Shiner have announced a fall North American tour. Bursting and Fotocrime will open on select dates.
Tour Dates:
With Bursting:
09/04 Milwaukee, WI – X-Ray Arcade
09/05 Chicago, IL – Fitzgerald’s
09/07 Youngstown, OH – West Side Bowl
09/08 Washington, DC – Pearle St
09/09 Philadelphia, PA – Milkboy
09/10 Brooklyn, NY – TV Eye
09/11 Montreal, QC – Cabaret Fouf
09/12 Buffalo, NY – Mohawk Place
09/13 Toronto, ON – Baby G
09/14 Detroit, MI – Smalls Bar
Shiner:
10/04 Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck
10/05 Denver, CO – Hi Dive
10/06 Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
10/07 Boise, ID – Realms Arcade
With Fotocrime:
10/08 Vancouver, BC – Cobalt
10/09 Seattle, WA – Clock Out Lounge
10/10 Portland, OR – Bunk Bar
10/12 San Francisco, CA – Ivy Room
10/13 Los Angeles, CA – The Echoplex
10/14 Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s
10/15 San Diego, CA – Casbah
10/16 Las Vegas, NV – The Griffin
During their recent live shows, Boundaries have been performing a new song titled “Bitter ash, bitter love.” You can see fan-filmed of that from their June 9 show in Ljubljana Slovenia below. The track is from the band’s new album, “Yearning: The unbeautiful after,” which will be released on July 17.
Creeper have announced the dates for their “Off With Their Heads!” tour. The theatrical trek will take place in October. Calva Louise and Starbenders will open.
Tour Dates:
10/08 Cardiff, UK – Tramshed
10/09 London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town
10/10 Manchester, UK – Academy
10/11 Glasgow, UK – SWG3 Galvanisers
Frontman William Von Ghould commented:
“This Halloween season, join us for four special shows set in the world of ‘Sanguivore.’ The performances will feature a new stage production following the vampire rock band on tour as they are pursued by The Mistress of Death. Blending live music with theatrical storytelling, the show will bring the characters and themes of the current era to life on stage. Come immerse yourself in the flesh and the fantasy with us this October, just watch out for your head!”
BAEST have shared a new version of “Stormbringer.” The updated take on the track is titled “Stormbringer (Togskinner)” and a video for it can be found below:
In other news, BAEST have also added more dates to their upcoming European/UK tour:
09/19 Rostock, GER – M.A.U. Club
09/20 Berlin, GER – Urban Spree
09/21 Dresden, GER – HD
09/23 Prague, CZE – Modra Vopice
09/24 Budapest, HUN – Durer Kert
09/25 Vienna, AUT – Escape
09/26 Pilstring, GER – Metalheadz Village
09/27 Aaru, SWI – Kiff
09/29 Southampton, UK – Joiners
09/30 Leeds, UK – The Key Club
10/01 Glasgow, UK – Garage Attic
10/02 Belfast, IRE- Ulster Sports Club
10/03 Dublin, IRE – Sound House
10/05 Nottingham, UK – Rough Trade
10/06 Manchester, UK – Star & Garter
10/07 Birmingham, UK – The Flapper
10/08 Bristol, UK – The Croft
10/09 London, UK – Downstairs At The Dome
10/10 Leiden, NET – Metal Experience Fest
10/11 Tilburg, NET – Hall Of Fame
10/12 Weisbaden, GER – Schlachthof
10/13 Kassel, GER – Goldgrube
10/14 Cologne, GER – Helios 37
10/16 Kortrijk, BEL- DVG Club
10/17 Hamburg, GER – Betty
11/06 Herning, DEN – Fermatten
11/07 Frederiksværk, DEN – Gjethuset
11/12 Aabenraa, DEN – Black Box
11/14 Aarhus, DEN – Voxhall
11/21 Ribe, DEN – Ribelund Festsal
11/25 Aalborg, DEN – Skaren
11/27 Næstved, DEN – Vershuset
11/28 Odense, DEN – Posten
The Smashing Pumpkins will be performing during the “America250” concert in Los Angeles, California. The Congress-backed event will take place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on July 4 and it will also feature Chris Stapleton and more. Queen Latifah will host. This news comes after U.S. president Donald Trump’s “Freedom 250” concert series fell apart due to numerous artists exiting the bill. This new show was put together by America250, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization launched in 2016. A portion of the proceeds will go towards Giving 4th.
Jack Osbourne, the son of the late Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath), is facing backlash after attending the “UFC Freedom 250” event at the White House. That heavily politicized and commercialized fighting tournament was marketed as a celebration for the 250th anniversary of the United States, but it was more widely viewed as an 80th birthday party and publicity grab for U.S. president and convicted felon Donald Trump. Jack’s attendance was controversial due to his father’s political views, which included an anti-war stance, a distaste for Trump, and more. He was also labeled a hypocrite for previously telling TMZ that “celebrities just need to keep their mouths shut” about politics. Jack shared the below post:
State Champs will celebrate the 10th anniversary of “Around The World And Back” on a fall U.S. tour. Cartel and Taylor Acorn will open.
Tour Dates:
11/05 Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
11/06 Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
11/07 Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe at Old National Centre
11/08 St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
11/10 Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
11/12 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
11/13 Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
11/14 Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
11/15 Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades
11/17 Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
11/18 Seattle, WA – The Showbox
11/20 Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at The Complex
11/21 Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
11/23 Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
11/24 Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
11/25 Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
11/27 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
11/28 Worcester, MA – The Palladium (no Cartel)
11/29 Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
12/01 Richmond, VA – The National
12/03 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl (no Taylor Acorn)
12/04 Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle (no Cartel)
12/05 St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
12/06 Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues Orlando
Heathen have announced a summer North American tour. The trek will include dates supporting Metal Church and headlining shows with Void.
Tour Dates:
With Metal Church:
07/17 Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall
07/18 Montreal, QC – Les Foufounes Électriques
07/19 Quebec, QC – La Source de la Martinière
07/21 Ottawa, ON – Overflow
07/22 Newton, NJ – The Newton Theatre
07/23 Pittsburgh, PA – The Crafthouse
07/24 Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
07/25 Reading, PA – Reverb
07/26 Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater
With Void:
07/27 Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones
07/28 Atlanta, GA – The EARL
07/31 Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom
08/01 Philadelphia, PA – Nikki Lopez (matinee show)
08/02 Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups
08/04 Milwaukee, WI – X-Ray Arcade
08/05 Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle
08/06 Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
Heathen:
08/07 Kitchener, ON – Maxwell’s
08/09 Toronto, ON – The Cave
Time for the next edition of Metal Anarchy’s “new music showcase,” the feature where I introduce you to artists that readers of this site may find interesting. This time I have a Q&A with Red Giant.
METAL ANARCHY: Tell me a little about your band:
RED GIANT: Red Giant’s style is dark and honest. We are not afraid to talk about the darker side of life and that intern gives us a darker heavy sound much in the style of the 90s grunge bands like Soundgarden, Alice In Chains and Pearl Jam.
We use dynamics alot and have songs that go from dark and heavy to Heart felt ballads. We want to show the world for what it is. Not sell people a lie that everything is ok and life is easy.
On Guitar & Vocals we have Dave Simpson who is the main songwriter and is always pushing the band forward.
On bass duties we have 2 that change up the bands dynamic.
One is Mr Johnny Simpson. A cool and very calm player that never looks strained but when combined with John Joe’s drums becomes an unstoppable machine and a great platform for Dave’s guitar and vocals.
The other is Miss Keira Kenworthy. A monster bass player with great stage presence and thunderous sound.
METAL ANARCHY: Who are your main influences?
RED GIANT: My main influences are people like John Frusciante, Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher to name a few.
People who made music their life and identity.
We are all focused on being the best musicians we can be when we play together.
METAL ANARCHY: What is your latest release and why should readers of this site check it out?
RED GIANT: Our latest release is a song called ‘Overcome’. It’s actually the first song that I ever wrote and has finally found a permanent home after many different iterations over the years.
The song is all about being pushed around and bullied and how that affects your mental health. If you listen to it you might find comfort and solace in it and a knowing that if you have gone through something like that or are currently going through hard times that you are not alone.
We see you.
METAL ANARCHY: What can people expect when they go to your live shows?
RED GIANT: Something different everytime. We never play anything the same way twice. Theres always something different and we are always stretching the songs to see where they can go.
Also expect to feel a sense of community. We take the crowd with us wherever we go and always involve them at every turn.
You’re never just watching Red Giant. You are part of it.
METAL ANARCHY: Where do you see your band heading in 5 years?
RED GIANT: That all depends on the state of the music industry, its very hard to say.
If we are still making music I’ll be happy with that.
Dolia have premiered a new video for their new song “Duet.” The track is part two of the band’s ongoing trilogy and it focuses on an “encounter between the main character and the Slavic goddess Morana.”
Vocalist Sara Vojicic commented on the single:
“‘Duet’ is a song about the duality that exists within all of us and the constant battle between different sides of our personality. It speaks about the alter ego we often fear, but also about the most primal and instinctive part of ourselves — the part we are born with. That part is often misunderstood or judged by the world around us.
For me, this song represents the closing of a very challenging chapter of my life — one that pushed me to become stronger, freer in my relationships with others, and more honest with myself. It is a story about letting go of the fear of judgment, rejection and the need to live according to someone else’s expectations.
Compared to our debut single ‘The Gift’, ‘Duet’ carries more strength, but also more vulnerability. It shows that these two qualities can exist together — not only in music, but within every person. That contrast is the reason behind the title and the essence of the song.”
She also added the following about the video:
“This is our second collaboration with [director] Tarik [Hodzic], and I believe no one could have opened the door to the fantasy world we are creating better than him. Working with a film crew brings a completely different perspective — it is not only about performing a song, but about building a story, emotion, visual beauty and artistic expression.”
Metal Anarchy 
You must be logged in to post a comment.