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5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#10)

June 20, 2018 — Leave a comment

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:

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Fozzy + Special Guests: Judas Rising Tour

June 17, 2018 — Leave a comment

Yet another summer tour has been announced! Fozzy will be hitting the road in August for the Judas Rising Tour. Accompanying them (on most dates) will be Adelita’s Way, Stone Broken, and The Stir.

  • 8/24 – Atlanta, GA – Smith’s Olde Bar *
  • 8/25 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn
  • 8/26 – Huntsville, AL – Sidetracks Music Hall
  • 8/29 – Clarksville, TN – O’Connor’s
  • 8/31 – Little Rock, AR – Revolution Music Room
  • 9/5 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 9/6 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room
  • 9/7 – Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
  • 9/8 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
  • 9/9 – Fargo, ND – Sanctuary
  • 9/12 – St. Louis, MO – Del Mar Hall
  • 9/13 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
  • 9/14 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
  • 9/15 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
  • 9/16 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
  • 9/18 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom **
  • 9/19 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
  • 9/20 – Jacksonville, NC – Tarheel Concert Lounge
  • 9/21 – Huntington, WV – PlanetFest
  • 9/22 – Greenville, SC – The Firmament
  • 9/25 – Savannah, GA – The Stage on Bay
  • 9/27 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
  • 9/28 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum **
  • 9/29 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – The Culture Room **

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*Adelita’s Way and Stone Broken do not appear

**Stone Broken does not appear

5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#9)

June 17, 2018 — Leave a comment

I decided to do a post honoring female-fronted bands. Most of those listed probably don’t need my help, but maybe this will help them gain a few new fans.

1. City of the Weak

A rock/alternative band from Minnesota. For fans of Paramore, The Distillers, Fit For Rivals, etc. City of the Weak is releasing their debut album, Pulling Teeth, on June 22nd. Check out their cover of Incubus’s “Pardon Me” and 2017’s “Ungrateful.”

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2. Hail Sagan

An electronic rock band from California. For fans of Bring Me the Horizon, Flyleaf, The Relentless, etc. Hail Sagan is currently on The Beauty and the Beast Tour, alongside American Grim.

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3. New Years Day

A hard rock band from California. For fans of Evanescence, The Pretty Reckless, etc. New Years Day will be on the road with In This Moment and Halestorm later this summer!

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4. Stitched Up Heart

A rock band from California. Of a similar vibe to New Years Day, so if you like Evanescence, Halestorm, etc., give Stitched Up Heart a chance. The band has begun writing new stuff.

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5. Butcher Babies

A metal band from California. For fans of Arch Enemy, Cradle of Filth, In This Moment, etc. Butcher Babies are playing the Gathering of the Juggalos, which is taking place July 18th – 21st in Ohio. They also just released their album Lilith. Check out the title track below.

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Ghost Will Tour North America Again, Fall 2018

June 12, 2018 — Leave a comment

Ghost has announced another North American tour, taking place this fall. You can read more details and get info about the Blabbermouth.net presale here.

Dates:

  • Oct. 26 – Tulsa, OK – Cox Business Center Ballroom
  • Oct. 27 – Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
  • Oct. 29 – Louisville, KY – Palace Theatre
  • Oct. 30 – Indianapolis, IN – The Murat Theatre
  • Nov. 1 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
  • Nov. 2 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center (Theatre)
  • Nov. 3 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
  • Nov. 4 – Ames, IA – Stephens Auditorium
  • Nov. 6 – Omaha, NE – Orpheum Theater
  • Nov. 8 – Albuquerque, NM – Kiva Auditorium
  • Nov. 9 – El Paso, TX – Abraham Chavez Theatre
  • Nov. 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theatre
  • Nov. 12 – San Diego, CA – Spreckels Theatre
  • Nov. 13 – Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Community Center Theater
  • Nov. 15 – San Jose, CA – City National Civic Center
  • Nov. 16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
  • Nov. 17 – Las Vegas, NV – The Joint
  • Nov. 19 – Midland, TX – Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center
  • Nov. 20 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall
  • Nov. 21 – New Orleans, LA – Orpheum Theatre
  • Nov. 23 – Orlando, FL – Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (Walt Disney Theater)
  • Nov. 24 – Miami Beach, FL – The Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theater
  • Nov. 25 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
  • Nov. 27 – North Charleston, SC – North Charleston Performing Arts Center
  • Nov. 29 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre
  • Nov. 30 – Atlanta, GA – Roxy Theatre
  • Dec. 1 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre
  • Dec. 2 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
  • Dec. 4 – Richmond, VA – Dominion Energy Center
  • Dec. 5 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
  • Dec. 7 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
  • Dec. 8 – Toronto, ON – Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
  • Dec. 10 – Baltimore, MD – The Hippodrome
  • Dec. 11 – Upper Darby, PA – Tower Theater
  • Dec. 13 – Albany, NY – Palace Theatre
  • Dec. 14 – Boston, MA – Wang Theatre
  • Dec. 15 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Gemini Syndrome Announce Summer Headlining Tour

June 10, 2018 — Leave a comment

Gemini Syndrome has announced the Summer Synner Conversion with Code Red Riot. Tickets are on sale now, along with a VIP Acoustic Experience.

Summer Conversion dates w/ Code Red Riot

† Festival date
†† w/ Stonesour

  • July 08 // Oklahoma City, OK // The Diamond Ballroom
  • July 11 // Joliet, IL // The Forge
  • † July 12 // Oshkosh, WI // Rock USA
  • July 13 // Sturgis, MI // Nikki’s
  • July 14 // Flint, MI // The Machine Shop
  • July 15 // Akron, OH // Empire Concert Club
  • July 18 // Aftershock // Merriam, KS
  • July 19 // Co. Springs, CO // Sunshine Studios Live
  • July 20 // Denver, CO // Herman’s Hideaway
  • July 22 // Mesa, AZ // Club Red
  • †† Aug 25 // Council Bluffs, IA // WestFair Amphitheatre

* More dates TBD