Metal

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Bus Invaders

We Are Defiance – BUS INVADERS Ep. 333

We caught up with We Are Defiance from Tragic Hero Records to have them show off their awesome tour van for the new episode of Bus Invaders! In the video, the band explains how they tour with no trailer and…

Battlecross

Trespass America Festival feat Five Finger Death Punch and Killswitch Engage – TOUR REVIEW

We had the awesome opportunity to attend and write a review of the inaugural run of the Trespass America Festival summer tour featuring Five Finger Death Punch, Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Pop Evil, Emmure, God Forbid and Battlecross! Check out the…

Close Your Eyes

Close Your Eyes – TOUR TIPS

Here is a new set of Tour Tips for you to dig your teeth into. This set comes from the hardcore/progressive/pop punkers, Close Your Eyes! They have done a bunch of touring and will actually be on the Scream The…

Bus Invaders

Machine Head – BUS INVADERS Ep. 329

We snagged Machine Head for an episode of Bus Invaders while they were at the Chicago stop of the Mayhem Festival in 2011. In the video, the band discusses what they watch on TV while on tour, their bunks and…

Features

The Bunny The Bear – 3rd ROAD BLOG from the Under The Gun Tour

Here it is, the 3rd and final installment of The Bunny The Bear’s awesome ROAD BLOG from the Under The Gun Tour with Modern Day Escape and Dr. Acula. In this entry, the band recaps the events of the tour…

Features

XFactor1 – TOUR TIPS

XFactor1 is not new the the touring circuit. The band has been around since 2006 and have done countless nationwide tours. They are from Columbus, OH and on Megaforce Records. Check out their Tour Tips after the break.

Bullet For My Valentine

Bullet For My Valentine – TOUR TIPS

These guys have toured around the world and are considered one of the biggest bands in hard rock! Bullet For My Valentine has some wisdom when it comes to being on the road and they want to share some of…

Features

The Bunny The Bear – 2nd ROAD BLOG from the Under The Gun Tour

The Bunny The Bear (Victory Records) is back with another exclusive Road Blog update from the Under The Gun Tour featuring Modern Day Escape and Dr. Acula. Head past the break to read what the band has been up to…

Bus Invaders

Sabaton – BUS INVADERS Ep. 327

We had a chance to catch up with Sabaton while they were on tour with Evergrey in Chicago at Reggies Rock Club. The band was nice enough to give us a tour of their bus. Check out the video after…

Features

Star City Meltdown – 2nd ROAD BLOG from their “Summer Tour 2012”

Star City Meltdown is on their U.S. Headlining 2012 Summer Tour. While on the road they will be writing periodic blogs for us. The second one can be read after the break.

Features

Architects (UK) – TOUR TIPS

The band, Architects, from the UK has written an awesome set of Tour Tips for you to learn from. You should go check them out after the break.

Bus Invaders

The Word Alive – BUS INVADERS Ep. 324

We had a chance to catch up with a couple of guys from The World Alive (Fearless Records), while they were supporting Blessthefall on the Fearless Friends Tour 2011 at The Bottom Lounge in Chicago! On this tour, the guys…

Elysion Fields

Elysion Fields – TOUR TIPS

Here is a brand new set of Tour Tips from the Chicago metal band, Elysion Fields. You can check them out after the break in the post.

Features

Spies Like Us – TOUR TIPS

We have worked with the guys in Spies Like Us many times before, including the awesome three part Road Blog that they did for us earlier this year. These guys have a lot of touring experience and have some of…

Dying Fetus

18 Nights of Blood Tour feat Six Feet Under and Dying Fetus – REVIEW

As Chicagoians continue to adapt to the frickin’ hot weather we are starting to get here, the 18 Nights of Blood did nothing to cool us down! The bands brought a fiery breeze of metal through Reggie’s Rock Club on a hot…

Dream Theater

Dream Theater Answers Questions About “Life On The Road”

Dream Theater recently did an interview answering questions on the topic of touring. In the Q&A that John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess, Jon Myung and  Mike Mangini did, they tackle questions about keeping in contact with loved ones on the road, living out…

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Serpent Sermon Tour 2012 feat Marduk – REVIEW

We had the opportunity to review the Serpent Sermon Tour featuring Marduk, 1349, Withered and Weapon when it stopped at Reggie’s Rock Club in Chicago! Check out our review after the break.

Agalloch

Agalloch Announces Summer Tour with Taurus

Agalloch have announced a summer tour with Taurus. You can check out the dates after the break.

Country

HANK3 Announces Third Leg of Full US Tour

HANK3 has announced the third leg to his full US tour. You can check out the dates after the break.

Dream Theater

Dream Theater Announces South American Tour Dates

Dream Theater has announced a string of South American tour dates. Check out the dates after the break.

As I Lay Dying

As I Lay Dying Announces European Fall Tour with Trivium

As I Lay Dying has announced a European fall tour with Trivium. Check out the dates after the break.

Hammers of Misfortune

Hammers of Misfortune / The Gates of Slumber Announce Summer Tour

Hammers of Misfortune and The Gates of Slumber have announced a North American summer tour together. Check out the dates after the break!

Features

Star City Meltdown – 1st ROAD BLOG from their “Summer Tour 2012”

Star City Meltdown is on their U.S. Headlining 2012 Summer Tour. While on the road they will be writing periodic blogs for us. The first one can be read after the break.

7 Horns 7 Eyes

The Contortionist / Jeff Loomis / Chimp Spanner / 7 Horns 7 Eyes Tour

The Contortionist and Jeff Loomis have announced a US tour together with support coming from Chimp Spanner and 7 Horns 7 Eyes. You can check out the dates after the break!