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
Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [4/20 – 4/26]
Female-Fronted Friday: Little Evil
When: Founded January 2023
Where: Iowa
Genre: Hard rock
FFO: The Pretenders, No Doubt, Garbage
Little Evil consists of vocalist Nico Merschman, bassist Alexxx Bentzinger, guitarist Bryer Meierotto, and drummer Tim Wardlow. This dynamic quartet classifies themselves as “hard rock” or “river rock,” but they do not limit themselves to those labels. Listening to them, you will find yourself moved by a ballad, pumped by a punk-tinged anthem, swaying to a bluesy track with a haunting atmosphere, or headbanging to a raw rock song!
You can listen to their latest single, “Graveyard Kisses,” along with a few other releases, down below. Make sure you check out their socials for upcoming live shows, music news, and much more!
“Graveyard Kisses”
“Little Devil”
“Riverview”
“Fortify”
Dayseeker: The Pale Moonlight Tour 2026
Dayseeker will be hitting the road this May with special guests Northlane, Wind Walkers, and sace6. The Pale Moonlight Tour kicks off May 1st in Huntington, New York. Tickets and VIP can be found at dayseeker.band!
- 5/1 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
- 5/2 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
- 5/3 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
- 5/5 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
- 5/6 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
- 5/8 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
- 5/9 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
- 5/10 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
- 5/12 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
- 5/14 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026
- 5/15 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
- 5/16 – Kansas City, MO – Grinders KC
- 5/19 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
- 5/20 – Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Centre
- 5/22 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall
- 5/23 – Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall
- 5/25 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
- 5/26 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
- 5/28 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
- 5/29 – Pomona, CA – Fox Theater
- 5/30 – San Diego, CA – SOMA, Mainstage
Kissing Candice Teams Up With Ash Costello on New Single “Industry Hostage”
New York-based horror metal act Kissing Candice have released “Industry Hostage.” The song features an appearance by New Years Day vocalist Ash Costello.
You can stream the track on Spotify or your streaming service of choice, and you can watch the video below!
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