The German thrash metal legends Kreator announced the “Klash of the Titans” May/June 2023 North America tour! An homage to the original groundbreaking 1990’s “Clash of the Titans” tour. Kreator will hit the road with heavy metal legends Sepultura, Death Angel, and SpiritWorld! The tour will begin Friday, May 12th in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. And looks to be fully concluding Saturday, June 10th, in New York, New York. Tickets and VIP upgrades will go on sale this Friday, January 20th, via Kreator-Terrorzone.de and Sepultura.com.br.
From Kreator Across Social Media:
“Hordes! The time has come…
We return to North America this May with the mightiest of all…Sepultura. A new ‘Klash Of The Titans’ partnership and an absolutely stacked bill from start to finish with Death Angel and SpiritWorldjoining us.
Shadows loom over North America with an ominous silence as heaven and hell alike prepare to witness: ‘Klash Of The Titans’.”
Sepultura’s Andreas Kisser exclaimed: “I’m very excited to be back in North America with our friends and my personal idols Kreator! They were a very strong influence in our early days, and it’s great to see they are stronger than ever, which is how I feel with Sepultura as well. It’s going to be a historical run. Thrilled to have our brothers from Death Angel and the awesome Spiritworld with us. Do not miss this, metal is alive and well, so let’s celebrate ‘Klash of the Titans North America 2023’ on the road! See you all soon!“
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“Klash of the Titans” North America 2023 Tour Dates:
May 12 – Harrisburg, PA
May 13 – Worcester, MA
May 14 – Niagara Falls, NY
May 15 – Silver Springs, MD
May 17 – McKees Rocks, PA
May 18 – Charlotte, NC
May 19 – Atlanta, GA
May 22 – Dallas, TX
May 23 – San Antonio, TX
May 25 – Phoenix, AZ
May 26 – San Diego, CA
May 27 – Los Angeles, CA
May 28 – San Francisco, CA
May 30 – Seattle, WA
May 31 – Vancouver, BC
Jun 02 – Salt Lake City, UT
Jun 03 – Denver, CO
Jun 05 – Minneapolis, MN
Jun 06 – Chicago, IL
Jun 08 – Toronto, ON
Jun 09 – Montreal, QC
Jun 10 – New York, NY
Back in the Spring of 1991, fans of the heavier forms of music across the United States were in for a mind-melting treat. The original “Clash of the Titans” U.S. tour kicked off in Dallas, Texas on May 16, 1991, with an epic two-month-long tour featuring some of metal’s biggest names! Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies, and Alice In Chains all performed on this history in the making tour. Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian once gave fans a little back history of the original “Clash of the Titans” tour in an interview via Guitar World, they stated that they expressed interest in wanting Pantera as the opening act for the OG “Clash Of The Titans” tour. But Pantera declined. Other bands, such as Exodus, Vio-lence, Kreator and Obituary, also reportedly declined to take part in the tour as direct opening support.
SXSW 2023 Keynotes will feature more out-of-this-world programming, including a Keynote Session with NASA.
Laura Betz, Knicole Colón, Stefanie Milam, and Amber Straughn will present an exclusive that no other keynotes have ever done. A never-before-seen image of the James Webb Space Telescope.
“We are delighted to host a Keynote Session featuring members of the James Webb Space Telescope team. They join an impressive group of Featured Speakers who have consistently pursued progress and discovery across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, technology, transportation, food, and the arts.”
Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer and Co-President
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Several speakers have been announced today, including Eric André, Blxst, Josh D’Amaro, Tommy Dorfman, Ashley Flowers, Gottmik, Nick Jonas, Martin Luther King III, Damon Lindelof, Eva Longoria, Alexis Ohanian, Maya Penn, Austin Russell, RZA, Dan Schulman, Cheryl Strayed, Jen Wong, among others.
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Get your SXSW badge by February 2 to save money. Worth every penny for these awesome keynotes, stellar programming and more in Austin, TX, from March 10-19.
NASA’s Webb Space Telescope: Unfolding The Universe
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The James Webb Space Telescope, a collaboration between NASA, ESA, and CSA, unveiled striking full-color images and spectroscopic data on July 12, 2022. This achievement followed six months of rigorous preparation that included 50 deployments, mirror alignment, and instrument calibration.
Communications Team Lead Laura Betz will host an event showcasing new discoveries from the telescope, and providing an inside look at its exploration of the unknown universe. Attendees will also receive a special image from Deputy Project Scientists Dr. Knicole Colón (Exoplanet Science), Dr. Stefanie Milam (Planetary Science), and Dr. Amber Straughn (Science Communications).
There are still more Keynotes to come this season, including Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert.
KEYNOTES FOR 2023
Featured Speakers
Variety Intelligence Platform analysts Gavin Bridge, Heidi Chung, and Andrew Wallenstein engage in a dynamic conversation, with Bridge as Senior Media Analyst, Chung as Media Analyst and Correspondent, and Wallenstein as President and Chief Media Analyst.
Kent Bye is the host and founder of the Voices of VR podcast
Guillermo Diaz and Katie Lowes, stars of ABC’s Scandal, discuss their new Shondaland Audio and iHeartPodcasts rewatch podcast Unpacking the Toolbox.
Tommy Dorfman is an actress, writer, director, producer, and the founder and Creative Director of CURRAN
Ashley Flowers, host of the podcast Crime Junkie and founder and CEO of audiochuck, talks with Kevin Mills, president of audiochuck
Adrienne A. Harris, Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, in conversation with Dan Schulman, President and CEO of PayPal
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They’ll discuss Damon Lindelof’s career, including his role as creator, writer, executive producer, and showrunner for Lost and Watchmen. As well as his upcoming Peacock series, Mrs. Davis. Tara Hernandez, Lindelof’s co-executive producer on Young Sheldon and The Big Bang Theory, is also a Lost co-creator.
Kevin Kelly is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and the co-founder and Senior Maverick at Wired
EvaLongoria is an Emmy-nominated director, producer, actress, entrepreneur, and activist
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Killer Mike is a Grammy-award winning rapper, businessman, and activist
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With Alexis Ohanian, Founder of Seven Seven Six and former Executive Chair of Reddit, Lissie Garvin, Program Director for 776 Foundation and Fellowship Program, activist, eco-entrepreneur and founder of Upenndo! Rostam Reifschneider, co-founder and CTO of Hydrova Inc., and Maya Penn, co-founder of Productions
Boots Riley is an activist, filmmaker, and musician
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RZA is a record producer, director, screenwriter, rapper, and composer
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SimranJeet Singh is the author of the national bestseller The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life at the Aspen Institute.
With Creator, Executive Producer, and Showrunner Liz Tigelaar, who is adapting the book for a Hulu Original Series produced by ABC Signature, best-selling author Cheryl Strayed (Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail) discusses the adaptation of her bestselling book Tiny Beautiful Things.
Everette Taylor is the CEO of Kickstarter
HamdiUlukaya is the founder and CEO of Chobani
JenWong is the COO of Reddit
Featured Sessions
Autonomous Driving: More Time to Do What You Love
The automotive industry is changing, and a new era of mobility is beginning. With Rana June (ZYNC), Austin Russell (Luminar), and Markus Schäfer, you will learn how software-defined cars, self-driving technology, and embedded entertainment content can offer more freedom than ever before. Discover how these innovations can help you. Also, optimize your most valuable asset. – TIME – and give a new car experience during this session.
Creating Happiness: The Art & Science of Disney Parks Storytelling
Disney Parks has been committed to spreading joy to millions worldwide for nearly seven decades. Its wide array of theme parks, hotels, and cruises. Providing thrilling adventures and make even the most mundane moments a memorable occasion. Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, will discuss the company’s commitment to invention and positivity in an ever-more cheerful universe.
Crushing: The Burden of Diabetes on Patients
One out of every ten Americans have diabetes, making them take countless small actions to survive. Although those with access to the best treatments and tools still face a heavy mark from this condition. What can be done for those without? In this session, you can hear from Colorado State Representative Leslie Herod and NickJonas. Also, Dexcom’s Executive Vice President and COO Jake Leach, and Rev. Mireya Martínez (Pastor at Pattison United Methodist Church in Texas) regarding their views on the diabetic ecosystem and see if our efforts are sufficient or not.
Don’t be a Drag, Just be a Queen
In 2022, a notable increase in anti-LGBTQ bills was seen throughout America, with one Texas politician proposing a ban on minors attending drag shows. This hostile atmosphere around Pride events and drag performances has threatened the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. Sadly the lack of access to affirming spaces can have a detrimental effect on young people’s mental health. The panel discusses the importance of drag throughout history and today’s society. In addition, the power of self-expression, and ways to foster global acceptance with Gottmik, Jaida Essence Hall, Preston Mitchum, and Symone.
Have a Good Trip: Psychedelics in Film and TV
It has been 50 years since psychedelics were stigmatized and criminalized. GOOD TRIP STUDIOS has been working to eliminate stigmas through its projects. Especially the acclaimed 2020 SXSW selection Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics. This movie was instantly successful when released on Netflix, attaining the #1 spot globally within its first month. In addition, celebrities and artists sharing their accounts with psychedelics has propelled the psychedelic renaissance movement forward. Host Eric Andre, Emmy-winner Donick Cary, Natalie Ginsberg from MAPS, and Executive Producer/Showrunner Mike Rosenstein will participate. They will discuss how psychedelics are represented in media. Their influence on artistry and pop culture—plus complete sequences from other planets!
How Music, Entrepreneurship & Independence Intersect
Have you ever considered constructing a flourishing career within the music industry? Regaining your intellectual rights? How about initiating new undertakings to start a multi-faceted business? Sign up for this session! You’ll get the opportunity to hear from Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Rookie of the Year, multi-platinum artist, producer, and EVGLE Blxst co-founders/CEO Victor Burnett (President), Karl Fowlkes (COO) and Martin Mamo (R&B/Hip Hop Reporter at Billboard). Learn the processes needed to launch an effective, boundary-breaking entertainment firm.
Voting is a Civil Rights Issue
Join Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, President Arndrea Waters King, Chairman Martin Luther King III, civil rights leader Ralph Neas, and CEO Bradley Tusk in this session to learn how to improve voting accessibility for marginalized groups. American elections and democracy have been under threat and attempts have been made to reduce civil liberties and voting rights. With these experts in the same virtual room, we hope to reverse this trend by promoting these vital societal assets.
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Nirvana leads an all-star field of nominees for the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Grammys.
The honorees for this year include Nile Rodgers, The Supremes, Ann Wilson, and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Bobby McFerrin, Ma Rainey, and Slick Rick. Taking place on February 4th, the Recording Academy will present the Special Merit Awards one day before the main award ceremony.
In addition, the Trustees Award will be presented to music photographer Henry Diltz, jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis, and Stax Records founder Jim Stewart. In addition, the Audio Engineering Society and Dr. Andy Hildebrand will receive this year’s Technical Grammy Award. Best Song for Social Change will be announced later.
The Recording Academy is proud to recognize this diverse slate of influential music people spanning numerous genres and crafts as our 2023 Special Merit Award honorees,” said Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. “All of these creators have made a significant impact on our industry — from technical to creative achievements — demonstrating the diversity of the music industry. We’re thrilled to celebrate this group of legends next month that continues to inspire and shape the music industry.”
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Nirvana received their lone Grammy posthumously in 1996 for their MTV Unplugged live album, despite being nominated for seven Grammys between 1992 and 1996.
The 2023 Grammy Awards will take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 5th, and air lives on CBS. Former Daily Show host Trevor Noah will host the show for the third time. A total of nine nominations have been given to Beyoncé, eight to Kendrick Lamar, and seven to Adele and Brandi Carlile.
As part of the grunge movement, which originated in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, Nirvana was a famous American grunge rock band that emerged in the late 1980s. The lyrics of Nirvana often dealt with themes of social alienation, depression, and drug abuse in their music, which was known for its raw, emotional sound.
Kurt Cobain (vocals and guitar), Krist Novoselic (bass), and Dave Grohl (drums) made up the band. Their debut album, “Bleach,” was released in 1989, followed by their breakthrough album, “Nevermind,” released in 1991. “Nevermind” helped popularize grunge music and became a massive commercial success. In addition to becoming an anthem for a generation, “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” the album’s lead single, “Nevermind,” became one of the most well-known rock songs.
In 1993, Nirvana released one final album, “In Utero,” but Kurt Cobain died untimely by suicide the following April. Despite their short career, Nirvana had a significant impact on the music industry and is often considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 1990s. So if you’re a raw, emotional rock music fan, Nirvana might be for you!
Straight up shocking! Just moments ago, hard rock legends Foo Fighters announced across social media that they’ll be continuing as a band without longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins. Currently, there are no other details on who will be joining Foo Fighters as the next full-time drummer. Until then, stay tuned at Noise from the Pit for further details on who will become the next Foo Fighters member. You can read the full statement from all of Foo Fighters right below this.
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As a longtime fan of the Foo Fighters, it’s hard to believe that it’s been over 25 years since the band’s formation. It all started in 1994 when Dave Grohl decided to step out on his own after the tragic death of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.
But it was the band’s 1997 follow-up album, “The Colour and the Shape,” that really cemented their place in the pantheon of rock greatness. Featuring hit singles “Everlong,” “Monkey Wrench,” and “My Hero,” the album showcased the Foo Fighters’ diverse range of styles and solidified their status as a rock radio mainstay.
Over the years, the Foo Fighters lineup has seen some changes, with guitarist Pat Smear departing in 1997 and keyboardist Rami Jaffee joining the band in 2005. Despite these shifts, the band has continued to evolve and experiment with their sound, releasing more acoustic and experimental albums like “In Your Honor” (2005) and “Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace” (2007).
In the years since, the Foo Fighters have remained a dominant force in the rock music world, releasing multiple chart-topping albums like “Wasting Light” (2011) and “Concrete and Gold” (2017). They’ve also headlined major music festivals and embarked on world tours, solidifying their place as one of the most beloved and enduring rock bands of all time.
Aside from their work with the Foo Fighters, band members have also been known to engage in various side projects and collaborations. It’s clear that the Foo Fighters are a group of talented and endlessly creative musicians, and I can’t wait to see what they come up with next.
The loss of Taylor Hawkins is without a doubt a striking blow to the band and fans everywhere. I’m sure this was a difficult decision to make but we are glad they are moving forward. Looking forward to many more years of great music with Dave and the rest of the Foo Fighters.
Modern Flint, Michigan’s heavy metal leaders King 810 has announced a 5 song EP entitled ‘K5: follow my tears’. ‘K5: follow my tears’ will be officially unleashed on Monday, January 23rd, 2023. Preorders for “K5: follow my tears.” limited merch bundles are now live through the official King 810 online store here: https://tinyurl.com/2vpjzbh4
From King 810’s Press Release:
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“THE FAMILY,
We are finally ready to unveil our next project entitled “K5: follow my tears.”
The EP is 5 songs of our best work to date.
We have put together a limited number of bundles.
The bundle designs are exclusive & will not be printed again. We wanted to give everyone on our mailing list a heads up for the first chance to pre order using this link.
Thank you all for the support over the years it is because of you we continue.
Get ready to mosh ‘n’ roll fellow hard rockers/metalheads. And be sure to mark your calendars! Because on Saturday, Feb 25, 2023, at 7:00 PM EST in Winter Park, Florida; the Canadian rockers Living D read Girl will be putting on an official album release party for their upcoming covers EP ‘Not That Innocent’! Not Enough Space, Baby Chaos, and Dancing With Ghosts will be direct opening support. Advanced tickets are now available through this authentic Eventbrite link here:https://tinyurl.com/mrx22ubz
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