CREED ANNOUNCES FIRST PUBLIC LIVE PERFORMANCES
IN MORE THAN A DECADE WITH SUMMER OF ’99 CRUISE

GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING ROCK BAND AND SIXTH-MAN
JOIN FORCES FOR IMMERSIVE FESTIVAL CRUISE

AN UNFORGETTABLE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CELEBRATION AT SEA SAILS APRIL 18-22, 2024
FROM MIAMI, FL TO NASSAU, BAHAMAS ABOARD NORWEGIAN PEARL

ALL-STAR LINEUP INCLUDES VERY SPECIAL GUEST 3 DOORS DOWN,
PLUS BUCKCHERRY, TONIC, VERTICAL HORIZON, FUEL, THE VERVE PIPE,
TANTRIC, DISHWALLA, LOUISE POST (OF VERUCA SALT), NINE DAYS,
HOSTED BY: EDDIE TRUNK AND AXS TV’S POWER HOUR

PRE-SALE SIGNUPS AVAILABLE NOW THROUGH JULY 26 AT 11:59 PM (ET)

FIRST 500 CABINS SECURE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CABIN PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH CREED

PUBLIC ON-SALES BEGIN JULY 28 AT 2:00 PM (ET)

DEPOSITS AS LOW AS $200 PER PERSON AVAILABLE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 18
(WHILE CABINS LAST)

COMPLETE DETAILS AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY NOW AT SUMMEROF99CRUISE.COM

Creed has announced their long-awaited return with SUMMER OF ’99 – an immersive rock ‘n’ roll celebration at sea highlighted by the GRAMMY® Award-winning band’s first public live performances in more than a decade. Presented by Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, SUMMER OF ’99 sails April 18-22, 2024 from Miami, FL to Nassau, Bahamas aboard Norwegian Pearl. Pre-sale Signups are available now through July 26 at 11:59 pm (ET). Pre-sales (Early Booking Times) will be available July 25-27, with some late signups available on the morning of July 28. The first 500 cabins to book will secure a cabin photo opportunity with Creed. Public On-Sales begin July 28 at 2:00 pm (ET), exclusively at summerof99cruise.com. Three different payment options will be available, with Automated Monthly Billing allowing for a deposit as low as $200 per person through September 18 (while supplies last).

Heralded last week with a series of viral teasers that lit up social media, SUMMER OF ’99 CRUISE will see Creed – the band comprised of Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall and Scott Phillips – reuniting for the first time since 2012 for two unique live performances under the Caribbean stars on Norwegian Pearl’s Pool Deck stage. The once-in-a-lifetime festival cruise will further showcase an explosive lineup that includes Very Special Guest 3 Doors Down alongside a stacked all-star bill featuring Buckcherry, Tonic, Vertical Horizon, Fuel, The Verve Pipe, Tantric, Dishwalla, Louise Post (of Veruca Salt), Nine Days, and hosted by Eddie Trunk and the stars of AXS TV’s Power Hour (Matt Pinfield, Caity Babs, and Josh Bernstein). SUMMER OF ’99 CRUISE will also feature an exclusive live Q&A with Creed open to all guests, activities with bands and podcast hosts, panels, autograph sessions, and a very special Y2K Countdown theme party. As if that weren’t enough, all guests will receive an Autographed Commemorative Item signed by Creed prior to the event.

SUMMER OF ’99 CRUISE guests will enjoy all the incredible amenities available aboard Norwegian Pearl, including fully stocked bars at (almost) every corner, tasty dining options, the Pool Deck (with multiple hot tubs), the Pearl Club Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center, Sports Court, and much more.

Beyond the onboard experience, guests will have the chance to enjoy a shore excursion to Nassau, Bahamas – the ultimate vacationer’s paradise with its laid-back vibes and perfect white-sand beaches, palm trees covered in coconuts, and refreshing, crystal-clear waters. Please note: Shore excursions will not be available until 4-6 weeks prior to sailing. Cruisers will be able to book excursions upon receipt of their official booking number.

Roddy Bogawa is known for his work with Storm Thorgerson on, Taken Storm: The Art of Storm Thorgerson and Hipgnosis, back in 2011. This new project, Have You Got it Yet?: The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd, with Storm was shot before his death in 2013 and they Roddy finished it. Media Mikes had a chance to chat with Roddy and discuss his love for Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett and his stories about Storm Thorgerson.

MAMMOTH WVH ANNOUNCES HEADLINE TOUR SCHEDULED TO KICK OFF THIS FALL IN SUPPORT
OF THE UPCOMING MAMMOTH II ALBUM

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

With under three weeks remaining until the release of his sophomore album, Mammoth WVH – the brainchild of Wolfgang Van Halen is announcing a headline tour this Fall to support Mammoth II. These dates come on the heels of the band’s successful European tour last month that saw them opening for Metallica, Alter Bridge, and Def Leppard/Motley Crüe. The headline tour will kick off November 4th in Milwaukee, WI and run through December 9th when Mammoth returns home to Los Angeles. The headline run will make stops in Chicago, IL (November 9th), Sayreville, NJ (November 17th), Dallas TX (November 25th) and Seattle, WA (December 3rd) to name a few. The headline dates will feature Nita Strauss as direct support. These dates also come as Mammoth picks up their spot opening for Metallica in the US for their previously announced dates on November 3rd in St. Louis and November 10th in Detroit. All headline shows go on-sale to the general public on Friday, July 21st at 10AM local time. More information on all Mammoth shows can be found at www.mammothwvh.com.

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. The 10-track collection Mammoth II is slated for release on August 4th via BMG. 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,” “I’m Alright” and “Waiting” are all sonically different from each other but unique to what Mammoth is. The debut single from Mammoth II is the upbeat rocker “Another Celebration at the End of the World” is currently in the Top 10 at Active Rock radio. The music video for that song is an 8:25 introduction to the Mammoth live band that was directed by Gordy De St. Jeor. The video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/yIQH0HcdQnE. A lyric video for the instant grat track and new live show favorite “Like A Pastime” can be seen here: https://youtu.be/I04dvZMsH3M and also the opus “Take A Bow” can be seen here: https://youtu.be/Uo3QeXqkQcU. 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

Donner Mamp5 Stereo Amplifier/Receiver

Features:

High-power independent control: Its peak power can set of to 440W（110W x 4）,and has four channels which is independently controlled.440W is enough to support 4 groups of 8 speakers with 4-8 ohms.

Bluetooth 5.0: The integrated hybrid amplifier is equipped with the new updated 5.0 bluetooth.It will increase the stability, sound quality and use distance.It Works with latest devices including smartphone, tablet, laptop, computer, etc.

Multiple input modes: In addition to the Bluetooth function, the amplifer can also be connected to SD card, USB disk, RCA input and ECHO microphone input.And supports treble and bass adjustment and microphone volume control

FM function:With automatic search function, you can save up to 50 radio stations.

HD SCREEN: The integrated receiver for home stereo has a built in LED display. FM antenna and remote control are included in the stereo amplifier package for distant audio adjustments.

Our Score 4 out of 5 stars

Donner continues bringing affordable, high quality music products to the consumer market and their latest offering, the Mamp5 Stereo Amplifier/Receiver is no exception. The great sounding, powerful amplifier/receiver combo will bring your home theater system to a whole new level. With a whopping peak power rating of 440 watts (100W x 4) which can be split across 4 independently controlled channels the compact unit is capable of powering 4 groups of 8 speakers giving users plenty of connectivity options. The various input modes allow users to connect via SD card, USB, RCA and ECHO Microphone. Each input utilizes the receivers bass and treble features and for the karaoke fans you have a separate microphone volume control which will certainly come in handy at that next house party.

Where I found the Mamp5 to really shine was through its Bluetooth 5.0 connection and HD Screen. The most recent Bluetooth system allowed for a quick and stable connection that even as I moved through my house provide tremendous clarity and zero drop issues. The HD LED display was bright and easy to read from across the room as the subtle blue lighting really popped and made switching between the connections and adjustments quite easy no matter if you were up close or further away.

The only negative I found with this unit was the included wireless remote. The remote is quite small and pretty flimsy. Yes the feature is a nice add however it just doesn’t match up to the system which over all is built quite well. That aside with a price tag of just $159.99 the Donner Mamp5 Amplifier/Receiver is a great addition or upgrade to any home theater/stereo system that won’t break the bank.

To purchase the Mamp5 header to the Official Donner Amazon Store here.

STAIND RELEASE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “CYCLE OF HURTING”

NEW ALBUM, CONFESSIONS OF THE FALLEN AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
FIRST NEW STUDIO ALBUM IN TWELVE YEARS

STAIND CO-HEADLINE TOUR WITH GODSMACK BEGINS
JULY 18 @ ST LOUIS

Multi-platinum rock band, Staind has dropped a new single, “Cycle of Hurting” from their forthcoming album, Confessions of the Fallen. The track is available today on all music platforms. Buy/stream single HERE

Watch animated video for “Cycle of Hurting” HERE

Staind’s highly anticipated new album, Confessions of the Fallen – the band’s first new studio album since 2011 – will be released September 15, 2023 via Alchemy Recordings/BMG.

Variants of the album including limited-edition orange vinyl, and other exclusive merch items are available through album pre-order HERE

The 10 tracks featured on Confessions of the Fallen explore a variety of sonic niches. Debut single “Lowest In Me” (currently top 5 on the active rock chart), “Cycle of Hurting, “Was Any of it Real?” and “Hate Me Too” pummel forth with unrelenting fury, the electronics enhancing the frenetic attack from the players. Tracks such as “Out of Time,” “In This Condition” and “The Fray” are marked by ebb-and-flow arrangements and sweeping dynamic changes, while “Here and Now” and the cautiously optimistic “Better Days” remind us that Staind is no stranger to the pretty – when appropriate, that is.

Lyrically, Confessions of the Fallen draws again from those dark, reflective places Lewis has always mined in Staind’s songs, and these 10 songs are as personal as he’s ever been. “I’m still working through my issues,” says Aaron. “Still working through my problems, and until then I’ll dream of better days. I hope that’s how everybody feels right now…better days are yet to come.”

A legion of Staind fans will certainly find their better days in these new songs from the band, and in a new round of touring that includes a co-headlining trek with good pals Godsmack this summer.

STAIND AND GODSMACK 2023 TOUR DATES:

Tue Jul 18 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Thu Jul 20 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Fri Jul 21 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Sat Jul 22 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
Tue Jul 25 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater
Wed Jul 26 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
Fri Jul 28 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Sat Jul 29 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
Sun Jul 30 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Wed Aug 02 – Scranton, PA @ The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
Thu Aug 03 – Syracuse, NY @ St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
Sat Aug 05 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
Sun Aug 06 – Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater
Tue Aug 08 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
Wed Aug 09 – Detroit, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
Thu Aug 10 – Chicago, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 12 – Indianapolis, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
Sun Aug 13 – Milwaukee, WI @ American Family Insurance Amphitheater
Thu Aug 24 – Irvine, CA @ FivePoint Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 26 – Las Vegas, NV @ Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Sun Aug 27 – San Diego, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Thu Aug 31 – Austin, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater

For more info and to purchase tickets visit: STAINDOFFICIAL.COM

Confessions of the Fallen Track Listing:

1. Lowest In Me
2. Was Any of it Real?
3. Here and Now
4. In This Condition
5. Out of Time
6. Cycle of Hurting
7. The Fray
8. Better Days
9. Hate Me Too
10. Confessions of the Fallen

Save up to $180 off digital pianos and guitars in Donner’s massive Amazon Prime Day sale including 30% off DDP-80 Digital Pianos and HUSH-I Headless Travel Guitar

Donner, a company well-known for its innovative and feature-rich musical instruments, is excited to announce its music carnival for the summer of 2023, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the Donner Amazon Store. Summer is the perfect time to gather with friends and create music. By participating in Donner’s Amazon Prime Day sales event on July 11-12, music lovers can enjoy exceptional savings of up to $140 off or 30% off on a wide range of Donner’s popular musical instruments.

10th Anniversary of Donner’s MINI Pedal

In 2013 Donner launched and listed its first MINI pedals, the Yellow Fall Delay Pedal on Amazon. After 10 years the listing of the MINI series pedals has received more than 20,000 verified reviews by its customers, with an average rating of 4.4/5.

Donner has garnered attention and acclaim in the online guitar community for their pedals’ affordability, impressive sound, and solid build quality. Building on this success, they have broadened their range of offerings to include electric guitars, digital pianos, electronic drum kits, MIDI keyboards, and various other products.

Click here to shop the Donner 10th Amazon Anniversary and the Summer Music Deals

Donner Summer Music Carnival & Anniversary Celebration

– Save up to 30% on Digital Pianos and Guitars

Right now, Donner has launched awesome deals on their most popular digital pianos, electronic drum sets, silent guitars, and effect pedals as part of the celebration its 10th anniversary of MINI pedal series and the Summer Music Carnival, keeping their mission of offering aesthetically pleasing musical instruments with playability and innovation for beginners and aspiring musicians.

Donner DEP-20 Digital Piano, 88 Keys Full Size Weighted Keyboard – $418.99 (Save $180)

The Donner DEP-20 digital piano combines exceptional playability with a sleek and portable design, featuring 88 fully weighted keys, a variety of realistic sounds, dual headphone outputs, and USB connectivity, making it an ideal choice for beginners to practice or performance. Get it Now

Donner DED-20 Electronic Drum Pad for Beginners – $47.99 (20% OFF)

The Donner DED-20 Electric Drum Pad provides beginner drummers with a compact and feature-rich solution for drum practice and learning. Featuring high-quality soft silicone, built-in stereo speakers, a headphone mode, and MIDI connectivity, the DED-20 is an excellent choice for drummers seeking a portable and versatile practice tool. Get it Now

Donner DST-100S Electric Guitar Kit – $143.99 (20 % OFF)

DST-100 Electric Guitar Kit offers an excellent entry-level option for aspiring guitarists, featuring a full-size solid poplar body, smooth C-shaped maple neck, H-S-S configuration pickups, includes accessories, making it a comprehensive package for beginners to start their musical journey. Get it Now

Donner HUSH-I Headless Acoustic Guitar For Travel – $239.99 (20% OFF)

Being one of the most attractive release at 2023 NAMM Show, the HUSH-I’s headless design and detachable body make it the most compact guitar to carry, while the headphone mode enables silent home practice. Get it Now

Non-Amazon Deals on Donnerdeals.com throughout July

BETTER LOVERS’ DEBUT EP, GOD MADE ME AN ANIMAL,
AVAILABLE NOW VIA SHARPTONE RECORDS
LISTEN HERE

BAND FEATURING MEMBERS OF EVERY TIME I DIE, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, AND FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY KICK OFF INAUGURAL TOUR ON JULY 13

Photo credit: James Hartley

Better Lovers, the newly formed band featuring Jordan Buckley, Clayton “Goose” Holyoak, Stephen Micciche, Greg Puciato, and Will Putney, have released God Made Me An Animal, a four-song EP, via SharpTone Records.

“Surprise! Our debut EP, God Made Me An Animal, is out now,” the band shared, collectively. “Four eclectic and wildly fun songs we’ve been kicking around for what feels like forever, it’s great to finally have these out in the world. Let it happen to you. Hear all this and more on tour all Summer. The engine is turned on.”

The EP arrives as Better Lovers are about to embark on their inaugural tour, a mix of both headlining dates, with several already sold out, and performances with Underoath. The tour begins in Buffalo, N.Y., the hometown of Buckley, Holyoak and Micciche, on July 13.

God Made Me An Animal follows the April release of the outfit’s debut single, “13 Over 30,” and its accompanying video (https://youtu.be/TU-nwWuyKXc). The track, which was the first news of the band’s existence, jolted fans and critics alike. Consequence said “Better Lovers signaled their arrival with a crushing banger of the highest order,” Alternative Press dubbed the song as “ripping,” Kerrang! described the release as “ferocious,” and Revolver added that the track “delivers on the group’s pedigree, offering up all the scabrous screams, mathcore riffery and rawk grooves fans could hope for.”

“Looking back, I’m so happy everything got me to where I am,” said Buckley at the time of the song’s release. “The pandemic and the last few years made me hungrier and more grateful. This isn’t a hobby. This isn’t temporary. This is the next evolution for each of us. Greg and Will rejuvenated me and made me even more confident. Now, everybody needs to know we’re a wild animal that just broke out of the zoo—there’s no trying to put it back in the cage.”

God Made Me An Animal, which was produced and mixed by Putney with vocal production handled by Josh Wilbur, is streaming now, with physical pre-orders, including several limited-edition vinyl variants and CD, are available here: https://bfan.link/god-made-me-an-animal.

God Made Me An Animal cover by Donny Phillips

1. Sacrificial Participant
2. 30 Under 13
3. Become So Small
4. God Made Me An Animal

Better Lover tour dates:

July 13 Buffalo, NY Rec Room (Early & Late Shows) SOLD OUT
July 14 Detroit, MI The Majestic Theatre
July 16 Chicago, IL The Salt Shed
July 17 Louisville, KY Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
July 18 Cleveland, OH The Foundry SOLD OUT
July 19 Reading, PA Santander Arena
July 21 New Haven, CT College Street Music Hall
July 22 Syracuse, NY Sharkey’s Bar and Grill
July 23 Toronto, ON RBC Echo Beach
July 24 Montreal, QC L’Olympia
July 25 Ottawa, ON Galerie SAW Gallery
July 27 Asbury Park, NJ Stone Pony Summer Stage
July 28 Brooklyn, NY Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk
July 29 Baltimore, MD Pier Six Pavilion
July 30 Worcester, MA The Palladium Outdoors
July 31 Richmond, VA The Broadberry
August 1 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
August 3 Tampa, FL Yuengling Center
August 4 Boca Raton, FL Sunset Cove Amphitheater
August 5 St. Augustine, FL St. Augustine Amphitheatre Night Market
August 6 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy
August 8 New Orleans, LA Orpheum Theater
August 10 Houston, TX Bayou Music Center
August 11 San Antonio, TX Boeing Center at Tech Port
August 12 Dallas, TX The Factory in Deep Ellum
September 24 Birmingham, AL Furnace Fest

October 4 Brighton, UK Chalk
October 5 London, UK New Cross Inn SOLD OUT
October 6 London, UK The Dome SOLD OUT
October 7 Leeds, UK Brudenell Social Club (Early & Late Shows) SOLD OUT
October 14 Santa Ana, CA Constellation Room SOLD OUT
October 15 Los Angeles, CA The Roxy SOLD OUT
October 16 Englewood, CO Gothic Theatre

July 14 to 30, and Aug. 1 to 12 with Underoath

GWAR
Partner With Volatile
to Release Signature Skateboards!

GWAR have announced the release of a new line of skateboards and skateboard accessories with North Carolina’s VOLATILE SKATEBOARDS, the world’s premiere manufacturer of officially licensed rock ‘n’ roll skateboards, high quality skateboard tools, and accessories, available now for pre-order from the GWAR webstore.

Their hugely successful 2020 release with Creature Skateboards sold out at skate shops around the world, and this new VOLATILE X GWAR collaboration is even cooler, and will include a new series of skateboard decks, wheels, MOB GRIP griptape, T-Tools, and more.

GWAR will also offer a run of limited edition Volatile ‘VSB SERIES’ decks, available exclusively from the GWAR webstore. Created with the modern “wall hanger” collector in mind, the VSB Series features the same the same great aesthetics of the VOLATILE Pro Models with super cool graphics and constructed from a hybrid of Canadian and Chinese Maple to offer a more affordable option for “Wall Hanging” or beginning skaters.

The VSB series “Wall Hanger” decks, along with a limited number of Canadian Maple “Pro Model” decks, tools, and accessories, are available for pre-order now from the GWAR store at GWAR.net, while a full run of Pro Model decks, tools, and accessories will be available later this Summer through Worldwide skate retail from VOLATILE, including a VOLATILE exclusive retail-only design.

This is the start of a series of limited edition decks that will be released periodically at GWAR.net. Sign up for the mailing list to be notified when new designs are released.

Phase one of the collection launched for pre-order earlier this month in England through a partnership with London’s legendary THREE AMIGOS SKATESHOP, the first retail shop in the world to release offerings from the line, in advance of GWAR’S recent June UK headline dates.

Launched in 2018, VOLATILE Skateboards has become the go-to brand for licensed artist skateboard decks and accessories, creating and manufacturing direct to consumer, retail, and touring skateboard decks and accessories through collaborations with Fear Factory, Helmet, Cro-Mags, Darkthrone, Plasmatics, Descendents, Subhumans, White Zombie, Morbid Angel,Dio, Nonpoint, Halestorm, Fishbone, Saliva, Alien Weaponry, Filter, Scatterbrain, Dangerous Toys, Nuclear Assault, Warrant, Dark Angel, Cannibal Corpse, Stone Temple Pilots, Venom, Death, and many more.

VOLATILE founder John Horn says, “When we started VOLATILE, it was just for the fun of making cool stuff with bands we like. 5 years, and hundreds of decks later, we are honored to collaborate with the mighty GWAR. It really doesn’t get much cooler than that. What the Hell do alien overlords want with skateboards? No fucking idea. We tried to ask Blothar, but he just grunted and screamed “BOW, HUMAN SCUM”. Still not exactly sure what he meant by that, but that sword is sharp.”

After the stabbing, Blothar the Berserker added “Me on a skateboard is like a bowling ball on a roller skate, but when I was a younger space alien overlord, I was King of the Darkslide. These boards and all this cool stuff makes me want to strap one on and break a hip!”

For wholesale inquiries visit Volatiledistro.com

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
8/21: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory*
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
8/27: Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre+^
8/28: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue+^
8/29: Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s+^
8/30: St, Louis, MO @ The Pageant+^
9/1: San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center+^

*Headline Show With Nonpoint
+^ Headline Show With Crobot and 200 Stab Wounds

MAMMOTH WVH – THE BRAINCHILD OF WOLFGANG VAN HALEN – RELEASES A LYRIC VIDEO FOR THE NEXT TRACK “TAKE A BOW” FROM UPCOMING MAMMOTH II
https://youtu.be/Uo3QeXqkQcU

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

World Tour With Dates Alongside Metallica, Alter Bridge,
Def Leppard/Motley Crüe Continues With Many More To Be Announced
https://www.mammothwvh.com

With the band in the middle of an extensive European tour and their debut single “Another Celebration at the End of the World” in the Top 10 at Active Rock radio in the US, Mammoth WVH – the brainchild of Wolfgang Van Halen – is releasing another song from the upcoming album. “Take A Bow” is the third song released from the 10-track album Mammoth II that is slated for release on August 4th via BMG. “Take A Bow” is the longest track on the record and in the Mammoth WVH catalog clocking in at 6:54. The song is anchored by Wolfgang’s memorable lyrics, driving rhythm section and unforgettable guitar solo that was played on the original Frankenstein guitar and through his father’s original amps. 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/Uo3QeXqkQcU.

“It was the last song we finished. It’s officially the longest song I’ve released to date, and I feel the guitar solo is really special. I played the solo on the original Frankenstein guitar and through Dad’s original Marshall head and one of the original cabinets. It’s straight up what he used on the earliest Van Halen records. It makes me happy to capture some of dad’s history on this song forever,” 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,” “I’m Alright” 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” and the video is an 8:25 introduction to the Mammoth WVH live band that was directed by Gordy De St. Jeor. The video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/yIQH0HcdQnE. A lyric video for the instant grat track and new live show favorite “Like A Pastime” was released and can be seen here: https://youtu.be/I04dvZMsH3M. 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 currently in the middle of a European tour in advance of the release 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) – have been performing shows 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 Alter Bridge and Sevendust as well as other 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

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
Sep 5 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
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

MERCURY STUDIOS TO RELEASE
“DIO: DREAMERS NEVER DIE” DOCUMENTARY
ON DVD AND BLU-RAY+4K

FILM ON LIFE OF LEGENDARY HEAVY METAL SINGER
RONNIE JAMES DIO WILL AVAILABLE ON SEPTEMBER 29

PRE-ORDERS LAUNCH TODAY

“DIO: Dreamers Never Die,” the first-ever, career-spanning documentary on the life and times of the late legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio, will be released worldwide by Mercury Studios on DVD and Blu-Ray+4K and as a special Deluxe Edition featuring the DVD and Blu-Ray packaged with exclusive merchandise on September 29, 2023. All of these configurations of the film will include a 20-minute selection of deleted and extended scenes restored from the cutting room floor to create a special fan experience.

The limited Deluxe Edition will be packaged in a two-piece lift-off lid box containing both the DVD and Blu-Ray versions of the film plus branded DIO merchandise that will include logoed trading cards, guitar picks, lapel pin, coasters and a fold out poster from the film.

The DVD, Blu-Ray+4K and the Deluxe Edition are now available for pre-orders HERE ahead of the September 29 release date.

Watch the trailer HERE.

Additionally, fans will be able to purchase the film along with bundles of exclusive Dreamers Never Die merchandise, including a Limited Edition Screen Print Movie Poster, Dreamers Never Die T-Shirts, Hoodies, Trucker Hats and Beanies, Etched Beer Stein, Mousepad, Tote Bag, Replica of “Dio Way” Street Sign, and Word Magnet set as well as a Raglan Shirt and Dome Pin celebrating Dio’s first band, Elf.

“DIO: Dreamers Never Die,” which world premiered at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas, enjoyed a special event theatrical release in more than 600 cinemas worldwide last fall and is available on SHOWTIME.

Of the film, Reel News Daily wrote: “This film stunned me from the first frames. I expected to like it, but I never expected to fall madly in love with the film and the man. This is truly one of the best music docs I’ve seen. I can’t recommend this film enough.”

“DIO: Dreamers Never Die” delves deep into the singer’s incredible rise from a ‘50s doo-wop crooner to his early rock days in Elf and Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, to replacing Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath, and finally cementing his rock star status with his own band, DIO. The film incorporates never-before-seen footage and personal photos, as well as offering intimate scenes with his closest peers, family, and friends, among them Wendy Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Glenn Hughes, Vinny Appice, Lita Ford, Rob Halford, Sebastian Bach, Eddie Trunk, and Jack Black, as they bring viewers inside the life of one of rock and roll’s true heroes and most beloved figures.

Dio’s widow and longtime manager, Wendy Dio, who executive produced the film, commented: “I wanted this documentary to be authentic, for the fans to see the roller coaster ride that was Ronnie’s life—the good times, the bad times and everything in between, especially including events that even the most diehard fans would not have known about. It’s all in there, right up to the very end.”

In addition to SXSW, the film was showcased at the Hot Docs Festival in Toronto, IFF Boston, DocsLisboa International Film Festival, the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival in Korea, the Athens International Film & Video Festival and Gimme Shelter Film Festival in Athens, Greece. Last October, it won the Audience Award at the In-Edit International Music Documentary Film Festival in Barcelona, Spain.

Fully authorized by the artist’s estate, “DIO: Dreamers Never Die” was directed by Don Argott and Demian Fenton (Framing John DeLorean, Believer, Last Days Here), produced by Don Argott and Sheena Joyce for 9.14 Pictures, and executive produced by Wendy Dio for Niji Productions and Kathy Rivkin Daum for BMG.

Ronnie James Dio, who died of gastric cancer in 2010, reigns as one of the most influential rock artists of all time and one of the greatest vocalists ever. With an illustrious recording career spanning from the 1950’s through to the 2000’s, the documentary follows his trajectory from sideman into singer, songwriter and frontman of not one, but three, of rock’s internationally-renowned, multi-Platinum-selling arena attractions: Rainbow, Black Sabbath and DIO. Famous for popularizing the ‘devil horns’ hand gesture that is now synonymous with hard rock and heavy metal music, Dio was known for not wavering in his pursuit of his rock and roll dreams and continues to influence a new generation of music artists. His fans the world over remember him not only for his massive talent, but for his kindness, resulting in millions of dollars raised for cancer research in his memory via the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund.

Argott and Fenton said, “People who have conviction, talent and heart like Ronnie James Dio are in short supply these days. It is refreshing to share his inspiring story of believing in yourself and chasing your dreams. As life-long DIO fans, it is incredibly humbling to bring Ronnie’s journey to the screen, and we can’t wait to share it with audiences.”

BARONESS RETURN WITH STONE (SEPTEMBER 15, ABRAXAN HYMNS)
PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE HERE

WATCH THE “LAST WORD” VIDEO NOW

“SWEET OBLIVION TOUR” BEGINS OCTOBER 13

Photo credit: Ebru Yildiz

Baroness return with their highly-anticipated sixth album, STONE, on Sept. 15 via Abraxan Hymns.

“An important through line in Baroness is we don’t like to repeat ourselves,” John Baizley explains. “It’s all about the willingness to take risks. When I was younger, the whole point of music was to be different, not to do the same thing, and not to listen to parents or play by the rules. That’s kind of goofy, but in practice, it works. It’s really sort of terrifying to be at the sixth record in your career and think that you’ll have to keep up with your history rather than continually invent. So, we doubled down on continuously inventing to see where it takes us. I think this record is a good reflection of that. STONE is a lot more alive, more direct.”

That voluntary evolution brought the now Philadelphia-meets-Brooklyn based band to the border town of Barryville, N.Y. Electing to self-produce STONE, Baroness spent a month shrouded amidst the pines, holed up in a vacation rental that became an impromptu recording space replete with big, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and brick/glass walls. While they wrote STONE, Baizley recorded and pre-mixed it in real time, giving each song on STONE its own sonic treatment. After the group finished tracking drums, guitars, and bass, they took everything back to Baizley’s basement studio to record vocals before handing the album off to mix master Joe Barresi (Kyuss, Tool) and mastering guru Bob Ludwig (Led Zeppelin, Nirvana).

“The recording process was completely self-contained,” adds Sebastian Thomsen. “Having just the four of us in a rented house in the mountains for a month resulted in not only a cohesive and authentic sound, but also an intense collective mentality.”

“I think we were able to strip everything away on this record,” Gina Gleason shares. “We were unified in that. So, we just jumped in and did our best. That felt really good. It was a really cool, empowering, creative experience.”

The band offer a preview of the stirring new album with today’s release of “Last Word,” and its accompanying Nick Jost-directed video. “I had been developing this process for video and animation, and this being our first self-produced album, we thought ‘why not extend that ethos to the video, too?’” explains the Baroness bass player. “It was really nerve racking to direct and create my first music video, but having a lifetime of nightmares and a love for strange animation turned out to be very useful.”

STONE pre-orders and pre-saves are available now (https://baroness.lnk.to/STONE). The album features original cover art by John Baizley and is available on a variety of formats, including an indie exclusive LP and ten limited-edition custom vinyl variants themed after each song on the album and designed by Baizley himself, as well as CD, a limited-edition deluxe CD featuring a bonus disc of live tracks recorded on the “Your Baroness” tour, and a limited blue cassette.

STONE album cover; original painting by John Baizley

STONE track listing:

1. Embers
2. Last Word
3. Beneath the Rose
4. Choir
5. The Dirge
6. Anodyne
7. Shine
8. Magnolia
9. Under the Wheel
10. Bloom

Baroness have simultaneously announced the “Sweet Oblivion Tour,” a seven-week trek that sees the band traversing North America this Fall. Tickets are on-sale Friday, June 23, at 10 am local time, with Baroness bringing along some of their favorite bands including Jesus Piece, Portrayal of Guilt, Primitive Man, KEN Mode, Wayfarer, Chat Pile, Vile Creature, Soul Glo, Sheer Mag, Escuela Grind, Midwife, Hoaxed, Empire State Bastard, Cloud Rat, Imperial Triumphant, Uniform and Agriculture, with more support acts to be announced. More information and ticket pre-sales available at yourbaroness.com.

October 13 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Sound Stage
-With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind

October 14 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
-With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind

October 15 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
-With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind

October 17 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor
-With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind

October 18 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
-With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind

October 20 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
-With special guests Portrayal of Guilt and Escuela Grind

October 21 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
-With special guests Portrayal of Guilt and Escuela Grind

October 22 – Austin, TX – Empire Control Room & Garage
-With special guests Portrayal of Guilt and Escuela Grind

October 24 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
-With special guests Primitive Man and Midwife

October 25 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
-With special guests Primitive Man and Midwife

October 27 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
-With special guests Primitive Man, Midwife and Agriculture

October 28 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
-With special guests Primitive Man, Midwife and Agriculture

October 29 – Berkeley, CA – UC Theater Taube Family Music Hall
-With special guests Primitive Man, Midwife and Agriculture

October 31 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
-With special guests KEN Mode and Hoaxed

November 3 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
-With special guests KEN Mode and Empire State Bastard

November 4 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
-With special guests KEN Mode and Empire State Bastard

November 6 – Edmonton, AB – Union Hall
-With special guests KEN Mode and Empire State Bastard

November 7 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theater
-With special guests KEN Mode and Empire State Bastard

November 9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
-With special guests Wayfarer and Empire State Bastard

November 11 – Denver, CO – Summit
-With special guests Wayfarer and Empire State Bastard

November 12 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room Lounge
-With special guests Wayfarer and Empire State Bastard

November 14 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
-With special guests Chat Pile and Empire State Bastard

November 15 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre
-With special guests Chat Pile and Empire State Bastard

November 17 – Columbus, OH – The King of Club
-With special guests Vile Creature

November 18 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
-With special guests Vile Creature and Cloud Rat

November 19 – Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall
-With special guests Vile Creature

November 20 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
-With special guests Vile Creature

November 22 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
-With special guests Soul Glo

November 24 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom
-With special guests Soul Glo and Cloud Rat

November 25 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
-With special guests Soul Glo

November 26 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
-With special guests Soul Glo

November 28 – Boston, MA – Royale
-With special guests Sheer Mag and Imperial Triumphant

November 29 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
-With special guests Sheer Mag and Imperial Triumphant

December 1 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
-With special guests Sheer Mag and Uniform

Jordy Leenaerts, better known by the stage name Timecop1983, is a Dutch electronic musician from Eindhoven, producing music in the synthwave genre. He has released albums like “Faded Touch”, “Night Drive” and his most recent “Multiverse”.

Media Mikes had a chance to chat with Timecop1983 about his upcoming US tour and his new song “Love Game”, which is also the title song for his 2023 tour.

• The Doobie Brothers – 50th Anniversary Tour
• Starlight Theater
• Kansas City, Missouri

Some of my fondest musical memories came courtesy of the Doobie Brothers.  I still remember the episode of “What’s Happening!” where the boys got caught sneaking a tape recorder into one of the band’s concerts.  My high school kitchen band – that’s where we rehearsed – used to do a kick ass version of “China Grove.”  When he was younger, my son and his mother used to sing along to “Black Water” every day on the ride to school.  And I loved how almost every photo of Tom Johnston in the mid-70s showed him wearing a “Jaws” t-shirt!  The band went from being big to being HUGE once Michael McDonald came on board, with the band winning four Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year for “What a Fool Believes.”  Like most bands, the members eventually went their seperate ways and I’ve seen both the Doobies and Michael McDonald in the past.  But never todgether.  Until now!

Patrick Simmons

Kicking off their amazing (24) song set with “Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While),” the band took myself and a sold out Starlight Theater crowd on an amazing trip down memory lane.  The vocals were solid and the music was tight, as 50-years of music poured over the willing crowd who sang along at every chance.

Michael McDonald

Other well known songs, including “You Belong to Me,” “It Keeps You Runnin’,” and “Takin’ It to the Streets” were mixed in with great album cuts like “South City Midnight Lady” and “Eyes of Silver” kept the crowd up on their feet and dancing all night.  Other highlights included a rousing version of “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” with McDonald at his most soulful and a great cover of Steely Dan’s “Pretzel Logic.”

Besides founding member Patrick Simmons, along with long time Doobie’s McDonald and John McFee, the band included long time touring members John Cowan on bass and the amazing Marc Russo on the saxophone.

Marc Russo

The Doobie Brother’s 50th Anniversary Tour runs at least through October.  For tickets and tour information please click HERE!

SET LIST: Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While), Here to Love You, Dependin’ on You, Rockin’ Down the Highway, Neal’s Fandango, You Belong to Me, Slack Key Soquel Rag, South City Midnight Lady, Clear as the Driven Snow, It Keeps You Runnin’, Eyes of Silver, I Heard it Through the Grapevine, Better Days, Real Love, Minute by Minute, Without You, Jesus is Just Alright, What a Fool Believes, Long Train Runnin’, China Grove  ENCORE:  Black Water, Takin’ It to the Streets, Listen to the Music, Pretzel Logic.  

BRAD
RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FROM THEIR FINAL PROJECT
“HEY NOW WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?”

NEW ALBUM
IN THE MOMENT THAT YOU’RE BORN
OUT JULY 28, 2023

(l-r: Regan Hagar, Stone Gossard, Keith Lowe, the late Shawn Smith) Photo Credit: Daniel Zetterstrom

LISTEN TO “HEY NOW WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?” HERE (LINK)
WATCH VIDEO HERE (LINK)

Loosegroove Records recording artists, Seattle-based band, BRAD, today release their new song and video “Hey Now What’s The Problem?” from the upcoming LP, In The Moment That You’re Born, out July 28.

BRAD’s new single shows off the members’ rock-n-roll roots unleashing distorted power chords from guitarist Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam), driving drums and bass guitar from Regan Hagar (BRAD, Satchel, Malfunkshun) and Keith Lowe, and, as always, passionate vocals from the late singer Shawn Smith.

The video, directed by creator, drummer and Loosegroove co-founder, BRAD’s Regan Hagar, mashes together footage from older BRAD performances with imagery from horror films and iconic pop culture movies and television.

“Hey Now What’s The Problem?” is released on the heels of the band’s first single and video in over a decade, “In The Moment That You’re Born”. That song was released on the 30-year anniversary of BRAD’s acclaimed debut album Shame released on April 27, 1993 on Epic Records.

Shame featured original music that stood as a counterpoint to the music that was coming out of Seattle during that time featuring Shawn Smith’s haunting vocal ability intertwined with the musicianship of the band.

To further mark the anniversary of that landmark LP, pre-orders have begun for limited-edition vinyl reissues of the music. The vinyl will be available in various packaging configurations and released on July 28, 2023 (Pre-order link).

The LP, In The Moment That You’re Born features 10 new self-produced recordings with vocals by Shawn Smith in recording sessions prior to his 2019 passing. The tracks include a new version of “Stars N’ You”; written by the late Seattle musician Andrew Wood (Mother Love Bone, Malfunkshun). The song was originally recorded for the 1986 “Deep Six” compilation by Malfunkshun, and also featured BRAD drummer/Loosegroove co-founder Regan Hagar.

In The Moment That You’re Born was recorded and mixed by Floyd Reitsma at Studio Litho in Seattle (except for the title track, which was mixed by Josh Evans).

The artwork was created by Hagar and includes photos taken by famed Seattle photographer Lance Mercer.

JINJER
Announces North American Headline Dates,
Taking Place After the “Take Back Your Life Tour”
with Disturbed & Breaking Benjamin

Visiting Eight Canadian Cities in Addition to Stops in Milwaukee, WI, Myrtle Beach, SC and More!

Tickets Available Starting Today via Presales
General Onsale Begins this Friday, June 16
at 10:00 AM Local Time

📸: Annie Atlasman

Progressive groove metal leaders JINJER are thrilled to announce that following their support dates on Disturbed’s 2023 headline “Take Back Your Life Tour” with fellow special guests Breaking Benjamin, they will embark on their own headline tour! The tour kicks off on September 7 in Huntsville, AL, making stops across Canada and the US, including Quebec City, QC, Montreal, QC, Toronto, ON, and more before wrapping up in Vancouver, BC on September 25. Several of the tour’s stops are produced by Live Nation, as marked below.

Tickets for the Live Nation produced dates are available starting with a Citi presale (details below) beginning today. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale, beginning on Friday, June 16 at 10:00 AM local time via www.livenation.com. All non-Live Nation dates also go onsale Friday, June 16 at 10:00 AM local time.

Citi is the official card of the JINJER 2023 Live Nation tour dates. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning today at 11:00 AM local time until Friday, June 16 at 10:00 AM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Canadian fans, don’t miss a VIP upgrade exclusive to dates in your country – including a meet and greet, JINJER poster, souvenir VIP laminate, special JINJER t-shirt, photo-op with JINJER, and two personal signed items. VIP upgrades do not include a concert ticket, and VIP buyers must bring their own camera for the photo-op. Get yours HERE!

JINJER North American Tour Dates:
*JINJER headliner
^No Breaking Benjamin

JINJER supporting Disturbed & Breaking Benjamin in the USA:

Jul 11 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena
Jul 13 | Salt Lake City, UT | USANA Amphitheatre
Jul 15 | Ridgefield, WA | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
Jul 16 | Auburn, WA | White River Amphitheatre
Jul 18 | Wheatland, CA | Toyota Amphitheatre
Jul 20 | Irvine, CA | FivePoint Amphitheatre
Jul 22 | Phoenix, AZ | Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Jul 23 | Albuquerque, NM | Isleta Amphitheater
Jul 24 | Lubbock, TX | The Garden *
Jul 25 | Dallas, TX | Dos Equis Pavilion
Jul 27 | Houston, TX | Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Jul 28 | Little Rock, AR | The Hall *
Jul 29 | Rogers, AR | Walmart AMP
Jul 31 | Charlotte, NC | PNC Music Pavilion
Aug 01 | Alpharetta, GA | Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Aug 02 | Destin, FL | Club LA *
Aug 03 | West Palm Beach, FL | iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Aug 07 | Raleigh, NC | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Aug 8 | Jacksonville, NC | Hooligans *
Aug 09 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live
Aug 11 | Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center ^
Aug 12 | Syracuse, NY | St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
Aug 13 | Albany, NY | Empire Live *
Aug 15 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center
Aug 16 | Lexington, KY | Manchester Music Hall *
Aug 18 | Mansfield, MA | Xfinity Center ^
Aug 19 | Wantagh, NY | Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Aug 21 | Camden, NJ | Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Aug 22 | New Haven, CT | Toad’s Place *
Aug 23 | Gilford, NH | Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
Aug 25 | Niagara Falls, NY | Rapids Theater *
Aug 26 | Burgettstown, PA | The Pavilion at Star Lake
Aug 27 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Blossom Music Center
Aug 29 | Maryland Heights, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Aug 30 | Tinley Park, IL | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Sep 01 | Clarkston, MI | Pine Knob Music Theatre
Sep 02 | Noblesville, IN | Ruoff Music Center

JINJER Headline Dates:
(# = produced by Live Nation)
Sep 07 | Huntsville, AL | Mars Music Hall *
Sep 08 | Myrtle Beach, SC | House of Blues *#
Sep 11 | Harrisburg, PA | Harrisburg Midtown Arts *#
Sep 13 | Quebec City, QC | Theatre Capitole *#
Sep 14 | Montreal, QC | Mtelus *#
Sep 15 | Toronto, ON | Phoenix Concert Theatre *#
Sep 16 | Milwaukee, WI | The Rave *
Sep 18 | Winnipeg, MB | Burton Cummings Theatre *#
Sep 19 | Saskatoon, SK | Coors Event Centre *#
Sep 20 | Calgary, AB | MacEwan Hall *#
Sep 21 | Edmonton, AB | Midway Music Hall *#
Sep 23 | Billings, MT | Pub Station *
Sep 24 | Spokane, WA | Knitting Factory *
Sep 25 | Vancouver, BC | Commodore Ballroom *#

Get your copy of JINJER’s latest album, ‘Wallflowers’, NOW