Puscifer have released the second issue of their new comic book series, “Tales From The Pusciverse #2: The Briefcase.” Fans can purchase that HERE.
Here’s a description:
“The Pusciverse continues to expand with the arrival of ‘Tales From The Pusciverse #2: The Briefcase.’
The second issue centers on one of the longest running mysteries in the Pusciverse… The Briefcase. For years, the object has appeared in Puscifer’s videos and photographs, prompting the recurring question among fans: ‘What’s in the briefcase?’”
Frontman Maynard James Keenan commented:
“The Briefcase has been part of the Puscifer mythology for years. Everyone wonders what exactly is inside. This issue doesn’t necessarily answer the question… but it moves the story forward.”
Artist Marlin Shoop added:
“Issue #2 pulls you deeper into the mystery of the briefcase, and illustrating that chaos was half the fun.”
A.A. Williams has premiered a new video for her new song “Hold It Together.” This track is from her new album, “Solstice,” which will be released on June 5. Williams said the following about the single:
“Silence exists where you long for answers, a bleak fragility that you daren’t disturb. Where beauty stood only the faintest glow remains, afraid of smothering it you shrink into a mould of your own making. Your edges dulled, your features disappearing, you put on that brave face not knowing whether you do it to protect others or yourself. You smile, you carry on, feeling everything, showing nothing.”
Unsane have announced a fall North American tour. The trek will find the band celebrating the reissue of their 1998 album “Occupational Hazard.”
Tour Dates:
09/04 San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger Small Room
09/05 Dallas, TX – Dusty’s
09/07 Louisville, KY – Portal
09/08 St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway Night Club
09/09 Kansas City, MO – Record Bar
09/10 Omaha, NE – Reverb Lounge
09/11 Denver, CO – HQ
09/12 Laramie, WY – Cowboy Bar
09/14 Tucson, AZ – Club Congress
09/15 San Diego, CA – Casbah
09/16 Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room
09/17 San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
09/18 Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios
09/19 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
09/20 Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
09/22 Calgary, AB – Palomino
09/23 Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern
09/24 Winnipeg, MB – Times Changed club
09/25 Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry
09/26 Milwaukee, WI – X-Ray Arcade
09/27 Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen
09/29 Toronto, ON – The Garrison
09/30 Montreal, QC – Le Ritz
10/01 Cambridge, MA – Middle East Upstairs
10/02 Troy, NY – No Fun
10/03 Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
10/04 Washington, DC – Pearl Street Warehouse
10/06 Atlanta, GA – EARL
10/07 Birmingham, AL – The Saturn
10/08 New Orleans, LA – Santos Bar
10/09 Houston, TX – White Oak Upstairs Stage
10/10 Austin, TX – Far Out Lounge
Filth were recently involved in a van crash. The vehicle was totaled, but the band made it out okay. You can help them out by donating via GoFundMe.
The band commented:
“Tuesday March 10th we were involved in a crash on I-95 that totaled our van, flipped our trailer, damaged the side of it, and blew the tire out. Everyone is thankfully okay and safe, most of our gear was fine, some damage here and there.
We decided we didn’t want to drop the tour, we were able to find a RV to rent so we could keep going. The expenses from all of this keeps adding up. Insurance isn’t covering anything since the van is totaled and we didn’t have full coverage on it, we are completely at a loss with that.
The RV rental drained all the money we had saved up. We have a very large merch order that has to be paid off at the end of tour, as well as having to try and purchase a van before our next tour starts in April.
We wanted to continue the tour so we could play these shows, see all of our friends and fans, and make any money we can to help with all the financial stress we are under now. We hate asking for handouts as we’ve always handled everything ourselves, but we are in a bind and need help.
Anything at all helps, and we can not express enough how thankful we are for everyone who has supported us along this journey.
Thank you all so much, GUTTER GANG!”
They also added the following via social media:
“Yesterday morning we were in an accident on I 95 that ended with the other individual fleeing the scene and us with a totaled van and wrecked trailer. Everyone is okay and safe.
We were able to rush around and lock in a RV to finish the tour, and with the help of our tour mates Blackwater Drowning we were able to still perform last night.
Between the cost of the RV rental, needing to purchase a new van, tour expenses, merch payment that has to be paid, etc, we are drastically in the negative and not sure how we can move forward. We truly hate to ask for any help, but at the moment we are at our wits end.
We can not express how much we appreciate all the support we’ve gotten over the years from everyone, it means the world to us. If you donate $50 or more we will send you a free shirt and guest list to any show of your choice.
If you donate that amount, please email us and let us know what size, etc. If you don’t we will have no idea cause godundme doesn’t keep up with it, and we want to do this and say thank you. The email address will be in the comments.
Again thank you Gutter Gang for all the love over the years.”
During an interview with Cassius Morris, Drowning Pool guitarist C.J. Pierce discussed the band’s new material. According to him, the group have “plenty enough songs right now to do a whole record.”
Pierce said the following:
“Everything’s still a fluid kind of schedule. There’s plenty enough songs right now to do a whole record, of course, and just kind of honing in on the stuff that’s already been done and stuff that has been done and finished and recorded already. For me, there’s a few songs I’ve just gotta get down some guitar solos [on]. I like to take my time with that and write for the song instead of, like, ‘Here comes the solo’ and just this ‘look at me, look at me’. Everything needs to fit and flow with it. Sometimes it happens instantly.
That’s the thing with us, with DROWNING POOL as well, we’re not this machine where you’re just putting out songs and records. This is my life. This is what I feel. This is my art. So before we put it out and it’s finished, all four of us, we have to like every part of every song because you’re gonna be playing it for the rest of your life. So, we don’t just throw stuff out there. And some things come fast, some things take a little bit longer. But we have plenty of material.”
He also added:
“June 5th will be the 25-year anniversary of [DROWNING POOL’s debut] ‘Sinner’ record and ‘Bodies’, so we’re gonna be doing the record in its entirety on tours coming up. And then towards the end of the year, before the end of the year, we would like to put out the new record. We’re gonna have singles and releases in between still up until that happens. And then next year, it’ll be a full run, another tour, with some of the new stuff included, of course, playing the ‘Sinner’ record.”
[via Blabbermouth]
Back in 2015, Eagles Of Death Metal were playing at Le Bataclan in Paris, France when the venue was attacked by terrorists. After surviving the tragedy, frontman Jesse Hughes generated controversy after claiming Muslim security staff were involved in the incident and that Muslims were celebrating outside the building. Now, during an appearance on The Bad Decisions Podcast, Hughes reflected on those comments, partially attributing them to trauma.
Hughes said the following when asked about people misinterpreting the way he processed the attack:
“Well, they weren’t there. That’s one thing. But also you have to consider that I was traumatized. I was deeply traumatized, and I was very, very protective of everyone that had been there. So I wouldn’t say that I don’t believe the things that I said at the time, but I would definitely say that today I probably wouldn’t say them because it’s just not necessary.
The truth is that I’ve always looked at it like I’m a rock and roller. I don’t care who you vote for — check your politics at the door, and everyone gets to come here and shake their dick and have a good time. For whatever reason, the circumstances of my life made it so that for a moment I didn’t have that luxury anymore.
Let me just put it this way: the amount of people that crawled out of the woodwork to manipulate me and use my tragedy to their benefit was endless, and it disgusted me on both sides of the aisle.”
He went on to discuss his political views:
“Sometimes people will say I’m a Trump supporter. That is just not true. I’ve never, ever, ever one time in the press ever endorsed or said that I support the man. I’ve just said things that have been controversial that you could attribute maybe to one side or another. But I have a different perspective. And I still believe the things I believe, but I was able to return to a place where — check your politics at the door.
Elvis [Presley] said it best. I’m an entertainer and it’s nobody’s business what I vote for, ’cause I ain’t here to tell you who to vote for.”
He also added the following after the interviewer voiced support for gun ownership and gay marriage:
“Dude, our first album is literally the transgender flag. I don’t think anyone realizes that. I grew up in Palm Springs. Nobody is more supportive of the gay community than I am, dude. But when everyone’s all worked up and everyone’s angry and everyone’s too busy hating, it’s difficult to see the nuances.”
[via Blabbermouth]
Jay Weinberg (ex-Slipknot, ex-Suicidal Tendencies, etc.) will be selling drums, stage outfits, and more via Reverb. The store will open on March 18.
The following was said about the shop:
“After 17 years performing with artists such as Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Slipknot, Suicidal Tendencies, Against Me!, and more, Jay Weinberg has compiled an incredible collection of drums, stage outfits, gold record plaques, and other collectibles.
Beginning Wednesday, March 18, fans will have a chance to buy some of this storied gear directly from Jay, with a portion of proceeds being donated to MusiCares.
The shop will include drum kits from Jay’s multi-genre-spanning career so far: from the kit he used on Bruce’s 2009 Working on a Dream World Tour, to the multiple fully-customized SJC kits he played throughout his decade in Slipknot, to numerous snares, cymbals, drum thrones, and more.
Along with these pieces of musical equipment, Jay is also selling stage-worn masks and outfits, singed studio-used drum heads and drum sticks, tour posters, and more collectibles—some of which the multi-disciplined artist designed himself.”
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