Hatebreed will celebrate its classic album "Perseverance" with the "20 Years of Perseverance" tour, kicking off on Oct. 27, 2022, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and running through Nov. 20 in San Diego, California. "I can't believe it's been 20 years since the 'Perseverance' album hit," vocalist Jamey Jasta said. "We're overdue for a headline tour, so these shows will be... Continue Reading →
The Tattoo the Earth festival—set for Aug. 27, 2022, at The Palladium Outdoors in Worchester, Massachusetts—has announced its second wave of performers. Bleeding Through, Crowbar, Overcast, Spirit Adrift, Terror, The Red Chord (marking its first local appearance in seven years) and Within the Ruins will join the previously announced lineup of Anthrax, Black Label Society, Hatebreed, At the Gates, Municipal Waste and Enforced. Tattoo the Earth will... Continue Reading →
The Blue Ridge Rock Festival, set for Sept. 8 to 11 at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, is releasing its 2022 lineup one act a time. Seventy-nine of a reported 171 acts have been announced as of March 18. On social media, festival organizers have said there will be 12 reunions, seven “special... Continue Reading →
More and more, festivals are becoming the driving force for touring rock and metal bands. While obviously there were none in 2020, festivals are returning in force in 2021, mostly in late summer and early fall. Headliners and co-headliners include such heavy hitters as Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, the original Misfits, Korn,... Continue Reading →
Review by Greg Maki ----- Light the Torch is a new name, but its latest release, “Revival,” isn’t quite a debut. The band formerly known as Devil You Know released two albums—”The Beauty of Destruction” (2014) and “They Bleed Red” (2015)—before legal issues with a former drummer resulted in the name change. Given the turmoil... Continue Reading →
Light the Torch, formerly known as Devil You Know, has released the first video trailer for its upcoming new album, "Revival." In the trailer, the band introduces new drummer Mike "Scuzz" Sciulara. Watch it below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL_rO2jeFqU Light the Torch will release "Revival" on March 30 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment on March 30. The band previously shared the song "Die... Continue Reading →
Light the Torch (formerly known as Devil You Know) will release its new album, "Revival," on March 30 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The band has shared the song "Die Alone," which opens "Revival." Hear the new song below. "'Die Alone' is basically a note I had written to myself a couple years ago, and it seemed to really... Continue Reading →
