Bullet For My Valentine Announces New Live Dates

Courtesy: Spinefarm Records/Search and Destroy Records

Bullet For My Valentine announced a new slate of live dates Thursday.

The new tour schedule is set to launch May 18 in Daytona Beach, FL and to run through May 28 in Detroit, MI. It also features a pair of performances in North Carolina May 19 and 21 in Charlotte and Raleigh respectively.

Dates in Maryland, Wisconsin, and Ohio are also included in the brief run, which is in the recent re-issue of its self-titled album. That record was originally released ins 2021 and re-issued last year. The re-issue produced two new singles, ‘Stitches‘ and ‘Omen’.

The full track listing for the album’s re-issue is noted below.

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE [DELUXE EDITION] TRACK-LISTING:   
“Parasite”   
“Knives”   
“My Reverie”   
“No Happy Ever After”   
“Can’t Escape  The  Waves”   
“Bastards”   
“Rainbow Veins”  
“Shatter”   
“Paralysed”    
“Death  By  a Thousand Cuts ” 
“Omen” 
“Stitches” 
“No More Tears” 
“Step Out From the Inside” 
“This Means War” 

The upcoming dates will be the first American shows for the band since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release announcing the new dates.

The band said in a prepared statement, it is looking forward to the new tour.

“We’re excited to announce that we will finally be making our way back over the the USA this May for some festival and headline show performances,” the statement reads. “It has been far too long but we’re stoked to be coming back. See you in the pit!”

From Ashes To New Will serve as support for the upcoming tour, whose dates are noted below:

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE ON TOUR:
WITH FROM ASHES TO NEW:
5/18 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
5/19 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte**
5/21 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
5/22 — Baltimore, MD — Rams Head Live
5/24 — Milwaukee, WI — Eagles Ballroom**
5/25 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple Festival*
5/28 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit
*Festival Date
**No From Ashes to New

More information on the album is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://bulletformyvalentine.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BulletForMyValentine

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bfmvofficial

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Memphis May Fire Announces New Album Details; Debuts Album’s Final Single, Video

Courtesy: Rise Records

Memphis May Fire announced Thursday, it will release its next album this year.

The band is scheduled to release its new album, Remade in Misery, June 3 through Rise Records. In anticipation of the record’s release, the band premiered what it is saying is the album’s final single, ‘Your Turn,’ and the song’s companion video Friday.

“It’s been such a wild and rewarding ride to release music in such a non-traditional way, especially because even this far along, we’re still so excited about each and every song!,” said front man Matty Mullins.

Mullins said the band will use the new single to continue its philanthropic efforts, donating 100% of proceeds from sales of a t-shirt promoting the single for the nonprofit Food for the Hungry. The Arizona-based nonprofit works to end poverty through disaster relief efforts and advocacy. In the case of the sales from the band’s new t-shirt, sales will help the agency’s Ukraine disaster relief efforts.

The musical arrangement featured in the band’s new single is everything that audiences have come to expect from the group. The melodic metalcore elements and heavier influences are all there balanced expertly into one whole. The whole immediately lends itself to comparison to works from the likes of Wage War.

No information was provided about the song’s lyrical theme in the press release announcing the song and video’s premiere. The lyrics provided with the video make clear that the theme is one of realizing that a person reaps what one sows.

The video for ‘Your Turn’ is the same as so many that the band has released with its singles. It features the band performing its new single in front of a wall of monitors as the song plays over.

The full track listing — along with links to the album’s singles — is noted below.

REMADE IN MISERY TRACK LISTING:
“Blood & Water“
“Bleed Me Dry“
 “Somebody“
“Death Inside“
“The American Dream“
“Your Turn”
“Make Believe“
“Misery”
“Left For Dead“
“Only Human“
“The Fight Within” 

Courtesy: Rise Records

In other news, Memphis May Fire is on tour with Dance Gavin Dance. A headline tour presented by SiriusXM’s Octane is scheduled to launch June 24 in Charlotte, NC. That live run is scheduled to go through Aug. 3 in Nashville, TN. It features performances in cities, such as Salt Lake City, UT; San Diego, CA and Lubbock, TX.

The band’s current tour schedule is noted in full below.

MEMPHIS MAY FIRE ON TOUR
WITH DANCE GAVIN DANCE, VOLUMES, + MOON TOOTH:
5/6 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection
5/7 — Milwaukee, WI — Eagles Ballroom
5/9 — Rochester, NY — Main Street Armory
5/10 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
5/11 — Hartford, CT — Webster Theater
5/13 — Richmond, VA — The National
5/14 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
5/15 — Columbia, SC — The Senate
5/17 — Ponte Vedra, FL — Concert Hall
5/19 — Knoxville, TN — Knoxville Auditorium
5/20 — Birmingham, AL — Sloss Furnace

WITH FROM ASHES TO NEW, RAIN CITY DRIVE, + WOLVES AT THE GATE:
6/24 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
6/25 — Pittsburgh, PA — Enclave
6/26 — Philadelphia, PA — Union Transfer
6/28 — New York City, NY — Gramercy Theatre
6/29 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club
6/30 — Montreal, QC — Fairmount Theatre
7/2 — Toronto, ON — Velvet Underground
7/3 — Pontiac, MI — Crofoot
7/5 — Columbus, OH — King of Clubs
7/6  — Chicago, IL — Bottom Lounge
7/8 — St Louis, MO — Red Flag
7/9 — Kansas City, MO — Truman
7/11 — Denver, CO — Oriental Theater
7/12 — Grand Junction, CO — Mesa Theater
7/13 — Salt Lake City, UT — Grand at the Complex*
7/15 — Seattle, WA — The Croc*
7/16 — Portland, OR — Bossanova Ballroom*
7/17 — Berkeley, CA — UC Theatre*
7/19 — Ventura, CA — Ventura Music Hall
7/20 — Pomona, CA — Glasshouse
7/22 — San Diego, CA — Soma – Sidestage
7/23 — Las Vegas, NV — 24 Oxford at Virgin
7/24 — Phoenix, AZ — The Crescent Ballroom
7/26 — Lubbock, TX — Jake’s Backroom
7/27 — Austin, TX — Emo’s
7/28 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
7/30 — Pensacola, FL — Vinyl Music Hall
7/31 — Orlando, FL — The Beacham
8/2 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade
8/3 — Nashville, TN — Basement East
*No From Ashes to New

More information on Memphis May Fire’s new single, video, and tour schedule is available online along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MemphisMayFire

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MemphisMayFire

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Above Snakes Debuts The Broken Ones’ Video

Courtesy: TAG Publicity

Independent goth/nu-metal band Above Snakes premiered the video for its latest single this month.

The band unveiled the video for its new single, ‘The Broken Ones’ Feb. 11. The video, which was recorded at the famed Haunted Overload in Lee, NH, was directed by front man Johnny Skulls and guitarist Dax Dabs. The video tells the story of a young man who is beaten down by a group of bullies and in his unconscious state, ends up in the haunted house in which the band is performing its new single.

The song’s musical arrangement is stylistically similar to the band’s current singles, ‘‘Never Alone‘ and ‘Adrenaline,’ but still maintains its own unique identity separate from those songs. The main difference between those songs and this composition is the notable rapping done by Johnny Skulls. It gives the overall arrangement a sound and stylistic approach that is comparable to works from the likes of Limp Bizkit, Korn, and others of that ilk.

The song’s lyrical theme is straight forward message encouraging people who feel like outsiders to never give up and to take pride and confidence in themselves.

‘The Broken Ones’ is available to stream through Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon.

Courtesy: TAG Publicity

In other news, Above Snakes is scheduled to join Kingdom Collapse, Fire From The Gods, and Blind Channel as support for From Ashes To New’s upcoming “Still Panicking Tour.” The tour is scheduled to launch March 3 in Pittsburgh, PA. It is scheduled to run through April 16 in Reading, PA and features performances in cities, such as Salt Lake City, UT; Urbana, IL and Greensboro, NC.

The tour’s schedule is noted below. More information on tickets and the tour is available here.

TOUR DATES:
03/03 @ Jergel’s Rhythm Grille – Pittsburgh, PA
03/04 @ The Machine Shop – Flint, MI
03/05 @ The Forge – Joliet, IL
03/06 @ Rockstar Lounge – Ft. Wayne, IN
03/08 @ Elevation @ the Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
03/09 @ Canopy Club – Urbana, IL
03/11 @ 1175 Sports Eatery – Kansasville, WI
03/12 @ Stormy’s – Beaver Dam, WI
03/13 @ Sanctuary – Fargo, ND
03/15 @ The Bourbon Theatre – Lincoln, NE
03/17 @ Sunshine Studios Live – Colorado Springs, CO
03/18 @ Loading Dock – Salt Lake City, UT
03/20 @ El Corazon – Seattle, WA
03/22 @ Knitting Factory Concert House – Boise, ID
03/23 @ Virginia St Brewhouse – Reno, NV
03/24 @ Whisky A Go Go – West Hollywood, CA
03/25 @ Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ
03/26 @ Encore Tucson Country Club – Estates, AZ
03/27 @ RockHouse Bar & Grill – El Paso, TX
03/29 @ The Rock Box – San Antonio, TX
03/30 @ Amplified Live – Dallas, TX
03/31 @ Scout Bar – Houston, TX
04/02 @ Club LA – Destin, FL
04/03 @ TBA
04/05 @ Shagnasty’s – Huntsville, AL
04/06 @ Capone’s – Johnson City, TN
04/07 @ Blind Tiger – Greensboro, NC
04/08 @ Hooligans Music Hall – Jacksonville, NC
04/09 @ Blue Fox Billiards – Winchester, VA
04/11 @ TBA
04/12 @ TBA
04/13 @ TBA
04/14 @ Recher Theater – Townson, MD
04/15 @ Montage Music Hall – Rochester, NY
04/16 @ Reverb – Reading, PA

More information on the EP’s release and the band’s singles is available along with the band’s latest news at:

Website: http://www.abovesnakesmusic.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/abovesnakesmusic

Twitter: http://twitter.com/abovesnakesband

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P.O.D.’s ‘Satellite’ 20th Anniversary Edition Is Among The Best Of 2021’s Music Re-Issues

Courtesy: Atlantic Records/Rhino Records

P.O.D. will mark a big anniversary this week when it re-issues its 2001 album, Satellite.  Originally released Sept. 11, 2001 through Atlantic Records, the album (the band’s fourth) is scheduled for re-issue Friday through Atlantic and Rhino Records to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of its original release.  The band also launched a tour last month in support of the album’s re-issue.  The tour’s next stop is scheduled for Saturday in Houston, TX at Buzzfest.  The album’s presentation in its forthcoming re-issue is a prime example of a re-issue done right.  Not only do audiences get the original album in whole (complete with remastered tracks therein), but they also get a second disc loaded with some interesting bonus tracks.  Not the least of those tracks is the RTP Remix of the band’s hit single, ‘Rock The Party (Off The Hook).’  It will be discussed shortly.  Also of note among the bonus tracks featured in this re-issue is the Conjure One remix of ‘Youth of The Nation.’  It will be discussed a little later.  Much the same can be said of the demo take of ‘Ridiculous’ that opens the bonus content.  It will also be discussed later.  Each item noted here is important in its own way to the whole of this record.  When these alternate takes are considered with the other featured extra tracks, the whole makes the bonus content and primary content collectively a work that is among the best of this year’s music re-issues.

Atlantic and Rhino Records’ forthcoming re-issue of P.O.D.’s Satellite is a presentation that is certain to appeal to any of the band’s fans, established and otherwise.  That is due in no small part to the bonus content featured with the album.  There are demos, remastered tracks, and remixes compiled among that bonus content that makes for plenty of engagement and entertainment, not the least of which is the RTP Remix of ‘Rock The Party (Off The Hook).’  ‘Rock The Party (Off The Hook)’ was originally featured in P.O.D.’s major label debut, The Fundamental Elements of Southtown (1999).  The original composition is a full-on nu-metal composition complete with turntables, infectious guitar riff, bass, beats, and rapping.  The blend of the rock and rap elements were everything that made nu-metal such a hit back in the late 90s and early 2000s.  The song’s RTP Remix takes that original presentation and turn it on its ear by adding a healthy dose of electronics.  Even the guitars have more of an industrial vibe in how they were handled.  The addition of the keyboards and effects, and even the use of the electronics in some of the vocals gives the song a unique alternate take on the song that makes this remix even better than the original.  That is not to say that the original is bad by any means.  That should not be misunderstood here.  It is just that the remix takes something good and makes it even better, to use clearer wording.

The RTP remix of ‘Rock The Party (Off The Hook)’ is just one of the songs featured among the re-issue’s onus content that makes this re-issue successful.  The Conjure One remix of ‘Youth of the Nation’ is also of note.  This remix takes the original in a different, more hip-hop oriented direction than the original.  By comparison, the original leans more in a rock direction.  The use of the keyboard, bass, and electronics here maintains the deeply thoughtful mood established in the original but gives the song a unique identity separate from the original.  That it maintained that contemplative nature established in the original in the process really makes the song just as successful in this case as in the original if not more so.

As much as the examined songs do to make the bonus content featured in Satellite’s re-issue so positive, they are just a portion of that proof.  The alternate demo take of ‘Ridiculous’ is yet another example of how much the bonus content enhances the album’s presentation in its re-issue.  The demo stands out because in comparison to the final product that ended up on Satellite, this demo version has more of a raw feel in its sound.  It lacks the more spit shined sound and feel of the final product.  There is one more notable difference between the two takes in the song’s opening bars, but by and large, what audiences get here in the song’s demo is just a rawer, experimental sound and feeling.  It is still engaging and entertaining in its own right.  When this demo and the other songs examined here are considered along with the other songs featured in the re-issue’s bonus content, the whole makes for so much more enjoyment for audiences.  That and the presentation of the original album fully remastered collectively makes the album in whole an example of how to do a music re-issue right.

P.O.D.’s forthcoming re-issue of its album, Satellite, is a successful new offering from the band.  It is a fitting celebration of the album’s 20^th anniversary.  That is proven not only through the sound in the remastering that was done in the primary content, but also through the extensive bonus content featured with the re-issue.  From the demos to the alternate takes and more, the bonus content ensures audiences’ engagement and entertainment just as much as its primary content.  All three of the songs examined here serve well to support the noted statements.  When they are considered with the rest of the re-issue’s bonus content and the primary content, the whole makes Satellite’s 20^th anniversary re-issue one of the best of this year’s music re-issues. 

The remaining dates on P.O.D.’s tour schedule are noted below. Tickets are available here. Due to injuries sustained by its members in a wreck last month, Sleep Signals announced Aug. 20, the band could not continue its run on the tour with P.O.D., From Ashes To New, and All Good Things.

P.O.D. ON TOUR:
WITH FROM ASHES TO NEW, ALL GOOD THINGS:
9/4 —   Houston, TX – BuzzFest (Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – KBTZ Show)~
9/5 —   Dallas, TX – BFD21 (Dos Equis Pavilion – KEGL Show)~
9/9 —   Danville, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Festival^
9/10 — New Haven, CT — Toad’s Place
9/11 — Laconia, NH — Granite State Music Hall
9/12 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
9/14 — New York, NY — The Gramercy Theatre
9/15 — Huntington, NY — The Paramount
9/16 — Baltimore, MD — Ram’s Head Live
9/18 — Atlanta, GA — Center Stage
9/19 — Mobile, AL — Soul Kitchen
9/21 — Birmingham, AL — Zydeco
9/22 — Savannah, GA — Victory North
9/23 — Orlando, FL – Rebel Rock Fest (Pre—Party)~
9/25 — Columbia, SC — The Senate
9/28 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues
9/29 — St. Louis, MO — Pop’s
10/1 — Tulsa, OK — Tulsa State Fair
10/2 — San Antonio, TX — The Rock Box
10/3 — Lubbock, TX — Jake’s Backroom
10/6 — Santa Ana, CA — The Observatory
10/7 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues 
*With From Ashes to New
^With From Ashes to New & All Good Things
#With All Good Things
~P.O.D. Only

More information on P.O.D.’s upcoming Satellite re-issue and tour is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://www.payableondeath.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POD

Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD

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Rocklahoma Performance Times Announced

Courtesy: A12 Entertainment

The 2021 Rocklahoma Festival will go on for now.

Performance times for the festival were announced Wednesday through a news release distributed to the media. The festival’s unofficial start is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. ET Thursday with a performance by Devium IV on the Deb Concerts Stage.

Thursday night’s kickoff continues at 8:05 p.m. with a performance by Dead Metal Society. The Iron Maidens follow at 9:30 p.m. Stephen Pearcy, the voice of RATT will headline the evening’s events at 10:50 p.m.

FRIDAY

Friday’s official launch opens at 11 a.m. on the Deb Concerts Stage with a performance by Straight Six. Lovesick Radio, Outlaw Devils, Travis Bond & The Rebel Souls, and Color of Chaos keep things moving from 11:50 a.m. through 2 p.m.

Liliac closes out the performances on the Deb Concerts Stage at 5 p.m., but before that, Plush will take the stage at 4 p.m. on the Renegade Stage. Half an hour later at 3:30, From Ashes To New will open the action on the Renegade Stage.

Performances from the likes of Tremonti, Candlebox, and Sevendust are also scheduled for Friday. Rob Zombie is scheduled to headline Friday’s events at 10:45 p.m. on the Freedom Stage.

SATURDAY

Slipknot is scheduled to headline Saturday’s events at 10:45 p.m. on the Freedom Stage. Prior to its performance, other bands, such as John 5 and the Creatures, Zero 9:36, and Pop Evil are also scheduled to perform.

Also scheduled to perform Saturday are the likes of Butcher Babies, School of Rock, and Falling in Reverse.

SUNDAY

Sunday will see its own wide array of acts scheduled to perform. Among those scheduled to perform Sunday are The Hu, Puddle of Mudd, and Philip H. Anselmo and the Illegals.

The full rundown of performance times for this weekend’s festival is noted below.

Thursday, September 2

DEB CONCERTS STAGE

10:50 PM – Stephen Pearcy The Voice Of Ratt

9:20 PM – The Iron Maidens

8:05 PM – Dead Metal Society

7:00 PM – Devium IV

Friday, September 3

FREEDOM STAGE

10:45 PM – Rob Zombie

8:45 PM – Chevelle

6:55 PM – Sevendust

5:40 PM – Candlebox

4:30 PM – Ayron Jones

3:30 PM – From Ashes To New

RENEGADE STAGE

9:55 PM – Grandson

8:05 PM – Tremonti

6:20 PM – Austin Meade

4:00 PM – Diamante

3:00 PM – Plush

DEB CONCERTS STAGE

5:00 PM – Liliac

2:20 PM – Color Of Chaos

1:30 PM – Travis Bond & The Rebel Souls

12:40 PM – Outlaw Devils

11:50 AM – Love Sick Radio

11:00 AM – Straight Six

Saturday, September 4

FREEDOM STAGE

10:45 PM – Slipknot

8:45 PM – Anthrax

6:55 PM – Pop Evil

5:40 PM – Badflower

4:30 PM – Bones UK

3:30 PM – Butcher Babies

RENEGADE STAGE

9:55 PM – Falling in Reverse

8:05 PM – Jelly Roll

6:20 PM – Zero 9:36

4:00 PM – All Good Things

3:00 PM – School Of Rock

DEB CONCERTS STAGE

5:00 PM – John 5 And The Creatures

2:20 PM – Rocket Science

1:30 PM – Fist Of Rage

12:40 PM – 90LB Wrench

11:50 AM – Mind Of Fury

11:00 AM – The Rumours

Sunday, September 5

FREEDOM STAGE

8:45 PM – Halestorm

6:55 PM – Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals

5:40 PM – Motionless In White

4:30 PM – Steel Panther

3:30 PM – Stellar Ascent

RENEGADE STAGE

9:55 PM – The Hu

8:05 PM – Andrew W.K.

6:20 PM – Knocked Loose

4:00 PM – Cory Marks

3:00 PM – Jeris Johnson

DEB CONCERTS STAGE

5:00 PM – Puddle Of Mudd

2:20 PM – Budderside

1:30 PM – Paralandra

12:40 PM – Severmind

11:50 AM – Jessikill

11:00 AM – Chaotic Resemblance

A three-day pass is required to attend the Roadhouse Pre-Party on Sept. Thursday. Doors for the Roadhouse Pre-Party open at 11 a.m. Festival grounds open for the festival daily at 2 p.m.

Rocklahoma is presented by AEG Presents.

More information on Rocklahoma is available along with all of the festival’s latest news at:

Website: https://www.Rocklahoma.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rocklahoma

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rocklahoma

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P.O.D. Announces ‘Satellite’ Re-Issue Release Date, Specs; Premieres Previously Unreleased Demo; Announces New Live Dates

Courtesy: Atlantic Records

P.O.D. will bring the music to the masses in more ways than one this year.

The band will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of its album, Satellite with a re-issue of that album Sept. 3. The re-issue will feature a total of 27 songs. Among those songs are rarities, re-mixes, previously unreleased demos and a full remastered presentation of Satellite.

The band premiered the previously unreleased demo of ‘Alive‘ Tuesday. The demo is a semi-acoustic take of the hit single. Among the rarities featured in the re-issue are the b-sides ‘Critic’ and ‘Sabbath’ that were previously available only in Europe. Re-mixes of ‘Boom’ and ‘Youth of the Nation’ are also featured as part of the extensive re-issue.

Courtesy: Atom Splitter PR

In other news, P.O.D. is scheduled to launch a new tour Aug. 14 in support of the album’s re-issue. The tour is scheduled to run through Oct. 7 in San Diego, CA. It features performances in cities, such as Columbia, SC; Louisville, KY and Minneapolis, MN.

Front man Sonny Sandoval said he and his band mates were looking forward to getting back out on the road in a recent interview.

“We’ve been touring and working hard for almost 30 years now,” said Sandoval. “It’s all we know. This past year has really made me realize how much I love what I do and how much I appreciate that I am still able to make music and play live for all of those who are still listening. Thank you to all of you who still love live music and can’t wait to be a part of the P.O.D. experience. We can’t wait to see all of your beautiful faces out on the road.”

Guitarist Marcos Curiel expanded on Sandoval’s thoughts with his own comments.

“It’s been way too long,” said Curiel. “We are beyond excited to get back to the stage — where we provide the rock and you provide the roll. From familiar faces to new ones, let’s get back to what we’ve all been waiting for. We are ready as a band to create new memories with you all. Let’s do this! Peace, love, light, and rock ‘n’ roll.”

The tour’s schedule is noted below. Tickets are available here. Sleep Signals, All Good Things, and From Ashes To New are scheduled to serve as support for the tour.

P.O.D. ON TOUR:
WITH FROM ASHES TO NEW, ALL GOOD THINGS, + SLEEP SIGNALS:
8/14 — Sturgis, SD – Buffalo Chip*
8/16 — Denver, CO — Gothic Theatre
8/17 — Omaha, NE — The Waiting Room
8/19 — Sioux Falls, SD — The District
8/20 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly’s
8/21 — Glen Flora, WI – Northwoods Rock Rally^
8/22 — Minneapolis, MN — First Ave
8/25 — Louisville, KY – KY State Fair#
8/26 — Fort Wayne, IN — Piere’s
8/27 — Belvidere, IL — The Apollo Theater
8/28 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
8/29 — Detroit, MI — St. Andrew’s Hall
8/31 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theater
9/4 —   Houston, TX – BuzzFest (Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – KBTZ Show)~
9/5 —   Dallas, TX – BFD21 (Dos Equis Pavilion – KEGL Show)~
9/9 —   Danville, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Festival^
9/10 — New Haven, CT — Toad’s Place
9/11 — Laconia, NH — Granite State Music Hall
9/12 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
9/14 — New York, NY — The Gramercy Theatre
9/15 — Huntington, NY — The Paramount
9/16 — Baltimore, MD — Ram’s Head Live
9/18 — Atlanta, GA — Center Stage
9/19 — Mobile, AL — Soul Kitchen
9/21 — Birmingham, AL — Zydeco
9/22 — Savannah, GA — Victory North
9/23 — Orlando, FL – Rebel Rock Fest (Pre—Party)~
9/25 — Columbia, SC — The Senate
9/28 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues
9/29 — St. Louis, MO — Pop’s
10/1 — Tulsa, OK — Tulsa State Fair
10/2 — San Antonio, TX — The Rock Box
10/3 — Lubbock, TX — Jake’s Backroom
10/6 — Santa Ana, CA — The Observatory
10/7 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues 
*With From Ashes to New
^With From Ashes to New & All Good Things
#With All Good Things
~P.O.D. Only

More information on P.O.D.’s upcoming Satellite re-issue and tour is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://www.payableondeath.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POD

Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD

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Ice Nine Kills Announces New Live Dates With Falling In Reverse

Courtesy: MSO PR

Ice Nine Kills has announced a new slate of live dates.

The band is scheduled to serve as direct support for Falling in Reverse’s upcoming headline tour starting April 20 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV.  Ice Nine Kills’ latest run is in support of its latest album, The Silver Scream, which was released Oct. 5 through Fearless Records.

From Ashes To New and New Years Day will join Ice Nine Kills as support acts for the run, which lasts more than a month and also features an additional performance July 19 at Rockfest in Cadott, WI.  The tour’s current schedule is noted below.

TOUR DATES

DATE		CITY	VENUE
Sat	4/20	Las Vegas, NV	House of Blues *
Sun	4/21	Phoenix, AZ	The Van Buren*
Tue	4/23	San Antonio, TX	The Aztec Theatre *
Wed	4/24	Houston, TX	House of Blues *
Sun	4/28	Atlanta, GA	Buckhead Theatre *
Mon	4/29	Charlotte, SC	The Fillmore *
Wed	5/1	Silver Spring, MD	The Fillmore *
Fri	5/3	Sayreville, NJ	Starland Ballroom *
Sat	5/4	Worcester, MA	The Palladium *
Sun	5/5	New York City, NY	Gramercy Theatre *
Tue	5/7	Philadelphia, PA	Theatre of The Living Arts *
Wed	5/8	Norfolk, VA	The Norva *
Fri	5/10	Detroit, MI	St. Andrew’s Hall *
Sat	5/11	Cleveland, OH	House of Blues *
Sun	5/12	Chicago, IL	House of Blues *
Tue	5/14	Denver, CO	Ogden Theatre *
Wed	5/15	Salt Lake City, UT	The Depot *
Fri	5/17	Boise, ID	Revolution *
Sat	5/18	Portland, OR	The Hawthorne Theatre *
Sun	5/19	Seattle, WA	Showbox Market *
Tue	5/21	San Francisco, CA	The Regency Ballroom *
Wed	5/22	Sacramento, CA	Ace of Spades *
Fri	5/24	Los Angeles, CA	Wiltern *
Fri	7/19	Cadott, WI	Rock Fest

* with Falling In Reverse & From Ashes To New & New Years Day

Tickets and VIP packages can be purchased for the tour now here.

The Silver Scream has spawned six singles and videos for each song. The video for ‘Enjoy Your Slay (ft. Sam Jubrick)‘ was released first on May 26, 2017.  It was followed videos for ‘Thank God It’s Friday,’ ‘The American Nightmare,’ ‘A Grave Mistake‘ and ‘Stabbing in the Dark.’ ‘Merry Axe-Mas‘ saw its companion video debut Dec. 2018.

More information on Ice Nine Kills’ tour schedule, news and more is available online now at:

 

Website: http://iceninekills.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IceNineKills

Twitter: http://twitter.com/ICENINEKILLS

 

More information on From Ashes To New is available online at:

 

Website: http://www.fatn.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FromAshesToNew

Twitter: http://twitter.com/FromAshesToNew

 

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INK, FATN Partnering For “March Into Madness Tour”

Courtesy: Fearless Records

Ice Nine Kills announced a new slate of live dates this week.

The band announced on Thursday, that it will launch the “March Into Madness Tour” on March 27 in Syracuse, NY alongside From Ashes To New.  The tour is scheduled to run through April 18 in Colorado Springs, CO.  Its current schedule is noted below.

TOUR DATES:
ICE NINE KILLS, FROM ASHES TO NEW, PALISADES + AFTERLIFE:
3/27 — Syracuse, NY — Lost Horizon
3/28 — Pittsburgh, PA — Rex Theater
3/29 — Grand Rapids, MI — Elevation
3/30 — Angola, IN — Eclectic Room
3/31 — Belvedere, IL — Apollo Theater
4/2 — St. Louis, MO — Ready Room
4/3 — Springfield, MO — The Riff
4/4 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
4/6 — Champaign, IL — City Center
4/9 — Nashville, TN — Cannery
4/10 — Johnson City, TN — Capone’s
4/11 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
4/12 — Greenville, SC — The Firmament
4/13 — Jacksonville, NC — Hooligans
4/15 — Dallas, TX — 2513 Deep Ellum
4/17 — Lubbock, TX — Jakes
4/18 — Colorado Springs, CO — Black Sheep

Palisades, Afterlife and Hawk will serve as support throughout the course of the tour, which is in support of Ice Nine Kills’ latest full-length studio recording The Silver Scream.  It has so far, produced the singles ‘American Nightmare,’ ‘Thank God It’s Friday,’ ‘A Grave Mistake‘ and ‘Stabbing in the Dark.’

INK front man Spencer Charnas said in a recent interview, that he was looking forward to the tour.

“We have been itching to get back on the road and play the most requested songs from The Silver Scream,” Charnas said.  “The fans can be sure that INK and FATN have some killer surprises up our sleeves for a tour that will most certainly be remembered.”

From Ashes To New front man Matt Brandyberry shared Charnas’ anticipation.

“Spencer and I have been talking about FATN and INK getting together for a tour for a few years now,” Brandyberry said.  “Now the stars have aligned and we’re able to bring it to life.  this tour is going to be beyond sick!”

From Ashes To New’s upcoming live performances are in support of its most recent album, 2018’s The Future.  The album produced the hit singles ‘Crazy‘ and ‘Broken.’

More information on Ice Nine Kills’ upcoming dates, its new album, videos and more is available online now at:

 

Website: http://iceninekills.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IceNineKills

Twitter: http://twitter.com/ICENINEKILLS

 

More information on From Ashes To New is available online now at:

 

Website: http://www.fromashestonew.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FromAshesToNew

Twitter: http://twitter.com/FromAshesToNew

 

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2018 Monster Energy Rock Allegiance Festival Lineup, Vendor List Announced

Courtesy: Live Nation/Danny Wimmer Presents

Labor Day is generally known nationwide as the end of summer.  It marks the start of fall, students’ return to school and the end of the summer concert season, but thanks to Live Nation and Danny Wimmer Presents, the summer concert series will extend beyond Labor Day this year thanks to one more concert festival this October.

The annual Monster Energy Rock Allegiance festival comes to BB&T Pavilion & Wiggins Waterfront Park in Camden, New Jersey on Saturday, October 6.  Now in its fourth year, the festival will be headlined this year by Avenged Sevenfold, Limp Bizkit and Papa Roach.

Also on this year’s bill are some of today’s and tomorrow’s most notable acts.  They include the likes of Fozzy, Skillet, Of Mice and Men, From Ashes To New, Blacktop Mojo and Stone Broken.  Fozzy’s performance is one of a current string of dates in support of its latest (and seventh) album Judas, which was released just this past October, while Skillet is touring in support of its ninth album, Unleashed (2016).

Of Mice and Men, which released the video for its latest single, ‘Instincts‘ late last month, is touring in support of its recently released fifth album Defy.  That record was released January 19, 2018 and includes the new single.

From Ashes To New’s performance is in support of its latest album, The Future.  The band’s sophomore LP, it was released April 20, 2018 via Better Noise Records.  It can be downloaded and streamed online through various outlets here.  the album’s lead single, ‘Crazy’ is streaming now here.

Blacktop Mojo is currently touring in support of its debut album Burn The Ships which is making waves on rock radio stations nationwide.  It was released December 15, 2017 via Cuhmon Records and includes a powerhouse cover of Aerosmith’s ‘Dream On.’  The band is streaming its full album online now here.

British rock outfit Stone Broken just released its sophomore album late last month via Spinefarm Records.  The album’s latest single, ‘Heartbeat Away,’ which addresses the issue of domestic violence, is streaming online now here.  It comes on the heels of the debut of the lyric video for the album’s lead single, ‘Worth Fighting For,’ which is streaming here.

Tickets for this year’s edition of the Rock Allegiance festival go on sale today, May 11, at noon eastern time at the official Rock Allegiance website. Hotel rates are also listed at the website. General admission lawn tickets start at $39.50 while Reserved Pavilion seating starts at $49.50.  VIP packages start at $169.00.  VIP packages include the following amenities.

Monster Energy Rock Allegiance VIP package amenities include:

• Access to the GA Pit and/or 100 level tickets for the Main Stage / Pavilion for the headlining four band performances
• Commemorative Rock Allegiance 2018 VIP laminate
• Dedicated VIP entrance to the festival
• VIP hang areas on the Battleship New Jersey and BB&T Pavilion lounge (space limited at each area)
• Exclusive VIP restrooms and special food and beverage offerings (for additional purchase)

Along with lots of music, this year’s festival will also feature lots of food and drink including sweet and savory treats from: Tony Luke’s Cheesecake, Baby Blues BBQ, Chickies & Pete’s, Lil Trent’s Treats, Nico’s Pizza & More! and Sum Pig Food Truck.

A number of craft breweries will be on hand at the festival, providing refreshment.  They include: 21st Amendment (San Francisco, CA), Dogfish Head (Milton, DE), Foudners (Grand Rapids, MI), Neshaminy Creek (Croydon, PA), Oskar Blues (Longmont, CO), Spellbound (Mount Holly, NJ), Troegs Independent Brewing (Hershey, PA), Unibroue (Chambly, QC) and Victory Brewing Company (Downington, PA).

The Monster Energy Rock Allegiance festival is fueled by Monster Energy and sponsored by f.y.e., Roadrunner Records, Fxck Cancer and SWFTCharge.  More sponsors will be announced in the coming weeks.  The festival is produced by Live Nation and Danny Wimmer Presents.

More information on this year’s Rock Allegiance festival is available online now at:

 

Website: http://www.RockAllegiance.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rockallegiance

Twitter: http://twitter.com/rockallegiance

 

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