Sunflower Dead Premieres New Single, ‘Falling Down,’ Companion Lyric Video

Posted on September 10, 2021 by philspicks

Sunflower Dead is giving its audiences some more new music to enjoy over the weekend.

The band premiered its new single, ‘Falling Down‘ and its companion lyric video Friday. The song and its video are the second from the band’s forthcoming album, March of the Leper, which is expected for release in early 2022. The band premiered the album’s lead single, ‘The Underneath‘ and its video last month.

An exact release date for Sunflower Dead’s new album is under consideration. Pre-orders are open.

The musical arrangement featured in ‘Falling Down’ is just as heavy as that featured in ‘The Underneath’ if not even heavier. The gutteral screams and clean vocals pair with the intensity from the instrumentation to give the overall arrangement a sound that harkens back to the early days of Machine Head circa Burn My Eyes and The More Things Change…

No information was provided about the song’s lyrical theme in the press release announcing the premiere of the new song and video. In watching the song’s lyric video though, the theme comes across as a social commentary about the truths and lies that society tells itself. It notes in its own fashion that all humans lead themselves to lie to others for one reason or another. That is, as always, this critic’s own interpretation.

In other news, Sunflower Dead is continuing its tour in support of its new album, which launched last month. The tour continues tonight with a performance scheduled to take place in Janesville, WI. The band’s current schedule is noted below.

September Tour Dates

9/10 Janesville, WI – Back Bar +

9/11 Chippewa Falls, WI – Joels 4Corners +

9/12 Braidwood, IL – Top Fuel Saloon +

9/14 Omaha, NE – Reverb Lounge *

9/16 Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Backroom =

9/17 OKC, OK – Whiskey Nights =

9/18 Katy, TX – Wildcatter Saloon =

9/19 Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey =

* SFD Only

+ The Lonely Ones & SFD

^ Sons Of Texas & SFD

~ SFD & Co-Op

= Otherwise & SFD

More information on Sunflower Dead’s new single, video, album and tour is available online now along with the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://www.sunflowerdead.com

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/sunflowerdead

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Sunflower Dead Premieres New Single, Video

Posted on August 6, 2021 by philspicks

Sunflower Dead debuted its latest single and the song’s companion video this week.

The band premiered its new single, ‘The Underneath‘ and its “visualizer” Friday. The song is the lead single from the band’s forthcoming album, March of the Leper, which is scheduled for release in early 2022. An exact release date is under consideration. Pre-orders are open.

March of the Leper will release through a variety of platforms, all of which are noted below.

1. Signed CD

2. Signed Vinyl

3. Signed Limited Edition Cassette

4. Signed CD/T-Shirt Bundle

5. Signed Vinyl/T-shirt Bundle

6. Signed Cassette/T-Shirt Bundle

7. Everything Bundle

The musical arrangement featured in ‘The Underneath’ is a heavy, aggro-metal type composition. The thick crunch of the guitars and the richness of the bass and drums pairs with the gritty vocal delivery to give the song in whole a sound and stylistic approach that will appeal widely to hard rock and metal fans.

No information was provided about the song’s lyrical theme in the press release announcing the debut of the new song and its visualizer. However, the visualizer’s imagery — a cloaked zombie type figure caught in the middle of a group of screaming, “normal” individuals and a close listen to the song infers that this is one of those familiar songs that addresses feelings of being a social outcast because of society’s norms. That is just this critic’s interpretation and should not be taken as the only inference.

In other news, Sunflower Dead has planned an extensive summer tour run, including a run alongside CO-OP as support for The Lonely Ones on its upcoming tour, and even a performance at this year’s Metal in the Mountains festival. The band’s tour schedule is noted below.

August/September Tour Dates:

8/13 Salt Lake City, UT – The Royal *

8/14 CO Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios*

8/15 Denver, CO – Herman’s Hideaway *

8/17 St. Joseph, MO – Cafe Acoustic *

8/19 Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi +

8/20 Battle Creek, MI – Music Factory +

8/21 Keokuk, IA – L-Treyns +

8/22 Mishawaka, IN – Smokestack Brew +

8/25 Columbia, MO – Rose Music Hall ^

8/26 Joliet, IL – The Forge ^

8/27 Marietta, OH – The Adelphia +

8/28 Columbus, OH – Newport Music +

8/29 Pipestem, WV – MITM Festival

8/31 Louisville, KY – Diamond Pub +

9/1 Charleston, WV – Sam’s Uptown ~

9/3 Huntington, WV – V Club +

9/4 Akron, OH – Empire +

9/7 Iowa City, IA – Wildwood Saloon +

9/8 Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s +

9/9 Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar +

9/10 Janesville, WI – Back Bar +

9/11 Chippewa Falls, WI – Joels 4Corners +

9/12 Braidwood, IL – Top Fuel Saloon +

9/14 Omaha, NE – Reverb Lounge *

9/16 Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Backroom =

9/17 OKC, OK – Whiskey Nights =

9/18 Katy, TX – Wildcatter Saloon =

9/19 Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey =

* SFD Only

+ The Lonely Ones & SFD

^ Sons Of Texas & SFD

~ SFD & Co-Op

= Otherwise & SFD

More information on Sunflower Dead’s new single, video, album and tour is available online now along with the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://www.sunflowerdead.com

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sunflowerdead

Mark Morton Shines Again On His Second Solo Record

Posted on June 4, 2020 by philspicks

Courtesy: Rise Records

When Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton released his debut solo album Anasthetic last March through Spinefarm Records, he more than showed the expanse of his musical abilities and interests. The record, which joined Morton with a number of well-known names, such as the late Linkin Park front man Chester Bennington, Alter Bridge front man Myles Kennedy and ex Screaming Trees front man Mark Lanegan, showed Morton as a truly original and creative musician, not just one of the members of Lamb of God. He followed up that successful offering this past January with his debut solo EP Ether. The five-song EP, released through Rise Records, will get a second life of sorts June 19 when it is released on vinyl through Rise Records. Regardless of whether one prefers vinyl, CD or even digital, the fact of the matter remains that Ether is a positive follow-up to Anasthetic. That is due to the record’s musical and lyrical content. Its penultimate song ‘Love My Enemy’ is one of the songs that serves to support the noted statement. It will be addressed shortly. The EP’s opener ‘All I Had to Lose’ is another way in which Ether shows its strength. It will be addressed a little later. Its follow-up ‘The Fight’ is one more way in which Ether shows its strength. Together with the covers of The Black Crowes’ ‘She Talks To Angels’ and of Pearl Jam’s ‘Black,’ ‘The Fight’ and the other noted songs make Ether a wholly enjoyable follow-up to Anasthetic and one more of this year’s top new EPs.

Mark Morton’s debut EP Ether is a strong follow-up to his debut 2019 album Anasthetic. Much with that album, this EP shows once again why he is more than just a member of Lamb of God, but rather a talented, creative musician in his own right. That is evidenced in part through the EP’s penultimate song, ‘Love My Enemy.’ The song, which features vocals by Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage, Blood Has Been Shed, Light The Torch), presents an interesting musical arrangement. The verses conjure thoughts of Alice in Chains, what with the layered vocal effect and the subdued guitar and drum lines. The chorus however, boasts more of an Alter Bridge type of sound as the guitars and vocals step up. The song’s bass line adds its own touch to the whole to make the work’s composition quite engaging and entertaining in its own right. What is important to note here is the pairing of that duality in the song’s arrangement and its connection to the emotion and message in the song’s lyrical theme. The song’s lyrical theme serves to make that reason for that juxtaposition clear.

Jones sings in the song’s lead verse, “Open wounds before the start/This is where we fall apart/It’s alright/Eternity can die today/It’s alright/It’s okay.” He continues in the song’s second verse, “We can greet the end alone/Sorrow needs an empty home/It’s alright/Years and pain can fade away/It’s alright/It’s okay.” In the song’s third and final verse, “Jones sings, “There’s no replacing/The time we’re wasting.” These verses are deeply introspective, needless to say. That final verse is relatively clear, as it makes a statement about making the most of the time that we have. The first and second verses meanwhile will generate their own hare of interest. Maybe the lead statement of “open wounds before the start/This is where we fall apart” is a statement connected to the note of the wasted time. It’s as if it is making a note about open wounds being a failure from the beginning. The statement in the second verse years and pain being able to fade away seems to perhaps be a statement of hope, that the past can be just that. This is of course all this critic’s own interpretation. The song’s chorus adds even more impact to the song, as it comes across as perhaps someone battling with him/herself. The chorus states, “I can’t live on memories/I can’ love my enemy/We cannot repair the past/A broken heart is made of glass/No, I can’t live on memories.” This seems like someone who is torn with trying to overcome the thoughts of the past and look to the future. It would explain why the song’s musical arrangement is so much more powerful in the chorus than the verses. It would serve to illustrate the subject’s heightened emotion in this moment. This leads the song’s more contemplative counter to those heightened emotions to make more sense along with its musical accompaniment. Again this is all this critic’s own interpretation and should not be taken as gospel. Hopefully it is somewhere close to being correct, though. Keeping all of this in mind, the song’s lyrical content proves just as important as its musical content. All things considered, the song in whole, with its engaging musical and lyrical content shows well on its own, why Ether is another strong offering from Mark Morton. It is just one of the songs that serves to exhibit that strength. ‘All I Had to Lose’ does its own part to keep listeners’ ears and minds.

‘All I Had to Lose’ is important to note because it presents its own unique identity separate from that of ‘Love My Enemy’ and the EP’s other songs. The song’s fully acoustic arrangement is a radio ready composition that will connect easily to audiences. The addition of Sons of Texas front man Mark Morales’ vocal delivery adds to that commercial viability for the opus. The combination of those elements makes the song in whole a work that is comparable to works from so many mainstream rock bands. The appeal created through the song’s musical arrangement will keep listeners engaged, and in turn, paying attention to the song’s equally engaging lyrical content.

The lyrical content featured in ‘All I Had to Lose’ generates its own engagement because of its own contemplative nature. Morales sings in the song’s lead verse, “We were reckless for a season, now/Restless with a reason/I can’t tell/If we were victims of the vices/Or addicted to the crisis/Lived through hell.” He continues in the song’s second verse, “We laid with it/Dead and dying/Told ‘em all we were just trying/To be alive/Closed our eyes/I know that we could leave/The lies we didn’t want to leave behind.” He adds in the song’s third and final verse, “Watched the colors fade away/Reached out by the sun/left her for another day/Prayed it would never come.” The precise concept here is not clear at least to this critic. It comes across as something of a statement about perhaps someone taking things for granted in life. Whether that is in relation to a personal relationship or something else is up for discussion. It would be interesting to learn the exact relation of that seeming message. That Morales sings in the song’s chorus, “And when you came up for breath/I knew there wasn’t nothing left to do but choose/And everything I lost/Wasn’t much compared to all I had to lose” adds to the argument that the song’s lyrical theme is a personal message about taking for granted what one has in life. Again, what exactly was being taken for granted – whether it be a personal relationship or something else – is something that is left for interpretation. Either way, the fact that this seems to be the message makes the song’s musical content couple well with this half of the song’s content. Taking everything noted here into account, the whole of the song shows even more why Ether will keep listeners engaged from start to end. It is just one more way in which Ether proves its appeal. ‘The Fight’ is one more way in which the EP shows its strength.

‘The Fight’ is an interesting addition to Ether. That is due in part to its overall musical arrangement. This composition is so starkly opposite of any of the other songs featured in this record. The verses are distinctly subtle, but not necessarily reserved per say. There is a certain Sevendust-esque sense to the song from the band’s more recent works, in listening closely to the arrangement. The chorus meanwhile pack a little bit more of a punch, but it’s not a knockout punch. Even in this case, there is a certain amount of control. It makes for a very interesting listen. It is not necessarily a radio ready work, but still is worth hearing. That unique arrangement couples well with the song’s equally engaging lyrical theme, which comes across as one of those songs about someone driving along and having enough time to contemplate a lot of life matters.

Moontooth front man John Carbone provides the vocals for this song. His vocal delivery is comparable to that of Sevendust front man Lajon Witherspoon as he sings in the song’s lead verse, “Thundering down the cold, dark desert road/It ain’t the miles you’re looking at/Ain’t the pavement you see/But its ghost/And all the trials that lay ahead/Yeah, it becomes your only friend.” He continues in the song’s second verse, “Rumbling ground/It shakes from the load/the burden that you live to bear/Deafening sound, it rings in your soul/Make you forget what brought you here/Now the ending ain’t so clear.” While the song’s musical arrangement doesn’t quite do so, this portion of the song leaves one making comparisons to Bob Seger’s hit song ‘Turn The Page.’ It seems to have that same kind of lyrical approach; someone on the road, lots of thoughts on the mind, etc. etc. etc. It is an interesting sort of update, although it likely was not intended. The comparison is strengthened even more as Carbone sings in the song’s chorus, “When you live for the fight for too long/You burn for the bloody way out/But the only hope for a victory/Is to learn to lay it down.” It’s as if he is saying, even with all the thinking and things on a person’s mind, a person may want a certain outcome, but the outcome we want may not always be the best outcome. Again, this is all this critic’s interpretation. Hopefully it is in the proverbial ballpark. That aside, all of this is sure to generate its own share of discussion among listeners. Together with its accompanying musical content, the engagement and entertainment ensured through the song’s musical and lyrical content shows once more why Ether succeeds overall. Together with the two covers that join this work and the EP’s two other originals, the record overall proves itself to be a complete work and a complete success for Morton and company.

Mark Morton’s recently released EP Ether is a strong follow-up to his debut solo album Anasthetic (2019). That is because it continues to exhibit Morton’s talents as more than just another metal guitarist, but a widely-versed musician and songwriter. That is evidenced through all three of the record’s original works and its two covers. The musical and lyrical content in each original as well as the adaptation of the covers do well to support those statements. All things considered, Ether can be considered in whole, to be one of this year’s top new EPs.

More information on Ether is available online now along with all of Mark Morton’s latest news and more at:

Website: http://markmortonmusic.com

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

Twitter: http://twitter.com/MarkDuaneMorton

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Mark Morton Plots Release Of New EP, ‘Ether’

Posted on December 21, 2019 by philspicks

Courtesy: Rise Records/BMG

Mark Morton has another record on the way.

Morton, who spends most of his time with metal outfit Lamb of God, is scheduled to release his new EP Ether in January through Rise Records/BMG. The EP’s release date will be announced soon. The five-track record’s lead single ‘All I Had To Lose,’ which features a guest appearance by Mark Morales (Sons of Texas) is scheduled to debut Jan. 10.

The EP’s release comes almost a year after the release of his solo debut Anasthetic, which was released March 1 through Spinefarm Records.

Morton talked about the EP’s impending release in a recent interview.

“I’m thrilled to announce the upcoming release of my new, five-song EP Ether on Rise Records!,” he said. “Once again I’ve had the great pleasure of working with some amazingly talented artists and friends to assemble this collection of tunes, all of which feature a strong acoustic guitar component. Inspired by the acoustic sets I had the opportunity to perform last spring and summer in support of Anasthetic, I began writing some new songs to reflect that more mellow vibe. I’m stoked with the results and I can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve been putting together. I’ll be debuting these tunes on my upcoming U.K. acoustic tour, so you can hear them live before they’re released anywhere else!”

Morton also discussed working with Morales and the EP’s other guests — Lizzy Hale, John Carbone and Howard Jones — on the EP.

“I continue to be honored to have the chance to work with so many incredibly talented people and I remain beyond grateful to the fans that have come alongwith me and supported these projects. Thanks so much, everyone!”

Ether‘s track listing is noted below. The record was produced by Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, Soulfly, Gojira).

Ether tracklisting:

1. All I Had To Lose (featuring Mark Morales)

2. The Fight (featuring John Carbone)

3. She Talks To Angels (featuring Lzzy Hale)

4. Love My Enemy (featuring Howard Jones)

5. Black (featuring Mark Morales)

The U.K. dates that Morton mentioned are listed below.

MARK MORTON UK tour dates:

1/8 – Bristol, UK @ Thekla

1/9 – Manchester, UK @ Academy 3

1/10 – Glasgow, UK @ Cathouse

1/11 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy 2

1/12 – London, UK @ Camden Underworld

More information on Morton’s new EP, tour dates and more is available online at:

Website: http://markmortonmusic.com

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

Twitter: http://twitter.com/MarkDuaneMorton

Fozzy Announces New Live Dates

Posted on April 27, 2019 by philspicks

Courtesy: Century Media

Fozzy announced a new tour schedule this week.

The band revealed the schedule for its “Unleashed in the West Tour” Friday. The almost month-long tour, which is in support of Fozzy’s latest album Judas (2017), is scheduled to launch Sept. 5 and run through Sept. 28. It will feature performances in cities, such as Tucson, AZ; Crystal Bay, NV and San Diego, CA.

Before the band launches its “Unleashed in the West Tour,” the band will finish off its current headlining tour next month The tours’ schedules are noted below.

FOZZY HEADLINE TOUR DATES

w/NITA STRAUSS

May 15 – Greenville, SC – The Firmament

May 16 – Greensboro, NC – Cone Denim

May 17 – Virginia Beach, VA – FM99’s Lunatic Luau

May 18 – Camden, NJ – MMRBQ*

*Fozzy only

UNLEASHED IN THE WEST 2019 TOUR

September 5 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre

September 6 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Theater

September 7 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater

September 8 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Royal

September 11 – Crystal Bay, NV – Crystal Bay Club Casino/Crown Room

September 12 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s

September 13 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades

September 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Banc Of California Stadium**

September 15 – Las Vegas, NV – Count’s Vamp’d

September 18 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick

September 19 – Tempe, AZ – Club Red

September 20 – Tucson, AZ – Encore

September 21 – El Paso, TX – Speaking Rock ^

September 25 – Dallas, TX – Canton Hall^

September 26 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live^

September 27 – Hattiesburg, MS – Brewsky’s

September 28 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade

**supporting Iron Maiden

^special guests Sons Of Texas

Judas spawned three singles — ‘Painless,’ ‘Burn Me Out‘ and ‘Judas.’ More information on the album and the band’s tour is available online now at:

Website: http://www.fozzyrock.com

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

Twitter: http://twitter.com/fozzyrock

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Fozzy Debuts New Video Ahead Of Tour’s Launch

Posted on May 2, 2017 by philspicks

Fozzy is giving audiences their first taste of its next album.

The band debuted the video for its new single ‘Judas’ today, which is taken from its next album, whose release date has not yet been announced. The video features the band performing its new single as it stands surrounded by stacks of amplifiers. It also boasts a certain element of humor with “stage hands” blatantly holding fans in front of the band to mimic wind while a pair of women stand in the background swinging lights around who eventually move to the fore to dance to the song.

The song itself is a heavy, guitar-driven work that is certain to impress any longtime Fozzy fan. The lead single and title track from the band’s upcoming seventh full-length studio recording, it will also serve as the theme song for World Wrestling Entertainment’s upcoming NXTTakeover: Chicago pay-per-view on May 20^th. Audiences can experience the song and video online now here.

Courtesy: Century MEdia Records/Loudwire

Fozzy front man and WWE superstar Chris Jericho discussed the video in a recent interview, explaining how the video came to be.

“For such a dark and sexy song like ‘Judas’ we wanted a dark and sexy video to match..and and we got that and more,” Jericho said. “In one take we filmed a unique, visually stunning masterpiece that combines an incredible song, psycho clowns, how chicks, a man on fire and a great rock n roll band, all I none tasty video morsel. What more could you want…a giant rabbit holding balloons? Oh yeah, we’ve got that, too.”

The band’s new song and video are just two of its efforts to promote its new album. In anticipation of the album’s eventual release, the band will launch its “Judas Rising Tour” beginning Friday, May 5 in Virginia Beach, VA.

The nearly two-month-long tour includes performances at the annual Carolina Rebellion Festival on May 7, River City Rockfest on May 27 and many other dates. The tour’s full schedule is noted below. Sons of Texas will serve as support on select dates.

Courtesy: Century Media Records

FOZZY – “Judas Rising” Tour (U.S. Dates)

May 5th – Virginia Beach, VA @ Lunatic Luau*
May 6th – Canton, GA @ The Revival**
May 7th – Charlotte, NC @ Carolina Rebellion*
May 9th – Knoxville, TN @ The Concourse
May 10th – Louisville, KY @ Trixie’s Entertainment Complex
May 11th – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
May 12th – Ashwaubenon, WI @ Green Bay Distillery
May 13th – Dubuque, IA @ Courtside Sports Bar & Grill
May 14th – Somerset, WI @ Northern Invasion*
May 16th – Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel Concert Lounge
May 17th – Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
May 18th – Patchogue, NY @ 89 North Music Venue
May 19th – Asbury Park, NJ @ House Of Independents
May 20th – Winchester, VA @ Blue Fox Billiards
May 21st – Morgantown, WV @ Mainstage Morgantown
May 23rd – Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
May 24th – Joliet, IL @ The Forge
May 25th – St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
May 26th – Pryor, OK @ Rocklahoma*
May 27th – San Antonio, TX @ River City Rockfest*
May 28th – Dallas, TX @ BFD Festival*
June 24th – Auburn, WA @ Pain In The Grass*

* – Fozzy Only
** – No Sons of Texas

More information on Fozzy’s new video, single, tour and more is available online now at:

Website: http://www.fozzyrock.com

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

Twitter: http://twitter.com/fozzyrock

Fozzy Announces New Live Dates

Posted on April 22, 2017 by philspicks

Courtesy: Century Media Records

Fozzy is returning to the road.

The band announced this week that it will hit the road this spring and summer for the “Judas Rising Tour” beginning May 5 in Virginia Beach, VA. The band’s nearly two month-long tour will take it through the Midwest, northeast and Southeast and includes a performance a performance in North Carolina’s “Queen City” on May 7. Kyng and Sons of Texas will serve as support throughout the tour.

The current schedule for the “Judas Rising” tour is noted below.

FOZZY – Judas Rising Tour (U.S. Dates)

* – Fozzy Only
** – No Sons of Texas

Front man Chris Jericho said in a recent interview that he was looking forward to getting back on the road after having so much time away from the road with his band mates last year.

“I’m so excited to get back on the lighted stage with Fozzy after taking all of 2016 off,” Jericho said. “The Judas Rising tour sees a new Fozzy with new music and a killer new stage show, but with the same energy and party vibe that we’ve been bringing to our fans since day one! Come rock with us, drink a beer and show your boobs…whether you’re a girl or a guy! Fozzy is back…don’tcha dare miss us!”

Tickets and VIP packages for the “Judas Rising Tour” can be purchased online now here. More information on the “Judas Rising Tour” is available online now along with all of Fozzy’s latest news and more at:

Website: http://www.fozzyrock.com

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

Twitter: http://twitter.com/fozzyrock

Houston Open Air Festival Lineup Announced

Posted on May 16, 2016 by philspicks

Courtesy: Ashton-Magnuson Media/Danny Wimmer Presents

The lineup for the 2016 Houston Open Air Festival has officially been announced.

Organizers with the Houston Open Air Festival have revealed the lineup for the 2016 Houston Open Air Festival. The lineup will feature 35 bands over two days. That list includes: Deftones, Slayer,Chevelle, The Cult, Ministry, Alter Bridge, Ghost, Anthrax, Pierce The Veil, Of Mice & Men, Sevendust, Baroness, Hellyeah, Chevy Metal, Buckcherry, Nothing More, The Amity Affliction, Max & Iggor Cavalera: Return To Roots, Avatar, letlive., Jim Breuer and the Loud & Rowdy, Texas Hippie Coalition, Young Guns, Starset, Sick Puppies, Skindred, Neck Deep, Sons Of Texas, KYNG, Twelve Foot Ninja, Gemini Syndrome, The Word Alive, Dinosaur Pile Up, September Mourning, and more. Avenged Sevenfold and Alice in Chains have been named as the festival’s headliners.

A rolling discounted Early Bird pre-sale for Weekend General Admission tickets begins this Tuesday, May 17^th at 12pm CDT/1pm EDT. A very limited quantity of tickets will be available during this pre-sale. They can be purchased online at http://www.HoustonOpenAir.com and will only be available while supplies last. Their prices are noted below.

Early Bird #1: $89.50

Early Bird #2: $99.50

VIP weekend tickets will also be available at a cost of $234.50.

Public on-sale tickets will go on sale Friday, May 20^th at 12pm CDT/1pm EDT. They will also be available for purchase online at http://www.HoustonOpenAir.com. Their prices are listed below.

Weekend GA: $109.50

Single-day GA: $69.50

Single-day VIP: $129.50

VIP Weekend: $234.50

VIP tickets include: VIP entrance lanes into venue, access to VIP-only area featuring dedicated bar, beverage and food options (for additional purchase), VIP-only viewing area of Main Stage, dedicated restroom facilities, and a VIP-only commemorative laminate.

A portion of all proceeds from ticket sales for the festival will go toward aiding the Greater Houston Storm Relief Fund. The Greater Houston Storm Relief Fund was established by Houston’s mayor Sylvester Turner in order to accept donations for flood relief in the Houston community. This includes aiding victims of the flooding that stemmed from recent storms that hit the region. More information on The Greater Houston Storm Relief Fund is available online at http://www.houstonrecovers.org. Danny Hayes, CEO of Danny Wimmer Presents, spoke with the media recently. He discussed the timing of the festival’s announcement in relation to the city’s recovery from said storms as well as the motivation for teaming with Mayor Turner in his recovery efforts. “Houston Open Air has been in the works for almost a year now,” he said. It’s awkward to announce a major music festival in a city that has experienced such recent hardship and, in fact, we delayed our announcements out of respect for what Houston has endured. But at the same time, our festivals are about highlighting the strengths (or sometimes the needs) of our host city. There’s no more important way to do that right now than to support Mayor Turner’s efforts to help Houston recover from this spring’s flooding and we will be incorporating this message throughout our launch campaign.”

Danny Wimmer is the founder of Danny Wimmer Presents. He shared his thoughts on the logistics of the concert’s location, its lineup, and more in his discussion with the press. “Houston is one of the country’s biggest rock markets and, when combined with the impressive food scene happening here, it’s a natural location for a DWP festival,” he said. “We’re thrilled to have such a diverse first-year lineup that includes Avenged Sevenfold, Alice In Chains and Chevelle. With the inclusion of an incredible food experience and the Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Row, we are kicking off a powerhouse experience that will live in the market for many years to come!”

The Houston Open Air Festival’s band lineup is just part of what audiences have to look forward to this year. There will also be a special food and drink experience for fans who attend. This includes the Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Whiskey Row and a massive Gourmet Man Food Experience The brands featured in the Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Whiskey Row include: Jack Daniel’s Black Label, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Old Forester, and Woodford Reserve. The complete lineup and menus for the Gourmet Man Food experience will be announced soon.

Houston Open Air is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, producer of: Louder Than Life, Chicago Open Air, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, Monster Energy Fort Rock, Monster Energy Aftershock, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Northern Invasion, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Rock on the Range, and more. It is sponsored by: Monster Energy, Jack Daniel’s, El Jimador, Fxck Cancer’s Dyin2Live, NRG Park, and SoHo Concessions, and more to be announced soon.

NRG Park is the home of the NFL’s Houston Texans and the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. It is located at One NRG Park in Houston, TX.

More information on the Houston Open Air Festival is available online now at:

Website: http://www.HoustonOpenAir.com

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

Twitter: http://twitter.com/HouOpenAir

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