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Sonic Temple 2023 Festival Set Times Announced for May 25-28

By
Luke Spencer
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Music Set Times Announced for
Sonic Temple 2023 Art & Music Festival

Featuring Foo Fighters, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold & KISS,
Godsmack, Rob Zombie, Queens Of The Stone Age, Deftones, & Many More

Plus, New Details Shared For Additional On-Site Experiences,
Food & Beverage Offerings & Official Mobile App Ahead Of
Festival’s Anticipated Comeback

Memorial Day Weekend: May 25, 26, 27 & 28, 2023
At The Best Stadium In Rock,
Historic Crew Stadium In Columbus, Ohio

Limited Passes Still Available At
www.SonicTempleFestival.com

With just a few weeks to go until the return of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, independent festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is pleased to share new details for one of the most anticipated events in the 2023 festival season. Available now are music set times, the official mobile app, additional on-site experiences and unique food and beverage offerings for one of America’s pinnacle rock festivals, held Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-28 at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

Returning after a three-year hiatus, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is the second offering in Danny Wimmer Presents’ massive 2023 festival season–The Biggest Year In Rock! In total, the season offers seven multi-day destination events with some of the most prominent and exciting names in rock and metal taking the stage.

Sonic Temple 2023 Lineup

The 2023 music lineup features headliners Foo Fighters, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold and KISS, along with top rock artists Godsmack, Rob Zombie, Queens of the Stone Age, Deftones, Falling In Reverse, Chevelle, Puscifer, Beartooth, I Prevail, Jawbreaker, Sublime with Rome, Bullet For My Valentine, The Pretty Reckless, Pennywise, Trivium, Knocked Loose and many more.

Overall, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival features nearly 75+ music performances on three stages over four days for its biggest lineup ever, as well as partner experiences, award-winning spirits, and delicious food and beverage options. The event will also feature creative elements designed by acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey. Jose “Metal Ambassador” Mangin will host the event with on-stage appearances and fan meet and greets.

Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival has recently partnered with On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health. For passes sold between April 28 and May 14 (while supplies last), Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival will be directly donating back for all passes sold in Ohio. A very limited number of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival passes are still available for purchase at www.SonicTempleFestival.com.

Attendees can create a personalized festival schedule with alerts and find all Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival details via the festival’s official mobile app presented by Lyte, which is available for download now at: www.SonicTempleFestival.com/mobileapp

The Sonic Temple music set times are as follows (subject to change) and can also be found at www.SonicTempleFestival.com/schedules

Thursday, May 25
Temple StageOctane Stage
9:20 PMTool8:25 PMBullet For My Valentine
7:10 PMGodsmack6:20 PMBad Omens
5:30 PMBeartooth4:50 PMAnti-Flag
4:05 PMPennywise3:30 PMJoey Valence & Brae
2:50 PMFever 3332:15 PMBones UK
1:40 PMMiss May I1:05 PMMalevolence
12:30 PMOxymorrons12:50 PMBastardane
SoundWave Stage
7:10 PMSuicidal Tendencies
5:45 PMHo99o9
4:15 PMAngel Du$t
2:55 PMBloodywood
1:40 PMWargasm
12:30 PMOttto
Friday, May 26
Temple StageOctane Stage
9:30 PMAvenged Sevenfold8:35 PMI Prevail
7:30 PMQueens Of The Stone Age6:45 PMKnocked Loose
5:50 PMChevelle5:05 PMDorothy
4:20 PMBadflower3:45 PMBorn Of Osiris
3:05 PMBlack Stone Cherry2:30 PMFame On Fire
1:55 PMDes Rocs1:20 PMDayseeker
12:45 PMVended
SoundWave Stage
7:45 PMSleeping With Sirens
6:05 PMConverge
4:25 PMBand-Maid
3:10 PMBrutus
1:55 PMMike’s Dead
12:45 PMFeast For The Crows
Saturday, May 27
Temple StageOctane Stage
9:30 PMKISS8:35 PMPuscifer
7:20 PMRob Zombie6:30 PMAvatar
5:35 PMFalling In Reverse4:50 PMFrom Ashes To New
4:05 PMTrivium3:30 PMAttila
2:50 PMRival Sons2:15 PMVarials
1:40 PMGiovannie & The Hired Guns1:05 PMTallah
12:30 PMThe Violent11:55 AMCapital Theatre
SoundWave Stage
7:50 PMYelawolf
5:50 PMSenses Fail
4:15 PMMothica
2:55 PMPoint North
1:40 PMDead Poet Society
12:35 PMOver The Moon
Sunday, May 28
Temple StageOctane Stage
9:00 PMFoo Fighters8:05 PMSublime with Rome
7:00 PMDeftones6:20 PMAwolnation
5:30 PMJawbreaker4:50 PMWhite Reaper
4:00 PMThe Pretty Reckless3:25 PMAyron Jones
2:40 PMNothing More2:05 PMZero 9:36
1:30 PMThe Bronx12:55 PMBob Vylan
12:20 PMHoly Wars11:50 AMTigercub
SoundWave Stage
7:20 PMGrandson
5:40 PMFilter
4:20 PMPoorstacy
2:50 PMNova Twins
1:30 PMStarcrawler
12:20 PMAeir

For more information on Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, visit:
Website: https://sonictemplefestival.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonictemplefestival  | @SonicTempleFestival
Twitter: www.twitter.com/sonictemplefest | @SonicTempleFest
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sonictemplefestival | @SonicTempleFestival
Hashtag: #SonicTempleFestival

Shinedown Announces The Revolutions Live Fall Tour

By
Ana Santos
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Multi-platinum, chart-topping band Shinedown has announced their upcoming fall leg of The Revolutions Live Tour, co-produced by Live Nation and FPC Live, with support From Papa Roach and Spiritbox.

The fall run of shows starts off in St. Louis, MO on September 3, kicking off a 26-date run of fall headline shows and festivals. Tickets are on sale this Friday May 5th at 10am Local at LiveNation.com. Various presales will be available Wednesday, May 3 through Thursday, May 4. VIP packages featuring exclusive access available for purchase. Full tour routing below. For all show/ticketing details for the fall dates and previously announced dates please visit www.shinedown.com.

This week, the band’s hit single “A Symptom of Being Human” jumped into the Top 25 at Hot AC Radio. Unfolding with gentle acoustic guitar, soaring strings, delicate piano, and a powerful vocal delivery from front man Brent Smith, “A Symptom Of Being Human” celebrates the beauty of our individual differences and embraces the ups and downs of life, while showcasing Shinedown’s gift for making us feel connected through our common humanity.

This follows Shinedown’s recent #1 at Active Rock Radio with “Dead Don’t Die.” The single notched Shinedown their 20th #1 at the format. It became the most spun #1 song at the Active Rock format in a single week since 2016 when Metallica’s “Hard Wired” hit that milestone, and it is also the most played Shinedown #1 in one week at Active Rock. The defiant track, featuring pummeling drums and searing off-the-rails guitar solos, is a rousing declaration of survival and an anthem about the resilience of the human spirit after trying times.

Shinedown is currently on their spring tour playing to sold out arenas across the country, with support from fellow chart-toppers Three Days Grace and From Ashes To New. For this current run of shows, Shinedown has partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to donate $1 for every ticket sold.

The Planet Zero album debuted in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 Chart and the Official UK Albums Chart, and at #1 on six other Billboard charts including Top Album Sales, Rock, Hard Rock, and Alternative Albums Charts. Featuring searing and incisive tracks like “Dead Don’t Die” and #1 rock hit “Planet Zero”, as well as uplifting and unifying songs like the soaring pop-rock anthem and #1 rock hit “Daylight,”  Planet Zero boldly confronts the societal forces that perpetuate divisiveness while offering a restorative path forward through empathy and open conversation – ultimately serving as a reminder that it is our human connections that matter the most. The band’s video for “Daylight,” set to the Amazon Original version of the song, is a love letter to their fans and shows the impact that the song’s message – that you are never alone – had during Shinedown’s sold-out Planet Zero World Tour. PRESS HERE to watch.

SHINEDOWN: THE REVOLUTIONS LIVE FALL TOUR DATES 2023

September 3 – St Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre #
September 4 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center #
September 6 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center #
September 8 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake #
September 9 – Blue Ridge Rock Festival @ The Virginia International Raceway *^
September 12 – Detroit, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre ~
September 13 – Syracuse, NY @ St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview #
September 15 – Ocean City, MD @ Ocean City Bike Fest*^
September 16 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion +
September 19 – Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion #
September 21 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater #
September 23 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center #
September 24 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center #
September 26 – Simpsonville, SC @ CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park #
September 27 – Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheatre #
September 29 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater #
September 30 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live #
October 3 – Franklin, TN @ FirstBank Amphitheater #
October 5 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP #
October 6 – Allen, TX @ Credit Union of Texas Event Center #
October 8 – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion #
October 9 – San Antonio, TX @ Freeman Coliseum #
October 12 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre #
October 13 – Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena #
October 15 – Irvine, CA @ FivePoint Amphitheatre #
October 17 – Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheater #
October 19 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater #
October 20 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena #

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED TOUR DATES:
May 3 – Bozeman, MT @ Brick Breeden Fieldhouse =
May 6 – Spokane, WA @ Spokane Arena =
May 7 – Everett, WA @ Angel of the Winds Arena =
May 9 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center =
July 14 – Fargo, ND @ Red River Valley Fair ^$
July 16 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee +$
July 17 – Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Events Center +$$
July 20 – Monticello, IA @ Jones County Fair *##
July 21 – Gary, IN @ Hard Rock Live ^$$
July 23 – Niagara Falls, ON @ Fallsview Casino Resort ^$$

Newly Added Dates in Bold

#Papa Roach and Spiritbox supporting
~ Spiritbox supporting
$ Saint Asonia and Sleep Theory supporting
## Saint Asonia supporting
$$ Sleep Theory supporting
*Festival date, with no support, just Shinedown
^Not a Live Nation & FPC Live Produced Date
+An Intimate Night with Shinedown
= Three Days Grace and From Ashes To New

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10 Rock Songs About Mental Health 

By
Luke Spencer
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As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s a good time to hear some songs about the subject. This video looks at 10 Rock Songs About Mental Health.

10 Rock Songs About Mental Health

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“Drown” is a song by British rock band Bring Me the Horizon released on 21 October 2014. 

“Bleed Like Me” is a song by American alternative rock band Garbage and the title-track of their fourth studio album (2005). 

“Basket Case” is a song by American rock band Green Day, released in August 1994 as the third single from their third studio album, Dookie (1994).   

“I Am Broken Too” is on Atonement, the eighth studio album by American metalcore band Killswitch Engage, released through Metal Blade Records on August 16, 2019. 
 
“Breaking the Habit” is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. It is the ninth track from their second studio album, Meteora, and was released as the fifth and final single from the album.   

“The Kids Aren’t Alright” is a song by the Offspring. It is the fifth track from the band’s fifth studio album, Americana (1998), and was released as its third single.   

“Shine On You Crazy Diamond” is a nine-part Pink Floyd composition written by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, and Richard Wright, which appeared on Pink Floyd’s 1975 concept album Wish You Were Here.   

“Today” is a song by American alternative rock band the Smashing Pumpkins, written by lead vocalist and guitarist Billy Corgan.   

“Fell on Black Days” is a song by the American rock band Soundgarden. 

“Hurt” is a song by American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails from its second studio album, The Downward Spiral (1994), written by Trent Reznor. 

Click below to hear each song discussed: 
Bring Me The Horizon – “Drown” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkV5709EG5M 
Garbage – “Bleed Like Me” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r21Qza6vadU 
Green Day – “Basket Case” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUTGr5t3MoY 
Killswitch Engage – “I Am Broken Too” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlE72MhrldA 
Linkin Park – “Breaking The Habit” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2H4l9RpkwM 
Nine Inch Nails – “Hurt” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR4DjYczINM 
The Offspring – “The Kids Aren’t Alright” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iNbnineUCI 
Pink Floyd – “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWGE9Gi0bB0 
The Smashing Pumpkins – “Today” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmUZ6nCFNoU 
Soundgarden – “Fell On Black Days” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySzrJ4GRF7s

Enforced – War Remains | Album Review

By
Luke Spencer
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Thrash metal with much more aggression and energy that has been desperately needed in thrash recently. Undeniably, the guitar work steals the show on War Remains. At any point through the 10 tracks, you are knocked out of your seat by just how good the shredding is. The vocals are crushing without ever giving out and this is well-written thrash. Not trope-filled anger and conflict. War Remains is an album that goes by in a flash even when you go back to play songs. Hanged By My Hand and Mercy Killing Field were two I went back to right away when hearing them. Even in the slower moments when the groove is more established, those moments feel like they still belong. It’s a significant thrash album that doesn’t play around and isn’t bloated. An aggressive menace of an album for sure. 9/10

Enforced War Remains Album Review
Enforced “Hanged By My Hand”

Click here for a video on the
Top 10 BEST Debut Metal Albums!

An album review on War Remains, an album from Enforced.

From Google Bard: “Enforced’s music is a blend of thrash metal and crossover thrash. The band’s sound is characterized by its fast tempos, aggressive vocals, and heavy guitar riffs. Enforced’s lyrics often deal with political and social issues, as well as personal struggles.

Enforced released their debut album, Death by Trenches, in 2017. The album was well-received by critics and fans alike, and it helped to establish Enforced as a rising force in the crossover thrash scene. In 2019, the band released their second album, Kill Grid. The album was even more successful than their debut, and it helped to solidify Enforced’s status as one of the most important crossover thrash bands of the 21st century.

In 2023, Enforced released their third album, War Remains. The album was their most ambitious and experimental work to date, and it further cemented their reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative bands in the crossover thrash scene.”

Best New Music Of April 2023 | Fan-Voted Playlist

By
Luke Spencer
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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 April of 2023. 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 April 2023 | Music Video Playlist

Best New Music April 2023 | Spotify Playlist

Featuring:
Ad Infinitum – “Eternal Rains”
Against The Current – “Good Guy”
The Amity Affliction ft. Phem – “Not Without My Ghosts”
ANGUS McSIX – “Laser-Shooting Dinosaur”
As Everything Unfolds – “Rose Bouquets”
Beach House – “Become”
Blondshell – “Salad”
The BossHoss ft. Electric Callboy – “Nice But No”
The Dark Side Of The Moon – “Legends Never Die”
Des Rocs – “Never Ending Moment”
Dying Wish – “Torn From Your Silhouette”
Enforced – “War Remains”
Foo Fighters – “Rescued”
Future Palace – “Malphas”
The Gaslight Anthem – “Positive Charge”
Gloryhammer – “Keeper Of The Celestial Flame Of Abernethy”
Good Kid – “Mimi’s Delivery Service”
Graveworm – “We Are The Resistance”
The HU ft. Serj Tankian, Daniel Laskiewicz – “Black Thunder”
The Japanese House – “Sad To Breathe (live)”
Jethro Tull – “Hammer On Hammer”
KEMIKALFIRE – “Dead And Gone”
Linkin Park – “Massive”
Linkin Park – “Healing Foot”
Lordi – “Dead Again Jayne”
Metallica – “Room Of Mirrors”
Nanna – “Disaster Master”
NanowaR of Steel – “Sober”
The National ft. Taylor Swift – “The Alcott”
Overkill – “Scorched”
Plush – “Left Behind”
Rancid – “Tomorrow Never Comes”
Return To Dust – “Black Road”
Sevendust – “Fence”
Sirenia – “Deadlight”
Spiritbox – “The Void”
Super Monster Party – “This Is Doom!”
The Used – “Numb”

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Ronnie Radke VS Cold Weather | The Podcast That Rocked

By
Luke Spencer
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The Podcast That Rocked for April 28, 2023. Discussing Falling In Reverse and Ronnie Radke canceling shows due to cold weather, Corey Taylor singing to BMG for CMT2, A7X using AI, and more. 

Ronnie Radke VS Cold Weather | The Podcast That Rocked
The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify

Discussion Topics: 
-Ronnie Radke and Falling In Reverse cancelled several shows due to vocal issues and cold weather.
-Corey Taylor making new label with BMG for CMF2 
-Avenged Sevenfold open to work with AI for new music 
-Crazy Town is crazy toward each other 
-The Gaslight Anthem returns 
-Tour announcements 
-Billboard Mainstream Rock Top 3 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTNbwSjsc50
Ronnie Radke Apologies
Crazy Town Fight

Click here for The Gaslight Anthem 2023 tour dates!

The Gaslight Anthem – “Positive Charge”

https://twitter.com/shadows_eth/status/1651294369574699008?s=20
M. Shadows Twitter

Alter Bridge Pawns & Kings Tour
Linkin Park – “Lost”

Thanks to everyone for the support and for the people who kept asking if The Podcast That Rocked would be coming back. This is a new format that allows me to cover things while not having to spend so much time on each episode. It also helps to not deal with a troll or awkward person in a live chat WHILE trying to do a podcast (a big reason why I had to change formats). Thanks for giving this a chance and let me know what you think on Twitter.

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From Google Bard (some of this is cleary not true):

The Podcast That Rocked is a weekly podcast hosted by Luke Spencer and a variety of guests. The podcast discusses the latest news and trends in rock and metal music, as well as interviews with musicians and industry insiders. The podcast is known for its lively discussion and its willingness to tackle controversial topics. The Podcast That Rocked is a must-listen for any fan of rock and metal music.

Here are some of the things you can expect from The Podcast That Rocked:

  • In-depth discussions of the latest news and trends in rock and metal music
  • Interviews with musicians and industry insiders
  • Lively discussion and debate
  • Tackling of controversial topics
  • A sense of humor

If you’re a fan of rock and metal music, then The Podcast That Rocked is the podcast for you. Subscribe today and start rocking out!

UK Alt-Metal Upstarts VEXED Announce New Album, “Negative Energy”

By
Ana Santos
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Vexed
photo credit: Andy Ford

UK’s most exciting new talent, alt-metal outfit VEXED, emerged as one of the hottest new bands to watch in heavy music. After their highly-lauded debut in 2021 the crushing Hertfordshire unit will unleash the album’s aggressive successor, entitled Negative Energy, on June 23rd via Napalm Records. Heavier and more violent, the new studio album depicts the confidence VEXED have gathered since their first release, and represents a soundtrack of brutality – chaotic, traumatic and based on the band’s most grueling personal experiences.

Crushing new single “Anti-Fetish” comes as the first harbinger and fearlessly breaks in with an all-consuming, panic-stricken lead riff, making a stand against comparisons and hate in the business. Blistering with disorderly intensity, VEXED don’t mince words with pure honesty and all-consuming instrumental strength. The brand-new official music video underlines this message in a visually impressive way that captivates from start to finish!

VEXED on “Anti-Fetish” :
“We wanted to start with a huge riff and a strong message. Anti-Fetish is us confronting the constant comparisons and ungrounded hate that bands receive. It’s become completely accepted in the scene to cross the line of constructive criticism and just dive bomb into hatred and prejudice. This song is us setting the record straight by calling out the blatant discrimination.”

Negative Energy achieves pinnacle musicianship and gripping, profound and brave lyricism. Instead of opting for forced positivity like many of their contemporaries, the Hertfordshire three-piece channel every ounce of their Negative Energy into these 13 tracks – recharging themselves for an uphill battle. 

The band states:            
“We are so proud to present to you our second album. Since our first release, we have each endured traumatic experiences, surrounded by death, betrayal, pain and grief. In order to find any strength, we first had to accept that we weren’t okay, then take our trauma and face it head on, sharing our vulnerability, fears and weaknesses. Instead of forcing ourselves to try and be positive we put all our negative energy into the album in order to begin our own repair and to overcome.”

Pre-Order the devastatingly heavy Negative Energy NOW

Haunting intro track “PTSD” sets a stage of dread for the carnage to come. “We don’t talk about it” – featuring pitch-shifted verses emulating a disguised voice – explores childhood trauma and survivor’s guilt. “X my <3 (Hope to die)” deals with what happens after we die and that it should be okay to never get this answer, while “Panic attack” centers on mental health issues, representing terror and frustration through heavy riffs and grooving vocals. Furious “Lay down your flowers” (feat. Alpha Wolf vocalist Lochie Keogh) showcases extreme vocals and bombarding drums, while disturbingly groovy following track “There’s no place like home” draws inspiration from ‘The Wizard of Oz’. The unbelievably heavy “Extremist” gets straight to the point, kicking off with fast and demanding vocal rhythms, while “Default”, on the other hand, displays multifaceted lead singer-to-watch Megan Targett’s high-soaring clean vocals juxtaposed against her menacing deep growls. This is equally evident on standout, dynamic “Trauma Euphoria”, also featuring some of the most impressive guitar work on the album. The album’s most emotional offering, “It’s Not The End”, serves as a magnificent dedication to a loved one passing away while manifesting their legacy, before sliding into instrumental interlude “DMT” – cradled by lo-fi beats with hints of 808, delivered in fresh VEXED style. Intense album finale “Nepotism” wraps up Negative Energy with a knot of rage before slowly fading out into darkness. Negative Energy proves itself as a stunning, devastating musical conduit – ventilating the band’s pain-stricken burdens and breathing life into their fresh approach, delivered with a vengeance.

Negative Energy Tracklisting:   
1. PTSD
2. Anti-Fetish
3. We don’t talk about it
4. X my <3 (Hope to die)
5. Panic attack
6. Lay down your flowers
7. There’s no place like home
8. Extremist
9. Default
10. Trauma Euphoria
11. It’s not the end
12. DMT
13. Nepotism
 

Negative Energy will be available in the following formats:
1-LP Gatefold Baby Blue – Napalm Records Online Shop + EMP only (ltd. to 300 copies)
1 CD Digisleeve + T-Shirt – Napalm Records Online Shop only
1-LP Gatefold Black
1 CD Digisleeve
Digital Album

Follow VEXED:
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The Gaslight Anthem Release First Song in Nine Years

By
Ana Santos
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Gaslight Anthem
Photo Credit: Casey McAllister

The Gaslight Anthem has shared “Positive Charge,” the first single on their own Rich Mahogany Recordings label, distributed via Thirty Tigers. Produced and mixed by GRAMMY® Award-winner Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Kurt Vile) at his Tarquin Studios in Connecticut, the gloriously optimistic track marks the band’s first new music together in almost a decade.

“‘Positive Charge’ began as a message of joy to ourselves and to our audience,” says The Gaslight Anthem’s Brian Fallon. “The central theme is about looking at the things you’ve come through and feeling like you want to go ahead with an open heart toward the future, believing that the best years are not behind any of us and the good we have is worth something.”

The Gaslight Anthem will celebrate “Positive Charge” and their recent return to action with a spring headline tour, highlighted by the band’s first live shows in the Southern US since 2015.  Dates begin May 1 at Houston, TX’s House of Blues and then continue through the month. Special guests include Oso Oso and Emily Wolfe on select dates.

The band has also just announced a series of Midwest and West Coast shows this September and October, kicking off with a festival appearance at Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville, KY. For full details and ticket information, please see www.thegaslightanthem.com.

In addition, The Gaslight Anthem is set for top-billed performances at a number of upcoming festivals, including Atlanta, GA’s Shaky Knees Music Festival (May 6), Washington, PA’s Four Chord Music Fest (August 13), and Louisville, KY’s Bourbon & Beyond (September 15). What’s more, The Gaslight Anthem will join fellow New Jersey natives The Original Misfits as special guests for an epic home-state show at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on July 8, with additional support from Fear.

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM – US TOUR 2023

MAY

1 – Houston, TX – House of Blues * †

2 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater * †

3 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom * †

6 – Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Music Festival

6 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade

7 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall *

9 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution * †

10 – St Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live * †

12 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz * †

14 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium * †

16 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte * †

17 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live * †

19 – Atlantic City, NJ – Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino * †

20 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Outer Harbor Site *

21 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome at Toyota Presents Oakdale * †

23 – Portland, ME – The State Theatre *

25 – Bethlehem, PA – The Wind Creek Event Center *

26 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount *

27 – LaFayette, NY – Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards *

JULY

8 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center !

29 – Richmond, VA – Brown’s Island ^

AUGUST

13 – Washington, PA – Four Chord Music Fest

SEPTEMBER

15 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond

16 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe

19 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues

20 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre

22 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone

23 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory

24 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee

26 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion

27 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion

29 – Sioux Falls, SD – The District

30 – La Vista, NE – The Astro – Indoor Theater

OCTOBER

2 – Denver, CO – The Fillmore Auditorium

4 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl

5 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live

7 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory Concert House

8 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory Spokane

* w / Special Guest Oso Oso

† w/ Special Guest Emily Wolfe

! w/ The Original Misfits and Fear

^ w/ AVAIL

The Gaslight Anthem made their long-awaited return to the road last year with their first world headline tour in four years. Hailed by Kerrang! as “an amazing, career-spanning 21-song setlist…(that) celebrated all eras of their music,” the tour lit up stages across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom before culminating in October with a sold-out home state finale at Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center.

The Gaslight Anthem is: Brian Fallon (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Alex Rosamilia (lead guitar, backing vocals), Alex Levine (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Benny Horowitz (drums, percussion, backing vocals).

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PLUSH Releases New Single “Left Behind”

By
Ana Santos
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PLUSH

Rock band PLUSH returns with a brand new single, entitled “Left Behind,” which showcases the band’s heavier side. “Left Behind” was recorded in Nashville with producers Zac Maloy, Blair Daly and Kile Odell, and is out now via Pavement Entertainment.

Lead vocalist Moriah Formica belts outs a fierce and aggressive range with vocal lines such as “We’re the cast-outs of society, one big, twisted family.” The ferocious riffs, down tuned guitars, and over the top vocals make this a rock anthem to be reckoned with.

Formica says, “This song was written for anyone who has ever felt like an outcast or a misfit.” 

PLUSH also has a new video available for “Left Behind,” which was filmed in the historic Sterling Hill Mine in Ogdensburg, NJ. The dark setting complements the overall mood of the song, featuring eye-catching visuals of the band members’ dynamic performance. It was directed by Dale Resteghini of Raging Nation Films and edited by George Lambriodes of LUXANGELES/STUDIOS.

To celebrate the new single, PLUSH has a limited edition “Left Behind” bundle, which features a signed CD single and an exclusive t-shirt. This item is currently available for pre-order and will start shipping in June 2023. 

Pre-order here: https://www.pavementmusic.com/campaign/plush/

PLUSH is set to tour with The Warning and Holy Wars this spring. The tour kicks off on April 30th at the House of Blues in San Diego, CA, and ends on May 23rd at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA. 

For tickets and venue information, visit: https://www.plushrocks.net/

PLUSH is composed of talented young women, ranging from 18-22, whose accomplishments and talent eclipse their age. The band is fronted by singer, songwriter and guitarist Moriah Formica, lead guitarist Bella Perron, bassist Ashley Suppa and drummer Faith Powell. The debut album featured the Billboard Top 40 charting singles “Hate” and “Better Off Alone.”

Placebo Returns to NY for 2 Sold-Out Shows

By
Ana Santos
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Placebo at Brooklyn Steel 04-23-23

It’s been almost ten years since Placebo’s last New York City area show – a particularly damp and miserable Autumn day in 2014 on Governor’s Island. Since then, the band released its 2022 studio album Never Let Me Go and returned, this time, to Brooklyn for two sold out performances at Brooklyn Steel. A much more comfortable experience, if I may say so. But while the short set in 2014 was catered to a festival-going crowd and the casual fan, this year’s tour set list digs in deeper with about half of the band’s remarkable 22-song setlist coming from Never Let Me Go, and other deeper cuts. It’s definitely not the usual tour formula for a band to favor the brand new material this heavily on a tour, but I certainly appreciate it.

In their almost 30-year career, Placebo has managed to stay solidly consistent. The new music sounds fresh without abandoning the overall dark, glam rock vibe they’ve cultivated since their 1994 inception. I consider myself a casual fan, popping on a few tracks on a playlist from time to time, and while I generally enjoy most of the band’s music, it’s Placebo’s raw edge on the live stage where they really shine. That kind of energy cannot be captured in a studio recording. It’s even difficult to capture on the page because, this isn’t your usual kind of rowdy, high energy performance. There’s a contained, subtle beauty to it that makes Placebo such an amazing band to see live.

So really it is no wonder that both Brooklyn dates have been completely sold-out months in advance.

And despite having to gently remind the audience to tuck away their phones during the nearly 2-hour performance, it’s clear that guitarist/singer Brian Molko and bassist Stefan Olsdal were having fun. Does this mean we won’t have to wait another ten years before seeing Placebo again? I don’t know. I hope not. But in the interim, I encourage you to catch them on one of the remaining US dates this spring.

Remaining North American Tour Dates:
April 27 – Toronto, Canada
April 29 – Philadelphia, PA
April 30 – Boston, MA
May 2 – Washington, D.C.
May 3 – Washington, D.C.
May 5 – Shaky Knees Festival, Atlanta GA
May 8 – Dallas, TX
May 10 – Tempe, AZ
May 11 – Los Angeles, CA
May 13 – Sick New World, Las Vegas NV
May 14 – San Francisco, CA
May 16 – Portland, OR
May 17 – Seattle, WA
May 19 – Salt Lake City, UT
May 20 – Denver, CO

Placebo Setlist:
01. Forever Chemicals
02. Beautiful James
03. Scene of the Crime
04. Hugz
05. Happy Birthday in the Sky
06. Bionic
07. Twin Demons
08. Surrounded by Spies
09. Chemtrails
10. Sad White Reggae
11. Try Better Next Time
12. Too Many Friends
13. Went Missing
14. For What It’s Worth
15. Slave to the Wage
16. Song to Say Goodbye
17. Come Undone
18. The Bitter End
19. Infra-red
Encore:
20. Shout (Tears for Fears cover)
21. Fix Yourself
22. Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush cover)

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