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3 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#33)

August 12, 2022 — Leave a comment

1. WolveSpirit: From Germany, a band that encompasses many variations of rock and metal, including blues, psychedelic, melodic, groove, and a nod to classic. For fans of Billy Idol, The Rattles, Wolfmother, etc. WolveSpirit is currently recording their next album, Titanium, in Nashville. For now, you can check out their other albums, including their 2022 release, Change the World. Listen to their latest single, “Don’t You Know,” and be sure to follow them on their various socials and streaming services.

2. Love and a .38: Rock from California. For fans of AC/DC, Guns N Roses, Kix, etc. Love and a .38 has been playing as many shows as possible in the aftermath of the pandemic, sharing the music they wrote during those two years for the first time live. Here’s a single from 2021, entitled “Stand and Fight.” Keep an eye on their socials for news and show dates!

3. Ivy Black: Melodic rock with just a hint of pop hailing from Scotland. For fans of later Pink, The Donnas, The Pretenders, etc. Ivy Black just welcomed a new bassist to their ranks, and in February they released the track “Take Me, Break Me.” Give it a listen!

New Music Alert! Amerakin Overdose: “Agastopia”

August 12, 2022 — Leave a comment

It’s been a while since I’ve had the pleasure of sharing an AOD track, but they’re back!!!!! Check out “Agastopia” and make sure you’re following them on all the various social platforms because I’m sure there’s more to come!

Meshuggah: Immutable Tour 2022

July 6, 2022 — Leave a comment

Meshuggah is touring the US this fall with Converge (9/16 – 9/30), In Flames (10/2 – 10/16), and Torche. Tickets are available at meshuggah.net.

  • 9/16 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 9/17 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
  • 9/18 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom
  • 9/20 – Silver Springs, MD – The Fillmore
  • 9/21 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 9/23 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Fest 2022
  • 9/24 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre
  • 9/25 – Columbus, OH – Express Live
  • 9/27 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
  • 9/28 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
  • 9/29 – Chicago, IL – Radius
  • 9/30 – Minneapolis, MN – Myth Live
  • 10/2 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • 10/4 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield Theatre
  • 10/7 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival 2022
  • 10/8 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
  • 10/9 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
  • 10/10 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
  • 10/12 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum
  • 10/13 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
  • 10/15 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
  • 10/16 – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle (Due to demand, the venue was changed. If you bought tickets for Buckhead Theatre, they will be honored at The Tabernacle.)

The Rockzilla Tour 2022 feat. Papa Roach, Falling in Reverse, and More

June 12, 2022 — Leave a comment

Papa Roach and Falling in Reverse are hitting the road this summer with epic support – Hollywood Undead and Bad Wolves. The twenty-four date tour will span the end of July and all of August. Tickets and VIP available at rockzillatour.com.

  • 7/27 – East Providence, RI – Bold Point Pavilion
  • 7/29 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheatre
  • 7/30 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
  • 7/31 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
  • 8/2 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena
  • 8/3 – Middletown, NY – Summerstage at OCFS
  • 8/4 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
  • 8/6 – Bay City, MI – Veteran’s Memorial Park
  • 8/7 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre
  • 8/9 – Sturgis, SD – The Sturgis Buffalo Chip
  • 8/10 – Grand Forks, ND – Alerus Center
  • 8/12 – Sioux City, IA – Hard Rock Casino Battery Park
  • 8/13 – Dubuque, IA – Q Casino, Backwaters Stage
  • 8/14 – Green Bay, WI – Capital Credit Union Park
  • 8/16 – Mankato, MN – Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
  • 8/19 – Pocatello, ID – Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre
  • 8/20 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino
  • 8/21 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheatre
  • 8/23 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheater
  • 8/25 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas
  • 8/27 – El Paso, TX – Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
  • 8/29 – Kansas City, KS – Azura Amphitheater
  • 8/30 – Little Rock, AR – First Security Amphitheater
  • 8/31 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium

New Video Alert! Tommy Vext/The Lone Wolf: “The Hills”

June 11, 2022 — Leave a comment

I love the original version of this song anyway, but Tommy’s cover is so good ❤️