https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jgqi5J4reTE&feature=emb_logo Starting May 1, fans will be able to listen to Greatest Hates headbangers like “Fire Your Marketing Guy” and “Get Slaughtered On Shark Tank” on Spotify and YouTube. To create the album, Liquid Death worked with Gus Rios (Malevolent Creation, Divine Empire, Upon Infliction), Matt Laplant (Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Nonpoint, Skindred, Malevolent Creation, etc.), Seth Ringler (Upon Infliction), Torin Ridgeway (Arsis), and Jim Malone (Arsis). Liquid Death’s album just hit Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/35MCONvg1s2g8KqgxEEnAw?si=RTMkAAQ9QOOlj5Kn-w5SaQ. Greatest Hates Tracks Huge Tools (Every … Continue reading Liquid Death Greatest Hates headbangers like “Fire Your Marketing Guy” and “Get Slaughtered On Shark Tank” on Spotify and YouTube NOW
Author: Alan D. Welding
COO/EIC Pittsburgh Music Magazine, Photographer, Rhetoric and Journalism Teacher, musician, artist, writer, tattoo enthusiast, animal lover.
PRESALE ALERT: Andrea Bocelli Returns to Pittsburgh
Saturday December 5, 20208:00 PM As a prayer of hope, Andrea Bocelli returns to the United States this Holiday Season. Stops include his first career performance on December 3rd in St. Louis, MO, additional stops include performances in Pittsburgh, Detroit, Philadelphia, the tenor’s first back-to-back concerts in Boston, MA as well as his now annual … Continue reading PRESALE ALERT: Andrea Bocelli Returns to Pittsburgh
Mixus Brothers of Pittsburgh looking to make a mark
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Made up of Jebbh (guitar,vocals) and Red (drums, vocals), The Mixus Brothers out of Pittsburgh, PA have been self-producing music for the masses since they met in 2011. After circuitous routes through cities such as Chicago, IL and Portland, OR – as well as many others – the Brothers' lives intersected at … Continue reading Mixus Brothers of Pittsburgh looking to make a mark
156/SILENCE: Pittsburgh Metalcore Outfit Announce New Album + Premiere New Video Via Metal Injection
Pittsburgh metal/hardcore punishers 156/SILENCE are proud to announce the release of their impending sophomore album Irrational Pull, due out June 5 via self-release. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcGUiR7nIU0 Formed in 2015 in the heart of the Steel City, the Pennsylvanian quartet produces a different type of molten metal — unadulterated metallic hardcore in the vein of Norma Jean, Daughters and Poison the Well. Fronted by Jack … Continue reading 156/SILENCE: Pittsburgh Metalcore Outfit Announce New Album + Premiere New Video Via Metal Injection
Esteemed Photographer Jeremy Saffer and Rare Bird Books Announce Halloween Release for “Daughters of Darkness” Coffee Table Photo Book
Noted celebrity and music photographer Jeremy Saffer has joined forces with Rare Bird Books for the release of the coffee table book Daughters of Darkness, a photographic love letter to the iconography of Black Metal and Doom.“‘Daughters of Darkness’ has been a project that’s been in the works for a third of my lifetime,” Saffer says. “I knew that … Continue reading Esteemed Photographer Jeremy Saffer and Rare Bird Books Announce Halloween Release for “Daughters of Darkness” Coffee Table Photo Book
JAMES TAYLOR POSTPONES HIS US TOUR WITH JACKSON BROWNE
Due to the unprecedented circumstances surrounding COVID-19, James Taylor and His All-Star Band, with special guest Jackson Browne, have announced their upcoming US Tour will be postponed. James’s June 21st show at Fenway Park with Brandi Carlile and Shawn Colvin has also been postponed. We are examining various time periods for rescheduling all of these dates, which … Continue reading JAMES TAYLOR POSTPONES HIS US TOUR WITH JACKSON BROWNE
Reba Live in Concert at PPG Paints Arena postponed until July 16, 2020
REBA POSTPONES LIVE IN CONCERT TOUR DATES Show dates originally scheduled for Thursday, March 26 at PPG Paints Arena, Rescheduled for July 16, 2020 PITTSBURGH, PA (Friday, March 13) – Reba has postponed her upcoming arena tour, originally scheduled to launch next weekend. The newly rescheduled dates launch July 9 in Huntsville, AL and wrap August 8 … Continue reading Reba Live in Concert at PPG Paints Arena postponed until July 16, 2020
CODE ORANGE SHARE NEW SONG “SULFUR SURROUNDING”/ Record Release Party at The Roxian on Saturday
GRAMMY nominated band Code Orange have shared “Sulfur Surrounding,” the third new track to be released off their forthcoming album, UNDERNEATH, due out Friday, March 13th [Album Art / Tracklist Below]. “Sulfur Surrounding” is available today on all streaming platforms with an animated music video created by Code Orange’s own Eric ‘Shade’ Balderose streaming on the band’s YouTube channel. “Sulfur Surrounding” is a … Continue reading CODE ORANGE SHARE NEW SONG “SULFUR SURROUNDING”/ Record Release Party at The Roxian on Saturday
Wiz Khalifa In-Store Meet & Greet in Pittsburgh March 28
On Saturday, March 28, Wiz Khalifa is returning to his hometown of Pittsburgh! Fans who want to meet Wiz can find him at two in-store meet & greets/ bottle signings for his favorite gin, McQueen and the Violet Fog. He is the gin king, after all! Details: Saturday, March 28 12-2pm Fine Wine & Good Spirits – Pittsburgh Robinson … Continue reading Wiz Khalifa In-Store Meet & Greet in Pittsburgh March 28
DRAGONFORCE To Kick Off US Headlining Tour This Week/ @TheRoxian 3/19
[Photo by Vince Edwards] Extreme power metal unit DRAGONFORCE will kick off their anticipated US headlining tour this week! Slated to commence on March 5th in Mesa, Arizona, the journey winds its way through over two dozen cities upon its conclusion March 21st in Brooklyn, New York. Support will be provided by Unleash The Archers and Visions … Continue reading DRAGONFORCE To Kick Off US Headlining Tour This Week/ @TheRoxian 3/19
King Buzzo’s New Album, Gift of Sacrifice, Arrives on May 15; Tour Announced including Pittsburgh
Photo credit: Mackie Osborne King Buzzo, the iconic Melvins’ singer and guitar player, returns with his second solo album, Gift of Sacrifice, on May 15 via Ipecac Recordings. The nine-song release finds Buzz Osborne joined by longtime friend and Mr. Bungle bass player Trevor Dunn. The collection’s first single, “Science in Modern America” (http://smarturl.it/kingbuzzo) can be … Continue reading King Buzzo’s New Album, Gift of Sacrifice, Arrives on May 15; Tour Announced including Pittsburgh
Experimental Rock Jazz Artist Horse Lords Plays Pittsburgh on 3/17 @ Collision
https://www.facebook.com/events/847382632342520/ Horse Lords make music for the liberation of mind and body. Propulsive in a way that inspires movement and that’s felt in the gut, the Baltimore quartet’s new album The Common Task points to a utopian, modernist ideal. The group’s use of algorithmic composition techniques, microtonal harmonies, and plentifully deployed polyrhythm aren’t secondary to the music’s … Continue reading Experimental Rock Jazz Artist Horse Lords Plays Pittsburgh on 3/17 @ Collision
BLACKENED PROGRESSIVE METAL GROUP VINTERSEA UNVEILS “BEFALLEN” MUSIC VIDEO
The Portland, Oregon-based VINTERSEA – whose crushing progressive metal draws heavy inspiration from the darkened skies of their native Pacific Northwest – has unveiled a new music video, “Befallen,” the latest in a series of dazzling clips that pair the group's blackened, dramatic mini-epics with stunning visuals. https://youtu.be/RA9jknv0Ki4 The “Befallen” video – which the band premiered before … Continue reading BLACKENED PROGRESSIVE METAL GROUP VINTERSEA UNVEILS “BEFALLEN” MUSIC VIDEO
THE DARKNESS Easter Is Canceled Tour 5/15 @Rex Theater
THE DARKNESS KICKS OFF NORTH AMERICAN LEG OF THEIR EASTER IS CANCELLEDHEADLINING WORLD TOUR ON APRIL13th Band Will Play New Album “Easter Is Cancelled” In Full Followed By Set of All The Hits and More Multi-platinum selling UK rock band THE DARKNESS – frontman Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain and drummer Rufus Taylor – released Easter Is Cancelled, their first-ever concept album, in October … Continue reading THE DARKNESS Easter Is Canceled Tour 5/15 @Rex Theater
REVIEW: The Nothing Happens Tour at Mr. Smalls Theatre
Words and photos: Abigail McNatt Following the release of their debut album, Nothing Happens in 2019, Wallows hit the road to celebrate their album's success. On February 26th, the tour came to Mr. Smalls Theatre, just on the outskirts of Pittsburgh. As an opener, they brought along Penelope Isles from the UK. Penelope Isles could be described as Indie pop, but with … Continue reading REVIEW: The Nothing Happens Tour at Mr. Smalls Theatre
Reverb Nation Spotlight: Post-Hardcore act, The View From Here
Taking their influences from the emo/punk/metal scene, The View From Here is building a brand new sound consisting of heavy riffs and radio-friendly chorus'. If this sounds like ear gold then you owe it to yourself to check them out. Rising from the suburban sprawl of central New Jersey, The View From Here delivers a … Continue reading Reverb Nation Spotlight: Post-Hardcore act, The View From Here
Columbus, OH’s Caamp is playing Mr. Smalls on Friday, March 27th
Caamp had quite a HUGE year and they do not plan on slowing down any time soon. The band recently joined the Mom + Pop Music familyto release their long awaited full length record By and By. In week one of their release, By and By entered the Billboard Top 200, was the #1 Heatseeker, #1 on the New Artist Alternative Albums, made top 5 vinyl … Continue reading Columbus, OH’s Caamp is playing Mr. Smalls on Friday, March 27th
ZZ Ward coming to Mr Smalls Theatre 3/17
ZZ Ward says of her new record Break Her Heart, "These new songs got me through some very personal and challenging situations in my life by allowing me to reach a place of empowerment. At first, these experiences of heartbreak, betrayal and devastation felt very close to me, only to realize in retrospect that the … Continue reading ZZ Ward coming to Mr Smalls Theatre 3/17
Petrol Girls Headlining Pittsburgh 3/28 at The Government Center
Petrol Girls released their critically acclaimed LP Cut & Stitch last year to love from NPR – who premiered it with a First Listen and noted “These are songs that rip through time, across borders and into psyches with feminist post-hardcore that engages as it rampages” – and The New York Times who called single “Big Mouth” “a paean to speaking up and breaking out.” To accompany the new album, … Continue reading Petrol Girls Headlining Pittsburgh 3/28 at The Government Center
Luke Bryan will headline this year’s Y Live Music Event in Youngstown, OH
LUKE BRYAN WILL HEADLINE THIS YEAR'S Y LIVE MUSIC EVENT WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MORGAN WALLEN AND CAYLEE HAMMACK!JUNE 13 AT 7:00 PMYOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY'S STAMBAUGH STADIUMTicketing information: Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, March 13th at 10:00 AM local time.Ticket start at just $45.00Tickets can be purchased ONLINE ONLY at Ticketmaster.com Group sales (16 tickets or more) … Continue reading Luke Bryan will headline this year’s Y Live Music Event in Youngstown, OH
Pittsburgh Death Metal Act, Automb Signs Deal With Witching Hour Productions
Pittsburgh based black metal outfit Automb has signed a record deal with the legendary Polish label Witching Hour Productions who have released albums for legends such as Behemoth, Vader, Hate, Batushka. The American black metal ensemble AUTOMB returns with their highly anticipated new album entitled "Chaosophy". The album consists of 9 songs of pure chaos and destruction. … Continue reading Pittsburgh Death Metal Act, Automb Signs Deal With Witching Hour Productions
Metallica: A Note from James
photo credit: Alan Welding 2019 Dear Metallica Family,It pains me to write this, but I have to let all of you know that I cannot make it to Sonic Temple in Columbus and Louder Than Life in Louisville this year. As part of my continuing effort to get and stay healthy, I have critical recovery events on those weekends … Continue reading Metallica: A Note from James
TOOL Announces Spring Tour Dates
Photo credit: Travis Shinn TOOL, who recently took home the GRAMMY Award® for Best Metal Performance for the song “7empest,” has added an extensive Spring tour for North America. The tour news arrives as the Los Angeles-based band wraps up a sold out Australasian tour, with the final two shows of the trek, back-to-back sold … Continue reading TOOL Announces Spring Tour Dates
Reverb Nation Spotlight: Rosie Timmon, future superstar
One listen was all it took. As soon as you hear Rosie Timmon's voice and hear her upbeat pop blend of music, you too will be hooked. Without a doubt, Rosie has a ton of potential to make her mark in the music biz and soon. Timmon has been gigging around the Dublin music scene … Continue reading Reverb Nation Spotlight: Rosie Timmon, future superstar
INTRONAUT to Kick Off North American Tour with Cult Of Luna and Emma Ruth Rundle
Los Angeles progressive metal veterans INTRONAUT are readying to kick off a North American tour supporting Cult Of Luna. The band will unite with Cult Of Luna on February 25th for tour kick off in Dallas, Texas. The trek will run through March 11th in San Diego, California with additional support provided by Emma Ruth Rundle. INTRONAUT will also make an appearance at … Continue reading INTRONAUT to Kick Off North American Tour with Cult Of Luna and Emma Ruth Rundle
Tedeschi Trucks Band will be at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre on July 8th
JUST ANNOUNCED! Tedeschi Trucks Band will be at The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre on July 8th! Tickets go on sale Friday, February 28th at 10 AM at the Southwoods Health Box Office located in the Covelli Centre or online at ticketmaster.com
Michael Stanley and the Resonators and Donnie Iris and the Cruisers will be at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre on July 18th
JUST ANNOUNCED! Michael Stanley and the Resonators and Donnie Iris and the Cruisers will be at The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre on July 18th!Tickets go on sale Friday, February 28th at 10 AM at the Southwoods Health Box Office located in the Covelli Centre or online at ticketmaster.com
Judas Priest and Sabaton coming to Youngstown SEPT 24
Show Details:September 24th at 7:30 pm, Doors at 6:30 pm Pre-sale tickets are available Wednesday, 2/26 at 10 am until Thursday, 2/27 at 10 pmwith ONLINE ONLY password: "COVELLI" Public on-sale starts Friday, February 28th at 10 amTicket Prices: $102.75, $78.75, $68.75, $58.75, $48.75
Former Judas Priest Guitarist K.K DOWNING Announces Details on His New Band
K.K Downing, founding member of Judas Priest, today announces the name of his new band KK’s PRIEST. This all new band features some very familiar faces. With Downing on guitar, KK’s PRIEST features ex-Judas Priest members Tim “Ripper” Owens on vocals, who fronted the band for eight years and recorded two studio albums, Jugulator, featuring the GRAMMY® nominted track “Bullet … Continue reading Former Judas Priest Guitarist K.K DOWNING Announces Details on His New Band
…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Headlining Pittsburgh 4/26 | New LP Out Now
…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead will resume their North American headline tour in support of their critically acclaimed new LP X: The Godless Void and Other Stories on April 21st in Quebec City. The spring run has Trail of Dead hitting New York City, DC, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago and more for the first … Continue reading …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Headlining Pittsburgh 4/26 | New LP Out Now
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