1. Godhead: “Eleanor Rigby” (The Beatles cover)
2. Mötley Crüe: “Helter Skelter” (The Beatles cover)
3. HIM: “Enjoy the Silence” (Depeche Mode cover)
alternative metal
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#13)
This is the Alabama edition! We have a lot of talent in my home state and I wanted to share it with the rest of you!
1. Common Rarity
Self-proclaimed “alternative odd rock.” I discovered these guys when I added bassist JD Smalley on Facebook. (I always check out my FB friends’ bands.) For fans of The Cure, The Clash, The Smashing Pumpkins, etc. Common Rarity is currently working on their second album and booking shows to spread their brand of rock.
Facebook – Instagram – Spotify – Official Site
2. By All Means
Rock/Alternative/Heavy Metal. For fans of Sevendust, Shinedown, Tremonti, etc. By All Means have released the Buried EP, which you can hear on their official site or Soundcloud.
Official Site – Twitter – Facebook
3. Burn the Harlot
Hard Rock/Heavy Metal. For fans of Skindred, Avenged Sevenfold, Alice in Chains, etc. Burn the Harlot’s album Calm Before the Storm is now available!
Facebook — Instagram — Twitter
4. All or Nothing
Alternative/Metal. For fans of Escape the Fate, Black Veil Brides, Rise Against, etc. All or Nothing just released their self-titled EP, available on Spotify and iTunes. Listen to “Napalm” and “Mauled By Jackalopes” here:
5. Who Shot Lizzy?
Southern Rock/Country. I am familiar with Who Shot Lizzy? because of Roger Jones, who is an extremely talented musician that spans multiple genres. For fans of Zac Brown Band, David Allan Coe, Eric Church, etc. Who Shot Lizzy? is playing in Lyons, Georgia, at Kerrigan’s Lounge, July 5th — 7th.
Playlist Challenge, Day 419
3 Pill Morning — “Crumbs”
Playlist Challenge, Day 418
3 Pill Morning — “Out the Door”
Playlist Challenge, Day 417
3 Pill Morning — “Electric Chair”
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#12)
1. Stone Horses
An alternative rock band from Maryland. For fans of Jack White, The Black Keys, Highly Suspect, etc. Stone Horses has a show at Baltimore Soundstage on July 13th. Check out their first official video, “Reckless Ways.”
2. Hand of the Tribe
A hard rock/metal band from Massachusetts. For fans of Sevendust, HellYeah, Godsmack, etc. Hand of the Tribe has recently been getting airplay on Rock Rage Radio. Listen to “Everything Is Love” and “Moonwalk” now.
Facebook – Twitter – Instagram
3. Gravitation
A hard rock, female-fronted band from North Carolina. For fans of New Year’s Day, Halestorm, Evanescence, etc. Gravitation has a few upcoming shows, the dates of which you can find on their Facebook. Here are “The Other Side” and “Breathe.”
4. Within the Grey
A hard rock/metal band from Illinois. For fans of Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, Five Finger Death Punch, etc. Within the Grey just released three new tracks, all of which are available on Spotify. Listen to “Take The Blame” here:
Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
5. Thrillchaser
An alternative pop/rock band from Rhode Island. For fans of CHVRCHES, Fun, Hozier, etc. Thrillchaser just released their debut album, A Lot Like Love. Check out the title track and “Like That.”
So… Orgy Is Touring This Summer
My younger self is pretty stoked about this! Most people are only familiar with Orgy because of their “Blue Monday” cover, but they had several other good songs.
Orgy hasn’t put out anything since 2015 (an EP entitled Talk Sick). However, front man Jay Gordon has mentioned an upcoming full-length album, Entropy. The release date is still unknown.
Anyway, here are the dates for their tour.
- 8/17 – Salt Lake City, UT – Liquid Joe’s
- 8/18 – Greeley, CO – Moxi Theater
- 8/20 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
- 8/21 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Ruins Live
- 8/22 – Dallas, TX – Trees
- 8/23 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
- 8/24 – Austin, TX – 3Ten ACL Live
- 8/25 – Laredo, TX – Ethos Live
- 8/26 – McAllen, TX – Yerberia Cultura
- 8/28 – New Orleans, LA – Southport Music Hall
- 8/30 – Atlanta, GA – Hell @ The Masquerade
- 8/31 – Sanford, FL – West End Trading Company
- 9/1 – Tampa, FL – Brass Mug
- 9/3 – Concord, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Festival
- 9/4 – New York, NY – The Gramercy Theater
- 9/6 – Stanhope, NJ – The Stanhope House
- 9/7 – Providence, RI – Fete Music Hall
- 9/8 – Amityville, NY – Revolution
- 9/9 – Easton, PA – One Centre Square
- 9/10 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s Rhythm Grill
- 9/11 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
- 9/12 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
- 9/13 – Highland, IN – The Room
- 9/14 – West Dundee, IL – RocHaus
- 9/15 – Chesterfield, MI – Diesel Concert Lounge
- 9/17 – Omaha, NE – Bourbon Saloon
- 9/18 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
- 9/19 – Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep
- 9/21 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
- 9/22 – Scottsdale, AZ – BLK Live
- 9/23 – Los Angeles, CA – Club 1720
- 9/25 – Seattle, WA – Club Sur Rocks
- 9/26 – Portland, OR – Paris Theatre
- 9/29 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#10)
I can’t believe this is the tenth installment! Thank you to the fans and the bands for the response!
1. American Grim
Rock band from New Jersey. For fans of The Murderdolls, Marilyn Manson, etc. American Grim is currently on the Beauty and the Beast Tour with Hail Sagan. Check out “Freakshow,” from the album of the same name, and “Burn Hollywood.”
Facebook – Instagram – YouTube
2. Davey Suicide
Goth rock from California. For fans of Wednesday 13, Deadstar Assembly, Dope, etc. Davey Suicide will be touring this winter in support of their latest record, Made From Fire. Here is the third single, “No Angel,” along with my favorite Davey Suicide song, “Hustler Queen.”
Facebook – Instagram – YouTube
3. Throw the Fight
A rock/metal/alternative band from Minnesota. For fans of Thrice, early Black Veil Brides, Nonpoint, etc. Throw the Fight is playing the Music Fights Back Festival in Wisconsin on June 23rd. Listen to “Don’t Let Me Down” and “Bury Me Alive.”
Facebook – Instagram – YouTube
4. TrueHeights
An alternative rock band from the UK. For fans of You Me At Six, 30 Seconds to Mars, I Prevail, etc. TrueHeights just released their second EP, Days We Found, in April. Here are the tracks “Exit Route” and “Still Moving Colour.”
Facebook – Instagram – YouTube
5. Bitch Queens
A punk rock band from Switzerland. For fans of Turbonegro, The Stooges, the Ramones, etc. Bitch Queens will be playing Marina Basel in July, then they’re heading to the UK in September. Enjoy their latest single, “Techno is Dead,” featuring David Baguetta!
And “Anti-Social,” the first song by Bitch Queens I heard:
Playlist Challenge, Day 408
Tremonti — “My Last Mistake”
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#9)
I decided to do a post honoring female-fronted bands. Most of those listed probably don’t need my help, but maybe this will help them gain a few new fans.
1. City of the Weak
A rock/alternative band from Minnesota. For fans of Paramore, The Distillers, Fit For Rivals, etc. City of the Weak is releasing their debut album, Pulling Teeth, on June 22nd. Check out their cover of Incubus’s “Pardon Me” and 2017’s “Ungrateful.”
Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
2. Hail Sagan
An electronic rock band from California. For fans of Bring Me the Horizon, Flyleaf, The Relentless, etc. Hail Sagan is currently on The Beauty and the Beast Tour, alongside American Grim.
Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
3. New Years Day
A hard rock band from California. For fans of Evanescence, The Pretty Reckless, etc. New Years Day will be on the road with In This Moment and Halestorm later this summer!
Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
4. Stitched Up Heart
A rock band from California. Of a similar vibe to New Years Day, so if you like Evanescence, Halestorm, etc., give Stitched Up Heart a chance. The band has begun writing new stuff.
Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
5. Butcher Babies
A metal band from California. For fans of Arch Enemy, Cradle of Filth, In This Moment, etc. Butcher Babies are playing the Gathering of the Juggalos, which is taking place July 18th – 21st in Ohio. They also just released their album Lilith. Check out the title track below.
