Albums Released From July to September 2025

  • Shovel Monster – Shane [7/1]

The Mostly Music 2025 Playlist, Pt. 7 (Updated 7/16/25)

Be sure to check out the other installments of The Mostly Music 2025 Playlist!

Pt. 1Pt. 2Pt. 3Pt. 4Pt. 5Pt. 6

Here is the first batch of tracks released in July!

The Mostly Music 2025 Playlist, Pt. 5 (Updated 5/31/25)

The second half of May has come in as strong as the first! Check out these tracks that have been released since May 16th.

Be sure to visit the other installments of The Mostly Music 2025 Playlist. You could discover your new favorite song/artist!

Pt. 1Pt. 2Pt. 3Pt. 4Pt. 5

The Mostly Music 2025 Playlist, Pt. 3 (Updated 3/31/25)

Here are the last of the March releases (at least the ones I’ve found). Tomorrow begins the fourth installment of The Mostly Music Playlist! Be sure to visit each part of the playlist, and remember: my top 50 will drop on New Year’s Eve!

Pt. 1Pt. 2Pt. 3

Below are the songs that have been added since March 16th.

Static-X: Machines Vs. Monsters Tour 2025

Evil disco pioneers Static-X have shared dates for the Machines Vs. Monsters Tour. Featuring support from Gwar, Dope, and A Killer’s Confession, this late spring/early summer run kicks off May 23rd in Tucson, Arizona. Tickets and VIP are available at static-x.org! (Dope and A Killer’s Confession are also offering VIP experiences.)

  • 5/23 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre (No Gwar)
  • 5/24 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
  • 5/26 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion Ballroom
  • 5/27 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
  • 5/28 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
  • 5/30 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
  • 5/31 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
  • 6/1 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 6/3 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Egyptian Room
  • 6/4 – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre
  • 6/5 – Wheeling, WV – Capitol Theatre
  • 6/7 – Wallingford, CT – the dome
  • 6/8 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
  • 6/9 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
  • 6/10 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
  • 6/11 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino
  • 6/12 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
  • 6/14 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
  • 6/15 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
  • 6/17 – Kansas City, MO – Grinders KC
  • 6/18 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion

A Killer’s Confession: A Horrifying Trip Back to the 2000s Tour

A Killer’s Confession has announced A Horrifying Trip Back to the 2000s, taking place this spring. The tour will feature a full headlining set by A Killer’s Confession with the bonus of guest appearances by former members of Mushroomhead. Waylon Reavis, as the frontman of AKC, along with J. Mann, Richard “Stitch” Thomas, and Lil Dan will be performing some of your favorite hits, including “Sun Doesn’t Rise” and “Bwomp.” As if that wasn’t enough, fans will be treated to supporting acts Ventana and Aeternum.

Each show is sure to be one hell of a night! You can get your tickets and VIP upgrades at akcglobalrecords.com or ventanaband.com.

  • 4/2 – Covington, KY – Madison Live
  • 4/3 – Springfield, MO – The Riff
  • 4/4 – Tulsa, OK – The Shrine
  • 4/6 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 4/7 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 4/8 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 4/10 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s
  • 4/11 – Roswell, NM – The Liberty
  • 4/12 – El Paso, TX – The RockHouse
  • 4/13 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock
  • 4/14 – Glendale, AZ – The 44
  • 4/15 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
  • 4/16 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
  • 4/19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Leatherheads
  • 4/21 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
  • 4/22 – Denver, CO – HQ
  • 4/24 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studio
  • 4/25 – Kansas City, MO – Vivo Live
  • 4/26 – Lincoln, NE – 1867 Bar
  • 4/27 – Sioux Falls, SD – Big’s Bar
  • 4/28 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s

The Mostly Music 2024 Playlist, Pt. 4 (Updated 7/14/24)

Welcome to The Mostly Music 2024 Playlist, Part 4, which will include singles released in July and August (and maybe a couple from the very end of June). You can follow the playlist here. Be sure to check out the other installments as well!

Part 1 // Part 2 // Part 3

Here are the songs that have been added to part 4 so far!

Ill Niño: 25 Years of Latin Metal U.S. Tour 2024 (Updated 4/19/24)

Update: Show added on 6/13 in Glendale, Arizona!

Heavy metal band Ill Niño have announced June 2024 dates with special guests Flaw and A Killer’s Confession. There will be support from The Crowned, REdEFIND, or Scarlet View on select dates. You can grab your tickets now at illnino1.com!

  • 6/11 – Las Vegas, NV – Sinwave+
  • 6/12 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go+
  • 6/13 – Glendale, AZ – The 44+ (New date!)
  • 6/14 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick+
  • 6/15 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock+
  • 6/16 – El Paso, TX – RockHouse Bar & Grill+
  • 6/18 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom*
  • 6/19 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live*
  • 6/20 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar*
  • 6/21 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock*
  • 6/22 – Dallas, TX – Trees*
  • 6/23 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street OKC*
  • 6/25 – Sioux Falls, SD – Remedy at 611^
  • 6/26 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon^
  • 6/27 – Urbana, IL – Canopy Club^
  • 6/28 – Joliet, IL – The Forge^
  • 6/29 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club^
  • 6/30 – Ringle, WI – The Q & Z Expo Center^

+ w/The Crowned

* w/REdEFIND

^ w/Scarlet View

The Mostly Music 2024 Playlist, Pt. 2 (Updated 3/24/24)

The IG algorithm has figured out I post about music a lot and now most of my ads are paid announcements for new singles. I am not complaining. Lol.

You can check out part one of the playlist, as well as the entirety of part two. Below are the songs that have been added since 3/10/24.

Note: Singles are not always added in order of release. Sometimes, I stumble across things that have been out for a while, but I still include them so long as they were put out this year.

A Killer’s Confession Shares March 2024 Dates With Mike’s Dead

Metal band A Killer’s Confession, fronted by ex-Mushroomhead member Waylon Reavis, has announced a spring run with special guest Mike’s Dead. The 19-date tour kicks off in Joliet, Illinois, and draws to its conclusion at the band’s home base, Cleveland, Ohio. Tickets and VIP are available at akcglobalrecords.com!

  • 3/6 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 3/7 – Minneapolis, MN – Turf Club
  • 3/8 – Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar
  • 3/10 – Billings, MT – Pub Station (Taproom)
  • 3/11 – Great Falls, MT – The Newberry
  • 3/14 – Spokane, WA – Big Dipper
  • 3/15 – Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s
  • 3/16 – Portland, OR – Dante’s
  • 3/18 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 3/20 – Reno, NV – Virginia Street Brewhouse
  • 3/21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Leatherheads
  • 3/23 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater*
  • 3/24 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
  • 3/25 – Denver, CO – Moon Room
  • 3/27 – Dallas, TX – Sundown at Granada
  • 3/28 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th St.
  • 3/29 – Kansas City, MO – Vivo Live
  • 3/30 – TBA
  • 3/31 – Lakewood, OH – The Winchester

* appearing with Eyes Set to Kill