“Seis Uno Nueve” is the second song from This Drama‘s forthcoming EP ‘Loose Talk‘, which is set to be released on July 14 on Golden Robot Records .”Seis Uno Nueve” sees the Canary Islands-based band break from their punk rock roots to explore more acoustic and haunting tones.
This Drama has had quite an unexpected yet stellar trajectory since their 2005 inception in southern Europe. Their debut single “Radio Explodes” premiered on the BBC-6 Rock Show program curated by the one and only Bruce Dickinson (yes, THAT Bruce Dickinson); teeth-cutting tours in the UK ensued and from then on the band never looked back.
In 2008, having clenched the top spot at the prestigious Rock Awards in Madrid (Spain), the band went on to record their explosive debut album “San Diego 13”, which lead to a series of tours in the US topped up by a showcase slot at the infamous SXSW festival.
In 2010 the five piece returned to their spiritual home of Los Angeles to produce their sophomore album “Tarantula Mata” under the supervision of Joby Ford (The Bronx) who helped the band defining their sound, inspiring a new direction. With a new album in tow, 2011 sees This Drama take on their most audacious North American tour yet and playing some of the biggest stages during the European festival season (Azkena Rock Festival and Resurrection Fest amongst many). Sharing the bill with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Queens Of The Stone Age, or Rob Zombie.
It’s back to the studio yet again in 2013, this time with producer/guitarist Jag Jago of The Ghost Of A Thousand in Brighton (UK) for the recording of “The Wasted Youth EP”, which consolidates the sound of the band whilst exploring new creative avenues. For the band’s 10 year anniversary in 2015 the live album “Vive Siempre” is released followed by an extensive national tour supporting Canadian boss men Cancer Bats, which would lead to wholesome creative endeavors further down the line. In 2016 the band is invited to showcase their live album at the Canadian Music Week Festival (Toronto). The band return to their native Spain along with Cancer Bats**’ guitarist/producer Scott Middleton to record their “Summer Failures” album released in late 2017 by Venn Records (UK).
Come 2022 the band drops the distortion pedals, lock themselves up in a desert cabin, and produces their most visceral work to date with new label Golden Robot Records.
Following the release of their sixth and finest album, ‘Silver & Black’, on Golden Robot Records in 2022, Australian rock band Leadfinger travel back in time in with a ten-year anniversary edition of their 2013 album ‘No Room at the Inn‘.
‘No Room at the Inn‘ was published on the iconic label Citadel Records and is a superb and eclectic collection that has some of Leadfinger’sbest songs. However, the band had long been dissatisfied with the album’s audio quality and mix, so with the tenth anniversary approaching, it was determined to correct that error and give the record the polish and sonic love that the songs deserved.
There are numerous standout tracks on ‘No Room at the Inn’, including “You’re So Strange”, a 70’s blues rock swagger, “Cruel City”, a live classic and one of Leadfinger’s best hard rock guitar pieces, and the title track, which sees the band swerve into alt – country territory. “Gimme the Future” features soaring backing vocals from Chloe West, haunting 12 string guitar and searing slide licks. One of the most powerful songs off this underrated album, and is now available everywhere.
The 2023 re-release of ‘No Room at the Inn’ is a completely remixed and remastered album from the same team that worked on ‘Silver & Black’ (Brent Clark, Mixing and Kathy Naunton, Mastering), and it now sounds as heavy and powerful as it always should have!
America’s preeminent progressive rockers KANSAS embark this summer on a series of 50 landmark performances at some of the foremost theaters and performing arts centers across America and into Canada. The “Another Fork In The Road” Tour celebrates 50 years of the band’s illustrious music history with concerts featuring two full hours of memorable hits, fan favorites and deep cuts rarely performed live.
In a recent tribute to the band’s five decades of success, Billboard Magazine describes the basis for their longstanding appeal: “Blending blues-based hard rock and intricate progressive constructions, Kansas staked out its own musical territory, at once original and accessible.” Billboard.com – KANSAS Hits 50 Concert dates and KANSAS VIP Packages are on sale now and selling fast. Ticket information can be found at kansasband.com/tour-dates/
“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, and finally worldwide success peaking with Leftoverture & Point of Know Return.” Williams goes on to remember, “That was followed by various lineup changes, the valleys of the 90’s and ‘dinosaur bands’ losing steam, to our most recent ‘rebirth’ and success of our latest new music over the last eight years.” He concludes, “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.”
With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences.
KANSAS 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR – ANOTHER FORK IN THE ROAD CONFIRMED DATES:
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 Theatre 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 19, 2023 Tucson, AZ Fox Tucson Theatre 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 November 16, 2023 Dallas, TX Winspear Opera House November 17, 2023 Tulsa, OK Tulsa Theater 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
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Swedish thrash/death metal trio, BLACKSCAPE, has inked a worldwide deal with Massacre Records. The label will proudly release the band’s first full-length studio album, entitled Suffocated By The Sun, on July 7, 2023!
The band comments: “We are delighted to join forces with Massacre Records for the release of our debut album. A label that isn’t afraid to unleash our sound, but instead backs us up and is proud of the pain we’ll cause with this musical avalanche. We are grateful for the opportunity. Be prepared!”
With their thunderous blend of thrash metal and death metal in catchy yet challenging and surprising compositions, BLACKSCAPE is the punch in the face you long for. Formed in 2018, the members have a past in numerous bands such as Darkane, STASS, F.K.Ü, The Project Hate. Their blistering debut will sum up everything BLACKSCAPE stands for: Suffocated By The Sun is chock full of heavy riffage with a mix of thrash and death metal that will lure you in with its melodies of majesty and finish you off in a violent metallic assault!
Suffocated By The Sun was mixed and mastered by Lawrence Mackrory at Rorysound Studios (Bloodbath, Decapitated, Darkane), the cover artwork was created by Pär Olofsson. The pre-sale is now available via Massacre Records at THIS LOCATION!
BLACKSCAPE is: Lawrence Mackrory – Vocals Tage Andersson – Guitars, Bass Thomas Ohlsson – Drums, Percussion
W.A.S.P. recently wrapped up the European Leg of the 2023, “40th Anniversary World Tour”. Blackie Lawless shared a post on the official W.A.S.P. website WASPnation.com looking back at some of the spectacular moments from the tour. Blackie commented, “These gigs were “rockin” and everyone there, including the band could feel it. We would come off stage for the encore and there were times it was so loud we could not communicate with each other.”
Read Blackie Lawless’ entire recap at this location.
Now W.A.S.P. are preparing for the U.S. tour that begins on August 4th in San Luis Obispo, CA, making stops across North America in Vancouver, BC, Omaha, NE, New York, NY, Memphis, TN and more before wrapping up on Saturday, September 16 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, CA. Special guest Armored Saint will join the band across all dates of the tour. The U.S. tour is followed by visits to South America and Mexico. Tickets and VIP packages to meet Blackie Lawless are available at WASPnation.com.
Below are just some of the many incredible reviews of the W.A.S.P. European Tour.
They delivered top-notch and unforgettable entertainment. – Rockline.si
40 years of uncompromising heavy metal. – Grimmgent.com
Tonight was a celebration of not just W.A.S.P., but a celebration of our youth, – Overdrive.ie
A show that captured this seminal band at their best, and indeed probably better than I have ever seen them play before. – Ever-metal.com
Tonight was a truly joyous Heavy Metal celebration. – Metaltalk.net
When you’re putting on a show as enjoyable as this, it’s no surprise why people keep coming back. – Moshville.co.uk
Ladies and gentlemen, that is most certainly how you put on a rock show. – Backseatmafia.com
We definitely recommend catching this tour! – Tuonelamagazine.com
All of us who were there went out with a smile from ear to ear, because what W.A.S.P. offered us that night was the best and most electric of all circuses. – Mariskalrock.com
Sell out crowd prove the demand for W.A.S.P. is still high – Therazorsedge.rocks
THE 40TH NEVER STOPS WORLD TOUR 2023 DATES: Fri Aug 04 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theatre * Sat Aug 05 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento Mon Aug 07 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater Tue Aug 08 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre * Thu Aug 10 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre Fri Aug 11 – Spokane, WA – The Podium Sat Aug 12 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House and Event Center Sun Aug 13 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot Tue Aug 15 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha Wed Aug 16 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus Thurs Aug 17 – Moline, IL – The Rust Belt * Fri Aug 18 – Eau Claire, WI – RCU Theater * Sat Aug 19 – Clive, IA – Horizon Events Center * Sun Aug 20 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana Tue Aug 22 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live @ 20 Monroe Wed Aug 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre Thu Aug 24 – Wheeling, WV – Capitol Theatre * Fri Aug 25 – Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman Theater * Sat Aug 26 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom Sun Aug 27 – Hampton, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Tue Aug 29 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome At Oakdale Theatre Wed Aug 30 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia Thu Aug 31 – Warren, OH – Packard Music Hall * Fri Sep 01 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall Sun Sep 03 – Montreal, QC – Mtelus Tue Sep 05 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center Thu Sep 07 – Memphis, TN – The Soundstage at Graceland Fri Sep 08 – Little Rock, AR – The Hall Sat Sep 09 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom Sun Sep 10 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion Wed Sep 13 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre * Thu Sep 14 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues Sat Sep 16 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
*Not a Live Nation Date
W.A.S.P. THE 40TH NEVER STOPS WORLD TOUR 2023 Promo video.
Icelandic post metal band SÓLSTAFIR have announced new European tour dates together with AMORPHIS. The trek will start at the Carlswerk Victoria venue in Köln (DE) and sees the band performing in 9 more countries until the final curtain in Hannover on November 18. A full list of tour dates can be found below.
SÓLSTAFIR +Amorphis 27 Oct 23 Köln (DE) Carlswerk Victoria 28 Oct 23 Geiselwind (DE) Music Hall 29 Oct 23 Utrecht (NL) Tivoli Vredenburg 31 Oct 23 Wörgl (AT) Komma VZ 01 Nov 23 Zagreb (HR) Boogaloo Club 02 Nov 23 Skopje (MK) Youth Cultural Center (YCC) 03 Nov 23 Thessaloniki (GR) Principal Club Theater 04 Nov 23 Athens (GR) Fuzz Live Music Club 05 Nov 23 Pirotska 5 (BG) Sofia 09 Nov 23 Kosice (SK) Collosseum 10 Nov 23 Bratislava (SK) Majestic Music Club 11 Nov 23 Linz (AT) Posthof 12 Nov 23 Zlin-Cepkov (CZ) Masters of Rock Cafe 14 Nov 23 Gdansk (PL) B90 15 Nov 23 Kraków (PL) Kamienna12 16 Nov 23 Dresden (DE) Stromwerk 18 Nov 23 Hannover (DE) Capitol
SÓLSTAFIR will be touring in support of their latest album ‘Endless Twilight of Codependent Love’ which was released in 2020 via Season of Mist. A bloody new music video for the track ‘Dionysus’ was released last week, which can still be seen via the official Season of Mist YouTube channel HERE.
The painting is a watercolour of the Lady of the Mountain, 1864, by Johann Baptist Zwecker.
Tracklist: 1. Akkeri (10:10) 2. Drýsill (08:52) 3. Rökkur (07:06) 4. Her Fall From Grace (06:36) 5. Dionysus (05:31) 6. Til Moldar (04:29) 7. Alda Syndanna (04:30) 8. Or (06:58) 9. Úlfur (08:49)
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