South Carolina-based rockers Seven Year Witch have released their version of Blue Oyster Cult’s 1981 hit “Burnin’ For You.” Check it out below!
Month: April 2026
Amerakin Overdose Shares New Single “My Endless Battle” [Video]
Amerakin Overdose is no stranger to bending the rules and defying expectations, and with their latest single, they have done just that! “My Endless Battle” is a song that delves into the darkness that many people suffocate under every day, shining a light on that reality, both educating and offering hope to the hopeless.
In the vein of being raw and open, the band shed their masks and filmed an appropriately solemn performance clip to accompany the release. The acoustic-led track was produced by and boasts a feature from Spineshank frontman Jonny Santos.
You can stream the song on your preferred service and watch the video below.
If Not For Me + Colorblind + Windwaker: The Hounds of the Underground Tour 2026
If Not For Me has announced a late spring tour with a stacked lineup that includes Colorblind and Windwaker. This 24-date run kicks off with If Not For Me and Colorblind performing at Welcome to Rockville 2026. Tickets are on sale at ifnotformeband.com, bandsintown.com/colorblindtx, and windwakerband.com!
- 5/9 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026*
- 5/10 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
- 5/11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry
- 5/12 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar
- 5/14 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026+
- 5/15 – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge
- 5/16 – St. Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall
- 5/17 – St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway
- 5/19 – Denver, CO – HQ
- 5/20 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand @ The Complex
- 5/22 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
- 5/23 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
- 5/24 – Anaheim, CA – The Parish, House of Blues
- 5/26 – Mesa, AZ – The Underground
- 5/27 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
- 5/29 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Underground
- 5/30 – Dallas, TX – Puzzles Deep Ellum
- 5/31 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall, Upstairs
- 6/2 – Pensacola, FL – The HandleBar
- 6/3 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade, Purgatory
- 6/5 – Baltimore, MD – Metro Baltimore
- 6/6 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
- 6/7 – Brooklyn, NY – The Meadows
- 6/8 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
* If Not For Me and Colorblind only
+ Windwaker only
Collective Soul Shares More 2026 Dates
Collective Soul has announced a handful of dates for spring/summer 2026. Check collectivesoul.com for tickets and info!
- 5/22 – Portsmouth, VA – Rivers Casino Portsmouth, The Event Center
- 6/5 – Ludington, MI – Stix
- 6/6 – Troy, OH – America 250 Concert 2026^ (New date!)
- 6/7 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace (New date!)
- 6/25 – Pleasanton, CA – Alameda County Fairgrounds (New date!)
- 6/26 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery (New date!)
- 6/27 – Sparks, NV – Nugget Casino Resort (New date!)
- 7/2 – Sherman, TX – Lights on the Lake Festival 2026^ (New date!)
- 7/3 – Lake Charles, LA – Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino*
- 7/9 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park Center Stage (New date!)
- 7/11 – Morton, MN – Dacotah Exposition Center at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel*
- 7/23 – Grover Hill, OH – Wetzel Motorcycle Rally 2026^
- 7/24 – West Bend, WI – Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center
- 7/25 – Menahga, MN – Mid Summer Music Fest 2026^
- 7/30 – Tsuut’ina, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre (New date!)
- 7/31 – Regina, SK – Conexus Arts Centre
- 8/1 – Minto, MB – Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa 2026^
- 8/7 – Tillamook, OR – Tillamook County Fairgrounds*
- 8/8 – Arlington, WA – Angel of the Winds Casino Resort (New date!)
- 8/9 – Ridgefield, WA – Clark County Fairgrounds (New date!)
- 8/13 – Sturgis, SD – Sturgis Buffalo Chip 2026^
- 8/15 – Saskatoon, SK – Rock the River 2026^
- 8/16 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
- 8/20 – Fairlee, VT – Lake Morey Resort (New date!)
- 8/21 – Lincoln, RI – Twin River Casino
- 8/22 – Cohasset, MA – South Shore Music Circus
- 8/25 – Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall
- 8/26 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent
- 8/29 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort
- 8/30 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion
* An Evening with…Collective Soul
^ Festival
Goodreads Reading Challenge 2026 [April]
I only completed six books in April, but I’m still on track to hit 80 by the end of the year! Here is what I read this month, with my ratings.
1. Stay in the Light (A.M. Shine)
Rating: 4/5
2. Brother Odd (Dean Koontz)
Rating: 2/5
3. Heads Will Roll (Josh Winning)
Rating: 3/5
4. My Husband’s Wife (Alice Feeney)
Rating: 3.5/5
5. The Dead Girls Book Club (Zia Rayyan)
Rating: 4/5
6. Arson, Old Lace, and Murder (Michele Pariza Wacek)
Rating: 3/5
***
I am currently reading The Island (Natasha Preston) and Odd Hours (Dean Koontz).
Progress: 25/80
Song of the Day – DeathbyRomy: “I Kill Everything” (ft. Away)
Cover vs. Cover: “Deutschland”
In August 2023, A Tribute to Rammstein was released. The album features covers of some of the German metal titans’ well-known songs, such as “Du Hast,” “Sonne,” and “Engel,” by bands like The 69 Eyes, Skold, and Priest.
Rammstein’s ode to their country, “Deutschland,” is also there, provided to the record by Front Line Assembly.
But did you know there is another rendition of the epic track?
Dutch-Italian singer, guitarist, songwriter, and video director Giovanni Bucci, aka ODDKO, unleashed his version earlier this year. I just stumbled across it and I must say… I think I prefer it. No shade thrown at Front Line Assembly, but there’s something about it.
Check out both of these covers and decide for yourself. FLA and ODDKO stayed true to the original.
Godsmack: The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026
Alt-metal vets Godsmack have announced The Rise of Rock World Tour with alt-rock OGs Stone Temple Pilots and the newer hard rockers Dorothy. Below are the U.S. dates for spring and early summer. Tickets are available at godsmack.com!
May
- 5/7 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026*
- 5/9 – Camden, NJ – 93.3 WMMR MMRBQ 2026^
- 5/10 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
- 5/12 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
- 5/14 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
- 5/16 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
- 5/17 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026*
- 5/19 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
- 5/21 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
- 5/23 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater
- 5/24 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf
- 5/27 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
- 5/29 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
- 5/30 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
June
- 6/12 – Riverside, MO – Morton Amphitheater
- 6/14 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
- 6/16 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
- 6/18 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
- 6/20 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
- 6/21 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
- 6/23 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
- 6/24 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
- 6/27 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
- 6/28 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
- 6/30 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
July
- 7/2 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
- 7/3 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
September
- 9/4 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma 2026* (New date!)
- 9/6 – El Paso, TX – Speaking Rock Entertainment Center+
- 9/7 – Albuquerque, NM – First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater
- 9/9 – Denver, CO – The Junkyard
- 9/11 – Las Vegas, NV – Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino+
- 9/12 – Phoenix, AZ – KUPD UFest
- 9/15 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
- 9/17 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
- 9/19 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
- 9/20 – Corning, CA – Rolling Hills Casino+
- 9/22 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
- 9/24 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
- 9/25 – Umatilla, OR – Rock the Locks 2026* (New date!)
- 9/26 – Nampa, ID – XQXR XFest
* Festival
^ Radio show; no STP or Dorothy
+ No STP
Song of the Day – Hexa Moon: “Rot Sugar”
Kottonmouth Kings Announce “30 Years of Underground” Tour
Kottonmouth Kings are celebrating 30 years together. This anniversary tour spans 21 cities and will feature new music, rare classics, and unique merch. The supporting acts are A Killer’s Confession and Kung Fu Vampire. Grab your tickets at Kottonmouth Kings’ bandsintown!
- 5/5 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
- 5/6 – Denver, CO – HQ
- 5/8 – West Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
- 5/9 – Westland, MI – Token Lounge
- 5/10 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
- 5/11 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill
- 5/12 – Reading, PA – Reverb
- 5/13 – Worcester, MA – Upstairs at The Palladium
- 5/15 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
- 5/16 – Lansing, MI – Grewal Hall at 224
- 5/17 – Cadillac, MI – The Venue Event Center
- 5/19 – Philadelphia, PA – Nikki Lopez
- 5/20 – Towson, MD – The Recher
- 5/22 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
- 5/23 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord
- 5/27 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown
- 5/28 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
- 5/29 – Tulsa, OK – Vanguard
- 5/30 – Dallas, TX – AM/FM Dallas
- 6/1 – Roswell, NM – The Liberty
- 6/2 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
- 6/5 – Chesapeake, OH – Blazing Summer Music Fest 2026*
* Kottonmouth Kings only
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