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Pierce The Veil Announce North American Tour

By
Ana Santos
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Pierce the Veil

Platinum-selling powerhouse Pierce The Veil — guitarist/vocalist Vic Fuentes, guitarist Tony Perry, and bassist Jaime Preciado — have announced their North American tour plans.

The band will return to the road this spring and summer on a co-headline run with The Used. The “Creative Control Tour” kicks off on May 23 in Austin and runs through July 2 in Phoenix. All dates are below. Get tickets here.

“Every night of this tour is going to be a celebration. Our new album The Jaws of Life is finally out and we get to share this monumental moment with our beautiful fans. We are so honored to hit the road with The Used, a band that has inspired us since the very beginning. It’s going to be unlike any other tour we’ve done and we can’t wait to see you there. Thank you for all of your support. Love, PTV.”

Pierce The Veil dropped their new album The Jaws of Life — their first in seven years — in February via longtime label Fearless Records. Get it here.

It’s now available as an expanded edition with a bonus track — a raucous live rendition of The Jaws of Life‘s first single “Pass the Nirvana” that was captured during the band’s explosive set at the inaugural When We Were Young Festival last October. 

The band is also offering an exclusive 7″ as part of their tour’s VIP package. It comes in a blood orange colorway and features new cover art and features the live version of “Pass the Nirvana” on one side and the studio version on the other.

PIERCE THE VEIL ON TOUR:
WITH THE USED:
5/23 — Austin, TX — HEB Center at Cedar Park^+
5/24 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore Harrah’s^+
5/26 — Tampa, FL — Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino^+
5/27 — Boca Raton, FL — Mizner Park Amphitheatre^+
5/28 — St. Augustine, FL — The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre^+
5/30 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre^+
5/31 — Nashville, TN — Nashville Municipal Auditorium^+
6/2 — Toronto, ON — RBC Echo Beach^+
6/3 —Baltimore, MD — Pier Six Pavilion^+
6/6 — Richmond, VA — Virginia Credit Union LIVE!^+
6/7 — Wallingford, CT — Oakdale Theatre^+
6/9 — Philadelphia, PA — Skyline Stage at the Mann^+
6/10 — Portland, ME — Cross Insurance Arena^+
6/12 — Asbury Park, NJ — Stone Pony Summerstage^#
6/13 — New York, NY — The Rooftop at Pier 17^#
6/15 — Bethlehem, PA — The Wind Creek Event Center^#
6/16 — Moon Township, PA — UPMC Events Center^#
6/17 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center^#
6/19 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe^#
6/21 — Cincinnati, OH — The Andrew J Brady Music Center^#
6/22 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee^#
6/24 — Dallas, TX — Fair Park^#
6/28 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex^#
6/29 — Reno, NV — Grand Sierra Resort + Casino^#
7/1 — Irvine, CA — FivePoint Amphitheatre^#
7/2 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre^#
^ With Don Broco
+ With Deathbyromy
# With girlfriends

PTV’s evolution from album to album is nothing less than stunning. The early buzz generated by A Flair for the Dramatic (2007) made its follow-up one of the most anticipated albums of 2010. Selfish Machines shot to No. 1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. The Chicago Tribune saluted Collide with the Sky for its “post-hardcore punk with more than a few nods to Queen.” They became a true arena act on Misadventures, selling out huge venues without losing the intimate connection with their fans.
 
The Jaws of Life was produced by Paul Meany (Twenty One Pilots, Yungblood, Walk the Moon), and mixed by Adam Hawkins (Machine Gun Kelly, Turnstile, Twenty One Pilots). Deadly serious subject matter abounds, but Pierce The Veil enduringly navigates it all with grace. The lyrics continue the Fuentes tradition of painstaking honesty and clever twists of phrase. Pierce The Veil perform at the biggest festivals and is counted among the biggest and brightest of a younger generation of bands. But it all starts with the songs. The Jaws of Life is filled with the kind to keep the PTV fire burning forever. 

The Mars Volta ‘Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon’ Out April 21

By
Ana Santos
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Mars Volta

On April 21, 2023, The Mars Volta will release ‘Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon’ via Clouds Hill.

Much more than a simple “un- plugged” version of ‘The Mars Volta’ – the bands self titled seventh album and return as a band – this acoustic rendition furthers the mission of the source music, which drew into sharper focus the traditional Latin influences that have always inspired Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala. This is, says Rodríguez- López, The Mars Volta’s version of a “folk record”, tracing the melodies and rhythms of the parent album back to their traditional Caribbean roots and chal- lenging listeners to hear the group in an entirely new light.

Today, fans can stream “Blank Condolences (Acoustic)” via this link: https://themarsvolta.lnk.to/BlankCondolences

The upcoming new album isn’t simply more content, but a bold, radical, political album, and one that recontextualizes the music of the group’s powerful last album within the lineage of the Latin and Caribbean sounds that Rodríguez- López has been mining his entire career, only many ears couldn’t hear past the distorted guitars to know what was going on. The songs are re-orchestrated and set to the traditional Caribbean rhythms that Rodríguez-López grew up on. Here, “Black Condolences” becomes an object lesson in this music, segueing be- tween three different traditional rhythms across its three-and-a-half minutes.

Pre-order for ‘Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon’ is now available at this link: https://gtly.to/ghq-H4_iz

‘Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon’ track listing

  1. Blacklight Shine (Acoustic)
  2. Graveyard Love (Acoustic)
  3. Shore Story (Acoustic)
  4. Vigil (Acoustic)
  5. Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon (Acoustic)
  6. Cerulea (Acoustic)
  7. Flash Burns From Flashbacks (Acoustic)
  8. Palm Full Of Crux (Acoustic)
  9. No Case Gain (Acoustic)
  10. Tourmaline (Acoustic)
  11. Equus 3 (Acoustic)
  12. Collapsible Shoulders (Acoustic)
  13. The Requisition (Acoustic)

For Rodríguez-López, ‘Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon’ is a long-held dream, finally coming true. “I realized I could finally make a record like this now, I just had to make it happen,” he says. “That was the experiment. And it was super-fun. I feel like The Mars Volta is finally beginning – that’s why the last album was self- titled, because we’ve finally stripped everything away and arrived at what the whole concept was at the beginning. And this acoustic version comes from a profound place, with its own meaning and philosophy, and its own reason for be- ing.”

‘Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon’ is out April 21, 2023 via Clouds Hill Pre-order it here: https://gtly.to/ghq-H4_iz

Their previous release – the critically acclaimed – ‘The Mars Volta’ is out now and available to stream wherever you consume music. It was the first new music in almost a decade from the band and signified their return. Listen here: https://themarsvolta.lnk.to/TheMarsVoltaPR

The Mars Volta recently announced a string of upcoming headline tour dates that will take place this May and include performances at Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta, Welcome To Rockville Festival in Daytona, FL and a show supporting Red Hot Chili Peppers in San Diego, CA. Tickets on sale now at www.themarsvoltaofficial.com

Yesterday the band announced an additional show taking place ahead of Shaky Knees Festival at The Masquerade on May 5. Tickets are on sale now.

The Mars Volta – Upcoming headline tour dates

May 5 – The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA (Shaky Knees pre-show)

May 6 – Shaky Knees Festival – Atlanta, GA

May 9 – The Criterion – Oklahoma City, OK

May 10 – Revel – Albuquerque, NM

May 12 – Snapdragon Stadium – San Diego, CA w/ Red Hot Chili Peppers, Thundercat

May 13 – Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ

May 14 – Abraham Chavez Theatre – El Paso, TX

May 16 – Tech Port Center & Arena – San Antonio, TX

May 18 – Orpheum Theatre – New Orleans, LA

May 19 – 713 Music Hall – Houston, TX

May 21 – Welcome To Rockville Festival – Daytona Beach, FL

Formed by guitarist/composer Omar Rodríguez-López and singer/lyricist Cedric Bixler-Zavala, The Mars Volta rose from the ashes of El Paso punk-rock firebrands At The Drive-In in 2001. On a mission to “honor our roots and honor our dead”, The Mars Volta made music that fused the Latin sounds Rodríguez-López was raised on with the punk and underground noise he and Bixler-Zavala had immersed themselves in for years, and the futuristic visions they were tapping into. The albums that followed were one-of-a-kind masterpieces, their songs of breath-taking complexity also possessing powerful emotional immediacy. After the group fell silent, a legion of devotees (including Kanye West) kept up an insistent drum-beat for their return.          

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Dashboard Confessional to join Counting Crows for ‘Banshee Season Tour’

By
Ana Santos
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Dashboard Confessional

After last year’s release of the critically acclaimed album All The Truth That I Can Tell, a massive co-headline tour with Jimmy Eat World, and a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, today Dashboard Confessional announces their upcoming tour alongside world-renowned rock band Counting Crows on the Banshee Season Tour. After years of collaboration, Dashboard Confessional is excited to be joining their long-time friends in Counting Crows for this North American tour. Dashboard Confessional will join the mega tour on June 17 following a performance at Phase Fest in Kansas City, hit major cities across the US, including Boston, Tampa,Nashville,New Orleans, and Los Angeles, and end at Red RocksAmphitheatre in Morrison, CO on September 25. 

Watch Adam Duritz and Chris Carrabba tour announcement HERE.

Ticket presales begin Tuesday, March 14 in select markets and the general ticket on-sale begins Friday, March 17 at 10:00 AM local time. For updates, please visit dashboardconfessional.com/#live.

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz said, “One of the best things about a life in rock and roll is that we spend it traveling the world playing music. It’s even better when you can do it with one of your best friends and watch them play every night too. Chris Carrabba hits the trifecta for me in that he’s one of my best friends in the world, one of my favorite people in the world, and he leads one of my favorite bands of all time, Dashboard Confessional. Sorry for the terrible pun but hands down, this is going to be the best summers ever.”

Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional said, “Dashboard Confessional could not be more excited to be playing all across America with our heroes and friends Counting Crows. Dreams really can come true!”

Friends and long-time collaborators Adam Duritz and Chris Carrabba first met in 2003 at the 17th Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert in San Francisco with Neil Young. Since then, the two have remained close working together both on and off the stage. 

For additional information on Banshee Season Tour 2023, please visit dashboardconfessional.com/#live

BANSHEE SEASON TOUR 2023 TOUR DATES:

June 16              Kansas City, KS                Phase Fest#

June 17              Indianapolis, IN              TCU Amphitheater at Winter River State Park

June 18              Cincinnati, OH                 PNC Pavilion

June 21              Milwaukee, WI               Miller High Life Theatre

June 23              Highland Park, IL            Ravinia Festival (On-sale May 1)

June 24              Sterling Heights, MI       Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill

June 26              Moon Twp, PA                UPMC Events Center

June 28              Niagara Falls, ON            OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino

June 29              Northfield, OH                MGM Northfield Park

July 1                  Syracuse, NY                   St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

July 2                  Canandaigua, NY            CMAC

July 5                  Saratoga Springs, NY     Saratoga Performing Arts Center

July 6                  Holmdel, NJ                     PNC Bank Arts Center

July 8                  Wantagh, NY                   Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

July 9                  Bethel, NY                        Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

July 12                Columbia, MD                Merriweather Post Pavilion

July 14                Gilford, NH                      Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

July 15                Boston, MA                     Leader Bank Pavilion

July 18                Providence, RI                Providence Performing Arts Center

July 19                Bridgeport, CT                Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

July 21                Bethlehem, PA                Wind Creek Event Center

July 22                Atlantic City, NJ              Borgata Event Center

July 25                Selbyville, DE                  Freeman Arts Pavilion (On-Sale March 24)

July 26                Doswell, VA                     The Meadow Event Park

July 28                Virginia Beach, VA          Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

July 29                Raleigh, NC                      Red Hat Amphitheater

August 1            Charlotte, NC                  Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

August 2            Charleston, SC                Credit One Stadium

August 4            Fort Myers, FL                 Suncoast Credit Union Arena

August 5            Fort Lauderdale, FL        Hard Rock Live

August 8            St Augustine, FL              The St. Augustine Amphitheatre

August 9            Tampa, FL                        MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

August 11          Alpharetta, GA                Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

August 12          Albertville, AL                 Sand Mountain Amphitheater

August 14          Nashville, TN                   Grand Ole Opry

August 18          New Orleans, LA             Saenger Theatre

August 19          Sugar Land, TX               Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land

August 22          San Antonio, TX              Majestic Theatre

August 23          Irving, TX                          The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

September 6     Los Angeles, CA              YouTube Theater

September 8     Lincoln, CA                       The Venue at Thunder Valley

September 10   Berkeley, CA                    The Greek Theatre

September 13   Airway Heights, WA       BECU Live Outdoor Venue

September 14   Bend, OR                          Hayden Homes Amphitheater

September 16   Seattle, WA                     TBD (On-Sale TBD)

September 17   Seattle, WA                     TBD (On-Sale TBD)

September 19   Bonner, MT                     KettleHouse Amphitheater

September 21   Boise, ID                          Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater 

September 22   Salt Lake City, UT           USANA Amphitheatre

September 25   Morrison, CO                  Red Rocks Amphitheatre 

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Bad Omens…are they overrated?

By
Luke Spencer
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With the surge of attention Bad Omens has received over the past year, many people are giving their thoughts on the Virginia-based group. Bad Omens…are they overrated?

Bad Omens…are they overrated?

Bad Omens is an American rock band from Richmond, Virginia formed in 2015 by vocalist, frontman and producer Noah Sebastian, guitarist Nicholas Ruffilo, and bassist Vincent Riquier. The band was later joined by guitarist Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson and drummer Nick Folio, releasing their critically acclaimed debut self-titled album in 2016 under Sumerian Records. Their second full-length album, Finding God Before God Finds Me, was released in 2019. A deluxe edition was released in 2020, spawning singles “Limits” and “Never Know“, which both charted on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart.

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The Death of Peace of Mind is the third studio album by American rock band Bad Omens, released on February 25, 2022, through Sumerian Records. The band produced the album themselves while mixing and mastering was done by Zakk Cervini. The album cover was shot by photographer Oswaldo Cepeda.

Kamelot (Tommy Karevik) Talks “The Awakening”, Advice For Singers, Touring Life, More

By
Luke Spencer
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Interview with Tommy Karevik of Kamelot, discussing the band’s upcoming album The Awakening, returning to touring, advice for aspiring singers, and more.

Kamelot is an American power metal band from Tampa, Florida, formed by Thomas Youngblood, in 1987. The Norwegian vocalist Roy Khan joined for the album Siége Perilous, and shared songwriting credit with Youngblood until his departure in April 2011. On June 22, 2012, Youngblood announced on their website that their new vocalist would be the Swedish singer Tommy Karevik, who was first featured on Kamelot’s album Silverthorn as the main vocalist, co-songwriter, and lyricist. As of 2023, Kamelot had released twelve studio albums, three live albums, two live DVDs and twenty music videos.

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Tommy Karevik (born 1 November 1981) is a Swedish metal vocalist, best known as the singer for Seventh Wonder and Kamelot.

The Awakening is the upcoming thirteenth studio album by the American power metal band Kamelot. The album is set to be released on March 17, 2023 via Napalm Records.[1] It will be the band’s first studio album in five years, following 2018’s The Shadow Theory, making this the longest gap between two studio albums by Kamelot.

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Kamelot is known for its unique blend of power metal, progressive metal, and symphonic metal with a dark and gothic flavor. The band has released twelve studio albums to date, with The Awakening being their thirteenth. The Awakening is expected to feature Kamelot’s signature sound with renewed energy and creativity. The band has always remained true to its roots while continuing to push its sound forward with new and interesting elements. With The Awakening, Kamelot has set its sights on delivering a meaningful and inspiring album that will serve as a worthy addition to its impressive catalog of memorable and timeless metal music.

Suicide Silence – Remember…You Must Die | Album Review

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Luke Spencer
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40 minutes of deathcore from a band known for solidifying the subgenre. It aligns more with Become The Hunter as a true-to-form deathcore album. Suicide Silence fans should be happy about that. Guitar riffs and rhythm section are strong enough, there is decent work in songs like “You Must Die” and “Kill Forever”. There is a solid effort. The two big problems are 1.) the album does drag by the end with little variation after a while, and 2.) Hermida’s vocals are starting to sound strained. You hear his higher register sound fine but when the guttural growls come out, it sounds rough and forced. It’s not an awful deathcore album at all but it’s also quite “safe” for deathcore. One step forward, one step back. Wish it was a better overall package. 6/10

Suicide Silence Remember…You Must Die Album Review
Suicide Silence “You Must Die”

Suicide Silence is an American deathcore band from Riverside, California. The band was established in 2002, and has released six studio albums, three EPs, and nineteen music videos. They were awarded the Revolver Golden God award for “Best New Talent” in 2009. The group currently consists of guitarists Chris Garza and Mark Heylmun, bassist Dan Kenny, vocalist Hernan “Eddie” Hermida and drummer Ernie Iniguez.

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Cradle Of Filth and DevilDriver Bring Heat To Tempe, AZ

By
Channing Yazzie
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Cradle Of Filth

Cradle of Filth and Devildriver bring heavy metal to Tempe, AZ on the first leg of the “Double Trouble Live” 2023 U.S. Co-Headline tour with supporting acts Black Satellite & Oni. Fans were lining up outside The Marquee Theatre before doors luckily it wasn’t in blistering 112-degree weather. 

First up was Progressive Metal band OnI was first to perform and they did not disappoint. The band got the crowd warmed up with their heavy sound and their stage presence was equally matched. 

Second act of the night was New York American Band Black Satellite who took to the stage and they were phenomenal. The crowd loved the music and the bands stage presence was contagious. 

Third up was Devildriver and they never disappoint. From Their first song to the last there wasn’t a person staying still. The band just released a new single “Through The Depths” and have announced “Dealing With Demons Vol. II”out in May 2023.

DevilDriver Setlist:
Keep Away From Me
Hold Back The Day
I Could Care Less
Grinfucked
Head on to Heartache (Let Them Rot)
My Night Sky
Before the Hangman’s Noose
Ruthless
Sail
Clouds Over California
End of the Line
Meet the Wretched 

Last act of the night is Cradle of Filth who also realized their latest single “She is a Fire”. Undoubtedly got the venue shaking as this was the bands latest song. The band has also announce their first live album in 20 years, “Trouble And Their Double Lives”. Their performance was put magic, and had fans from old to new singing along. 

Cradle Of Filth Setlist:
Heaven Torn Asunder
Gilded Cunt
Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids
She Is A Fire
The Principle of Evil Made Flesh
Nymphetamine 
Crawling King Chaos
Born in a Burial Gown
Her Ghost In The Fog
From the Cradle to Enslave

Upcoming Shows:
03/17/23 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
03/18/23 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Sunshine Studios
03/19/23 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
03/21/23 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
03/22/23 – Dallas, TX @ Amplified Live
03/23/23 – Austin, TX @ Come & Take It Live
03/26/23 – Albuquerque, NM @ Revel

Meet Me @ The Altar – Past // Present // Future | Album Review

By
Michael Reitemeier
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Meet Me @ The Altar

From meeting on YouTube to being the backdrop of a Taco Bell commercial, Meet Me @ The Altar’s skyrocketing popularity isn’t without its detractors. The terminally-online crowd gets called out in the band’s opening track “Say It (To My Face)” on their long-awaited debut LP, Past // Present // Future. Playing in Hot Topics nationwide and nabbing a deal with the iconic Fueled by Ramen in 2020, the in-your-face pop-punk queens have made waves with multiple EPs, but Past // Present // Future aims to make the group a household name. 

Moving tickets rapidly for their debut album’s tour, fans coming in droves at this early point proves big things for MM@TA.

Originally teased on Twitter months ago, next up on Past // Present // Future is “Try”, packing in the nostalgia of Sonic Adventure 2’s “City Escape” with MM@TA’s masterful hold of upbeat, eclectic pop-punk. It’s even more clear in single “Kool”’s infectious hook that the choruses on this record are fine-tuned to stick in the listener’s head for eons. Production is no slouch, either – expect harmonies to shine and lots of layering within Past // Present // Future, guaranteeing you’re glued to the song from start to finish. 

As Meet Me @ The Altar are a three-piece, vocalist Edith Victoria, guitarist/bassist Téa Campbell, and drummer Ada Juarez all see plenty of spotlight; despite the genre being more vocal-focused, it’s worth listening for a clever guitar riff from Téa or a drum fill from Ada. While MM@TA typically utilized more double-bass and had a punchier sound in previous EPs leaning towards an easycore sound, the group has eased into very radio-friendly (but still catchy as can be) songwriting within Past // Present // Future. Where one could headbang to EP Model Citizen, expect to sing along and dance to slower songs on this LP, like “A Few Tomorrows”. 

Leading off with “Say It (To My Face)”, you may have heard this in the Taco Bell TV spot played nationwide!

Inspiration is drawn from several genre staples on Past // Present // Future, as Meet Me @ The Altar channel everything from Avril Lavigne to All American Rejects on the climactic “Need Me” and the blistering “It’s Over For Me”. Variety is bursting between each track, making it hard to classify anything on here as “filler”. Instead of opting for the easy earworm copy-and-paste formula, the experimentation throughout Past // Present // Future is what makes it a smooth 30-minute listen – the perfect length for the target demographic and a strong helping of tunes for those ready for a deep dive. 

It was bold to place the leading single as the first track, but Meet Me @ The Altar ensured the rest of Past // Present // Future is worth delving through. While the non-singles don’t hit quite as hard as “Say It (To My Face)” and “Kool”, it’s still a huge testament for the young band’s future to start this strong with one of the largest labels in the scene. Any form of pop-punk fan is going to find something to like here (I’m impartial to “Try” flashing me back to my childhood just discovering pop-punk at an impressionable age). Whether you saw the band on The Late Show with Steven Colbert, grew up with Green Day, or have a fleeting interest in alt music, give Meet Me @ The Altar’s debut Past // Present // Future a spin at this early juncture before they take over.

Rating: 8/10

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Veil Of Maya Announce New Album & Drop New Single & Video “Red Fur”

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Ana Santos
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Credit: Paige Margulies

The wait is finally over! Genre-bending metal powerhouse VEIL OF MAYA have today announced their first new studio album in nearly 6 years. The new album, ‘[m]other‘, will be released on the band’s long-time label, Sumerian Records on May 12th. Pre-orders, with a variety of merch and vinyl bundle options, are available now from veilofmayaband.com

Heralding today’s news is the release of brand new track, “Red Fur” and its epic, futuristic music video. Find the new track on streaming platforms HERE and watch the music video HERE or by clicking the image below. Speaking on the announcement of the album and the release of the new track, frontman Lukas Magyar shares

“This record is a collection of personal experience, history and a touch of my own imagination. I enjoyed approaching each song in a different way this time around. It was certainly challenging at times to find the right mood but when the work was finally complete it seemed to come together very well. I’m thrilled to see how our fans respond!” 

Speaking on his inspiration for writing today’s new single, Veil Of Maya‘s incendiary guitarist and songwriter, Marc Okubo adds

“I got convinced to go to a Rufus Du Sol concert. I was immediately inspired though. The next day, I was like, ’Let’s combine some of this with our style’. That explains the electronic opening.”


Veil Of Maya | [m]other

Track Listing

  1. Tokyo Chainsaw
  2. Artificial Dose
  3. Godhead
  4. [re]connect
  5. Red Fur
  6. Disco Kill Party
  7. Mother pt 4
  8. Synthwave Vegan
  9. Lost Creator
  10. Death Runner

“Red Fur” follows the release of stand alone singles, “Godhead“ (released last month) and “Synthwave Vegan” (released in May of last year). Both tracks feature on the new album and between them have clocked up 1.5 million Spotify streams and 478,000 YouTube views.

VEIL OF MAYA have a stacked touring schedule coming up. Starting this month, they will hit the road with Avatar, firstly across Europe starting on March 10th, followed by a 24-date run across the US starting on April 28th in Omaha, NE. For full dates and tickets, head to veilofmayaband.com

VEIL OF MAYA US TOUR DATES

W/Avatar & Orbit Culture

4/28 Omaha, NE – The Admiral

4/29 Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre

4/30 Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot

5/01 Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House

5/03 San Diego, CA – The Observatory – North Park

5/04 Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco Theater

5/05 San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore

5/06 Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues

5/07 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren

5/09 Austin, TX – Emo’s

5/10 Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

5/12 Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre

5/13 Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center

5/14 East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt

5/15 Chicago, IL – House of Blues

5/16 Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre

5/19 St Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live

5/20 Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre

5/21 Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall

5/23 New York, NY – Webster Hall

5/24 Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club

5/25 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring

5/26 Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts

5/28 McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre

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Bourbon & Beyond Returns to Louisville on September 14-17, 2023

By
Ana Santos
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Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce the biggest Bourbon & Beyond lineup yet after a record-breaking attendance of over 140,000 in 2022. The unique festival, celebrating the perfect blend of bourbon, food and music, celebrates what makes Louisville such a beloved festival destination.

“Bourbon & Beyond is our love letter to the city of Louisville and the great state of Kentucky,” says Danny Wimmer, Founder of Danny Wimmer Presents. “We can’t wait to showcase why Louisville has become our home away from home, so having the opportunity to curate an unbelievable festival experience rooted in amazing musical performances combined with our passion for bourbon and culinary arts is our dream come true.”  

Hailed by Forbes magazine as “One of America’s most unique festival offerings,” Bourbon & Beyond continues to live up to its reputation as The World’s Largest Music & Bourbon Festival with a wide array of talented music acts along with the best pours and tempting eats from Kentucky’s favorite establishments. For the first time ever on the Bourbon & Beyond stages, the festival welcomes headliners Bruno Mars, The Killers and The Black Keys, along with the return of Brandi Carlile after her unforgettable performance last year.

“We were totally blown away by Brandi Carlile’s performance at Bourbon & Beyond last year. She is the voice of a generation and her set had such an impact on the crowd, we immediately knew we had to bring her back as a headliner,” comments Wimmer. “Having her return as a headliner, along with Bruno Mars, The Killers, The Black Keys as well as 2022 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees Duran Duran, wow…we can’t wait to share the great community and spirit of bourbon country with the world.”

Over 65 musical acts in total will perform over the four-day festival. In addition to headliners Bruno Mars, The Killers, Brandi Carlile and The Black Keys, the 2023 lineup includes 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Duran Duran, Billy Strings, The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, Blondie, Train, Hozier, Jon Batiste, Brittany Howard, Ryan Bingham, Babyface, Midland, Bastille, Spoon, The Gaslight Anthem, First Aid Kit, Old Crow Medicine Show, Buddy Guy, Aloe Blacc, Wayne Newton, Mavis Staples, City and Colour, Inhaler, Paolo Nutini, ZZ Ward, Fantastic Negrito, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Luke Grimes, The Lone Bellow, Joy Oladokun, Maggie Rose, Hailey Whitters, Darrell Scott Band, Danielle Ponder, Dumpstaphunk, Boy Named Banjo, Brandy Clark, John Primer, Willie Jones, Stephen Wilson Jr., Drayton Farley, Goodbye June, As You Were, Vivi Rincon, Kelsey Waloon, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, The Lil Smokies, Twisted Pine, The Cleverlys, Town Mountain, Della Mae, Sunny War, Lindsay Lou, Dan Tyminski, and Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen.

In addition to the amazing musical acts, Bourbon & Beyond festival-goers will be treated to one-of-a-kind festival experiences throughout the weekend. The four-day event will feature daily workshops and demonstrations at the Team Kentucky Bourbon Stage Presented by Kentucky Proud and the Kentucky Venues Culinary Stage Presented by GE Appliances, pairing world-renowned master distillers and celebrity chefs with guest artist appearances and a who’s who of Kentucky personalities. The programming is hosted by Chefs Amanda Freitag, Chris Santos, and Ed Lee, along with the lead bourbon buyer in the United States, Chris Blandford, plus Blind Bourbon Live: Fred Minnick. The complete bourbon and culinary lineup will be announced this summer. 

“Bourbon & Beyond is by far my favorite festival of the year! I am thrilled to be back in 2023 for the incredible music lineup, the tastiest cocktails and of course the food,” says Chef Amanda Freitag. “It combines all my favorite things in one weekend. I get to hang out with my buddy Chris Santos from Chopped and we get to play on stage with other great chefs from around the country. See you there!”

“I am beyond excited to be back hosting the culinary stage at Bourbon & Beyond after all the fun we had last year! This year’s lineup is bigger and better than ever and joining me will be the amazing Amanda Freitag,” says Chef Chris Santos. “This festival of revelry, amazing music, fine bourbon and culinary delights is simply the perfect party weekend and I’m honored to be a part of it. September can’t come fast enough!”

Bourbon lovers will be able to stop by Chris Picks MiniBar for select single barrels curated especially for the festival; the Hunter’s Club for rare and vintage sips; the Kentucky Distillers’ Association Craft Bourbon Bar for hand-picked craft distillery tastes; the George Dickel Flight School for daily step-by-step tastings where fans can learn about the art of bourbon; and the Jim Beam Tiki Barrel Bar for the perfect oasis to make the festival vacation complete. In addition to select bourbon experiences, fans can rejoice in other cocktail offerings including the Highland Grounds Wine Garden and Blackened Presents, The Whiskey Bar. Bourbon & Beyond is also proud to present the 1Million Strong Wellness Retreat, providing fans a place to relax, recharge and enjoy the hottest mocktails this side of the Ohio river.

Another highlight of the weekend will be spending time in the Kroger Big Bourbon Bar. Featuring the best bluegrass bands, a podcast taping (or two), line dancing AND expertly curated picks of Kentucky’s finest, the bourbon trail is coming right to Bourbon & Beyond. 

Visit the Bourbon & Beyond festival website for a complete description of festival experiences.

“As not only partners, but also fans, our team is excited for this year’s Bourbon & Beyond. September will showcase Kentucky’s hospitality and food scene to those expected to visit from 50 states and over 20 countries,” said David S. Beck, president & CEO of Kentucky Venues. “We appreciate the continued collaboration with Danny Wimmer Presents in hosting and growing this festival in the heart of Bourbon country.”

Calling Louisville, KY home, Bourbon & Beyond is the companion festival to Louder Than Life, which takes place the following weekend, September 21-24, 2023. With the back-to-back festivals, 275,000 fans turned out in 2022, creating over $43 million in local economic impact, an attendance boom at all bourbon distilleries along the urban bourbon trail, and more than 50,000 hotel nights.

Single day, weekend, and VIP passes, along with camping are on sale now for as low as $10 down at BourbonandBeyond.com, or fans can purchase festival passes at DWPBourbon.com to utilize ShopPay or AfterPay payment methods. New in 2023, Bourbon & Beyond is proud to elevate the festival camper experience with Glamping offerings for both tent and RV in the Barrel and Oak Coves. VIP passes include exclusive perks with options including The Mint VIP Experience and Angel’s Envy Beyond VIP, which features all-inclusive drinks and complimentary curated bites from chef Anthony Lamas of Louisville’s famed Seviche restaurant. Visit BourbonAndBeyond.com for details on VIP passes.

Bourbon & Beyond is also partnering with Fuse to provide exclusive pass and hotel bundles. In addition, fans who are interested in celebrating back-to-back weekends in Louisville with both Bourbon & Beyond and  Louder Than Life can purchase an Exacta Pass for less than $60 per festival day (Exacta Pass starts at $459.99 plus fees). 

Danny Wimmer Presents is proud to welcome back new and returning partners alike which includes: Angel’s Envy, Bardstown Bourbon, Basil Hayden’s, BeatBox Beverages, Bluegrass Distillers, BirdDog, Boundary Oak, Brother’s Bond Bourbon, Budweiser, Bulleit Bourbon, Cutwater Spirits, Crowne Plaza Airport Expo, Elijah Craig, Four Roses, Galt House Hotel,George Dickel, Glencairn, Huber’s Starlight Distillery, Jack Daniel’s, Jefferson’s, Jim Beam, Kentucky Peerless, Knob Creek, Kentucky Proud, Kentucky Venues, Kroger, Larceny, Legent, Louisville Tourism, Lyte, Maker’s Mark, Maker’s 46, Marriott Louisville Downtown, Michter’s, Middle West, Old Forester, Ole Smoky Distillery, Pappy & Co., Pegasus Distilled Experiences, Rabbit Hole, SelvaRay, Stonehammer, T-Mobile, Team Kentucky, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, The Bard Distillery, The Music Experience, Wilderness Trail and more to be announced.

Bourbon & Beyond also thanks nonprofit partners Artists for Trauma, Take Me Home, To Write Love On Her Arms, Dare to Care, Louisville Visual Art, Amped Music Academy and Sweet Evening Breeze. More partners and experiences will be announced closer to the festival.

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

Bourbon & Beyond is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America. Additional DWP events in 2023 will include Aftershock Festival, GoldenSky Country Music Festival, Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival and Welcome To Rockville.

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