Author: Andrew Bansal

Crossover thrash/hardcore punk legends Suicidal Tendencies will soon embark on a North American headline tour in support of their latest album ‘World Gone Mad’, along with opening acts Crowbar and Havok. No matter how many years pass or how many lineup changes they have to endure, you simply cannot bring ST down. The tour starts at home, with a show at The Observatory Orange County in Santa Ana, California on Wednesday February 22nd. Continue reading “Ticket Giveaway: Suicidal Tendencies @ Observatory OC”

Anyone that saw Canadian metal band Kobra And The Lotus on their extensive 2013-14 North American touring run in support of bands like Fear Factory, Amaranthe, and of course, KISS, was undoubtedly blown away by the sheer talent and power exhibited by this young group led by singer Kobra Paige. Aside from a covers EP called ‘Words of the Prophets’ in 2015, KATL have kept a low profile since the 2014 album ‘High Priestess’. But fans will be delighted to know that the band is back, and has finally completed work on their fourth full-length album ‘Prevail I’, set for release on May 12th 2017 via Napalm Records! Check out the album cover artwork, track listing and stream a new song called ‘Gotham’, below. Continue reading “Kobra And The Lotus Reveal New Album Details, Stream New Song”

Longstanding Buffalo NY metalcore/hardcore punk band Every Time I Die are currently on a North American headline tour in support of their eighth full-length ‘Low Teens’ (2016), with opening acts Knocked Loose, Harms Way and Eternal Sleep. Having been around for nearly 20 years now, ETID are known for insane live performances, and are bringing the same level of insanity on stages across the continent on this tour. The ‘Low Teens’ tour hits California soon, and is all set to conquer the Observatory Orange County in Santa Ana on Sunday February 19th. Continue reading “Ticket Giveaway: Every Time I Die @ Observatory OC”

Swedish symphonic metal band Amaranthe are soon embarking on a North American tour in support of their fourth and latest full-length studio album ‘Maximalism’, and besides their own bombastic show, they are bringing with them a well-rounded, diverse lineup of opening acts Failure Anthem, Citizen Zero, Cypher 16 and Smash Into Pieces. The tour hits Los Angeles for a gig at the Belasco in downtown LA on Monday February 20th. Continue reading “Ticket Giveaway: Amaranthe @ The Belasco”

The ever-amazing Devin Townsend and his band, The Devin Townsend Project, will grace stages and enthrall audiences all over again this year, and aside from supporting Mastodon, Opeth and Gojira on various dates, they will also be playing some headline shows, with support acts Thank You Scientist and Oni. Check out the DTP itinerary below. Continue reading “Devin Townsend Project Announces US Tour Dates”