STEEL PANTHER ANNOUNCE 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THEIR CLASSIC DEBUT ALBUM
FEEL THE STEEL – SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 15TH

Expanded Edition Features Limited Release International Favorites

Digital Pre-Orders Through www.SteelPanther.com Will Receive
Exclusive Content Not Available Anywhere Else

Anniversary Tour Scheduled To Kick Off This November in the United States
(New York, NY) – For some folks, 2009 will be remembered as the year pop-legend Michael Jackson passed away, Quentin Tarantino released “Inglourious Basterds” or the year Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was released. For everyone else, 2009 will be the year that California metal maestros Steel Panther burst on to the music scene with their debut album Feel The Steel. The spandex-clad quartet took the world by storm with the release of their debut single “Death To All But Metal” – an anthem that called out the evils of the pop music world while shouting the anthemic line “Heavy Metal’s back.” 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 feelgood masterpiece.”

The 15th Anniversary Edition features two tracks that were only released on the original Japanese import: “You Don’t Make Me Feel Dumb” and “I Want Your Tits.” The album was produced by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Corey Taylor) and sounds as timeless today as it did when originally released on June 8, 2009. Feel The Steel – 15TH Anniversary Edition will be released worldwide on November 15TH. Fans can order Feel The Steel 15TH Anniversary Edition in various configurations at www.SteelPanther.com including CD, vinyl, a cassette version (available via Steel Panther website only) and exclusive merch designs. All pre-orders via the band’s website will receive exclusive digital content not available anywhere else. More information on that will be available in the future as the band searches their numerous vaults and drug dealer’s apartments for bonus material.

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: Originally Available in Japan Only)
13) I Want Your Tits (Bonus Track: Originally Available in Japan Only)

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 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. 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

Previously Announced Steel Panther Tour Dates

Friday, August 23, 2024 – Buffalo, NY – Electric City *
Saturday, August 24, 2024 – Hampton Beach, NH – Wally’s *
Sunday, August 25, 2024 – Hampton Beach, NH – Wally’s *
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live *
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 – Dewey Beach, DE – Bottle & Cork *
Friday, August 30, 2024 – Portland, ME – Aura *
Saturday, August 31, 2024 – Bar Harbor, ME – Criterion Theatre *
Sunday, September 1, 2024 – Albany, NY – Empire Live *
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s Entertainment Center *
Friday, September, 6, 2024 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall *
Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre *
Sunday, September 8, 2024 – Baton Rouge, LA – Varsity Theatre *
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 – Destin, FL – Club LA *
Thursday, September 12, 2024 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room *
Friday, September 13, 2024 – Augusta, GA – The Miller *
Saturday, September 14, 2024 – Jacksonville, NC – Hooligan’s Live *
Friday, October 18, 2024 – Perth, AU – Metro City
Monday, October 21, 2024 – Adelaide, AU – AEC Theatre
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 – Sydney, AU – Hordern Pavilion
Thursday, October 24, 2024 – Brisbane, AU – Fortitude Music Hall
Saturday, October 26, 2024 – Melbourne, AU – Margaret Court Arena

* Featuring Opener Jason Charles Miller

DIRTY HONEY ANNOUNCES THE FINAL LEG
OF ITS “CAN’T FIND THE BRAKES WORLD TOUR”
33-Date North American Finale Launches on September 13
Ticket Pre-Sales Begin Tomorrow

“Blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals,
Dirty Honey have established themselves as one of the most exciting bands
of the past few years.” – Nick Wells, Bass Player Magazine

With all three of its recent UK/European tours having completely sold out, and the band’s first-ever Australian headline concerts also going clean, today Dirty Honey announces the final North American leg of their “California Dreaming World Tour.” The dates begin on September 13 in Illinois, and will wrap on November 2 in Southern California. The complete itinerary is below. On most of these dates, the band – Marc LaBelle/vocals, John Notto/guitar, Justin Smolian/bass, and drummer Jaydon Bean – will welcome Special Guests, The Band Feel.

This tour announcement comes in tandem with Dirty Honey’s new single, “Don’t Put Out The Fire,” coming in as the #1 Most Added Track at Active Rock Radio (Mediabase) in its debut week, followed by taking an incredible 59-point jump up the Active Rock Radio chart this week. Shot live in March at the band’s concert in Milano, Italy, you can check out the track’s music video HERE.

Said the band’s vocalist Marc LaBelle, “After visiting fans all over the world, we’re really excited to announce the final leg of our ‘Can’t Find the Brakes’ tour where we’ll be hitting new corners of North America along with some cities we’ve grown very familiar with. As you can tell from our live videos, audiences from Milan to Sydney and everywhere in between have been thirsty for our brand of Rock N’ Roll and we’re more excited than ever to get face to face with our fans right here at home.”

For all ticketing information, log onto DirtyHoney.com.

The complete itinerary for the final leg of Dirty Honey’s “Can’t Find The Brakes World Tour,” is as follows:

SEPTEMBER

13 The Rust Belt, East Moline, IL
14 Q Casino, Dubuque, IA
15 Majestic Theatre, Madison, WI
17 The Forge, Joliet, IL
18 EPIC Event Center, Green Bay, WI
20 The Bluestone, Columbus, OH
21 Piere’s, Ft. Wayne, IN
22 Bogart’s, Cincinnati, OH
24 The Machine Shop, Flint, MI
25 Maxwell’s, Waterloo, ON Canada
27 Aura, Portland, ME
28 Waterloo Casino, Del Lago, NY

OCTOBER

1 Big Night Live, Boston, MA
2 The Paramount, Huntington, NY
4 Sound Waves at Hard Rock, Atlantic City, NJ
5 The Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT
6 The Sherman Theatre, Stroudsburg, PA
8 Wally’s Hampton Beach, NH
9 Empire Live, Albany, NY
11 The Queen, Wilmington, DE
12 The Event Center at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, Charles Town, WVa
15 Iron City, Birmingham, AL
16 Minglewood Hall, Memphis, TN
18 Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall, Ft. Worth, TX
20 Scoot Inn, Austin, TX
22 Temple Live, Wichita, KS
23 The Admiral, Omaha, NE
25 Mesa Theater, Grand Junction, CO
26 Washington Foco, Fort Collins, CO
29 Virginia Street Brewhouse, Reno, NV
30 Ace of Spades, Sacramento, CA
31 The Catalyst, Santa Cruz, CA

NOVEMBER
2 Yaamava’ Casino – Rock N Brews Concert Series, Highland, CA

KESHA CELEBRATES HER INDEPENDENCE WITH “JOYRIDE”

EAGERLY AWAITED NEW POP ANTHEM KICKS OFF “KESHA SUMMER”
FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE DEBUT AT NYC’S PLANET PRIDE 2024

UPCOMING LIVE SCHEDULE INCLUDES
TOP-BILLED MAIN STAGE APPEARANCE AT LOLLAPALOOZA
AND SOLD-OUT “HOUSE OF KESHA” OFFICIAL AFTERSHOW

“JOYRIDE” AVAILABLE NOW VIA KESHA’S OWN KESHA RECORDS

Multi-Platinum global pop superstar Kesha officially declares her independence with today’s landmark release of her eagerly anticipated new single, “JOYRIDE,” available everywhere now on her own label, Kesha Records.

An assertive and empowering pop anthem celebrating Kesha’s unapologetic right to freedom and long overdue empowerment as an independent artist, “JOYRIDE” marks the first chapter of a milestone new era for Kesha, serving as both a return to classic form as well as a powerful sonic evolution following 2023’s critically acclaimed fifth studio album, Gag Order. Produced by Zhone (Troye Sivan’s GRAMMY® Award-nominated “Rush”) and co-written by Kesha, Zhone, and Madison Love (Lady Gaga, Ava Max), the track officially kicks off what looks to be a carefree “Kesha Summer,” with more to come.

LISTEN TO “JOYRIDE”
WATCH “JOYRIDE” OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO

Last weekend saw Kesha debut “JOYRIDE” with a surprise live performance to over 5,000 ecstatic fans at Brooklyn, NY’s sold-out Planet Pride 2024. Kesha – who officially began Pride Month with a spectacular headline appearance at West Hollywood, CA’s OUTLOUD Music Festival At WeHo Pride – will continue to light up crowds throughout the summer with a number of headline dates and top-billed festival performances including today’s Wawa Welcome America Festival in Philadelphia, PA (July 4), a sold-out “House of Kesha” Official Lollapalooza Aftershow at Chicago, IL’s House of Blues (July 31), Chicago, IL’s Lollapalooza (August 1), and Mexico City, MX’s Festival HERA HSBC (August 24). Additional dates will be announced soon. For complete details, please visit keshaofficial.com/tour.

The upcoming live schedule continues what has already proven a busy 2024 for Kesha, who kicked off the year teaching “The Alchemy of Pop” as Artist in Residence at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA. Kesha continued the conversation this spring by presenting a major Ted Talk at Vancouver, BC’s TED2024 conference, followed by a surprise guest appearance alongside Reneé Rapp at Indio, CA’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival that saw the two stars performing Kesha’s 8x RIAA Platinum-certified, worldwide #1 classic hit, “Tik Tok,” complete with raised middle fingers and an updated lyrical shout to “F-ck P Diddy.” “This I think is the hottest person on the Earth,” Rapp said while introducing her surprise guest. “Everybody put your f-cking hands together for Kesha.”

KESHA
LIVE 2024

JULY
4 – Philadelphia, PA – Wawa Welcome America Festival *
31 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues (SOLD OUT) †

AUGUST
1 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza *
24 – Mexico City, MX – Festival HERA HSBC *

* Festival Performance
† Official Lollapalooza Aftershow

# # #

Check Out Kerry King’s
New “From Hell I Rise” Video Interview Series

Kerry King recently sat down for an in-depth video interview discussing his new album, From Hell I Rise, released on May 17 via Reigning Phoenix Recordings. He also details how he put together his new band – Phil Demmell/guitar; Mark Osegueda/ vocals; Kyle Sanders/ bass; Paul Bostaph/drums, going on tour for the first time since Slayer’s Final World Tour wrapped in November 2019, and once again, being knee-deep in music, and life on the road. North American tour starts July 19 with dates through to August 31.

Check out Chapter One here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXLBJB9a2SI

Chapter Two, Part One is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e98_M-AzAPk

Look for new chapters on Tuesdays

http://www.kerrykingofficial.com

GWAR
Announces “The Stoned Age” Tour

With Support from Dark Funeral, Squid Pisser
& Cancer Bats on Select Dates

Infamous Shock Rock legends GWAR will embark on “The Stoned Age Tour” this fall in support of their most recent album ‘The New Dark Ages.’

The aliens will start wreaking havoc on October 17th in Las Vegas, NV at House of Blues and then wrap up the tour on November 20 in Nashville, TN at the Brooklyn Bowl. The tour features support from Black Metal royalty Dark Funeral and hardcore noise machine Squid Pisser along with Cancer Bats picking up select dates.

GWAR vocalist Blóthar the Berserker comments:

“Get ready to mumble!!! On this tour we will CHRONIC-le the embarrassing loser takes all choice between a neurodivergent fascist and a desiccated mummy to be the leader of the free world. What could possibly go wrong?”

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 21 at 10:00 AM local time. Pre-sales begin tomorrow Tuesday, June 18 at 10 AM local time.

GWAR 2024 ‘The Age of Entitlement’ Tour
w/ Brujeria, BRAT, Cancer Christ

Sep 12 – Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
Sep 13 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
Sep 14 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
Sep 16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls
Sep 17 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
Sep 18 – Little Rock, AR @ The Hall
Sep 20 – Fayetteville, AR @ JJ’s Live

Festivals:
Sep 21 – Des Moines, IA @ Knotfest
Sep 22 – Chicago, IL @ Riot Fest

GWAR 2024 ‘The Stoned Age’ Tour
w/ Dark Funeral, Squid Pisser
*Cancer Bats replace Dark Funeral

Oct 17 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
Oct 18 – Tempe/Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theater
Oct 19 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
Oct 20 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom
Oct 22 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo
Oct 23 – Boise, ID @ Revolution Concert House
Oct 24 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
Oct 26 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
Oct 27 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
Oct 29 – Lincoln, NE @ The Bourbon Theatre
Oct 30 – Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre
Oct 31 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Nov 1 – Cleveland, OH @ The Agora
Nov 2 – Albany, NY @ Empire Live
Nov 3 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s
Nov 5 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
Nov 6 – New York, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
Nov 8 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall*
Nov 9 – Richmond, VA @ The National*
Nov 10 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz*
Nov 11 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel*
Nov 13 – Orlando, FL @ The Beacham
Nov 15 – Dallas, TX @ The Studio at The Factory
Nov 16 – San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center
Nov 17 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
Nov 19 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Nov 20 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl

The Intergalactic Scumdog Warriors also recently announced the re-issue of their landmark masterpiece album, ‘Hell-O!,’ with 2024 being its 36th anniversary. The new release will be blood-spattered clear vinyl and includes expanded artwork featuring never-before-seen photos from the time, including the original album release show in Richmond.

‘Hell-O! (36th Anniversary Edition)’ will be available in physical form only with limited runs of both CD and Vinyl. It is due out September 13th on the band’s own label: Pit Records.

To help celebrate this momentous release, the iconic heavy metal collective is also reprinting the “GWAR Must Die” t-shirts made oh-so-famous back in their original pillaging days by human rabble everywhere. Get yours HERE!

As some of you may know, the current lead singer of the band, Blóthar the Berserker, once inhabited the earthly form of GWAR’s original bass player, Beefcake the Mighty. We asked Blóthar for his feelings on this momentous occasion:

“It was the 80’s. I was so young and scared. I will always remember wandering around the seedy sex arcades of Times Square, pants around my ankles, tears in my eyes…little did I know, I was working on the most important record in the history of shock rock. We were polishing a turd for the ages…we wanted to call it ‘Beat the Meatles,’ but the record company said no…and ‘Hell-O’ was born.”

Pre-Order ‘Hell-O!’ HERE

Metallica Lights Up Fortnite
First Ever Band to Take Center Stage Across All of Fortnite Beginning June 13
Metallica: Fuel. Fire. Fury. Playable Concert June 22 & 23

Watch the Metallica x Fortnite trailer here

Having played every continent in the physical world, Metallica sets its sights on new frontiers with events across Fortnite this month.

Metallica becomes the first band to take center stage across all Fortnite experiences, with Metallica-themed gameplay coming to Fortnite Festival, Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing and more starting tomorrow, June 13. Plus, as part of an all new music experience inside of Fortnite, Metallica: Fuel. Fire. Fury. will bring a series of in-game concert performances to players only on June 22 and June 23.

Completely customized and built from the ground up using Unreal Editor for Fortnite by technology studio Magnopus, Metallica: Fuel. Fire. Fury. is a brand-new playable concert that will journey through six of Metallica’s fan-favorite songs with themed gameplay that complements the intensity of a Metallica live show. This immersive music experience will have six different showtimes across two days:

Saturday, June 22, 2024
2 PM ET
5 PM ET
11 PM ET

Sunday, June 23, 2024
10 AM ET
2 PM ET
5 PM ET

The above times will be the only chance to experience the concert live.

James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo of Metallica are the icons of Fortnite Festival Season 4, where fans can shred along with Metallica on classics including “Enter Sandman,” “Ride the Lightning,” and “Master of Puppets.”

Metallica’s not just visiting Fortnite to perform—they’re here to battle. This new season of Fortnite Festival introduces the Battle Stage, a new competitive way to play the rhythm music game, and will be available even after the Metallica collaboration concludes.

Fortnite Festival’s Battle Stage will see 16 players in a match, all will play from the same four-song setlist, and one will emerge victorious.

Season 4 starts tomorrow and ends August 16, 2024 at 12 AM ET. For more info on Season 4, the “player-vs-player” (PvP) Battle Stage, check out the Fortnite Festival blog.

Metallica themed-gameplay is also coming to additional Fortnite games: Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, and Rocket Racing. For more information on the Metallica x Fortnite collaboration, visit the blog.

How to Jump Into Fortnite
● Download Fortnite for free on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Android, PC.
● Fortnite is also available on cloud-based streaming services. Learn how to access any of these options here.
● Once in the Fortnite Lobby, select the game you’d like to play. For starters:
○ “Fortnite Battle Royale” for the classic, action-packed shooter
○ “Fortnite Festival – Main Stage” for rhythm-based gameplay
○ “Fortnite Festival – Battle Stage” for competitive, player-vs-player music gameplay
○ “LEGO Fortnite” for a survival crafting LEGO adventure
○ “Rocket Racing” to drift, fly, and boost in a supersonic arcade racer

ALKALINE TRIO

BLOOD, HAIR, AND EYEBALLS

SEPTEMBER NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
PRESALE AVAILABLE NOW AT http://alkalinetrio.shofetti.com/

“From the moment Skiba skipped onto the stage…Alkaline Trio were wildly engaging and all-around exceptional.” – Las Vegas Weekly

“Alkaline Trio still attack the stage with the same visceral energy that won them the fans that are still packing venues to see them today.” – Rock Revival

Something wicked this way comes… Alkaline Trio has today announced new North American dates for their can’t miss Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs The Tour 2024. Kicking off San Antonio, TX, the headline dates will see the tortured triumvirate touch down in New Orleans, Buffalo, Milwaukee and more.

Fan club presale today at 12PM EST via http://alkalinetrio.shofetti.com/

Promoter presale today at 1PM EST via www.alkalinetrio.com/tour

General onsale June 13 at 1PM via www.alkalinetrio.com/tour

Newly announced Blood, Hair and Eyeballs The Tour 2024 dates
(Spanish Love Songs and Slomosa supports on all dates)

09/11/24 – San Antonio, TX –Aztec Theater
09/12/24 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
09/15/24 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall
09/17/24 – Wilmington, DE – The Queen
09/19/24 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome at Oakdale
09/20/24 – Wantagh, NY – Mulcahy’s
09/21/24 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
09/22/24 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
09/24/24 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Riverworks
09/26/24 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
09/27/24 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
09/28/24 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
09/29/24 – Newport, KY – MegaCorp Pavilion

JOHN 5
RELEASES BRAND-NEW SONG “A HOLLYWOOD STORY”
TELLING THE TALE OF HIS LIFE & CAREER,
FROM PICKING UP HIS FIRST GUITAR
TO TOURING THE WORLD

SEE THE VIDEO HERE

NEW JOHN 5 TOUR DATES
COMING THIS FALL,
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1 IN BOSTON &
INCLUDING CANADIAN DATES
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY JUNE 14

JOHN 5 ALSO CONTINUES TOURING WITH MÖTLEY CRÜE IN 2024

Guitar virtuoso John 5 is giving fans a look into his life and career with a brand-new song called “A Hollywood Story.” The track, and accompanying video, details John 5’s incredible journey, from picking up his first guitar at the age of 7 to recording acclaimed solo material and touring the world with the likes of Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Rob Halford and – currently – Mötley Crüe.

STREAM “A HOLLYWOOD STORY” HERE

SEE THE VIDEO FOR “A HOLLYWOOD STORY” HERE

Says John 5 of the song, “’A Hollywood Story’ is a look back on my career and how lucky I am to have had the experiences that I’ve had. When you’re a little kid, in your room, dreaming of your future, I never could’ve dreamt of what has happened to me in real life. I’m so appreciative and so happy. So go after your dreams whatever they may be.”

The new track comes after the release of the instrumental masterpiece “The Ghost” last October as well as a series of sold-out tour dates in 2023. John 5 will hit the road again this fall on the Strung Out Tour, with special guest Turning Jane, beginning September 1 in Boston, MA and ending October 24 in Novato, CA, with a number of Canadian dates. These new solo appearances will be in addition to John 5’s confirmed dates with Mötley Crüe including Summerfest, Louder Than Life and Aftershock festivals. The full itinerary of John 5’s fall tour is below; tickets go on sale this Friday, June 14.

JOHN 5 STRUNG OUT TOUR 2024

Sept 1 Boston, MA @ City Winery
Sept 2 Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s
Sept 4 Albany, NY @ Empire Live
Sept 5 Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD
Sept 6 Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
Sept 7 Cadillac, MI @ Venue Event Center
Sept 8 Westland, MI @ Token Lounge
Sept 9 Chicago, IL @ City Winery
Sept 10 Madison, WI @Majestic Theater
Sept 12 Sioux Falls, SD @ Bigs Bar
Sept 13 Fargo, ND @ Sanctuary Events Center
Sept 14 Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theatre
Sept 15 Regina, SK @ The Exchange
Sept 17 Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
Sept 18 TBA
Sept 19 Kelowna, BC @ The Revelry
Sept 20 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
Sept 21 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Sept 22 Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom
Oct 23 Menlo Park, CA @ The Guild Theater
Oct 24 Novato, CA @ Hop-monk

JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCES LEG 2 OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL INVINCIBLE SHIELD TOUR

Sabaton To Join Across All Shows

Tickets Available Starting Wednesday, June 12 with Artist Presale

General Onsale Begins on Friday, June 14 at 10AM Local on judaspriestinvincibleshield.com

Today, heavy metal titans Judas Priest have announced leg 2 of their Invincible Shield Tour with special guest Sabaton. The all-time greats will take over new markets in North America this fall with an additional 23 performances. All shows will feature music from their highly-anticipated album Invincible Shield.

Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on September 13 at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC and makes stops in Milwaukee, WI; Omaha, NE; Spokane, WA; Portland, OR; Los Angeles, CA; Phoenix, AZ and more before wrapping up with three shows in Texas on October 22, 24 and 26. Full ticketing and tour dates are available below. Metalheads are in for the show of a lifetime as few rock or metal acts remain as much of a must-see live attraction as Judas Priest.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Wednesday, June 12. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, June 14 at 10am local time at judaspriestinvincibleshield.com.

JUDAS PRIEST: INVINCIBLE SHIELD LEG 2 TOUR DATES:J

Fri Sep 13 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Sat Sep 14 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino Resort*
Tue Sep 17 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Thu Sep 19 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre
Sat Sep 21 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Sun Sep 22 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford Premier Center*
Tue Sep 24 – Rochester, MN – Mayo Civic Center Arena*
Wed Sep 25 – Omaha, NE – Baxter Arena
Fri Sep 27 – Rockford, IL – BMO Center
Sun Sep 29 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life – Festival^
Tue Oct 1 – Independence, MO – Cable Dahmer Arena
Thu Oct 3 – Billings, MT – First Interstate Arena at MetraPark
Sat Oct 5 – Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center
Sun Oct 6 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena
Wed Oct 9 – Everett, WA – Angel of the Winds Arena
Thu Oct 10 – Portland, OR – Alaska Airlines’ Theater of the Clouds
Sat Oct 12 – Sacramento, CA – After Shock Festival^
Sun Oct 13 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino*
Tue Oct 15 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater
Wed Oct 16 – Las Vegas, NV – Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood
Fri Oct 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Sun Oct 20 – Loveland, CO – Blue Arena
Tue Oct 22 – Houston, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Thu Oct 24 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Sat Oct 26 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

*Not A Live Nation Date
^Festival Date

U.S. Summer Tour 2023

Baroness, Portrayal of Guilt, Gozu,

Sunday, June 2nd 2024
Essex, Rochester, NY

Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars

Progressive heavy metal-ers Baroness made a stop in Rochester, NY at the newly opened Essex music venue for a night of thunderous guitar driven music. The show is one of a handful of dates making up the Georgia based bands Summer tour and is support of their most recent studio release titled “Stone”. Along with the evenings headliner were Portrayal of Guilt and Gozu who each took their turn at filling the air of the dimly lit, industrial venue which served as a near perfect location for the nights sonic festivities.

Taking the stage first were Boston, MA natives Gozu. The band consisting of vocalist/guitarist Marc Gaffney, guitarist Doug Sherman, bassist Joe Grotto and drummer Seth Botos performed a brief set which oozed forth a sonic dirge of fuzz driven stoner rock that had those in attendance slows nodding their heads in a eerie cadence as the bands dual guitar attack ripped through the venues front of house speakers. The band played performed tracks from their five album catalog including tracks from their most recent release “Remedy”. Fans who made it out to the venue early got a real treat as Gozu’s performance was a perfect blend of melodic psychedelia.

Next up was the black metal band Portrayal of Guilt. Hailing from Austin, TX the three piece group couldn’t have been more different from the other bands on the bill as their intense attack and abstract song structure was much more aggressive than I think some fans were ready for. Vocalist/guitarist Matt King was all business as his guttural vocal style socked listeners in the gut while the bands instrumentation finished them off with a bludgeoning knockout blow. Though personally I didn’t find anything particular appealing about the bands sound or performance they did receive a sizable amount of applause at the close of their set.

After a minimal set change Baroness would take the stage next performing a 13 song set made up of tracks from the bands expansive catalog. “Last Word” from the recently released “Stone” album would kick things off by setting the foundation for fans favorite like “A Horse Called Golgotha” and “March to the Sea”. The blend of guitar and vocals provided by John Baizley and Gina Gleason worked flawlessly together and only seem to get better as the set progressed in to tracks like “Chlorine and Wine” and my personal favorite “Shock Me”. Equally impressive was the bands rhythm section which features Sebastian Thomas on drums and Nick Jost on bass and keyboards. Much like the duo of Baizley and Gleason both Jost and Thomas are keyed in to one another on such a high level that they could easily be considered one of the best rhythm sections out there. The frantic “Borderlines” and the overdriven “The Sweetest Curse” would close out the main portion of the evenings set however after a short pause the band would take the stage for two final songs. Before ending the night John Baizley would thank the crowd for their continued support and dedication to the band which goes back to the bands early days. The band then closed out the night with the always popular “Take My Bones Away” a track which had the crowd singing along to nearly every word and “Isak” an older number that’s notes and lyrics seemed to hauntingly hang in the air as the closing sounds rang out and the band exited the stage.

It was surprising to hear that Baroness was returning to the area so soon as we were lucky enough to catch them in late November about and hour north of Rochester in Buffalo, NY so to be able to see them again so soon and with a new set of openers was certainly something the crowd (myself included) were not complaining about. I felt the second time around the package of opening bands far surpassed that of the previous run and Baroness only continues to impress me each time I am able to see them. With shows running through the end of June you will certainly want to get a ticket for this show as you will not be disappointed.

Baroness Setlist:

1.) Last Word
2.) Under the Wheel
3.) A Horse Called Golgotha
4.) March to the Sea
5.) Green Theme
6.) Beneath the Rose
7.) Chlorine & Wine
8.) War, Wisdom and Rhyme
9.) Shock Me
10.) Borderlines
11.) The Sweetest Curse

Encore:
12.) Take My Bones Away
13.) Isak

“Awake”

Godsmack
Republic/Universal Music

2 LP

Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 Stars

As the follow up to their multi-platinum self-titled debut in 1998, Godsmack released their second full-length album titled “Greed” in 2000. The sophomore release included tracks such as “Bad Magick,” “Awake,” and “Greed” which helped further cement the band as heavy metal hit makers. The title track would go on to earn Godsmack their first Billboard #1 hit, and the track “Vampire” earned the band their first Grammy® nomination. Now for the first time you can own this monumental release on 2LP remastered vinyl in either limited-edition green color “Awake” vinyl with a special etched side or 2LP black vinyl with etched side.

The saying goes that a band has their entire life to write their debut release but only a short time there after to provide there follow up. A lot of bands aren’t able to meet the demand or what they do release pales in comparison to the previous release. For Godsmack not only did they meet those expectations they far exceeded them. From earning the band their first #1 Billboard hit along with their first Grammy nomination the track “Awake” was feature in a very prominent recruiting campaign by the U.S. Navy. Just one of those accolades would make this album worthy of a re-release and what better way to celebrate the album than to release a newly remastered version on double LP. The 2LP release is available in either limited edition green or standard black each of which contain an etched side 4 of LP 2.

Though the release wasn’t horrible I did find it to be little lacking in a few areas. Right away I found the initial sound of the album to be a bit on the thin side. Despite being newly remastered especially for this release the albums instrumentation sounded thin and lacked the bands signature low end attack. This was most noticeable when you hear the signature guitar riff to “Awake” and the rhythmic groove of “Black Magick” tracks which are both know for their drive and pronounced instrumentation. I will say where the music lacked the vocals made up for things as the came across with an evened brightness that projected nicely. I think even just a touch more low and mid’s would have made a big difference and given these tracks a unique freshness not found on the original recording. Also missing from this release was any new/additional material. Hardcore fans maybe be apt to pass on this due to the lack of any additional new, alternate or outtake material and the absence of any liner notes was also a bit of a bummer as well. You do get a cool etched 4th side of LP 2 however I would have much maybe preferred a bonus track or two over the added visuals.

Don’t get me wrong I think its very cool and deserving that you can now get “Greed” on vinyl but, I think a little more effort could have gone in to this as I tend to feel a little cheated when an album is re-released with nothing other than a fresh remaster. If you don’t already own a copy of this or need it to add to your ever growing vinyl collection don’t let me opinions solely sway you. Let yours ears be the judge as even with its noted short comings “Awake” is still at its core a good album.

Track listing:

Disc 1
Sick Of Life
Awake
Greed
Bad Magick
Goin’ Down
Mistakes
Trippin’

Disc 2
Forgive Me
Vampires
The Journey
Spiral

ORDER AWAKE VINYL

ROCKERS THE EFFECT TEAM UP WITH STEVE PERRY
TO RELEASE A COVER OF JOURNEY’S
“IT COULD HAVE BEEN YOU”

Latest track from the band comprised of Trev Lukather,
Nic Collins, and Emmett Stang is available
via all digital service providers here

Band Set To Open For Billy Idol In May Before
Heading To Europe This June To Play With Toto

MUSIC VIDEO FOR SONG CAN BE SEEN HERE

With 2024 continuing to bring new highlights and opportunities for Los Angeles rockers The Effect, the trio comprised of Trev Lukather (son of Toto’s Steve Lukather) on guitars, Nic Collins (son of Phil Collins) on drums, and newcomer Emmett Stang on vocals have partnered with musical legend Steve Perry of Journey to record a cover of Journey’s “It Could Have Been You.” The song comes from Journey’s 1986 album Raised On Radio. The idea to work together came from a conversation between Trev and Steve and the rest of the band jumped at the chance to work with Perry. The song was produced by Trev Lukather and the music video marks the return of director Madison Leigh Lukather – who has directed all of the band’s videos – and features styling by The Sisters Closet. The song can be found via all Digital Service Providers here and the music video is now live here: https://youtu.be/wEthjEcpBAU?si=4zwo-FrLwCrXQrbM.

A message from Steve Perry about “It Could Have Been You:”

In 1986, the Journey “Raised on Radio” record was released and in it was a song I’ve always felt was a diamond in the ruff.

I’ve known Trev Lukather since he was 9 years old, and he is a very gifted musician.

One day we were talking about his new band, “The Effect” … He surprisingly mentioned “It Could Have Been You” is one of his favorite tracks from that record, I told him I felt the same. I then said, why don’t you record it? He asked if I would sing on it if they did, I said… “Of course, my most precious!”
I must say, singing on their powerful track brought out a vocal experience from years ago!

So now… Releasing on May 7th on all socials and streaming is a powerful reimagined version of
“It Could Have Been You” by.. “The Effect”. Have a listen !

Sincerely
Steve Perry

After the success of their first-ever live show last October and the response to their debut song “Unwanted,”the follow up “Something Wrong” and most recently “Toxic Envy,” The Effect have done a lot to develop their brand in less than 8 short months. The band has recently found mainstream attention with media partners like People Magazine, American Songwriter, Ultimate Classic Rock, Loudwire, and others all talking about the newcomers and their unique sound. The band even had the video for “Unwanted” reach #1 on the season finale of AXS TV’s flagship music program on Thursday nights – The Power Hour. The Effect has done a few shows opening for Steel Panther and most-recently with Evan Stanley. They recently announced some dates opening for Billy Idol in the United States and will be taking their music to Europe this June where they will open for Toto on a bunch of dates along with festival and headline shows. The band was recently added to the prestigious Isle Of Wight Festival 2024 where they will be performing on the River Stage on June 21st. More shows to be announced in the near future and information on tickets for all show can be found at: https://www.theeffectband.com.

The Effect 2024 Tour Dates

May 10 – Flagstaff, AZ – Pepsi Amphitheater #
May 11 – Tucson, AZ – AVA Amphitheater #
May 14 – Catoosa, OK – Hard Rock #
May 16 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl #
May 19 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock #
June 8 – Puilacher, FRA – Coop Live Festival 2024
June 14 – Hoofddorp, NLD – venue Duycker
June 15 – ‘s-Hertogenbosch, NLD – Willem Twee poppodium
June 16 – Zoetermeer, NLD – Cultuurpodium Boerderij
June 21 – Isle Of Wight Festival 2024
June 24 – Munich, DEU – Tollwood Music Festival *
June 25 – Hamburg, DEU – Stadtpark *
June 27 – Haltern am See, DEU – Seebad Haltern *
June 28 – Büren, DEU – Almeauen Park *
June 29 – Zwickau, DEU – Freilichtbühne Zwickau *(
June 30 – Bruchsal, DEU – Castle of Bruchsal *
July 2 – Berlin, DEU – Spandauer Zitadelle *

# With Billy Idol
* With Toto

Recently, original keyboardist Steve Maggiora announced his departure from the band in an Instagram post. “Sad to announce my departure from @theeffectband. I’m eternally grateful to @trevlukather @nic_collins, @emmettleestang, and the whole Effect family for having me, and though I will not be continuing as a member of the project, I’ll always be a fan and support as I can. It was a heartbreaking decision to make, but unfortunately unavoidable. Please keep following, supporting and sharing The Effect – the music we created is some of my favorites that I’ve ever worked on, they rock and are gonna take over and it’s gonna be iconic! #theeffect”

The Effect posted this in response: “It is with a heavy heart we announce the departure of our brother Steve Maggiora from The Effect. Although Steve will not be continuing as a member of the band, the collaboration does not end here. The Effect will be moving forward with the 3 core members Trev, Nic and Emmett. Steve has an amazing send off with the music video of “It Could Have Been You” We love you Steve!! @stevemaggioraofficial”

More information on the debut album for The Effect will be available in the future.

About The Effect:
The members of The Effect—Trev Lukather [guitar, producer], Nic Collins [drums], and Emmett Stang [lead vocals]—found each other at the perfect moment. Beyond serendipity, similar experiences cemented an instant bond between these musicians. Each member had logged miles on the road and countless hours in the studio on his own. Trev shined as a solo artist and producer and writer for the likes of Halestorm and Dorothy, Nic held down the drums on tour alongside Phil Collins, Genesis, and Mike + The Mechanics, and Emmett exploded with consistent viral success. Taking the connection one step further, Trev and Nic each grew up as the sons of rock icons—Steve Lukather of Toto and Phil Collins, respectively. They forged a friendship in 2023 and decided to write and record together, welcoming Steve and Emmett to the fold shortly after. The musicians congregated at Trev’s home studio in Los Angeles for “band camp” and immediately gelled, rallying around a signature sound infusing stadium rock energy and spirit with pop palatability. Now, they come together as The Effect, introducing their vision with the release of the songs “Unwanted,” “Something Wrong” and “Toxic Envy” with more still to come.

KK’S PRIEST and ACCEPT
Announce 2024 North American Tour Dates

Beginning August 31 in Los Angeles, CA
Tickets On Sale Thursday, May 9

Order KK’S PRIEST’s New Album,
‘The Sinner Rides Again’, HERE

Order ACCEPT’s New Album, ‘Humanoid’, HERE

Heavy metal fans, prepare for the most electrifying tour of the year! Heavy metal frontrunners KK’S PRIEST – featuring Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals) – and Teutonic metal originators ACCEPT will join forces this fall 2024 for an unmissable North American tour! Both bands are touring in support of their brand new albums, out now via Napalm Records.

The massive run will begin on August 31 in Los Angeles, CA, visiting a slew of major cities in the USA and Canada – such as Toronto, ON, Montreal, QC, New York, NY and Nashville, TN – before coming to an end in San Francisco, CA on October 7. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, May 9 at 10:00am EDT, so get your tickets quickly before it’s too late – these will go fast!

KK’s PRIEST’s K.K. Downing says:

“It’s time!!! Let the full European metal assault commence, KK’s Priest / Accept. Not since 1983 have we shared the same battleground. From Germany, from the UK, let the Flying Vs clash, let the metal fly! All in the name of defending our beloved heavy metal music, let the people come from all walks of life to witness the battle royal. There is no doubt that we warriors of metal will give every ounce of our energy and our power in order to deliver up our very finest performance. This is a spectacle not to be missed, and this is possibly the one and only time in history for you to witness this iconic duel. Who will be the victor? You will be the judge, let the music begin from early August to early October… The arena awaits!!”

ACCEPT’s Wolf Hoffmann says:

“This tour with KK’s Priest is a dream come true for Accept and for me personally.

Accept supported Judas Priest back in the early 80s – it was our first ‘real’ international tour and Priest had been a huge influence on us.
I’m really looking forward to reconnecting with KK on this very special tour. It’s going to be epic! Don’t miss it!”

KK’S PRIEST & ACCEPT
Full Metal Assault Tour 2024

August 31 – Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky A Go-Go
September 1 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Rainbow Backyard Bash 2024
September 3 – Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
September 5 – East Moline, IL @ The Rust Belt
September 6 – Green Bay, WI @ Epic Events Center
September 7 – Des Plaines, IL @ Des Plaines Theater
September 8 – Detroit, MI @ District 142
September 10 – Toronto, ON @ QET
September 11 – Montreal, QC @ Rialto Theatre
September 13 – New York, NY @ The Palladium
September 14 – Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall
September 15 – Boston, MA @ The Wilbur Theatre
September 16 – Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse
September 18 – Lititz, PA @ Mickey’s Black Box
September 20 – Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
September 21 – Providence, RI @ The Strand Ballroom
September 22 – Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater
September 24 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
September 26 – New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore
September 27 – Little Rock, AR @ The Hall
September 28 – Dallas, TX @ Tannahill’s
September 29 – Austin, TX @ Paramount Theatre
October 1 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre
October 2 – Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
October 4 – Riverside, CA @ Fox Performing Arts Center
October 5 – San Diego, CA @ The Magnolia
October 6 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades
October 7 – San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom

This past September, KK’S PRIEST unveiled their blistering sophomore offering, ‘The Sinner Rides Again’, to rave reviews! Blabbermouth dubbed it “an absolutely ripping metal record”, while Paste stated, “…with all respect to Rob Halford and co., nothing they’ve produced in recent years feels as dynamic and as heavy as the material that their former guitarist has been forging with his project KK’S PRIEST.” The album debuted at #1 on the US Hard Music Albums chart, #3 on the Top New Artist Albums chart, and #6 on the Current Rock Albums chart. The Sinner Rides Again also landed at #6 on the end-of-year NACC Heavy radio chart, while resulting as one of the top spun albums of the year at Metal Contraband.

With ‘The Sinner Rides Again’, KK’S PRIEST double down on the ripping melodic force of their debut, ‘Sermons Of The Sinner’ – which Metal Hammer UK dubbed “hugely enjoyable” and Metal Injection cited as boasting “catchy hooks and plenty of guitar wizardry”. ‘The Sinner Rides Again’ wields nine tracks of pure hellfire, produced and written by Downing and mixed/mastered by Jacob Hansen. The celebrated new album is a call for the classics while speeding full force into the future, delivered by some of heavy metal’s most essential performers.

Order ‘The Sinner Rides Again’ HERE

KK’S PRIEST are:
Tim “Ripper” Owens – Vocals
K.K. Downing – Guitar
A.J. Mills – Guitar
Tony Newton – Bass
Sean Elg – Drums

Jamey Jasta & Company
Unleash JASTA Music Video
for New Song, “Suicidality,” ft. Phil Demmel

“Suicidality” is taken from the upcoming ‘AND JASTA FOR ALL’ album, which will arrive digitally on May 17

The album ft. guest appearances from Scott Ian (ANTHRAX), Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT), Zetro (EXODUS), Joey Concepcion (ARCH ENEMY) & Phil Demmel (VIO-LENCE)

Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta & company are back with a brand new JASTA music video for the song “Suicidality,” which features special guest Phil Demmel (Vio-lence). The song is taken from the upcoming ‘AND JASTA FOR ALL’ album, which will arrive digitally on May 17! The clip, which was shot by Alex Zaranak, can be found at THIS LOCATION.

The video was filmed at The Rave / Eagles Club during Milwaukee Metal Fest in 2023. The album is “ALL RIPPER NO SKIPPERS” and features guest appearances from Scott Ian (Anthrax), Chuck Billy (Testament), Zetro (Exodus), Joey Concepcion (Arch Enemy) & Phil Demmel (Vio-lence).

Jamey Jasta comments on the story behind JASTA, “Fan funded, four years in the making, got to work with my thrash heroes and couldn’t be happier with this album, it’s ALL RIPPERS, NO SKIPPERS! Play loud it!”

‘AND JASTA FOR ALL’ guitarist Charlie Bellmore (Toxic Holocaust, Dee Snider, Many Eyes) adds, “Jamey asked me to write “a few thrash songs” quite a while ago and over the years they slowly grew into a remarkable love letter to thrash metal. Jamey, Nicky and myself busted our butts to make a serious ripper of an album, and Jamey delivered some of his best vocal performances of his career on this. I can’t wait for everyone to crank this up!!!”

Pre-order ‘AND JASTA FOR ALL’ HERE. Use code AJFA.

JASTA will be performing a series of album release shows for ‘AND JASTA FOR ALL,’ which will kick off at the official Milwaukee Metal Fest Pre-Party on May 16 at The Rave/Eagles Club and will feature special guests Bobby Blitz (Overkill), Steve “Zetro Souza” (Exodus), Bobby Hambel (Biohazard), Hoya Roc (Smoke AD, ex-Madball), and more surprises! Milwaukee Metal Festival pass holders will be given access to the pre-party in addition to all three days, while single tickets are available for those who are not attending the full festival. Tickets can be found HERE.

The full routing can be found below!

JASTA Album Release Shows:
05/16: Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Festival Pre-Party
05/31: Lititz, PA @ Mickey’s Black Bx (w/ Overkill)
06/01: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom (w/ Overkill)

‘AND JASTA FOR ALL’ TRACKLISTING:
1. They See Us As Prey (feat. Nick Petrino)
2. Armor Your Mind
3. Create The Now (feat. Chuck Billy)
4. R.M.P.C. (feat. Scott Ian)
5. Suicidality (feat. Phil Demmel)
6. Assimilation Agenda (feat. Steve “Zetro” Souza & Joey Concepcion)
7. Ring of Truth
8. Terminal Lucidity
9. No Dream Is Free
10. The Phoenix Way
JASTA band is
Jamey Jasta – Vocals
Charlie Bellmore – Guitars
Chris Beaudette – Bass
Nick Bellmore – Drums
Joey Dibiase – Drummer in the video

‘AND JASTA FOR ALL’ was produced by Nick Bellmore (Toxic Holocaust, Dee Snider, Many Eyes)

SLASH
S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival:
-Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance-
Summer 2024 Tour, All-Star Blues Lineup Featuring
Warren Haynes Band, Keb’ ‘Mo, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Robert Randolph, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Jackie Venson, and Larkin Poe

Announces Addition of Salt Lake City, UT Date for Tuesday, July 16 at Red Butte Garden
All Tickets and VIP packages at SerpentFestival.com

National Alliance on Mental Illness / NAMI
Added to S.E.R P.E.N.T. Festival Nonprofits To Receive a Portion of the Proceeds of Each Ticket Sold With The Equal Justice Initiative, Know Your Rights Camp, The Greenlining Institute, and War Child Charities

‘Orgy of the Damned’
Star-Studded New Album Featuring Brian Johnson (AC/DC), Chris Stapleton, Beth Hart, Iggy Pop, Paul Rodgers, Gary Clark Jr, Billy F. Gibbons (ZZ Top), Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes), Demi Lovato, Dorothy, and Tash Neal on Vocals
Out Worldwide Friday, May 17 via Gibson Records – Pre Order HERE

Listen to “Oh Well” Featuring Chris Stapleton on Vocals HERE, and “Killing Floor” With Brian Johnson of AC/DC on Vocals HERE

In celebration of his forthcoming new album Orgy of the Damned out May 17 on Gibson Records, SLASH the iconic, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and songwriter has curated an all-star Blues lineup for the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival touring North America this summer. SLASH formed the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival which stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance to bring fans together to celebrate the spirit of the Blues, and to perform with other Blues artists he admires who share his love of the genre. SLASH’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival includes Warren Haynes Band, Keb’ ‘Mo, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Robert Randolph, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Jackie Venson, and Larkin Poe. On all dates, SLASH will perform alongside his Blues band featuring bassist Johnny Griparic, keyboardist Teddy ‘ZigZag’ Andreadis, drummer Michael Jerome, and singer/guitarist Tash Neal. Today, the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival has added a new date of Tuesday, July 16 in Salt Lake City, UT at the Red Butte Garden; for all S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival dates, visit: SerpentFestival.com.

“The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival is great platform for my band to jam on some blues and R&B inspired music alongside some truly influential artists,” says SLASH. “It’s a great vehicle to bring people of ALL kinds together during these divisive times to have a fun and entertaining afternoon and evening of live music, away from all the chaos that’s going on. We’ll also be using some of the proceeds to give back to the community and these important causes.”

The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival was designed with maximum social impact in mind. SLASH has a strong desire to give back to nonprofits that he has supported over the years, as well as to help lift marginalized communities, and support mental health initiatives that share his restorative focus of elevating lives for the benefit of all. SLASH has now chosen a fifth nonprofit, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to directly benefit from touring proceeds from the festival. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. An alliance of more than 600 local affiliates, NAMI works in communities to educate, support, advocate, listen and improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones. NAMI’s mission is to create a world where all people affected by mental illness can experience hope, recovery, wellness and freedom from stigma.

NAMI joins the previously announced organizations including The Equal Justice Initiative, Know Your Rights Camp, The Greenlining Institute, and War Child. Through PLUS1.ORG the S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival will donate a portion of the proceeds from every VIP package, as well as Ticket sold for the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival to directly benefit the nonprofits selected by SLASH. As part of the VIP program, fans will have the opportunity to access SLASH’s official Soundcheck Experience, take home an autographed vinyl of the new Orgy of the Damned album, and receive an exclusive SLASH piece of jewelry, and more. For all details, visit serpentfestival.com/vip.

A vibrant homage to the blues, SLASH’s star-studded debut blues album and sixth solo album of his career, Orgy of the Damned is a collection of 12 dynamic songs that revitalize the blues with a stripped-down approach. By celebrating both well-known and largely undiscovered songs, SLASH offers a nostalgic nod to the past while reinvigorating the songs with his inimitable guitar playing and the spirit of collaboration. For Orgy of the Damned, the acclaimed guitarist reteamed with storied producer Mike Clink and enlisted the album’s diverse guest vocalists, which include Gary Clark Jr, Billy F. Gibbons, Chris Stapleton, Dorothy, Iggy Pop, Paul Rodgers, Demi Lovato, Brian Johnson, Tash Neal, Chris Robinson, and Beth Hart. Rounding out his blues band in the studio and on the road, SLASH reunited with two of his bandmates from his Blues Ball outfit in the 90s, bassist Johnny Griparic and keyboardist Teddy ‘ZigZag’ Andreadis, and brought on drummer Michael Jerome and singer/guitarist Tash Neal.

SLASH has released two songs off Orgy of the Damned including “Oh Well” which features outlaw country star Chris Stapleton on vocals, and is a transcendent and electrified, bluesy folk-infused take on the Fleetwood Mac gem, written by original founder Peter Green. Listen to SLASH’s “Oh Well” featuring Chris Stapleton on vocals HERE, and watch/share the visualizer for “Oh Well” HERE. Also, listen to “Killing Floor” feat. Brian Johnson of AC/DC on vocals, and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith on harmonica which Rolling Stone hailed “a freewheeling bluesy solo,” HERE and watch/share the “Killing Floor” video for a first look at SLASH and with his blues band in the studio HERE.

SLASH’s Orgy of the Damned is available worldwide digitally, on vinyl and CD via Gibson Records; pre-order HERE. Watch/share album trailer HERE and for more information, go to www.slashonline.com.

Orgy of the Damned encompasses a broad range of styles within the blues genre, veering from an upbeat, rowdy take on Robert Johnson’s “Crossroads” to a plaintive, twanging rendition of T. Bone Walker’s “Stormy Monday.” Some of the songs, like Steppenwolf’s “The Pusher,” Charlie Segar’s “Key to the Highway,” and Albert King’s “Born Under a Bad Sign,” had been performed by Slash’s Blues Ball, while others, like Stevie Wonder’s “Living for the City,” were long-time favorites for SLASH. “Hoochie Coochie Man,” written by Willie Dixon and made famous by Muddy Waters in 1954, showcases the in-the-moment nature and unrestrained energy of Orgy of the Damned, with Z.Z. Top’s Billy F. Gibbons stepping in on guitar and vocals. The group went into a rehearsal room in North Hollywood and began hashing out soulful, rollicking takes on the classic songs. Everything was played live in the room, with an emphasis on improvisation which resulted in a collection of dynamic, energized songs that are immediate, raw, and distinctly familiar.

S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival 2024 North American Dates with Warren Haynes Band, Keb’ ‘Mo, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Robert Randolph, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Jackie Venson, and Larkin Poe:

* Warren Haynes Band, Samantha Fish, and Eric Gales
** Keb’ ‘Mo, Samantha Fish, and Jackie Benson
# Keb’ ‘Mo, ZZ Ward ,and Jackie Venson
$ Keb’ ‘Mo, ZZ Ward, and Robert Randolph
+ Larkin Poe, ZZ Ward, and Robert Randolph
^^Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, ZZ Ward, and Robert Randolph