GWAR To Release ‘Battle Maximus’ 10th Anniversary Edition September 1st on Pit Records

GWAR To Release
‘Battle Maximus’ 10th Anniversary Edition
September 1st on Pit Records
Pre-Order HERE

Listen to Remixed/Remastered
Version of “Falling” NOW

On Tour This Summer With Mudvayne and More!

Ten years have passed since the release of GWAR’s masterwork known as ‘Battle Maximus.’ The record is a tribute to fallen Scumdog Warrior Flattus Maximus (AKA Corey Smoot) and was the last album recorded with vocalist Oderus Urungus (AKA Dave Brockie) before he departed the planet Earth in 2014.

In celebration of this momentous occasion (and to line their pockets with filthy lucre) GWAR are pleased to announce the release of this 10th Anniversary Edition of ‘Battle Maximus.’ In addition to being completely remixed and remastered, this edition features the final recorded vocal performance of Oderus Urungus on the previously unreleased and never-before heard song “Tammy, Queen of Dirt.”

Along with the announcement, the band has released the remastered/remixed version of “Falling.” Listen to it HERE

“10 years after its initial release, the wounds are just as fresh. The words that Oderus wrote as a tribute to his fallen Scumdog brother, Flattus Maximus, gain new meaning when heard as the final lyrics he would ever sing. The songs echo in stereo through the twin holes that were left in our hearts by the absence of Oderus and Flattus. This new remix of ‘Battle Maximus’ breathes new life into this album that demands to be considered as one of GWAR’s greatest,” says guitarist BälSäc, the Jaws ‘o Death

The Berserker Blothar adds, “‘Battle Maximus’ is an important GWAR album. Recorded as a farewell to guitarist Flattus Maximus, this album was born out of straight pain. As the Scumdog warriors grieved the passing of their brother, they had no way of knowing they were also recording the last album with singer Oderus Urungus. ‘Battle Maximus’ then, is on the cusp of the greatest challenge of GWAR’s career. This version has been remixed and remastered and it sounds straight up viscous. I hope you relish it as much as I…”

Available as a double LP, CD and in digital formats, ‘Battle Maximus’ is set for release on September 1st via the band’s own Pit Records and is available for pre-order HERE

The double vinyl also features expanded packaging, redesigned art and an embossed cover. The standard LP is Crystal Blue with Dark Blue swirl vinyl, the Bandbox exclusive version is Stained Glass vinyl, Newbury Comics version is White with Blue swirl vinyl and Revolver Icons Series features multiple different colors all with NFTs to authenticate.

‘Battle Maximus’ Track List:

1. Intro
2. Madness at the Core of Time
3. Bloodbath
4. Nothing Left Alive
5. They Swallowed the Sun
6. Torture
7. Raped at Birth
8. I, Bonesnapper
9. Mr. Perfect
10. Tammy, The Swine Queen*
11. Battle Maximus
12. Triumph of the Pig Children
13. Falling
14. Fly Now
15. Carry on Wayward Son
16. Wheel of Punishment

*Previously Unreleased Bonus Track

Don’t miss GWAR on tour this summer as part of “The Psychotherapy Sessions Tour” alongside Mudvayne, Coal Chamber, Nonpoint and Butcher Babies. Find a complete list of dates as well as festival appearances below.

Festival Appearances:

7/14: Grand Rapids, MI @ Upheaval Festival (Afterparty)
7/15: Cadott, IL @ Rock Fest
7/16: Mansfield, OH @ Inkcarceration Festival
9/2: Pryor, OK @ Rocklahoma
9/3: Cookeville, TN @ Muddy Roots Festival

“The Psychotherapy Sessions” Tour:

7/20: West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheater
7/21: Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater
7/23: Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
7/25: Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
7/26: Scranton, PA @ The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
7/28: Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
7/29: Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
7/30: Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
8/1: Syracuse, NY @ St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
8/2: Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
8/4: Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
8/5: Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
8/6: Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theater
8/8: Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
8/9: Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center
8/10: Bonnar Springs, KS @ Azura Amphitheater
8/12: Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
8/13: The Woodlands, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
8/15: Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
8/16: Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater
8/17: Irvine, CA @ FivePoint Amphitheater
8/19: Concord, CA @ Concord Pavilion
8/20: Reno, NV @ Grand Theater at the Grand Sierra Resort
8/22: Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheater
8/23: Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
8/25: Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheater
8/26: Englewood, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater

Introducing the new Epiphone “White Wolfe” Sheraton; Guitarist, and Singer-Songwriter Emily Wolfe Partners with Epiphone To Create Her Second Signature Guitar

Epiphone: Emily Wolfe “White Wolfe” Sheraton
Available Worldwide on Epiphone.com

Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter, and Producer Emily Wolfe Partners with Epiphone Luthiers To Create Her Second Signature Guitar

Emily Wolfe with her Epiphone “White Wolfe” Sheraton.

Epiphone 150 Years… What began as a small instrument shop on the Mediterranean grew into a global powerhouse, crafting some of the best instruments in the world, for every stage.

For 150 years, Epiphone has been at the forefront of musical instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has now set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Epiphone is proud to announce the release of the Epiphone Emily Wolfe “White Wolfe” Sheraton. Created by guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer Emily Wolfe and the luthiers at Epiphone in Nashville, TN, the “White Wolfe” Sheraton marks Wolfe’s second Epiphone signature guitar and is available worldwide at authorized Epiphone dealers and on www.epiphone.com.

“The White Wolfe is a showstopper of a guitar. It’s a true symbol of how bold and unafraid we can be as guitar players. I hope this beautiful instrument feels like a part of anyone who picks it up.” –Emily Wolfe

Played by artists such as the legendary blues artist John Lee Hooker, Noel Gallagher and Gem Archer of Oasis, The Edge of U2, Matthew Followill of Kings of Leon and Emily Wolfe, with its thinline, double-cutaway, semi-hollow body design–similar to the Gibson ES-335–the influential Epiphone Sheraton continues to shape sound throughout generations of players.

The Epiphone Emily Wolfe “White Wolfe” Sheraton is based on the triple-threat rock & roll singer, songwriter, and guitarist’s popular Sheraton Stealth. Once again, Emily has lent her creativity to develop her new artist model. The Emily Wolfe “White Wolfe” Sheraton is equipped with an Indian laurel fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl block inlay on the front, Emily’s wolf logo and a white gloss Emily Wolfe signature on the rear and is outfitted with Grover Rotomatic tuning machines and a Graph Tech nut. An Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece hold down the other end of the strings and contribute to the impressive sustain of the instrument. The electronics include full-sized Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO humbucker pickups paired with CTS potentiometers for smooth control over individual pickup volume and overall tone. It’s finished in Aged Bone White paired with lightly aged gold hardware. An EpiLite case is included.

Watch/share the new the interview with Emily re the “White Wolfe” which also features her new single “Walk In My Shoes” off her forthcoming album, HERE.

Epiphone Emily “White Wolfe” Sheraton.

With blistering guitar riffs, skillful songwriting, and soulful vocals, guitarist, songwriter, and producer Emily Wolfe has been making waves with her powerful vocals and dynamic guitar skills and shows no signs of slowing down in 2023. Wolfe’s music combines elements of classic rock, blues and alternative, creating a unique and energetic sound. She’s garnered attention for her passionate live performance and has been recognized as an emerging talent in the rock music scene. Her work and live shows have been praised as transcendent, sticky and sweet, bad-ass, and provocative.

Wolfe recently wrapped the self-produced follow-up to her 2021 album Outlier which the Austin American Statesman hailed as featuring “blazing guitar that runs balance against compellingly melodic vocals that range from scorching to soothing.” Wolfe has been out on the road headlining shows, and supporting The Gaslight Anthem, and she will continue touring with her trio throughout the rest of the year, in support of her forthcoming new album, due for release in late summer – early fall 2023.

Listen to Emily Wolfe’s music HERE.

Epiphone Emily “White Wolfe” Sheraton.

TOOL Announce North American Tour

TOOL ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED TREK INCLUDES THE BAND’S
FIRST CANADIAN DATES SINCE 2019

TOOL return to the road this Fall, expanding on their recently announced festival appearances (Power Trip, Aftershock and Louder Than Life) with an additional six weeks of performances, including the band’s first Canadian dates since 2019.

The tour announcement follows TOOL’s debut live performances of 2023, headlining both Welcome to Rockville and the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in recent weeks.

Tickets for all non-festival shows are on-sale this Friday, June 9 at 10 am local time. In advance of the forthcoming on-sale, TOOL Army has opened additional memberships, with pre-sale tickets available exclusively to members on June 8 at 10 am local time. A limited number of VIP packages will also be initially available to TOOL Army members, with remaining options, including premium tickets, soundcheck access, exclusive merchandise and more, available to the general public as the on-sale begins on June 9.

TOOL tour dates:

September 22 Louisville, KY Louder Than Life Festival
October 3 Loveland, CO Budweiser Event Center
October 6 Sacramento, CA Aftershock Festival
October 8 Indio, CA Power Trip
October 10 Salt Lake City, UT Delta Center
October 12 Idaho Falls, ID Mountain America Center
October 14 Nampa, ID Ford Idaho Center
October 15 Spokane, WA Spokane Arena
October 17 Eugene, OR Matthew Knight Center
October 19 Portland, OR Moda Center
October 20 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
October 22 Kelowna, BC Prospera Place Arena
October 23 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
October 25 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place
October 27 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome
October 29 Winnipeg, MB Canada Life Center
October 31 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
November 1 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum
November 3 Knoxville, TN Thompson-Boiling Arena
November 4 Charleston, WV Charleston Coliseum
November 6 Rochester, NY Blue Cross Arena
November 7 Allentown, PA PPL Center
November 10 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
November 13 Manchester, NH SNHU Arena
November 15 Boston, MA TD Garden
November 16 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
November 19 Montreal, QC Bell Center
November 20 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
November 21 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena

Since the 2019 release of TOOL’s critically-acclaimed album, Fear Inoculum, the band has won a GRAMMY Award® (Best Metal Performance for “7empest”), completed sold-out tours of both the U.S. and Europe, and headlined Bonnaroo, Welcome to Rockville and the Sonic Temple Arts & Music Festival. TOOL marked the 30th anniversary of the Opiate EP with the 2022 release of “Opiate2,” a re-imagining of the EP’s title track, released in tandem with a breathtaking, 10-minute short film crafted by Adam Jones and visual artist Dominic Hailstone (“Alien: Covenant”, “The Eel”).

Reviews from TOOL’s sold-out 2022 tours praised the four-piece, with Loudwire dubbing the performances as “a masterclass of immersion, sound and stage design, musicianship… and levels of ungodly tightness.” The Austin Chronicle described the incomparable live experience as an “unbridled exchange of catharsis between performers and fans.” More recently, Revolver, covering Welcome to Rockville 2023, said “TOOL delivered a stunning… set featuring classic fan favorites, newer Fear Inoculum standouts and choice deeper cuts … the striking visuals also included a psychedelic laser and projections show bar none.”

Photo credit: Travis Shinn

Gibson Garage Two-Year Anniversary Celebration ‘Garage Fest’ Set For Wed. June 7 – Sat. June 10, During CMA Week

Gibson Garage
-The Ultimate Music Destination in Nashville-
Announces Two-Year Anniversary Celebration During CMA Week

“Garage Fest”
Wednesday, June 7 – Saturday, June 10
Features Live Music and Events, at the Gibson Garage with Dave Mustaine, Charlie Worsham, Emily Wolfe, Ashley Cooke, Kapali Long, Mya Byrne, Devon Thompson, Dawson (Temecula Road), Vincent Mason, Dani Rose, Cassandra Lewis, Mackenzie Porter, Whitney Miller, Adeem the Artist & more

@Gibson Garage-Nashville
209 10th Avenue South #209
Nashville, TN

The iconic, and leading global instrument brand, Gibson will launch Garage Fest Wednesday, June 7 – Saturday, June 10 at the Gibson Garage (209 10th Ave. South #209) in downtown Nashville, TN. Falling on the two-year anniversary of the opening of the Gibson Garage–Nashville’s must-see destination for music lovers–Gibson Garage Fest will kick off with live performances and events with music superstars and emerging acts during CMA Week. Gibson Garage Fest is open to the public and will feature intimate, live music performances, and events, daily at the Gibson Garage. Fans can attend live shows, autograph signings, participate in guitar-playing lessons with renowned experts, and interact with the iconic brand Gibson–as well as its philanthropic arm Gibson Gives.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7
· 2:00-4:00p Dave Mustaine autograph signing event.*

THURSDAY, JUNE 8
· 2:00 Live music performances all day and night

Kick-off with music from the Gibson Garage team: Jenna Weidner,
Dylan Jenkins, Shane Hunt, Scott Wasnak, John Wohlford, and Matt Boyer.

· 3:00 Dani Rose (Honey County)
· 4:00 Vincent Mason
· 5:00 Dawson Anderson (Temecula Road)
· 7:00 Garage Private Party (media RSVP required)
· 7:15 Devon Thompson
· 8:00 Emily Wolfe
· 9:00 VIP supergroup

FRIDAY, JUNE 9
· 2:00 Live music performances all day
· 2:00 Notes4Notes Kids Jam
· 3:00 Whitney Miller
· 4:00 Mackenzie Porter
· 5:00 Adeem the Artist

SATURDAY, JUNE 10
· 10:00 Live music performances and events all day
· 10:00 Donuts and Jam with Charlie Worsham

Charlie Worsham acoustic performance, meet & greet/photos, donuts, and coffee served.
· 11:30 Gibson Gives Foundation + FreeGuitars4Kids event (parking lot)

Gibson Gives and Gibson artists will be onsite gifting 200 guitars to FG4K youth members.

· 2:00 Kapali Long
· 3:00 Cassandra Lewis
· 4:00 Mya Byrne
· 5:00 Ashley Cooke

*Dave Mustaine signing at the Garage will sign any Gibson Brands guitar as well as special limited edition poster which will be offered onsite only.

Gibson Garage Fest kicks off Wednesday, June 7 with Dave Mustaine of Megadeth will be coming by the Gibson Garage for a special in-store autograph signing event.

RANCID UNVEIL 10TH STUDIO ALBUM ‘TOMORROW NEVER COMES’ OUT NOW VIA EPITAPH

RANCID
UNVEIL 10TH STUDIO ALBUM
‘TOMORROW NEVER COMES’
OUT NOW VIA EPITAPH

WATCH MUSIC VIDEO FOR “NEW AMERICAN”

“Fast, ragged, catchy and even a little thrashy at points,” – Revolver

“The album stretches a whopping 16 tracks of punk rock fury…” – Knotfest

“The sunny brutalism of Rancid’s East Bay ska-thrash has lost nary a step and their ethical-emotional rigor is as sweet as it is pure.” – SPIN

Today, Berkeley, California, punk stalwarts Rancid share their highly anticipated 10th studio album, ‘Tomorrow Never Comes’ out now via Epitaph Records. The follow up to 2017’s ‘Trouble Maker’, the new album was produced by longtime collaborator, Bad Religion guitarist and Epitaph founder, Brett Gurewitz. Check it out below:

‘Tomorrow Never Comes’ – LISTEN

At a whopping 850 Million catalog streams to date, fans and critics alike seem to agree that Rancid’s brand of high impact, no frills punk still flows abundantly in their blood, while easily translating to a modern audience. Now embarking on their tenth full-length effort, this is evident throughout ‘Tomorrow Never Comes’. With its sixteen blistering tracks barely making the two-and-a-half-minute mark, the album boasts the same gritty, straight forward punk-with-a-purpose that the world just can’t get enough of.

Throughout the last three decades, Rancid has remained fiercely independent, never losing their loyalty to their community or each other. Their music confronts political and social issues, while balancing personal tales of love, loss, and heartbreak with attitude. By carrying on the traditions and spirit of the original punk rock bands that came before, Rancid has become a legend and inspiration to punk bands that have come after.

Tomorrow Never Comes Tracklisting

1. Tomorrow Never Comes
2. Mud, Blood, Gold
3. Devil In Disguise
4. New American
5. The Bloody & Violent History
6. Don’t Make Me Do It
7. It’s a Road to Righteousness
8. Live Forever
9. Drop Dead Inn
10. Prisoners Song
11. Magnificent Rogue
12. One Way Ticket
13. Hellbound Train
14. Eddie the Butcher
15. Hear Us Out
16. When The Smoke Clears

Rancid Tour Dates

6/2 – Rimini, Italy – Slam Dunk
6/3 – Ljubljana, Slovenia – Media Center Cvetlicarna *
6/4 – Linz, Austria – SBAM Festival
6/6 – Warsaw, Poland – Letnia Scena Progresji *
6/8 – Hyvinkaa, Finland – Rockfest
6/9 – Solvesborg, Sweden – Sweden Rock Festival
6/10 – Stockholm, Sweden – Annexet *
6/12 – Berlin, Germany- Columbiahalle *
6/13 – Wiesbaden, Germany – Schlachthof *
6/15 – Vitoria, Spain – Azkena Rock
6/16 – Clisson, France – Hellfest
6/17 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop
6/20 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley*
6/21 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse *
6/23 – Ysselsteyn, Netherlands – Jera On Air Festival
6/24 – Munster, Germany – Vainstream Rockfest
6/25 – Tabor, Czech Republic – Mighty Sounds Festival

* w/ The Bronx, Grade 2

9/15 – Montreal, QC – Music4cancer 2023
9/16 – Quebec City, QC – Envol Et Macadam 2023
9/18 – Boston, MA – House Of Blues
9/19 – Boston, MA – House Of Blues
9/21 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Fest
10/8 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock

FOO FIGHTERS: BUT HERE WE ARE, New Album Out Today

FOO FIGHTERS
BUT HERE WE ARE
New Album Out Today on Roswell Records/RCA Records

“The Glass” Visualizer Live Now

Livestream Their Headline Performance Today at Rock Am Ring Festival in Germany
1:30P PT / 4:30p ET

Foo Fighters’ eagerly awaited, hard-fought and already universally acclaimed new album, But Here We Are, is released today, June 2, 2023, on Roswell Records/RCA Records.

A testament to the healing powers of music, friendship and family, But Here We Are has been preceded by an ecstatically received quartet of its songs. These four songs have demonstrated dimensions of sound and emotion that hint at the range and depth of this phenomenal landmark in the Foo Fighters canon. First single “Rescued” with its “fresh sense of pathos and urgency” (The New York Times), “a gruff, melodic rocker with bittersweet hooks” (Stereogum) in “Under You,” the “totally unexpected foray into shoegaze and dream-pop territory” that was “Show Me How,” and the “powerful goodbyes” (SPIN) of the 10-minute “The Teacher” all blazed radically diverse yet equally cathartic sonic paths. Now with today’s revelation of the sublimely melodic “The Glass” (check out the visualizer HERE), and five more FF instant classics, But Here We Are is finally out in the world.

Produced by Greg Kurstin and Foo Fighters, But Here We Are has received the warmest of welcomes—from the capacity crowds already signing along to every word of “Rescued” and “Under You” during the band’s triumphant return to the stage, to uniformly enthusiastic early critical reactions to the album and its songs including:

“A brilliant meditation on grief… the best Foo Fighters album since the turn of the millennium.” – Consequence

“But Here We Are is a standout… quite possibly their best and most meaningful album.” — Goldmine

“Driven by a fresh sense of pathos and urgency.” – The New York Times

“Delivers everything fans have come to know and love about the Foos.” – Revolver

“One of the most powerful collection of songs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame outfit‘s lengthy catalog… But Here We Are is a life raft extended between band and audience alike.. Music has the power to heal, and this is a record for healing.” – Rock Cellar

“One of the strongest albums of the band’s career… reckoning with the conundrums of human existence through the sheer power of music.” – SPIN

“It’s what happens when loud, catchy, radio-friendly rock music is buoyed by tangible passion… The singles have been strong — ‘Rescued” a proper anthem, ‘Under You’ a Jawbreaker-esque power-pop gem… Foo Fighters’ sadness comes through, but the album is too fleet-footed to be maudlin or morose.” – Stereogum

“A record that channels grief into some of the biggest sounding songs Foo Fighters have ever made.” – Ultimate Classic Rock

“Memorable and meaningful” — USA Today

“This leap from the personal to the universal is the essence of Foo Fighters… confirms that Mr. Grohl’s instincts about how music can help us process and transcend even our darkest moments are absolutely correct… a powerful, melodic work of mourning.” – The Wall Street Journal

Foo Fighters are currently in the midst of the But Here We Are world tour. For a complete list of dates, go to: https://foofighters.com/tour-dates/

MOTÖRHEAD LIVE AT MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL ’07 Drops June 16th

MOTÖRHEAD
Proudly Announces Live At Montreux Jazz Festival ’07
A Special, Previously Unreleased Concert
To Be Released On 16th June 2023

WATCH A NEW VIDEO FOR THE FIRST OFFICIAL RELEASE OF THEIR COVER OF THIN LIZZY’S ‘ROSALIE’ PLUS PRE-ORDERS & EXCLUSIVE MERCH BUNDLES HERE – https://motorhead.lnk.to/montreuxPR

Motörhead loved playing live and never ever judged their audiences. Everyone was encouraged, all were welcome. And that included people who like jazz! So when the Montreux Festival called requesting them, it made perfect sense in its own, unique way. ‘Tis worth noting, too, that the Festival has always been about stepping beyond the boundaries of that ‘J’ word, and embracing unique artists of all genres, styles and sensibilities, the only true consistent requirement being that they represent the best and most adventurous of their ilks. It is why, in the ‘artists played’ list, alongside a Dexter Gordon you’ll find a Deep Purple or a ZZ Top, and it’s why the Festival continues to attract a diverse roster of artists to its stage annually. The recordings of seminal performances such as these, were all given UNESCO heritage status in 2013, such is their value to the arts.

Recorded during the band’s ‘Kiss Of Death’ tour at the legendary Auditorium Stravinski on 7th July during the 2007 edition of the world renowned, Montreux Jazz Festival this show is such a tremendous statement of just how potent and perfect a trio Lemmy, Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee were, with not just one of the more diverse set-lists of their decades together, but individual performances which prove how top of the tree each was in their own class. The set also includes the first official release of their cover of Thin Lizzy’s ‘Rosalie’!

Motörhead, Live At Montreux Jazz Festival ’07 will be released on double LP, double CD and digital. See below for full details of the Live At Montreux Jazz Festival ‘07 releases and be sure to visit www.iMotorhead.com for news and updates!

Live At Montreux Jazz Festival 2007 LP AND CD TRACKLISTING

Tracklist :
1. Snaggletooth
2. Stay Clean
3. Be My Baby
4. Killers
5. Metropolis
6. Over The Top
7. One Night Stand
8. I Got Mine
9. In The Name Of Tragedy
10. Sword Of Glory
11. Rosalie
12. Sacrifice
13. Just ‘Cos You Got The Power
14. Going To Brazil
15. Killed By Death
16. Iron Fist
17. Whorehouse Blues
18. Ace Of Spades
19. Overkill

ABOUT MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL

Montreux Jazz Festival is a renowned music festival created by Claude Nobs and held annually in Montreux, Switzerland across two weeks in July. Now in its 55th year, the festival draws 250,000 music lovers from all across the world to the Lake Geneva shoreline. Montreux Jazz Festival celebrates the industry’s emerging and contemporary acts, whilst paying homage to music’s legendary acts. Originally a pure jazz festival since inception in 1967, Montreux began showcasing other styles of music throughout the decades and today presents artists from across every genre imaginable. Artists that have graced the stage of Montreux include Etta James, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Ms Lauren Hill, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, James Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Leonard Cohen, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Nina Simone and many more. Mathieu Jaton serves as CEO of Montreux Jazz

BLACK VEIL BRIDES & VILLE VALO Co-Headline Fall Tour of U.S. & Canada

BLACK VEIL BRIDES & VILLE VALO

Co-Headline Fall Tour of U.S. & Canada
General Onsale Begins Friday, June 2 at
10am Local Time on LiveNation.com

This fall, the classic season for dark and romantic music, BLACK VEIL BRIDES and VV (VILLE VALO) will co-headline a massive tour in select cities across North America. Presented by Hot Topic, the BVB & VV 2023 Tour (featuring special guests DARK DIVINE) combines three unique bands who champion the heavy-hearted, hopeless, and broken with mixtures of high intensity and melody.

Produced by Live Nation, tickets to the tour will be available starting Tuesday, May 30 at 12 pm ET via presales with additional presales running throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, June 2 at 10 am local time on LiveNation.com. For more information on the presales visit BlackVeilBrides.net.

“We cannot wait to join forces with VILLE VALO and give both of our audiences in North America an unforgettable experience each night,” says BLACK VEIL BRIDES frontman Andy Biersack. “This run has been in the works for quite a while. We couldn’t be happier now that we can finally share the news. VILLE is an icon. We have all been fans of his, not only for his work in the hugely influential band HIM but as a torchbearer for an entire generation of rock fans and musicians.”

“There’s something tinnitus-inducingly romantic about the idea of being sandwiched nightly between BLACK VEIL BRIDES and DARK DIVINE on this autumnal trek across North America,” muses VALO. “And imagining us explore the architecture of doom and gloom from three distinctly different musical perspectives has already made the bats in my belfry suitably ravenous.”

Andy adds, “This tour is a dream come true and will be something special. DARK DIVINE is new to the scene but garnering a lot of attention quickly and rightfully so. They are hands down one of the best young bands out there, and we are certain the BVB Army and VV fans will love them.”

Committed to uncompromising expression, with a foundation in hard rock tradition and rule-breaking iconoclasm, BLACK VEIL BRIDES is a transcendent celebration of life-affirming power and anthemic catharsis. A gothic vision first summoned in a small town by an isolated kid fascinated with death, rock, theatricality, and monsters (both real and imagined), BLACK VEIL BRIDES is now a postmodern heavy metal institution with a legion of like-minded fans and supporters worldwide.

2021’s ‘The Phantom Tomorrow’ produced BVB’s first Top 10 single, “Scarlet Cross.” Last year’s ‘The Mourning’ EP offered similar success with “Saviour II,” joining a rich catalog that includes “Knives and Pens” (over 160 million views on YouTube), the certified gold “Fallen Angels,” and the recently certified platinum “In the End.” (It’s possible BLACK VEIL BRIDES may even release another brand-new song in the not-too-distant future…)

HIM, renowned as one of the most commercially successful Finnish bands of all time, has sold over ten million records. VILLE VALO, the band’s frontman, released a series of beloved albums with HIM from 1997 through 2013, boasting influential modern goth-rock anthems like “Right Here in My Arms,” “Join Me in Death,” “Buried Alive by Love,” and “Rip Out the Wings of a Butterfly.” Declaring ‘Neon Noir’ a perfect record for fans of HIM, Ghost, and Evanescence, Kerrang! wrote, “If you’ve been seduced in Mr. VALO’s musical twilight before, then you can now prepare to pulse in the glow of the heartagram once again.” In a VV cover story, VALO told the magazine, “It is a continuation of what I’ve done in the past and what might happen next.”

Hot Topic Presents BVB & VV 2023 Tour Dates:

Sept 10 – Louisville, KY – Paristown Hall
Sept 11 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company
Sept 12 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
Sept 14 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
Sept 15 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!*
Sept 16 – Niagara Falls, NY – The Rapids Theater*
Sept 17 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
Sept 19 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
Sept 20 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Sept 22 – Wallingford, CT – Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theater
Sept 23 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
Sept 24 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
Sept 25 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
Sept 27 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Sept 28 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana*
Sept 29 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!*
Sept 30 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
Oct 01 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
Oct 03 – Austin, TX – ACL Live
Oct 05 – Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theater*
Oct 06 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
Oct 07 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
Oct 09 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
Oct 11 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Convention Centre
Oct 12 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre
Oct 14 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
Oct 15 – Spokane, WA – The Podium
Oct 16 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
Oct 18 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
Oct 19 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
Oct 20 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium

*Not A Live Nation Date

B-52’s Cindy Wilson Announces Solo Album Realms Out August 25th via Kill Rock Stars

B-52’s Cindy Wilson Announces Solo Album
Realms Out August 25th via Kill Rock Stars

Releases single “Midnight” Today

Pre-Order Album

Watch Visualizer for “Midnight”

Cindy Wilson has always been on the forefront of music’s cutting-edge: As a founding member of The B-52’s, she was a pioneer of the New Wave sound that redefined music in the 1970s and ‘80s. Wilson is known for her distinctly melodic voice and her remarkable ability to deliver powerful emotions in her music. Her work continues to influence alternative and mainstream cultures around the globe – and she’s still making new waves of her own: Out August 25, 2023, Realms is Wilson’s forthcoming second solo record released via Kill Rock Stars. And today, Cindy releases the dance-banger “Midnight.” Cindy explains to SPIN: “Being in the B-52s has been a playful and creative endeavor. Doing the solo project with Suny Lyons has been too. I worked with Suny on a previous effort called Changes, and enjoyed working with him, so I asked him to do the next one, Realms. I feel the techno vibe mixed with other elements is modern and unexpected, which is beautiful. I got to use my strong voice emotions with the tender, and I love it. The first song Midnight, goes through the realms of midnight. It’s an upbeat dance dream of love at a magical hour. Inviting the listener to come along. Let’s go!”

Since launching her first proper solo project in 2016, Wilson has released two EPs (Sunrise and Supernatural) and one studio album, Change, collaborating with producers and electronic musicians Suny Lyons and Ryan Monahan to cultivate a contemporary sound that cuts through today’s noise, while staying true to Wilson’s alternative and punk roots. Marrying her instantly recognizable vocals with a backdrop of dreamy, ambient, and dance-friendly music, Cindy Wilson has made a fresh name for herself that extends beyond her band’s legacy, establishing herself as a singular force in her own right.

Nowhere is this more readily apparent than on Realms, Wilson’s spirited sophomore studio album and her most ambitious effort to date. Once again working with Suny Lyons (with Sterling Campbell contributing drums and Maria Kindt on strings), Wilson invites her audience on an immersive, enchanting ten-track journey that peels back the layers of our common humanity. Bookended by the bustling, intimate indie anthem “Midnights” on one end, and the emotive, ethereally atmospheric ballad “Not Goodbye” on the other, Realms provides a singularly stunning listening experience for longtime Wilson fans and new listeners alike. From the glistening golden hues and soul-stirring vocal performance on “Wait” to the cinematic fever dream “Delirious” and the hard-hitting mix of pop and punk on “Daydreamer,” Wilson’s performances are as catchy as they are cathartic.

Realms demands our undivided attention as Wilson takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey through our own minds and souls. Through a series of colorful, dramatic outpourings and dynamic, finessed upheavals, it’s a carefully crafted record proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that Cindy Wilson continues to have her fingers on the pulse of modern music. Pop in style and indie at heart, Realms is the next new wave of Wilson’s already storied legacy.

Photo credit: John Stapleton

THE DEAD DAISIES ‘A DECADE OF ROCK’

THE DEAD DAISIES
A DECADE OF ROCK

Photo credit: David Pear

Ten years ago The Dead Daisies burst onto the music scene with a mission to gather some of the finest musicians in the world and simply put, play some good old fashioned, no bullshit Rock’N’Roll!!

After a decade of recording and touring the planet, there have been some incredible one-offs and special highlights including sharing stages with some of the world’s biggest Rock bands.

To mark this milestone, a collection of songs from six of the band’s previous studio albums have been chosen. The upcoming “Best Of” Album release will include some of the collectives’ favorite tracks and others that have become a staple part of every Daisies Touring Set List. We hope they’re your favorites as well ….

Two previously unreleased tracks from the last recording session are also included. It will be available on double CD & Vinyl on August 18th.

Pre order your copy, starting June 2nd, here:
https://thedeaddaisies.com/BestOf/

To celebrate a Decade of Rock, the band will kick off touring in late August with some dates in Canada and the USA. Late October will see The Daisies head back to Japan followed by dates in the EU throughout November and December.

Returning to the line-up for this tour is the incomparable front man John Corabi. He joins his mates Doug Aldrich, David Lowy, and Brian Tichy with renowned Bass player Michael Devin (of Whitesnake fame) joining the band for the first time.

“It’s been an amazing decade with The Daisies! We’ve rocked out with some of the best in the business, toured the globe, released eight albums and are thrilled to be showcasing the body of work from over the last decade with our upcoming “Best Of” Album release and tour. I’m excited to be welcoming John Corabi back to the band. Can’t wait to get back on the road again in 2023 to perform for our fans!” – David Lowy

When they say turn it up to eleven you need the right rig backing you. The Dead Daisies are thrilled to be powering up with Blackstar Amplification to blast out their best in 2023! Stay tuned for some exciting exploits being masterminded together!

It’s been an amazing ride so far with a HUGE THANK YOU to the fans for their love and support!! With still a lot more to come and Miles In Front Of Them, together they’ll keep Rock alive!!!

So, grab your copy of the “Best Of”, get your tickets and enjoy the ride celebrating A Decade of Rock with us!
https://thedeaddaisies.com/tour-2023/

The Dead Daisies are:
John Corabi (Scream/Motley Crue)
David Lowy (Red Phoenix/Mink)
Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake/Dio)
Brian Tichy (Ozzy Osbourne/Foreigner)
Michael Devin (Whitesnake)

TOUR DATES
US & CANADA TOUR
AUGUST 22nd to SEPTEMBER 10th
https://thedeaddaisies.com/tour-2023/#us&canada

JAPAN TOUR
OCTOBER 31st to NOVEMBER 1st
https://thedeaddaisies.com/tour-2023/#japan

EU NOV TOUR
NOVEMBER 4th – 19th
https://thedeaddaisies.com/tour-2023/#eunov

EU DEC TOUR
DECEMBER 2nd – 16th
https://thedeaddaisies.com/tour-2023/#eudec

GHOST: PHANTOMIME EP OUT NOW

GHOST
PHANTOMIME EP OUT NOW
ESCAPE FROM THE MINISTRY VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE LIVE NOW

“Phantom of the Opera” Visualizer Live Now

From the opera to the ministry… This glorious day heralds the simultaneous arrival of Ghost’s five-song covers EP, PHANTOMIME (Loma Vista Recordings), and the debut of “Escape From The Ministry.”

The “Escape From The Ministry” virtual escape room experience allows fans a first ever chance to explore the hallowed halls of the newly renovated ministry—seen in several installments of Ghost’s ongoing webisode series—soundtracked of course by the brand new PHANTOMIME.

To begin your own adventures within the ministry, go to https://i.ghost-official.com/EscapeTheMinistry. Have a good look around but escape before you are found!

The release of PHANTOMIME has been preceded by this week’s release of Ghost’s faithful cover of Iron Maiden’s “Phantom of the Opera” and last month’s reveal of its interpretation of Genesis’ “Jesus He Knows Me.” Described by Revolver as “something special for your Easter basket” and by Stereogum as “a fitting release for this particular Easter Sunday,” the Instagram-trending “Jesus He Knows Me” has generated some 10 million streams worldwide and cracked the Rock Radio Top 20 within weeks of its release.

PHANTOMIME was conceived to follow last year’s international chart-topping opus IMPERA. A revelatory sampling of the GRAMMY winners’ musical DNA, PHANTOMIME is comprised of covers of classics and deep cuts by Television, Genesis, The Stranglers, Iron Maiden and Tina Turner. PHANTOMIME pays tribute in equal measure to every one of these diverse influences, while stamping them all with Ghost’s undeniable sonic signature.

The complete track listing for PHANTOMIME is as follows:

“See No Evil” (Television)
“Jesus He Knows Me” (Genesis)
“Hanging Around” (The Stranglers)
“Phantom of the Opera” (Iron Maiden)
“We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” (Tina Turner)

PHANTOMIME’s release will coincide with the May 21 kick-off of Ghost’s massive 2023 world tour in Rouen, France. Spanning four continents—Europe, North America, South America, and Australia—Ghost’s 2023 live ritual will manifest at the likes of Primavera Sound 2023 where the band will share a bill with Blur, Depeche Mode, Halsey and Kendrick Lamar, among others, and Sweden Rock Festival 2023, where Ghost will be one of four headliners alongside Def Leppard, Iron Maiden and Motley Crue. Ghost will then make its triumphant return to North America, for its RE-IMPERATOUR U.S.A. 2023 summer tour with special guest Amon Amarth. RE-IMPERATOUR U.S.A. 2023 kicks off August 2nd in Concord, CA, with stops in more than two dozen cities before its two-night finale the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on September 11th and — recently added by popular demand — September 12th.

FOO FIGHTERS: Newest Single “UNDER YOU” Now Available

FOO FIGHTERS
“UNDER YOU”
Second Track From Upcoming Album Now Available
But Here We Are Out June 2nd

FOO FIGHTERS: PREPARING MUSIC FOR CONCERTS
Free Global Streaming Event Exclusively at: https://foofighters.veeps.com/
May 21st
8pm BST / 3pm EST / 12pm PST
Featuring Performances, Behind the Scenes & More
Captured at the Band’s Own 606 Studios

While ears are still ringing from the sonic and emotional gut punch that was “Rescued,” Foo Fighters have unveiled “Under You,” an aggressively melodic punk-tinged earworm sure to join its predecessor in massive summer singalongs on the band’s upcoming tour dates.

“Under You” is the second advance offering from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers’ 11th album, But Here We Are, out June 2 on Roswell Records/RCA Records. The new song follows the aforementioned “Rescued”—which has generated raves including “driven by a fresh sense of pathos and urgency” (The New York Times), “Foo Fighters have never sounded more vital” (Consequence),” “one of the Foos’ most immediate, emotional songs” (Vulture), “delivers everything fans have come to know and love” (Revolver) and more.

Listen to “Under You” HERE, watch the lyric video HERE and pre-order But Here We Are on you choice of Black Vinyl, White Vinyl, CD or cassette HERE

Today also marks the announcement of Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts, a global streaming event packed with rock & roll (including debut performances of songs from But Here We Are), exclusive behind the scenes footage, and a few surprises—all captured in the spacious yet homey confines of the band’s own 606 studios. Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts will premiere May 21 at 8pm BST / 3pm EST / 12pm PST exclusively at https://foofighters.veeps.com/, with on-demand repeat viewing enabled through May 24. Whether you’ve got tickets for an upcoming Foo Fighters show or not, don’t miss this chance to get intimate—and LOUD—with the last great American rock band.

“Shows like this don’t happen every day. To take this moment to gather fans worldwide, to give people an opportunity to share in the experience no matter where they are, is a gift. Having a place to make these moments accessible is why we built Veeps and we’re honored to be trusted with delivering this incredible show for Foo Fighters and all of their fans,” said Joel Madden, CEO and Founder, Veeps.

Foo Fighters’ upcoming tour will kick off May 24 at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford, NH. For a complete list of dates, go to: https://foofighters.lnk.to/Shows

About Veeps

Veeps is the premier streaming platform where music fans around the world can watch and connect with their favorite artists through access to premium live and on-demand concerts, documentaries, and more. Launched in 2018 by Joel and Benji Madden to power the future of artist-fan connection, the team at Veeps believe music changes lives and that it should be accessible to people wherever they are. Millions of viewers globally have experienced performances from 2,000+ artists including Bob Dylan, Brandi Carlile, Louis Tomlinson, Patti Smith, Metallica and an Emmy-nominated Kings of Leon show from the O2, London. Veeps shows are available on its website and via apps on iOS, Apple TV, Android, and Roku. In 2023, Veeps was named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies and continues to hold the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest ticketed livestream performance by a solo male artist. Veeps is a part of Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV). For more information, visit https://veeps.com/

Steel Panther Announce Next US Leg of the ‘On The Prowl’ Tour

STEEL PANTHER ANNOUNCE NEXT US LEG OF THE
ON THE PROWL TOUR SLATED FOR JULY AND AUGUST
https://steelpantherrocks.com/pages/tour

Band Also Releases New Steel Panther TV Series
Are You Metal? On YouTube

Sixth Studio Album On The Prowl Now Available
https://lnk.to/Panther_OTP

California’s greatest export Steel Panther are hitting the road again in support of their latest album. The band is announcing the next US leg of their On The Prowl tour that starts in July. The 22-city trek will kick off on July 13th in Huntington, NY before wrapping up in Las Vegas, NV on August 19th. The tour will make stops in Richmond, VA; Charleston, SC; New Orleans, LA and Ventura, CA to name a few. The latest tour comes on the heels of the recently played US tour as well as the current European tour that features multiple sold-out shows. Additional Information on all ticket and VIP packages including meet and greets, exclusive merch items, early entry and more for the On The Prowl World Tour 2023 can be found here: https://steelpantherrocks.com/pages/tour.

On The Prowl World Tour 2023 Dates

7/13/23 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
7/14/23 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Sound Waves Theater
7/15/23 – Saylorsburg, PA – Sherman Theater Community Concert Stage
7/16/23 – Mashantucket, CT – Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods
7/18/23 – Dewey Beach, DE – Bottle & Cork
7/20/23 – Richmond, VA – The National
7/21/23 – Roanoke, VA – Dr Pepper Park
7/22/23 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
7/24/23 – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
7/25/23 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
7/26/23 – Jacksonville, FL – Underbelly
7/28/23 – Destin, FL – Club LA
7/29/23 – Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall
7/30/23 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
8/1/23 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
8/2/23 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
8/3/23 – Ottumwa, IA – Bridge View Center
8/5/23 – Sturgis, SD – Buffalo Chip
8/11/23 – Ventura, CA – Ventura Theater
8/12/23 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
8/18/23 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
8/19/23 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues

Previously Announced European Dates

5/15/23 – Newcastle, UK – O2 City Hall #
5/17/23 – Manchester, UK – Academy #
5/18/23 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy #
5/20/23 – London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town #
5/21/23 – Bristol, UK – O2 Academy #
5/23/23 – Leeds, UK – O2 Academy #
5/25/23 – Belfast, UK – Ulster Hall
5/26/23 – Cork, IE – Cyprus Avenue
5/28/23 – Dublin, IE – Vicar Street
6/3/23 – Nürnberg, GER – Rock im Park 2023
6/4/23 – Nürburg, GER – Rock am Ring 2023

# With Winger

Always the innovators and constantly finding new ways to expand their societal footprint, Steel Panther have launched a new series on their popular SPTV channel on YouTube. The new show – Are You Metal? – is the band’s first game show hosted by drummer Stix Zadinia and seeks to find out which of his bandmates is the most-metal on a given week. Vocalist Michael Starr, guitarist Satchel and bassist Spyder answer trivia as only they can with hilarious results. The show is released weekly on Tuesdays. The current episode as well as all Steel Panther visual content can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/@steelpantherrocks/videos.

Steel Panther released their sixth studio album On The Prowl worldwide on February 24, 2023. On The Prowl was produced by Steel Panther and brought the band their most-recent #1 Billboard comedy album. The album is currently available for order in multiple configurations including CD, Cassette, and 2 different color variant vinyl records here: https://lnk.to/Panther_OTP. From the opening synth intro of “Never Too Late (To Get Some Pu**y Tonight)” to the thunderous outro of “Sleeping On The Rollaway,” Steel Panther is back with the infectious riffs, pounding drums, unforgettable vocals alongside the witty humor that has earned them a global audience. Songs like “On Your Instagram,” “Magical Vagina” and “One Pump Chump” are sure to fit in on the biggest live stages next to the band’s most-memorable songs. The band has released the music videos from On The Prowl to date: the opener “Never Too Late (To Get Some Pu**y Tonight),” the chart-topping German radio hit “1987” and most-recently their Shark Tank inspired “Friends With Benefits.”

Wolfgang Van Halen’s MAMMOTH WVH Release Next Track “LIKE A PASTIME”

WOLFGANG VAN HALEN’S MAMMOTH WVH
RELEASES NEXT TRACK “LIKE A PASTIME”
FROM UPCOMING MAMMOTH II
https://youtu.be/I04dvZMsH3M

SOPHOMORE ALBUM OUT ON AUGUST 4th VIA BMG –
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER
https://MammothWVH.lnk.to/MammothIIPR

World Tour Resumes This Month With Upcoming Dates Alongside Metallica,
Alter Bridge, Def Leppard/Motley Crüe and More To Be Announced
https://www.mammothwvh.com

With the recent excitement around the announcement of Mammoth II and the success of the current single “Another Celebration at the End of the World,” Mammoth WVH – the brainchild of Wolfgang Van Halen – is releasing another song to fans. “Like a Pastime” is the second song on the upcoming sophomore album slated for release on August 4th via BMG. The song is available via all digital service providers and anyone that pre-orders the album digitally will receive the track as an instant download. A lyric video for the new song can be seen here: https://youtu.be/I04dvZMsH3M.

“It centers around a 4/4-time signature, but with a polyrhythm on top. I was teaching my fiancé what a polyrhythm is, and I stumbled upon this idea. The kick drums are accentuating it. It’s certainly one of my favorites and a completely different vibe than anything on the first album,” explains Wolfgang.

Continuing the tradition of writing all of the songs and performing all of the instrumentation and vocals himself, GRAMMY® Award nominee Wolfgang Van Halen set out to challenge himself to expand his sound beyond what people had already come to know him for. From the rocking opener “Right?” to Beatles-esque fade on closer “Better Than You” Mammoth II showcases the growth of Wolfgang as a songwriter, musician and especially vocalist. Songs like “Miles Above Me,” “Take a Bow” and “Waiting” are all sonically different from each other but unique to what Mammoth WVH is. The debut single from Mammoth II is the upbeat rocker “Another Celebration at the End of the World” that is currently in the Top 15 at Active Rock radio. The video is an 8:25 introduction to the Mammoth WVH live band that was directed by Gordy De St. Jeor and can be seen here: https://youtu.be/yIQH0HcdQnE. Recorded at the legendary 5150 studio, Mammoth II was produced by friend and collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette and is available for pre-order in multiple configurations here: https://MammothWVH.lnk.to/MammothIIPR.

The track listing for Mammoth II is:

1. Right?
2. Like a Pastime
3. Another Celebration at the End of the World
4. Miles Above Me
5. Take a Bow
6. Optimist
7. I’m Alright
8. Erase Me
9. Waiting
10. Better Than You

Mammoth WVH is planning to tour around the globe in support of Mammoth II. The live band – comprised of Wolfgang Van Halen (vocals/guitars/keyboards), Frank Sidoris (guitars), Jon Jourdan (guitars), Ronnie Ficarro (Bass) and Garrett Whitlock (drums) – is getting ready to head over to Europe in support of Metallica on their M72 World tour and other dates with Alter Bridge along with select headline dates and various festival appearances overseas. Mammoth WVH will return to the US and Canada for more touring in August alongside friends Alter Bridge and Sevendust as well as dates with Metallica and Pantera. More dates will be announced in the near future tickets for all Mammoth WVH appearances can be found here: https://www.mammothwvh.com.

Tour Dates 2023

May 19 – Paris, FR – Stade de France #
May 26 – Hamburg, DE – Volksparkstadion #
May 29 – Berlin, DE – Hole44
May 30 – Frankfurt, DE – Das Bett
Jun 1 – Köln, DE – Gebäude 9
Jun 2 – Haarlem, NL – Patronaat
Jun 3 – Tilburg, NL – Poppodium 013 *
Jun 6 – Edinburgh, UK – O2 Academy Edinburgh *
Jun 8 – Castle Donington, Derby, UK – Download Festival
Jun 10 – Sölvesborg, SE – Sweden Rock Festival
Jun 13 – Stockholm, SE – Gröna Lund *
Jun 15 – Dessel, BE – Graspop Metal Meeting
Jun 16 – Göteborg, SE – Ullevi #
Jun 17 – Copenhagen, DK – Copenhell Festival 2023
Jun 20 – Ludwigsburg, DE – Mhp Arena *
Jun 21 – Graz, AT – Kasematten – Schlossbergbühne
Jun 23 – Naz-sciaves – Natz-schabs, ITA – Alpen Flair 2023
Jun 24 – Grenchen, CH – Summerside Festival
Jun 26 – Villeurbanne, FR – Transbordeur *
Jun 28 – Lisbon, PT – Evil Live Festival
Jun 29 – Viveiro, ES – Resurrection Fest 2023
Jul 1 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium ^
Jul 4 – Rathfarnham, IE – Marlay Park ^
Jul 6 – Saltmarket, UK – Glasgow Green ^
Aug 1 – Buffalo, NY – Outer Harbor Event Complex *
Aug 2 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage *
Aug 4 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium #
Aug 5 – Grantville, PA – Hollywood Casino Outdoors *
Aug 7 – Richmond, VA – Virginia Credit Union LIVE! *
Aug 8 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion *
Aug 10 – Quebec City, QC – Agora Port de Québec *
Aug 11 – Montreal, CA – Olympic Stadium #
Aug 12 – Mashantucket, CT – The Premier Theater (at Foxwoods Resort Casino) *
Aug 13 – Johnstown, PA – 1st Summit Arena *
Aug 16 – Springfield, IL – Illinois State Fair 2023 *
Aug 18 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium #
Aug 19 – Corpus Christi, TX – Concrete Street Amphitheater *
Aug 20 – Sand Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port *
Aug 25 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium #
Sep 1 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium #
Sep 3 – Pryor, Ok – Rocklahoma
Nov 3 – St. Louis, MO – The Dome at America’s Center #
Nov 10 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field #

* Supporting Alter Bridge
# Supporting Metallica
^ Supporting Def Leppard/Motley Crüe

Tour Dates 2024

May 24 – München, DE – Olympiastadion München #
Jun 7 – Helsinki, FI – Helsinki Olympic Stadium #
Jun 14 – Copenhagen, DK – Telia Parken #
Jul 5 – Warszawa, PL – PGE Narodowy #
Jul 12 – Madrid, ES – Cívitas Metropolitano #
Aug 2 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium #
Aug 9 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field #
Aug 16 – Minneapolis, MN – US Bank Stadium #
Aug 23 – Edmonton, CA- Commonwealth Stadium #
Aug 30 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field Event Center #
Sep 20 – Mexico – Foro Sol #
Sep 27 – Mexico – Foro Sol #

# Supporting Metallica

Celebrate MOTÖRHEAD Day With New Animated Video of ENTER SANDMAN

MOTÖRHEAD DAY – 8TH OF MAY!

CELEBRATE BY WATCHING A NEW ANIMATED VIDEO FOR THEIR GRAMMY NOMINATED COVER OF METALLICA’S ICONIC

‘ENTER SANDMAN’
LIMITED EDITION 7” VINYL PRE-ORDERS & EXCLUSIVE MERCH
BUNDLES HERE –https://motorhead.lnk.to/EnterSandmanPR

There has always been a strong link between the pioneering Motörhead and mighty Metallica. A unique bond of friendship between the two has stood over the decades, with Metallica even playing Lemmy’s 50th birthday in 1995 all dressed up as the great man himself, under the moniker of The Lemmy’s. In turn, Motörhead have paid homage to some of Metallica’s finest compositions, even winning a Grammy for their cover of ‘Whiplash’ in 2004. However their cover of one of the most iconic hard rock classics of all time, “Enter Sandman”, has been largely overlooked until now. Originally recorded for an ECW Wrestling compilation in 1998 (which was also nominated for a Grammy), the song has been unavailable outside said – CD until now….

In this incredible new animated video, take a horrifying nocturnal journey through the nightmares of a child who is haunted by the evil sandman in his dreams, and is ultimately saved by the powers of the inimitable Motörhead ‘Warpig’. The video was produced by Mulberry Creative.

Motörhead, Enter Sandman is also available on all streaming platforms now, including Dolby Atmos on Apple Music and 360 Spatial Audio on Amazon. There’s also an exclusive, limited edition 7” single with etched Warpig B-side with exclusive merch and bundles, available in the official Motörhead store while stocks last!

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