Tag: Sevendust
0 SEVENDUST: Acoustic Album, ‘Time Travelers & Bonfires,’ Out Today; Headlining “An Evening With Sevendust” Tour Continues
SEVENDUST
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ACOUSTIC ALBUM,
‘TIME TRAVELERS & BONFIRES,’ OUT TODAY;
ALBUM STREAMING NOW ON GUITARWORLD.COM‘S “ACOUSTIC NATION”;
HEADLINING “AN EVENING WITH SEVENDUST” TOUR CONTINUES
When SEVENDUST–Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Morgan Rose (drums/vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar/vocals), John Connolly (guitar/vocals) and Vince Hornsby (bass/vocals)—asked their family of fans for suggestions of which songs they should record for a new acoustic album, the response was immediate and enormous. The result of all that love and support is TIME TRAVELERS & BONFIRES, available everywhere today on the band’s 7Bros. Records, in conjunction with ADA Label Services.
Fans can check out an exclusive full album stream on GuitarWorld.com’s “Acoustic Nation” here: http://www.guitarworld.com/acoustic-nation-exclusive-stream-sevendust-time-travelers-and-bonfires-premiere.
The band’s current headlining acoustic U.S. tour, “An Evening With SEVENDUST,” launched April 1 in Athens, GA and isn’t stopping anytime soon. Dates continue through June 26, with more dates to come throughout the summer.
As RockRevoltMagazine.com praised in a live review of opening night: “Overall, ‘An Evening With SEVENDUST’ is the ultimate showcase of the collective talents of a band that has stood the test of time and continues to deliver poignant, solid and relevant songs. The level of musicianship was off the charts and I don’t care if you’re a SEVENDUST fan or not, there is no way you can see this show and not appreciate the level of mastery on that stage. Add the intimate setting, personal stories, reworked classics intertwined with the six new songs from TIME TRAVELERS & BONFIRES and you WILL have an evening that you most assuredly won’t soon forget.”
TIME TRAVELERS & BONFIRES is the follow-up to their ninth studio album, BLACK OUT THE SUN, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s “Top Hard Music Albums” chart, as well as #18 on the “Top 200 Albums” chart, #4 on the “Record Label Independent Current Albums” chart, #5 on the “Top Current Rock Albums” chart, #14 on the “Overall Digital Albums” chart and #17 on the “Top Internet Albums” chart.
SEVENDUST is already racking up rave reviews. To wit:
“TIME TRAVELERS & BONFIRES shines with energy throughout the twelve tracks…This is a must have for any SEVENDUST fan of old and the acoustic format potentially opens their music to a wider demographic…just as intense as any of their previous studio releases.” — RockRevoltMagazine.com
“The whole album is truly something special and all SEVENDUST fans should check it out…along with people who enjoy the mellow side of rock music…with substance.” — Zoiksonline.com
“TIME TRAVELERS & BONFIRES connects on every level with the established fanbase. For a band that gets so much from their fans, that’s just what you would expect…The most underrated band of the last 20 years does what they always do here. They deliver exactly what their fanbase would want. Solid from start to finish…” – Pitriff.com
Check out SEVENDUST at any of the following stops:
DATE CITY VENUE
Wed 4/16 Sacramento, CA Ace Of Spades
Fri 4/18 Seattle, WA El Corazon
Sat 4/19 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
Sun 4/20 Boise, ID Knitting Factory
Mon 4/21 Salt Lake City, UT The Complex
Tue 4/22 Denver, CO Gothic Theatre
Thu 4/24 Kansas City, MO The Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
Fri 4/25 Joliet, IL Mojoes
Sat 4/26 Madison, WI Orpheum
Mon 4/28 Detroit, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre
Tue 4/29 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s
Wed 4/30 Louisville, KY Mercury Ballroom
Fri 5/2 Baltimore, MD Sound Stage
Sat 5/3 Washington, DC The Howard Theatre
Sun 5/4 New York, NY Highline Ballroom
Tue 5/6 Hartford, CT Webster Theatre
Thu 5/8 Patchogue, NY Emporium
Fri 5/9 Portland, ME Asylum
Sat 5/10 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
Fri 5/23 San Antonio, TX Backstage Live
Sat 5/24 El Paso, TX Wet ‘N Wild Water Park
Sun 5/25 Lubbock, TX Lonestar Amphitheatre
Tue 5/27 St. Louis, MO Pop’s
Thu 5/29 Mt. Pleasant, MI Soaring Eagle Casino (with Staind, NOT ACOUSTIC)
Fri 5/30 South Bend, IN Club Fever
Sat 5/31 Ft. Wayne, IN Piere’s
Sun 6/1 Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
Tue 6/3 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
Wed 6/4 Boston, MA Paradise
Fri 6/6 Albany, NY Upstate Concert Hall
Sat 6/7 Stroudsburg, PA Sherman Theatre
Sun 6/8 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom (LOW DOUGH)
Wed 6/11 Green Bay, WI The Distillery
Thu 6/12 Arlington Heights, IL Home Bar
Fri 6/13 Minneapolis, MN POV’s
Sat 6/14 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
Sun 6/15 Bloomington, IL Castle Theatre
Tue 6/17 Oklahoma City, OK Diamond Ballroom
Wed 6/18 Abilene, TX The Lucky Mule
Thu 6/19 Beaumont, TX The Gig
Fri 6/20 Broussard, LA The Station
Sat 6/21 Tunica, MS Horseshoe Tunica/Bluesville
Mon 6/23 Nashville, TN Marathon Music Works
Wed 6/25 Columbus, OH LC Pavilion
Thu 6/26 Flint, MI The Machine Shop
Fri 6/27 Niagara Falls, NY Rapids Theatre
Sat 6/28 Kent, CT Club Getaway Resort
0 SEVENDUST Announces Second Leg Of “An Evening With Sevendust” Tour; ‘Time Travelers & Bonfires’ Out April 15
SEVENDUST
ANNOUNCES SECOND LEG OF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ACOUSTIC
HEADLINING “AN EVENING WITH SEVENDUST” TOUR;
PLEDGEMUSIC-FUNDED ACOUSTIC STUDIO ALBUM,
‘TIME TRAVELERS & BONFIRES’
OUT APRIL 15
SEVENDUST has announced the second leg of their “An Evening With Sevendust” acoustic U.S. tour, which kicks off April 1 in Athens, GA at the Georgia Theatre. They’re hitting the road to promote their long-awaited and highly-anticipated acoustic album, TIME TRAVELERS & BONFIRES, which will be released April 15 on 7Bros. Records, in conjunction with ADA Label Services.
“Black” is the album’s first single, which is already getting spins on SiriusXM’s “Octane” channel, is currently available on iTunes. Pre-orders are also available on iTunes and Amazon.
On Friday, November 22, 2013, SEVENDUST partnered with PledgeMusic for a direct-to-fan campaign to help fund the creation of TIME TRAVELERS & BONFIRES and was set to last a 130 days. Over the course of that first weekend, they reached their goal thanks to their “Family” of fans who had received the exciting news solely from the band’s and band member’s personal Facebook and Twitter sites. SEVENDUST has always said they consider their fans to be part of the SEVENDUST Family, and they certainly proved their love and devotion for the band with the immediate response to the PledgeMusic opportunity.
Even though there are still seven days left of the campaign, SEVENDUST has raised over 222% of their goal with over 3,400 pledges. Exclusive incentives that are still available include a digital download of the album before its available anywhere, autographed T-shirts, a “Making Of” DVD, as well as autographed guitars, amps, stage backdrops and cymbals that have been used on tour.
In radio news, SEVENDUST will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show, “Rockline,” with host Bob Coburn on Monday, April 14 at 8:30pm PT/11:30pm ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with the band that night by calling 
1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a list of stations and for information regarding how fans can hear the broadcast streaming live, go to www.RocklineRadio.com. The show will be streamed on the Rockline website for two weeks beginning the evening after the broadcast.
1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a list of stations and for information regarding how fans can hear the broadcast streaming live, go to www.RocklineRadio.com. The show will be streamed on the Rockline website for two weeks beginning the evening after the broadcast.Check out SEVENDUST at any of the following stops.
DATE CITY VENUE
Tue 4/1 Athens, GA Georgia Theatre
Wed 4/2 Destin, FL Club LA
Fri 4/4 Houston, TX Scout Bar
Sat 4/5 Dallas, TX Trees
Sun 4/6 Austin, TX Emo’s
Tue 4/8 Tempe, AZ Marquee
Thu 4/10 El Cajon, CA Sycuan Casino
Fri 4/11 Los Angeles, CA House Of Blues
Sat 4/12 Las Vegas, NV Vinyl at Hard Rock
Sun 4/13 Reno, NV Knitting Factory
Wed 4/16 Sacramento, CA Ace Of Spades
Fri 4/18 Seattle, WA El Corazon
Sat 4/19 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
Sun 4/20 Boise, ID Knitting Factory
Mon 4/21 Salt Lake City, UT The Complex
Tue 4/22 Denver, CO Gothic Theatre
Thu 4/24 Kansas City, MO The Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
Fri 4/25 Joliet, IL Mojoes
Sat 4/26 Madison, WI Orpheum
Mon 4/28 Detroit, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre
Tue 4/29 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s
Wed 4/30 Louisville, KY Mercury Ballroom
Fri 5/2 Baltimore, MD Sound Stage
Sat 5/3 Washington, DC The Howard Theatre
Sun 5/4 New York, NY Highline Ballroom
Tue 5/6 Hartford, CT Webster Theatre
Thu 5/8 Patchogue, NY Emporium
Fri 5/9 Portland, ME Asylum
Sat 5/10 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
Tue 5/27 St. Louis, MO Pop’s
Thu 5/29 Mt. Pleasant, MI Soaring Eagle Casino (with Staind, NOT ACOUSTIC)
Fri 5/30 South Bend, IN Club Fever
Sat 5/31 Ft. Wayne, IN Piere’s
Sun 6/1 Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
Tue 6/3 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
Wed 6/4 Boston, MA Paradise
Fri 6/6 Albany, NY Upstate Concert Hall
Sat 6/7 Stroudsburg, PA Sherman tehatre
Sun 6/8 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom (LOW DOUGH)
Wed 6/11 Green Bay, WI The Distillery
Thu 6/12 Arlington Heights, IL Home Bar
Fri 6/13 Minneapolis, MN POV’s
Sat 6/14 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
Sun 6/15 Bloomington, IL Castle Theatre
Tue 6/17 Oklahoma City, OK Diamond Ballroom
Wed 6/18 Abilene, TX The Lucky Mule
Thu 6/19 Beaumont, TX The Gig
Fri 6/20 Broussard, LA The Station
Sat 6/21 Tunica, MS Horseshoe Tunica/Bluesville
Mon 6/23 Nashville, TN Marathon Music Works
Wed 6/25 Columbus, OH LC Pavilion
Thu 6/26 Flint, MI The Machine Shop
Fri 6/27 Rochester, NY Water Street Music Hall
Sat 6/28 Kent, CT Club Getaway Resort
1 SEVENDUST: Ninth Studio Album,“Black Out The Sun,” Out March 26, 2013; Headlining Tour With Lacuna Coil Starts February 2
SEVENDUST
ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF NINTH STUDIO ALBUM,
“BLACK OUT THE SUN,”
DUE OUT MARCH 26, 2013;
HEADLINING TOUR WITH LACUNA COIL
STARTS FEBRUARY 2
March 26, 2013 is going to be a very good day for SEVENDUST fans. That day brings the highly anticipated release of the band’s brand new album, their ninth studio effort, BLACK OUT THE SUN, on their 7Bros. Records label (through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group). The first single, “Decay,” will be released to radio and available for download at online retail outlets January 22, 2013.
Anxious to share the scorching new sounds, SEVENDUST will set out on a headlining tour with Lacuna Coil starting February 2, 2013 in Winston-Salem, NC at Ziggy’s. Tickets for the shows listed below will go on-sale Friday, November 30, 2012. Fans should check their local ticket outlets for purchase info. More shows for SEVENDUST are currently in the works and will be announced in the coming months.
In a recent interview with Revolver, guitarist John Connolly described the new music as having “a darker vibe…but there’s still plenty of melody. It fits right in with ANIMOSITY, ALPHA and our self-titled album. Lots of heavy stuff and some more mellow moody songs as well.” As guitarist Clint Lowery proclaims in Guitar World, “There’s a dark turn to the whole thing…in a lot of ways, it’s your typical SEVENDUST record.” The magazine goes on to declare that BLACK OUT THE SUN “will eclipse its predecessors with its southern-rock brutality and bursts of industrial and reggae.”
For BLACK OUT THE SUN, the band–Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Morgan Rose (drums/vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar/vocals), Vince Hornsby (bass/vocals) and John Connolly (guitar/vocals)—decided to self-produce and record the new album at The Architekt Studios in Butler, NJ with the help of mixer/engineer Mike Ferretti (who also worked with Lowery and Rose on CALL ME NO ONE’s debut album, LAST PARADE, which was released June 5 on 7Bros Records).
BLACK OUT THE SUN is the follow-up to COLD DAY MEMORY, which was released April 20, 2010 and debuted at #12 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, the highest debut of the bands’ storied 8 studio album, 15 year career. Along with it being SEVENDUST’s highest charting debut ever, the album’s first single, “Unraveling,” set a debut milestone as well. It entered the BDS Active Rock radio chart higher than any other SEVENDUST track. It surpassed 2003’s “Enemy,” which wound up peaking at #6 and is currently their highest charting song to date. At radio, “Unraveling” is the most well received SEVENDUST song ever.
Once the band’s two years of touring in support of COLD DAY MEMORY came to a close, the band decided to go on hiatus to recuperate, regroup, and spend time with their families. In typical SEVENDUST fashion, the resting period didn’t last long. It was time to get back to work. Lowery and Rose ventured out to The Architekt Studios to record their CALL ME NO ONE album, while guitarist Connolly and bassist Hornsby, along with Alter Bridge/Creed drummer Scott Phillips, and Tremonti Project/Creed guitarist Eric Friedman formed the band PROJECTED. Their debut album, HUMAN, was released September 18 on Connolly’s own Yaya Papu LLC. label.
As Lowery stated in Guitar World, “Playing in side projects was a way to kind of scratch an itch and then come back to SEVENDUST with full appreciation for what it is.” And as the magazine concluded, “Consider that itch scratched.”
DATE CITY VENUE
Headlining shows with Lacuna Coil:
Sat 2/2 Winston-Salem, NC Ziggy’s
Sat 2/3 Jacksonville, NC Hooligans
Tue 2/5 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
Sat 2/3 Jacksonville, NC Hooligans
Tue 2/5 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
Wed 2/6 Clifton Park, NY Upstate Concert Hall
Thu 2/7 Portland, ME The Asylum
Fri 2/8 Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock
Sat 2/9 Lynchburg, VA Phase 2
Sun 2/10 Nashville, TN Marathon Music Works
Tue 2/12 Fayetteville, AR George’s Majestic Lounge
Thu 2/14 Biloxi, MS Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Thu 2/14 Biloxi, MS Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Fri 2/15 Broussard, LA The Station
Sat 2/16 Beaumont, TX Dixie Dance Hall
Sun 2/17 Little Rock, AR Revolution! Music Room
Tue 2/19 Springfield, IL Boondocks
Thu 2/21 Bloomington, IL The Castle Theatre
Fri 2/22 South Bend, IN Club Fever
Sat 2/23 Cedar Rapids, IA Pepsi Pavilion
For more information on Sevendust, please visit one of the sites below!
0 CANDLELIGHT RED CONFIRMED FOR A STRING OF DATES WITH SEVENDUST AS DEBUT SINGLE “CLOSER” CONTINUES TO CLIMB RADIO CHARTS
With Candlelight Red’s debut recording for the Imagen label, ‘The Wreckage,’ recently released digitally (September 27th), it has just been confirmed that the group will be supporting metal veterans Sevendust on a string of dates from November 22nd through December 10th. Additionally, Candlelight Red will be headlining their own show on October 29th, before playing a one-off show with Puddle of Mudd on November 16th and as part of 2 Broke To Rock with Texas Hippie Coalition on November 19th.
I would call Candlelight Red’s music heavy, melodic and emotion-driven rock,” guitarist Jeremy Edge recently told the America Online Noisecreep website. “There are a lot of big hooks, but we’re always aggressive.” Joining Edge in the band is vocalist Ryan Hoke, bassist Jamie Morral, and drummer Josh Hetrick.
The Williamsport, PA-based group has had plenty of road experience this year promoting ‘The Wreckage,’ sharing the concert stage with established and well-known hard rock acts, as Candlelight Red has opened for KISS, 10 Years, Saving Abel, Egypt Central, and Rev Theory.
The quartet has had the good fortune to work with Grammy-nominated producer David Ivory (whose credits include Halestorm and the Roots, among others) on ‘The Wreckage,’ which has resulted in the album’s debut single, “Closer,” flirting with the top 40 active rock radio. Candlelight Red has also received airplay on Octane, Music Choice, and Hard Drive.
And strong reviews have only added to the group’s progress, including the Centredaily site, which raved “If you enjoy your rock ’n’ roll hard, heavy and hummable but aren’t a big fan of Monster Energy drinks or jean shorts, you’ll appreciate Candlelight Red’s welcome twists to the somewhat erroneously named ‘alternative metal’ genre.” Also, the Heyreverb site paid Candlelight Red a compliment about their live show in a review of a recent show they played alongside 10 Years and Novus Folium – “10 Years was paired with bands that matched their sound and style. They weren’t too heavy, too trendy or too pop-punk – every act on the bill was a polished rock band and the progression of music was on point.
And soon, rock fans will be able to experience what the buzz is all about on a concert stage near you, when Candlelight Red hits the road with Sevendust!
Check out the band’s video “Closer” below!
Upcoming Candlelight Red tour dates:
Additional confirmed dates forthcoming with Sevendust.
Friday, October 28th Pottsville, PA Goodfellas Cafe.
Wednesday, November 16th Fort Wayne, IN Pierre’s. – with Puddle Of Mudd.
Saturday, November 19th Spokane WA Knitting Factory. – KHTQ FM – 2 Broke To Rock with Texas Hippie Coalition.
Tuesday, November 22nd Pensacola, FL Vinyl Music Hall. – with Sevendust.
Tuesday, November 29th Dayton, OH McGuffy’s House Of Rock. – with Sevendust.
Wednesday, November 30th Traverse City, MI Ground Zero. – with Sevendust.
Friday, December 2nd Detroit, MI Harpos. – with Sevendust.
Saturday, December 3rd Flint, MI Machine Shop. – with Sevendust.
Sunday, December 4th Joliet, IL Mojoe’s. – with Sevendust.
Wednesday, December 7th Wichita, KS The Cotillion. – with Sevendust.
Saturday, December 10th Milwaukee, WI Rave. – with Sevendust.
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0 48 Hours Festival Powered By Rockstar Energy Drink Reveals Performance Times
48 HOURS FESTIVAL POWERED BY ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK
REVEALS PERFORMANCE TIMES
WORLD’S BIGGEST ROCK & ROLL PARTY WEEKEND…LIVE FROM THE LAS VEGAS STRIP
The daily performance times have been revealed for the inaugural 48 Hours Festival Powered by Rockstar Energy Drink, the ultimate destination rock music event scheduled for Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16 at the Luxor Festival Grounds, on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip.
Band performance times are as follows:
Saturday, October 15 (doors open at 2:00 PM)
Rockstar Energy Drink Main Stage
9:10 PM Avenged Sevenfold
7:40 PM Five Finger Death Punch
6:20 PM Hollywood Undead
5:00 PM Bullet For My Valentine
4:00 PM Escape The Fate
3:00 PM Adelitas Way
Second Stage
5:40 PM Hatebreed
4:30 PM Rev Theory
3:30 PM Black Tide
2:35 PM Hell Or Highwater
2:00 PM Orange Blossom Special
Sunday, October 16 (doors open at 2:00 PM)
Rockstar Energy Drink Main Stage
9:10 PM Korn
7:40 PM Godsmack
6:20 PM Three Days Grace
5:00 PM Seether
4:00 PM Sick Puppies
3:00 PM 10 Years
Second Stage
5:40 PM Sevendust
4:30 PM Art of Dying
3:30 PM Taking Dawn
2:35 PM Eyes Set To Kill
2:00 PM Valora
Performance times are subject to change.
Two-day weekend ticket packages for the 48 Hours Festival Powered by Rockstar Energy Drink are ONLY $99 and can be purchased at www.48HoursFestival.com/tickets. In addition, a limited number of DEBAUCHERY VIP packages are still available. For additional information and discount hotel packages at Mandalay Bay, Luxor and Excalibur, visit www.48HoursFestival.com.
Located on the Luxor Festival Fairgrounds across the street from Luxor Hotel and Casino, 48 Hours Festival will feature two stages of pure rock with a royal flush of festivities at various Las Vegas locations spanning the entire weekend. The festival also will feature multiple big air freestyle motocross jump shows daily by Rockstar/Metal Mulisha riders Derek Garland, Wes Agee, and other Metal Mulisha riders. Metal Mulisha founder Brian Deegan will also be onsite for an appearance. In addition, the 48 Hours Festival is holding various contests to win “Survival Kits” from bands performing at the festival through its Facebook page.
The countdown to 48 Hours Festival begins Friday, October 14 with the Official 48 Hours Festival Kick Off Party at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, featuring Steel Panther.
The Official 48 Hours Festival After Party is scheduled for Saturday, October 15 at the House Of Blues at Mandalay Bay. Hosted by Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed, the exclusive after party for 48 Hours Festival artists and music industry will feature an All-Star Jam with special guests sitting in with the Sin City Sinners, a performance from Chris Jericho’s band fozzy, and DJ Wulf will get the party started and keep the night going. Special guests from the Revolver “Hottest Chicks In Hard Rock” issue will include Maria Brink of In This Moment, Syd Duran of Valora, Alexia and Anissa Rodriquez of Eyes Set To Kill, and Butcher Babies. A limited number of tickets also will be available to the public for purchase beginning Tuesday, October 4 at 10:00 AM PT at www.48HoursFestival.com.
The Sunday morning Hangover Brunch at The Beach at Mandalay Bay on October 16 will feature a rare DJ performance by Korn’s Jonathan Davis.
Don’t miss out on “The World’s Biggest Rock & Roll Party Weekend.” Buy a two-day weekend ticket for ONLY $99 at www.48HoursFestival.com/tickets and join the party for the 48 Hours Festival Powered by Rockstar Energy Drink.
0 Shiprocked Adds Another Animal
ShipRocked is very pleased to announce that the amazing rock supergroup Another Animal will be joining us onboard the cruise this November!
Incorporating elements of hard rock, metal, punk and grunge, Another Animal features three members of Godsmack – guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill and drummerShannon Larkin, along with original Godsmack guitarist Lee Richards (ex-Dropbox) and ex-Ugly Kid Joe singer Whitfield Crane.
The seeds of Another Animal were planted in 2004 when Godsmack was on their tour with Metallica and flourished in 2006 during the Godsmack sessions for the IV album. The band released its self-titled debut album in 2007 and first single “Broken Again” reached #8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. 2011 marks the return of Another Animal with the release of a new single “Fall of Rome” due to impact radio this Fall. The band will follow up the single release with a full-length record slated for 2012.
Another Animal joins a stout lineup that includes Buckcherry, Broken Teeth, Queensryche, Sevendust, Hinder, Hell Yeah, Sick Puppies, Candlebox, Filter, Living Colour, In This Moment and Lynam.
To reserve your spot onboard the ultimate rock and roll cruise vacation with a backstage pass, just click “book now” or call us at 1-888-438-9509 to book over the phone!
0 Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival & Avenged Sevenfold Raise Funds In Remembrance Of 10th Anniversary Of 9/11; Checks To Be Presented At Hartford Show On 9/11
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK UPROAR FESTIVAL
AND AVENGED SEVENFOLD
RAISE FUNDS FOR NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION AND
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL FUND
IN CONNECTION WITH 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11
DONATIONS TO BE PRESENTED AT SEPTEMBER 11 SHOW
AT COMCAST THEATRE IN HARTFORD, CT
The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival and tour headliners Avenged Sevenfold are working with The Rock 106.9 WCCC in Hartford, CT to raise funds in remembrance of the tenth anniversary of 9/11. To respectfully remember this day and help financially support some great foundations that have assisted firefighters, police officers and their families, the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival and Avenged Sevenfold will make a dollar for dollar match of all donations up to $10,000 made through The Rock 106.9 WCCC from now through September 11, 2011. Donations can be made online at www.WCCC.com.
At the September 11 Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival at Comcast Theatre in Hartford, CT, checks will be presented to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (http://www.firehero.org) and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (http://www.nleomf.com).
The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to remember America’s fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the tax-exempt, nonprofit foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor our fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers. Their mission is to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes and to provide resources to assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives. They offer support programs for survivors, award scholarships to fire service survivors, help departments deal with line-of-duty deaths, and work to prevent line-of-duty deaths. www.firehero.org
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is dedicated to honoring all of America’s law enforcement heroes–those who continue to serve and protect and those who have died in the line of duty, including the officers who lost their lives on September 11th. That mission is accomplished through the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC, as well as programs such as Officer of the Month, Officer Roll Call and others. Today in the United States, some 900,000 law enforcement officers put their lives on the line for the safety and protection of others. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund invites you to learn more about the heroes of American law enforcement and join us in respecting, honoring and remembering them. www.nleomf.com
The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival features multi-platinum headliner Avenged Sevenfold, along with main stage artists Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet For My Valentine and Escape The Fate. The North American touring music and lifestyle festival also includes Best Buy Music Gear Stage headliners Sevendust, as well as Black Tide, Art Of Dying and Hell Or Highwater.
The all-day Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival launched August 26 in Camden, NJ and wraps October 14 in San Francisco, CA. Go to www.rockstaruproar.com to purchase tickets, download the Official UPROAR Mobile App, find set times, band signing information and more information.
The remaining Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival tour dates are as follows:
Date Tour Market Venue
Sat 9/3 Tampa, FL 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
Sun 9/4 Biloxi, MS Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Mon 9/5 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Fri 9/9 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Centre
Sat 9/10 Buffalo, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Sun 9/11 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre
Tue 9/13 Montreal, QC Parc Jean Drapeau **
Wed 9/14 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre **
Fri 9/16 Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara Pavilion
Sat 9/17 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Sun 9/18 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Pavilion
Tue 9/20 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
Wed 9/21 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
Fri 9/23 Omaha, NE WestFair Amphitheater *
Sat 9/24 Kansas City, MO Sandstone Amphitheater
Sun 9/25 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Wed 9/28 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome ***
Thur 9/29 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place ***
Sat 10/1 Seattle, WA White River Amphitheatre
Sun 10/2 Spokane, WA Spokane Arena
Tue 10/4 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheater
Wed 10/5 Denver, CO Comfort Dental Amphitheater
Fri 10/7 Albuquerque, NM Hard Rock Pavilion
Sat 10/8 Phoenix, AZ Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion
Sun 10/9 San Diego, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
Thur 10/13 Sacramento, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre
Fri 10/14 San Francisco, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
* Seether will not be performing at this show
** Protest The Hero will headline the festival stage; Sevendust will not be performing
*** Fozzy will headline the festival stage; Sevendust will not be performing
The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival is made possible through the support of sponsors including Rockstar Energy Drink, Best Buy Music Gear, Ernie Ball, Zoom, Schecter Guitars, KRANK Amps, Zippo, KICKER Performance Audio, Castiv, Guitar Player Magazine, Jägermeister Canada, Vertical-Xtreme, Air Force Reserve, Army Reserves, The Marines, BOSS, Sullen, Fearless Music, NoCover.com and No Cover Event Guide, and others.
0 ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK UPROAR FESTIVAL IMPLEMENTS “$25 PARTY PASS FOR 25 HOURS” PROMOTION
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK UPROAR FESTIVAL
IMPLEMENTS “$25 PARTY PASS FOR 25 HOURS” PROMOTION
COURTESY OF ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival has announced the “$25 PARTY PASS FOR 25 HOURS,” courtesy of Rockstar Energy Drink. These limited $25 “all in” general admission lawn tickets include all fees and are available for only 25 hours, from 9:00 AM local time on Wednesday, August 17 until 10:00 AM local time on Thursday, August 18 in select markets.
The “$25 PARTY PASS FOR 25 HOURS” includes:
● One General Admission Lawn Ticket
● Early entry to the venue to avoid lines
● Party Pass wristband when entering to the show with access to the “Party Zone”:
○ Located in the festival area near the Best Buy Music Gear Stage
○ Open 2-6pm
○ Private bathrooms
○ Food and beverage concessions
○ Photo opportunities with the contestants of Sullen Art Collective’s Miss UPROAR 2011 Model Search
“Rockstar Energy Drink is excited to be able to offer this opportunity to bring the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival experience to a new level with this special party pass,” says Rockstar Energy Drink Marketing Director Mike Kelso.
For more information and to buy the “$25 PARTY PASS FOR 25 HOURS,” go to: www.rockstaruproar.com/25for25 and check out a video clip on the promotion here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrW9arJduMw.
The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival features multi-platinum headliner Avenged Sevenfold, along with main stage artists Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet For My Valentine and Escape The Fate. The North American touring music and lifestyle festival also includes Best Buy Music Gear Stage headliners Sevendust, as well as Black Tide, Art Of Dying and Hell Or Highwater.
The all-day Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival will run from 2pm-11pm in most cities. The trek launches August 28 in Camden, NJ and wraps October 14 in San Francisco. Go to www.rockstaruproar.com/25for25 and www.LiveNation.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival tour markets participating in the promotion are as follows:
Date Tour Market Venue Web Link
Fri 8/26 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center http://rockstaruproar.com/city/camden/
Sat 8/27 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion http://rockstaruproar.com/city/scranton/
Sun 8/28 Boston, MA Comcast Center http://rockstaruproar.com/city/boston/
Wed 8/31 Washington, DC Jiffy Lube Live http://rockstaruproar.com/city/washingtondc/
Thur 9/1 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amp. http://rockstaruproar.com/city/virginiabeach/
Sat 9/3 Tampa, FL 1-800-ASK-GARY Amp. http://rockstaruproar.com/city/tampa/
Mon 9/5 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pav. http://rockstaruproar.com/city/houston/
Fri 9/9 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Centre http://rockstaruproar.com/city/detroit/
Sat 9/10 Buffalo, NY Darien Lake Perf. Arts Center http://rockstaruproar.com/city/buffalo/
Sun 9/11 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre http://rockstaruproar.com/city/hartford/
Wed 9/14 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amp. * http://rockstaruproar.com/city/toronto/
Fri 9/16 Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara Pavilion http://rockstaruproar.com/city/pittsburgh/
Sat 9/17 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Amp. http://rockstaruproar.com/city/indianapolis/
Sun 9/18 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Pav. http://rockstaruproar.com/city/chicago/
Wed 9/21 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center http://rockstaruproar.com/city/cleveland/
Sat 9/24 Kansas City, MO Sandstone Amphitheater http://rockstaruproar.com/city/kansascity/
Sun 9/25 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amp. http://rockstaruproar.com/city/stlouis/
Sat 10/1 Seattle, WA White River Amp. http://rockstaruproar.com/city/auburn/
Wed 10/5 Denver, CO Comfort Dental Amp. http://rockstaruproar.com/city/denver/
Fri 10/7 Albuquerque, NM Hard Rock Pavilion http://rockstaruproar.com/city/albuquerque/
Sat 10/8 Phoenix, AZ Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pav. http://rockstaruproar.com/city/phoenix/
Sun 10/9 San Diego, CA Cricket Wireless Amp. http://rockstaruproar.com/city/sandiego/
Thur 10/13 Sacramento, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre http://rockstaruproar.com/city/sacramento/
Fri 10/14 San Francisco, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre http://rockstaruproar.com/city/mountainview/
* Sevendust will not be performing at these shows.
The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival is made possible through the support of sponsors including Rockstar Energy Drink, Best Buy Music Gear, Ernie Ball, Zoom, Schecter Guitars, KRANK Amps, Zippo, KICKER Performance Audio, Castiv, Guitar Player Magazine, Jägermeister Canada, Vertical-Xtreme, Air Force Reserve, Army Reserves, The Marines, Fearless Music, NoCover.com and No Cover Event Guide, and others.
0 ADDITIONAL TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK UPROAR FESTIVAL
ADDITIONAL TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED FOR
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK UPROAR FESTIVAL
FEATURING HEADLINERS AVENGED SEVENFOLD
AS WELL AS THREE DAYS GRACE, SEETHER, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE,
ESCAPE THE FATE, SEVENDUST, BLACK TIDE,
ART OF DYING AND THE BLACK CLOUD COLLECTIVE
Additional tour dates have been revealed for the 2011 Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival featuring multi-platinum headliner Avenged Sevenfold, along with main stage artists Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet For My Valentine and Escape The Fate. The North American touring music and lifestyle festival also includes Best Buy Music Gear Stage headliners Sevendust, as well as Black Tide, Art Of Dying and The Black Cloud Collective.
The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival launches August 26 in Camden, NJ and will criss-cross North America before wrapping October 14 (see below for current tour dates). The newly announced shows include: Virginia Beach, Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, Seattle, Denver, Albuquerque, Phoenix, Sacramento and San Francisco.
The all-day festival will run from 2pm-11pm in most cities, and tickets are affordably priced between $20 and $69.99. Tickets for several of the shows are on sale now (see below for full list of on-sale dates), and early bird pre-sale ticket packages will be available for the newly announced tour dates. Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale beginning July 8 in select markets. Go to www.RockstarUproar.com and www.LiveNation.com for full details and to purchase tickets.
As previously announced, a portion of the proceeds from each Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival ticket sold will benefit Child Find of America and the Road 2 Recovery Foundation. More information on Child Find of America and the Road 2 Recovery Foundation can be found at www.RockstarUPROAR.com/causes.
This marks the second year that the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival has joined forces with Child Find of America. “We’re incredibly honored that the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival is continuing their partnership with Child Find of America in 2011,” said Mark Delluomo, Director of Operations, Child Find of America, Inc. “Last year’s tour promoted safety and awareness as well as raising over $40,000 which went directly to program costs. All of us at Child Find are very grateful to the producers, bands and fans who so generously contributed. We’re also excited that UPROAR has given us another opportunity to let thousands of rock fans know more about us through their website, programs and press releases. Traffic to Child Find’s website and Facebook cause page spiked over the course of the tour and continues to be vigorous. Many people still don’t realize Child Find not only investigates and resolves cases, but also has programs that work to promote safety and prevent abductions. For example, we’re really proud of the Parent Help and Parent Help for Military Families programs which are designed to help dads and moms parenting apart to problem-solve their challenges – including such issues as visitation, custody and child support. This kind of publicity can change all that.”
The current Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival tour dates are as follows. Additional dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
Date Tour Market Venue Tickets On Sale
Fri 8/26 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center on sale now
Sat 8/27 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion on sale now
Sun 8/28 Boston, MA Comcast Center on sale now
Wed 8/31 Washington, DC Jiffy Lube Live on sale now
Thur 9/1 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 7/8 *
Sat 9/3 Tampa, FL 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre on sale now
Sun 9/4 Biloxi, MS Mississippi Coast Coliseum on sale now
Mon 9/5 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on sale now
Fri 9/9 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Centre 7/15 *
Sat 9/10 Buffalo, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on sale now
Sun 9/11 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre on sale now
Wed 9/14 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre on sale now
Fri 9/16 Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara Pavilion on sale now
Sat 9/17 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on sale now
Sun 9/18 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Pavilion 7/15 *
Wed 9/21 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center on sale now
Fri 9/23 Omaha, NE WestFair Amphitheater on sale now
Sat 9/24 Kansas City, MO Sandstone Amphitheater on sale now
Sun 9/25 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on sale now *
Sat 10/1 Seattle, WA White River Amphitheatre 8/5 *
Wed 10/5 Denver, CO Comfort Dental Amphitheater 7/23 *
Fri 10/7 Albuquerque, NM Hard Rock Pavilion 7/22 *
Sat 10/8 Phoenix, AZ Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion 7/22 *
Sun 10/9 San Diego, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre on sale now
Thur 10/13 Sacramento, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre 7/15 *
Fri 10/14 San Francisco, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre 7/15 *
*indicates newly announced tour date
The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival is made possible through the support of sponsors including Rockstar Energy Drink, Best Buy Music Gear, Ernie Ball, Guitar Player Magazine, Schecter Guitars, Jägermeister Canada, KICKER Performance Audio, Zippo, Vertical-Xtreme, Air Force Reserve, KRANK Amps, Army Reserves, Fearless Music, NoCover.com and No Cover Event Guide, and others.
0 SEVENDUST CUTS EUROPEAN TOUR SHORT; U.S. HEADLINING TOUR SET TO LAUNCH JULY 7
SEVENDUST was forced to cut their current European tour short over the weekend due to circumstances beyond their control. The trek was scheduled to conclude June 24 in Madrid. They’re deeply apologetic to their international fans and hope to see them very soon.
The band will be regrouping for their forthcoming U.S. headlining tour—along with Adelitas Way, Emphatic and Violence To Vegas–which launches July 7 in Cedar Rapids before heading out on the UPROAR tour later this summer.
SEVENDUST is touring in support of their eighth studio album COLD DAY MEMORY, which was released April 20, 2010 on their own 7Bros. Records, through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group. The limited edition CD/DVD debuted #12 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, marking the highest debut of the band’s 15 year career.
Check them out at any of the following stops:
DATE CITY VENUE
Headlining shows with Adelitas Way, Emphatic and Violence To Vegas:
Thu 7/7 Cedar Rapids, IA The Lumber Yard
Fri 7/8 Milwaukee, WI Summerfest
Sat 7/9 Freeport, IL Logans
Mon 7/11 Louisville, KY Phoenix Hill Tavern
Tue 7/12 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
Thu 7/14 South Bend, IN Club Fever
Sat 7/16 Urbana, IL Canopy Club
Tue 7/19 Fayetteville, AR George’s Majestic Lounge
Wed 7/20 Little Rock, AR Revolution Music Room
Thu 7/21 Nashville, TN The Cannery
Fri 7/22 Memphis, TN New Daisy Theatre
Sat 7/23 Mobile, AL Soul Kitchen
Fri 7/8 Milwaukee, WI Summerfest
Sat 7/9 Freeport, IL Logans
Mon 7/11 Louisville, KY Phoenix Hill Tavern
Tue 7/12 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
Thu 7/14 South Bend, IN Club Fever
Sat 7/16 Urbana, IL Canopy Club
Tue 7/19 Fayetteville, AR George’s Majestic Lounge
Wed 7/20 Little Rock, AR Revolution Music Room
Thu 7/21 Nashville, TN The Cannery
Fri 7/22 Memphis, TN New Daisy Theatre
Sat 7/23 Mobile, AL Soul Kitchen
1 New Video – Sevendust – Unraveling
0 SEVENDUST RETURN WITH ORIGINAL LINEUP & DELIVER CAREER ALBUM * EARN HIGHEST CHART POSITION EVER COLD DAY MEMORY DEBUTS AT #12 ON BILLBOARD TOP 200 CONFIRMED FOR SUMMER CARNIVAL OF MADNESS TOUR WITH SHINEDOWN, CHEVELLE, PUDDLE OF MUDD & 10 YEARS
The fans have spoken. Cold Day Memory is Sevendust’s “best album to date” (Brett Ellis on Facebook). “I find it hard for words to describe how unbelievably amazing this album is. Such intense passion and depth.” (SupermanNYC on iTunes). “Best 7Dust CD ever” (Trey Lee Cowart on Facebook). “Unf*ckingbelievable” (@Szajdi on Twitter). “Album of the year. I know there are 8 months left in the year, but I don’t honestly see anything topping this. Anything.” (Cfw828 on Tunelab.com). “Sevendust are back harder than ever!” (jamroc2223 on iTunes).
Not only have the fans raved about it, they actually bought it too and at a higher clip than ever before. Cold Day Memory debuted at #12 on today’s Billboard Top 200, the highest debut of the bands’ storied 8 studio album, 15 year career. A trimphant return for Sevendust’s original lineup – Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Morgan Rose (drums/vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar/vocals), Vince Hornsby (bass/vocals) and John Connolly (guitar/vocals). The limited edition CD/DVD includes 12 tracks along with an hour long behind the scenes DVD highlighting various aspects of the recording process.
With Lowery as a major contributor, Sevendust released four albums that stretched the limits of hard rock and metal, combining elements of thrash, classic metal, southern rock and soul into songs that were both sinfully tuneful and ruthlessly aggressive. Then in 2003, after the release of Seasons, the guitarist quit to focus on his other band. Sevendust continued for three more albums, and enjoyed considerable success, but something was clearly missing. So, when the band reunited with Lowery in early 2008, it was like the missing piece of a jigsaw puzzle was finally reinserted and the picture was again complete.
The results are telling. Along with Cold Day Memory being Sevendust’s highest charting debut ever, the album’s first single, “Unraveling”, set a debut milestone as well. It entered the BDS Active Rock radio chart higher than any other Sevendust track. It surpassed 2003’s “Enemy,” which wound up peaking at #6 and is currently their highest charting song to date. At radio, “Unraveling” is the most well received Sevendust song ever and has the chance to be an absolute crossover monster.
Sevendust will be on the road with Nonpoint, Saving Abel and Day of Fire in April and May and are confirmed for the entire Carnival Of Madness Tour with Shinedown, Chevelle, Puddle Of Mudd and 10 Years this summer. A full list of dates is below.
The video for “Unraveling” can be seen here: http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/sevendust/unraveling–218669400. Sevendust is offering fans the chance to order a limited edition signed copy of Cold Day Memory from their own webstore at http://sevendust.hasawebstore.com/.
Sevendust Tour Dates:
w/Nonpoint, Day of Fire = *
w/Saving Abel, Day of Fire = **
w/Day of Fire = ^
w/Saving Abel, Day of Fire = **
w/Day of Fire = ^
April 27 Fayetteville, AR – George’s Majestic Lounge*
April 29 Houma, LA – The City Club*
April 30 Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle*
May 1 Orlando, FL – Tinker Field (Earthday Birthday)
May 4 Springfield, VA – Jaxx^
May 5 Richmond, VA – The National**
May 7 Clifton Park, NY – Northern Lights**
May 8 Allentown, PA – Crocodile Rock Café**
May 9 Syracuse, NY – Wescott Theatre**
May 11 Wantagh, NY – Mulcahy’s**
May 12 Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club**
May 14 South Bend, IN – Club Fever**
May 15 Kenosha, WI – Brat Shop**
May 16 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop^
May 20 Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
May 21 Traverse City, MI – Ground Zero^
May 22 Columbus, OH – Crew Stadium (Rock on the Range)
May 25 Minot, ND – Minot Municipal Auditorium
May 26 Sioux Falls, SD – Ramkota Exhibit Hall
May 28 Waterloo, IA – TicketCrusher Amphitheatre
May 29 Sauget, IL – Pop’s
May 30 Pryor, OK – Catch the Fever Fair Grounds (Rocklahoma)
April 29 Houma, LA – The City Club*
April 30 Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle*
May 1 Orlando, FL – Tinker Field (Earthday Birthday)
May 4 Springfield, VA – Jaxx^
May 5 Richmond, VA – The National**
May 7 Clifton Park, NY – Northern Lights**
May 8 Allentown, PA – Crocodile Rock Café**
May 9 Syracuse, NY – Wescott Theatre**
May 11 Wantagh, NY – Mulcahy’s**
May 12 Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club**
May 14 South Bend, IN – Club Fever**
May 15 Kenosha, WI – Brat Shop**
May 16 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop^
May 20 Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
May 21 Traverse City, MI – Ground Zero^
May 22 Columbus, OH – Crew Stadium (Rock on the Range)
May 25 Minot, ND – Minot Municipal Auditorium
May 26 Sioux Falls, SD – Ramkota Exhibit Hall
May 28 Waterloo, IA – TicketCrusher Amphitheatre
May 29 Sauget, IL – Pop’s
May 30 Pryor, OK – Catch the Fever Fair Grounds (Rocklahoma)
Carnival Of Madness Tour
w/Shinedown, Chevelle, Puddle Of Mudd & 10 Years
July 16 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Arena
July 17 Simpsonville, SC Heritage Park
July 18 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Amphitheatre
July 21 Estero, FL Germain Arena
July 23 Knoxville, TN Civic Coliseum
July 24 Charlotte, NC Verizon Amphitheatre
July 25 Raleigh, NC Raleigh Boutique Amphitheatre
July 26 Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach Amphitheatre
July 28 Columbia, MD Merriweather Pavillion
July 30 Philadelphia, PA Penn’s Landing
July 17 Simpsonville, SC Heritage Park
July 18 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Amphitheatre
July 21 Estero, FL Germain Arena
July 23 Knoxville, TN Civic Coliseum
July 24 Charlotte, NC Verizon Amphitheatre
July 25 Raleigh, NC Raleigh Boutique Amphitheatre
July 26 Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach Amphitheatre
July 28 Columbia, MD Merriweather Pavillion
July 30 Philadelphia, PA Penn’s Landing
July 31 Wiscassat, ME Lincoln County Fairgrounds
Aug 1 Boston, MA Comcast Amphitheatre
Aug 4 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
Aug 5 Holmdel, NJ PNC Amphitheatre
Aug 6 Canadaguiga, NY CBMS Performing Arts Center
Aug 7 Detroit, MI DTE Amphitheatre
Aug 9 Cleveland, OH Time Warner Amphitheatre
Aug 10 Pikeville, KY Eastern Kentucky Expo
Aug 11 Chicago, IL Charter One Pavillion
Aug 18 Lafayette, LA Cajun Dome
Aug 22 Dallas, TX Nokia Theater
Aug 24 Casper, WY Casper Event Center
Aug 25 Billings, MT Metropark Center
Aug 1 Boston, MA Comcast Amphitheatre
Aug 4 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
Aug 5 Holmdel, NJ PNC Amphitheatre
Aug 6 Canadaguiga, NY CBMS Performing Arts Center
Aug 7 Detroit, MI DTE Amphitheatre
Aug 9 Cleveland, OH Time Warner Amphitheatre
Aug 10 Pikeville, KY Eastern Kentucky Expo
Aug 11 Chicago, IL Charter One Pavillion
Aug 18 Lafayette, LA Cajun Dome
Aug 22 Dallas, TX Nokia Theater
Aug 24 Casper, WY Casper Event Center
Aug 25 Billings, MT Metropark Center
0 SEVENDUST LAUNCH U.S. TOUR, PRE-ORDERS IN SUPPORT OF ‘COLD DAY MEMORY’ – OUT APRIL 20TH.
PRE-ORDER THE AUTOGRAPHED ALBUM & RECEIVE THE SINGLE, “UNRAVELING”, NOW
SEVENDUST—Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Morgan Rose (drums/vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar/vocals), Vince Hornsby (bass/vocals), John Connolly (guitar/vocals)— are currently putting the finishing touches on a headlining tour with Drowning Pool and will take a much-deserved break before heading out to do it all over again in April and beyond. The band will be world premiering the DVD portion of the album and doing a special acoustic gig at the Hard Rock Cafe in their hometown of Atlanta, GA the night before release, April 19th. Details and ticket information TBA.
The band’s eighth studio album, COLD DAY MEMORY, comes out April 20 on their own 7Bros. Records, through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group. The album—produced by Grammy® nominated Johnny K (Disturbed, Staind, 3 Doors Down, Plain White T’s)—is the band’s first new album with their original line-up back together with Lowery’s return after his departure in 2003. Sevendust’s new single, “Unraveling”, is #17 and rising on the BDS Active Rock chart – It’s the most well received single in the bands history and has a chance to be a crossover smash. Buy “Unraveling” on http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/unraveling/id356146568?i=356146602.
To make the tour extra special, Ticketmaster is offering an “Ultimate Memory Fan Package” bundle, which pairs a ticket to the show with an autographed copy of COLD DAY MEMORY and a meet & greet with the band. Further info can be found on Ticketmaster by doing a search for Sevendust tickets http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search&q=sevendust&search.x=0&search.y=0.
Confirmed tour dates:
DATE CITY VENUE
Mon 4/19 Atlanta, GA Hard Rock Cafe (DVD Premiere & Acoustic Set) – Details TBA
Tues 4/20 Kennesaw, GA 6:30pm – Best Buy In Store Signing (850 Cobb Place Blvd NW – Kennesaw, GA 30144)
Weds 4/21 Knoxville, TN 5:30pm – Disc Exchange In Store Signing (2615 Chapman Hwy – Knoxville, TN 37920)
Wed 4/21 Knoxville, TN The Valarium
Sat 4/24 Tampa FL St. Pete Times Forum (WXTB 98 Rockfest)
Sun 4/25 Ladson, SC Ladson Fairgrounds (LiveX 2010)
Tue 4/27 Fayetteville, AR George’s Majestic Lounge
Thu 4/29 Houma, LA The City Club
Fri 4/30 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
Tue 5/4 Springfield, VA Jaxx
Wed 5/5 Richmond, VA The National
Fri 5/7 Clifton Park, NY Northern Lights
Sat 5/8 Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock Café
Sun 5/9 Syracuse, NY Westcott Theatre
Wed 5/12 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
Fri 5/14 South Bend, IN Club Fever
Sun 5/16 Flint, MI Machine Shop
Sat 5/22 Columbus, OH Crew Stadium (Rock On The Range)
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Pre-Order on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/cold-day-memory/id362370156
Pre-Order w/signed booklet: http://sevendust.hasawebstore.com/
0 SEVENDUST: ‘Cold Day Memory’ out April 20; “Unraveling” exploding at radio; U.S. headlining tour underway
SEVENDUST RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM, ‘COLD DAY MEMORY,’ APRIL 20 ON 7BROS. RECORDS/ILG;
“UNRAVELING” EXPLODING ON ACTIVE/ROCK RADIO;
HEADLINING TOUR WITH DROWNING POOL UNDERWAY WITH MORE DATES AND ROCK ON THE RANGE ON THE WAY
SEVENDUST–Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Morgan Rose (drums/vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar/vocals), Vince Hornsby (bass/vocals), John Connolly (guitar/vocals)–are set to release their eight studio album, COLD DAY MEMORY, April 20 on their own 7Bros. Records, through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group. COLD DAY MEMORY—produced by Grammy® Award winner Johnny K (Disturbed, Staind, 3 Doors Down, Plain White T’s)—is the band’s first new album with their original line-up back together with Lowery’s return after his departure in 2003.
The album’s first single, “Unraveling,” is already getting a great reaction at Rock Radio and is currently #20 on the Active Rock charts (it’s jumping to #18 next week). With back-to-back double-digit add weeks at Active Rock before its actual add date, this is the most well-received Sevendust track in the last decade. The song is currently available on iTunes and is available to stream on their Myspace page. A video is currently in the works.
COLD DAY MEMORY capitalizes on all of Sevendust’s chemistry and potential. While the band’s last few efforts were mainly heavy and rhythmic, the new songs balance brutality with textural passages and infectious counter-melodies. There are even fleet-fingered guitar solos. But whether confronting the listener with double-bass drums and staccato power chords or using melodic arpeggios and soft brush strokes to sweeten the sound of Witherspoon’s multi-faceted vocals, Sevendust sound excited, energized and ready to take on the world.
All five band members contributed to the lyrics on COLD DAY MEMORY, and the songs were works in progress up until the moment they were recorded. In the end, the band crafted songs that encapsulated their experiences with the world and one another. Witherspoon, who recently became a father, penned some lines about commitment and responsibility, while Rose, who was going through a painful divorce, wrote lyrics about heartbreak and disillusionment. The album’s first single, “Unraveling,” was co-written by Lowery and Dave Bassett (Shinedown, Puddle of Mudd) and is about the collapse of a relationship, while “Confession” indirectly addresses Lowery quitting and returning to the band.
“Since we all write, it’s hard to tell exactly what each song is about, but we like to leave it up to the listeners to decide for themselves,” Rose says. “It’s funny because in the end you almost don’t know what you wrote. I remember telling John one time, ‘Dude, that was an amazing line you wrote,’ and he went, ‘What are you talking about? You wrote that.’ We wanted to change the template completely from what we did with our last album, HOPE AND SORROW. We were going, ‘Let’s bring back those other elements Clint brought in that made us what we were.’ So we sort of made a silent agreement that we were going to let Clint run wild. We said we’ll jump in when it’s time, but if you’ve got an idea let’s go with it.”
There’s something almost intangible about a band with strong chemistry. When the guitarists vibe off each other just right, the bassist is lock in step with the drummer, the music almost transcends the musicians. And when the vocalist is feeding off the power of the other players, almost anything is possible. It’s something Sevendust learned early in their career when guitarist Clint Lowery joined forces with the eclectic Atlanta group.
“I knew once I got him in there that he could definitely change the band fully,” says drummer Morgan Rose. “His background vocals and his writing style and guitar playing were the final ingredients for us to become the band that we needed to be.”
With Lowery as a major contributor, Sevendust released four albums that stretched the limits of hard rock and metal, combining elements of thrash, classic metal, southern rock and soul into songs that were both sinfully tuneful and ruthlessly aggressive. Then in 2003, after the release of SEASONS, the guitarist quit to focus on his other band Dark New Day. Sevendust continued for three more albums, and enjoyed considerable success, but something was clearly missing. So, when the band reunited with Lowery in early 2008, it was like the missing piece of a jigsaw puzzle was finally reinserted and the picture was again complete.
“This record personally has been one of the most difficult, but most rewarding records I’ve ever worked on,” explains Lowery. “I put a lot of pressure on myself to contribute good material to the guys after being gone for last three records and that helped me focus more than I ever had.” Adds Lajon Witherspoon: “I feel this album shows new growth for the band. We’re very happy to have Clint back and are looking forward for everyone hearing the magic that’s made when we’re all together!”
Headlining Tour Dates:
With Drowning Pool
3/12/10 Las Vegas NV House of Blues
3/13/10 Anaheim CA House of Blues
3/14/10 Tempe AZ Marquee Theatre
3/16/10 Albuquerque NM Sunshine Theatre
3/17/10 Colorado Springs CO The Black Sheep
3/19/10 San Antonio TX Scout Bar
3/20/10 Houston TX Scout Bar
3/21/10 Corpus Christi TX The Pavilion @ Concrete St.
3/22/10 Mission TX Las Palmas Race Track
3/24/10 Lubbock TX The Pavillion
3/26/10 Dallas TX Trees
3/27/10 Odessa TX Dos Amigos
3/30/10 Panama City FL Club LaVela
3/13/10 Anaheim CA House of Blues
3/14/10 Tempe AZ Marquee Theatre
3/16/10 Albuquerque NM Sunshine Theatre
3/17/10 Colorado Springs CO The Black Sheep
3/19/10 San Antonio TX Scout Bar
3/20/10 Houston TX Scout Bar
3/21/10 Corpus Christi TX The Pavilion @ Concrete St.
3/22/10 Mission TX Las Palmas Race Track
3/24/10 Lubbock TX The Pavillion
3/26/10 Dallas TX Trees
3/27/10 Odessa TX Dos Amigos
3/30/10 Panama City FL Club LaVela
4/24/10 Tampa FL St. Pete Times Forum (WXTB 98 Rockfest)
5/22 Columbus, OH Rock On The Range
0 THE FLOOD JOIN UP WITH SEVENDUST AND DROWNING POOL ON UPCOMING TOUR, DIGITAL EP ON SALE NOW
Seattle rockers THE FLOOD are about to join up with Sevendust and Drowning Pool on a tour that starts on Feb. 28th in Englewood, Colorado. THE FLOOD were recently featured on the Saw VI soundtrack and were featured on the Saw tour with Mushroomhead, among others.
The band entered the studio last year with Sylvia Massy (Tool, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins) to record their debut full-length at her Radiostar Studios in Weed, CA.
The band also recently release a digital EP on iTunes which can be purchased here: http://itunes.apple.com/album/self-titled-ep/id342665461
Tour dates with Sevendust and Drowning Pool are as follows:
Feb 28 2010 7:45P
The Gothic Theatre w/Sevendust, Drowning Pool, Digital Summer Englewood, Colorado
Mar 2 2010 6:30P
Knitting Factory w/Sevendust, Drowning Pool, Digital Summer Reno, Nevada
Mar 3 2010 7:00P
The Knitting Factory w/Sevendust, Drowning Pool, Digital Summer Boise, Idaho
Mar 4 2010 7:00P
Wilma Theater w/Sevendust, Drowning Pool, Digital Summer Missoula, Montana
Mar 6 2010 7:00P
The Knitting Factory w/Sevendust, Drowning Pool, Digital Summer Spokane, Washington
Mar 7 2010 7:45P
Showbox at the Market w/Sevendust, Drowning Pool, Digital Summer Seattle, Washington
Mar 9 2010 6:30P
Grand Ballroom@Regency Center w/Sevendust, Drowning Pool, Digital Summer San Francisco, California
Mar 10 2010 7:00P
House of Blues w/Sevendust, Drowning Pool, Digital Summer W. Hollywood, California
Mar 12 2010 5:30P
House of Blues/Mandalay Bay w/Sevendust, Drowning Pool, Digital Summer Las Vegas, Nevada
Mar 13 2010 7:00P
House of Blues w/Sevendust, Drowning Pool, Digital Summer Anaheim, California
Mar 14 2010 7:00P
Marquee Theatre w/Sevendust, Drowning Pool, Digital Summer Tempe, Arizona
Mar 16 2010 7:00P
Sunshine Theatre w/Sevendust, Digital Summer, Anesthesia Albuquerque, New Mexico
Mar 17 2010 7:00P
The Black Sheep w/Sevendust, Digital Summer, Sanguine Addiction Colorado Springs, Colorado
Mar 19 2010 7:00P
The Scout Bar w/Sevendust, Digital Summer, ONEisONE San Antonio, Texas
Mar 20 2010 7:00P
The Scout Bar w/Sevendust, Digital Summer, Melovine Houston, Texas
2 Rock Gone Wild Wednesday – Sevendust
Sevendust is one of the more recent additions to the Rock Gone Wild music festival in August. I must admit that they are one of the bands on the bill that I am the least familiar with. After checking out the videos below, I am definitely curious to see what this band can do live.
1 Twisted Sister & Sevendust Invades Rock Gone Wild!
Rock Gone Wild, America’s newest and most diverse rock festival, has announced two more additions to its already impressive line-up. Twisted Sister, the kings of glam rock and roll, will close the main stage on Saturday, August 22. Sevendust, one of modern rocks biggest acts, helps shut down the huge party on Sunday, August 23.
Twisted Sister will celebrate its 25th anniversary and add to its impressive run of headline festival appearances by closing Saturday’s show at the inaugural Rock Gone Wild. The band sold over 10 million records and issued the classic rock anthems “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock” back in the ‘80’s. More than a decade after the band’s last show in 1987, the quintet reformed at a tribute show and has continued playing together; the reformation includes an astonishing run of over 50 headline festival dates, performing in front of two million people in 23 countries. The group has also had success re-issuing records, recording a Christmas collection and releasing numerous DVDs of its legendary live show, a show that will come alive in all of its glory at RGW. Make sure to catch it-this may be the last time that TS dons the “old school” make-up onstage in the U.S.
Sevendust has become one of modern rock’s biggest bands the hard way-releasing a stream of impressive records and following each with a seemingly never-ending tour. The band is not known for one record or one song, but rather a solid body of work that continues to improve with every new release. The band’s last record, Chapter VII: Hope and Sorrow, which featured the huge hits “Inside” and “The Past” is still selling, but the band is already recording the follow-up. The quintet will take a studio break to rock RGW with its blend of heavy metal guitar, rap dynamics and infectious melodies.
With these additions, the line-ups for each day of the festival have been announced:
Thursday: Saxon, Warrant, April Wine, Saigon Kick, Honeymoon Suite, Tyketto, Black ‘N Blue, Tigertailz, Ernie and the Automatics (featuring former Boston members Barry Goudreau and Sib Hashian), Sick of Sarah, Ashamed and Savior.
Friday: Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, Jackyl, Cherie Currie (of the Runaways), Powerman 5000, Marcy Playground, Rhino Bucket, Gypsy Pistoleros, Throw the Fight and Crazy Lixx.
Saturday: Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Lita Ford, Dokken, Great White, Kix, L.A. Guns (featuring Phil Lewis), Hardcore Superstar, Primal Fear, Dangerous Toys, Helix, Junkyard, Frankenstein 3000, Sex Department, Mighty Swine and Stallion.
Sunday: George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Candlebox, Sevendust, Saving Abel, Eve 6, Tantric, Armored Saint, Lizzy Borden, Dirty Looks, Lillian Axe, The Texas Hippie Coalition, Downtread and Stuck on Stupid.
If you want to go wild this summer, Rock Gone Wild is the place to be. With over 50 bands on two stages and campground parties going all night long, even the most insatiable rock appetite will be satisfied. But if you really want the ultimate Rock n’ Roll experience, you need to be in the Sinner’s Lounge. The Sinners Lounge is the first-of-its-kind to be featured at an American rock festival. It is not your average VIP experience at a festival, the Sinners Lounge at Rock Gone Wild will offer an up-close look at the sort of debauchery that rock fans only dream of seeing at a rock festival.
Limited only to 500 ticket holders and rock stars, the sinners lounge will place the avid fan in the midst of the rock and debauchery experience, in an all inclusive night club setting. Glowing walls, leather couches, nightly Champaign fountains, appetizers, and cocktail waitresses dressed to theme each night are just the beginning of this all inclusive lounge. Want an open bar with liquor, cocktails, martinis, shooters and more booze than a tour bus in the 80’s? Check. Want to be entertained by dancers and acoustic performances by special guests? Check. Want to mingle with the bands that rocked your world just hours ago? Check. Want a View of the backstage mayhem while you do it all? Check. Go Platinum at Rock Gone Wild 09 to enjoy this all inclusive package along with seating in the first 10 rows, buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner, beer, soft drinks and more.
Visit www.rockgonewild.com for updates and festival news.
0 Disturbed Announce Winter Leg of U.S. Headlining Tour in Support of Indestructible
Chart-topping hard-rock band Disturbed have announced a winter leg of their headlining North American tour in support of their current album, the nearly platinum Indestructible. The tour begins January 16th, 2009, in Milwaukee, WI, and crisscrosses the country before finishing up in Utica, NY, on February 27th. Sevendust and Skindred will appear as support.
Disturbed are riding high with their first-ever Grammy Award nomination in the “Best Hard Rock Performance” category for Indestructible’s first single “Inside the Fire,” which set a record when it spent 16 weeks atop the Active Rock Radio chart. Their new single/title track, “Indestructible,” currently sit at No. 2 on Billboard’s Active Rock chart.
The self-produced Indestructible debuted at Number One on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart and remained in the Top 10 for five weeks. It is the band’s third consecutive Number One album, following their platinum-sellers Believe (2002) and Ten Thousand Fists (2005), making Disturbed one of only six rock bands in history to score three consecutive Number One debuts with studio albums. Formed in Chicago in 1996, Disturbed have sold a collective 10 million albums worldwide.
Tour dates below and on-sale dates in parentheses:
1/16 – Milwaukee, WI, Eagles Ballroom (On Sale Now)
1/17 – Springfield, MO, Shrine Mosque (On Sale Now)
1/19 – Kansas City, MO, Uptown Theatre (On Sale: 12/12)
1/21 – Salt Lake City, UT, The Great Salt Air (On Sale: 12/12)
1/23 – Seattle, WA, Everett Arena (On Sale 12/19)
1/24 – Kennwick, WA, Toyota Center (On Sale: 12/13)
1/26 – Sacramento, CA, Arco Arena (On Sale: 12/20)
1/27 – San Jose, CA, San Jose Event Center (On Sale: 12/14)
1/29 – Los Angeles, CA, Palladium (On Sale: 12/19)
1/30 – Las Vegas, NV, Pearl (On Sale: 12/20)
2/02 – El Paso, TX, County Coliseum (On Sale: 12/13)
2/03 – Belton, TX, Bell County Expo (On Sale: 12/13)
2/05 – Midland, TX, Midland Horseshoe Arena (On Sale: 12/13)
2/06 – Corpus Christi, TX, The Pavilion (On Sale: 12/13)
2/10 – Tupelo, MS, Bancorp South Arena (On Sale: 12/12)
2/11 – Augusta, GA, James Brown Arena (On Sale: TBD)
2/13 – Jacksonville, FL, Morrocco Shrine Auditorium (On Sale: 12/13)
2/14 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Pompano Beach Amphitheater (On Sale: 1/10)
2/16 – Ft. Meyers, FL, Germain Arena (On Sale: 1/10)
2/18 – Myrtle Beach, SC, House of Blues (On Sale: 12/13)
2/19 – Johnson City, TN, Freedom Hall Civic Center (On Sale: TBD)
2/21 – Rochester, NY, Armory (On Sale: TBD)
2/22 – Atlantic City, NJ, House of Blues (On Sale: 12/20)
2/24 – Dayton, OH, Hara Arena (On Sale: TBD)
2/25 – Huntington, WV, Big Sandy Arena (On Sale: 12/19)
2/27 – Utica, NY, Utica Auditorium (On Sale: TBD)
2/28 – Scranton, PA, Scranton Cultural Center (On Sale: TBD)
1 Sevendust Gives An Update
SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery has issued the following update:
“Wow! We just got back from our trip over to Germany, Qatar and Afghanistan entertaining the troops. Which truthfully they entertained the hell out of us. First off we’re coming off a two day transit that started in Afghanistan that ended here in Atlanta for most of us and to say that the flights were long and delayed would be an understatement. I’m still in that dream state from lack of sleep. Between the time changes, different flights etc. it’s gonna be a few days before we pull it together and by the time we do we leave again to go back out which is par for the course for Sevendust.
I’m still processing everything we just went through over there so I’ll do my best to give you guys a preview of everything. First off, the trip started in Germany at a base there that housed a lot of families of deployed soldiers. We played a full on electric set that was cool but a lil strange at first because we saw alot of kids on shoulders and a family kinda of vibe and here we come out like CANNIBAL CORPSE. But turned out very emotional because of the words said by Lajon (Witherspoon) and the flag we were presented at the end of the show by some of the soldiers. After that show we continued over to another base in Germany and did another electric show. Both were very cool but now’s where it gets a lil interesting.
We leave to Qatar which is pronounced a few different ways by the troops but we liked the Cutter way of pronouncing! We land at night there and step off the plane at nice comfortable 105 temp. Sucked the wind out of your lungs the second we stepped off the plane. Walk through the airport and saw a lot of people staring at us with a ‘why the hell are you here and we want to kill you’ look on their face. Apparently Americans with piercings, tatts and southern accents aren’t the desired visitors of the middle east. We could feel the stares of hate on us in the custom line which for me was kinda scary. We were not in our comfort zone to say the least. After getting through customs we’re met on the other side by a couple soldiers that immediately greeted us with a nevermind them asshole greetings welcome. One of the soldiers that met us was named Cook and he was blinged out and funny as hell. He made us feel comfortable right off the bat. Both of the guys that picked us up started giving us info on the country, the war and everything else we asked which was a million questions. We got to the base in Qatar(cutter) which is a huge base there where soldiers go for a few days for RnR. No not rock n roll. That’d be too corny. Rest and recoup. Anyway, we spent two days there hanging and playing an acoustic show.
Next we go to fly to Afghanistan and we are soon to learn that no military flights they have us on leave on time for us. We’re pretty much a lil higher on the priority list than the mail and not much but they are fighting a war over there so we don’t mind. After we get through Qatar customs we get on a plane called a C17 which is a work horse plane they use to transport cargo from place to place. We were happy to get on that because the other option was a C130 which from what we here was a brutal ride. Anyway, got a chance to ride in the cockpit of the flight into Afghanistan and parts of the flight which was amazing. We were a lil nervous flying into here because as most of you know this is where a lot of the activity of the war is taking place.
We arrive after they do a combat landing which is a landing the planes do to avoid a straight approach and avoid any firing upon. Not your typical landing at all. We get there and after we land we get sorted out in our room which is what was referred to as the Bee Hut! All of us in a room with bunk beds. Oh before I forget we had a guy named Ben that was sent there to help guide us through all of this and work alongside Chris our tour manager during this, which was amazing by the way, that was with us the whole time. Anyway, right when we got settled in we had to take part in a falling soldier ceremony that they do when they lose a soldier there. Everyone on the base lines up on the streets of the base completely silent, hands behind back as the flagged covered casket goes through the streets and is saluted by the soldiers as it passes. It was very sad and made the war very real for us. Very powerful and made us realize what these men and woman are facing everyday over there.
After that we began hanging with the soldiers, meeting different Generals, shooting guns, riding to other bases on smaller planes, doing crazier combat landings, eating with the troops, playing acoustic shows where every person in the audience had a firearm, drinking a lot of water and basically being apart of their world for a few weeks. There’s soo much more I could go into but I’m sure the other guys in the band will post on here with even better details of our experience.
For me it was a very spiritual experience that I will never forget and look forward to doing again. I left with no acoustic guitars because during our last performance I gave one soldier a guitar and invited the same guy to smash another one to give our acoustic show a electric vibe. LOL!
We thank the troops and everyone else we met for being such amazing hosts and allowing us the chance to do our part and entertain those incredible people there. We love you and pray for a safe return for all of you!
Clint(7d)”
Courtesy of Bravewords.com
6 2008 New Rock Releases and Reissues (Updated)
I started compiling the following list of New releases for 2008. This may not be a complete list, but so much great new music has arrived in 2008, so far, I though it would be a good idea to keep a running tab of what has come out, and what is on the way. The releases through August have been confirmed. Releases with a question mark have not been confirmed yet. This list will be updated as more news arrives.
Updated July 9, 2008
January
Drive By Truckers – Brigher Than Creation’s Dark
Airbourne – Running Wild (U.S. Release)
Bullet For My Valentine – Scream Aim Fire
Gamma Ray – Land of the Free, Part 2
Ayreon – 01011001
American Speedway – Ship of Fools
Lillian Axe – Love and War (Reissue)
Lillian Axe – S/T (Reissue)
Sleeze Beez – Screwed Blued & Tattooed (Reissue)
Sleeze Beez – Powertool (Reissue)
Stonerider – Three Legs of Trouble
Thieves & Liars – When Dreams Become Reality
Tiles – Fly Paper
Saint Daemon – In Shadows Lost From the Brave
Pagan’s Mind – God’s Equation
February
DVD – Iron Maiden – Live After Death
DVD – Scorpions – Live at Wacken Open Air 2006
DVD – Overkill – Live at Wacken Open Air 2007
DVD – Thin Lizzy – Live and Dangerous
Three – End is Begun
Pillar – For the Love of the Game
Avantasia – The Scarecrow
UFO – Phenomenon (Reissue)
UFO – No Heavy Pettin (Reissue)
UFO – Force It (Reissue)
Type O Negative – Dead Again (Red Version)
Hurricane – Over the Edge (Reissue)
Hurricane – Take What You Want (Reissue)
Hurricane – Slave To the Thrill (Reissue)
Hericane Alice – Tear the House Down (Reissue)
Baton Rouge – Shake Your Soul (Reissue)
Baton Rouge – Lights Out on The Playground (Reissue)
Wrathchild America – Climbing the Walls (Reissue)
Tangier – Four Winds (Reissue)
Tangier – Stranded (Reissue)
Danko Jones – Never Too Loud
King’s Call – No Alibi
March
Benedictum – Seasons of Tragedy
Inflikted – Cavalera Conspiracy
Saving Abel – S/T
Steve Stevens – Memory Crash
Firewind – The Premonition
DVD – Zebra
King Kobra – Ready to Strike (Reissue)
King Kobra – Thrill of a Lifetime (Reissue)
Icon – Right Between the Eyes (Reissue)
Black Tide – Light From Above
House of Lords – Come To My Kingdom
Warrior – Fighting For The Earth (Reissue)
Shannon – Angel in Disguise
Whitecross – 1987
Black Crowes – Warpaint
Diamond Head – Borrowed Time (Reissue)
Diamond Head – Canterbury (Reissue)
April
Fatal Smile – World Domination
Saints of the Underground – Love the Sin, Hate the Sinner
Theory of a Deadman – Scars & Souvenirs
Whitesnake – Good To Be Bad
Dominici – 03 A Trilogy Part 3
Asia – Phoenix
Testament – The Formation of Damnation
The Sword – Gods of The Earth
Dream Theater – Greatest Hit (And 21 other pretty cool songs)
P.O.D. – When Angels and Serpents Dance
Sevendust – Chapter VII: Hope and Sorrow
In Flames – Sense of Purpose
Kamelot – Ghost Opera: The Second Coming
Ministry – Cover Up
DVD – Axel Rudi Pell – Live Over Europe
Keel – Lay Down the Law (Reissue)
White Lion – Return of the Pride
Circle II Circle – Delusions of Grandeur
Crimson Glory – S/T (Reissue)
Crimson Glory – Transcendence (Reissue)
Tantric – The End Begins
Nine Inch Nails – Ghosts I – IV
May
Iron Maiden – Somewhere Back In Time: The Best Of 1980-1989
MSG – In the Midst of Beauty
3 Doors Down – S/T
Bombay Black – Psycho Magnet
Def Leppard – Songs From The Sparkle Lounge
Kip Winger – From the Moon To the Sun
Eden – Oblivion
King’s X – XV
M.ILL.ION – Thrill Of The Chase
Dokken – Lightning Strikes Again
10 Years – Division
Jon Oliva’s Pain – Global Warning
Flotsam and Jetsam – Cuatro (Reissue)
Gun Barrel – Outlaw invasion
Brother Firetribe – Heart Full of Fire
Circle II Circle – Delusions of Grandeur
Southern Gentleman – Valley of Fire
10 Years – Division
Glenn Hughes – First Underground Nuclear Kitchen
Souls of We – Let The Truth Be Known (Featuring George Lynch and London LeGrand)
June
Disturbed – Indestructible
Bret Michaels – Rock My World
Man Raze – Surreal
Motley Crue – Saints of Los Angeles
Judas Priest – Nostradamus (2 CD Set)
JORN – Lonely Are the Brave
Flotsam & Jetsam – When The Storm Comes Down (Reissue)
Clusterhead – Times of No Trust
Shinedown – The Sound of Madness
Harem Scarem – Hope
Valient Thorr – Immortalizer
July
The Dogs Divine – Way of Life
Stephen Pearcy – Under My Skin
Tesla – Comin Atcha Live – DVD
Hydrogyn – Deadly Passions
Gypsy Rose – S/T (Featuring David Reece)
Harem Scarem – Hope
Ritchie Kotzen – Live in San Paolo
Silent Rage – Four Letter World
Night Ranger – Hole in the Sun
Jet Black Stare – In This Life
Jesse James Dupree and Dixie Inc – Rev It Up and Go Go
Alice Cooper – Along Came a Spider
Black Sabbath – The Rules of Hell CD Boxset
August
Black Stone Cherry – Folklore & Superstition
Slipknot – All Hope is Gone
Trapt – Only Through The Pain (Aug 5th)
The Showdown – Back Breaker
Dragonforce – Ultra Beatdown
Extreme – Saudades De Rock (Aug 15th)
Asphalt Valentine?
September
Tesla?
Papa Roach – Metamorphisis
Evergrey – Torn
Bullet – Bite the Bullet
Buckcherry – Black Butterfly
Metallica – Death Magnetic
Iced Earth – The Crucible Of Man (Something Wicked Part II)
October
Anthrax?
November
Starbreaker – Love’s Dying Wish
December
AC/DC?
Aerosmith?
1 Soulidium and Alter Bridge on tour with Sevendust
Florida Hard-Rockers, Soulidium have just announced that Alter Bridge and Nonpoint will be joining their tour with Sevendust for a run of dates starting 7/29 in Providence, RI. Supporting their debut album, Children of Chaos, Soulidium have already garnered raves from the Horror community for their video for “The Light” which was also included on the Saw IV soundtrack.
The video can be seen here!
Jun 24 Sevendust, Soulidium, & Neverset @ Cains Ballroom – Tulsa, Oklahoma
Jun 26 Soulidium, All Kills Aside & TBA @ Ouland Ballroom – Springfield, Missouri
Jul 29 Sevendust, Alter Bridge & Soulidium @ Lupos – Providence, Rhode Island
Jul 30 Sevendust, Alter Bridge & Soulidium @ Webster Theater – Hartford, Connecticut
Jul 31 Sevendust, Nonpoint & Soulidium @ Rams Head – Baltimore, Maryland
Aug 1 Sevendust, Nonpoint & Soulidium @ T.L.A. – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aug 2 Sevendust, Nonpoint & Soulidium @ Bogarts – Cincinnati, Ohio
Aug 4 Sevendust, Nonpoint & Soulidium @ The Swamp – Walton Beach, Florida
Aug 5 Sevendust, Nonpoint & Soulidium @ House of Blues – Orlando, Florida
Aug 6 Sevendust, Alter Bridge & Soulidium @ Tabernacle – Atlanta, Georgia
Aug 8 Sevendust, Nonpoint & Soulidium @ House of Blues – New Orleans, Louisiana
0 New Video – Sevendust – Prodigal Son
Check out the latest video by Sevendust! Prodigal Son is the first single off of Sevendust’s new album, Chapter VII: Hope and Sorrow.
3 Metallica to Perform at 2008 Ozzfest
Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Jonathan Davis of Korn, Serj Tankian, Hellyeah, Sevendust and Shadows Fall, among others, are scheduled to appear at this year’s one-off Ozzfest, to be held Aug. 9 at Pizza Hut Park in Dallas.
Other main stage acts on the bill are Cavalera Conspiracy, Apocalyptica, In This Moment and an all-star tribute to late Pantera guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott. Second stage acts are Devildriver, Kingdom of Sorrow, Soilent Green, Witchcraft and Goatwhore. The Sword, Drowning Pool and Rigor Mortis will handle duties on the third stage.
“We’re going to be a stadium destination festival for now — we have gone past doing the sheds every summer,” says Ozzy’s wife, Sharon Osbourne, who is producing Ozzfest with AEG Live. “We’ve given everyone else the blueprint and we have to keep evolving Ozzfest. This is just the beginning; AEG Live and I have a lot of new ideas for Ozzfest.”
Ozzfest will be Osbourne’s only concert performance this summer. Tickets for the one-day festival will go on sale May 31 via Ozzfest.com; prices have not yet been announced.
Last year, the Osbournes created a stir when they revealed the Live Nation-produced Ozzfest would be a sponsor-driven, free event, and acts would be asked to play without being paid. The 25-date amphitheater tour featured such artists as Lamb Of God, Hatebreed and Lordi, among others
Courtesy of Billboard.com
