Sevendust and Static-X have set a second leg of their co-headline Machine Killer tour for February 2024. The tour is named after Static-X's Gold-certified sophomore album, "Machine," released in 2001, and Sevendust's 14th album, "Truth Killer," released in July 2023. Dope and Lines of Loyalty will continue to serve as support on the tour. Tickets... Continue Reading →
Sevendust and Static-X will co-headline the fall 2023 Machine Killer Tour, also featuring Dope and Lines of Loyalty. Named after the gold-certified sophomore album "Machine" by Static-X and its recent Rise of the Machine tour, along with the upcoming 14th studio album from Sevendust, "Truth Killer," the 21-city tour will kick off Oct. 6 in Houston, Texas. The public on-sale is Friday, June 16, and more... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki You’re forgiven if you haven’t given much thought to Dope in the past decade-plus. A band tends to fall off the radar when it releases only one new studio record in a 13-year period. That was the case for the Edsel Dope-led, industrial metal outfit prior to 2023, with its only new... Continue Reading →
With 10 days until the release of "Blood Money Part Zer0," Dope once again has partnered with Drama Club to release a reimagining of The Cure’s 1989 classic “Lovesong.” The song opens with an electro synth intro before the distortion kicks in on the chorus melody that starts the track. “Lovesong” (Feat. Drama Club) is the ninth piece... Continue Reading →
With just over four weeks until the release of "Blood Money Part Zer0," Dope has released another song from its upcoming seventh studio album. “Dive” is the sixth track from the record of 12 new songs scheduled for release on Feb. 24, 2023. The new song is available via all streaming services and a visualizer for the new... Continue Reading →
The Blue Ridge Rock Festival, set for Sept. 7 to 10, 2023 at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, is releasing its 2023 lineup one act a time. Sixty-three of 144 acts have been announced as of Jan. 13, 2023. The following bands have been announced since our last update (in alphabetical order): The Black... Continue Reading →
Dope has unveiled the latest track and video from its upcoming album "Blood Money Part Zer0," scheduled for release on Feb. 24, 2023. The track “Misery” showcases another guest appearance by Edsel Dope’s alternative project, Drama Club. The video, directed by Edsel Dope and co-directed by Matt Zane, features the Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow performing stunts from its macabre sideshow. The circus has... Continue Reading →
Dope has unveiled the music video for "Believe" (feat. Drama Club), the first song to be released from its upcoming seventh studio album "Blood Money Part Zer0" (Feb. 24, 2023). The video was directed by Edsel Dope and co-directed by Matt Zane, and can be seen below. The video stars Fivel Stewart, who is best known for... Continue Reading →
Industrial metal band Dope will release its seventh studio album, "Blood Money Part Zer0," on Feb. 24, 2023. In a move to demonstrate the band's sincere appreciation to its loyal fanbase for more than two decades, the album will be available for free digitally. Longtime fans, curious listeners and people that enjoy gratis music can... Continue Reading →
Static-X has moved its "Rise of the Machine" North American tour, also featuring Fear Factory, Dope, Mushroomhead and Twiztid, to 2023. The tour, produced by Live Nation, is being rescheduled due to the current increase in the spread of COVID-19 and its continued effect on travel restrictions, public health, and fan safety. The 42-date trek now will kick... Continue Reading →
