobra Lounge 
10/13—Denver, CO—Marquis Theatre 
10/14—Salt Lake City, UT—Kilby Court 
10/16—Portland, OR—Star Theatre 
10/17—Vancouver, BC—Rickshaw Theatre
10/18—Seattle, WA—The Funhouse 
10/20—Cupertino, CA—The X Bar 
10/21—Fresno, CA—Full Circle Brewery 
10/22—Anaheim, CA—Chain Reaction 
10/23—Phoenix, AZ—The Rebel Lounge

Follow Invent Animate:
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The Used announce Fall Headlining Tour

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Ana Santos
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the Used
Photo Credit: Anthony Tran

ock icons The Used have announced they will be hitting the road this fall on a cross-country headlining tour joined by special guests Sleeping With Sirens and Dead American. The tour will be making 24 stops throughout the United States, kicking off on September 5 in Birmingham and making stops in Boston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Denver, and more before wrapping up in Paso Robles on October 11. Tickets go on sale on June 30 at 10am local time.

For a full list of dates and to purchase tickets, please visit https://theused.net/

Upcoming The Used Tour Dates

June 28 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex^ (LOW TICKET WARNING)

June 29 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre @ The Grand Sierra Resort^ (SOLD OUT)

July 1 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre^ (SOLD OUT)

July 2 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre^ (SOLD OUT)

September 5 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company#

September 6 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House Of Blues#

September 8 – Harrisburg, PA – Southside Stage Harrisburg#

September 9 – Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Festival*

September 12 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Riverworks#

September 13 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner#

September 15 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre @ Freedom Hill#

September 16 – Indianapolis, IN – White River State Park#

September 17 – Chicago, IL – Riot Fest*

September 19 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore#

September 20 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater#

September 22 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park#

September 23 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha#

September 25 – Tulsa, OK – The Criterion#

September 27 – Flagstaff, AZ – Fort Tuthill Park – Pepsi Amphitheater#

September 28 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues#

September 30 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium!

October 1 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento – Hard Rock Live#

October 3 – Grand Junction, CO – Las Colonias Park Amphitheater#

October 4 – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom#

October 7 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo#

October 8 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House#

October 10 – San Francisco, CA – Fox Theatre#

October 11 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre#

* Festival Appearance

^ w/ Don Broco + girlfriends

# w/ Sleeping With Sirens + Dead American

! w/ Dead American only

The Used’s recently released their newest album, Toxic Positivity. Described as a “day-in-the-life journey of a depressed, anxiety-ridden person” by vocalist Bert McCracken, the tell-all record shares the highs and lows of depression and addiction through a cohesive body of work, speaking to the ever-changing headspace that he was experiencing at the time of writing. “This record is quite tough for me to listen to,” he adds, “because it’s a reflection of times in my life that have been some of my lowest ever.”

The album has gained notice by outlets like Loudwire, KNOTFEST, New Noise Magazine, Lambgoat, Alternative Press, Celeb Secrets, and more, and “Giving Up” is currently in rotation on SiriusXM’s Alt Nation.

Fans can stream Toxic Positivity now at https://theused.ffm.to/toxicpositivity

Sleeping With Sirens released their most recent album, Complete Collapse, in October 2022. The sixth studio album finds the band continuing to hone their mix of unflinchingly honest lyricism, unforgettable riffs, and pulse- pounding percussion while boldly exploring new creative frontiers. On Complete Collapse, Sleeping With Sirens cut straight to the bone, as they process life in modern times.

For as long as he can remember, McCracken has used music as an outlet to lay bare his innermost thoughts and emotions. For 23 years, that writing has enabled The Used to deeply resonate with fans the world over. Exploding off the back of universally adored rock anthems such as “The Taste Of Ink,” “Take It Away” and “Pretty Handsome Awkward,” the many millions of streams and record sales (including the platinum-certified The Used and In Love And Death) their career has yielded are one thing; the human connection formed between artist and audience is priceless, however. To that end alone, The Used can consider themselves four of the luckiest and richest men in music.

Toxic Positivity speaks of the strength of the band’s collective collaboration and also their innate, unquenchable thirst to create. “I think we have no choice but to write and write and write,” says McCracken. “It has always just been in us, and we’ve had to get it out. I read a quote once that said you either work your entire lifetime on four great pieces, or you write thousands of pieces and become great that way. Everything that we feel, I think it always makes for a good song.”

In that regard, McCracken is humble to a fault, for the simple fact that the songs within Toxic Positivity are far more than merely good songs. They mark the latest chapter in a truly great career. And, like those that have come before them, they will truly matter. 

Follow The Used:
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Best Music Of 2023 (So Far) 

By
Luke Spencer
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Best Music Of 2023 (So Far)

A casual look at some of the best music of 2023 (so far) in rock, metal, alternative, indie, and more.

Best Music Of 2023 (So Far)

Click here for a video on the
Top 10 WORST 2000s Rock Bands
(according to Google Bard)

Check out links to music discussed below:

Avatar – “The Dirt I’m Buried In” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JPtxtSK-Cs 


BABYMETAL – “Metalizm” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz9_j1SpX5E 

Baroness – “Last Word” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7vROjNY9Gk 

boygenius – “Not Strong Enough” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIX_ouNJsTs 

Enforced – “Hanged By My Hand” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1kHtoirxX8 

Foo Fighters – “Rescued” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgBqnHGXTUw 

Future Palace – “Malphas” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfgEGrxysUc 

Knocked Loose – “Deep In The Willow/Everything Is Quiet Now” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4KYH7LK2_0 

Linkin Park – “Lost” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NK_JOkuSVY 

Periphery – “Wildfire” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFKSiOkRzb4 

Powerwolf – “No Prayer At Midnight” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmcz6sCFvN4 

Scowl – “Shot Down” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuLQhr9Y5eo

Sleep Token – “Vore” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zDjAtG_y5A 

Spiritbox – “The Void” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hRgHHuk3hc 

3TEETH ft. Mick Gordon – “Merchant Of The Void” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty0WY3G-HUw 

Check out more of our videos below: 
Top 10 BEST 2000s Rock Bands (from Google Bard) = https://youtu.be/y4CqbNOTCiU 
10 Awful Rock Star Interviews = https://youtu.be/Oht9LLa1kM8 
Top 10 WORST Metal Albums Ever (from Google Bard) = https://youtu.be/H0DxIaaUIO0 
Top 10 BEST Debut Rock Albums = https://youtu.be/OWs2Szn4o1A

Motley Crue + MGK = HELL | The Podcast That Rocked

By
Luke Spencer
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The Podcast That Rocked for 6/23/23. MGK joined Motley Crue in Hell (fest), Noel Gallagher Bashes GNR, Rob Halford supports Josh Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet, and more. 

Motley Crue + MGK = HELL | The Podcast That Rocked on YouTube
Motley Crue + MGK = HELL | The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify

Discussion Notes: 
0:00 – MGK joined Motley Crue on stage at Hellfest 
2:41 – Noel Gallagher bashes Oasis over Glastonbury 
4:09 – Rob Halford supports Josh Kiszka in LGBTQ+ 
5:35 – Baroness announce STONE 
6:39 – Dethklok announce Dethalbum IV 
7:51 – Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart is stuck 
8:17 – Thank you YouTube Members and Patrons! 

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Motley Crue “The Dirt” with Machine Gun Kelly, Hellfest 2023
Baroness “Last Word”
Dethklok “Aortic Desecration”

Thanks to everyone who has been downloading/streaming the podcast weekly. I looked up audio analytics and saw that the podcast is doing well on Apple Podcasts. If you can leave a review for the show, that would help a ton. It’s free to do and only takes a minute. Until then, we hope to see you all on New Music Night every Sunday at 7PM on Twitch.

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The Podcast That Rocked is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. The podcast is also available on the Rocked.net website.

If you’re a fan of rock music, then you should definitely check out The Podcast That Rocked. It’s a great way to stay up-to-date on the latest news, hear interviews with your favorite artists, and learn more about the history of rock music.”

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