Sunset Music Festival Is A Go For Memorial Day Weekend

Sunset Music Festival Is A Go For Memorial Day Weekend

by | Mar 10, 2021

Florida‘s Sunset Music Festival will move forward this Memorial Day Weekend, consistent with an update made on social media. As COVID-19 cases drop and vaccines are distributed, organizers are confident the event will happen this might.

Future attendees are curious about whether the Tampa music festival is going to be ready to happen this summer. It seemed as if its arrival would never come, especially when the festival was moved several times. However, the Sunset Team is going to be making its return this year official.

According to the statement, organizers will work with the Tampa Sports Authority, the government, and therefore the health community to make sure the festival takes place safely. They state,

Sunset Music Festival is going to be sharing more news about the event soon. Stay tuned for more updates.

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ACL Festival 20th Anniversary Dates Announced

ACL Festival 20th Anniversary Dates Announced

by | Feb 27, 2021

ACL Festival 2021 Dates Announced

AH!, there’s a glimmer of hope for concerts and music festivals.

As things stand right now, the Austin City Limits Music Festival is set to return to Zilker Park as an in-person experience this October.
Last year’s festival was dropped due to COVID-19 and ended up as a virtual online event on Youtube, but in a brief statement on ACL’s website, organizers shared their plans to push ahead for an in-person event this year.
“We can’t wait to see you Oct. 1-3 & 8-10, 2021 back in Zilker Park,” the statement reads.
“Until then, stay safe, take care of each other,” it added while encouraging people to sign up for updates about this year’s festival. Tickets are not yet on sale.

This year’s ACL signifies the 20th anniversary of the legendary festival just outside of downtown Austin.
People who purchased tickets for last year’s festival before it was canceled could hang on to them, ACL earlier said, to “lock-in access to (the 2021) festival at 2019 prices.”
The 2020 festival was a virtual event held from Oct. 9-11 and featured free performances of famous sets from ACLs in the past. It featured performances from musicians such as Paul McCartney, Radiohead, and Willie Nelson.
If it does go ahead, this year’s festival would provide a much-needed roar for the local area. In 2019, it brought $291 million into the Austin market.
Organizations of large-scale events in Texas have expressed optimism that such events could return to normal by the fall.

With the state of Covid-19 vaccinations being administered on a large scale, this very much is more than just a dream for music lovers everywhere. It very much is a viable possibility.

So for now, hang tight until more details emerge!

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SLIPKNOT ANNOUNCES KNOTFEST BRAZIL FESTIVAL

SLIPKNOT ANNOUNCES KNOTFEST BRAZIL FESTIVAL

by | Nov 24, 2020

One Of The World’s Biggest Festival Brands Set To Land In Brazil For The First Time In 2021

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Slipknot has announced the first-ever Knotfest Brazil which will take place at Sambódromo do Anhembi in São Paulo, on December 19th 2021. More than just a festival, Knotfest is an event that celebrates all cultural aspects of heavy music. Knotfest is a gathering of the biggest and heaviest bands in the world, a phenomenon created by the multi-platinum Slipknot. Launched in 2012, the festival established itself in the United States and has consistently expanded its offerings across the globe, with events in Japan, Mexico, Colombia, and France. Tickets will be available from 10 am Brasilia Standard Time on Thursday, November 26th at Eventim.com.br


Knotfest Brazil is the realization of a partnership between 30 Entertainment and 5B Artists+Media. In addition to Slipknot headlining the inaugural Knotfest Brazil, the line-up will also feature nine other bands and 12 hours of music. The event will feature two stages, the KNOTFEST Museum, Food Park, and Merchandise Store, in addition to an amusement area for fans to enjoy on the day. VIP experience packages* will also be available for sale, with access to premium areas and exclusive merchandise. More information about these packages will be available on the Eventim website (*subject to availability).


Slipknot will continue to tour around We are Not Your Kind, their sixth studio album that debuted at # 1 on the Billboard 200 – the band’s third consecutive album to top Billboard’s most important music chart. The album also made a global impact with # 1 debuts not only in the United States but also in the United Kingdom, Mexico, Australia, Canada, Japan, Ireland, Belgium, Portugal, and Finland, as well as Top 5 in Germany, France, Norway, Italy, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, Holland, Poland, Spain, and New Zealand.
Speaking to Rolling Stone Magazine, 

Slipknot’s creative visionary Shawn “Clown” Crahan defined Knotfest as “a dark carnival experience. It’s not just the shows, but the environment created around it. It’s all about having fun. A day dedicated to our mentality, our ideas, to the people we want to be with. I’m talking about smells, sights, hearing, your body, everything will be overloaded with stimulation.”


Twenty-one years ago, nine inspired musicians from Des Moines, Iowa, shattered the scope of what was possible in rock music. From the moment Slipknot emerged in 1999 with their self-titled debut, it was clear they were like nothing the world had seen before. Where a similarly creative act may have burned out or lost their relevance chasing mainstream acceptance, Slipknot has only proven that an enduring commitment to constant evolution, their craft, and their fans can allow a rock band to not only continue – but flourish and push the envelope on what defines heavy metal and rock music in general. 

With We are Not Your Kind, Slipknot’s first new album in five years, the band deliver when they are needed most. Meanwhile, Slipknot’s annual Knotfest festival has evolved into the biggest hard rock and metal festival in the world, expanding to four continents. Over 550,000 fans have attended these massive festivals, which are as cultural as they are music-based, mixing heavy rock with hip hop, world music, visual art, experiential installations, and much more.

Recorded music and live performances aside, Slipknot has always permeated mainstream culture in ways that defy expectations. Recently, Slipknot partnered with Amazon Studios’ advertising campaign for their smash hit series, “The Boys“, and have launched Slipknot No. 9 Whiskey in a partnership with Cedar Ridge Distillery (American Distilling Institute’s “2017 Distiller of the Year”).

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Tool & Red Hot Chili Peppers Replace Metallica At Sonic Temple Festival

Tool & Red Hot Chili Peppers Replace Metallica At Sonic Temple Festival

by | Feb 24, 2020

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Tool and the Red Hot Chili Peppers will now headline the Sonic Temple festival in Columbus, Ohio, this May.

Metallica was originally scheduled to headline two separate nights throughout the weekend, playing different sets on each night. Unfortunately, the thrash icons have pulled out of the event. However, Danny Wimmer Presents was able to recruit two other legendary acts to take their place on the bill.

You can see a statement from Metallica’s James Hetfield about the cancellations here.

Tool has been touring since 2019 in support of their latest album Fear Inoculum and just announced more dates earlier today.  This will be the first show the Red Hot Chili Peppers will play as a full band since guitarist John Frusciante rejoined the group late last year. They’re scheduled to headline Friday night at Sonic Temple, and Tool will play Sunday night. Get tickets to the festival here.

Starting this Friday (Feb. 28), ticket holders for Sonic Temple will have the option to either exchange their passes for a different festival so they can still see Metallica, or can receive a full refund. An email will be sent out regarding details on how to proceed.

Earlier this month, Metallica rescheduled its first 2020 show. This was a benefit concert for the All Within My Hands Foundation in San Francisco. Which was originally slated at the end of March. James Hetfield performed live last week at the Eddie Money tribute concert. That was his first performance following his rehab stint.

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Metallica Regretfully Cancels Sonic Temple & Louder Than Life Performances

Metallica Regretfully Cancels Sonic Temple & Louder Than Life Performances

by | Feb 24, 2020

To Support James Hetfield’s Recovery, Metallica Regretfully Informs Fans Band Is Cancelling Its Performances At Music Festivals

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Metallica has regretfully had to cancel their headline performances at Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival in Columbus, OH (May 15 & 17) and Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY (September 18 & 20) to allow singer James Hetfield to continue his road to recovery.

Here is a statement from James Hetfield himself:

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 that cannot be moved. I apologize to all of our fans who have bought tickets for these festivals. We are working with the festival promoters to provide for refunds or exchanges. My intent with this statement is saying “I apologize” to each one of you. The reality is that I have not prioritized my health in the past year of touring and I now know that my mental health comes first. That might sound like a no-brainer for most of you but I didn’t want to let the Metallica team/family down and, I alone, completely compromised myself. 

Looking on the brighter side, my therapy is going well. It was absolutely necessary for me to look after my mental, physical, and spiritual health. I want to stress that the band will play all other announced 2020 shows.
 
I am looking forward to getting back to playing and seeing all our great South American fans in April. And, of course, playing the Epicenter in Charlotte, Welcome to Rockville, in Daytona and Aftershock in Sacramento. We will still play two unique sets at each of these festivals.

Beyond 2020, I am optimistic about the blessings I have been given and what the future brings. I appreciate all the great prayers and support from everyone since I went into rehab last September. Like the moth into the flame, being human in this career has its huge challenges and can be difficult. Your understanding helps the healing.- James

Metallica reassures its fans that Metallica will appear at Danny Wimmer Presents festivals Epicenter (May 1 & 3), Welcome to Rockville (May 8 & 10) and Aftershock (October 9 & 11) as scheduled.

Multiplatinum and Grammy winning bands Red Hot Chili Peppers (recently reunited with guitarist John Frusciante) and Tool have been announced as new headliners for Sonic Temple, joining Saturday’s multiplatinum, Grammy winning headliner, Slipknot for the May 15 – 17 festival at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline Friday, May 15 while Tool will headline Sunday, May 17.

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SXSW Music Week Adds 118 New Acts Like Japanese Breakfast, José Feliciano

SXSW Music Week Adds 118 New Acts Like Japanese Breakfast, José Feliciano

by | Feb 20, 2020

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One month from now, South by Southwest unleashes Music week. As of this morning, that now incorporates indie favorite Japanese Breakfast, Nigerian pop breakout Mr Eazi, and Puerto Rican nylon-string guitar wizard José Feliciano, who thus becomes the festival’s most iconic instrumentalist.

Japanese Breakfast’s spousal duo Michelle Zauner & Peter Bradley playing at Fader Fort during SXSW 2019.

Also added to the expanding roster are Portland garage favorites the Shivas, Bay Area rapper Nef the Pharaoh, soft vocal stylist Col3trane, songwriter’s songwriter David Dondero, industrial goth rock go-to drummer Martin Atkins, and 99 Neighbors, a young DIY hip-hop/rock cooperative from Burlington, Vt.

In its eighth artist list, SXSW music week extends to amass global talent. Welcome Israeli singer Noga Erez, Monterrey DJ Nurrydog, South African art-rockers Blk Jks, and Canadian-born/California-based lyrical beast Dax.

Austin punk trio Borzoi, meanwhile, sticks to its origin story about Melbourne, Australia. Other hometown picks highlighting today’s list include Sweet Spirit, Sun June, Grupo Fantasma, and Bright Light Social Hour. There’s also B1, Bragglights, Clemente Castillo, the Deer, DJ Hella Yella, Godjknowledge & the Trendsetters, Grupo Fantasma, Kydd Jones, the Lagoons, Miluna, Pale Dian, Reue, Sertified, DieSlo, Single Lash, Spirit Ghost, and Wet Dip.

Check Out The SXSW Music Week Additions:

99 Neighbors (Burlington, VT.)

Adzua (Dallas)

Akinyemi (Queens Village, NY.)

Alexxxandrina (Monterrey, Mexico)

Alice Longyu Gao (New York, NY.)

Amaarae (Brooklyn, NY.)

Amy Root (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Angel Cintron (San Antonio)

Astragal (Houston)

B1 (Austin)

Blk Jks (Johannesburg, South Africa)

Borzoi (Melbourne, Australia)

Bragglights (Austin)

Bright Light Social Hour (Austin)

Céu (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Max Chinasky (Cancun, Mexico)

Clemente Castillo (Austin)

Col3trane (London, England)

Dan Luke & the Raid (Bowling Green, KY.)

David Dondero (Duluth, MN.)

Dax (Ottawa, Canada)

The Deer (Austin)

Deezie Brown (Bastrop)

Demi Grace (New York)

DJ Cee Watts (Houston)

DJ Hella Yella (Austin)

DJ Iceberg (Atlanta, GA.)

Donald Lauture (Montreal, Canada)

Dwagie (Tainan, Taiwan)

Earth Boys (Brooklyn, NY.)

Ebo (Memphis, TN.)

Ellie Prohan (London, England)

Ezra Furman (Chicago, IL.)

Fever Beam (Tampa, FL.)

FH Snoop (Philadelphia, PA.)

Fly Hendrix (San Francisco, CA.)

Foozool (San Francisco, CA.)

Geexella (Jacksonville, FL.)

GoDJKnowledge & the Trendsetters (Austin)

Goyo (Chocó, Columbia)

Grupo Fantasma (Austin)

Houndmouth (New Albany, IN.)

Hounds (St. Louis, MO.)

The Iguanas (New Orleans, LA.)

Japanese Breakfast (New York, NY.)

Jasper Bones (Los Angeles, CA.)

Jaymes Ward (Harrisburg, PA.)

J. Harcrow (Fort Worth)

John Vincent III (Los Angeles, CA.)

Jonathas (Rio De Jainero, Brazil)

Jordan Moser (Wimberley)

José Feliciano (Lares, Puerto Rico)

JP Saxe (Toronto, Canada)

Karma Rivera (Portland, OR.)

Katy Kirby (Spicewood)

Kidi (Kwahu, Ghana)

King No-One (York, England)

Kirby (Memphis, TN.)

Kydd Jones (Austin)

Labrys (Norman, OK.)

The Lagoons (Austin)

Laser Background (Philadelphia, PA.)

Ledef (San Antonio)

Lele Rose (Washington, D.C.)

Little Jesus (Mexico City)

L Twill (Hamburg, Germany)

Mai Khoi (Hanoi, Vietnam)

Martin Atkins (Decatur, IL.)

Mira Fahrenheit (Detroit, MI.)

Miss Girl6 (Philadelphia, PA.)

Mluna (Austin)

Mothermary (New York, NY.)

Mr Eazi (Lagos, Nigeria)

Nef the Pharaoh (Vallejo, CA.)

Ness Heads (Chicago, IL.)

Noga Erez (Tel Aviv, Israel)

No Swoon (Brooklyn, NY.)

Nurrydog (Monterrey, Mexico)

Ollie Voso (Baltimore, MD.)

OMB Peezy (Mobile, AL.)

Pale Dian (Austin)

Parlor Walls (Brooklyn, NY.)

Peach Tree Rascals (San Jose, CA.)

Perreo Millenial (Mexico City)

Pineappleciti (Edison, NJ.)

Pinty (London, England)

Poorstacy (Boca Raton, FL.)

Portrait XO (Berlin, Germany)

Propain (Houston)

Ratchetón (Los Angeles, CA.)

Reue (Austin)

Ron Wilkins (San Antonio)

Russell Elliot (Brooklyn, NY.)

Ryan Cassata (Los Angeles, CA.)

Sertified & Dieslo (Austin)

Sharkmuffin (Brooklyn, NY.)

Sharna Bass (London, England)

Shelita (Los Angeles, CA.)

The Shivas (Portland, OR.)

Single Lash (Austin)

Skyblew (Chapel Hill, NC.)

Spirit Ghost (Austin)

Sports Team (London, England)

Stephan (Charleston, SC.)

Stephanie Poetri (Jakarta, Indonesia)

Stephen Clair (Beacon, NY.)

Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys (Scott, LA.)

Sun June (Austin)

Sweet Spirit (Austin)

Swsh (Los Angeles, CA.)

Sydney Wright (Austin)

Tenci (Chicago, IL.)

Thee Phantom & the Illharmonic Orchestra (Philadelphia, PA.)

Vi$ion (San Antonio)

Vivendii Sound (Lagos, Nigeria)

Wet Dip (Austin)

Worldwide (San Antonio)

Zach Winters (Tulsa, OK.)

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