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DUE TO OVERWHELMING RESPONSE CREED ANNOUNCES MORE U.S TOUR DATES

Posted in Artist Watch, New Music, News, Releases, Videos with tags , , , , , , , , , , on January 31, 2012 by Randy

BAND TO PERFORM MY OWN PRISON AND HUMAN CLAY IN THEIR ENTIRETY

IN SPECIAL INTIMATE SHOWS

***The Rock Tribune interview with Mark Tremonti is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1, 2012***

Los Angeles, CA (January 4th, 2012)- Grammy winning rock giants Creed have announced they have added more dates in Connecticut, D.C., Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver and Kansas City to their very special U.S. tour.  The band will be performing their blockbuster albums My Own Prison and Human Clay in their entirety along with hits from their albums Weathered and Full Circle (see full routing with additional details below).  The events will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for Creed fans to see the band perform in an intimate setting. Tickets for many of these just-announced dates will be available on January 6th; for on-sale, pre-sale and VIP package info visit www.creed.com.

“I’m excited that we will be able to turn these initial select few shows into a full fledged tour!  It means a lot to us that our fans wanted more shows and we look forward to performing these albums for them,” said front man Scott Stapp.

2012 marks the 15-year anniversary of Creed’s debut blockbuster album, My Own Prison, which has sold over 6 million copies to date. The follow-up, 1999’s massive global hit Human Clay has sold over 11 million copies to date and features the rock radio mainstays “With Arms Wide Open” and “Higher.”

DATES:

April 13th Chicago Theatre (Chicago, IL) Creed performs My Own Prison*

April 14th Chicago Theatre (Chicago, IL) Creed performs Human Clay*

April 16th Tower Theatre (Philadelphia, PA) Creed performs My Own Prison*

April 17th Tower Theatre (Philadelphia, PA) Creed performs Human Clay*

April 19th Beacon Theatre (New York, NY) Creed performs My Own Prison*

April 20th Beacon Theatre (New York, NY) Creed performs Human Clay *

April 21st Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, CT) Creed performs Human Clay

April 24th Warner Theatre (Washington DC) Creed performs Human Clay

April 27th Orpheum Theatre (Boston, MA) Creed performs Human Clay *

April 30th Verizon Wireless Theatre (Houston, TX) Creed performs My Own Prison*

May 1st Verizon Wireless Theatre (Houston, TX) Creed performs Human Clay*

May 9th Comerica Theatre (Phoenix, AZ) Creed performs Human Clay

May 11th The Pearl (Las Vegas, NV) Creed performs Human Clay

May 15th Wiltern Theatre (Los Angeles, CA) Creed performs Human Clay

May 19th Paramount (Denver, CO) Creed performs Human Clay

May 21stMidland Theatre (Kansas City, MO) Creed performs My Own Prison

May 22nd Midland Theatre (Kansas City, MO) Creed performs Human Clay

* Previously announced. Tickets on sale now.

ABOUT CREED

Since their formation in 1995, Tallahassee natives Scott Stapp (vocals), Mark Tremonti (guitar), Brian Marshall (bass) and Scott Phillips (drums), better known as Creed, have gone on to be one of the most successful bands in rock history; selling close to thirty-five million albums  and millions of concert tickets.  The band’s debut, My Own Prison, was released in 1997 and has sold over six million copies in the U.S.  The follow-up, 1999’s Human Clay, has been certified Diamond for sales in excess of 11 million copies.   The band’s third studio album, Weathered, was released in 2001 and tied The Beatles Anthology, for the most consecutive weeks at Number One on Billboard’s Top 200 chart (eight weeks since the beginning of the SoundScan era (1991).  In November 2004, Creed’s Greatest Hits was released, and was certified double platinum.  The band’s most recent studio album, 2009’s Full Circle, featured the top 10 rock radio hit “Overcome.” The songwriting team of Stapp and Tremonti are considered one of the most prolific in rock history. The band was voted Favorite Group in 2003 on the People’s Choice Awards and has won numerous American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards and others including the Grammy Award for best Rock Song in 2001 for “With Arms Wide Open.” For more information visit www.creed.com.

 

GLO RELEASES NEW SINGLE FROM UPCOMING ALBUM

Posted in Artist Watch, Canadian Artist News, New Music, News, Releases with tags , , , , , , , on January 30, 2012 by Randy

Montreal, January, 2012 – The Montreal-based rock-alternative band GLO is back with a new single : “Don’t Believe”. The first single from GLO’s upcoming album “No One Hears Me” hits radio stations across Canada this week.

Written by GLO, three extraordinarily talented musicians, and produced by platinum-certified record producer John Nathaniel, “Don’t Believe” will soon be available on iTunes. Currently, the band is preparing for the album launch and shooting a new video. The 5 tracks album recorded in Montreal, “No One Hears Me”, will be out in April 2012.

About GLO :

Comprised of Eddie Mazzola (guitarist / keyboardist & bassist), Patrick Rowan (drummer) and Riccardo “Rick” Cordi (vocalist / rhythm guitars), GLO has had much success in Canada with their previous album called “On The Outside”. The lead single off that album – “Move Along” – took over the rock charts for four solid months — an accomplishment by any standards, let alone one for a completely autonomous band. Every recording on their previous CD — including the song “Move Along” was tracked, produced and engineered in Mazzola’s own studio, but for the final mix the group turned to veteran Los Angeles producer/engineer Paul Lani (Red Hot Chili Peppers & Megadeath).

For more information :

Listen to “Don’t Believe” here

GLO official website

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINE UP

Posted in All Metal, News, Releases with tags , , , , , , , , , , on January 28, 2012 by Randy

MAIN STAGE Artists include:

SLIPKNOT

 SLAYER

A Very Special Guest to Be Announced on March 5, 2012

And a Rotation of:

AS I LAY DYING

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

ASKING ALEXANDRIA

ANTHRAX WILL HEADLINE THE UPGRADED JAGERMEISTER STAGE

 

WORLD’S LARGEST TOURING HEAVY MUSIC FESTIVAL IS BACK FOR FIFTH YEAR

 

GET OFF YOUR ASS PRE-SALE BEGINS FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH

 

HARD ROCK & METAL FESTIVAL KICKS OFF ON JUNE 30, 2012

 

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL, the world’s largest touring heavy music festival is back for its fifth year, assaulting the senses of United States heavy metal music fans. The ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL is proud to announce this summer’s artists. The main stage will be our strongest ever with the headlining slot occupied by multi-platinum Iowa legends SLIPKNOT. Next up will be legendary thrash metal kings SLAYER and then a major special guest will be playing in the third slot whom will be announced on March 5th. The main stage will also spotlight a ferocious mix of today’s best artists in a rotation, including THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, AS I LAY DYING and ASKING ALEXANDRIA.  In 2012 the tour has upgraded the production on the festival stage and this year the JAGERMEISTER STAGE will feature a special headline set by metal masters ANTHRAX supported by a rotation of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, AS I LAY DYING and ASKING ALEXANDRIA, along with WHITECHAPEL, HIGH ON FIRE and the JAGERMEISTER opener. Please note that bands may vary per market.

The ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL will make a 26 date trek across the U.S. beginning on June 30th at the San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, California. GET OFF YOUR ASS Pre-sale tickets go on sale Friday the 6th of April, 2012. Tune in to www.rockstarmayhemfest.com and www.livenation.com for up-to-date ticketing information.

Corey Taylor of Slipknot says “You knew we’d be back. Now, you know we’re coming. This will be a tour people will scarcely want to miss. It will definitely be a show to remember. Can’t wait to see the states again from behind a mask.

 

Slipknot’s, Clown statesSlipknot is headlining this summer’s Mayhem festival and it’s going to be unlike anything you’ve ever felt, sensed, or seen. You miss this, you miss everything. Everyone seems to think that there’s a chance we’re gonna go away. This is the farthest thing from the truth. Stay sic and don’t ever judge us.

Mayhem 2012 might just be the last and greatest metal festival before the world ends!! So wreak havoc and go out in style!!” adds Tom Araya of Slayer.

Slayer’s Kerry King comments “ We can’t wait to get rolling on Mayhem 2012! Been 3 years since we played it last, and it’s gonna be brutal!!! You can’t go wrong with Slayer and Slipknot, pure fucking mayhem!!!!

The 5th annual ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL will also feature ROCKSTAR METAL MULISHA JUMP TEAM, on select dates.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL is produced by Rockstar Taste of Chaos organizer John Reese, Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman, Live Nation, and Creative Artists Agency.  The team has made the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL a standout on the summer concert circuit by following the proven model of utilizing sponsorship to deliver a lower ticket price and an enhanced concert experience. This year sees them joining forces once again with ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK as the title sponsor.

“Metal is ALIVE and WELL in 2012,” states tour producer John Reese. “The fifth year of Rockstar Mayhem Festival will have a massive lineup that will set heavy music fans ears blazing!”

“Some years it all comes together, from top to bottom and this years ROCKSTAR MAYHEM lineup is going to bring it!” adds tour producer  Kevin Lyman.

In 2008, the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL bulldozed onto the scene and quickly made itself known as the preeminent summer destination for the hard rock and metal community.  ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL boasts the most powerful artist line-ups in heavy music.  Artists who have performed on the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL have included hard music legends SLAYER, SLIPKNOT, KORN, ROB ZOMBIE, DISTURBED, GODSMACK, MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, MARILYN MANSON, MACHINE HEAD, IN FLAMES, TESTAMENT, HATEBREED, CANNIBAL CORPSE, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, MASTODON, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, KINGDOM OF SORROW, DETHKLOK and many more.  All have pummeled the stage, while delivering the intensity and heaviness that fans have grown to expect year after year.

See below for all current tour dates.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL 2012 TOUR DATES:

6/30/20127/1/2012 San Bernardino, CA San Manuel AmphitheaterShoreline Amphitheater
San Francisco, CA
7/3/2012 Seattle, WA White River Amphitheater
7/4/2012 Boise, ID Idaho Center Amphitheater
7/6/2012 Phoenix, AZ Ashley Furniture Home Store Pavilion
7/7/2012 Albuquerque, NM Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque Presents The Pavilion
7/8/2012 Denver, CO Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
7/10/2012 Dallas, TX Gexa Energy Pavilion
7/11/2012 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
7/13/2012 Tampa, FL 1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheatre
7/14/2012 Atlanta, GA Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood
7/15/2012 Indianapolis, IN Klipsch Music Center
7/18/2012 Oklahoma City, OK Zoo Amphitheatre
7/20/2012 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
7/21/2012 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
7/22/2012 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
7/24/2012 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
7/25/2012 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
7/27/2012 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center
7/28/2012 Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara Pavilion
7/29/2012 Washington, DC Jiffy Lube Live
7/31/2012 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
8/1/2012 Buffalo, NY Darien Lake PAC
8/3/2012 Boston, MA Comcast Center
8/4/2012 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion
8/5/2011 Hartford, CT The Comcast Theatre

 

 

For more information on the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL, visit www.rockstarmayhemfest.com.

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SHARKS HIT THE ROAD WITH SOCIAL DISTORTION AND FRANK TURNER TODAY :::: NEW ALBUM, NO GODS, IN STORES MARCH 20, 2012

Posted in Artist Watch, New Music, News, Releases with tags , , , , , , on January 27, 2012 by Randy

The UK band’s Rise Records debut album, No Gods, will be released on March 20th. Produced by Brian McTernan (The Explosion, Hot Water Music, Cave In), No Gods swims between the rules and regulations of the iconoclastic chaos of punk rock and British indie music.  Over the course of eleven infectious anthems, Sharks sharpen timeless melodies with an explosive edge tempered by intricate riffing and hypnotic harmonies. It’s pure.  It’s poetic.  And it’s powerful.

Born in 2007, Sharks is James Mattock (vocals), Andrew J. Bayliss (guitar), Sam Lister (drums), and Tony Corrales (bass).  They released their first independent EP, Shallow Waters, in 2008 and drummed up a serious buzz while playing with the likes of Gallows, The Wedding Present, and Babyshambles. Barely old enough to drive, the group garnered critical acclaim from tastemakers such as KERRANG!, The Guardian, and NME for 2010’s Show of Hands EP and incendiary performances supporting The Gaslight Anthem in the UK.  In April 2011, they released The Joys of Living 2008-2010, a 14 song collection of previously released tracks and two band new ones that garnered them instant acclaim.  Zane Lowe praised the collection as “the sound of a band reaching that moment when they are absolutely ready,” while Kerrang called them “one of the best bands around.”

Unlike many of their UK predecessors the band has toured extensively in the United States, often living in their van.  In the United States they have toured with Social Distortion and just this past year played the entire Vans Warped Tour and Fall Alternative Press Tour.  They are currently featured in the “Most Anticipated Music of 2012” issue of Alternative Press.  The magazine said their music “bristles with a wonderful sense of rock ‘n’ roll heritage that serves as a tribute to fallen heroes such as the Clash while simultaneously molding those influences into something refreshing and contemporary.”

See them for yourself.

SHARKS 2012 TOUR DATES

JANUARY

27th                             Las Vegas, NV            The Joint @ the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

28th                             Flagstaff, AZ              Orpheum Theater

31st                              Albuquerque, NM    Sunshine Theatre

 

FEBRUARY

1st                                Tucson, AZ                 Rialto Theatre

3rd                                Tempe, AZ                 The Marquee – SOLD OUT

4th                                Tempe, AZ                 The Marquee

5th                                San Luis Obispo, CA SLO Brewing Company *

6th                                Reno, NV                    Knitting Factory Concert House

7th                                Reno, NV                    Knitting Factory Concert House

9th                                Santa Cruz, CA          Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

10th                              Oakland, CA              Fox Theater – SOLD OUT

11th                              Oakland, CA              Fox Theater

13th                              Chico, CA                    Senator Theatre

14th                              Modesto, CA              Modesto Centre Plaza

15th                              Los Angeles, CA         Nomad Gallery*

16th                              Ventura, CA               Majestic Ventura Theatre – SOLD OUT

17th                              Pomona, CA               Fox Theater Pomona – SOLD OUT

18th                              Pomona, CA               Fox Theater Pomona – SOLD OUT

 

*not part of Social Distortion tour

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