Concert Review: Vern Daysel & The Burning Breeze, John 5, and Richie Kotzen at House of Blues Orlando – October 31, 2025 – by Beau Nasty
Halloween night at the House of Blues Orlando turned into a guitar lover’s dream as Vern Daysel & The Burning Breeze, John 5, and Richie Kotzen delivered a diverse and electrifying evening of rock, blues, and everything in between.
Vern Daysel & The Burning Breeze
Kicking off the night, Vern Daysel and his five-piece band set the tone with a hard-driving blues set that hit exactly where it was supposed to. Their performance was tight, gritty, and full of the kind of raw energy that defines blues rock at its best. Daysel’s guitar work was both tasteful and fiery, channeling Southern soul through thick riffs and searing solos. It was a no-frills, high-octane start that got the crowd primed and ready for the heavy hitters to follow.
John 5
Next up was John 5, the ever-eclectic guitar virtuoso, who started the night with a two-piece lineup before expanding to a three-piece for a surprise Motley Crüe tribute in the latter part of the set — with a stagehand stepping in on bass. Running his EVH amps and cabs, John 5 took the audience on a tour through his entire musical psyche: blistering hard rock, metallic precision, rockabilly swagger, and even bursts of chicken pickin’ that defied logic and genre.
Visually, his performance was just as captivating — especially his signature stage maneuver where his head appeared to float and bobble above his body, an uncanny illusion that matched his theatrical flair. Known as the king of arpeggios, John 5 jumped between short-scale guitars, a banjo, and his beloved Fender Telecasters. One Telecaster, in particular, drew gasps from the crowd when its body lit up with white lights, turning the stage into a surreal light show. It was a set equal parts virtuosic and bizarre — exactly what fans came to see.
Richie Kotzen
Closing out the night, Richie Kotzen and his three-piece band brought things back to a raw, soulful core. Kotzen’s tone and presence filled the room, his vocals eerily reminiscent of the late Chris Cornell — rich, soaring, and full of emotion. Armed with his Fender Stratocasters and plugged into a custom blue Marshall 1959 Plexi full stack, Kotzen delivered a masterclass in phrasing and feel. What’s more impressive is that he plays entirely without a pick, fingerpicking every note with precision and warmth. His set was a reminder that sometimes, the most jaw-dropping technique lies in simplicity, control, and soul.
Final Thoughts
The Halloween show at House of Blues Orlando was a celebration of guitar mastery in three distinct forms: Vern Daysel’s straight-shooting blues grit, John 5’s genre-defying spectacle, and Richie Kotzen’s soulful, pickless perfection. Each act brought something different, but together they created a night that showcased the full spectrum of what modern rock guitar can be — powerful, personal, and endlessly expressive.
BAD OMENS ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN ARENA HEADLINE TOUR WITH OPENERS BEARTOOTH & PRESIDENT
DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE OCTOBER 28, 2025 | LOS ANGELES, CA – Platinum-certified rock band Bad Omens are set to take North America by storm with their headline arena tour in Spring 2026. The run kicks off February 22nd in Salt Lake City, UT at Delta Center with support from Beartooth and PRESIDENT, bringing the band’s cinematic, high-energy performances directly to fans across the US and Canada. The tour follows the release of the band’s recent singles, “Specter” (#1 Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay / #15 Billboard Alternative Airplay charts), “Impose,” and “Dying To Love” – the first two of which made their live debut at Louder Than Life and Aftershock festivals. Bad Omens have earned a reputation as one of the most compelling live acts in modern rock. Their shows are a full-scale experience, blending cinematic visuals, immersive lighting, and precise musicianship. From haunting, atmospheric passages to explosive, arena-shaking moments, frontman Noah Sebastian commands the stage with magnetic presence and passionate vocals, guiding fans through a performance that feels both intimate and monumental. As highlighted by Live Nation, heavy rock is surging in live music, experiencing a 14% rise and claiming 13% of arena and stadium shows – and Bad Omens are at the forefront of that movement. With this tour, fans will experience the full force of their anthemic new singles and the electrifying spectacle that has propelled them to the top of the genre. Artist presales begin Tuesday, October 28th at 12:00 pm local. Additional presales run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale, beginning Friday, October 31st at 10:00 am local. NORTH AMERICAN TOUR: 02/22 – Delta Center – Salt Lake City, UT 02/24 – Ball Arena – Denver, CO 02/26 – T-Mobile Center – Kansas City, MO 02/28 – Little Caesars Arena – Detroit, MI 03/02 – Target Center – Minneapolis, MN 03/04 – Allstate Arena – Rosemont, IL 03/06 – Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, ON 03/08 – Place Bell – Laval, QC 03/10 – Prudential Center – Newark, NJ 03/11 – TD Garden – Boston, MA 03/13 – Xfinity Mobile Arena – Philadelphia, PA 03/14 – CFG Bank Arena – Baltimore, MD 03/16 – Lenovo Center – Raleigh, NC 03/17 – Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN 03/19 – American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX 03/20 – Frost Bank Center – San Antonio, TX 03/22 – Paycom Center – Oklahoma City, OK 03/24 – Desert Diamond Arena – Glendale, AZ 03/26 – Kia Forum – Inglewood, CA 03/27 – Oakland Arena – Oakland, CA EU TOUR: Nov 21 – Dublin, Ireland Nov 23 – Glasgow, United Kingdom Nov 26 – London, United Kingdom Nov 28 – Manchester, United Kingdom Nov 29 – Nottingham, United Kingdom Dec 1 – Bruxelles, Belgium Dec 2 – Paris, France Dec 4 – Dübendorf, Switzerland Dec 5 – Nuremberg, Germany Dec 6 – Berlin, Germany Dec 9 – Hamburg, Germany Dec 10 – Oberhausen, Germany Dec 12 – Amsterdam, Netherlands Dec 13 – Amsterdam, Netherlands
DOWNLOAD HI-RES PRESS PHOTO (Credit: Bryan Kirks) ABOUT BAD OMENS: Bad Omens continue their unstoppable ascent as one of modern rock’s most dynamic and commanding bands. Following the explosive success of their breakthrough third studio album The Death of Peace of Mind (2022) – hailed by Revolver as “a stunning fusion of dark, Weeknd-esque pop and industrialized metalcore” – the band has amassed over 2.7 billion global streams, with the album itself earning RIAA Gold certification. The group’s rise was propelled by the viral success of their hit single “Just Pretend,” which became their first RIAA Platinum-certified track, reached #1 at both U.S. Active Rock and Alternative Radio formats, and dominated Billboard’s year-end charts. The album’s seductive title track, “The Death of Peace of Mind,” also achieved RIAA Gold certification and landed in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Rock and Alternative Airplay charts. Their radio success earned the band a 2024 iHeartRadio Music Award nomination for Best New Artist (Alt & Rock). In 2025, Bad Omens are ushering in their next era, kicking things off with a series of singles that further cement their evolution and genre-defying vision. Their atmospheric single “Specter” debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart and became the band’s fastest rise to #1 on both the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay and Mediabase Active Rock charts, while also breaking into the Top 20 at Alternative Radio. Follow-ups, “Impose” and “Dying To Love,” expanded their sound in bold new directions – blending industrial textures, emotional lyricism, and the visceral edge that defines their signature style. Known for their cinematic visuals, meticulous artistry, and fiercely dedicated global fanbase, Bad Omens have built a world that transcends genre lines. Their live shows deliver an immersive experience – both sonically and visually – marked by precision, power, and raw emotional gravity. After selling out tours and dominating festival stages across the world, the band is now stepping onto the biggest stages of their career with their first-ever arena headline tours – launching across Europe in November 2025 and continuing through North America and beyond in 2026. With more boundary-pushing music and unforgettable live experiences on the horizon, Bad Omens stand at the forefront of rock’s new vanguard – cinematic, fearless, and entirely their own.
Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents has revealed Tool and Shinedown will join previously announced headliners My Chemical Romance and Bring Me The Horizon for the fifth year of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, May 14, 15, 16 & 17 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
The Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America will feature an extensive rock, metal, and punk lineup of 140+ bands, and has expanded to 5 stages in 2026. Headlining artists for Sonic Temple 2026 include:
Thursday, May 14: My Chemical Romance,Pierce The Veil,Breaking Benjamin
Friday, May 15: Shinedown, The Offspring, Staind
Saturday, May 16: Bring Me the Horizon, Good Charlotte,Marilyn Manson
Sunday, May 17: Tool,Godsmack, Megadeth
Brent Smith of Shinedown said, “Barry, Zach, Eric and I have waited for this opportunity to be a headliner at Sonic Temple for a very long time. We are going to go all out for this performance. We know the fans have very high expectations. So with that being said, we are going to give all of Ohio everything we’ve got!!!! Thank you to Danny Wimmer for this incredible opportunity!!! LET’S GO SHINEDOWN NATION.”
The overall music lineup for Sonic Temple 2026 includes: My Chemical Romance, Tool, Bring Me The Horizon, Shinedown, Pierce The Veil, Good Charlotte, The Offspring, Breaking Benjamin, Godsmack, Sublime, Marilyn Manson, Staind, Megadeth, Halestorm, Lamb of God, Rise Against, All Time Low, Yellowcard, Simple Plan, Electric Callboy, Stone Temple Pilots, Public Enemy, Motionless in White, Coheed and Cambria, Amon Amarth, BUSH, Lorna Shore, The Used, Slaughter To Prevail, Alter Bridge, The Story So Far, Dayseeker, Black Label Society, Architects, Dance Gavin Dance, Chiodos, Body Count feat. Ice-T, Behemoth, Daughtry, New Found Glory, Black Veil Brides, Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm, Tom Morello, Zakk Sabbath, Anthrax, Dethklok, Sepultura, Kublai Khan TX, Avatar, Coal Chamber, Sevendust, Mayday Parade, The Darkness, Story of the Year, We Came As Romans, Thrice, In Flames, Everclear, Motion City Soundtrack, The Wonder Years, State Champs, P.O.D., Static-X, The Ghost Inside, The Plot In You, The Amity Affliction, August Burns Red, Paleface Swiss, Kreator, L.S. Dunes, Cradle of Filth, Atreyu, Lit, Citizen, Biohazard, Carcass, Polaris, DragonForce, Alestorm, Wind Rose, Palaye Royale, Blessthefall, Knuckle Puck, DevilDriver, Hawthorne Heights, Whitechapel, Hinder, Senses Fail, Dying Fetus, Bloodywood, Apocalyptica, thrown, Buckcherry, All That Remains, Anberlin, Cattle Decapitation, Magnolia Park, Catch Your Breath, Chelsea Grin, DOPE, Crown The Empire, Attila, Make Them Suffer, Saliva, From First to Last, Demon Hunter, Thornhill, Brand of Sacrifice, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Thy Art Is Murder, Fozzy, Napalm Death, Snot, Bodysnatcher, Alpha Wolf, Egypt Central, Carnifex, Holding Absence, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Word Alive, Suffocation, Alira Elfeky, Attack Attack!, Nekrogoblikon, CKY, Drop Dead, Gorgeous, SOiL, Butcher Babies, Wind Walkers, Signs of the Swarm, Woe, Is Me, Jiluka, Disembodied Tyrant, The Pretty Wild, Allt, FLAW, Spiritworld, NERV, Novelists, Conquer Divide, Castle Rat, Windwaker and Left On Red.
Additional music highlights and special appearances for Sonic Temple 2026 include:
Megadeth (farewell tour)
Body Count feat. Ice-T (festival debut)
Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm (20th anniversary of their debut self-titled album)
Sepultura (final farewell tour)
Coal Chamber (rare appearance)
DragonForce (Inhuman Rampage 20th anniversary)
Hawthorne Heights (home state performance)
Saliva (Every Six Seconds 25th Anniversary Tour)
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (20th Anniversary of Don’t You Fake It)
Anberlin (exclusive reunion with original lead singer Stephen Christian)
Snot (reunion)
Egypt Central (reunion)
Mushroomhead (home state performance)
Drop Dead, Gorgeous (reunion)
Beyond the music, one of the most distinctive elements of Sonic Temple is its celebration of visual art—transforming the festival into a living, breathing gallery experience. The onsite Art Boutique, Art Towers, and Art Walls return, featuring live, large-scale installations and interactive pieces that unfold in real time throughout the weekend.
Contemporary American painter Terry Urban, known for his vibrant pop-meets-street style, and illustrator and cartoonist Jay Howell, the creative mind behind Bob’s Burgers and Sanjay and Craig, bold, irreverent visuals will add a playful pulse to the festival grounds. The program also highlights a curated selection of Columbus-based artists, celebrating the city’s vibrant creative community through live mural painting and exclusive artwork featured throughout the site. Together with a curated roster of emerging and established artists, they’ll redefine what it means to experience art at a rock festival.
To round out the immersive atmosphere, the Caduceus Wine Garden—featuring selections from Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards, owned by Tool’s Maynard James Keenan—returns in 2026, offering fans a refined retreat amid the energy of the weekend. And back by popular demand, The Dive Bar, the festival’s fan-favorite hangout with pop-up performances and surprise appearances, will once again be a must-visit destination on the grounds.
All pass types—including Single Day and 4-day GA, GA Plus, VIP and Premium Experiences—are available now at sonictemplefestival.com/passes for as low as $1 down on layaway, with over six months to pay in full. Premium experiences include Rock Royalty, a GA Plus upgrade that takes fans inside the world of our headliners with exclusive photo ops, curated memorabilia displays, and a luxury lounge environment. The Columbus Owners Club delivers the ultimate festival experience with access to the mainstage field and stadium seats, plus entry to the VIP Lounge, Rock Royalty Lounge, and the private COC Lounge—featuring air-conditioned indoor spaces, an elevated viewing deck, complimentary food and drinks, and premium restrooms. Fans can also live the suite life in one of Historic Crew Stadium’s private suites—perfect for a party with your crew and an unforgettable view of the action. To reserve, fans can email Premium@ColumbusCrew.com. Service fees on all pass purchases include a charity fee for the DWP Foundation, which gives back to local and national charities throughout the year.
A Sonic Temple student offer will be available in 2026, allowing those with a valid .edu address access to a $123 (all-in, fees included) Single-Day GA Stadium Pass via FEVO. For more details, visit https://www.gofevo.com/event/ST-StudentTickets.
DWP has again partnered with GOVX to offer specially priced Sonic Temple passes–including 4-day GA Field, 4-day GA Stadium, and Single Day GA Stadium–to military, nurses, firefighters, and police personnel who can verify their eligibility through GOVX.
Fans can book official Sonic Temple festival hotel and admission packages, which allow festival re-entry each day, via Jampack. In addition, Camping and Parking options are also available for purchase.
In May 2025, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival cemented its legacy as the Biggest Rock Fest In Columbus History as 175,000 music fans converged on Historic Crew Stadium in Ohio for the sold-out event which featured more than 100 bands playing on four stages, with a number of special and unexpected moments.
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.
Earlier this year, producer Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP) solidified its long-term commitment to Columbus by announcing a five-year extension of its partnership with the Historic Crew Stadium, ensuring that the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival will continue through at least 2030. This milestone not only secures the future of one of the nation’s most iconic rock festivals but also underscores the event’s growing cultural and economic impact on the region.
Sonic Temple is proud to partner with an incredible lineup of partners in 2026, including Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Celsius, Jack Daniel’s, Cutwater, White Claw, Goose Island, Eargasm, and more to be announced.
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. DWP creates unforgettable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both attendees and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. Since 2020, 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 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 that aired on AXS TV. DWP’s paranormal investigative video series Paranormal Prison (2023-2025) documented some of the supernatural experiences at Ohio State Reformatory during Inkcarceration with the help of bands performing at the festival. Episodes are available at www.youtube.com/@DannyWimmerPresents. The 2026 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. As announced in October 2025, Historic Crew Stadium will also welcome the United Football League’s Columbus Aviators for their inaugural season in the spring of 2026. 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.
PUSCIFER’S NORMAL ISN’T TOUR HITS RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE ON MAY 3
NEW ALBUM NORMAL ISN’T ARRIVES FEBRUARY 6 – WATCH “SELF EVIDENT” NOW – HERE
“Self Evident” video directed by Mat Mitchell and María Aceves Diego
Oct. 21, 2025, Denver, CO – Puscifer, the multi-dimensional band featuring Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell and Carina Round, brings their highly-anticipated Normal Isn’t Tour to Red Rocks Amphitheatre on May 3rd. Tickets are on-sale Friday, Oct. 24 at 10.a.m. local time via AXS.com, with a venue pre-sale launching on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. using code PUSCIFER26.
The tour celebrates the band’s first new album in over five years, Normal Isn’t (Feb. 6, Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG). The record channels the post-punk influences that shaped the members’ early musical experiences while pushing into darker, more guitar-driven territory.
“We’re definitely leaning into our early influences,” Keenan shares. “It’s the place where goth meets punk. It’s where I came from.”
Fans can get an early listen to new music with today’s release of “Self Evident” and its accompanying video (https://youtu.be/NfQb5-NEyr8). The video was filmed during a special August performance at Exchange L.A., where Puscifer previewed Normal Isn’t in full for an intimate crowd.
Written and recorded across Arizona, Los Angeles, and on the road during last year’s Sessanta tour, Normal Isn’t blends the dark electronics and sharp humor Puscifer is known for with a more spontaneous creative process. “From the outset, we had discussed an element of rawness and edge, which guitar brings,” shares Mitchell, who co-produced the album. “We got rid of the guard rails and made the music more aggressive.”
For Keenan, this release represents a new approach to songwriting. While he’s always been deeply involved in shaping Puscifer’s sound, this time he set-up his own digital recording system and built full song ideas before presenting them to Mat and Carina.
That shift gives the music fresh immediacy, one that Round says changed the dynamic in the studio. “Instead of just saying, ‘I want this to sound like Fleetwood Mac on cocaine if they had a baby with PJ Harvey,’ Maynard was showing us his intention, which was really cool,” she explains. “In Puscifer, any idea can totally change without any preciousness, and everybody is on board – not unlike an insane asylum. We found each other because we’re demented in a symbiotic way.”
“Normal Isn’t reflects this time we are living in,” Keenan adds. “As storytellers and artists, our job is to observe, interpret, and report. We take in our environment and share what we see, and what we see around us does not appear normal. Not by a long shot.”
Contributors to the new collection include Greg Edwards (bass), Gunnar Olsen (drums), and Sarah Jones (drums) with guests Tony Levin (bass on “Normal Isn’t” and “Seven One”), Danny Carey (drums on “Seven One”) and Mr. Ian Ross (father of Atticus Ross, who narrates “Seven One”).
Normal Isn’t is available now for pre-order and pre-saves (https://Puscifer.lnk.to/NormalIsnt), including multiple limited-edition vinyl variants: standard black, indie retail orange swirl, a Puscifer.com exclusive black ice and clear with black splatter, and a Queen B Vinyl Café fruit punch in tan with black and white splatter. The album is also available on CD, cassette, and digitally.
Normal Isn’t cover featuring an Andrea Kowch painting
Photo credit: Travis Shinn
Puscifer is a band of three creative confidants, namely Mat Mitchell, Carina Round, and Maynard James Keenan, who fuse music, performance, and visual art into a singular experience. Over the years, Puscifer has carved an indelible mark on the cultural landscape, releasing a series of acclaimed albums, selling out famed venues, appearing on the lineups of Coachella, Bonnaroo, and other major festivals, and even curating their own touring festival, Sessanta. They’ve provided what was essentially the soundtrack to the first season of “Yellowstone,” and their albums regularly land on the top 30 of the Billboard Top 200. They’ve made memorable appearances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”and the “The Late Show,” bringing their signature blend of precision, wit, and theatricality to late night television.
Puscifer has also welcomed arevolving door of collaborators, from musicians like Greg Edwards, Gunnar Olsen, and Sarah Jones to remixers including Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Phantogram, and Sir Mix-A-Lot, as well as actors Bob Odenkirk and Milla Jovovich. It’s also a universe for the (mis)adventures of original characters: Billy D, (his wife) Hildy Berger, Major Douche, and Special Agent Dick Merkin. More than a band, Puscifer is a creative ecosystem; a boundary-pushing collective where sound, story, and spectacle collide.
THE BLACK CROWES LET THEIR FREAK FLAG FLY AGAINWITH A DELUXE REISSUE OF AMORICA
CHRIS AND RICH ROBINSON REVISIT THEIR VAULTAND UNCOVER 14 UNRELEASED RECORDINGS FROM 1992-1994THE BOX SET INCLUDES THE REMASTERED STUDIO ALBUM, TALLEST, COMPRISED OF9 NEW MIXES OF SONGS FROM THE “LOST” ALBUM TALLANDTHE MARIE LAVEAU SESSIONS FEATURING7 UNRELEASED RECORDINGS FROM OCTOBER 1992OUT NOVEMBER 14THE UNRELEASED TRACK “BITTER, BITTER YOU” AVAILABLE NOW – LISTEN HERE
GRAMMY and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-nominated rock band, The Black Crowes, led by founding brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal 1994 album Amorica with a deluxe reissue box set. The deluxe box set, available as a 5LP or 3CD set, chronicles the band’s evolution through the songs that became Amorica.
Amorica is set for release on November 14, 2025, via UMe – pre-order/pre-save HERE.
To mark the reissue, The Black Crowes unveiled “Bitter, Bitter You,” an unreleased track from the Amorica era that captures the raw emotion and sonic edge of the original sessions – listen HERE.
The deluxe box set features Tallest, a studio album of 9 newly mixed songs from the Tall sessions. Tall, the legendary unreleased album recorded before Amorica, was initially scrapped by Chris and Rich to bring a new creative energy to the recording of Amorica. George Drakoulias and Martin Pradler have done new mixes from the original multitrack recordings. The set includes 3 unreleased recordings: “Bitter, Bitter You,” “Title Song,” and “Paris Song,” an instrumental that evolves into the Amorica track “Cursed Diamond.”
Also included in the deluxe edition is The Marie Laveau Sessions, featuring 7 previously unreleased studio recordings from October 1992. Recorded at Kingsway Studios in New Orleans, LA, on an off day from the High High The Moon Tour, where Chris and Rich captured the 7 songs that they had worked up during soundcheck.
Additionally, the band also includes 4 live songs recorded for a worldwide live radio broadcast to premiere Amorica from AIR Studios in London, UK, on October 25, 1994. The Amorica album was remastered from the original 1/4″ production master tape by Chris Athens. The album now includes 3 b-sides, the Taj Mahal cover of “Chevrolet” and new mixes of “Song Of The Flesh” and the instrumental “Sunday Night Buttermilk Waltz.”
The LP box set includes a fanzine with an interview with Chris and Rich chronicling the evolution of Amorica, a classic 20″x30″ poster, a bumper sticker, and a slip mat.
Following the massive success of Shake Your Money Maker (1990) and The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion (1992), which together earned 7x Platinum certifications and fueled relentless world tours, the Robinson brothers faced immense pressure to continue their streak. Instead of bending to outside expectations, they delivered Amorica: a bold declaration of independence and creative freedom that would forever cement The Black Crowes as one of rock’s most uncompromising bands. Long misunderstood, the title Amorica reveals its true heart in plain sight – with ‘Amor’ meaning love, the album stands as a raw, psychedelic love letter to freedom, brotherhood, and the uncompromising pursuit of art without permission.
“Amorica was about breaking free and doing things on our own terms,” said Chris Robinson. “It wasn’t about fitting into what was happening in music at the time. It was about trusting our instincts – and 30 years later, that’s still who we are.”
Rich Robinson adds: “The bond between us, even when tested, always came back to the music. That’s what Amorica represents – our belief in ourselves and in this band.”
The anniversary release revisits fan favorites, including “Wiser Time,” “Descending,” and “Gone,” while also spotlighting deep cuts that showcase the band’s fearless evolution.
The Amorica 30th Anniversary Reissue will be available on November 14 on all major formats. For more information, visit theblackcrowes.com.
5LP Box Set TracklistingLP1 & 2 Amorica (2025 Remaster)side a Gone (2025 Remaster) 5:08 A Conspiracy (2025 Remaster) 4:45 High Head Blues (2025 Remaster) 4:02 Cursed Diamond (2025 Remaster) 5:57 side b Nonfiction (2025 Remaster) 4:16 She Gave Good Sunflower (2025 Remaster) 5:49 25 London (2025 Remaster) 3:39 Ballad In Urgency (2025 Remaster) 5:39 Wiser Time (2025 Remaster) 5:33 side c Downtown Money Waster (2025 Remaster) 3:41 Descending (2025 Remaster) 5:39 side d Chevrolet (Amorica B-Side) 3:26 Song of the Flesh (2025 Mix) 3:43 Sunday Night Buttermilk Waltz (2025 Mix) 2:32 LP3 Tallest side a Lowdown (2025 Mix) 4:52 Tied Up And Swallowed (2025 Mix) 4:19 Evil Eye (2025 Mix) 4:19 Dirty Hair Halo (2025 Mix) 4:54 Feathers (2025 Mix) 6:51 side b Thunderstorm 6:54PM (2025 Mix) 4:03 Title Song (2025 Mix) 8:43Bitter, Bitter You (2025 Mix) 5:24 Paris Song (2025 Mix) (Instrumental) 7:08 LP4 Marie Laveau Sessions side a Exit 6:11 Fear Years 6:21 On That Hallow Night (Instrumental) 6:28 Girl From The Pawnshop 6:23 side b Bewildered 10:07 Non-Fiction (Acoustic) 6:22 Thorn’s Progress (Instrumental) 5:39 LP5 – 10″ Live at AIR Studios, London, UK October 25, 1994 side a A Conspiracy (Live – London, UK October 25, 1994) 5:22 P25 London (Live – London, UK October 25, 1994) 4:18 side b Wiser Time (Live – London, UK October 25, 1994 ) 6:57 High Head Blues (Live – London, UK October 25, 1994) 4:15
ABOUT THE BLACK CROWES: The Black Crowes stand as one of rock & roll’s most iconic and unapologetic bands, defined by raw energy, soulful swagger, and a catalog that has shaped generations. Since reuniting in 2019, the Robinson Brothers have reignited the fire that first made them a global force, bringing their electrifying live show to more than 150 concerts across 20 countries worldwide. Their career has been marked by timeless records, unforgettable tours, and a fearless spirit that continues to inspire both fans and fellow musicians. In recent years, The Black Crowes have been recognized with their first GRAMMY nomination in more than three decades for Happiness Bastards (Best Rock Album) and a 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination. These milestones amplify their continued relevance and enduring impact. The band also commemorated the 25th anniversary of their historic performances with Jimmy Page by re-releasing the acclaimed live album Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes: Live at the Greek in March 2025. True to form, The Black Crowes remain committed to delivering stripped-down, bare-boned rock & roll: gritty, loud, and in your face. No gloss, no glitter, just rhythm and blues at its very best.
