Orgy — “Stitches,” from the album Candyass (1998).
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Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 37)
1. Godhead: “Eleanor Rigby” (The Beatles cover)
2. Mötley Crüe: “Helter Skelter” (The Beatles cover)
3. HIM: “Enjoy the Silence” (Depeche Mode cover)
So… Orgy Is Touring This Summer
My younger self is pretty stoked about this! Most people are only familiar with Orgy because of their “Blue Monday” cover, but they had several other good songs.
Orgy hasn’t put out anything since 2015 (an EP entitled Talk Sick). However, front man Jay Gordon has mentioned an upcoming full-length album, Entropy. The release date is still unknown.
Anyway, here are the dates for their tour.
- 8/17 – Salt Lake City, UT – Liquid Joe’s
- 8/18 – Greeley, CO – Moxi Theater
- 8/20 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
- 8/21 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Ruins Live
- 8/22 – Dallas, TX – Trees
- 8/23 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
- 8/24 – Austin, TX – 3Ten ACL Live
- 8/25 – Laredo, TX – Ethos Live
- 8/26 – McAllen, TX – Yerberia Cultura
- 8/28 – New Orleans, LA – Southport Music Hall
- 8/30 – Atlanta, GA – Hell @ The Masquerade
- 8/31 – Sanford, FL – West End Trading Company
- 9/1 – Tampa, FL – Brass Mug
- 9/3 – Concord, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Festival
- 9/4 – New York, NY – The Gramercy Theater
- 9/6 – Stanhope, NJ – The Stanhope House
- 9/7 – Providence, RI – Fete Music Hall
- 9/8 – Amityville, NY – Revolution
- 9/9 – Easton, PA – One Centre Square
- 9/10 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s Rhythm Grill
- 9/11 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
- 9/12 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
- 9/13 – Highland, IN – The Room
- 9/14 – West Dundee, IL – RocHaus
- 9/15 – Chesterfield, MI – Diesel Concert Lounge
- 9/17 – Omaha, NE – Bourbon Saloon
- 9/18 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
- 9/19 – Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep
- 9/21 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
- 9/22 – Scottsdale, AZ – BLK Live
- 9/23 – Los Angeles, CA – Club 1720
- 9/25 – Seattle, WA – Club Sur Rocks
- 9/26 – Portland, OR – Paris Theatre
- 9/29 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
Playlist Challenge, Day 403
Saliva — “Musta Been Wrong”
Playlist Challenge, Day 402
Mushroomhead — “Kill Tomorrow”
Playlist Challenge, Day 401
Mushroomhead — “12 Hundred”
Playlist Challenge, Day 394
Mudvayne — “Not Falling”
10 Songs to Help You Through Hard Times
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, as I haven’t been in the best place mentally or emotionally for the past month. Music is the only thing that makes sense anymore.
I know we all have those songs that make us feel good, but what about the ones that are like a balm to our bruised hearts/souls? My recent struggles have led me to a few discoveries, one of which surprised me very much.
Alter Bridge: “I Know It Hurts”
Myles Kennedy is the king of uplifting lyrics. I can name a track from each Alter Bridge album that could be on this list, but “I Know It Hurts” takes the spot because of one simple line: “Now is not forever.” Sometimes, that is the best thing to remember.
Alter Bridge: “All Ends Well”
I said Myles was the king, right? “If you believe in nothing else, just keep believing in yourself.”
Almost Kings: “Better Than This”
There are actually a couple of songs from these Georgia natives that I could have chosen. However, “Better Than This” immediately struck a chord in me. I understand it so much more now.
Asking Alexandria: “Alone in a Room”
I know, I know. I haven’t shut up about this band or this song, but the lyrics describe my mindset so accurately that it’s scary.
Linkin Park: “Heavy”
Honestly, isn’t it nice to know you’re not the only one? This song has brought me to tears more than once, especially following Chester’s death.
Asking Alexandria: “Under Denver”
“Just wait and see, just sit and breathe.”
Andy Black: “Put the Gun Down”
This was the one that surprised me. I hadn’t listened to Andy’s solo record, then I randomly decided to let it play on Amazon. I ended up with this song on repeat. I couldn’t have found it at a better moment.
Blink-182: “Adam’s Song”
Self-explanatory.
Fun: “Carry On”
“May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground. Carry on.”
Modest Mouse: “Float On”
My line has always been “Don’t worry, even if things end up a bit too heavy. We’ll all float on alright.”
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#6)
1. Midnight Blackout
A post hardcore/math rock band from France. For fans of Every Time I Die, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Converge, etc. You can listen to their debut EP, Hangover, on Spotify or YouTube. For a taste of what you can expect, check out “Lorenzo.”
2. Amerakin Overdose
AOD is a mix of industrial, hard rock, metal, and even a bit of pop. They hail from Oregon. For fans of Nine Inch Nails, Mushroomhead, Static-X, etc. Amerakin Overdose will be hitting the road for a summer tour, kicking off June 29th. Here is my favorite song from them, “Letting Go.”
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3. Advocates
A hard rock/metal/post hardcore band from Australia. For fans of early Atreyu, Memphis May Fire, Blessthefall, etc. Check out “Destructive Tendencies” from 2016’s The Complex Truth.
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4. Values
A melodic metal/hardcore band from the UK. For fans of early Asking Alexandria, Mastodon, Beartooth, etc. Listen to the latest single, “Hopeless,” below!
5. Marquis of Vaudeville
A truly unique band from Dallas. Best described as alternative/carnivalesque rock/psychedelic punk cabaret. I don’t know how to do a “for fans of,” but perhaps I can say if you liked the music from The Devil’s Carnival, or just Emilie Autumn, you’ll like Marquis of Vaudeville. I’m sharing the first song I listened to, and I highly encourage you to check out more.
Let’s Talk Covers (Asking Alexandria Edition)
I know I’ve been posting about Asking Alexandria a lot lately — and here’s another one!
But seriously. I stumbled across the video of them covering Ed Sheeran and it made me wonder what other covers they had done. So here we are.
1. “Perfect” (Ed Sheeran cover)
2. “What I’ve Done” (Linkin Park cover)
3. “Right Now” (Akon cover)
4. “Closer” (Nine Inch Nails cover)
5. “Duality” (Slipknot cover)
There are several more. Hop on over to YouTube and check them out. You won’t regret it.
