When multi-platinum hard rockers Extreme debuted their single and video for “Rise” last March, it caused some sort of a cataclysmic event amongst lovers of the band – especially guitar aficionados, due to the fiery, Eddie Van Halen-infused, extended guitar solo from Nuno Bettencourt. The single paved the way for […]
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11 Essential Metal & Hard Rock Tours to Catch in Fall 2023
The concert industry is thriving once again, so much so that there are dozens of hard rock and metal tours taking place this fall. Here, we spotlight 11 of the outings that we feel are must-see live experiences. Of course, we have to start with two major farewell tours: KISS […]
Haken to Play Fauna in Full on ‘An Evening With’ Tour Early Next Year
Ever see Haken on tour and wish you could just skip the openers to get to their set? If that’s the case then you’re going to be stoked to hear about the string of dates across the U.S. they just announced for early next year. Set to kick off this […]
GWAR Announce US Tour with Negative Approach and X-Cops
Bring a poncho or wear your finest white shirt when GWAR rolls through town on the Age of the Imbeciles tour alongside Negative Approach, X-Cops and Cancer Christ. If you’ve ever seen GWAR live—and probably if you haven’t—you know what to expect: lots of body fluids and alien udders. “Attention […]
THE CONVALESCENCE Announces “Harvesters Of Flesh And Bone” Album Release Tour
Blending black metal/horror theatrics with intense death metal style blast beats and shredding guitar along with brutal slamming breakdowns and catchy melodies, Toledo, OH symphonic deathcore band The Convalescence announces they will be hitting the road in support of their new album titled “Harvesters Of Flesh And Bone”, which will be released this […]
AC/DC Unveils New Live Drummer, Posts First Rehearsal Footage In Years
AC/DC just posted rehearsal footage for their upcoming headlining slot at the Power Trip festival, and with some revelations about their lineup. AC/DC notes that bassist Cliff Williams has come out of retirement to play the show, and that drummer Matt Haug will replace Phil Rudd. No word on if […]
Trans-Siberian Orchestra will return with a heavy metal holiday tour, ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trans-Siberian Orchestra — the heavy metal, classical music, theater production, pyrotechnics and laser lightshow hybrid — will return this winter. “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve — the Best of TSO & More,” will hit 62 cities and deliver 104 performances in both matinee and evening sets. […]
Greg Puciato sets UK/Ireland tour dates in March of 2024 w/ Trace Amount
Greg Puciato, formerly of The Dillinger Escape Plan and currently Better Lovers, will headline a tour in the UK and Ireland in March of 2024. Trace Amount will be the direct support act. 03/01 Bristol, UK @ Thekla03/02 Nottingham, UK @ Rescue Room203/03 Leeds, UK @ The Key Club03/04 Glasgow, […]
The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir add West Coast tour dates in November
The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir just announced a tour last week, and now they’re upping the ante by adding several West Coast dates to the trek. While the previously announced run will take them through the south, this one will see them head out west, from Oklahoma on the first […]
Gaerea announce Chicago secret screening event ahead of tour
Cathartic post black metal masters Gaerea have announced a secret screening to kick off their upcoming North American tour. The event will take place on September 28, at the original Kuma’s Corner in Chicago, IL, and is free to attend. It will start at 7:30 PM and the band will […]