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Rise Against Summer 2022 Tour With The Used and Senses Fail

June 10, 2022 — Leave a comment

Tickets available at riseagainst.com, theused.net, or sensesfail.com.

  • 7/15 – Las Vegas, NV – Zappos Theater (The Used is not performing.)
  • 7/16 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl
  • 7/17 – San Diego, CA – Petco Park
  • 7/19 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
  • 7/20 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
  • 7/22 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory (The Used is not performing.)
  • 7/23 – Vancouver, BC – Pacific Coliseum
  • 7/24 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheatre
  • 7/26 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex Outdoor
  • 7/27 – Denver, CO – Levitt Pavilion
  • 7/29 – Albuquerque, NM – Villa Hispana at EXPO
  • 7/30 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
  • 8/1 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum
  • 8/2 – San Antonio, TX – Tech Port Center + Arena
  • 8/4 – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle
  • 8/5 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues (The Used is not performing.)
  • 8/6 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheatre
  • 8/8 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa (The Used is not performing.)
  • 8/9 – New York, NY – Rooftop @ Pier 17
  • 8/10 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
  • 8/12 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
  • 8/13 – Victoriaville, QC – Parc Terre-des-Jeunes (Festival)
  • 8/14 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage
  • 8/17 – Cleveland, OH – Jacob’s Pavilion
  • 8/18 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

Motivation Monday – Andy Black: “Put The Gun Down”

June 6, 2022 — Leave a comment

I mentioned this song two weeks ago. I am not a huge Andy Black fan. I used to love Black Veil Brides, but Andy’s solo stuff has just never tickled my fancy. However, “Put The Gun Down” hit me with roughly the force of a tank. It remains one of my go-to tracks whenever I’m feeling low.

You can listen here and read the lyrics below. I think this is a message we’ve all needed at some point in our lives.

“Put The Gun Down”

Here’s where it starts
Another night alone in the dark
Hate is running through my veins
Steady now I’m takin’ aim
The darkness of day
All the skies are turning to gray
I can’t tune the voices out
How’d they get so Goddamn loud?
‘Cause there’s a side
Another side of me that can’t get out
A darker side that no one knows about

Can anybody hear me?
Can anybody see me?
‘Cause I think I lost my way
Put the gun down, just put the gun down
Will anybody watch me?
Is someone gonna stop me?
This could be my last mistake
Put the gun down, just put the gun down

Here’s where it ends
I’m never going back there again
‘Cause every time I’m standin’ by
The shadow’s in my line of sight
When does it stop?
‘Cause I’m livin cold and shut off
Even when I clench my fists
It’s slipping through my fingertips
‘Cause there’s a piece
There’s a piece of me that’s missing now
Yeah there’s a piece of me that’s breakin down

Can anybody hear me?
Can anybody see me?
‘Cause I think I lost my way
Put the gun down, just put the gun down
Will anybody watch me?
Is someone gonna stop me?
This could be my last mistake
Put the gun down, just put the gun down

That’s when I look myself in the mirror
Now I’m seeing things a little clearer
Honest I can’t hide what’s inside me
I said I’m tired of pointing the finger
Tired of this hand holding the trigger
Now I’m done with that
I gotta take one step back
Can anybody

Can anybody hear me?
Can anybody see me?
‘Cause i think i lost my way
Put the gun down, just put the gun down
Will anybody watch me?
Is someone gonna stop me?
This could be my last mistake
Put the gun down, just put the gun down

Here’s where it starts
Another night alone in the dark
Hate is running through my veins
Steady now I’m takin’ aim

New Music Alert! Falling In Reverse: “Voices In My Head”

June 3, 2022 — Leave a comment

The second single from Falling in Reverse’s Neon Zombie EP, which doesn’t yet have a release date. Fingers crossed we’ll get our hands on it soon, though!

Icon For Hire: Ready For Combat Tour 2022 (Updated 5/23)

May 23, 2022 — Leave a comment

With support from Awake at Last and Sumo Cyco, Icon For Hire is ready for combat! (Come on. I had to make that play on the tour name!)

  • 6/16 – Greensboro, NC – Blind Tiger**
  • 6/17 – Baltimore, MD – Zen West**
  • 6/18 – Lancaster, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
  • 6/19 – Williamsburg, NY – Sovereign
  • 6/21 – Providence, RI – Fete Music Hall
  • 6/22 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Craft House**
  • 6/24 – Pontiac, MI – Pike Room**
  • 6/25 – Columbus, OH – Rumba
  • 6/26 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache
  • 6/28 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 6/30 – St. Paul, MN – Turf Club
  • 7/1 – Bloomington, IL – Castle Theater
  • 7/2 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwoods
  • 7/3 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s Live Music
  • 7/5 – Kansas City, MO – Riot Room
  • 7/7 – Denver, CO – HQ
  • 7/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
  • 7/10 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom (New date!)
  • 7/11 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 7/13 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 7/14 – Anaheim, CA – Parish Room @ House of Blues (New date!)
  • 7/15 – Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Lounge
  • 7/17 – Albuquerque, NM – Launch Pad
  • 7/19 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
  • 7/21 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 7/22 – Dallas, TX – Amplified Live

** No Sumo Cyco

The Offspring: Let the Bad Times Roll Tour 2022

April 10, 2022 — Leave a comment

The Offspring have announced a tour promoting their tenth studio album, Let the Bad Times Roll. They will have support from Radkey and Blame My Youth in select cities. Tickets are available at offspring.com/tour.

  • 4/26 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre*
  • 4/27 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre*
  • 4/29 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union*
  • 4/30 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium*
  • 5/3 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom*
  • 5/4 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center*
  • 5/6 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino*
  • 5/7 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place*
  • 5/8 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle*
  • 5/10 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater*
  • 5/11 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion*
  • 5/12 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summerstage*
  • 5/15 – Boston, MA – House of Blues*
  • 5/17 – New York, NY – The Rooftop @ Pier 17*
  • 5/18 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE*
  • 5/20 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore^
  • 5/21 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom^
  • 5/22 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club – Eagles Ballroom^

* w/Radkey

^ w/Blame My Youth