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Exclusive Look: Dead By Wednesday’s Lego-Themed ‘Mars in Exile’ Music Video
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Exclusive Look: Dead By Wednesday’s Lego-Themed ‘Mars in Exile’ Music Video

Photo Credit: Jeremy Saffer Dead By Wednesday caught our attention recently with the release of their new animated stop-motion music video for the single "Mars in Exile." The story and concept for the music video were inspired by the drummer's 8-year-old son, Orion St. Lawrence. He put his creative talents to use by designing the building brick band characters and shooting some of the footage. The video was directed by Sal DelGreco, who also performed all of the voice acting with Paul Stamper perfecting the animation. During the guitar solo, footage shot by St. Lawrence was projected onto the screens. The single is taken from the band's latest album "Capital Conspiracy," which was released last summer, and is available in stores and online music platforms. Getting To Know Dead By...
The Mega-Monsters Tour: Mastodon and Gojira Set To Rock North America in 2023
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The Mega-Monsters Tour: Mastodon and Gojira Set To Rock North America in 2023

Innovative hard rockers Mastodon and French heavy metal band Gojira are joining forces for The Mega-Monsters Tour. The massive co-headline tour will embark across North America in 2023. Along with special guests Lorna Shore on all dates, these will be taking over arenas and amphitheaters throughout the spring and summer, alternating headlining sets each night. The tour kicks off at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, OR on April 18th. They'll make stops at legendary venues such as the Forum in Los Angeles, CA on April 21st. They'll roll through Mastodon’s hometown of Atlanta for their biggest Georgia headlining gig to date at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. The first leg concludes at Santander Arena in Reading, PA on May 11th. Meanwhile, the tour will resume with a second leg ...
Brutal Pop 2 EP: SUN Honors Late Cousin Karine’s Artistic Legacy
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Brutal Pop 2 EP: SUN Honors Late Cousin Karine’s Artistic Legacy

SUN is a rising brutal pop artist that has emerged from the German Black Forest and Paris. She's caught the attention of fans across the globe for her innovative incorporation of raw and melodic elements into her music. Mixing elements of metal and pop, SUN has established a devoted fan base with her in-your-face sound. And now, she's back with a brand new EP, Brutal Pop 2. According to SUN, this EP is dedicated to her cousin Karine, who passed away in 2017. Karine was an incredibly talented painter, known for her unique style that combined collage, painting, and tearing up layers of paper to create stunning artwork. SUN says that she's been able to express herself through her music and the new EP is a way to channel those feelings. I only know how to express myself through my song...