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The Lacs at Piere’s

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The Lacs at Piere’s
Friday, March 18th 2022The Lacs is an American country rap duo that consists of Clay “Uncle Snap” Sharpe and Brian “Rooster” King. At first, the group also featured Brandon Herndon on the three self-released albums on Side Ya Mouth Records

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Nita Strauss in Angola

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Nita Strauss’ Winter Wasteland Tour made its final 1st leg stop at Angola, Ind.’s Eclectic Room before some much-needed time off after doing 30 shows in 38 days. For those who do not one of the top female guitar players in the world, her stage energy is absolutely off the charts and she’s also one of the guitarists for Alice Cooper’s band.

She started touring with her own band at the age of 14, leaving high school her junior year to pursue music like many other musicians have before her. She was initially known for her work in the all-female tribute Iron Maiden tribute band, The Iron Maidens, but has also performed with several rock bands. Strauss has also been featured in several other ventures involving WWE.

Opening the show was former Soulfly guitarist, Marc Rizzo, who has also released four solo instrumental albums and for this show being 80% instrumental it was a great way to start. Rizzo shredded his solo instrumental off his latest album- Living Shred Volume 1- and shred he did and, as a special treat for the fans in attendance, he played a Sepultura track joined by Strauss drummer and Manager, Josh Villalta.

Black Satellite took the stage next and really showed their NYC flare with lead vocalist Larissa Vale wearing her spiked jacket and big black boots. She showed the style and hearing the vocals that Vale belted out with her classic microphone set the tone for Strauss to finish off the show.

From the moment Strauss stepped onto the stage, the energy was high and she immediately started shredding. Joined by a full band, she would play her instrumental tunes off her Controlled Chaos album, “Our Darkest Hour” and title track “Controlled Chaos” as well as her latest and first track with guest vocals, “Dead Inside” which features David Draiman. Though he was not live in person for the song it was still cool to hear it performed.

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HØVDING TRANSPORTS US TO A DARK ADVENTURE IN CHILLING NEW SINGLE “CAUGHT BENEATH THE WATER”

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NASHVILLE, TN  | JANUARY 21, 2022: New Zealand’s very own father-daughter duo HØVDING have released “Caught Beneath the Water,” a cinematic folk song that draws inspiration from the duo’s Nordic roots. Infused with dark melodies and haunting lyrics, the new single allows listeners to become immersed in a world of fantasy where mythical creatures and mysterious magic thrive. When creating the track, vocalist Nika Jane wanted listeners to envision a place where they’d be able to explore the antagonists of a story: 

“Whenever I’m writing a HØVDING song like ‘Caught Beneath The Water,’ I picture a mythical scene and I let myself go there in my head. It’s always dark but I love it. It feels comforting to me and I always find a story in there. There’s nothing like that feeling in the real world. I find it fun to dive into the dark and mysterious. In movies growing up I never liked the princes or princesses, I always loved the villains – they were so much more fun.” – Nika Jane of HØVDING

Geoff Duncan, who produces the sounds of HØVDING, shares the important textural elements of the track – and how the opening lyric was vital to capturing the dark, hopeless feeling the song carries. 

“With ’Caught Beneath The Water’ we wanted something that felt hopeless, and foreboding, and we wanted to feel like calamity and doom was all around. It needed to feel cold and elemental. ‘Wind on the water, Blood in the well’ is the opening line and we wanted it to set the scene like something very dark was unfolding. And even though it’s a dark and serious song, with this heavy undertone, we actually had so much fun writing it and trying to make it as spooky as possible.” -Geoff Duncan of HØVDING 

HØVDING is the musical collaboration between 17 year-old artist Nika Jane and her father, Billboard-charting producer Geoff Duncan. Together they create dark Nordic-inspired cinematic songs inspiring a feeling of longing and nostalgia while embracing the chilling drama of dark myths and legends. 

Their music features the haunting vocals of Nika Jane, who loves creating immersive rhythms and layered atmospheres with her voice. Accompanying the vocals are dynamic and lush soundscapes, crafted from organic instruments like acoustic guitars and drums, alongside orchestral strings and bombastic cinematic elements. From fragile intimate moments to gargantuan ensemble performances, HØVDING create a unique and immersive world for the listener to inhabit. 

The name HØVDING hails from the name of the ship that took Nika’s ancestors from their homeland in Norway to settle in New Zealand. Both Nika Jane and Geoff were born in New Zealand but are now currently living in Nashville TN, where Nika Jane is high school student, Fellowship-awarded composer, and producer. Geoff is a full time songwriter and producer.

Be sure to stream “Caught Beneath the Water” on all DSPs today. 

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French melodic metal four-piece Second Day streamed debut full-length record ‘DAWN’.

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As announced a few weeks ago with “Matter Drop” and then “Eiram” and following a very successful crowdfunding campaign on Ulule, French melodic metallers (from epic-metal to melodeath passing through post-metal and progressive rock) Second Day finally released their debut full-length album ‘DAWN’, available right now on CD & Digital through Bandcamp and the main legal platforms.

Founded in 2017 in the city of Besançon (France), Second Day started to play music as a cover band (and just for fun) before to draw its own musical path into epic-metal. Then, finding its way, the four-piece produced a first digital single (“Fireflies”, 2019) before to record to an EP called ‘Three Wizards’. After months of hard work, Second Day released its debut full-length album called ‘Dawn’ on January 2022.For fans of: Amorphis, Orphaned Land, Insomnium, Alcest, Omnium Gatherum…

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Ice Nine Kills invades Fort Wayne

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Ice Nine Kills brought their “Hip to be Scared” tour to world famous Piere’s in Fort Wayne Indiana to promote their current album Silver Scream 2, Welcome to Horrorwood to a sold-out show of 2000 plus fans from not only Fort Wayne, but Florida, Kentucky, Ohio and few other places as well, INK has a great following and their hard-core fans sure showed and showed out for them on this night.

            Ice Nine Kills is an American heavy metal band from Boston Massachusetts signed to Fearless Records, they are huge horror movie fans and are best known for their horror inspired lyrics, formed in early 2000 by high school friends Spencer Charnas and Jeremy Swartz. Charnas is the only remaining original member. I have to say that this time seeing Ice Nine Kills I thought they stole the show they absolutely rocked the stage in front of the fans that showed to see them, they always dress in some type of horror movie themed outfits this time was no different, Spencer would come out to start the show and the band would follow soon after they played hits that the fans love “Hip to Be Scared” which featured Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix which was derived from Huey Lewis “Hip to Be Square”. As well as some other fan favorites “The American Nightmare” and “Stabbing in the Dark”.

            INK also brought with them great opening support, co-headlining the show was Bad Omens, an American metalcore band from Richmond, Virginia with Noah Sebastian as the front man, I had never heard this band before this show and I have to say they are different for sure but they seem to have a good following as well as fans who came to see Ice Nine Kills got a two for one and were able to take in the Bad Omens set.

            Currents also on the bill came out kicking and screaming literally, with some energy to bring the crowd up and prep them for the headliners INK, the lead singer had some pipes able to belt out the screaming lyrics, but that’s what the fans want at a metal show and for sure is what they got. The first band that opened the show Fame on Fire yet another band that I had not heard of but when they started their set I was impressed they reminded me a little bit like Linkin Park mixed with some From Ashes to New two of my favorite bands so I was for sure intrigued and they had some good covers with a twist on them “Without Me” originally a Halsey track, Fame on fire put a good rock twist on it and I actually like both versions of this song. They closed the set with a cover of “Numb” from the great band named Linkin Park which really hit the fans as they felt the energy, and all knew that somewhere above Chester was looking down smiling.

            Overall, it was a great night of some head banging, crowd participation metal music, started with Fame on Fire and capped off with Ice Nine Kills, if you have not had a chance to see INK live and in person you are missing out, check them out and I think you will become instant fans. Ice Nine Kills will be going on tour again with Motionless In White and Black Veil Brides on the Trinity of Terror Tour, check out any of those bands websites or social media sites for stops in a city near you. Get tickets

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LIVE: MOTIONLESS IN WHITE IN FORT WAYNE

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In what was probably the most-anticipated show to hit Piere’s Entertainment Center in Fort Wayne, Motionless in White showed up to a sold-out crowd of all age fans

The energy was insane from the start of the show with support from Dying Wish, who got the crowd pumped and ready to go, getting the mosh pit going centerstage with an unrelenting and unforgiving sound of struggle.

Dying Wish is an extreme hardcore band with an infused punk spirit; vocalist Emma Boster belted out lyrics about the personal trauma and triumphs behind their songs and they were a great opening band to support Motionless in White.

Following them was Silent Planet, who brought more energy to the stage and smacked the packed house in the face with it as they got everyone’s heads banging- just in time for Motionless In White to finish the crowd off.

Motionless in White only fueled the energy the earlier bands put forward and it was nonstop from the time they stepped onto the stage until the music stopped and they did not disappoint.

Throwing in almost every major hit and song they have, Motionless In White made sure to make things worth it for the fans that paid their hard-earned money for the show and guaranteed they come back for the next show.

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Live: Motionless in White

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In what was probably the most-anticipated show to hit Piere’s Entertainment Center in Fort Wayne, Motionless in White showed up to a sold-out crowd of all age fans

The energy was insane from the start of the show with support from Dying Wish, who got the crowd pumped and ready to go, getting the mosh pit going centerstage with an unrelenting and unforgiving sound of struggle.

Dying Wish is an extreme hardcore band with an infused punk spirit; vocalist Emma Boster belted out lyrics about the personal trauma and triumphs behind their songs and they were a great opening band to support Motionless in White.

Following them was Silent Planet, who brought more energy to the stage and smacked the packed house in the face with it as they got everyone’s heads banging- just in time for Motionless In White to finish the crowd off.

Motionless in White only fueled the energy the earlier bands put forward and it was nonstop from the time they stepped onto the stage until the music stopped and they did not disappoint.

Throwing in almost every major hit and song they have, Motionless In White made sure to make things worth it for the fans that paid their hard-earned money for the show and guaranteed they come back for the next show.

-Brien Mitchum

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Islander and September Mourning invade Piere’s

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Ever since Piere’s opened back up. they have not disappointed when it comes to booking talent from national acts to local and this time, they booked not one but two great bands in Islander and September Mourning, and added powerhouse local bands for opening support.

To kick off the show, local act Controller took the stage to start the show. Co-headliner September Mourning came out dressed in their reaper outfits and vocalist September Mourning got the crowd pumped; It was not a full crowd but that did not deter them to having the energy of a full house and the crowd that was there sang along and banged their heads with her.

Their set was short and did not have everything they usually have, including the story telling but the crowd still felt it for sure.

Closing the show was Islander and, those who had never seen these guys were surprised when they started. If you weren’t not expecting a hard metal performance from these guys, that is what they gave the crowd, and another high energy band on stage- the fans in attendance got their moneys worth for sure.

-Brien Mitchum

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Shinedown Invades 4 Winds Field in Southbend

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Shinedown invaded Four Winds Field in South Bend recently, and they brought some friends with them in The Struts and Ayron Jones.

Jones would start the show off and if you haven’t seen or heard of this artist you are missing out and should check his music out; he not only sings but plays a killer guitar and is a very good entertainer. He performed his most recent hit, “Mercy” and several other songs as well.

The Struts came out firing on all cylinders all the way from the UK and they did not disappoint. This is another band a lot of fans are finally becoming familiar with and they put on a show.

They garner a lot of comparisons to a modern-day Queen as singer Luke Spiller is a great artist with a unique flare and stage presence; his high energy was a great way to set the stage for Shinedown to close out the night.

Regardless of how many times you see Shinedown live, you will never be disappointed and this time was no different. They came and pulled no punches opening with “Cut the Cord” and, in typical Shinedown fashion, the stage was loaded with pyrotechnics.

They brought it onstage and their energy flowed into the packed house of fans and they played for almost two hours, making sure fans wanted to come back for the next Shinedown show.

-Brien Mitchum

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Lindsey Sterling brings Artimis Tour to TCU Amphitheatre.

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Today, platinum-selling electronic artist, violinist, and multi-talented entertainer Lindsey Stirling has announced The Artemis Tour: Worldwide Digital Experience in partnership with the premium social live media platform Moment House. The brand-new virtual tour date will conclude Stirling’s current cross-country headlining Artemis U.S. Tour and will air globally on September 23rd & 24th. Known for her unique, futuristic violin-driven electronic music and exquisite live show, Stirling will bring the complete live experience, which has been hailed “a must see,” to fans around the world who weren’t able to see her on this tour. Fans will also have the ability to purchase virtual meet and greets and join an exclusive afterparty with Stirling on the night of the livestream making for a truly interactive experience. Stirling’s moment was filmed at her stop in Phoenix, AZ at the Arizona Federal Theatre on September 1st. Tickets are available now HERE.“Touring this year has been a wild ride, so I’m super excited that with Moment House, everyone across the world can see the Artemis Tour!” shares Stirling. “We filmed the entire show in my hometown of Phoenix, AZ so you can experience the sparkles, lights, dancing and music from your own home. After we filmed it, we all got off stage and my entire crew, band and dancers did a giant group hug because we were all so proud of what we’d created. I hope you enjoy watching this show as much as we loved performing it.”THE ARTEMIS TOUR: WORLDWIDE DIGITAL EXPERIENCEDATES/TIMES BY TERRITORY:North + South AmericaSeptember 23rd, 9 PM EST / 6 PM PSTAsia, Australia & New ZealandSeptember 24th, 6 PM JST / 8 PM AESTEurope, UK & AfricaSeptember 24th, 7 PM BSTThe Artemis U.S. Tour features tracks from Stirling’s latest chart-topping album Artemis, including “Underground,” “Artemis,” “Sleepwalking,” “Masquerade,” “Between Twilight” and “Love Goes On and On” featuring Amy Lee, who recently joined Stirling onstage at her Nashville show, as well as her current standalone single “Lose You Now” and other hits from her extensive catalogue. Artemis, Stirling’s fifth studio album released September 2019 via BMG, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Albums Chart and remained on the chart for 15 combined weeks. The 13-track album has racked up nearly 220 million total global streams and has also been turned into a successful six-part comic book series. Watch Stirling’s latest music video for “Masquerade,” filmed at The Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, HERE. Listen to Artemis HERE.“Lose You Now,” Stirling’s recent emotive pop hit about loss and grief with artist, producer, and songwriter Mako, stems from the instrumental-only track “Guardian” off her Artemis album. Since its release earlier this year, “Lose You Now” (BMG) has amassed over 10 million global streams, including nearly 4 million views on the song’s beautifully moving music video, watch it now HERE. The duo also issued an acoustic version of the song this spring, stripping it down to just piano and a full string accompaniment. Listen to “Lose You Now (Acoustic)” HERE.

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