1. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts: “I Love Rock N Roll” (The Arrows cover)
2. Bile: “Love Stinks” (The J. Geils Band cover)
3. Ghost: “Here Comes the Sun” (The Beatles cover)
hard rock
Album of the Week: Marilyn Manson’s Eat Me, Drink Me
Despite the fact that Tim Sköld is on this album, Eat Me, Drink Me is one of my less favored Marilyn Manson records. Perhaps it is because Sköld handles bass and guitar, John 5 having made his exit by this point, but I found the album to be lacking musically. That is not to say it’s bad; it just falls short of its predecessors.
Still, it’s Marilyn Manson and has its moments, so I have made Eat Me, Drink Me my album of the week.
Playlist Challenge, Day 413
Negative — “The Moment Of Our Love”
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#11)
1. KAATO
A rock band hailing from Australia and Tennessee. For fans of classic rock such as Tom Petty, Rod Stewart, The Black Crowes, etc. Check out “High Time” from KAATO’s self-titled album.
2. Awake At Last
A dark pop/hard rock/post-hardcore band from Delaware. For fans of Crown the Empire, Ice Nine Kills, Get Scared, etc. Awake At Last will be hitting the road in early July, including a few dates on Vans Warped Tour. Here are “King of the World” and “Never Be A Memory.”
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3. Relapse Symphony
A rock band from Washington DC. For fans of Black Veil Brides, Vampires Everywhere!, I Prevail, etc. Relapse Symphony is busy working on new things; meanwhile, vocalist Bret Von Dehl has released an EP with his side project, Heathens. Listen to “One More Yesterday” and “Born To Burn.”
4. Betrayer (UK)
A hardcore band from England. For fans of Slipknot, Hatebreed, Killswitch Engage, etc. Betrayer’s EP, Body of Integrity, will be released on June 28th. Check out the first two singles from the EP, “Integrity” and “Embodiment.”
5. Badflower
A rock band from California. For fans of Led Zeppelin, Greta Van Fleet, The Band, etc. Badflower is currently on the road. Listen to their latest single, “Ghost,” and my favorite of their songs, “The Jester.”
Badflower Tour Dates for June and July
- 6/27 – Pueblo, CO – Brues Alehouse
- 6/28 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
- 6/29 – Lincoln, NE – The Bourbon
- 6/30 – Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room
- 7/1 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest
- 7/3 – Pittsburgh, PA – Smiling Moose
- 7/7 – Asbury Park, NJ – Wonder Bar
- 7/8 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
- 7/10 – Bethlehem, PA – Musikfest
- 7/12 – Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club
- 7/13 – Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theater
- 7/15 – Washington DC – DC9
- 7/18 – Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
- 7/20 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
- 7/23 – Hampton, NH – Bernie’s Beach Bar
- 7/24 – Niagara Falls, NY – Rapids Theater
- 7/26 – Columbus, OH – Rumba Cafe
- 7/28 – Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation at Intersection
- 9/28 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life
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Get your tickets here. And be sure to listen to Badflower’s latest single, “Ghost.”
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#10)
I can’t believe this is the tenth installment! Thank you to the fans and the bands for the response!
1. American Grim
Rock band from New Jersey. For fans of The Murderdolls, Marilyn Manson, etc. American Grim is currently on the Beauty and the Beast Tour with Hail Sagan. Check out “Freakshow,” from the album of the same name, and “Burn Hollywood.”
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2. Davey Suicide
Goth rock from California. For fans of Wednesday 13, Deadstar Assembly, Dope, etc. Davey Suicide will be touring this winter in support of their latest record, Made From Fire. Here is the third single, “No Angel,” along with my favorite Davey Suicide song, “Hustler Queen.”
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3. Throw the Fight
A rock/metal/alternative band from Minnesota. For fans of Thrice, early Black Veil Brides, Nonpoint, etc. Throw the Fight is playing the Music Fights Back Festival in Wisconsin on June 23rd. Listen to “Don’t Let Me Down” and “Bury Me Alive.”
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4. TrueHeights
An alternative rock band from the UK. For fans of You Me At Six, 30 Seconds to Mars, I Prevail, etc. TrueHeights just released their second EP, Days We Found, in April. Here are the tracks “Exit Route” and “Still Moving Colour.”
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5. Bitch Queens
A punk rock band from Switzerland. For fans of Turbonegro, The Stooges, the Ramones, etc. Bitch Queens will be playing Marina Basel in July, then they’re heading to the UK in September. Enjoy their latest single, “Techno is Dead,” featuring David Baguetta!
And “Anti-Social,” the first song by Bitch Queens I heard:
Playlist Challenge, Day 408
Tremonti — “My Last Mistake”
Slash + Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators: New Album, Tour
Myles Kennedy and Slash are both having an eventful year. Myles released his first solo record, Year of the Tiger, back in March and has been on the road ever since. Meanwhile, Slash is touring with Guns ‘N’ Roses. But they still found the time to combine forces on a new Slash + Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators album!
The latest record, entitled Living the Dream, will be out on September 21st. The Living the Dream Tour kicks off eight days before, on September 13th. Tickets available here.
Dates:
- 9/13 – The Whiskey A Go Go @ Los Angeles, CA
- 9/15 – The Van Buren @ Phoenix, AZ
- 9/16 – Kaaboo Del Mar @ Del Mar, CA
- 9/18 – The Depot @ Salt Lake City, UT
- 9/19 – Fillmore @ Denver, CO
- 9/21 – Paradise Cove Margaritaville @ Tulsa, OK
- 9/22 – Winstar @ Thackerville, OK
- 9/24 – Stubbs @ Austin, TX
- 9/26 – House of Blues @ Houston, TX
- 9/28 – Louder Than Life @ Louisville, KY
- 9/29 – Four Winds Casino Resort @ New Buffalo, MI
- 10/1 – Wellmont Theatre @ Montclair, NJ
- 10/2 – Fillmore @ Silver Spring, MD
- 10/4 – Casino Rama @ Rama, Canada
- 10/5 – Pier 17 at South Street Seaport @ New York, NY
- 10/9 – Paramount @ Huntington, NY
- 10/10 – Electric Factory @ Philadelphia, PA
- 10/11 – House of Blues @ Boston, MA
- 10/14 – Aftershock Festival @ Sacramento, CA
Playlist Challenge, Day 407
Starset — “My Demons”
Playlist Challenge, Day 406
My Chemical Romance — “Thank You For The Venom”
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