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Sammy Hagar & The Circle “Crazy Times” 2022 Summer Tour With George Thorogood & The Destroyers

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Due to overwhelming demand, Sammy Hagar & The Circle today announced the addition of two Texas shows on Friday, Sept. 16 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Houston, TX and Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, TX to their “Crazy Times” North American summer amphitheater tour.  Hagar and his best-selling rock supergroup The Circle, featuring fellow Rock Hall of Fame inductee and Van Halen alum, Michael Anthony; Grammy-award winning drummer, Jason Bonham; and Vic Johnson, Hagar’s longtime guitar virtuoso will also join the entire tour by special guests George Thorogood & The Destroyers.  Produced by Live Nation and presented by Hagar’s portfolio of spirits — Sammy’s Beach Bar Cocktail Co., Santo Tequila and Beach Bar Rum, the “Crazy Times” tour kicks off in Bridgeport, CT on June 10 at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater and will now conclude on Sept. 17 at the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, TX.  

Tickets for both Texas shows on saleon LiveNation.com. For tickets and more information, visit RedRocker.com. 

Sammy Hagar said: “A tour this size has been a long time coming and it’s definitely going to be worth the wait. The Circle and I are super excited and ready to throw the party of the year with George Thorogood. We’re going to take the music and party to a whole new level— ‘Crazy Times’ is an understatement.” 

Sammy Hagar & The Circle have quickly established themselves as one of the most emphatic and exciting live acts on the road today, seamlessly ripping through career-spanning hits from Hagar’s solo years, Montrose, Van Halen, The Circle, and with Bonham on drums a Led Zeppelin track or two. With an ever-changing setlist that draws from more than five decades of iconic rock anthems, fans will experience the excitement of live music with songs including, “I Can’t Drive 55,” “Right Now,” “There’s Only One Way To Rock,” “Mas Tequila,” “Why Can’t This Be Love,” “Heavy Metal,” “Your Love is Driving Me Crazy,” and many more. 

Special guests George Thorogood and The Destroyers are set to turn up the rock-blues vibes as they celebrate 45 years in music.  With a catalog of classic hits that includes “Who Do You Love,” “Move It On Over,” “Bad To The Bone,” “I Drink Alone” and “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” it’s a pairing for the rock party record books.

The tour comes on the heels of Hagar’s Las Vegas residency, which is now in its second year of sold-out concerts at The Strat. On January 5, 2022, he was awarded Mexico’s Medal of Honor and named Los Cabos’ first Honorary Ambassador of Tourism by the region’s top dignitaries, in recognition of his longtime investment in their people and economy. Hagar’s tour is presented by his award-winning portfolio of spirits, including Santo Tequila and Mezquila, a partnership with Guy Fieri; his premium Puerto Rico-made Beach Bar Rum, with partner Rick Springfield; and Sammy’s Beach Bar Cocktail Co., his new top-shelf sparkling rum cocktails in a can.

About Sammy Hagar:

For more than five decades, Sammy Hagar has been recognized as one of the best and most accomplished lead singers and songwriters in rock music. From breaking into the industry with the seminal hard rock band Montrose, to his multi-platinum solo career, to his ride as the frontman of Van Halen, Chickenfoot and his latest best-selling supergroup, The Circle, Hagar has amassed 25 Platinum albums on sales surpassing 50 million worldwide. Along his journey, he has set the tone for some of the greatest rock anthems ever written with songs like “I Can’t Drive 55,” “Right Now,” and “Why Can’t This Be Love,” and earned the highest respect of the music industry with a Grammy Award and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Since launching his flagship Cabo Wabo Cantina in 1990, he’s turned a lifelong passion for great food, music and spirits into a thriving and iconic lifestyle brand. A pioneer in the spirits industry, Hagar’s development and 9-figure sale of his Cabo Wabo Tequila to Gruppo Campari in 2008 is widely credited as the start of the celebrity-owned spirits trend. His portfolio of spirits now includes Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, Santo Tequila, and Sammy’s Beach Bar Cocktail Co., as well as several restaurants. Never one to hit the brakes, he’s also found success in publishing, TV, radio and beyond, including five seasons of his hit TV show, “Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar,” and as host of “Sammy Hagar’s Top Rock Countdown,” his syndicated radio show that’s broadcast on 90+ U.S. stations. He’s also a #1 NYT bestselling author, a dedicated philanthropist and since January 5, 2022, the first Honorary Ambassador to Los Cabos, an honor he was bestowed in recognition of his longtime investment in the people and economy of Mexico. Visit RedRocker.com for more information.

Sammy Hagar & The Circle “Crazy Times Tour” Tour Dates:

6/10/22        Bridgeport, CT          Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

6/11/22        Holmdel, NJ              PNC Bank Arts Center

6/13/22          Mansfield, MA          Xfinity Center                           

6/15/22        Noblesville, IN           Ruoff Music Center

6/16/22 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center

8/23/22        Clarkston, MI            Pine Knob Music Theatre

8/24/22        Cincinnati, OH           Riverbend Music Center

8/26/22        Maryland Heights, MO  Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

8/27/22        Tinley Park, IL           Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

8/30/22        Salt Lake City, UT      USANA Amphitheatre

9/1/22          Bend, OR                  Hayden Homes Amphitheater

9/7/22          Phoenix, AZ              Ak-Chin Pavilion

9/9/22          Mountain View, CA   Shoreline Amphitheatre

9/10/22        Irvine, CA                  FivePoint Amphitheatre

9/16/22 Woodlands, TX The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (Presented by Huntsman)

9/17/22 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

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Rod Stewart Announces 19 Additional Dates To His First North American Tour In Four Years

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Sir Rod Stewart, the legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer-songwriter today announced 19 newly added dates for his highly anticipated 2022 North American summer tour with special guests Cheap Trick. Produced by Live Nation and kicking off June 10 in Vancouver, BC, the 38-date tour will be Stewart’s first in four years and promises an unprecedented night of iconic hit songs from one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

Rod expressed his excitement about his upcoming tour in a video message shared with fans below.

Tickets: Tickets for most of the newly added U.S. tour dates go on sale to the public starting on Friday, Feb. 25 at 10am local time and tickets to the Canadian dates go on sale on Friday, March 4 at 10am local time on LiveNation.com. Separately, tickets for the Santa Barbara, CA concert on June 18 will go on sale to the public on Friday, March 4 at 10am local time via AXS.com and through the Santa Barbara Bowl box office.

Presales for Seattle, WA (June 11), Hollywood, CA (June 14) and Mountain View, CA (June 17) concerts as follows: Rod Stewart Fan Club presale is from Monday, Feb. 28 at 10am – Thursday, March 3 at 10pm local time. For the Hollywood Bowl concert, American Express® Card Members will have access to a special presale starting Friday, Feb. 25 – Thursday, March 3. For the Mountain View, CA and Seattle, WA concerts, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Tuesday March 1 – Thursday, March 3.

Rod Stewart Fan Club presale is from Monday, Feb. 28 at 10am – Thursday, March 3 at 10pm local time. For the Hollywood Bowl concert, American Express® Card Members will have access to a special presale starting Friday, Feb. 25 – Thursday, March 3. For the Mountain View, CA and Seattle, WA concerts, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Tuesday March 1 – Thursday, March 3.

Canada Presales:Rod Stewart Fan Club members have access to a special ticket presale for Canada concerts beginning Monday, Feb. 28 at 10am through Thursday, March 3 at 10pm local time, visit RodStewart.com for more information. American Express® Card Members in Canada will have access to Amex Front of the Line presale tickets starting Tuesday March 1 at 10am – Thursday March 3 at 10pm local time.

Additionally, Rod will return to his stellar Las Vegas residency “Rod Stewart: The Hits” with runs that bookend his tour, May 13 – 21 and September 23 – October 1, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Since its premiere in 2011, Stewart’s residency has remained one of the best-reviewed and must-see shows on the Las Vegas Strip. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

Sir Rod Stewart has sold more than 250 million records worldwide during a stellar career that includes ten #1 albums and 26 Top 10 singles in the U.K.; plus 17 Top 10 albums and 16 Top 10 singles in the U.S. As a singer-songwriter his extensive catalog of hits includes “Gasoline Alley,” “Every Picture Tells a Story,” “Tonight’s the Night,” “You’re In My Heart (The Final Acclaim),” “Mandolin Wind,” “You Wear It Well,” “The Killing of Georgie,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?,” “Young Turks,” “Forever Young,” “Hot Legs,” “Infatuation,” the indelible, “Maggie May,” and many more. In addition to world tours and his Las Vegas residency, Stewart’s rekindled songwriting success has found widespread commercial success starting with the 2013 release of Time, followed by AnotherCountry(2015), BloodRedRoses(2018) and his latest, TheTearsofHerculesin 2021. This tour will be the first opportunity for fans to experience live performances of a song or two from his new album, TheTearsofHercules.He’s earned countless of the industry’s highest awards, among them; two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the ASCAP Founders Award for songwriting, New York Times bestselling author, Grammy™ Living Legend, and in 2016 he officially became “Sir Rod Stewart” after being knighted at Buckingham Palace for his services to music and charity.

June 10 Vancouver, BC   Rogers Arena^

June 11 Seattle, WA        Climate Pledge Arena^#

June 14 Hollywood, CA   Hollywood Bowl^#

June 17 Mountain View, CA         Shoreline Amphitheatre^#

June 18 Santa Barbara, CA            Santa Barbara Bowl^*#

June 21 Chula Vista, CA  North Island Credit UnionAmphitheatre^

June 24 Phoenix, AZ        Footprint Center^

June 26 Denver, CO         Ball Arena^

July 01   Fort Worth, TX   Dickies Arena

July 02   Woodlands, TX  “The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

                presented by Huntsman”

July 05   Nashville, TN      Bridgestone Arena

July 07   Milwaukee, WI  American Family InsuranceAmphitheater –

                Summerfest Ground”^

July 08   Saint Paul, MN  Xcel Energy Center^

July 12   Cincinnati, OH    Riverbend Music Center

July 15   Noblesville, IN   Ruoff Music Center^

July 16   Tinley Park, IL     Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

July 19   Cuyahoga Falls, OH          Blossom Music Center

July 22   Saratoga Springs, NY       Saratoga Performing Arts Center

July 23   London, ON        Budweiser Gardens^#

July 26   Toronto, ON       Budweiser Stage

July 27   Clarkston, MI     Pine Knob Music Theatre

August 12            Mansfield, MA  Xfinity Center

August 13            Uncasville, CT     Mohegan Sun Arena

August 16            Holmdel, NJ        PNC Bank Arts Center

August 19            Atlantic City, NJ Mark G Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel &Casino

August 20            Hershey, PA       Hersheypark Stadium

August 23            Wantagh, NY      Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

August 26            Charlotte, NC     PNC Music Pavilion^

August 27            Columbia, MD   Merriweather Post Pavilion

August 31            Alpharetta, GA  Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

September 02    Jacksonville, FL  Daily’s Place

September 03    Tampa, FL            Amalie Arena

September07    Pittsburgh, PA   PPG Paints Arena^

September09    Montreal, QC     Centre Bell^#

September10    Ottawa, ON        Canadian Tire Centre^#

September14    Saskatoon, SA    SaskTel Centre^#

September16    Calgary, AB         Scotiabank Saddledome^#

September17    Edmonton, AB   Rogers Place^#

^Newly Added Date| *Not A Live Nation Date | #On-Sale March 4

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Detroit Rock Band KALEIDO Reveal Horror-themed Music video for “RUN”

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Share Top 10 Favorite Songs From Horror Movies

KALEIDO unleash their combustible and catchy signature blend of hard rock, pop punk and alternative music with a biting new single “Run” due this Friday, May 27 across digital platforms. The 2x Detroit Music Award-winning band have revealed a horror-movie inspired music video for the track which was premiered yesterday (5/25) via Metal Injection who described it as “catchy-as-hell” and lauded its “pretty huge” chorus. Watch the “Run” music video, directed by Tom Flynn (Lamb of God, All That Remains, Body Count), now via YouTube or streaming below. Pre-save/add “Run” on your preferred streaming platforms. To go along with the video’s haunting theme, KALEIDO shared a list of their “Top 10 Favorite Songs From Horror Movies” which can be found below.

“Every step of the process, from beginning to end, in creating the song and music video has been exhilarating,” shares unabashed frontwoman Christina Chriss. “From the moment we began writing ‘Run,’ riding high off the energy from just completing three months on the road touring, we knew there was something special and captivating about the song. We’re huge fans of all things horror and spooky, so we were in our element making the music video and it allowed us to bring our love of that world to life.”

KALEIDO—Chriss (vocals), Joey Fava (drums), Cody Morales (bass) and Drew Johnston (guitar)–will perform “Run” for the first time to hometown audiences this weekend with two shows: Friday, May 27 at Diesel Concert Theatre in Chesterfield, MI and Saturday, May 28 at The Music Factory in Battle Creek, MI. The band were last seen touring in fall and winter of last year as direct support for Sebastian Bach, who handpicked them after discovering them via YouTube. Previously the band has shared the stage with acts ranging from Aerosmith, Slash and Kid Rock to Butcher Babies, Halestorm, Twenty One Pilots and Rob Zombie in addition to appearances at Kiss Kruise Shiprocked!, SUMMERFEST and more.

KALEIDO shared a deluxe edition of their critically acclaimed breakthrough album EXPERIENCE in 2020 which debuted at #11 on Soundscan s “Top New Artists Albums” chart and earned the band various TV placements including promo spots for the MLB team, Pittsburgh Pirates. Its hit single “Die Tryin’” peaked at #22 on Billboard’s “Rock Indicator” charts and reeled in over 200k streams. 

KALEIDO’s “Top 10 Favorite Songs from Horror Movies”

“We all know the most famous horror themes of all time (Halloween, Jaws, The Exorcist, etc.) so we wanted to dig a little deeper and pick 10 of our favorite songs from horror movies. As huge horror fans, these songs stand out and have influenced us in our lives and in our music. While creating the music video for our new single ‘Run,’ many of these horror films served as inspiration for our own concept. We’ve grown up with most of these classic films and they’re not only nostalgic, but they also hold a special place in our dark, creepy little hearts.”

10. From Autumn to Ashes – “The After Dinner Payback” (Freddy vs Jason)

“This was one of the songs that turned us on to heavy music early on, and hearing it paired with the battle between two of the most iconic horror movie slashers of all time is super epic.”

9. Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Free Bird” (The Devil’s Rejects)

“Already one of the most well-known songs of all time, hearing it play during that final scene in The Devil’s Rejects brought it to a whole new level. Now every time we hear the song, we imagine that ending of the movie.”

8. Ramones – “Pet Semetery” (Pet Sematary)

“We love that the Ramones wrote the title track for the 1989 Steven King film adaptation of Pet Cemetery. This was one of the first scary movies we watched as kids, and it gave us nightmares!” 

7. Huey Lewis And The News – “Hip To Be Square” (American Psycho)

“Patrick Bateman’s dialogue critiquing Huey Lewis, followed up by the brutal murder while the song plays, is easily one of the most horrifying yet hilarious horror movie scenes of all time.” 

6. Luniz – “I Got 5 On It” (Us)

“The eerie synth line starting the song pairs perfectly with Jordan Peele’s story in ‘Us,’ and it’s really cool how he brings the song back in throughout the movie.” 

5. Dokken – “Dream Warriors” (Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors)

“Another written-for-film song, Dream Warriors, is a classic 80’s hair metal banger. The title track, ‘Dream Warriors’ is also one of our favorite sequels in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. The music video featuring Dokken flipping the script and haunting Freddy is pretty awesome as well.”

4.  Dream Widow – “Lacrimus dei Erbium” (Studio 666)

“Studio 666 is one of our favorite new horror films and features one of our favorite bands, the Foo Fighters. Watching ‘evil’ Dave Grohl rip through the doomy guitar riff in the film was killer! We watched this movie not long before shooting our music video and it was really inspiring. RIP to the late, great, Taylor Hawkins.”

3. Blue Oyster Cult – “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” (Halloween [1978])

“Easily one of the greatest horror movie scores ever, John Carpenter’s Halloween is our most beloved horror film of all time. ‘The Reaper’ really sticks out, as it’s one of the only songs by a band in the entire movie.”

2. KISS – “God of Thunder” (Rob Zombie’s Halloween)

“As big fans of KISS, it was cool to hear this song playing in young Michael Myers’s room in Rob Zombie’s reimagining of Halloween. We grew up loving KISS, so it was pretty funny to see our favorite horror icon as a fan as well.”

1. Gerard McMahon – “Cry Little Sister” (The Lost Boys)

“The Lost Boys was a huge inspiration for us while creating our music video for ‘Run.’ We wanted to give a nod and pay homage to one of our favorite movies. The song ‘Cry Little Sister’ is synonymous with The Lost Boys, it’s a pairing of two classics and so universally loved.” 

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Starbenders Release New Single and Music Video “If You Need It”

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Atlanta-based glam punk rockers Starbenders have dropped their new single “If You Need It“ and the accompanying music video via Sumerian Records. Speaking about the inspiration behind the track, Kimi Shelter commented:

“The band recorded ‘If You Need It’ during a very difficult time in our lives. The sands were shifting beneath our feet as we stood in the studio. The sentiment of the song is captured in the chorus, “I’ve got love if you need it, drugs to keep it even. I can’t take the pain.” It’s impossible to fix people and that doesn’t mean we didn’t love them enough or do enough. Pain is a dignity that we alone have to transmute. The result is a metallic clash between feathers and switchblades.”

Prior to today, Starbenders released their track “Seven White Horses”, as well as their deluxe album “Love Potions (Zodiac Deluxe)” which has five additional songs captured during the making of their full-length debut “Love Potions”, including a Celtic-tinged, mandolin-laced interpretation of their single “BITCHES BE WITCHES” along with a trip-hop, nineties inspired remix of “Push“. Watch the music video for “If You Need It“ below.

Starbenders fans also have the chance to see the band hit the road starting next week.

June 1 – Atlanta, GA @ Purgatory at The Masquerade

June 3 – Nashville, TN @ Exit/In

June 4 – Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall

June 7 – Philadelphia, PA @ Kungfu Necktie

June 8 – Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory Brooklyn

June 9 – Cambridge, MA @ Sonia Live Music Venue

June 13 – Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room

June 14 – Columbus, OH @ Big Room Bar

June 16 – Detroit, MI @ El Club Detroit

June 17 – Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi

June 19 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry

June 21 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater

June 22 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Beehive

June 25 – Portland, OR @ Holocene

June 29 – Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post

July 1 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Moroccan Lounge

July 2 – San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar

July 3 – Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar

July 6 – Dallas, TX @ Dada Dallas

July 7 – Houston, TX @ The Secret Group

July 9 – Orlando, FL @ HENAO Contemporary Center

July 10 – Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits Live

There really isn’t anyone else out there doing what Starbenders have been since forming in 2014: The intoxicating combination of ’70s glitter and ’80s glam with new wave and new romantic, seduced into this new decade by four thrilling musicians (bassist Aaron Lecesne, guitarist Kriss Tokaji, drummer Emily Moon) and, in frontwoman Kimi Shelter, one of the most exciting songwriters in contemporary rock & roll.

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blank paper to Release New Single “High legacy” on June 3rd

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ne of Japan’s most enigmatic new names in rock, blank paper, today announce that knock-out new single ‘High legacy’ will be available to download and stream worldwide from 3 June 2022.

The track follows in the blazing footsteps of debut single ‘enemy’, which has been streamed over a million times since its release four months ago. The track was also used as the theme song to mecha anime ‘AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline‘ (released in Japan under the title ‘Kyokai Senki’) from animation studio Sunrise Beyond (Gundam, Cowboy Bebop, Code Geass), and also as the entrance music for Muay Thai athlete Yoshinari Nadaka.

‘High legacy’ sees blank paper continue making moves in the world of combat sports with the track being chosen as a theme song for two wrestling events in their home country of Japan. The track is the theme song for the New Japan Pro Wrestling tournament ‘Best of the Super Jr. 29’, as well as the ending theme for Japanese TV programme World Pro Wrestling through the months of June and July.

Regarding the new release, blank paper’s vocalist C45P3R comments, “Nice to meet you all, we are blank paper. Our new single ‘High legacy’ will be released on June 3. It’s a very exciting fight song. Please listen to it!”.

With its powerful sound and links to wrestling within its lyrics and its collaborations with the sport, ‘High legacy’ is expected to create an impact with fans of rock music and wrestling around the world.

In addition, it has also been announced that blank paper will travel overseas for a short Japan / anime tour this summer, with shows scheduled at HYPER JAPAN in London and OTAKUTHON in Montreal, and further appearances expected to be announced shortly.

Established in Japan, 2021, with the concept of producing music alongside fans, listeners and professionals. They start with a piece of blank paper and see where the collective journey goes. The result of this creative process is known as ‘bpm’ (blank paper medicine). Each dose contains high concentrations of energy and emotions from varying sources, which can lead to side effects of a transcendental nature upon the listener. The identity of blank paper’s core members has yet to be disclosed beyond code names ‘C45P3R’ and ‘T3R354’.

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LIVE REVIEW: NOTHING MORE NORTH AMERICA SPRING TOUR 2022

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Multi Grammy nominated rock band Nothing More is in the midst of their North American spring of 2022 tour co-headlined with Asking Alexandria and supported by Atreyu and Eva Under Fire. Tour has almost reached the summit and on May 27th came to New Jersey where we were able to catch up with them.

Written by Andris Jansons

Texas band Nothing More is currently working on their new album scheduled to be release sometime later this year. They already have released their first single called Turn It Up Like.

More information about can be found in previous publication here.

Unfortunately, British band Asking Alexandria was forced to cancel nights performance due to lead singer Danny Worsnop getting cold and being advised by the doctors to give his vocal cords a rest. A lot of fans were upset including myself, but sometimes we tend to forget that artists are just a regular people like us and can get sick. We wish Danny speedy recovery!

However, for your viewing pleasure here are the pictures of Asking Alexandria and Danny from a show in New Jersey a few years back – see gallery here.

Well, the show must go on. Eva Under Fire and Atreyu did some extended sets. Nothing More’s Jonny Hawkins did a shout out to Danny, wishing him well, as he had some health troubles on this tour himself too.

Of course, waiting for the band to perform is not easy, but watching the Nothing More’s set to be completed is a show on its own. For like five years, band has been employing a monster during their live shows. They call it The Scorpion Tail. Its concoction created from scrap metal, spare automotive and motorcycle parts by bands bassist Daniel Oliver, and personally I think that it perfectly personifies bands vocalist Jonny Hawkins eccentric on stage persona. I can’t imagine Nothing More and Jonny without it. Setting everything up takes some time, but it’s totally worth it and just adds to an excitement to see the bands hit the stage and use it.

Photo by Andris Jansons

See full gallery of Nothing More performance here.

Nothing More came out with a bang – literally. Nice and calm suddenly became bat shit crazy. Their new banger Turn It Up Like blew the roof of The Wellmont Theatre in Montclair. Energy the band brought into the nights show was totally immense. Jonny who looks and acts like a twin brother of Jim Morrison from The Doors and Zack de la Rocha from Rage Against The Machine provided all the theatrics and acrobatics you came to expect and take for granted.

Their set included Let’em Burn, Do You Really Want It?, Tired Of Winning and other hits. The energy flowed through the set and fed the fans with all the positive emotions such a performance can give. The tour will continue until June 19th through United States in the cities listed below. It is a must see show!

May 28 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome at Oakdale

May 29 – Reading, PA – Theatre at Santander Arena

May 31 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center

June 1 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

June 3 – Chicago, IL – The Riviera

June 4 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre

June 5 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater

June 7 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit

June 8 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee

June 9 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant

June 12 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

June 13 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex

June 15 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues

June 16 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren

June 19 – Houston, TX – House of Blues

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FAME on FIRE Announce Sophomore Album “Welcome To The Chaos”

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On Hopeless Records On July 22nd

On the heels of the SiriusXM Octane chart-topper and current Top 40 track at Active Rock radio “Plastic Heart,”  Florida rockers Fame on Fire are announcing the release of their upcoming sophomore album Welcome To The Chaos. The album is scheduled for release on Hopeless Records on July 22nd. The latest album showcases the musical progression and songwriting of the band comprised of Bryan Kuznitz (vocals), Blake Saul (guitarist), Paul Spirou (bass), and Alex Roman (drums) and touches on topics such as addiction, mental health and heartbreak. The album was produced by Fame on Fire with additional production by Brian Howes (Halestorm, Daughtry, Skillet) on “Plastic Heart,” “Lost In Doubt” and “Ketamine.” Fame on Fire collaborator Arcaeus also lent his production skills to the new album. 

From the electronic creepy carnival ride music of “Intro” to the haunting vocal outro of “Dead or Alive,” Fame on Fire has created a follow-up to their debut album Levels that is sure to solidify their place as one of the most-exciting new bands in rock. Songs like “Ketamine,” “Robbery,” and “Rotting Away” are all sonically different and display the variety of musical influences the band has. The title track “Welcome To The Chaos” features Ice Nine Kills vocalist Spencer Charnas. To celebrate the announcement of the album, the band is releasing a music video for the track “Cut Throat.” The video for “Cut Throat” was created by longtime collaborator Roman Films along with Boardwalk Studios.

Fame on Fire has been making new fans across North America with their busy tour schedule. Recently wrapping up a 29-stop tour with Zero 9:36 and on select Trinity of Terror Tour dates, Fame on Fire was recently announced as support opening for Starset. The tour kicks off on May 25th in Kansas City, MO and runs through June 18th where it wraps up in Fort Lauderdale, FL The tour will make stops in Denver, Seattle, Las Vegas and Atlanta among other markets. The band was also announced as part of WRIF Riff Fest in Detroit on September 24th playing with Disturbed, In This Moment, Dirty Honey, The Violent and Eva Under Fire and as part of next year’s Shiprocked cruise – sailing January 22-28, 2023. Tickets for all upcoming shows can be found at: https://www.fameonfireband.com. The band will be touring extensively in 2022 to support Welcome To The Chaos.

May 25th – Kansas City, MO – The Truman#

May 27th – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall#  

May 28th – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex#

May 30th – Portland, OR – Roseland Ballroom#

May 31st – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre#

June 1st – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House#

June 3rd – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades#

June 4th – Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues#

June 5th – San Diego, CA – House Of Blues#

June 7th – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory#

June 8th – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee#

June 10th – Wichita, KS – TempleLive#

June 11th – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom#

June 12th – Little Rock, AR – Little Rock Music Hall#

June 14th – Atlanta, GA – Heaven at the Masquerade#

June 15th – Knoxville, TN – The Concourse#

June 17th – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum#

June 18th – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live#

September 24th – Detroit, Mi – WRIF RIFF FEST*

January 22-28, 2023 – Shiprocked

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96 Bitter Beings (Ex-CKY) Join Nuclear Blast & Announce Tour

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Revered Los Angeles rock band 96 BITTER BEINGS has officially joined Nuclear Blast! Formed in 2016 by ex-CKY founder, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Deron Miller, the band plans to release, “Synergy Restored,” their long-awaited follow-up to 2018’s widely praised debut “Camp Pain,” later this year. In the meantime, they’ll be hitting the road with HOWLING GIANT this summer performing their first shows in years. 

Commenting on the signing to Nuclear Blast, Miller states: 

“Nuclear Blast has always been the most personable label I’ve ever worked with. They stuck around and persevered through all of the hard times that hit heavy rock and metal over the years. They’re still here because they always put their love of what they do ahead of scrounging around frantically to make a quick buck. I have 27 years behind me working with various labels, major and independent, and they’re all gone. The people are gone. Nuclear has been the  only constant. Passion, perseverance and refusing defeat are the keys to longevity in anything you do, so that makes us the perfect match. The band and I are thrilled to be working with rock and metal heads I’ve known and respected for decades… Still just as hungry, ambitious and excited to see what the future holds as we are.”

96 BITTER BEINGS Tour Dates:
July 21 – Portland, OR – Dante’s
July 22 – Seattle, WA – Funhouse
July 23 – Boise, ID – The Shredder

w/HOWLING GIANT
July 25 – Salt Lake City, UT – Loading Dock
July 26 – Denver, CO – Herman’s Hideaway
July 27 – Omaha, NE – Reverb Lounge
July 28 – Sioux Falls, SD – Big’s Live
July 29 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s
July 30 – Sioux City, IA – Four Winds Festival
July 31 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood
Aug 2 – Buffalo, NY – Mohawk Place
Aug 3 – Manchester, NH – Jewel
Aug 4 – Providence, RI – Alchemy
Aug 5 – Hallam, PA – Tourist Inn
Aug 6 – Akron, OH – The Empire
Aug 7 – Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
Aug 8 – Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
Aug 10 – Kansas City, MO – Vivo
Aug 11 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street
Aug 12 – Fort Worth, TX – Rail Club Live
Aug 13 – New Orleans, LA – One Eyed Jacks
Aug 14 – Corpus Christi, TX – Boozers
Aug 15 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
Aug 17 – Las Vegas, NV – Soulbelly
Aug 19 – Scottsdale, AZ – Pub Rock
Aug 20 – Santa Ana, CA – La Santa
Aug 21 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go

About 96 BITTER BEINGS:

Deron Miller gives his life to the riff. Unrestrained by industry expectations and genre limitations, the boundlessly prolific guitarist and voice behind multiple beloved projects is best known as the founder, frontman, and songwriter in CKY. His authentic and effortlessly hooky heavy rock obsession returns with 96 BITTER BEINGS. Reinvigorated and ready to rumble all over again, Miller roars back with the same reverence for riffage that made underground hits out of CKY anthems like “Flesh Into Gear,” “Escape from Hellview,” and “Disengage the Simulator” from 1998 till 2011.  

The familiar warmth, feel, groove, and unapologetic honesty which drove the song “96 Quite Bitter Beings” to 54 million streams (on Spotify alone) permeates the pair of albums unleashed by 96BB. 

A successful crowdfunding campaign saw Miller, guitarist Kenneth Hunter, bassist Shaun Luera and Shaun’s brother, drummer Tim, conjure up 2018’s “Camp Pain” in limited release. North American touring followed, wrapping up shortly before the COVID-19 shutdowns. 

“After CKY and a short break, I decided to continue, without changing the sound,” Miller explains. “Because that’s what I do. It’s what I love to do and what people say I do well. All of the guys who got in the band with me are great musicians. And each of them is hungry. They have priorities and ambitions about being in a rock band, no matter the grim state of pop music out there. If we can bring rock and metal back to the mainstream, in some way, that’s the dream.”

96 BITTER BEINGS Lineup:
Deron Miller – Vocals/Guitar
Kenneth Hunter – Guitar
Shaun Luera – Bass
Tim Luera – Drums