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EXHORDER Announces Explosive Spring 2024 US Tour with VIO-LENCE, DECEASED, and MORTAL WOUND

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.

EXHORDER Tour Dates:

  • April 5 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East Tickets
  • April 6 – Brooklyn, NY – Monarch Tickets
  • April 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts Tickets
  • April 8 – Baltimore, MD – The Ottobar Tickets
  • April 10 – Cleveland, OH – The Winchester Tickets
  • April 11 – Cincinnati, OH – Legends Tickets
  • April 12 – Detroit, MI – Sanctuary Tickets
  • April 13 – Chicago, IL – Reggies Tickets

Photo Credit: Erik Hernandez

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.

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ARMORED SAINT Announces Summer 2024 European Tour

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.

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MACHINE HEAD Announces ‘Slaughter The Martøur Nørth America 2024’ Tour with Fear Factory

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

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BEAST IN BLACK Unleashes Captivating Music Video For ‘To The Last Drop Of Blood’

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.


Check out the captivating video here.

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  

Get your tickets here.

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

For EU ticket information, visit this link.

BEAST IN BLACK is:

  • Yannis Papadopoulos | Vocals
  • Mate Molnar | Bass
  • Atte Palokangas | Drums
  • Kasperi Heikkinen | Guitars
  • Anton Kabanen | Guitars, Vocals

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Experience the Ultimate Metal Tour: ‘Make Them Beg For Death’ U.S. Tour 2023 with DESPISED ICON and DYING FETUS!

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.”


Tickets for the ‘Make Them Beg For Death’ U.S. Tour 2023

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.

Order your copy of DÉTERRÉ here.


• 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

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Magic Wands: Embark on a Mesmerizing Musical Journey with Their Chart-Topping Album ‘Switch’ and Upcoming West Coast Tour

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!