Escape The Fate: Out Of The Shadows Tour 2023

July 8, 2023 — Leave a comment

Escape The Fate is kicking off their Out of the Shadows Tour on August 31st in Salt Lake City. With them will be D.R.U.G.S., Point North, Stitched Up Heart, and Garzi. You can get your tickets and VIP at escapethefate.com. (VIP is also available for Stitched Up Heart.)

8/31 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
9/1 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
9/2 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
9/3 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club
9/5 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
9/7 – Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2023 (Escape The Fate and Stitched Up Heart only)
9/8 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
9/9 – Providence, RI – The Strand Ballroom & Theatre
9/10 – Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl
9/12 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
9/13 – Columbus, OH – The KING of CLUBS
9/15 – Pontiac, MI – The Crofoot Ballroom
9/16 – Covington, KY – Madison Theater
9/17 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
9/19 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)
9/20 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
9/22 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
9/23 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum
9/24 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
9/26 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
9/27 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco Theater
9/29 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
9/30 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
10/1 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
10/3 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
10/5 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
10/7 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival 2023 (Escape The Fate only)

Black Veil Brides & Ville Valo Share Dates For Their 2023 Co-Headlining Tour

July 6, 2023 — Leave a comment

Black Veil Brides and Ville Valo will be sharing the stage this fall alongside special guest Dark Divine. Tickets are available at blackveilbrides.net, Ville Valo’s Bandsintown, or dark-divine.com. Black Veil Brides are also offering VIP experiences!

9/10 – Louisville, KY – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
9/11 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company
9/12 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
9/14 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
9/15 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!
9/16 – Niagara Falls, NY – The Rapids Theatre
9/17 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
9/19 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
9/20 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
9/22 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
9/23 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
9/24 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
9/25 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
9/27 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
9/28 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
9/29 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
9/30 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
10/1 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
10/3 – Austin, TX – 3TEN Austin City Limits Live
10/5 – Tulsa, OK – Brady Theater
10/6 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
10/7 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
10/9 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
10/11 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Convention Centre
10/12 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre
10/14 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
10/15 – Spokane, WA – The Podium
10/16 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
10/18 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
10/19 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
10/20 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium

Three Days Grace and Chevelle Announce 2023 Co-Headlining Tour

July 3, 2023 — Leave a comment

Three Days Grace and Chevelle are touring together at the end of the summer. Loathe will be their supporting act. You can grab tickets at threedaysgrace.com or getmorechevelle.com.

9/8 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
9/9 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
9/12 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
9/13 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
9/14 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights
9/16 – La Crosse, WI – Copeland Park
9/17 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
9/19 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
9/20 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
9/21 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
9/23 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
9/24 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
9/26 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
9/28 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino
9/29 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
9/30 – Redding, CA – Redding Civic Auditorium
10/2 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
10/3 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
10/4 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
10/6 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
10/7 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
10/10 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium
10/11 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
10/12 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
10/14 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Six Scars Shares New Single, “Sleepwalking”

June 30, 2023 — Leave a comment

Six Scars is a hard rock/metalcore/alternative metal/shoegaze project from Virginia. Having put out two full-length albums – To Wilt and to Bloom: A Journey (2022) and Destruction in My Wake (2023) – Six Scars is keeping the train rolling, with several songs dropping since the release of the latter. Today sees the premiere of the latest non-album single, “Sleepwalking.”

I was able to ask vocalist JT about “Sleepwalking.”

“This song is about the changing of times, both good and bad. Being stuck in the ideals of yesterday, yet still embracing the future that is coming. Albeit hesitantly. There is also an undertone of being lethargic in life. Feeling complacent while the world passes you by.”

With “Sleepwalking,” Six Scars plays with the juxtaposition of hard and melodic, all while keeping a pure, raw energy that is unrivaled. There is an almost subconscious build up to the music, which erupts near the end with a heavy breakdown and the vocals switching from clean to growls. This journey of musicianship is crafted in a way that seems to echo the lyrical content. The steadiness is complacency, the listener sleepwalking through life, as it were. Could the climax be a sign of us finally accepting our future and waking up? You decide. Check out “Sleepwalking” here:

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Mudvayne: The Psychotherapy Sessions Tour 2023

June 25, 2023 — Leave a comment

Mudvayne is touring this summer, and they’re bringing along one hell of a lineup: Coal Chamber, Gwar, Nonpoint, and Butcher Babies! Get your tickets at mudvayne.com.

7/20 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
7/21 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds
7/23 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
7/25 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
7/26 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
7/28 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
7/29 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
7/30 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
8/1 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
8/2 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
8/4 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
8/5 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
8/6 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
8/8 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
8/9 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
8/10 – Bonner Springs, KS – Azura Amphitheater
8/12 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
8/13 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
8/15 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
8/16 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
8/17 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre
8/19 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion
8/20 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
8/22 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
8/23 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
8/25 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
8/26 – Englewood, CO – Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre

Lovely Machine Shares Official Audio of New Song “Another Way”

June 22, 2023 — Leave a comment

Avenged Sevenfold: Life is But a Dream… North American Tour Pt. 2

June 21, 2023 — Leave a comment

Fingers crossed I get to attend the Nashville show!!!!!!! Tickets available at avengedsevenfold.com.

9/16 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
9/17 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/19 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
9/20 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
9/22 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
9/23 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life 2023
9/25 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/26 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
9/28 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena*
9/30 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
10/2 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome
10/3 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
10/5 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival 2023
10/7 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
10/8 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
10/10 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
10/12 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
10/13 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
10/15 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

* No Falling in Reverse

Left To Suffer × Distant: The Feral Heritage North America Tour 2023

June 13, 2023 — Leave a comment

Left To Suffer and Distant are touring North America this summer with special guests Justice For The Damned and Cabal. Snag your tickets on Left To Suffer’s Bandsintown.

8/18 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)
8/19 – Orlando, FL – Conduit
8/20 – West Palm Beach, FL – Respectables
8/22 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
8/23 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
8/24 – Philadelphia, PA – Warehouse on Watts
8/25 – Brooklyn, NY – The Meadows
8/26 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
8/27 – Hartford, CT – Webster Underground
8/28 – Bangor, ME – Queen City Cinema Club
8/29 – Montreal, QC – Fairmount Theatre
8/30 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
8/31 – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
9/1 – Lakewood, OH – The Foundry
9/2 – Detroit, MI – The Sanctuary
9/3 – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge
9/5 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
9/6 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
9/8 – Portland, OR – Dante’s
9/9 – Vancouver, BC – The Cobalt
9/10 – Seattle, WA – Funhouse at El Corazon
9/12 – Sacramento, CA – Old Ironsides
9/13 – Fresno, CA – Strummer’s
9/14 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction
9/15 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Underground
9/16 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse Bar & Grill
9/18 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Underground
9/19 – Ft. Worth, TX – Tulips
9/20 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
9/21 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street
9/22 – Kansas City, MO – Bottleneck
9/23 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House
9/24 – Nashville, TN – The End

Album Review: Breathing Theory’s Artificial

June 11, 2023 — Leave a comment

Breathing Theory is a band that toes the line between heavy and melodic with an unrivaled precision (think Starset meets Gemini Syndrome meets Breaking Benjamin), and they have proven this yet again with the release of their new album. Artificial hit all streaming services on May 26th. The album is made up of ten songs that run the gamut from provoking thought to tugging the heartstrings, and all are unforgiving in their extremes.

Artificial opens with the electro-metal-symphonic “Replicas,” an introduction to the theme set by the album’s title: a dystopian future run by artificial intelligence. The very first song begs the questions “Can we define what it is that makes us human? Are we alive, or are we just replicas?”

“Replicas” is succeeded by “Beautiful Disaster,” which showcases Breathing Theory’s hard-hitting riffs paired with heartfelt lyrics and frontman Cory Britt’s strong singing voice. The band sends listeners into audio whiplash by diving straight into the relentless “Collapse.” Here is a prime example of Cory’s harsh growls and screams, echoing the anger and frustration of the lyrics – “They’re starting fires so the smoke and hate won’t clear/Misdirection keeps you trapped in fear” – and juxtaposed by the pure cleans of the chorus.

The next track – “Your Frequency” – is another switch, not exactly a ballad but certainly on the more melodic end of things. This is one of my favorites on the record. The words are gorgeous, and I have the utmost respect for Breathing Theory’s refusal to shy away from that side of their genre.

“The Cure” is crafted into solid verses and an extremely catchy chorus. It is followed by “Transcend,” the heaviest song on the album, and “My Cancer,” the softest. “Tethers” feels like something you would hear on the radio (in the best possible way). It makes the head bob and is easily imaginable as one of the sing-along moments during a Breathing Theory show.

And then, the band drops in their rendition of Journey’s “Separate Ways.” I’ll admit, I didn’t see that one coming, but I cannot stress enough how much it absolutely works! Breathing Theory manages to maintain the integrity of the original while also making it their own, a truly impressive feat.

Artificial wraps with “Blackout,” and I am going to call this a ballad. Slow and steady, with sad lyrics, Cory’s haunting vocals, and a moody guitar solo (can guitar solos be moody?), I think it fits the bill.

There is not a single track on this record that I don’t like. A mix of alternative rock and metal with a metalcore edge and a trace of the grunge element, Breathing Theory definitely knows how to keep listeners intrigued and on their toes. Give Artificial a listen, or several, and follow Breathing Theory on their socials to see what’s next!

“Collapse” was the first single from Artificial. I knew I was going to love this album solely because of this song.

Alesana: The Trilogy Tour, Part II – A Place Where the Sun is Silent (2023)

June 9, 2023 — Leave a comment

Alesana has announced The Trilogy Tour, Part II. They will be playing the second installment of The Annabel Trilogy, A Place Where the Sun is Silent, from front to back! Joining them on this tour will be Limbs, Vampires Everywhere!, and Across the White Water Tower. Tickets are available at bandsintown.com/alesana, and you can purchase Alesana VIP packages at meetandscream.com.

6/15 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
6/16 – Birmingham, AL – TrimTab Brewing Company
6/17 – Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall
6/19 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
6/21 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
6/22 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
6/23 – Austin, TX – Empire Control Room & Garage
6/24 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street
6/25 – Dallas, TX – So What? Music Festival 2023
6/27 – Kansas City, MO – recordBar
6/29 – Madison, WI – The Annex at The Red Zone
6/30 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
7/1 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House
8/10 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
8/11 – Jacksonville, NC – Hooligans Music Hall
8/12 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
8/13 – Orlando, FL – Level 13 Event Center
8/14 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
8/15 – Richmond, VA – The Canal Club
8/16 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill
8/17 – Horseheads, NY – The L
8/18 – Brooklyn, NY – The Brooklyn Monarch
8/19 – Frenchtown, NJ – Artie’s Bar & Grill
8/20 – Harrisburg, PA – HMAC
11/9 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
11/10 – Las Vegas, NV – The Space
11/11 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
11/13 – West Hollywood, CA – Whiskey a Go Go
11/14 – Fresno, CA – Full Circle Brewing Co.
11/15 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield
11/16 – Reno, NV – Virginia Street Brewhouse
11/17 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
11/18 – Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep
11/19 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater

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