NYS Music 20​18

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  • Cannibal Corpse Guitarist Arrested on Multiple Charges

    Death metal guitarist Pat O’Brien of Cannibal Corpse was arrested after a wild series of events at his home in Northdale, FL.

    Cannibal Corpse Guitarist Arrested
    Via WFLA

    Authorities were called to O’Brien’s home after it caught fire while he was not at home. The fire set off ammunition that was inside the metal shredder’s house, adding another element of danger to the situation while firefighters battled the blaze, forcing them to retreat.

    While the house was burning, O’Brien was allegedly committing a robbery at a nearby family member’s residence. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office was dispatched to the home after a burglary call from the residence after the 53-year-old entered his relative’s home without permission and refused to leave when the owners of the home pleaded with him to go.

    O’Brien eventually left the house, but not before pushing a woman down who was at the scene before fleeing into the backyard where police found him hiding behind a nearby fence. The guitarist then ignored commands by the police and charged them with a knife, prompting the authorities to use their taser guns on him. The home owner stated that O’Brien broke into the house and talked to him about “the rapture,” and that “someone was after him.” The owner believed that O’Brien was hallucinating and even hid inside a closet in the house.

    No one was hurt during the fire or burglary, and authorities have not stated how the fire started. There were also military-style flamethrowers found in O’Brien’s home.

    O’Brien appeared in court wearing nothing but an anti-suicide vest and shackles around his hands and feet. The Hillsborough County judge hearing the case set bail at $50,000, pending passage of a court-ordered drug test.

    If convicted of both charges, O’Brien could land him some serious jail time. The burglary of an occupied dwelling with assault charge could result in a potential $10,000 fine and a possible lifetime prison sentence. The second charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a law enforcement officer could carry a 30-year prison term. So far, no charges have been made regarding the house fire.

    Cannibal Corpse was recently announced as one of the openers for Slayer’s continuing farewell tour in spring of 2019. The band has not commented on its lead guitarist’s situation.

  • Disturbed Finishes Recording New Album

    Heavy metal legends, Disturbed, have announced that the band has completed their seventh yet-to-be-named studio album.

    On the bands upcoming album, Disturbed ventured off into several different styles of music. The band is leaning on their fanbase, the “Disturbed1’s,” to vote in an online poll, what kind of single the band should release first, heavy, or ballad.

    Disturbed stated: “The new record is done! The new album includes many styles of music. Since our last album and the recent footage from the studio, we’ve seen a lot of discussion about the evolution of our new music. Disturbed Ones, we have decided to embrace the debate. For our next single — what kind of sound do you want it to be?”

    Blabbermouth reports that in a recent behind-the-scenes video of the band, frontman David Draiman stated about the upcoming album: “You fight for the strength of your creation, you fight to make the greatest thing you possibly can, and it’s worth every minute, it’s worth every bit of sweat, it’s worth every tear. So that’s what we live for. Every time we put out a piece of art, it continues to define who we are. What could possibly be more important than that and require more of your focus and your time and your energy.”

    In a past interview with The Pulse of Radio, guitarist Dan Donegan talked about the band being totally prepared and on the same page before entering the studio: “I mean, we definitely go in there very prepared. We never enter the studio unless we feel like, right now, if these are the songs we record, that we would have an album that we’re proud of and we’re excited about. And we put everything under the microscope and examine it the best we can to make sure that we’re prepared. We don’t like going in there wasting time. We go in there to work, and to try to make the best album we can.”

  • M. Shadows Suffers Vocal Injury, A7X Summer Tour Canceled

    Avenged Sevenfold frontman, M Shadows, posted on the band’s social media pages that he has come down with a serious vocal cord injury, forcing him and his band to cancel their upcoming “End of the World” tour featuring Prophets of Rage, Three Days Grace, and HO99O9.

    M. Shadows

    It seems after the band returned from their run in Europe, Shadows suffered from a viral infection that left him voiceless. Swelling in his throat made it difficult for the doctors to see what exactly was wrong with Shadows. After some voice rest and steroids, the swelling went down and doctors discovered a blood blister on Shadows vocal cords making them unable to vibrate properly.

    Feeling horrible about having to cancel the tour, M Shadows apologized to fans in the statement he posted on social media:

    There is no good way to start out a note containing bad news but here it is.

    After Europe I came down with a terrible viral infection that rendered me voiceless.

    I tried my best to take care of the situation with voice rest, medication and doctor visits but my voice was only getting worse.

    After a week of steroids the swelling went down enough to see the cause of the problem. A blood blister has formed on my vocal folds and is preventing them from vibrating properly. In short, I can’t sing anything at the moment and the more I attempt to the more damage is being done. Luckily, as of now the doctors feel that 3 months of no singing and voice rest should get my chords back on track.

    Unfortunately, this means we will have to cancel all tour dates at the moment.

    Decisions like this weigh on me very heavily. It’s a tour I was looking forward to very much. I want to apologize to the fans who have spent their time and money booking travel arrangements and accommodations. I also want to apologize to our crew and the other bands who were depending on this tour.
    None of these things are lost on me.

    Just know that I have exhausted every possible solution in trying to get out there and perform for you. It just simply can’t happen at the moment.

    We have a few things coming down the pipe soon that should be fun so we hope you look out for those.
    Again, I am deeply sorry and hope to see you all soon.

    In silence,
    M

  • Deep Purple and Judas Priest Announce Summer North American Tour

    With one hundred years of rock and roll experience combined, Deep Purple, and Judas Priest have announced that they will team up for a co-headlining, 25-city tour across North America.

    Three of those twenty five cities on the tour will include stops in New York starting on Aug. 9, at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, Aug. 2, at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, and Aug. 5, at the Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center.

    Since its formation in 1968, Deep Purple has released 20 studio albums throughout its 50 year career including 2017’s Infinite. The band has sold over 100 million albums world-wide and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on 2016.

    Formed in 1969, Judas Priest has recorded eighteen studio albums, selling over 50 million world-wide. The band won a Grammy award in 2010 for Best Metal Performance for the song “Dissident Aggressor.”  The band’s latest studio effort, Firepower, released in March is its most successful album, selling 49,000 copies the first week and debuting at number five on the Billboard 200 chart.

    Deep Purple/Judas Priest North America Tour Dates: 

    Aug. 21 – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH
    Aug. 22 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago, IL
    Aug. 24 – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill – Detroit, MI
    Aug. 25 – Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort – Mt. Pleasant, MI*                                                                           Aug. 27 – FirstOntario Centre – Hamilton, ON
    Aug. 29 – Bell Centre – Montreal, QC
    Aug. 30 – Centre Videotron – Quebec City, QC
    Sept. 1 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY
    Sept. 2 – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – Bethel Woods, NY
    Sept. 5 – Darien Lake Amphitheater – Darien Lake, NY
    Sept. 6 – PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
    Sept. 8 – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach – Virginia Beach, VA
    Sept. 9 – BB&T Pavilion – Camden, NJ
    Sept. 11 – PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC
    Sept. 12 – Daily’s Place – Jacksonville, FL
    Sept. 14 – Verizon Amphitheatre – Atlanta, GA
    Sept. 16 – Mississippi Coast Coliseum – Biloxi, MS
    Sept. 18 – Starlight Theatre – Kansas City, MO
    Sept. 20 – Treasure Island Casino – Welch, MN*
    Sept. 21 – Harrah’s Council Bluffs – Council Bluffs, IA*
    Sept. 23 – Pepsi Center – Denver, CO
    Sept. 26 – Mattress Firm Amphitheatre – San Diego, CA
    Sept. 27 – FivePoint Amphitheatre – Irvine, CA
    Sept. 29 – Shoreline Amphitheatre – Mountain View, CA
    Sept. 30 – Toyota Amphitheatre – Wheatland, CA

  • EDM Artist Avicii Found Dead

    Swedish EDM DJ/Producer Avicii, has been found dead in Muscat, Oman at the young age of 28. No details have been released as to the cause of his death.

    Avicii

    Born Tim Bergling, Avicii, days ago posted on social media that he was honored to be nominated for Top Dance/Electronic album at this years upcoming Billboard Music Awards on May 20 for his EP Avicii. The DJ/producer was in the middle of a music career re-launch after a spiritual rebirth he had while traveling to Peru since retiring.

    Avicii’s publicist, Diana Baron made the following statement about his passing: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known a Avicii. The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given.”

    In 2016, Avicii shocked the world with the announcement of his retirement from active touring. In 2014, he was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis due to excessive drinking. He started producing music at sixteen and by the end of his brief career collaborated with artists such as Madonna, Santana, Aloe Blacc, David Guetta, Imagine Dragons, Rita Ora and Coldplay.

    Avicii, along with other DJ/producers like Guetta and Calvin Harris, helped the EDM genre cross over into the pop side of the music world with his song “Wake Me Up,” opening doors for other EDM artists like Zedd and the Chainsmokers. In 2010, Avicii released the song “Seek Bromance,” under a shortened version of his real name Tim/Berg, and stands as an classic EDM track.

    Several artists from the EDM world and other genres have taken to social media to express their feelings about the loss of Avicii.

    Calvin Harris: “Devastating news about Avicii, a beautiful soul, passionate and extremely talented with so much more to do. My heart goes out to his family. God bless you Tim x”

    Charlie Puth: “Wow. I would like to take a moment to pay tribute to the man who really opened my eyes as to what my productions could one day sound like. @Avicii was a genius and a music innovator, and I can not believe he is no longer with us. RIP to the very best.”

    Madonna posted a photo of her and Avicii and stated: “So Sad……. So Tragic. Good Bye Dear Sweet Tim. Gone too Soon.”

    Zedd: “No words can describe the sadness I’m feeling right now, hearing about Avicii passing away….
    Thoughts go out to his family and friends…”

    3LAU: “I cannot express enough that @Avicii revolutionized dance music, and effortlessly. An unparalleled writer and one of my biggest inspirations will be remembered and missed for centuries to come. We love you Tim”

    Deadmau5: “My sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the friends, fans and families of @Avicii 🙁 Banter aside, nobody can deny what he has accomplished and done for modern dance music and im very proud of him.”

    Marshmello: “At a loss for words…Rest easy brother @Avicii”

    Dillon Francis: “RIP @Avicii you will be insanely missed…my deepest condolences to his family.”

    Imagine Dragons: “Devastated at the news of @Avicii passing. working with him was one of my favorite collaborative moments. far too young. the world was a happier and fuller place with his presence and art. sending all my love to his friends and family. Xxdr”

    Aloe Blacc: “My heartfelt condolences to Tim’s family and close friends. I can’t express how deeply sad I am. Meeting him changed my life. He was an amazingly talented person and it hurts so bad that he’s gone.”

    Martin Garrix: “Can’t really describe in words how sad I feel right now.. thank you for inspiring me and millions others. RIP @Avicii”

    Rita Ora: “I have no words. I remember how amazing it was to make Lonely Together and it felt like just yesterday we were talking. Condolences to Avicii’s family, friends, and the fans who supported him. May he rest in peace. Gone too soon. I’m devastated. Heartbroken.”

    Kascade: “@Avicii was talented and kind, and I was genuinely excited to see what would come next from him. His future most certainly should have been written beyond age 28. I am heartbroken. Rest easy Tim.”

  • Skillet’s Jen Ledger to Release Solo EP

    Skillet drummer and vocalist, Jen Ledger, has shown her various talents behind the drum kit and on the mic during her run with the band. Now those talents will be showcased on even a higher level as she plans to release her first solo EP titled Ledger.

    Never doubting on using her talents to one day make a solo album, many fans and music insiders thought that Ledger would first unite with other very talented female musicians in rock music and form a female “super group,” with the likes of Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale, Sick Puppies bassist Emma Anzai, and Skillet bandmate Korey Cooper. Ledger, will be released on Atlantic Records on April 13. Skillet keyboardist and guitarist Korey Cooper, helped produce the EP with well known Nashville writer/producer Seth Moseley.

    In a recent Billboard article, Ledger shared her excitement about the upcoming project: “I feel I’ve just been growing and changing over the last few years and I feel the time is now. It just feels like everything is lined up all at once. It’s super exciting because it is a little bit of a destiny moment.”

    Ledger credits her Skillet bandmates John and Korey Cooper for helping her find her own sound while mentoring her though the process.

    Atlantic Records President of A&R Pete Ganbarg, spoke highly of Legder’s talents from knowing her over the past decade:

    From when I started working with Skillet 10 years ago, I was immediately impressed with how vibrant and talented Jen Ledger is. Her voice is so unique — and has become such an identifiable part of Skillet’s sound — that we’ve waited for most of the past decade for the moment when she would finally be ready to release her own music. What she’s been working on with John and Korey Cooper, as well as with Seth Moseley and others, shows that the wait has definitely been worth it. 

    Now that Ledger’s solo career is on the way, many Skillet fans are worried that her days in Skillet will soon be a memory, but the singer/songwriter has no plans on leaving the band. In fact, Ledger will pull double duty, and open shows for Skillet’s upcoming spring “Unleashed” tour starting on April 12, with her backing band, then head behind the kit for Skillet’s performance to close shows. Ledger was asked if she planned on leaving Skillet: “We’re all on the same team and we’re all kind of mixed into everything. John is actually going to be singing on one of my songs and Korey is co-producing all of it and writing it with me, so it’s ridiculously perfect. I get to do everything I want and have the best of both worlds.”

  • DATSIK, in Midst of Sexual Assault Allegations, Cancels Dates, Resigns from Label

    Dubstep DJ DATSIK is the next celebrity in the midst of sexual assault allegations as stories have started to circulate on social media about the 29-year-old Canadian DJ/producer, causing him to cancel the remaining shows on his tour and step down from his record label.

    DATSIK

    Datsik, real name Troy Beetles, is accused of raping multiple women after giving them alcohol and drugs such as ketamine after they received backstage passes to meet the DJ after his shows on his tour bus or hotel room, where he would then allegedly force himself on them.

    The passes that had the word “Tulsa,” written on them were handed to women. It’s said that “Tulsa,” stands for “aslut,” backwards. A female fan posted a pass she got from a show two years ago, and some fans said that they received similar passes when he performed in Syracuse at the Westcott Theater a few weeks back.

    Since the news broke, fans have been leaving many negative comments about the EDM artist on his recent Facebook posts. After a Las Vegas show post, one fan wrote “How many girls did you drug at this show???” Another fan wrote, “When you pull yourself from shows because you can’t give out any more “TUL$A” passes to girls and have sex with them.”

    Feeling the heat, Datsik took to his Facebook page and posted: “The last 24 hours have been a whirlwind of emotion and reflection. In light of the recent allegations against me, I am cancelling all the remaining tour dates and pulling myself off all future festivals. To anyone who has supported me, has faith in me or has offered to help me, I thank you.”

    Since the news broke, Datsik was forced to cancel the remaining dates on his tour, while stepping down from his record label Firepower Records. Firepower co-owner and label manager Sharra Grace, will take over all operations.

    After he stepped down from his label amid the allegations, Firepower Records stated: “Firepower does not tolerate sexual assault under any circumstances and we are utterly devastated by these statements that have come to light.”

    Datsik claims he is innocent and several fans have shown support for him by getting into a social media war of words with other fans. In a recent report on Syracuse.com, Datsik posted the following statement about his innocence:

    Yo everyone. This is a very serious matter to me… There have been recent allegations against me for things I have not done. I am a vibe reader, I hang out with a ton of people after every show, and always keep a positive vibe. I would never bend anyone against their will and I mean that.

    I’m an adult, I’ve seen and been thru it all. But these claims are shaking me to the core. This type of s— is detrimental to my persona as I truly take pride in being myself and being honest. I want everyone to know that I am being the best Datsik I can… It really breaks my heart when people feel upset at the end of the day because I am a good person and would never take advantage of anyone. This is my life and my passion as I know it. I care so much about my fans and my music and what you all think of me. I will make a bigger effort to make sure that nothing I do will be misinterpreted in the future.

  • Washington Avenue Armory Files Suit Against Rap Group Migos

    In 2015, Atlanta-based rap trio Migos, performed a show at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany when all hell broke loose during their performance. Since then, no live music has been performed in the building due to the incident in which six concertgoers were stabbed.

    Armory operators, the Albany Basketball and Sports Corporation, have filed suit against Migos, charging that the trio incited a riot by telling fans “to fight,” “give them hell,” and “kick ass.” Court documents also reveal that the group blew off a paid fan meet-and-greet, by showing up late smelling like marijuana and alcohol.

    The lawsuit filed in Albany’s supreme court stated, “Rather than attempting to dissuade the crowd from fighting, Migos and/or their agents, servants and employees were heard encouraging, cheering and inciting the patrons to fight. As a result of the defendants’ actions, a brawl erupted and numerous patrons were injured.”

    The Armory’s business has suffered since the event. The Times Union reports that the Armory seeks an unspecified amount of money for “property, personal, breach of contract, economic, loss of income, and loss of business and further damages to be determined.” Armory spokesman, Joe Bonilla, made the following statement:

    The significant, unfortunate actions by Migos … have led to considerable business disruption to the Washington Avenue Armory and its parent, the Albany Basketball and Sports Corporation.The unwarranted negative media attention and subsequent government actions against the Armory stemming from the event has placed an undue burden upon the Armory’s operations and its ability to attract programming. Therefore, on the eve of the three-year anniversary of that fateful concert, the Armory is taking this important action to remedy the losses incurred from and arising from that event.

    Sharome Ross of Albany, a concertgoer who attended the event, sued the band and the Armory after he was injured during the show. Ross, who suffered severe injuries to his face, shoulder and eyes said the venue’s operators should have known that the trio had a bad reputation for attracting a belligerent fan base, and would likely be late which presents a danger to fans in attendance.

  • Live Nation Announces 2018 ‘Ticket to Rock’ Package

    With all the concert announcements coming to light over the past few weeks, the summer concert season is shaping up to what look likes a great year for live music at your favorite outdoor venue.

    Just one thing seemed to be missing from all the concert announcements. Where are all the hard rock and metal tours?

    Live Nation answered that question in a big way with their “Ticket to Rock.” The package will include four mega hard rock and metal shows that will have some fans drooling, and some fuming due to the limited 16-29 dates each tour will run, leaving many without a chance of seeing any of these shows at all, including many in New York.

    Tours that have been announced as part of the package will include a Shinedown and Godsmack co-headlining tour, Avenged Sevenfold‘s “End of the World” tour with The Prophets of Rage, Three Days Grace and Ho99o9, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson’s co-headlining “Twins of Evil – The Second Coming 2018” tour, and a co-headlining tour between Five Finger Death Punch and Breaking Benjamin with special guest Nothing More and Bad Wolves.

    Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, will be the only venue in NY state to offer the Live Nation “Ticket to Rock” option. Avenged Sevenfold will appear on July 25, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson on August 7, Shinedown and Godsmack on Sept. 2, and Five Finger Death Punch and Breaking Benjamin on Sept. 6. Rob Zombie will also perform at the Darien Lake Amphitheater on Aug. 12.

    Depending on your geographical location in NY, rock fans can take a small road trip to shows in Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.

    Shinedown/Godsmack Tour Dates:

    July 22 – DTE Energy Music Theatre – Detroit, MI
    July 27 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago, IL
    July 28 – Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center – Indianapolis, In
    Aug. 2 – USANA Amphitheatre – Salt Lake City, UT
    Aug. 4 – FivePoint Amphitheatre – Irvine, CA
    Aug. 6 – Isleta Amphitheater – Albuquerque, NM
    Aug. 11 – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman – Houston, TX
    Aug. 12 – Starplex Pavilion – Dallas, TX
    Aug. 19 – Jiffy Lube Live – Bristow, VA
    Aug. 24 – XFINITY Theatre – Hartford, CT
    Aug. 25 – Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA
    Aug. 26 – BB&T Pavilion – Camden, NJ
    Aug. 28 – KeyBank Pavilion – Burgettstown, PA
    Aug. 31 – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain – Scranton, PA
    Sept. 1 – PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
    Sept. 2 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY

    Avenged Sevenfold/Prophets of Rage Tour Dates:

    July 22 – Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA* °
    July 25 – Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY* °
    July 26 – The Xfinity Theater – Hartford, CT* °
    July 31 – P.N.C. Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ* °
    Aug. 1 – Jiffy Lube Live – Bristow, VA* °
    Aug. 3 – KeyBank Pavilion – Burgettstown, PA* °
    Aug. 4  – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH**
    Aug. 6 – Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, OH* °
    Aug. 7 – DTE Energy Music Theatre – Clarkson, MI* °
    Aug. 9 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON* °
    Aug. 11 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Tinley Park, IL* °
    Aug. 12 – Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center – Noblesville, IN* °
    Aug. 16 – Ak-Chin Pavilion – Phoenix, AZ* °
    Aug. 17 – T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas, NV*
    Aug. 19 – Isleta Amphitheater – Albuquerque, NM* °
    Aug. 21 – Mattress Firm Amphiteatre – Chula Vista, CA* °
    Aug. 22 – The Forum – Inglewood, CA*
    Aug. 28 – USANA Amphitheatre – Salt Lake City, UT* °
    Aug. 30 – Pepsi Center – Denver, CO*
    Sept. 1 – Starplex, Pavilion – Dallas, TX* °
    Sept. 2 – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – The Woodlands, TX* °

    * With Prophets of Rage plus Three Days Grace and very special guests
    ** With Prophets of Rage plus very special guests
    ° Included in Ticket to Rock 2018 bundle program.

    Rob Zombie/Marilyn Manson Tour Dates:

    July 11 – DTE Energy Music Center – Detroit, MI
    July 14 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – St, Louis, MO
    July 15 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – Chicago, IL
    July 17 – Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, OH
    July 18 – Ruoff Home Mortgage Center – Noblesville, IN
    July 20 – Veteran’s United – Virginia Beach, VA
    July 21 – Jiffy Lube Live – Bristow, VA
    July 24 – PNC Bank Arts Pavilion – Holmdel, NJ
    July 25 – Keybank Pavilion – Pittsburgh, PA
    July 26 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON
    July 29 – Waterfront Darling’s Pavilion – Bangor, ME
    Aug. 7 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY
    Aug. 8 – Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA
    Aug. 9 – BB&T Pavilion – Camden, NJ
    Aug. 11 – The Xfinity Theatre – Hartford, CT
    Aug. 12 – Darien Lake Amphitheater – Darien Lake, NY
    Aug. 14 – Cellairis Amp at Lakewood – Atlanta, GA
    Aug. 16 – Starplex Pavilion – Dallas, TX
    Aug. 17 – Austin 360 – Austin, TX
    Aug. 18 – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – The Woodlands, TX
    Aug. 20 – Pepsi Center – Denver, CO
    Aug. 22 – USANA Amphitheater – Salt Lake City, UT
    Aug. 24 – Mattress Firm Amphitheater – Chula Vista, CA
    Aug. 25 – MGM Grand Garden Arena – Las Vegas, NV
    Aug. 26 – AK Chin Pavilion – Phoenix, AZ
    Aug. 28 – Concord Pavilion – Concord, MA
    Aug. 29 – Fivepoint Amphitheater – Irvine, CA

    Five Finger Death Punch/Breaking Benjamin Tour Dates:

    July 21 – USANA Amphitheatre – Salt Lake City, UT
    July 25 – Mattress Firm Amphitheatre – San Diego, CA
    July 27 – FivePoint Amphitheatre – Irvine, CA
    July 29 – Isleta Amphitheater – Albuquerque, NM
    Aug. 3 – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman – Houston, TX
    Aug. 4 – Starplex Pavilion – Dallas, TX
    Aug. 14 – KeyBank Pavilion – Burgettstown, PA
    Aug. 15 – BB&T Pavilion – Camden, NJ
    Aug. 17 – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain – Scranton. PA
    Aug. 18 – Xfinity Center – Boston, MA
    Aug. 24 – Jiffy Lube Live – Bristow, VA
    Aug. 25 – PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
    Aug. 29 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago, IL
    Aug. 31 – Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center – Indianapolis, IN
    Sept. 1 – DTE Energy Music Theatre – Detroit, MI
    Sept. 7 – XFINITY Theatre – Hartford, CT
    Sept. 6 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY
    Sept. 9 – Blossom Music Center – Cleveland, OH

  • Sevendust Returns with New Album and Tour

    Future Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Sevendust returns, as the band posted on social media that they will hit the road this spring in support of the band’s upcoming twelfth studio album, All I See is War. The album will be released on May 11 through Rise Records.

    sevendust returnsThe band’s “All I See is War” tour, will mix with several festival appearances Sevendust will make, including Welcome to Rockville, Fort Rock, Carolina Rebellion, Lunatic Luau, Rock on the River, Spring Fling and Rocklahoma.

    Kicking things off in Tempe, AZ at UFest on April 20, the tour will see support from Rise label mates Memphis May Fire, and Fire From the Gods. Manhattan-born singer/songwriter Madame Mayhem, will open shows during the run.

    New York will have one stop during the band’s 26-city run, in what seems to have become a home away from home for the band, at Clifton Park’s Upstate Concert Hall on May 9. Tickets go on sale March 2, and cost $20 in advance, and $23 at the door. VIP Packages are also available.

    Sevendust formed in Atlanta in 1994. They released twelve studio albums, including their first acoustic effort Time Travelers & Bonfires in 2014. Their music has been featured in several movie soundtracks, television, and video games through several different avenues, including WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), ATV Offroad Fury, 2001 film Down to Earth, Mortal Kombat soundtrack, and Celebrity Deathmatch.

    “All I See Is War” Tour Dates:

    April 20 – KUPD Ufest – Tempe, AZ*
    April 21 – Speaking Rock – El Paso, TX
    April 22 – Sunshine Theater – Albuquerque, NM
    April 24 – Come and Take it Live – Austin, TX
    April 25 – Varsity Theater – Baton Rouge, LA
    April 28 – Welcome to Rockville – Jacksonville, FL*
    April 29 – Fort Rock – Sunshine, FL*
    May 1 – Club LA – Destin, FL
    May 2 – Cannery Ballroom – Nashville, TN
    May 4 – Carolina Rebellion – Concord, NC*
    May 5 – Lunatic Luau – Virginia Beach, VA*
    May 6 – Chameleon Club – Lancaster, PA
    May 8 – Aura – Portland, ME
    May 9 – Upstate Concert Hall – Clifton Park, NY
    May 11 – Royal Oak Music Hall – Royal Oak, MI
    May 12 – Rock on the River – Ft. Wayne, IN*
    May 18 – WAQX Spring Fling – Peoria, IL*
    May 19 – The Forge – Joliet, IL
    May 20 – The Apollo Theater – Belvidere, IL [Rockford]
    May 22 – The Oriental Theater – Denver, CO
    May 23 – Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO
    May 25 – Rocklahoma – Pryor, OK*
    May 26 – New Daisy Theater – Memphis, TN
    May 27 – The International – Knoxville, TN
    May 29 – Manchester Music Hall – Lexington, KY                                                                                                 June 1 – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Sioux City,

    * Festival Date,