gothic rock

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?

Marilyn Manson Announces Spring 2025 North American Headlining Tour

April 22, 2025 — Leave a comment

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

April 15, 2025 — Leave a comment

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

March 12, 2025 — Leave a comment

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

The Funeral Portrait Announces Early 2025 Dates With If Not For Me, Versus Me, and Archers

January 10, 2025 — Leave a comment

The Funeral Portrait is getting a head start on hexing the nation in 2025! They will be sharing the stage with If Not For Me and Versus Me for nine shows in January/February. Then, they’re teaming up with Archers and If Not For Me on February 4th and 5th. To attend one of these devotion ceremonies, visit thefuneralportrait.com!

With If Not For Me and Versus Me

  • 1/18 – Nashville, TN – The End
  • 1/21 – Memphis, TN – Growlers
  • 1/22 – Springfield, MO – The Riff
  • 1/23 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
  • 1/25 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
  • 1/28 – El Paso, TX – RockHouse Bar & Grill
  • 1/29 – Tucson, AZ – Encore
  • 1/31 – Reno, NV – Cypress Reno
  • 2/1 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall

With If Not For Me and Archers

  • 2/4 – Great Fall, MT – The Newberry
  • 2/5 – Spokane, WA – The District Bar

Palaye Royale: Death or Glory North American Tour 2025

January 5, 2025 — Leave a comment

Glam/goth/punk/garage rock outfit Palaye Royale are hitting North America this winter. Featuring support from Johnnie Guilbert, the Death or Glory Tour will make stops in 24 cities, kicking off in Portland, Oregon, and wrapping up in San Francisco, California. Tickets and VIP are available at palayeroyale.com!

  • 2/2 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
  • 2/3 – Seattle, WA – Neptune
  • 2/4 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
  • 2/6 – Edmonton, AB – Midway
  • 2/7 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
  • 2/10 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
  • 2/11 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
  • 2/13 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
  • 2/15 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
  • 2/16 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
  • 2/18 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
  • 2/19 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
  • 2/21 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
  • 2/22 – Jacksonville, FL – FIVE
  • 2/23 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
  • 2/25 – Birmingham, AL – The Grill at Iron City
  • 2/26 – New Orleans, LA – The Joy Theater
  • 2/27 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
  • 3/1 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
  • 3/2 – Tucson, AZ – Encore
  • 3/4 – Las Vegas, NV – The Portal at Area 15
  • 3/5 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
  • 3/7 – Ventura, CA – The Majestic Ventura Theater
  • 3/9 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall

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

November 26, 2024 — Leave a comment

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

July 10, 2024 — Leave a comment

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