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

GARBAGE ANNOUNCE FIRST NEW ALBUM IN SEVEN YEARS :: NOT YOUR KIND OF PEOPLE TO BE RELEASED ON BAND’S OWN LABEL ON MAY 15, 2012 :: GARBAGE ANNOUNCE FIRST ROUND OF TOUR DATES

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

Los Angeles, CA – January 30, 2012 – Garbage has announced that their fifth studio album, Not Your Kind Of People, will be released in the United States on May 15, 2012, on the band’s label STUNVOLUME.  As V Magazine recently put it:  “The poster girl for ’90s alternative rock is ready to reclaim her reign – and the radio – with a new record from her iconic band, Garbage.”

“Working with Garbage again was very instinctual,” said Duke Erikson.  “Like getting on a bicycle…with three other people.”   He adds “We haven’t felt this good about a Garbage record since the last one!”

Garbage – Shirley Manson (vocals), Steve Marker (guitars, keyboards), Duke Erikson (guitars, keyboards) and Butch Vig (drums, loops) – will hit the road this spring in support of the album by performing several headlining shows as well as various festivals throughout Europe and the U.S. with more dates to be confirmed.

“Thinking about going back on the road is both thrilling and terrifying in equal measure,” said Shirley Manson. “………but we’ve always enjoyed a little pain mixed in with our pleasure.”
See below for full list of dates confirmed so far.

Garbage 2012 Tour Dates*

Headlining Tour Dates

MAY

9th                    London, England                          Troxy

11th                  St. Petersburg, Russia                 Jubilenyi Hall

12th                  Moscow, Russia                           Crocus City Hall

16th                  Paris, France                                Olympia

Festival Tour Dates

JUNE

16th                  Hultsfred, Sweden                      Hultsfred Festival

17th                  Aarhus, Denmark                       Northside Festival

22nd                 Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany   Southside Festival

23rd                  Scheessel, Germany                  Hurricane Festival, Red Stage

28th                  Werchter, Belgium                    Rock Werchter, Pyramid Marquee

* more dates to be announced

ABOUT GARBAGE

After forming in Madison, WI, Garbage released their self-titled debut album in 1995 and rode a wave of visually arresting, female-fronted alternative rock bands.  The album spawned the hit singles “Stupid Girl” and “Only Happy When It Rains” and was certified double platinum in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.  The band won the Breakthrough Artist Award at the 1996 MTV Europe Music Awards, and was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy® Award. Their second album, Version 2.0, was released in 1998 and topped the charts in the United Kingdom.  It was nominated for two Grammy Awards including Album of the Year and Best Rock Album.  2001’s Beautiful Garbage was named one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s Top 10 Albums Of The Year.  In 2005, Garbage released Bleed Like Me, earning the band it’s highest chart position with a No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart.  In 2007, the band released a retrospective collection called Absolute Garbage. Garbage has sold over 12 million albums worldwide. They have performed in over thirty-five countries and will tour extensively worldwide in support of this new release.

www.garbage.com

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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