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  • Close Enemies Announce New Tour Dates! New Single “Sweet Baby Jesus” Drops 4/11

    Close Enemies Consisting of Tom Hamilton, Tony Brock, Peter Stroud, Trace Foster, and Chasen Hampton Announce New Tour Dates! New Single “Sweet Baby Jesus” Drops 4/11 through TLG|ROCK, distributed through Virgin Music Group
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    Photo credit:  Rick Diamond For Immediate Release Close Enemies, a powerhouse band featuring legendary musicians Tom Hamilton, multiple Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, and bassist of the biggest-selling American rock band of all time, Aerosmith, is joined by legendary drummer Tony Brock (The Babys and Rod Stewart), touring veterans Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow and Don Henley) and Trace Foster on guitar, and singer Chasen Hampton, who has been singing professionally since the age of 11, as a member and co-host of the famed 90s Mickey Mouse Club and pop group The Party, proudly announce new tour dates (below)!  “Close Enemies is packing up and hitting the road again.We’ll be supporting Cinderella’s Tom Keifer and doing some headline dates as well ! New faces, new places, and epic stages—let’s do this!” says the band’s vocalist, Chasen Hampton. Tom Hamilton adds,“Things are picking up with Close Enemies. We just released our second single “Inside Out” and have our third single “Sweet Baby Jesus” tee’d up for an April 11th release. Later this year we’ll be back on the road. We’re really looking forward to some dates we’ll be doing with Tom Kiefer, it should be a great matchup!” The band will the release their third single “Sweet Baby Jesus” through TLG|ROCK, distributed through Virgin Music Group on April 11th. Pre-Save “Sweet Baby Jesus”  https://tlgent.ffm.to/closeenemies-sbj In addition, the band just released the official lyric video for their single“Sound of A Train”, which can be seen here:   Mark Strigl SiriusXM on air host of Ozzy’s Boneyard states: “Close Enemies is the real deal—a group of insanely talented musicians including bassist/songwriter Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith. Their new tunes are packed with energy & emotion, and they absolutely blew me away live. This is a band that delivers on every level—don’t miss them!”  Dean Baldwin, Host on SiriusXM, FM2.0 & StrykTV states:
     “A Power Pop revival is on the horizon—a return to an era when rock music was all about hooks, harmonies, and heart. Close Enemies’ latest single, Inside Out, is the perfect example of what I’m talking about – long live rock!” 
    Tour Dates:  6/12 @ Ludlow Garage in Cincinnati, OH6/13 @Hobart Art Theatre in Hobart, IN 6/14 @ The Token Lounge in Westland, MI8/28 @ Iroquois Ampitheater in Louisville, KY w/ Tom Keifer & L.A. Guns
    8/29 @ The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL w/ Winger
    8/30 @ The Sonnentag in Eau Claire, WI w/ Tom Keifer and L.A. Guns
    10/2 @ Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda, NY w/ Tom Keifer
    10/4 @ Daryl’s House Club in Pawling, NY
    10/10 @ Six String Grill & Stage in Foxborough, MA
    11/7 @ The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, CA
    11/8 @ Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville, CA
    11/14  @ The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA
    11/15 @ Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, CA
     For More Information Please Visit: Official Website

  • DWP Announces 2025 Welcome To Rockville & Sonic Temple Dates After Record-Breaking 2024 Events

    Rockville Early Bird Passes On Sale Monday, June 24 At Noon ET

    Danny Wimmer Presents

    Announces 2025 Festival Dates

    After Record-Breaking Spring 2024 Events

    Welcome To Rockville In Daytona Beach, Florida

    Set For May 15-18, 2025,

    Early Bird Passes On Sale To General Public Monday, June 24 At Noon ET
    Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival In Columbus, Ohio

    Set For May 8-11, 2025,

    Early Bird Passes On Sale Late Summer

    Following 2024’s record-breaking combined attendance of 330,000 fans at Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, producer Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP) has confirmed the 2025 festival dates for Sonic Temple and Early Bird Passes are going on sale for Rockville on Monday, June 24.

    Sonic Temple will take place May 8-11, 2025 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, with passes going on sale later this summer. Fans can sign up to get first access to details and passes at www.sonictemplefestival.com. In May 2024, more than 130,000 fans attended Sonic Temple, with 130 bands playing four stages on a larger-than-ever festival site, marking the event’s biggest year yet and confirming its reputation as the Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America.

    Columbus Dispatch praised Sonic Temple’s “cross-generational lineup that emphasized the musical diversity that is a hallmark of the festival.”

    “We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Sonic Temple was the most attended in its history, drawing over 130,000 fans to the Historic Crew Stadium—the birthplace of rock festivals in America. With 96% of attendees eager to recommend the festival to friends and family, it’s clear we’ve hit a high note,” says Chamie McCurry, General Manager of DWP. “As we look toward Sonic Temple 2025, we’re committed to elevating the experience, further cementing its status as the Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America.”

    Welcome To Rockville is confirmed for May 15-18, 2025 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The 2024 festival was the biggest and best Rockville ever, hosting more than 200,000 people and 150 bands on 5 stages for the first time, retaining its title as North America’s Largest Rock Festival. This year, Welcome To Rockville – which transforms the World Center Of Racing into the World Center Of Rock – also broke records to become the largest event ever for DWP – and 2025 promises to be even bigger and better.

    CBS12 in West Palm Beach, Florida proclaimed, “Welcome To Rockville continues to cement its status as one of the largest and most iconic rock festivals in the world.”

    DWP’s General Manager Chamie McCurry said, “As we reflect on this year’s Welcome To Rockville, we’re thrilled to announce that not only did we break festival records for North America, but also for Danny Wimmer Presents, with an incredible attendance of over 200,000 fans across four days. This monumental achievement showcases the unwavering passion and energy of the rock community. Looking ahead, we’re excited to invite everyone to join us again at the World Center of Rock for Welcome To Rockville 2025. We’re committed to making next year’s festival even bigger and better, setting new standards for live music events and creating unforgettable experiences for our fans.”

    Welcome To Rockville Weekend General Admission, VIP and Camping passes go on sale to the general public Monday, June 24 at Noon Eastern Time at www.welcometorockville.com.

    Daytona Owner’s Club 2024 purchasers will get first access to renew their passes on Thursday, June 20, followed by all other previous Welcome To Rockville pass purchasers as well as email and SMS subscribers on Friday, June 21. Passes will start at $1 or 10% down on layaway (based on cart order value). Fans who are not already on the festival’s Insider List can get access to the presale to secure the guaranteed lowest price before the public onsale by signing up for the Welcome To Rockville newsletter at https://welcometorockville.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b20cad8fd8c6f8b3d25f1c918&id=45c5966865

    Single Day GA and VIP passes will go on sale when the Welcome To Rockville lineup is announced later this year.

  • Bourbon & Beyond Schedule Announced

    Bourbon & Beyond

    Daily Music Schedule Announced And New App Launched

    World’s Largest Bourbon & Music Festival Features Headliners

    Sting & Beck (Thursday),

    Dave Matthews Band & Tedeschi Trucks Band (Friday),

    Zach Bryan & Whiskey Myers (Saturday),

    Tyler Childers & My Morning Jacket (Sunday),

    Plus Dozens More Rock, Americana, Bluegrass And Alt Rock Artists

    Along With Elevated Bourbon & Culinary Experiences

    September 19-22 At Highland Festival Grounds At

    Kentucky Exposition Center In Louisville, Kentucky

    Limited Passes Available At www.BourbonAndBeyond.com

    The daily music schedule for Bourbon & Beyond and details for the festival’s Culinary Atelier and The Bourbon Experience programming have been announced for the World’s Largest Bourbon & Music Festival, held from September 19-22 at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

    Fans can still join in on the fun at the World’s Largest Bourbon & Music Festival by securing a pass at BourbonAndBeyond.com or via Shop Pay at https://www.dwpbourbon.com/, allowing fans to utilize the buy now, pay later installment plan. Weekend GA and select single day passes are still available, but in limited supply.  Passes for this year’s Bourbon & Beyond are selling out in record time, including weekend Mint VIP, Angel’s Envy Top Shelf, Friday VIP, Saturday GA and Mint VIP and Sunday Mint VIP.  Fans are encouraged to act fast and secure their spot at the biggest Bourbon & Beyond in the festival’s history.

  • Metallica To Headline Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival For The First Time Ever With 2 Nights, 2 Unique Sets Plus

    Metallica

    Headlines Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival

    For The First Time Ever!

    Fans’ Most Requested Band Bringing

    “No Repeat Weekend”: Two Nights With Two Unique Sets (Fri & Sun)

    To Historic Crew Stadium In Columbus, Ohio

    During The Four-Day Festival On May 8-11, 2025

     Plus, Exclusive Metallica Experiences All Weekend

    The Pinnacle Of Rock Festivals In America Also Announces:

    Rob Zombie (Friday, May 9) &

    Alice In Chains (Sunday, May 11)

    More Than 100 Bands, Including 2 Additional Headliners,
    To Be Announced Daily Beginning September 20

    Pass Presale Begins Monday September 23 At Noon ET

    SonicTempleFestival.com

    Fans asked and Danny Wimmer Presents delivered—Metallica is headed to Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival for the first time ever in 2025! Metallica has been the #1 most requested act to play the destination event, and to celebrate the occasion, they are bringing two full headlining spots for a “No Repeat Weekend.” Metallica will close out both Friday and Sunday nights of the four-day festival weekend, taking place on May 8, 9, 10 & 11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

    This will be the band’s first time back to Columbus since 2017 and is their only appearance in the region in 2025. The partnership between Metallica and DWP began when the band headlined two nights with two unique sets at multiple DWP events in 2021, and DWP is thrilled to be able to bring them to Sonic Temple in 2025!

    In addition to the band’s anticipated performances, fans will be able to enjoy a variety of Metallica onsite experiences all weekend long, including the BLACKENED Whiskey Bar and BLACKENED Burger Bar, featuring a collaboration between BLACKENED Whiskey, celebrity chef Chris Santos and Metallica. The BLACKENED Burger Bar is where exceptional spirits, culinary creations, and the power of music collide in a fusion of flavors and rock, receiving rave reviews as the favorite fan experience and food selection of DWP 2024 festivals.

    A favorite onsite haunt, The Dive Bar, will also be back, along with the Sonic Temple live art program, which will be bigger than ever in 2025. Featured artists from last year’s art program include Terry Urban (who will be designing a limited-edition hoodie for Sonic Temple 2025), Jay Howell, Monster Steve, Lamour Supreme and AWAL.

    Fans can sign up now for the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival email list HERE to participate in the exclusive pass presale opportunity, which begins Monday, September 23 at Noon ET. Passes will go on sale to the general public beginning Wednesday, September 25 at 10 am ET and will include 2-Day Rock Royalty Reserved packages (with reserved seats for the first time in the history of the festival, as well as commemorative gifts). Columbus Owners Club and RV Camping purchasers will have the first chance to renew their passes for 2025 at 10 am ET on Monday as well.

    “Every year we ask our fans who they want to see at Sonic Temple, and the answer this year was clear—Metallica! We’ve been trying to get Metallica to Sonic Temple for the last five years, and are ready to bring two nights of Metallica to Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio next May,” said Danny Wimmer, Founder of Danny Wimmer Presents. “This is just the start; we’ll have more than 100 bands playing across 4 stages for 4 days, including Rob Zombie and Alice In Chains in direct support for Metallica. We’re so excited about this lineup that we’ll be announcing artists daily for the next month, so there’s a lot for fans to look forward to.”

    Watch the official Metallica x Sonic Temple 2025 festival announcement trailer here:

    In addition to Metallica, DWP is pleased to announce two of the biggest artists in rock and metal will be playing in direct support: Rob Zombie on Friday, May 9 and Alice In Chains on Sunday, May 11. More than 100 bands will take the stage across the four-day weekend, for the biggest year ever of the Pinnacle ofRock Festivals in America. More acts, including two additional headliners, will be announced daily beginning September 20. Stay tuned to official Sonic Temple social media channels, website and app for the latest information.

    Fans can enjoy the complete Sonic Temple experience with a 4-Day weekend pass, which will be available as Field GA, Stadium GA, VIP, as well as Columbus Owner’s Club pass. A limited number of 2-day Rock Royalty Reserved and 2-day Field and Stadium GA passes will be available as well. Single day suites will also be available.

    In service of our fans, passes can be secured starting at $1 down, with 7 months to pay them off in full.

    A limited number of RV camping sites will be available onsite. Fans can also book an official Sonic Temple festival hotel via Jampack, offering access to nearby hotels, shuttle service and other exclusives.

    Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America. Now in its fourth year, Sonic Temple takes place at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

    As fans eagerly await the return of Sonic Temple, why not celebrate Louder Than Life’s monumental 10th Anniversary next weekend in Louisville? This is your chance to join the celebration!  Both single-day and 4-day weekend passes are still available for purchase, and can be picked up on-site at the box office.  Don’t miss out on the ultimate Louder experience while you count down the days to Sonic Temple.

    For more information on Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, visit:

    Website: https://sonictemplefestival.com

  • Metal Allegiance Announce Annual Anaheim Show 

    METAL ALLEGIANCE is entering their second decade together, and unlike most other metal supergroups or collaborations, Metal Allegiance continues stronger – and heavier – than ever. Beginning as a celebration of heavy metal, Metal Allegiance is powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on the genre itself –whose “core 4” is comprised of David Ellefson, Mark Menghi, Alex Skolnick, and Mike Portnoy.

    On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the band – which in addition to the core 4, will also include Chuck Billy (Testament), Bobby Blitz (Overkill), John Bush (Armored Saint), Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves & God Forbid), Brandon Ellis (The Black Dahlia Murder), Marty Friedman, Gary Holt (Slayer / Exodus), Andreas Kisser (Sepultura), Jeff Loomis, Mark Tornillo (Accept), Angel Vivaldi and more – will perform at what has become an annual event for the band at the House of Blues (400 Disney Way) in Anaheim, CA.

    The night will be sponsored by Jackson Guitars, EVH Gear, Charvel Guitars and IK Multimedia and will include direct support from Ottto. Opening the night are Wicked and Lost Legacy.

    As with their previous shows, expect a setlist that balances original material with classic covers of metal royalty.

    Tickets will be available for pre-sale purchase on Wednesday October 16th at 10:00 A.M Eastern, via this link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09006148D4342D9B

    Presale codes are:
    LiveNation: TEMPO
    Ticketmaster: MOOD

    GA Tix Link:
    https://tinyurl.com/MAHOB2025

    Additionally, VIP M&G and VIP M&G Soundcheck packages can be purchased via these two links:

    VIP M&G Link:
    https://tinyurl.com/MAHOB25VIP

    VIP M&G Soundcheck Link:
    https://tinyurl.com/MAHOB25SCVIP

    The VIP Meet & Greet package includes:

    • Early access into the venue
    • Exclusive pre-show Meet & Greet with members of Metal Allegiance
    • Personal photograph & autograph signing with members of Metal Allegiance
    • Collectible show poster (which they’ll happily sign for you)
    • Official Meet & Greet VIP laminate
    • Crowd-fee access to the merch booth

    While the VIP Meet & Greet Soundcheck package includes:

    • Early access into the venue
    • Ticket to the concert that night
    • Exclusive “Soundcheck” viewing with Metal Allegiance Crew
    • Exclusive pre-show Meet & Greet with members of Metal Allegiance
    • Personal photograph & autograph signing with members of Metal Allegiance
    • Collectible show poster (which they’ll happily sign for you)
    • Official Meet & Greet VIP laminate
    • Crowd-fee access to the merch booth

    The Anaheim show from last drew rave reviews from the metal press, including Metal Talk saying, “If you weren’t here, you definitely missed out on probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

    Also, the Vinyl District added, “Fans were treated to some of the very best metal has to offer from a supergroup that truly understands what a live musical performance should be. All hail Metal Allegiance!”

    And the members of Metal Allegiance are especially looking forward to returning to Anaheim on January 23rd…

    “What we have planned for this one might be the most epic. Can’t wait to return to our home away from home.” – Mark Menghi

    “It’s that time again! Every year, Metal Allegiance’s annual shindig in Anaheim kicks off the year in true metal fashion and is always one of the coolest metal event of the year… can’t wait to throw down once again in 2025!” – Mike Portnoy

    “Earlier this year, MA played our first Anaheim show of the post-pandemic era. It was beyond epic and great to return to House of Blues. It’s hard to believe but it’s already time to announce and plan for MA Anaheim 2025. As always this will be a whole new show with some added twists and a few special surprises. We’ll see you in January!” – Alex Skolnick

    “There’s no better way to kick off the new year than throwing down with our friends in the Metal Allegiance neighborhood. Every year seems to get bigger and better… we’ll see you at the show!” – David Ellefson

    “It time to kick off the new year and to get together with our friends in Metal Allegiance for our traditional performance during the NAMM show. See you in the pit” – Chuck Billy (Testament)

    “Best way to crush our way into 2025? With the world’s foremost epic all star band of all time, Metal Allegiance! Cannot WAIT to jam again with all my friends!” – Gary Holt (Slayer/Exodus)

    “It was less than a year ago, that I made my first appearance with Metal Allegiance, to be back with some of the best to ever to do it is an absolute honor. And as good as last year was, the goal is to make this year even better. I can’t wait!” – Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves/God Forbid)

    ‘It’s that time again, the best and biggest metal jam in the world. I’m so ready for this, miss this vibe and good energy from these metal masters! Cant wait to see you all in January!” – Andreas Kisser (Sepultura)

    FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:

    metalallegiance.com