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Interview with Paul Martin (DEVILSKIN)

In what seems like an eternal rollercoaster of close calls and postponements, Silverback Touring are pleased to announce that after several attempts, the long-awaited DEVILSKIN RED Australian Tour is finally happening. The hard-hitting Kiwi bandreleased their critically acclaimed third studio album RED in April 2020 and have been trying to make it to Australia to celebrate. Now, with borders finally opening and plenty of light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, Australia finally get their chance to witness DEVILSKIN on their first ever headline run down under in April/May.

On the tour, DEVILSKINs Nic Martin says, We are so grateful for our overseas supporters, who have proven their patience and loyalty as we have tried to bring this show to their shores. Now that it appears safe to do so, we are frothing to be connecting with our friends in Australia again. Were incredibly excited to finally showcase our latest album, especially in a few cities weve never previously performed. Its going to be a massive reunion, so we hope youre ready for a Kiwi-style party, Aussie!

Having stunned Australian crowds on tours with HALESTORM and SLASH Ft. Miles Kennedy and the Conspirators, and appearing on Download Australia in 2019, DEVILSKIN are one act not to be missed.

DEVILSKIN have garnered a formidable reputation and a solid fanbase worldwide from their relentless touring schedule. A swathe of brilliant live reviews from Europe to USA to Australia are testament to the groundswell of support for this hard-working and focused New Zealand act.

The title of their latest album RED is significant: it is the universal colour of passion, vitality, blood, danger, romance, anger, horror and love; everything evocative. Of all the colours, RED is a warning and a statement.

RED starts with a sonic throat punch titled Do You See Birds and promises to enthrall the listener with a tour-de-force of emotions and moods. From the de-tuned anthem Corrode and the caged rage of Same Life, to the poignant beauty of Sweet Release, the swagger of Be Like The River, and the manic fury of Everybodys High But Me. DEVILSKIN have long been noted for their emotive songwriting and ability to touch peoples hearts, and on RED they have bared their soul with their finest performance yet.

Joining DEVILSKIN are fellow Kiwis SHEPHERDS REIGN on their first ever Australian visit. SHEPHERDS REIGN are a Polynesian Metal band and seem to be a world first. The band is made up of 5 brothers: Pacific, Mori and Asian, who are united in their passion for writing and performing hard hitting music that expresses where they are from and shares their life experiences. Its metal with thick textures and big melodies, delivered with attitude and conviction. Their recent release Le Manu has received close to two million views on YouTube.

SHEPHERDS REIGN is best experienced live, where each band member gives it their all and aims to smack the audience in the face with their performance. The live show is a culmination of years of playing together and developing their natural chemistry and on stage is where they are most powerful.

This is a show of some pure Kiwi metal power, and one that is not to be missed.

Tickets are on sale now from: https://www.silverbacktouring.com.au/devilskin/

Touring April / May 2022

Friday 29 April – Sydney – Manning Bar

Saturday 30 April – Brisbane Mansfield Tavern

Sunday 1 May – Gold Coast – Coolangatta Hotel

Thursday 5 May – Adelaide -The Gov

Friday 6 May – Perth – Amplifier

Saturday 7 May – Melbourne – Max Watts

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THE HU Announce Australian BLACK THUNDER TOUR Dates For August 2022!

Critically celebrated Mongolian rock band THE HU has today announced their return to Australia in August 2022. Beginning in Melbourne on August 3, before traveling to Brisbane, Adelaide and ending in Sydney on August 7, the Black Thunder Tour will give fans the chance to hear new music from The HU’s highly anticipated sophomore album, due later this year.

Tickets go on sale at 10am, Friday April 22.

My Live Nation members can secure tickets during the pre-sale which commences at 10am on Wednesday April 20, and concludes at 9am on Friday April 22.

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

Proving their global appeal, The HU have sold out venues across the world in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with scheduled festival appearances at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Download Festival, and more, creating a community of fans from all walks of life. They quickly grabbed the attention of the industry, leading to collaborations with Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach and Lzzy Hale of Halestorm.

Their debut album, 2019 ‘s The Gereg, debuted at #1 on the World Album and Top New Artist Charts. With it, the band has accumulated over 250 million combined streams and video views to date and has received critical acclaim from the likes of Billboard, NPR, GQ, The Guardian, The Independent, Revolver, and even Sir Elton John himself.

Readying their next chapter as a global force, The HU is putting the finishing touches on their highly anticipated sophomore album, which is due for a global release later this year from Better Noise Music. The project will include a selection of tracks that premiered live on the band’s critically acclaimed North American tour at the end of 2021.


THE HU
BLACK THUNDER AUSTRALIA TOUR 2022

170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 3
EATONS HILL HOTEL, BRISBANE FRIDAY AUGUST 5
HINDLEY STREET MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE SATURDAY AUGUST 6
ROUNDHOUSE, SYDNEY SUNDAY AUGUST 7
TICKETS ON SALE 10AM FRIDAY, APR 22


Live Nation pre-sale: Wednesday Apr 20, 10am – Friday Apr 22, 9am
For complete tour and ticket and information, visit: livenation.com.au & thehuofficial.com

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MOMMA ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘HOUSEHOLD NAME’

 

Momma, the band led by singers/guitarists Allegra Weingarten and Etta Friedman, today announce Household Name, their anticipated new album, will be released on July 1.

Fresh off a series of dates with Wet Leg, the band’s new full-length Household Name reveals an exciting new chapter marked by both personal and artistic growth. Now based in Brooklyn, New York, after relocating from hometown Los Angeles, the duo upgraded from GarageBand and took their time writing and recording in a proper studio alongside multi-instrumentalist/producer Aron Kobayashi Ritch. The resulting album, mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Emily Lazar, is a tightly-stitched collection that is magnetic and dynamic, and also marks their debut for Mirror Records,who signed Momma in the midst of the pandemic before the band members had even finished college. In chasing their idols and embracing personal storytelling, the band has skilfully carved out their own path. Household Name showcases an unfettered vulnerability elevated by serious alt-rock bombast and is an album that tells the world: This is Momma.

Across the album’s 12 songs, Weingarten and Friedman, who met and formed Momma in high school, cull lyrical inspiration from their own lives for the first time–a contrast with the conceptual fiction of Two of Me. Bygone heroes also helped inspire a lyrical theme throughout Household Name: the rise and fall of the rock star, and the tropes and tribulations that come with that arc. The theme allowed the group to celebrate (and, in some cases, directly reference) icons like Nirvana, Pavement, Smashing Pumpkins, Veruca Salt, and the Breeders’ Kim Deal, while weaving in their own perspective and experiences.

Household Name perfects a balance of heavy riffs, deep emotions, inviting sonic production, and a light-hearted, wry sense of humour, creating a singular lane for Momma in today’s world of alt rock. Household Name is available for pre-order/pre-save HERE.

The album’s fuzzed-out and soaring lead single ‘Speeding 72‘, released today, details a fast-burning romance between two kids who meet at a show and go for a ride—its chorus referencing Pavement’s ‘Gold Soundz’ with nostalgic admiration. Its Madeline Leshner and Zach Stone-directed, part The Breakfast Club inspired, video perfectly captures the song’s spirit: cruising around in the summer with your friends with no real destination, windows down, and blasting music.

“’Speeding 72′ is probably the most collaboratively written song on the new record. We wanted it to be the sort of summertime anthem that you can turn on during a drive to impress your crush,” the band explains. “The most important part of the production was setting the right mood to transport the listener. The song starts with Aron getting into his car (which is featured on the album cover), and then turning on the ignition.”

‘Speeding 72’ follows previous album singles ‘Rockstar‘ and ‘Medicine‘, which collectively earned praise and support upon release from Rolling Stone, The FADER (20 Best Rock Songs Right Now), NME(First On feature), The Line of Best Fit, Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan, Consequence (Best Songs of the Week), NPR Music (New Music Friday playlist), FLOOD, Under the Radar and more.

Momma also announce a headlining U.S. tour that will see them playing their biggest venues to date, including shows at Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg and Los Angeles’ The Echo. After supporting Wet Leg on sold-out West Coast shows, the band will shortly commence a much-anticipated UK stint of dates. The band will headline London’s Brixton Windmill next month and open for Illuminati Hotties in Leeds, as well as performing in Glasgow and Brighton for The Great Escape Festival. The band will also be supporting Snail Mail on her US tour.

Household Name – Tracklist

1. Rip Off

2. Speeding 72

3. Medicine

4. Rockstar

5. Motorbike

6. Tall Home

7. Lucky

8. Brave

9. Callin Me

10. Spider

11. No Stage

12. No Bite

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Simple Plan Share New Single & Video: WAKE ME UP (When This Nightmare’s Over)

In light of the recent crisis in Ukraine, multi-million selling and streaming rock band Simple Plan is offering support to the people of Ukraine with their new single ‘Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare’s Over)’. The new music video was directed by Ukrainian filmmaker Jensen Noen and was filmed with a Ukrainian cast and crew. VFX and post-production work was also performed by Ukrainian artists. Jensen Noem also directed the band’s recently released clips for their singles ‘The Antidote’ and ‘Ruin My Life.’

“When we saw the first images from the war in Ukraine, we felt so heartbroken and powerless. The impact on young children and families felt especially devastating and made us want to do something to help.
The idea to do this video was sparked by discussions with our good friend and director Jensen Noen. We could feel just how important and personal the events in Ukraine were for him and from there, the concept for the video emerged.

It was very special to see all these talented Ukrainian actors, actresses, and crew members come together for this cause and create such a moving and emotional music video. We always believed in the power of music and we hope this video can have a positive impact and raise as much money as possible for the people of Ukraine.” Says Simple Plan

Director Jensen Noen adds, “Since the war started, I’ve gone through a range of emotions: From depression to rage to an overwhelming sense of helplessness. I can’t describe what it’s been like to watch my home country being torn to shreds, its people raped and killed, innocent children and civilians dying every day…Many of my family and friends have already been affected by the war.

To be able to help raise awareness and money for this cause and use my art to help tell the story of my people means the world to me. And the fact that I got to work with a mainly Ukrainian cast and crew, made this whole experience even more special.

I’m so grateful to Simple Plan for giving me an opportunity to tell the story of what’s going on in my country and to all of our incredible cast and crew that donated their time to this cause.”

With this new video, the band hopes to raise awareness and funds for those affected by the war in Ukraine. All money generated by Youtube views will go directly to Ukrainian relief efforts, through the UNICEF Ukraine Emergency Appeal. In addition, the group is pledging to donate a portion of the proceeds from tickets sold throughout the current tour, via its own Simple Plan Foundation.

The group is collaborating with Ukrainian organizations – Canada-Ukraine Foundation and
Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) – to help amplify the video and its fundraising efforts for Ukraine.

‘Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare’s Over)’ comes from Simple Plan’s highly anticipated new album ‘Harder Than It Looks’, set to be released on May 6th, 2022. Pre-orders for the album, which features previous singles ‘The Antidote,’ ‘Ruin My Life,’ and ‘Congratulations,’ are available now at https://orcd.co/harderthanitlooks.

Fans can look forward to hearing new music live this spring as Simple Plan hits the road for the Blame Canada Tour with Sum 41. The first leg kicks off on April 29th and will feature support from Set It Off. The second leg featuring Magnolia Park starts on July 29th.

‘Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare’s Over’ is out now.
Pre-orders for Harder Than It Looks’ are available here.

HARDER THAN IT LOOKS TRACK LISTING:

01. Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare’s Over)
02. Ruin My Life (feat. Deryck Whibley)
03. The Antidote
04. A Million Pictures Of You
05. Anxiety
06. Congratulations
07. Iconic
08. Best Day Of My Life
09. Slow Motion
10. Two

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HARRY STYLES Announces ‘LOVE ON TOUR 2023’ Australia & New Zealand

GRAMMY Award®-winning, global superstar Harry Styles announces the Australia and New Zealand dates for his LOVE ON TOUR 2023 world tour, confirming stadium shows for the first time. Kicking off at Perth’s HBF Park on February 20, the tour then heads to Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on February 24, Gold Coast’s Metricon Stadium on February 28, Accor Stadium in Sydney on March 3, before concluding at Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium on March 7.

Special guest on the Australian and New Zealand dates is Wet Leg, the British indie rock duo who raced to prominence last year via their viral hit, ‘Chaise Lounge’.

The tour is an extension of LOVE ON TOUR 2022, with shows right across the globe. Styles will kick off his colossal 32-city outing with three brand new stadium dates in the U.K. in June, and a further four stadiums in Europe including a brand new show at Glasgow Ibrox Stadium, Manchester Emirates Old Trafford and London Wembley Stadium through June. The tour will continue in July with rescheduled arena dates in Europe, as well as a new show at Accor Arena in Paris, before heading to Latin America later this year. See full list of dates at https://www.hstyles.co.uk/.

Harry Styles has blasted back into the Australian ARIA Singles Chart and New Zealand Official Top 40 Singles Chart with his new single ‘As It Was’ debuting at #1. Anticipation is at an all-time high for his new album, HARRY’S HOUSE, to be released May 20 on Columbia/Erskine Records, Sony Music Entertainment Australia. The music video for ‘As It Was’, shot last month in London, finds Harry collaborating with Ukrainian GRAMMY Award®-nominated director Tanu Muino. Listen to ‘As It Was’ here and check out the video here.

HARRY’S HOUSEis the third solo studio album from Harry Styles and first music release since 2019’s record breaking sophomore album FINE LINE. The new 13-track full-length album was recorded in multiple locations across the UK, Los Angeles and Tokyo from 2020 to 2021. It was written by Harry alongside frequent collaborators Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson and Mitch Rowland. HARRY’S HOUSE is available for pre-order at all physical and digital retailers globally. In addition, exclusive configurations will be available at select retailers nationwide including a JB Hi-Fi exclusive Translucent Yellow vinyl and a Sea Glass Green vinyl available on the artist’s webstore. Pre-order HARRY’S HOUSE here.

Harry is currently headlining the legendary Coachella Festival, performing ‘As It Was’ live for the first time!

Harry Styles has established himself as one of the biggest and most influential artists in music. His self-titled debut solo album became one of the world’s top-ten best selling albums of the year and had the biggest first week of sales by a male artist in history. His second album, Fine Line, topped the Billboard 200 when it was released, making it Harry’s second US Number One album and made chart history providing the biggest sales week for a solo UK male artist since Nielsen Music began electronically trading sales data in 1991. Since launching his solo career, he has gained prestigious accolades including, two BRIT awards, a Grammy award, an Ivor Novello Award an American Music Award, and many others across the world, in addition to being the first man to appear solo on the cover of Vogue Magazine.

Harry is equally renowned as an incredible live performer. His Love On Tour shows was postponed due to the pandemic and finally started in September 2021 in Las Vegas. Harry performed over 40 shows throughout the US at the end of last year winning praise from fans and critics alike. His shows are packed with his global hit singles including Sign of the Times, Lights Up, Adore You, Watermelon Sugar and Kiwi.

HARRY STYLES: LOVE ON TOUR 2023

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

PERTH, HBF PARK MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20

MELBOURNE, MARVEL STADIUM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

GOLD COAST, METRICON STADIUM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

SYDNEY, ACCOR STADIUM FRIDAY, MARCH 3

AUCKLAND, MT SMART STADIUM TUESDAY, MARCH 7

Ticketing details are as follows:

My Live Nation pre-sale commences Tuesday April 26:

Melbourne – 11am AEST

Sydney – 12pm AEST

Perth – 12pm AWST

Auckland – 12pm NZST

Gold Coast – 1pm AEST

General public tickets go on sale Wednesday April 27:

Melbourne – 12pm AEST

Sydney – 1pm AEST

Perth – 1pm AWST

Auckland – 1pm NZST

Gold Coast – 2pm AEST

For full pre-sale and on-sale start and finish, timings go to www.livenation.com.au.

 

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JOHN CORABI Announces – Solo & Acoustic, Songs & Stories June 2022 Australian Tour

Journeyman, stalwart, or just The Mayor of Rock ‘n’ Roll, John Corabi certainly needs no introduction.

As the voice of The Scream, The Dead Daisies, Union, and ESP but perhaps most notably, as the voice of Motley Crue during their brief departure from life with Vince Neil in 1994, anything featuring the raspy vocals of JOHN CORABI cannot be mistaken.

On the eve of the release of his autobiography “Horseshoes and Hand Grenades”, in which he recounts his life from the streets of Philadelphia to the Sunset Strip and beyond, JOHN CORABI brings his intimate solo acoustic show to Australia for the first time in what can be considered a career retrospective of sorts.

Fans can expect to hear Corabi perform music from all stages of his career intertwined with stories and anecdotes that only JOHN CORABI can deliver.

They don’t come more seasoned than Corabi and with a wide repertoire of rock ‘n’ roll at his disposal, this will be a unique insight into one of the biggest and most recognisable voices in rock ‘n’ roll.

JOHN CORABI – Solo & Acoustic, Songs & Stories Australian Tour Dates

Thursday 2nd June – SYDNEY, Crowbar

Wednesday 8th June – BRISBANE, Brightside

Thursday 9th June – MELBOURNE, Northcote Social Club

Friday 10th June – ADELAIDE, Enigma Bar

Saturday 11th June – PERTH, Amplifier Bar

Tickets On Sale Now From: https://www.silverbacktouring.com.au/john-corabi-acoustic-solo/

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VADER Announce October 2022 Australian Tour

Hardline Media could not be more thrilled to relaunch both international Metal music in Australia and Hardline Touring with Polish legends Nuclear Blast’s VADER and THY DISEASE! Playing a selection of songs from throughout their massive career, VADER will hit Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne stages with THY DISEASE in October 2022. After a very quiet couple of years, this is the way to get heavy back Down Under…

Polish Death Metal legends VADER have already released their 16th studio album, Solitude In Madness (via Nuclear Blast), in 2020, with Covid-starved fans keen to see it in action, live. Never one to rest or relax, VADER have done it all during the course of their 37-year history. From playing super-aggressive, Thrash under the watchful eye of Communist Poland… signing a worldwide deal with popular UK indie label Earache Records… to touring the globe (after the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact in 1991, of course) and enjoying a near-maniacal fanbase, there’s no stopping the Piotr “Peter” Wiwczarek – led outfit. Proof of that lies in the exceptionally great Solitude In Madness, where speed and power are back as the driving factors in VADER’s fiendish yet proficient Death Metal style. Further evidence can be found in the differences that separate previous pounder The Empire from Solitude in Madness.

With the band dynamic stable – Marek “Spider” Pająk (guitars), Tomasz “Hal” Halicki (bass), and James Stewart (drums) whom have been in VADER for almost a decade – the song-writing sessions were similar to Tibi et Igni (2014), The Empire (2016), and the tour-only Dark Age (2017). They were easy and smooth. Although things weren’t always like this in the VADER camp, the current line-up has afforded Wiwczarek a platform on which to focus VADER’s most important trait: the music.

THY DISEASE TO JOIN VADER DOWN UNDER!

THY DISEASE is a Polish industrial metal band from Kraków. Their lyrics generally deal with nihilism, apocalypse, and war. The band was formed in 1999, by musicians formerly active in bands like Sceptic, Anal Stench and Crionics.

Their fourth album, Rat Age (Sworn Kinds Final Verses), was released in early 2006 under Empire Records. The band’s label for the previous three albums was Metal Mind Productions.

The readers of Polish edition of Metal Hammer magazine voted THY DISEASE the best Polish debut act.

LIMITED PRE-SALE EARLYBIRD TICKETS – ON SALE THIS THUR 21 APRIL @ 10:00AM AEST ONLY AT WWW.HARDLINEMEDIA.NET

(* The Earlybird catches the worm – these tickets are cheaper, no booking fee charged! limited)

VADER and THY DISEASE 2022 TOUR DATES

WED 12 OCT – BRISBANE – THE TRIFFID

THUR 13 OCT – SYDNEY – MANNING

FRI 14 OCT – MELBOURNE MAX WATTS

SPECIAL VIP SOUNDCHECK MEET & GREETS AVAILABLE, EXTREMELY LIMITED!

*Once presales are sold out, full price General Public ticket go on sale on Tuesday 26th April)

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Papa Roach – Ego Trip

Review by Jodi Maree

EGO TRIP, the 11th studio album for California’s PAPA ROACH, was released in April 2022 and has been met with mixed reviews across the board, but the majority appear to be positive. The album reached #115 on the U.S Billboard chart, whilst on the UK Rock and Metal chart it has tipped in at #3.

Since coming together in 1993, PAPA ROACH has been very consistently churning out albums approximately every 2-3 years, with some being very successful and others only moderately so.

This album, in my opinion, has the makings of being one of the former. It has quite the mix of tracks on it, and at times can seem a touch disjointed, but it somehow comes together. If you go into it wanting everything to sound like “Last Resort”, you may be a little disappointed, but if you go into it open-minded and ready for a little diversity, mixed with some old-school sounds, then you are really going to like it.

Straight out of the gate the album opens with “Kill The Noise”, which is a punchy angsty track, with a heavy riff. The track was the second single released from the album back in September 2021, and if Spotify plays are anything to go by, seems to be the most popular. Lyrically it runs with the very prevalent theme of PAPA ROACH’s music, which talks about inner demons, and in particular in this track about the internal rage and voices of said demons, which are just becoming too loud, hence the title “Kill The Noise”. I was drawn to the song immediately and found it very catchy and relatable.

The second track “Stand Up” was the fourth single released from the album, and was released in January this year. It has very much the Nu-Metal sound that has appeared so often in the back catalogue. I get a very RATM meets Sevendust meets BMTH vibe. Weird mix, I know but that’s what comes to mind when listening to this track. Touching on the subject matter of oppression, and the need to encourage us all to “Stand Up”. Definitely a great track though and a stand-out for me.

The first single from this album, and the third track, is “Swerve” which features Jason Aalon Butler from Fever333 and rapper Sueco. While this totally contradicts Jacoby Shaddix’s statement in 2004 that the “rap was gone”, this track is well-produced and catchy, it has a funky little sax bridge, and is likely to appeal to those who prefer the rap-rock stylings. One thing this track does do highlights the diversity of PAPA ROACH, and how they are always looking to move with the times and not be stuck in the early 2000s. And while I am a rock/metal/punk-oriented person myself, I certainly do not discredit musicians whose diversity steps outside of the genres I prefer.

Bloodline”, the fourth song from EGO TRIP, feels a little darker, and a little more aggressive. A heavy beat, with a catchy pre-chorus leading into a loud and boisterous chorus. As with many of the tracks, this song is short and punchy. None of the tracks exceed 4 minutes, with more than half being less than 3 minutes long. It certainly leaves the listener wanting more, but means you can bounce through the whole album from song to song without feeling like you need to skip a track at all. And while there are certainly some songs that grab me more than others, I really do not think there are any really bad tracks.

The fifth track is “Liar” and this is one that I really like. It has such a bouncy, catchy tune, and the lyrics, while fast and at times a mouthful, flow well. The layered, gang-style vocals of the chorus work really well on this track.

“Ego Trip” is the sixth song on the album of the same name, and if I’m honest is one of my lesser faves. Musically it is great, with the drums absolutely standing out, and also has some real funky bass riffs too. I do find though, that lyrically this one is a little cheesy.

Another one of my faves from the album is track seven, “Unglued”. It has an old-school “rock style PAPA ROACH” sound that I have an affinity with. Lyrically it is cohesive and appears to be about the breakdown of a relationship. Although not one of the higher ranking songs when you look at the album as a whole, I like the sound of it, and have often played it over again for multiple listens in a row.

“Dying To Believe” was released in October 2021, and looks to be right up there in popularity. Jacoby Shaddix was reported as having described this song as having been written to help unify the division that is prevalent in today’s society. Anyone who loves music, knows that, in itself, music is a great way to unite people from all over. It brings us together, it makes us feel whole, and is an outlet for so many to express themselves and their feelings, so I applaud Jacoby on trying to lessen the divide. Lyrically it is deep, and musically it has elements of the new styles we see being produced by some of the world’s biggest artists. More synth, couipled with a very harmonic chorus makes this track super listenable and appealing.

Track nine, “Killing Time”, to me has what I deem as the typical PAPA ROACH sound. Highly identifiable, and one to get you moving. A tad repetitive but nothing so bad as to taint the song.

Anyone who knows me knows that vocals are my thing. I love a great vocal track. On this album, this is that track. I cannot tell you how many times I have played this song over and over again. Jacoby Shaddix has done such a stellar job on “Leave A Light On”.  It is nothing like any of the other tracks on this whole album. It is poignant, deep, and just an absolutely beautiful, beautiful song. I hold nothing back in saying it is my favourite. It’s no heavy rock song or riffing Nu Metal song, but it is the one I just cannot stop singing and playing over again. I would love to see this acoustic song done live!!

100% my highlight of the whole album, even if I am the only one who thinks so!

Track eleven brings in yet another element in what I can only describe as more of a pop-punk/rock type of vibe. “Always Wandering” is definitely catchy, I actually really like this one too. I feel it is referring to recurring issues, whether it be drugs, bad relationships, or mental health.

Saying that somehow it always comes back around. Life is a constant battle for some, and I think, in that respect, PAPA ROACH nails this sentiment in many of their songs., including the next track “No Apologies” Learning to let go of the things we hold deep inside is hard, but listening to songs like this, for some, might just make it a touch easier.

The penultimate track is “Cut The Line”, which is another one of those songs that has a vaguely pop-punk rock sound to it, that is becoming popular right now. The drums on this track are brilliant and Tony Palermo has to be congratulated on his overall performance across the whole album. So too do Tobin Esperance and Jerry Horton, and of course, the one and only Jacoby Shaddix, whom I believe is the driving force behind the success of PAPA ROACH.

And lastly, but certainly, not least is the final track “I Surrender” which starts out heavy, and has a very melodic chorus. Backing vocals are notable and the tale of not running from your past, and accepting who you are seems to be where this song leads you. A great track to close out what I think is an excellent album. I certainly like it far more than the last two albums and have an appreciation for the diversity the album brings. Bands that have been around as long as these guys do well to constantly evolve, try new sounds, and develop further the sounds they have created for themselves. Nearly 30 years in this business is a huge milestone, and I look forward to hearing more from PAPA ROACH in the future.

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THE PLOT IN YOU Add DEADLIGHTS To The Swan Song Australian Tour With Special Guests ERRA

Today, Ohio quartet THE PLOT IN YOU have announced the addition of Brisbane post-hardcore act DEADLIGHTS to their hotly anticipated debut national Australian headline tour in September with very special guests, ERRA.

DEADLIGHTS have never been ones to shy away from the more complex issues within their lyrical content and continue to delve deeper into every corner of their psyche and poke the dark monsters they find.

Debuting with Greyscale Records as one of their first signings with their album Mesma, the band have gone on to become a household name within the Australian alternative scene supporting acts such as Parkway Drive, Thy Art Is Murder, Every Time I Die and most recently supported Polaris nationally on their Vagabond regional tour. In May 2021, DEADLIGHTS released their sophomore album, The Uncanny Valley, which had glowing reviews by critics and fans across the country.

After racking up over 100 million streams and receiving praise from BillboardRock SoundAlternative Press, and more, THE PLOT IN YOU have crafted music that addresses the end of various things and situations in life.
 
THE PLOT IN YOU released their fifth full-length album, Swan Song in 2021. Sonically and spiritually, Swan Song stares down at years of negativity, soured friendships, disappointment, and mistakes and flush it all away in the wake of hammering distortion, towering melodies, cinematic production, and unapologetically cathartic lyrics.
 
The record received glowing reviews globally. With Hysteria Magazine saying, “In a triumphant fashion, Swan Song may well be the group’s most audacious; genre bending and diverse album to date.” And Wall Of Sound said, “If Swan Song was indeed The Plot In You’s final album, then it would see the four-piece bowing out on a high, at both their popular and creative peak.”
  
THE PLOT IN YOU’s last visit to our shows saw them supporting Polaris in 2018 for the sold out national ‘The Mortal Coil Tour’ and had critics raving about their flawless live show.
 
Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, ERRA’s namesake comes from Akkadian mythology and represents mayhem. Their technical sound and writing is taken by influences from well-respected groups like Misery Signals, Born of Osiris and Saosin. They thrive on being creative and showcasing their talent through their intense live performances and offering their refreshing sound. Their 2020 self-titled album saw them receiving high praise from fans and music critics alike.

The Swan Song tour is one tour you won’t want to miss as it graces Australian shores in September. Grab a ticket while you can!Tickets on sale now here

Destroy All Lines Present
 
THE PLOT IN YOU (USA)
SWAN SONG AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND TOUR 2022
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
ERRA & DEADLIGHTS

TUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2022: AMPLIFIER BAR, PERTH 18+^
THURSDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2022: LION ARTS FACTORY, ADELAIDE LIC AA
FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2022: 170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE 18+
SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2022: THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE 18+
SUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2022: THE FACTORY THEATRE, SYDNEY LIC AA
TUESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2022: NECK OF THE WOODS, AUCKLAND 18+^

WEDNESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2022: VALHALLA, WELLINGTON 18+^

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