A Killer's Confession, the band led by former Mushroomhead vocalist Waylon Reavis, has released the new single and video “Hollow." The track is the follow-up to the recently released "In Case of Emergency," which featured Reavis's former Mushroomhead bandmate Jason "JMann" Popson. "Hollow” is the next chapter in a dark, psychological journey," Reavis said. "Picking up where 'Victim 1'... Continue Reading →
Static-X’s original "Wisconsin Death Trip" lineup of Tony Campos, Koichi Fukuda and Ken Jay, along with current vocalist/guitarist Xer0, will bring its "evil disco" extravaganza on the road in 2025 for the Machines Vs. Monsters Tour produced by Live Nation. The tour will feature special guests GWAR, dope and A Killer’s Confession. Tickets and VIP packages will go on... Continue Reading →
After spending the first half of 2024 on the road with its friends in Static-X and Sevendust, New York City electro metal band Dope will finish the year with the 25th anniversary vinyl reissue of its debut album, "Felons and Revolutionaries." This release, set for Dec. 6, 2024, will mark the first time the album has ever been available on vinyl.... Continue Reading →
With the second leg of the Machine Killer Tour starting in February 2024, Sevendust and Static-X have announced a third leg of their popular co-headline run, which also features Dope, in April and May 2024. The bands also will appear at the sold-out Sick New World Fest on April 27 in Las Vegas, Nevada. More information... Continue Reading →
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 →
