Hugh Jackman announces ‘The Man. The Music. The Show.’ world tour details

Hugh Jackman promised big news earlier this week and now, he’s delivered. On Thursday (Nov. 29), the performer announced plans to embark on a massive, one-man world tour during the months of May, June, and July. Armed with a live orchestra and his voice, Jackman’s upcoming excursion will find him performing in Europe, the United States, New Zealand, and his home country of Australia during the summer months.

Dubbed “The Man. The Music. The Show.,” the event’s set list will include songs from his past films like “The Greatest Showman” and “Les Miserables” which earned Jackman Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for his performance as Jean Valjean in the 2012 film adaptation. The set list will also reportedly include some Broadway songs from productions like “Oklahoma!” and “The Boy from Oz” which earned the actor a Tony Award in 2004.

The first leg of the tour will find Jackman performing at venues across Europe with stops in Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Manchester, and Dublin. The 12-stop jaunt will begin on May 13 at the Barclaycard Arena in Hamburg, Germany and conclude with a two-night gig at the O2 Arena in London on June 2 and 3.

Following a couple of weeks off, Jackman will journey across the pond for the United States-centric leg of the tour. The 22-stop excursion will begin on June 18 at the Toyota Center in Houston and conclude with a double-night engagement at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on July 19 and 20.

Tickets for the newly announced tour will on sale beginning next Friday, Dec. 7, at 9 a.m. local time on Jackman’s website.

This is not the first time Jackman has performed his one-man act. The actor previously performed a similar show on Broadway and in Los Angeles where he raised money for the Motion Picture and Television Fund in 2013.

Though the tour will not kick off until mid-May, Jackman will give a short preview of the show with a two-song set at Rockefeller Center on Tuesday, Dec. 4. The performance will air live at 8 a.m. on the “TODAY” show as part of the show’s concert series.

For now, Jackman’s summertime tour schedule can be seen below.

The Man. The Music. The Show. European Dates:

May 13 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclaycard Arena
May 14 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena
May 16 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
May 17 – Amsterdam, Germany – Ziggo Dome
May 19 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
May 21- Manheim, Germany – SAP Arena
May 22 – Paris, France – AccorHotels Arena
May 24 – Manchester, England – Manchester Arena
May 27 – Birmingham, England – Birmingham Resorts World Arena
May 30 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
June 2 – London, England – The O2 Arena
June 3 – London, England – The O2 Arena

The Man. The Music. The Show. North American Dates:

June 18 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
June 19 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
June 21 – Chicago, IL – United Center
June 22 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
June 24 – Detriot, MI – Little Caesars Arena
June 25 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
June 27 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
June 28 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
June 29 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
June 30 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
July 1 – Washington D.C. – Capital One Arena
July 3 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
July 5 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
July 6 – Sunrise, FL – BB&T Center
July 10 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center
July 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Smart Home Arena
July 13 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
July 14 – Glendale, CA – Gila River Arena
July 16 – San Diego, CA – Valley View Casino Center
July 17 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose
July 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
July 20 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl

Watch: Real Friends get beheaded in ‘Me First’

Real Friends are celebrating Halloween a couple of days ahead of time with their brand new music video. On Monday (Oct. 29), the Illinois-founded band unleashed the three-and-a-half-minute clip for their latest single, “Me First.” The video finds the five-piece trying to evade a beautiful serial killer who just so happens to be their boss. Sadly, the video concludes with things not turning out in the guys’ favor.

The video begins with the antagonist, a beautiful blonde, sitting in her mansion minding her own business. Once the music kicks in, the blonde turns from a subdued rich person to someone with a sinister secret behind her smile. In between the colored images of the blonde going about her house, are black-and-white shots of her in what looks to be a basement, with a cleaver in hand.

Unfortunately for the guys in the band, they work for the serial killer and have become her next victims. The rest of the clip follows the killer as she hunts down each of them and beheads them in her basement of secrets.

“Have you ever wanted to see our heads cut off?” asks bassist Kyle Fasel. “Well, look no further.”

Watch the complete music video for “Me First” above.

“Me First” is featured on Real Friends’ recently released record, Composure. The record was released back in July via Fearless Records.

Composure is the follow-up to band’s 2016 release, The Home Inside My Head.

In support of Composure‘s release, Real Friends previously confirmed plans to hit the road with Boston Manor throughout the end of October and into November. Their upcoming tour will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the Irenic in San Diego and conclude almost a month alter on Nov. 25 at the House of Blues in Chicago. Real Friends’ tour dates can be found on their website here.

The Revivalists to take ‘Take Good Care’ on the road in early 2019

The Revivalists’ new studio album is due out in just a few short weeks. With the release date just around the corner, the band has decided to unveil a lengthy tour itinerary for early 2019. On Monday (Oct. 15), the Louisiana-founded band announced their North American tour schedule for the months of January, February, March, and April.

Set to take during the first few months of the new year, the upcoming excursion will find the group performing at venues in Philadelphia, Boston, St. Paul, Tucson, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Orlando, Key West, and more. The Take Good Care 2019 tour will begin on Jan. 11 at the Anthem in Washington D.C. and conclude on April 6 at the Key West Amphitheater in Key West. The upcoming trek will also find the seven-piece performing two-night engagements at two venues; New York’s historic Beacon Theatre (Jan. 16 and 17) and Austin’s Stubb’s (March 30 and 31).

Fan pre-sales for the forthcoming tour are currently available while general ticket sales will begin this Friday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. local time. Every ticket purchased will come with a digital download of the band’s new album, Take Good Care.

Take Good Care is due out Nov. 9 through Loma Vista Recordings. Pre-orders for the new record are currently available here. All pre-orders come with instant downloads of “All My Friends” and “You and I.”

In support of the upcoming album and tour, the Revivalists will appear on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Thursday, Oct. 18. The group will perform their current single “All My Friends” during the late night appearance.

For now, the complete tour itinerary for the Take Good Care 2019 North American tour can be seen below.

THE REVIVALISTS TAKE GOOD CARE 2019 TOUR DATES:

Jan. 11 – Washington, D.C. – The Anthem
Jan. 12 – Philadelphia, PA – The Metropolitan Opera House
Jan. 13 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Jan. 16 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
Jan. 17 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
Jan. 19 – Los Angeles, CA – iHeartRadio ALTer Ego 2019
March 8 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
March 9 – St. Paul, MN – Palace Theatre
March 10 – Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theatre
March 13 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
March 15 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
March 16 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea Theatre – Cosmopolitan
March 27 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
March 29 – Houston, TX – Revention Music Center
March 30 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s BBQ
March 31 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s BBQ
April 3 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
April 5 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
April 6 – Key West, FL – Key West Amphitheater

 

Watch the Smashing Pumpkins get their creepy on in ‘Silvery Sometimes (Ghosts)’

The Smashing Pumpkins just released a brand new music video and let’s just say, things are about to get ghoulish. On Monday (Oct. 15), the Chicago-founded band unleashed the music video for their latest single “Silvery Sometimes (Ghosts).” The six-minute clip begins with the band standing in front of a haunted house surrounded by fans and Mark McGrath.

McGrath plays the role of a DJ from a local radio station that is hosting an interesting challenge. The challenge is simple; spend the full night in the haunted house and the station will donate money to any charity of the winners’ choosing. At first, the band members think it’s going to be an easy challenge, but things start to take a turn for the creepy.

A “Goosebumps”-esque puppet comes to life and steals some glasses. A ghostly figure appears out of nowhere and looks like its ready to take its victim to the afterlife. A set of “twins” appear next to the bed of one of the guys all dressed in white. Then, there’s the ongoing lightning storm in the house that will not go away.

As the guys start roaming the house, they stumble in to a room. Sitting in the room, minding their own business are the shadowy characters while the mastermind behind the creepy encounters is caught red-handed.

Watch the music video for “Silvery Sometimes (Ghosts)” above. The clip was directed by Corgan and longtime visual collaborator Linda Strawberry.

“Silvery Sometimes (Ghosts)” is featured on the Smashing Pumpkins’ upcoming new album, Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1: No Past. No Future. No Sun. The forthcoming Rick Rubin-produced record is due out Nov. 16.

Though the band has spent most of 2018 on the road in support of their reunion, the group has announced a handful of intimate anniversary shows. Those dates can be seen below.

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS 2018 TOUR DATES:

Oct. 16 – London, UK @ Wembley Arena
Oct. 18 – Bologna, IT @ Unipol Arena
Nov. 28 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
Nov. 30 – Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom
Dec. 01 – St. Louis, MO @ Stifel Theatre
Dec. 02 – Tulsa, IK @ Brady Theater
Dec. 04 – San Antonio, TX @ Sunken Garden Theater
Dec. 06 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
Dec. 07 – Phoenix, AZ @ Mesa

Watch: CHVRCHES explore young love and adventure in ‘Graffiti’

Months after releasing their much-anticipated third studio album, CHVRCHES have returned with a brand new music video for another track off the recently released record. On Tuesday (Oct. 9), the Scottish band unleashed the clip for their latest single, “Graffiti.” The almost-four-minute video follows two teenagers as they hang out and go on adventures in a one-day span.

The viewer watches as the pair ride a bike on deserted road, relax by a tree in a forest, listen to music and eat pizza in one of their houses, and chill (and float) inside of a creepily dark farmhouse. If you had any expectations of seeing any of the members of the band in the clip, then you may be let down. The complete music video centers around the two protagonists and their one-day adventure. Watch the complete music video for “Graffiti” above.

“Graffiti” is featured on CHVRCHES recently released record, Love is Dead. “Graffiti” joins previously released singles “Get Out,” “My Enemy,” “Never Say Die,” and “Miracle” on the group’s third studio effort.

Love is Dead was released in late May via Virgin EMI. Though it was met with mixed reactions from fans and critics alike, the album reached the No. 1 spot on Billboard‘s Top Alternative Albums and Top Rock Albums chart. Love is Dead peaked right outside the Billboard 200 chart’s top ten, earning the No. 11 spot during the week of June 9, 2018.

Currently, the trio are in the midst of wrapping up their North American tour in support of Love is Dead. Tonight (Oct. 10), the three-piece will hit the stage at The Tabernacle in Atlanta. The list of remaining tour dates can be found here.

Elton John extends ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour dates

Elton John has always been one to make a grand entrance, so is it at all surprising that the entertainer decided to go out with a bang before officially retiring? Months after announcing plans to hit the touring circuit for his final “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour, John has now added even more tour stops to the already lengthy excursion. On Wednesday (Sept. 26), the entertainer added 25 new stops to his upcoming schedule. The newly announced dates will find the iconic performer returning to North America during the final months of 2019.

The newly added dates include several stops in Canada at venues in Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, and Toronto. In addition to the Canadian stops, the new run will also feature stops in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Boston, and Memphis.

Tickets for the newly unveiled dates will go on sale beginning next Friday, Oct. 5.

Just this past week, John kicked off the first leg of his multi-year tour. The first leg of the tour will find him the musician on the road through February of 2019. After a short break, the singer will head across the pond for the first of many European legs of the tour.

John previously revealed he had plans to take the “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour to Asia in November of 2019, Australia in December of 2019, and South America in March of 2020.

After performing in Asia, Australia, and South America, John will reportedly head back to Europe in late 2020 before concluding the lengthy tour in North American some time in 2021.

Earlier this year, in conjunction with John’s retirement announcement, the musician released a huge 26-track double disc featuring covers of some of his most iconic tunes. The double album featured revamped versions of his songs by Lady Gaga, Florence and the Machine, The Killers, Little  Big Town, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, and more.  Listen to Lady Gaga’s cover of “Your Song” above.

The updated list of tour dates can be seen below.

“FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD” TOUR DATES:

2018 TOUR DATES:
Sept. 26 – Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre
Sept. 28 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre
Sept. 29 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre
Oct. 04 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Oct. 06 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Oct. 09 – Long Island, NY – NYCB Live
Oct. 10 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
Oct. 12 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Oct. 13 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Oct. 15 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
Oct. 18 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Oct. 19 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Oct. 23 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center
Oct. 24 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Oct. 26 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Oct. 27 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Oct. 30 – St. Louis, MO – Scottrade Center
Nov. 02 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
Nov. 03 – Cleveland, OH – Quicken Loans Arena
Nov. 06 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Nov. 08 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Nov. 09 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Nov. 23 – Sunrise, FL – BB&T Center
Nov. 24 – Miami, FL – AmericanAirlines Arena
Nov. 27 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center
Nov. 28 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
Nov. 30 – Atlanta, GA – Philips Arena
Dec. 01 – Atlanta, GA – Philips Arena
Dec. 04 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at The BJCC
Dec. 06 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
Dec. 08 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Dec. 09 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Dec. 12 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center
Dec. 14 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Dec. 15 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

2019 TOUR DATES:

Jan. 11 – Boise, ID – Taco Bell Arena
Jan. 12 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
Jan. 15 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center
Jan. 16 – Sacramento, CA – Golden1 Center
Jan. 18 – Oakland, CA – Oracle Arena
Jan. 19 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose
Jan. 22 – Los Angeles, CA – STAPLES Center
Jan. 23 – Los Angeles, CA – STAPLES Center
Jan. 25 – Los Angeles, CA – STAPLES Center
Jan. 26 – Glendale, AZ – Gila River Arena
Jan. 29 – San Diego, CA – Valley View Casino Center
Jan. 30 – Los Angeles, CA – STAPLES Center
Feb. 01 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
Feb. 02 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
Feb. 06 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center
Feb. 07 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center
Feb. 09 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
Feb. 12 – Omaha, NE – CenturyLink Center
Feb. 13 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center
Feb. 15 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
Feb. 16 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
Feb. 19 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
Feb. 21 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
Feb. 22 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
Feb. 27 – Cincinnati, OH – U.S. Bank Arena
March 01 – Albany, NY – Times Union Center
March 02 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
March 05 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
March 06 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
March 08 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
March 09 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
March 12 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena
March 13 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena
March 15 – Jacksonville, FL – Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
March 16 – Sunrise, FL – BB&T Center
May 01 – Vienna, AT – Stadthalle
May 02 – Vienna, AT – Stadthalle
May 04 – Krakow, PL – Tauron Arena
May 07 – Prague, CZ – O2 Arena
May 09 – Bremen, DE – OVB Arena
May 11 – Stuttgart, DE – Schleyerhalle
May 12 – Oberhausen, DE – KoPi Arena
May 15 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
May 18 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
May 19 – Gothenburg, SE – Scandinavium
May 22 – Hannover, DE – Tui Arena
May 23 – Antwerp, BE – Sportpaleis
May 26 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle
May 29 – Verona, IT – Arena
May 30 – Verona, IT – Arena
June 01 – Wiesbaden, DE – Bowling Green
June 08 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
June 09 – Hove, UK – 1st Century Country Ground
June 12 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena
June 13 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena
June 15 – Cardiff, UK – Cardiff City Stadium
June 26 – Madrid, ES – WiZink Center
June 29 – Montreux, CH – Montreux Jazz Festival
June 30 – Montreux, CH – Montreux Jazz Festival
July 03 – Graz, AT – Mese Graz Open Air
July 05 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle
July 07 – Lucca, IT – Piazza Napoleone
Sept. 04 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Smart Home Arena
Sept. 06 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Sept. 07 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Sept. 17 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome
Sept. 18 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome
Sept. 21 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Sept. 22 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Sept. 27 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
Sept. 28 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
Oct. 01 – Saskatoon, SK – Sasktel Centre
Oct. 02 – Saskatoon, SK – Sasktel Centre
Oct. 04 – Winnipeg, MB – Bell MTS Place
Oct. 05 – Winnipeg, MB – Bell MTS Place
Oct. 22 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Oct. 23 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Oct. 25 – Indianapolis, IN – Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Oct. 26 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Oct. 30 – Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum
Nov. 06 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Nov. 08 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Nov. 09 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Nov. 12 – Cleveland, OH – Quicken Loans Arena
Nov. 13 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
Nov. 15 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Nov. 16 – Long Island, NY – NYCB Live

Memphis May Fire announce ‘Broken,’ drop new single

With a couple of months left before they hit the North American touring circuit, Memphis May Fire have just confirmed that fans will have some new tunes to jam to during those gigs. On Friday (Sept. 21), the Texas-founded band announced plans to release their sixth studio album in the fall. Titled Broken, the new record is due out Nov. 16 through Rise Records. Pre-orders for the new album are currently available on the band’s website.

Broken is the follow-up to the group’s 2016 release, This Light I Hold.

In conjunction with the new album announcement, the band released the record’s lead single; the hard-hitting “The Old Me.”

In a press statement, frontman Matty Mullins describes the inspiration behind the new track. As it turns out, the song was primarily inspired by the singer’s struggle with anxiety and depression and how he wishes to one day return to the person he used to be before his symptoms began to manifest.

“‘The Old Me’ is about my struggle with anxiety and depression,” Mullins’ letter begins.

“What feels like a war between good and evil, loathing the person I become mentally when it consumes me, and trying to remember what life was like before I lived with the symptoms. Ultimately hoping to one day become that person —’The Old Me’— again.”

Listen to “The Old Me” above.

In support of the ten-track album’s November release, Memphis May Fire were previously confirmed as one of Atreyu’s supporting acts during the California band’s fall tour. The upcoming trek will begin on Nov. 9 at the Van Buren in Phoenix and conclude over a month later on Dec. 13 at the House of Blues in Anaheim. the full list of upcoming dates can be found here while the complete track listing for Broken can be seen below.

BROKEN TRACK LIST:

01. “The Old Me”
02. “Watch Out”
03. “Sell My Soul”
04. “Who I Am”
05. “Heavy is the Weight”
06. “Over It”
07. “Fool”
08. “Mark My Words”
09. “You and Me”
10. “Live Another Day”

The Struts to release ‘Young & Dangerous’ in October

After months of patiently waiting, the Struts have finally confirmed some important information concerning their second studio album. On Friday (Sept. 14), the English band unveiled the title and release date for the much-anticipated follow-up to Everybody Wants. Titled Young & Dangerous, the new record is due out Oct. 26 through Polydor Records. Pre-orders for the forthcoming album are currently available on the band’s website.

“Finally, we can reveal our second album, Young & Dangerous,” frontman Luke Spiller announced via a press release.

“We have poured our blood, sweat, and tears into this album and I know you are all going to love it. This is dedicated to all of our amazing fans who have waited so long for this record. I hope these songs provide the perfect soundtrack to this crazy thing called life.”

In conjunction with the new album announcement, the band also unleashed the record’s latest single; a tune titled “Bulletproof Baby.” Listen to the new track above.

The 13-track album will include “Bulletproof Baby” as well as previously released tracks “Primadonna Like Me,” lead single “Body Talks,” and a special version of “Body Talks” featuring Kesha.

Back in July, the glam rockers announced plans to embark on a massive North American tour during the months of September, October, and November. The “Body Talks” tour will begin on Sept. 21 at St. Andrew’s Hall in Detroit and conclude a month and a half later on Nov. 9 at the Fillmore in San Francisco.

White Reaper, Spirit Animal, Thunderpussy, and the Wrecks will open for the band during the fall time excursion. Spirit Animal and White Reaper will play opening acts from Sept. 21 to Oct. 25 (White Reaper will not perform on Oct. 6) while Thunderpussy and the Wrecks will take over for them from Nov. 2 – 9 (Thunderpussy will not perform on Nov. 3). The full list of tour dates can be found here.

Young & Dangerous is the follow-up to the group’s breakout debut, 2016’s Everybody Wants. Their debut record features some of their massive hits including “Put Your Money on Me,” “Kiss This,” and “Could Have Been Me.”

For now, the complete track listing for Young & Dangerous can be found below.

Young & Dangerous Tracklist:

01. “Body Talks”
02. “Primadonna Like Me”
03. “In Love with a Camera”
04. “Bulletproof Baby”
05. “Who Am I?”
06. “People”
07. “Fire (Part 1)”
08. “Somebody New”
09. “Tatler Magazine”
10. “I Do It So Well”
11. “Freak Like You”
12. “Ashes (Part 2)”
13. “Body Talks” (feat. Kesha)

Watch the Dangerous Summer live life to the fullest in ‘This is Life’

The Dangerous Summer just finished kicking off their fall time tour so what better time to drop a brand new music video. On Wednesday (Sept. 12), the Maryland-founded band unleashed the three-and-a-half minute clip for their latest single, “This is Life.” As explained by vocalist AJ Perdomo, the music video came together after the group’s van was broken into.

“This video was filmed after our van break in. All of our personal belongings and camera gear and footage was taken,” begins Perdomo. “Chris Simms had the idea to make a video documenting the rise up from the ashes, through our UK tour, and our next full US run. You can catch us on tour for the next two months, time to do it all again.”

Check out the full clip for “This is Life” above.

“This is Life” is featured on The Dangerous Summer’s self-titled record. The album was released this past January through Hopeless Records.

In support of the album’s release, the band just kicked off their fall 2018 tour. The trek will find them performing at venues across the United States (and one stop in Toronto) throughout the months of September and October. The Dangerous Summer will be joined by The Early November, Jetty Bones, and Save Face throughout the tour.

The complete list of tour dates can be seen below.

THE DANGEROUS SUMMER FALL 2018 TOUR DATES:

Sept. 12 – Pittsburgh, PA – Rex Theatre
Sept. 13 – Cleveland, OH – Mahall’s
Sept. 14 – Detroit, MI – El Club
Sept. 16 – Springfield, MO – Outland
Sept. 18 – Denver, CO – Marquis
Sept. 19 – Salt Lake City, UT – In the Venue
Sept. 21 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
Sept. 22 – Portland, OR – TBA
Sept. 23 – Sacramento, CA – Holy Diver
Sept. 25 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
Sept. 26 – Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour
Sept. 27 – Tustin, CA – Martys On Newport
Sept. 28 – San Diego, CA – Irenic
Sept. 29 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile
Oct. 1 – Dallas, TX – Prophet Bar
Oct. 2 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live!
Oct. 4 – Nashville, TN – Mercury Lounge
Oct. 5 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
Oct. 6 – Orlando, FL – Soundbar
Oct. 7 – Tampa, FL – Crowbar
Oct. 9 – Greensboro, NC – The Blind Tiger
Oct. 10 – Virginia Beach, VA – Shaka’s Live
Oct. 11 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of the Living Arts
Oct. 12 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bazaar
Oct. 13 – Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
Oct. 14 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom
Oct. 16 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar
Oct. 17 – Buffalo, NY – Rec Room
Oct. 18 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
Oct. 19 – Asbury, NJ – House of Independents

We Came As Romans to carry on with Bullet For My Valentine tour

It’s barely been a month since We Came As Romans made the sad announcement that co-vocalist Kyle Pavone had died from a later confirmed accidental drug overdose. While some bands would take time off to figure out what their next steps should be, the surviving members of the outfit announced that they will soldier on with their upcoming tour to honor their fallen bandmate.

On Tuesday (Sept. 11), co-vocalist Dave Stephens posted a video statement on Facebook on behalf of the other band members revealing their decision.

“The last few weeks, Kyle’s family, his fans, his friends and the five of us have been experiencing a very wide range of emotions, and for us, it’s been the most difficult time of our lives. Through this, we’ve been trying to be very honest with each other and open about how we’re feeling and grieving,” Stephen says in the short video.

“So, through all that, we’ve decided that the best course of action for the band is to do the Bullet For My Valentine tour. We feel like this honors Kyle, and we can talk about his foundation, the Kyle Pavone Foundation, and carry on doing what he would’ve wanted us to do, and us be together on stage, playing music together with our fans.”

For fans who have been questioning whether the band will find someone to fill the void left by Pavone’s death, Stephens reveals that the band will not replace him.

“We will not be replacing Kyle – we’ll be continuing on, the five of us, and honoring his life over the next few weeks while we’re on tour.”

Watch Stephens’ full video below.

We Came As Romans’ tour with Bullet For My Valentine will begin next Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the Pageant in St. Louis. The trek will conclude a month later on Oct. 16 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas. The full list of tour dates can be seen here.

Pavone died of an accidental drug overdose in late August at the age of 28. According to TMZ, his girlfriend told cops he had gone into the bathroom at his home for a long time, and when she went to check on him, she found him unconscious, feet away from a used syringe. The police report said the syringe was found on the counter of the bathroom sink. Police say the girlfriend also revealed Kyle had struggled in the past with heroin use.

We Came As Romans released their fifth album, Cold Like War, last October.