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 →
Sully Erna and Aaron Lewis, frontmen of Godsmack and Staind, respectively, will perform their hits together, side by side, in an intimate and unplugged evening on "The American Drive-In Tour," kicking off in October. It’s one of the first 2020 drive-in live rock concert tours planned across multiple cities. “Me and Aaron Lewis? Onstage together … acoustic? Do... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
Photos by Greg Maki
Stitched Up Heart is taking a new approach to releasing new music. Its sophomore album, “Darkness,” is set to arrive in spring 2020, but three new songs—with accompanying lyric videos—already are available, including “Lost” featuring a guest appearance by Sully Erna of Godsmack. Vocalist Alecia “Mixi” Demner says the plan is to give each song... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
Hard-rockers Stitched Up Heart have premiered new song and title track "Darkness." The song is off the band's forthcoming sophomore album, "Darkness," due in spring 2020 via Red Music. "The song 'Darkness' is dedicated to a few of our closest fans of the band," frontwoman Alecia "Mixi" Demner said. "It's about going through dark times over and over again and not being... Continue Reading →
Stitched Up Heart has released its new track "Lost" featuring Sully Erna of Godsmack, which is premiering today with Billboard. Fans can listen to the track and read an exclusive interview with frontwoman Alecia "Mixi" Demner HERE. This is the first track released from the band's forthcoming sophomore LP out this fall via Red Music. 'Lost'... Continue Reading →
After sticking mostly to the same angry, metallic sound through its first six studio albums, Godsmack took a bit of a chance with 2018’s “When Legends Rise” (review). Though the recording is unmistakably Godsmack, the slicker production and frontman Sully Erna’s increased vocal range paved the way for a more modern feel with big, melodic... Continue Reading →
A music lineup led by Nine Inch Nails, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack and Deftones has been announced for the fifth annual Louder Than Life, as the festival expands to three days—Sept. 28 to 30 at Champions Park in Louisville, Kentucky. Louder Than Life features a selection of award-winning bourbons, whiskey, spirits, craft beer and the best food Louisville has to offer, along with a music lineup of rock legends and breaking talent performing on three stages. The general on-sale... Continue Reading →
