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Three Covers That I Did Not See Coming

April 22, 2025 — Leave a comment

I always enjoy hearing artists’ takes on songs they love, and the most fun reimaginings to me are the ones that come from a completely different genre than the original. Over the past week, two such renditions have been released into the world. The third cover… Well, it was always a dark song, so an infamously dark artist sharing his version makes sense.

1. Priest: “Black Hole Sun”

Yes, that “Black Hole Sun.” It’s so Priest, but I think it’s a very respectful nod to Soundgarden and the original. And, let’s be honest, it takes balls to release a song and know everyone is going to be comparing your vocals to Chris Cornell’s.

2. Aesthetic Perfection: “Fade to Black”

Aesthetic Perfection is a self-proclaimed industrial pop act. Hearing them do a Metallica track was unexpected, but I dig it.

3. Marilyn Manson: “In the Air Tonight”

Manson prides himself on shocking people. His entire career is based on it, in fact. He has done odd covers before. However, I just never would have predicted a Phil Collins song. Lol. As stated above, it kinda makes sense. The subject matter of “In the Air Tonight” is rather dark. Who better to reimagine it than Marilyn Manson and Tyler Bates?

Powerman 5000 Shares Spring 2025 West Coast Dates

April 5, 2025 — 2 Comments

Powerman 5000 is kicking off a West Coast run in six days. Featuring special guests Julien-K and Makes My Blood Dance, this 12-date mini-tour includes stops in Anaheim, San Francisco, Tucson, and Las Vegas. Tickets can be purchased via the venues’ sites or Powerman 5000’s Bandsintown!

  • 4/11 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
  • 4/12 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
  • 4/13 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
  • 4/15 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 4/16 – Portland, OR – Star Theater
  • 4/18 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 4/19 – Fresno, CA – Full Circle Brewing Co.
  • 4/20 – Modesto, CA – Persuasion Brewing
  • 4/22 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock
  • 4/23 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
  • 4/25 – Bakersfield, CA – The Nile Theater (There was a change. This is the correct city and venue.)
  • 4/26 – Temecula, CA – Temecula Sports Lounge/Restaurant

Disturbed Announces 2024 Dates With Falling in Reverse and Plush

November 27, 2023 — Leave a comment

Disturbed is kicking off another leg of the Take Back Your Life Tour in January. With them on this run will be Falling in Reverse and Plush. You can find tickets and VIP at disturbed1.com.

  • 1/19 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
  • 1/22 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
  • 1/23 – Green Bay, WI – The Resch Center
  • 1/25 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
  • 1/27 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
  • 1/29 – Omaha, NE – Chi Health Center
  • 1/31 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford Premier Center
  • 2/2 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
  • 2/5 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center
  • 2/6 – Toledo, OH – Huntington Center
  • 2/8 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena
  • 2/10 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
  • 2/13 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
  • 2/15 – Huntington, WV – Mountain Health Arena
  • 2/17 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
  • 2/19 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
  • 2/20 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
  • 2/22 – Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena
  • 2/24 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
  • 2/26 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center
  • 2/29 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
  • 3/2 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
  • 3/3 – Paradise, NV – Bakkt Theater

Pop Evil: Flesh & Bone Tour 2023

October 14, 2023 — Leave a comment

Pop Evil is kicking off their Flesh & Bone Tour in two weeks! Featuring special guests Fame on Fire and LYLVC, this 18-date run starts the 28th in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and wraps up on November 22nd in Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets and VIP experiences are available now at popevil.com!

  • 10/28 – Fort Smith, AR – TempleLive Fort Smith
  • 10/29 – Wichita, KS – TempleLive Wichita
  • 10/31 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
  • 11/1 – Angola, IN – The Eclectic Room
  • 11/3 – Reading, PA – Reverb
  • 11/4 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony
  • 11/5 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • 11/7 – Columbia, SC – The Senate
  • 11/9 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
  • 11/10 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
  • 11/11 – Johnson City, TN – Capone’s
  • 11/12 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
  • 11/14 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
  • 11/16 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
  • 11/17 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
  • 11/18 – Cleveland, OH – TempleLive Cleveland Masonic*
  • 11/19 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
  • 11/21 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
  • 11/22 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection

* No Fame on Fire

Powerman 5000: The Devil in the Dark Tour 2023 [Updated 7/12/23]

July 12, 2023 — Leave a comment

Update: Shows have been added on 7/15 and 7/21!

Powerman 5000 is hitting the road this summer with Julien-K and Priest! Tickets available at powerman5000.com, or via the venues’ sites. Some dates are not yet showing up on bandsintown, so I’ll link the venue pages for those.

  • 7/7 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues [Tickets]
  • 7/8 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 7/10 – Bellingham, WA – Wild Buffalo [Tickets]
  • 7/11 – Portland, OR – Rustix [Tickets]
  • 7/12 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 7/14 – Filer, ID – Rally in the Valley [Tickets]
  • 7/15 – Salt Lake City, UT – Liquid Joe’s (New date!) [Tickets]
  • 7/16 – Denver, CO – HQ [Tickets]
  • 7/17 – Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep [Tickets]
  • 7/19 – Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar [Tickets]
  • 7/20 – Menahga, MN – Mid Summer Music Fest [Tickets]
  • 7/21 – Beaver Dam, WI – Stormy’s (New date!) [Tickets]
  • 7/22 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
  • 7/23 – Belvidere, IL – Apollo Theatre AC [Tickets]
  • 7/25 – Lakewood, OH – The Foundry [Tickets]
  • 7/26 – Wyandotte, MI – District 142 [Tickets]
  • 7/27 – Columbus, OH – The KING of CLUBS
  • 7/28 – Marietta, OH – The Adelphia Music Hall [Tickets]
  • 7/29 – Harrison, OH – The Blue Note [Tickets]
  • 7/30 – Braidwood, IL – Top Fuel Saloon [Tickets]
  • 7/31 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theater [Tickets]
  • 8/2 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Crafthouse Stage & Grill
  • 8/3 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz [Tickets]
  • 8/4 – Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedraft’s [Tickets]
  • 8/5 – Fredericksburg, VA – Hard Times [Tickets]
  • 8/6 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)
  • 8/7 – Jefferson, LA – Southport Hall
  • 8/8 – Ft. Worth, TX – Rail Club [Tickets]
  • 8/9 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live [Tickets]
  • 8/10 – Odessa, TX – The Ector Theatre [Tickets]
  • 8/11 – El Paso, TX – RockHouse Bar & Grill
  • 8/12 – Scottsdale, AZ – Pub Rock [Tickets]

Avenged Sevenfold: Life is But a Dream… North American Tour Pt. 2

June 21, 2023 — Leave a comment

Fingers crossed I get to attend the Nashville show!!!!!!! Tickets available at avengedsevenfold.com.

  • 9/16 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
  • 9/17 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 9/19 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
  • 9/20 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • 9/22 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
  • 9/23 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life 2023
  • 9/25 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
  • 9/26 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
  • 9/28 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena*
  • 9/30 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
  • 10/2 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome
  • 10/3 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
  • 10/5 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival 2023
  • 10/7 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 10/8 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
  • 10/10 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
  • 10/12 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 10/13 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
  • 10/15 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

* No Falling in Reverse

Falling In Reverse + Ice Nine Kills: The Popular MonsTOUR 2023

May 2, 2023 — Leave a comment

Falling In Reverse and Ice Nine Kills are touring together this fall, and they are bringing along some friends! Depending on the date, fans will get Underoath, Our Last Night, Slaughter To Prevail, Crown The Empire, and/or Catch Your Breath. Tickets are going fast, so snag yours at fallinginreverse.com or get tickets and VIP for Ice Nine Kills.

  • 6/26 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Civic Center Coliseum*
  • 6/27 – Richmond, VA – Virginia Credit Union LIVE!*
  • 6/29 – Hershey, PA – Giant Center*
  • 6/30 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview**
  • 7/2 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion**
  • 7/3 – Baltimore, MD – Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena**
  • 7/5 – Pittsburgh, PA – Petersen Events Center***
  • 7/6 – Asheville, NC – Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau***
  • 7/8 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Alliant Energy PowerHouse****
  • 7/9 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center****
  • 7/11 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre****
  • 7/12 – Council Bluffs, IA – Westfair Amphitheater****
  • 7/14 – Cadott, WI – Rock Fest 2023+
  • 7/15 – Grand Rapids, MI – Upheaval Fest 2023+
  • 7/17 – Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena**
  • 7/18 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Zoo Amphitheatre**
  • 7/21 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels^
  • 7/22 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels^
  • 7/24 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino*****
  • 7/26 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Arena*****
  • 7/27 – Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center*****
  • 7/29 – Sacramento, CA – Heart Health Park*****
  • 7/30 – Redding, CA – Redding Civic Auditorium*****

* w/Slaughter To Prevail and Catch Your Breath

** w/Slaughter To Prevail and Crown The Empire

*** w/Underoath and Crown The Empire

**** w/Underoath and Catch Your Breath

***** w/Our Last Night and Catch Your Breath

+ FIR and INK festival appearances