New Music Alert: CloZure + Modern Mimes

Two dynamic female-fronted bands have recently released new singles. Hard rockers CloZure shared “The Devil Effect” on February 9th, while alt-rock outfit Modern Mimes served up “Roses in Ruins” one week later, on February 16th.

CloZure on the set of the video for “The Devil Effect”

Formed in Enterprise, Alabama, CloZure boasts a take-no-prisoners approach in their latest track, “The Devil Effect.” This is the band’s first release to feature new frontwoman Elizabeth Nikollaj. A song dealing with the emotional topics of betrayal and overcoming the anger and hatred it inspires, “The Devil Effect” showcases the renewed energy with which CloZure entered 2024. Featuring a stunning vocal performance from Elizabeth and some seriously wicked guitar work, the track understandably broke iTunes top alternative chart twice, as well as iTunes rock top 20, and it ranked at #3 on the iTunes metal charts. It also hit #1 on Amazon’s new alt-rock releases and #2 on the alt-rock best seller list. 

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    Modern Mimes [2023]

    Modern Mimes, who hail from the depths of Florida, are as velveteen and sultry as the summer nights in their homestate, and their latest single, “Roses in Ruins,” is a testament to that. According to the band, the song is about battling your inner demons, in whatever form they may take, and conquering that which poisons your roots. The track is as dark and heavy as its subject matter, and singer Adi Hernandez’s intonations soar to ever-greater heights, goosebump-inducing in their strength and clarity. “Roses in Ruins” is available for streaming on all major platforms. Modern Mimes also recently welcomed drummer Harley Mitchell to the lineup, so stay tuned for a new era in 2024!

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    Orgy Shares Dates For Their 2024 North American Tour With Cold, Horizon Theory, and I Ya Toyah

    Industrial/metal/glam/death pop outfit Orgy is celebrating 25 years of their debut album, Candyass. The band is hitting the road in North America this spring with Cold and special guests Horizon Theory and I Ya Toyah. You can get tickets and VIP packages at orgymusic.com and coldarmy.com!

    • 4/11 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
    • 4/12 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop
    • 4/13 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s
    • 4/14 – Sioux City, IA – The Marquee
    • 4/16 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
    • 4/17 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
    • 4/19 – Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s
    • 4/20 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
    • 4/22 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
    • 4/23 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
    • 4/24 – Fresno, CA – Fulton 55
    • 4/25 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory
    • 4/26 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
    • 4/27 – Scottsdale, AZ – Pub Rock
    • 4/28 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
    • 4/30 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
    • 5/1 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
    • 5/2 – Dallas, TX – Trees
    • 5/3 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
    • 5/4 – Shreveport, LA – Strange Brew
    • 5/6 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
    • 5/7 – Tallahassee, FL – Legacy
    • 5/8 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
    • 5/9 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2024*
    • 5/10 – Greensville, SC – Radio Room
    • 5/11 – Knoxville, TN – Concourse
    • 5/12 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
    • 5/14 – Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedraft’s
    • 5/15 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
    • 5/16 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
    • 5/17 – Allentown, PA – Maingate Nightclub
    • 5/18 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
    • 5/19 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
    • 5/21 – Syracuse, NY – Song & Dance
    • 5/22 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s
    • 5/23 – Covington, KY – Madison Theater
    • 5/24 – Columbus, OH – King of Clubs
    • 5/25 – St. Paul, MN – Turf Club

    Carbonstone Explores the Complexities of Relationships in New Single “White Noise”

    Carbonstone is releasing a new song, “White Noise,” on February 17, 2024, and this is one you don’t wanna miss! I was given an early listen of the forthcoming release, and it is certainly a standout track in the Carbonstone library.

    “White Noise” has an edge, musically revisiting the band’s heavier side. The aggressiveness of the guitars, carried by the combination of a driving drum beat and rapid-fire bass line, are the perfect foundation for a song that is thematically dark. 

    Front man Corey James utilizes his voice to evoke a visceral reaction from his listeners. The melodic delivery of the verses offers an audibly interesting contrast to the music; the clear intonation, almost a croon, lends beauty to the tale of heartache: “You poison everything, like you did to me…” Both the lyrics and the vocal performance speak of disappointment, a resignation to the situation our narrator finds himself in. “Somewhere I can’t be found, and now this wavelength is severed/We’re nothing but white noise.” 

    However, as the track progresses, anger and frustration leak through, raw growls woven intricately throughout until the breakdown, when they crescendo into a lengthy scream of catharsis. “Suffocating, close to breaking, you left me buried alive,” Corey snarls, and a strong sense of breaking free seems to be implied. Perhaps the struggle is not yet over, but the light at the end of the tunnel has been seen.

    “White Noise” is a song that deals with the complexities of our relationships, romantic and otherwise, and does so in a way with which we all can connect. This is a must-hear, so head to Spotify, presave it, and get ready for Friday!

    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.

    Crosses: Familiar World Tour 2024

    Crosses, the darkwave/dream pop/gothic electro-industrial side project of Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno and Far guitarist Shaun Lopez, is kicking off their Familiar World tour in February 2024. I checked their official site, Facebook, and Ticketmaster but found no supporting acts listed.

    Tickets and VIP packages are available at crossesmusic.com.

    • 2/7 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
    • 2/9 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
    • 2/10 – Kansas City, MO – Midland Theatre
    • 2/12 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall (New date!)
    • 2/13 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
    • 2/14 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
    • 2/16 – Toronto, ON – History
    • 2/17 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
    • 2/19 – Boston, MA – House of Blues Boston
    • 2/20 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom
    • 2/21 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
    • 2/23 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
    • 2/24 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern
    • 2/25 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
    • 2/27 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston
    • 2/28 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas
    • 3/1 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater
    • 3/2 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater (New date!)
    • 3/5 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
    • 3/6 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
    • 3/7 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
    • 3/9 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
    • 3/10 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
    • 3/11 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre

    John 5 Announces 2024 Winter Dates With Marty Friedman and Liliac

    John 5 will be touring early in the new year, and he’s bringing along some special guests! From February 1st to February 7th, Liliac will be accompanying him, and the week of the 21st to the 28th, Marty Friedman will be appearing. Grab your tickets and VIP upgrades at john-5.com!

    • 1/26 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
    • 1/27 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
    • 1/28 – Las Vegas, NV – Count’s Vamp’d
    • 1/30 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios Live
    • 2/1 – St. Charles, IL – Arcada Family Theatre at Pheasant Run Resort#
    • 2/2 – Turtle Lake, WI – St. Croix Casino#
    • 2/3 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center#
    • 2/4 – Kansasville, WI – 1175 Sports Park & Eatery#
    • 2/6 – Angola, IN – The Eclectic Room#
    • 2/7 – Harrison, OH – Blue Note Harrison#
    • 2/8 – Lakewood, OH – Winchester Music Tavern
    • 2/9 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
    • 2/10 – Columbus, OH – The KING of CLUBS
    • 2/12 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
    • 2/13 – Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
    • 2/14 – Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall
    • 2/15 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
    • 2/16 – New Bedford, MA – The Vault Music Hall & Pub
    • 2/17 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
    • 2/18 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theater
    • 2/19 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater
    • 2/20 – Greenville, SC – The Radio Room
    • 2/21 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft*
    • 2/23 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall (Dallas System)*
    • 2/24 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater*
    • 2/25 – Tulsa, OK – The Shrine*
    • 2/27 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater*
    • 2/28 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater*
    • 2/29 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile
    • 3/1 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park

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    * w/Marty Friedman

    The Union Underground: Back To The 2000s Tour 2024

    The Union Underground is offering up a trip back in time with their Back To The 2000s Tour, which features special guests Soil, Ra, and Flaw. This nu metal nostalgia party kicks off March 1st in San Antonio, Texas! Each band will be playing exclusive material from their most popular albums. Get your tickets and VIP now at national-acts.com!

    • 3/1 – San Antonio, TX – The Rockbox
    • 3/2 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
    • 3/3 – Dallas, TX – Trees
    • 3/6 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
    • 3/7 – Battle Creek, MI – The Music Factory
    • 3/8 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
    • 3/9 – Harrison, OH – The Blue Note
    • 3/10 – Columbus, OH – The KING of CLUBS
    • 3/13 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
    • 3/14 – Hermon, ME – Morgan Hill Event Center
    • 3/15 – New Bedford, MA – The Vault Music Hall
    • 3/16 – Reading, PA – Reverb
    • 3/17 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater
    • 3/19 – Lakewood, OH – The Winchester
    • 3/20 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theater
    • 3/21 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
    • 3/22 – Ringle, WI – Q and Z Expo Center
    • 3/23 – Joliet, IL – The Forge