Adelitas Way: “Fly”
Adelitas Way: “Snake in the Grass”
Modern Mimes: “Heavy Heart”
Stitched Up Heart: “To The Wolves”
alternative/indie
Avenged Sevenfold Shares Summer North American Dates With Alexisonfire and Kim Dracula
Avenged Sevenfold is back!!!!! With the release of their new album, Life is But a Dream, happening on June 2nd, it only makes sense for them to tour over the summer. Tickets are available now via avengedsevenfold.com.
- 7/18 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
- 7/19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
- 7/21 – Quebec City, QC – Centre Vidéotron
- 7/22 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
- 7/24 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre
- 7/26 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
- 7/28 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
- 7/29 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
- 7/31 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
- 8/2 – Saskatoon, SK – Sasktel Centre
- 8/4 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
- 8/5 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
- 8/7 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
The Used + Pierce The Veil: The Creative Control Tour 2023
The Used and Pierce The Veil are hitting the road this spring with special guests Don Broco, plus DeathbyRomy and girlfriends on select dates!
Tickets: theused.net or piercetheveil.net
- 5/23 – Cedar Park, TX – HEB Center at Cedar Park*
- 5/24 – New Orleans, LA – Fillmore*
- 5/26 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino*
- 5/27 – Boca Raton, FL – Mizner Park Amphitheatre*
- 5/28 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre*
- 5/30 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre*
- 5/31 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium*
- 6/2 – Toronto, ON – RBC Echo Beach*
- 6/3 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion*
- 6/5 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17*
- 6/6 – Richmond, VA – Virginia Credit Union LIVE!*
- 6/7 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre*
- 6/9 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage at Mann*
- 6/10 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena*
- 6/12 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summerstage^
- 6/13 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17^ [Sold Out]
- 6/15 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center^
- 6/16 – Moon Township, PA – UPMC Events Center^
- 6/17 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center^
- 6/19 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe^
- 6/21 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J. Brady Music Center^
- 6/22 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee^
- 6/24 – Dallas, TX – Fair Park^
- 6/25 – Wichita, KS – The Wave Outdoor^
- 6/28 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex^
- 6/29 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort^
- 7/1 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre^
- 7/2 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre^
* With DeathbyRomy
^ With girlfriends
Song of the Day — SoleilnoiR: “Ce qu’on sème”
The Black Dahlia Murder Announces The Verminous Remnant Tour 2023
The Black Dahlia Murder is setting out on The Verminous Remnant Tour this spring! With special guests Terror, Frozen Soul, Fuming Mouth, and Phobophilic, the tour starts April 14th in Philadelphia and wraps May 26th in Minneapolis. There are two shows taking place before the official tour, as well, with support from Undeath and Phobophilic.
You can grab your tickets at tbdmofficial.com.
Pre-Tour Dates
- 4/12 – Lakewood, OH – The Foundry
- 4/13 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
Tour Dates
- 4/14 – Philadelphia, PA – Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest 2023
- 4/15 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
- 4/16 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
- 4/18 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
- 4/19 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
- 4/20 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
- 4/21 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre
- 4/22 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
- 4/23 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
- 4/25 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
- 4/26 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
- 4/27 – Madison, TN – Eastside Bowl
- 4/28 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)
- 4/29 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham
- 4/30 – Tampa Overlook, FL – The Ritz Theater (Ybor City)
- 5/2 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
- 5/3 – Austin, TX – Mohawk Austin
- 5/4 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
- 5/5 – Fort Worth, TX – Ridglea Theater
- 5/6 – Lawrence, KS – The Granada
- 5/7 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
- 5/8 – Albuquerque, NM – The Historic El Rey Theater
- 5/10 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
- 5/11 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco Theater
- 5/12 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
- 5/13 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
- 5/14 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
- 5/16 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
- 5/18 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
- 5/19 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
- 5/22 – Edmonton, AB – Union Hall
- 5/23 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
- 5/25 – Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre
- 5/26 – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre
DRVID Shares Debut Single, “Shadow Mind”
Interview: Vinny Verzino of Blue Light Effect
Blue Light Effect is a band from Long Island that incorporates many elements of the rock genre in their music. Formed during the struggles of COVID-19 by people on the front line, Blue Light Effect is highly aware of the outlet offered by music and seeks to grant this solace to their listeners.
Check out this interview I recently did with front man Vinny Verzino, in which we discuss the band’s beginnings, the debut album, and what’s in store for Blue Light Effect in 2023.
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How did Blue Light Effect get its start, and where did the band’s name come from?
VV: Our name incorporates a few things, such as the deleterious effects on one’s health from blue light exposure. Also, Blue Light Effect comes from connecting that health motif to first responders, their trials and tribulations, and our support of them. The name also reflects our commitment to mental health awareness and preservation, as blue lights, particularly in train tracks, have to do with suicide prevention.
Blue Light Effect was forged in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Realizing the therapeutic impact and mental reprieve music had on us, we began writing songs and recording our debut album. The band consists of first responders, frontline workers, and a registered nurse, so this much needed hobby became an outlet and vehicle for venting during such terrifying and unpredictable times.
What do you feel is the band’s goal?
VV: We hope to inspire people with our music to conquer all frontlines that they may battle on and never give up fighting the good fight.
In your own words, how would you classify Blue Light Effect? I mean, “rock” and “alternative” as far as overall, but I didn’t think y’all really fit into an easily definable box.
VV: We don’t really put a label on our music. It’s hard for us to really allocate the music to a genre because some of the songs are pop, then rock, then heavy or hard rock. When writing the album, we kind of just let it flow and didn’t really stick to any genre parameters.
Who are the band’s biggest influences?
VV: The list among us 4 is pretty long, but here goes… Linkin Park, Incubus, Disturbed, Iron Maiden, Misfits, King Diamond, Creed, U2, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Alice In Chains, Judas Priest, The Offspring, Sevendust, KISS, Alter Bridge, and of course, some 80s hair metal!
That’s a good list! I’m a huge fan of Alter Bridge myself. And the variety certainly explains the lack of genre parameters. So what is the songwriting process for the band?
VV: Usually, the foundation of the music is written, then the lyrics and vocal melodies are experimented with to see what fits the song the best. And finally, the production comes in once the music, musical changes, and finalized vocals are solidified.
You’ve mentioned the debut album a couple of times. Tell me a little about it.
VV: It’s called Songs From the Frontline and incorporates songs that reflect different battle fronts. Those fronts range from imminent mental health crises, loss of loved ones, depression, addiction, and other internal struggles. However, the album also evokes a positive and motivational tone towards conquering such frontlines – addiction, mental health issues, etc. – and rebuilding oneself after an internal cataclysm. That’s what is depicted in the song “Wreckage.”
What are the band’s plans for 2023?
VV: Our plans for 2023 are to play as many shows as possible, finish some more music videos, perform and video another acoustic performance, and network with music lovers to try to get our music out there as much as possible and promote the new album.
In the name of promoting the album, where can my readers find Songs From the Frontline?
VV: They can find us on every digital music platform. iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc.
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It has always been a belief of mine that music heals, and Blue Light Effect is working hard to let the world know “you are not alone, and you can get through this” – a message I think we all need. Follow Blue Light Effect on their journey to spread a sense of connection and positivity, and if you happen to be in the vicinity of Lindenhurst, New York, the band has a show at The Village Pub on March 25th.
Wage War: The Manic Tour 2023
Wage War is kicking off The Manic Tour in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on April 11th. With them on this run will be nothing, nowhere. and Spite. Tickets and VIP are on sale at wagewarband.com.
- 4/11 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
- 4/12 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
- 4/14 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
- 4/15 – Dallas, TX – Echo Lounge & Music Hall
- 4/16 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
- 4/18 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee
- 4/20 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
- 4/21 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory
- 4/22 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
- 4/23 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
- 4/25 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
- 4/26 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox SoDo
- 4/28 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
- 4/29 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
- 4/30 – Kansas City, MO – The Truman
- 5/2 – Green Bay, WI – Epic Event Center
- 5/3 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
- 5/5 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
- 5/6 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
- 5/7 – Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall
- 5/9 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
- 5/10 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
- 5/12 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
- 5/13 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
- 5/14 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
- 5/16 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
- 5/17 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
- 5/19 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
- 5/20 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)
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