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The Bands of Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville 2018: Thrice

Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville is shaking things up for its eighth year, all for the better. Event producers Danny Wimmer Presents have added a whole extra day to the event allowing for a host of other amazing bands – both established and up-and comers – to rock festival goers. April 27th, 28th, and 29th of 2018 will see what has long been billed as “Florida's biggest rock experience” return to its home at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. With that extra day and the dozen plus additional bands that have been added to the lineup, Welcome to Rockville now seems poised to become one of the most elite festivals around. Not just in the realm of hard rock and metal, but all music festivals in general. 2017 was an exceptional year for Welcome to Rockville, the event drawing a record crowd of 75,000 over its two-day run. The talent was superb that year, and that will carry on into its 8th installment, because the amount of talent that has been assembled is mind-blowing. Next spring, Rockville will almost certainly attract 100,000 or so music fans and it WILL sell out. That said, let’s look at one of the bands that will be performing there in late April… Thrice is back with a vengeance. At least, that’s sure how it seems. After a three-year long hiatus and four years away from any major touring, the quartet made their return in 2016 with a new record. And while it made sense that they would do some touring to support it, fans no doubt presumed they’d be taking more time off after that year. But no.

Headline tours, co-headline runs, and supporting acts such as Rise Against, Thrice has done it all within the last couple of years, and 2018 is shaping up to be another fairly busy year, thanks to a few festival appearances like this one at Rockville. Best of all, Thrice will be making Welcome to Rockville just a little more special, since it is the first of only two festivals they’ll be playing in the U.S. this spring. Upon making their return, the released one of the strongest records of their career, 2016’s To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere touching on some all too relevant social and political issues, raising thought-provoking questions for listeners to ponder, while backing the messages with some robust, in-your-face music beds. With that era behind them, expect a more all-encompassing set from Thrice at Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville. A set that will surely draw from several entries in their catalog, and one that is certain to be teeming with that immense energy they’re known for as the look to leave a lasting impression on everyone at Rockville. Event Info: Friday, April 27th – Sunday, April 29th at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. All ages. $85 for 1-day GA | $200 for GA Weekend | VIP packages are available.

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MESHUGGAH | Announce Reissues for Nothing, I, Catch Thirtythree, obZen and Koloss + Pre-Order Now Available!

Swedish extreme tech-metal pioneers MESHUGGAH are proud to release an exclusive collection of vinyl reissues celebrating the bands legacy. The collection offers a limited, one-time only pressing that includes re-imagined cover artwork, redesigned gatefold jackets, and audio mastered for vinyl. 

Today, the band announced that the reissues for Nothing, I, Catch Thirtythree, obZen, and Koloss are now available to pre-order at nuclearblast.com/meshuggah-reissues. The re-designed album artwork was completed by Keerych Luminokaya who created the artwork for the band's 2012 release of KOLOSS. For the remastering of the albums, the band returned to Thomas Eberger of Stockholm Mastering who worked with the band on The Violent Sleep of Reason which secured the band their first GRAMMY nomination for “Best Metal Performance." 

Details for the vinyl being released on March 22nd are as follows: 

"Nothing"

Black Vinyl

White Vinyl - Limited to 300

Orange + Black/White Splatter     Vinyl-     Limited to 300

"I"

Black Vinyl

Green Vinyl - Limited to 300

Clear + Black/Gold Splatter Vinyl - Limited to 300

"Catch Thirtythree"

Black Vinyl

Silver Vinyl - Limited to 300

Orange + Black marble Vinyl - Limited to 300

"obZen"

Black Vinyl

Clear Vinyl- Limited to 300

White + Red Splatter Vinyl - Limited to 300

"Koloss"

Black Vinyl

Silver Vinyl - Limited to 300

Grey + Black/Gold marble Vinyl - Limited to300

All Reissues are available for pre-order here: nuclearblast.com/meshuggah-reissues

Catch MESHUGGAH live on the following dates: 5/05/2019 - FL - Welcome To Rockville – Jacksonville               5/10/2019 - NC - Epicenter Festival – Rockingham                     5/17/2019 - OH - Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival – Columbus  5/18/2019 - IL - Chicago Open Air Festival - Bridgeview                8/01-3/2019 - Germany - Wacken Open Air – Wacken                            8/04/2019 - France - Sylak Open Air - Saint-maurice-de-gourdans       8/7-10/2019 - Czech Republic - Brutal Assault Festival – Jaroměř                      8/9-10/2019 - Belgium - Alcatraz Festival - Kortrijk                                8/04/2019 - Netherlands - Into The Grave - Leeuwarden                              8/14/2019 - Germany - Summer Breeze Open Air – Dinkelsbühl            8/17/2019 - United Kingdom - ArcTanGent Festival - Somerset                      

Stay tuned for more show announcements! 

While the term “genre-defining” gets tossed around quite frequently these days in the music industry, and most especially the heavy metal industry, it is truly the only proper term to align with the head expanding sounds created by MESHUGGAH. The band began its formation in Umeå, Sweden in 1987. With over 25 years and 8 full length albums as masters in this realm, the band have been on an endless journey to outwardly reveal their uncommon sonic stamp. This greatly pertains to the musical precision required in order to create songs with such unique time signatures.

In 1989 the band‘s vestal voyage began with their self titled release that was limited to only 1,000 copies and completely sold out. In 1991 with the release of their first full length album "Contradictions Collapse" the band welcomed their new drummer, and the man that would eventually be dubbed “the best drummer alive;” the incredible Tomas Haake. Their 1995 album "Destroy, Erase, Improve", and the release of "Chaosphere" in 1998 gained massive attention and really pushed the band into the popular heavy metal touring circuit. Things progressed more and more until the release of their 2002 album which would go on to sell over 110,000 copies in the United States. As the years and albums progressed a term describing the band‘s progressive music style; “djent” emerged to solidify their genre defining nature. In 2005 they released "Catch Thirtythree" which perplexed and delighted many fans and critics as a 47 minute-long “uni-song” that genuinely required patience and attention to detail. A few years later in 2008, "obZen" made it‘s way into the world alongside a stunning music video for the single 'Bleed'.  "obZen" sold over 82,000 copies in the US, alone. In 2012 the 10-track record "Koloss" was reveled and made its way to the top 20 of the Billboard top 200, re-demonstrating once again, the exclusive talents held only by MESHUGGAH. 

In the time between "KOLOSS" and the release of their 8th full length studio album "The Violent Sleep of Reason", to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the band's debut studio album, the idea was born to let creative genius Keerych Luminokaya redesign each album cover with a new sense of style (Luminokaya began creating artwork for the band with their 2012 release of "KOLOSS", and has continued working closely with them by providing artwork for albums and tour/stage design). This project stretched over 6 months, and resulted in the release of the “25 Years of Musical Deviance” box set. Only 1000 copies were produced, and they sold out immediately. Inspired by the high demand from fans who couldn't get their hands on a copy of the box set the first time around, Nuclear Blast will now offer the albums individually on a variety of colored vinyl, in a one-time only limited pressing. Starting with the first 5 albums: "MESHUGGAH", "Contradictions Collapse", "None", "Destroy", Erase, Improve", and "Chaosphere", and set to be released on Nov 30th, 2018. All albums are now remastered especially for vinyl by Thomas Eberger of Stockholm Mastering. 

In the wake of the massive 25 year milestone, there truly is no better way to complete the collections of fans worldwide than with the installation of these beautifully remastered albums. It‘s also a rarely seen opportunity for newer, younger fans who have yet to discover MESHUGGAH to introduce their ears and their minds to this stand-alone collection of timeless, mathematical auditory brilliance.

More info: https://www.meshuggah.net/ https://www.facebook.com/meshuggah https://www.nuclearblast.de/meshuggah

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Florida's Welcome To Rockville Festival Reveals 2020 Lineup

The Jacksonville native rock festival WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE by Danny Wimmer Presents celebrates 10 years debuting in 2020 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The festival will take place over three full days of rock n’ roll madness: May 8, 9 & 10, 2020.

The epic lineup features two nights of Metallica along with incredible performances by Disturbed, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Deftones, The Offspring, Godsmack, Social Distortion, Staind, Lamb of God and MANY more.

“As a lifelong fan, it was an overwhelming experience to attend Lynyrd Skynyrd’s final hometown show at a sold-out stadium (TIAA Bank Field) in Jacksonville in September of 2018. Lynyrd Skynyrd is a band that has known tragedy and responded with nothing but triumph for over 50 years. They defined Southern rock, and they were a definitive part of my own rock ’n’ roll education growing up in Jacksonville,” says Danny Wimmer, founder of Danny Wimmer Presents.

“After nine great years in Jacksonville, it was a difficult decision to move Welcome To Rockville to a new home – but it was a necessary decision for the festival to continue to grow and deliver the kind of experience that Florida’s rock fans deserve. I’m so humbled and honored that Lynyrd Skynyrd is coming with us to Daytona Beach to celebrate 10 years of Welcome to Rockville with their last-ever North Florida area show.”

The daily lineups are as follows:

Friday, May 8 Metallica, Deftones, Social Distortion, Dropkick Murphys, Rancid, Royal Blood, Ghostemane, Motionless In White, Knocked Loose, Bones UK, City Morgue, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Brutus, Killstation, Brass Against, Ego Kill Talent, Zero 9:36

Saturday, May 9 Disturbed, The Offspring, Staind, Lamb of God, Alter Bridge, The Pretty Reckless, Hollywood Undead, Hellyeah, Bad Wolves, The Darkness, Power Trip, Jinjer, ??? ??, New Years Day, 3Teeth, Brkn Love, Toothgrinder, Joyous Wolf

Sunday, May 10 Metallica, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Godsmack, Mastodon, Gojira, Anthrax, Code Orange, Dance Gavin Dance, Sleeping With Sirens, Of Mice & Men, Sick Of It All, Agnostic Front, Fire From The Gods, Counterfeit., Airbourne, Goodbye June, Stitched Up Heart, Hero The Band

Get more info and reserve your passes NOW at www.welcometorockvillefestival.com

Connect with Welcome To Rockville: Web | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

Florida’s Welcome To Rockville Festival Reveals 2020 Lineup was originally published on RockRevolt Mag

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St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Railroad Earth, Punch Brothers, and many more annoucned for the 11th Annual Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que!

It is hard to believe but we are already at the 11th Annual Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que and it just seems like this festival started a few years ago. So many incredible and unforgettable memories over the years from such greats as Ricky Skaggs, Drive-By Truckers, Willie Nelson & Family, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, The Avett Brothers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Greensky Bluegrass, and Trampled by Turtles just to name a few. This year’s Banjo-B-Que is planned for Memorial Day weekend – May 22nd- 23rd, 2020 and will take place at last year’s location (and hopefully the forever location!), Lake Olmstead Stadium. So who does Banjo-B-Que have in store for us with #11? Well let’s just dive right into this lineup and discuss it right now!

Starting off this year’s incredible line up is St. Paul & the Broken Bones and Railroad Earth, followed by Punch Brothers, Mt. Joy, Yonder Mountain String Band, The Allman Betts Band, Shovels & Rope, Futurebirds, The Lil Smokies, Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Town Mountain, Larry Keel Experience, The Artisanals, Old Salt Union, Little Roy & Lizzy Show, Trongone Band, The Josephines, Grassland String Band, and my local boys- The Mason Jars! This lineup is stacked from top to bottom and there are so many reason why we all need to go enjoy ourselves at Banjo-B-Que this upcoming Memorial Day weekend. But I can narrow it down to three artists that you have to see:

The Allman Betts Band – Devon Allman (son of Gregg Allman) and Duane Betts (son of Dickey Betts) will be bringing the heat with their band of gifted and talented musicians at the 11th Annual Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que. The Allman Betts Band will be playing non-stop from now until July: SweetWater 420 Festival, Lockn’ Festival, and Peach Music Fest are just some of the notable national stages they will share this year on the festival circuit. Joining Devon and Duane is Berry Oakley Jr. (son of Allman Brothers Band bass player Berry Oakley), Johnny Stachela (slide guitar), R. Scott Bryan (percussion), and John Lum (percussion). They are going to play one of the wildest sets all weekend. Mark my words. In the meantime, check out this live video of their rendition of The Allman Brothers Band classic, “Jessica”.

Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band (roots/country blues) consists of The Reverend Peyton (vocals/guitar), “Washboard” Breezy “The Miss Elizabeth of Country Blues” Peyton (washboard), and Max Senteney (drums). They last played this event in 2018 at the 10th Annual Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que to a very excited crowd that gathered around the main stage for this intriguing spectacle. I was told from a few friends to definitely check out their set and let me tell you sometimes I am really glad I listen to my friends. Incidentally, they are also veterans from a very stacked 2016 the 7th Annual Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que. Check out this official video of their song, “Raise A Little Hell”, and see what you think!

Larry Keel Experience (bluegrass) is my white whale that I have been chasing for a few years. They normally would play the Aiken Bluegrass Festival (which is on a hiatus this year) in May, so we have not had the pleasure of the Larry Keel Experience to play the festivities at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que. This year they will make their Banjo-B-Que debut. The Larry Keel Experience consists of Larry Keel (vocals/guitar) and Jenny Keel (bass). Keller Williams said it best, “There is a certain genuine authenticity that Larry and Jenny possess.” You can experience Larry and Jenny Keel at the 11th Annual Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que this Memorial Day weekend. Need your Larry Keel Experience fix before May? Don’t worry! Watch this live video of the Larry Keel Experience at Pisgah Brewing Company and get you fix until May!

Now that we discussed the lineup in depth, let’s talk about two more attractions at Banjo-B-Que: the plethora of tasty food vendors AND $4 domestic/craft beer (and I do mean REAL craft beer) tents with over 80 flavors to choose from on location! Some of the previous brewers included; Monday Night Brewing, Left Nut Brewing Co., Hi-Wire Brewing, Reformation, Savannah Brewing Company, Jekyll Brewing, Southern Brewing Co., Red Hare Brewing Company, Prairie Artisan Ales, Riverwatch Brewery, Nantahala Brewing Co., Jailhouse Brewing Company, Southern Tier Brewing Company, and Eagle Creek Brewing Company. To me, that is one helluva lineup for a craft beer selection at a festival that I would attend for multiple days. Believe me, I am a proud beer snob. I would gladly pass on the status quo domestic brands in a heartbeat with no qualms about it.

Since we discussed the lineup, food, and beer for the 11th Annual Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que, I feel it is time for us all to go and grab our tickets for this upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Head over to their Official ticket page to secure your ticket today!

If you are coming from out of town and need a place to stay? Don’t worry, we have you covered there too! Head over to Booking.com or Airbnb.com for all your lodging needs while you are out of town picking and grinning at Banjo-B-Que. Need a ride while out of town? No sweat! First time users can use the following codes for discounts on local ride shares: Lyft – XERXES28549 or Uber – hristost3ue. If you want to camp by Olmstead Lake, then there is also that option at Banjo-B-Que! You can head over to their Official website and look into the camping prices, map of the camping area, amenities, rules & guidelines by following this link over to their camping section. Still have some questions about Banjo-B-Que? Then head over to their Official FAQ page and see if they have an answer (or email them @ info@banjobque.com).

Also, don’t forget to check out our previous coverage from Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que over the years at Concerthopper.com: 2017 Gallery, 2018 Gallery, 2019 Gallery, 2018 review & 2019 review.

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#POWERTRIP has announced a new set of headlining #NorthAmerican tour dates late this spring with #SheerMag #Fury and #RedDeath Check below for a full list of dates, and watch for more tour dates to be announced. All #tickets for the new headlining dates are now on sale. POWER TRIP Tour Dates: 1/13/2018 Phoenix Theater - Petaluma, CA 1/18/2018 Astra Kulturhaus - Berlin, DE ^ 1/19/2018 Tivoli Ronda - Utrecht, NL ^ 1/20/2018 Eventwerk - Dresden, DE ^ 1/21/2018 Backstage - Munich, DE ^ 1/22/2018 Komplex - Zurich, CH ^1/23/2018 Schlachtof - Wiesbaden, DE ^ 1/24/2018 Sono - Brno, CZ ^ 1/25/2018 Stadthalle - Lichtenfels, DE ^ 1/26/2018 De Mast - Torhout, BE ^1/27/2018 Turbinenhalle - Oberhausen, DE ^ 1/28/2018 02 Forum Kentish Town - London, UK ^ 3/11/2018 Live Music Hall - Koln, DE # 3/12/2018 Turbinenhalle 2 - Oberhausen, DE # 3/14/2018 KB - Malmo, SE # 3/15/2018 Fryshuset Klubben - Stockholm, SE # 3/16/2018 Rockefeller - Oslo, NO #3/17/2018 Arbis - Norrkoping, SE # 3/19/2018 Cable Factory - Helsinki, FI # 3/21/2018 Pustervik - Gothenburg, SE # 3/22/2018 Pumpehuset - Copenhagen, DK # 3/23/2018 Huxleys - Berlin, DE # 3/24/2018 Täubchenthal - Leipzig, DE # 3/25/2018 Progresja - Warsaw, PL # 3/27/2018 Roxy - Prague, CZ # 3/28/2018 Majestic - Bratislava, SK # 3/29/2018 Durer Kert - Budapest, HU # 3/30/2018 Simm City - Vienna, AU # 4/01/2018 Tvornica - Zagreb, HR #4/02/2018 Kino Siska - Ljubljana, SI # 4/03/2018 Phenomenon - Novara, IT # 4/04/2018 Komplex - Zurich, CH #4/06/2018 Sala Santana - Bilbao, ES # 4/07/2018 Teatro Barcelo - Madrid, ES # 4/08/2018 Sala Razzmatazz - Barcelona, ES # 4/10/2018 L'Usine - Geneva, CH # 4/11/2018 Tonhalle - Munich, DE #4/12/2018 LKA-Longhorn - Stuttgart, DE # 4/13/2018 Bataclan - Paris, FR # 4/15/2018 Trix - Antwerp, BE # 4/16/2018 O2 Academy - Bristol, UK @ 4/17/2018 O2 Academy - Birmingham, UK @ 4/19/2018 O2 Academy - Glasgow, UK @ 4/20/2018 Academy - London, UK @ 4/21/2018 Academy Brixton - London, UK @ 4/27/2018 Welcome to Rockville Festival - Jacksonville, FL [info] @maentglobal #maentglobal (at Los Angeles, California)

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The Bands of Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville 2018: Stone Temple Pilots

Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville is shaking things up for its eighth year, all for the better. Event producers Danny Wimmer Presents have added a whole extra day to the event allowing for a host of other amazing bands – both established and up-and comers – to rock festival goers. April 27th, 28th, and 29th of 2018 will see what has long been billed as “Florida's biggest rock experience” return to its home at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. With that extra day and the dozen plus additional bands that have been added to the lineup, Welcome to Rockville now seems poised to become one of the most elite festivals around. Not just in the realm of hard rock and metal, but all music festivals in general. 2017 was an exceptional year for Welcome to Rockville, the event drawing a record crowd of 75,000 over its two-day run. The talent was superb that year, and that will carry on into its 8th installment, because the amount of talent that has been assembled is mind-blowing. Next spring, Rockville will almost certainly attract 100,000 or so music fans and it WILL sell out. That said, let’s look at one of the bands that will be performing there in late April… It has been quite some time since Stone Temple Pilots did any substantial touring, or even any performances in general, the amicable departure of Chester Bennington back in 2015 forcing the iconic group to plot their next move, fans wondering who would be tapped to front the group next.

It took a few years, but as was recently announced, Jeff Gutt has been chosen by Dean and Robert DeLeo as well as Eric Kretz as STP’s lead singer moving on; and this upcoming era sounds like it will be quite something. At least, that’s what “Meadow” sure suggests. The first single from this latest version of Stone Temple Pilots comes across as being classic STP. At the very least it provides some nice nods to their roots while looking at their future; while Gutt’s voice at times sounds eerily similar to that of the late Scott Weiland. He possesses that classic rock star voice, which bodes well for the band moving forward, and should be quite nice when it comes to performing the classic cuts fans know and love, ensuring they’ll be as close to the originals as possible. What Stone Temple Pilots will have in store for everyone at Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville is anyone’s guess, but expect at least a couple of new offerings mixed in with the hits. They’ll be using the spring festival circuit to really push this new lineup, though they have several shows lined up in the month of March. So, when STP arrives in Jacksonville, they will be in prime touring and performing shape. Event Info: Friday, April 27th – Sunday, April 29th at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. All ages. $85 for 1-day GA | $200 for GA Weekend | VIP packages are available.

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The Bands of Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville 2018: Greta Van Fleet

Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville is shaking things up for its eighth year, all for the better. Event producers Danny Wimmer Presents have added a whole extra day to the event allowing for a host of other amazing bands – both established and up-and comers – to rock festival goers. April 27th, 28th, and 29th of 2018 will see what has long been billed as “Florida's biggest rock experience” return to its home at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. With that extra day and the dozen plus additional bands that have been added to the lineup, Welcome to Rockville now seems poised to become one of the most elite festivals around. Not just in the realm of hard rock and metal, but all music festivals in general. 2017 was an exceptional year for Welcome to Rockville, the event drawing a record crowd of 75,000 over its two-day run. The talent was superb that year, and that will carry on into its 8th installment, because the amount of talent that has been assembled is mind-blowing. Next spring, Rockville will almost certainly attract 100,000 or so music fans and it WILL sell out. That said, let’s look at one of the bands that will be performing there in late April… After a few years spent honing their craft and finding their groove, along with happening into some fortunate situations (such as having the song "Highway Tune" featured on an episode of the Showtime series Shameless), 2017 has been the banner year that Greta Van Fleet has been chasing after. And it’s almost certainly just a sample of things yet to come for the band that hails from Michigan.

The four-piece outfit has gone from being known in certain circles to one of the most buzzed about groups of the day thanks to their no-frills approach to rock ‘n’ roll and the release of two EP’s during the year, the latest of which, From the Fires, combines the four tracks from their first EP with four new cuts. A stark reminder that rock music is alive and well, the Kiszka brothers (Josh, Jake and Sam) and Danny Wagner have found their voice by taking cues from some of the greatest classic rock icons. Think Led Zeppelin-esque. Josh Kiszka belts out the lyrics in a similar manner, his voice being distinct thanks to the high range he commands, while a decent amount of guitar solos populate their tracks, further reinforcing that classic style. Hell, “Flower Power” – their ballad – sounds like something straight out of the ‘70s, particularly in regards to the title. Nevertheless, Greta Van Fleet doesn’t come across as a band hoping to spark some sort of revival in the classic rock genre, nor are they just simply nostalgic for those sounds. It’s the style that best suits these four musicians. It’s them playing to their strengths; and while it may have a familiar and classic vibe, Greta Van Fleet’s music still boasts some modern touches as they work to leave their own mark on something that is otherwise tried and true. The hype around these guys is just going to continue to build, so Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville should provide a good opportunity to catch Greta Van Fleet while they’re still climbing the rungs towards global success. They’re bound to achieve that one day, as they possess that certain “it” quality that every truly remarkable band has. Make sure you witness it firsthand so you can still claim that you saw them back when. Event Info: Friday, April 27th – Sunday, April 29th at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. All ages. $85 for 1-day GA | $189.50 for GA Weekend | VIP packages are available.

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The Bands of Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville 2018: Five Finger Death Punch

Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville is shaking things up for its eighth year, all for the better. Event producers Danny Wimmer Presents have added a whole extra day to the event allowing for a host of other amazing bands – both established and up-and comers – to rock festival goers. April 27th, 28th, and 29th of 2018 will see what has long been billed as “Florida's biggest rock experience” return to its home at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. With that extra day and the dozen plus additional bands that have been added to the lineup, Welcome to Rockville now seems poised to become one of the most elite festivals around. Not just in the realm of hard rock and metal, but all music festivals in general. 2017 was an exceptional year for Welcome to Rockville, the event drawing a record crowd of 75,000 over its two-day run. The talent was superb that year, and that will carry on into its 8th installment, because the amount of talent that has been assembled is mind-blowing. Next spring, Rockville will almost certainly attract 100,000 or so music fans and it WILL sell out. That said, let’s look at one of the bands that will be performing there in late April… It’s not news that Five Finger Death Punch had a bit of a tumultuous 2017, particularly during the middle of the year. That doesn’t need to be discussed. Besides, any and all fears or doubts in the minds of fans’ have been quelled (or is washed away a better phrase to use?) by the return of frontman Ivan Moody as they kicked off a string of fall shows in the U.S.

Back in top form, they dominated the fall festival circuit in the U.S., returning to Europe to wrap up 2017; and 2018 is appearing as if it will be just as extensive for the modern metal band that has become a sensation. 2017 marked their 10th anniversary since the release of The Way of the Fist, a milestone that was celebrated by a best of record, A Decade of Destruction. It features a couple of brand new songs along with all of the highlights from 5FDP’s first ten years together. That celebration will no doubt bleed over in the first part of 2018; and on top of that, a new record is expected from the group sometime in the next year. Because of that, it’s safe to assume you’ll hear something new from Five Finger Death Punch when they help close out the opening day of Welcome to Rockville. “Trouble”, for instance, or perhaps even something else. Known for their intense performances, Zoltan Bathory, Jeremy Spencer, Jason Hook, Chris Kael, and Moody never hold anything back during their aggressive, in-your-face sets, and they always seem to excel in festival environments. Events like Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville allow them to streamline things a bit and inject even more ferocity into the show. Expect to be rocked. Thoroughly. Event Info: Friday, April 27th – Sunday, April 29th at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. All ages. $85 for 1-day GA | $189.50 for GA Weekend | VIP packages are available.

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The Bands of Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville 2018: He is Legend

Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville is shaking things up for its eighth year, all for the better. Event producers Danny Wimmer Presents have added a whole extra day to the event allowing for a host of other amazing bands – both established and up-and comers – to rock festival goers. April 27th, 28th, and 29th of 2018 will see what has long been billed as “Florida's biggest rock experience” return to its home at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. With that extra day and the dozen plus additional bands that have been added to the lineup, Welcome to Rockville now seems poised to become one of the most elite festivals around. Not just in the realm of hard rock and metal, but all music festivals in general. 2017 was an exceptional year for Welcome to Rockville, the event drawing a record crowd of 75,000 over its two-day run. The talent was superb that year, and that will carry on into its 8th installment, because the amount of talent that has been assembled is mind-blowing. Next spring, Rockville will almost certainly attract 100,000 or so music fans and it WILL sell out. That said, let’s look at one of the bands that will be performing there in late April… A band poised for breakout success for some time and arguably one of the most underappreciated acts in existence, He is Legend should be growing their cult-like fan base exponentially as they go into 2018, especially thanks to events like Welcome to Rockville.

They’ve toured extensively and are no strangers to the festival stages, though you’re just as likely to catch them in a small club, the masses still not having caught on to the greatness He is Legend has been cranking out for over a decade now. Of course, there is something to be said of a smaller but dedicated following, and thanks to those supporters the Wilmington, NC-based band was able to create their latest record, few being made possible due to a successful crowd funding effort. Because of that, Schuylar Croom, Adam Tanbouz, Matt Williams, and Denis Desloge have seemed to go the extra mile, putting more of themselves into the music than ever before in order to create what should be considered their most spectacular release to date. Similar in some regards to their past efforts, few also ushers in a new era for He is Legend; the record traversing an intriguing soundscape of straight up rock ‘n’ roll to heavy and hard-hitting riff-oriented numbers. Some of their stoner metal influences are even present at times, yet everything is contagiously melodic, even if it is buried deep within some aggressive percussion or striking chord progressions. Their style is all-encompassing, allowing He is Legend to be versatile while retaining their heavy, gritty edge that serves as the defining point of the music; Croom punctuating all of that with his superb set of pipes. Pristine to angry and even brooding and haunting, he can capture it all, further ensuring that the songs wash over the listener and immerse them into a different world. He is Legend is a live band, one that thrives on having audiences to entertain, not wanting to disappoint the die-hard fans and simultaneously wanting to deliver a spectacle in order to make some new converts. Expect something monumental from He is Legend when they take the stage at Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville, and make certain you’re there early enough to witness it. Event Info: Friday, April 27th – Sunday, April 29th at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. All ages. $85 for 1-day GA | $189.50 for GA Weekend | VIP packages are available.

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The Bands of Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville 2018: Wolf Alice

Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville is shaking things up for its eighth year, all for the better. Event producers Danny Wimmer Presents have added a whole extra day to the event allowing for a host of other amazing bands – both established and up-and comers – to rock festival goers. April 27th, 28th, and 29th of 2018 will see what has long been billed as “Florida's biggest rock experience” return to its home at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. With that extra day and the dozen plus additional bands that have been added to the lineup, Welcome to Rockville now seems poised to become one of the most elite festivals around. Not just in the realm of hard rock and metal, but all music festivals in general. 2017 was an exceptional year for Welcome to Rockville, the event drawing a record crowd of 75,000 over its two-day run. The talent was superb that year, and that will carry on into its 8th installment, because the amount of talent that has been assembled is mind-blowing. Next spring, Rockville will almost certainly attract 100,000 or so music fans and it WILL sell out. That said, let’s look at one of the bands that will be performing there in late April… In the midst of supporting Queens of the Stone Age on their spring tour of the U.S., Wolf Alice will also be joining them at some of their festival appearances. That includes Welcome to Rockville.

If you’re not yet familiar with the rock/indie outfit from London, then you’re missing out on one of the most riveting bands of the modern era as they make their ascent to being one of the most highly regarded acts out there. And Wolf Alice becoming a household name is well within the realm of possibility. If you’ve seen them, you understand why. For those who haven’t, their performances are as mesmerizing as they are intense. They’ve crafted something that possesses that airy quality that is often associated with the indie style of music and combined it with the intensity of rock, the final product being something that is very much their own sound. That’s best appreciated in the live environment where one is able to let the music wash over them and get lost in the fine nuances of it. When necessary, they can let loose like no other, though. For example, take “Yuk Foo” from the recently released Visions of a Life. It’s sheer rock ‘n’ roll, a festering anger permeating throughout it. It may set the bar as their most blistering number, though even Wolf Alice’s more restrained cuts translate differently from how one might expect, being commanding and energetic. Ellie Rowsell, Joel Amey, Joff Oddie, and Theo Ellis contribute to that further, the musicians leaving it all on the stage when they perform. Both of their full-length records peaked at number two on the charts in the UK; while a couple of singles from their 2015 debut charted respectable spots on the U.S. charts. The point is, Wolf Alice hasn’t yet caught on here in the U.S. as much as they have in their home region. That will change, and probably sooner rather than later. These festival appearances, like at Welcome to Rockville, will surely provide a big stride for them in making that happen, as they give everyone a crash course in who Wolf Alice is and what they’re about. Event Info: Friday, April 27th – Sunday, April 29th at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. All ages. $85 for 1-day GA | $189.50 for GA Weekend | VIP packages are available.

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The Bands of Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville 2018: TOOTHGRINDER

Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville is shaking things up for its eighth year, all for the better. Event producers Danny Wimmer Presents have added a whole extra day to the event allowing for a host of other amazing bands – both established and up-and comers – to rock festival goers. April 27th, 28th, and 29th of 2018 will see what has long been billed as “Florida's biggest rock experience” return to its home at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. With that extra day and the dozen plus additional bands that have been added to the lineup, Welcome to Rockville now seems poised to become one of the most elite festivals around. Not just in the realm of hard rock and metal, but all music festivals in general. 2017 was an exceptional year for Welcome to Rockville, the event drawing a record crowd of 75,000 over its two-day run. The talent was superb that year, and that will carry on into its 8th installment, because the amount of talent that has been assembled is mind-blowing. Next spring, Rockville will almost certainly attract 100,000 or so music fans and it WILL sell out. That said, let’s look at one of the bands that will be performing there in late April… With metal roots, originating as more of a metalcore band, TOOTHGRINDER has made dramatic leaps lately in pushing their creative boundaries and evolving their sound.

That’s demonstrated exceptionally well on the newly released Phantom Amour, the second LP released by the quintet that hails from Asbury Park, New Jersey.

Love it or hate it, the changes provide a freshness to TOOTHGRINDER’s music without them fully sacrificing that components that first drew fans to them. The tracks from Phantom Amour display a sense of mastery over the melodic nature that is instrumental in making a song stand out. Despite that, their heavy nature still seeps through, be it in the guttural screams that vocalist Justin Matthews unleashes at the times where it best corresponds to the emotions being conveyed, or the thrash-y riffs that are the hallmark of metal music. It’s a couple of conflicting styles, for sure, but that allows TOOTHGRINDER to be nothing other than absolute. Absolutely serene and heartfelt or absolutely vehement. For the most part, there’s no in-between; the group’s progressive stylings further injecting a sense of freshness into the music, as it feels like a new twist on the prog metal/rock genre. They even pull off the acoustic songs exceptionally well as they tackle some ballad-esque songs. It’s just an all-encompassing style they’ve developed, one of those rare bands that’s capable of making those various styles feel as if it’s all natural for them; and as a result of expanding their horizons, they’ve become stronger musicians. That’s a fact that is more than noticeable. TOOTHGRINDER has toured with the likes of Periphery, Between the Buried and Me, and Killswitch Engage just to name a few, so you know that they’re legit. And expect them to leave it all on the stage when they perform at Welcome to Rockville. Event Info: Friday, April 27th – Sunday, April 29th at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. All ages. $75 for 1-day GA | $189.50 for GA Weekend | VIP packages are available.

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The Bands of Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville 2018: The Bronx

Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville is shaking things up for its eighth year, all for the better. Event producers Danny Wimmer Presents have added a whole extra day to the event allowing for a host of other amazing bands – both established and up-and comers – to rock festival goers. April 27th, 28th, and 29th of 2018 will see what has long been billed as “Florida's biggest rock experience” return to its home at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. With that extra day and the dozen plus additional bands that have been added to the lineup, Welcome to Rockville now seems poised to become one of the most elite festivals around. Not just in the realm of hard rock and metal, but all music festivals in general. 2017 was an exceptional year for Welcome to Rockville, the event drawing a record crowd of 75,000 over its two-day run. The talent was superb that year, and that will carry on into its 8th installment, because the amount of talent that has been assembled is mind-blowing. Next spring, Rockville will almost certainly attract 100,000 or so music fans and it WILL sell out. That said, let’s look at one of the bands that will be performing there in late April… Have you ever attended Welcome to Rockville and thought to yourself, “I would love to hear some punk today?” If so, you’re in luck this year, as The Bronx will have you covered.

All you have to do is listen to a song or two to understand how the band was able to catch the attention of record labels right out of the gate after their inception in 2002. And secured a deal. They’re genuine punk rock, having that garage quality that has long served as the basis of the best punk. They’re also versatile. From hardcore punk that personifies the defiant nature the genre was founded on, to transitioning to a more solid mix of punk and rock, Matt Caughthran, Joby J. Ford, Ken Horne, Brad Magers, and David Hidalgo, Jr. are unquestionable masters of their craft. Take two of the singles from (V), their fifth studio album released this past fall. “Two Birds” boasts some killer riffs, the song overall being a bit melodic; while “Sore Throat” is as aggressive as they come, an ideal song to mosh to. Caughthran’s voice is harsh and brutal on that latter track, epitomizing the true nature of punk; the pummeling percussion bringing out the best of the devastating song that offers a glimpse of reckless abandon at its finest. The Bronx did some heavy touring in the fall in support of that new record, both in the U.S. and even Australia, so while they’re appearance at Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville will come several months after, they should still be in great touring shape, any and all of the new songs they might have planned for spectators being worked in and executed to their high standards. With all of the other monstrous talent that is part of this year’s Welcome to Rockville, it will be easy to just eye the headliners this year, though that would be a mistake. Especially in the case of The Bronx, because it’s already certain that they’ll deliver a show that will be one of the most talked about of the entire weekend. Event Info: Friday, April 27th – Sunday, April 29th at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. All ages. $75 for 1-day GA | $189.50 for GA Weekend | VIP packages are available.

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The Bands of Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville 2018: Turnstile

Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville is shaking things up for its eighth year, all for the better. Event producers Danny Wimmer Presents have added a whole extra day to the event allowing for a host of other amazing bands – both established and up-and comers – to rock festival goers. April 27th, 28th, and 29th of 2018 will see what has long been billed as “Florida's biggest rock experience” return to its home at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. With that extra day and the dozen plus additional bands that have been added to the lineup, Welcome to Rockville now seems poised to become one of the most elite festivals around. Not just in the realm of hard rock and metal, but all music festivals in general. 2017 was an exceptional year for Welcome to Rockville, the event drawing a record crowd of 75,000 over its two-day run. The talent was superb that year, and that will carry on into its 8th installment, because the amount of talent that has been assembled is mind-blowing. Next spring, Rockville will almost certainly attract 100,000 or so music fans and it WILL sell out. That said, let’s look at one of the bands that will be performing there in late April… Known for their dynamic performances and thanks to an almost unrelenting touring schedule, Turnstile has already won over a respectable amount of fans, the band that hails from the Northeastern U.S. only hoping to expand that when they take the stage at Welcome to Rockville.

A hodgepodge of several genres, it’s hard to confine the band to just one or two. Their music is pretty groove centric, which offers a wider appeal to even the most casual music listener, yet there are some hardcore tendencies that evoke more of a punk mentality. On that note, there’s also a reckless abandon displayed in their music, like on their debut LP, 2016’s Nonstop Feeling, which, one can imagine, is what makes their live shows so memorable. And going off of the opinions of some, spectacular. They also employ the use of some rap rock traits; and while Turnstile has refined their sound a bit since the release of their debut EP back in 2011, they haven’t lost their edge or their grit. Their material still possesses a DIY quality that allows them to present themselves as an underground band that’s on the outs and proud of it, not compromising themselves or their desires for anything, obviously doing what they want to do with their music. If you like your music hard and heavy, then Turnstile will be right up your alley and one that should definitely be on your list of acts to see at this year’s Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville. Event Info: Friday, April 27th – Sunday, April 29th at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. All ages. $75 for 1-day GA | $189.50 for GA Weekend | VIP packages are available.

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The Bands of Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville 2018: The Fever

Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville is shaking things up for its eighth year, all for the better. Event producers Danny Wimmer Presents have added a whole extra day to the event allowing for a host of other amazing bands – both established and up-and comers – to rock festival goers. April 27th, 28th, and 29th of 2018 will see what has long been billed as “Florida's biggest rock experience” return to its home at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. With that extra day and the dozen plus additional bands that have been added to the lineup, Welcome to Rockville now seems poised to become one of the most elite festivals around. Not just in the realm of hard rock and metal, but all music festivals in general. 2017 was an exceptional year for Welcome to Rockville, the event drawing a record crowd of 75,000 over its two-day run. The talent was superb that year, and that will carry on into its 8th installment, because the amount of talent that has been assembled is mind-blowing. Next spring, Rockville will almost certainly attract 100,000 or so music fans and it WILL sell out. That said, let’s look at one of the bands that will be performing there in late April… For those who like Rage Against the Machine, then The Fever will be one band you have to see at Welcome to Rockville.

The three-piece group fit that mold well, though there may be some more melody to parts of their songs, such as the hooks. Other than that, they’re straight up rap rock with hefty doses of metal influences thrown in; some nu-metal style riffs seeping their way into songs like “Hunting Season”. Despite the similarities, The Fever’s music doesn’t come across as them trying to mimic musical idols or anything of that sort. Rather, they have a message to share, the members clearly having decided that this mix of genres was what was most behooving of the style they wanted to pursue and the one that would give said messages the most potency. With a total of three singles currently available to purchase and stream (their latest being “Walking in My Shoes”), The Fever is clearly looking to address some of the most topical issues that are currently going on in the U.S. and even the world in general. In the case of “Hunting Season”, it’s an explosively charged song that revolves around the rise in police brutality, while “We’re Coming In” follows a similar path. Greed and corruption are also touched upon on their most recent release; a punk edge being prevalent throughout “Walking in My Shoes”. The Fever will definitely offer a different listening experience to attendees of Welcome to Rockville; and in a time where rap rock is mostly a relic that is seldom heard in modern music, the band’s reception may be mixed. Really, that’s always been a genre people either love or dislike, with little middle ground to be found when it comes to listeners. Nevertheless, The Fever should deliver a killer performance, their music feeling conducive of something extreme and even off the charts. And if you listen, you may even gain some perspective on a few things thanks to the different viewpoints their music offers. Event Info: Friday, April 27th – Sunday, April 29th at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. All ages. $75 for 1-day GA | $189.50 for GA Weekend | VIP packages are available.

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The Bands of Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville 2018: Black Foxxes

Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville is shaking things up for its eighth year, all for the better. Event producers Danny Wimmer Presents have added a whole extra day to the event allowing for a host of other amazing bands – both established and up-and comers – to rock festival goers. April 27th, 28th, and 29th of 2018 will see what has long been billed as “Florida's biggest rock experience” return to its home at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. With that extra day and the dozen plus additional bands that have been added to the lineup, Welcome to Rockville now seems poised to become one of the most elite festivals around. Not just in the realm of hard rock and metal, but all music festivals in general. 2017 was an exceptional year for Welcome to Rockville, the event drawing a record crowd of 75,000 over its two-day run. The talent was superb that year, and that will carry on into its 8th installment, because the amount of talent that has been assembled is mind-blowing. Next spring, Rockville will almost certainly attract 100,000 or so music fans and it WILL sell out. That said, let’s look at one of the bands that will be performing there in late April… Hailing from England (getting their beginnings from Exeter, to be precise), Black Foxxes will be a band at Welcome to Rockville) that will be looking to start winning over an American audience. They shouldn’t have any trouble doing so.

Classifying themselves as a Depression-Pop band (though a rock group first and foremost), the trio provides a refreshing sound that American music lovers should be clamoring over. It’s “Depression-Pop” because the songs focus on real emotions that are rooted in sadness and convey, what else, depression. (“How We Rust” from their 2016 debut LP I’m Not Well is a prime example of that, singer and guitarist Mark Holley channeling his raw emotions into his passionate singing.) What makes Black Foxxes immediately stand out is how primal they are, being sheer rock ‘n’ roll the likes of which you don’t hear often these days. Couple that with the lyrics, some may well even consider them to be an emo band, and strictly in that regard they may kind of be, though nothing about their overall sound is similar to that style which was prominent back in the early and mid-2000s. Instead, to an extent, they take influence from classic rock groups, though there’s an obvious modern edgy quality about their style, which is often so ferocious that it seems impossible that a three-piece band could be making that much noise. Black Foxxes make some authentic music. Just gritty and in-your-face, like what real rock is and has always been meant to be. By the time they get over to the U.S. for this festival appearance, they’ll have their sophomore album with them. (It’s slated for release early 2018). Make a point to see them, because Black Foxxes may well be the next great thing in the music world, and they’re still just cutting their teeth. Event Info: Friday, April 27th – Sunday, April 29th at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. All ages. $75 for 1-day GA | $189.50 for GA Weekend | VIP packages are available.