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INTERVIEW: VIMIC’s Jed Simon and Kalen Chase on Joey Jordison and Their “Lost” Album “Open Your Omen”

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After years of anticipation, VIMIC (RIP Joey Jordison of Slipknot and Murderdolls) has finally unleashed their debut album, “Open Your Omen,” released independently following a massive Kickstarter campaign that raised over $100,000 to bring Jordison’s vision to life. In this exclusive interview, Kalen Chase (vocals) and Jed Simon (guitar) sit down with Keefy to discuss the making of “Open Your Omen,” what it means to share this record with the world finally, and how they carry forward the legacy of the late, great Jordison. They delve into the challenges of completing the album and the profound connection between the music, the fans, and Joey’s memory.Continue reading →


Former Slipknot Drummer Joey Jordison Has Died, The Music World Mourns

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Terrible news has come down as original Slipknot drummer, and early key member Joey Jordison has died. He was 46. According to a statement by Joey’s family delivered to Billboard.com, Joey was found dead in his sleep. According to TMZ, Joey‘s family said they will hold a private funeral service for him, but it’s unclear when Jordison also previously led bands such as Scar the Martyr, The Murder Dolls, Sinsaenum, Anal Blast, The Have Nots, and Vimic.He also notably recorded with OTEP and was featured on the now classic Roadrunner United album along with many other guest spots. Joey’s family’s statement to Billboard is as follows:  

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Joey Jordison Performs An Acoustic Version Of Slipknot’s “(sic)” With Fans In Argentina

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After Joey Jordison performed with Vimic at the Monsters Of Rock festival in Buenos Aires, he returned to his hotel where he found a ton of fans waiting outside to meet him. Unlike some musicians who would just go straight inside the hotel, Joey met each and every fan, and even performed an impromptu version of Slipknot‘s ‘(sic)’ with one of the their guitars. Continue reading →


Vimic – “Fail Me (My Temple)” Single Featuring Dave Mustaine Released

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Vimic, the band founded by Grammy Award-winning Slipknot co-founder Joey Jordison, has signed a global deal with Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) and T-Boy Records. The band’s highly anticipated debut album, Open Your Omen, is expected to arrive in early 2018, and their new ‘Fail Me (My Temple)’ single, which features Dave Mustaine, is streaming online today. Continue reading →


Weapons Of Anew Release New Single Speed, Debut Album Out Now

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Rockers Weapons Of Anew have released their début album, The Collision of Love and Hate, out now on OK Good Records. The band have also shared a new single ‘Speed’ which you can hear below.Continue reading →


Chicago Open Air – Daytona Park, Bridgeview, IL

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Korn at Chicago Open Air, by Isabel Uzcategui/Originate Designs Photography

Fans gathered from around the USA and even the far reaches of the globe to attend the second annual Chicago Open Air festival. Although Rock On The Range, Louder than Life, Aftershock and others wear the crown for the greatest commercial rock and metal festivals in America, COA is poised to challenge both of those fests. Over 70,000 fans from everywhere came out to the fest in one of America’s greatest cities to see 40 bands on two stages. From what Ghost Cult saw, heard, tasted, and imbibed this weekend, this is a legit possibility. Continue reading →


Chicago Open Air Set Times Announced For Festival Next Month

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Slayer, by Lisa Schuchmann

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Chicago Open Air Announces Experiences With Pop Up Party Tonight

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The countdown to the 2nd Chicago Open Air Festival is on, with just 7 weeks to go. Tonight their will be a Pop up party celebrating the Kickoff Dinner hosted by Danny Wimmer Presents as the official Chicago Open Air Kickoff Dinner, held at Kuma’s Corner (2900 W. Belmont) on Thursday, July 13 at 7 p.m. For $50, attendees will be treated to burgers, appetizers and beer, and will have the chance to hang out with host Jose Mangin, from SiriusXM’s Liquid Metal. A limited quantity of only 100 tickets will be available at www.ChicagoOpenAir.com. Tonight’s pop up party is going down at the new Kuma’s location. More details below:Continue reading →


In This Moment, Motionless In White, VIMIC Tour Dates

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In This Moment, by Evil Robb Photography

In This Moment have finally announced the second leg of their Half God/Half Devil tour with Motionless In White, Starset, VIMIC, and Little Miss Nasty. Continue reading →