Eclectic hard rock band THE LUCID, which features vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge), actor/guitarist Drew Fortier, bassist David Ellefson, and drummer/producer Mike Heller have once again joined forces with legendary underground rap icon Violent J (Insane Clown Posse) for a re-imagining of Faith No More’s “Epic” titled “Sweet Toof”.
“Sweet Toof” is the band’s fourth and final single from their upcoming E.P., Saddle Up and Ride, due out digitally January 27th from SpoilerHead Records. CD, Vinyl, and signed copies are available via Limited Edition pre-order bundles that will ship at a later date.
Violent J states, “Man quit playin’! It’s been an absolute honor and a privilege working with The Lucid! Being included among such monster talented and unbelievably cool people has been easily one of the highlights of my career so far. That’s the absolute truth. Listen to it! Who the fuck can deny THE BEASTLY results? We KING KONG ’em!”
The Lucid guitarist Drew Fortier states, “It has been such a fun, creative, and organic journey getting to this point with The Lucid. We are all very proud of what we have created together, especially with it being a completely independent endeavor.”
Fortier continues, “We love the Faith No More guys and their body of work and knew the perfect way to cap off our E.P. was doing a re-imagining of ‘Epic’ along with Vinnie and Violent J’s twisted, and wonderful approach.”
From the ferocious vitriolic sonic assault of the title track, “Saddle Up and Ride”, to the epic off the wall and out of left field, “Sweet Toof”, Saddle Up and Ride showcases The Lucid feeding into their eccentric tastes spanning across Thrash, Country, Rap, Radio Rock, Metal, and Funk.
Violent J, one half of the legendary rap duo, Insane Clown Posse, is featured on the E.P.’s title track, “Saddle Up and Ride” as well as the album closer “Sweet Toof”. Violent J has a solo album titled Bloody Sunday due out in 2023.
Listen to the “Sweet Toof” single featuring Violent J right here:
The E.P. features artwork by Alex Sarabia and was produced by Mike Heller and mixed/mastered by Lasse Lammert.
Saddle Up and Ride track listing:
Deep Country
Saddle Up and Ride (Featuring Violent J)
Mumps
Risk Machine
Sweet Toof (Featuring Violent J)
The Lucid began in mid 2020 as an idea between frequent collaborators Drew Fortier and Mike Heller which led to David Ellefson (ex Megadeth) jumping on board on bass along with vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge) rounding out the lineup resulting in their debut self-titled album which featured 9 heavy hitting and emotionally charged tracks showcasing this eclectic quartet’s unique sonic approach. To promote the album, 3 music videos were released, the Fortier directed “Deaths of Despair”, “Maskronaut” directed by Michael Sarna, and “Hair” which was directed by Hannah Fierman and has gone on to win multiple awards from various film festivals.
America’s preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be touring 50 select North American cities to celebrate the band’s 50th Anniversary. KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road will showcase music spanning all 50 years of the band’s illustrious history. The tour will showcase two hours of hits, fan favorites, and deep cuts rarely performed live.
KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road is scheduled to premiere on June 2, 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA and conclude on January 28, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Tickets and KANSAS VIP Packages for most dates go on sale to the public Friday, January 27, 2023. Ticket information can be found at www.kansasband.com & https://bnds.us/7g0lja.
American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets in select markets before the general public beginning Tuesday, January 24 at 10am local time through Thursday, January 26 at 10pm local time.
KANSAS fan club followers can also purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, January 24 at 10am local time through Thursday, January 26 at 10pm local time.
In 1973, the “garage band” from Topeka was discovered by Wally Gold, signed by Don Kirshner, and released their debut album in 1974. KANSAS has gone on to compile a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums. KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single ‘Carry On Wayward Son,’ and another triple-Platinum single ‘Dust in the Wind.’ Most recently, KANSAS has released two Billboard charting albums with 2016’s The Prelude Implicit and 2020’s The Absence of Presence.
“Our entire career has been a winding journey,” comments KANSAS guitarist and original member Richard Williams. “Whether it’s been the ‘original’ lineup signing with Don Kirshner, years on the bus, touring with Queen, worldwide success peaking with Leftoverture & Point of Know Return, the valleys of the 90’s and ‘dinosaur bands’ losing steam, various lineup changes, to our most recent ‘rebirth’ and success of our latest new music over the last eight years; there have been several forks in the road of that journey. This 50th Anniversary Tour and release will represent that journey and the forks along that road.”
To further celebrate the band’s 50th Anniversary, InsideOutMusic has released Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS. The 3-CD career-spanning collection features carefully selected tracks from across KANSAS’s sizable discography. It also includes a new version of the song ‘Can I Tell You.’ Originally released on their 1974 debut album, the song is updated by the current lineup. Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS is available now. Fans can order it here – https://kansas.lnk.to/AnotherForkInTheRoad-50YearsOfKansas
“I’m incredibly excited about the 50th Anniversary Tour,” adds lead vocalist Ronnie Platt. “I tell people I’m not allowed to create a setlist, because it would be five hours long. There are so many songs I want to perform live. I think fans will be excited not only to hear our hits and fan favorites spanning 50 years of KANSAS, but also some songs that haven’t been performed live in decades.”
KANSAS is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin, and original guitarist Richard Williams. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences.
KANSAS is set to perform its “KANSAS Classics” set during concert dates in March, April, and May of 2023.
KANSAS 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR – ANOTHER FORK IN THE ROAD CONFIRMED DATES*:
DATE – CITY – VENUE June 2, 2023 Pittsburgh, PA Benedum Center for the Performing Arts June 3, 2023 Baltimore, MD The Lyric Baltimore June 9, 2023 Glenside, PA Keswick Theatre June 10, 2023 Glenside, PA Keswick Theatre June 16, 2023 Fort Wayne, IN Embassy Theatre June 17, 2023 Detroit, MI Fisher Theatre June 29, 2023 Toronto, ON Massey Hall July 1, 2023 Rochester, NY Kodak Center July 7, 2023 Cincinnati, OH Taft Theatre July 8, 2023 Indianapolis, IN Clowes Memorial Hall July 14, 2023 Minneapolis, MN State Theatre July 15, 2023 Chicago, IL The Chicago Theatre July 21, 2023 Wausau, WI The Grand Theater July 22, 2023 Milwaukee, WI The Riverside Theater July 27, 2023 Kansas City, MO The Midland Theatre July 29, 2023 St. Louis, MO The Fabulous Fox Theatre August 4, 2023 Des Moines, IA Hoyt Sherman Place August 5, 2023 Omaha, NE Orpheum Theater August 18, 2023 Knoxville, TN Tennessee Theatre August 19, 2023 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium August 25, 2023 Denver, CO The Paramount Theatre August 26, 2023 Salt Lake City, UT Eccles Theater September 6, 2023 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre September 8, 2023 Seattle, WA The Paramount Theater September 9, 2023 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall September 12, 2023 Boise, ID Morrison Center for the Performing Arts September 14, 2023 San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Theatre September 16, 2023 Los Angeles, CA The Orpheum Theatre September 17, 2023 San Diego, CA Balboa Theatre September 20, 2023 To Be Announced September 22, 2023 Albuquerque, NM Kiva Auditorium September 24, 2023 El Paso, TX The Plaza Theatre October 12, 2023 Worcester, MA The Hanover Theatre October 13, 2023 Brookville, NY Tilles Center for the Performing Arts October 20, 2023 San Antonio, TX Tobin Center for the Performing Arts October 21, 2023 Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land October 26, 2023 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center – Mark C. Smith Concert Hall October 27, 2023 Memphis, TN Orpheum Theatre November 3, 2023 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium November 4, 2023 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center December 1, 2023 Savannah, GA Johnny Mercer Theatre December 2, 2023 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre January 12, 2024 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre January 13, 2024 North Charleston, SC North Charleston Performing Arts Center January 19, 2024 Fort Myers, FL Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall January 20, 2024 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall January 27, 2024 Melbourne, FL Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts January 28, 2024 Fort Lauderdale, FL Broward Center for the Performing Arts
*Two additional dates to be announced
KANSAS CLASSICS TOUR DATES**: DATE CITY VENUE March 11, 2023 Tampa, FL Busch Gardens March 17, 2023 Shawnee, OK Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center March 23, 2023 Winterhaven, CA Quechan Casino March 24, 2023 Pala, CA Pala Casino March 25, 2023 Queen Creek, AZ The Good Life Festival April 1, 2023 Lincoln, CA Thunder Valley Casino Resort with Blue Oyster Cult April 20, 2023 Marion, IL Marion Cultural & Civic Center April 22, 2023 Forrest City, AR EACC Fine Arts Center May 19, 2023 Decatur, IL The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater May 21, 2023 Louisville, KY Iroquois Amphitheater
HELLRIPPER‘s new single, and title track of the upcoming album ‘Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags’ is out now!
On the release of the new single “Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags” – the title track from the forthcoming album James McBain comments “ this song is definitely the farthest I’ve gone away from the usual “Hellripper sound” with it being a more mid-paced track than what I’ve done previously. The lyrics to this track (and the song title) are primarily inspired by Robert Burns’ ‘Address to the Deil’ and reference the poem quite a bit (as well as other works of Burns), though where the poem kind of downplays and mocks the Devil, I wanted to switch the point of view and insert a few nods to the treacherous Scottish landscapes and mythical creatures – with nature being the Devil’s Church. For the first time in Hellripper’s music, you will hear the sound of bagpipes in the latter part of the song which also ties in with the lyrical theme.”
PANTERA, one of the most successful and influential bands in heavy metal history, have announced their long awaited return to the stage. They will be touring North America this summer with Lamb of God as special guests.
One of the most anticipated tours of 2023, this celebration tour includes original members Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown joined by Zakk Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums). In December 2022, they kicked off the highly anticipated return in Mexico City to incredible reviews.
Produced by Live Nation, the 20-city tour kicks off on Tuesday, July 28th in Burgettstown, PA at The Pavilion at Star Lake making stops in Milwaukee, Toronto, Austin, Denver, and more before wrapping up in Bristow, VA on September 15th at Jiffy Lube Live.
Fans can also see Pantera at their recently announced support dates during Metallica’s North America Stadium tour dates in 2023 & 2024 and headlining major rock festivals in 2023 including Rockfest, Inkcarceration, and more.
TICKETS: Tickets go on sale starting Friday, January 27th starting at 10 AM Local Time on LiveNation.com.
PRESALE: Citi is the official card of the Pantera tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, January 24th at 10 AM local time until Thursday, January 26 at 10 PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
TOUR DATES: *Festival Date | #Support Act TBD | ^Pantera Support for Metallica Dates|
2023 Dates
Fri May 20 – Daytona, FL – Welcome to Rockville* Thu Jul 13 – Cadott, WI – Rockfest* Sat Jul 15 – Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration* Fri Jul 28 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake Sat Jul 29 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center Mon Jul 31 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater# Wed Aug 02 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion Fri Aug 04 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium^ Sat Aug 05 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium Sun Aug 06 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain Tue Aug 08 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview Wed Aug 09 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater Fri Aug 11 – Montreal, QC – Olympique Stadium^ Sat Aug 12 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage Tue Aug 15 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP Thu Aug 17 – Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Fri Aug 18 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium^ Sun Aug 20 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater Wed Aug 23 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena Fri Aug 25 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium^ Sat Aug 26 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre Tue Aug 29 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre Thu Aug 31 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater Fri Sep 01 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium^ Sun Sep 03 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma* Thu Sep 07 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater Fri Sep 08 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion Sat Sep 10 – Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Festival* Tue Sep 12 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Thu Sep 14 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach Fri Sep 15 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live Sat Sep 23 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life* Sat Oct 07 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock* Fri Nov 03 – St. Louis, MO – The Dome at America’s Center^ Fri Nov 10 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field^
2024 Dates
Fri Aug 02 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium^ Fri Aug 09 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field^ Fri Aug 16 – Minneapolis, MN – U.S. Bank Stadium^ Fri Aug 23 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium^ Fri Aug 30 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field^
Norwegian one-man thrash TONIC BREED‘s is unleashing the latest music video for the opening title track off the latest EP “Fuel The Fire”. The video features guests Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth) and Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam).
“Fuel the Fire: A song that repeats itself twice with two different endings, which correlates with the lyrics. A new start, let us say it like that. Fast, energic, and groovy. You get it all in this song with tons of riffs. The only Tonic Breed to include blast beats – Dirk Verbeuren is a beast on the drums!”
Tonic Breed was established in 2006 as a full-on thrash quartet that abruptly disbanded in 2019. With much thought by founding member Patrik K. Svendsen, he decided to take the reins to reinvent the band and keep its candle burning for its next release as part of its new chapter. The outcome is now a one-man thrash army led by Svendsen with support from metal friends to give metalheads raw, energetic hard-hitting thrash, with melodic and groovy elements.
Entitled “Fuel The Fire”, the four-track EP was recorded over 18 months with multiple sound engineers from different countries, along with guest musicians Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam), Björn Strid (Soilwork), Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma), and Oliver Palotai (Kamelot).
“Being a full-pieced band for 13 years, Tonic Breed gained tons of experience in the music scene. After the third and last split up in 2019, I decided to reinvent the band. I now operate alone as a songwriter, but with great company in my songs. I believe the EP will not disappoint the Tonic Breed fanbase. The starter songs are right up there in the alley they would expect.” adds Patrik K. Svendsen.
Tonic Breed‘s EP “Fuel the Fire” was released on July 22, 2022, and is available on all digital platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.
Track Listing: 1. Fuel the Fire (4:56) ft. Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam) 2. No Rocks on the Scotch (4:11) ft. Björn Strid (Soilwork), Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma) 3. H.E. Antagonist (3:43) ft. Oliver Palotai (Kamelot) (guitar solo) 4. Blood Moon (4:07) EP Length: 16:57
EP Band Line Up: Patrik K. Svendsen EP Guests: Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Bernt Jansen (Artch/Wig Wam), Björn Strid (Soilwork), Martin Skriubakken (Endezzma), Oliver Palotai (Kamelot)
French black metal formation REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER have announced several shows for the first half of 2023, in France and in the Netherlands. The group is also releasing a video interview recorded during the Noktvrn tour in September 2022, with label mates DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT and BIZARREKULT. Watch the video at the link here. A full list of confirmed gigs can be found below.
REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER live 2023 09/02/2023 – La Vapeur, Dijon (FR) 10/02/2023 – Echo System, Scey Sur Saone (FR) 11/02/2023 – Contre Courant, Belleville sur Meuse (FR) 06/04/2023 – Le Chabada, Angers (FR) 07/04/2023 – Quai M, La Roche sur Yon (FR) 08/04/2023 – L’Echonova, Saint-Ave (FR) 11/05/2023 – Krakatoa, Bordeaux (FR) 12/05/2023 – Le Marché Gare, Lyon (FR) 13/05/2023 – La Coopérative De Mai, Clermont-Ferrand (FR) 25/05/2023 – Le Tetris, Le Havre (FR) 26/05/2023 – Graveland Festival, Hollandscheveld (NL)
The band will be performing in support of their latest album ‘Ascension’, which was released on February 28, 2020.
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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