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Lindsey Stirling & Evanescence; 'Synthesis tOUR'  aT Ravinia Festival iN Highland Park, IL

7/28/2018

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Anthony Cannella
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On July 10th, we had the honor of covering the Synthesis Tour, which included the extremely talented violinist, Lindsey Stirling and the prodigious Evanescence at the Ravinia Festival in the Chicagoland area. The Ravinia Pavilion inside the Ravinia Festival was the perfect setting for a show like this, due to the fact that it is an enclosed venue with an unparalleled sound system. With venues such as this one, it leaves the acoustics no choice, but to be heard throughout the entire location. 

This is ideal, strictly because as Lindsey Stirling took the stage, we were able to truly listen and observe her talents on the violin from start to finish. ​When Lindsey concluded her stunning set and proved to be one of the best opening acts the crowd has ever seen, the anticipation was extremely high as we knew Evanescence was coming on shortly after.

Check out the concert coverage below to know exactly what we are talking about!
Lindsey Stirling | The Ravinia Festival | July 10th, 2018 | Highlands Park, IL
It is honestly mesmerizing witnessing Lindsey do what she does best and that is putting on an amazing performance with her group of brilliant dancers. Stirling's act is a mostly instrumental set, but with her in the zone with her performers, it results in a presentation that is both unique and beautiful in its own way.

A perfect example of how unique and beautiful Lindsey can be with her music, she does this collaboration of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Phantom Of The Opera’ that touches on all your emotions [video above]. Lindsey starts off fast and really in your face like a Rockstar, but then transitions to different songs from ‘Phantom Of The Opera’ that leaves you with goosebumps and chills.

Lindsey Stirling | Work & Collaborations

Evanescence | The Ravinia Festival | July 10th, 2018 | Highlands Park, IL
For anyone who has seen Evanescence in the past, this show is completely different, due to the fact that Amy Lee not only has the band with her, but in addition has a full orchestra as well. Amy Lee explained to the crowd how this is the first tour where Evanescence is using a full orchestra and how each show is unique due to the orchestra being hand selected for each show.

​The orchestra plays a huge factor, in a way that it changes the pace of how Evanescence songs usually are performed. With Evanescence already being an amazing and powerhouse band, the orchestra actually gives them more justice. This is because the orchestra gives Amy Lee a bit more time to adjust with notes and even though it is not much time, that’s all a talented professional like Amy needs.
Throughout the Evanescence setlist, it was perfectly balanced with a variety of songs that ranged from the 'Fallen' album [2003] to the 'Synthesis' album [2017]. It was truly one of the most enjoyable sets to listen to, due to the emotional roller-coaster Evanescence and the orchestra puts you on. One second, your screaming out the lyrics to the hit track “Bring Me To Life” and then before you know you could hear a pin drop in the venue as Amy belts out the beautiful track “My Immortal.”

Amy Lee makes it looks so effortless, but she is definitely something to see if you have the chance. She controls the crowd so well and then when she wants, she silences the crowd with ease with her powerful voice. During the set, one of the things that leaves you in awe is witnessing Amy multitask as she not only hits every note to perfection but plays the piano as well. There are several songs where the crowd is fortunate enough to witness this happen, but one that really stood out was the new song "Hi-Lo" with the opener Lindsey Stirling. During the performance of "Hi-Lo" the audience gets more than their moneys worth as they get to see two masters of their crafts collaborate with each other. You got Amy Lee on vocals and piano, Lindsey on violin for a good portion of the song, and the band and orchestra that results in a routine that is indescribable. Check out the video for "Hi-Lo" above!

Evanescence & Lindsey Stirling | 2018 Upcoming Tour Dates
July 27 2018 Toronto, Canada Budweiser Stage
July 28 2018 Saratoga Springs, New York Saratoga Performing Arts Center
August 10 2018 Holmdel, New Jersey PNC Bank Arts Center
August 11 2018 Wantagh, New York Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
August 14 2018 Simpsonville, South Carolina Heritage Park Amphitheater
August 15 2018 Atlanta, Georgia State Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
August 17 2018 Tampa, Florida MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 18 2018 West Palm Beach, Florida Coral Sky Amphitheatre
August 20 2018 Jacksonville, Florida Daily's Place
August 22 2018 New Orleans, Louisiana Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square
August 24 2018 Dallas, Texas Dos Equis Pavilion
August 25 2018 Woodlands, Texas Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 28 2018 Albuquerque, New Mexico Isleta Amphitheater
August 29 2018 Phoenix, Arizona Ak-Chin Pavilion
August 31 2018 Chula Vista, California Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
September 1 2018 Irvine, California Five Point Amphitheater
September 4 2018 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre

September 5 2018 Mountain View Shoreline Amphitheater
September 7 2018 Auburn, Washington White River Amphitheatre
September 8 2018 Ridgefield, Washington Sunlight Supply Amphitheatre
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Saving Vice 'Colder Than Dark' 2018 Debut EP Review; Interview With vOCALISTS tYLER & chase

7/25/2018

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Alison Bauer
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Our official music video for “Hell Here” is available now. Like and retweet so others can see!

Watch: https://t.co/H2nu2X2jx7 pic.twitter.com/WSLZhLmeUr

— Saving Vice (@SavingVice) July 11, 2018

Thank you to everyone who came to our show Thursday night in Hartford, CT. We can’t wait to be back!

□: @Met_Urquhart pic.twitter.com/ZIXVuk4MH0

— Saving Vice (@SavingVice) May 12, 2018

We want to thank all our fans and the guys at @MisdirectdMedia for being a part of the coolest music video we've done. We can't wait for you guys to see it! #ColderThandark pic.twitter.com/GxP4QH1naN

— Saving Vice (@SavingVice) June 27, 2018
Saving Vice is an American metalcore band originating from New England; ​their trending debut EP ‘Colder Than Dark,’ was released on May 04, 2018. Their upcoming tour schedule includes performing Friday, July 27th, 2018 at [the last] Warped Tour in Mansfield, MA; on the Full Sail University Stage. Additionally, they will open for Underoath, August Burns Red and Impending Doom at the iMatter Festival in NY on Sunday, August 12th, 2018. 

The band initiated in late 2015 by bassist Robbie Litchfield, guitarist Zach Racicot, their original drummer and vocalist Chase Papariello. All songs on their EP 'Colder Than Dark' [05.04.18] were written including their current line-up; which consists of Sam Whelton as drummer; second guitarist Cody Grant, and additional vocalist Tyler Small.

In our interview below, vocalists 
Tyler and Chase deconstruct the production, writing and design behind their debut five-track EP: ‘Colder Than Dark’ [04.04.18]. We discuss their debut single and music video: “Hell Here;” as well as the premise for the rest of the EP track-list: “Run To You;” “Euthanasia;”“Once More;” and “Black Ice."  They recover their favorite #Warped moments and share insight about the iMatter Festival. Join us in the interview and album review below!
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Saving Vice has shared the stage with Fit For A King, Unearth, Convictions, It Lies Within, Born Of Osiris, Gideon, Currents, Tear Out The Heart, The Devil Wears Prada.

Interview With Saving Vice | Vocalists Tyler Small and Chase Papariello 
Tyler and Chase:  "The title of the EP, ‘Colder Than Dark,’ came from a line from our song, "Euthanasia": '- longer than the night; colder than the dark.' Zach threw it out there as an album title and it encompassed what we were trying to say for the entire EP; as well as inspiring the imagery that went with. The woman’s hand at the touch of ice or death; freezing life. That can be the metaphor for what people deal with; what is delicate and beautiful yet destroys life the second it gets too close."

Saving Vice | "Hell Here" | Track #1 | ‘Colder Than Dark’ EP | [05.04.18] 
"Hell Here" Lyrics via Genius:
Hold back the tide
And you're the tip of the spear
Always and only the words you fear;
"No one needs you" yeah no one needs you
I distanced myself from what I needed most

Now it envelopes me again;
Passive aggression in the wake of regret

All the things I've left behind,
I am my own thorn in my side
Circumstances allow the world to spin backwards, no one pays who truly deserves
And those who know nothing, -
can understand nothing

And I've been bitter for so many months
Watching the stars blink out, one by one
Clawing at my eyes, screaming at the sun
One day I swear I'll be loud enough

Plunge your hands back into the filth
Fight with all of your self-control, mind over matter, this temple you -
once called your own

I don't know how I couldn't -
see through the cracks in my shell
I don't know how they didn't -
see that I was trapped in myself

I need my skin replaced

Don't let them tell you who you are, -
what's right, what's wrong, -
the world does not bow to the whim of those who cannot even think for themselves

This bridge between our souls -
has burned It's not safe to walk on
This bridge has burned.
​(It's not safe, it has burned)

It's not safe to walk on

And I've been bitter for so many months
Watching the stars blink out, one by one
Clawing at my eyes, screaming at the sun
One day I swear I'll be loud enough

You'll never know your best days until they've come and gone, so dig yourself out from your hole in the floor, how many days have you just wished that you'd done more?
What premise do the lyrics reflect in Track 01: & MV "Hell Here"?
Tyler and Chase: "We wanted the song to be ambiguous; that it can be whatever it needs to be to whoever hears it. Self harm usually starts from an outsider; but once someone convinces you that you're worthless; you actually believe it and it stops you."
Did you feel extrasensory energy within the music video location?
Chase: "We filmed in Proctor, VT; at Wilson’s Castle; it's allegedly haunted."
Tyler: "I saw a door shut itself and lock itself; it could have been a multitude of reasons why; perhaps it was the wind."
Robbie: “- The most haunting thing was it being 20 degrees the entire day we shot. When you see our breath in the video, that is 100% real — no special effects or gimmicks." via MetalInsider.
Alison | "Hell Here" Music Review:
The music video for "Hell Here" enters the realm of darkness; ambiguous embers open the track in synch to the fantasy-inspired introductory melody.

A quote by William Shakespeare pens: "Hell Is Empty, And All The Devils Are Here" abstracted from his infamous 1623 novel: 'The Tempest.'

The first lyrical drop of the song slams at 0m:35s; introducing the six-piece performing within an ancient room that is below-freezing temperature. 

If it's your first time witnessing Saving Vice, you'll be knocked by the delivery between Tyler and Chase on the dark yet empowering lyrics. The guitar, drum and bass employ several drops that addict replay; noted favorites @1m:25s; @2m:18s, @3m:50s.

I highlighted in bold the lyrics to the left; the poem reads as seamless, accurate, and authentic to the premise.
What are some of your favorite lyrics to Track 01: "Hell Here"?
"THE SONG “HELL HERE” ITSELF IS ABOUT NOT BOWING DOWN TO YOUR OWN DEMONS OR SELF-DEFEAT AS WELL AS NOT LETTING OUTSIDE INFLUENCES AND OTHER PEOPLE GET IN YOUR HEAD TO KEEP YOU FROM DOING WHAT YOU WANT WITH YOUR LIFE. WE WANTED THE SONG TO BE DARK BUT TO ALSO PULL PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR RUT AND MAKE THEM REALIZE THEIR OWN SELF WORTH.”

- Robbie via 
MetalInsider -
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Gif | Saving Vice | "Hell Here"

Describe the journey producing the EP ‘Colder Than Dark’ [05.04.18].
Tyler and Chase: "Everything we do is DIY; until we found our manager Ashley who's been a huge asset. Zach books shows; Robbie produces our pre-production and designs a lot of merch and social media artwork. Chase helps on merch and Cody hand-built the risers we use on stage."

Favorite Warped Tour Memories? Thoughts before you play at its final year? 

Everyone, look for THIS tent at the @VansWarpedTour on Friday and come meet us! pic.twitter.com/7hVaFt4ZlG

— Saving Vice (@SavingVice) July 24, 2018
Chase: "I've been going to Warped since 2014; the ritual is the constant rain atleast in Mansfield. In 2015; my favorite bands Beartooth and Vanna came out to perform on the stage at the same time." 
Tyler: "My first Warped was 2016; Underoath aside, Chiodos is mind-blowing. Motionless In White consistently blow me away. On their first Warped concert, they were on the Ernie Ball stage; the equivalent to what we'll be playing on Friday, July 27th. In the way that it was one of the first time I saw the bands I look up to; it's the same way people [new fans] will be seeing us.
Tyler and Chase: "Zach, [who lives in MA] sends us a screenshot of the weather everyday; thunderstorm to cloudy to thunderstorms!"

What do you anticipate most for the iMatter Festival in NY on August 12th?
Chase: "Personally really excited to see the crowd."
Tyler: "It's a free festival; people can just go; that's really awesome.
​We're playing with Underoath, my favorite band of all time. "
Tyler and Chase: "The festival has a really great message; preventing self harm and suicide which connects to our song “Euthanasia;” our lyrics are deeply embedded in these themes. We’ll be playing with Rivals; that we're fond of; friends with; watched them on the grind; they’re blowing up this year. We're playing another show with Rivals the night before iMatter on August 11th at Jupiter Hall in Albany NY." 

How did you begin booking dream concert line-ups?
Tyler and Chase: "We always go to every show early and stay late; we meet people and support everyone and build a reputation as someone who cares about the scene. Every show we leave with a new friendship. If there’s 5 people there, we play like there’s 500. All the success is how we treated and handled the shows."
[Cont'd]:
"A Prada show came through Vermont; our fans collaborated to contact the venue for us to open the show. That was July of 2017; when we started playing shows as we are now. From there we met our manager Ashley at Jupiter Hall in Albany NY; we got booked to open for Convictions; who we recently played with again alongide Volumes, White Noise, Upon A Burning Body [poster top left]. "

What artists in music or film inspired the themes in ‘Colder Than Dark’'?
Tyler and Chase: Memphis May Fire, Like Moths To Flames, The Plot In You, Silent Planet; Nothing Nowhere (a hip-hop acoustic artist from Vermont).

Tyler: As far as films or series: '13 Reasons Why' & 'Requiem for a Dream'."
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Gif | Saving Vice | "Hell Here"

Saving Vice | "Run To You" | Track #2 | 'Colder Than Dark' EP
Lyrics via Genius
What’s the story behind: "Run To You"?
Tyler and Chase: : "Parts of the song initially were aimed specifically at a break up; those emotions triggered [Tyler's] lyrics. The song is almost about embellishing and celebrating the joys and love that you have about something in your life; while still very opened ended."

"It might just be your girlfriend, husband, best friend or grandmother; but when your whole life falls apart; it’s the person you will run to. Then the song turns to losing that person and the unfathomable depths of not having that person."
Tyler and Chase: "It’s all the beautiful things that now are gone; it’s the heaviest song in the entire EP atleast ending-wise. Very emotional, powerful; Chase's lyrical delivery is slam poetry but screaming. We experiment."

Saving Vice | "Euthanasia" | Track #3 | 'Colder Than Dark' EP
Via Lambgoat; the band comments, "This song plain and simple is about suicide but not so much suicide itself but the collateral damage it causes to the people left behind. The song does have a renewal life subject but for the privacy of the parties involved, we won't mention them. When we asked Rory Rodriquez from Dayseeker to feature on the track he mentioned the subject hit home with him so we let him write his part independently because we wanted the song to be real. Sometimes when you're in a dark place, it's easy to forget how many people will truly miss you when you're gone."

Saving Vice | "Once More" | Track #4 | 'Colder Than Dark' EP
Tyler and Chase: "This song; it’s not as metal-core as the other songs are; it's post-hardcore edge. Very much what some of us grew up on."

Tyler: "Lyrically; I thought I didn't have a second chance on music. I gave up on it for a couple years; I never thought I was going to be in a band again. Now I'm seeing how far we can take it."

 Saving Vice | "Black Ice" | Track #4 | 'Colder Than Dark' EP
Tyler and Chase: "Love and drugs affect each other in a similar way; the chemicals in your brain; you can’t eat - can’t sleep; don’t want to live; also addiction; all things that were very real to different members in the band."

Tyler: "I talked to the different members to ask for thoughts of what the song means to them; I threw in lyrics of what they said to me; one line or two in this song lyric-wise come from every member in the band. Addiction and substance abuse controls your life and can’t live without it. You give all your control so it has all the power over you. If someone was a recovery addict; this song might really hit home with them; you’ll know which those lyrics are."

Saving Vice | Archives & Current Tour Schedule

Swept away. @SavingVice and @SECRETSofficial round two, tonight pic.twitter.com/cw8GQi3xVQ

— Ian Urquhart (@Met_Urquhart) July 5, 2018

@SavingVice cranking up the HEAT in Cambridge last night. pic.twitter.com/caAuPS6fED

— Ian Urquhart (@Met_Urquhart) July 6, 2018
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Andy Leo of Crown The Empire  Interview & 'Never Have I Ever;' Final Warped Tour '18 Hartford, CT

7/24/2018

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Watch Andrew Velasquez, also known as Andy Leo, of Crown The Empire share time with us in an interview and on the iconic game, 'Never Have I Ever' live from theX-Finity Theatre at the last Warped Tour of 2018 in Hartford, Connecticut.

Follow Crown The Empire at their website crowntheempire.net or on Instagram & Twitter @crowntheempire. Their new single and music video, "20/20," is out now!

Andy Leo | Crown The Empire | Warped Tour 2018 | HRTV Interview
The concert footage of Crown The Empire performing "20/20" is live from Warped  Tour 2018 in Las Vegas, NV filmed entirely by @ZacharyChristopherr. His youtube video is titled "Crown The Empire - "20/20" Live Music Video Vans Warped Tour 2018;" or watch it embedded below!

Andy Leo | Crown The Empire | Warped Tour 2018 | 'Never Have I Ever'
Ready, Set, Join us for the classic game of '#NeverHaveIEver.' Andy shares secrets about his tattoos and near-death experiences. 

Crown The Empire | "20/20" Music Video | July 12th, 2018
Stream ​"20/20" at https://riserecords.lnk.to/2020.

20/20 Music Video out NOWhttps://t.co/zvOdqFFeVr pic.twitter.com/ce7nPdfWL9

— Crown The Empire (@CrownTheEmpire) July 13, 2018

Crown The Empire | Live From Warped Tour 2018 Las Vegas, Nevada | Video by: @ZacharyChristopherr 
Link to the video: @ZacharyChristopherr's official youtube account:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y5R2B8J8ro. 

Crown The Empire | 2018 Tour Dates | 2018
http://crowntheempire.net/
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Chicago New-Wave Dead Hummingbird Deliver "Conviction;" 2018 Album 'OPERA' Out July 20th

7/19/2018

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Alison Bauer
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07.20.18 | Chicago, IL new-wave/goth four-piece band Dead Hummingbird release their second full length album 'OPERA,' and premiere  "Conviction" as their second single, with an accompanied music video; official 'OPERA' stream: here. 

Dead Hummingbird includes Matthew Meifert [vocals, guitar/bass, synth], Andrew Smith [drums], Richard Kasbee [guitar] and Jacob Venditti [bass, synth].

OPERA July 20th, 2018 pic.twitter.com/iA6NR4cSBB

— Dead Hummingbird (@deadhummingbrd) July 5, 2018

Next Friday, 7/20/2018, OPERA. pic.twitter.com/DXjuDLgq7T

— Dead Hummingbird (@deadhummingbrd) July 13, 2018
In the interview with Matthew, discover how the band reinvented their identity for 'OPERA' [07.20.18]; previously known as ‘Ghost of a Dead Hummingbird.'

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Navigate to the band's first full-length album 'Sin Forma' ['15] and first EP 'Under The Ultraviolet Light' ['16]. 

The discussion of 'OPERA' [07.20.18]; is conducted through the lens of myself as co-filmmaker and editor of the "Conviction" music video. Matthew delves insight into new-wave's history, present and future within hardcore, rock and metal. 

Watch or read at your own "Conviction;" the video and interview is featured below!

DeadHummingbird | 'OPERA' Streaming | July 20th, 2018 

DeadHummingbird | "Conviction" Music Video | 'OPERA' | July 20th, 2018
Both ‘OPERA’ music videos: "It Won't Be Me" [06.15.18] and "Conviction" [07.20.18] integrated analog video distortions created by VFX artist Nick Marchese. 

The first ‘OPERA’ single and music video “It Won't Be Me" was directed, filmed and edited by Dead Hummingbird and it was released on YouTube, Facebook and  Vimeo. The music video for “Conviction" was directed by Nick Marchese; filmed by Alison Bauer and Molly Kinnunen.

work in progress □ pic.twitter.com/pdT8ZpBqE3

— molly (@MollyKinnunen) May 1, 2018

4/29/18 ✨ pic.twitter.com/v1UjgzxxyH

— molly (@MollyKinnunen) May 8, 2018

Alison | Interview With Dead Hummingbird | Matthew Meifert [Vocalist, Keys]
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Tell us about producing 'OPERA' | [07.20.18]

back in the studio soon pic.twitter.com/b1Q62O1FqG

— Dead Hummingbird (@deadhummingbrd) December 3, 2017
Matthew: The album was mastered cross-country at the Atomic Garden in San Francisco, CA.

All of the sounds (with the exception of some electronic parts or sampling) on
 ‘OPERA’ was recorded and mixed at The Noise Room in McHenry, IL with Jeff Leber; who we've recorded with for many years; He’s honest with us.

We spent over a year writing 'OPERA' [07.20.18].
[Cont'd]: The inspiration behind the album stems partially from some of the places I have visited over the past few years. Spain especially left quite an impact upon me, owing to its eccentric artists and the time I spent along La Costa Brava. 
When I picture the term "opera;" the definition [linked here] is all-inclusive. It could simply be a collection of people gathering together - to compile or compose - artwork, music, plays, or different imageries.

​I view the term "opera" as uncomfortable or striking; something that will stick with you as soon as you see the art or performance.

Writing writing writing writing pic.twitter.com/8yqt6qzVDp

— Dead Hummingbird (@deadhummingbrd) December 23, 2016

What other artists in the New Wave scene inspired you or 'OPERA'?
[Cont'd:] Recent sources of inspiration could have drawn from The National's 2017 album 'Sleep Well Beast' [08.28.17] and Bowie's masterpiece 'Blackstar' released in 2016. 

Nine Inch Nails just released 'Bad Witch' on June 22nd, 2018.

Rest In Peace to Dolores O'Riordan of the cranberries. Sad to see a huge inspiration to this band go.

— Dead Hummingbird (@deadhummingbrd) January 15, 2018
Matthew: There are many incredible albums within this realm of music that have likely influenced us in some manner. Some of the obvious contenders would be The Cure ['76 to Present], Bauhaus ['78 to '83], Nick Cave ['73 to Present], and The Cranberries ['89 to Present].

Earlier today @billboard shared the new video for Sleep Well Beast, the title track from our new album, out now.

Watch the video by @csrsnt & @grahammacindoe at https://t.co/JrUsP56rzh. pic.twitter.com/W0fnKwyfN3

— The National (@TheNational) December 14, 2017

Why did you choose, "Conviction" to be represented visually?
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Matthew: We chose “Conviction” due to its stark contrast to the first single and video from the record: "It Won't Be Me" [06.15.18; music video below]. 

We arranged the songs on the album in the way they were written. We knew we wanted, "Only A Sinking Feeling" as the introduction; while the "The Future Of You And I" as the outro. 

What have been your experiences as a spectator of an Opera?
Matthew: ​I've been to a few performance operas... they’re so grandiose in everything about them. It’s hard not to pay attention to all the little details. 
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Gif | "It Won't Be Me" | 'OPERA' | 2018

Dead Hummingbird | Upcoming Tours | 2018

ghost of a dead hummingbird
rockford, il 4/1/18 pic.twitter.com/RAkY2AOYJT

— molly (@MollyKinnunen) April 3, 2018

We play at 9:30 pic.twitter.com/QpURz8PC42

— Dead Hummingbird (@deadhummingbrd) June 13, 2018
Matthew: For the group in Dead Hummingbird; we have been working on music together for over 7 years; not always in this incarnation as a band. The plan is to keep writing and performing. Touring is a priority - we aim to be out on the road this fall/winter of 2018 - and to a greater extent next year. We aspire to travel to a few countries. 

Dead Hummingbird | Archives

some releases i loved this year pic.twitter.com/RDwg29r0Sg

— Sarah McG (@inanelyme) December 12, 2016

So the plant is shipping our records to us, so you will get them shortly! pic.twitter.com/tey0JO7oe9

— Dead Hummingbird (@deadhummingbrd) August 29, 2016

Ghost of a Dead Hummingbird
Full show gallery to come soon
// https://t.co/z8vJFcn89r pic.twitter.com/XV0opdki1C

— Photography Raptor (@kbximaging) June 19, 2016
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Seattle Grunge Takes Over The Morris Performing Arts Center With Alice In Chains

7/11/2018

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Photo | The Morris Performing Arts Center
On May 16th, 2018; we witnessed Alice In Chains bring the original Seattle Grunge scene to South Bend, Indiana at the Morris Performing Arts Center; pictured above.

For those who are unfamiliar with this arts center, it was built in the late 1920’s; one of the most historic venues to still be hosting events in the Midwest. The Morris Performing Art Center has been responsible for a plethora of famous acts throughout its years, such as Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. The Morris is gorgeous inside due to its renovations; a theatre-wide stage, powerful light display, massively tall ceilings, venue shaking sound system, and its nearly three thousand seats that never make you feel like you’re far from the stage.

With these features, the sold-out Morris Performing Arts Center brought audiences back to the late 1980’s and 1990’s to relive the grunge scene with the one and only  Alice In Chains.

Alice In Chains | Morris Performing Arts Center | South Bend, Indiana | 2018
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Photo | Alice In Chains  | 2018
The Walking Papers wrapped up their amazing set with recently added bassist Duff McKagan from Guns N’ Roses; the sold-out crowd patiently waited for the Seattle legends to take the stage: Jerry Cantrell, Sean Kinney,Mike Inez, and William DuVall. The Morris Performing Art Center erupted as they opened with "Bleed The Freak" from their debut album Facelift [1990].

Alice In Chains continued with their nineteen song setlist, they graced the fans with a wide variety of chart topping hits ranging from the albums Facelift ['90] to The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here [2013]. Co-lead vocalist since 2006, William DuVall, was flawless as always as he belted out notes to perfection from all the fan favorites, such as: "Man In The Box," "Rooster," "Them Bones," "Would?."

DuVall took over co-lead vocals for Alice In Chains as a result after the death of the never forgotten Layne Staley in 2002. It is obvious that they pay tribute to Staley every show; he would appreciate the passion and perfectionism the band continues to put forth in their performances.


Throughout the night, these rockstars present you with moments that honestly leave you in awe. For instance, half way through the set, they took a break from their rock/heavy grunge songs and brought out the acoustic guitars to melt the crowd with their hit single ‘Nutshell’. It was in this moment, where the band was able to intimately connect with the crowd as you could hear thousands singing along with the fervent DuVall.

In addition to that, it was quite a site to see when Alice In Chains dropped their new single "The One You Know" during a four-song encore. "The One You Know" is the band's brand new single that was released May 3, 2018. By the first impression, you would have thought they were performing this song for years. The song will be on their upcoming album: 'Reinier Fog' set to drop August 24th, 2018 through BMG. 

 Alice In Chains ​ | "The One You Know" | May 3, 2018

Rainier Fog is now available for digital and physical pre-order. Listen to our new song, "So Far Under" and pre-order your copy of Rainier Fog here: https://t.co/bgiyg2FN7p. #RainierFog #AliceInChains #newmusic pic.twitter.com/GJkID8sc6a

— Alice in Chains (@AliceInChains) June 27, 2018

Get your pre-order #RainierFog bundle before they sell out at https://t.co/nGPH44QJkm #AliceinChains pic.twitter.com/GhW7b17pJ8

— Alice in Chains (@AliceInChains) July 6, 2018

Alice In Chains | Upcoming Tour Schedule
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Photo | Alice In Chains  | 2018
Alice In Chains as of summer 2018; will be on a European tour until the next few months before they make their grand return to North America.

They start their North American tour again August 25, 2018 at the White River Amphitheatre in Seattle, Washington and continue through seventeen other cities. Check out the link and see if Alice In Chains will be at a venue near you later this year!

We are playing Solid Rock in Argentina on Nov 4. Tickets on sale July 12. #AliceInChains #SolidRock #Chile pic.twitter.com/7de5rauNcP

— Alice in Chains (@AliceInChains) July 6, 2018

We are pleased to announce a 3rd leg of North American shows this fall. Tickets on sale Friday at 10AM. Visit https://t.co/RBJNZkbAyC for a full list of tour dates. pic.twitter.com/5aqM5m3AAx

— Alice in Chains (@AliceInChains) June 18, 2018
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Code Orange 'The New Reality Tour' Live From The Bottom Lounge In Chicago, IL; Guest Vocals vEIN

7/3/2018

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Alison Bauer
On June 28th we captured Code Orange on the 'New Reality Tour' at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, IL with openers Vein, Twitching Tongues and Nicole Dollanganger. Watch our live concert recap below via HRTV Youtube!

To learn more about this metal band and our favorite tracks; scan our archives:
Code Orange Announce Summer Tour & 'Forever' (2017) Album Review.

Code Orange | 'New Reality Tour' | Ft. Vein | Chicago, IL
Opening the night with "My World" from their album 'I Am King' [2014] they transitioned into "Real" from 'Forever' [2017]. Following this album, we highlighted Grammy-Nominated track "Forever;" "Bleeding In The Blur" and "Dream2." Listen between songs for "Chicago hardcore" dedications such as "I love you; thank you; we've played garages, basements - it keeps growing because you are real."

Stage diving and moshing incessant throughout the setlist, the crowd was especially involved when two guest vocalists from Vein [the guitarist & the frontman] lent addition the mic. 

The key vocalists for Code Orange are Reba Meyers [guitar], Jami Morgan [drums], and Eric Balderose [guitar]. There's Dominic Landolina on the synth & guitar as well as Joe Goldman [bass]. Together they deliver an action-packed, candid yet synchronized performance; a wicked experience of hardcore you can't miss.

"They hate us - They sure as f*ck imitate us; but they all know there's only one - Code Orange lives forever!" - Jami Morgan.

Vein | Twitching Tongues | Nicole Dollanganger | Chicago, IL

Code Orange | 'New Reality Tour' | Tour Schedule
Visit: ​http://codeorangetoth.com/tour/ or click the photo below!
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TONIGHT: @codeorangekids – New Reality Tour with special guests @nbabybell, @twtchngtongues & @VEINBAND! Tickets available at the door.

Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7:30 PM pic.twitter.com/LrMskFb4l8

— Bottom Lounge (@thebottomlounge) June 28, 2018

What. A. Show. Thank you @codeorangekids & all of The New Reality Tour. □: @serenity329 pic.twitter.com/Jn6l5wimKp

— Bottom Lounge (@thebottomlounge) June 29, 2018
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KØU [Kingdom Of Us] Debuts, 'Time Is The Enemy;' Announces Upcoming Full Length Album & Tour

7/1/2018

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Alison Bauer
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Gif | KØU & LaRossa | "Time Is The Enemy" 
Jon Wilkes, previous drummer and back-up singer for the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus [RJA], introduces the breakthrough band: KØU [Kingdom Of Us] in our interview. Exclusively presenting,  with LaRossa, the debut single, "Time Is The Enemy;" watch below, to discover KØU and our lyric video review.

Jon identifies his role as vocalist and producer of KØU,  describing the upcoming album: "Long awaited - ten years in the making." Below, KØU confirms announcing new members, a full length album and nation-wide tours in the near future!

KØU & LaRossa | "Time Is The Enemy" | Lyric Video Review
Video | KØU YouTube.
The heartfelt lyrics of this exciting dance track, "Time Is The Enemy," includes: "There’s thousands of miles and countless hours - That time has taken from us - So don’t let time break the chain; Don’t lose my hand in all of this." The crescendo concludes, "Time Is the enemy of our love." Expect around mark 1m:30s a beautiful symphony of echoes, and 2m:05s a piano melody that drops heightening vibrations. Let us know what you thought of this debut single in the poll below!

HRTV Interview | Jon Wilkes of KØU [Kingdom Of Us] 
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Photo | Jon Wilkes
What inspired you in the creation of this debut single?
KØU: Especially for this track, I was inspired by the movie Interstellar directed by Christopher Nolan. In the film, the lead character is trying to get back to his daughter without giving up, despite consequences. This song is based on the idea of trying to get back to someone that you long for. 
What was it like collaborating with DJ & Producer LaRossa?
KØU: LaRossa is an amazing collaborator; based out of Atlanta, he's an EDM producer and one of my favorites out there right now.

We played the festival called 'Imagine' in Atlanta. Despite working together cross-country, we collaborated to present, "Time Is The Enemy," the first official track of KØU. 
[CON'D]: KØU: With this project, I write all the lyrics and the melodies; we use EDM production style and then go back to add organic instruments such as real drums, guitars and bass. It's a futuristic rock album. 

What does KØU stand for and what is the premise?
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KØU: It stands for the 'Kingdom Of Us;' the unification of our minds and acknowledging that we are one. We are, the Kingdom Of Us.

However, the acronym was also inspired by 'coup:' when two armies are in battle and another does a surprise attack. Every song on the record [full album release TBA], is about universal truths that we all go through and how to conquer them; "Time Is The Enemy" is how we deal with love and loss. 
The artwork for the debut single features sign language and roman numerals, would you be able to share your ideas on this theme?
KØU: You know when you go to a festival and they tell you to put your hands in the air and everyone is together?

​This project is about universal unity. The roman numerals on the promotional material; this print is the date of the release; I like to be abstract.

What was it like leaving Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and developing KØU?
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Gifs | Red Jumpsuit Apparatus | "Face Down" MV | 2009
KØU: I stepped down from Red Jumpsuit Apparatus [active from 2005 to 2012] to pursue new avenues; I still continued as a drummer until 2016. One day I woke up and realized it was time for me to step out as a vocalist.

​Some of these songs [on the upcoming 
KØU album] were written in the back of the RJA tour bus back in 2009 - 2010. For me, this is a long awaited album basically ten years in the making.

When might we expect the full length album and the upcoming tour?
KØU: ​Expect the full length album in 2019 while a second single release coming soon. You never know who may end up performing live with me! Also, you never know what former members of your favorite bands might end up in KØU!

    KØU  | "Time Is The Enemy" Ft. LaRossa

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