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Ghost and Amon Amarth dates in summer

Posted in Tours on February 15, 2023

Ghost continues an active tour schedule, announced the "Re-Imperatour U.S.A." this summer, joined by Amon Amarth and covering 27 dates from August into September.

The band got a shoutout in our Year in Review for their live show, among other recognition in response to last year's Impera.

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GHOST RE-IMPERATOUR U.S.A. 2023: 

Wed Aug 02 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion
Fri Aug 04 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 05 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest
Mon Aug 07 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
Tue Aug 08 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre *
Fri Aug 11 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 12 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
Mon, Aug 14– Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Tue Aug 15 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Wed Aug 16 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
Fri Aug 18 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
Sat Aug 19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
Sun Aug 20 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Tue Aug 22 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
Wed Aug 23 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
Thu, Aug 24 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
Fri Aug 25 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Sun Aug 27 –  Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
Tue Aug 29 – Simpsonville, SC – CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
Wed, Aug 30 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
Thu Aug 31 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sat Sep 02 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
Sun Sep 03 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Tue Sep 05 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Thu Sep 07 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
Fri Sep 08 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Mon Sep 11 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum ^

* Non-Live Nation Date
^ Amon Amarth Not on This Date

The sounds of Toilet Rats

Posted in Records on February 15, 2023

Toilet Rats' IV is on its way, coming March 3 on cassette (Steadfast Records). The Minneapolis, MN project comes from Tommy Ratz, a grimy punk-ish release built on synthesizers. "Oskar and Eli," one of the singles from the record, debuted earlier today. Ratz is a pseudonym of course, for musician … Read more

A musical strain of The COVIDS

Posted in Records on February 14, 2023

It was only a matter of time until COVID caught up with us. Based out of Amersterdam, the band formed in 2020 during lockdowns and finally performed a live show in 2021. Now, in 2023, they hae a full-length album coming called Bust To Bits. Playing garage rock rooted in … Read more

Madvillain entry in the 33 1/3 series

Posted in Music News on February 14, 2023

On March 9 MF Doom's Madvillainy gets the 33 1/3 treatment, with a new book titled Madvillain's Madvillany by Will Hagle, released by Bloomsbury Publishing. The book concentrates on the 2004 collaboration between rapper MF Doom and producer Madlib, 152 pages in total. "Will Hagle blends fiction and nonfiction to … Read more

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Venamoris: The Record

Posted in Records on February 14, 2023

Since it's Valentine's Day, today we share news of a new record from the husband-wife duo, Venamoris. The project features Paula and Dave Lombardo, Dave known for his drumming with Slayer, Fantomas, Mr. Bungle, and many more, and Paula, a former backup singer for Waybe Newton. We've shared this quote … Read more

Loki's Folly prepares for debut

Posted in Records on February 14, 2023

Sibling trio Loki's Folly is prepping the release of their debut album, Sisu, out Feb. 21 via Kitten Robot Records. The band features Annie Kuchenmeister (age 21, guitarist and singer), Nissa (16, drummer and singer), and Oskar (12, bassist). Get a feel for their jangly indie-punk with the single "Beaches … Read more

Bright Eyes this spring

Posted in Tours on February 14, 2023

Bright Eyes has announced a short tour, mostly hitting the central regions of the US this spring, leading up to a date at Corona Capital Guadalajara in Mexico. Dates are posted below and tickets go on sale this Friday. Formed in 1995 the project has been active in recent years. … Read more

Gonerfest 20 lineup

Posted in Shows on February 14, 2023

Set for Sept. 28-Oct. 1 this year, Gonerfest turns 20, with a stacked lineup playing at Railgarden in Memphis, TN. The lineup includes, and this is just a partial list, The Mummies, Osees, Marked Men, Chubby & The Gang, 1-800-Mikey, Alien Nosejob, CIVIC, The Gories, Cheater Slicks, Christian Family, and … Read more

Faintest Idea, Jump Start & TNS

Posted in Records on February 13, 2023

Politically-charged ska-punk band Faintest Idea is back with a new LP. The band will release The Road to Sedition on March 31 via Jump Start Records (US) and TNSrecords (UK). Each label is pressing different color vinyl options. Check out the lead single below. The band is also preparing their … Read more

New song from Broadway Calls

Posted in Labels on February 13, 2023

Broadway Calls just shared a new surprise split, Songs About Pipebombs, with Countdown To Life also contributing a song. In related news from Red Scare Industries, who released Broadway Calls' last full-length, Sad in the City (2020), Brendan Kelly and No Trigger are embarking on the road together, including a … Read more

Ensuing: 40 Years of Morgöth Tales (pt. 1) from Voivod

Posted in Tours on February 13, 2023

Sci-fi metal band Voivod is descending on the US in May with the "40 Years of Morgöth Tales" (pt. 1) tour, joined by Imperial Triumphant. The band is currently completing Morgöth Tales, which will be revealed soon, and presumably prior to the tour. Imperial Triumphant's Snake contributes guest vocals on … Read more

Drain presents Living Proof

Posted in Records on February 12, 2023

Drian is back with Living Proof, the hardcore band's second album and follow-up to California Cursed (2000, Revelation). This time around the band will release the new album on Epitaph Records. “I hope with this record that when someone hears it, it gives them hope,” says vocalist Sammy Ciaramitaro. “This … Read more

Reissuing The Question

Posted in Records on February 12, 2023

To date, The Slackers have released 14 full-length albums, including Don't Let The Sunlight Fool Ya last year. Now the label is teaming with Pirates Press for a 2xLP reissue of their 1009 album The Question, originally released on Hellcat Records. The reissue will be available from the label on … Read more

Nequient updates for 2023

Posted in Tours on February 12, 2023

Nequient will hit the road next month. The Chicago, IL hardcore/grindcore band has announced a run of dates in the eastern half of the US, beginning on March 23. The band released Darker Than Death or Night last year on Nefarious Industries. At present, they expect to begin recording new … Read more

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2023

Posted in Shows on February 12, 2023

The lineup is set for LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2023 as the fifteenth annual event takes place April 13-16 in Lancaster, PA. Ten stages will host over 130 sets across the city, including from Brendan Kelly, No Trigger, Killswitch Engage, and more. Read more

Simple Forms: "Unprecedented Uncertainty"

Posted in MP3s on February 12, 2023

A new dark rock band from Portland, OR, has shared their first song. The band is Simple Forms, featuring members of Norska and Yob, specifically: Aaron Rieseberg (Yob, Norska), his brother Dustin (Norska), Ben Stoller (Dark Numbers), Rob Shaffer (Dark Castle, Into The Moat, Norska, ex-Lord Dying), and Jason Oswald … Read more

Kepi Ghoulie Valentine's Day release

Posted in Records on February 11, 2023

In honor of Valentine's Day next week or, more accurately, in honor of the Ramones, Kepi Ghoulie has announced a new record called Ramones in Love, featuring covers of Ramones' love songs. The album will release on neon pink 12" vinyl, plus cd, and a limited edition cassette, via Pirates … Read more

Early teaser of new Captain Kaiser

Posted in MP3s on February 11, 2023

Belgian alt rock/punk musician Captain Kaiser has announced a new record coming in 2023. Release dates are still undetermined, but the record was produced by Jay Maas and will be called Rhyme&Reason. The first single came out this week, "Drive" (feat. below). The single showcases the band's heavier direction on … Read more

Early listen from the new Blaze of Sorrow

Posted in Records on February 11, 2023

Italian melodic black metal band Blaze of Sorrow has a new album out soon. Vultus Fati is the group's seventh full-length, coming out on March 31. As described by Eisenwald, who is handling the release: "The band sees itself as a musical vessel to deliver themes of sorrow and self-reflection … Read more

Pointing light at the new Spotlights

Posted in Records on February 11, 2023

Trio Spotlight is back, sharing that the group will release Alchemy For The Dead on April 28 through Ipecac Recordings. The band recently relocated to Pittsburgh, PA, where they wrote and recorded the 9-song album. “Algorithmic” is the first single, posted below. The band is also touring heavily this year, … Read more