Fifth Annual RIDE FOR RONNIE Motorcycle Ride & Concert Set for Sunday, May 5, 2019

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Posted: 03/05/2019

Starting at Harley-Davidson of Glendale – Riding to Concert at Los Encinos State Historic Park
Hosted by Radio & TV Personality Eddie Trunk
 
Featuring Performances by Eddie Trunk’s All Star Band and More
 
 Watch a Video Wrap-Up of the 2018 RIDE FOR RONNIE Here
 
The Fifth Annual RIDE FOR RONNIE Motorcycle Ride and Concert will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2019, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund. Comprising of a Motorcycle Ride originating at Harley-Davidson of Glendale, California and culminating with a concert at Los Encinos Park in Encino, California, the RIDE FOR RONNIE will raise awareness and funds for cancer prevention and research for a cure. The concert will once again be hosted by radio and television personality Eddie Trunk, who is also curating Eddie Trunk’s All Star Band – a group of stellar rock musicians selected to headline the afternoon of live music. Last year’s Ride brought in over $50,000 for the Dio Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org).
Riders will assemble for a continental breakfast at Harley-Davidson of Glendale with kickstands up at 11:00AM. The Ride will take them around the northern edge of the San Fernando Valley to Los Encinos Park in Encino, where they will be treated to music, a raffle, silent and live auctions, food trucks and much more.
Kicking off the afternoon of live music at the park will be the popular Dio cover band DIA. They will be followed by LA rock band Budderside, Petty Cash, presenting the music of Tom Petty and Johnny Cash, and megarock band DC4. Participants in Eddie Trunk’s All Star Band will be announced shortly.
As always, a silent auction booth will have many amazing items available to bid on throughout the afternoon, while live auctions, featuring one-of-a-kind rock collectibles, will be held from the stage between artist performances.
Sponsors lending their continued support to the RIDE FOR RONNIE include Harley-Davidson of Glendale, Law Tigers, Archie’s Ice Cream and LA’s premier rock radio station, 95.5 KLOS.
Beer, wine, soda and water will be available for sale, as well as delicious food from various food trucks including Slammin’ Sliders (now featuring Nathan’s Hot Dogs), G’s Taco Spot and The Grilled Cheese Truck.
 
TICKET PRICES AND IMPORTANT TIMES:
 
Rider Check-In & On-Site Registration
including Continental Breakfast
Harley Davidson of Glendale
9:00am – 10:45am
 
Kickstands up at 11:00am
 
Rally and Live Concert
Los Encinos State Historic Park
12 Noon – 5:00pm
 
Pre-Registration Prices:
$35/rider (includes concert admission)
$10/passenger (includes concert admission)
$25 concert admission only
 
Day of Event Prices:
$40/rider (includes concert admission)
$15/passenger (includes concert admission)
$30 concert admission only
 
For information and tickets, please visit
Tickets are available at:
#RIDEFORRONNIE
#DioCancerFund
Wendy Dio and Dio Cancer Fund Medical Director Dr. Sandy Kapoor (right present $25,000 check to Dr. David Wong for his cancer research at UCLA’s School of Dentistry at 2018 Ride (photo by Gene Kirkland)
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org) was formed in memory of the legendary rock singer Ronnie James Dio, who lost his life to gastric cancer in 2010.   A privately funded 501(c)(3) public charity, the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has already raised over $2 million since its inception.  Monies raised have been committed to the cancer research work of the T. J. Martell Foundation for Cancer, AIDS and Leukemia Research, the gastric cancer research unit of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where Ronnie was treated for gastric cancer during the last six months of his life, and other cancer research projects. Most recently, the Dio Cancer Fund has committed funds to support the research of Dr. David Wong and his team at the UCLA School of Dentistry in developing a simple, non-invasive saliva test for the early detection of cancer, which is in keeping with the Fund’s mission of cancer prevention, research and education.
 
 
For media coverage information, please contact:
 
For The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund:
Sharon Weisz, W3 Public Relations
323-934-2700, w3pr@yahoo.com

 

UFO Announces Final North American “Last Orders” Tour

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Posted: 02/27/2019

Last year Phil Mogg confirmed that this year’s 50th anniversary tour with UFO will be his last as the frontman of the long-running hard rock band. Consequently, it seems almost certain that at that point they will cease to exist. UFO were formed in London in 1969 and Mogg is their only ever-present member, performing on all of the group’s 22 studio albums.
While European dates have already been announced the band is now unveiling their initial North American dates for this final run. Confirmed dates are listed below and include two shows in UFO’s adopted hometown of Chicago, two special co-headline shows with fellow classic rock icons Blue Oyster Cult and two shows with Armored Saint supporting. A current list of confirmed dates can be found below. More shows will be added soon.
“This decision has been a long time coming, I’ve considered stepping down at the end of UFO’s previous tours in 2016,” Mogg explains. “I don’t want to call this a farewell tour as I hate that word, but this year’s gigs (2019) will represent my final tap-dancing appearances with the band.
“2019 marks UFO’s 50th anniversary, so the timing feels right,” he continues. “There will be a final tour of the UK and we will also play some shows in selected other cities that the band has a strong connection with. But outside of the UK this won’t be a long tour. Being out on the road isn’t always tremendously luxurious and although the playing is as great as it ever was, the stuff that surrounds it becomes very tiresome. I always told myself that when I reached that stage I would step down, and that’s what I’m going to do. This is the right time for me to quit.”
Mogg will turn 71 in April 2019 and although his voice remains strong, he admits that age played its part in his conclusion.
While many veteran bands in such a position simply cease playing live and continue to record, UFO will no longer be releasing new music. The covers collection ‘The Salentino Cuts’ (2017) is set to become a signing-off point, though Mogg insists that however unlikely the prospect might seem – the singer is a lone strand of consistency throughout a 50-year history.
You’ll have gathered that Mogg is not about to slash his wrists anytime soon. Of course he is sad that the finishing line is now within slight but has had sufficient time to live with and process such a massive personal decision.
“Maybe the best word to use is ‘bittersweet’,” he concludes. “But my time has arrived to be leaving UFO. And all that remains is to make sure that we have a great tour.”
UFO Live:
10/10: Anaheim, CA @ The Grove#
10/11: Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues#
10/24: Wabash, IN @ Honeywell Center
10/25: St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theater
10/26: St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theater
10/27: Chesterfield, MI @ Diesel
10/30: New York, NY @ Sony Hall
10/31: Staten Island, NY @ St George Theater*
11/1: Jim Thorpe, PA @ Penn’s Peak*
11/2: Uncasville, CT @ Wolf’s Den @ Mohegan Sun
# With Armored Saint
*With Blue Oyster Cult
For More Info Visit:
http://www.ufo-music.info
https://twitter.com/UFO_rockband
https://www.facebook.com/UFOofficial

SEPTEMBER MOURNING Launches U.S. Tour with Smile Empty Soul Next Week

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Posted: 02/21/2019

Beginning February 28 in St. Louis, MO at Fubar
 
Announcing New Signing with The Oracle Management
 
 
SEPTEMBER MOURNING have been turning heads in the dark art and metal scenes for years, bringing a fusion of dark culture and fantasy based in the world of comic books to life on stage. Created by SEPTEMBER MOURNING frontwoman Emily Lazar and comic book legend Marc Silvestri, the comics “A Murder of Reapers” and “The Hand of Fate” (collectively “Volume I”, published by Top Cow/Image Comics) tell the tale of September, a human/reaper hybrid with no memory of her past. Empowered with supernatural gifts, she is driven to protect humanity from Fate and his Reapers.
This mysterious story – brought to life by SEPTEMBER MOURNING‘s potent mixture of dark pop, electronica and modern metal – can be experienced in auditory form via their latest Billboard-charting (#19, Heatseekers) Sumerian Records release, Volume II, out now (Amazon | iTunes | Spotify).
Witness SEPTEMBER MOURNING on the road this winter during their upcoming tour with headliners Smile Empty Soul and fellow support artist Rise Among Rivals! The tour begins next week on February 28 in St. Louis, MO, and will visit over a month’s-worth of major U.S. cities, coming to an end on April 6 in Newport, KY.
See below for a full listing of tour dates (please note that specific dates notated with an asterisk feature SEPTEMBER MOURNING only), and pick up tickets via www.septembermourning.com.
SEPTEMBER MOURNING U.S. tour dates with headliners Smile Empty Soul:
 
*= SEPTEMBER MOURNING Only
2/28 – St. Louis, MO @ Fubar*
3/1 – Atkins, AR @ Dirt Days at Sweeden Island Park
3/2- Memphis, TN @ RockHouse Live
3/3 – Knoxville, TN @ The Concourse
3/5 – Philadelphia, PA @ Voltage Lounge
3/6 – Scranton, PA @ Stage West
3/7 – Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
3/8 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s
3/9 – Hartford, CT @ The Webster Underground
3/10 – Providence, RI @ 5th Annual Providence Tattoo and Music Festival at Fete Music Hall
3/12 – Portland, ME @ Portland House of Music and Events
3/13 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Loft at The Chance
3/14 – Amityville, NY @ Revolution Music Hall
3/15 – Baltimore, MD @ Fish Head Cantina
3/16 – Harrisburg, PA @ Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
3/17 – Akron, OH @ The Empire Concert Club and Bar
3/19 – Toledo, OH @ Frankie’s Inner City
3/20 – South Bend, IN @ Cheers Pub
3/21 – Westland, MI @ The Token Lounge
3/22 – Heath, OH @ Muddy Creek Saloon
3/23 – Battle Creek, MI @ The Music Factory
3/24 – Sturtevant, WI @ Route 20
3/27 – Iowa City, IA @ Gabe’s Iowa City
3/28 – Columbia, MO @ Rose Music Hall
3/29 – Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room
3/30 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Oklahoma City Limits
3/31 – Wichita, KS @ The Elbow Room*
4/2 – Lincoln, NE @ The Bourbon Theatre*
4/3 – Sioux Falls, IA @ Bigs Bar*
4/4 – Chippewa Falls, WI @ Every Buddy’s Bar & Grill*
4/5 – Braidwood, IL @ Top Fuel Saloon*
4/6 – Newport, KY @ Thompson House*
SEPTEMBER MOURNING says about the tour: “We are beyond excited to join Smile Empty Soul and Rise Among Rivals for the Oblivion of Souls Tour. This is our first Soul Collection of the new year and we look forward to seeing both new and old souls on the road. Expect an intense showcase of all things dark rock as we gather souls across the US this spring.”
SEPTEMBER MOURNING are no strangers to the stage, having built up their touring resume by performing at massive events such as Download (UK), Rock on the Range (Columbus, OH), Aftershock (Sacramento, CA), Comicpalooza (Houston, TX), AC Boardwalk Con (Atlantic City, NJ), Anime Midwest (Chicago, IL), Mechacon (New Orleans, LA) and many more.
 
SEPTEMBER MOURNING are also pleased to announce their recent signing with The Oracle Management. Founded by Dez (DevilDriver, Coal Chamber) and Anahstasia Fafara, The Oracle Management is powered by passion, honesty, integrity and a militant devotion to the creative arts.
 
SEPTEMBER MOURNING says about signing with The Oracle Management, “We have been preparing to bring the next chapter of our trans-media story to life and cannot express how excited we are to bring The Oracle Management on board to help facilitate this. With such a solid roster of established and emerging artists, alongside an insatiable drive and dedication to each individual acts’ success, The Oracle promises to be just what we need to achieve our future goals.”
The Oracle Management Vice President and COO Dez Fafara adds, “The Oracle Management is proud to sign SEPTEMBER MOURNING to our management roster. This band is fire, so get ready! It will be our pleasure to guide them to a very bright future. Here we grow!”
In late 2018, SEPTEMBER MOURNING released the singles “Empire” and “Glass Animals” and the third chapter of their story, “Trinity”. More music will be released in 2019 and “The Complete Collection”, a full graphic novel containing all four chapters of the story, will hit comic stores in early 2019.
SEPTEMBER MOURNING is:
Emily Lazar (September) – Vocals
Rich Juzwick (Riven) – Guitar
Patrick Romanelli (Wraith) – Guitar
Kyle Mayer (Stitch) – Drums
SEPTEMBER MOURNING online:

 

IRON REAGAN: Announce North American Headline Tour w/ Sacred Reich

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Posted: 02/05/2019

Photo Credit: Dennis Williford
“Iron Reagan play a revved-up take on the ‘80s crossover sound, the one where speed metal and hardcore merged into one giddy and pummeling skateboard soundtrack.” – Stereogum
Richmond crossover deviants IRON REAGAN announce North American headline tour dates with Sacred Reich. The tour begins May 9 in Asbury Park, NJ and ends May 19 in Brooklyn NY. Additional support will be provided by Leeway and Enforced.

Additionally, IRON REAGAN return to the road next month in Europe with Madball (March 7-17) & the US with Sick of it All. (March 21-31). A full list of confirmed tour dates is available below.

— All Dates May 09-19 w/ Sacred Reich, Leeway & Enforced —

May 09 Asbury Park, NJ House of Independents
May 10 Pittsburgh, PA Cattivo
May 11 Baltimore, MD Metro
May 12 Boston, MA Once Ballroom
May 14 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop
May 15 Chicago, IL Reggie’s
May 16 Detroit, MI Sanctuary
May 17 Toronto, ON Lee’s Palace
May 18 Montreal, QC POUZZA FEST*
May 19 Brooklyn, NY Black & Blue Bowl*

*=Iron Reagan Only
ADDITIONAL IRON REAGAN TOUR DATES:

— All Dates Mar 07-16 w/ Madball —

Mar 07 Leipzig, DE Conne Island
Mar 08 Amsterdam, NL Melkweg
Mar 09 Hasselt, BE Muziek O Droom
Mar 10 Aarburg, CH Musigburg
Mar 11 Munchen, DE Backstage
Mar 12 Nurnberg, DE Z-Bau
Mar 13 Essen, DE Turock
Mar 14 Berlin, DE S036
Mar 15 Hamburg, DE Kronensaal
Mar 16 Coesfeld, DE Fabrik

— All Dates Mar 21 – 31 w/ Sick of it All —

Mar 21 Virginia Beach, VA Peabody’s
Mar 22 Wilmington, NC Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern
Mar 23 Spartanburg, SC Ground Zero
Mar 24 Atlanta, GA Masquerade
Mar 28 Jacksonville, FL 1904 Music Hall
Mar 29 Orlando, FL Soundbar
Mar 30 Miami, FL Churchill’s
Mar 31 Ybor City, FL Crowbar

Aug 09-10 Jaromer, CZ Brutal Assault 2019

IRON REAGAN & GATECREEPER’s Split LP is out now on CD/LP/Digital via Relapse Records. Physical packages are available via Relapse.com HERE and digital downloads via IRON REAGAN’s Bandcamp HERE .

IRON REAGAN’s latest full-length Crossover Ministry is out now and comprised of 18 tracks in just thirty minutes and was mixed by Kurt Ballou and recorded by Iron Reagan guitarist Phil “Landphil” Hall. Crossover Ministry is a further continuation of the band’s punchy, thrashy gallops and unique hardcore punk attitude. Order Crossover Ministry on Relapse.com HERE and listen HERE. Cover art by BONETHROWER.

A full collection of IRON REAGAN music videos and live performances is available on YouTube HERE.

Stream IRON REAGAN’s discography on Spotify HERE.

IRON REAGAN Official Links:

IRON REAGAN on Facebook
IRON REAGAN on Instagram
IRON REAGAN on Twitter
IRON REAGAN on Bandcamp

CANNABIS CORPSE Announce Extensive North American Tour Dates in Support of PSYCROPTIC

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Posted: 01/30/2019

Stoner death metallers CANNABIS CORPSE will be embarking on an extensive North American tour this spring in support of PSYCROPTIC. The two-month long trek will kick off on April 12 in Brooklyn, NY at Gold Sounds and will conclude on May 8 in Philadelphia, PA at Voltage Lounge. The full itinerary can be found below.

CANNABIS CORPSE (on tour w/ Psycroptic, Gorod, Micawber)
04/12: Brooklyn, NY @ Gold Sounds
04/13: Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall
04/14: Cincinnati, OH @ Top Cats
04/15: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
04/16: Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
04/17: Minneapolis, MN @ Liquor Lee’s Lounge
04/18: St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
04/19: Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room
04/20: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
04/21: Salt Lake City UT @ Metro Music Hall
04/23: Seattle, WA @ Club SUR
04/24: Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom
04/25: Oakland, CA @ Metro Opera House
04/26: San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick
04/27: Los Angeles, CA @ Catch One @ Union
04/28: Mesa, AZ @ Club Red
04/29: El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill
04/30: Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
05/01: Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live!
05/02: Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
05/03: Lafayette, LA @ The District
05/04: Orlando, FL @ The Haven
05/05: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
05/06: Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
05/07: Richmond, VA    @ The Camel
05/08: Philadelphia, PA @ Voltage Lounge

CANNABIS CORPSE’s  last full-length album, ‘The Left Hand Pass,’ was released in 2017 via Season of Mist. The band is led by the imitable Phil “LandPhil” Hall (MUNICIPAL WASTE) and his twin brother Josh “Hallhammer” Hall, who are also joined by guitarists Ray Suhy (SIX FEET UNDER) and Brandon Ellis (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, ARSIS).

Under the influence of the genre legends who preceded them, the trio give rise to unrelenting piece of crushing, weed-themed death replete with their signature, THC-fueled, horror fiction lyrics. As tracks such as “The 420th Crusade,” “Chronic Breed,” and the title track illustrate, ‘Left Hand Pass’ is another massive step-forward for the band and a  monumental piece of U.S. Death Metal.

Left Hand Pass’ is streaming now on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, and more! 

‘Left Hand Pass’ is available now at the Season of Mist E-Shop.

The track list and artwork for ‘Left Hand Pass’ can be found below:

Track list
1. The 420th Crusade
2. In Dank Purity
3. Final Exhalation
4. Chronic Breed
5. In Battle There Is No Pot
6. Grass Obliteration
7. Left Hand Pass
8. Effigy of the Forgetful
9. Papyrus Containing the Spell to Protect Its Possessor Against Attacks From He Who Is In the Bong Water
10. The Fiends That Come To Steal the Weed of the Deceased
Formed by bassist Phil “LandPhil” Hall (of MUNICIPAL WASTE/IRON REAGAN fame) and his brother Josh “Hallhammer” Hall in 2006, CANNABIS CORPSE has made a name for themselves with five well-received full-length albums and relentless touring. CANNABIS CORPSE have toured the world over with REVOCATION, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, HATE ETERNAL, SKELETONWITCH, GHOUL, and more.

Indestructible Noise Command (I.N.C.) Announce 5th Album

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Posted: 01/23/2019

Indestructible Noise Command (I.N.C.) Announce 5th Album; New Single “Declaration” Streaming On Metal Insider
Connecticut quintet Indestructible Noise Command (I.N.C.) have played uncompromising thrash since 1985 when Erik Barath and Dennis Gergely formed the band in high school. After a pair of albums on a major label, the band took some time off before making a full-on return in 2010. On March 8th, their fifth full-length album, “Terrible Things,” will be released. It finds the band returning to their roots: stripped down thrash with a technical edge. Today, the band have premiered the first single from the album, “Declaration”, which is streaming here.
“We were angry and wild,” guitarist Erik Barath says of I.N.C.s 1985 genesis, a reaction to the homogenous pop of MTV. “[That music] didn’t represent what we were feeling. Aggressive Thrash Metal was our outlet and our truth.” Indestructible Noise Command crew recorded a demo tape in 1986 and immediately started booking bigger shows, appearing on stage with the likes of Exodus, Megadeth, Pantera, Testament and King Diamond. Less than a year later and only six months after their high school graduation, I.N.C. were signed to Giant Records to begin work on their first full length album, Razorback, which was released in 1987.
I.N.C.’s 1988 follow-up, The Visitor, cemented them a place in thrash metal history, hitting #1 on the U.S. college metal charts and stealing the U.K. #2 import slot out from underneath Aerosmith. After funding from Giant Records began to lose steam, I.N.C. decided to step back and assess the weary record contract landscape for what it was. The band was determined to build a life outside of the metal arena until they were able to finance their own comeback and then launch into a full-fledged resurrection.
Emerging as the band’s first offering in 20 years, 2010’s Bleed the Line EP was quickly embraced by metal fans, garnering airplay at metal radio and winning over new fans to go along with the rabid following they already had. The band’s third full-length, 2011’s Heaven Sent…Hellbound was released by Rising Records in Europe and Candlelight Records in North America. It was produced by Fredrik Nordström (At the Gates, In Flames, Opeth), with artwork from Sam Shearon (Iron Maiden, Rob Zombie, Fear Factory). In 2012 drummer Kyle Shepard and bassist David Campo (Payback, When Freedom Dies) joined the band to complete the permanent lineup. That year I.N.C. played shows with Godsmack, Trivium, Stained and Onslaught. 2014’s Black Horse Serenade continued the band’s streak, signing with TKO Booking and touring America.
In January of 2018, Indestructible Noise Command began writing their 5th album, Terrible Things, entering the studio in September. The band chose to again work with Nicky Bellmore at Dexter Labs studios, who recorded Black Hearse Serenade. The album was completed in December and will be self-released. INC says the new album will be a return to the band’s thrash roots, stripped down, fast but still with some technical edge. Terrible Things is slated for release on March 8th.
“Terrible Things” Track Listing:
1. Fist Go Rek
2. Identifier
3. Declaration
4. Terrible Things
5. Pledge of Legions
6. Unscathed
7. Bone Saw Ballet
8. Salmonella
9. Nemesis
10. Devil of Hearts
INDESTRUCTIBLE NOISE COMMAND IS:
Dennis Gergely – Vocals
Erik Barath – Guitar
Anthony Fabrizi – Guitar
Dave Campo – Bass
Kyle Shepard – Drums
For More Info Visit:
https://www.facebook.com/incmetal/

STATIC-X Announces Wisconsin Death Trip 20th Anniversary Tour & Memorial Tribute to Wayne Static

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Posted: 01/22/2019

Featuring Co-Headliners DEVILDRIVER & Support from DOPE, Plus More Support TBA
 
Watch a New Tour Promo Video Here
 
STATIC-X to Feature Original Band Line Up: Tony Campos, Ken Jay and Koichi Fukuda
Brand New STATIC-X Album, Project Regeneration, Coming Soon
As teased late last year, STATIC-X will head out on their highly-anticipated Wisconsin Death Trip 20th Anniversary tour this summer, which will also serve as a memorial tribute to late vocalist Wayne Static. The tour will feature co-headliners and metal giants DevilDriver, and will also feature support from heavy mainstays Dope. The tour will begin in Tempe, AZ on June 18 and will visit over a month’s-worth of cities, coming to an end in Las Vegas, NV on July 27.
Tickets will go on sale via individual venues this Friday (pre-sale begins tomorrow). Meet & greets are available now via www.Static-X.org and www.DevilDriver.com. See below for all dates.
“Our intention is to pay ultimate respect to Wayne and to celebrate the music that has been in all of our hearts for more than 20 years,” says bassist Tony Campos. “It’s all about channeling the vibe from 1999 to the best of our ability and playing those classic STATIC-X songs live and loud.”
“Rehearsals have been awesome,” adds guitarist Koichi Fukuda. “The music and the vocals are sounding really great! I feel like Wayne would be proud.”
In celebration of this announcement, STATIC-X have revealed an exclusive promotional video for the tour, including a brand new clip of the band performing a newly-recorded version of their hit song “Push It”, featuring an unidentified vocalist. Watch here: https://youtu.be/7Kya89wzOlc
“We understand that people are naturally going to want to know more about who is singing,” says drummer Ken Jay. “We have discussed this at great length and we came to the conclusion that at this time, it would be inappropriate for us to put the focus on anyone other than Wayne, Tony, Koichi and myself. It feels like the best way for us to celebrate Wayne’s legacy, along with the 20th anniversary of Wisconsin Death Trip, with all of our fans.”
 
DevilDriver frontman Dez Fafara says, “For those who don’t know, I am the one who first discovered STATIC-X back in the day in a small club in front of about 40 people! From that moment forward, I was and have always been a fan of what they do. It’s unique and will always hold a special place musically for me.
 
Co-headlining this first memorial tour is not only a way to pay homage to Wayne, but something I’m very excited to do. STATIC-X will be closing the show each night out of respect for Wayne. I’ll be there nightly, side stage, watching the unit do their thing with a big smile. I hope that Wayne will be there in spirit, watching as his brothers pay respect by bringing this music back to the fans that made the band so massive! I know he would have loved this!
 
Don’t miss out and grab tickets before these dates sell out! DevilDriver will have a full headlining set and we are throwing in some “surprises”, so get ready to get LOCO! If there was ever a time for me to break out Coal Chamber tracks, this would be the tour to do it on… we will also add new stuff from DevilDriver before our double record comes out in late summer! Come join us for the summer tour of a lifetime!”
On this tour, support artist Dope will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of their acclaimed debut album, Felons and Revolutionaries. “We are super excited to be part of this tour,” says Edsel Dope. “Dope and STATIC-X played hundreds of shows together back in 1999 and 2000, so it’s an honor to be able to run it back 20 years later.”
STATIC-X & DevilDriver co-headlining on the Wisconsin Death Trip 20th Anniversary tour, with support from Dope:
June 18 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theater
June 19 – Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater
June 21 – Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Live
June 22 – Houston, TX @ The Warehouse
June 23 – San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec Theater
June 25 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
June 26 – Greenville, SC @ The Firmament
June 28 – Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage
June 29 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
June 30 – Scranton, PA @ Levels
July 2 – Toronto, ON @ Opera House
July 3 – London, ON @ London Music Hall
July 4 – Ottawa, ON @ Brass Monkey
July 5 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s
July 6 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
July 7 – Reading, PA @ Reverb
July 9 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Jergel’s
July 10 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater
July 11 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Citadel
July 12 – Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
July 13 – Detroit, MI @ Harpo’s
July 14 – Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall
July 16 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Intersection
July 18 – Cadott, WI @ Cadott Rockfest
July 19 – Sioux City, IA @ Anthem @ Hard Rock Casino
July 20 – Joliet, IL @ The Forge
July 21 – Belvidere, IL @ Apollo Theater
July 23 – Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
July 26 – Los Angeles, CA @ Catch One
July 27 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
As announced, the original STATIC-X lineup introduced on their 1999 platinum-selling debut full-length album, Wisconsin Death Trip – bassist Tony Campos, guitarist Koichi Fukuda and drummer Ken Jay – have joined forces once again to release a new album, Project Regeneration. More information on the release of the new album will be revealed in the coming weeks.
For Project Regeneration, the band has cultivated a treasure chest of vocal performances and musical compositions left behind by Wayne. Along with the help of STATIC-X‘s long-time producer Ulrich Wild, the band is in the process of completing their seventh studio album, which will feature between 12 and 15 brand new STATIC-X tracks.
Check out a new teaser featuring clips from a brand new music video, as well as five new STATIC-X tracks – “Road To Hell”, “Something Of My Own”, “Terminator Oscillator”, “Hollow” and “Disco Otsego” – along with a personal message from bassist Tony Campos about the inspiration behind Project Regeneration now at www.static-x.org.
For the unfinished tracks, the band is inviting several of their friends to lend their voices for the completion of this very personal project. The guest vocalist curation process is being led by none other than SiriusXM programming pioneer Jose Mangin, who is working alongside the band as one of the executive producers for Project Regeneration.
STATIC-X has created a pre-order campaign allowing fans who purchase Project Regenerationin advance to have their name appear in the liner notes of the new album. Additional special pre-order package options are also available, including Project Regeneration merch bundles and several old school STATIC-X merch items to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Wisconsin Death Trip.  Pre-orders are available via www.static-x.org.
STATIC-X Online:
Twitter: @officialstaticx
Instagram: @staticxofficial

 

CRADLE OF FILTH Kicks Off Second Leg of North American

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Posted: 01/08/2019

“Cryptoriana” Tour in Two Months – Tickets Available Now!
 

 

UK’s legendary extreme metal icons CRADLE OF FILTH recently announced their return to North America in support of their latest album Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay! For the second leg of their North American onslaught, the band has enlisted industrial/metal shock rocker WEDNESDAY 13 as well as theatrical metal new comers RAVEN BLACK.
For the first time in years, CRADLE OF FILTH‘s set will feature an all new, massive stage production.
Comments CRADLE OF FILTH vocalist Dani Filth: “As a band, we are very much looking forward to the upcoming second leg of our US/Canadian Cryptoriana World tour. The first, at the beginning of last year, was such a success that we decided to come back armed with a bigger, better show coupled with two awesome bands in support. We can’t wait to bring the noise back to our favorite hunting ground! Ia! Ia! Cthulhu Fhtagn!”

Tickets and meet and greets are on sale now via http://www.cradleoffilth.com/tour and https://officialwednesday13.com. Confirmed dates are as follows:

“Cryptoriana – The Second Coming Of Vice World Tour 2019”
CRADLE OF FILTH, WEDNESDAY 13, RAVEN BLACK
3/07/2019  Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
3/08/2019  Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
3/09/2019  Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
3/11/2019   Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
3/12/2019  Seattle, WA – El Corazon
3/14/2019  Billings, MT – Pub Station Ballroom
3/15/2019  Calgary, AB – Marquee
3/16/2019  Edmonton, AB – Starlight Room
3/18/2019  Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
3/20/2019  Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theatre
3/21/2019   Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
3/22/2019  Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
3/24/2019  Grand Rapids, MI – Intersection
3/25/2019  Chicago, IL – House of Blues
3/26/2019  Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
3/27/2019  Toronto, ON – Opera House
3/29/2019  Guelph, ON – Guelph Concert Theatre
3/30/2019  Montreal, QC – Corona Theatre
3/31/2019  Quebec City, QC – L’Imperial Bell
4/01/2019. Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
4/02/2019  Huntington, NY – Paramount Theater
4/03/2019  New York, NY – Irving Plaza
4/05/2019  Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony
4/06/2019  Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
4/07/2019  Newport News, VA – Boathouse Live
4/09/2019  Greensboro, NC – Cone Denim Entertainment Center
4/10/2019  Charleston, SC – Music Farm
4/12/2019  Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
4/13/2019  Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall
4/14/2019  New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
4/15/2019  San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
4/17/2019  Houston, TX – House of Blues
4/18/2019  Dallas, TX – House of Blues
About CRADLE OF FILTH:
CRADLE OF FILTH‘s latest album Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness Of Decay was recorded at Grindstone Studios, Suffolk, UK by the very honorable Scott Atkins, esq. who has been the resident go-to producer for CRADLE OF FILTH for several albums.

More on Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness Of Decay:
Album trailer #1: https://youtu.be/cNN8SjyehUI
Album trailer #2: https://youtu.be/ISzbo8KFOfk
Album trailer #3: https://youtu.be/oVa2QASL0Jw
Album trailer #4: https://youtu.be/7_-Czcziesc
‘Heartbreak And Seance’ making of: https://youtu.be/FJwqiLOuF3o
‘Heartbreak And Seance’ music video: https://vimeo.com/224915782
‘You Will Know The Lion By His Claw’ lyric video: https://youtu.be/s8r6DoD83ok
‘Achingly Beautiful’ lyric video: https://youtu.be/rFx2nCfeG0c
 
About WEDNESDAY 13:
WEDNESDAY 13 continues to support his highly successful Condolences which was released on June 2, 2017 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The album was produced, mixed and mastered by Chris “Zeuss” Harris (HATEBREED, ROB ZOMBIE). Artwork was created by Travis Smith (OPETH, KATATONIA, NEVERMORE).

More on Condolences:
“Condolences” music video: https://youtu.be/oPK8tunmNRc
“What The Night Brings” music video: https://youtu.be/3RpiIZfmBb4
“Blood Sick” music video:  https://youtu.be/Avtk3Z1UXvQ
“Cruel To You” music video: https://youtu.be/8-Pzkt91lYI
“Cadaverous” music video: https://youtu.be/vqnVqmeSVpI

Visit WEDNESDAY 13 online:
https://officialwednesday13.com 
www.facebook.com/officialwednesday13
About RAVEN BLACK:
RAVEN BLACK are a theatrical metal act from Michigan. Their unique brand of metal – influenced by gothic, classical, and circus music – is the soundtrack to vocalist Raven‘s curse, as she, The Doctor (guitar), Stitches (bass), and The Demon (drums) are traveling the world to tell their story.

The Doctor, a Voodoo Priest, came across a lost and scared little girl. He cursed her with a magic spell to turn her into a doll. The curse was disrupted by her terrifying and taunting screams, and the girl remained half human. As Raven lived in the dark world of the Doctor, she secretly learned his magic and conjured up Muppet, The Demon. She made him her eternal protector and trapped him inside her heart. The Doctor and Muppet created Stitches to help search for lost souls looking to join their dark world. Welcome to the dark metal carnival!

Visit RAVEN BLACK online:
https://facebook.com/ravenblackband
https://www.instagram.com/RavenBlackBand/
https://twitter.com/ravenblackband?lang=en
https://www.ravenblackband.com/

 

JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES Release “Zoinks!” Music Video Teaser

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Posted: 12/19/2018

Watch Here | Full Music Video Launching January 1, 2019
 
New Full-Length Album, Invasion, Coming Soon
 
Upcoming North American Tour Begins February 22, 2019 in Anaheim, CA
 


As previously announced, JOHN 5 and The Creatures – comprised of world-renowned guitarist JOHN 5, bassist Ian Ross and drummer Logan Miles Nix – will release a brand new full-length studio album in 2019! JOHN 5 also recently announced that the album, entitled Invasion, will be teased on New Year’s Day 2019 by way of a brand new music video for the new track “Zoinks!” JOHN 5 just posted a teaser of the video featuring behind-the-scenes footage via his YouTube channel – watch the teaser here.
 
Additionally, by going to THIS LINK, fans can set a reminder to see the video as soon as it airs on New Years Day via YouTube and share in the experience with other JOHN 5 fans by taking part in the live chat as the video airs for the first time.
 
In the tradition of Scooby Doo and Groovie Goolies, the “Zoinks!” video features an innovative blend of classic 2D hand drawn animation, 3D computer generated imagery and live action. The video is written and directed by Disney animator Brett Broggs (Frozen, Wreck-It Ralph), with live footage shot by Matt Zane. The video also features the voice acting talents of Nikki Sixx, Susan Olsen (known for her role as Cindy Brady on The Brady Bunch), and Fred Coury. Coury also is credited for scoring the video alongside JOHN 5.
The official release date for Invasion will be announced in 2019.Invasion was produced and mixed by Barry Pointer, and will be released via a series of music videos, just as JOHN 5 released his 2017 studio release, Season of the Witch.
In celebration of the upcoming album, JOHN 5 and The Creatures will kick off the second leg of their North American Invasion Tour on February 22, 2019 in Anaheim, CA. The tour will feature support from blues-rock guitarist Jared James Nichols. Tickets and VIP packages are available now via www.john-5.com/store.
JOHN 5 and The Creatures Invasion tour dates:
2/22 – Anaheim, CA @ The Parish at House of Blues
2/23 – Las Vegas, NV @ Count’s Vamp’d
2/24 – San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
2/26 – Mesa, AZ @ Club Red
2/28 – Albuquerque, MN @ Launch Pad
3/1 – Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s
3/2 – San Antonio, TX @ Rock Box
3/3 – Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
3/5 – Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
3/6 – Dallas, TX @ Trees
3/7 – Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street
3/9 – Indianapolis, IN @ HiFi
3/10 – Akron, OH @ Empire Concert Club
3/12 – Sellersville, PA @ Sellersville Theater
3/13 – New York, NY @ Iridium
3/14 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Loft at The Chance
3/15 – Teaneck, NJ @ Debonair Music Hall
3/16 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s
3/17 – Lebanon, NH @ Lebanon Opera House
3/18 – New Bedford, MA @ Vault at Greasy Luck
3/20 – Quebec City, QC @ L’Anti Bar & Spectacles
3/21 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
3/22 – Ottawa, ON @ The Brass Monkey
3/23 – Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
3/24 – London, ON @ Rum Runners
3/26 – Thunder Bay, ON @ Crocks
3/27 – Winnipeg, MB @ Pyramids
3/28 – Regina, SK @ The Exchange
3/29 – Calgary, AB @ Dickens
3/30 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite
3/31 – Vancouver, BC @The Rickshaw Theatre
4/2 – Seattle, WA @ Crocodile Cafe
4/3 – Portland, OR @ Star Theater
4/5 – Sacramento, CA @ Holy Diver
4/6 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Whisky
About JOHN 5:
JOHN 5 has worked with a varied range of artists, performing as guitarist for some of the biggest headlining rock bands in the world such as Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, as well as playing session with Paul Stanley, Rod Stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more. Slash has called JOHN 5, “one of the most mind-blowing guitarists around” and Rob Zombie has dubbed him “a fucking shredder”. JOHN 5 has released seven solo albums to date, as well as a remix album, and has written music for the likes of Avril Lavigne, Garbage, Ricky Martin and others. Season Of The Witch followshis previous solo work, Careful With That Axe, which debuted on the Billboard Heatseekers chart upon release in 2014.
JOHN 5 and The Creatures is:
JOHN 5 – guitars
Ian Ross – bass
Logan Miles Nix – drums
JOHN 5 online:

 

MISERY INDEX debut first track, premiere video from the forthcoming new album ‘Rituals Of Power’

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Posted: 12/12/2018

American death metal legion MISERY INDEX will unleash their incendiary new full-length ‘Rituals Of Power’ on March 8 worldwide via Season Of Mist. Preorders for the new album are available across formats here.

The album sees the powerhouse quartet unleash a barrage of ferocious metal as violent as it is savvy. Their vicious vocals spit venom, laying bare the ills of a dystopian society gone mad. ‘Rituals Of Power’ is world-class modern extremity and MISERY INDEX only grows more powerful with time.

“Rituals Of Power is a disavowal and warning against the consequences of our so-called ‘post-truth’ age,” issues the band. “Each of the nine songs revolves loosely around this theme, yet each track also stands very much on its own. As an album however, they are all brought to life as one ‘reanimated’ monster; it’s roughly thirty-five minutes of unhinged, yet cohesive, riff-driven aural ballistics. We were pissed off and on fire during both the writing and recording, and we think it shows in spades. We set out to write the best album we could, based on what we would want to hear first as fans of this music, and we could not be happier.”

The band (Jason Netherton – bass, vocals, Mark Kloeppel – guitar, vocals, Adam Jarvis – drums, Darin Morris – lead guitar) have revealed the first new track off ‘Rituals Of Power’. The video for the explosive new track, titled “New Salem”, and is streaming now here.

Of the band’s first single and video from the record in “New Salem,” the band notes, “‘New Salem’ sums up perfectly the lyrical vitriol and musical dynamics featured across ‘Rituals Of Power’. We wanted to introduce the album, not just with a straight-ahead ripping tune, but with a smack to the face; it’s a wakeup call for any concerned citizen and a code red for civilization. Ugly times call for stark and uncomfortable statements, and ‘New Salem’ castigates the faults and ineptitudes of our broken media system and the Crucible-esque, witch-hunt culture it fuels.”

The artwork for ‘Rituals Of Power’, illustrated by Raphael Gabrio, and track list can be found below:
Track list:
1. Universal Untruths
2. Decline and Fall
3. The Choir Invisible
4. New Salem
5. Hammering the Nails
6. Rituals of Power
7. They Always Come Back
8. I Disavow
9. Naysayer

photo: Heidi Strengell

MISERY INDEX’s ‘Rituals Of Power’ will be released on March 8, 2019 in several formats including jewel case CD, limited LP, limited cassette, and limited deluxe digibox which includes bonus cover tracks – Nailbomb’s “Wasting Away” and M.O.D.’s “Man Of Your Dreams” – as well as a carabiner with key strap and bottle opener, a patch, and three vinyl stickers, and digitally. For preorder options go here.

In conjunction with the album release, MISERY INDEX begin their international tour campaign with the “Rituals Of Power: Phase 1” spring headline tour of Europe. The tour includes label mates THE LION’S DAUGHTER, WORM ROT, and more and confirmed dates are below.

MISERY INDEX Rituals of Power European Tour 2018:
All dates w/ WORMROT, THE LION’S DAUGHTER, TRUTH CORRODED
Mar 23 Heidelberg (DE) @ Heidelberg Deathfest
Mar 24 Nürnberg (DE) @ Z-Bau
Mar 25 Wien (AT) @ Escape Metalcorner
Mar 26 Brno (CZ) @ Melodka
Mar 27 Dresden (DE) @ Chemiefabrik
Mar 28 Kassel (DE) @ Goldgrube
Mar 29 Berlin (DE) @ Cassiopeia
Mar 30 Eindhoven (NL) @ Grindhoven
Mar 31 München (DE) @ Backstage
Apr 1 Zürich (CH) @ Werk21
Apr 2 Segrate MI (IT) @ Circolo Magnolia
Apr 3 Genf (CH) @ Usine
Apr 4 Paris (FR) @ Glazart
Apr 5 Sint Niklaas (BE) @ De Casino
Apr 6 Essen (DE) @ Turock

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