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Welcome To Rockville announces its stacked 2023 lineup
The music festival is returning to Daytona Beach, Florida from May 18-21 with a bill featuring the likes of Tool, Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, and Pantera and more.
Spiritbox release highly anticipated debut album ‘Eternal Blue'—listen
Spiritbox have released one of the most anticipated rock albums of the year, Eternal Blue, via Rise Records. The band’s debut album features a guest appearance by Sam Carter of Architects. Eternal Blue solidifies Spiritbox‘s unforgettable sound. The album has everything that listeners have been waiting for—and more. Each song is beautifully crafted, with thumping […]
Halsey announces upcoming album ‘If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power’
UPDATE: JULY 7, 2021, 5:00 P.M. E.T. Halsey officially released the cover art for their fourth album via Instagram. The photographic artwork celebrates the beauty of the body after childbirth and the duality of autonomy. As if depicted by a Renaissance painting, a baby sits on their lap with a curled-over hand and wrinkled blanket. […]
Bob Becker, Fearless Records founder, launches Thriller Records & signee
Bob Becker, the Fearless Records founder, has launched an all-new record label called Thriller Records. “After starting and running Fearless Records for 25 years, I feel like there is still plenty of opportunity out there and gas in the tank,” Becker exclusively told Alternative Press. “The new label, Thriller Records, will give me and our […]
UK organizers detail how COVID-19 may change 2021 festival lineups
Organizers overseas are currently gearing up for the return of music festivals this summer. As COVID-19 cases in the U.K. slowly decline and more vaccinations are administered, many are optimistic that this year’s festival season will bring back some normalcy in what’s truly been an unprecedented past year. Despite some festivals going ahead as planned, […]
New York is planning to resume live events at stadiums and arenas–here’s how
COVID-19 has caused major disruptions to live music. However, there is good news for fans, because concerts might soon be returning to New York. There have already been a number of high profile experiments with large-scale public events. Last May, Arkansas hosted one of the first socially-distanced concerts. Soon after, the U.K. rolled out a […]
Epicenter Festival and Sonic Temple are no longer happening in 2021
It looks like the 2021 festival and event cancelations are slowly gaining speed. Shortly after both Glastonbury and Coachella canceled their 2021 festivals, it’s been announced that Epicenter and Sonic Temple are also no longer taking place this year. Despite this setback, Welcome To Rockville, Louder Than Life, Aftershock and Inkcarceration are still scheduled for later […]
Reading & Leeds Festival won’t be continuing this year as originally hoped
Back in March, Reading & Leeds Festival announced that the U.K. festival was still scheduled to go on as planned despite coronavirus concerns. With headliners including Stormzy, Liam Gallagher, Rage Against The Machine, and more, the highly-anticipated festival was scheduled to happen August 28-30. Now, it has been announced that the summer festival will not […]
Louder Than Life is officially canceling their 2020 festival
After calling off all of their spring music festivals, Danny Wimmer Presents is making the unfortunate announcement that Louder Than Life, Hometown Rising and Bourbon & Beyond are all canceling their 2020 editions. The organizer made the announcement today (April 24) and are offering full refunds for all ticket holders. Read More: Here’s how Vans is […]
Sonic Temple, Epicenter, Welcome To Rockville 2020 festivals canceled
The series of Danny Wimmer Presents festivals, including Epicenter, Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, Louder Than Life and Aftershock, are facing some major changes today. All spring festivals are being canceled while fall festivals including Louder Than Life are continuing to happen. Read More: ‘The Walking Dead’ fans notice the show predicted toilet paper hoarding Epicenter, Welcome To […]
Sonic Temple among May festivals “assessing” situation before decision
In the wake of mass cancellations and event bans, the three Danny Wimmer Presents festivals set to take place in May — Epicenter, Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival—are still on. The statement posted on March 16 says they are “assessing the situation very carefully.” Due to coronavirus, a majority of festivals have […]
10 music events that could be affected by coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus has brought the live music industry to a standstill. Virtually every tour, festival and standalone performance scheduled to happen in the next month has been canceled or postponed. Artists who were on tour at the start of last week are now home or making their way there, and many are seeking support from fans […]
Welcome to Rockville 2020 has Disturbed, MIW and more joining Metallica
The Welcome to Rockville lineup is officially here and it is amazing. In addition to Metallica playing two different sets over two different nights, fans are also treated to the likes some of the most legendary acts in rock. This Danny Wimmer Presents Welcome to Rockville will take place at the Daytona International Speedway in […]
Metallica to headline five Danny Wimmer 2020 festivals with two-night set
Metallica were recently named the world’s biggest all-time touring act by Pollstar and they’re not done yet. The legendary rock icons will exclusively headline all five of the Danny Wimmer Presents hard rock festivals in 2020. These five festivals are Epicenter, Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, Louder Than Life and Aftershock. Metallica will […]
Louder Than Life, Aftershock, more festivals post ominous “hack” teaser
A few of Danny Wimmer‘s festivals including Louder Than Life and Aftershock Festival are posting ominous “hacks” on Twitter. Many fans are unsure what the posts mean, whether it could be teasing an upcoming announcement or something else. Read more: Grayscale give “Tommy’s Song” emotional live debut with gospel choir While it wasn’t posted on […]
Tool announce official release date for forthcoming album
Fans have been eagerly awaiting a new Tool album since their 2006 studio album, 10,000 Days. It has felt like an eternity but now, after what has felt like a lifetime of waiting and hoping, we’ve finally been given an official release date. It’s ACTUALLY happening Tool fans! Read more: blink-182 unveil fist-pumping new song “Blame It On My […]
Killswitch Engage interpreter rocks out with incredible signing
There are some sign language interpreters out there that are really good at getting into their job at concerts and festivals. You may remember when Palaye Royale rocked out with an interpreter or when Lamb Of God‘s interpreter caught everyone’s eye. Now, an interpreter at a recent Killswitch Engage set is joining the ranks with her badass […]
Welcome To Rockville extends curfew following severe weather threat
Welcome To Rockville has been given permission to extend tonight’s curfew after severe weather pushed back the festival’s door time. The festival tweeted earlier today that doors would be opening at noon due to approaching severe weather. About one hour later, it was announced that doors would not be opening at noon and fans were advised to […]
YUNGBLUD shares tour support and other news you might have missed today
Haley Reinhart released a new music video—plus, don’t miss a tour announcement from PUP. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Aidan Gallagher shuts down rumors he’s against women, mental health 1. Haley Reinhart drops new video Haley Reinhart released a sensual new music video for “Shook.” The track is […]
Festivals reveal the Prodigy replacements following frontman’s death
Following the untimely death of the Prodigy frontman, Keith Flint, the band have decided to pull from their scheduled festival appearances. The band have decided to exit four festival appearances put on by Danny Wimmer Presents. The scheduled festivals include Jacksonville’s Welcome To Rockville on May 3, Rockingham’s Epicenter on May 10, Columbus’ Sonic Temple […]
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