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 taps GWAR as support for 2025 headline tour
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 →
Sevendust, Static-X set third leg of co-headline Machine Killer Tour
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, Static-X set second leg of co-headline tour for February 2024
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, Static-X, Dope to team up for fall tour
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 →
REVIEW: Dope – ‘Blood Money Part Zer0’
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 →
New Static-X album coming Nov. 3, cover of Nine Inch Nails’ ‘Terrible Lie’ available now
After the successful celebration of the 20th anniversary of its seminal sophomore album "Machine" and a major North American tour supporting Rob Zombie in 2022, Static-X will release its eighth studio album, "Project Regeneration: Vol. 2," on Nov. 3, 2023. The new album is a collection of 13 new songs. It contains the final vocal performances and musical compositions of founding vocalist... Continue Reading →
2023 Blue Ridge Rock Festival: The lineup so far (Jan. 13)
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 →
Rob Zombie, Mudvayne to team up for summer tour also featuring Static-X, Powerman 5000
Rob Zombie and Mudvayne will team up in summer 2022 for the "Freaks on Parade" tour also featuring Static-X and Powerman 5000. Produced by Live Nation, the 21-city tour will kick off July 20 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, Missouri, and wrap up Aug. 21 in The Woodlands, Texas, at Cynthia Woods... Continue Reading →
Static-X moves North American tour to 2023
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 →
