To mark their 40th year, rock and metal legends, GWAR, have booked the Machines Vs. Monsters tour, stomping across North America in 2025. Joining forces with industrial metallers, Static-X, they kick off in Albuquerque, NM, May 24th, rolling on to a final stop in Oklahoma City, OK, June 18th. Support comes from Dope and A Killer’s Confession. Keep reading for more information.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Electric Wizard – Black Magic Rituals and Perversions, Vol. 1
In 2024, Electric Wizard returns with their first album in seven years, Black Magic Rituals and Perversions, Vol. 1 (Spinefarm Records), a live album. Returning with a live album is one thing but this isn’t your ordinary live album. Usually, when one thinks of live albums, you may think of hearing bombastic stage sounds and roaring crowds, but Electric Wizard chose to record to an audience of each other and to the fans with the idea that people would get to hear what a band, trapped in isolation with the thought of possibly never playing again. The result of this album is a crushing presentation of songs that are even more raw, angry, and fist-clenching than before. Continue reading
Sick New World 2025 is Canceled Citing “Unforeseen Circumstances” – Was to Have Hosted Metallica, Linkin Park, QOTSA, Evanescence, AFI, Ministry, Gojira, and More
After speculation by fans and industry pundits went wild for weeks, Sick New World 2025 has revealed they have canceled the planned event. hat event was scheduled to take place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, NV on April 12th, 2025. Citing “Unforeseen Circumstances” the fest canceled in a post to their website and all social media. Fans have been promised full refunds within 30 days. This is the largest US festival cancelation since Blue Ridge Rock Festival went out of business and closed up shop just a few months after being announced. The lineup was to have featured a plethora of heavy hitters and legends featuring Metallica, Linkin Park, QOTSA, Evanescence, AFI, Ministry, Gojira, Acid Bath, The Flaming Lips, DOWN, Melvins, Testament, Meshuggah, Cannibal Corpse, Machine Head, Sisters of Mercy, Three Days Grace, Tomahawk, Cradle of Filth, Refused, Filter, Kittie, Terror, Mayhem, X, Poison the Well, The Hives, Carcass, Underoath, Daron Malakian’s Scars On Broadway, Sponge, Quicksand, Exodus, Stabbing Westward, Orgy, Lacuna Coil, The Birthday Massacre, Seven Hours After Violet, Dethklok, Dope, Scowl, Show Me The Body, Napalm Death, Dope, Arch Enemy, Twin Tribes, and more! The message from the fest also asked fans to stay tuned for future information regarding the fest. Continue reading
Sick New World 2025 Books Metallica, Linkin Park, QOTSA, Evanescence, AFI, Ministry, Gojira, Acid Bath, The Flaming Lips, Down, Melvins, Testament, Meshuggah, Cannibal Corpse, Machine Head, and More
Sick New World 2025 has revealed their huger lineup featuring Metallica, and now Linkin Park, QOTSA, Evanessence, AFI, Ministry, Gojira, Acid Bath, The Flaming Lips, DOWN, Melvins, Testament, Meshuggah, Cannibal Corpse, Machine Head, Sisters of Mercy, Three Days Grace, Tomahawk, Cradle of Filth, Refused, Filter, Kittie, Terror, Mayhem, X, Poison the Well, The Hives, Carcass, Underoath, Daron Malakian’s Scars On Broadway, Sponge, Quicksand, Exodus, Stabbing Westward, Orgy, Lacuna Coil, The Birthday Massacre, Seven Hours After Violet, Dethklok, Dope, Scowl, Show Me The Body, Napalm Death, Dope, Arch Enemy, Twin Tribes, and more! The presale starts Friday 10/18 at 10am PT. You are signed up and will receive the presale code that morning. Tickets start as low as 19.99 down. Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Static-X – Sevendust – Dope – Lines of Loyalty Live at The Worcester Palladium
The 2024 Static Killer Tour with Static-X and Sevendust arrived in Worcester with a sold-out show at the Worcester Palladium. With a line wrapped around the block, waiting to get into the venue. We were all in for an amazing night of celebrating the memory of Wayne Static, the King of Evil Disco. Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Static-X – Fear Factory – Mushroomhead – Dope Live at Irving Plaza
Long-awaited and long-delayed; Static-X – Fear Factory – Mushroomhead, and Dope finally got to play their show at Irving Plaza on Sunday night as part of The Rise Of The Machines tour. Planned a couple of years ago, the packed bill encountered the now all too familiar COVID delays, and coordinating that big of a bill takes monumental effort. Eventually, everyone was in place and the tour was a go. Any one of these bands would be worth the price of admission. Put them all together, and you have an epic evening in store.Continue reading
DOPE Shares Two New Songs, Announces Their Next Album “Blood Money Part Zer0”
DOPE will release their next studio album – Blood Money Part Zer0 on February 24, 2023! They are giving away the album for FREE digitally. A physical pre-order will also be available on the band’s website for fans that want to purchase the new album in various physical versions available at the link below. To coincide with the announcement of Blood Money Part Zer0, DOPE is giving away two doses of new music. The songs “Believe” and “No Respect” are now available via all streaming partners as well on the band’s website. Fans that sign up for the free full-length download of Blood Money Part Zer0 will receive instant downloads of the songs. The introduction to Blood Money Part Zer0 video can be seen here:
Static-X Reschedules The Rise Of The Machine Tour Featuring Fear Factory And Dope
Static-X have announced they are rescheduling dates of their highly anticipated Rise Of The Machine North American Tour featuring Fear Factory, Dope, Mushroomhead and Twiztid. 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 will now kick off February 25, 2023, in San Francisco, CA and wrap up April 15,2023, in Los Angeles, CA. Due to overwhelming demand, four new markets have been added to the tour and the Portland OR date has been upgraded to Roseland. Fans can expect the same incredible package and night of music as previously announced. All previously sold tickets and meet and greets will be honored and more information on tickets, meet & greets and other VIP experiences for the Rise Of The Machine tour can be found at the link below. Check out our review of the last Static-X tour.The band will release a 20th Anniversary edition of their acclaimed sophomore slbum Machine, due out February 18, 2022.
Static-X Books 2022 Tour with Fear Factory, Dope, and Mushroomhead
Static-X will continue to pay tribute to their legacy and late frontman Wayne Static with their Rise Of The Machine North American Tour 2022. The tour will also pay homage to their album Machine, getting a 20th anniversary reissue next year. The 37-date run, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on February 21st in Portland, OR and runs over 5 weeks wrapping up on April 3rd in San Francisco, CA. General tickets go on sale starting Friday, September 17 at 10am LOCAL. .” More information on tickets, meet & greets and other VIP experiences for the Rise Of The Machine tour can be found at the link below. Support on the tour will come from peers and legends such as Fear Factory, Dope, Mushroomhead and Twiztid on select dates.
Static-X and Dope’s Gear Stolen at Height of The Coronavirus Quarantine
Terrible news as Static-X, on the verge of releasing their comeback album, have filed a police report with the LAPD, siting that their warehouse space (which is also shared with the band Dope) was recently robbed of nearly 200K worth of touring equipment during the Coronavirus lockdown. The two bands were advised to take the story public, in order to help raise awareness with other small business owners and bands alike. The band has publicized a list of stolen equipment, complete with many of the serial numbers. The list includes: Multiple LED video panels, 2 drum kits, 40+ cymbals, various high-end audio/video gear, microphones, racks, branded backdrops, etc. The two bands have also set up a tip center where you can share any info that may help in the investigation.Continue reading