More Dates Added To Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, Sixx:A.M., As Lions Tour


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Due to overwhelming fan demand more dates have been added to the previously booked co-headline tour from Five Finger Death Punch and Shinedown. Special guests on all dates are Sixx:A.M. and As Lions. Special pre-sales dates are as follows: VIP Pre-Sale Begins August 22 At 10 am Local Time; Spotify Pre-Sale Starts August 24 At 10am Local Time; Local Venue And Radio pre-Sales Start August 25 At 10 am Local Time. You can watch the tour trailer at this link or below:

The four bands have partnered to donate $1 from each ticket sold on the tour to four hand-picked charitable organizations close to their hearts: Five Finger Death Punch chose the Badge of Honor Memorial Foundation, Shinedown selected MusiCares, Sixx:A.M. will support Jada Pinkett Smith’s Anti-Human Trafficking organization Don’t Sell Bodies, and As Lions will donate to Make A Wish America. In addition to the $1 donation per ticket, the bands have teamed up with Crowdrise to give fans the option to enter for the chance to win VIP tickets plus a Meet & Greet by choosing to donate an additional $5 at the time of ticket purchase. Also, fans who don’t live in one of the cities on the tour, but would still like to support the efforts, can visit Crowdrise to donate $5 and be entered for a chance to win a flyaway to the show of their choice plus a Meet & Greet with all four bands.

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Five Finger Death Punch and Shinedown co-headline tour with Sixx:A.M. and As Lions

Oct 18: Verizon Arena- Little Rock, AR

Oct 19: Verizon Theater- Grand Prairie, TX

Oct 21: Chesapeake Energy Arena- Oklahoma City, OK

Oct 22: Intrust Bank Arena Wichita, KS

Oct 23: Pepsi Center- Denver, CO

Oct 25: Maverik Center- West Valley City, UT

Oct 27: Talking Stick Resort Arena- Phoenix, AZ

Oct 28: T-Mobile Arena- Las Vegas, NV

Oct 29: Honda Center – Anaheim, CA

Oct 31: SAP Center- San Jose, CA

Nov 02: Moda Center- Portland, OR

Nov 03: Spokane Arena – Spokane, WA

Nov 05: Tacoma Dome – Tacoma, WA

Nov 07: Taco Bell Arena- Boise, ID

Nov 09: MetraPark Fairgrounds- Billings, MT

Nov 11: Bismarck Civic Center – Bismarck, ND

Nov 12: Denny Sanford Premier Center – Sioux Falls, SD

Nov 13: La Crosse Center – La Crosse, WI

Nov 15: Alliant Energy Center – Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Madison, WI

Nov 17: U.S. Bank Arena- Cincinnati, OH

Nov 18: KFC Yum! Center – Louisville, KY

Nov 19: Peoria Civic Center – Peoria, IL

Nov 21: Huntington Center – Toledo, OH

Nov 22: Blue Cross Arena- Rochester, NY

Nov 25: DCU Center – Worcester, MA

Nov 26: Prudential Center – Newark, NJ

Nov 27: Cross Insurance Arena – Portland, ME

Nov 29: OnCenter – Syracuse, NY

Dec 01: Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA

Dec 02: Giant Center – Hershey, PA

Dec 03: Big Sandy Superstore Arena – Huntington, WV

Dec 05: Bon Secours Wellness Arena- Greenville, SC

Dec 06: N. Charleston Civic Center- Charleston, SC

Dec 08: Amway Arena – Orlando, FL

Dec 09: Amalie Arena – Tampa, FL

Dec 10: Infinite Energy Center- Duluth, GA

 

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Trivium – Heart Of A Coward – As Lions – UEA, Norwich (UK)


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There’s a different feeling about a Trivium show these days. Packed to the rafters with a second generation of fans picked up since their refinement and reinvention on In Waves and the successful follow-ups Vengeance Falls and latest opus Silence In The Snow (all Roadrunner), the Floridian thrashers seem very comfortable in their skin. And with good reason, as since entering the second phase of their evolution they have found themselves, no longer chasing the ephemeral but secure with their sound and who they are.

And it is with this calm confidence and assurance that Matt Heafy addresses the throng, self-deprecating tongue never far from cheek. He gently chides the crowd for being passive between songs despite their enthusiasm during tracks, indulges in classic metal encouragement getting everyone to “sing the guitar part, like Iron Maiden” on a flawless ‘Strife’ (and everyone does), addresses theSpinal Tap-esque number of drummers they go through and mocks his own appearance around the Shogun era.

A secure leader, equally his vocals have never sounder better, as he delivers note perfect cleans across the board, while still dipping into some welcome aggressive harsher tones on the older material. Corey Beaulieu is clearly enjoying connecting with a happy crowd while ripping out a slew of metal hits,Paolo Gregoletto is a head-bobbing pocket-dynamo, chipping in with some great harmonies and a ruthless pounding undertone, and new sticksman Paul “Wanky” Wandtke brings the beat, looking every inch a Steel Panther, adding showmanship, power and humour from behind the kit.

 

And it’s the set that makes you realize just how many great tunes Trivium have under their belt at this stage of their career. Whether it’s the more vocal-led ‘Silence In The Snow’, or the machine gun ‘Rain’, the, um, anthemic ‘Anthem (We Are The Fire)’ or the mix of it all in mid-set highlights ‘Through Blood And Dirt And Bone’ and ‘Ghost That’s Haunting You’, they’ve now reached a consistent, slick and career-high level of performance in the live arena. Flanked by huge white skulls with glowing laser eyes, by embracing their classic heavy metal roots, by the time a bowel-punching ‘In Waves’, complete with every voice bellowing the title closes things up, Trivium have calmly proven they are what we always thought they’d be; an excellent heavy metal band.

Their supports are still in the process of finding their places in the world, with Jamie Graham clearly hungry to bully and cajole every youthful face in the venue to join their cause. Backed by mammoth slabs of head-punching excellence, like ‘Hollow’, ‘Turmoil I’ and ‘Turmoil II’, it’s a successful venture as Heart of a Coward prove last year’s stunning Deliverance (Century Media) belongs in larger venues. Meanwhile, As Lions deliver plenty of promise in an engaging and triumphant opener slot that sees a band with only one song in the public domain convert new recruits by their hundreds; Austin Dickinson a strong presence with a versatile and dominant voice backed by hooks, riffs and people waiting to lap them up.

The next time each and every one of these three bands heads anywhere near you, do yourself a favour and indulge in their quality live fare, you won’t be disappointed.
STEVE TOVEY

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Former Rise To Remain Members Form As Lions


As Lions. 2015. (L to R) Conor, Dave, Austin, Stefan and Will. Ian Collins Photography.

As Lions. 2015.
(L to R) Conor, Dave, Austin, Stefan and Will. Ian Collins Photography.

Frontman Austin Dickinson has announced Rise To Remain has called it quits, following the departures of drummer Adam Lewin and guitarist Ben Tovey. Dickinson, guitarist Will Homer and bassist Conor O’Keefe will continue under the new project called To Lions.

They released a statement:

“It’s with a mixture of sadness and excitement that we reveal to everybody that RISE TO REMAIN is no more.
“We travelled the world with this band, and, because of the people who supported us, managed to achieve so many things we never thought possible.
“Living the dream, in many cases, is not enough to hold it all together when the band is not stable, and after putting together the second record, Adam told us he was in a place where he felt the pressure of the album and the upcoming cycle and couldn’t continue, leading Ben to quit music altogether.
“To continue the band at this point, with as many lineup changes as it’s had, with the two original members being Will and myself, seems pointless.
“We loved the music we made with RISE, we loved getting to know all of you through shows and media like this. That goes for Ben and Adam too.
“I wouldn’t say that this news is necessarily unexpected, as it’s been quiet on here for some time.
“We don’t feel any blame or animosity. In all honesty, I would like to add that Ben leaving was the best decision for him. He was in a difficult position and had been for a long time, and he had to find a way to go and deal with his problems, which, although it means we had to part ways, I’m still very proud of him for. It takes courage. We’ve all toured together for years, and bonds like that are not only old, they are complex. However, I do now get to move on to the exciting part.
“AS LIONS is the new band that Will, Conor and I have been working on since early last year. We wanted to take our time with it and build the material to the point where we knew we could burn the place to the ground. This is that time.
“Nine months of nonstop recording and work in the wake of the final RISE album, as well as a manner things lead to a lot of material, including the single you can currently hear: ‘The Fall’. While it is different to what you know us to sound like, it captures the passion, hunger and furore that we’ve always sought to impart.
“There is no other way to kick this off, than with an anthem, a straight-up belter, one that you can sing and move to, as well as one that does the people that have supported us and made us who we are as individuals, proud. So if you enjoy it, take pride in knowing that you are supporting a band that truly appreciates it.
“Touring and shows will be announced shortly, but for now, we would rather let the song speak for itself, and find out what your reactions are.
“We’ve got an article running in Kerrang! currently, and the single is going to radio at the weekend.
“So, to summate, I will miss RISE TO REMAIN in its good times. I was shown a world of opportunities I never thought would be possible. What you guys have shown me, time after time, is to sing as loud as possible, sweat as much as you can and act like it’s your last night on earth. I find a lot of solace in that.
“RISE TO REMAIN’s time is over. If you want in on the new wave, right this way…. “