Show Review: Between the Buried and Me (Atlanta, GA)

Between the Buried and Me released Future Sequence, the sequel to Hypersleep Dialgoues, last year and have now gotten around to performing the album front to back. Similar to how they did with Colors and Hypersleep Dialgoues

The Safety Fire opened the show, playing songs from their recent release, Mouth of Swords and their debut, Grind the Ocean. This was their 2nd time in the USA, the first being their tour with Protest The Hero. The band is good but whoever was running their sound made it unbearable for me to watch more than 15 mins of their set.

If you’ve been keeping up with The Contortionist lately, you’ll notice they have a new vocalist. Michael Lessard of Last Chance to Reason is doing double-duty as frontman for both bands (he’s going into the studio with The Contortionist around Spring). They only had time for 4-5 songs, playing only material from Intrinsic. Here’s hoping they do a headliner soon.

The Michael Keene Project- I mean, The Faceless took the stage next and Evan Brewer was noticeably missing from the lineup. Their manager, or whoever ran sound for them did a GREAT job. The vocals were actually higher in the mix and weren’t buried under the guitars. Lots of circle/mosh pits took place during their set.

After a brief audio introduction played over the PA, the legendary BTBAM took the stage. The talking between songs was kept to a minimum, similar to their Colors DVD. I’m really hoping they film this tour since they’re playing Future Sequence in it’s entirety. In typical BTBAM fashion, they only played one song for their encore; White Walls. The whole band was on point and tight. Not once did I see Blake count off to start a song. Don’t miss this tour when it comes to your town!

Protest The Hero Announce Europe/UK Volition Tour

Following a successful crowd funding campaign with Indiegogo, Protest the Hero is pleased to announce that the company will be the sponsor of their first Europe/ UK tour of the Volition album cycle. The tour begins in Germany on January 6^th and ends in Holland on February 8^th. Supporting Protest the Hero on this tour will be Tesseract, The Safety Fire, and Intervals.

Volition is scheduled for European and UK release on Monday October 28^th.  As previously reported, the band will be touring the U.S and Canada in November and December. Volition is currently available for pre-order at  protestthero.merchnow.com.

1/6/14-Germany Karlsruhe @ Substage  
1/7/14-Germany Nürnberg @ Hirsch  
1/8/14-Germany Berlin @ Magnet  
1/9/14-Germany Hamburg @ Logo  
1/10/14-Sweden Stockholm @ Klubben   
1/11/14-Sweden Gothenburg @ Fängelset   
1/12/14-Norway Oslo @ John Dee  
1/14/14-Denmark Copenhagen @ Vega   
1/16/14-Belgium Aarschot @ De Klinker  
1/17/14-France Paris @ Divan du Monde  
1/18/14-France Toulouse @ Le Saint Des Seins  
1/19/14-Spain Madrid @ Copernico   
1/20/14-Spain Barcelona @ SalaBoveda  
1/22/14-Switzerland Aarau @ Kiff  
1/23/14-Italy Milan @ Zoe Club  
1/24/14-Austria Salzburg @ Rockhouse  
1/25/14-Austria Wien @ Szene  
1/26/14-Hungary Budapest @ DürerKert  
1/28/14-Germany München @ Backstage  
1/29/14-Germany Leipzig @ Conne Island  
1/30/14-Luxemburg Esch-sur-Alzette @ Rockhal   
1/31/14-Germany Köln @ Essigfabrik  
2/1/14-UK Brighton @ Concorde 2  
2/2/14-UK Birmingham @ O2 Academy2 
2/4/14-UK Sheffield @ Corporation   
2/5/14-UK Glasgow @ Classic Grand  
2/6/14-UK Manchester @ Academy2  
2/7/14-UK London @ The Electric Ballroom  
2/8/14-Holland Dordrecht @ Bibelot  

Progressive Nation At Sea Confirm Lineup

This music festival at sea gives music fans an experience that a land festival just can’t match. In addition to 4 days in the beautiful Caribbean, guest will have the opportunity to see their favorite musical heroes perform numerous sets around the many stages set around Norwegian Pearl. And when guests are not attending a performance, a variety of activities hosted by the artists will fill the day.

With 15 decks of fun, Norwegian Pearl offers guests access to 13 bars and lounges, 19 dining experiences, one outdoor pool, four hot tubs, and spa treatments to help forget about the world left behind. Onboard concerts aren’t the only things that rock on Norwegian Pearl - passengers looking for more activities can visit the outdoor climbing wall, bowl a few frames at the onboard lanes, or tempt lady luck at The Pearl Club Casino. Progressive Nation cruisers will also have the opportunity to explore the sandy beaches of Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, their very own private island getaway. A host of beachside activities and games, the gigantic “Hippo” water slide, and access to food and beverage service will make the stay on Great Stirrup Cay an unforgettable experience.

Forthcoming announcements are scheduled to follow detailing artist-hosted activities, theme night information, contest additions, and activities!  For full details and to sign up for the pre-sale, fans should visit www.progressivenationatsea.com

Devin Townsend Project to play "Progressive Nation At Sea 2014"

From February 18th-22nd, the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT will join “Progressive Nation At Sea 2014”, the premier prog cruise featuring TRANSATLANTIC, PORTNOY SHEEHAN MACALPINE SHERINIAN, KING’S X, PAIN OF SALVATION, ANIMALS AS LEADERS, THE SAFETY FIRE, BIGELF, and many more. Heading from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay and Freeport, Bahamas, this 4-day event is set in the beautiful Caribbean and on the luxurious Norwegian Pearl cruise ship where fans are encouraged to enjoy music from morning ‘til night.

With over 40 shows on multiple stages, plus activities, Q&A’s, panels, and workshops from your favorite artists, "Progressive Nation At Sea 2014" is the ultimate progressive music festival! Visit www.progressivenationatsea.com today to register for the pre-sale.

For a preview of DTP’s new CD/DVD, Retinal Circus, click here for a live clip of “Grace” (featuring frequent collaborator Anneke Van Giersbergen).

Between the Buried and Me announce Future Sequence headliner

Between The Buried And Me have announced a fall tour with The Faceless, The Contortionist, and The Safety Fire. BTBAM will play The Parallax: Future Sequence front to back. Dates are below

09/13 Winston-Salem, NC Ziggy’s
09/14 Knoxville, TN NV
09/15 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
09/16 Jacksonville, FL Brewster’s Roc Bar
09/17 Orlando, FL The Plaza Live
09/19 Houston, TX House of Blues
09/20 Austin, TX The Mohawk
09/21 Dallas, TX House of Blues
09/23 Denver, CO Summit Music Hall
09/24 Salt Lake City, UT Murray Theater
09/26 Mesa, AZ The Nile
09/27 W. Hollywood, CA House of Blues
09/28 San Diego, CA House of Blues
09/29 Santa Ana, CA The Observatory
09/30 San Francisco, CA Regency Ballroom
10/01 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades
10/03 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
10/04 Seattle, WA El Corazon
10/05 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
10/07 Calgary, AB The Republik
10/08 Edmonton, AB Starlite Room
10/09 Winnipeg, MB Garrick Centre
10/11 Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater
10/12 Chicago, IL Metro
10/13 Detroit, MI Majestic Theatre
10/14 Louisville, KY Headliner’s Music Hall
10/16 New York City, NY Best Buy Theatre
10/17 Worcester, MA The Palladium
10/18 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
10/19 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
10/20 Cleveland, OH Peabody’s Downunder
10/21 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Small’s Theatre
10/23 Baltimore, MD Sound Stage
10/24 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel
10/25 Nashville, TN Cannery Ballroom