Facebook Instagram Patreon TikTok Twitch Twitter Youtube
Home Blog Page 90

Lindsey Stirling’s New Christmas LP Out Today

By
Ana Santos
-
Lindsey Stirling Snow Waltz

Today, dancing pop-violin sensation Lindsey Stirling releases her enchanting Christmas album Snow Waltz via Concord Records (out on vinyl November 18th). Laced with immersive arrangements and mesmerizing melodies, Snow Waltz emerges as a remarkable new entry in the holiday-music canon, proving Stirling’s extraordinary gift as an instrumental storyteller. 

Listen here.

Alongside the album, Lindsey also released a new video for focus track “Snow Waltz.” The video marries eeriness featuring skeleton makeup, rib cage costumes with the light-hearted side of Christmas and being home for the holidays. Stirling elegantly dances her way through a snowy room full of presents, Christmas trees and a feast filled table. 

As Popdust puts it, “Lindsey Stirling refuses to make a boring holiday album.” All throughout Snow Waltz, Stirling matches the stunning complexity of her arrangements with warmly effusive energy. Rooted in her ineffably expressive violin work and graced with so many cinematic details (darkly sweeping percussion, lilting flute melodies, bright and sprightly glockenspiel tones), focus track “Snow Waltz” immediately conjures that delightfully eerie mood, wholly embodying the limitless imagination at the heart of Stirling’s artistry. On “Joy to the World,” for instance, another focus track, she joined forces with Gladius (longtime Grammy nominated producer with credits including Demi Lovato & Justin Bieber) and orchestrator Stephen Anderson to create a gloriously stomping, Celtic-inspired take on the 18th century Christmas carol. 

“Celtic was always my favorite music to play when I was younger; the rhythms felt way more exciting to me than the classical music you tend to perform in violin lessons,” Stirling says. “As I was choosing songs for the album, ‘Joy to the World’ really spoke to my Celtic soul, and it was so much fun to put together something that bounces so quickly from major to minor and back again.”

On “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” Stirling delivers an elegant violin performance adorned with a beat-heavy track sprinkled with her hypnotic and heavenly vocals. In perfect contrast, flamenco-infused “Feliz Navidad” is romantic, fun and upbeat, featuring Mark Ballas’ guitar playing talents (a dancer/choreographer/musician/actor who served as her partner on the 25th season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”). 

“Little Drummer Boy” features a powerhouse performance from her longtime touring drummer Drew Steen, while “O Come Emmanuel” unfolds with a brooding intensity that instantly lends the album an irresistible touch of drama. And in reimagining “Deck the Halls,” Stirling deliberately pushed the boundaries of interpretation, weaving in elements of “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” and “Silent Night” to create a captivating medley that gracefully cycles through a dizzying whirlwind of time signatures. “Magic” ft. David Archuleta holds powerful significance for Stirling. The bittersweet but uplifting ballad was sparked from a profound moment of Stirling’s life, when her sisters and mom shared loving and fun memories around her father’s passing. 

The “theatrically whimsical violin shredder” (Stereogum) will embark on her North American Snow Waltz tour in November. Beginning in Grand Prairie, TX on November 17th and culminating in a special show on December 23rd in Los Angeles, the 25+ run of dates sees Stirling performing in San Antonio, Orlando, Newark, Milwaukee and more. Stirling’s unique interpretation of beautifully nostalgic holiday music will be more dynamic than ever; Consequence says “the violinist has become a fixture of Christmastime concerts with her combination of cutting-edge performances that include dance, trapeze, lyra, and aerial work along with her signature genre-bending, amped-up orchestrations.” See below for Stirling’s full tour routing. 

SNOW WALTZ TRACKLIST
1. Sleigh Ride
2. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
3. Crazy for Christmas ft. Bonnie McKee
4. Feliz Navidad
5. Joy to the World Intro
6. Joy to the World
7. Snow Waltz
8. Christmas Time With You ft. Frawley
9. Little Drummer Boy
10. Oh Come Emmanuel
11. Oh Holy Night
12. Magic ft. David Archuleta
13. Deck the Halls
14. Ice Storm

LINDSEY STIRLING TOUR ROUTING:
Nov 17 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie 
Nov 18 – Lubbock, TV – Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts
Nov 19 – Amarillo, TX – Amarillo Civic Center Complex
Nov 21 – Midland, TX – Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 
Nov 22 – San Antonio, TX – Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Nov 25 – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theater
Nov 26 – Jacksonville, FL – Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts – Moran Theater
Nov 28 – Fort Myers, FL – Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 
Nov 29 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall 
Nov 30 – Orlando, FL – Walt Disney Theatre at Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts
Dec 2 – North Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center 
Dec 3 – Asheville, NC – Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 
Dec 5 – Hersey, PA – Hershey Theatre 
Dec 6 – Albany, NY – The Palace Theatre 
Dec 7 – Newark, NJ – NJPAC 
Dec 9 – Mashantucket, CT – Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino 
Dec 10 – Waterloo, NY – Del Lago Resort & Casino 
Dec 12 – Ft Wayne, IN – Embassy Theatre 
Dec 13 – Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside Theater 
Dec 15 – Loveland, CO – Budweiser Events Center 
Dec 16 – West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center 
Dec 17 – Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center
Dec 19 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live 
Dec 20 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic
Dec 22 – Mesa, AZ – Ikeda Theater
Dec 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Pantages Theatre

Follow Lindsey Stirling:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok

Sunsleeper – While You Can | Album Review

By
Luke Spencer
-

Second album written about topics from substance abuse and feeling unfulfilled, to not being able to appreciate life. I would describe Sunsleeper as a slightly heavier Switchfoot and I mean that as a compliment. They have a west coast vibe with a bit of grunge. Some of the singles floored me when I heard them and I wanted to relisten as soon as I found them. The album is one long flow and the guitar tones throughout are great. It sets such a mood and it’s hard to leave once you’re in. This is a refreshing pace for indie rock with a lot to offer. You’ll be in the clouds with a lot of this. 8/10

Sunsleeper While You Can Album Review

Sunsleeper is an indie rock band hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah.

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

Sunsleeper While You Can Album Review

Sunsleeper While You Can Album Review

I Prevail Shows True Power in Maryland

By
Kate Drexel
-

I Prevail played an oversold-out show at The Fillmore Silver Spring this past Saturday, in support of their new album released in August 2022, True Power. Accompanying bands on the bill included Yours Truly, Fit For a King, and Pierce the Veil.

I Prevail

The crowd became highly amped up after the stellar performance of Australian alternative band Yours Truly. Front woman Mikaila Delgado’s vocals reminded me so much of Paramore’s Hayley Williams that I couldn’t help getting chills while watching them on stage. What I appreciated the most was how they weren’t a group trying too hard to be “the next big band.” Yours Truly just did their thing and rocked the hell out of that stage with no bells or whistles needed. Their energy was more than enough.

Fit For a King was an entirely different story. I’ve only heard of them by name but never got the pleasure of seeing them until that night. And I have no clue what took me so long. The Texan metalcore band wasted no time jumping into their set, and just watching them was completely mesmerizing. During their set, bassist Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary took a break from jumping around on stage. He cut through the crowd and hopped onto the bar, sipping on a drink while playing his bass. He then proceeded to crowd surf back to the stage. Fit For a King was absolutely wild.

When Pierce the Veil started their set, the venue was nearly at full capacity, 20 people shy of 2,000. Apparently, it was all part of a feud the PTV fans have against I Prevail, believing PTV should be the headliner. So as part of their scheme, the die-hard PTV fans oversold-out shows just to watch the band then leave once their set was over. While it was a massive deal that PTV would break up then return again for this tour, it was still unnecessary drama as there were no clear issues between the band and the headliner. I mean, even I Prevail’s Eric Vanlerbleghe joined the band during one of their songs. Anyway, it was disappointing to see the crowd thin out a bit after PTV ended their set. Again, all unnecessary drama.

So, I Prevail. They started their set a tad bit late, but it was worth the wait. They played a majority of the songs from their new heavy-hitter album, TRUE POWER, two songs from their sophomore album, Lifelines (“Scars” and “Come and Get It”). The rest of the set had five from their previous record, TRAUMA, including a deeply personal favorite of mine, “Bow Down.” Words cannot begin to further describe how incredible they were without sounding like a fangirl instead of a music photojournalist. All I can say is eleven out of ten, would see them again.

The True Power Tour has a handful of dates coming up, including a second leg with Pierce the Veil, Fit For a King, and Stand Atlantic. Run, don’t walk to get a ticket. You don’t want to miss out on this tour.

Check out the gallery from the night below:

Pierce the Veil Photos:

Fit For a King Photos:

Yours Truly Photos:

All photos by Kate Drexel on
October 1, 2022 at The Fillmore
in Silver Spring, MD

Remaining True Power Tour Dates:

LEG 1:
With Pierce the Veil, Fit For a King, and Yours Truly.

10/7 — Ft. Wayne, IN — The Clyde Theatre
10/8 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
10/9 — Chicago, IL — Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

LEG 2:
With Pierce the Veil, Fit For a King, and Stand Atlantic.

10/22 — Las Vegas, NV — When We Were Young Fest
10/23 — Las Vegas, NV — When We Were Young Fest
10/24 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
10/26 — San Jose, CA — San Jose Civic
10/28 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
10/29 — Las Vegas, NV — When We Were Young Fest
10/31 — Reno, NV — Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
11/1 — Boise, ID — Revolution Concert House and Event Center
11/2 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
11/4 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
11/6 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater
11/8 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
11/9 — St. Louis, MO — The Factory
11/11 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theatre
11/12 — Cincinnati, OH — The Andrew J Brady Music Center
11/13 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
11/15 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
11/18 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore Philadelphia
11/19 — Cambridge, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
11/20 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo Riverworks
11/22 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore

Get your tickets here.

POWERWOLF Announces Very First North American Performances

By
Ana Santos
-
POWERWOLF
Photo Credit: Christian Ripkens

Currently reigning as Germany’s most successful heavy metal band, POWERWOLF are about to boost their prowess to the next level as they embark on their very first journey to North American shores! Today, POWERWOLF proudly announces two massive, once-in-a-lifetime live performances in New York, NY and Montreal, QC in 2023. The first performance will take place on February 23 at The Palladium, located in New York City’s world famous Times Square, and the second will take place at Montreal’s impressive M TELUS on February 24.

This is the very first time that North American POWERWOLF fans will get their chance to feed the need for the ‘Wolf – live and in person! POWERWOLF is internationally renowned for their colossal, breathtaking world-class stage shows, so come see what all of the buzz is about and feast your eyes on one of the most impressive live spectacles in heavy music!

Tickets for both dates go on sale this Friday, October 7 at 10:00 AM local time. Make sure to grab your tickets quickly – these will go fast. For tickets and more information, make sure to check local venue listings and www.powerwolf.net/tickets. 

POWERWOLF states:
“North America, your calls over the years have not gone unheard! The holy heavy metal mass will finally be celebrated next year for the very first time in New York City and Montreal! Let’s make sure that it will be an experience that neither you, nor we as POWERWOLF will ever forget!”

POWERWOLF Confirmed Live Dates:

European Wolfsnächte Tour, November/December 2022:
w/ Dragonforce, Warkings

11/11/2022: Berlin, DE @ Velodrom
11/12/2022: Munich, DE @ Zenith
11/13/2022: Prague, CZ @ Tipsport Arena
11/14/2022: Katowice, PL @ MCK
11/16/2022: Budapest, HU @ Barba Negra
11/17/2022: Vienna, AT @ Gasometer
11/18/2022: Stuttgart, DE @ Schleyerhalle
11/19/2022: Zurich, CH @ Samsung Hall
11/21/2022: Barcelona, ES @ Razzmatazz
11/22/2022: Madrid, ES @ Riviera
11/24/2022: Milan, IT @ Alcatraz
11/25/2022: Frankfurt, DE @ Jahrhunderthalle
11/26/2022: Oberhausen, DE @ Rudolf-Weber-Arena
11/27/2022: Paris, FR @ Zenith
11/29/2022: London, UK @ Roundhouse*
12/1/2022: Amsterdam, NL @ Afas Live
12/2/2022: Hamburg, DE @ Sporthalle
12/3/2022: Saarbrücken, DE @ Saarlandhalle
12/4/2022: Antwerp, BE @ Lotto Arena
*without Dragonforce

Live in North America 2023:
2/23/2023: New York, NY @ The Palladium
2/24/2023: Montreal, QC @ M TELUS

Confirmed Festivals 2023:
6/7-10/2023: Austria @ Nova Rock Festival
8/17-19/2023: Germany @ Reload Festival

At the end of 2021, POWERWOLF fascinated with a streaming event of unprecedented dimensions. Those who thought they had seen everything in the live sector were instantly proven wrong with unmatched audio production and visuals that can only be described as simply breathtaking. Now, this new benchmark for music streaming events is finally available to view any time you crave. THE MONUMENTAL MASS – A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT is unleashed on DVD, BluRay and many other physical formats!

POWERWOLF have stood at the peak of superlative, epic metal moments for years, but what they present with this streaming event surpasses anything seen before. All show effects, actors and stage settings work hand in hand with each other and bring the medium of live music to a level never seen before. From battles with clergy to stories of nuns, monks and burning angels, cinematic images immediately capture the viewer.

THE MONUMENTAL MASS – A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT is a live spectacle that unveils new details watch after watch, and cements POWERWOLF‘s status as the most outstanding band in their genre!

Follow POWERWOLF:
Website | Facebook | Instagram

ALTER BRIDGE Release Lyric Video For Album Opener “This Is War”

By
Ana Santos
-
Alter Bridge
Photo Credit: Chuck Brueckmann

With the band releasing more content in advance of an album release than ever before, ALTER BRIDGE is back with the fourth song from their upcoming album, Pawns & Kings. “This Is War” is the bombastic album opener that sets up the musical journey that listeners can expect from a new ALTER BRIDGE album. With Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums, the band is at their songwriting finest on the aggressive track that showcases the musicianship that has earned them a global army of fans.

The haunting vocal intro sounds like an internal battle is waging as Myles belts out the lyrics: “Fight for your life, can’t you see what’s coming. Fight for your mind, this is war.” The lyric video was created by ALTER BRIDGE visual collaborator Wayne Joyner.

Pawns & Kings – the band’s seventh studio album – is scheduled for worldwide release on October 14 via Napalm Records. From the opening riffs of “This Is War” to the title track album closer “Pawns & Kings,”ALTER BRIDGE returns with an album of intense tracks that were born after the cycle for their last album was cut short by the global pandemic. Songs like “Dead Among The Living,” “Holiday”  and “Last Man Standing” showcase the signature songwriting the band is known for. The album offers numerous epic adventures, with three songs clocking in over six minutes each. The opus “Fable Of The Silent Son” clocks in at 8:29 and is the longest recorded song in the band’s catalog – a distinction held by “Blackbird” until now. Mark Tremonti steps out of his backing vocal role to take the lead on “Stay,” an introspective ballad that is sure to become a fan favorite live. The band released a lyric video for the title track “Pawns & Kings” and for the now fan-favorite “Sin After Sin”.

Known for its signature dual-guitar attack backed by a driving rhythm section, the album’s fast-rising chart-climber “Silver Tongue” is one of the harder songs in the band’s recent catalog. Its animated music video was created and directed by Ollie Jones of Better Feeling Films (Myles Kennedy, Prodigy, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets) and can be seen here.

Pawns & Kings found ALTER BRIDGE reuniting with longtime collaborator and producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette to create a collection of memorable new additions to the band’s impressive catalog.

The track listing for Pawns & Kings is:
1)   This Is War
2)   Dead Among The Living
3)   Silver Tongue
4)   Sin After Sin
5)   Stay
6)   Holiday
7)   Fable Of The Silent Son
8)   Season Of Promise
9)   Last Man Standing
10) Pawns & Kings

ALTER BRIDGE’s Pawns & Kings is now available for pre-order in the following configurations:
-CD Digisleeve
-1 LP Gatefold BLACK Vinyl
-1 LP Gatefold INKSPOT BLACK/GOLD Vinyl w/Slipmat and Record Butler (Napalm mail order only, limited to 500 worldwide)
-1 LP Gatefold MARBLED WHITE/CRYSTAL CLEAR Vinyl (Napalm mail order only, limited to 400 worldwide)
-1 LP Gatefold MARBLED ORANGE/BLACK Vinyl (Band Shop only)
-1 LP Gatefold MARBLED WHITE/BLACK Vinyl (Band Shop only)
-1 LP Gatefold CRYSTAL CLEAR Vinyl (Band Shop only, limited to 300 only)
-Deluxe Box Set w/ CD Digisleeve, Pendant, Tote Bag, Guitar Pick tin (Napalm mail order only, limited to 700 worldwide)
-Music Cassette BROWN TRANSPARENT (Napalm mail order only, limited to 150 worldwide)
-Digital Album

Pre-Order Pawns & Kings HERE

ALTER BRIDGE will tour extensively in support of Pawns & Kings. The band announced a tour of Europe that will make 25 stops over the course of six weeks, kicking off November 1 in Germany and making stops in Denmark, Sweden, Spain and others before ending on December 12 at O2 Arena in the United Kingdom. Longtime friends Halestorm and Mammoth WVH will lend their support on the upcoming European tour. 

The band also just announced a North American tour for 2023 – their first in the market in almost three years. The 30-city tour – split into two legs – kicks off on January 25 in Tampa, FL and wraps up April 1 in Highland, CA, making stops in Nashville, TN (January 30); Toronto, ON (February 11); Kansas City, MO (March 11) and Seattle, WA (March 23). Mammoth WVH will join them as direct support on the entire tour, with rockers Red playing on the first leg of the tour and newcomers Pistols At Dawn playing on the second leg. Tickets for all shows are now available and more information on tickets and VIP experiences can be found at https://alterbridge.com/pages/tour. 

European Tour Dates
Nov 1 – HAMBURG, GERMANY – Sporthalle
Nov 2 – COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – Falconer
Nov 4 – PARTILLE, SWEDEN – Partille Arena
Nov 5 – OSLO, NORWAY – Sentrum Scene
Nov 7 – KATOWICE, POLAND – MCK
Nov 9 – ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE, LUXEMBOURG – Rockhal
Nov 11 – BERLIN, GERMANY – Columbiahalle
Nov 12 – HLAVNÍ MĚSTO PRAHA, CZECH REPUBLIC – O2 Universum
Nov 14 – BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Budapest Arena
Nov 16 – PARIS, FRANCE – Palais Des Sports
Nov 18 – MADRID, SPAIN – Vistalegre
Nov 20 – BARCELONA, SPAIN – Razzmataz1
Nov 22 – MUNICH, GERMANY – Zenith
Nov 23 – ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND – Samsung Hall
Nov 25 – ASSAGO, ITALY – Mediolanum Forum
Nov 26 – ZAGREB, CROATIA – Dom Sportova
Nov 28 – VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Wiener Stadthalle
Nov 30 – KÖLN, GERMANY – Palladium
Dec 1 – AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Ziggo Dome
Dec 5 – NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – Motorpoint Arena
Dec 6 – GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – OVO Hydro Arena
Dec 8 – DUBLIN, IRELAND – 3 Arena
Dec 9 – MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AO Arena
Dec 11 – BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – Resorts World Arena
Dec 12 – LONDON, ENGLAND – O2 Arena

North American Tour Dates:
Jan 25 – TAMPA, FL – Seminole Hard Rock *
Jan 27 – ORLANDO, FL – Hard Rock Live *
Jan 28 – ATLANTA, GA – Coca Cola Roxy *
Jan 30 – NASHVILLE, TN – Ryman  Auditorium * 
Feb 1 – MONTCLAIR, NJ – The Wellmont Theater *
Feb 2 – HUNTINGTON, NY – The Paramount *
Feb 4 – SILVER SPRING, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring *
Feb 5 – PHILADELPHIA, PA – Franklin Music Hall *
Feb 7 – WALLINGFORD, CT – The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre *
Feb 8 – BOSTON, MA – Roadrunner *
Feb 10 – WATERLOO, NY – Del Lago Casino Resort (On sale soon) ^
Feb 11 – TORONTO, ON – HISTORY ^
Feb 14 – DETROIT, MI – The Fillmore *
Feb 15 – INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Murat Theatre at Old National Centre *
Feb 17 – PRIOR LAKE, MN – Mystic Lake Casino Showroom *
Feb 18 – CHICAGO, IL – The Riviera Theatre *
Mar 10 – QUAPAW, OK – Downstream Casino Resort #
Mar 11 – KANSAS CITY, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland #
Mar 14 – CHESTERFIELD, MO – The Factory #
Mar 15 – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Criterion #
Mar 17 – HOUSTON, TX – 713 Music Hall #
Mar 18 – DALLAS, TX – South Side Ballroom #
Mar 20 – DENVER, CO – Mission Ballroom #
Mar 21 – SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Union Event Center #
Mar 23 – SEATTLE, WA – The Paramount Theatre #
Mar 25 – AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino ^
Mar 26 – AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino ^ 
Mar 28 – ANAHEIM, CA – House Of Blues #
Mar 29 – TEMPE, AZ – Marquee Theatre #
Mar 31 – RENO, NV – Silver Legacy’s Grande Expo Hall #
Apr 1 – HIGHLAND, CA – Yaamava Theater at Yaamava Casino Resort ^

^ ALTER BRIDGE – Mammoth WVH 
* ALTER BRIDGE – Mammoth WVH – Red
# ALTER BRIDGE – Mammoth WVH – Pistols At Dawn

Follow Alter Bridge:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

10 Bands With Fighting Members

By
Luke Spencer
-

Being in a band doesn’t guarantee that everyone loves each other. This video looks at 10 bands with fighting members, all suggested by viewers. 

Please check out more of our videos below: 
Why Metallica Needed To Make St. Anger (Some Kind Of Monster) = https://youtu.be/fGwmWOJtrPk 
10 Rock Songs Written As Insults = https://youtu.be/TfAjKelN4zw
10 Rock Songs Written As Jokes = https://youtu.be/DuTpp1B4SME
10 Ridiculous Feuds Between Bands = https://youtu.be/ndI-sRWZ7bs

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

The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.  

Pink Floyd are an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups, they were distinguished by their extended compositions, sonic experimentation, philosophical lyrics and elaborate live shows. 

Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band, formed in London in 1967. Fleetwood Mac were founded by guitarist Peter Green, drummer Mick Fleetwood and guitarist Jeremy Spencer, before bassist John McVie joined the line-up for their self-titled debut album. Danny Kirwan joined as a third guitarist in 1968. Keyboardist and vocalist Christine Perfect, who contributed as a session musician from the second album, married McVie and joined in 1970. 

Van Halen was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. Credited with “restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene”, Van Halen was known for its energetic live shows and for the virtuosity of its lead guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. 

Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1981. The group was founded by bassist Nikki Sixx, drummer Tommy Lee, lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil. 

Guns N’ Roses is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1985. When they signed to Geffen Records in 1986, the band comprised vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Steven Adler. 

Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as the Rain, the group initially consisted of Liam Gallagher (lead vocals, tambourine), Paul Arthurs (guitar), Paul McGuigan (bass guitar) and Tony McCarroll (drums). Liam’s older brother Noel (lead guitar, vocals) later joined as a fifth member, finalizing the group’s core lineup. 

Alice in Chains (often abbreviated as AIC) is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who later recruited bassist Mike Starr and lead vocalist Layne Staley. 

The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band from Chicago. Formed in 1988 by frontman, guitarist and primary composer Billy Corgan, bassist D’arcy Wretzky, guitarist James Iha and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, the band has undergone many line-up changes. 

Pantera is an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas, formed in 1981. The group’s best-known lineup consisted of the Abbott brothers (drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell), along with bassist Rex Brown and lead vocalist Phil Anselmo; the former, who joined in 1982, is the sole constant member of Pantera. 

10 Bands With Fighting Members

Slipknot – The End, So Far | Album Review

By
Luke Spencer
-

The next evolution of the knot that comes with a bit of variety, reflection, and anger. Corey sounds equal parts ferocious and calculated. At any given moment he flips the switch and has mastered several forms of delivery. Jay Weinberg is fantastic. This album might be his best drumming work to date.

The deep cuts connect everything and it’s after the singles where the real anger comes in clear. Songs like “H377” and “Hivemind” are vicious. Some tracks that are slower and more ballad-esque add balance but they feel like they belong.

Slipknot made it clear this is not the end, that’s just an album title. I’m glad because they proved they aren’t ready for the finale. 9/10.

Slipknot is an American heavy metal band formed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1995 by percussionist Shawn Crahan, drummer Joey Jordison and bassist Paul Gray. After several lineup changes in its early years, the band settled on nine members for more than a decade: Crahan, Jordison, Gray, Craig Jones, Mick Thomson, Corey Taylor, Sid Wilson, Chris Fehn, and Jim Root. 

The End, So Far is the upcoming seventh studio album by American heavy metal band Slipknot. It is scheduled for release on September 30, 2022 through Roadrunner Records. The album is the band’s first to feature percussionist Michael Pfaff, who joined the band in 2019, and will be the band’s final album to be released through Roadrunner, whom the band signed with in 1998.

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

Dropkick Murphys New Album This Machine Still Kills Fascists is out Today

By
Ana Santos
-
Dropkick Murphys
Photo by Dave Stauble

Dropkick Murphys‘ new album This Machine Still Kills Fascists is out today (digitally and on CD) via the band’s Dummy Luck Music / [PIAS], with a special edition vinyl out November 11. TMSKF is unlike anything Dropkick Murphys have done to date: A full album of songs that bring Woody Guthrie’s words to life. Not a tribute album or a collection of covers, This Machine Still Kills Fascists is a collaboration between Dropkick Murphys and Woody Guthrie – artists separated by time and space, but connected by a common philosophy – to create something entirely new.

Order the album here: https://dropkick-murphys.ffm.to/7reo1k8

The newest single and video from the album, “The Last One” – featuring Evan Felker of Turnpike Troubadours – is also out today. The stark video was shot at The Church Studio in Tulsa (where the album was recorded) and Woody Guthrie and Evan Felker‘s shared hometown of Okemah, OK. A working class lament, “The Last One” sees Felker and DKM‘s Ken Casey trading verses about the disconnect between the foot of oppression forever pressing on the throats of the working class and the hollow, sanctimonious ideals used to justify that subjugation – while promising “we might lose many a fight, but we’ll damn sure win the last one.” Watch the video here:

In a September 29 review of This Machine Still Kills Fascists, No Depression‘s Jim Shahen sums up Dropkick Murphys‘ connection not only to Guthrie‘s lyrics but to his working class ethos: “No current act has done more to preserve and advance the legacy of Woody Guthrie…Nearly 60 years since his death, the struggles of working men and women and political oppression continue unabated. Those in need remain unheard by people in power. But much like Woody Guthrie, Dropkick Murphys are still out there fighting the good fight.”

To that end, on Tuesday, the Ohio AFL-CIO presented a lifetime achievement award to the band, extending “special recognition to the Dropkick Murphys for their support of organized labor and dedication to telling the story of the working class through their music for over 25 years.”

“The delegates of the Ohio AFL-CIO are proud to recognize the Dropkick Murphys for a career of empowering working people through their music,” said Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga. “The Dropkick Murphys’ support of organized labor and dedication to telling the story of the working class is unparalleled and their impact is significant.”

Coinciding with the album’s release, part 2 of Dropkick Murphys live at Paste Studio on the Road: Boston is streaming starting today at 2:00 PM ET at https://youtu.be/kYfQEeA8K8g. The acoustic set includes new single “The Last One” along with TMSKF tracks “All You Fonies” and “Where Trouble Is At.”

Dropkick Murphys founder Ken Casey also sat down this week with NPR’s Here & Now to discuss This Machine Still Kills Fascists and the importance and enduring timeliness of Guthrie‘s lyrics. That interview can be heard here:

https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2022/09/28/dropkick-murphys-woody-guthrie

This Machine Still Kills Fascists continues Dropkick Murphys’ journey with Woody Guthrie that began nearly two decades ago with “Gonna Be A Blackout Tonight” and “I’m Shipping Up To Boston.” For those two songs, Dropkick Murphys pulled Guthrie’s lyrics into their musical world, giving them the DKM treatment through and through. For this album – created from a larger body of mostly unpublished works, curated for the band by Woody’s daughter Nora Guthrie – they knew they needed to enter Woody’s musical world, an altogether new challenge for a band whose raw power had relied on searing electric guitars up until this point.

Dropkick Murphys and their longtime producer Ted Hutt aptly recorded This Machine Still Kills Fascistsat The Church Studio in Tulsa (just a few minutes from Woody Guthrie’s birthplace, and the modern-day Woody Guthrie Center). The historic studio was founded by Leon Russell and was the original location of legendary Shelter Records. During the album sessions, Dropkick Murphys made a point to visit Woody’s hometown of Okemah and walk the same streets Woody walked. Retreating to Woody’s home state of Oklahoma to record the album had a powerful effect on the band and the creative process behind these songs. Ultimately, Dropkick Murphys had so much material based on Woody’s poignant lyrics that they recorded two albums, with Vol. 2 scheduled for release in 2023.

Next month, Dropkick Murphys will launch their first-ever reserved seating theater tour – This Machine…Theater Tour – October 20 in support of this very special and powerful acoustic album. Jaime Wyatt will be the main support on this U.S. tour – as well as joining DKM on stage for the duet “Never Git Drunk No More” – and Jesse Ahern will open the shows. Dropkick Murphys’ fall tour dates also include a headlining slot at Punk In The Park in Orange County, CA in November. In addition, a fourth date has been added to Dropkick Murphys‘ previously announced 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Week hometown shows in Boston, after the initial dates sold out. The new date, March 16 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway, features very special guests Turnpike Troubadours and Nikki Lane (who also guests on the album track “Never Git Drunk No More”).

Visit www.DropkickMurphys.com for a list of tour dates and to purchase tickets.

Louder Than Life Hosts Record Breaking 170,000+ Fans With 4 Days Of Music

By
Ana Santos
-
Louder Than Life 2022
Photo credit: Nathan Zucker

A massive gathering of over 170,000 music fans, more than 100 music acts and dozens of Louisville’s finest spirits came together this past weekend, helping Louder Than Life retain its reputation as the World’s Largest Whiskey & Music Festival and America’s Biggest Rock Festival.

Held September 22-25, 2022 at Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center,the memorable four-day event from producer Danny Wimmer Presents pulled in people from all over the country. Along with the record-breaking Bourbon & Beyond festival from DWP the weekend prior (which brought in 140,000 people over four days), 70% of attendees came from out-of-state and contributed more than $33 million in economic impact.

DWP also released figures for the company’s total investment in the community through producing the two back-to-back events, including $4.55 million spent on local restaurants, food and beverage supplies, $2.75 million on local vendors and $2.65 million in wages to local bartenders, stagehands and security.

Louder Than Life has now announced 2023 dates, to be held over the weekend of September 21-24 at its home at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center. Weekend GA and VIP passes, along with camping, are on sale now for $10 down at www.LouderThanLifeFestival.com.

Louder Than Life 2022 offered memorable music performances that included an incendiary headlining set from Nine Inch Nails to kick off the festivities on Thursday night. The performance was the same date the industrial metal icons celebrated the 30th anniversary of their landmark EP Broken, and they delivered several tracks from that record such as “Wish,” “Gave Up” and their cover of Pigface’s “Suck,” among other highlights in a career-spanning set list.

On Friday, headliners Slipknot unleashed a stacked performance for fans who had come dressed in masks for the occasion. The band delivered “The Dying Song (Time To Sing)” from their anticipated new album The End, So Far, which comes out September 30. Other highlights included fan favorites “Wait And Bleed” and “Duality.” Earlier in the day, Vended – featuring Simon Crahan (son of Slipknot’s Clown) and Griffin Taylor (Corey Taylor’s son) – also gave their all, getting the crowd riled up in anticipation.

Louder than Life Kiss
photo credit: Nathan Zucker

Saturday’s closing set came from rock legends KISS who offered 17 giant hits from their five-decades long career, including “Shout It Out Loud,” “Rock And Roll All Nite” and “Calling Dr. Love.” Appearing as part of their End Of The Road World Tour, the Louder Than Life set marked one of the final times those in Louisville will be able to see the shock rockers on a local stage.

For the finale, Red Hot Chili Peppers closed out Sunday night in one of their first shows back with all four original members in tow. The packed set list pulled from all eras of the band, including early hits like “Give It Away” and “Suck My Kiss” as well as more modern hits such as “Here Ever After,” from their latest release, this year’s Unlimited Love.

Other must-see moments included Evanescence’s Amy Lee in a surprise guest spot during Tenacious D’s performance for songs “Kyle Quit The Band” and “Lee” plus, later, Evanescence offering a livestreamed set exclusively for the DWPresents On Twitch channel; Alice In Chains delivering a number of hits from their 1992 album Dirt ahead of its 30th anniversary next week (plus a separate set from Jerry Cantrell); Neil Fallon of Clutch appearing during Mastodon’s set; Blake Ellison of Devour The Day guesting during Pop Evil’s appearance; and Body Count covering “Ace Of Spades,” dedicating the song to the late singer Lemmy Kilmister. Plus, Shinedown, Rob Zombie, Bring Me The Horizon, Alice Cooper, Incubus, Evanescence, Lamb Of God, Yungblud, Chevelle, Papa Roach, Halestorm, In This Moment, The Pretty Reckless and many more offered unforgettable performances.

In total, there were 100-plus artists on 5 stages plus an additional stage featuring commentary and artist interviews from That Space Zebra Show, hosted on DWPresents Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/dwpresents) throughout the Louder Than Life weekend. The immersive backstage experience also offered streaming opportunities for each of the DWPresents Stage performances.

Since launching in June 2021, DWPresents Twitch channel has broadcasted over 958 hours, brought in 17.3 million live views, 7.21 million unique views, and viewers have consumed 75.7 million minutes of content.

Louder Than Life ITM
photo credit: Steve Thrasher

Also new for Louder Than Life in 2022 was the Headbangers Hall, featuring surprise celebrity bartenders Jelly Roll, Theory Of A Deadman, Spiritbox, Crown The Empire, members of Giovannie & The Hired Guns, Royal & The Serpent, GWAR, Papa Roach and Lamb Of God, special appearances by Jose “Metal Ambassador” Mangin of SiriusXM, bourbon expert Fred Minnick, Dimebag Rita and treats and eats by Chef Chris Santos, as well as whiskeys by Slipknot, Metallica, ZZ Top, GWAR and Beartooth, and Iron Maiden craft brews.

Attendees at Louder Than Life also enjoyed some of the best food and drinks that the Louisville area has to offer, as well as various sponsor activations and experiences.

Louder Than Life would like to thank its 2022 partners: Angel’s Envy, Bird Dog, Budweiser, Boone’s Bourbon, Bulleit, Cutwater Spirits, Ehrler’s Ice Cream, ESP, Fearless Records, George Dickel, Hellflower Soap Co., Jack Daniel’s, Jefferson’s, Jim Beam, Kentucky Derby Museum, Kentucky Tourism, Kentucky Venues, Kroger, Louisville Tourism, Milagro Tequila, Mortus Viventi, Nomadic Movement, Parlor Root Beer, Pegasus Distilled, Punk Rock & Paintbrushes, Rabbit Hole, Red Bull, Revolver / Inked, Ronz World, Sailor Jerry Rum, The Music Experience, The Pretty Cult, TickPick, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Travel Smart Vacations, US Army, & Wild Turkey.

Louder Than Life would also like to thank its 2022 Kroger Big Bourbon Bar Partners: Angel’s Envy, Boone’s Bourbon, Bulleit, Calumet Farm, Elijah Craig, Huber’s Starlight, Jack Daniel’s, Jefferson’s, Kentucky Peerless, Larceny, Legent, Maker’s 46, Michter’s, Middle West, Old Forester, Rabbit Hole, Resilient Bourbon, Stonehammer, Wilderness Trail & Wild Turkey.

Louder Than Life would also like to thank its 2022 non-profit partners: Artists For Trauma, Demons Behind Me, Fxck Cancer, Headcount, Take Me Home, and To Write Love On Her Arms.

Louder Than Life is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of America’s largest independent producers of destination music festivals. Since debuting in 2014, Louder Than Life has continued to develop and grow. In 2019, Louder Than Life welcomed more than 128,000 fans over three days, earning its spot as the largest rock festival in America. For 2021, festival organizers added a fourth day, with the festival kicking off on Thursday and hosted over 160,000 concertgoers.

www.LouderThanLifeFestival.com

Fire From The Gods Release New Song + Video “World So Cold”

By
Ana Santos
-

A month after they announced their new album Soul Revolution, Fire From The Gods previewed more of their upcoming album, releasing “World So Cold” today via Better Noise Music. Touching on perseverance, lead singer AJ Channer sings, “Watch as my spirit comes alive, The strength inside won’t be denied, From the darkness I rise, I know I will survive” on “World So Cold.” The new song offers fans another taste of Soul Revolution, which combines inspirational, aggressive, and soul-searching themes in a cohesive body of work. Pre-order Soul Revolution now, which will be available for streaming and download on October 28, and see below for the full track listing. Listen to “World So Cold” and watch the official music video, which features a performance by the band. 

AJ Channer reflected on the band’s new offering, “Part of our message is “innerstrength” against any and everything. I’ve been through some real shit and I know people that listen to our band can relate. Despite the hard times, you have to keep your head up. Learn to live in a world so cold.”

Fire From The Gods have adopted a unifying mission statement, “All Power to All People,” a play on the revolutionary slogan “All Power to the People.” Listeners will hear this statement reflected in Soul Revolution, as the band aims to empower all fans through their music.

Erik Ron (Godsmack, Motionless In White, Panic! At The Disco) produced, engineered and mixed Soul Revolution. The band is joining Five Finger Death Punch, Megadeth, and The HU on tour now through the fall, teasing their new music. Tonight they will be playing in Tinley Park, IL, and fans can see the band perform in Cleveland, Milwaukee, Atlanta and other cities before the tour closes out in Salt Lake City on October 15. See below for a full list of dates. For tickets and additional information, visit https://www.firefromthegods.com/.

Fire From The Gods Upcoming Tour Dates

September 30 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
October 1 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
October 4 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center
October 5 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
October 7– Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Summerfest Grounds
October 8 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
October 10 – Atlanta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
October 12 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
October 14 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
October 15 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheater

Follow Fire From the Gods:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | Pandora | Deezer

1...899091...355Page 90 of 355
Rocked
Contact us: inquiries@getrocked.net
Facebook Instagram Patreon TikTok Twitch Twitter Youtube

EVEN MORE NEWS

POPULAR CATEGORY