Disturbed is kicking off another leg of the Take Back Your Life Tour in January. With them on this run will be Falling in Reverse and Plush. You can find tickets and VIP at disturbed1.com.
1/19 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
1/22 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
1/23 – Green Bay, WI – The Resch Center
1/25 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
1/27 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
1/29 – Omaha, NE – Chi Health Center
1/31 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford Premier Center
The Union Underground is offering up a trip back in time with their Back To The 2000s Tour, which features special guests Soil, Ra, and Flaw. This nu metal nostalgia party kicks off March 1st in San Antonio, Texas! Each band will be playing exclusive material from their most popular albums. Get your tickets and VIP now at national-acts.com!
Corvin’s Breed is an industrial metal band from New England that formed in 2014. Since then, Corvin’s Breed has released one EP, I’m Not Normal, and a full-length album entitled The Witching Hour. The band is set to hit the road this November/December with Psyclon Nine, Clockwork Echo, and Guillotine.
I had the opportunity to chat with vocalist Matty Corvin for a little Corvin’s Breed 101.
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First, I would just like to thank you for your time. I’m going to start with something very basic. How was the band formed, and what’s the story behind the name?
Matty: The band was formed in 2014. I always found crows to be very fascinating because people don’t seem to talk about them, but they’re very important as they like to feast off of the flesh of carcasses. They’re creatures I always felt a connection with in my personal life. I figured this is my vision, this is my breed, and the people that get it are part of it as well.
Was there always a common vision among the band members, or did y’all have to mesh a variety of influences and musical backgrounds?
MC: I wanted this to be something refreshing. I never thought this to be a band that’s set out to sound like a certain band in particular. I thought “if it’s already out there, why should I recreate it?” I just wanted to stick out like a sore thumb, so visual aesthetics were always crucial. I just tried to find like-minded musicians who were influenced by Alice Cooper, White Zombie, and Static-X. Those were the bands that really understood the concept of being original and entertaining an audience. If you were to look through my library there’s such a wide variety of bands and artists you would come across that probably wouldn’t match up to what this whole thing is.
Speaking of influences, who are your biggest ones, personally? And carrying that a step further, what (or who) was it that inspired you to pursue a career in music?
MC: Music was always playing in the house growing up. My mom was really into the 80s hair metal stuff like Poison, Mötley Crüe, Ratt.
I remember watching the music television channel on TV with her, and all these bands were super flashy with their hair all done up with crazy outfits, and those guys had a lot of talent. Music was something I was always attracted to but it wasn’t until I saw Poison live when I was about 7 years old that I realized this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life and I just went balls to the wall with it since.
Can you tell me a little bit about the band’s writing and recording process?
MC: The music always comes first when it comes to writing, before any vocals or lyrics. As much as I love intricate music, I like to simplify it. I want to make people dance and have a good time. I feel like once you start adding offbeat stuff and weird time signatures, people lose interest, as much as I love that stuff. I’d rather see people moving on the dance floor. Adding elements of other genres to the mix has always been something I like to do.
With imagery playing a huge role in the band, and with the overall subject matter and just…aura…of the band, I have to assume you’re a horror fan. Is that correct?
MC: Absolutely! I would say horror and comedy are two things that sum up my entire entity. Those are two extremes of entertainment that make you feel something and can’t be taken seriously, and I find that to be really interesting.
That’s a topic we’ll have to revisit when we have more time, because I can talk horror for hours. Moving right along, what is your favorite of the songs you’ve written, if you have one? And why do you connect with it the most?
MC: That’s a really tough question. There’s a lot of songs we have that are really personal to me. Music is all about expression, so I like to write about experiences that I’ve gone through in hopes that someone listening can relate and maybe it will help them get through a similar situation. But to answer your question, I really don’t have a favorite.
Y’all are about to set out on the Infection Divinum Tour with Psyclon Nine, Clockwork Echo, and Guillotine. How do you feel about this? I know y’all toured with Psyclon Nine earlier this year.Are you excited to be on the road with them again?
MC: Yes, very excited. Those guys have been nothing but great to us. Nero and I go way back, and it’s always an absolute pleasure working with him. We [Corvin’s Breed] seem to have gathered quite the following. Myself as well as the rest of the band are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and reconnecting with the fans.
What is your favorite thing about performing live?
MC: There’s nothing like putting on the face and becoming this monster that I have created for myself. It’s very therapeutic for me. I could have had a falling out with a friend, or even had a death in the family, and I had to put on a show right after, and I just let all of that energy out. There’s nothing like the feeling of tapping into your inner self and showing that to other people that probably had those same issues and a smile or a nod is a way of saying “I get you”. And then when that’s all over and done with, you have fans that thank you, and I think that’s the most rewarding part.
Still on the topic of live shows, what would your dream lineup (that includes Corvin’s Breed) be?
MC: I think a tour with Rob Zombie and Corvin’s Breed would be a cool show to see.
What are the band’s plans for the rest of the year and into 2024?
MC: We will have a couple singles coming out really soon, along with a couple music videos. That will be followed up by a new album called MISANTHROPY, which will be released early 2024. Hopefully there will be more touring, but there’s nothing in the works as we speak.
Is there any message you’d like to give your fans, both current and future?
MC: Thank you for all your support. We can’t wait to see everyone on the road.
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Be sure to check out Corvin’s Breed on the road this fall. The Infection Divinum xx Annos Tour kicks off November 15th in San Francisco, CA. (For a full list of dates, visit this post.)
You can keep up with all things Corvin’s Breed by following them on their various socials and streaming platforms.
From Ashes To New are headed back out this November/December for their Blackout Tour, Pt. 1, alongside special guests The Word Alive, Catch Your Breath, and Ekoh. Grab your tickets and VIP packages at fromashestonew.com!
11/21 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
11/22 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live
11/24 – Liverpool, NY – Sharkey’s Banquets & Events
11/25 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
11/26 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Hardcore
11/28 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
11/29 – Fort Wayne, IN – The Clyde Theater*
11/30 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
12/1 – Harrison, OH – Blue Note Harrison
12/3 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
12/4 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
12/5 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s LIVE
12/6 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
12/8 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios Live
12/10 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
12/11 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater*
12/12 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club*
12/13 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
12/15 – Niagara Falls, NY – The Rapids Theatre
12/16 – Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
12/17 – Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (New date!)
I have always been impressed with Seethe’s eclectic mix of sounds and how he utilizes different genres to tell a story. Each song seems to have something for everyone, from an edge of industrial, to the heaviest of nu metal and threads of rap, djent, and trap, and that’s without even mentioning the way he can manipulate his voice, or his lyrics!
Seethe just dropped a new track today, entitled “Feather,” and it’s a certified banger, venturing into the more hard rock/alternative metal oriented side of the artist. The music itself is cleaner, less harsh and distorted than songs such as “Can’t Breathe,” and lends itself to the fact that Seethe can take on any genre and own it.
See for yourself. Check out “Feather” here or on Deezer and Spotify.
August Burns Red is celebrating the ten year anniversary of their sixth studio album, Rescue & Restore, by touring across North America. With support from Brand of Sacrifice, Spite, and Crystal Lake, this 22-date run kicks off November 10th in Worcester, Massachusetts. Tickets/VIP can be found at augustburnsred.com.
11/10 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
11/11 – Montreal, QC – L’Olympia
11/12 – London, ON – London Music Hall
11/14 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
11/16 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
11/17 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
11/18 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
11/20 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
11/21 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum
11/22 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin
11/24 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
11/25 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
11/27 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
11/28 – Los Angeles, CA – Belasco Theater
11/29 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
11/30 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
12/2 – Denver, CO – The Fillmore Auditorium
12/4 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
12/5 – Chicago, IL – Radius
12/6 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
12/8 – Lancaster, PA – Freedom Hall at The Lancaster County Convention Center (Christmas Burns Red, Night 1)
12/9 – Lancaster, PA – Freedom Hall at The Lancaster County Convention Center (Christmas Burns Red, Night 2)
Saving Abel has announced that they are canceling all scheduled dates for the foreseeable future. Refunds will be issued to ticket holders at their point of purchase.
Here is the statement issued by the band.
“Due to some recent developments within the Saving Abel family, we unfortunately have to cancel all upcoming tour dates. There is nothing that Jared and the band were looking forward to more than playing live, but unfortunately, that will have to wait a little longer. We appreciate your understanding at this time, and all ticket holders will be issued refunds at the point of purchase.”
Update:Due to overwhelming demand, the show in Dallas on 11/3 has been moved from Sundown to the Granada Theater, and is now all ages as well!
Horror punk band Murderdolls’ debut album, Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls, turns 21 this year! In celebration of this anniversary, frontman Wednesday 13 is hitting the road to perform songs from their first record, as well as their second and final release, Women and Children Last (2010). Wednesday’s touring lineup for this run includes Murderdolls’ alumni Roman Surman and Jack Tankersley.
The supporting acts are Gemini Syndrome, Infected Rain, and Black Satellite.
