BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will return to U.S. stages for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a welcome return to American venues!
The band will also make appearances at key spring festivals, including Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville. From Ashes to New will appear on select dates.
“We’re excited to announce that we will finally be making our way back over the the USA this May for some festival and headline show performances,” the band exclaims. “It has been far too long but we’re stoked to be coming back. See you in the pit!”
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE ON TOUR: WITH FROM ASHES TO NEW:
5/18 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville* 5/19 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte** 5/21 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz 5/22 — Baltimore, MD — Rams Head Live 5/24 — Milwaukee, WI — Eagles Ballroom** 5/25 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple Festival* 5/28 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit *Festival Date **No From Ashes to New
BMFV’s self-titled album — their seventh — is out now.
Hard rock juggernaut SAINT ASONIA have released the music video for their single “Devastate.” Watch the video below.
The song is featured on the band’s new album, Introvert/Extrovert, which was released last December. The full-length also features previous singles “Above It All” and “Blinding Lights.”
Commenting on the new video, lead singer Adam Gontier shares, “We’re excited to share the new official video for ‘Devastate!’ Once again working with director Justin Reich, we had a blast doing this one. Hope you all enjoy it! 🤘🏻”
Talking about the meaning behind the track, Gontier adds, “It’s a song I wrote about those people in our lives that always seem to leave a trail of destruction behind them. I feel like we’ve all got, or had, someone in our lives that was just evil. Not caring about anything but themselves, and turning everything they touch into darkness. ‘Devastate’ is about that.”
SAINT ASONIA, comprised of heavy hitters Gontier (former Three Days Grace front man) and Mike Mushok (Staind guitarist/founding member), have been making plenty of noise of late! In addition to the stellar release of Introvert/Extrovert, the band is currently on tour in the US supporting Theory of a Deadman and Skillet.
Following the U.S. trek, Saint Asonia will play a series of headline shows in Canada, along with a support gig in the band’s hometown with Theory of a Deadman. In anticipation of these dates, Gontier says, “We are really stoked to be coming back home to Canada for a few shows! We’re working up a killer set for the headline shows, and supporting Theory in our hometown of Peterborough is going to be awesome! Let’d goooo CA!!!”
SAINT ASONIA ON TOUR: WITH SKILLET + THEORY OF A DEADMAN:
3/17 — Kansas City, MO — Midland Theatre 3/18 — Omaha, NE — Baxter Arena 3/19 — Denver, CO — Mission Ballroom 3/22 — Phoenix, AZ — First Arizona Federal 3/24 — Reno, NV — Grand Sierra Resort 3/25 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live 3/26 — Los Angeles, CA — Wiltern
CANADA HEADLINE DATES:
4/26 — Waterloo, ON — Maxwell’s Concerts & Events 4/27 — London, ON — Rum Runners Music Hall 4/28 — Peterborough, ON — Peterborough Memorial Centre* 4/29 — Ottawa, ON — Club SAW (SOLD OUT) 5/11 — Toronto, ON — Lee’s Palace 5/12 — Ottawa, ON — Brass Monkey 5/13 — Montreal, QC — Le Studio TD 5/14 — Quebec City, QC — Imperial Bell
Bristlecone is the first EP release on Iron Head Records for Denver’s riff rock band, SEA OF FLAME. The five track EP showcases hooky, groovy guitar work coupled with complex, ever moving rhythms. Lyrically, the EP reflects on the isolation of the modern world and the power of breaking that isolation by banding together to accomplish more than can be done as individuals.
“We chose Bristlecone to be the title of the EP very intentionally. Those trees live thousands of years. Over that time they twist and turn into something gnarled but beautiful and tenacious. In a lot of ways that is emblematic of the journey of this band,” says bassist Ben.
BRISTLECONE tracklisting: 1. Pins and Needles 2. Loper 3. Lorena Hobbit 4. Rat Feast 5. Bristlecone
ABOUT SEA OF FLAME Sea of Flame is a slow burn that grows to an inferno. Over ten years of honing their craft in Denver’s underground rock and metal scene, the quartet of Ben, Heavy, Jim, and Miles have a reputation for powerful shows that bring the heat. “It’s always about playing live,” co-founder and drummer Jim Cook says. “We didn’t start this to be a studio band. We want to go up on stage and give the audience something they haven’t seen.” Formed in 2012 by Jim and Heavy, Sea of Flame has evolved over the years. Sometimes they were a three piece, sometimes a four piece band. For a year they were an instrumental outfit. With the additions of Ben on bass and Miles on vocals and guitar, the band stepped up to the next level. Along the way, two EPs were produced – their self-titled debut and 2018’s Ballast. “We needed time to shape our sound,” Heavy says. “We are at a point here, ten years into the band, where we have really found what makes Sea of Flame different from other bands. It’s a special combo of what each of us brings to the table.” “We strive to have lyrics and vocal melodies that bring everyone in. A lot of heavy bands express only one emotion. That can be cool, but we want to do more,” reflects Miles. With the release of Bristlecone, Sea of Flame has joined forces with Iron Head Records and Golden Robot Records. This partnership allows the band to move beyond the limit of what they can do alone. After ten years, Sea of Flame is stronger than ever and looking to burn.
Melbourne-based rockers GEN2 are proud to announce the release of their brand new single, ‘Love You to Death’ via X-Ray Records/Golden Robot Records! Known for their high-quality output and ultra-lush production, Gen2 has delivered yet another masterpiece with their latest release.
‘Love You to Death’ reveals a darker and slightly more menacing aspect to the band’s music. While still adhering to their heritage of polished and refined sound, Gen2 has managed to push the boundaries and create a sound that is both haunting and memorable.
The band give some insight to the track: “Originally sub-titled ‘…a love song for the Tinder generation’, ‘Love You to Death’ skillfully skirts the line between ‘alt-rock’ and mainstream ‘guitar rock’, and it is well and truly at home in either camp!”
The single is already receiving rave reviews from critics and fans alike, with many praising the band’s ability to create a sound that is both unique and captivating. The release of ‘Love You to Death‘ is a testament to Gen2′s dedication to their craft and their commitment to delivering high-quality music to their fans.
‘Love You to Death’ is now available for streaming and download on all major platforms. The full-length version, complete with an extended guitar outro, will appear on Gen2’s forthcoming EP Future History Repeating – Part I.
Established in Melbourne, Australia in 2016, Gen2 delivers rock for the 21st century. Combining high-energy guitar rock with strong funk bass undertones, Gen2’s original music combines powerful drums and funk bass grooves with crafted guitars and vocals. Renowned for the quality and energy of their live performances, Gen2 have rapidly gained a reputation as one of Australia’s most dynamic and exciting live rock acts. Gen2 are a band that focuses as much on quality live performance and production, as they do on presentation – delivering high-energy songs and high-energy performances. Building on the strength of their live shows, Gen2 are also rapidly gaining an enviable reputation as original recording artists. Following the success of their single ‘Fire of Love’ – released earlier last year – the band are currently finalising production on their highly anticipated debut EP, after signing with Golden Robot Records/X-Ray Records.
GEN2 are: Tony Schmidt – Guitar/Vox Zac Rufus – Bass/Vox Claudio Ferrante – Guitar/Vox Greg Daye – Drums/BV’s
With their 14th studio album Himmelfahrt, SUBWAY TO SALLY present a new beginning and departure. The German folk rock pioneers unveil their new album tomorrow, March 24, 2023 via Napalm Records, celebrating hope and life together with their fans!
The fourth single from the new album, “Weit Ist Das Meer” (The Sea is wide) underlines the album’s general mood and inspires hope, while spreading desire and depth. The lyrics focus on maritime topics, while musically, it is the most quiet and soulful of the previously released singles, highlighting Eric Fish’s haunting voice.
SUBWAY TO SALLY on the new album: “The new album marks a turning point. Himmelfahrt represents the ending and a new beginning at the same time. The work on the songs for Himmelfahrt began long before Corona, shortly after the release of the last album HEY!. This album addressed a broken world, the destructive treatment of people with their own kind and the environment in which they live. As the pandemic hit the world, most of the album seemed prophetic and depressing. All the material created up to that point had to be put to the test and was disposed of as outmoded.”
SUBWAY TO SALLY have always dealt with the dark sides of the human soul with relish. Over the years, a lot of blood has been spilled and murdered for love. But the lust for doom is an attitude that works well when a fully fueled helicopter is waiting on the roof to carry us away from the zombie apocalypse.
For the first time in the thirty years of the band’s history, we had to ask ourselves if it wasn’t time to celebrate hope. Hope is fuel for the future, and so many songs on the new album are about departure and journey, about reaching out to others to lead them from the deepest depths into the light. However, the most current events in the world put this hope to a difficult test. This explains the downer, the bitterness that clouds hope. That’s why God had to say a word on the album, to vent this disappointment in his work.”
Himmelfahrt Tracklist: 1. Was ihr wollt 2. Leinen los 3. Weit ist das Meer 4. So tief 5. Gaudens in domino 6. Gott spricht 7. Auf dem Hügel 8. Autumn 9. Eisbrecher 10. Halt 11. Ihr kriegt uns nie 12. Lasst die Himmel fall’n
Bonus Album: 1. Gott spricht (audinity remix) 2. Auf dem Hügel (acoustic version) 3. So tief (acoustic version) 4. Was ihr wollt (acoustic version) 5. Weit ist das Meer (acoustic version) 6. So Rot MMXXI
SUBWAY TO SALLY – Himmelfahrt live 2023 Presented by Metal Hammer, EMP, Sonic Seducer, Guitar, Rockantenne & http://www.metal.de w/ Blitz Union 13.04.23 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle 14.04.23 DE – Goslar / Weltkulturerbe Rammelsberg 15.04.23 DE – Leipzig / der Anker 29.04.23 DE – Heidelberg / halle02 30.04.23 DE – Munich / Backstage Werk 05.05.23 DE – Cologne / Essigfabrik 06.05.23 DE – Erfurt / Club Central 10.05.23 DE – Frankfurt am Main / Batschkapp 11.05.23 DE – Nuremberg / HIRSCH 12.05.23 DE – Osnabrück / Hyde Park Osnabrück 13.05.23 DE – Andernach / Schlossgarten Andernach 18.05.23 DE – Hanover / Kulturzentrum Pavillon 20.10.23 DE – Hamburg / Markthalle Hamburg 21.10.23 DE – Berlin / HUXLEY’S NEUE WELT
SUBWAY TO SALLY are: Eric Fish – Vocals, Flutes, Bagpipe Ally Storch – Violin Bodenski – Hurdy Gurdy, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals Simon – Acoustic Guitars, Trumsheit, Vocals Ingo Hampf – Guitar, Lute Simon Michael – Drums, Percussion Sugar Ray – Bass
US Alt-rockers DAKAR have returned big time, announcing their debut full-length album “Say It Again”! The album is now available on all major streaming platforms as the band expands its touring range in support.
“Say It Again” was recorded at Friends of Friends Studio in Jacksonville Fl, engineered, mixed & mastered by Brok Mende, who apprenticed with Butch Vig!!
The band shared on “Say It Again”: “We’re really thrilled with the way it came together with Brok”, said Edmunds. “Things clicked right away, and I think that comes out clearly with the work.”
Benfield: “It was a lot of hard work, and it’s great to be able to share this with everyone.”
TRACK LIST: Not Gonna Be Yo Sucka Chase Scene Say It Again Over The Line Come And Get It Ronnie Jean Clutches Grab Your reigns Reason Animal Projection Escape From New York Empire Dreams
AVAILABLE on All major streaming platforms worldwide
DAKAR is the capital of Senegal. Dakar is a rally race. Dakar is also an American rock band from Duval County, Florida: named after the street in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Jacksonville where it was founded by David Benfield, Darrell Edmunds and Luke Jean in 2019.
Benfield and Edmunds initially based their songwriting in the style of 90s guitar-driven alternative hard rock with 2020’s Come and Get It EP and evolved from there, incorporating indie, punk, modern, and southern with an unabashed penchant for pro-democracy, anti-facist, pro-diversity, and anti-racist themes.
In 2021, Dakar followed up with their EP Over the Line, leading off with a raucous dystopian cautionary title track blending overdriven classic rock guitars with an anti-police state theme reflecting the sentiment of the previous year’s political strife in the U.S.
After a few attempts with a fourth member, the band recruited bassist Alejandro Soto and recorded their debut full-length, Say It Again, at Friends of Friends studio in Jax with engineer Brok Mendes. The band was unanimous in their account of the nine-month production process as arduous, but gratifying.
Of all the meanings of Dakar, the boys prefer the name derived from the Senegalese local Wolof word meaning “whoever settles here will be in peace”.
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