Evil disco pioneers Static-X have shared dates for the Machines Vs. Monsters Tour. Featuring support from Gwar, Dope, and A Killer’s Confession, this late spring/early summer run kicks off May 23rd in Tucson, Arizona. Tickets and VIP are available at static-x.org! (Dope and A Killer’s Confession are also offering VIP experiences.)
5/23 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre (No Gwar)
5/24 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
A Killer’s Confession has announced A Horrifying Trip Back to the 2000s, taking place this spring. The tour will feature a full headlining set by A Killer’s Confession with the bonus of guest appearances by former members of Mushroomhead. Waylon Reavis, as the frontman of AKC, along with J. Mann, Richard “Stitch” Thomas, and Lil Dan will be performing some of your favorite hits, including “Sun Doesn’t Rise” and “Bwomp.” As if that wasn’t enough, fans will be treated to supporting acts Ventana and Aeternum.
Nothing More will be hitting the road this March and April with either Mike’s Dead or Kingdom Collapse, depending on the city. (The dates below include only their headlining shows, not those at which Nothing More will be support for Disturbed and Daughtry.)
Electro-industrial black metal band Psyclon Nine has announced dates for winter 2025 with special guests Ventana, Antania, and Heathen Sun (depending on the city). Tickets and VIP experiences are on sale now at Psyclon Nine’s bandsintown!
Nu metal veterans Coal Chamber have shared the rescheduled dates for their Fiend for the Fans tour. This 33 show spring run features support from Fear Factory, Twiztid, Black Satellite, and Frayle. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster and/or at the venues’ official sites.
Alt-metal band Carbonstone is back with new music. The Maryland-based outfit is set to release their latest single, “Echoes,” on October 26th, and after my first few listens, I have to say this one hits hard.
Carbonstone has never been a band to shy away from the darker side of self-reflection, especially the negative views we as humans often have of ourselves. “Echoes” puts words to that moment we peer into the mirror with complete honesty. It dives unflinchingly into the feeling of being trapped in your own head, succumbing to the belief that you are not enough and have failed in some immeasurable way because things didn’t work out as planned.
According to front man Corey James, the song is about heavy reflection and looking back at “fucked-up tragic events, or ‘echoes,’ that ultimately shape us into who we are.” For better or worse, life happens, and we are molded by external factors beyond our control. “Failed dreams, failed goals and aspirations, failed relationships,” James lists. “Substance abuse, and so on.”
The track is penned as a note to oneself. “You take the time to watch me bleed/Over and over/It’s like you love my suffering/This pain is contagious…” It is only too easy to spiral into the abyss once the narrator begins listening to those internal voices. “I see my ghost, it’s echoing/Repeating my failures/When I’m alone, it’s so haunting/The shadows consume me…”
“Bury me underground, I’ll lie with you/’Cause alone I’m nothing/Searching for anything to get me through/I’m so self-destructive.”
“The hook/chorus is basically about just giving in and submitting to everything, as it’s the only alternative to facing yourself alone,” James explains.
“Echoes” is a juxtaposition of hauntingly melodic singing and heavy, gritty music: an audio presentation of the emotions poured into the song. The choice of clean vocals for the majority of the track works on multiple levels. James was able to masterfully color his lyrics with the pain and resignation expressed in the words. Raging screams threaded throughout are the cries of hopelessness. Meanwhile, the other band members – guitarists Josh Provencio and Steve Junkins, bassist Eric Dee, and drummer Ted Hile – intricately weave together a sonic manifestation of anger and frustration. One final scream and the closing chorus are the last ounce of fight poured forth before our narrator ultimately accepts his/her fate and throws in the towel.
“Echoes” hooked me in from the first note and is a song that is well-crafted, relatable, and holds its listeners in thrall from start to finish. Carbonstone nailed it on all fronts. The song will hit streaming platforms at midnight. Meanwhile, the official music video drops tonight, October 25th, at 8 p.m. EST! Make sure to tune in to the band’s Facebook live at 7 p.m. EST for some drinks and other shenanigans.
If you haven’t already, visit Carbonstone’s socials and follow them on your favorite streaming service so you never miss a release – starting with “Echoes.”
Metal leaders Hatebreed are celebrating their 30th anniversary this fall! Bringing along support in the form of Carcass, Harm’s Way, and Crypta, the band will also have special guests appearing at many of the shows. The tour kicks off September 26th in Portland, Maine, and wraps up October 27th in Norfolk, Virginia. Tickets and VIP are available at hatebreed.com!
9/26 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
9/27 – Boston, MA – House of Blues Boston
9/28 – New York, NY – Terminal 5
9/29 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
9/30 – Toronto, ON – REBEL
10/2 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom
10/3 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
10/4 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
10/5 – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre
10/6 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
10/7 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
10/8 – Mckees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
10/10 – Sauget, IL – Pop’s NightClub & Concert Venue
10/11 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
10/12 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
10/14 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
10/15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
10/16 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
Electronic/nu metal outfit Powerman 5000 hits the road this summer with support from Sponge, Tantric, and Clozure. The tour kicks off July 2nd in Tempe, Arizona, and winds its way through cities such as Houston, Flint, and Manchester before concluding on July 29th in Parker, Colorado. Tickets are available at powerman5000.com!
7/2 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
7/3 – Roswell, NM – The Liberty
7/5 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Backroom
7/6 – Fort Worth, TX – The Rail Club
7/7 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown
7/8 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
7/9 – The Colony, TX – Lava Cantina, The Colony
7/11 – McHenry, IL – The Vixen
7/12 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
7/13 – Harrison, OH – The Blue Note
7/14 – Lansing, MI – Grewal Hall at 224
7/16 – Liverpool, NY – Sharkey’s Banquets & Events
7/17 – Plattsburgh, NY – Strand Center for the Arts
7/18 – Sanford, ME – Pilots Cove Cafe
7/19 – Hermon, ME – Morgan Hill Event Center
7/20 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
7/21 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
7/23 – Ashland, KY – The Paramount
7/24 – New Berlin, IL – Danenberger Family Vineyards
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