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Disturbed Announces The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour
It has been 25 years since the world was introduced to Disturbed’s debut album and the infamous “Ooh, ah, ah, ah, ah!” (Admit it, you imitated it.) To celebrate The Sickness reaching this milestone, Disturbed is hitting the road in early 2025. The band will be performing two sets each night: The Sickness in its entirety and the greatest hits. Special guests vary by city and include the pairings of Three Days Grace/Sevendust and Daughtry/Nothing More.
Tickets and VIP are available now at disturbed1.com!
- 2/25 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Arena*
- 2/27 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena*
- 3/2 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center*
- 3/4 – Milwaukee, WI – FiServ Forum*
- 3/6 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center*
- 3/8 – Chicago, IL – United Center*
- 3/10 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena*
- 3/12 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center*
- 3/14 – Boston, MA – TD Garden*
- 3/17 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena*
- 3/19 – Montreal, QC – Centre Bell*
- 3/21 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden*
- 3/29 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center^
- 3/31 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse^
- 4/2 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center^
- 4/4 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center^
- 4/5 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena^
- 4/7 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena^
- 4/9 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse^
- 4/12 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center^
- 4/14 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center^
- 4/16 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC^
- 4/18 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena^
- 4/23 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena^
- 4/25 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center^
- 4/26 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena^
- 4/28 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center^
- 5/5 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena^
- 5/7 – Portland, OR – Moda Center^
- 5/9 – Sacramento, CA – Golden1Center^
- 5/10 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center^
- 5/13 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum^
- 5/15 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center^
- 5/17 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena^
*Three Days Grace/Sevendust
^Daughtry/Nothing More
Carbonstone Tackles Dark Inner Thoughts in New Single “Echoes”
Alt-metal band Carbonstone is back with new music. The Maryland-based outfit is set to release their latest single, “Echoes,” on October 26th, and after my first few listens, I have to say this one hits hard.
Carbonstone has never been a band to shy away from the darker side of self-reflection, especially the negative views we as humans often have of ourselves. “Echoes” puts words to that moment we peer into the mirror with complete honesty. It dives unflinchingly into the feeling of being trapped in your own head, succumbing to the belief that you are not enough and have failed in some immeasurable way because things didn’t work out as planned.
According to front man Corey James, the song is about heavy reflection and looking back at “fucked-up tragic events, or ‘echoes,’ that ultimately shape us into who we are.” For better or worse, life happens, and we are molded by external factors beyond our control. “Failed dreams, failed goals and aspirations, failed relationships,” James lists. “Substance abuse, and so on.”
The track is penned as a note to oneself. “You take the time to watch me bleed/Over and over/It’s like you love my suffering/This pain is contagious…” It is only too easy to spiral into the abyss once the narrator begins listening to those internal voices. “I see my ghost, it’s echoing/Repeating my failures/When I’m alone, it’s so haunting/The shadows consume me…”
“Bury me underground, I’ll lie with you/’Cause alone I’m nothing/Searching for anything to get me through/I’m so self-destructive.”
“The hook/chorus is basically about just giving in and submitting to everything, as it’s the only alternative to facing yourself alone,” James explains.
“Echoes” is a juxtaposition of hauntingly melodic singing and heavy, gritty music: an audio presentation of the emotions poured into the song. The choice of clean vocals for the majority of the track works on multiple levels. James was able to masterfully color his lyrics with the pain and resignation expressed in the words. Raging screams threaded throughout are the cries of hopelessness. Meanwhile, the other band members – guitarists Josh Provencio and Steve Junkins, bassist Eric Dee, and drummer Ted Hile – intricately weave together a sonic manifestation of anger and frustration. One final scream and the closing chorus are the last ounce of fight poured forth before our narrator ultimately accepts his/her fate and throws in the towel.
“Echoes” hooked me in from the first note and is a song that is well-crafted, relatable, and holds its listeners in thrall from start to finish. Carbonstone nailed it on all fronts. The song will hit streaming platforms at midnight. Meanwhile, the official music video drops tonight, October 25th, at 8 p.m. EST! Make sure to tune in to the band’s Facebook live at 7 p.m. EST for some drinks and other shenanigans.
If you haven’t already, visit Carbonstone’s socials and follow them on your favorite streaming service so you never miss a release – starting with “Echoes.”
Song of the Day – Influence: “Syzygy” (ft. Laure Le Prunenec)
Slipknot: Here Comes the Pain. North America 2024
Slipknot is celebrating 25 years since they roared onto the scene with the release of their self-titled debut album. In honor of this anniversary, the metal outfit is bringing their Here Comes the Pain Tour to North America this summer and fall. Joining them on the road will be hardcore punk band Knocked Loose, as well as special guests Orbit Culture for the first leg and Vended on the second leg.
You can get your tickets and VIP experiences at slipknot1.com!
- 8/6 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center*
- 8/7 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake*
- 8/9 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena*
- 8/10 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion*
- 8/12 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden*
- 8/14 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion*
- 8/15 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center*
- 8/17 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena*
- 9/1 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma 2024^
- 9/7 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre+
- 9/8 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater+
- 9/11 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater+
- 9/13 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome+
- 9/14 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome+
- 9/15 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre+
- 9/17 – Austin, TX – Moody Center+
- 9/18 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion+
- 9/21 – Des Moines, IA – Knotfest Iowa 2024^
* w/Orbit Culture
+ w/Vended
^ Festival
Lacey Sturm: Kenotic Metanoia Tour 2024
Singer/songwriter Lacey Sturm, most well-known as the vocalist for Flyleaf, is touring this summer in support of her second solo record, Kenotic Metanoia. With support from Islander and Amethyst Michelle, this 15-date run kicks off June 28th in Frenchtown, New Jersey, and wraps July 18th in Birmingham, Alabama. Tickets and VIP are available at laceysturm.com!
- 6/28 – Frenchtown, NJ – Artie’s Bar and Grill
- 6/29 – Scranton, PA – The Ritz Theater
- 6/30 – Thompson, CT – Capulet Fest 2024^
- 7/2 – Brooklyn, NY – The Brooklyn Monarch
- 7/3 – Arlington, VA – Grace at Ballston Quarter
- 7/5 – Akron, OH – Musica
- 7/7 – Columbus, OH – Skully’s Music Diner
- 7/8 – Nashville, TN – Exit/In
- 7/9 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall
- 7/11 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
- 7/12 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
- 7/13 – Dallas, TX – Trees
- 7/15 – Waco, TX – Waco Hippodrome Theatre
- 7/16 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
- 7/18 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn
^ No Amethyst Michelle
Powerman 5000 Announces Summer 2024 Dates With Sponge, Tantric, and Clozure
Electronic/nu metal outfit Powerman 5000 hits the road this summer with support from Sponge, Tantric, and Clozure. The tour kicks off July 2nd in Tempe, Arizona, and winds its way through cities such as Houston, Flint, and Manchester before concluding on July 29th in Parker, Colorado. Tickets are available at powerman5000.com!
- 7/2 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
- 7/3 – Roswell, NM – The Liberty
- 7/5 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Backroom
- 7/6 – Fort Worth, TX – The Rail Club
- 7/7 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown
- 7/8 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
- 7/9 – The Colony, TX – Lava Cantina, The Colony
- 7/11 – McHenry, IL – The Vixen
- 7/12 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
- 7/13 – Harrison, OH – The Blue Note
- 7/14 – Lansing, MI – Grewal Hall at 224
- 7/16 – Liverpool, NY – Sharkey’s Banquets & Events
- 7/17 – Plattsburgh, NY – Strand Center for the Arts
- 7/18 – Sanford, ME – Pilots Cove Cafe
- 7/19 – Hermon, ME – Morgan Hill Event Center
- 7/20 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
- 7/21 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
- 7/23 – Ashland, KY – The Paramount
- 7/24 – New Berlin, IL – Danenberger Family Vineyards
- 7/25 – Paw Paw, MI – Warner Vineyards
- 7/26 – Cadillac, MI – The Venue Event Center
- 7/27 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater
- 7/29 – Parker, CO – Wild Goose Saloon
Song of the Day – Above Snakes: “81 (Thallium)”
The Lonely Ones: Don’t Cry For Me Tour 2024
Hard rockers The Lonely Ones, a vocal-oriented quartet from Columbus, Ohio, are touring this summer! They will be support for Scotty Austin and Rehab on many dates, but there are a few headlining shows interspersed throughout. Dates and details below!
- 7/5 – Franklin, OH – JD Legends*
- 7/6 – Danville, KY – The Nook*
- 7/7 – Park Hills, MO – Park Hills Underground*
- 7/10 – Chesterfield, MI – Diesel
- 7/11 – Toledo, OH – Frankie’s
- 7/12 – Conneautville, PA – Country Corner Inn*
- 7/13 – Cantonsville, MD – Morsberger’s Tavern
- 7/14 – Virginia Beach, VA – Scandal’s Live
- 7/17 – Bristol, TN – The Mountain
- 7/18 – Fultondale, AL – Black Creek Tavern*
- 7/19 – Black Mountain, NC – Silverado’s*
- 7/20 – McCaysville, GA – Tooneys Music Venue*
* w/Scotty Austin and Rehab
Godsmack Announces Fall 2024 Dates
Godsmack has shared a list of dates for this fall. They are continuing to tour and reminisce over twenty-nine years, eight studio albums, one EP, four DVDs, one compilation album, and one live album.
Special guests for this run are dependent on the city and include shows with Nothing More, Flat Black, Halestorm, and Dorothy. Tickets are available at godsmack.com, and be sure to check out the VIP packages offered there, as well.
- 9/26 – Saint Paul, MN – 93X Family Reunion (w/Nothing More, Wage War, Sleep Theory)
- 9/27 – Milwaukee, WI – 102.9 The Hog’s Hog Havoc (w/Halestorm, Nothing More, Sleep Theory)
- 9/28 – Clarkston, MI – 101 WRIF Riff Fest 2024 (w/Seether, Asking Alexandria, Wage War, Flat Black, and more)
- 10/1 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena (w/Dorothy and Flat Black)
- 10/2 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre (w/Dorothy and Flat Black)
- 10/4 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater (w/Flat Black)
- 10/5 – Tucson, AZ – Casino Del Sol (w/Flat Black)
- 10/7 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater
- 10/10 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort & Casino (w/Flat Black)
- 10/12 – Portland, OR – Moda Center (w/Halestorm and Flat Black)
- 10/13 – Kent, WA – KISW Halloween Hullabaloo (w/Halestorm, The Warning, and Flat Black)
- 10/16 – Loveland, CO – Blue FCU Arena (w/Nothing More and Flat Black)
- 10/17 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunset Amphitheatre (w/Nothing More and Flat Black)
- 10/19 – Park City, KS – Hartman Arena (w/Nothing More and Flat Black)
- 10/20 – Saint Charles, MO – The Family Arena (w/Nothing More and Flat Black)
- 10/22 – Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena (w/Nothing More and Flat Black)
- 10/23 – Wheeling, WV – Wesbanco Arena (w/Nothing More and Flat Black)
- 10/25 – Allentown, PA – PPL Center (w/Nothing More and Flat Black)
- 10/26 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena (w/Nothing More and Flat Black)
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