NYS Music 2023

Category: Metal/Hard Rock/Punk

  • Black Rose Burning Drops Video For Title Track “Ad Astra”

    NYC-based alt-rock group Black Rose Burning released “Ad Astra,” the title track from their brand new album alongside a sci-fi inspired official music video. Following singles, “Fight!”, “Night Terrors,” and “Sing to Me,” the group’s new album released in September, inspired by the Latin phrase “Ad Astra Per Aspera.”

    Ad Astra by Black Rose Burning

    “Ad Astra,” the new record’s title track, sports a sci-fi inspired video, featuring stylized digital graphics showing space travel and all things outer space. The song’s high energy matches well with the graphics, and showcases the group’s growing synergy. Inspired by the Latin phrase “Ad Astra Per Aspera,” meaning “through hardships to the stars,” the song carries themes of reaching beyond Earth towards the stars.

    Sonically it’s a major leap forward in the ever-growing sound of Black Rose Burning in every way. Letting experts do what they do has resulted in – a lush soundscape that’s better than I could have ever hoped for. And even though I again wrote all the material, having partners who understand my vision is both invaluable and awe inspiring.

    George Grant

    Formed in 2018, Black Rose Burning began with instrumentalist, producer, and engineer George Grant, joined by guitarist Frank Morin and drummer Luis Infantas. Ad Astra was recorded in Grant’s own studio, PV Recording Company, where the full band recorded the album alongside Grant’s production skills.

    Black Rose Burning

    Black Rose Burning released their previous album, The Wheel, in December 2021. Since then, the group released three new singles, “Fight!”, “Night Terrors,” and “Sing to Me,” leading up to their third full length album, Ad Astra. The new album is available on streaming platforms, and available for purchase on BandCamp.

  • RBNX Dropped Emotional New Album: “Nothing Here Is Yours”

    On Friday, September 29, RBNX released Nothing Here Is Yours and their first release as signed artists with Patient Zero Records, where RBNX explore the hardships that humanity faces but often neglects to discuss.

    The 10-track LP includes previously released singles, “Jah Is Dead” and “World To Burn” which premiered on In Effect Hardcore and Scene Point Blank. Nothing Here Is Yours serves as a musical testament to RBNX’s journey through life and its hardships. It bears the weight of loss and grief, themes that are very important to each member and their personal experiences. This album is not merely a collection of songs but a vivid portrayal of the band’s raw live energy and unwavering dedication to their craft. 

    “Nothing Here Is Yours represents the last 4 years of our lives and everything we’ve been through together. It truly marks a new chapter for us collectively and we couldn’t be prouder.” 

    Phil Bartsch, RBNX, (Drums)

    For the last 10 years, RBNX’s unique blend of punk, hardcore, ska, and metal has helped the band establish themselves as relentless DIY pillars in the Northeast punk/hardcore community. Formed by lifelong friends Mike Dietz, Phil Bartsch, and Kyle Behnken, their highly anticipated second LP, Nothing Here Is Yours, was released via Patient Zero Records, building upon the band’s first LP, Surrounded By Sin.

    Nothing Here Is Yours RBNX

    RBNX recently hosted and performed at Boxfest on September 30, in the Catskills. For news and any upcoming performances, follow their Instagram.

  • BABYMETAL & Dethklok Co-Headline The BABYKLOK Tour At Hammerstein Ballroom

    Affectionately dubbed “The BABYKLOK Tour,” the infectious metal tandem of BABYMETAL and Dethklok descended upon the Hammerstein Ballroom this past Friday night (September 15) – a turn-of-the-century opera house located in Midtown Manhattan – for the twelfth stop on their 29-date trek across North America.

    Providing opening support on this night, and for the entire tour, was 32-year-old guitar virtuoso Jason Richardson of Manassas, Virginia. Hours before the show, an eclectic recipe of fans lined West 34th Street in eager anticipation of the show, including anime girls in full costume, tattooed death metal fans, and conservative mothers and fathers with their teenage daughters.

    BABYMETAL | Photo Credit: Michael Dinger

    The evening’s first co-headliner to appear on stage was Dethklok, both a virtual band featured in Adult Swim’s animated, dark comedy program Metalocalpse and a natural melodic death metal band created to perform in front of a live audience. The fictional members of the band, who were featured throughout the 16-song set in numerous dark and macabre animations on a huge monitor that functioned as the stage backdrop, include Nathan Explosion, Toki Wartooth, Pickles, Skwisgaar Skwigelf, and William Murderface.

    Dethklok | Photo Credit: Michael Dinger

    The actual members of the band are comprised of Brendon Small (a co-creator of both bands along with Tommy Blacha), Gene Hoglan, Bryan Beller, and Mike Keneally. Also joining Dethklok in their live performances for this tour is Nili Brosh, an Israeli-American guitarist who has played with Steve Vai, DragonForce, and The Iron Maidens. Watch Dethklok perform “Bloodlines,” lifted from their 2009 studio album Dethalbum II, below:

    Last to take the stage, but certainly not least, was the Japanese kawaii metal band (a musical fusion of heavy metal and J-Pop) known as BABYMETAL who are touring in support of their fourth album The Other One, a concept album released in March 2023. A trio of young women ranging in age from 20 to 25 years old, BABYMETAL formed in 2010 and is comprised of main vocalist Suzuka Nakamoto as “Su-metal,” Moa Kikuchi as “Moametal” and Momoko Okazaki as “Momometal” (the band’s latest addition).

    With vocals backed by heavy metal instrumentation performed by a group of session musicians known as the “Kami Band,” BABYMETAL thrilled the sold-out 2,200-capacity crowd with a breathtaking routine filled with their own brand of non-stop, synchronized dancing, while at the same time willing their fans to harness raw, head-bang inducing energy. Watch BABYMETAL perform “PA PA YA!!,” taken from their 2019 studio album titled Metal Resistance Episode VII – Apocrypha – The Chosen Seven, below:

    Dethklok Setlist: Deththeme > Briefcase Full of Guts > Birthday Dethday > Awaken > Bloodlines > The Gears > Hatredcopter > Dethsupport > Duncan Hills Coffee Jingle > Aortic Desecration > I Ejaculate Fire > The Duel > Murmaider > Thunderhorse > SOS > Go Into the Water

    BABYMETAL Setlist: BABYMETAL DEATH > Gimme Chocolate!! > PA PA YA!! > Distortion > BxMxC > Believing > Monochrome > METALI!! > Megitsune > Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!! > Road of Resistance

    UPCOMING TOUR DATES

    09/20 – Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe
    09/21 – Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
    09/23 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival
    09/24 – Milwaukee, MN @ The Rave/Eagles Club
    09/25 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
    09/27 – St. Louis, MO @ Saint Louis Music Park
    09/28 – Omaha, NE @ Steelhouse Omaha
    09/30 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
    10/01 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
    10/03 – Vancouver, BC @ PNE Forum
    10/04 – Seattle, WA @ WaMu Theater
    10/07 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival
    10/08 – Las Vegas, NV @ Pearl Theater at Palms Casino Resort
    10/10 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theater
    10/11 – Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater

    JASON RICHARDSON

    DETHKLOK

    BABYMETAL

  • Alice Cooper & Rob Zombie: The Freaks Marched Into Jones Beach Theater For A Hellraising Parade

    Dubbed the Gruesome Twosome when Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie toured together 13 years ago, the pair have reunited for their Freaks on Parade 2023 co-headlining tour that brought them to the Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY this past Saturday, September 9, for another haunted hell ride. Joined by industrial pioneers Ministry and the eclectic alternative rockers Filter, these special guests have opened every show on the massive, 38-date trek of North America.

    Alice Cooper | Photo Credit: Michael Dinger

    Cooper, the 75-year old “Godfather of Shock Rock,” is promoting his 22nd solo album Road (earMusic), released last month. Bringing a signature style of macabre rock, Cooper’s stage show included a boa constrictor brandished across his shoulders and escaping from a straight jacket only to meet his maker guillotine-style at the hands of his wife Sheryl, in the gowned guise of Marie Antoinette. Cooper and his bandmates – “Hurricane” Nita Strauss (guitar), Tommy Henricksen (guitar), Chuck Garrick (bass) and Glen Sobel (drums) – offered up a set filled with classic tracks, including “I’m Eighteen” (the 1971 single that put him on the map), “Feed My Frankenstein,” “Poison,” and the closing number, “School’s Out.”

    Rob Zombie | Photo Credit: Michael Dinger

    An acclaimed cult horror filmmaker, Zombie is said to be turning his attention back to music and is currently working on his first new material since he dropped his seventh studio album, The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy (Nuclear Blast), back in 2021. Backed by Piggy D. (bass), Ginger Fish (drums) and Mike Riggs (who is back with the band after replacing guitarist John 5), Zombie delivered a theatrical, mind-blowing performance to the near 15,000-capacity crowd.

    The stagecraft was impeccable, complete with pyrotechnics, a hovering flying saucer, large-scale puppetry and eye-popping, next-level videos displayed across numerous high-def screens. Zombie and company delivered a 14-song set (including an epic drum solo) comprised of notable hits like “House of 1000 Corpses” and “Living Dead Girl,” along with two covers by his former band White Zombie – “More Human Than Human” and “Thunder Kiss ’65.” The night concluded with Zombie’s most notorious anthem, “Dragula.”

    Filter Setlist: The Drowning > For the Beaten > Obliteration > Take a Picture > Welcome to the Fold > Hey Man Nice Shot

    Ministry Setlist: Thieves > The Missing > Deity > Stigmata > Supernaut > Burning Inside > N.W.O. > Just One Fix > Goddamn White Trash

    Alice Cooper Setlist: Lock Me Up > No More Mr. Nice Guy > I’m Eighteen > Under My Wheels > Billion Dollar Babies > Hey Stoopid > Lost in America > Snakebite > Feed My Frankenstein > Poison > “The Black Widow” segment from Alice Cooper: The Nightmare > Nita Strauss Guitar Solo > Black Widow Jam > Ballad of Dwight Fry > Killer > I Love the Dead > Elected > School’s Out

    Rob Zombie Setlist: The Triumph of King Freak (A Crypt of Preservation and Superstition) > Dead City Radio and the New Gods of Supertown > Feel So Numb > Well, Everybody’s Fucking in a U.F.O. > What Lurks on Channel X? > Superbeast > Demonoid Phenomenon > The Lords of Salem > House of 1000 Corpses > Drum Solo > Living Dead Girl > More Human Than Human (White Zombie song) > Thunder Kiss ’65 (White Zombie song) > Dragula

    UPCOMING TOUR DATES

    09/12 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
    09/13 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
    09/15 – Bonner Springs, KS @ Azura Amphitheater
    09/16 – Greenwood Village, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
    09/19 – Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
    09/20 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre
    09/22 – Concord, CA @ Toyota Pavilion at Concord
    09/23 – Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
    09/24 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
    10/04 – St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre
    10/05 – Wilmington, NC @ Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
    10/07 – Evansville, IN @ Aiken Theatre
    10/08 – Wheeling, WV @ Wesbanco Arena
    10/10 – Troy, OH @ Hobart Arena
    10/11 – Wabash, IN @ Honeywell Center
    10/13 – Paducah, KY @ The Carson Center for the Performing Arts
    10/14 – North Little Rock, AR @ Simmons Bank Arena
    10/15 – Lafayette, LA @ Heymann Performing Arts Center
    10/17 – Enid, OK @ Stride Bank Center
    10/19 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/20 – Rio Rancho, NM @ Rio Rancho Events Center
    10/21 – Tucson, AZ @ AVA Amphitheatre
    10/23 – Paso Robles, CA @ Vina Robles Amphitheatre
    10/25 – Highland, CA @ Yaamava’ Resort & Casino
    10/26 – Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
    10/28 – Las Vegas, NV @ Zappos Theater

    FILTER

    MINISTRY

    ALICE COOPER

    ROB ZOMBIE

  • Consider the Source Announce “Are You Watching Closely” Tour

    Consider the Source, NYC-based jazz fusion and progressive metal trio, have announced their next tour: Are You Watching Closely, where they’ll rock through the East Coast with two tour dates in Saratoga Springs and Rochester this fall.

    Consider the Source is a band that defies easy categorization. Think intergalactic booty-shaking energy, soaked in Indian and Middle Eastern styles. A relentless touring schedule has earned them a fervent following around the world, with fans ranging from tie dye hippies, to head-to-toe black clothed metalheads.

    The band is ready to get back to the face-melting electric shows they have become known for. After their most recent Maxx Power Tour, they have a lot to live up to: and they do. The band is also preparing for the release of their next album in 2024 which they have shared will include “some of the heaviest music we have written yet,” and plan to begin weaving some of these songs into their live shows on this tour.

    With their tour announcement came their first ever vinyl pressing of their 2009 album Are You Watching Closely. “The original version took up about a side and a half on vinyl so we decided to do something special for this one. We added 2 bonus songs, “Kashyyyk” and “Put Your Face Away,” which we recorded remotely in each of our home studios and are calling “2023 BONUS DEMOS”. (Both songs had been performed live in the early days of the band but never recorded until now)”

    Consider the Source is also giving 3 lucky fans a chance to win a FREE pair of tickets to a show, plus a vinyl test pressing of the album. Visit their Facebook or Instagram pages to enter.

    “Are You Watching Closely” Tour Dates:

    09.17  Wormtown Music Festival – Greenfield, MA
    09.21  The Southern Cafe & Music Hall – Charlottesville, VA
    09.22  Asheville Music Hall – Asheville, NC
    09.23  Subterranea @ The Caverns – Grundy County, TN
    10.05  The 8×10 – Baltimore, MD #
    10.06  Wonder Bar – Asbury Park, NJ $
    10.07  Jam on the Grass  – Philadelphia, PA
    11.03  Bayside Bowl – Portland, ME %
    11.09  Putnam Place – Saratoga Springs, NY ^
    11.10  Nectar’s – Burlington, VT
    11.11  Stone Church – Newmarket, NH &
    11.17  Flour City Station – Rochester, NY *
    11.18  Thunderbird Café & Music Hall – Pittsburgh, PA $$
    12.07  Fox Theatre – Boulder, CO ##
    12.08  830 North – Fort Collins, CO
    12.09  Globe Hall – Denver, CO

    # w/ Experience
    $ w/ Human Zoo
    % supporting Bella’s Bartok
    ^ w/ Bella’s Bartok
    & w/ SQWERV
    * w/ GRUB
    $$ w/ TrailHeads
    ## co-bill w/ Cycles

    For tickets and more info, visit considerthesourcemusic.com/tour/.

  • GWAR Releases Final Recording feat. Oderus Urungus, “Tammy, The Swine Queen”

    GWAR have released a 10th Anniversary Edition of Battle Maximus. fully remixed and remastered, this edition features the final recorded vocal performance of Oderus Urungus on the previously unreleased and never-before heard song “Tammy, The Swine Queen.” 

    Tammy the swine queen

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

    “Musically, ‘Battle Maximus’ is a great debut work by Pustulus Maximus, and lyrically, it is the final word of lead singer and band founder Oderus Urungus, The record is run through with the desperate, dangerous, and fully bananas imagination of Oderus. In fact, this re-release includes a song so nutty we named it twice, and then promptly forgot to put it on the record the first time around. ‘Tammy, Queen of Dirt,’ or, ‘Tammy the Swine Queen’ is the final performance of the maestro of mayhem, Oderus Urungus, and for our fans, it does not disappoint,” 

    Blothar the Berserker

    This Fall, GWAR declares war on humanity (again) on their upcoming “Age of Imbeciles” Tour. The infamous Lords and Masters of Shock Rock will return to the road wreaking havoc, and laying waste to audiences across the US and Canada this Fall. Shows in New York include at the Palladium Times Square and The Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls.

    The tour features support from Negative Approach, X-Cops and Cancer Christ on select dates. A complete list of dates can be found below.

    Age of Imbeciles Tour Dates

    10/11: Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s*

    10/12: S. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground*

    10/13: New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square*

    10/14: Reading, PA @ Reverb*

    10/15: Niagara Falls, NY @ The Rapids Theatre*

    10/17: Toronto, ON @ The Phoenix#

    10/18: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts

    10/19: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

    10/20: Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note

    10/21: Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom

    10/22: Huntsville, AL @ Mars Music Hall

    10/24: Richmond, VA @ The National

    10/25: Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz

    10/26: Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

    10/27: Gainesville, FL @ The Fest, Bo Diddley Plaza

    10/28: Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall

    10/29: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)

    10/30: Orlando, FL @The Beacham

    10/31 – 11/4: Lamb of God’s Headbangers Boat – Sold Out

    11/5: San Mateo Otzacatipan, MX @ Hell & Heaven Festival

    *No X-Cops

    Listen to “Tammy, The Swine Queen” below.

  • NYC Goth Metal Band Nefariant Release “Beg” from Upcoming EP “Noct”

    New York’s goth metal band Nefariant have released their new single “Beg” this August. The first single from their upcoming EP Noct scheduled to release on February 9th, 2024.

    The band includes quartet members vocalist Jason Lekberg, pianist Paul Cibrano, bassist Daniel Martinez, and drummer Andrew Maciejewski. They’ve created a new expression of music they call ‘brutal elegance’ that allows metal to work without a guitarist. The band defines their music by using vocals, piano and bass elements to produce an intense and powerful genre of hard metal.

    ‘Beg’ begins with an instrumental build up that provokes the listeners as Lekberg emits strong and powerful vocals accompanied by the drums. Nefariant once again produces the sound of heavy metal with an array of growled vocals. Thematically darker and deeper with a progressive theme of self-realization and independence.

    Nefariant has begun the release process for Noct by releasing one song a month, starting with “Beg”. In addition, the band has announced an upcoming show in Brooklyn on October 21st at The Meadows. Not only did they release just a new single but a music video as well, highlighting how the song adopts strong vocals, drums and invokes an emotional response that connects the fans to the band.

  • 2023 Riot Fest Lineup: Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie and Queens of the Stone Age Announced

    Riot Fest has announced its 2023 line-up for the three-day festival. Beginning in 2005, Riot Fest has been regarded as one of the best festivals in the nation, featuring music from a wide variety of rock bands. The featured headliners include: Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, and Queens of the Stone Age.

    Other notable bands featured are Turnstile, The Mars Volta, Mr. Bungle, Tegan and Sara, 100 Gecs, The Gaslight Anthem, Death Grips, AFI, and many more. Riot Fest will span across Friday, Sept. 15, Saturday, Sept. 16, and Sunday, Sept. 17. As in previous years, the festival will take place in Chicago’s Douglass Park.

    Originally founded in 2005, Riot Fest is an independent music festival that incorporates the best of punk, rock ‘n’ roll, hip hop, metal, alternative, and just about everything in between. It was named #1 Music Festival by USA Today twice, and was voted Best Music Festival through a poll for Chicago Reader in 2021.

    Riot Fest is known for its music features and its reunions, such as that of iconic bands like Naked Raygun, the Replacements, The Original Misfits, and Jawbreaker. This year will feature the return of carnival rides, freak shows, panel discussions, and even a wedding chapel. In addition, Logan Arcade, a local venue, will be having free vintage arcade games, hosted by Riot Pop!!, Riot Fest’s own brand of nonalcoholic and alcoholic seltzer.

    The festival is easily accessible with Chicago bus and train lines, and is surrounded by diverse neighborhoods with many drink and food locals. Within the festival itself is a variety of food vendors, including vegan and vegetarian options.

    Tickets are available on Riot Fest’s website through the Tixr service. Only three-day passes are currently available, though single-day tickets will be available at a later date. The three-day tickets have a mix of options, such as General Admission, VIP Passes, Deluxe Passes, and Deluxe+ Passes.

  • Jinjer Unleash Metal Mayhem in Niagara Falls

    A night of metal mayhem engulfed the Rapids Theater in Niagara Falls on Friday, August 25th as the thunderous sounds of Jinjer and Until I Wake reverberated through the venue. This marked a historic moment for both bands. With a fervent crowd, it was a night that showcased the raw power of metal and the unifying force of music.

    Local pride was on full display as Until I Wake, hailing from Buffalo, took the stage. This homecoming show held special significance for the band, and they made sure to make every second count. Despite a brief almost 30 minute set, they unleashed an explosive barrage of sound, captivating the audience with tracks like “Inside my Head,” “Still Sinking,” and their latest hit “Cold.” Alex Curtin’s thunderous drumming, August Geitner’s electrifying guitar work, Cody Jamison Johnson’s compelling vocals, and Ryan Ridley’s driving bass formed an unstoppable sonic assault. It’s clear that Until I Wake is a force to be reckoned with, and this performance was just a glimpse of their promising future as headliners.

    As the anticipation reached its zenith, Jinjer, all the way from Donetsk, Ukraine, took command of the stage. This marked a monumental moment for the band as they graced the WNY area for the first time. Despite the distance from home, Jinjer’s energy was unwavering, fueled by the crowd’s enthusiastic reception. The setlist was a sonic journey through their repertoire, with hits like “Perennial”, “I Speak Astronomy” and a thunderous finale in “Sit Stay Roll Over.”

    Tetiana Shmailyuk- Vocals

    Tetiana Shmailyuk, the commanding presence at the forefront, effortlessly switched between guttural growls and melodic harmonies, a testament to her vocal prowess and dynamic stage presence. Roman Ibramkhalilov’s guitar riffs cut through the air like a scythe, while Eugene Abdukhanov’s basslines resonated deep within the chest. Vladislav Ulasevich’s drumming served as the backbone of the performance, driving the music forward with unrelenting force and time shattering blast beats.

    The band’s communication was concise but impactful, allowing the music to speak volumes. The crowd reciprocated the energy, creating a frenzy of mosh pits that pulsed in time with the music. Shmailyuk’s interactions with the audience demonstrated a deep connection, as if their souls were intertwined through the music.

    The Rapids Theater felt alive that night, pulsating with the energy of metal enthusiasts who had waited eagerly for this experience. Jinjer’s performance was a testament to their growing stature in the metal scene, as evidenced by the near-capacity crowd that bore witness to their sonic onslaught.

    As the night came to a close, it was evident that both Jinjer and Until I Wake had left an indelible mark on the Rapids Theater and the hearts of everyone present in Niagara Falls. The concert was a triumphant celebration of metal’s unifying power, and a harbinger of even greater things to come for both bands.

    Jinjer

    Until I Wake

  • Godsmack to close Fall Tour at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls

    Godsmack, the hard rock band from Lawrence, MA, will close out their Fall Tour in Glens Falls, with a show at Cool Insuring Arena. The additional tour dates are in support of their eighth studio album Lighting Up The Sky.

    godsmack band

    The band will kick off their headlining fall tour on September 3 in Baton Rouge, LA, with stops in Tampa, FL, Salt Lake City, UT, Calgary, AB, Quebec City, QC and Glens Falls.

    For over 20 years, Godsmack has had chart-topping success, cementing themselves as 21st-century hard rock titans. With 11 #1 singles on mainstream rock radio, they have achieved 20 Top 10 hard rock hits, the most of any act since February 1999. They’ve also enjoyed four Grammy nominations and were named Billboard Music Award’s Rock Artist of the Year in 2001. Godsmack is Sully Erna (vocals, guitar), Tony Rombola (guitar), Robbie Merrill (bass), and Shannon Larkin (drums).

    The tour stops in Glens Falls, NY at Cool Insuring Arena on October 24. Tickets will be available starting with an Artist presale beginning Wednesday, August 23 at 10am local time. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale starting Friday, August 25th at 10am local time at godsmack.com.

    GODSMACK HEADLINING FALL TOUR DATES
    9/3      Baton Rouge, LA        Raising Cane’s River Center^

    9/5      Pensacola, FL   Pensacola Bay Center^

    9/6       Jacksonville, FL       Daily’s Place^ 

    9/7      Charleston, SC           Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center^

    9/9      Tampa, FL                  MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre^ 

    9/10    Hollywood, FL           Hard Rock Live^ 

    9/24    Cuyahoga Falls, OH  Blossom Music Center#

    9/26    Green Bay, WI          Resch Center#

    9/28    Moline, IL                Vibrant Arena#

    9/29    Omaha, NE            Baxter Arena#

    10/1    Rapid City, SD        Summit Arena at The Monument# 

    10/3    Salt Lake City, UT    Maverik Center#

    10/4    Nampa, ID              Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater#

    10/8    Kent, WA                accesso ShoWare Center*

    10/10  Abbotsford, BC         Abbotsford Centre#

    10/12  Edmonton, AB          Rogers Place#

    10/13  Calgary, AB            Scotiabank Saddledome#

    10/15  Saskatoon, SK         SaskTel Centre#

    10/16  Winnipeg, MB          Canada Life Centre#

    10/19  London, ON              Budweiser Gardens#

    10/21  Laval, QC                 Place Bell#

    10/22  Quebec City, QC      Videotron Centre#

    10/24   Glens Falls, NY Cool Insuring Arena

    * I Prevail not on this date