Slipknot: Here Comes the Pain. North America 2024

Slipknot is celebrating 25 years since they roared onto the scene with the release of their self-titled debut album. In honor of this anniversary, the metal outfit is bringing their Here Comes the Pain Tour to North America this summer and fall. Joining them on the road will be hardcore punk band Knocked Loose, as well as special guests Orbit Culture for the first leg and Vended on the second leg.

You can get your tickets and VIP experiences at slipknot1.com!

  • 8/6 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center*
  • 8/7 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake*
  • 8/9 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena*
  • 8/10 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion*
  • 8/12 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden*
  • 8/14 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion*
  • 8/15 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center*
  • 8/17 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena*
  • 9/1 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma 2024^
  • 9/7 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre+
  • 9/8 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater+
  • 9/11 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater+
  • 9/13 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome+
  • 9/14 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome+
  • 9/15 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre+
  • 9/17 – Austin, TX – Moody Center+
  • 9/18 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion+
  • 9/21 – Des Moines, IA – Knotfest Iowa 2024^

* w/Orbit Culture

+ w/Vended

^ Festival

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

Shadows Calling Showcase Their Versatility on New EP, ‘These Scars’

Shadows Calling is a female-fronted alternative rock band hailing from Cork, Ireland. They released their debut EP, Spirit Shifter, in early 2023. Now, the five-piece outfit is back with These Scars, a four track EP that dropped March 22, 2024.

Shadows Calling boasts a group of musicians who delve into the many aspects of the rock and metal genres, paired with singer Jen Vaughan’s powerful vocals. The band utilizes a vast array of sounds and melodies on These Scars, which clocks in at 17 minutes and balances the fast-paced and upbeat with the slow, dark, and moody.

The EP kicks off with “Dead Long Enough,” a heavy opener with tasty guitar parts that will make listeners want to bang their heads and sing along. The song is a 2:47 driving piece that would be at home on any modern rock playlist. Shadows Calling switches gears with the title track, “These Scars,” which has a deliciously gritty groove that brings to mind such classic metal acts as Metallica and Black Sabbath. Jen toys with the rougher edge of her voice throughout, showcasing a range that is expertly manipulated to match the tone set by the music.

“The Lost” is another nod to the vintage, melodic with a hint of funk, and Jen’s vocals positively soar. I can’t put my finger on exactly why, but this is my favorite of the four songs. The EP closes with “Ships,” and here again the band ventures into different territory. This epic track takes the listener on a journey. The music itself runs through a hard rock start, a nasty heavy metal breakdown at its heart. Listeners are then granted by a brief interlude of nothing but bass and the ethereal facet of Jen’s singing before the song ends on a guitar fade out.

Shadows Calling has packed a punch with These Scars, making a statement that they will not be ignored with four catchy, captivating tracks that will grab you and not let go. For any fan of hard rock, metal, and/or grunge, this EP is a must-hear!

Be sure to follow Shadows Calling on their socials so that you don’t miss any updates or new music! The band has had quite a year, and I believe they have a promising future ahead.

POD: I Got That Tour 2024

Christian nu metal act P.O.D. is hitting the road this spring to promote their latest record, Veritas, which will be released May 3rd. With a bill that includes Bad Wolves, Norma Jean, and Blind Channel, the I Got That Tour kicks off at the 98 KUPD U Fest in Phoenix, Arizona. Tickets available now at payableondeath.com!

  • 4/26 – Phoenix, AZ – 98 KUPD U Fest 2024^
  • 4/28 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
  • 4/29 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory
  • 5/1 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco Theater
  • 5/2 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
  • 5/4 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios Live
  • 5/5 – Wichita, KS – TempleLive at Wichita Scottish Rite Center
  • 5/7 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
  • 5/9 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
  • 5/10 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
  • 5/11 – Jacksonville, NC – Hooligans
  • 5/12 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2024^
  • 5/15 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club*
  • 5/16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Festival 2024^
  • 5/17 – Reading, PA – Reverb
  • 5/18 – Ledyard, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino*
  • 5/19 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
  • 5/21 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground
  • 5/23 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 5/24 – Turtle Lake, WI – St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake Hotel
  • 5/25 – Minneapolis, MN – Uptown Theater
  • 5/26 – Sioux City, IA – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
  • 5/28 – Lubbock, TX – The Garden
  • 5/29 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 5/30 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 5/31 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
  • 6/2 – Dallas, TX – So What?! Music Festival 2024^

^ Festival

* Supporting Mudvayne

Avatar: The Great Metal Circus 2024

Avant-garde metal band Avatar is playing a few dates in North America this May! With them will be rap-rockers Oxymorrons and the all-female rock outfit Conquer Divide. Tickets are on sale at avatarmetal.com!

  • 5/8 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 5/9 – Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall
  • 5/10 – Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall
  • 5/11 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 5/12 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
  • 5/14 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
  • 5/15 – Wallingford, CT – Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
  • 5/16 – Reading, PA – Reverb
  • 5/17 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2024*
  • 5/18 – St. Louis, MO – Point Fest 2024*
  • 5/19 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024*

* Festival

Static-X and Sevendust Announce Second Leg of The Machine Killer Tour

Metal heavyweights Static-X and Sevendust had so much fun touring together last year that they’ve decided to do it again! With support from Dope and Lines of Loyalty, the second leg of The Machine Killer Tour starts February 1st in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Grab your tickets and VIP packages at static-x.org or sevendust.com!

  • 2/1 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues, Myrtle Beach
  • 2/2 – Orlando, FL – The Orlando Amphitheater at Central Florida Fairgrounds
  • 2/3 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
  • 2/4 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa
  • 2/6 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
  • 2/7 – Norfolk, VA – NorVa
  • 2/9 – Atlantic City, NJ – Tropicana Showroom
  • 2/10 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
  • 2/12 – Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman Theater
  • 2/13 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
  • 2/14 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
  • 2/16 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 2/17 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
  • 2/18 – Pickering, ON – Pickering Casino Resort
  • 2/19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
  • 2/21 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
  • 2/22 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom
  • 2/23 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 2/24 – Chicago, IL – Radius Chicago
  • 2/26 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
  • 2/27 – Newport, KY – MegaCorp Pavilion
  • 2/28 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl, Nashville

Static-X Shares Official Video For “Otsego Placebo”

“Otsego Placebo” is the tenth track from Static-X’s 2020 release, Project Regeneration: Vol. 1.