Sum 41 Disbands After 27 Years of Pop Punk Madness!

Sum 41 Disbands After 27 Years of Pop Punk Madness!

After 27 Years. Sum 41 Has Sadly Disbanded!

“Thank You For the last 27 Years of Sum 41”- Sum 41

We here at Noise From the Pit are saddened to hear that another band from our early youth calling it quits. Beginning as a band sometime in the year 1996. Sum 41, the influential Ontario-based pop-punk masters, announced today via Instagram, that they are breaking up after a long successful 27-year career. Sum 41, who rose to fame with their rap-infused modern rock hit single “Fat Lip” (from their platinum selling ‘All Killer No Filler’ LP) in 2001, shared a heartfelt message announcing their sudden decision. Sum 41 will tour one last time as a worldwide headlining tour in honor of what the band has said will be their final album, the forthcoming highly anticipated double LP, ‘Heaven :x: Hell’! Before Sum 41 fully disbands for good. The official release date for Sum 41’s double album ‘Heaven :x: Hell’ still hasn’t been revealed. But is due to be released sometime in 2023. The final Sum 41 worldwide tour dates are to be announced soon too. We wish all of Sum 41 (past and present members) nothing but the best in their future endeavors.

Here’s Sum 41’s full disbanding message:

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Being in Sum 41 since 1996 brought us some of the best moments of our lives. We are forever grateful to our fans both old and new, who have supported us in every way. It is hard to articulate the love and respect we have for all of you and we wanted you to hear this from us first.

Sum 41 will be disbanding. We will still be finishing all of our upcoming tour dates this year, and we’re looking forward to releasing our final album “Heaven :x: Hell,” along with a final worldwide headlining tour to celebrate. Details will be announced as soon as we have them.

For now, we look forward to seeing all you skumfuks on the road and are excited for whatever the future will bring for each of us.

Thank you for the last 27 years of Sum 41.

Sum 41: Canadian Punk Rockers Who Took the World By Storm

Sum 41, a punk-rock band hailing from Ajax, Ontario, have been rocking the world since 1996. Originating from their hometown, the group of four quickly gained worldwide recognition for their unique mix of arena-sized riffs and hip-hop poses. With infectious hits like “Fat Lip”, “In Too Deep” and “Still Waiting”, Sum 41 quickly established themselves as one of the pioneers in the genre.

Originally, the group comprises of four members: lead vocalist and guitarist Deryck Whibley, lead guitarist Dave Baksh, bass guitarist Jason McCaslin and drummer Steven Jocz. Since their emergence in 1996, Sum 41 has gone on to release seven studio albums with their eighth album ‘Heaven :x: Hell’, on the horizon. Their career has been marked by hit alternative rock singles such as “Fat Lip” from their debut album All Killer No Filler (2001) which earned them their first Juno Award for Best Rock Album. As well as hit songs such as “Still Waiting” (2002), “We’re All To Blame” (2004),”Underclass Hero” (2007), and “Out For Blood” (2019).

Why You Need The “Order In Decline” LP In Your Life!

Sum 41 has come a long way since their snotty, smart-aleck pop-punk days in the late 1990s. With their latest album “Order in Decline,” they have wisely ditched that sound and ventured into darker territories. The seventh studio album is an impressive display of Sum 41’s evolution as a band.

The opening track “Turning Away” sets the tone for the album with its heavy guitar riffs and politically charged lyrics. It’s clear that the band is using their music to express their frustrations with the current state of affairs. Tracks like “45 (A Matter of Time)” and “Out for Blood” continue this theme with lyrics about government corruption and societal decay.

Even though Sum 41 has moved away from their pop-punk origins, they haven’t lost their ability to write catchy hooks and infectious melodies.

Current Sum 41 Lineup

Deryck Whibley – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1997–present), keyboards (2004–present), lead guitar (1996–1997, studio 2006–2007),[270] backing vocals (1996–1997), occasional drums (1997–2015)
Dave Baksh – lead guitar, backing vocals (1997–2006; 2015–present)
Jason McCaslin – bass, backing vocals (1999–present)    
Tom Thacker – rhythm and lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (2007–present)
Frank Zummo – drums, percussion, occasional backing vocals (2015–present)

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KMFDM “Sick New World” Interview

KMFDM “Sick New World” Interview

Nearly 40 Years of German Industrial Greatness!

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, an industrial counter-cultural movement was brewing across Europe. This movement sought to challenge the status quo of mainstream music by embracing electronic instrumentation, bold lyrics, and provocative imagery. One of the most prominent groups to emerge from this underground scene was KMFDM – a German industrial band that would go on to become one of the genre’s biggest names.

Formed in 1984 by Sascha Konietzko, with musicians En Esch and Raymond Watts joining soon after, KMFDM (which stands for “Kein Mehrheit Für Die Mitleid,” or “No Pity for the Majority”) swiftly gained a die-hard following thanks to their energetic live shows and politically charged lyrics. Their early music was heavily influenced by punk rock and new wave but also incorporated elements of metal, techno, and other experimental genres. All throughout the 1990s KMFDM unleashed a massive amount of Industrial masterpieces back to back, beginning with the 1990s ‘Naïve’. Quickly followed by ‘Money’ (1992), ‘Angst’ (1993), ‘Nihil’ (1995), Xtort (1996), Symbols (1997), and Adios (1999), all released in less than 10 years! The band took a brief hiatus from 1999 to 2002. Which lead to Sascha creating music under the short-lived MDFMK project with KMFDM alumni Tim Sköld and current KMFDM vocalist Lucia Cifarelli.

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A drug against war!

KMFDM then fully returned to kick ass again with 2002’s ‘Attack’. And the industrial titans have been creating music and performing sold-out shows non-stop since! Frontman Sascha Konietzko’s musicianship worth ethic simply cannot be matched. It’s as if the man creates music every second of the day, even during his sleep. Simply awe-inspiring how much great music he can produce in under a year. KMFDM’s most recent record ‘Hyena’ (2022) is another instant classic release that will grab hold of first-time KMFDM listener’s musical souls, due to its vicious, virulent, vocal presentation and compelling lyrical structures that helps give the misfits of society the courage to stand up to the corruption of our World Leaders on a global scale! If you’re attending Sick New World in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 13th, be sure to not miss KMFDM”s upcoming explosive Sick New World performance!

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Sick New World 2023 Las Vegas


Please enjoy this in-depth Noise From The Pit interview with the legendary Sascha Konietzko below!

Current KMFDM line-up

Sascha Konietzko – vocals, guitars, bass, programming, keyboards, synthesizer, percussion, drums (1984–present)
Lucia Cifarelli – vocals, keyboards (2002–present) Andy Selway – drums (2002–present)
Andee Blacksugar – guitars, backing vocals (2017–pres
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1990s Discography

Ahead Of Their Sick New World Set Sascha Konietzko of KMFDM Chats With NFTP

Chad Thomas Carsten: Define Industrial Music in your own words.

Sascha Konietzko: Thesaurus list among other synonyms, “machine-made” and “mechanized”.
Tchaikovsky’s 1812 “Ouverture” is technically the very first piece of industrial music since cannons were fired in the end of the composition in order to create massive percussive impact. Generally speaking, industrial music is music that utilizes sound sources that are not commonly associated with the term “musical instrument”. If for instance jackhammers, vacuum cleaners, power tools, etc. are being used to create a musical performance then it’s fair to call it industrial music. The genre evolved throughout the 70s and 80’s of the last century and mutated into industrial rock, where such sound sources were combined with sampling technology, later guitars were more and more used as well as synthesizers which in turn are actually “musical instruments”. All that said, KMFDM may have begun as an industrial project, over the years we have branched out into a number of other musical genres such as reggae and dub, techno and metal, etc. KMFDM is not your typical industrial band.

CTC: What was life like for you during your youth, growing up in Germany in the mid-1960s and 1970s?

SK: Some of the most memorable impressions during my growing years was the fact that we lived literally 20 minutes away from the iron-curtain and the daily realization that if a war between the two super-powers Russia and the USA would start, we’d be the first in the lines of fire. The war in Vietnam and the images on daily TV. The student revolution was closely associated with the Vietnam anti-war movement and the political awakening of the German students who grew up in post-war Germany not exactly knowing what role their fathers and mothers, the judges, policemen, and state servants played during the Nazi regime. The formation of the German RAF “terrorist organization” and the heinous trial at Stammheim prison. Which ultimately ended in the death of the inmates, followed by the question of whether or not they were murdered by “the system”. Hippies, free love, drugs, flower power, and ultimately, punk rock came as the big release.

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CTC: Do you remember the first poem or first lyrics you wrote while still in school? If so, what was the subject matter focused on?

SK: Suicide.

CTC: Which specific musician from your past would you say still influences you to this very day?

SK: Too many to really list here, so just a few. T.Rex, Frank Zappa, Johnny Cash, Miriam Makeba, Dr. Alimantado, The Stranglers, Iggy Pop, Blondie, etc.

CTC: KMFDM will be celebrating its 40th anniversary next year. As you’ve been creating music with KMFDM since 1984. What motivates you to keep string towards success after nearly 4 decades?

SK: I am not striving toward success, never actually did. KMFDM was a big fluke that just happened. There’s more coincidence, random chance and sheer luck as well as “being at the right time at the right place” involved than anyone could ever strive for. I had a thing going as I worked as a photographer in the early 80’s. And all of a sudden I was making noise performances, then began recording stuff, then self-released an album, got signed a year later by an obscure British record label, who first introduced me to the artist known as “BRUTE”. Who to this day designs KMFDM artwork, then licensed the release to Chicago-based WAX TRAX records. At the time (WAX TRAX) was the hippest label in the U.S. for this kind of stuff.

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SK: Then KMFDM got invited to open for Ministry on one of the most legendary rock ‘n’ roll tours the world has ever seen! Consequently, I moved the band from Germany to Chicago, and we began headlining our own tours. And gained notoriety really quick and really massively. But I always stayed true to my DIY roots and never did things for money, quite the opposite. I refused to do many things that would have made me rich because I didn’t like how they struck me.

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Vintage Wax Trax Records KMFDM Promo

CTC: Did the making of ‘Opium’ (1984) inspire you to become a better musician?

SK: It didn’t. I am not a musician. Call me a ringleader, a dompteur, or a mastermind, but I do not know how to be a musician.

CTC: When first forming KMFDM. Which main goal did you set out to conquer right away?

SK: Like I mentioned before, I did not set out to do anything. I just did things because they felt right or were simply fun to do and got caught up in it subsequently.

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Vintage Wax Trax KMFDM ‘Xtort’ Press Kit

CTC: What precisely occurred at the very first official live KMFDM performance? Was it a success?

SK: It was a sunny day in Hannover, Germany. We drove up to a sort of social club for young people, and there was one guy waiting “in line,” or so I thought. When I asked him if he was here for our concert, he told me he was trying to find the Braille library.
He was blind. I didn’t get to see another soul for the rest of that day. The next day we played in Aachen, a little to the south of Germany, and all of our five friends that lived there came to the concert. It was a hard start. *Smiles*

CTC: Which three KMFDM records would you recommend to someone discovering your music?

SK: ‘HYËNA’. ‘XTORT’ and ‘OPIUM’.

CTC: KMFDM’s influential record ‘Angst’ is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year! The ‘Angst’ song “A Drug Against War” is still highly relevant in this fucked up world of ours, especially with the current ongoing Ukraine crisis. In your own opinion. Do you think mankind will ever succeed in bringing forth world peace?

SK: No. It has spiraled out of control, and as long as mankind continues to overpopulate, there will be no peace. The pressure is too immense; the fight for water, resources, food, and arable land cannot be stopped. Add politicians’ greed and hubris, and you know the end is near. That doesn’t mean that I am a gloomy person *Winks*

CTC: How precisely does the music of KMFDM keep contributing towards fighting against racism?

SK: KMFDM’s message is a simple one. “Black man, white man, yellow man, Rip The System”. Think for yourselves, don’t believe the shit you’re being fed, and do unto others as you would have others do unto you. Don’t buy into every hype. Live and die responsibly.

CTC: Many North American fans of KMFDM discovered your music through “Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie,” the 1995 “Mortal Kombat” film, the 1995 film “Bad Boys,” “Beavis and Butthead,” and even Beverly Hill 90210. Which upcoming film/video game franchise would you love to score on your own as a music producer completely?

SK: I have never scored anything, and I don’t know if I would like it; I’d try it.

CTC: I’m sure you’re tired of answering this question. But will the unreleased MDFMK material with Tim Sköld and your wife, Lucia Cifarelli, ever see the light of day?

SK: I doubt it.

CTC: If you were approached by a major film studio to be involved as a creative consultant in helping create a KMFDM biopic. Would you allow a KMFDM biopic film to be produced?

SK: Nah, that’d be too cheesy. *Smiles*

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Lucia Cifarelli KMFDM Live Photo By Helcat Productions

CTC: Your most recent record ‘Hyena’ is an instant KMFDM classic from front to back! How did the creation process behind ‘Hyena’ challenge you differently than past KMFDM material/albums?

SK: It was recorded during the pandemic and thus allowed us to sit down at some point, take a real good look at what we had created up until that point and then surgically interfere and make it “the bomb”.
There was so much time without touring, seeing people, just sitting in your own head and doing whatever felt best.

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Live Sascha KMFDM Photo By Helcat Productions

CTC: What are you looking forward to the most performing at the very first Sick New World Music Festival event?

SK: Honestly, I have never played a huge festival like this, so I am curious how this will feel. I am looking forward to the experience.

CTC: Nu-Metal Godfathers Korn is one of the main headliners of SNW Fest. Do you have any past touring memories you’d like to share when Korn opened for KMFDM during the 1995 “In Your Face” tour?

SK: Yes, that was great! It just so happened that Korn exploded right around the onset of that tour in 1995. My agent called every day telling me that we had been upgraded to bigger and even bigger concert venues. Of course, I was thinking it had to do with the extraordinary sales numbers of KMFDM’s freshly released ‘NIHIL’ album. But it turned out to just be due to Korn gaining massive momentum. At some point, we were playing venues with 4,000 capacities, and after the opening act had finished, we played in a half-empty venue. *Smiles*

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Vintage KMFDM “In Your Face” Tour Flyer

CTC: What do you hope to accomplish (something you still haven’t but intend to do) as a musician in the next five years?

SK: Just live a bit longer and continue to do what I love most.

CTC: Any final thoughts before ending this Noise From The Pit interview?

Best regards, and thank you for this opportunity.

-Sascha KMFDM

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2023 KMFDM Spring Tour Dates
Motionless In White & In This Moment Announce Epic Summer 2023 Co-headline Tour!

Motionless In White & In This Moment Announce Epic Summer 2023 Co-headline Tour!

Motionless In White and In This Moment Team Up for Epic North American Tour

For fans of hard rock and metal, this summer offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see two of the biggest names in the genre on one stage. Announced today, Grammy Award-nominated act In This Moment and hard rock giants Motionless In White are teaming up for an epic co-headline run across North America. Joining them will be special guests heavy hitters Fit For A King and From Ashes To New!

The “Dark Horizon” tour officially kicks off on Saturday, July 8th in Uncasville, Cincinnati at the Mohegan Sun Arena. And will make stops in major cities such as Billings, Flagstaff, Grand Rapids, Memphis, Grand Junction, Oklahoma City, Little Rock, and more, before concluding on Saturday, August 19th in Albany, New York at the MVP Areana.

Both Motionless In White and In This Moment have been widely praised for their intense live shows that combine theatrics with high energy performances that will indeed revive the glory days of Arena Rock Shows!

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“The Dark Horizon Tour”
Featuring Special Guests Fit For A King & From Ashes To New:

Jul-8 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena [TIX]
Jul-9 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
Jul-11 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Civic Center Coliseum [TIX]
Jul-13 – Cadott, WI – Rockfest*
Jul-14 – Grand Rapids, MI – Upheaval Festival*
Jul-15 – Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Festival
Jul-17 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
Jul-18 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
Jul-19 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford Premiere Center [TIX]
Jul-21 – Casper, WY – Ford Wyoming Center [TIX]
Jul-22 – Billings, MT – First Interstate Arena at MetraPark
Jul-23 – Missoula, MT – Big Sky Brewing Company [TIX]
Jul-26 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort [TIX]
Jul-27 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles [TIX]
Jul-29 – Flagstaff, AZ – Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park
Jul-30 – Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park [TIX]
Aug-1 – Wichita, KS – Hartman Arena [TIX]
Aug-2 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
Aug-4 – Council Bluffs, IA – KIWR’s Rockfest – Westfair Amphitheater [TIX]
Aug-5 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater [TIX]
Aug-6 – Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena [TIX]
Aug-8 – Memphis, TN – The Soundstage at Graceland [TIX]
Aug-9 – Mobile, AL – Mobile Civic Center Arena [TIX]
Aug-11 – Huntsville, AL – Propst Arena [TIX]
Aug-12 – Asheville, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Center [TIX]
Aug-13 – Corbin, KY – Corbin Arena [TIX]
Aug-15 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center
Aug-16 – Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Expo Center [TIX]
Aug-18 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion [TIX]
Aug-19 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena [TIX]
*In This Moment Only

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BABYMETAL & DETHKLOK Prepare to Wreak Havoc Across America via Co-Headline “BABYKLOK” Tour!

BABYMETAL & DETHKLOK Prepare to Wreak Havoc Across America via Co-Headline “BABYKLOK” Tour!

BABYMETAL and DETHKLOK Announce Co-Headline Tour with Support from Jason Richardson

BABYMETAL, the Japanese metal band that has captivated audiences worldwide, has announced a co-headline tour with DETHKLOK, the heavy metal band and stars of Adult Swim’s “Metalocalypse”. Joining them on the tour is virtuoso guitarist Jason Richardson. This powerhouse lineup promises to bring an unforgettable experience to fans everywhere. We all know Dethklok and BABYMETAL will indeed be destroying these fine cities of the United States of America as The Babyklok Tour presale begins at 1PM ET today code DETHSALE666 thebabykloktour.com.

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The early lineup of BABYMETAL featured SU-METAL (Suzuka Nakamoto), MOAMETAL (Moa Kikuchi), and YUIMETAL (Yui Mizuno). This trio formed the group’s core, and they began as a subgroup of Sakura Gakuin—a Japanese idol group. They first achieved moderate success in 2011 with their debut single ‘Do Kiba Snow’, and quickly gained prominence in Japan’s metal scene. Their fusion of kawaii metal with heavy metal guitar riffs became highly successful due to their unique sound. Furthermore, their distinct performance style incorporating choreography, costuming, and theatrics made them stand out from other music acts. BABYMETAL’s unique blend of metal, pop, and J-pop has been thrilling audiences since its formation in 2010. They released two studio albums, “BABYMETAL” in 2014 and “Metal Resistance” in 2016. Both albums reached number one on the Japanese Oricon Albums Chart. Their single “Gimme Chocolate!!” was awarded Metal Hammer’s Golden God Award for Best Video in 2015.

“Babyklok 2023” tour dates:

DateCityVenue
Aug. 30Houston, TX713 Music Hall
Aug. 31Dallas, TXSouth Side Ballroom
Sep. 02Orlando, FLOrlando Amphitheater
Sep. 03Atlanta, GACoca-Cola Roxy
Sep. 05Nashville, TNNashville Municipal Auditorium
Sep. 06Cleveland, OHAgora Theatre *
Sep. 08Pittsburgh, PAUPMC Events Center
Sep. 09Wallingford, CTToyota Oakdale Theatre
Sep. 10Alton, VABlue Ridge Rock Festival *~
Sep. 12Philadelphia, PAThe Mann Center
Sep. 14Boston, MAMGM Music Hall at Fenway
Sep. 15New York, NYHammerstein Ballroom
Sep. 17Sterling Heights, MIMichigan Lottery Amphitheatre
Sep. 18Toronto, ONRBC Echo Beach
Sep. 20Grand Rapids, MIGLC Live at 20 Monroe
Sep. 21Chicago, ILByline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Sep. 23Louisville, KYLouder Than Life *~
Sep. 24Milwaukee, WIEagles Ballroom *
Sep. 25Minneapolis, MNThe Fillmore
Sep. 27St. Louis, MOSaint Louis Music Park
Sep. 28Omaha, NESteelhouse
Sep. 30Denver, COFillmore Auditorium
Oct. 01Salt Lake City, UTThe Complex
Oct. 03Vancouver, BCPNE Forum
Oct. 04Seattle, WAWAMU Theater
Oct. 07Sacramento, CAAftershock *~
Oct. 08Las Vegas, NVPearl Theater at Palms Casino Resort
Oct. 10Phoenix, AZArizona Financial Theatre
Oct. 11Los Angeles, CAYouTube Theater

Please note: * and ~ indicate specific events or variations within the tour.

BABYMETAL Grows Up Gracefully in Intergalactic Gap Year on 4th Album

Japanese heavy metal duo Babymetal returned with metal fists swinging for their fourth album, THE OTHER ONE. After taking a gap year to explore the galaxy, Su-Metal, and Moametal have evidently grown up gracefully and given fans something to look forward to.

The album is a mesmerizing collection of heavy metal riffs and dance beats with a futuristic twist. While there may not be as many elements within the music that will raise eyebrows, there’s an unmistakable maturity in their sound that speaks to the growth the two have experienced throughout their intergalactic journey.

DETHKLOK Laughs At All The Haters!

Many people may still be busy laughing at the ridiculousness of Metalocolypse, an animated series, and often don’t take notice of the show’s underlying message. One of the characters, Dethklok, is a metal band that serves as a representation of human culture. This satirical character can be interpreted as an allegory for the modern society and its issues with fame and money. It is easy to see how this band is meant to symbolize our materialistic culture by examining their brutal song lyrics inside tracks such as “I Ejaculate Fire” or “Laser Cannon Deth Sentence”. We live in a world where you can be condemned for your music tastes, and DETHKLOK has proven that they and their fans simply don’t give a fuck about any of the haters!


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Mike Shinoda Reveals Linkin Park’s 20th Anniversary “Meteora” Boxset! Mike Shinoda Drops New Single “In My Head”!

Mike Shinoda Reveals Linkin Park’s 20th Anniversary “Meteora” Boxset! Mike Shinoda Drops New Single “In My Head”!

“Meteora” continues to influence the hard Rock world!

Linkin Park mastermind Mike Shinoda has just revealed what fans can expect inside the upcoming 20th Anniversary “Meteora” boxset! As Linkin Park will is set to release the “Meteora” 20th Anniversary Edition on Friday, April 7, 2023. The Limited Edition Super Deluxe Box Set of “Meteora” features:

  • Six additional unreleased songs, plus demos, b-sides, live shows, and never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage on five LPs – Meteora, Live in Texas for the first time on vinyl, the previously unreleased Live in Nottingham 2003
  • Four CDs – Meteora, LPU Rarities 2.0, Live Rarities 2003-2004, and Lost Demos
  • Three DVDs, including four previously unreleased concerts – The Making of Meteora/The Art of Meteora/Work In Progress, Veterans Stadium (2003), Live in Seoul (2003), Live In Manila (2004), and Live in Denver – Projekt Revolution 2004.
  • A 40-page book, 36” x 24” poster, litho, sticker sheet, stencil, and hi-res download card

There’s will also be another “Deluxe Vinyl Box Set” featuring the above-mentioned, LPs and CDs, as well as various standalone configurations. Click on this link authentic Warner Bros. Records link here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7uc8ry before the super limited “Meteora” box set is gone for good!

But that’s not all! The Linkin Park co-vocalist and multi-instrumentalist California emcee has also just released a gripping new single entitled “In My Head” featuring Arizona alt-pop singer Kailee Morgue. The track will be awesomely featured inside the official soundtrack for the horror movie box office phenomenon slasher “Scream VI”! “In My Head” is an upbeat, addictive, synth-driven piece with strong basslines and layered vocals that explore themes of self-reflection and understanding one’s individual identity. It’s a breezy, summery track with a positive outlook that will be sure to make fans worldwide smile. Fans can support “In My Head” through Apple Music by clicking here.

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Linkin Park – Celebrating 20 Years of Meteora | Hard-Working Legends of Rock

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Linkin Park, the forever legendary multi-platinum-selling rock band, proudly became the hardest-working men in hard rock history! The multi-genre band swiftly achieved incredible success with their debut album ‘Hybrid Theory’, which has been widely recognized as the best-selling debut of the new millennium. Going platinum twelve times in a row! Reaching beyond diamond status!

Linkin Park has conquered unparalleled success with their heart-gripping music and jaw-dropping performances, selling over 100 million albums worldwide and earning two Grammy Awards since their formation in 1996. The band’s hard work and dedication to creating timeless music have made them an iconic name in the music industry for life! With a string of hit singles, including ‘Crawling’, ‘New Divide’, ‘Numb’, and hundreds upon hundreds of impressive sold-out live performances, Linkin Park has permanently cemented itself as one of the most influential bands of our time.

Power Metal Icons HELLOWEEN to Return to US and Canada via May 2023 United Forces Tour!

Power Metal Icons HELLOWEEN to Return to US and Canada via May 2023 United Forces Tour!

Power Metal Metal Icons HELLOWEEN to Return to US and Canada on Spring Tour

Power Metal fans are beyond stoked right now! Because legendary German heavy metal icons HELLOWEEN will be returning to the US and Canada this Spring for their own headlining “United Forces” world tour, joined by special guests HammerFall. This highly-anticipated tour is sure to draw in huge crowds of fans, both old and new, as the iconic band hits cities across North America. The United Forces tour will officially be kicking off on Saturday, May 13th, 2023 in Dallas, Texas at the Bomb Factory venue. And will continue to wreak havoc through a total of thirteen cities that include St. Petersburg Florida, Denver, Colorado, Chicago, Illinois, etc before fully concluding in San Francisco, California at the Warfield venue on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023. Tickets are now available for the general public via the United Forces tour are available through this authentic ticket link here: https://tinyurl.com/3rdmysbj

Since 1984, Germany’s very own HELLOWEEN has captivated audiences worldwide with their unique blend of heavy metal music, which includes elements of power metal and speed metal. As one of the earliest bands in the genre, they have been credited with innovating and popularizing this powerful style that is still celebrated today. On this tour they will be performing songs from their extensive back catalog as well as tracks from their newest album, ‘Helloween,’ released in 2021. The accompanying band, HammerFall, is no stranger to metal fans either. With their own signature Swedish power metal extravaganza that continues to grab hold of new heavy metal music souls since first forming as a band in 1993, thirty years ago!

HELLOWEEN w/ HammerFall United Forces Tour Dates<strong>:

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5/13/2023 The Bomb Factory – Dallas, TX

5/16/2023 Jannus Live – St. Petersburg, FL

5/18/2023 The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD

5/20/2023 Terminal 5 – New York, NY

5/21/2023 The Palladium – Worcester, MA

5/23/2023 History – Toronto, ON

5/24/2023 Royal Oak Music Hall – Royal Oak MI

5/26/2023 The Riviera – Chicago, IL

5/27/2023 The Fillmore – Minneapolis, MN

5/30/2023 Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO

6/01/2023 Brooklyn Bowl – Las Vegas, NV

6/02/2023 YouTube Theater – Los Angeles, CA

6/03/2023 The Warfield – San Francisco, CA

Helloween Will Never Die!

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Photo by Martin Häusler

Since their surprise resurgence in 1996 after the release of the acclaimed ‘The Time of the Oath’, Helloween has continued to enrich and expand their brand of power metal. Over the next 20 years, the band released six more albums, each one offering something new for fans to enjoy. From 2000’s The Dark Ride, with its raw energy and heavy riffs, to 2005’s ‘Keeper Of The Seven Keys – The Legacy’ with its melodic hooks and epic choruses – Helloween consistently found ways to innovate while staying true to their sound. 2010 marked another change with the ‘Unarmed: Best Of 25th Anniversary’ celebration album which featured acoustic versions of some of the band’s classic songs while still retaining the bands distinct Helloween sound. The German Power Metal champions followed it up with 2013’s ‘Straight Out Of Hell’ and ‘2015’s My God-Given Righ’t. And their latest 2021 self-titled LP “Helloween” proved to the heavy metal world that the band can still kick your ass through mind blowing Power Metal, nearly forty years later!