ALBUM REVIEW: Palisades – Reaching Hypercritical


 

It doesn’t seem like it’s been long since Palisades joined the post-hardcore scene. On the contrary, though, it’s now been almost ten years since their debut, Outcasts, dropped, and Reaching Hypercritical (Rise Records) their latest release, is the fifth album to come from the band. While the previous works have been on the lighter end of the subgenre, the singles released have featured some heavier moments in line with the heavier subject matters in the album dealing with mental health.

Are Palisades branching out of their bubble for their fifth release?

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Five Finger Death Punch, Rob Zombie, Disturbed, Marilyn Manson and More Booked for Rock USA


Rock USA goes out of its way to have a stacked lineup every year, and 2019 will have be no exception. Five Finger Death Punch, Rob Zombie, Disturbed, Marilyn Manson, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Mastodon, Bad Wolves and over thirty more bands will descend on the 350-acre Ford Festival Park in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and hosts more than 25,000 fans per day, including nearly 3,000 campsites.Continue reading


Nothing More Books 2019 Headline Tour Of The USA


Nothing More have been crushing it on the road all year, supporting their recent album The Stories We Tell Ourselves. They have announced a new tour with Of Mice and Men will be the special guests on all dates as direct support, with Badflower and Palisades a support on some dates. “The Truth Tour” kicks off February 21 in Phoenix with a 23-city trek planned for this spring (all dates below). General ticket on-sale starts this Friday, October 12 at 10AM (local). For details on presales, other ticketing info and VIP Package options, check the links below.

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Jonathan Davis Live At House of Blues, Chicago, IL


Powerful, Heartfelt and Masterful is how I can best describe the evening of Sunday May 6th, 2018 at the legendary Chicago House of Blues. Jonathan Davis a.k.a. JDevil, vocals of KoRn invaded the fair city of the Dark Knight “Gotham City” aka Chicago in support of his upcoming 1st ever solo album Black Labyrinth (drops May 25). JD with KoRn since 1997 actually embarked on this solo album endeavor all the way back in 2007 where he formed a group and released a few live albums, but the solo record seemed to elude him. Until now! Well until May 25th that is! Take note: What my ears have heard so far….. Hmmmm… This is going to be one epic release!!!Continue reading


Muse, Queens Of The Stone Age, Godsmack, Alice In Chains, And Five Finger Death Punch Booked For Carolina Rebellion 2018


 

Carolina Rebellion has grown into a monster festival over eight years and a helluva good time, and next year’s edition looks to be no different. The fest is headed up on the bill by Muse, playing their only American Festival Performance in 2018. They will be joined by Queens Of The Stone Age, Godsmack (20th-anniversary set), Alice In Chains, Five Finger Death Punch, Incubus, Shinedown and more. Continue reading


ShipRocked 2018 Is Sold Out, The Stowaways All-Star Band Adds More Legends


ShipRocked, the best hard rock music cruise in the world, has announced it is totally sold out for 2018. There is a popular waiting list for the cruise, and Ghost Cult has the details below how to a sign-up. Sailing from January 21-25, 2018 onboard the Carnival Liberty from Port Canaveral, Florida to Nassau & Half Moon Cay In The Bahamas, the 2018 edition of ShipRocked features Stone Sour, Seether, In This Moment, Black Label Society and more! Continue reading


Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, A Day To Remember Booked For Revolution Rock Festival


After a highly successful debut last September Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, A Day To Remember, Halestorm are booked for another round of Revolution Rockfest Saturday, September 9, outdoors Aat Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT. More details below. Continue reading