Concept for the music video was created by Wolfgang and legendary director Robert Rodriguez and features monster effects by icon Greg Nicotero
Music video featuring cameos by Danny Trejo, Slash, Myles Kennedy,
Valerie Bertinelli and the MAMMOTH live band can be seen here
See Wolfgang with Black Sabbath in Birmingham on July 5th
GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen is back with the latest single from the band he masterminds, Mammoth. “The End” is an adrenaline-driven rocker that kicks off with a signature lead guitar riff that has become a fan-favorite element in Wolfgang’s music. The anthemic build of the intro gives way to the driving verse melody with each part carefully created and performed by Van Halen and his returning collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette. The chorus is driven by the unforgettable vocal melody as the message of “Take your hand in mine and watch the end with me.” The song is now available for pre-save via all digital service providers here.
“I’ve had the tapping idea on the intro for ‘The End’ since before Mammoth. I was able to fit it into this world. It’s still over-the-top and shreddy, but it’s also melodic and controlled. Overall, I was doing some different things on the record, and I knew this was going to be a big step. Once we finished ‘The End,’ it felt really special to me,” explains Wolfgang Van Halen.
To coincide with the single release, Wolfgang and Mammoth have released a music video for “The End” that is one for the history books and something rarely seen in music videos anymore. Wolfgang teamed up with legendary director Robert Rodriguez to do a modern-day interpretation of Rodriguez’s 1996 hit film, From Dusk Till Dawn. The video tells the story of a rock band that is booked to play a show at a dive bar and given an ominous warning from the club owner portrayed by Danny Trejo. Mammoth decides they know better, and things quickly turn dire for the band before a surprising revelation during the final moments tie the complete video lore from the band together. Friends of Mammoth including Slash, Myles Kennedy and Wolfgang’s mother Valerie Bertinelli all show up throughout the short film. Horror effects icon Greg Nicotero offered his talents to the video to create zombies, werewolves and vampires that all bring a deadly end to the attendees of the show. The music video for “The End” can be seen here.
After a whirlwind two years supporting the likes of Metallica, Pantera, Foo Fighters, Alter Bridge, Halestorm, Creed among many more, along with headline dates in addition to major festivals the world over, Mammoth will embark on another American trek this summer and autumn. Wolfgang also returns to the UK this July for the final Black Sabbath show in Birmingham on 5th July at Villa Park. More information on all tickets and VIP passes can be found at www.mammoth.band.
GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen continues to separate Mammoth from the pack. The music stands alone on a foundation anchored by his impressive sonic proficiency (across drums, bass, keys, and guitar) and airtight arena-size hooks with unforgettable vocals. He harbors an irresistible signature sound, inventive vision, and incomparable identity vaunted by a fervent global fanbase. For as unique as the music is, his story so far proves to be just as unprecedented. This is arguably the first hard rock act to genuinely break out from ground zero in the 2020’s, generating north of 100 million streams, toppling charts, and selling out headline tours less than five years since its debut. Back in 2021, Mammoth’s first offering, Mammoth WVH, took flight, bowing at #12 on the Billboard 200 and capturing #1 on three Billboard charts—Top Hard Rock Albums, Top Independent Albums, and Top Rock Albums. “Distance” soared as the first of two #1 Rock Radio Hits and earned a GRAMMY® Award nomination for “Best Rock Song.” Two years later, Mammoth II only saw him pick up the pace. It debuted in the Top 5 of the Billboard Top Album Sales Chart in addition to bringing him back to #1 on the Top Hard Rock Albums Chart. It incited widespread applause from Rolling Stone, Guitar World, GRAMMY.com, Classic Rock, American Songwriter, and KERRANG! The band canvased the globe with Metallica and Pantera and supported Foo Fighters in North America as well as filling houses on their own. They performed on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, at MusiCares 2024 gala in honor of Jon Bon Jovi, and Wolf took the stage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Induction of Ozzy Osbourne. Now, Wolfgang pushes forward on Mammoth’s third full-length LP.
Releases New Single “Whisk Me Away” PRESS HERE TO LISTEN & Announces Ninth Studio AlbumYellow Jacket Out June 6PRESS HERE TO PRE-ORDER Summer Tour 2025 Kicks Off June 3 Featuring John Butler (with Band)+ G. Love & Special Sauce, Donavon Frankenreiter and Illiterate Light on Select Dates PRESS HERE For Tickets & More Information
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NEW YORK, NY – April 30, 2025 – Celebrated folk-rock band DISPATCH has released their new single “Whisk Me Away” (PRESS HERE to listen) alongside the announcement of their forthcoming ninth studio album Yellow Jacket, out June 6 via Bomber Records/AWAL Recordings.
“Whisk Me Away” dives into deep themes of life’s fragility and redemption, capturing the raw urgency of a desperate plea to not be taken from this earth just yet. Towards its emotional peak, the refrain – “feel alive again, feel alive again, feel alive again” – rings out like both a cry and a celebration, anchoring the track in hope, revival and the stubborn will to keep going. Musically, the track serves as a standout moment for the band, blending a Southern rock spirit with a folk-rooted rhythm that moves the body as much as the heart. Twin lead guitars – reminiscent of the Allman Brothers – duel and dance over driving drums and rich instrumentals, building a sound that’s both expansive and intimate. The single also marks a first for the band, as longtime member Matt Embree takes the spotlight with a powerful lead-vocal performance, adding a new texture to DISPATCH’s evolving sound. It’s a bold, electrifying addition to their legacy – one that continues to explore human experience with introspection and unshakable groove.
The band returned “home” to Boston to record and produce nearly all of Yellow Jacket with Craig Welsch at Rear Window Studios, and the 11-song collection of music harkens back to the infectious blend of reggae, ska and roots rock that built the band’s heralded career and dedicated fanbase.
“For us, this album is a way to acknowledge what our culture is facing and the effects of the abuse of power,” said ChadwickStokes. “In this album, you’ll find the effects war has on family in “Johnny Whoops,” the complexity and brilliance of Emily Dickinson’s words in “Trinket (ft. John Butler),” and we pay homage to the great activists of our time alongside Ani DiFranco on “In the Street,” as a reminder of how crucial it is to not sit back idly. But mostly, our goal with this album is for listeners to enjoy the tunes in whatever way, hopefully at times collectively, and in community.”
DISPATCH will kick off their Summer Tour 2025 alongside John Butler (with band) + special guests G. Love & Special Sauce, Donavon Frankenreiter and Illiterate Light (select dates) on June 3 in St. Augustine, Florida, and make stops in major markets including Chicago, New York City, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Francisco and more (full routing can be found below).The mammoth 35-dateouting is on sale now –PRESS HEREfor tickets and more information.
Throughout their rise, the band has taken every opportunity to use their success for good, launching charitable organizations to fight inequality and mass incarceration, raising funds and awareness for environmental causes, schools and hospitals on the road, and even traveling as far afield as Zimbabwe to work with children and communities in need. Chadwick Stokes’ Calling All Crows joins bands and fans together in collective activism that has raised more than half a million dollars for feminist movements, while Brad Corrigan’s Love Light + Melody helps amplify the stories of children who live in extreme poverty.
Ileana’s Smile, the award-winning documentary film directed by Corrigan, which will be released worldwide next month, is an inspiring story of a girl who endures life in a trash dump in Managua, Nicaragua, and the devastating choices she faces. The film is being released to raise awareness for child vulnerability and to fund Ileana’s School of Hope – ensuring that every child is safe to flourish and has a chance to write their own story. The film also features the original DISPATCH song “Darker Light” (out May 23).For more information, please PRESS HERE.
Stokes’ has written a new Rock Opera called 1972. Still in the workshop phase, it’s the story of a 19-year-old pregnant woman named Hannah who flees an abusive relationship and joins a band of outcasts jumping freight trains across America. Hannah’s harrowing journey ultimately leads her to the “Janes,” the underground network of courageous women who took extreme risks to provide solace, hope and care to women in complicated times. Some influential women are involved in the development of 1972 including Jessie Nelson (Waitress) is directing, and the musical is co-produced by Stokes’ Calling All Crows Co-Founder Sybil Gallagher, Dori Berinstein (Stereophonic, Legally Blonde) and activist Laurie David (Fed Up, An Inconvenient Truth). After short runs in New York, Boston and Chicago, including a three-night, sold-out stint at Joe’s Pub, an upcoming workshop performance is planned for NY’s The Cutting Room on May 21. PRESS HEREfor tickets and more information.
Formed by Chadwick Stokes and Brad Corrigan while in college in Vermont, DISPATCH has forged their own path outside the mainstream music industry as one of the most successful artists in the roots rock scene. Over the course of a slew of acclaimed studio and live albums and countless tours and festivals, the band has gone on to become one of biggest success stories in independent music history, selling out three nights at Madison Square Garden and drawing over 100,000 fans to a massive outdoor show in their adopted hometown of Boston without any traditional radio or major label support. For more information, please visit www.dispatchmusic.com.
(Yellow Jacket Album Art)
YELLOW JACKET TRACK LISTING Yellow Jacket Whisk Me Away Trinket (ft. John Butler) The Night Young Everyone’s In the Street (ft. Ani DiFranco) Johnny Whoops Flood The Moon and The Seven Seas Hush Money Tulsa Picnic Darker Light
SUMMER TOUR 2025 DATES June 3 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre * June 5 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy * June 6 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre * June 7 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater * June 8 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion * June 10 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront * June 12 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome * June 13 – North Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery * June 14 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Yards Amphitheater * June 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center * June 18 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park ^ June 21 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival % June 22 – Minneapolis, MN – Surly Brewing Festival Field # June 24 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park * June 26 – Rochester Hills, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre * June 27 – Cleveland Heights, OH – Cain Park Evans Amphitheater ^ June 28 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met * June 29 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater * July 1 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 * July 3 – Portland, ME – Thompson’s Point * July 4 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage * July 5 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap * July 24 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre * July 25 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan * July 26 – Costa Mesa, CA – The Pacific Amphitheatre * July 27 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic * July 29 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Festival Pavilion + July 31 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater * August 1 – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Live * August 2 – Sandpoint, ID – The Festival at Sandpoint * August 3 – Bonner-West Riverside, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater * August 5 – Salt Lake City, UT – TBA * August 7 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre # August 8 – Dillon, CO – Dillon Amphitheater # * w/ John Butler with Band + G. Love & Special Sauce + Donavon Frankenreiter ^ w/ John Butler with Band+ G. Love & Special Sauce % w/ John Butler with Band + Donavon Frankenreiter # w/ John Butler with Band + Donavon Frankenreiter + Illiterate Light + w/ Donavon Frankenreiter, No John Butler with Band
UPCOMING FESTIVAL DATES June 15 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival June 20 – Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest July 13 – Marshfield, MA @ Levitate Music and Arts Festival November 4-8 – Soulshine at Sea 3 – Miami, FL (to Cozumel, Mexico)
Legendary Heavy Metal Supergroup DOWN Signs To Nuclear Blast Records New Music To See Release Next Year
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Legendary heavy metal supergroup DOWN – featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower, and bassist Pat Bruders – is pleased to announce their official signing with Nuclear Blast Records! The band is currently in the final stages of recording their long-awaited new full-length, slated for release in 2026.
In a collective statement, Nuclear Blast comments, “Nuclear Blast is proud to be in the trenches with NOLA legends DOWN as their partner in their long overdue return to the metal world. In addition, we are excited to bring some of their key past catalogue releases back into the spotlight, especially on the vinyl side. There are so many longtime DOWN fans at Nuclear Blast who are excited to be working with one of their all-time favourite bands. 2026 can’t come soon enough!”
Adds the band:
“It’s good to sign with Nuclear Blast Records. It’s a good label home and we’re ready to make some awesome recordings!” – Philip H. Anselmo
“Having already been a part of the Nuclear Blast family with Corrosion Of Conformity, it is an honour and a privilege to be here as well with my brothers in DOWN. The team at Nuclear Blast is a well-oiled machine and you can definitely tell they love what they do. We are in the right place.” – Pepper Keenan
“Nuclear Blast is a great label that put out some excellent records. It’s an honour to have them work our jams!” – Jimmy Bower
Updates on new DOWN music will be unveiled in the months to come.
You know it’s DOWN as soon as you hear them. There’s no mistaking those gargantuan riffs, swamp blues leads, crashing drums, and hypnotic howls for absolutely anybody else under the sun. The band upholds a certain tradition that countless fans celebrate, expanding their own musical mythos as they leave its pillars intact and untouched.
With a collective resume encompassing Pantera, Corrosion Of Conformity, Crowbar, and EyeHateGod, the quintet puffed out its first haze of sonic smoke from the belly of gritty old New Orleans on the 1995 platinum-selling classic, NOLA. At that moment, they naturally summoned something akin to a ritual, continually partaking in it with critically revered offerings — Down II: A Bustle In Your Hedgerow in 2002, Down III: Over The Under in 2007, Down IV – Part One in 2012, and Down IV – Part Two in 2014. Their shows built a certain live lore with unforgettable runs alongside Metallica and Heaven & Hell, as well as coveted spots on iconic festivals like Download, Soundwave, Ozzfest, and so many others, forever delivering passionate, powerful, pure heavy music you can feel deep down in your soul.
The Biggest Rock Fest In Columbus History, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival officially kicks off in less than two weeks, May 8-11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Ohio. Producer Danny Wimmer Presents is pleased to announce the music performance set times, two special after parties, and the launch of the 2025 mobile app so fans can start building their dream itineraries for the four-day event.
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival will feature more than 100 bands on 4 stages, including Metallica in their festival debut, offering a “No Repeat Weekend” with two nights, two unique sets on Friday and Sunday.
On Thursday, Korn will headline after sets from Bad Omens and Three Days Grace. On Friday, Metallica will be supported by Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper,and on Saturday LINKIN PARK will be supported by Incubus and I Prevail.Metallica will close out the weekend on Sunday night with Alice In Chains and Chevelle. In addition to the previously announced acts, Sonic Temple now features Three 6 Mafia, Insane Clown Posse, Shadows Fall, Bleeding Through and Terror.
Plus, newly announced are two special after parties presented by DWP and BravoArtist that will keep the music going after the festival wraps on Friday and Saturday.
Friday, May 9 offers Converge, Peeling Flesh, and Bather at King of Clubs. Doors are at 9 PM and tickets are available here. And Saturday, May 10 features Power Trip, Mutilatred, and Tomb Sentinel at Ace of Cups. Doors are at 9 PM and tickets are available here. Both events are all ages.
Sonic Temple is already 97% sold out, but limited passes are still available atSonicTempleFestival.com, including 4-Day and Single Day Stadium GA, 4-Day Stadium VIP, as well as Rock Royalty Reserved 4-Day and Single-Day passes, with options to buy now and pay later for Stadium GA and Stadium VIP passes viaZip. Hotel packages are also still available viaJampack. Exclusive Rock Royalty Reserved meet & greets have also just been announced with Hatebreed, From Ashes To New, Sunami, Municipal Waste, Alien Ant Farm, The Funeral Portrait, I Set My Friends On Fire, and Silly Goose.
The music schedule for the 2025 edition of Sonic Temple is as follows (subject to change) and can also be found athttps://sonictemplefestival.com/schedules. Attendees can create a personalized festival schedule with alerts and find all Sonic Temple details via the festival’s official mobile app, available on bothiPhone &Android.
Thursday, May 8
Temple Stage
Cathedral Stage
9:20 PM
Korn
8:15 PM
Motionless In White
7:00 PM
Bad Omens
6:10 PM
Poppy
5:15 PM
Three Days Grace
4:35 PM
Memphis May Fire
3:45 PM
Sevendust
3:05 PM
Fit For A King
2:25 PM
Alien Ant Farm
1:50 PM
Boundaries
1:15 PM
Orgy
12:40 PM
Caskets
12:05 PM
Return To Dust
11:30 AM
Wind Walkers
Citadel Stage
Sanctuary Stage
8:15 PM
Killswitch Engage
9:20 PM
Ministry
6:40 PM
Jinjer
7:30 PM
Filter
5:20 PM
Shadows Fall
6:00 PM
Health
4:05 PM
Fit For An Autopsy
4:45 PM
Nitzer Ebb
2:55 PM
Bleeding Through
3:30 PM
DED
1:45 PM
Left To Suffer
2:20 PM
Uncured
12:35 PM
As You Were
1:10 PM
Silly Goose
Friday, May 9
Temple Stage
Cathedral Stage
8:50 PM
Metallica
10:00 PM
Insane Clown Posse
6:40 PM
Rob Zombie
7:45 PM
Mastodon
4:40 PM
Alice Cooper
5:45 PM
Acid Bath
3:05 PM
Testament
3:50 PM
Suicidal Tendencies
1:45 PM
Exodus
2:25 PM
Deafheaven
12:35 PM
Overkill
1:10 PM
Converge
12:00 PM
200 Stab Wounds
11:25 AM
Dead Heat
Citadel Stage
Sanctuary Stage
8:35 PM
Cannibal Corpse
9:25 PM
Whitechapel
7:05 PM
Hatebreed
7:50 PM
All Shall Perish
5:35 PM
Municipal Waste
6:20 PM
The Black Dahlia Murder
4:25 PM
Gatecreeper
5:00 PM
After The Burial
3:15 PM
Armored Saint
3:50 PM
The Acacia Strain
2:05 PM
Frozen Soul
2:40 PM
Upon A Burning Body
12:55 PM
PeelingFlesh
1:30 PM
Angelmaker
Saturday, May 10
Temple Stage
Cathedral Stage
9:20 PM
LINKIN PARK
10:00 PM
Three 6 Mafia
7:00 PM
Incubus
8:15 PM
Bullet For My Valentine
5:15 PM
I Prevail
6:05 PM
Jimmy Eat World
3:50 PM
Trivium
4:35 PM
Of Mice & Men
2:30 PM
Hoobastank
3:10 PM
Escape The Fate
1:15 PM
Citizen Soldier
1:50 PM
Set It Off
12:10 PM
Sick Puppies
12:40 PM
Erra
11:35 AM
Nevertel
Citadel Stage
Sanctuary Stage
8:35 PM
grandson
9:25 PM
Underoath
7:00 PM
Crossfade
7:50 PM
Silverstein
5:30 PM
Trust Company
6:15 PM
The Devil Wears Prada
4:15 PM
Framing Hanley
4:55 PM
Invent Animate
3:05 PM
The Funeral Portrait
3:40 PM
Silent Planet
1:55 PM
Bleed From Within
2:30 PM
Scary Kids Scaring Kids
12:45 PM
Fight From Within
1:20 PM
I Set My Friends On Fire
Sunday, May 11
Temple Stage
Cathedral Stage
8:50 PM
Metallica
7:45 PM
Ice Nine Kills
6:40 PM
Alice In Chains
5:45 PM
Hollywood Undead
4:55 PM
Chevelle
4:05 PM
Asking Alexandria
3:20 PM
Quicksand
2:40 PM
Badflower
2:00 PM
Cavalera
1:25 PM
From Ashes To New
12:50 PM
Corrosion Of Conformity
12:20 PM
The Plot In You
11:25 AM
Fame On Fire
Citadel Stage
Sanctuary Stage
8:40 PM
Arch Enemy
9:30 PM
Power Trip
7:05 PM
GWAR
7:55 PM
Sunami
5:40 PM
Obituary
6:25 PM
Terror
4:30 PM
Nails
5:05 PM
Harms Way
3:20 PM
Sanguisugabogg
3:55 PM
Pain Of Truth
2:10 PM
Shadow Of Intent
2:45 PM
Candy
1:00 PM
Fulci
1:35 PM
Gridiron
Festival doors open at 11:00 AM Thursday through Sunday.
Beyond the 100+ music artists performing on four stages during the four-day event, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival will also offer art installations, partner onsite activations, award-winning spirits, and delectable eats.
In addition to Metallica’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. Sonic Temple’s one-of-a-kind art experience brings together bold murals, live painting, and original work from artists who live and breathe rock culture, including Angryblue, Crap Panther, Flyland Designs, Jay Howell, Logan Schmitt, Miss Birdy, Monster Steve, Sam Fout, Sick Icarus, Prentler, Paul Giovis and Terry Urban, among others.
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is excited to host partners Anheuser Busch, Acathla Clothing, BeatBox Beverages, BlackCraft, Blacktooth Whiskey, Casamigos, CELSIUS, Demons Behind Me, Dimebag Hardware, Eargasm, Fxck Cancer, Jack Daniel’s, Middle West Spirits, Mountain Dew, Parlor Root Beer, Take Me Home Animal Charity, To Write Love On Her Arms, U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, and White Claw.
The Bud Light Backyard is a one-stop destination to enjoy an ice-cold Bud Light with the best seats in the house. Fans can also drop by the BeatBox Party Pub for an ice-cold party punch, and enter for a chance to win a custom BeatBox inspired Les Paul Epiphone guitar. CELSIUS is also heading back to Sonic Temple for the third year in a row with the CELSIUS Lounge.
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.
For more information on Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, visit:
About Danny Wimmer Presents: Since 1995, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he founded Danny Wimmer Presents, a live entertainment company that produces the largest rock, metal, and alternative music festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent, bringing exceptional creativity to life, and curating local cuisine and culture, DWP is recognized within the industry for delivering exceptional entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners, and host cities. DWP creates unforgettable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both attendees and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. From 2020 and on, DWP has been an innovator in the digital content space with over two dozen international livestreams, acclaimed social series Offstage with DWP, DWPresents Channel on Twitch, which has garnered over 25 million worldwide views since its launch in mid-2021, and The Power Hour, a weekly show dedicated to the world of rock, on AXS TV. The 2025 DWP festival lineup includes Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville.
About Historic Crew Stadium: Historic Crew Stadium is the first ever professional soccer-specific stadium in the United States. In addition to hosting concerts, sporting events and programming throughout the year, the venue also serves as the home of Columbus Crew 2 of MLS NEXT Pro. Previously serving as the home of the Columbus Crew from 1999-2021, Historic Crew Stadium opened its doors on May 15, 1999 to a sellout crowd for a match against the New England Revolution. It has hosted numerous national and international events: eight U.S. Soccer FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – specifically four consecutive “Dos a Cero” victories for the U.S. over Mexico (2001, 2005, 2009, 2013) – FIFA Women’s World Cup matches, three MLS Cups (2001, 2015, 2020), two MLS All-Star Games and a number of concerts. It was named the world’s most influential stadium of the decade by Stadia Magazine in 2010. In 2008, the venue added a permanent stage in the North End, allowing for up to 35,000 fans to take in concerts and other marquee events.
Tell our Rock Fans about the band’s latest release? Where did the band record with and who?
The last three records were produced by Serge Morattel from Rec Studio. We discovered his talent through the “Liberation” album, he is the magician behind our sound.
How long was the writing process and what inspired you on this new release?
For the “Born to rock’n’ roll” album, it came quickly after the recording of the Liberation album.
What changed during this process from previous releases?
The broken trust we get through the recording disappeared thanks to Serge.
What’s next for the band? Any Tours or festivals Lined up?
We’ve got some gigs in Switzerland coming up from July, the released of the”Back on the Rocks Remastered “ and we are working on new songs too.
Describe your live show to a fan that has not seen you perform before?
If I would come and see for the very first time Rash Panzer, the one thing that would really impress me, is the craziness or the genius of our lead guitarist Renato Dani and all the atmosphere around. I’m not the right person to ask for myself of course.
What is your favorite song to play live? Always a tough question to answer.
Our intro song “Born To Rock and Roll” is the one that is really giving us power for the rest of the show usually because it does make react right away the audience.
If you could collaborate on a song or tour, what band would you choose and why?
AC/DC of course, they are the most popular rock band ever, to seduce their audience.
What drives you as a musician? Being creative is definitely number one.
Yes, but being on stage too because there is something really magic happening between the band and the audience Every time that I’m on stage that’s what I feel and I would say also the whole process to create songs. For myself basically writing lyrics and then record them and try to make it groove as much as possible.
What band member gets the most *Attention* from the fans?
Renato Dani definitely does.
Who is the laziest band member when it comes to load in and load out each night?
Our bass player Renato Di Paolo, lazy in the whole process, but so talented.
What is the single greatest musical memory so far while being in the band?
Our US tour in 1989 on the East Coast, I got so many beautiful souvenirs of beautiful people that we met. A beautiful band too that was called “Sittin’ Pretty” and their audience became our audience and we kept contact for a long time. It was so generous and marvelous people
If the band were thrown into a wrestling battle royal, which member would win? Who would be the first to be thrown over the ropes?
I hate those kinds of sports, so I never thought about it.
What can fans expect next from the band?
Just to hear much more of Rash Panzer everywhere and to rediscover our “ Back on the Rocks Remastered “ album.
