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August Burns Red: Rescue & Restore 10 Year Anniversary Tour
August Burns Red is celebrating the ten year anniversary of their sixth studio album, Rescue & Restore, by touring across North America. With support from Brand of Sacrifice, Spite, and Crystal Lake, this 22-date run kicks off November 10th in Worcester, Massachusetts. Tickets/VIP can be found at augustburnsred.com.
- 11/10 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
- 11/11 – Montreal, QC – L’Olympia
- 11/12 – London, ON – London Music Hall
- 11/14 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
- 11/16 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
- 11/17 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
- 11/18 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
- 11/20 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
- 11/21 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum
- 11/22 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin
- 11/24 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
- 11/25 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
- 11/27 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
- 11/28 – Los Angeles, CA – Belasco Theater
- 11/29 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
- 11/30 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
- 12/2 – Denver, CO – The Fillmore Auditorium
- 12/4 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
- 12/5 – Chicago, IL – Radius
- 12/6 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
- 12/8 – Lancaster, PA – Freedom Hall at The Lancaster County Convention Center (Christmas Burns Red, Night 1)
- 12/9 – Lancaster, PA – Freedom Hall at The Lancaster County Convention Center (Christmas Burns Red, Night 2)
Brother Cane Releases First New Music in 25 Years
Alabama-based rockers Brother Cane shared two singles today, “Blinded by the Sun” and “Are You in There Anymore?” These are the first new songs the band has put out in 25 years!
Brother Cane formed in 1991 and released albums in 1993, 1995, and 1998. The band parted ways thereafter, but they reformed in 2005 and 2011, and have been steadily active again since 2022.
“Blinded by the Sun” and “Are You in There Anymore?” were produced and mixed by Marti Frederiksen. Both tracks are now available on all streaming platforms, or you can listen below. Check them out and visit brothercane.com for news, tour dates, and more!
Catch Brother Cane at a city near you on their 30th Anniversary Tour!
Fear Friday: Favorite Movie Vampire
I just realized how few Halloween posts I’m likely to do this year, so I decided to write one about a heavily debatable topic among horror fans: who is the best vampire on film? (And if you say any of the Cullens, I absolutely will not take you seriously.)
While there are those who swear the best will always be the originals, Nosferatu and/or Dracula, my personal choice is a little more recent. I am a huge fan of The Lost Boys, and David is deliciously evil, but nor does he have my vote. No, my favorite takes us back to 1985.
Fright Night, featuring the positively wicked Jerry Dandridge, as portrayed by Chris Sarandon. (And no, I don’t accept Colin Farrell in the role.)
He’s sexy, he’s suave, he’s charming, he’s seductive…and he is mean as a snake, emotionless, led by his baser needs. The creepiest, most dangerous thing about Jerry is how seamlessly he fits in with humanity. Sure, he’s a little odd, a bit too formal, but there’s something alluring in that, something that often persuades those around him to lower their guard.
The highlight of Fright Night, in my opinion, and the moment when I myself would be doomed to my fate, is the dance scene.
Sorry, Charlie. My hormones are overpowering my brain cells, and I’m going with the sketchy dude who’s been following us and watching you from next door…
So, in the spirit of spooky season, tell me which movie vampire is your favorite, and why.
Happy Spooktober!
Song of the Day — Psycholand: “Mistress Suicide”
Vacation Mode Activated
I still have 11 days before I fly to Colorado to visit my brother, but my mind has already abandoned the real world. I am so ready to escape my job for a week. Plus, while I’m out there, I get my birthday gift: we’re going to Albuquerque for the Wednesday 13 Performs Murderdolls tour – and my brother bought me the VIP experience, so I’m meeting Wednesday 13!!!!!! I’ve been a fan since I was 15, and I just know I’m going to make a fool of myself.
In other news, I had an appointment with a gastroenterologist last week. I had been having some abdominal discomfort, up to and including mild pain just below my breastbone and slightly to the right. The doctor said it was most likely a pre-ulcer or an ulcer. I was given a medicine to coat my stomach when I eat and another that is supposed to help control my stomach acid. I also had an ultrasound done. Well, the office has not called with the ultrasound results, but the medicines seem to be helping. The only pain I’ve had in the past few days has been at work. One of my coworkers said that suggests an ulcer, because I’m hurting only when I’m stressed. I guess we’ll see. If I don’t hurt at all in Colorado, then the problem is my place of work. Haha!
Just wanted to share another personal post, give y’all an update on things. In regard to the music side of the blog, I have two interviews coming up: hard rockers Sever Red and the industrial metal band Corvin’s Breed (who is opening for Psyclon Nine on their upcoming Infection Divinum Tour). These will both be written, as I don’t yet have the option to do video or phone interviews. I’m also continuing my weekly Bands You Should Know, so if there’s anyone I need to do a brief blurb about, tell me in the comments!
I hope this post finds all of you well! Oh, and if y’all wanted to see a half-assed shot of what was visible in Alabama during the annular eclipse…
I was in the parking lot at work with three other employees trying to catch that. The picture might not be great, but we were having a lot of fun! Lol.
Saving Abel Cancels All Upcoming Tour Dates
Saving Abel has announced that they are canceling all scheduled dates for the foreseeable future. Refunds will be issued to ticket holders at their point of purchase.
Here is the statement issued by the band.
“Due to some recent developments within the Saving Abel family, we unfortunately have to cancel all upcoming tour dates. There is nothing that Jared and the band were looking forward to more than playing live, but unfortunately, that will have to wait a little longer. We appreciate your understanding at this time, and all ticket holders will be issued refunds at the point of purchase.”
Psyclon Nine: Infection Divinum xx Annos Tour 2023
Industrial black metal band Psyclon Nine has announced the Infection Divinum xx Annos Tour with special guests Clockwork Echo, Guillotine, and Corvin’s Breed. Tickets for this 2023 run, as well as two April 2024 dates, are available via Psyclon Nine’s Bandcamp!
Note: There are no ticket links for the shows at Astoria Pub in Vancouver or Stimulate in NYC, nor do the sites for these venues have tickets for this tour on their event pages. If this changes, I will update this post with direct links to the tickets.
- 11/15 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
- 11/16 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
- 11/17 – Portland, OR – The Coffin Club (New date!)
- 11/18 – Vancouver, BC – Astoria Pub
- 11/20 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
- 11/24 – West Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
- 11/25 – Columbus, OH – Double Happiness
- 11/27 – Ann Arbor, MI – Necto
- 11/28 – Lakewood, OH – The Winchester
- 11/29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
- 11/30 – Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
- 12/1 – New York, NY – Stimulate
- 12/2 – Richmond, VA – Fallout
- 12/3 – El Cajon, CA – Radio Room
- 12/5 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
- 12/6 – Colorado Springs, CO – Vultures
- 12/7 – Denver, CO – HQ
- 12/30 – Hollywood, CA – Bar Sinister
April 2024 Shows
- 4/18 – London, UK – Reptile (Psyclon Nine only)
- 4/21 – Siggiewi, Malta – Dark Malta Festival 2024 (Psyclon Nine only)
Wednesday 13 Performs Murderdolls – 2023 Tour Dates (Updated 10/18)
Update: Due to overwhelming demand, the show in Dallas on 11/3 has been moved from Sundown to the Granada Theater, and is now all ages as well!
Horror punk band Murderdolls’ debut album, Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls, turns 21 this year! In celebration of this anniversary, frontman Wednesday 13 is hitting the road to perform songs from their first record, as well as their second and final release, Women and Children Last (2010). Wednesday’s touring lineup for this run includes Murderdolls’ alumni Roman Surman and Jack Tankersley.
The supporting acts are Gemini Syndrome, Infected Rain, and Black Satellite.
Get your tickets and VIP experiences at officialwednesday13.com.
- 10/20 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
- 10/21 – Las Vegas, NV – Count’s Vamp’d Rock Bar & Grill
- 10/22 – Reno, NV – Virginia Street Brewhouse
- 10/24 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
- 10/25 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
- 10/27 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post Roseville
- 10/28 – San Jose, CA – The Ritz
- 10/29 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
- 10/31 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
- 11/1 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
- 11/3 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater (Venue upgrade!)
- 11/4 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
- 11/5 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
- 11/6 – Tulsa, OK – The Shrine
- 11/7 – Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck
- 11/9 – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre
- 11/10 – Madison, WI – The Red Zone Madison
- 11/11 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
- 11/12 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
- 11/14 – Belvedere, IL – Apollo Theatre
- 11/15 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
- 11/16 – Lakewood, OH – The Foundry
- 11/17 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Crafthouse Stage & Grill
- 11/18 – Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
- 11/19 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
- 11/22 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
- 11/24 – Winston-Salem, NC – Millennium Center
- 11/25 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
- 11/26 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater
- 11/28 – Atlanta, GA – Hell at The Masquerade
- 11/30 – Knoxville, TN – The Concourse
- 12/1 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall
- 12/2 – Columbus, OH – The KING of CLUBS
- 12/3 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi
- 12/5 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s Live Music
- 12/6 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
- 12/8 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
- 12/9 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
