Photos by Greg Maki
BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Vended – 09/09/22
Photos by Greg Maki
LIVE RECAP: Blue Ridge Rock Festival – Day 2 – 09/09/22
By Greg Maki Still a relatively young event, the Blue Ridge Rock Festival has grown quickly to become one of the biggest rock festivals in the United States. Hosted by a new venue in 2022, the Virginia International Raceway, the festival featured a massive lineup of more than 180 acts performing on six stages across four full days... Continue Reading →
Jinjer announces fall 2022 U.S. headline tour
Progressive groove metal band Jinjer, which has been granted a special exemption from the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture to exit the country during its ongoing war with Russia, has announced a U.S. headline tour for fall 2022, produced by Live Nation. The tour, which will run from Oct. 31 to Dec. 22, will feature direct... Continue Reading →
In Flames re-signs with Nuclear Blast, releases video for single ‘State of Slow Decay’
Swedish metal band In Flames has re-signed with Nuclear Blast, extending their partnership on a worldwide level. Marcus Hammer, the managing director of Nuclear Blast, said: "We are extremely happy to welcome In Flames back into the NBR family on a worldwide basis. Here's the message to the metal world: A new metal masterpiece is about to drop and... Continue Reading →
Blue Ridge Rock Festival: The lineup so far (April 1)
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. One hundred sixteen of a reported 178 acts have been announced as of Friday, April 1. On social media, festival organizers have said there will be 12... Continue Reading →
Vended unveils new single ‘Burn My Misery,’ announces debut EP
Des Moines, Iowa's Vended has premiered the new single "Burn My Misery." The song comes from the band's forthcoming self-released debut EP, "What Is It/Kill It," which will be available Nov. 12, 2021. The collection was recorded together with Griffin Landa of The Acacia Strain. Pre-order/Pre-save here. “'What Is It/Kill It’ is a collection of music written within... Continue Reading →
Vended, featuring sons of Corey Taylor and Clown, releases debut single
Vended, from Des Moines, Iowa, has released its debut single, "Asylum." The band features frontman Griffin Taylor (son of Corey Taylor) and drummer Simon Crahan (son of Slipknot's Shawn "Clown" Crahan), along with guitarists Cole Espeland and Connor Grodzicki, and bassist Jeremiah Pugh. " Stream "Asylum" on all platforms here and find the visualizer below. Vended is... Continue Reading →
Slipknot sets Knotfest Los Angeles for Nov. 5
Slipknot will headline Knotfest Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Banc of California Stadium. The lineup also includes Bring Me the Horizon, Killswitch Engage, Fever 333, Code Orange and Vended, with a special guest appearance from Cherry Bombs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qXnhQ0p7FA Knotfest Los Angeles ticket holders will be able to sample Slipknot’s award-winning small batch Iowa whiskies at the No.9 Whiskey Bar, including... Continue Reading →
Slipknot announces Knotfest Iowa with Faith No More, Megadeth, Lamb of God, more
Knotfest Iowa will take place Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at National Balloon Classic Field in Indianola, Iowa, with Slipknot headlining. The lineup also features Faith No More, Megadeth, Lamb of God, $uicide Boy$, Gojira, Trivium, Tech N9ne, Fever 333, Knocked Loose, Turnstile, Gatecreeper and Vended. Tickets will be available on pre-sale to Knotfest.com subscribers from 10 a.m. central time Tuesday,... Continue Reading →