SMITH/KOTZEN
BLACK LIGHT / WHITE NOISE

ADRIAN SMITH AND RICHIE KOTZEN REUNITE
FOR SECOND STUDIO ALBUM
PRE-ORDER HERE

“WHITE NOISE”
BRAND NEW SINGLE & VIDEO OUT NOW
WATCH HERE

“Can you hear me through the White Noise? Is my message getting through?”
lyric from ‘White Noise’ by Smith / Kotzen

BMG are proud to announce the worldwide release of the second album by Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen, entitled Black Light / White Noise on March 7th. The news comes alongside the release of the album’s first single, “White Noise.”

Recorded at The House, Los Angeles, California, produced by Richie and Adrian and mixed by Jay Ruston, the ten-track album is a masterclass in modern rock, with Adrian and Richie’s prodigious talents as songwriters, musicians and vocalists on full display.

Lead single “White Noise” perfectly illustrates the quality and strength of the album, boasting a gloriously heavy riff, soaring vocals, driving rhythms and a hook-filled chorus. Adrian Smith comments: “The song is about the rise of social media, how people get addicted to it, the power of it and how we get bombarded with it 24/7.”

“It was actually a riff Adrian brought in,” adds Richie Kotzen, “I then immediately started improvising the melody and the lyric that became the chorus. It had another working title, completely different to what it ended up being and we kind of came up on the spot with that call and answer in the chorus that turned into ‘White Noise’.”

The accompanying video sees the two guitar heroes delivering a performance as cool as it is effortless and showcases the great partnership they have formed. Watch HERE.

And that partnership has flourished and grown beautifully since their debut self-titled album in March 2021. Released to widespread critical acclaim, it was a melting pot of hard rock and traditional R&B that was a powerful calling card for what these two icons can do. On its follow-up Black Light / White Noise the duo has risen to even greater heights, producing a truly magnificent collection of songs that stands shoulder to shoulder with the finest work either of them have ever produced.

From the opening heavy blast of “Muddy Water” through to the epic and stately closer “Beyond The Pale,” these ten songs illustrate the myriad talents at Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen’s disposal and reveal that this is both an album and a partnership that will endure for years to come.

Atmospheric, ambitious, diverse and brilliant, Black Light / White Noise not only features stratospheric guitar solos and raw, bluesy vocals but soulful touches, intricate playing, beautiful songwriting and an assured poise and style that brings to mind a host of legendary musicians (Thin Lizzy, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Cream, Free, Deep Purple) but is undeniably the work of Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen in perfect harmony.

Richie Kotzen comments: “We’re so proud of this new album – it follows on from our debut and the EPs by focusing on collaborating on riffs, lyrics, harmonies and vocals. There’s a Smith/Kotzen DNA now and it’s definitely something we need to get out on the road with. I was pleased to work with my friend Jay Ruston on the mixing of the album, let alone my wife Julia (Lage) – who actually plays on ‘White Noise’ as well as four other tracks.”

“We’re like an extended family now,” adds Smith. “We have a sound and a vibe and I don’t think many artists are doing what we do – sharing the vocals and the guitars – it takes me back to those classic bands like Humble Pie & Cream – which is not a bad place to start!”

The full track-listing of Black Light / White Noise is:

Muddy Water
White Noise
Black Light
Darkside
Life Unchained
Blindsided
Wraith
Heavy Weather
Outlaw
Beyond The Pale

The album will be available in these formats: Clear, Splatter Vinyl (limited to certain retailers) / Black Vinyl / Digipak CD / Lossless Audio Digital

Killswitch Engage Announce New Album “This Consequence” Out February 21 via Metal Blade Records

BAND SHARES “FOREVER ALIGNED” VIDEO – WATCH

SPRING 2025 HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF MARCH 5

Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage – Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D’Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums – are pleased to announce their new album THIS CONSEQUENCE. It arrives February 21 via Metal Blade. Pre-order it here.

The band has also shared the video for first single “Forever Aligned.” Watch it here.

“‘Forever Aligned’ is one of those songs that is not just about us as humans, our love, and connection, but that connection to the unknown, the greater power, the universe, or God,” explains Leach. “It feels like a really good first song to release not just sonically, but lyrically, as it is all about connection. The device of the world we live in could use a lot more connectivity.”

Regarding the album, Leach continues, “‘This Consequence’, to me, is the combination of everything the past five years has thrown at us as a band, as humans, and society as a whole. This album is just as much about everybody and their stories as it is for me about my journey personally. Sonically, I love the combination of everybody’s ideas and contributions on this album. It feels more like a collaboration than the past few records have been. When all is said and done, I wouldn’t change anything about this album.”

He finishes, “I think it’s the exact record we needed to make. I’m honored and proud of what we all were able to create and refine through this music and message.”

THIS CONSEQUENCE TRACK LISTING:
“Abandon Us”
“Discordant Nation”
“Aftermath”
“Forever Aligned”
“I Believe”
“Where It Dies”
“Collusion”
“The Fall of Us”
“Broken Glass”
“Requiem”

This Consequence will be available in the following formats:

*CD: 8-panel digipak with spot gloss and emboss + 20-page booklet
*LP: Single LP – gatefold jacket with spot gloss and emboss + 8-page 8.5″x11″ booklet
*Digital/Streaming

*US Vinyl Variants:
Ancient Stone
Blood Sunset (Indie Retail Exclusive)
Engulfing Moss (Revolver Exclusive)
Cold Dead Eyes (Indiemerch Exclusive)
Charred Rust (Band Store Exclusive)

*EU Vinyl Variants:
Defused Pink Pollution
Corrupt Blood Infusion
Expired Ancient Slate (UK Exclusive – 500 copies)
Cosmos Adrift (EMP Exclusive 200 copies)
Decayed Crushed Leaves (Amazon Exclusive – 200 copies)
Explosive Birch Rot (Impericon Exclusive – 200 copies)

KSE will also embark on a headline tour in March. It’s their first tour of North America since late 2022, as the band has been busy working on the new material that has become This Consequence. The tour features support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For a King and Frozen Soul, and kicks off on March 5 in Nashville and runs through April 12 in Portland, Maine. All dates are below, and includes appearances at key spring festivals. Tickets and VIP packages will be available here.

Additionally, the band returns to the cover of Revolver for the third time. See the Winter 2024 cover below. Get it here. It’s on stands in January. Please note this issue is different than the special collector’s edition deluxe magazine that is “must own” for fans!

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE ON TOUR:
WITH KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR A KING, + FROZEN SOUL:
3/05 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
3/06 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
3/08 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
3/09 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
3/11 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center Arena
3/13 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
3/14 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort
3/15 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
3/17 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
3/18 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount
3/19 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum
3/21 – Penticton, BC – South Okanagan Events Centre
3/22 – Tsuut’ina, AB – Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
3/24 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
3/27 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
3/28 – Waukee, IA- Vibrant Music Hall
3/29 – La Vista, NE – The Astro
3/30 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
4/01 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live 20 Monroe
4/03 – Corbin, KY – The Corbin Arena
4/04 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
4/05 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
4/06 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Events Center
4/08 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
4/09 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
4/11 – Laval, QC -Place Bell
4/12 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena
5/08 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple*
5/16 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville*
*Festival Appearances

POWERSLAVE
40TH ANNIVERSARY ZOETROPE VINYL LIMITED EDITION

OUT NOW!
ORDER POWERSLAVE https://lnk.to/pwsl40PR

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of IRON MAIDEN’s landmark album Powerslave, BMG have released a limited-edition vinyl pressing to mark this historic record.

As the band’s first-ever zoetrope picture disc, featuring unique zoetrope artwork and the 2015 remastered audio of the album, this is a true collector’s item. The original sleeve has been expanded and contains new artwork and exclusive ‘Powerslave at 40’ liner notes from band founder Steve Harris.

In addition, there is a Walmart Exclusive version that includes a Lenticular 3D Album Art sized print. Powerslave is available to order now, https://lnk.to/pwsl40PR.

Originally released in September 1984, Iron Maiden’s fifth studio album Powerslave was another massive success for the band, charting all around the world including: U.K. #2, Switzerland #3, Norway #4, Germany #5, Sweden #5, New Zealand #11, Austria #15 Canada #21, US #21 and Australia #26, achieving multiple Gold and Platinum discs. It features the iconic singles “2 Minutes To Midnight” and “Aces High” alongside fan favourites “Powerslave” and the epic “Rime of the Ancient Mariner.”

Powerslave is beloved by fans and showcased the rapidly evolving ambition, sound and songwriting might of IRON MAIDEN as they were on the fast track to becoming one of the biggest metal bands on the planet; a position they have maintained to this day.

The album order link for Powerslave 40th Anniversary Zoetrope edition is: https://lnk.to/pwsl40PR

15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF STEEL PANTHER’S
DEBUT ALBUM FEEL THE STEEL NOW AVAILABLE
WHEREVER MUSIC IS CONSUMED

Debut Album Recently Certified Gold in the United Kingdom

Anniversary Tour Scheduled to Kick Off Next Week

Today is the day that Fanthers around the globe have been waiting for, the 15th Anniversary Edition of Steel Panther’s classic debut album Feel The Steel is now available worldwide. Released originally in 2009, the spandex-clad quartet burst on to the music scene and took the world by storm with the release of their debut single “Death To All But Metal.” Songs like “Asian Hooker,” “Community Property,” and “Girl From Oklahoma” won over fans and critics alike. The debut album also featured guest appearances by Corey Taylor of Slipknot, M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold, Justin Hawkins of The Darkness, and Scott Ian of Anthrax. The BBC reviewed the album upon original release stating: “Quite simply, Feel The Steel is an utter feel good masterpiece.” Reissued with all new artwork and two bonus tracks: “You Don’t Make Me Feel Dumb” was previously unreleased and “I Want Your Tits” was only available on the original Japanese import. The album was produced by now longtime collaborator, Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Corey Taylor). All orders via the band’s website will receive exclusive digital content not available anywhere else including early demo versions of “Asian Hooker,” “Party All Day” and “Girl From Oklahoma.” Feel The Steel – 15TH Anniversary Edition can be ordered in various configurations at www.SteelPanther.com including CD, vinyl, a cassette version (available via Steel Panther website only).

The track listing for Feel The Steel – 15TH Anniversary Edition is:

1) Death To All But Metal
2) Asian Hooker
3) Community Property
4) Eyes Of A Panther
5) Fat Girl (Thar She Blows)
6) Eatin’ Ain’t Cheatin’
7) Party All Day (F@#k All Night)
8) Turn Out The Lights
9) Stripper Girl
10) The Shocker
11) Girl From Oklahoma
12) You Don’t Make Me Feel Dumb (Bonus Track: Previously Unreleased)
13) I Want Your Tits (Bonus Track: Originally Available in Japan Only)

Recently, Steel Panther celebrated another career milestone. In a time when certifications for albums sales are waning for artists, the band’s debut album Feel The Steel achieved Gold record status in the United Kingdon. BPI – British Phonographic Industry – presented the band with a plaque to commemorate the achievement cementing the band’s legacy and acceptance by the Royal Family in the market.

For the first time ever, Steel Panther toys! Just in time for the holidays, Steel Panther have released a line of Limited Edition Half Pint Toys that will make the perfect gift no matter what holiday your friends celebrate. These half-pint figures are 6 inches of pure pleasure. All 4 members come in one customized box. Get yours today and play with Panther however you’d like! Figures ship immediately.

To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the album, Steel Panther will be heading out on the – you guessed it – Feel The Steel 15THAnniversary Tour. The tour will kick off next week in Huntington, NY on November 20th and will run through December 13th where it will wrap up in Orlando, FL. The tour will make stops in Boston, MA (November 23rd), Detroit, MI (November 29th) and Atlanta, GA (December 10th) among others. The band also added two holiday shows in Vancouver, BC on December 29th and December 30th at the Commodore Ballroom. Additional Information on all ticket and VIP packages including meet and greets, exclusive 15th Anniversary merch items, early entry and more for all tour dates can be found here: https://steelpanther.com/pages/tour.

Feel The Steel 15TH Anniversary Tour Dates:

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
Thursday, November 21, 2024 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Saturday, November 23, 2024 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues
Sunday, November 24, 2024 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
Friday, November 29, 2024 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
Saturday, November 30, 2024 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Sunday, December 1, 2024 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
Friday, December 6, 2024 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
Saturday, December 7, 2024 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
Thursday, December 12, 2024 – St Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
Friday, December 13, 2024 – Orlando, FL – Plaza Live
Sunday, December 29, 2024 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Monday, December 30, 2024 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom

GHOST
RITE HERE RITE NOW
4K, Blu-Ray, DVD, VHS Available for Pre-Order
Now Streaming at VEEPS, Available to Pre-Order for Purchase or Rental via iTunes and Amazon

By Popular Demand the #1 Hard Rock Cinema Event in US History Comes to Home Video December 6

Following a rapturously received global streaming premiere, RITE HERE RITE NOW is now available for pre-order on DVD, BluRay, 4K and VHS — to stream at VEEPS, and to pre-order for purchase or rental in advance of its October 28 digital release via iTunes and Amazon. The film captures all songs played during GHOST’s now-legendary sold out two-night stand at L.A.’s Kia Forum — including tracks not on its #1-charting soundtrack album — while proving to be much more than a mere concert film: Stunning performance footage is interwoven with a narrative that develops and advances plot threads from the band’s long-running Chapters webisode series, featuring familiar faces interacting behind the scenes with GHOST’s Papa IV, as his future and fate rest with the Ministry.

For more information, go to https://ghost-official.com/

DAUGHTRY DROPS EPIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE, “THE DAM”

The GRAMMY®-Nominated Band Continues Their Reign of Music Video Dominance with Cinematic New Visual Directed by Jensen Noen

GRAMMY®-nominated rockers Daughtry continue their reign of music video dominance with a visual for their new single, “The Dam,” out today on all platforms via Big Machine Rock.

Cut from their recently released, debut Big Machine EP, Shock to The System (Part One), the cinematic video, directed by Jensen Noen (Demi Lovato, Falling in Reverse, Bring Me the Horizon), finds frontman Chris Daughtry fighting for his life in an epic sci-fi setting.

“Working on this video with Jensen Noen was such an incredible experience. He’s a true visionary, and we’ve wanted to work together for a while now. This felt like the perfect opportunity, as only he could capture the scope of my vision,” Daughtry explains. “Three days in the desert made for the most brutal shoot of my career, but I feel it’s the best video I’ve ever done, so it was absolutely worth every minute!”

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THE DAM” HERE

Daughtry’s Shock to the System (Part One) offers up the first set of tracks in a two-part project that continues pulling back the curtain on frontman Chris Daughtry’s personal life. Six new songs, highlighted by amplified production and commanding vocals, showcase the universal story of a life laid bare by grief and built back up again through sheer determination. The journey through loss may be arduous, but on their new EP, Daughtry delivers a soundtrack to see you through every step of the way.

LISTEN TO SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (PART ONE) HERE

“This EP in many ways is a documentation of my catharsis – a peek behind the curtain into the healing of my inner self, if you will,” frontman Chris Daughtry explains. “Every day in the studio writing and recording these songs felt like therapy. It wasn’t part of some agenda or conscious effort, it just happened in a very organic way. I hope everyone who listens finds comfort in the fact that they are not alone in their struggles and finds the courage the say it out loud.”

In equal parts strength and vulnerability, the Daughtry’s new single, “The Dam,” sees their powerhouse lead vocalist at the top of his game. Atypically raw, yet still pristine vocals are set apart in cinematic, synth-drenched verses and high-octane choruses, laying the groundwork for what’s to come with the Nashville-based group.

Catch Daughtry on the road through the rest of 2024 with select US tour dates featuring Staind, Breaking Benjamin, and more. For tickets and additional information, visit daughtryofficial.com.

Daughtry 2024 Tour Dates
OCT 22 | Dallas, TX | Dos Equis Pavilion with Breaking Benjamin, Staind and more
OCT 24 | The Woodlands, TX | The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion with Breaking Benjamin, Staind and more
OCT 25 | Austin, TX | Germania Insurance Amphitheater with Breaking Benjamin, Staind and more
OCT 26 | Bossier City, LA | Margaritaville Resort Casino
NOV 30 | Philadelphia, PA | Franklin Music Hall with Sleep Theory
DEC 02 | Grand Rapids, MI | GLC Live at 20 Monroe with Sleep Theory, Devour The Day
DEC 05 | Wilkes-Barre, PA | F. M. Kirby Center with Sleep Theory, Devour The Day
DEC 06 | Columbus, OH | KEMBA Live! with Sleep Theory, Devour The Day
DEC 07 | East Moline, IL | The Rust Belt with Devour The Day, Sleep Theory
DEC 10 | Sayreville, NJ | Starland Ballroom with Sleep Theory, Devour The Day
DEC 11 | Portland, ME | State Theatre with Sleep Theory, Devour The Day
DEC 13 | Wallingford, CT | Toyota Oakdale Theatre• with Sleep Theory, Devour The Day
DEC 14 | Waterloo, NY | Del Lago Resort & Casino
DEC 18 | Omaha, NE | Steelhouse Omaha with Devour The Day, Sleep Theory
DEC 20 | Welch, MN | Treasure Island Resort and Casino
DEC 21 | Green Bay, WI | EPIC Event Center with Devour The Day, Sleep Theory

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS, HARD ROCK VETERANS
BREAKING BENJAMIN DEBUT NEW SINGLE “AWAKEN”

BAND RECENTLY ANNOUNCED SIGNING TO BMG

LISTEN TO “AWAKEN” HERE

After announcing their recent signing to BMG, hard rock veterans Breaking Benjamin have released their anthemic new track “Awaken”, the first single from the band in five years.

Consistently dominating the rock charts since their debut in 2002 with “Saturate”, Breaking Benjamin has accumulated ten #1 hits, platinum and multi-platinum albums, 8.5 billion streams globally, and a social following of over 6.5 million, they’ve solidified their global influence and devoted fan base. The past release, “AURORA,” earned them their 10th #1 rock radio hit with “Far Away”. Their previous album, EMBER debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200, marking their fourth Top 5 debut. Their track record includes #1 hits like “Red Cold River” and “Torn in Two.” Both AURORA and EMBER achieved Top 10 status in multiple countries and #1 spots across various charts, including Top Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Hard Rock Albums and Top Digital Albums.

“Working on this song has been something new and exciting for all of us I believe” guitarist Jasen Rauch adds and continues “We’ve been able to explore more of who we are traditionally, while at the same time push boundaries and try things we haven’t done in the past. Musically we’ve tried hard to stay true to what Breaking Benjamin is, but offer a new take as well.”

STREAM/ENJOY “AWAKEN” HERE

Breaking Benjamin is currently on the road, wrapping up their Fall tour with support from Staind, Daughtry and Lakeview.

Upcoming tour dates below:
Oct 18 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Oct 19 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheatre
Oct 22 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
Oct 24 – The Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Oct 25 – Del Valle, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheatre

Breaking Benjamin is Benjamin Burnley (vocals), Aaron Bruch (bass/backing vocals), Keith Wallen (guitar/backing vocals), Jasen Rauch (guitar ), and Shaun Foist (drums ).

DREAM THEATER ANNOUNCE 16TH STUDIO ALBUM
PARASOMNIA SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE ON FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Iconic Lineup of James LaBrie, John Petrucci, John Myung,
Jordan Rudess and Mike Portnoy Return with First Album
Together Since 2009’s Black Clouds & Silver Linings

Music Video for First Single “Night Terror” Is Now Available

Global 40th Anniversary Tour Kicks Off October 20th and Runs Through March 22nd
Information on all tickets and VIP Packages can be found at https://dreamtheater.net/tour/

An album announcement that is fifteen years in the making, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater return with their sixteenth studio album, Parasomnia. The album marks the first album featuring the iconic lineup of vocalist James LaBrie, guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung, keyboardist Jordan Rudess and drummer Mike Portnoy since 2009’s Black Clouds & Silver Linings. The news on this latest album comes on the heels of the recent announcement of the tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the band. Parasomnia is scheduled for release on February 7, 2025, via their longtime label home, Inside Out Music/Sony Music. The album was produced by Petrucci, engineered by James ‘Jimmy T’ Meslin, and mixed by Andy Sneap. Hugh Syme returns once again to lend his creative vision to the cover art. More information can be found at: www.dreamtheater.net.

From the opening track “In The Arms Of Morpheus” to the closer of “The Shadow Man Incident,” Dream Theater returns with a collection of songs that showcase what has earned the band a loyal following for four decades. Clocking in at 71 minutes, Parasomnia takes the listener on a musical journey that has become synonymous with the band since the beginning of their career. Parasomnia is a term for disruptive, sleep-related disturbances including sleepwalking, sleep paralysis, and night terrors. Songs like “A Broken Man,” “Dead Asleep,” “Midnight Messiah” and “Bend The Clock” all build upon the themes brought on by the album title. The first single, “Night Terror,” is a musical thrill ride captured in the just shy of ten minutes listening experience. A music video for the song – directed by Mike Leonard – is now available and can be seen here: https://youtu.be/2IPT60hvGw4.

The track listing for Parasomnia is:

1) In The Arms Of Morpheus (5:22)
2) Night Terror (9:55)
3) A Broken Man (8:30)
4) Dead Asleep (11:06)
5) Midnight Messiah (7:58)
6) Are We Dreaming? (1:28)
7) Bend The Clock (7:24)
8) The Shadow Man Incident (19:32)

Parasomnia will be available for pre-order here starting October 11th in the following configurations:

Ltd Deluxe Box-set – includes Ltd Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook (Incl. CD1: full album, CD2: instrumentals, Blu-ray: Dolby Atmos & 5.1 Surround Sound – mixed by Mark Gittins, High-Resolution Stereo Mixes, animated visualizers for each song created by Wayne Joyner, + 68-page booklet), Ltd Gatefold 180g Dark Green 2LP (feat. alternative cover artwork), Majesty-logo dream catcher keyring, Sleeping mask, Dream journal, 60x60cm poster & hand-numbered, foil-stamped certificate of authenticity. Limited to 3500 copies worldwide.

Ltd Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook – (Incl. CD1: full album, CD2: instrumentals, Blu-ray: Dolby Atmos & 5.1 Surround Sound – mixed by Mark Gittins, High-Resolution Stereo Mixes, animated visualizers for each song created by Wayne Joyner, + 68-page booklet)
Gatefold 180g 2LP + 12-page LP-booklet
Special Edition CD Digipak
Digital Album – (incl. Dolby Atmos – mixed by Mark Gittins)

With the excitement around the band’s reunion at a fever pitch, Dream Theater will be embarking on a world tour. An Evening with Dream Theater 40th Anniversary Tour 2024 – 2025 will be the first tour since drummer Mike Portnoy’s return to the lineup joining vocalist James LaBrie, guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung, and keyboardist Jordan Rudess. The tour kicks off October 20 in London, England at the O2 before wrapping up December 22 in Santiago, Chile. The North American leg is scheduled to kick off on February 7 in Philadelphia, PA and runs through March 22 where it wraps in the band’s hometown of New York City. Dream Theater will be performing classics and fan favorites from their catalog in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of music. More information on all tickets and VIP packages can be found at https://dreamtheater.net/tour/.

An Evening with Dream Theater 40th Anniversary Tour 2024 – 2025

October 20 – London, England – The O2 (Limited Tickets Remain)
October 22 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Eats Music Hall (Limited Tickets Remain)
October 23 – Koln, Germany – Palladium (Sold Out)
October 25 – Milan, Italy – Forum (Limited Tickets Remain)
October 26 – Rome, Italy – Palazzo dello Sport (Limited Tickets Remain)
October 28 – Munich, Germany – Zenith
October 29 – Zagreb, Croatia – Arena Zagreb
October 30 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Incheba Expo Arena
November 1 – Budapest, Hungary – Budapest Arena
November 2 – Prague – Czech Republic – Fortuna Arena
November 3 – Lodz, Poland – Atlas Arena
November 6 – Helsinki, Finland – Metro Areena
November 8 – Stockholm. Sweden – Waterfront (Sold Out)
November 9 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum (Limited Tickets Remain)
November 10 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Poolen (Limited Tickets Remain)
November 12 – Luxembourg – Rockhal
November 13 – Zurich, Switzerland – The Hall
November 14 – Lyon, France – Halle Tony Garnier
November 16 – Lisbon, Portugal – MEO Arena
November 17 – Madrid, Spain – La Cubierta de Leganés
November 20 – Stuttgart, Germany – Beethovensaal (Sold Out)
November 21 – Frankfurt, Germany – Jahrhundderthalle (Limited Tickets Remain)
November 23 – Paris, France – Adidas Arena
November 24 – Amsterdam – AFAS Live (Sold Out)
December 7 – Mexico City, Mexico – Explanada Estadio Azteca
December 10 – Belo Horizonte, Brazil – Befly Hall
December 13 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Vivo Rio
December 15 – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Vibra (Limited Tickets Remain)
December 16 – Curitiba, Brazil – Live Curitiba
December 17 – Porto Alegre, Brazil – Araújo Vianna
December 19 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Movistar Arena
December 21 – Santiago, Chile – Movistar Arena (Sold Out)
December 22 – Santiago, Chile – Movistar Arena

February 7 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
February 8 – Raleigh, NC – Martin Marietta Center
February 10 – Nashville, TN – Opry House
February 11 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
February 12 – Biloxi, MI – Hard Rock Café
February 14 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
February 15 – Dallas, TX – Texas Trust CU
February 16 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic
February 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Center
February 19 – Highland, CA – Yaamava Theater
February 21 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea
February 22 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater
February 24 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic
February 25 – Sacramento, CA – Safe Credit Union Performing
February 27 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theater
February 28 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium
March 2 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra
March 4 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center
March 6 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
March 8 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
March 9 – Cleveland, OH – MGM Northfield Park
March 11 – Toronto, ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum
March 12 – Montreal, QC – Place des Arts
March 14 – Wallingford, CT – Oakdale Theater
March 15 – Boston. MA – Boch Center
March 17 – Rochester, NY – Kodak
March 18 – Wheeling, WV – Capitol Theater
March 19 – Cincinnati, OH – Brady Music Center
March 21 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
March 22 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall

JIMMY FALLON
ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY SEASONING ALBUM
TO BE RELEASED NOVEMBER 1

PRE-ORDER STANDARD & SPECIAL DELUXE LP VERSIONS TODAY

HOLIDAY COMEDY ALBUM FEATURING ORIGINAL MUSIC
FROM THE BIGGEST MUSICIANS & COMEDIANS ON THE GLOBE

PRE-ORDER HOLIDAY SEASONING HERE

Today, holiday connoisseur, Jimmy Fallon, announces his highly anticipated album Holiday Seasoning coming down your chimneys on November 1 via Republic Records. A holiday comedy album, Holiday Seasoning is a collection of all original songs with collaborations from the biggest superstars on the (snow) globe to enjoy while we rock around the tree this winter. Preorder Holiday Seasoning HERE.

Holiday Seasoning will be available on all digital streaming platforms as well as a variety of physical variants. The D2C exclusive CD will come with a signed insert, the standard LP is a custom Peppermint Swirl vinyl, and there will be a deluxe LP package with Blizzard vinyl that will include a sticker sheet, a holiday table topper, and a pop-up vinyl gatefold. Target will also sell an exclusive edition of the LP in Ruby Red vinyl.

The album will include previously released singles “It Was A… (Masked Christmas)” feat. Ariana Grande & Megan Thee Stallion, “Almost Too Early For Christmas” feat. Dolly Parton, and “Wrap Me Up” feat. Meghan Trainor. To date, these holiday singles have received over 70 million combined Global streams and counting.

Last year, “Wrap Me Up” feat. Meghan Trainor reached #1 on the iTunes US Chart and #2 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Airplay chart. The single also hit chart peaks in the Top 5 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100, Billboard Holiday, and Overall Digital Song Sales.

Full Holiday Seasoning track listing with more superstar collaborations to be revealed soon. Jimmy Fallon is preparing to take over your holiday playlist whether you have been naughty or nice!

ABOUT JIMMY FALLON
Along with his television acclaim, Fallon is the author of multiple New York Times bestselling children’s books: “Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada,” “Everything Is Mama,” “This Is Baby,” “5 More Sleeps ‘Til Christmas,” “Nana Loves You More,” and “Con Pollo: A Bilingual Playtime Adventure,” which co-written with Jennifer Lopez. Most recently, he released “5 More Sleeps ‘Til Halloween,” which debuted as No. 1 on the Bestsellers list.

Following his recent Christmas hits, “Almost Too Early For Christmas” with Dolly Parton and “It Was A…(Masked Christmas)” with Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion, Fallon took the 2023 holiday season by storm with his hit single “Wrap Me Up” with Meghan Trainor that peaked at #4 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart and charted in country, adult contemporary and Holiday 100. Fallon collaborated with Trainor again on “Sweet Morning Heat,” written and produced by Mark Ronson, that’s the anthem to Jerry Seinfeld’s upcoming directorial debut of “Unfrosted,” premiering on Netflix in May 2024.

Fallon also has his own production company, Electric Hot Dog, that’s run alongside Jim Juvonen and is focused on family, comedy, music, technology and hot dogs. Founded in 2019, Electric Hot Dog creates imaginative, inclusive and uplifting content across a range of platforms. Credits include “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “That’s My Jam,” “Password,” “The Kids Tonight Show,” “Love Joy,” “Clash of the Cover Bands,” and “5 More Sleeps ‘Til Christmas.”

LAMB OF GOD’S RANDY BLYTHE RELEASES NEW MEMOIR
VIA GRAND CENTRAL PUBLISHING

“JUST BEYOND THE LIGHT: Making Peace with the Wars Inside Our Head” Arrives on February 18, 2025

Grand Central Publishing (GCP) is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of “JUST BEYOND THE LIGHT: Making Peace with the Wars Inside Our Head” by D. Randall (Randy) Blythe, which is scheduled for publication on February 18, 2025.

In his gripping, bestselling debut memoir “Dark Days,” Lamb of God vocalist D. Randall (Randy) Blythe unflinchingly wrote about some of the most harrowing episodes of his past.

Now, in his highly anticipated follow-up “Just Beyond the Light,” Blythe shares how he works daily to maintain positivity in a world that feels like it is spinning out of control. In his own words, “Just Beyond the Light” is a “tight, concise roadmap of how I have attempted to maintain what I believe to be a proper perspective in life, even during difficult times.” Written with a scathing balance of hard-edged reality offset by a knowing humor and a razor-sharp wit, voiced in in his inimitable, conversational, everyman-philosopher style, Blythe clearly breaks down his approach to life, which is a personal and idiosyncratic mix of sobriety, art, and surfing. He writes movingly of his childhood in the South, of fallen friends, of what he’s learned touring the world as the vocalist of a successful heavy metal band, and of the very real ways he is doing what he can to leave the world a better place. Above all, he offers readers hope that balance, real balance, is possible, even (or especially) when things seem hopeless.

Compelling, compassionate, and refreshingly honest, “Just Beyond the Light” ultimately reminds readers that “as long as we keep our feet (and minds) planted firmly on the ground that is reality, the sky isn’t falling— it never has been, and it never will.”

“For me, the single most gratifying aspect of being an artist is learning that your work has been useful to others in some way. I’ve been told by lots of readers that my last book, ‘Dark Days,’ helped them – I hope ‘Just Beyond the Light’ does the same,” says Randy Blythe, about this highly anticipated follow-up memoir.

“In chaotic times, Randy’s outlook is a bulwark against despair. His perspective is hard-earned, and ‘Just Beyond the Light’ reminds us that we can all work daily to achieve balance in our lives and strive to implement it in the world,” says Ben Schafer, Executive Editor, Grand Central Publishing.

D. Randall Blythe is a writer, photographer, actor, and musician best known for fronting the metal band Lamb of God. He is also the author of ‘Dark Days.’ He lives in Richmond, Va.

About Grand Central:

Grand Central is the flagship imprint of Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group. Publishing approximately 85 titles per year in hardcover, trade paperback, mass market paperback, e-book and audio formats, Grand Central is home to many well-known and debut authors of blockbuster thrillers, award-winning literary novels, popular fiction, intimate memoirs, revelatory pop culture autobiographies and histories, and critically acclaimed narrative nonfiction on topics from true crime to popular science and almost everything in between.

About Hachette Book Group:

Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading U.S. general-interest book publisher made up of dozens of esteemed imprints within the publishing groups Basic Books Group, Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Audio, Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Orbit, Running Press Group, and Workman Publishing. We also provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to other publishing companies.

Our books and authors have received the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, Booker Prize, Nobel Peace Prize and other major honors.

We are committed to diversity in our company and our publishing programs, and to fostering a culture of inclusion for all our employees and authors. We are proud to be part of Hachette Livre, the world’s third-largest trade and educational publisher.

Bruce Kulick and AXN Guitars Team Up for a Boutique Guitar Line

Throwback Guitars Carrying the Name of Former KISS Guitarist, “Kulick Guitars”

“In the past five years, I’ve seen a revival of my Kiss era… I’m always flattered that it’s not just the music that moved them – the guitars I played also matter”: Bruce Kulick is launching a custom ’80s-style guitar line that pays homage to his Kiss days
By Andrew Daly” – as featured in Guitar World Magazine

Hard rock and heavy metal legend Bruce Kulick and “The Sensei of Vintage 1980s Guitars,” Johnny DiFatta of AXN Guitars have announced a special collaboration to engineer boutique guitars under a new banner, Kulick Guitars.

“Meeting Johnny from AXN ignited my love of M-1 guitars from the 1980s. This collaboration will help me create boutique quality guitars worthy of my name on the headstock.” – Bruce Kulick

Bruce Kulick, you know the name… 12 years, 8 albums with rock ‘n roll icons KISS. The Asylum and Revenge records carrying his credits are considered indispensable. 23 years a member of Grand Funk Railroad. Trusted sidearm to Meat Loaf, Billy Squier, Union, Avantasia, Lordi and Michael Bolton.

Guitar luthier and ESP aficionado, Johnny DiFatta from AXN Guitars is recreating the glitter, the glam and the grunge of a short-lived period of time in rock n’roll history. AXN Guitars, a brand name carrying its own weight.

If you’ve caught recent shows by The Bruce Kulick Band, you may have been treated to the sight of Kulick wielding an ESP-styled guitar faced with a recall of his Asylum album era. Consider Kulick’s AXN-backed Asylum boutique guitar a tribute and a mission statement. Retro elegance. Arena-heralding flair.

Watch “AXN Guitars – Manufacturing Specifications” video here:

Remember heavy metal in The Big Eighties? The larger-than-life stages. Pyrotechnics, awesome light shows, fire and more fire. Decibels so loud you felt the vibrations in your bones a week after the show. The image and the glitz and awesome custom-built instruments with graphics. These are guitars made famous by the MTV era of the 1980s.

AXN Guitars founder and luthier Johnny DiFatta wants to keep the spirit alive. Joining him in this preservation effort is former KISS and Grand Funk Railroad guitarist, Bruce Kulick. Together, they’re bringing you Kulick boutique handmade Guitars.

“Bruce reached out because we liked the same things, and we started talking about the guitars he used during his era of KISS,” Johnny explains as the foundation to their future collaboration. “We went over the early 1980s ESP catalogs of guitars Bruce played and used live at that time.” DiFatta adds, “ESP Guitars were one of my two main influences as a guitar manufacturer with the other being early Charvel Guitars.”

KISS’ Asylum will turn 40 years old next year, and with it marking the recording debut of Bruce Kulick with the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famers. Asylum served as a linchpin toward fostering a retro homage project starting in 2020.

Johnny reflects, “The ESP Bruce played live in the early KISS days was his 1985 ESP M-1 with a Flip-Flop paint job. It’s the same guitar that is hanging in the Hard Rock Cafe in London England right next to Eric Clapton’s Stratocaster today. So I went on to manufacture and produce a replica of that M-1 ESP but it had a chunkier neck on it. We applied some guitar math and used a caliper tool to examine his favorite ESP guitars. I instructed Bruce on how to calibrate the thickness of a guitar neck. Bruce settled on a slightly thinner neck profile that was very 1980s-ish with an R2 nut. Now Bruce has that tribute guitar and uses it live.”

To depict his own take of the memorable Beatlesque headshots on the Asylum album cover, Johnny spins his art process:

“Bruce said it would be great if we could do a guitar with his face on it from the Asylum cover. I said that was doable and I was already making AXN custom guitars with artwork on them. So I took photos of a guitar without any artwork on it. Since I’m also an artist, I went into Photoshop and designed the guitar. I also went and bought the biggest poster I could find of the Asylum artwork, and I photographed just his face and did a lot of cool stuff with it. I had to move some of the paint splatters around the pickups, the bridges and the neck and move Bruce’s face around until the symmetry was there.”

The result became a tribute guitar. The gorgeous mockup blossomed into a further collaborative effort by two “guitar geeks.”

“Bruce wants to offer boutique guitars,” Johnny relays. “His fans are constantly asking Bruce for more guitars that celebrates his KISS era. We started talking about the woods, the hardware, all the specifications, and the pickups. Everything that is involved in the process of making guitars. Bruce showed an interest in learning more about what makes a guitar truly great. He was intrigued by my knowledge since I’m a luthier and I’m a guitar player and I used to be in a working band.”

Some of the features a Kulick guitar will offer are locking bridges, a single humbucker and a non-reversed headstock carrying the Kulick logo on the front, and the AXN logo on the back. It’s handcrafted and “period correct,” as Johnny boldly asserts.
Retro done not only right, but major league 1980s throw-back guitars.

About Bruce Kulick and AXN Guitars:
Time will only be kinder to the esteemed name, Bruce Kulick, and his contributions. Not only to KISS, but rock n’ roll at large. Johnny DiFatta of AXN Guitars essentially started manufacturing guitars in 2018 and even then AXNs were considered high pedigree. Today, he is well-known throughout the world for AXN Guitars and as the most notable vintage ESP and Charvel historian in the United States.

As “The Sensei of Vintage 1980s Guitars” and someone who knows Eddie Van Halen’s Kramer/ESP guitars inside and out, Johnny usually owns up to 200 guitars at any one given time and he has sold over 1,400 vintage guitars online. The ESP-influenced master craftsman has his sneakers planted firmly in the Eighties, thus it’s nothing less than fate Johnny and Bruce Kulick were destined to join forces.

“I’m excited that Bruce and I have been able to examine and discover the technical details of the guitars he used during his KISS era,” Johnny glows about their partnership. “Because Bruce and I have been working together for the past four years, I have incorporated many of his suggestions into my AXN Guitars.”
In summation of this growing Kulick-AXN endeavor, Johnny notes, “This isn’t about money so much as it is the demand of the fans because Bruce and I totally love these guitars. I’m a KISS fan first and foremost, yet it’s also about our crazy obsession with era-correct guitars of the Eighties.”

For more information on Bruce Kulick and AXN Guitars, please visit:

Bruce Kulick’s website: BruceKulick.com-The Official Bruce Kulick Website
AXN Guitars: AXN™ Guitars (alienxnation.com)

Back…with the Future!

IRON MAIDEN
KICKED OFF THEIR EPIC NORTH AMERICAN ‘THE FUTURE PAST TOUR’ TO A PACKED CROWD IN SAN DIEGO

IRON MAIDEN return to North America, kicking off their highly anticipated THE FUTURE PAST TOUR at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in San Diego this past Friday, treating the packed amphitheatre to an explosive 2-hour, high-energy set. From the incendiary show opener, “Caught Somewhere In Time,” the band captivated the audience with a set that seamlessly moved through the THE FUTURE PAST with songs such as “The Time Machine” and “Hell On Earth” from IRON MAIDEN’s most recent acclaimed studio album Senjutsu.

Fan favorites like “The Prisoner,” “Fear of The Dark,” and their iconic single “The Trooper,” plus songs from their 1986 seminal album Somewhere In Time, including the worldwide hit single “Wasted Years” alongside the likes of “Heaven Can Wait,” “Stranger In A Strange Land” and the legendary “Alexander The Great” were performed throughout the night, all of which have been delighting fans around the world.

The Future Past Tourwill have played to almost three-quarters of a million fans at more than 50 jam-packed shows across Europe, Australia and Japan and continues to sell out arenas across North America this fall taking that number to well over 1 million rock fans! Featuring one of the most spectacular stage productions of the band’s career, it has received rave reviews in every city and country that Iron Maiden visited.

Go to www.ironmaiden.com for the latest info. The North American tour dates, produced by Live Nation, are as follows:

OCTOBER 2024
Fri 4th: North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, SAN DIEGO, CA
Sat 5th: Michelob ULTRA Arena, LAS VEGAS, NV
Tues 8th: Kia Forum, LOS ANGELES, CA
Wed 9th: Footprint Center, PHOENIX, AZ
Sat 12th: Aftershock Festival, SACRAMENTO, CA
Mon 14th: MODA Center, PORTLAND, OR
Weds 16th: Tacoma Dome, TACOMA, WA
Fri 18th: Delta Center, SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Sat 19th: Ball Arena, DENVER, CO
Tues 22nd: Xcel Energy Center, ST PAUL, MN
Thurs 24th: Allstate Arena, ROSEMONT, IL
Sat 26th: Scotiabank Arena, TORONTO, ON
Sun 27th: Videotron Centre, QUEBEC, QC
Weds 30th: Centre Bell, MONTREAL, QC

NOVEMBER 2024
Fri 1st: Wells Fargo Center, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Sat 2nd: Barclays Center, BROOKLYN, NY
Weds 6th: DCU Center, WORCESTER, MA
Fri 8th: PPG Paints Arena, PITTSBURGH, PA
Sat 9th: Prudential Center, NEWARK, NJ
Tues 12th: CFG Bank Arena, BALTIMORE, MD
Weds 13th: Spectrum Center, CHARLOTTE, NC
Sat 16th: Dickies Arena, FORT WORTH, TX
Sun 17th: Frost Bank Center (formerly AT&T Center), SAN ANTONIO, TX

Head to www.ironmaiden.com all ticketing and tour information.

KERRY KING TO KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR
WITH THE “NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR 2025”

New Music Video, “Where I Reign” is Released Today

Following his recent tour with Lamb of God and Mastodon and his first European headline tour earlier this year, Kerry King and his new band – drummer Paul Bostaph (Slayer), bassist Kyle Sanders (HELLYEAH), guitarist Phil Demmel (Machine Head), and vocalist Mark Osegueda (Death Angel) – will hit the road for the twenty-eight date “North American Headline Tour 2025.” The tour is in support of King’s debut solo album, From Hell I Rise (RPM), which, according to the UK’s Kerrang!, ”The phrase ‘metal as f*ck’ may never be better applied.” With Municipal Waste as Special Guest and Alien Weaponry supporting, the tour is set to launch in San Francisco on January 15, 2025, and wrap at House of Blues in Las Vegas on February 22. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 4 at 10AM local and can be purchased HERE. The complete itinerary is below.

Also announced today is the release of King’s brand new music video for the album track, “Where I Reign.” Shot in black and white, the “Where I Reign” video was directed by Jim Louvau who also directed King’s videos for the album cuts “Residue” and “Toxic.” “I wanted to capture the fury and the energy of the band in a live setting,” said Louvau, “an intensity that is matched from a visual standpoint that matches the intensity of the song and the energy that the band brings each and every night on tour, and I think we were able to do that. There are some still photos in the video that also show motion and energy, and I was really just trying to bring that energy to life in a live setting that is different from the other two videos that were done in the studio and were a little more in a controlled environment. So this video was definitely the guys’ being themselves and just showcasing what the band provides in a live setting.” Check out the “Where I Reign” music video HERE.

“Kerry King’s intricate guitar work and commanding stage presence once again reaffirmed his status as a metal legend.”
— South Florida Insider, on tour with Lamb of God, Orlando, FL – 7/26/24

“Getting back on the road for the first time in five years wasn’t exactly like riding a bike, that’s for sure,” King aknowledged. “I’ve never had that much time off, but the first tours with my new band – in the UK and Europe, and then in America with Lamb of God and Mastodon – were all total blasts. We’ll be headlining on this next tour, so we’re playing a longer set than we did with Lamb of God and Mastodon. We’ve got a little bit of a learning curve, so will start rehearsing the first week of November. And we might put an extra Slayer song into the set and learn a cover song or two.”

“From the second King stepped out on stage,
the crowd went absolutely wild and never let up the entire set.”
— Loud Haller, on tour with Lamb of God, Richmond, VA 7/31/24

The complete itinerary for Kerry King’s “North American Headline Tour 2025″ itinerary is as follows:

JANUARY
15th The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
17th Spokane Live Casino, Spokane, WA
18th Showbox SoDo, Seattle, WA
19th Roseland Theater, Portland, OR
20th Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC CANADA
22nd The Palace Theatre, Calgary, AB CANADA
23rd Midway Music Hall, Edmonton, AB CANADA
25th Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg, MB CANADA
26th The Fillmore, Minneapolis, MN
28th The Rave, Milwaukee, WI
30th The Majestic Theater, Detroit, MI
31st House of Blues, Cleveland, OH

FEBRUARY
1st Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON CANADA
2nd L’Olympia, Montreal, QC CANADA
4th Royale, Boston, MA
5th Theatre of the Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA
7th Irving Plaza, New York, NY
8th Baltimore Soundstage, Baltimore, MD
10th Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta, GA
11th Jannus Live, St. Petersburg, FL
13th House of Blues, Houston, TX
14th Emo’s, Austin, TX
15th The Studio at the Factory, Dallas, TX
17th Ogden Theatre, Denver, CO
18th Sunshine Theater, Albuquerque, NM
19th The Nile Theater, Phoenix, AZ
21st House of Blues, Las Vegas, NV
22nd The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA

“10,000 Volts” Tour

Ace Frehley

Thursday, August 22nd 2024
Chevy Court @ The New York State Fair
Syracuse, NY

Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ace Frehley continued his “10,000 Volts” Tour with a stop at the Chevy Court as part of the annual New York State Fair Concert. The event held in Syracuse, NY is a multi day event featured music, rides, animals and exhibits from all over the Empire State. Frehley a native New Yorker was a fitting and welcome addition to this years concert line up which also featured Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Dropkick Murphys, Blue Oyster Cult and Jackyl to name just a few. The New York State Fair offers something for everyone so if you are in the area at the end of August and are looking for something to do to cap off your summer the New York State fair is a great choice!

SetList:

1.) Shock Me
2.) Deuce
3.) Cherry Medicine
4.) Rock Soldiers
5.) Love Gun
6.) 10,000 Volts
7.) Rocket Ride
8.) Parasite
10.) New York Groove
11.) Detroit Rock City
12.) Rip It Out
13.) Cold Gin
14.) Ace Frehley Guitar Solo
15.) Shout It Out Loud

Encore:
16.) Rock and Roll All Nite

“Smoke and Fiction” Tour 2024

X, Dead Rock West

Thursday, Sept. 26th 2024
Water Street Music Hall, Rochester, NY

Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars

Legendary Los Angeles punk band X brought their unique blend of musicality to the Flower City on Thursday evening for a nostalgic walk through the bands 40 plus year career. The band which formed in 1977 and is made of up bassist John Doe, Vocalist Exene Cervenka, Guitarist Billy Zoom and Drummer DJ Bonebreak announced in June of this year that their latest album titled “Smoke & Fiction” and its subsequent tour would also serve as the bands farewell. Despite the thought of this being the last time fans would get to see the long standing punk staple perform the mood and energy was high as fans made their way into the historic venue.

Opening up the evening was the acoustic duo “Dead Rock West” which consists of Vocalist Cindy Wasserman and Guitarist/Vocalist Frank Drennon. The duo performed a unique blend of alt rock tinged country western that resonated through out the medium sized venue. The bands set clocked in at just under an hour and featured a variety of songs from the groups 5 studio albums. Though the music’s subtle cadence might not be what you would normally associate with a punk show the duo showcased a very polished and enjoyable sound and performance which earned them an ample response from the growing crowd.

Headliners “X” would take the stage next performing a blistering 23 song set that touched on all aspects of the groups career. The band opened up the evening with “Your Phone’s Off the Hook, But You’re Not” from the 1980 “Los Angeles” album followed by “In This House That I Call Home” which comes from the “Wild Gift” album. As the night progressed Exene and John would take brief moments to address the crowd however, the focus was certainly more centered around the music more than the fact this would be the bands last time in Rochester. As the energy in the room continued to build the band tore through a mixture of long standing live staples such as “Breathless”, “The Hungry Wolf” and “White Girl” while also mixing in newer songs like “Water & Wine”, “Ruby Church” and “Smoke & Fiction”. Though there were a couple points in the evening where songs needed to be stopped and re-started the band played the small hiccups off as if they hadn’t even happened with each prospective member retaking their spots and paying little to no attention at all to what had just happened.

Ekene and company began to bring the night to a close via fan favorites such as “Los Angeles”, “Sugarlight” and their unique version of the Doors classic “Soul Kitchen” fans were left asking for more as the band left the stage while the the rawkus tones of “Nausea” still echoed through Zoom’s lone guitar amp. After a brief pause Doe and Cervenka would return for the first of three encore songs performing an acoustic duet of “See How We Are”. The rest of the band would l=them come back to the stage to perform “Come Back to Me” before ending with the Sax and Xylophone tinged “I Must Not think Bad Thoughts”.

The evening was everything a fan of X could have asked for and possibly a touch more as each of the bands four members (all in their late 60’s and early 70’s) continue to perform at a level higher than other bands half their age. With tour dates running through the end of October fans still have just a few more chance to see one of the last great punk bands from 80’s before they put an end to their impressive career. Get out there and catch one of these shows as you won’t be disappointed!

SETLIST:
1.) Your Phone’s Off the Hook, But You’re Not
2.) In This House That I Call Home
3.) We’re Desperate
4.) I’m Coming Over
5.) Adult Books
6.) Water & Wine
7.) Sweet Til the Bitter End
8.) White Girl
9.) Breathless (Otis Blackwell cover)
10.) Ruby Church
11.) True Love
12.) The Hungry Wolf
13.) Smoke & Fiction
14.) Flipside
15.) The Unheard Music
16.) Los Angeles
17.) Sugarlight
18.) Soul Kitchen (The Doors cover)
19.) Motel Room in My Bed
20.) Nausea

ENCORE:
21.) See How We Are (John and Exene acoustic)
22.) Come Back to Me
23.) I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts