31 July 2023

2 mins read

Photography: Eva van den Bosch

Written by: Glenn van den Bosch

what's happening with Simple Plan

Simple Plan Announce ‘The Hard As Rock’ Tour 2024 With Special Guests Mayday Parade & State Champs

Get ready to rock out, as Simple Plan, the iconic pop-punk band, have just revealed their highly anticipated The Hard As Rock Europe and UK Tour 2023. With special guests Mayday Parade and State Champs joining them on stage, this tour promises to be an absolute treat for all rock music enthusiasts.

The excitement is building up as the tour is scheduled to kick off on January 19th, 2024, in Paris, France. It will make its way to various cities across Europe, culminating in an electrifying finale in London, UK, on February 24th. Mark your calendars, as tickets for these epic shows will go on sale on August 4th at 10 am local time through www.officialsimpleplan.com.

After an exhilarating arena tour alongside their friends Sum 41 last fall and a series of unforgettable festival performances this spring, Simple Plan is thrilled to be back with their headlining tour in Europe and the UK. Fans can expect full-length shows packed with energy and an impressive lineup of new songs from their latest album Harder Than it Looks, as well as classic fan favorites from their early records. To make this tour even more special, the band plans to treat audiences with a few rarely played live jams, commemorating both the 25th anniversary of the band and the 20th anniversary of their second album, Still Not Getting Any.

For the complete list of tour dates and venues, check out the poster at the bottom of this article. Grab your tickets early, as they are sure to sell out fast. It’s time to embrace the rock spirit with The Hard As Rock Europe and UK Tour 2024. See you there!

We couldn’t be more excited to announce the “Hard As Rock” Europe & UK Tour with our friends @maydayparade and @State_Champs kicking off in January 2024! 🤘⚡️🤘
We can’t wait to play our own headline shows all over the continent with such awesome bands! It’s gonna be epic!… pic.twitter.com/RInfzvRgVJ
— Simple Plan (@simpleplan) July 31, 2023

31 July 2023

2 mins read

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what's happening with Periphery

Periphery Announce European Headliner Tour For Early 2024

Fans in Europe can now rejoice as they will get the chance to witness Periphery’s powerhouse performance once again. The tour, aptly named The Wildfire European Tour, promises to deliver an unforgettable experience filled with energy and excitement.

Jake Bowen, one of the band’s guitarists, expressed his enthusiasm about the upcoming European tour, stating, “This will be our first tour of Europe in about 4 ½ years. Now that Periphery V is out, I know we’re all excited to visit some of our favorite places and play songs off the new record. We’re looking at really great options for support and will announce those bands very soon. These shows are gonna be nuts, see you there!”

For those eager to secure their spot at these highly anticipated shows, tickets for The Wildfire European Tour will go on sale this Friday, August 4th, at 10 am local time. Make sure to mark your calendars and set your alarms to snag the best seats before they’re gone.

The poster below this article contains all the tour dates, so be sure to check it out for the complete list of cities and venues where Periphery will be performing during The Wildfire European Tour.

TOUR ALERT! European fans, get ready to kick off 2024 with us. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 11:00 am CET. Ticket links at https://t.co/RssbyIxfuy. We will announce the support acts at a later date. We can't wait to get back to some of these cities again. Gonna be a banger! pic.twitter.com/f2IvN6RGrw
— Periphery (@PeripheryBand) July 31, 2023

25 July 2023

1 min read

Photography: Eva van den Bosch

Written by: Glenn van den Bosch

what's happening with Bullet For My Valentine

Bullet For My Valentine Announce Tour With Of Mice & Men And Vended

After 5 long years of not touring the United States of America and Canada, Bullet For My Valentine are headed out for an extensive trek through the continent to take place in October and November of 2023.

For these shows, Bullet For My Valentine will be joined by Of Mice & Men, who have a brand new song coming to you later this week, as well as Vended.

Check out all the tour dates on the poster below and make sure to grab your tickets before they run out.

Attention please!! After 5 long years we're heading back to the USA and Canada for a proper headline tour!! We cannot wait to see you all again! @OMandM and @OfficialVended are along for the ride so get ready for some serious mosh pit action!! 🤟🏻https://t.co/JkyzAAH8AH pic.twitter.com/SlN3MNDi41
— BFMV (@bfmvofficial) July 25, 2023

19 July 2023

1 min read

Photography: LE3AY

Written by: Glenn van den Bosch

what's happening with Poppy

Poppy Release New Single ‘Knockoff, Announce New Album ‘Zig’

Poppy has released a brand new single Knockoff today, as well as the announcement of the highly anticipated new album. The new album will carry the title Zig and will see its release on the 27th of October, 2023 via Sumerian Records. The tracklisting and album art have been revealed, and can be seen right below. Pre-order bundles can be found on various locations, which can be found here.

01 Church Outfit
02 Knockoff
03 Hard
04 What It Becomes
05 Flicker
06 1’s + 0’s
07 Zig
08 Linger
09 The Attic1
0 Motorbike
11 Prove It

To further the hype surrounding the new album, Poppy has released the second single off of the album Knockoff, with an accompanying music video which can be viewed right below. Are you excited for the new Poppy era? Let us know via social media!

19 July 2023

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In This Moment Release New Single ‘THE PURGE’, Announce Forthcoming Album ‘GODMODE’

Fans of American metal band In This Moment can start counting down the days until the release of a brand new In This Moment album, ‘GODMODE,’ following the exciting announcement of its release date on October 27th. To build the anticipation even further, the band has unveiled the album’s first single, THE PURGE with an accompanying, theatrical music video.

The new album’s pre-orders have since gone live, with multiple formats, including digital streaming platforms, vinyl, and CD. Check out the bundles on In This Moment’s official merch website right here. The tracklisting for the album has already been revealed, which looks like this:

1. GODMODE
2. THE PURGE
3. ARMY OF ME
4. SACRIFICE
5. SKYBURNER
6. SANCTIFY ME
7. EVERYTHING STARTS AND ENDS WITH YOU
8. DAMAGED (FEAT. SPENCER CHARNAS)
9. FATE BRINGER
10. I WOULD DIE FOR YOU

The announcement of GODMODE and the release of THE PURGE has already ignited excitement and anticipation within the metal community, especially paired with the announcement that was made yesterday about the band’s upcoming co-headliner tour with Ice Nine Kills. Details about this tour can be found here.

Without further ado, check out the brand new music video for THE PURGE below and let us know if you are excited for GODMODE to release later this year.

19 July 2023

1 min read

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what's happening with Code Orange

Code Orange Release New Single Featuring Billy Corgan, Announce New Album ‘The Above’

Good news for fans of the renowned heavy metal band Code Orange!

The Grammy-nominated group revealed their latest single, Take Shape, which features a surprising collaboration with alternative rock icon Billy Corgan, best known as the frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins. In addition, Code Orange unveiled details of their forthcoming album, The Above, set to captivate fans worldwide with its release on September 29th.

The new single continues their relentless output, unveiling the already third new song from the upcoming album, Take Shape, as a follow-up to the previously released tracks The Game‘ and ‘Grooming My Replacement.

The brand new song comes with a music video, which can be checked out right below. Get excited for Code Orange‘s brand new album The Above and the singles to come!