Halestorm and I Prevail are bringing the heat this summer with the announcement of their co-headline tour. The tour will kick off on July 9 and run through August 17, with Hollywood Undead and Fit For A King joining the rock ‘n’ roll behemoths as support. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 8, at 10 AM local time here and here. “We’re thrilled to join forces with Halestorm this summer,” I Prevail‘s Eric Vanlerberghe shares in a press release. “Touring with Halestorm is long overdue, as we admire their talent, energy, and dedication to rock music and are… Read more »
Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival is back for its sixth year in a row, and its 2024 lineup is positively stacked. The festival teased Bad Omens as a headliner days before the official full lineup announcement, and that teaser alone was met with major excitement. Running July 19-21, the famous Inkcarceration is, of course, taking place at The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. The prison is also famous for its alleged haunts and for setting the scene of The Shawshank Redemption. Beginning on Friday, headlining acts include Breaking Benjamin, The Offspring, and Chevelle. Saturday night’s acts include Godsmack, Halestorm, and I… Read more »
idobi photographer Crystal Huffman covered the Halestorm and In This Moment tour at the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, VA.
There’s good news, and there’s bad news for I Prevail fans. The bad news is that lead singer Brian Burkheiser needs a little extra time at home to recover from surgery. The good news is, the rest of the band is still touring in May throughout the Midwest and in the UK and Europe. Eric Vanlerberghe and Dylan Bowman will cover for the frontman. Read more: House Of Protection Debuts Single, “It’s Supposed To Hurt” The band recently released a statement: “Brian recently underwent surgery for a longstanding medical issue in February. The doctors involved were confident this timeframe would… Read more »
Black Veil Brides have announced their spring 2024 Bleeders tour. The lineup includes the UK’s Creeper, Dark Divine, and Ghostkid. The tour will kick off in San Fransisco, CA, with a 24-city route and will end in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets go on sale at 10 AM local time on Friday, December 15. For fans who don’t want to wait until Friday, you can grab presale tickets here using code BVBARMY. With a lineup consisting of modern, theatrical acts, fans can expect a rock show with a little more glam and gore. Headliners Black Veil Brides are slated for a… Read more »
Los Angeles-based rocker on the rise MOTHICA is back with a new collaboration sure to supercharge your weekend. Teaming up with Sophie Powers, the two released the new single “Sirens.” “I wrote ‘Sirens’ about having feelings for someone who is a walking red flag,” MOTHICA shares. “The type of toxic person you should avoid, but the tantalizing allure of ignoring your intuition about someone.” The bouncy basslines and tempting background vocals complement MOTHICA and Powers’ storytelling. The track begins with a feeling many know all too well when the brain and heart don’t get along. “Cutting ties with the angel… Read more »
photos & words by Austin Spruill As the blistering summer of 2022 winds down into the cooler weather of fall, musicians and fans alike are treated to a number of high-profile festivals raging across the country, from Welcome to Rockville and Inkcarceration to Rocklahoma and Louder Than Life. However, few were as highly anticipated as this year’s incarnation of Blue Ridge Rock Festival, taking place from September 8–11. Hosted at the world-renowned Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA, hopes were high for the relatively young festival, as the successes and challenges of 2021 propelled the event further into the spotlight… Read more »
Blue Ridge Rock Fest hosts the ultimate four day rock and metal festival in Alton, VA. The lineup includes artists such as Alice Cooper, Spiritbox, Knocked Loose, and many more. idobi photographers Austin Spruill (9/8-9/10) and Jayleigh Harkai (9/11) captured tons of content below in case you missed out or want to relive the incredible weekend!
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