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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

Avatar: The Great Metal Circus 2024

February 16, 2024 — Leave a comment

Avant-garde metal band Avatar is playing a few dates in North America this May! With them will be rap-rockers Oxymorrons and the all-female rock outfit Conquer Divide. Tickets are on sale at avatarmetal.com!

  • 5/8 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 5/9 – Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall
  • 5/10 – Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall
  • 5/11 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 5/12 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
  • 5/14 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
  • 5/15 – Wallingford, CT – Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
  • 5/16 – Reading, PA – Reverb
  • 5/17 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2024*
  • 5/18 – St. Louis, MO – Point Fest 2024*
  • 5/19 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024*

* Festival

Thursday: War All The Time Live 2024

January 13, 2024 — Leave a comment

Post-hardcore band Thursday will be touring in January and February, playing their third studio album – War All The Time – in its entirety. The tour is a nod to the album’s 21st birthday, but it is also a celebration of the release of War All The Time (Live), the second pressing of which will be shipping in the spring. Joining Thursday on the road will be Rival Schools and Many Eyes. You can get your tickets at thursday.net!

  • 1/25 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
  • 1/26 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic
  • 1/27 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
  • 1/28 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
  • 1/30 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
  • 1/31 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
  • 2/1 – Omaha, NE – Slowdown
  • 2/2 – Denver, CO – Summit
  • 2/3 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
  • 2/5 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
  • 2/6 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
  • 2/7 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
  • 2/9 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
  • 2/10 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory OC
  • 2/11 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
  • 2/13 – Austin, TX – Mohawk (Outside)
  • 2/15 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits
  • 2/16 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
  • 2/17 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham
  • 2/18 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
  • 2/20 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of the Living Arts
  • 2/21 – Boston, MA – The Paradise Rock Club
  • 2/22 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • 2/23 – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
  • 2/24 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza

Skies of Terra Explore the Intricacies of Despair and Hope in New Single “Trinity”

January 6, 2024 — Leave a comment

Skies of Terra is a post-hardcore/prog rock band hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Thus far, they have released a full-length album entitled Lunar and two EPs: The Party is Over and its successor of remixes called The Party Isn’t Over. The band is gearing up to drop its second full-length record later this year, and the first single, “Trinity,” will be available to stream on January 11th.

“Trinity” is an emotional journey from the depths of despair to the hope of finding someone, or something, to lift you out of that black hole. “Watching the sun as it shines/It burns this hole in my eyes,” sings vocalist/instrumentalist Euclides Polanco. “Meteors crashing/Becoming one with the end of the times.” Lyrics that seem to be acceptance of overwhelming darkness quickly switch to a heartfelt desire for the help to rise above it.

“Will you be the one whose hands intertwine with mine?/Whose heart feels the same type of fire as mine?” Polanco questions, a lost soul seeking that which will guide him from his misery. “…I’m looking for the one to catch me as I’m falling away/Catch me now before I break…”

With the play of Polanco’s raging growls and melodic singing, interspersed with vocalist Justin Townsend’s raw screams, Skies of Terra carries the listener from an opening of bleakness and defeat, through cries for help and the longing to meet someone who can save you, or even just battle the demons by your side. The climax comes towards the end of the second verse, when the recurring theme of being thrown a lifeline reaches its most desperate moment. “Save me from myself, I’m falling!” roars Justin, the vulnerable words tinged with frustration and a heart-wrenching need for connection.

The track ends with a final query – “Will you be the one?” – leaving the listener with the aching hope that deliverance will be given, that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

If “Trinity” is a sign of things to come, then y’all better hold on tight because 2024 with Skies of Terra is going to be a wild ride! Be sure to presave the song and follow Skies of Terra on their various socials so you never miss an update!

Beartooth Shares 2024 Winter Dates

December 27, 2023 — Leave a comment

Beartooth is touring North America early in the new year with special guests The Plot in You, Invent Animate, and Sleep Theory. Tickets available at beartoothband.com.

  • 1/12 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
  • 1/13 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
  • 1/14 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
  • 1/16 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
  • 1/17 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
  • 1/19 – Toronto, ON – History
  • 1/20 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
  • 1/21 – Boston, MA – House of Blues Boston
  • 1/23 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
  • 1/24 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
  • 1/26 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
  • 1/27 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!
  • 1/28 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 1/30 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
  • 1/31 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
  • 2/2 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall
  • 2/3 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues Orlando
  • 2/11 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
  • 2/13 – Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall
  • 2/14 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues New Orleans
  • 2/15 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
  • 2/17 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
  • 2/18 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas
  • 2/20 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
  • 2/21 – San Diego, CA – SOMA San Diego
  • 2/22 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
  • 2/24 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento
  • 2/25 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
  • 2/27 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
  • 2/28 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory Concert House
  • 3/1 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory Concert House
  • 3/2 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
  • 3/3 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • 3/5 – Fargo, ND – Sanctuary Events Center
  • 3/6 – Maplewood, MN – Myth Live
  • 3/8 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
  • 3/9 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
  • 3/10 – Sauget, IL – Pop’s Nightclub & Concert Venue
  • 3/12 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 3/13 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
  • 3/14 – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre

** From 2/7 through 2/10, Beartooth will be on Shiprocked Cruise 2024!

Disturbed Announces 2024 Dates With Falling in Reverse and Plush

November 27, 2023 — Leave a comment

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
  • 2/2 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
  • 2/5 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center
  • 2/6 – Toledo, OH – Huntington Center
  • 2/8 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena
  • 2/10 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
  • 2/13 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
  • 2/15 – Huntington, WV – Mountain Health Arena
  • 2/17 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
  • 2/19 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
  • 2/20 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
  • 2/22 – Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena
  • 2/24 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
  • 2/26 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center
  • 2/29 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
  • 3/2 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
  • 3/3 – Paradise, NV – Bakkt Theater

From Ashes To New: Blackout Tour Pt. 1

November 3, 2023 — Leave a comment

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!)

* No Catch Your Breath

In This Moment + Ice Nine Kills: Kiss of Death Tour 2023

October 31, 2023 — Leave a comment

In This Moment and Ice Nine Kills are teaming up for the Kiss of Death Tour this November/December. Support comes in the form of Avatar and New Years Day. You can get your tickets at inthismomentofficial.com or iceninekills.com. (Ice Nine Kills also offers VIP experiences!)

  • 11/3 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
  • 11/4 – Maplewood, MN – Myth Live*
  • 11/5 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater*
  • 11/7 – Indianapolis, IN – Blue Ribbon Pavilion
  • 11/8 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
  • 11/9 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
  • 11/11 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center*
  • 11/12 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace*
  • 11/14 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Arena
  • 11/16 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena
  • 11/17 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
  • 11/18 – Orlando, FL – Orlando Amphitheater
  • 11/20 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
  • 11/21 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex
  • 11/22 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena
  • 11/24 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
  • 11/25 – Bangor, ME – Cross Insurance Center
  • 11/27 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom
  • 11/28 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
  • 11/30 – Norfolk, VA – Chartway Arena
  • 12/1 – Johnstown, PA – 1st Summit Arena
  • 12/2 – Wheeling, WV – Wesbanco Arena

* No INK

Story of the Year: 20 Years of Page Avenue

October 6, 2023 — Leave a comment

Alt-rockers Story of the Year are celebrating twenty years of their debut album, Page Avenue, with a fall 2023/winter 2024 tour, and they will be playing the record in its entirety! Special guests include fellow alternative/pop punk acts Four Year Strong, We The Kings, and Youth Fountain.

Tickets/VIP: storyoftheyear.net

Fall 2023 Dates

  • 10/26 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom*
  • 10/28 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger*
  • 10/29 – Dallas, TX – Studio at Bomb Factory*
  • 10/31 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater*
  • 11/1 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater*+
  • 11/2 – Tucson, AZ – Encore*+
  • 11/3 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues*+
  • 11/4 – San Diego, CA – Observatory North Park*+
  • 11/5 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl*+
  • 11/7 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades*+
  • 11/9 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom*+
  • 11/10 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo*+
  • 11/11 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory Concert House*+
  • 11/12 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory Concert House*+
  • 11/14 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex*+
  • 11/15 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre*+
  • 11/17 – Lawrence, KS – Liberty Hall*+
  • 11/18 – Minneapolis, MN – Uptown Theater*+
  • 11/19 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club*+

Winter 2024 Dates

  • 1/5 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre*#
  • 1/6 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom*#
  • 1/7 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer*#
  • 1/8 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre*#
  • 1/10 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House*#
  • 1/11 – Montreal, QC – Club Soda*#
  • 1/12 – Boston, MA – House of Blues*#
  • 1/13 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom*#
  • 1/14 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square*#
  • 1/16 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!*#
  • 1/17 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa*#
  • 1/19 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground*#
  • 1/20 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)*#
  • 1/21 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor*#
  • 1/22 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live*#
  • 1/24 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl*#
  • 1/25 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s*#
  • 1/26 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall*#

* Youth Fountain appearing

+ Four Year Strong appearing

# We The Kings appearing