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Godsmack: Vibez Tour 2024
Hard rockers Godsmack have announced the Vibez Tour, an intimate evening filled with stories and a mix of acoustic and electric performances of the band’s vast catalog. With support from Bastian da Cruz, the tour kicks off February 15th in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and wraps May 5th in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Tickets and VIP are now available at godsmack.com!
- 2/15 – Tulsa, OK – Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa
- 2/17 – Shawnee, OK – Grand Casino Hotel & Resort
- 2/18 – Thackerville, OK – Lucas Oil Live at Winstar World Casino and Resort
- 2/20 – Lubbock, TX – The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
- 2/22 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater
- 2/23 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
- 2/24 – Lake Charles, LA – L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
- 2/27 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
- 2/29 – Huntsville, AL – Mark C. Smith Concert Hall (Von Braun Civic Center)
- 3/1 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre
- 3/2 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace
- 3/5 – Charleston, WV – Municipal Auditorium
- 3/6 – Richmond, VA – Altria Theater
- 3/8 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center
- 3/9 – Greenville, SC – Peace Concert Hall: Peace Center
- 3/10 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium
- 3/13 – Orlando, FL – Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- 3/15 – Saint Petersburg, FL – Mahaffey Theater
- 3/16 – Miami Beach, FL – The Fillmore Miami Beach
- 4/6 – Scottsdale, AZ – AZ Bike Week*
- 4/9 – Valley Center, CA – Harrah’s Resort Southern California
- 4/10 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater
- 4/12 – Indio, CA – Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
- 4/13 – Las Vegas, NV – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
- 4/15 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
- 4/17 – Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
- 4/19 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
- 4/20 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
- 4/22 – Madison, WI – Orpheum Theater
- 4/23 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
- 4/25 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino Resort
- 4/26 – Windsor, ON – The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
- 4/27 – Mount Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
- 4/30 – Erie, PA – Warner Theatre
- 5/1 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Theatre
- 5/3 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ovation Hall
- 5/4 – Newark, NJ – New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- 5/5 – Oxon Hill, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
* Godsmack only. Full electric show.
Skies of Terra Explore the Intricacies of Despair and Hope in New Single “Trinity”
Skies of Terra is a post-hardcore/prog rock band hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Thus far, they have released a full-length album entitled Lunar and two EPs: The Party is Over and its successor of remixes called The Party Isn’t Over. The band is gearing up to drop its second full-length record later this year, and the first single, “Trinity,” will be available to stream on January 11th.
“Trinity” is an emotional journey from the depths of despair to the hope of finding someone, or something, to lift you out of that black hole. “Watching the sun as it shines/It burns this hole in my eyes,” sings vocalist/instrumentalist Euclides Polanco. “Meteors crashing/Becoming one with the end of the times.” Lyrics that seem to be acceptance of overwhelming darkness quickly switch to a heartfelt desire for the help to rise above it.
“Will you be the one whose hands intertwine with mine?/Whose heart feels the same type of fire as mine?” Polanco questions, a lost soul seeking that which will guide him from his misery. “…I’m looking for the one to catch me as I’m falling away/Catch me now before I break…”
With the play of Polanco’s raging growls and melodic singing, interspersed with vocalist Justin Townsend’s raw screams, Skies of Terra carries the listener from an opening of bleakness and defeat, through cries for help and the longing to meet someone who can save you, or even just battle the demons by your side. The climax comes towards the end of the second verse, when the recurring theme of being thrown a lifeline reaches its most desperate moment. “Save me from myself, I’m falling!” roars Justin, the vulnerable words tinged with frustration and a heart-wrenching need for connection.
The track ends with a final query – “Will you be the one?” – leaving the listener with the aching hope that deliverance will be given, that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
If “Trinity” is a sign of things to come, then y’all better hold on tight because 2024 with Skies of Terra is going to be a wild ride! Be sure to presave the song and follow Skies of Terra on their various socials so you never miss an update!
Song of the Day – EverFelt: “Reach”
Song of the Day – JamSteak: “Humans Are Canceled”
Sammy Hagar: The Best of All Worlds Tour 2024
In early November, Sammy Hagar announced “The Best of All Worlds” Tour, featuring himself, Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham, and Joe Satriani. The tour arrives on the heels of the release of The Collection II, the box set of newly remastered versions of four consecutive #1 albums from Van Halen (5150, OU812, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, and Balance.
Hagar, Anthony, Bonham, and Satriani will be playing hits from Van Halen’s vast arsenal. They have also invited Australian musician Rai Thistlethwayte along on keyboards and backing vocals. Loverboy will be their opening act.
Tickets are available at redrocker.com!
- 7/13 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
- 7/14 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
- 7/16 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
- 7/19 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
- 7/20 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
- 7/22 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
- 7/24 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
- 7/26 – Mansfield, MA – XFinity Center
- 7/27 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
- 7/29 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
- 7/31 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
- 8/2 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
- 8/3 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
- 8/9 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
- 8/11 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- 8/13 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest
- 8/14 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
- 8/16 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
- 8/17 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
- 8/19 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
- 8/20 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- 8/22 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
- 8/23 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
- 8/25 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
- 8/27 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
- 8/28 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
- 8/30 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
- 8/31 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Beartooth Shares 2024 Winter Dates
Beartooth is touring North America early in the new year with special guests The Plot in You, Invent Animate, and Sleep Theory. Tickets available at beartoothband.com.
- 1/12 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
- 1/13 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
- 1/14 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
- 1/16 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
- 1/17 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
- 1/19 – Toronto, ON – History
- 1/20 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
- 1/21 – Boston, MA – House of Blues Boston
- 1/23 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
- 1/24 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
- 1/26 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
- 1/27 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!
- 1/28 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
- 1/30 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
- 1/31 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
- 2/2 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall
- 2/3 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues Orlando
- 2/11 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
- 2/13 – Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall
- 2/14 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues New Orleans
- 2/15 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
- 2/17 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
- 2/18 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas
- 2/20 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
- 2/21 – San Diego, CA – SOMA San Diego
- 2/22 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
- 2/24 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento
- 2/25 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
- 2/27 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
- 2/28 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory Concert House
- 3/1 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory Concert House
- 3/2 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
- 3/3 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
- 3/5 – Fargo, ND – Sanctuary Events Center
- 3/6 – Maplewood, MN – Myth Live
- 3/8 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
- 3/9 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
- 3/10 – Sauget, IL – Pop’s Nightclub & Concert Venue
- 3/12 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
- 3/13 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
- 3/14 – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre
** From 2/7 through 2/10, Beartooth will be on Shiprocked Cruise 2024!
Song of the Day — REdEFIND: “Outcast”
Veil of Maya Announces Winter 2024 Dates
Metalcore band Veil of Maya is heading out on The [M]other Tour in early 2024 with special guests AngelMaker, Reflections, and Alluvial! Left to Suffer or Until I Wake will also be appearing on select dates. You can get tickets/VIP now at veilofmayaband.com.
- 1/19 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center*
- 1/20 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre*
- 1/21 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi*
- 1/23 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag*
- 1/24 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note*
- 1/26 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre*
- 1/27 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep*
- 1/29 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre*
- 1/30 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater*
- 2/1 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar*
- 2/2 – Austin, TX – Empire Control Room & Garage*
- 2/3 – Jefferson, LA – Southport Hall*
- 2/4 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)+
- 2/6 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground+
- 2/8 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage+
- 2/9 – Hartford, CT – The Webster+
- 2/10 – Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center+
- 2/13 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
- 2/14 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground
- 2/15 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s+
- 2/16 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
* Left to Suffer appearing
+ Until I Wake appearing
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