NOLA thrash and groove pioneers EXHORDER have unveiled their spring 2024 US tour schedule alongside Bay Area thrash legends VIO-LENCE, Virginian extreme metallers DECEASED, and LA death metal outfit MORTAL WOUND. The intense journey commences on April 5th in Cambridge, MA, reaching its zenith on April 13th in Chicago, IL. This upcoming tour follows the band’s recent winter venture with VIO-LENCE in South America.
EXHORDER shared their excitement about the impending tour, stating, “To share a bill with Vio-Lence on two separate tours this coming year is something that we are looking forward to immensely. We will join Deceased and Mortal Wound in the process of getting the evening started! Get off your couches and come support live music—if we can make it, so can you!”
Tickets for the tour are available now through the provided links.
About EXHORDER: Formed in 1986, EXHORDER’s journey has been thrilling yet tumultuous. After a twenty-seven-year hiatus following their final Roadrunner Records release in 1992, EXHORDER re-entered the scene with an album considered by many as a contender for the “Best Comeback Album” category. The band dropped Mourn the Southern Skies in October 2019 through Nuclear Blast Records. Despite lineup changes and the challenges of the 2020-2021 pandemic, EXHORDER has fought back to prepare another album for their iconic discography, set to be unveiled next year.
Iconic heavy metal powerhouse, ARMORED SAINT, is set to make a triumphant return to European stages in the summer of 2024. The band will embark on a full run of club shows and handpicked festivals, with more dates to be confirmed soon.
Expressing his excitement, ARMORED SAINT vocalist John Bush shares, “What up Euro Saint heads, Long time no talk. Well, that’s about to end. After not performing on European soil since 2019, we’re proud to announce that we will be returning to Europe in the summer of 2024.”
The tour will feature a mix of festival performances, including Wacken, Alcatraz, Rock of Ages, Brutal Assault, and Rockstadt Extreme in Romania—a first for the band. Headline shows are also planned in Germany, Poland, The Netherlands, and a series of five dates in Britain.
Bush adds, “We love Europe and have been frustrated that it has taken so long to come back but, we WILL make up for lost time! Thanks for your patience! Looking forward to playing Punching the Sky songs as well as all the classics and maybe a few deep tracks. See ya soon. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!”
Full Tour Dates:
27/07/24 DE – Brande-Hörnerkirchen Headbangers Open Air
28/07/24 DE – Rottenburg-Seebronn Rock of Ages Festival
30/07/24 DE – Berlin – Hole 44 / + support
31/07/24 PL – Goleniów – Rampa Kultura / + support
01/08/24 DE – Wacken – Wacken Open Air
04/08/24 RO – Rasnov – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
07/08/24 CZ – Josefov – Brutal Assault Festival
09/08/24 NL – Amsterdam – Melkweg / + support
10/08/24 DE – Essen – Turock / + support
11/08/24 BE – Kortrijk – Alcatraz Festival
13/08/24 UK – Nottingham – Rescue Rooms / + support
14/08/24 UK – Manchester – Rebellion / + support
16/08/24 UK – Wolverhampton – KK’s Steelmill / + support
17/08/24 UK – London – The Dome / + support
18/08/24 UK – Milton Keynes – Craufurd Arms / + support
ARMORED SAINT’s latest studio album, Punching The Sky, released in 2020, received critical acclaim and chart success worldwide. Stay tuned for an electrifying experience as the band brings their signature sound and classics to European fans.
In a groundbreaking announcement that’s set to electrify the metal scene, the Bay Area’s legendary MACHINE HEAD has unveiled the initial leg of its ‘Slaughter The Martøur Nørth America 2024′ tour. Breaking free from their “An Evening With…” format for the first time in a decade, MACHINE HEAD is set to embark on this tour with direct support from Los Angeles’ cyber-metal masters FEAR FACTORY, Sweden’s ORBIT CULTURE, and Louisville, KY’s GATES TO HELL, promising a start to your 2024 that’s as heavy as it gets!
The ‘Slaughter The Martøur Nørth America 2024’ kicks off with a “hometown” show in San Francisco on January 19th, 2024, marking MACHINE HEAD’s first San Francisco performance since 2020. The tour will then make its way north, including shows in the Pacific Northwest and an impressive eight-date run across Canada. Other tour stops include Chicago, Orlando, and Houston, before concluding in Los Angeles on February 24th at The Bellwether.
MACHINE HEAD released their explosive 10th studio album, “ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN,” in Autumn 2022. The band also unveiled the music video for the track ‘NØ GØDS NØ MASTERS,’ directed by Mike Sloat.
Robb Flynn, founder of MACHINE HEAD, excitedly declared, “Head Cases! This will be the greatest metal tour on earth! So stoked to be getting back on the road in America/Canada with 4 masters of soul-crushing heaviness and an absolutely earth-shattering bill. Fear Factory has long been our brothers-in-arms, pioneers, and innovators of a sound that had yet to exist. Orbit Culture are the fast-rising Swedish modern metal maniacs bringing their unique spin to the world, and Gates To Hell absolutely blew my mind at Milwaukee Metalfest with their sheer savage brutality. North America, we’re ready to crush skulls, crush beers, and crush everything in our path!”
Dino Cazares of FEAR FACTORY commented, “We are honored to be touring with the mighty Machine Head. We came up in the metal scene together, and both bands have left their mark on modern metal. Plus, Robb has been a good friend of mine for close to 30 years. We are excited for the metal fans to see this amazing package, and we can’t wait to get out there. Let’s go!”
ORBIT CULTURE added, “It is such an honor for us to be going on tour with Machine Head and Fear Factory across North America. We look forward to bringing our brand of metal to you all. Beware of the antlers North America!”
GATES TO HELL chimed in, “Machine Head was one of the bands that inspired Gates to Hell to form. They’re a personal favorite of several of us. Out of all the tours we’ve had the opportunity to be a part of over the past year, this is definitely the one we’ve been most excited for. Very excited to share the stage with Machine Head, Fear Factory, and Orbit Culture.”
With this lineup, the tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for metalheads throughout North America. Prepare for an onslaught of sonic intensity as these four bands unite, creating what will undoubtedly be one of the most talked-about metal tours in recent years!
Exclusive Machine Head pre-sale starts today, using the code “MARTOUR” for tickets and VIP packages. You can purchase them here: [Machine Head Tickets](link to tickets).
Pre-sale begins on Wednesday, using the code “MFNH2024.”
Spotify pre-sale begins on Wednesday as well, with the code “MH4LIFE.”
All general admission tickets go on sale this Friday, October 20th, at 10:00 A.M. local time.
Here are the confirmed tour dates for MACHINE HEAD’s ‘Slaughter The Martøur Nørth America 2024’ tour with direct support from FEAR FACTORY, along with ORBIT CULTURE and GATES TO HELL:
01.19.2024 US San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
01.21.2024 US Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
01.22.2024 US Seattle, WA – Showbox
01.23.2024 CA Vancouver, BC – Commodore
01.25.2024 CA Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall
01.26.2024 CA Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Casino
01.27.2024 CA Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Centre
01.28.2024 CA Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cumming Theatre
01.30.2024 US Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre
01.31.2024 US Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
02.01.2024 US Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
02.02.2024 US Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park
02.03.2024 US Detroit, MI – St. Andrews
02.05.2024 CA Toronto, ON – The Opera House
02.06.2024 CA Montreal, QC – M’Telus
02.07.2024 CA Quebec City, QC – Theatre Capitole
02.08.2024 US Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
02.09.2024 US Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
02.10.2024 US New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
02.12.2024 US Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
02.14.2024 US Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Heaven)
02.15.2024 US Orlando, FL – House Of Blues
02.17.2024 US Austin, TX – Emo’s
02.18.2024 US San Antonio, TX – Aztec
02.19.2024 US Houston, TX – House Of Blues
02.21.2024 US Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre
02.22.2024 US Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
02.23.2024 US Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
02.24.2024 US Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
You can purchase tickets and VIP packages at [Machine Head VIP](link to VIP).
As the festival season nears its end, the international powerhouse, BEAST IN BLACK, is gearing up for their upcoming series of live performances. This tour will traverse the United States and Canada, encompassing a total of 31 exhilarating shows.
The band has treated their fans to a mesmerizing music video for the track ‘To The Last Drop Of Blood’, extracted from their latest album, Dark Connection. In this rendition, the German nu-metal outfit puts their distinctive spin on the iconic SYSTEM OF A DOWN classic. The video captures the undeniable synergy and raw talent of each band member, promising an unforgettable concert experience. From riveting solos to breathtaking vocal deliveries, this live video showcases BEAST IN BLACK at the zenith of their musical excellence.
Directed by Damien Dausch from Psyrus Studio, the video was filmed during the band’s European tour, spanning from November 30 to December 5, 2022.
Timo Rotten, the band’s member, comments on the track: “As we hit bigger and bigger stages in front of tens of thousands of fans, the power of the Beast continues to break loose! We also want to show this madness to those people who have never had the chance to see us live. For that, we chose a powerful song from our latest album, Dark Connection, and we asked Damien Dausch to film it on some shows of the tour. Now, we can proudly present you the music video for ‘To The Last Drop Of Blood’! We hope it brings the big arena feeling into your home.”
Join BEAST IN BLACK live on their forthcoming tour across the USA and Canada, where they will be joined by special guest DANCE WITH THE DEAD.
North American Tour Dates:
07.09 USA Atlanta, GA – ProgPower USA 08.09. USA Richmond, VA – The Canal Club 09.09. USA Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage 10.09. USA Millvale, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre 11.09. USA New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre 12.09. USA Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center 13.09. USA Cambridge, MA – The Middle East 15.09. USA Quebec City, QC – Imperial Bell 16.09. CAN Montreal, QC – Club Soda 17.09. CAN Toronto, ON – The Axis Club Theatre 20.09. CAN Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre 21.09. CAN Saskatoon, SK – Louis’ 22.09. CAN Calgary, AB – Dickens 23.09. CAN Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room 25.09. CAN Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre 26.09. USA Seattle, WA – Substation Seattle 27.09. USA Portland, OR – Star Theater 29.09. USA Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post 30.09. USA Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory 01.10. USA Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater 03.10. USA Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall 04.10. USA Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre 06.10. USA Dallas, TX – Granada Theater 07.10. USA San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box 08.10. USA Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall 09.10. USA Baton Rouge, LLA – Chelsea’s Live 10.10. USA Birmingham, AL – Saturn 11.10. USA Nashville, TN – Exit/In 13.10. USA West Palm Beach, FL – Respectable Street 14.10. USA Tampa, FL – The Orpheum 15.10. USA Winter Park, FL – The Conduit
BEAST IN BLACK also has an exciting European tour lined up for 2024, titled “GLORY AND THE BEAST – DOUBLE HEADLINE TOUR 2024,” in collaboration with GLORYHAMMER.
The tour will feature special guest BROTHERS OF METAL and will take them through several cities across Europe.
10.01.24: SE Stockholm, Arenan Fryshuset 11.01.24: NO Oslo, Sentrum Scene 12.01.24: DK Roskilde, Epic Fest 13.01.24: DE Hamburg, Edel Optics Arena 14.01.24: NL Tilburg, 013 Poppodium 16.01.24: CH Zurich, Volkshaus 17.01.24: IT Milan, Alcatraz 19.01.24: DE Munich, TonHalle 20.01.24: HU Budapest, Barba Negra Red Stage 21.01.24: CZ Zlin, Sports Hall Datart 23.01.24: AT Vienna, Gasometer 24.01.24: PL Krakow, Studio 26.01.24: DE Leipzig, Haus Auensee 27.01.24: DE Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle 28.01.24: DE Wiesbaden, Schlachthof 30.01.24: FR Paris, Olympia 01.02.24: BE Brussels, Ancienne Belgique 02.02.04: DE Geiselwind, Eventhalle 03.02.04: DE Stuttgart, Wagenhallen 04.02.04: DE Saarbrücken, Garage 06.02.04: UK London, O2 Forum Kentish Town
On October 17th, Canadian deathcore pioneers DESPISED ICON will return to the states on the ‘Make Them Beg For Death’ U.S. Tour with headliners DYING FETUS. The 26-date trek will make stops in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Chicago before concluding in Baltimore on November 18th. Fans will not want to miss this amazing package that includes THE ACACIA STRAIN, CREEPING DEATH, and TACTOSA.
DESPISED ICON’s Alex Erian comments, “It’s been 4 long years since we’ve toured the U.S. and we’re excited to finally head back this Fall with DYING FETUS, THE ACACIA STRAIN, CREEPING DEATH, and TACTOSA. “We’ve been listening to FETUS since the late 90s and were heavily influenced by their sound when we started our band. This is a bucket list tour for us and we look forward to seeing you all then.”
Confirmed dates for DESPISED ICON on the ‘Make Them Beg For Death’ U.S. Tour 2023 with headliners DYING FETUS, THE ACACIA STRAIN, CREEPING DEATH, and TACTOSA are:
10.17. US Cincinnati. OH – Bogarts 10.18. US Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre 10.19. US Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl 10.20. US Richmond, VA – Canal Club 10.21. US Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819 10.22. US Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade 10.24. US Orlando, FL – The Beacham 10.26. US Houston, TX – Warehouse Live 10.28. US Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live 10.30. US Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theatre 10.31. US Phoenix, AZ – The Marquee 11.01. US San Diego, CA – House Of Blues 11.02. US Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco 11.03. US Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst 11.04. US Sacramento, CA – Ace OF Spades 11.05. US Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory 11.07. US Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot 11.09. US Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall 11.10. US Lawrence, KS – The Granada 11.11. US Minneapolis, MN – The Lyric At Skyway 11.12. US Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall 11.13. US Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall 11.14. US Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues 11.15. US Rochester, NY – Water Street Music Hall 11.17. US Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw 11.18. US Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live
DÉTERRÉ means ‘Unearthed” in French. This is exactly what the latest release from DESPISED ICON is. The EP consists of 5 old-school songs dating back to 2004. It seemed fitting to remaster and re-release these early recordings to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the band, which took form in 2002.
DÉTERRÉ was recorded throughout 2004 by Yannick St-Amand at Wild studio for a few songs and drums at Studio Victor while guitars, bass, and vocals by J-F Dagenais at his home studio. The band produced the album, and mixing was a joint effort between Yannick St-Amand and Jean-François Dagenais. Alexandre Goulet created the artwork for the EP.
• CD Jewel • Cassette o Gold (Band Exclusive) • 10″ LP o White w/ Gold + Black Splatter in gatefold (Band Exclusive) o Gold with Black Splatter in gatefold o Gold w/ Black Swirl in gatefold o Grey with Black Swirl in gatefold
DESPISED ICON’s line-up for DÉTERRÉ is: Alex Erian | Vocals Steve Marois | Vocals Eric Jarrin | Guitars Yannick St-Amand | Guitars Sébastien Piché | Bass Alex “Grind” Pelletier | Drums
LA-based pop duo Magic Wands recently released their highly anticipated full-length album “Switch” on Metropolis Records this Spring. The album has been making waves, currently charting at an impressive #3 on Germany’s alternative album charts. Excitingly, Magic Wands will be headlining a West Coast summer tour starting August 17th at the renowned Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles. Joining them on select dates will be talented support acts Lorelei K and Treasvre, ensuring an unforgettable concert experience.
Fans will be delighted to know that Magic Wands has also announced the upcoming release of a remix album titled “Switched,” set to drop via Metropolis Records later this summer. This anticipated project will showcase the duo’s versatility and creative prowess, providing a fresh take on their captivating musical style.
To catch Magic Wands live in concert, tickets are now available for purchase through their official website. Experience the enchantment of their music by securing your spot at Magic Wands Tour. Additionally, the band’s website offers access to their bio, captivating photos, and a wealth of musical content.
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of Magic Wands by exploring their Bandcamp page at Magic Wands – Bandcamp or streaming their music on Spotify at Magic Wands on Spotify. Get ready to be captivated by their infectious melodies, thought-provoking lyrics, and innovative sonic landscapes.
Join Magic Wands on their chart-topping journey with the album “Switch” and experience their magical performances during their upcoming West Coast tour. Don’t miss out on this incredible musical adventure!
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