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We Are The Virus Delivers With New Instrumental Track “Get Bent”

February 7, 2024 — Leave a comment

Louisiana-based metal project We Are The Virus is releasing new music on February 29th! Put together and performed by front man Ryan Henry, “Get Bent” is an instrumental piece that clocks in at 3 minutes, 20 seconds. 

The driving beat and intricate thrum of the bass form a solid foundation, and for the first minute or so, a rock-oriented riff is crafted upon this pedestal. But don’t let that lull you into complacency! At roughly the 1:14 mark, the listener is carried into a journey of guitar work, from delay effects to a shredding solo that speaks of WATV’s classic metal influences. The song then falls back into a maelstrom of drums, bass, and guitar, building to its rather abrupt ending.

The story behind the track? According to Ryan, the inspiration was a literal “get bent” to those people who are nothing but a problem in your life. Where words fail, music speaks, as they say, and “Get Bent” is a musically blistering “not anymore” to those who need to be dismissed for your own peace of mind.

Don’t miss “Get Bent” on your favorite streaming service, and be sure to follow We Are The Virus on their various socials so you never miss an update! And, if you would like to learn more about the band, check out the interview I did with Ryan back in November 2023.

Blue October: Spinning the Truth Around Tour, Pt. II

February 5, 2024 — Leave a comment

Alt-rockers Blue October have announced part 2 of their Spinning the Truth Around Tour. This leg kicks off February 28th in Amarillo, Texas, and wraps April 20th in Irving, Texas. Tickets and the Soundcheck Experience are available at blueoctober.com!

  • 2/28 – Amarillo, TX – Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts
  • 2/29 – Abilene, TX – The Paramount
  • 3/1 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
  • 3/2 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
  • 3/6 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Paramount Theatre (Cedar Rapids)
  • 3/7 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center
  • 3/8 – Cleveland, OH – TempleLive at Cleveland Masonic
  • 3/9 – Chicago, IL – The Riviera Theater
  • 3/10 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 3/13 – Buffalo, NY – Riviera Theatre
  • 3/14 – Ridgefield, CT – Ridgefield Playhouse
  • 3/15 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount (Huntington)
  • 3/16 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
  • 3/17 – Ashland, KY – Paramount Arts Center
  • 3/20 – Englewood, NJ – Bergen PAC
  • 3/21 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore (Silver Spring)
  • 3/22 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore (Philadelphia)
  • 3/23 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre (Boston)
  • 3/24 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
  • 3/27 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 3/28 – Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall
  • 3/29 – Chattanooga, TN – The Walker Theater
  • 3/30 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theatre
  • 3/31 – Nashville, TN – The Ryman Auditorium
  • 4/10 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater
  • 4/11 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
  • 4/12 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
  • 4/13 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore (Detroit)
  • 4/14 – Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
  • 4/17 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore (Minneapolis)
  • 4/18 – North Kansas City, MO – VooDoo at Harrah’s Kansas City
  • 4/19 – Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theater
  • 4/20 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

Hootie & the Blowfish Shares 2024 Dates With Collective Soul and Edwin McCain

February 2, 2024 — Leave a comment

Say hello to another nostalgia tour! Hootie & the Blowfish have announced the “Summer Camp With Trucks Tour,” and they’re bringing along special guests Collective Soul and Edwin McCain. Tickets are available at hootie.com!

  • 5/30 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
  • 5/31 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
  • 6/1 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
  • 6/6 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • 6/7 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
  • 6/8 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center
  • 6/13 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
  • 6/14 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
  • 6/15 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
  • 6/21 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park*
  • 6/27 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
  • 6/28 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
  • 6/29 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
  • 7/10 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
  • 7/11 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
  • 7/13 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
  • 7/16 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
  • 7/17 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
  • 7/19 – Portland, OR – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
  • 7/20 – Seattle, WA – White River Amphitheatre
  • 7/26 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
  • 7/27 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
  • 8/1 – Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre
  • 8/2 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 8/3 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
  • 8/8 – Somerset, WI – Somerset Amphitheater
  • 8/9 – Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
  • 8/10 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre
  • 8/15 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center
  • 8/16 – Philadelphia, PA – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
  • 8/17 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
  • 8/29 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena
  • 8/30 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena
  • 9/5 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
  • 9/6 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
  • 9/7 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
  • 9/12 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena
  • 9/13 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  • 9/14 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
  • 9/19 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
  • 9/20 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • 9/26 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 9/27 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
  • 9/28 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

* with special guests Barenaked Ladies, Collective Soul, and Edwin McCain

Staind: The Tailgate Tour 2024

January 25, 2024 — Leave a comment

Alt rockers Staind are back with a new album and an upcoming tour! The Tailgate Tour features special guests Seether, Saint Asonia, and Tim Montana. You can find tickets at staindofficial.com.

  • 4/22 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater
  • 4/23 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
  • 4/30 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena
  • 5/1 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena
  • 5/5 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena
  • 5/7 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
  • 5/9 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Van Andel Arena
  • 5/11 – North Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum, Performing Arts Center
  • 5/12 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
  • 5/14 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf
  • 5/15 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

Note: Most of the gaps between dates are due to the bands playing multiple festivals throughout the spring!

Sleep Token: The Teeth of God Tour 2024

January 24, 2024 — Leave a comment

Enigmatic rock/metal band Sleep Token has announced a North American headlining tour with special guest Empire State Bastard. The Teeth of God Tour kicks off April 27th in Las Vegas. Tickets are available at sleep-token.com.

  • 4/27 – Las Vegas, NV – Sick New World Festival 2024*
  • 4/30 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
  • 5/1 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
  • 5/3 – Cedar Park, TX – Heb Center
  • 5/4 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
  • 5/6 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center
  • 5/7 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
  • 5/8 – Asheville, NC – Exploreasheville.com Arena
  • 5/10 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
  • 5/12 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • 5/14 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
  • 5/15 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
  • 5/16 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
  • 5/18 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Festival 2024
  • 5/19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Petersen Events Center, University of Pittsburgh
  • 5/20 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia
  • 5/22 – New York City, NY – Radio City Music Hall
  • 5/24 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
  • 5/25 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
  • 5/27 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
  • 5/28 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall

* No Empire State Bastard