Disturbed Announces The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour

It has been 25 years since the world was introduced to Disturbed’s debut album and the infamous “Ooh, ah, ah, ah, ah!” (Admit it, you imitated it.) To celebrate The Sickness reaching this milestone, Disturbed is hitting the road in early 2025. The band will be performing two sets each night: The Sickness in its entirety and the greatest hits. Special guests vary by city and include the pairings of Three Days Grace/Sevendust and Daughtry/Nothing More.

Tickets and VIP are available now at disturbed1.com!

  • 2/25 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Arena*
  • 2/27 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena*
  • 3/2 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center*
  • 3/4 – Milwaukee, WI – FiServ Forum*
  • 3/6 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center*
  • 3/8 – Chicago, IL – United Center*
  • 3/10 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena*
  • 3/12 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center*
  • 3/14 – Boston, MA – TD Garden*
  • 3/17 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena*
  • 3/19 – Montreal, QC – Centre Bell*
  • 3/21 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden*
  • 3/29 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center^
  • 3/31 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse^
  • 4/2 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center^
  • 4/4 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center^
  • 4/5 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena^
  • 4/7 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena^
  • 4/9 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse^
  • 4/12 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center^
  • 4/14 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center^
  • 4/16 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC^
  • 4/18 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena^
  • 4/23 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena^
  • 4/25 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center^
  • 4/26 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena^
  • 4/28 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center^
  • 5/5 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena^
  • 5/7 – Portland, OR – Moda Center^
  • 5/9 – Sacramento, CA – Golden1Center^
  • 5/10 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center^
  • 5/13 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum^
  • 5/15 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center^
  • 5/17 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena^

*Three Days Grace/Sevendust

^Daughtry/Nothing More

Carbonstone Tackles Dark Inner Thoughts in New Single “Echoes”

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.”

Iron Maiden: The Future Past World Tour 2024 (North American Dates)

Iron Maiden is trekking across North America this fall with The Hu as part of their The Future Past World Tour. The 23-date run starts October 4th in San Diego and reaches its conclusion November 17th in San Antonio. Tickets are available at ironmaiden.com!

  • 10/4 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 10/5 – Las Vegas, NV – Michelob ULTRA Arena
  • 10/8 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
  • 10/9 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
  • 10/12 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival 2024
  • 10/14 – Portland, OR – MODA Center
  • 10/16 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome
  • 10/18 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
  • 10/19 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
  • 10/22 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
  • 10/24 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
  • 10/26 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
  • 10/27 – Quebec, QC – Videotron Centre
  • 10/30 – Montreal, QC – Centre Bell
  • 11/1 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
  • 11/2 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
  • 11/6 – Worcester, MA – DCU Center
  • 11/8 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
  • 11/9 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
  • 11/12 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
  • 11/13 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
  • 11/16 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
  • 11/17 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center

Hatebreed Announces Fall 2024 Tour

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
  • 10/18 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
  • 10/19 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
  • 10/20 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
  • 10/22 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
  • 10/23 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • 10/24 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
  • 10/25 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
  • 10/26 – Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall
  • 10/27 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa

Underøath: (They’re Only Chasing Safety) 20th Anniversary Tour

Underøath is touring this fall in honor of the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album They’re Only Chasing Safety. The band will be playing the record in its entirety, along with a fan voted set. With support from Static Dress, the 54-date run starts September 18th in Norfolk, Virginia. You can get your tickets and VIP at underoath777.com!

  • 9/18 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 9/20 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
  • 9/21 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square (New date!)
  • 9/22 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
  • 9/24 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
  • 9/26 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
  • 9/27 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
  • 9/28 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!
  • 9/29 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
  • 10/1 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
  • 10/2 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 10/4 – Milwaukee, WI – The Eagles Ballroom at The Rave
  • 10/5 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
  • 10/6 – Birmingham, AL – Furnace Fest 2024
  • 10/8 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
  • 10/9 – St. Paul, MN – Myth Live
  • 10/11 – Denver, CO – Summit
  • 10/12 – Denver, CO – Summit (New date!)
  • 10/13 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
  • 10/15 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
  • 10/16 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
  • 10/17 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall (New date!)
  • 10/19 – Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young 2024
  • 10/20 – Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young 2024
  • 10/21 – Ventura, CA – Ventura Theater (New date!)
  • 10/22 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
  • 10/23 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory (New date!)
  • 10/25 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
  • 10/26 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades (New date!)
  • 10/27 – San Diego, CA – Soma
  • 10/28 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
  • 10/30 – Dallas, TX – South Side Music Hall (New date!)
  • 11/18 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
  • 11/19 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston
  • 11/20 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
  • 11/22 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works (New date!)
  • 11/23 – Newport, KY – MegaCorp Pavilion
  • 11/24 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
  • 11/26 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
  • 11/27 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
  • 11/29 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 11/30 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre and Ballroom
  • 12/1 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
  • 12/3 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
  • 12/4 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
  • 12/6 – Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman Theater
  • 12/8 – Richmond, VA – The National
  • 12/9 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
  • 12/10 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
  • 12/12 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle (New date!)
  • 12/13 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
  • 12/14 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live (New date!)
  • 12/15 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live (New date!)
  • 12/16 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live (New date!)

Testament + Kreator: Klash of the Titans North America 2024

Testament and Kreator are heading out this fall for their Klash of the Titans North American Tour! Featuring special guest Possessed, the 33-date run kicks off September 12th in Reno, Nevada. Tickets available at testamentlegions.com, or snag tickets and Kreator’s VIP option at kreator-terrorzone.de!

  • 9/12 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
  • 9/13 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues Las Vegas
  • 9/14 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
  • 9/16 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
  • 9/17 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
  • 9/18 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
  • 9/20 – Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall Concerts
  • 9/21 – Enoch, AB – River Cree Casino & Resort
  • 9/22 – Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Centre
  • 9/24 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
  • 9/26 – Maplewood, MN – Myth Live
  • 9/27 – Chicago, IL – Radius Chicago
  • 9/28 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights
  • 9/29 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
  • 10/1 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom
  • 10/3 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
  • 10/4 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
  • 10/5 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
  • 10/6 – Boston, MA – House of Blues Boston
  • 10/8 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
  • 10/10 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
  • 10/11 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Bethlehem
  • 10/12 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
  • 10/13 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
  • 10/15 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live Orlando
  • 10/16 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
  • 10/18 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
  • 10/19 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
  • 10/20 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum
  • 10/22 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • 10/23 – Albuquerque, NM – Albuquerque Convention Center
  • 10/24 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
  • 10/26 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
  • 10/27 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield