Metal music

Til Fauna Weaves an Enchanting Spell With New Song “Whisper”

June 7, 2024 — Leave a comment

Til Fauna, an ambient/progressive metal band from Birmingham, Alabama, just dropped their latest single, “Whisper,” on May 31st. The track offers insight into the lore surrounding Til Fauna and the antlered being, Whisper, that is a recurring theme in their imagery.

The three musicians – Vesper (guitar/vocals), Blight (bass/harsh vocals), and Phasmid (drums) – have a connection to the land around them. “Whisper” draws upon the many tales and superstitions linked to the Forests of Appalachia. It is said that you may hear the woods whispering your name, and you are strongly warned against answering.

Til Fauna has a slightly different viewpoint on this. “I wanna know what do they see…” What if the whispers are simply you calling yourself back home to the woods? Rather than being frightened, the band begs the question “Why do you scream my name?/Do I answer?”

Til Fauna utilizes the softer side of themselves to set the atmosphere. Soothing intonations and a melodic rhythm paint the image of a nighttime walk into the forest, though there is a certain eerie edge, the primal sensation of not being alone. “Their eyes watching me closely.” And at the chorus, the track erupts. Our narrator has heard the tantalizing voice. “I hear a whisper!/Louder, why do you scream my name?”

As the song descends back into the calm, there is no sense of fear, only the approach of acceptance. It is clear that there is no reason to heed the warnings, to turn back. The traveler is becoming further ensconced in the forest and with the spirits, but it is welcome. “The silence is gripping me/The forest is slowly digging deep.” With the hit of the second chorus, the band has given us the back-and-forth that echoes the narrator’s struggle: on the verge of seeking the source of those whispers, though still wondering “Do I answer?”

Then, the build of anticipation, the balance on the very edge, before the truth is revealed. “I am the whisper!” Nature plays tricks on us, but those who can truly see are led to something like self-discovery. The blistering breakdown culminates in the total surrender to who our journeyer is. “As I walk, as I fear, I become/I am the whisper.”

“Whisper” is a standout track, showcasing Til Fauna’s ability to be melodic and almost ethereal, as well as hard-hitting and heavy. The song is an adventure to the ears and the mind, a case of lyrics and music woven into a story that climbs to and explodes with its catharsis. I have listened to it several dozen times since its release, and I find something new to focus on with each play-through. Check it out below, or look it up on your favorite streaming service. I promise you won’t be disappointed.  

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The Lonely Ones: Don’t Cry For Me Tour 2024

June 5, 2024 — Leave a comment

Hard rockers The Lonely Ones, a vocal-oriented quartet from Columbus, Ohio, are touring this summer! They will be support for Scotty Austin and Rehab on many dates, but there are a few headlining shows interspersed throughout. Dates and details below!

  • 7/5 – Franklin, OH – JD Legends*
  • 7/6 – Danville, KY – The Nook*
  • 7/7 – Park Hills, MO – Park Hills Underground*
  • 7/10 – Chesterfield, MI – Diesel
  • 7/11 – Toledo, OH – Frankie’s
  • 7/12 – Conneautville, PA – Country Corner Inn*
  • 7/13 – Cantonsville, MD – Morsberger’s Tavern
  • 7/14 – Virginia Beach, VA – Scandal’s Live
  • 7/17 – Bristol, TN – The Mountain
  • 7/18 – Fultondale, AL – Black Creek Tavern*
  • 7/19 – Black Mountain, NC – Silverado’s*
  • 7/20 – McCaysville, GA – Tooneys Music Venue*

* w/Scotty Austin and Rehab

Godsmack Announces Fall 2024 Dates

May 22, 2024 — Leave a comment

Godsmack has shared a list of dates for this fall. They are continuing to tour and reminisce over twenty-nine years, eight studio albums, one EP, four DVDs, one compilation album, and one live album.

Special guests for this run are dependent on the city and include shows with Nothing More, Flat Black, Halestorm, and Dorothy. Tickets are available at godsmack.com, and be sure to check out the VIP packages offered there, as well.

  • 9/26 – Saint Paul, MN – 93X Family Reunion (w/Nothing More, Wage War, Sleep Theory)
  • 9/27 – Milwaukee, WI – 102.9 The Hog’s Hog Havoc (w/Halestorm, Nothing More, Sleep Theory)
  • 9/28 – Clarkston, MI – 101 WRIF Riff Fest 2024 (w/Seether, Asking Alexandria, Wage War, Flat Black, and more)
  • 10/1 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena (w/Dorothy and Flat Black)
  • 10/2 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre (w/Dorothy and Flat Black)
  • 10/4 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater (w/Flat Black)
  • 10/5 – Tucson, AZ – Casino Del Sol (w/Flat Black)
  • 10/7 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater
  • 10/10 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort & Casino (w/Flat Black)
  • 10/12 – Portland, OR – Moda Center (w/Halestorm and Flat Black)
  • 10/13 – Kent, WA – KISW Halloween Hullabaloo (w/Halestorm, The Warning, and Flat Black)
  • 10/16 – Loveland, CO – Blue FCU Arena (w/Nothing More and Flat Black)
  • 10/17 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunset Amphitheatre (w/Nothing More and Flat Black)
  • 10/19 – Park City, KS – Hartman Arena (w/Nothing More and Flat Black)
  • 10/20 – Saint Charles, MO – The Family Arena (w/Nothing More and Flat Black)
  • 10/22 – Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena (w/Nothing More and Flat Black)
  • 10/23 – Wheeling, WV – Wesbanco Arena (w/Nothing More and Flat Black)
  • 10/25 – Allentown, PA – PPL Center (w/Nothing More and Flat Black)
  • 10/26 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena (w/Nothing More and Flat Black)

Seethe Offers Another Glimpse Into Darkness With New EP, ‘Schisms & Pendulums’

May 12, 2024 — Leave a comment

Alternative/trap metal artist Seethe has never been one to shy away from the darker side of the human condition, and his forthcoming EP Schisms & Pendulums is yet another testament to this. Set to be released May 15th, the three-song record takes on the harrowing subjects of modern organized religion and the battle with cancer.

“I was listening to Deftones’ self-titled album and Nirvana’s In Utero quite a bit while writing this EP,” Seethe explains. “Not that it can necessarily be heard [musically], but I feel I caught the vibe and essence of both albums. Dirty, yet clean enough to not sound like garbage. This is also thanks to the production by Vixlence Beatz and Gus Wallner’s mixing and mastering.”

As with much of Seethe’s creations, Schisms & Pendulums is an EP meant to be felt as well as heard. The first track, “Coalesce,” is filled with disgust and rage, which colors every lyric, intonation, and the stylings of the accompanying music. “It’s a stab at modern day religion,” Seethe says. “Not that God and Jesus don’t exist, but more how modern religion is propagated toward political welfare and also the alarming number of cases of sexual abuse and misconduct from clergymen over the last 20-30 years.”

“Coalesce” is followed by “Cascade,” a heart-wrenching ode penned from the point of view of a person witnessing a loved one struggle with cancer. Seethe wrote the song about his mother’s second fight with the illness, and the raw pain bleeds through in the words and the way in which he screams out the emotion from within. “Lights gleaming with a sense of purpose, dimming out over the cascade/Burning out without a purpose, crashing down to one’s knees…” It is an unflinching dose of reality, the bitterness borne from watching somebody wither away while trying so hard to stay strong.

“Dreary” is the other side of the same coin, a story told from the patient’s point of view. Fraught with frustration and anger, the narrator looks back on life and wonders “Why me? I’m a good person.” The sentiment is echoed in a line that is repeated throughout: “Cure me, please, you owe me this.” 

Schisms & Pendulums will hit all major streaming platforms on May 15th! You can presave the EP here, and visit Seethe’s other socials to make sure you never miss an update!

Fallujah: The Flesh Prevails 10th Anniversary Tour

May 11, 2024 — Leave a comment

Californian tech-metal outfit Fallujah has announced “The Flesh Prevails 10th Anniversary Tour,” honoring their 2014 release The Flesh Prevails by performing the album in its entirety. This North American run features support from Persefone, Vulvodynia, and Dawn of Ouroboros. Tickets available here!

  • 7/5 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)
  • 7/6 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 7/7 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
  • 7/8 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge
  • 7/9 – Boston, MA – Sonia
  • 7/10 – Albany, NY – Empire Underground
  • 7/11 – Montreal, QC – Foufounes Électriques
  • 7/12 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
  • 7/13 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
  • 7/15 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theater
  • 7/16 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
  • 7/17 – Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room
  • 7/19 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 7/20 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
  • 7/21 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 7/22 – San Francisco, CA – Neck of the Woods
  • 7/23 – Fresno, CA – Full Circle Brewery
  • 7/24 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720
  • 7/25 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
  • 7/26 – Las Vegas, NV – Backstage Bar
  • 7/27 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Underground
  • 7/28 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
  • 7/29 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
  • 7/30 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 7/31 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
  • 8/1 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
  • 8/2 – New Orleans, LA – Southport Music Hall
  • 8/3 – Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl

Creed: Summer of ’99 Tour

May 10, 2024 — Leave a comment

Love ’em or hate ’em, you can’t deny we’ve all been talking about Creed since they announced their reunion on the Summer of ’99 cruise. The band then shared dates for a 40-city North American tour, called – you guessed it – the “Summer of ’99 Tour.”

This summer run will feature Finger Eleven every night, as well as direct support from 3 Doors Down at the majority of the shows. Daughtry, Switchfoot, Tonic, and Big Wreck will be making appearances on select dates.

Creed and various others who saw their heyday in the late 90s and early 00s will also be performing at the “Summer of ’99 and Beyond” festival, right in the middle of this tour. This festival will take place August 31st in San Bernardino and will welcome such performers as 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Finger Eleven, Fuel, Vertical Horizon, and The Verve Pipe.

You can grab tickets for the tour, festival, and Mark Tremonti’s guitar clinics at creed.com!

  • 7/17 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center&#
  • 7/19 – Monticello, IA – Great Jones County Fair&#
  • 7/20 – Walker, MN – Moondance Events&#
  • 7/23 – Simpsonville, SC – CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park&#
  • 7/24 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion+#
  • 7/26 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live+#
  • 7/27 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach+#
  • 7/30 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage*#
  • 7/31 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre+#
  • 8/2 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center+#
  • 8/3 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake+#
  • 8/6 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater^#
  • 8/7 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center+#
  • 8/9 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre+#
  • 8/10 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center+#
  • 8/13 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater^#
  • 8/14 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre+#
  • 8/16 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre+#
  • 8/17 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Amphitheater+#
  • 8/20 – Gilford, NH – Bank of NH Pavilion West (Main) Entrance^#
  • 8/21 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center+#
  • 8/23 – Hershey, PA – HersheyPark Stadium+#
  • 8/24 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center+#
  • 8/31 – San Bernardino, CA – Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival 2024
  • 9/1 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre+#
  • 9/4 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre+#
  • 9/6 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre+#
  • 9/7 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre+#
  • 9/10 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP$#
  • 9/11 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion+#
  • 9/13 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center+#
  • 9/14 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion+#
  • 9/16 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater$#
  • 9/18 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek+#
  • 9/20 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre+#
  • 9/21 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre+#
  • 9/24 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place^#
  • 9/25 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre+#
  • 9/27 – Darien, NY – Darien Lakes Amphitheater+#
  • 9/28 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena+#

& w/Switchfoot

* w/Big Wreck

$ w/Daughtry

^ w/Tonic

+ w/3 Doors Down

# w/Finger Eleven

A Day To Remember: The Least Anticipated Album Tour 2024

May 2, 2024 — Leave a comment

A Day To Remember has announced The Least Anticipated Album Tour with The Story So Far and Four Year Strong. Special guests Militarie Gun, Pain of Truth, or Scowl will be on select dates. Tickets available at adtr.com!

  • 6/6 – Waite Park, MN – The Ledge Amphitheater
  • 6/8 – St. Louis, MO – St. Louis Music Park*
  • 6/9 – Bonner Springs, KS – Azura Amphitheater*
  • 6/11 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park*
  • 6/12 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill*
  • 6/14 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion*
  • 6/15 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena*
  • 6/16 – Buffalo, NY – Terminal B at the Outer Harbor*
  • 6/18 – Toronto, ON – The Theater at Great Canadian Resort Toronto*
  • 6/21 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena*
  • 6/22 – Pittsburgh, PA – Four Chord Music Festival 2024*
  • 6/23 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain*
  • 6/25 – Baltimore, MD – Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena#
  • 6/26 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center#
  • 6/28 – Boston, MA – The Stage at Suffolk Downs#
  • 6/29 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater#
  • 6/30 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion#
  • 7/2 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater#
  • 7/3 – Simpsonville, SC – CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park#
  • 7/5 – Dallas, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory#
  • 7/6 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater#
  • 7/7 – San Antonio, TX – Freeman Coliseum#
  • 7/9 – Rio Rancho, NM – Rio Rancho Events Center^
  • 7/10 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena^
  • 7/12 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena^
  • 7/14 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds^
  • 7/15 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater^
  • 7/18 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
  • 7/19 – San Diego, CA – Petco Park^
  • 7/21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre^
  • 7/22 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre^
  • 7/24 – Omaha, NE – The Astro Amphitheater^
  • 7/25 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island^
  • 7/26 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club^
  • 7/28 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium^

* w/Militarie Gun

# w/Pain of Truth

^ w/Scowl