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Three Covers That I Did Not See Coming

April 22, 2025 — Leave a comment

I always enjoy hearing artists’ takes on songs they love, and the most fun reimaginings to me are the ones that come from a completely different genre than the original. Over the past week, two such renditions have been released into the world. The third cover… Well, it was always a dark song, so an infamously dark artist sharing his version makes sense.

1. Priest: “Black Hole Sun”

Yes, that “Black Hole Sun.” It’s so Priest, but I think it’s a very respectful nod to Soundgarden and the original. And, let’s be honest, it takes balls to release a song and know everyone is going to be comparing your vocals to Chris Cornell’s.

2. Aesthetic Perfection: “Fade to Black”

Aesthetic Perfection is a self-proclaimed industrial pop act. Hearing them do a Metallica track was unexpected, but I dig it.

3. Marilyn Manson: “In the Air Tonight”

Manson prides himself on shocking people. His entire career is based on it, in fact. He has done odd covers before. However, I just never would have predicted a Phil Collins song. Lol. As stated above, it kinda makes sense. The subject matter of “In the Air Tonight” is rather dark. Who better to reimagine it than Marilyn Manson and Tyler Bates?

Ghost Announces 2025 World Tour

April 2, 2025 — Leave a comment

Love them or hate them, Swedish theatrical pop/metal titans Ghost have had an undeniable chokehold on the music scene for the last several years, and that has not changed in 2025. Within the past month, the band has unveiled the newest transformation of Papa Emeritus and unleashed the first single – “Satanized” – from their upcoming album, Skeletá. They announced the release date for the record, April 25th, and shared the news of a coinciding world tour.

You can pre-order Skeletá and snag tickets/VIP packages for the tour at ghost-official.com!

Europe (Spring 2025)

  • 4/15 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena
  • 4/16 – Glasgow, UK – Ovo Hydro
  • 4/19 – London, UK – The O2
  • 4/20 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
  • 4/22 – Antwerp, BE – Sportpaleis
  • 4/23 – Frankfurt, DE – Festhalle
  • 4/24 – München, DE – Olympiahalle
  • 4/26 – Lyon, FR – LDLC Arena
  • 4/27 – Toulouse, FR – Zenith de Toulouse
  • 4/29 – Lisbon, PT – Meo Arena
  • 4/30 – Madrid, ES – Palacio Vistalegre
  • 5/3 – Zurich, CH – Hallenstadion
  • 5/4 – Milan, IT – Unipol Forum
  • 5/7 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena
  • 5/8 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
  • 5/10 – Lódź, PL – Atlas Arena
  • 5/11 – Prague, CZ – O2 Arena
  • 5/13 – Paris, FR – Accorhotels Arena
  • 5/14 – Oberhausen, DE – Rudolf Weber Arena
  • 5/15 – Hannover, DE – Zag Arena
  • 5/17 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
  • 5/20 – Tampere, FI – Tampereen Monitoimiareena
  • 5/22 – Linköping, SE – Saab Arena
  • 5/23 – Sandviken, SE – Göransson Arena AB
  • 5/24 – Oslo, NO – Oslo Spektrum Arena

U.S. and Mexico (Summer 2025)

  • 7/9 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
  • 7/11 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
  • 7/12 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
  • 7/13 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
  • 7/15 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center
  • 7/17 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena
  • 7/18 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
  • 7/19 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
  • 7/21 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
  • 7/22 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
  • 7/24 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
  • 7/25 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center
  • 7/26 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
  • 7/28 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
  • 7/29 – Milwaukee, WI – FiServ Forum
  • 7/30 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
  • 8/1 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
  • 8/2 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
  • 8/3 – Omaha, NE – Chi Health Center Omaha
  • 8/5 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
  • 8/7 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
  • 8/9 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • 8/10 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena
  • 8/11 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
  • 8/14 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
  • 8/15 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
  • 8/16 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
  • 9/24 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
  • 9/25 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes

Mastodon + Coheed and Cambria: The Infinite Arc Tour 2025

February 9, 2025 — Leave a comment

Metal heavyweights Mastodon are co-headlining The Infinite Arc Tour with their progressive counterparts Coheed and Cambria. These dates feature special guest Periphery and span from May 10th to June 8th. Tickets are available at mastodonrocks.com and Coheed’s bandsintown!

  • 5/10 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center
  • 5/11 – Knoxville, TN – Knoxville Civic Coliseum
  • 5/13 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
  • 5/15 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park
  • 5/16 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery
  • 5/17 – Augusta, GA – William B. Bell Memorial Auditorium*
  • 5/19 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena
  • 5/21 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater
  • 5/22 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
  • 5/24 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
  • 5/25 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
  • 5/26 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
  • 5/28 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena
  • 5/30 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater
  • 5/31 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
  • 6/1 – Youngstown, OH – The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre
  • 6/3 – Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
  • 6/4 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
  • 6/6 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
  • 6/7 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center
  • 6/8 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall

* No Mastodon

Nothing More Shares Spring 2025 Headlining Dates

February 6, 2025 — Leave a comment

Nothing More will be hitting the road this March and April with either Mike’s Dead or Kingdom Collapse, depending on the city. (The dates below include only their headlining shows, not those at which Nothing More will be support for Disturbed and Daughtry.)

Tickets and VIP are available at nothingmore.net!

  • 3/28 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal
  • 4/3 – Albany, NY – Empire Live*
  • 4/8 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop*
  • 4/10 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & the Mine*
  • 4/13 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa*
  • 4/17 – Jacksonville, FL – FIVE+
  • 4/19 – Destin, FL – Club LA+
  • 4/21 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall+
  • 4/22 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues+
  • 4/27 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live*
  • 5/6 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory*

* w/Kingdom Collapse

+ w/Mike’s Dead

Starset Announces Winter/Spring 2025 Dates

January 12, 2025 — Leave a comment

Starset is setting out on an acoustic tour to start 2025! These 33 shows offer fans a stripped-down intimate live experience. Passes are limited and available at starsetonline.com.

  • 2/26 – Canal Winchester, OH – BrewDog DogTap
  • 2/27 – Detroit, MI – Dog and Pony Brewing
  • 2/28 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
  • 3/1 – Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen
  • 3/2 – St. Paul, MN – Urban Growler Brewing Company
  • 3/3 – Madison, WI – Delta Beer Lab
  • 3/4 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
  • 3/6 – Colorado Springs, CO – Ivywild School
  • 3/8 – Denver, CO – HQ
  • 3/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – Shades on State
  • 3/10 – Garden City, ID – Barbarian Brewing Garden City Taproom
  • 3/11 – Seattle, WA – Stoup Brewing (Capitol Hill)
  • 3/12 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
  • 3/14 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 3/15 – San Diego, CA – Mission Brewery (East Village)
  • 3/16 – Long Beach, CA – Trademark Brewing
  • 3/18 – Las Vegas, NV – Beer Zombies
  • 3/19 – Phoenix, AZ – San Tan Gardens
  • 3/20 – El Paso, TX – Mountain Star Brewing
  • 3/21 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
  • 3/23 – Dallas, TX – Sundown at Granada
  • 3/24 – Oklahoma City, OK – Angry Scotsman Brewing
  • 3/25 – Kansas City, MO – Cinder Block Brewery
  • 3/26 – Des Moines, IA – The Hall DSM
  • 3/27 – Indianapolis, IN – Half Liter
  • 3/28 – Louisville, KY – Our Lady of Perpetual Hops
  • 3/29 – Nashville, TN – Tennessee Brew Works
  • 3/30 – Atlanta, GA – Monday Night Garage (Lee St. Location)
  • 3/31 – Longwood, FL – Hourglass Brewing
  • 4/1 – St. Petersburg, FL – Daughters Brewing
  • 4/3 – Waxhaw, NC – Middle James Brewing Company
  • 4/4 – Norfolk, VA – Smartmouth Brewing Co.
  • 4/5 – Baltimore, MD – Peabody Heights Brewery
  • 4/6 – Boston, MA – Dorchester Brewing Company
  • 4/7 – Carlstadt, NJ – Bolero Snort Brewery
  • 4/8 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
  • 4/9 – Cincinnati, OH (Covington, KY) – Madison Theater

Styx Announces 2025 Tour With Kevin Cronin and Don Felder

January 4, 2025 — Leave a comment

Classic rockers Styx have announced the “Brotherhood of Rock” tour, which celebrates 25 years of hits, shows, and memories with none other than Kevin Cronin (ex-REO Speedwagon) and Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles). This summer run spans 40 dates and kicks off May 28th in Greenville, South Carolina. You can grab your tickets at styxworld.com!

  • 5/28 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
  • 5/31 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 6/2 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
  • 6/4 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
  • 6/6 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 6/7 – Ridgedale, MO – Thunder Ridge Nature’s Arena
  • 6/9 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
  • 6/11 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 6/13 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
  • 6/14 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
  • 6/15 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
  • 6/28 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Resort & Casino
  • 6/29 – Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater
  • 7/2 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
  • 7/5 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
  • 7/6 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • 7/8 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
  • 7/9 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  • 7/11 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
  • 7/12 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
  • 7/14 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
  • 7/15 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
  • 7/18 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
  • 7/19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
  • 7/20 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 8/1 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
  • 8/2 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater
  • 8/4 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
  • 8/6 – Richmond, VA – Riverfront Plaza
  • 8/8 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
  • 8/10 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
  • 8/12 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
  • 8/13 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
  • 8/15 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
  • 8/16 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • 8/19 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
  • 8/20 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
  • 8/22 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
  • 8/23 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
  • 8/24 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Field

Disturbed Announces The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour

October 27, 2024 — Leave a comment

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

Glenn Hughes Announces August/September 2024 Dates

August 7, 2024 — Leave a comment

Glenn Hughes is touring this summer to celebrate 50 years of Deep Purple’s Burn. You can snag tickets and VIP experiences at glennhughes.com!

  • 8/30 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – The Coach House
  • 9/1 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
  • 9/4 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
  • 9/6 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
  • 9/7 – San Antonio, TX – Rolling Oaks Event Center
  • 9/10 – Warrendale, PA – Jergels Rhythm Grille
  • 9/11 – Vineland, NJ – Landis Theater
  • 9/13 – Dunellen, NJ – Dunellen Theatre
  • 9/14 – Hudson Falls, NY – Strand Theatre
  • 9/16 – Lakewood, OH – Winchester Music
  • 9/17 – McHenry, IL – The Vixen
  • 9/19 – Edwardsville, IL – Wildey Theatre
  • 9/20 – Edwardsville, IL – Wildey Theatre
  • 9/22 – Sedalia, MO – Mozark Fest 2024 (w/Molly Hatchet, Head East, Pat Travers Band, etc.)
  • 9/24 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
  • 9/27 – Montclair, CA – The Canyon
  • 9/28 – Agoura Hills, CA – The Canyon