Mushroomhead — “Kill Tomorrow”
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Weekly Focus: Evestus, Day Three
Evestus — “Voices,” from the No God EP (2012).
Playlist Challenge, Day 401
Mushroomhead — “12 Hundred”
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#8)
1. Aesthetic Perfection
Industrial pop from California. For fans of Combichrist, Sköld, Grendel, etc. Aesthetic Perfection just released their most recent EP, Ebb and Flow, in February. Below are the title track and my personal favorite AP song, “A Quiet Anthem” from 2008’s A Violent Emotion.
2. Of Empires
Rock outta the UK. For fans of The Doors, Joy Division, and Queens of the Stone Age. Of Empires is a unique blend of classic, psychedelic, and blues rock. Check out “Susie” on Spotify, then watch the video for “Baby Darlin’ Sugar.”
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3. Blue Helix
A rock/grunge band whose members hail from both Washington and Brazil. For fans of Soundgarden, Tool, Fuel, etc. Listen to their latest single, “Antisocial Butterfly.”
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4. Death Valley High
Death disco/goth rock from California. For fans of Bauhaus, Samhain, Crosses, etc. Death Valley High incorporates cinematic elements, along with new wave and dance, for music that is both fun and catchy. My favorite song is “Multiply.”
And here’s their most recent video, “Play Dead.”
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5. Super bob
A blend of rock, hip-hop, and electronic music from Washington DC. For fans of Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Skrillex, etc. Super bob is one of the most entertaining bands you will ever see live. Their energy is infectious. Here is the title track from their last album, Killer.
And 2017’s “Great Big World.”
Playlist Challenge, Day 400
Muse — “Uprising”
Ghost Will Tour North America Again, Fall 2018
Ghost has announced another North American tour, taking place this fall. You can read more details and get info about the Blabbermouth.net presale here.
Dates:
- Oct. 26 – Tulsa, OK – Cox Business Center Ballroom
- Oct. 27 – Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
- Oct. 29 – Louisville, KY – Palace Theatre
- Oct. 30 – Indianapolis, IN – The Murat Theatre
- Nov. 1 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
- Nov. 2 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center (Theatre)
- Nov. 3 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
- Nov. 4 – Ames, IA – Stephens Auditorium
- Nov. 6 – Omaha, NE – Orpheum Theater
- Nov. 8 – Albuquerque, NM – Kiva Auditorium
- Nov. 9 – El Paso, TX – Abraham Chavez Theatre
- Nov. 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theatre
- Nov. 12 – San Diego, CA – Spreckels Theatre
- Nov. 13 – Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Community Center Theater
- Nov. 15 – San Jose, CA – City National Civic Center
- Nov. 16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
- Nov. 17 – Las Vegas, NV – The Joint
- Nov. 19 – Midland, TX – Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center
- Nov. 20 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall
- Nov. 21 – New Orleans, LA – Orpheum Theatre
- Nov. 23 – Orlando, FL – Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (Walt Disney Theater)
- Nov. 24 – Miami Beach, FL – The Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theater
- Nov. 25 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
- Nov. 27 – North Charleston, SC – North Charleston Performing Arts Center
- Nov. 29 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre
- Nov. 30 – Atlanta, GA – Roxy Theatre
- Dec. 1 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre
- Dec. 2 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
- Dec. 4 – Richmond, VA – Dominion Energy Center
- Dec. 5 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
- Dec. 7 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
- Dec. 8 – Toronto, ON – Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
- Dec. 10 – Baltimore, MD – The Hippodrome
- Dec. 11 – Upper Darby, PA – Tower Theater
- Dec. 13 – Albany, NY – Palace Theatre
- Dec. 14 – Boston, MA – Wang Theatre
- Dec. 15 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Playlist Challenge, Day 399
Muse — “Supermassive Black Hole”
Playlist Challenge, Day 398
Muse — “Madness”
Gemini Syndrome Announce Summer Headlining Tour
Gemini Syndrome has announced the Summer Synner Conversion with Code Red Riot. Tickets are on sale now, along with a VIP Acoustic Experience.
Summer Conversion dates w/ Code Red Riot
† Festival date
†† w/ Stonesour
- July 08 // Oklahoma City, OK // The Diamond Ballroom
- July 11 // Joliet, IL // The Forge
- † July 12 // Oshkosh, WI // Rock USA
- July 13 // Sturgis, MI // Nikki’s
- July 14 // Flint, MI // The Machine Shop
- July 15 // Akron, OH // Empire Concert Club
- July 18 // Aftershock // Merriam, KS
- July 19 // Co. Springs, CO // Sunshine Studios Live
- July 20 // Denver, CO // Herman’s Hideaway
- July 22 // Mesa, AZ // Club Red
- †† Aug 25 // Council Bluffs, IA // WestFair Amphitheatre
* More dates TBD
Album Review: Tremonti’s A Dying Machine
Band: Tremonti
Album: A Dying Machine
Genre: Rock/Metal
Release Date: June 8, 2018
Standout Tracks: “Desolation,” “Traipse,” “A Dying Machine,” “Trust,” “The First The Last,” “As the Silence Becomes Me,” and “A Lot Like Sin”
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I have labeled half of the album as “standout,” if that is any indication of my love for Tremonti’s A Dying Machine. I had a pretty good idea from the moment the title track, which is the core of this rock opera, was released that I was going to adore this record, but nothing could have prepared me for the perfection that would soon be gracing my ears. A Dying Machine kicks off with the hard-hitting “Bringer of War” and carries the listener on an intriguing musical journey, concluding with the instrumental “Found.” In the middle is some of the best work I have heard from Tremonti.
While staying true to their metal influences with such songs as “From the Sky” and the blistering “The Day When Legions Burned,” Tremonti also takes a left turn into the unexpected (“Take You With Me”) and the emotional (“Desolation”). They have used everything in their creative arsenal to tell us this story.
A Dying Machine is the perfect lovechild of its predecessors, yet it surpasses all of them. With each album, the band — consisting of Mark Tremonti, Eric Friedman, and Garrett Whitlock — has evolved. Their musical prowess has reached new levels, enabling them to take chances that certainly have paid off. Mark has grown as a lyricist, and his vocals on this latest effort are magnificent. His performance on the title track from Dust, as well as “Unable to See,” heralded what was to come; however, he pushes himself further on A Dying Machine, using his voice to evoke emotion more than he ever has before.
I can’t praise Tremonti enough for their unwavering dedication to this new wave of metal, heavy and melodic, unafraid to include a softer, more vulnerable side, or to bring in elements that supposedly have no place in the genre (something Mark has been doing with Alter Bridge for years). These unique inclusions are what make Tremonti stand out. In fact, they make the band rise above many of its contemporaries.
Offering a breath of fresh air to the hard rock/metal scene, A Dying Machine is my pick for Album of the Year. I’m sure it’s no surprise that I rate this record 5/5 stars.
And keep your eyes open: there will be a book based on A Dying Machine.
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