US Tour With Support From SEVENTH DAY SLUMBER, THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIR, And MAGDALENE ROSE!
Today, powerhouse rock band FOZZY are thrilled to release their new music video for their single “Spotlight”. With the superstar showmanship of front-man CHRIS JERICHO, tag-teamed with guitar genius RICH WARD, FOZZY are a band that have always pushed the boundaries both sonically and artistically over their twenty plus year career. From performing three shows across America in one day, to filming a music video on one of the fastest hair raising roller coasters in the world, the band lives up to their reputation again with their “Spotlight” video.
Never falling short in creating innovative, imaginative videos, “Spotlight” is no exception in the FOZZY Universe. Filmed by Exceleration Media and Firefly Drone Shows, the ground breaking video features hundreds of live drones that light up the night sky to co-star in this first ever Drone Show music video. It’s a full out assault on your eyes, ears, brain, and remaining senses, as JERICHO braves the elements.
To fully capture the magnitude of the night flying drones for the video, FOZZY’S creative team brought the concept to Firefly Drone Shows, who are recognized as the innovation leader in the drone light show industry.
“The concept was to design an exciting drone show based on the ‘Spotlight’ lyrics, and bring the drone performance to life directly behind Chris Jericho. The end result is a thrilling music video that took months of planning and programming to make possible,” said Firefly Drone Shows Co-Founder Ryan Sigmon.
According to FOZZY Co-founder and Guitarist RICH WARD, “When we came up with the concept of doing a drone show video, we knew the only person who could pull this off was CHRIS. Who else could conduct hundreds of drones to streak through the sky while creating images 800 feet tall and over 1000 feet wide? Bringing a music video concept to life, especially one that has never been pulled off before, can be challenging because of the multitude number of unknowns. With that said, it was completely worth the challenge and we hope you enjoy ‘Spotlight’ as much as we enjoyed making it!”
The single for “Spotlight” demonstrates FOZZY’S evolving sound, melding rock and metal with powerful emotion and musical might. “Spotlight” was produced with precision by Johnny Andrews (THREE DAYS GRACE, ALL THAT REMAINS, HALESTORM) and sonically refined by mixer Jacob Hanson (VOLBEAT, AMARANTHE, ARCH ENEMY). “Spotlight” earned the #2 Most Added song this week at National Rock Radio, and with Six consecutive Top 20 singles including a Gold Single with “Judas”, FOZZY is steadily becoming one of the most successful bands on current Rock Radio.
Fozzy has shared the stage in recent years with the likes of METALLICA, KISS, IRON MAIDEN, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, SHINEDOWN, SLASH, THREE DAYS GRACE, and many more. They light up every stage they play on with their electricity and charisma, making Fozzy one of the hottest live rock acts in the world today.
North American Tour Dates: 10/26 @ IA Wooly’s – Des Moines 10/27 @ Bourbon Theater – Lincoln, NE 10/28 @ Icon Event Hall – Sioux Falls 10/29 @ Lyric Theater – Minneapolis, MN 10/30 @ Sanctuary Events Center – Fargo, ND 11/02 @ Gewal Hall – Lansing, MI 11/03 @ The Annex – Madison, WI 11/04 @ District 142 – Wyandotte, MI 11/05 @ BMI Event Center – Versailles, OH 11/06 @ Lafayette’s – Memphis, TN 01/26 – 01/30 @ Chris Jericho Cruise – Miami, FL
South Dakota-based alternative rock artist KYLE PFEIFFER, better known as BLACKLITE DISTRICT, has announced the second wave of his XL TOUR! Launching November 3rd at Beach House in Omaha, NE, the tour will wind through the Midwest before wrapping up November 12th at Lefty’s in Des Moines, IA.
Tour Dates: 11/03 @ Beach House – Omaha, NE 11/05 @ The Wave – Wichita, KS 11/07 @ Twisted Spoke – Pekin, IL 11/08 @ The Canopy Club – Urbana, IL 11/09 @ Studio 301 – Portage, WI 11/10 @ WC Social Club – Chicago, IL 11/11 @ Smokestack – Dubuque, IA 11/12 @ Lefty’s – Des Moines, IA
“I am beyond excited to kick off the second leg of The XL Tour! It seriously blows my mind to see all of these young kids coming out and experiencing their first rock show, and it’s even cooler to see the parents that have become fans as well. It’s not a Disney show by any means, but it’s definitely an event the whole family can attend. It’s rock and roll for the digital generation, and I’m confident we will deliver nights to remember on this tour!” – KYLE PFEIFFER
Catch REIGN OF Z LIVE with FALLING THROUGH APRIL on 2023 Fall Co-Headlining Tour!
Pennsylvania based, dark melodic metal band REIGN OF Z has released the official music video for their heartbreaking new single, “Nothing Gold Can Stay”. Written by ROZ, JUSTIN SPAULDIN, and STEVE SOPCHACK, with lyrics from front-woman ZOSIA WEST, the deeply moving new single poignantly expresses the life-shattering pain and trauma of loss and grief. With an equally impactful music video directed by TOM FLYNN and produced by the band, “Nothing Gold Can Stay” is both beautiful and desolate, with equally impactful and tear-inducing visuals, while ultimately reminding listeners that loss only hurts because of the beauty that precedes it.
South Dakota-based alternative rock artist KYLE PFEIFFER, better known as BLACKLITE DISTRICT, has unveiled his newest single, a re-imagining of his highly popular “Just So You Know,” “Just So You Know XL.” Produced by BRETT HESTLA, “Just So You Know XL” is the debut single off of the upcoming album, You’re Welcome – XL. Listening to “Just So You Know XL” is an electrifying sonic journey that transcends boundaries and will excite and entrance both new and long time fans. An expanded and enriched version of the 2017 single, an original and critically loved MINECRAFT song with a viral video created by renown animator, gamer, and creator Rainimator, “Just So You Know XL” stands as a testament to the multi-talented artist’s ongoing evolution. From the very first note to the last lingering echo, “Just So You Know XL” captivates with its powerful vocals, intricate instrumentals, and profound lyrics.
“This was the song that basically started this whole ‘XL’ project. I had to find a way to play this song acoustic, because the original version is a very beat/trap driven track, and here we are. One of the most popular songs in the BLACKLITE DISTRICT catalog, I am beyond excited to share with brand new version of “Just So You Know”, the You’re Welcome – XLalbum this fall, as well as some tour dates! The boys and I are also hard at work on new music and have a lot more in store for the rest of the year!” – KYLE PFEIFFER
RAVEN BLACK continues their 2023 North American crusade with the announcement of THE BLACK HALLOWS TOUR! Launching October 5th at Rockhouse Dive Bar Kitchen Venue in El Paso, TX, the tour winds throughout the South and into the Midwest, wrapping up on Halloween at 89th Street in Oklahoma City, OK. RAVEN BLACK will be joined by CULTUS BLACK along with special guests CASKET ROBBERY, CHANGE MY BRAIN WITH CAKES and DYING OATH on select dates.
New Music Video, “Romanticize The Sorrow,” Out NOW!
Oregon based Hard Rock band OWLS & ALIENS has announced that they will be joining Cinematic Rock band RAVEN BLACK and LIVING DEAD GIRL on the THE SCREAM TOUR! Launching August 12 at Leatherheads in Salt Lake City, UT the tour winds though the South and Central United States, wrapping up August 25 at the BFE Rock Club.
Tour Dates: 08/12 @ Leatherheads – Salt Lake City, UT 08/13 @ Herman’s Hideaway – Denver, CO 08/14 @ Jerry’s – Wichita, KS 08/15 @ VIVOLive – Overland Park, KS * 08/16 @Kiss Bar – Springfield, MO 08/17 @ WC Social Club @ Chicago, IL 08/18 @ Legends – Cincinnati, OH ^ 08/19 @ Michigan Metal Fest – Battle Creek, MI ^ 08/20 @ Top Fuel Saloon – Braidwood, IL 08/21 @ The Concourse – Knoxville, TN 08/22 @ The Cobra – Nashville, TN 08/23 @ The Nick – Birmingham, AL * 08/24 @ Downtown Music Hall – Ft. Walton Beach, FL 08/25 @ Trax Bar Grill – Longbeach, MS 08/26 @ BFE Rock Club – Houston, TX * 08/27 @ Deco Ballroom – San Antonio, TX *
PREPARE FOR ABDUCTION, THE OWLS & ALIENS INVASION HAS BEGUN
OWLS & ALIENS BRINGS THE HOT SAUCE TO ROCK ‘N ROLL, TAKING INSPIRATION FROM THE GENRE’S MOST QUINTESSENTIAL STYLES. LAYERS OF HEAVY METAL, PUNK ROCK, GRUNGE, POST-HARDCORE, CLASSIC ROCK, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN COME CRASHING TOGETHER, CREATING A BEAUTIFUL AMALGAMATION OF SOUNDS THAT WILL LEAVE YOUR EARHOLES WONDERING WHAT JUST HAPPENED AND BEGGING FOR MORE. FORMED BY AN UNFETTERED NEED TO PLAY, WRITE, AND LISTEN TO MUSIC, THE FIVE MEMBERS OF OWLS & ALIENS HAVE BEEN SLAMMING RIFFS TOGETHER SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2019.
THE BAND EMERGED FROM THE DEPTHS OF SOUTHERN OREGON IN THE SMALL, SCENIC TOWN OF KLAMATH FALLS WITH A “WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER” ATTITUDE. AFTER A YEAR OF WRITING SONGS AND HOSTING LOCAL SHOWS IN THEIR OWN GARAGE, OWLS & ALIENS UNDETERRED PERSISTENCE TO UNVEIL THEIR MUSIC TO THE WORLD DROVE THE BAND (LITERALLY) TO RECORD THEIR DEBUT ALBUM AMIDST A PANDEMIC WITH SEAN STACK OF FAT CAT RECORDING STUDIOS IN SACRAMENTO, CA AND AUSTIN, TX. SHORTLY AFTER RELEASING THEIR FIRST SINGLE, “MERCY,” O&A JOINED FORCES WITH PROGRESSIVE MANAGEMENT COMPANY MVK MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE SINCE BEEN CREATING QUITE A HOOT THROUGHOUT THE WEST COAST AND MORE. WITH FOUR SINGLES AND A SELF-TITLED ALBUM NOW UNDER THEIR BELT, OWLS & ALIENS’ FEET – AND INSTRUMENTS – HAVE OFFICIALLY LEFT THE GROUND, PREPARING TO INVADE A TOWN NEAR YOU.
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