glam metal

Black Veil Brides & Ville Valo Share Dates For Their 2023 Co-Headlining Tour

July 6, 2023 — Leave a comment

Black Veil Brides and Ville Valo will be sharing the stage this fall alongside special guest Dark Divine. Tickets are available at blackveilbrides.net, Ville Valo’s Bandsintown, or dark-divine.com. Black Veil Brides are also offering VIP experiences!

  • 9/10 – Louisville, KY – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
  • 9/11 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company
  • 9/12 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
  • 9/14 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
  • 9/15 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!
  • 9/16 – Niagara Falls, NY – The Rapids Theatre
  • 9/17 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
  • 9/19 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
  • 9/20 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
  • 9/22 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
  • 9/23 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
  • 9/24 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
  • 9/25 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
  • 9/27 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 9/28 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
  • 9/29 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
  • 9/30 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 10/1 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
  • 10/3 – Austin, TX – 3TEN Austin City Limits Live
  • 10/5 – Tulsa, OK – Brady Theater
  • 10/6 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
  • 10/7 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
  • 10/9 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
  • 10/11 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Convention Centre
  • 10/12 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre
  • 10/14 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
  • 10/15 – Spokane, WA – The Podium
  • 10/16 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
  • 10/18 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
  • 10/19 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
  • 10/20 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium

The Struts Announce Summer Dates With Mac Saturn

June 4, 2023 — Leave a comment

Tickets: thestruts.com

  • 6/16 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
  • 6/17 – Burlington, ON – Sound of Music Festival 2023*
  • 6/18 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 6/20 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 6/22 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
  • 6/23 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
  • 6/24 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
  • 6/25 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
  • 6/27 – New Orleans, LA – The Civic Theatre
  • 6/28 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin
  • 6/29 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
  • 7/1 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern
  • 7/2 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham
  • 7/3 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
  • 7/5 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall
  • 7/7 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
  • 7/8 – Kirtland, OH – Wonderstruck 2023*
  • 7/9 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
  • 7/11 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
  • 7/12 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
  • 7/14 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
  • 7/15 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17
  • 7/16 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
  • 7/18 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
  • 7/19 – Portland, ME – Aura
  • 7/21 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
  • 7/22 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
  • 7/23 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis*

* No Mac Saturn

Shadow Reborn Invites You to the Realm of the Wicked (Review)

May 30, 2023 — 1 Comment

Shadow Reborn is a theatrical goth metal band from southern Florida. I’m a bit late to the party, I’m sorry to say, and have only just delved into their latest EP, Realm of the Wicked, which was released back in February 2022.

It is immediately apparent that Shadow Reborn is a band that values a thematic approach to both their appearance and their music, and Realm of the Wicked offers a tantalizing glimpse into their dark, glamorous world. With a running time of 26 minutes and 52 seconds, this EP is sure to carry you on a carnival ride of the macabre.

The atmosphere is set with the brief “Intro,” building anticipation before the jazzy cabaret that is the opening to “Danse Macabre” (my favorite track). Here, the listener is given a taste of the talent that Shadow Reborn possesses, as well as a heavy nod to their influences – The 69 Eyes, HIM, and Type O Negative, just to name a few.

While centered around the goth metal genre, further exploration into the EP showcases elements of 80’s glam and dark cabaret a la Emilie Autumn or Marquis of Vaudeville. “Danse Macabre” and “Tonight is Ours” are guitar centric songs, while “Her Mortal Embrace” has the addition of a more symphonic sound, given weight by the orchestral arrangements and haunting guest vocals provided by Hali Laso. “R” jumps out as the most unique track, a faster and harsher arrangement throughout which is threaded shredding guitars that are speed metalesque.

The EP is wrapped with a cover of Motley Crue’s “Ten Seconds to Love,” a tribute that stays quite true to the original. I personally prefer the slower, deeper voice of Shadow Reborn’s front man; it sounds shockingly similar to Jyrki 69 and I am a huge fan of The 69 Eyes.

Realm of the Wicked is a must-hear for all the rock and metal fans out there who enjoy the theatrical, the gothic, the glamorous, but I believe it also stands strong against the critique of those searching for more. Shadow Reborn is a gifted band with something to offer most rock/metal fans, so do yourself a favor and check them out ASAP!

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

New Music Alert! The 69 Eyes: “This Murder Takes Two” (ft. Kat Von D)

April 25, 2023 — Leave a comment

From The 69 Eyes’ new album, Death of Darkness, which is out now!

Alice Cooper: Too Close For Comfort Tour 2023

March 28, 2023 — Leave a comment

Tickets/VIP: alicecooper.com

  • 4/28 – Mount Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
  • 4/29 – Youngstown, OH – Covelli Centre
  • 4/30 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Theatre
  • 5/2 – Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
  • 5/3 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre
  • 5/5 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Showroom
  • 5/6 – Bemidji, MN – Sanford Center
  • 5/7 – Sioux City, IA – Tyson Events Center
  • 5/9 – Champaign, IL – State Farm Center
  • 5/10 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace
  • 5/13 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre
  • 5/14 – Spartanburg, SC – Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
  • 5/15 – North Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum
  • 5/17 – Shreveport, LA – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
  • 5/18 – Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage Theatre

Disturbed: Take Back Your Life Tour 2023 (U.S. Dates)

March 17, 2023 — Leave a comment

Disturbed is touring this spring and summer with an alternating cast of other bands, which includes Breaking Benjamin, Theory of a Deadman, Jinjer, and even a couple of festivals with Falling in Reverse, Beartooth, and Dorothy! Tickets and VIP experiences are on sale now at disturbed1.com.

  • 4/27 – Montreal, QC – Centre Bell^
  • 4/29 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre^
  • 5/1 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena^
  • 5/4 – Milwaukee, WI – FiServ Forum (Hog Fest)+
  • 5/6 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center (93X Twin City Takeover)+
  • 5/8 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre^
  • 5/10 – Edmonton, AB – Roger’s Place^
  • 5/12 – Abbotsford, BC – Abbotsford Centre^
  • 7/11 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena*
  • 7/13 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre*
  • 7/15 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater*
  • 7/16 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre*
  • 7/18 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre*
  • 7/20 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre*
  • 7/22 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre*
  • 7/23 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater*
  • 7/25 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion*
  • 7/27 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion*
  • 7/29 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP*
  • 7/31 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion*
  • 8/1 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre*
  • 8/3 – West Palm Beach, FL – iThink Financial Amphitheatre*
  • 8/5 – Tampa, FL – MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre#
  • 8/7 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek*
  • 8/9 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live*
  • 8/11 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center&
  • 8/12 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview*
  • 8/15 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center*
  • 8/18 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center&
  • 8/19 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater*
  • 8/21 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion*
  • 8/23 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion*
  • 8/26 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake*
  • 8/27 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center*
  • 8/29 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre (St. Louis)*
  • 8/30 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre (Chicago)*
  • 9/1 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre*
  • 9/2 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center*

^ with Theory of a Deadman

+ with Falling in Reverse, Beartooth, and Dorothy

* with Breaking Benjamin and Jinjer

& with Jinjer and TBD (to be determined)

# with TBD

Steel Panther: On the Prowl World Tour 2023

February 7, 2023 — Leave a comment

Steel Panther is about to set off on their On the Prowl World Tour. Crobot and Tragedy will be appearing at the U.S. shows, while Winger is the special guest for the May dates in the U.K. Tickets and VIP available at steelpantherrocks.com.

U.S. Dates

  • 2/24 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
  • 2/25 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
  • 2/26 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
  • 2/28 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theater
  • 3/1 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 3/3 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
  • 3/4 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
  • 3/6 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
  • 3/8 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
  • 3/10 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
  • 3/11 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
  • 3/12 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
  • 3/14 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!
  • 3/16 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
  • 3/17 – Philadelphia, PA – Keswick Theatre
  • 3/18 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
  • 3/19 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 3/21 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
  • 3/22 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
  • 3/24 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Egyptian Room
  • 3/25 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
  • 3/26 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
  • 3/28 – Milwaukee, WI – The Eagles Club Stage
  • 3/29 – Minneapolis, MN – Fillmore Park
  • 3/31 – Lincoln, NE – The Bourbon Theatre
  • 4/1 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • 4/2 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
  • 4/4 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
  • 4/6 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go-Go
  • 4/7 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go-Go
  • 4/8 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues

U.K. Dates

  • 5/14 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow
  • 5/15 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK – O2 City Hall Newcastle
  • 5/17 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy
  • 5/18 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham
  • 5/20 – London, UK – O2 Forum Kentishtown
  • 5/21 – Bristol, UK – O2 Academy Bristol
  • 5/23 – Leeds, UK – O2 Academy Leeds
  • 5/25 – Belfast, UK – Ulster Hall
  • 5/26 – Cork, IE – Cyprus Avenue
  • 5/28 – Dublin, IE – Vicar Street