Three Covers That I Did Not See Coming

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?

Marilyn Manson Announces Spring 2025 North American Headlining Tour

Marilyn Manson has shared 16 headlining dates this May, kicking off on the 2nd in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tickets are available at marilynmanson.com!

  • 5/2 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 5/3 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Live
  • 5/4 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
  • 5/6 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
  • 5/7 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
  • 5/9 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
  • 5/10 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues
  • 5/12 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
  • 5/13 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion
  • 5/15 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
  • 5/16 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
  • 5/18 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2025
  • 5/20 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
  • 5/21 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore
  • 5/24 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 5/25 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

Dead Posey: The Damned & The Dead Tour 2025

Gothic rock/metal band Dead Posey has shared dates for The Damned & The Dead Tour. Featuring special guests Ovtlier and Another Day Dawns, this early summer run kicks off June 11th in Denver, Colorado. Tickets and VIP are available at deadposey.com!

(City/venue for June 26th and 27th are still TBA. I will update this post whenever the information becomes available.)

  • 6/11 – Denver, CO – HQ
  • 6/12 – Lincoln, NE – The Royal Grove
  • 6/13 – West Dundee, IL – RocHaus
  • 6/14 – Des Moines, IA – xBk Live
  • 6/15 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
  • 6/17 – Indianapolis, IN – Turntable
  • 6/18 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
  • 6/19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill
  • 6/20 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
  • 6/21 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power
  • 6/22 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
  • 6/24 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 6/25 – Atlanta, GA – Altar at The Masquerade
  • 6/26 – TBA
  • 6/27 – TBA
  • 6/28 – Haltom City, TX – Haltom Theater
  • 6/29 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street

Fozzy Announces 25th Anniversary Tour

Fozzy, the hard rock/heavy metal band fronted by Chris Jericho, is celebrating 25 years together, and they’re kicking off the festivities with some spring dates in the U.S. The tour features special guests Liliac and The Nocturnal Affair. Tickets and VIP are available at fozzyrock.com!

  • 4/17 – Springfield, MO – The Riff
  • 4/18 – Wichita, KS – Temple Live
  • 4/19 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios
  • 4/20 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
  • 4/21 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
  • 4/24 – Las Vegas, NV – Count’s Vamp’d
  • 4/25 – Los Angeles, CA – Whisky A Go Go
  • 4/26 – Fresno, CA – Strummer’s
  • 4/27 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 4/28 – Anaheim, CA – The Parish at House of Blues
  • 4/30 – Denver, CO – HQ
  • 5/1 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
  • 5/4 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
  • 5/5 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theater
  • 5/6 – Ft. Wayne, IN – Piere’s
  • 5/8 – Cadillac, MI – Venue Event Center
  • 5/9 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 5/10 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
  • 5/11 – Belvidere, IL – Apollo Theater
  • 5/12 – Wyandotte, MI – District 142

Wednesday 13: There’s No Such Thing as Monsters Tour 2025

Horror punk icon Wednesday 13 is hitting the road stateside next spring. The “There’s No Such Thing as Monsters” tour features support from Stitched Up Heart, The Dead Rabbitts, and I Ya Toyah. You can snag tickets at officialwednesday13.com! (VIP packages are available through the venues, according to the initial tour announcement post on Facebook.)

  • 3/14 – Las Vegas, NV – Count’s Vamp’d
  • 3/15 – Los Angeles, CA – Whisky A Go Go
  • 3/16 – Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music
  • 3/18 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
  • 3/19 – Seattle, WA – El Corazón
  • 3/21 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post Roseville
  • 3/22 – Pomona, CA – The Glass House
  • 3/23 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
  • 3/25 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
  • 3/26 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
  • 3/28 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
  • 3/29 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 3/30 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
  • 4/1 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn
  • 4/2 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord
  • 4/4 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft @ Centerstage
  • 4/5 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones
  • 4/6 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
  • 4/8 – Baltimore, MD – Zen West
  • 4/9 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho
  • 4/10 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
  • 4/12 – Hampton Beach, NH – Wallys
  • 4/13 – Montreal, QC – Foufounes Electrique
  • 4/15 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
  • 4/16 – Buffalo, NY – Rec Room
  • 4/18 – New York, NY – The Gramercy
  • 4/19 – Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman Theater
  • 4/20 – Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
  • 4/22 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse
  • 4/23 – Cleveland, OH – Mercury
  • 4/25 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • 4/26 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
  • 4/27 – Cadillac, MI – Venue Event Center
  • 4/29 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 4/30 – Madison, WI – The Annex
  • 5/2 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
  • 5/3 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep

Fozzy: 25th Anniversary Tour

Fozzy is celebrating 25 years as a band! If you’re like me, you weren’t properly introduced to these hard rockers until they were fronted by pro wrestler Chris Jericho; however, the band was actually formed back in 1999 by lead guitarist Rich Ward and drummer Frank Fontsere.

The 25th Anniversary Tour kicks off in October and features special guests The Nocturnal Affair and Clozure. You can snag tickets and VIP now at fozzyrock.com!

  • 10/3 – Woodstock, GA – Madlife*
  • 10/4 – Jacksonville, FL – Underbelly’s
  • 10/5 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum Theater
  • 10/6 – Destin, FL – Club LA
  • 10/7 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn
  • 10/10 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
  • 10/11 – Charlotte, NC – Underground
  • 10/12 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater
  • 10/13 – Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
  • 10/14 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
  • 10/17 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
  • 10/18 – Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry
  • 10/19 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • 10/20 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop

* Fozzy only

Lacuna Coil: Ignite The Fire Tour 2024

Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil has announced some May U.S. dates with special guests New Years Day and Oceans of Slumber. The 12-date run kicks off in Wilmington, Delaware. Tickets and VIP are available at lacunacoil.com!

  • 5/2 – Wilmington, DE – The Queen
  • 5/3 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony
  • 5/4 – Reading, PA – Reverb
  • 5/6 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 5/7 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
  • 5/9 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2024
  • 5/11 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
  • 5/13 – Fort Smith, AR – Temple Live
  • 5/14 – Wichita, KS – TempleLive at Wichita Scottish Rite Center
  • 5/15 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
  • 5/18 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Festival 2024
  • 5/19 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024*

* New Years Day not appearing

Five Finger Death Punch Shares Summer/Fall 2024 Dates With Marilyn Manson and Slaughter to Prevail

Five Finger Death Punch is hitting the road this summer and fall in support of their latest album, Afterlife, and they’re bringing along some pretty legendary friends: the infamous Marilyn Manson and Russian deathcore outfit Slaughter to Prevail. Tickets available at fivefingerdeathpunch.com (or at either of the other bands’ official sites).

  • 8/2 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
  • 8/5 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 8/7 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • 8/8 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
  • 8/10 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
  • 8/13 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
  • 8/14 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
  • 8/16 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
  • 8/19 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
  • 8/21 – Omaha, NE – Chi Health Center
  • 8/22 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
  • 8/27 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
  • 8/29 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest
  • 8/31 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
  • 9/3 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
  • 9/4 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheater
  • 9/6 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
  • 9/8 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • 9/10 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resorts Amphitheatre
  • 9/11 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheatre
  • 9/13 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
  • 9/15 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre
  • 9/16 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum
  • 9/18 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheatre
  • 9/19 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Ice Nine Kills + In This Moment: Kiss of Death Tour 2024, Part 2

Ice Nine Kills and In This Moment are teaming up once again for an epic summer Tour! Bringing along special guests Avatar and Tx2, the bands will hit the road August 6th. Snag your tickets today at iceninekills.com or inthismomentofficial.com!

  • 8/6 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
  • 8/7 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Outer Harbor
  • 8/9 – Green Bay, WI – Capitol Credit Union Park
  • 8/10 – Dubuque, IA – Q Casino, Backwaters Stage
  • 8/11 – Springfield, MO – The Shrine Mosque*
  • 8/13 – Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theatre+
  • 8/14 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
  • 8/16 – Omaha, NE – The Astro
  • 8/17 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
  • 8/18 – Sioux Falls, SD – The District*
  • 8/20 – Bismarck, ND – Bismarck Events Center
  • 8/21 – Billings, MT – Downtown Billings Skatepark
  • 8/23 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Events Centre
  • 8/25 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre*
  • 8/27 – Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center
  • 8/28 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Great Saltair
  • 8/30 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest AMP
  • 8/31 – Portland, OR – Alaska Airlines’ Theater of the Clouds
  • 9/1 – Boise, ID – Revolution Center*
  • 9/3 – Sacramento, CA – The Backyard
  • 9/4 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
  • 9/5 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas
  • 9/7 – Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park*
  • 9/8 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
  • 9/9 – Wichita, KS – Wave
  • 9/10 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
  • 9/12 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE*

* No Ice Nine Kills

+ No In This Moment