Category: Rock Daypop

Greta Van Fleet has been forced to postpone four more concerts on their Dreams In Gold 2022 tour as frontman Josh Kiszka continues to recover from a ruptured eardrum. Kiszka ruptured his eardrum during a concert in Bangor on October 17th, which forced them to previously postpone tour dates in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

The four newly-postponed shows this week are in El Paso, Tucson, Anaheim and Sacramento. Kiszka shared the news via social media video, saying:  “The last time I spoke with you, I had asked for your understanding; I was dealing with a ruptured eardrum. Unfortunately, while the eardrum continues to heal, it also has continued to cause me great deal of physical pain, which has made it very difficult to perform. I’ve been fighting through this for the last week now and I’ve been trying to push through each show. And I’m at the point where I think I need a period of time for more healing. Unfortunately, that means rescheduling the shows for the rest of this month, which kills me to do this, especially on such a short notice.

Kiszka continued: “I’m truly sorry to everyone in El Paso, Tucson, Anaheim and Sacramento. This year has been an extremely humbling experience. I can’t begin to thank all of you enough for your seemingly endless support and understanding. Again, I can’t express how difficult this decision is to make, truly. I’m so, so grateful and appreciative of all the love and positivity that you all seem to have in boundless supply. This is a really disheartening setback. And I think when we’re all finally together and we’re celebrating in that spirit, I think all will be well and right.”

Editorial credit: ChrisJamesRyanPhotography / Shutterstock.com

System of a Down, Korn, Deftones are scheduled to perform at the inaugural Sick New World nu-metal festival in May:  A post on social media read: “༻𖤐 SICK NEW WORLD 𖤐༺ Register now for Presale that starts Friday, November 11th, 10 AM PT. All tickets start at $19.99 down”

In addition to System of a Down, Korn and Deftones, Incubus, Evanescence, Chevelle, Papa Roach, Mr. Bungle, Flyleaf, Spiritbox, Turnstile and more will perform at the event, which is set to take place May 13 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, the same venue that hosts the When We Were Young festival.

Presale tickets go on sale this Friday, Nov. 11 at 7AM ET, with general sales beginning at 11AM ET. General admission tickets start at $250, with other VIP packages priced at $420 and $520. Hotel and ticket packages are also available as well. Head to www.sicknewworldfest.com for more information.

Editorial credit: A.PAES / Shutterstock.com

The UK’s Download Festival, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023 with a four night-run, featuring Bring Me The Horizon, Slipknot and Metallica. The festival posted on Instagram: “The wait is over! Your first line up announcement for the Download 20th Anniversary is right here – and we’ve got OVER 60 acts for you, including your headliners! Presales now open, tickets on sale everywhere Thursday 10th Nov 10am – link in our bio”

Download Festival will be held June 8-11 at Donington Park featuring two completely unique sets by Metallica on Thursday, June 8th and Saturday, June 10th. Bring Me The Horizon will headline Friday, June 9th with Slipknot closing the festivities on Sunday, June 11th. More than 60 acts other have been announced, including Architects, Evanescence, Disturbed, Placebo, Parkway Drive, Ghost and more appearing throughout the weekend.

Tickets go on sale this Thursday, Nov. 10 at 10AM.  For ticket information, head to Ticketmaster.

Editorial credit: Yulia Grigoryeva / Shutterstock.com

Jack White has shared his new live video for his song ‘A Tip From You To Me’. The track is taken from White’s recent solo album ‘Entering Heaven Alive’, the second of two LP releases from White in 2022 (following ‘Fear Of The Dawn’ which dropped back in April).

The live video for ‘A Tip From You To Me’ features footage that was filmed during various stops over the summer during his ‘Supply Chain Issues Tour’, and mixed with live audio from his August 13 show at The Armory in Minneapolis, MN.

You can watch the live video for ‘A Tip From You To Me’ – here.

Editorial credit: MPH Photos / Shutterstock.com

Alanis Morissette has shared a statement as to why she dropped out of a planned performance at this weekend’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, stating that she found it to be an “environment that reduces women.” Morrissette had been slated to join Olivia Rodrigo for a performance of “You’re So Vain” as part of the evening’s tribute to Carly Simon.

While none of the performers had been announced ahead of time, reports said that Morissette dropped out of the ceremony after rehearsals on Friday. Morissette hasn’t fully detailed the circumstances for her departure, but posted a note to her Instagram story indicating that the show’s production process had changed her mind, and she was unhappy with the way she was being treated: “There is nothing better than a team of diverse people coming together with one mission. I’ll continue to show up in those environments with bells on … Thankfully, I am at a point in my life where there is no need for me to spend time in an environment that reduces women.”

Rodrigo went on to perform “You’re So Vain” solo, and Sara Bareilles read an acceptance letter that Simon had written prior to the ceremony (Simon herself was not present due to the recent deaths of two of her sisters).

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will air on HBO on November 19.

Editorial credit: DFree / Shutterstock.com

Lamb of God have teamed up with Sixthman for the inaugural ‘Headbangers Boat’ cruise, set aboard the Norwegian Pearl. The cruise sets sail on October 31, 2023 from Miami and heads to the Bahamas before returning on November 4th.

In addition to Lamb of God, the cruise will feature Mastodon, GWAR, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, God Forbid, Fit for an Autopsy, and a performance from the solo project of Lamb of God’s Mark Morton, with more acts to be announced. The festivities will be hosted by Jose Mangin and Riki Rachtman, while Hatebreed’s Jamey Jasta will conduct live tapings of his Jasta Show podcast.

The cruise will also include such features as a Q&A conversation and photography show with Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe; a drum-off with drummer Art Cruz; and a casino tournament with bassist John Campbell. All guests on board will also receive a signed Lamb of God commemorative item.

General ticket sales begin November 11th at 2 p.m. ET via the Headbangers Cruise website.

Editorial credit: StudioPortoSabbia / Shutterstock.com

Ministry announced its first-ever livestream concert, set for November 20th.  The band recently opened for Nine Inch Nails at a special one-off concert in Cleveland, and also performed at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville. However, their planned European tour this fall had to be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Frontman Al Jourgensen said: “We never intended for Cleveland with NIN to be our last show this year. Due to circumstances beyond our control we had to cancel Europe but we didn’t want to end 2022 without one last show, and this will be one for the books.”

Ministry will perform a set of classics, as well as tunes from their latest album, 2021’s Moral Hygiene. A press release teases possible special guests joining the band, which is comprised of Jourgensen, drummer Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour), guitarists Cesar Soto (Man The Mute) and Monte Pittman (Madonna, Prong), bassist Paul D’Amour (Tool, Feersum Ennjin), and keyboardist John Bechdel (Killing Joke, Fear Factory).

The livestream will premiere on November 20th at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET, with tickets priced at $17.99 (available via streaming platform HITKOR). Fans can get an “All Access Pass” for an additional $2.00, which will include the concert plus behind-the-scenes content and an exclusive interview.

Editorial credit: J.A. Dunbar / Shutterstock.com

Anthrax and Black Label Society are hitting the road for new North American co-headlining tour dates in early 2023, featuring thrash pioneers Exodus. The tour kicks-off January 17th in Boise, Idaho, running through February 18th in Oakland, California.

Anthrax said in a statement: “We are so pumped to be hitting the road again with Black Label Society. We had such a great time when we toured with them earlier this year, that we had talked about doing it again when we were still on the road together. And, having the guys from Exodus on the bill as Special Guest, will definitely make this a tour not to miss.”

Black Label Society leader Zakk Wylde added, “Anthrax is one of the bestest legendary metal/thrash bands of all time. I have been buds with Scotty, Charlie, Frankie, and Joey for over 3O years and they are some of the bestest people you will meet. Jon is the bestest new addition Anthrax could ask for. The ANTHRAX + BLACK LABEL SOCIETY & EXODUS TOUR is going to be one of the bestest tours ever!”

Exodus’ Gary Holt shared: “Exodus are super stoked to announce that we will be touring with Anthrax and Black Label Society. Touring with our long-time friends in Anthrax is always an epic good time, and now we get to tour with BLS and watch Zakk and company rip it up nightly too! Going to be awesome and we will be bringing our unique brand of audio violence to every city! Let the metal roll!”

Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.

Editorial credit: Dmitry Abaza / Shutterstock.com

Paramore has announced they will hit the road for a 26-date North American arena tour in 2023, featuring special guests including Bloc Party, Foals, Genesis Owusu, and The Linda Lindas. The tour will be in support of Paramore’s first album in five years, This Is Why, which will drop on February 10th. The band will also embark on a supporting gig for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour in stadiums across America.

Paramore also shared that a portion of each ticket sold will go to Support + Feed, a nonprofit to combat food insecurity and the climate crisis, as well as REVERB, a nonprofit that teams up with musicians and venues to reduce their concert and tour footprints.

Verified Fan Registration is open now through November 7th at 11:59 P.M. ET. Public on sale for the tour starts November 7th at 10:00 A.M. local time.

Paramore announces 2023 summer tour

Editorial credit: s_bukley / Shutterstock.com

Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel announced a string of three co-headlining shows in 2023. The pair will hit SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on March 10; AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on April 8; and the Nissan Stadium in Nashville on May 19, with more concerts to be announced. According to press releases on Joel’s website, this is the first time the two artists have shared stages in all three scheduled cities.

News of the first show in Arlington was announced on Wednesday when Nicks posted about the concert on Instagram with an image advertising “Two Icons” in “One Night,” (however her caption suggested the Nicks/Joel bill would extend to more than one show): “Excited to hit the road with the amazing @billyjoel in 2023. Tickets on sale for Arlington, TX at @attstadium on April 8, Friday, Nov. 11 @ 10am. More soon! ~ stevienicksofficial.com”   The third show in L.A. was revealed early Thursday morning, with Live Nation and SoFi writing in a statement: “The spectacular one-night-only show marks the first time the two have ever performed on the same stage in Los Angeles.”

Ticket sales for the SoFi Stadium and Nashville shows will go on sale Friday, November 11th at 10:00 a.m via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets for the Arlington show go on sale on Nov. 11 at 8 a.m. PT via Live Nation and Seat Geek.  Tickets to Nicks and Joel’s Arlington concert with a Live Nation pre-sale code taking place Thursday, November 10th (using access code HEADLINE).

Editorial credit: Debby Wong / Shutterstock.com