Month: August 2023
Seethe Gets Personal With New Album
Alternative/trap metal artist Seethe has released his latest album, Delenda: A Black Rose on the Epitaph. Carrying the listener through the subjects of mental health and a real-life hospital stay, Seethe has bared his soul to the world in these nine tracks.
Delenda: A Black Rose on the Epitaph is an interestingly composed record, musically. It is comprised of a style that is not only heavy, but purposefully harsh and glitchy, with anguished vocals that resonate with rage and frustration. This raw and unfiltered emotion is contrasted with the occasional catchy, more melodic break, featured mostly in the choruses. The play of an almost lighter offering amongst the darker standard grabs the attention, keeping the ear intrigued.
The atmosphere that Seethe has created is often jarring, sometimes uncomfortable, an echo of the true story of his struggles with his mental health and the decision to sign himself into a psych ward. However, the overall message of Delenda: A Black Rose on the Epitaph is one of hope. By sharing his own personal story and tackling a topic that most seem content to ignore, Seethe is breaking an invisible barrier. He is telling his listeners – and everyone else – that there is no shame in the struggle, that it does not mean you are weak, and that asking for help is the strongest action you can take.
The two singles showcase the lowest and highest points of this autobiographical story. “Can’t Breathe,” the second track on the record, is the hopeless beginning, the bleakest moment, feeling overwhelmed and trapped, both by the four walls of the hospital and your own mind. However, by the time one reaches “Linear,” track eight of nine, a sense of balance is slowly being gained, a clearer headspace in which you are starting to take control of your life, having a better idea of what to do for your version of normal…because each of us is different, and what works for one doesn’t necessarily work for all. The songs in the middle are the journey between despair and the start of catharsis.
Delenda: A Black Rose on the Epitaph is a triumph. Seethe grants his listeners a glimpse into the shadows, a foray into territories not often explored, and he reveals a message of solidarity, support, hope, and victory, both big and small. He has expertly crafted his music, lyrics, and vocals in the shape of the story he is sharing. This is a 2023 must-hear album.
You can listen to Delenda: A Black Rose on the Epitaph wherever you stream music!
A Tribute Album to Rammstein is Coming Soon!
When I say “soon,” I mean soon. As in, August 25th. Four days from now.
I had heard the covers of “Feuer Frei!” by The 69 Eyes and “Engel” by Priest, and I thought it was kind of odd (and awesome) that suddenly everyone was releasing their take on infamous Rammstein tracks. Then, I stumbled across a post on a Front Line Assembly fan page and saw that those two releases are part of a bigger project.
I’m pretty excited about this! The album features versions of songs such as “Du Hast,” “Sonne,” “Radio,” and “Deutschland,” by a slew of artists, including Front Line Assembly, Skold, Julien-K, and more. I will include the full track list below. You can order your copy on Cleopatra Records’ site.
1. “Du Hast” – Burton C. Bell, Paul Ferguson, and MGT
2. “Deutschland” – Front Line Assembly
3. “Sonne” – Skold
4. “Engel” – Priest
5. “Amerika” – Laibach
6. “Feuer Frei!” – The 69 Eyes
7. “Ausländer” – Jah Wobble & Jon Klein
8. “Radio” – Julien-K
9. “Ich Will” – Stoneman
10. “Keine Lust” – Lacrimas Profundere
11. “Links 2 3 4” – Manntra
BONUS TRACKS
12. “Mein Teil” – Original God
13. “Du Hast” – Læther Strip
Not My God Announces Farewell Tour
Not My God is an industrial project that features Tim Sköld (Shotgun Messiah, Marilyn Manson) and Nero Bellum (Psyclon Nine). The pair came together in 2020, releasing the self-titled Not My God on Valentine’s Day. This was followed by Simulacra in 2021 and, earlier this year, the twelve track Obverses.
Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and it seems that Not My God is calling it quits – after a final tour, of course…which also happens to be their first tour. Alongside Not My God will be Snakes of Russia, Clockwork Echo, and Death Loves Veronica. Tickets and VIP are available at skold.com.
- 10/14 – Las Vegas, NV – Dive Bar
- 10/15 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
- 10/17 – Portland, OR – Star Theater
- 10/18 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
- 10/20 – Denver, CO – The Crypt
- 10/21 – Kansas City, MO – Encore (VIVO)
- 10/22 – West Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
- 10/23 – Ann Arbor, MI – Necto
- 10/24 – Pittsburgh, PA – Cattivo
- 10/25 – Richmond, VA – Fallout
- 10/26 – Salem, MA – Koto
- 10/27 – New York, NY – Stimulate
- 10/29 – Atlanta, GA – Boggs
- 10/30 – Dallas, TX – Ruins
Not My God: “Ashes”
Snakes of Russia: “Dos Thrones”
Clockwork Echo: “Hellfire”
Death Loves Veronica: “Red Leather”
Song of the Day — One Last Day: “Stay Away From Me”
Song of the Day — Any Given Sin: “Cold Bones”
Song of the Day — Keri Hilson: “Turnin’ Me On” (ft. Lil’ Wayne)
Theory of a Deadman + Skillet: Rock Resurrection Tour 2023
Theory of a Deadman and Skillet are co-headlining the Rock Resurrection Tour, and they’re bringing along Saint Asonia! You can get your tickets at theoryofficial.com and skillet.com.
- 10/20 – Baton Rouge, LA – Raising Cane’s River Center
- 10/21 – Shreveport, LA – Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium
- 10/22 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
- 10/24 – Corpus Christi, TX – American Bank Center Arena
- 10/26 – El Paso, TX – El Paso County Coliseum
- 10/28 – Rio Rancho, NM – Rio Rancho Events Center
- 10/29 – Colorado Springs, CO – Broadmoor World Arena
- 10/31 – West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center
- 11/1 – Idaho Falls, ID – Hero Arena at the Mountain America Center
- 11/3 – Spokane, WA – The Podium
- 11/4 – Kent, WA – ShoWare Center
- 11/7 – Billings, MT – First Interstate Arena at MetraPark
- 11/8 – Bismarck, ND – Bismarck Event Center Arena
- 11/10 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
- 11/11 – Brookings, SD – Dakotah Bank Center
- 11/12 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
- 11/14 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
- 11/15 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
- 11/17 – Youngstown, OH – Covelli Centre
- 11/18 – Johnstown, PA – 1st Summit Arena
- 11/19 – Ledyard, CT – Premier Theater at Foxwoods Casino
- 11/21 – Norfolk, VA – Chartway Arena
- 11/22 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center
- 11/24 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
- 11/25 – Orlando, FL – Orlando Amphitheater
- 11/28 – Mobile, AL – Mobile Civic Center
- 11/30 – Huntsville, AL – Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center
- 12/1 – Spartanburg, SC – Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
- 12/2 – Johnson City, TN – Freedom Hall Civic Center
- 12/5 – Ft. Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
- 12/6 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center
- 12/8 – Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena
- 12/9 – Wichita, KS – Hartman Arena
Behemoth: The Satanic States Ov America Tour 2023
Behemoth is touring North America with Twin Temple, Midnight, and Imperial Triumphant! There are also a handful of dates with Danzig scattered among the others. The tour kicks off in late August and runs through early October. Tickets and VIP available at behemoth.pl.
- 8/28 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center*
- 8/31 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion*
- 9/1 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory+
- 9/2 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port+
- 9/3 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall+
- 9/6 – Atlanta, GA – Roxy Theatre+
- 9/8 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom*
- 9/9 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ovation Hall+
- 9/10 – Reading, PA – Reverb^
- 9/11 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway+
- 9/13 – Cleveland, OH – TempleLive Cleveland Masonic+
- 9/14 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre+
- 9/15 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE^
- 9/16 – Newport, KY – MegaCorp Pavilion+
- 9/17 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom+
- 9/19 – St. Louis, MO – The Hawthorn^
- 9/22 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas#
- 9/23 – Ontario, CA – Citizens Business Bank Arena+
- 9/24 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park^
- 9/26 – Reno, NV – Cargo Concert Hall^
- 9/27 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst^
- 9/28 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades^
- 10/1 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren^
* w/Twin Temple and Midnight
+ w/Danzig, Twin Temple, and Midnight
^ w/Twin Temple and Imperial Triumphant
# w/Danzig and Twin Temple
Priest Shares Cover of Rammstein’s “Engel”
Priest is a synthwave act from Sweden that consists of former members of Ghost. The band has been releasing music since 2017 and were signed to Cleopatra Records in 2021. Having just wrapped a tour in support of Powerman 5000, Priest dropped their second single – and second cover track – of 2023 today, an interesting take on Rammstein’s well-known song “Engel.” Listen here:
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