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07.07.2019 Dope

July 10, 2019

Dope Performs at Reverb in Reading, PA

Dope Performs at Reverb in Reading, PA

Dope Performs at Reverb in Reading, PA

Dope Performs at Reverb in Reading, PA

Dope Performs at Reverb in Reading, PA

Dope Performs at Reverb in Reading, PA

Dope Performs at Reverb in Reading, PA

Dope Performs at Reverb in Reading, PA

Dope Performs at Reverb in Reading, PA

Dope Performs at Reverb in Reading, PA

Dope Performs at Reverb in Reading, PA

Dope Performs at Reverb in Reading, PA

Dope Performs at Reverb in Reading, PA

Dope Performs at Reverb in Reading, PA

Dope Performs at Reverb in Reading, PA

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MGK has opened up about the severe medical complications he endured after rushing the process behind his massive "dark mode" blackout tattoo. Speaking in a new interview with Billboard Canada, the 36-year-old musician revealed that he completely ignored the timeline advised by celebrity tattoo artist ROXX, opting to compress what should have been a careful two-year procedure into a grueling two-month period. Driven by a desire to cover up older tattoos that reminded him of chaotic eras marked by drugs and death, the singer established a relentless daily routine of getting tattooed at ROXX's Los Angeles studio without building in vital windows for bodily healing.

The extreme physical strain quickly triggered a severe systemic reaction. “After the first week, we hit my lymph nodes around my armpits and shoulders, and I got really sick," MGK shared. "My skin was turning yellow. I wasn’t able to sleep. I stopped being able to move certain parts of my upper body." The alarming symptoms mirror known risks highlighted by medical experts, who note that a widespread immune response can occur when the body's immune cells react heavily to chemicals in ink and carry them to local lymph nodes.

Despite the temporary paralysis and scary health scare, the father of two views the intense physical transformation as a necessary metaphorical obstacle that ultimately brought him profound mental clarity. After looking in the mirror and feeling like his old tattoos made his past struggles scream off his skin, clearing the canvas allowed him to find a new sense of identity. MGK noted that he emerged from the stressful ordeal feeling far less chaotic, more focused, and creatively recharged, stating, "I came out the other side extremely inspired. Not just because of what I had done, but because of what I had to overcome."

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#MGK #MachineGunKelly #BillboardCanada #BlackoutTattoo #TattooArt #BodyModification #MusicNews #AlternativeRock #RockNews2026

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jack White has caught the music world off guard once again, quietly launching pre-orders for his unexpected seventh solo studio album, Frozen Charlotte, via his official Third Man Records webstore. Keeping with his recent tradition of unconventional rollouts—reminiscent of how he stealthily distributed his lauded 2024 album No Name via unmarked vinyl bags—White skipped formal press releases entirely, opting instead to simply update his online shop. Scheduled for a July 10th street date, the upcoming 13-track effort includes the recently released singles “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs” and “Derecho Demonico,” and features original cover artwork created by White himself, which he previously teased during an Instagram studio video.

According to the official product description, the material was tracked directly at Third Man Studio in Nashville immediately following a string of universally acclaimed live performances. Rather than taking a break from the road, White brought his scorching-hot touring lineup straight into the studio, capturing the performances alongside longtime collaborators Patrick Keeler on drums, Dominic Davis on bass, and Bobby Emmett on keyboards. The collection promises to carry on the same raucous, raw, and frenetic energy of his previous record, combining intense rock-and-roll punches with deep, underlying blues foundations. The surprise studio drop lands right in the middle of a heavy stretch of 2026 international tour dates, which will see the guitar virtuoso trekking across major venues throughout North America and Europe over the coming months.

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Frozen Charlotte Tracklist:

01. G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs
02. Derecho Demonico
03. There’s Nobody There
04. Raising The Grain
05. You’ll Never Fix Me
06. Nobody Knows
07. Dollar Bill
08. I Can’t Believe What I’m Hearing
09. Thick As Thieves
10. All Alone Again
11. She’s In A Frenzy
12. Making Contact
13. Neighbors Blues

#JackWhite #FrozenCharlotte #ThirdManRecords #NoName #NewAlbum #VinylCollector #BluesRock #GarageRock #RockNews2026 #SurpriseRelease

Heart frontwoman Ann Wilson has opened up candidly about her 2024 battle with cancer, detailing the mental hurdles of the diagnosis and the grueling reality of post-operative preventative chemotherapy. Speaking in a new interview with Jesse Thorn on the NPR program Bullseye, the iconic singer admitted that her primary fears during the health scare were deeply tied to her lifelong musical identity. "I really did worry about my physical self on stage more than I worried about it any other way," Wilson revealed. "What I would care about the most would be, 'Oh, my God. Will I still be able to sing?' Yeah, I definitely worried about that." Despite the initial anxiety, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee credits an unwavering sense of optimism for helping her navigate the treatment process without spiraling into despair, stating that she remained focused on pushing through to the other side.

While Wilson acknowledged that chemotherapy and the subsequent waiting periods for test results amount to intense physical and mental torture, she emphasized that the grueling road back to baseline is often the ultimate test. "The recovery from cancer is harder than the cancer, really, in life," Wilson observed, adding that while the journey touched her on a profound level, she managed to avoid falling into a dark mental space. Her resilient mindset paved the way for a triumphant return to live performing in 2025. The intimate look into her health journey mirrors the raw vulnerability showcased in her new authorized feature documentary, In My Voice. Directed by Prime-Time Emmy nominee Barbara Hall, the archival-heavy film recently celebrated its world premiere run across North America, mapping out Wilson's trailblazing 50-year career leading one of hard rock’s most influential, multi-platinum institutions.

📸 Youtube @Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

#AnnWilson #HeartBand #BullseyeNPR #JesseThorn #InMyVoice #CancerSurvivor #WomenInRock #ClassicRockNews #RockNews2026

Post-hardcore pioneers Underoath have confirmed a North American tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal, gold-certified 2006 studio album, Define The Great Line. The monumental commemorative run will feature a powerhouse lineup, bringing metalcore titans August Burns Red and Atreyu out as primary support. Scene stalwarts As Cities Burn and Emery are also tapped to perform on select legs of the trek, which is scheduled to conclude just ahead of the Christmas holidays with an emotional hometown finale for Underoath in Tampa, Florida.

Reflecting on the record's staggering two-decade legacy, Underoath keyboardist and programmer Chris Dudley expressed how deeply the album shaped the band's identity. "What this album has meant to us, and so many others, over the past 20 years is hard to quantify," Dudley shared. "It gave us permission to be ourselves. It sent us around the world. It gave people the freedom to say (and scream) the things out loud they had buried deep. It will outlive us. We still play these songs on stage 20 years later and get those chills. The opportunity to devote an entire tour to presenting this album in the best way it ever has been, alongside friends we’ve had since before it was released, is going to be bucket list material for us."

In addition to the standard tour dates, the core roster will double as the official lineup for August Burns Red’s annual 'Christmas Burns Red' extravaganza. The festive holiday event is locked in for December 3th at Freedom Hall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. For this special hometown performance, Underoath and August Burns Red will serve as co-headliners, with Atreyu, Emery, and one final mystery artist rounded out to complete the holiday billing.

With As Cities Burn:

11/05 St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
11/06 Oklahoma City, MO – The Criterion
11/07 Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
11/09 Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
11/10 San Diego, CA – SOMA
11/12 Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
11/13 TBA – TBA
11/14 San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
11/16 Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
11/17 Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum
11/19 Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
11/21 Denver, CO – Fillmore A…

Wage War have officially unveiled plans to headline the "Emergency Broadcast Tour" this upcoming fall, assembling a powerhouse lineup of heavy music support. The Florida-based outfit will be bringing a stacked package out on the road with them, featuring prominent metalcore mainstays We Came As Romans, Varials, and Cane Hill. The massive 24-date trek is scheduled to kick off on October 25th at The Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, Texas, making stops across major North American markets including Las Vegas, St. Louis, Toronto, and Philadelphia, before wrapping up with a major home-state finale on November 27th at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Florida.

The upcoming headlining tour serves as a major promotional push following the successful launch of Wage War’s swampy, hard-hitting new 5-song EP, IT CALLS ME BY NAME, which dropped this past April to heavy fan acclaim. For collectors and die-hard fans looking to secure their spots early, official artist presales and specialized VIP packages launched today, Tuesday, June 9th, utilizing the presale code 'BLINDFOLD'. The general public ticket onsale is scheduled to follow later this week, beginning this Friday, June 12th at 10:00am EST.

The complete itinerary for the "Emergency Broadcast Tour" includes:

10/25 San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theatre
10/26 Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
10/29 Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
10/30 Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
10/31 Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
11/02 Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
11/03 Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
11/04 Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
11/06 Madison, WI – The Sylvee
11/07 St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
11/08 Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
11/10 Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
11/11 Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
11/13 Wallingford, CT – The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
11/14 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
11/16 Toronto, ON – HISTORY
11/17 Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
11/18 Huntington, NY – The Paramount
11/20 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
11/21 Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
11/22 Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
11/24 Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
11/25 Charlotte, NC …

Following a highly successful, sold-out spring run, Mudvayne and Hellyeah vocalist Chad Gray has officially announced a massive fall extension for his ongoing "30 Years Of Madness" solo tour. Launching in late August and running through October, the newly added dates are designed to continue celebrating Gray's multi-decade career by bringing the catalogs of both his iconic bands to the stage on the same night. To pull off the career-spanning setlists, Gray has assembled a top-tier solo backing band consisting of touring Mudvayne guitarist Marcus Rafferty, rhythm guitarist Joe Bonasorte, bassist Nick Villarreal, and drummer Devin Attard. Joining Gray as primary support for the autumn expansion will be groove-metal mainstays Butcher Babies and rock outfit Devil's Cut.

Reflecting on the initial run of shows, Gray expressed overwhelming gratitude for the fan reception and emphasized that his ultimate goal is to foster a sense of community and relief at every stop. "The initial five '30 Years Of Madness' shows were absolutely incredible! The band, the fans, the venues and all involved completely blew me away," Gray shared in an official statement. "Heavy metal saved my life and each and every one of you have done the same for me. We save each other because we lean on each other when things are as bad in life as they can be. This fall, I'm hopefully going to come to a town near you and we are gonna walk in a room, let go of life and its problems and have some fucking fun!" Presale tickets launched today, Tuesday, June 9th, with an exclusive Citi cardmember presale kicking off at 12:00 p.m. local time. Additional localized presales will continue running throughout the week before tickets officially open to the general public this Friday, June 12th at 10:00 a.m. local time.

"30 Years Of Madnesss" 2026 tour dates:

July 17 - Cadott, WI - Rockfest *
August 28 - Bloomington, IL - The Castle Theater
August 29 - Kansas City, MO - VooDoo at Harrah's Kansas City
August 30 - Des Moines, IA - Wooly's
September 1 - St. Louis, MO - Delmar Hall
September 2 - Lincoln, NE - The Bourbon Theatre
September 3 - Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theater
September 5 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave/E…

Legendary shock rock pioneer Alice Cooper experienced a serious stroke of good luck earlier this month after a local Good Samaritan safely tracked down and returned his lost credit card. The rock icon had been golfing in Payson, Arizona, when he accidentally left his card behind at a gas station pump. Local resident Geoff Guy discovered the abandoned card, immediately recognized the famous name printed on the back, and proactively contacted Cooper's management team to coordinate a safe return before the singer departed the country for an upcoming five-week European concert tour.

The official handoff took place on Monday morning, June 8th, at Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Center in Phoenix, with local outlet 12News on hand to capture the wholesome meeting between the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and his eagle-eyed savior. The fortunate resolution ensures a smooth departure for Cooper, whose packed 2026 schedule includes the highly anticipated publication of his definitive autobiography, Devil On My Shoulder, slated to be released by Ebury Spotlight on October 8, 2026. The book arrives on the heels of immense career momentum, riding high off the widespread critical acclaim of 2025's The Revenge of Alice Cooper, which successfully reunited the surviving members of the original, seminal 1970s Alice Cooper band lineup.

#AliceCooper #GoodSamaritan #PhoenixArizona #SolidRockTeenCenter #DevilOnMy Shoulder #RockHistory #ShockRock #12News #RockNews2026

Shinedown guitarist Zach Myers has pulled no punches regarding the controversial rise of artificial intelligence in music creation, calling the use of AI song generators an "awful" trend that lacks genuine human substance. Speaking in a new interview with Primordial Radio, Myers targeted the growing reliance on algorithms and machine learning models to synthesize melodies, harmonies, and lyrics—particularly pointing out an unnamed app being utilized within the Nashville songwriting circuit. "You can hear it, dude. It's so bad," Myers stated bluntly. "How about you actually live a little life, go through some shit, and then write a song about it?" While the guitarist clarified that he uses tools like ChatGPT for regular day-to-day inquiries and respects traditional human collaboration, he drew a definitive line at allowing technology to take over artistic output, calling it a dangerous game that strips away real soul.

Myers’ comments align seamlessly with frontman Brent Smith, who recently confirmed that absolutely no artificial intelligence was used in the making of Shinedown's newly released eighth studio album, Ei8ht, which arrived on May 29th via Atlantic Records. Smith echoed the sentiment that true music requires a heartbeat, a consciousness, and the undeniable kinetic energy that occurs when living human beings push air with physical instruments in a room together. Rather than letting software dictate the template, bassist and producer Eric Bass meticulously refined any loops or sequences on the record to ensure the final product remained completely organic. Pushing back against hierarchy figures who assume the public won't notice a synthetic product, Smith challenged creators to look at the cautionary tales of AI in cinema, joking, "Go watch Terminator and tell me how you feel afterwards."

Backed by a completely authentic studio catalog, Myers delivered the ultimate mic-drop moment regarding the band's self-made legacy, stating, "This is the most cocky thing I'll ever say in my life—we got 24 Number Ones without using a computer." Fans will soon get to experience that unfiltered, human energy live as Shinedown prepares to launch their massive "Dance, K…

Wishing a very happy birthday to Wes Scantlin, the distinctive frontman, guitarist, and founding force behind multi-platinum post-grunge hitmakers Puddle of Mudd, who celebrates his birthday today, June 9th! Emerging from the late '90s underground scene and exploding onto global airwaves with the band’s 2001 major-label debut Come Clean, Scantlin’s raspy, emotionally charged vocal delivery became a defining soundtrack of the early 2000s rock landscape. With massive, chart-topping alternative staples like "Blurry," "Control," and "She Hates Me," he cemented his place as a premier songwriter of his generation, delivering earworm hooks and heavy grooves that continue to dominate rock radio rotation.

Today, Scantlin continues to push forward with a solid new Puddle of Mudd lineup that includes guitarist Miles Schon, bassist Michael Anthony Grajewski, and drummer Jon Smith. The band is currently touring out in support of their latest album, Kiss the Machine, which recently spawned the poignant, reflective single and music video "Free"—a track that Scantlin notes is all about finding your way through life's inevitable ups and downs. Beyond the stage, the rock vocalist is also keeping busy channeling his multi-decade journey in the music industry into a highly anticipated upcoming autobiography, which he is co-authoring alongside his brother. Crank up Come Clean today to celebrate one of the most recognizable voices of the 2000s rock boom!

#WesScantlin #PuddleOfMudd #PostGrunge #Blurry #ComeClean #KissTheMachine #AltRock #RockVocalist #HappyBirthdayWesScantlin #RockNews2026

Little, Brown Book Group, a division of Hachette UK, has officially announced an August 6, 2026 publication date for a gripping new book titled Somewhere Between Screaming and Crying: Slipknot, Nu Metal and 9/11. Written by noted heavy-music journalist Dan Franklin, the book serves as the first comprehensive deep dive entirely dedicated to the rise of Slipknot and the tumultuous creation of their sophomore masterpiece, Iowa. Published to directly coincide with the landmark album's 25th anniversary, the narrative draws on first-hand reporting, extensive research, and original interviews to chronicle how nine masked musicians from Des Moines became one of the most culturally significant and controversial acts on the planet while navigating the extreme toll of sudden fame, addiction, and creative pressure.

Crucially, Franklin's work contextualizes Iowa within the broader societal shifts of the era, tracing how the explosive rise of nu-metal coincided with the rapid collapse of late-1990s optimism—stretching from the fires of Woodstock '99 to the immediate cultural aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The book illustrates how Slipknot’s dense, abrasive sound became a crucial psychological vessel for a generation grappling with deep-seated anger, alienation, and identity crises. Reflecting on the raw hostility captured on hits like "People = Shit," "Disasterpiece," and "Left Behind," frontman Corey Taylor previously noted that the band fiercely resisted industry pressure to simply write radio-friendly rehashes of their 1999 hit "Wait and Bleed." Instead, Taylor explained, their explicit goal was to make something completely uncompromising, ultimately creating "the heaviest album that would be picked up by a popular audience who didn't really know what they were getting themselves into." Somewhere Between Screaming and Crying marks the final installment of Franklin’s loose heavy-music literary trilogy, following 2020's Heavy and 2023's Come My Fanatics.

#Slipknot #Iowa25Years #CoreyTaylor #DanFranklin #NuMetal #SomewhereBetweenScreamingAndCrying #MetalHistory #RockBooks #HeavyMetal

A California judge has denied a request from Marilyn Manson (born Brian Warner) to throw out a civil sexual assault lawsuit brought against him by his former personal assistant, Ashley Walters. Manson’s legal team had sought to dismiss the case on Friday, June 5th, arguing that Walters failed to meet the specific legal standards required to revive her claims under California’s newly enacted Assembly Bill 250. The statute, which went into effect on January 1, 2026, establishes a temporary window for adult survivors of sexual abuse to bring civil actions that would otherwise be barred by expired statutes of limitations. Manson’s attorney, Alexa Foley, contended that Walters could not invoke AB 250 because she had not demonstrated that she was physically restrained during the alleged incidents. The judge ultimately disagreed with the defense, allowing the case to stay on the docket.

Walters originally filed her complaint in 2021, accusing the shock rocker of sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress stemming from her employment between 2010 and 2011. The case has faced a convoluted legal journey, seeing a dismissal in 2022, a brief appellate revival in late 2023, and a subsequent dismissal in December 2025 over timeline constraints before being officially reinstated this past January via the new lookback legislation. Following the latest ruling, Manson's co-counsel Howard King characterized the decision as a routine procedural step, telling Rolling Stone that the judge explicitly telegraphed that the case simply wasn't at the right stage for a final decision. Conversely, Walters' attorney Bina Ahmad expressed deep satisfaction with the outcome, praising her client's bravery to keep fighting. Both legal teams are now slated to return to court this August for a scheduled case management conference.

#MarilynManson #AshleyWalters #AB250 #CaliforniaLaw #RollingStone #CivilLawsuit #RockNews2026 #LegalUpdates #MusicNews

Beastie Boys co-founder Michael “Mike D” Diamond has officially announced his debut solo studio album, Thank You, slated for release on August 28th via Capitol/Fontana. Performing under the banner Mike D 5D, the record marks the very first full-length offering of new music from a Beastie Boys alum since the iconic New York trio's final 2011 release, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, before disbanding in 2012 following the passing of Adam "MCA" Yauch. The announcement arrives alongside a darkly melodic third single titled "True Colors," which follows previously released tracks “Switch Up” and “What We Got.” Rooted in a series of zero-pressure, experimental home studio sessions, the 13-track record evolved into a collaborative effort heavily featuring Mike D's own sons, Skyler and Davis Diamond, alongside notable producers like Carter Lang, Jason Lader, and Jared Solomon.

In an official statement reflecting on the project, Diamond emphasized that the music was born out of creative joy rather than self-seriousness. "It’s been so much fun making this music with people I love and I have grown to really appreciate in our collaboration," Mike D shared. "And I just hope it’s fun for others and not overly serious, because let’s be real, I’m releasing this music into a very strange and dark and power-fixated world that really devalues art and feelings and compassion and empathy and equality." Fans overseas are already getting an early taste of the new material, as the live Mike D 5D band is currently trekking through a European summer tour with highly anticipated appearances locked in for Primavera Sound Porto and Ireland's Beyond The Pale festival.

#MikeD #Beastie Boys #ThankYou #MikeD5D #CapitolRecords #TrueColors #HipHopHistory #AlternativeGrooves #NewMusic2026 #RockNews2026

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