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John 5 Posts August/September Dates With KrashKarma

June 7, 2022 — Leave a comment

These dates are actually a continuation of the Sinner Tour and include the rescheduled shows in San Diego and Albuquerque. Tickets available at john-5.com, and VIP meet-and-greets can be purchased at john5store.com. Please note: previously purchased VIP packages for the rescheduled shows can be transferred to the new dates!

  • 8/24 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
  • 8/25 – Phoenix, AZ – The Nile Theater
  • 8/26 – Las Vegas, NV – Count’s Vamp’d
  • 8/27 – Reno, NV – Peavine Taphouse
  • 8/28 – Boise, ID – The Shredder
  • 8/29 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
  • 8/30 – Vancouver, BC – The Rickshaw
  • 8/31 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 9/3 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick

Motivation Monday – Andy Black: “Put The Gun Down”

June 6, 2022 — Leave a comment

I mentioned this song two weeks ago. I am not a huge Andy Black fan. I used to love Black Veil Brides, but Andy’s solo stuff has just never tickled my fancy. However, “Put The Gun Down” hit me with roughly the force of a tank. It remains one of my go-to tracks whenever I’m feeling low.

You can listen here and read the lyrics below. I think this is a message we’ve all needed at some point in our lives.

“Put The Gun Down”

Here’s where it starts
Another night alone in the dark
Hate is running through my veins
Steady now I’m takin’ aim
The darkness of day
All the skies are turning to gray
I can’t tune the voices out
How’d they get so Goddamn loud?
‘Cause there’s a side
Another side of me that can’t get out
A darker side that no one knows about

Can anybody hear me?
Can anybody see me?
‘Cause I think I lost my way
Put the gun down, just put the gun down
Will anybody watch me?
Is someone gonna stop me?
This could be my last mistake
Put the gun down, just put the gun down

Here’s where it ends
I’m never going back there again
‘Cause every time I’m standin’ by
The shadow’s in my line of sight
When does it stop?
‘Cause I’m livin cold and shut off
Even when I clench my fists
It’s slipping through my fingertips
‘Cause there’s a piece
There’s a piece of me that’s missing now
Yeah there’s a piece of me that’s breakin down

Can anybody hear me?
Can anybody see me?
‘Cause I think I lost my way
Put the gun down, just put the gun down
Will anybody watch me?
Is someone gonna stop me?
This could be my last mistake
Put the gun down, just put the gun down

That’s when I look myself in the mirror
Now I’m seeing things a little clearer
Honest I can’t hide what’s inside me
I said I’m tired of pointing the finger
Tired of this hand holding the trigger
Now I’m done with that
I gotta take one step back
Can anybody

Can anybody hear me?
Can anybody see me?
‘Cause i think i lost my way
Put the gun down, just put the gun down
Will anybody watch me?
Is someone gonna stop me?
This could be my last mistake
Put the gun down, just put the gun down

Here’s where it starts
Another night alone in the dark
Hate is running through my veins
Steady now I’m takin’ aim

Small Town Titans Announces Summer 2022 Tour

June 5, 2022 — Leave a comment

Small Town Titans have shared a list of dates for the summer! They will be playing a few shows with Buckcherry and/or Adelitas Way in July, several with Of Limbo and Core in August, and the rest will be headlining performances with local openers. You can get tickets on the venues’ sites or at smalltowntitans.com.

  • 6/25 – Cumberland, MD – Rock the Mountains
  • 7/2 – Cincinnati, OH – River Front Live***
  • 7/3 – Inwood, WV – Shiley Acres***
  • 7/5 – Lakewood, OH – The Winchester**
  • 7/8 – Gettysburg, PA – Gettysburg Bike Week
  • 7/9 – Conneaut, OH – Grazie
  • 7/10 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
  • 7/14 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
  • 7/16 – Sturgis, KY – Kentucky Bike Rally
  • 8/18 – Joliet, IL – The Forge*
  • 8/19 – Janesville, WI – The Back Bar*
  • 8/20 – Glen Flora, WI – North Woods Rock Rally
  • 8/21 – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre*
  • 8/23 – Sioux City, IA – The Marquee*
  • 8/24 – Lincoln, NE – 1867 Bar*
  • 8/26 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s*
  • 8/27 – South Bend, IN – Cheers Pub*

* w/Of Limbo and Core

** w/Adelitas Way

*** w/Buckcherry and Adelitas Way

New Music Alert! Falling In Reverse: “Voices In My Head”

June 3, 2022 — Leave a comment

The second single from Falling in Reverse’s Neon Zombie EP, which doesn’t yet have a release date. Fingers crossed we’ll get our hands on it soon, though!