Wednesday 13 Talks Tour, Condolences & Answers Fan Questions
Wednesday 13 takes a break from preparing for the upcoming Everybody Still Hates You Tour to talk about touring, his latest album Condolences and answers some of your fan submitted questions. Check out what he has to say and grab your tickets to this can’t miss tour! The Everybody Still Hates You Tour kicks off […]
May 2018 Playlist
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AFTERSHOCK 2017 : A Music Festival With a Lack of Identity?
While it’s still fresh in my brain, I would like to speak to my experience at Aftershock 2017 here in our hometown of Sacramento, CA. It’s been several years now since Danny Wimmer Presents started bringing this monstrosity of a music festival to Sacramento and all in all it’s been relatively underwhelming year to […]
GWAR Announces Invasion Of North America For Fall Tour
“Humans, we are coming to tear your world apart with a live performance the likes of which has never been seen on this or any other planet! This album, “The Blood of Gods,” is the greatest thing since French toast. Just hearing these songs performed will result in an instant paroxysm of weeping, gnashing of […]
DEVILDRIVER and SUPERJOINT team up for The Broken Bones Tour
Kicking off this fall is the Broken Bones Tour headlined by Devildriver and Superjoint, with support coming from King Parrot, Cane Hill and Child Bite. Starting September 23rd in Austin, TX and running till October 20th in Orlando, FL. Check out the complete list of dates below for what is set to be one […]
Monster Energy Aftershock Festival 2017 Lineup Announced
Aftershock festival is set to return once again to Sacramento, CA October 21st + 22nd and is stacked with a solid lineup that should please all. The lineup is highlighted by the return of Nine Inch Nails and a Perfect Circle for Saturdays lineup and the godfather of rock himself, Ozzy Osbourne, on Sunday. Tickets […]
Wednesday 13 // Condolences
Ladies, gentlemen, ghouls, corpses and other creatures of the night, the boogeyman of horror music has returned. Wednesday 13 is back with his 7th full length solo record (and first through Nuclear Blast records) titled Condolences. An album which see Wednesday 13 take on a much darker and almost serious tone. People familiar with Wednesday’s […]
A Killer’s Confession // Unbroken
Track Listing: Awakening Spawn of 7 Rebirth A Killer’s Confession (featuring Brian “Head” Welch of Korn) 1080P Final Breath L.O.L. (Life of the Lost) Reason Sympathy (featuring Kimberly Freeman of One Eyed Doll) I Will Define (with Dead By Wednesday) Judas Kiss (with Revillusion) Letting Go (with Amerakin Overdose) Purification (with HEX) The […]
Oceans Ate Alaska release brand new track with new singer
Oceans Ate Alaska has surprised us all by dropping a new song off their as of forthcoming and for now untitled new album. This is also the first time we have heard new music from the band since adding new vocalist Jake Noakes. Overall the track is everything I loved about the original Oceans […]
Alestorm // No Grave But The Sea
Yo-ho! Everyone’s favorite pirates (not named Johnny Depp) are back to raid your speakers with anthems of drinking, thievery, quests and did I mention drinking? Scotland’s own Alestorm are once again up to their troublesome ways with their 5th release titled No Grave But The Sea, via Napalm Records. Fans of the first several albums will […]
What Does A Pirate Need?? Alestorm Lets Us Know In New Track and Video
Ahoy! Pirate-metalers Alestorm have released the first single with accompanying video from their upcoming album No Grave But The Sea which is to be released May 26th via Napalm Records. The new song answers a very important question we’ve all needed to know, what is it that a pirate really needs? Alestorm has taken it […]
Backwordz // Veracity
Track Listing: Pop It Off Individualism Self Ownership Demon Rat Statism You Are You Tell Me Be Great So To Speak Praxeology The Professional Protester Addict Democracy Sucks Utopias Don’t Exist Let Me Live Snap Stathiest Set Us Free Think Rage Against the Machine in a modern era with a libertarian mindset and you […]
Ghost Announce New HEADLINING Dates For Summer Tour
Ghost have announced additional headlining dates to take place this summer during the band’s North American tour with Iron Maiden. Pre-sale tickets for the 13 headlining dates will be available for purchase beginning today at 1:00 PM local time. Tickets will be available to the general public beginning this Friday, March 31st at 10:00 AM local […]
Wednesday 13 Releases WHAT THE NIGHT BRINGS Music Video + Album Details
Calling all corpses and ghoul-scouts, Wednesday 13 is back with a brand new music video! What The Night Brings is the first single off of his upcoming Nuclear Blast debut, Condolences, which releases June 2nd. What The Night Brings sees Wednesday sticking to the heavier sound we heard on the previous release, Monsters of […]
2017 Vans Warped Tour Lineup & Dates Announced
The Vans Warped Tour, presented by Journeys, is set to return for its 23rd year and is really covering all the musical bases this year. Everything from Punk to Hardcore to Metalcore is represented here in what is sure to be the heaviest festival package of the year. The full list of artists and dates […]
Wage War Premiere New Track “Stitch” and New Video
Wage War has unleashed a brand new song called “Stitch,” paired with a heavy-hitting, in-your-face music video. The single is taken from the band’s forthcoming sophomore album, set for release this year. Blueprints on one of our favorite albums of the year when it dropped in 2015, and Stitch seems to be picking right […]
Cyhra (Former Amaranthe & In Flames members) Sign To Spinefarm Records
Cyhra, a new project featuring former Amaranthe singer Jake E. and ex-In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad, have signed to Spinefarm Records. The band, which formed a year ago, will enter the studio this spring, with the debut album expected to drop in the fall. The core members, who cut their teeth in two incredibly influential […]
Upon A Burning Body Announce “Saved By The Breakdown” Headlining Tour
San Antonio’s Upon A Burning Body has announced a 18 date set of headlining dates for their “Saved By The Breakdown” tour in support of their latest album Straight From The Barrio. Kicking off 04/25 in Birmingham, AL and winding all the way back to their home state of Texas on 05/15. Joining Upon A […]
3TEETH To Release New Album
Los Angeles based industrial band 3TEETH has unveiled plans to release their highly-anticipated, second full-length album, <shutdown.exe>, on May 19th via OMF Records. Today, the band reveals the album title, release date, artwork and track listing for the upcoming record. Additional details and music will be disclosed in the coming weeks. Follow the band at https://www.facebook.com/3Teeth for additional updates. 3TEETH’s <shutdown.exe>, the long-awaited follow-up […]
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A Night Out With Josh – Soilwork
What a long strange trip it’s been for some of these bands. And here I am, the lowly fan that is also here to cover one of the shows I’ve been looking forward to the most the last few months. It started with an almost three hour drive from Sacramento to San Francisco, a drive […]
Beartooth, Every Time I Die, Fit For a King, and more are set to get SOULED OUT!
THE FIRST ANNUAL SOULED OUT FEST Saturday, October 29, 2016 The Chance, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Featuring Beartooth, Everytime I Die, Fit For a King, a reunited Life In Your Way and much much more!! Grab Your Tickets HERE Win a PAIR of tickets to the festival by following us on twitter @loudandheavy1 and RT our post about […]
Upon A Burning Body – Straight From The Barrio
Track Listing: ‘Til The Break Of Dawn Already Broken You Don’t Own Me Media Blackout B.M.F. Straight From The Barrio (210) Leave The Pain Behind Walk Alone Again Fake Plastic Smile D.T.A. (Don’t Trust Anyone) The Outcast My Distorted Reflection Evolving musically is a key element to succeeding in today’s scene. Bands who […]
A Night Out With Josh – Casualties
When flying into Phoenix Arizona for a business trip at 12:50pm on a Thursday, and staying at a sweet Marriott, one does not only not think there will be a good punk/thrash show but that there will not be a good one. Alas I was mistaken, when I searched the interwebs and ran across what […]
Monster Aftershock Secondary Attractions Announced
Monster Aftershock Set Times and Stages Announced
Aftershock Featured Artist: Parkway Drive
Bringing their spectacular high energy to day 2 of the Monster Aftershock Festival is Australian metalcore legends Parkway Drive. Releasing their most recent album IRE last September the band has been on a meteoric rise playing some of the biggest stages and festivals around the world. They are making their return to the US […]
Attila Issue A “Public Apology”
Yesterday Attila frontman Fronz promised us a public apology on behalf of the band. Today he has delivered on that promise with the bands first single titled Public Apology off their upcoming album Chaos. Take a moment and check out the new track below: Attila is preparing to hit the road to celebrate […]
Monster Energy Aftershock Festival: Featured Bands
Monster Aftershock Festival is fast approaching and to help get you ready we will be counting down the bands playing this years festival. This years lineup is pretty diverse ranging from thrash metal to traditional rock n roll. So let us take you band by band and make sure you know exactly what you need […]
Pierce The Veil and Friends set to DESTROY the Warfield this Saturday
One of the most anticipated tours of the fall, The Made to Destroy Tour, is set to kick off this Saturday at the Warfield in San Francisco, CA! Fresh off their triumphant return to the scene, Pierce The Veil are ready to bring their energetic stage show to the masses. They are bringing along Neck […]
Ice Nine Kills – Vans Warped Tour 08/06/16
Band: Ice Nine Kills Event: Vans Warped Tour Location: Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, CA Date: 08/06/16 Photos and Review By: Mark Keane Ice Nine Kills made their triumphant return to California with a high energy set at the Vans Warped Tour. Large festivals can often be a struggle for some bands as they are […]
Bad Omens
Band: Bad Omens Location: The Boardwalk, Orangevale, CA Date: 08/19/2016 Interview By: Mark Keane Filmed By: Josh Pierson
Bad Omens – Bad Omens
Track Listing Glass Houses Exit Wounds The Worst In Me FERAL Enough, Enough Now Malice Hedonist Broken Youth Crawl The Letdown Reprise (The Sound Of The End) The Fountain After months of relentless hype and teasing with single releases the time has finally come. The self-titled release from Bad Omens is here, and […]
Attila Announce Headlining US Tour!
It’s time to party and for a little chaos!. ATTILA will embark on a headline tour this fall in support of their upcoming new album CHAOS, also due out this fall via SharpTone Records. The new album was produced by Erik Ron. More details about Chaos will be revealed shortly. So consider this your fair […]
Vans Warped Tour Recommended Bands – Mountainview, CA
As we quickly approach our date of the Vans Warped Tour we wanted to share with you our list of the top acts you certainly do not want to miss this year. With the massive amount of bands featured on this festival lineup it can be hard to coordinate who you want to see, oftentimes […]
Pierce The Veil – Mayan Theater 06/26/16
Band: Pierce The Veil Location: Mayan Theater, Los Angeles, CA Date: 06/26/16 Review & Photos By: Tiffanee Blue For the release of their 4th album Pierce the Veil wanted to do something special for their fans, a once-in-a-lifetime event. Before playing at the sold out Mayan Theater in LA, frontman Vic Fuentes told the […]
Wednesday 13 Announces Fall Tour Dates + New Album Details
Calling all ghouls, monsters, and creatures of the night. Wednesday 13, who mixes punk rock and metal with kitschy horror imagery and who is formerly one-half of The Murderdolls braintrust, is back on the scene and there is lots of activity taking place in his blood-spattered world. Wednesday 13 will embark on a tour […]
Motionless In White Sign To Roadrunner Records
Motionless In White released the following statement today about signing to Roadrunner records: We are very honored to finally announce that we have signed with Roadrunner Records. Over the past few months, we’ve had the privilege of getting to know the hard working team that makes up Roadrunner, and felt a connection with their […]
Whitechapel – Mark Of The Blade
Tracklist: The Void Mark of the Blade Elitist Ones Bring Me Home Tremors A Killing Industry Tormented Brotherhood Dwell in the Shadows Venomous Decennium Whitechapel are back with their 6th dose of brutal heavy ass kicking with Mark of the Blade. And yes as you’ve heard by now there is *gasp* clean singing. I’ll […]
Motionless In White Release New Track “570” Off Upcoming Album
Motionless in White are ready to hit the road for the summer as part of the Vans Warped Tour. They promised earlier that they would debut a new song on the tour which has had fans fiending for any kind of sample of new music. Well, the band has done everyone a favor and dropped […]
Let Me Make You A Martyr Trailer, starring Marilyn Manson, released
Due for release later this year, Let Me Make You A Martyr stars rocker Marilyn Manson as a hitman who has been hired to track down his adopted son who has trend against him. No exact release date has been set yet but I for one am excited at what I have seen so far. […]
Wage War Premiere New Video For “The River”
Today Wage War took part in the 90 Days To Warped Takeover, to premiere of their new music video for “The River,” taken from the band’s debut album Blueprints. Next week, Wage War is set to kick off their very first summer on Vans Warped Tour, which launches in Dallas, TX at Gexa Energy Pavilion on June 24. The band […]
Aftershock Experiences & Partners Announced
Preliminary list of onsite experiences and nonprofit organizations with a presence at Monster Energy Aftershock Festival
June 2016
Ghost Announce ‘Popestar’ Headlining US Tour
Grammy® Award-winning band Ghost have announced the Popestar U.S. headlining tour – a 35 city run that will include a special ritual here in Sacramento, CA when the band invades Aftershock Festival this coming October. Tickets for these dates will be available for purchase beginning Friday, June 17th at 10:00 AM local time. Tickets purchased […]
Monster Aftershock Festival 2016 Lineup Announced
Complete lineup announcement for Monster Energy Aftershock Festival 2016 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA
May 2016
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Hatebreed – The Concrete Confessional
Track listing A.D. Looking Down The Barrel Of Today Seven Enemies In The Walls From The Grace We’ve Fallen Us Against Us Something’s Off Remember When Slaughtered In Their Dream The Apex Within Walking The Knife Dissonance Serve Your Masters There is the old saying “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. This is […]
Avatar – Feathers & Flesh
Track Listing: Regret House of Eternal Hunt The Eagle Has Landed New Land Tooth, Beak & Claw For The Swarm Fiddler’s Farewell One More Hill Black Waters Night Never Ending Pray The Sun Away When The Snow Lies Red Raven White Sky Burial Ladies & gentlemen, boys and girls it’s time to take your […]
Misamore – Monolith
Track Listing Blister Choose Cassiopeia Calligraphy Dark Room Long Way Through Bloody Mary Monolith Circa Nema Nine Eyes Emerging out of the Sacramento, CA local music scene is hard rocking trio Misamore, with their new full length album Monolith. Building off their strong debut album, Horizon, band members Josh, Mike and Ryan all bring their […]