CARNIVAL OF MADNESS: First Tour Dates Announced; Unleashes August 13 In Cleveland With Shinedown, Papa Roach, Skillet, In This Moment & We As Human

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The first batch of dates for the highly anticipated CARNIVAL OF MADNESS tour, powered by Monster Energy, have been announced.

Steve Lukather talks about Toto’s 30th Anniversary Tour

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Multi Grammy award winning guitarist and producer

Cinderella’s Tom Keifer talks about solo album “The Way Life Goes” and tour plans

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Front man for the popular 80’s rock band Cinderella

Video Interview with Steel Panther’s Stix Zadinia & Michael Starr talking about touring and new album

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Steel Panter’s Drummer & Lead Vocalist, respectively

Concert Review: Hatebreed “Divinity of Purpose 2″ Tour

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Though most of the sets were brief the night still proved to be a good time.

Concert Review: Steel Panther “Spreading the Disease” Tour

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If you have a chance to check out the “Spreading the Disease Tour” make sure to get your tickets early, tease up your hair and throw on your favorite pair of spandex as this is a tour you won’t want to miss.

Andrew W.K. talks about partying hard with his “Human Party Machine Solo Tour”

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Musician / Hit album “I Get Wet”

Ted Nugent talks about “Rock N Roll Express” tour with REO Speedwagon and Styx

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Jay & Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie Tour Kicks off on April 20, 2013

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Jay & Silent Bob are DRAWN Out of Retirement with a New Animated Film and a North American Tour

Hollywood Undead Announce New April Tour Dates & New Album “Notes From The Underground” Available Now

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Hollywood Undead have now announced even more new Spring tour dates in April with support from Falling In Reverse kicking off April 17th in Pharr, TX

Reel Big Fish’s Johnny Christianson talks about “Candy Coated Fury” and joining Warped Tour

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Trumpet player for Reel Big Fish

Concert Review: Reel Big Fish “Candy Coated Fury 2013 Tour” – House of Blues, Orlando FL

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The band really knows how to entertain and that is exactly why I keep coming back to their shows

Blu-ray Review “FCA! 35 Tour: An Evening with Peter Frampton”

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Starring: Peter Frampton Rated: NR (Not Rated) Studio: Eagle Rock Ent Release Date: November 13, 2012 Running Time: 189 Minutes Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars I remember the first time that my father introduced me to Frampton’s “Do You Feel Like We Do” in the early 90′s.  Since then I have been a fan [...]

Concert Review: Matisyahu “College Tour” – Ithaca, NY

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“College Tour” Matisyahu, The Constellations Date: Tuesday, November 6th 2012 Venue: State Theater, Ithaca, NY Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars Matisyahu brought his brand of Hasidic infused reggae on November, 6th to the historic State Theater located in Ithaca, NY. The medium sized college town venue seemed to be a perfect fit for [...]

Concert Review: “All or Nothing Tour” – Rochester, NY

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“All or Nothing Tour” Unwritten Law, MxPx All Stars, Versus the World, FLF Date: Sunday, November 4th 2012 Venue: The Club at Water St. Rochester, NY Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars The “All or Nothing Tour” made a stop in Rochester, NY on Sunday for an intimate gig held at The Club at [...]

Concert Review: Paul McCartney: On the Run Tour – St Louis, Missouri

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Paul McCartney/On the Run Tour Date:  November 11, 2012 Venue:  Scottrade Center, St Louis, Missouri Even at age 70 Paul McCartney can bounce around like a youngster.  Despite a trip off of a riser towards the end of the show (Macca quickly hopped up, struck a pose and began his guitar duel with Rusty Anderson [...]

Concert Review: Kiss, Motley Crue, The Treatment “The Tour”
 Darien Center, NY

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“The Tour” Kiss, Motley Crue, The Treatment Date: Saturday, September 15th 2012 Venue: Darien Lake Performing Arts Center, Darien Center, NY Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars The 2012 Darien Lake concert series came to a thunderous close on Saturday, September 15th as “The Tour” featuring Kiss, Motley Crue and The Treatment performed to [...]

Grave’s Ola Lindgren talks about new album and touring with Morbid Angel

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Lamb of God / Dethklok 2012 Tour Officially CANCELED

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Due to the continued incarceration of LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe in the Czech Republic, the band’s co-headline tour with Dethklok scheduled to begin August 1st in Seattle is being cancelled. The band regrets the decision but the uncertainty of Randy’s release makes it impossible to carry on with the tour. Upon Randy’s release, [...]

Attika 7′s Evan Seinfeld talks about new album “Blood of My Enemies” and tour

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Former lead singer/bassist of Biohazard and currently Attika 7

Concert Review “Tail Gates and Tan Lines Tour” Luke Bryan, Justin Moore & Lee Brice

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“Tail Gates and Tan Lines Tour” Luke Bryan, Justin Moore. Lee Brice Date: Sunday, June 17th 2012 Venue: Tag’s Summer Stage, Big Flats, NY Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars  Luke Bryan’s “Tail Gates and Tan Lines” tour pulled into the Tag’s Summer Stage in the Upstate NY town of Big Flats on June [...]

Concert Review “Midwest Rock and Roll Express Tour” Ted Nugent, Reo Speedwagon, Styx

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“Midwest Rock and Roll Express Tour” Ted Nugent, Reo Speedwagon, Styx Date: Friday, July 6th 2012 Venue: Tag’s Summer Stage, Big Flats, NY Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars The “Midwest Rock and Roll Express Tour” rolled into Tag’s Summer Stage in the Upstate NY town of Big Flats on July 17th and put [...]

Eve to Adam Extend US Tour Dates with Creed

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Eve to Adam has just announced that they will be extending their 2012 tour supporting hard rock legends Creed. The nationwide tour kicked off early this Spring, and will continue through September with additional stops in Nashville, San Antonio, Atlantic City, and more. The full schedule, including Eve to Adam headlining shows, is below. The New [...]

Steve Lemme talks Broken Lizard, new film “I Heart Shakey” and comedy tour with Kevin Heffernan

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Broken Lizard member and star of new family film “I Heart Shakey”

Jason Michael Paul talks about “Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses” Tour

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Producer of “Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses” Tour

Concert Review “MassChaos Tour 2012″ Godsmack, Staind, Halestorm

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“MassChaos Tour 2012” Godsmack, Staind, Halestorm, Brook Royal Date: Sunday, May 13th 2012 Venue: Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars The “MassChaos Tour” made a stop at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, NY on Sunday May 13th.The tour consists of native Massachusetts’s bands Godsmack and Staind [...]

Concert Review: “End Game Tour 2012” Rise Against, A Day To Remember &Title Fight

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“End Game Tour 2012” Rise Against, A Day To Remember, Title Fight Date: Tuesday, May 8th 2012 Venue: New York State Fairgrounds Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars Rise Against played the Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 8th as part of the bands “End Game 2012 Tour” The [...]

Meet Stars of Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich’s “The Devil Carnival” When Tour Comes to Your City!

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Do you want to meet the stars and minds behind the new musical movie sensation, THE DEVIL’S CARNIVAL, face-to-face? Now is your chance! THE DEVIL’S CARNIVAL team recently confirmed the list of cast and crew appearing on each date of this exclusive road tour and are now revealing this list to the world! The creators [...]

Concert Review: Thomas Dolby “Time Capsule Tour” Ridgefield, CT

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Thomas Dolby “Time Capsule Tour” The Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT March 31, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars “I keep hearing about artists who have made a big comeback album after 2 years. Try two decades.” Yes, indeed: it’s been 20 years since Thomas Dolby released his last disc comprised of original material, [...]

Concert Review “The Toasters 30th Anniversary Tour” Ithaca, NY

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“The Toasters 30th Anniversary Tour” The Toasters, The Rudie Crew, The XSKAVATORS Date: Friday, February 24th 2012 Venue: The Haunt, Ithaca, NY Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars The Toasters 30th Anniversary tour made a stop in the eclectic college town of Ithaca, NY on Feb. 24th where they performed to a diverse crowd [...]

Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks “The Heart & Soul Tour” Heads to Orlando, FL on on August 3rd, 2012

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ROD STEWART & STEVIE NICKS | HEART & SOUL TOUR FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2012 | 7:30PM AMWAY CENTER | ORLANDO, FLORIDA ON SALE:     SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2012 | 10:00AM ORLANDO, FLORIDA [February 23, 2012] – Legendary rockers Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks today announced plans to reunite this summer and reprise their highly acclaimed, co-headlining [...]

Concert Review “Van Halen: A Different Kind of Truth Tour”, Buffalo, NY

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“A Different Kind of Truth Tour” Van Halen, Kool & the Gang Date: Friday, March 9th 2012 Venue: First Niagara Center Buffalo, NY Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars Van Halen made a stop at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, NY on March 9th as part of their “A Different Kind of Truth” [...]

Concert Review “Reborn In Defiance Tour” Syracuse, NY

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“Reborn In Defiance Tour” Biohazard, Sworn Enemy, Ghost Ship, Caustic Method, Jonestown Date: Wednesday, February 8th 2012 Venue: Station 58, Syracuse, NY Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars Biohazard brought their brand of NY hardcore to Station 58 in Syracuse, NY on Wed. Feb. 8th and even though the turn out for the show [...]

Concert Review “Children of Bodom’s 15th Anniversary Tour” Rochester, NY

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“Children of Bodom’s 15th Anniversary Tour” Children of Bodom, Eluveite, Revocation and Threat Signal Date: Monday, January 30th 2012 Venue: Water St. Music Hall, Rochester, NY Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars January 30th ad the Water Street Music Hall in Rochester, NY played host to the third show of a 36 date tour [...]

Concert Review “Jimmy Buffett: Welcome to Fin Land Tour 2012″ Anway Center, Orlando FL

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Artist: Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band Date: February 4th, 2012 Venue: Amway Center- Orlando, FL Tour: Welcome to Fin Land Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars I have been a fan of Jimmy Buffett for at least the past 15 years or so but I am embarrassed to say that I have [...]

Concert Review “Thursday Farewell Tour” Rochester, NY

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“Thursday Farewell Tour” Thursday, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, Zechs Marquise, Such Gold, Endyga Date: Sunday, December 4th 2011 Venue: The Montage Music Hall, Rochester, NY Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars Thursday, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster and Zechs Marquise rolled into the historic Montage Music Hall in Rochester, NY on [...]

Concert Review “Epitaph Tour 2011″ Rochester, NY

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“Epitaph Tour 2011” Judas Priest, Black Label Society, Thin Lizzy, DJ Lady Starlight Date: Wednesday, November 16th 2011 Venue: Main St. Armory, Rochester, NY Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars The Epitaph Tour headlined by Judas priest made its way to upstate New York on Nov. 16th playing to a near capacity crowd. The [...]

Blu-ray Review “Usher: OMG Tour- Live From London”

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Starring: Usher Rating: Unrated Run Time: 104 Mins. Studio: Eagle Rock Entertainment Overall Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars I have never been a BIG fan of Usher’s music, but I am not denying that he is the reigning King Of R ‘N B. He album sales are in the multi-millions and he is known [...]

Concert Review: Queensryche “30th Anniversary” Tour – Orlando, FL

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Queensryche “30th Anniversary” Tour House of Blues, Orlando, FL November 12, 2011 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars Over the course of their career since forming in 1981, Queensryche have gone from playing large arenas to support huge-selling albums like “Operation: Mindcrime”, “Empire” and “Promised Land” to playing smaller theatres and clubs to promote [...]

Concert Review: Korn “The Path of Totality” Tour, Orlando FL

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Korn “The Path of Totality” Tour Hard Rock Live, Orlando, FL November 10th, 2011 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars I have been listening to Korn since 1994 and I have always been a big fan.  I have seen them live twice prior to this event back in 1999 and 2003.  They are always [...]

Concert Review: Toby Keith’s Locked & Loaded Tour, Tampa FL

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Date: 10.14.2011 Location: 1-800-ASK GARY Amphitheater – Tampa, FL Acts: Toby Keith, Eric Church, J.T. Hodges Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars I have to start with the fact that this was my first official country music concert. I have seen Southern rock bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd dozens of times but never really experienced [...]

Concert Review: I’m Alive Tour – Rochester, NY

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I’M ALIVE TOUR Featuring: We Came As Romans, Miss May I, Of Mice And Men, Texas In July and Close To Home Date: Friday, October 14th 2011 Venue: Water Street Music Hall, Rochester, NY Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars The I’M ALIVE tour featuring We Came As Romans, Miss May I, Of Mice [...]

Syfy Digital Press Tour 2011 Wrap-Up Coverage

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Location: Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando® Dates: October 9-10, 2011 The event kicked off on Sunday night at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort’s Wantilan Luau. This wasn’t just your normal luau since Syfy put their spin on it and called it “Destination Luau”. It was hosted by “Destination Truth” star Josh Gates and [...]

Sneak Peak at Syfy Digital Press Tour Event, Orlando FL

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The Syfy Digital Press Tour event takes place 10/9-10/10 in Orlando FL and Media Mikes will be attending.  It is going to be filled with great panels and special appearances from your favorite Syfy stars. We will be tweeting live from the event.  Be sure to interact and ask questions if you want during the [...]

Chickenfoot III Debuts Top 10 as Band Announces Tour Dates

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(LOS ANGELES, CA) – “CHICKENFOOT III”, the new album from the supergroup featuring guitarist Joe Satriani, drummer Kenny Aronoff, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and frontman Sammy Hagar – debuted on the Billboard album chart at #9. Tickets will be available Friday, October 7th for the recently announced “2011 Road Test Tour.” The new [...]

Anvil Announce Fall US Tour Dates and To Release Monument of Metal: The Very Best of Anvil On September 27th

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After a string of successful tour dates this past July, Anvil are back on the road again! Starting mid-October these metal Legends will work their way north across America to the west coast, making several stops throughout California, and returning to the east coast for the start of November. As always they promise to bring [...]

Darius Rucker Follows Up European Tour with Headlining U.S. Tour

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DARIUS RUCKER FOLLOWS UP EUROPEAN TOUR WITH HEADLINING U.S. TOUR   Rucker Earns Three Additional Digital Single Certifications . Nashville, Tenn. (Thursday, September 1, 2011) – Capitol Records Nashville recording artist Darius Rucker has rejoined Brad Paisley for the H2O II: Wetter and Wilder Tour, which kicked off last week at London’s famed O2 Arena and [...]

Concert Review: Kittie “I’ve Failed You Tour 2011” Syracuse, NY

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Kittie “I’ve Failed You Tour 2011” Date: Thursday, August 25th 2011 Venue: The Lost Horizon, Syracuse, NY Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars Kittie brought their growling vocals and rumbling rhythm section to the historic Lost Horizon venue in Syracuse, NY on what turned into an extremely hot night for the Canadian band. Opening [...]

Want a Chance to Win a Private Jungle Cruise Tour Skippered by John Lasseter!?

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Win a trip for 4 to the opening of Cars Land and a private Jungle Cruise tour skippered by John Lasseter! From late 1977 through spring 1978, John Lasseter, before becoming chief creative officer at Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios and principal creative advisor for Walt Disney Imagineering, worked at Disneyland, and was a [...]

Concert Review: Kiss “The Lost Cities Tour 2011” Verona, NY

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Kiss “The Lost Cities Tour 2011” Date: Thursday, July 28th 2011 Venue: Turning Stone Casino, Verona, NY Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Kiss wrapped up their 18 date Lost Cities tour at The Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY on July 28th. A surprisingly smaller venue than what Kiss has been a custom [...]