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Orgy Shares Dates For Their 2024 North American Tour With Cold, Horizon Theory, and I Ya Toyah

February 23, 2024 — Leave a comment

Industrial/metal/glam/death pop outfit Orgy is celebrating 25 years of their debut album, Candyass. The band is hitting the road in North America this spring with Cold and special guests Horizon Theory and I Ya Toyah. You can get tickets and VIP packages at orgymusic.com and coldarmy.com!

  • 4/11 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
  • 4/12 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop
  • 4/13 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s
  • 4/14 – Sioux City, IA – The Marquee
  • 4/16 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
  • 4/17 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
  • 4/19 – Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s
  • 4/20 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
  • 4/22 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
  • 4/23 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
  • 4/24 – Fresno, CA – Fulton 55
  • 4/25 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory
  • 4/26 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
  • 4/27 – Scottsdale, AZ – Pub Rock
  • 4/28 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
  • 4/30 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 5/1 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
  • 5/2 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 5/3 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 5/4 – Shreveport, LA – Strange Brew
  • 5/6 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
  • 5/7 – Tallahassee, FL – Legacy
  • 5/8 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
  • 5/9 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2024*
  • 5/10 – Greensville, SC – Radio Room
  • 5/11 – Knoxville, TN – Concourse
  • 5/12 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 5/14 – Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedraft’s
  • 5/15 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
  • 5/16 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
  • 5/17 – Allentown, PA – Maingate Nightclub
  • 5/18 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
  • 5/19 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • 5/21 – Syracuse, NY – Song & Dance
  • 5/22 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s
  • 5/23 – Covington, KY – Madison Theater
  • 5/24 – Columbus, OH – King of Clubs
  • 5/25 – St. Paul, MN – Turf Club

Asking Alexandria: All My Friends North American Tour 2024

February 21, 2024 — Leave a comment

Asking Alexandria has announced their All My Friends North American Tour. The 27-date run features special guests Memphis May Fire, The Word Alive, and Nerv. You can grab your tickets and VIP packages now at askingalexandria.com!

  • 4/12 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater
  • 4/13 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 4/14 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans
  • 4/16 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
  • 4/17 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
  • 4/19 – Tampa, FL – 98 RockFest 2024 @ Amalie Arena*
  • 4/20 – Orlando, FL – 101 WJRR Earth Day Birthday 2024 @ Central Florida Fairgrounds*
  • 4/21 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
  • 4/23 – Richmond, VA – The National
  • 4/25 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 4/26 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
  • 4/27 – Worcester, MA – Big Gig III @ DCU Center*
  • 4/28 – Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
  • 4/30 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
  • 5/1 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
  • 5/3 – Milwaukee, WI – Hog Fest 2024 @ FiServ Forum*
  • 5/4 – St. Paul, MN – 93X Twin City Takeover 2024 @ Xcel Energy Center*
  • 5/5 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha**
  • 5/7 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre**
  • 5/8 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
  • 5/10 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
  • 5/11 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
  • 5/12 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
  • 5/14 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
  • 5/15 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues San Diego
  • 5/17 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim
  • 5/18 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre

* Festival date: Asking Alexandria only

** No Memphis May Fire

Carbonstone Explores the Complexities of Relationships in New Single “White Noise”

February 14, 2024 — Leave a comment

Carbonstone is releasing a new song, “White Noise,” on February 17, 2024, and this is one you don’t wanna miss! I was given an early listen of the forthcoming release, and it is certainly a standout track in the Carbonstone library.

“White Noise” has an edge, musically revisiting the band’s heavier side. The aggressiveness of the guitars, carried by the combination of a driving drum beat and rapid-fire bass line, are the perfect foundation for a song that is thematically dark. 

Front man Corey James utilizes his voice to evoke a visceral reaction from his listeners. The melodic delivery of the verses offers an audibly interesting contrast to the music; the clear intonation, almost a croon, lends beauty to the tale of heartache: “You poison everything, like you did to me…” Both the lyrics and the vocal performance speak of disappointment, a resignation to the situation our narrator finds himself in. “Somewhere I can’t be found, and now this wavelength is severed/We’re nothing but white noise.” 

However, as the track progresses, anger and frustration leak through, raw growls woven intricately throughout until the breakdown, when they crescendo into a lengthy scream of catharsis. “Suffocating, close to breaking, you left me buried alive,” Corey snarls, and a strong sense of breaking free seems to be implied. Perhaps the struggle is not yet over, but the light at the end of the tunnel has been seen.

“White Noise” is a song that deals with the complexities of our relationships, romantic and otherwise, and does so in a way with which we all can connect. This is a must-hear, so head to Spotify, presave it, and get ready for Friday!

Seethe Spontaneously Drops New EP, Cavalier Dualities

February 12, 2024 — Leave a comment

Alternative/trap metal artist Seethe surprised his followers by abruptly releasing an EP, entitled Cavalier Dualities, to Bandcamp on January 29th. (It has since gone live on all major streaming platforms.) Staying true to the glitchy, yet melodic, sound that I have come to associate with Seethe, this trilogy of tracks is an eight minute, thirty-four second emotional purge – for both artist and listener.

Cavalier Dualities is a brief glimpse into the repeating cycle of various mental health issues, depression prevalent among them. Seethe never backs down from addressing darker subject matter, and this is again apparent in all three songs.

“Medicate” is the beginning phase. Whatever the struggle is with – mental health, addiction, etc. – this track references the attempt to best it, to medicate and cope and hopefully ascend from the depths, maybe even defeat it one day. 

This is followed by “Smile.” In Seethe’s own words, “Smile” is about how, in life, sometimes all one can do is smile and move forward. Throughout the fight with one’s own personal demons is the occasional necessity to fake it ’til you make it, as they say.

The EP concludes with “In Two,” a heart-rending song in which our narrator realizes (s)he is back in the hole, that (s)he had a brief moment in the light but has yet again fallen into the rut. This brings us back to the start, the need to medicate, and the cycle continues.

The discordant music and vocal stylings seems to reflect the frustration and hopelessness that colors the whole sordid tale, a cry of “I’ve been here before and failed, but I have to keep trying.” And while Cavalier Dualities may be a story borne from the artist’s own battles, it is relatable to anyone who has ever persevered through a private, often unseen, war with oneself.

You can listen to Cavalier Dualities on your favorite streaming service! And once you’ve checked out the EP, ready yourself for Seethe’s next release: the new single, “Away,” which is dropping on Valentine’s Day!

Make sure you follow Seethe on his various socials so you never miss an update!

Staind: The Tailgate Tour 2024

January 25, 2024 — Leave a comment

Alt rockers Staind are back with a new album and an upcoming tour! The Tailgate Tour features special guests Seether, Saint Asonia, and Tim Montana. You can find tickets at staindofficial.com.

  • 4/22 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater
  • 4/23 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
  • 4/30 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena
  • 5/1 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena
  • 5/5 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena
  • 5/7 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
  • 5/9 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Van Andel Arena
  • 5/11 – North Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum, Performing Arts Center
  • 5/12 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
  • 5/14 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf
  • 5/15 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

Note: Most of the gaps between dates are due to the bands playing multiple festivals throughout the spring!

Static-X and Sevendust Announce Second Leg of The Machine Killer Tour

January 12, 2024 — Leave a comment

Metal heavyweights Static-X and Sevendust had so much fun touring together last year that they’ve decided to do it again! With support from Dope and Lines of Loyalty, the second leg of The Machine Killer Tour starts February 1st in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Grab your tickets and VIP packages at static-x.org or sevendust.com!

  • 2/1 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues, Myrtle Beach
  • 2/2 – Orlando, FL – The Orlando Amphitheater at Central Florida Fairgrounds
  • 2/3 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
  • 2/4 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa
  • 2/6 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
  • 2/7 – Norfolk, VA – NorVa
  • 2/9 – Atlantic City, NJ – Tropicana Showroom
  • 2/10 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
  • 2/12 – Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman Theater
  • 2/13 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
  • 2/14 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
  • 2/16 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 2/17 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
  • 2/18 – Pickering, ON – Pickering Casino Resort
  • 2/19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
  • 2/21 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
  • 2/22 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom
  • 2/23 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 2/24 – Chicago, IL – Radius Chicago
  • 2/26 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
  • 2/27 – Newport, KY – MegaCorp Pavilion
  • 2/28 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl, Nashville