First Paramore album in roughly six years for Haley Williams and company. This time, there is still an attitude but not as much anger. This Is Why centers more around dance punk but most times it is slow dance-punk. The rhythm section is great throughout the album and Haley still has strong performances in spades. What This Is Why lacks is energy and a true high point. Many songs work well enough and it’s supposed to be a soft groove, but it does leave you wanting a bit more. “You First” has a good build and is fleshed out well. “The News” has a great tone and writing. Again, it’s not anger anymore which is fine, but some of it begs for more energy. The lyric writing on other songs is awkward and doesn’t always connect. Your replay mileage will vary, especially compared to other Paramore albums. 6/10.
Paramore This Is Why Album Review
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and drummer Zac Farro. Williams and Farro are founding members of the group, while York, a high school friend of the original lineup, joined in 2007. The band is signed to Fueled by Ramen, a subsidiary of Atlantic Records, both owned by Warner Music Group. Williams was separately signed to Atlantic as she was scouted when she was a teenager, and they were the only label to let her stay in the band instead of going solo, but Atlantic said the rest of the band had to sign to Fueled by Ramen. She is also the only member to appear on all five of Paramore’s studio albums.
This Is Why is the sixth studio album by American rock band Paramore, released on February 10, 2023, through Atlantic Records. It is the band’s first album in nearly six years, following After Laughter (2017), as well as their first album to feature the same line-up as its predecessor. The album was preceded by three singles: “This Is Why”, “The News”, and “C’est Comme Ça”.
The HU–Mongolian rock sensation and UNESCO “Artist For Peace” ambassadors—have today (February 10) shared a new version of their 2022 groundbreaking single “This Is Mongol.” With featured guest vocalist/guitarist William DuVall of Alice In Chains now appearing on the updated track, “This Is Mongol (Warrior Souls)” further highlights the song’s original message of promoting Mongolian culture and empowering environmental awareness by adding English-translated lyrics, sung by DuVall—who also produced and mixed the single–and an unforgettable chanting chorus: “Hey, We are warrior souls, rolling like a river of fire / We are warrior souls, running down the dragon to slay / This is our way (This is our way).” These themes are seen throughout the “This Is Mongol (Warrior Souls)” music video which also premiered today. The video was co-directed by Michael Lombardi, co-producer and lead actor of The Retaliators–the 2022 horror-thriller in which members of THE HU appeared and whose soundtrack included music from the band’s discography—and includes an exclusive sneak peek of the film which is out now on Blu-Ray via Better Noise Films.
“We are so excited to be performing our single, ‘This is Mongol (Warrior Souls),’ with William DuVall,” exclaims THE HU’s tovshuur player and backing vocalist Temka.“He’s not only an amazing vocalist but also has unique rhythm and technique to his performance, and his style matches our energy and our throat singing. The song is about the warrior souls that are within us, and its purpose is to inspire you and awaken your soul. We hope everyone enjoys this piece of art.”
“It was such an exciting and fulfilling challenge to write and produce something that remained true to The Hu’s sensibilities while also resonating with my own,” shares William DuVall. “‘Warrior Souls’ is a testament to the fact that, no matter where we come from, in the end, we all want the same things-to prosper in our own time despite the odds arrayed against us, making previous generations proud and leaving a worthy legacy for the future. I’m honored by this collaboration and very proud of the result.”
Lombardi shared details on working with THE HU and the video’s inspiration, stating:
“I had the immense pleasure of working with The Hu in the feature film ‘The Retaliators.’ Their contributions ranged from acting, songs appearing in the film and also on ‘The Retaliators’ soundtrack. On their track, ‘This is Mongol,’ their lyrics encompass a proud declaration of possessing a warrior spirit. The Hu believe we all have the warrior spirit within us. Through inspiring with their hearts and courage, they awaken that warrior spirit in all of us. I have witnessed that the messages in their music are a total reflection of how they live and how they tackle their artistic process. The Hu approach their craft with professionalism, courage–and with infectious energy.”
Watch “This Is Mongol (Warrior Souls)Feat.William DuVallofAlice In Chains” streaming below or via YouTube HERE.
Meanwhile, having sold-out tours across the globe and appearances at some of the top-rated music festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza and Download Festival—just to name a few—THE HU will be performing their first-ever virtual concert in the metaverse on March 3 in partnership with ARD Financial Group (ARD). Tickets will go on-sale February 13 at this link: www.hu.rocks. Throughout the show, fans will experience a virtual world created by METAFORSE that highlights the THE HU’s home country of Mongolia and its traditions and cultural importance of which the band have shared throughout their music by utilizing traditional instrumentation, throat singing and singing entirely in the Mongolian language with their self-appointed brand of “hunnu rock.”
To date, The HU have accumulated over 329 million combined streams and 290 million video views. The group have captured a diverse fanbase by landing their music on movie soundtracks (The Retaliators), creating original music for EA Games’ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, being handpicked by Metallica to cover their hit single “Through The Never” on the 2021 Metallica Blacklist album alongside covers from high-profile artists including Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Phoebe Bridgers and more and being the first-ever rock/metal band to receive the prestigious UNESCO “Artist of Peace” Designation.
Catch THE HU at one of their below festival dates and stay tuned for upcoming shows and new music over the coming weeks.
THE HU TOUR DATES
6/7 Nickelsdorf, AT – Nova Rock 6/15 Clisson, FR – Hellfest 2023 6/16 Landgraaf, NL – Pinkpop 2023 6/29 Werchter, BE – Rock Werchter 2023 7/5 Aix-les-bains, FR – Musilack 2023 7/6 Madrid, ES – Mad Cool Festival 2023 7/19 Bontida, RO – EC9
The band said they wanted to make something more aggressive. Honestly, it does sound like In Flames is trying to recapture that intensity they had over 10 years ago. The guitars are stepped up in the rhythm section. YOu hear a bit of flare in the performance which is good to hear with In Flames again. Foregone is a step up over some of the previous albums in the 2010s but it’s not out of the band’s comfort zone. Meet Your Maker is a good single. Forgone Pt.1 & 2. and The Great Deceiver are good standouts. Anders still has a good growl. For the most part, the songs grow on you. In Flames aren’t reinventing the wheel with their album about lost time, but they are still trying to shine up and run that wheel better than before. 7/10.
Best Tracks: Meet Your Maker The Great Deceiver
In Flames Foregone Album Review
In Flames is a Swedish melodic death metal band, formed by guitarist Jesper Strömblad in Gothenburg in 1990. Alongside At the Gates and Dark Tranquillity, In Flames pioneered the genres known as Swedish death metal and melodic death metal.
Foregone is the upcoming fourteenth studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band In Flames. The album is set to be released on 10 February 2023 through Nuclear Blast and was produced by Howard Benson. It is the first album by the band to feature guitarist Chris Broderick who replaced Niclas Engelin.
AXS TV PRESENTS POWER HOUR – AN ALL-NEW ORIGINAL WEEKLY ROCK ENTERTAINMENT TALK SERIES DEBUTING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
The Series is Hosted by Matt Pinfield, Caity Babs & Josh Bernstein, and Puts the Spotlight on the Hottest Music Videos & Latest News in the World of Rock, Featuring Exclusive Interviews with Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, Halestorm, Anthrax, Godsmack, and More
POWER HOUR breaks down the biggest news and latest videos in rock, in an all-newAXS TV original music series premiering Wednesday, February 15 at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. The series is filmed in Los Angeles and produced by Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP).
POWER HOUR is hosted by notable rock experts and enthusiasts Matt Pinfield (MTV, VH1), Josh Bernstein (Revolver Golden Gods, Loudwire), and Caity Babs (SirusXM’s Octane). This is the first time that the series will air on television.
The inaugural season boasts star-studded interviews and special segments filmed exclusively for AXS TV, presenting 10 all-new episodes packed with breaking music news, as well as sit-downs with a legendary lineup of trailblazers such as Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, Halestorm, Anthrax and Godsmack. In addition to counting down the week’s most-talked about music videos from across the country, every episode of POWER HOUR invites viewers to get in on the action and choose the top five videos in the world. The week’s leading vote-getters will then be featured in a special spotlight during each show.
Other season one highlights include fun and insightful segments with rock and metal titans GWAR, Shinedown,Butcher Babies, Theory Of A Deadman, Alter Bridge, New Years Day, Black Stone Cherry, Lilith Czar,Beartooth, Eva Under Fire, Versus Me, Ill Niño, and more.
“It’s exciting to host this show every week with Josh and Caity,” said series co-host Matt Pinfield. “Thanks to AXS TV and DWP, there is finally a destination to see all the hottest new rock videos every week on POWER HOUR. There hasn’t been a destination on TV like this for fans of rock music in a long time.”
“Rock is such an important genre in the music industry and has been largely ignored by mainstream TV. A weekly show that focuses specifically within the realm of rock is long overdue and we are thrilled to be on the frontline with AXS TV in bringing it to the airwaves,” says Chamie McCurry, Chief Marketing Officer at Danny Wimmer Presents. “Our hosts’ passion for music, combined with decades of experience covering the genre, promise to deliver a one-two punch covering all things in the week of rock!”
“POWER HOUR is tailor-made for AXS TV viewers, giving them all the latest information on the artists they love and the music that moves them,” said Katie Daryl, AXS TV’s Vice President of Programming. “This is the first time AXS TV is airing a true rock news magazine, and we could not think of anyone better to lead it than Matt, Josh, and Caity. They each have a deep passion for music and unparalleled knowledge that spans across a wide range of eras. We are excited to have them onboard and the DWP team, and we cannot wait to debut this new genre for our audience—creating the ultimate destination where they can come and keep current with all of their favorite bands right here in one place.”
About AXS TV
AXS TV is a leading multi-platform music and entertainment digital platform and television company owned and operated by Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc. AXS TV’s broad library offers content headlined by concerts and music-inspired programming, world-class professional wrestling and MMA. AXS TV’s signature programs include The Top Ten Revealed, The Very VERY Best of the 80s, and Parking Lot Payday. The channel also is the home of IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Invicta Fighting Championships. AXS TV is available nationally in the United States, and parts of Canada and the Caribbean. Additionally, AXS TV’s digital programming can be enjoyed on several different platforms including the AXS.TV website and the Network’s app AXS TV NOW, and FAST Channel, as well as on the Network’s official YouTube channel, Facebook and Instagram pages, Twitter and TikTok profiles. For a full list of providers and territories, please visit axs.tv/subscribe.
About Danny Wimmer Presents
Since 1995, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he formed Danny Wimmer Presents, which now produces the largest rock and alternative festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. The 2023 festival lineup will include Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, GoldenSky, Inkcarceration, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival and Welcome To Rockville. Previous DWP festivals include Rock On The Range, Carolina Rebellion, Chicago Open Air, Northern Invasion and more. Since 2020, DWP has been an innovator in the digital content space with over two dozen international livestreams, acclaimed social series Offstage with DWP and the DWPresents Channel on Twitch featuring That Space Zebra Show, which has garnered over 20 million worldwide views since its launch in mid-2021.
Dedicated to providing the world with laughter, NANOWAR OF STEEL is ready to prove their status as the genre’s most unconventional band with their brand new album, Dislike To False Metal, out March 10, 2023 via Napalm Records. Traversing the multi-faceted and much too often self-important universe of modern heavy metal, the Italian quintet explores entirely different metal subgenres on 10 disturbingly addictive songs. With featured guests like Sabaton singer Joakim Brodén, the fifth record comes around with an impressive dose of intelligently fresh comedic and highly-talented heavy metal.
Paying homage to the EDM club sound of the late 90s, “Disco Metal” is a metal techno rager for undead partygoers clamoring for a scary good time. With a catchy mix of techno and electro beats, the band gets everybody moving in their gigantic, neon-tinged music video. Based on the world-famous choreography of Michael Jackson‘s “Thriller”, the subtle demon dance will become the next TikTok trend and try-not-to-dance-challenge.
NANOWAR OF STEEL on “Disco Metal”: “”Disco Metal” is NANOWAR OF STEEL‘s latest attempt at deceiving their fans and listeners. Because it’s not Disco (it’s dance) and especially because it’s much less metal than the title would suggest. It should have been entitled “Dance music with distorted guitars” but “Disco Metal” sounded better.”
NANOWAR OF STEEL raises the curtains of Dislike To False Metal atop the seven seas with “Sober”, marauding as the world’s first health-conscious, mineral-water chugging pirate metal collective on the hunt for Bitcoin treasure! Keyboard warriors around the world will unfollow NANOWAR OF STEEL after being triggered by “Metal Boomer Battalion”, but only after powering through maritime metal masterclass “Pasadena 1994“, as combat-ready Sabaton frontman Joakim Brodén tells the harrowing tale of one of the most heroic battles ever fought in the infamous summer of 1994… when Italy faced Brazil in the World Cup soccer final, of course! These soon to be earworms are just a taste of the tear-jerking hilarity to be found on the album, as NANOWAR OF STEEL’s dual mastery of comprehensive, eclectic performance styles and quick-witted, satirical concepts makes Dislike To False Metal a sonic metal meme worth posting about – and then some!
Gaining millions of views and streams with their famous hits “Norwegian Reggaeton” (ft. Charly Glamour & Gigatron), “Valhalleluja” (ft. Angus McFife) and the party song “Uranus” (ft. Michael Starr), NANOWAR OF STEEL are ready to prove their status as one of the genre’s most unconventional bands to watch. With their fifth studio album, Dislike To False Metal, the band arrives with a disturbingly addictive collection of entirely new tracks. Expertly exploring a mind-boggling amount of entirely different metal subgenres on 10 hilarious anthems, NANOWAR OF STEEL never cease to amaze with an equally-impressive dose of intelligently fresh comedic delivery that’ll have listeners rolling with laughter, and undeniable songwriting skill that’ll have their fellow genre-mates scheduling more practice sessions. Dislike To False Metal is beyond a comedy album – it’s a disconcertingly masterful showcase of above-the-bar musicianship, creative lyricism and boundless imagination.
Dislike To False Metal Tracklist:1. Sober 2. Winterstorm in the Night feat. Madeleine Liljestam (Eleine) 3. Disco Metal 4. Muscle Memories 5. Chupacabra Cadabra 6. Pasadena 1994 feat. Joakim Broden (Sabaton) 7. Metal Boomer Battalion 8. Dimmu Boogie 9. Protocols (of the elders of Zion) of love 10. The Power of Imodium
Dislike To False Metal will be available in the following formats:
1 LP Gatefold PURPLE – (limited to 500 copies worldwide)
1CD Digisleeve
Digital Album
After a hot 2022 summer tour and several festival appearances, NANOWAR OF STEEL are ready to play another stretch of shows in this brand new year! In case you missed the opportunity to see these mighty comedic heavy metal masters, here’s another chance to experience NANOWAR OF STEEL live on the band’s upcoming European tour, Death To False Tours, in Spring of 2023!
Death To False Tours 2023 w/ Tragedy 11.03.23 IT – Rome / Largo Venue 17.03.23 IT – Livorno / The Cage 18.02.23 IT – Genova / Crazy Bull 24.03.23 IT – Roncade (Treviso) / New Age 25.03.23 IT – Cesena / Vidia Club 31.03.23 DE – Geiselwind / Metal Franconia Fest 01.04.23 CH – Aarburg / Musigburg 02.04.23 DE – Munich / Backstage Club 03.04.23 AT – Vienna / Viper Room 04.04.23 HU – Budapest / Analog Music Hall 05.04.23 PL – Krakow / Zaścianek 06.04.23 PL – Warsaw / Hydrozagadka 08.04.23 DE – Hanover / Cafe Glocksee 09.04.23 DE – Hamburg / Logo 10.04.23 DK – Copenhagen / Stengade 12.04.23 NL – Rotterdam / Baroeg 13.04.23 DE – Frankfurt / Nachtleben 14.04.23 DE – Essen / Turock 15.04.23 DE – Trier / Mergener Hof 16.04.23 BE – Vosselaar / De Dreef 02.05.23 FR – Nantes / Ferrailleur 03.05.23 FR – Paris / Petit Bain 04.05.23 FR – Toulouse / Connexion Live 05.05.23 ES – Barcelona / Sala Bóveda 06.05.23 ES – Madrid / Sala Revi Live 07.05.23 PT – Lisbon / RCA Club 08.05.23 ES – Murcia / Sala Garage Beat Club 09.05.23 ES – Valencia / Sala Peter Rock 10.05.23 ES – Portugalete (Bilbao) / Sala Groove 11.05.23 FR – Lyon / Rock ’n’ Eat
21.10.23 IT – Milan / Alcatraz, 20 Years Of Steel Special Show
Canadian deathcore wrecking crew, BRAND OF SACRIFICE, have announced the release of new EP, ‘Between Death and Dreams‘ out on April 21st. To highlight the announcement, the band have dropped new single “Dynasty“, complete with a stunning cinematic music video that has fast become their calling card. Listen to the track HERE. Watch the video HERE or by clicking the image below. Pre-Orders for ‘Between Death and Dreams‘ will be live at 10am EST on Friday, February 10th HERE.
Speaking on the brand new track, BRAND OF SACRIFICE frontman, Kyle Anderson adds
‘A big challenge for me this year was to bring in some different elements on the emotional spectrum into our music and lyrics, not just despair or anger. I wanted to express some of my personal story through this song. Dynasty is more uplifting – it’s about challenging yourself to overcome your personal obstacles while staring fear in the face and, much like Brand of Sacrifice as a whole, becoming an absolutely unstoppable force.’
“Dynasty” follows the release of track “Exodus“, the band’s first new music in over a year, in November last year to much furore from fans. “Exodus“, “Dynasty” and the upcoming EP mark the beginning of a new chapter of BRAND OF SACRIFICE. Maintaining their signature brutality and complexity, but upping it to a whole new level with a few surprises thrown in.
Pre-orders and a special ‘Between Death and Dreams‘ merch collection are available now from www.brandofsacrifice.com
BRAND OF SACRIFICE are currently on the road with We Came As Romans on their Darkbloom 2023 Tour. For further info and tickets, head to brandofsacrifice.com
After releasing their latest record, TEKKNO, last year to critical acclaim (plus hitting #1 on the German album charts!), Electric Callboy have finally announced their return to North America! The group will headline TEKKNO World Tour, produced by Live Nation, in August/September. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, February 10th at 10AM local time on Ticketmaster.com.
Citi is the official card of the Electric Callboy TEKKNOWorld Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, February 7th at 8AM PT//11AM ET until Thursday, February 9th at 10PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com
See below for all dates!
Electric Callboy tour dates
Aug. 25, 2023 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Aug. 26, 2023 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theater
Aug. 28, 2023 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
Aug. 29, 2023 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
Aug. 30, 2023 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
Aug. 31, 2023 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Sept. 2, 2023 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
Sept. 3, 2023 – Denver, CO – Summit
Sept. 5, 2023 – Minneapolis, MN – The Varsity Theatre
Sept. 6, 2023 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
Sept. 8, 2023 – Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Fest
Sept. 9, 2023 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Roxian Theatre
Sept. 10, 2023 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
Sept. 11, 2023 – Montreal, QC – Corona Theater
Sept. 13, 2023 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live
Sept. 14, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl
Sept. 15, 2023 – New York, NY – Palladium *
*Non-Live Nation Date
On March 24th, Electric Callboy will release TEKKNO (Tour Edition) via Century Media Records. Featuring the full TEKKNO album, plus 5 live tracks that were recorded on their sold-out 2022 European tour, TEKKNO (Tour Edition) can be pre-ordered now here: https://electriccallboy.lnk.to/TEKKNOtouredition – where the record is available in the following versions:
–Standard CD jewel-case
–Transparent light blue-lilac marbled LP
–Ultra clear-red splattered LP available from Bravado (band exclusive; limited to 1000 copies)
–Yellow-black marbled LP available from CM Distro (limited to 500 copies)
–Digital album
TEKKNO (Tour Edition) track-listing:
1. Pump It 2. We Got The Moves 3. Fuckboi 4. Spaceman 5. Mindreader 6. Arrow Of Love 7. Parasite 8. Tekkno Train 9. Hurrikan 10. Neon 11. Pump It (Live) 12. Hate/Love (Live) 13. Spaceman (Live) 14. We Got The Moves (Live) 15. Hypa Hypa (Live)
Before Electric Callboy hits the road in North America, the band will tour across Europe, appearing at some of the biggest festivals this summer; after the USA headliner, they will head to the UK for a special run of shows. See below for all EU/UK dates!
Electric Callboy European tour dates
w/ Holding Absence, Future Palace
Feb. 8, 2023 – Milan, IT @ Alcatraz
Feb. 10, 2023 – Barcelona, ES @ Apolo 1 | SOLD OUT
Feb. 11, 2023 – Madrid, ES @ Shoko | SOLD OUT
Feb. 12, 2023 – Lisbon, PT @ LaV | SOLD OUT
Feb. 28, 2023 – Tilburg, NL @ 013 | SOLD OUT
Mar. 1, 2023 – Tilburg, NL @ 013 | SOLD OUT
Mar. 2, 2023 – Antwerp, BE @ Lotto Arena
Mar. 3, 2023 – Cologne, DE @ LANXESS Arena
Mar. 16, 2023 – Prague, CZ @ Lucerna
Mar. 17, 2023 – Wroclaw, PL @ A2
Mar. 18, 2023 – Warsaw, PL @ Progresja
Mar. 19, 2023 – Gdansk, PL @ B90
Mar. 21, 2023 – Copenhagen, DK @ Amager Bio | SOLD OUT
Mar. 22, 2023 – Gothenburg, SE @ Trädgårn
Mar. 23, 2023 – Oslo, NO @ Rockefeller | SOLD OUT
Mar. 24, 2023 – Stockholm, SE @ Fryshuset Klubben | SOLD OUT
Mar. 26, 2023 – Helsinki, FI @ Vanha Ylioppilastalo | SOLD OUT
Mar. 27, 2023 – Helsinki, FI @ Vanha Ylioppilastalo | SOLD OUT
Mar. 30, 2023 – Munich, DE @ Olympiahalle
Apr. 1, 2023 – Leipzig, DE @ Quarterback
Apr. 14, 2023 – Vienna, AT @ Gasometer | SOLD OUT *
Last fall, progressive groove metal leaders JINJER took to the road in the United States for their biggest headline tour yet – showcasing their groundbreaking stage show and trademark sound to massive audiences across the country. This summer, JINJER will return to America to command even bigger stages – supporting iconic metal unit Disturbed on their 2023 headline Take Back Your Life Tour, plus fellow special guests Breaking Benjamin. This potent line-up blends heavy sounds from all corners of metal, making for a show you just can’t miss!
Tickets for Disturbed‘s Take Back Your Life Tour go on sale this Friday, February 10 at 10:00 AM local time! Visit the artists’ and local venue websites for tickets and more information.
JINJER states: “We are really looking forward to hitting the road in the US again, alongside Disturbed and Breaking Benjamin. We can not wait to see some old fans and welcome some new ones as well!”
JINJER supporting Disturbed & Breaking Benjamin in the USA:
Jul 11 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena Jul 13 | Salt Lake City, UT | USANA Amphitheatre Jul 15 | Ridgefield, WA | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater Jul 16 | Auburn, WA | White River Amphitheatre Jul 18 | Wheatland, CA | Toyota Amphitheatre Jul 20 | Irvine, CA | FivePoint Amphitheatre Jul 22 | Phoenix, AZ | Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre Jul 23 | Albuquerque, NM | Isleta Amphitheater Jul 25 | Dallas, TX | Dos Equis Pavilion Jul 27 | Houston, TX | Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Jul 29 | Rogers, AR | Walmart AMP Jul 31 | Charlotte, NC | PNC Music Pavilion Aug 01 | Alpharetta, GA | Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Aug 03 | West Palm Beach, FL | iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre Aug 07 | Raleigh, NC | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Aug 09 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live Aug 11 | Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center ^ Aug 12 | Syracuse, NY | St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview Aug 15 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center Aug 18 | Mansfield, MA | Xfinity Center ^ Aug 19 | Wantagh, NY | Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Aug 21 | Camden, NJ | Freedom Mortgage Pavilion Aug 23 | Gilford, NH | Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion Aug 26 | Burgettstown, PA | The Pavilion at Star Lake Aug 27 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Blossom Music Center Aug 29 | Maryland Heights, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Aug 30 | Tinley Park, IL | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Sep 01 | Clarkston, MI | Pine Knob Music Theatre Sep 02 | Noblesville, IN | Ruoff Music Center
^No Breaking Benjamin
Get your copy of JINJER’s latest album, Wallflowers, NOW
JINJER recently called upon their fans to help raise funds for their countrymen and women in Ukraine by releasing two special donation T-Shirt designs that can be purchased HERE!
Alter Bridge live at The Wellmont Theater 02-01-23
Fresh off the heels of a successful European Tour, Alter Bridge has set its sights on North America. The “Pawns & Kings” tour, featuring support by Mammoth WVH and Red kicked off last week in Florida and is already making waves. With sold-out dates nationwide, it’s clear Alter Bridge fans have been eagerly waiting for the bands’ return.
Wednesday night was a cold one here in New Jersey, but that did not deter the hundreds of dedicated rock lovers who lined up outside Montclair’s historic venue, The Wellmont Theater, even before doors opened. Freezing temperatures not withstanding, that was an awesome thing to see. By the time the tour’s first opener took the stage, the venue was notably full.
Formed in Nashville in 2002, it’s safe to say that Red has been kicking around for some time. With some hours clocked in at the studio working on a brand new album, Rated R, due out this spring, it doesn’t look like they’ll be slowing down anytime soon. Opening up with “Death of Me” and rounding it out with “Breathe Into Me,” Red powered through their (sadly) short 6-track set with palpable energy.
Mammoth WVH was an interesting surprise. The rock band, formed and led by Wolfgang Van Halen, has had quite a rise to fame over the last year, including a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance. Judging from the number of Mammoth WVH shirts and exhilarated cries of the audience as the lights dimmed, the relentless touring has certainly paid off. Fans weren’t just there for Alter Bridge that night, and that is super refreshing to see. The band kicked off with self-titled “Mammoth” and the 8-track setlist included bangers like “Epiphany” and “Think It Over,” rounding out with the clear favorite—“Don’t Back Down”—a solid anthem that cinched the excitement for the main act.
With the venue now filled to capacity, the energy in the room was purely electric. Alter Bridge took the stage punctually at 9pm and wasted absolutely no time tearing into “Silver Tongue” from the bands’ latest Pawns & Kings. Alter Bridge is not a band that spends much time idling between songs, and Wednesday was no different as they immediately followed with a second heavy hitter “Addicted to Pain,” only letting the audience breathe briefly with “Ghosts of Days Gone By.” With 18 years under their belts, and a wealth of truly solid material to pick from, I can’t imagine that creating a setlist for each tour has gotten any easier. As a result, some true and tried staples might have been missing, but nevertheless the band showcased their remarkable dynamic skill that kept the audience engaged from start to finish. “Blackbird” was a show-stopper as always, and I really hope it never leaves the setlist. I still remember it as the song that first got me into them way back circa 2007. Quieter moments came via a short acoustic set with “Watch Over You” and the heartbreaking “In Loving Memory.” In all, Alter Bridge delivers a solid live show that’s ever-evolving and never feels dull.
Alter Bridge Setlist: 1. Silver Tongue 2. Addicted to Pain 3. Ghosts of Days Gone By 4. Holiday 5. Broken Wings 6. This is War 7. Cry of Achilles 8. Burn it Down (Mark Tremonti vocals) 9. Watch Over You (acoustic) 10. In Loving Memory (acoustic) 11. Blackbird 12. Pawns & Kings 13. Wouldn’t You Rather 14. Isolation 15. Metalingus Encore 16. Rise Today
ALICE COOPER is inarguably one of the biggest names in the history of rock music. To honor his 75th birthday on February 4, 2023, POWERWOLF has released a cover version of his larger-than-life song “Poison”. The 1989 hit single from the legendary album Trash is an absolute evergreen and known by every rock and metal fan worldwide. POWERWOLF pays tribute by adding their trademark sound to the song, without sacrificing the iconic structure of the original.
POWERWOLF on the cover: “Over the years we have released several cover songs to pay tribute to artists / bands that we personally hold in high regard. With “Poison”, ALICE COOPER has created a timeless classic and we could not miss the opportunity to celebrate his 75th birthday (on February 4) with our own version.“
This new cover track arrives just a few weeks before POWERWOLF headlines stages in North America for the very first time – performing in cities such as New York City, Montreal, Los Angeles and more. Don’t miss your chance to join the wolfpack before it’s too late – shows are already selling out! See below for all upcoming tour dates.
POWERWOLF are undoubtedly one of the most celebrated and successful heavy metal bands of the last decade. Multiple #1 album chart entries, gold and platinum records, huge sold out arena shows, as well as headline slots at the biggest festivals have paved their way. In less than 20 years of band history, POWERWOLF has made it to the very highest league of heavy metal.
Just in time for the highest Christian holiday, Easter 2023, another highlight of the band’s discography,the special album Interludium, will be released on April 7, 2023. The new release features six new studio tracks, including the single “Sainted By The Storm”, which was already celebrated on the band’s exhilarating Wolfsnächte 2022 headline tour, as well as one of the most intense tracks in the band’s history, “My Will Be Done”. Interludium also features gems and rarities from the band’s history, such as “Midnight Madonna” and “Living On A Nightmare”.
Interludium Tracklisting : 1. Wolves Of War 2. Sainted by the Storm 3. No Prayer At Midnight 4. My Will Be Done 5. Altars On Fire 6. Wolfborn 7. Stronger Than The Sacrament 8. Living On A Nightmare 9. Midnight Madonna 10. Bête du Gévaudan
One day before the release of the special album Interludium, POWERWOLF will celebrate Easter with their devotees at Palladium in Cologne. The album release show will be one of the biggest concerts in the history of the band and a once in a lifetime experience for each POWERWOLF fan!
North American Shows 2023: 02/23/23: New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square – SOLD OUT 02/24/23: Montreal, QC @ M TELUS – SOLD OUT 02/25/23: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium – SOLD OUT 03/20/23: Dallas, TX @ The Factory 03/22/23: Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre 03/24/23: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom 03/25/23: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
Festival Shows 2023: 6/2-4/2023: Pilzen, Czech Republic @ Metalfest 6/4/2023: Budapest, Hungary @ Barba Negra Open Air 6/6/2023: Bukarest, Romania @ Romexpo 6/7-10/2023: Nickelsdorf, Austria @ Nova Rock Festival 6/17/2023: Clisson, France @ Hellfest Open Air 6/22-24/2023: Oslo, Norway @ Tons of Rock 6/28-7/1/2023: Galicia, Spain @ Resurrection Fest 7/15/2023: Saarbrücken, Germany @ SB Open Air 8/11-13/2023: Kortrijk, Belgium @ Alcatraz Festival 8/16-19/2023: Dinkelsbühl, Germany @ Summer Breeze Festival 8/17-19/2023: Sulingen, Germany @ Reload Festival 8/26/2023: Giessener, Germany @ Giessener Kultursommer
