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[DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL] Interview with Jason Aalon Butler (The Fever 333)

STM’s Casper had another in-depth chat with FEVER 333 frontman Jason Aalon Butler this time about their album STRENGTH IN NUMB333RS and the very REAL importance of having rock music festivals in Australia such as DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL!

Grammy nominated activists FEVER 333 have shared an official music video for One Of Us, which is featured on their acclaimed Roadrunner/333 Wreckords Crew debut LP, Strength In Numb333rs available HERE . The video, which is directed by FEVER 333 vocalist Jason Aalon Butler and Djay Brauner, sees the band demonstrating alongside allies on the streets of downtown Los Angeles as they march towards City Hall. The video, which features fans holding personalized protest signs, was filmed just days after FEVER 333 celebrated the release of Strength In Numb333rs by marching alongside the United Teachers of Los Angeles in support of their strike.

Recently profiled by The Los Angeles Times and named one of 17 Alternative & Indie Breakouts For 2019 by Billboard,  FEVER 333 are currently on the road in North America supporting Bring Me The Horizon on their global First Love tour. The band will then embark on a series of global festival performances including Download Australia & U.K., Lollapalooza Argentina, Brazil & Chile, North America’s Sonic Temple Festival and more.

Comprised of vocalist Jason Aalon Butler (ex letlive.), drummer Aric Improta (Night Verses), and guitarist Stephen Harrison (ex The Chariot), FEVER 333 released their politically charged, breakthrough EP, Made An America earlier this year. 

Explicitly devoted to a revolutionary cause and delivering aggressive advocacy through a Molotov cocktail of punk, hip-hop, and thrash, FEVER 333’s activism serves as the banner for the band’s focus on community, charity, and change.

TOURING AUSTRALIA WITH DOWNLOAD 2019

DEBUT ALBUM STRENGTH IN NUMB333RS OUT NOW

01 – “…”
02 – “Burn It”
03 – “Animal”
04 – “Prey For Me/3”
05 – “One Of Us”
06 – “Inglewood/3”
07 – “The Innocent”
08 – “Out Of Control/3”
09 – “Am I Here?”
10 – “Coup D’Étalk”

Rhymes and riffs incite more change than bullets and bombs ever could – and Los Angeles trio, FEVER 333 is here to pull the trigger. Adding a Brisbane show to their already confirmed Download Festival appearances, the band will play a headline show to local audiences at The Brightside on Friday, March 8.

Tickets on sale now.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.com.au.

In the midst of America’s 2017 socio-political upheaval a self-described “bi-racial double agent who’s got a black father and a white mother” – could feel the weight of the divisions. Jason Aalon Butler (ex-letlive) after meeting Travis Barker of blink-182 by chance, he spent the Super Bowl Sunday with the iconic drummer and mutual friend/producer John Feldman. That day, this unholy triumvirate’s conversation inspired the songs that would eventually comprise Fever 333’s 2018 debut. Comprised of vocalist Jason Aalon Butler, drummer Aric Improta (Night Verses) and guitarist Stephen Harrison (ex-The Chariot), the Los Angeles trio lock and load gnashing guitars, guttural beats and brazenly bold bars of a hard-hitting hybrid made up of hip-hop, punk and activism.

Channeling the art of discord, Butler’s creation of something a little dangerous and also subservice; musically and in ethos, every element makes a statement – even the lineup. First making their live debut on July 4, 2017, Fever 333 hijacked the parking lot of infamous L.A. staple, Randy’s Donuts – making their declaration of independence loud and clear.

Bringing their energy and enthusiasm for change to Australia, Fever 333’s local debut will start in Brisbane on Friday March 8 at The Brightside – before heading on to play Download Festival in both Sydney and Melbourne pouring out a radical, left-leaning and unapologetic belief for change through emotionally and politically charged sonic genius.

FEVER 333
AUSTRALIA 2019

THE BRIGHTSIDE, BRISBANE
FRIDAY MARCH 8 – JUST ANNOUNCED

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL, SYDNEY
SATURDAY MARCH 9

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL, MELBOURNE
MONDAY MARCH 11


FOLLOW THE FEVER 333

OFFICIAL WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | SOUNDCLOUDwww.warnermusic.com.au

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Interview with John Boecklin (Bad Wolves)

Backstage at Rod Laver Arena before their last show in Melbourne supporting Nickelback, Cassandra Hale had a killer chat with BAD WOLVES drummer John Boecklin about the tour and about the response to their album DISOBEY which was released via Eleven Seven Records (Sony Australia) back in May last year. 

Bad Wolves band rose to global acclaim this year with their cover of The Cranberries’ inter-generational hit Zombie topping global charts to become the #1 rock song of 2018.

Released as a tribute to late Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan, who was set to reprise her iconic vocals on the track before her untimely and tragic passing in January, Bad Wolves’ Zombie has resonated with audiences around the globe and embarked on a meteoric rise on global charts. The band is committed to donating all of their proceeds from the song to O’Riordan’s four children.

Zombie has received mainstream U.S. airplay from Howard Stern, KROQ, and Z100. The track went #1 on iTunes Overall (U.S., Canada, Australia), #1 on iTunes Rock globally, and #1 on iTunes Metal globally. The official music video has accumulated over 200 Million video views on YouTube combined since its release. In addition to cracking over 19 Million Spotify streams, the song has held steady as the longest-charting track of all those on Spotify’s Global Viral 50 chart so far this year (Perry is checking). The song has now gone GOLD in both the U.S. and Canada.

BUY DISOBEY HERE

But Disobey is much more than one hit song. The debut collection that sees five Los Angeles music veterans flexing their creative muscles and exploring new and previously untapped sonic spaces. The record is complex and vast; it’s full of lyrics that sees biracial front-man Tommy Vext tackling everything from the current political state of our nation to the prevalence of racism — not the typical fodder for an album that’s already birthing hit singles. It also addresses deeply personal matters, with the singer stating, “This album is a commentary, but it’s also a diary.”
 
In addition to Zombie, Disobey boasts the crushingly catchy Learn to Live, fan favourites Shapeshifter, and the soaring ballad Remember When. The latter is inspired by Vext’s twin brother,  who is currently serving time for his attempt to murder Vext. Following the murder attempt, Vext began a career as a sober coach to help others break free of the cycle of drug addiction and violence.

The album also includes Hear Me Now which Bad Wolves revealed in a duet form with label-mate Diamante.

Overall, the Bad Wolves story is one of quiet resilience. The band features drummer John Boecklin (ex-Devildriver) and vocalist Tommy Vext (Divine Heresy, Snot), as well as guitarists Doc Coyle (ex-God Forbid), Chris Cain (Bury Your Dead), and bassist Kyle Konkiel (ex-In This Moment), in its ranks. The group—whose members are both seasoned veterans and talented players who have logged critically acclaimed stints in some of rock and metal’s most celebrated acts— emerges as a testament to their collective talent and rapidly expanding fanbase.

DISOBEY TRACK LISTING:

1. Officer Down
2. Learn To Live
3. No Masters
4. Zombie
5. Run For Your Life
6. Remember When
7. Better the Devil
8. Jesus Slaves
9. Hear Me Now
10. Truth or Dare
11. The Conversation
12. Shape Shifter
13. Toast to the Ghost

BUY DISOBEY HERE

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Interview with William Crighton

Brett Ritchie sat down to have a quick chat with acclaimed singer-songwriter and unique Australian performer William Crighton before he embarks on his first headline solo tour throughout April and May 2019.

William says “This tour I will be on stage solo, telling some stories, sharing some thoughts and performing songs from both albums as well as airing some new material for the first time. This is my first headline tour performing solo and I’ve been putting a lot of effort into making it a memorable one for you. I’ll be playing some keys and other various stringed things”. Obviously, I love the band and it will be a different experience not having them there this time but exploring, experimenting and peeling back the songs solo, finding out what can be conjured together with you in this format is an exciting prospect for me”.

Tickets for William Crighton’s first ever solo show are available now – for ticketing information, head to www.williamcrightonmusic.com.au

Combining traditional sounds with unexpected experimentation William has released two albums since 2016, the latest of which ‘Empire’ was labelled by Dave Faulkner of the Hoodoo Gurus as ‘The best album of 2018, local or international’. He has toured extensively throughout Australia, Europe, UK, Canada and the US over the last two years and is rapidly building a reputation as a must-see artist.

William Crighton will be joined by UK artist ‘Beans on Toast’ who is a leading torch in the new wave of UK folk artists. The pair met whilst playing in the UK in 2018. William says “I met Beans on Toast in the UK at Boomtown Fair, I didn’t see his gig there, but we caught up for a drink and had a great yarn. I saw his show at Edinburgh Fringe festival a week later and was a fan. He’s relaxed, funny, serious and bizarre at the same time. If you haven’t heard of him he’s definitely worth a listen”.

After more than 10 years in the game, English songwriter Beans on Toast has become something of a cult figure. He’s a hippy, a punk, a poet, a drunk, a die-hard romantic and an eternal optimist. Singing simple songs that tackle big issues. Political protest songs for the modern day, honest and open Love songs. Songs that will make you laugh, but also make you think with no holds barred honest lyrics and quick wit.

The Beans on Toast live show is an odd and unpredictable experience. A singer, storyteller and guitar player his self-deprecating quality is not something you often see, but it breaks down the barrier between musician and audience, creating a sense of equality. This run of shows supporting William Crighton will be his first ever tour of Australia, something he’s been desperate to do for a long time now.

DON’T MISS WILLIAM CRIGHTON LIVE IN 2019

These will be very memorable shows.

Tickets on sale now at www.williamcrightonmusic.com.au

THUR 25 APRIL GUMBALL FESTIVAL, HUNTER VALLEY NSW

FRI 26 APRIL THE NEWSAGENCY SYDNEY, NSW

SAT 27 APRIL HERITAGE HOTEL BULLI, NSW

SUN 28 APRIL BRASS MONKEY CRONULLA, NSW

TUE 30 APRIL SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE, CANBERRA, ACT

THUR 2 MAY ESPY ST KILDA, MELBOURNE, VIC

FRI 3 MAY MUSIC ON THE HILL, RED HILL, VIC

SAT 4 MAY THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE, VIC

SUN 5 MAY SOOKI LOUNGE, BELGRAVE, VIC

WED 8 MAY OLD MUSEUM – STUDIO, BRISBANE, QLD

THUR 9 MAY DUSTY ATTIC MUSIC LOUNGE, LISMORE, NSW

FRI 10 MAY 5 CHURCH STREET, BELLINGEN, NSW

SAT 11 MAY SOUTH WEST ROXY CINEMA, STH WEST ROCKS, NSW

William Crighton’s album EMPIRE out now on ABC Music/Universal Music Australia

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[DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL] Interview with Laurie Vincent (Slaves)

UK punk duo SLAVES have announced two debut Australian headline shows to go along with their upcoming appearances at Download Festival. Casper sat down to chat with Laurie on what their plans are for the unsuspecting Aussies!

Before performing at Download in Sydney and Melbourne in March, Isaac Holman (drums, vocals) and Laurie Vincent (guitar, vocals) will hit up Perth’s Amplifier Bar and Brisbane’s The Brightside, off the back of their third album Acts Of Fear And Love.

The pair were added to the Download Festival 2019 lineup late last year!

Catch all the dates and ticketing details for their festival sideshows, below

Slaves Download Festival Australia 2019 Sideshows

Tickets on sale now

Wednesday, 6th March
Amplifier Bar, Perth
Tickets: XIII Touring

Thursday, 7th March
The Brightside, Brisbane
Tickets: XIII Touring

So, which heavyweight heroes will be powering the mosh pits in 2019… you better be sitting down…

Kicking off with a lash of bittersweetness… Ozzy Osbourne and Slayer will be joining Download for the Australian legs of their final ever world tours, we know you all will rise and give them the send-off they both deserve….

TICKETS TO DOWNLOAD
downloadfestival.com.au/tickets 

Max tickets per transaction – 10
Payment methods – VISA and MasterCard
downloadfestival.com.au/tickets

Ticket prices:
GA $189 + BFs

RIP VIEWING PLATFORM EXPERIENCE: MELBOURNE – $379 + BFs
Take your Download 2019 experience up a few notches. Forget VIP, you can RIP!

  • Event ticket to Download Festival Melbourne
  • Entry via dedicated RIP Express Lanes
  • Dedicated RIP Viewing Platform right next to the Black/Red (Main) stages which includes –
    • Dedicated RIP Cloak Room
    • An exclusive bar and food offering
    • Your own Download official merchandise stand with some limited-edition items
    • Exclusive Download Festival RIP laminate
    • Re-usable souvenir Download Festival Cup plus complimentary drink
    • Your very own plush RIP dunnies
    • Complimentary wifi and phone charging stations
    • Shade and seating areas

RIP FESTIVAL BAR EXPERIENCE: SYDNEY – $299 + BFs
Take your Download 2019 experience up a few notches. Forget VIP, you can RIP!

  • Event ticket to Download Festival Sydney
  • Entry via dedicated RIP Express Lanes
  • Dedicated RIP Zone which includes –
    • Dedicated RIP Cloak Room
    • An exclusive bar and food offering
    • Your own Download official merchandise stand with some limited-edition items
    • Exclusive Download Festival RIP laminate
    • Re-usable souvenir Download Festival Cup plus complimentary drink
    • Your very own plush RIP dunnies
    • Complimentary wifi and phone charging stations
    • Shade and seating areas

DOUBLE DOWN(LOAD) TICKET: $360 + BFs 
Want more Ozzy? Need more Slayer? Then why not double down on your Download experience with the Double Down(load) ticket.

With a Double Down(load) ticket you won’t have to miss a thing with discounted general admission entry to both Download Sydney on Saturday 9 March 2019 AND Download Melbourne on Monday 11 March 2019 (Labour Day Public Holiday). It’s a long weekend after all, so why not make the most of Download 2019!

Exclusive pre-sale for Optus customers, thanks to Optus Perks from 9am, Friday September 21 until 12am Saturday September 22. For more information on how to purchase, visit optusperks.com.au or download My Optus App today.

OZZY OSBOURNE (Only Aus Shows)
SLAYER (Final World Tour) | JUDAS PRIEST (Only Aus Shows) | ALICE IN CHAINS
 GHOST | RISE AGAINST  (Only Aus Shows) | THE AMITY AFFLICTION (Only Aus Shows)
SUM 41 (Only Aus Shows) | ANTHRAX | PENNYWISE (Only Aus Shows)
HALESTORM (Only Aus Shows)| BEHEMOTH | ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES
I PREVAIL (Only Aus Shows) | THY ART IS MURDER | POLARIS | TWELVE FOOT NINJA
CONVERGE | FRENZAL RHOMB | LUCA BRASI | CODE ORANGE
 FEVER 333 | WAR ON WOMEN | SLAVES | ALIEN WEAPONRY
NEW YEARS DAY | HIGH TENSION | JUSTICE FOR THE DAMNED
AVERSIONS CROWN | OUTRIGHT | RUINS | DEVILSKIN | EAT YOUR HEART OUT
 VOYAGER | THE BEAUTIFUL MONUMENT + UnEarthed Winner to be announced

AND Introducing the Ascension Stage to Download 2019
Featuring
JUSTICE FOR THE DAMNED | AVERSIONS CROWN | DEVILSKIN
EAT YOUR HEART OUT | THE BEAUTIFUL MONUMENT

 

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Interview with Taime Downe (Faster Pussycat)

The infamous L.A. Glam Rockers FASTER PUSSYCAT are headed here next month and front-man TAIME DOWNE talked to STMs Casper about what to expect on the road. 

When you think of Hollywood’s infamous ‘80s rock ‘n’ roll scene, it won’t take long before you turn your mind to Faster Pussycat. Led by the incomparable Taime Downe, Faster Pussycat was formed in Hollywood during its ‘80s glam metal boom.

As a mainstay of the live L.A scene and featured on the Decline of Western Civilisation 2 – The Metal Years, the band was more in line with the rawness of Guns ‘N’ Roses and Motley Crue rather than the polished pop finish of Poison and Warrant.

Their 1987 self-titled debut featured the hits, “Don’t Change That Song”, “Bathroom Wall” and “Cathouse”. Their follow up in 1989, Wake Me When It’s Over saw the band experience their greatest success driven by the worldwide hit single, “House of Pain”. That album also featured fan faves, “Where There’s a Whip There’s A Way”, “Poison Ivy” and “Pulling Weeds”. In 1992, the band would release the final album with their classic line up, Whipped. The consistency of solid songwriting and catchy hooks continued with ‘’Whipped’’ and included live staple “Jack The Bastard”.

The band toured Australia for their first time ever in 2008. Now, eleven years later, Faster Pussycat returns to Australia, in February 2019, for a series of shows which will please long-time fans of the band. With the exception of Ace Von Johnson on guitar, who joined the band in 2010, the band features longtime stalwarts Xristian Simon (guitar), Danny Nordahl (bass) and Chad Stewart (drums), who have been with the band since 2001.

Together with a consistent lineup and boasting approximately 200 live shows a year, both Taime and Faster Pussycat are sounding better than ever. The band has promised their long-time fans a live show full of classic hits across the first three albums of the bands’ career. This is a show not to be missed.

FASTER PUSSYCAT February 2019 Australian Tour Dates

Thu 14 February – Adelaide, Enigma Bar

Fri 15 February – Melbourne, The Prince

Sat 16 February – Sydney, Crowbar

Sun 17 February – Brisbane, Crowbar

Tickets On Sale Now From: http://silverbacktouring.com.au/faster-pussycat-2019/

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Interview with Lajon Witherspoon (Sevendust)

As everyone knows SEVENDUST will be here in just a few months. Casper sat down and had yet another amazing chat with the frontman LAJON WITHERSPOON about their album ALL I SEE IS WAR, and their impending onslaught down under.

If you listen closely we have also a special guest appearance by KINGSTON!!!!

The legendary Sevendust returns to Australia and New Zealand in April 2019 – presented by MJR Presents and 24/7 Metal and Rock station/app The Faction! Sevendust are coming to celebrate their 2018 Rise Records release All I See Is War – a record that has energised fans all over the world.

Hysteria Mag said that All I See is War is “…heavy, angry yet vulnerable … the reasons why Sevendust continue to resonate with an ever-widening audience“. Guitarist for the band, Clint Lowery, says of their extremely dedicated fanbase – “We take pride in the connection we have – We’ve always been a people’s band. We’re typical guys who just happen to make a career on stage. With this relationship to the fans, we realize how much we need each other, so we push ourselves to deliver. We don’t stop. We keep moving.” 

A trifecta of now-classic gold albums—Sevendust [1997], Home [1999], and Animosity [2001]— ignited their journey. Known as an equally intense and unforgettable live force, they’ve consistently packed houses around the world and decimated stages everywhere from Rock on the Range and Woodstock to OZZfest and Shiprocked! 2015’s Kill The Flaw represented a high watermark. Bowing at #13 on the Billboard Top 200, it scored their highest debut on the respective chart since 2010 and marked their fifth consecutive Top 10 on the Top Rock Albums Chart and third straight Top 3 on the Hard Rock Albums Chart. Most impressively, the lead single “Thank You” garnered a nomination in the category of “Best Metal Performance” at the 2016 GRAMMY® Awards, a career first. All I See Is War represents yet another new beginning and new point of connection for fans

Sevendust 2019 Australian Tour

Pre-sale begins 10am AEDT Thursday, 6th December

Tickets on sale to general public 10am AEDT Monday, 10th December

Thursday, 25th April
The Tivoli, Brisbane
Tickets: MJR Presents

Friday, 26th April
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: MJR Presents

Saturday, 27th April
The Forum, Melbourne
Tickets: MJR Presents

Monday, 29th April
The Gov, Adelaide
Tickets: MJR Presents

Tuesday, 30th April
Capitol, Perth
Tickets: MJR Presents

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Interview with Jennie Skulander (Devilskin)

DEVILSKIN have just recently been announced as support band for Slash (feat. Myles Kennedy) & the Conspirators on their upcoming tour of Australia. Casper recently had a great chat with Jennie Skulander about what’s in store from DEVILSKIN!

DEVILSKIN are a phenomenon in their native New Zealand, their Platinum selling debut album WE RISE entered the NZ national album charts at Number 1 and stayed in the top 40 for over 54 weeks! The band exploded onto the NZ rock scene with the infectious Little Pills and Never See The Lightsingles and was followed by the Number 1 airplay song Start A Revolution.

WE RISE was released on July 11, 2014, and went straight to the top of the charts remaining as the #1 Album and #1 Kiwi Artist Album for 3 weeks and achieving Gold sales after only 2 weeks. The album was certified PLATINUM in February 2015. In November 2014 the band released Live At The Powerstation DVD/CD. In 2017 DEVILSKIN hit Australian shores in support of Halestorm (who supported DEVILSKIN in NZ) and now the band is coming back to hit the arena stages of Australia in support of Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators

DEVILSKIN replicated their debut album success by debuting their second studio album BE LIKE THE RIVERat Number 1 on the New Zealand Album charts. BLTR has subsequently achieved GOLD sales certification and they celebrated by supporting American rock legends, DISTURBED and playing in front of an 11,000 sold out crowd at Auckland’s Vector Arena. The band has also actively toured the UK, Europe and the U.S. highlighted by an appearance at Download UK in 2017.

In October 2018 DEVILSKIN supported Halestorm on 18 SOLD OUT gigs across Europe, 11 Countries, 18 cities, 18 sold out dates, driving a total of 14,000 miles! They then headlined their own UK tour 10 dates through the UK in November.

DEVILSKIN have earned a formidable reputation by earnestly demonstrating commitment to unpretentious musical values, writing songs that have depth and passion, and a relentless touring schedule. Their tactical instrumental attack is balanced by the seductive Jennie Skulander and her incredible voice that sweeps from whisper to roar, rips with power, drips with melody and captivates with sincerity.

The four-piece DEVILSKIN hail from Hamilton, New Zealand and comprise of the mesmerizing Jennie Skulander on vocals, the red bearded ‘evil twins’ Nail and Paul Martin on guitars and Nic Martin on Drums.

DEVILSKIN’s recently released a new song ENDO, which is a powerfully crafted and visceral masterpiece. Not only does it showcase vocalist Jennie Skulander’s incredible power, range and emotional depth but the lyrics are an honest and brutal narrative of her personal struggle with stage 4 endometriosis.

A poignant glimpse into the pain and distress that millions of women live with on a daily basis all over the world, the song ENDO is Jennie’s cathartic exorcism of her own personal demons. “Endo is based on my surgery for Stage 4 Endometriosis, something I was unaware I had. The lyric “Break the mass up” is about having an 11 cm cyst (Endometrioma) on my ovary removed. This disease affects so many women worldwide, I really think it’s time we talked openly about it.”

Tour Dates:

Sydney Monday 28 January – Qudos Bank Arena
Wednesday 30 January – Brisbane Convention Exhibition Centre 
Melbourne Friday 1 February – Margaret Court Arena
Perth Sunday 3 February – RAC Arena

Tickets from: https://www.tegdainty.com/tour/living-the-dream-tour-australia-new-zealand/

For More on DEVILSKIN

http://devilskin.co.nz/

https://www.facebook.com/DevilskinNZ
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Interview with Jason Aalon Butler (The Fever 333)

THE FEVER 333 will hit our shores for an exclusive Brisbane headliner sideshow ahead of their appearance at the Download Festival 2019 in Melbourne & Sydney and Casper got to chat with frontman Jason Butler about their new release MADE AN AMERICA and what to expect at Download!

Roadrunner Records announced its signing of THE FEVER 333 back in March last year. The Los Angeles-based trio’s debut EP, MADE AN AMERICA, is available now via Roadrunner Records/333 Wreckords Crew – https://MANIACS.lnk.to/MadeAnAmerica

Comprised of vocalist Jason Aalon Butler [ex-letlive.], drummer Aric Improta [Night Verses], and guitarist Stephen Harrison [ex-The Chariot], THE FEVER 333 are explicitly devoted to a revolutionary cause, delivering aggressive advocacy through a molotov cocktail of punk, hip-hop, and thrash. MADE AN AMERICA exhibits THE FEVER 333’s revolutionary activism, with a focus on community, charity, and change. 

“The movement is much greater than the music,” says Butler. “The art is only a contingent piece. We want to make sure we’re just as involved in the activism and actual activation. By no means do we expect other artists to take on this task. Most of the people who made big improvements were either assassinated or just called crazy. We make it ostensibly clear that everything we do is in an active effort for change. It’s about bringing back that socio-political mindfulness. We’re trying to write the soundtrack to the revolution that we know is about to happen.”

The Fever – Made An America EP tracklisting
Made An America
We’re Coming In
(The First Stone) Changes feat. Yelawolf
Hunting Season
Soul’d Me Out
Walking In My Shoes
POV

Rhymes and riffs incite more change than bullets and bombs ever could – and Los Angeles trio, FEVER 333 is here to pull the trigger. Adding a Brisbane show to their already confirmed Download Festival appearances, the band will play a headline show to local audiences at The Brightside on Friday, March 8.

Tickets go on sale at 12pm Wednesday, December 5.

My Live Nation members can secure tickets first during the exclusive pre-sale beginning 10am Tuesday December 4 until 10am Wednesday, December 5.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.com.au.

In the midst of America’s 2017 socio-political upheaval a self-described “bi-racial double agent who’s got a black father and a white mother” – could feel the weight of the divisions. Jason Aalon Butler (ex-letlive) after meeting Travis Barker of blink-182 by chance, he spent the Super Bowl Sunday with the iconic drummer and mutual friend/producer John Feldman. That day, this unholy triumvirate’s conversation inspired the songs that would eventually comprise Fever 333’s 2018 debut. Comprised of vocalist Jason Aalon Butler, drummer Aric Improta (Night Verses) and guitarist Stephen Harrison (ex-The Chariot), the Los Angeles trio lock and load gnashing guitars, guttural beats and brazenly bold bars of a hard-hitting hybrid made up of hip-hop, punk and activism.

Channeling the art of discord, Butler’s creation of something a little dangerous and also subservice; musically and in ethos, every element makes a statement – even the lineup. First making their live debut on July 4, 2017, Fever 333 hijacked the parking lot of infamous L.A. staple, Randy’s Donuts – making their declaration of independence loud and clear.

Bringing their energy and enthusiasm for change to Australia, Fever 333’s local debut will start in Brisbane on Friday March 8 at The Brightside – before heading on to play Download Festival in both Sydney and Melbourne pouring out a radical, left-leaning and unapologetic belief for change through emotionally and politically charged sonic genius.

FEVER 333
AUSTRALIA 2019

THE BRIGHTSIDE, BRISBANE
FRIDAY MARCH 8 – JUST ANNOUNCED

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL, SYDNEY
SATURDAY MARCH 9

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL, MELBOURNE
MONDAY MARCH 11


FOLLOW THE FEVER 333

OFFICIAL WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | SOUNDCLOUD

www.warnermusic.com.au

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Interview with Mike Kroger (Nickelback)

Back in October Nickelback announced their return to Australian soil in the new year. Recently Casper sat down with bassist MIKE KROGER about the new album, Vinnie Paul & Dimebag and what to expect on their return with BAD WOLVES.

Multi-platinum, chart-topping rock band, NICKELBACK, has announced their massive Feed The Machine Tour will land in Australia this summer, bringing their biggest production yet for three shows only.

Touring in support of their ARIA #3 album, FeedThe Machine (out now through BMG), these will be Nickelback’s first Australian shows since May 2015. The multi-platinum-selling powerhouse will hit the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on February 13, Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on February 15 and Melbourne’s Laver Arena on February 16 – with very special guests Bad Wolves.

Nickelback return to Australia with their  biggest and loudest production yet, a high octane show of tracks from the band’s enduring nine-album body of work such as all-time classics, ‘How You Remind Me’, ‘Far Away’, ‘Burn It To The Ground’, ‘Gotta Be Somebody’ and more recent hits from their current album, Feed The Machine, such as ‘Song On Fire’ and ‘Must Be Nice’.

A testament to their everlasting energy, Nickelback boasts twelve consecutive sold-out international tours, performing to more than eight million diehard fans.

The international recording superstars have amassed 50-million-plus units sold worldwide, more than 23 chart-topping singles and an online audience exceeding21 million, with a staggering 1.5 billion YouTube views and 1.4 billion Spotify streams. All the right reasons, which sold in excess of 10 million in the US alone, has been recently awarded the RIAA Diamond sales certification, putting them on an elite shortlist of artists to ever accomplish this.

Tickets for all three shows go on general sale 9 am (local time) Thursday, October 11, including VIP Experiences.

Be first on the floor with an Early Entry VIP Experience or pick up a Hot SeatVIP Experience to access some of the best seats in the house. 

For complete tour, ticket and VIP Experience information, visit:  livenation.com.au.

Joining Nickelback on all shows will be 2018’s global #1 new breakout rock act Bad Wolves.

Bad Wolves, comprised of five LA music veterans, rose to worldwide acclaim this year with their cover of The Cranberries’ intergenerational hit, ‘Zombie’,hitting #1 on iTunes Overall (USA, Canada, Australia), #1 on iTunes Rockglobally, #1 on iTunes Metal globally, as well as taking the gong for the #1 rock song of 2018 on iTunes. The official music video has accumulated more than 180 million views on Facebook and YouTube combined since its release, in addition to cracking in excess of 55 million Spotify streams. The track has been certified platinum in the US and Canada, as well as gold in Australia and Sweden. In May, Bad Wolves released their debut album, Disobey, which debuted at #9 on the ARIA Charts. In June 2019, Bad Wolves donated$250,000 to Dolores O’ Riordan’s children. The band will also be playing their latest single, “Hear Me Now” featuring DIAMANTE, which has been storming theU.S. rock charts, currently at the #5 position.

NICKELBACK
Feed The Machine Tour –Australia 2019
– All Ages Shows –

BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 13

QUDOS BANK ARENA, SYDNEY
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15

ROD LAVER ARENA, MELBOURNE
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16

TICKETS ON SALE 9AM THURSDAY OCTOBER 11
Fan Club Pre-sale begins 1pm October 8 until 9am October 10
My Live Nation pre-sale begins 10am October 10 until 8am October 11
– local times listed –

For complete tour, ticket and VIP Experience information, visit:
nickelback.com
badwolvesnation.com
livenation.com.au

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Interview with Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers)

HUGH CORNWELL is back to present a MONSTER tour celebrating his legacy with a storming full set of those iconic classic Stranglers hits, plus an opening set of curated prime solo Hugh works including selections from his brilliant new album MONSTER. Casper had the pleasure of chatting to THE HITMAN himself about the announcement.

HUGH CORNWELL wrote the hits, sang the hits and played guitar on the hits. Golden Brown, No More Heroes, Strange Little Girl, Always The Sun, No More Heroes, Nice And Sleazy, (Get A) Grip (On Yourself), Peaches – these are the great songs that established the legend of The Stranglers.

Fan Pre-sale Thursday November 15th from 10:00 am – 11:59 pm local time 

General public onsale Friday November 16th from 10:00 am

VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Meet and Greet with the Artist
Photo with the Artist on the fans own phone or camera
2 items signed by the Artist
Limited edition A3 Thick Card Poster
Official commemorative VIP Laminate
Priority Access to the Venue

HUGH CORNWELL is back to present a MONSTER tour celebrating his legacy with a storming full set of those iconic classic Stranglers hits, plus an opening set of curated prime solo Hugh works including selections from his brilliant new album MONSTER.

See the big Stranglers hits performed by the man himself with his first-rate UK band.

You’d be utterly insane to miss it – The HITMAN is BACK!

Just strap on your guitar and we’ll play some rock and roll!

TICKET INFORMATION

Fan Pre-sale Thursday November 15th from 10:00 am – 11:59 pm local time 

General public onsale Friday November 16th from 10:00 am
Wednesday 1 May Christchurch – Foundry

Thursday 2 May Wellington – San Fran Bath House

Friday 3 May Auckland – Powerstation

Saturday 4 May Brisbane – Triffid

Sunday 5 May Adelaide – Gov

Wednesday 8 May Canberra – Basement

Thursday 9 May Sydney – Manning Bar

Friday 10 May Melbourne – Max Watts

Saturday 11 May Perth – Rosemount

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