Miss May I @ The Observatory 10-9-25
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Blessthefall Returns with New Tour, Album, and a Sold Out Crowd of Memories in OC!
Metalcore, screamo act Blessthefall has had it's line-changes when Craig Mabbit was once their frontman vocalist, now fronting Escape The Fate as of 2008ish time frame. Since then the band has moved on releasing seven albums, taking some hiatus' in-between with them finally returning sometime later, with their latest seventh album titled "Gallows", they would embark on a headlining run alongside Colorblind, Dark Divine, and Miss May I.
The tour would wrap up with its final stops hitting California out in Orange County, performing in Santa Ana at The Observatory venue, to a sold out crowd by the looks of it once inside. The doors would open around 6PM, but having arrived late due to traffic, catching the second band to play would be dark alternative metal rockers Dark Divine.
Dark Divine blending that alternative, melodic, metalcore style, with dark elements with lyrics and themes, their stage presence created a scary environment for the audience. Everyone there being sucked into the performance, with lots of crowd interaction with phone lights, hand waving, singing along, to movement in the pit, it was pure chaotic fun. Their music being catchy, creative, and intense, it made for such a scary good time. They are one to check out next time they come to town.
DARK DIVINE:
Following them would be Miss May I, another band that has seen some minor line-up changes in time, releasing seven albums to date, with some new music played during this performance tonight. The crowd was really into their performance, creating such havok it made for such rowdiness it was priceless. Their music is metalcore mixed with screamo, some heavy guitars, drums, and even heavier vocals at times, with some clean vocalization at times as well. They provide such energy throughout their performance it made such fun to catch for the first time live.
MISS MAY I:
Lastly would be metalcore screamo group Blessthefall, whom I had not seen since the Taste Of Chaos Tour 2008 edition, when they were performing with their bassist/vocalist filing in as the main vocalist at the time if I recall correctly. Since then, the band has gone on to tour, release albums, and now 17 years later, I would get the chance to see them live once again. This performance mind you was a tad intense, having my anxiety hit up at times, because last time seeing them was so long ago it felt eerie seeing them once more. But it was worth it, their performance being tense yet energetic. The songs both old and new combined well with the crowd of on lookers, everyone getting into the vibes feeling outward. They give off such a good performance, seeing them once is worth it. Maybe next time around it won't take me so long but catching these guys again after all this time felt so right.
BLESSTHEFALL:
All in all, this tour and seeing Blessthefall all these years later, brought back such fondness and memories of my past, it made tonight that more memorable and so much fun.
Miss May I Announces Signing And 5th Anniversary Release of "Apologies Are for the Weak" + Shares "New" Track
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SOLID STATE RECORDS is thrilled to announce it has signed Ohio metalcore favorites MISS MAY I to its global roster.
The band will release the 15th anniversary edition of their classic, beloved album APOLOGIES ARE FOR THE WEAK (RE-RECORDED 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION).The album arrives August 23. Pre-order it HERE.
The anniversary edition has been entirely re-recorded and features cameos on every single song, ranging from Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red, Brandan Schieppati of Bleeding Through, Scott Lewis of Carnifex, and many others. See the full track listing below.
Today, the band has shared the anniversary version of album closer "Forgive and Forget," featuring singer Ryan Kirby and bassist Ryan "Tuck" O'Leary from Fit for a King. Listen HERE.
"When it came to choosing which song went best with each one of our friends, this match up was the first one that came to mind," the band shares. "We have became brothers with Fit for a King over the years and having not only Kirby, but also Tuck, as well, made this track such a celebration of the song. Their dynamic, alongside of Ryan and I in 'Forgive and Forget' was meant to be."
The band also created a throwback website in conjunction with the release. Send your Friend Request HERE.
The sound and fury of Miss May I is deeply embedded in the hearts and minds of a legion of fans. The MMI faithful are from different backgrounds, of different ages, with diverse life experience, who all come together and connect with Miss May I's combination of brutal proficiency and impassioned delivery. The four-piece powerhouse, from the fertile metalcore grounds of America's heartland, have become an integral part of the worldwide heavy music community, transcending boundaries and limitations, galvanizing crowds, and energizing each person they encounter. Miss May I celebrate 15 years of savage metalcore and soaring melodic refrains, newly revitalized, and poised for an insurgent career renaissance; armed with unmistakable power, road hardened experience, a steadily building catalog, and unrelenting spirit, supported by a diehard community.
APOLOGIES ARE FOR THE WEAK (RE-RECORDED 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION):
"A Dance With Aera Cura" (Feat. Garrett Russell from Silent Planet)
"Architect" (Feat. Brian Wille from Currents)
"Not Our Tomorrow" (Feat. Brandan Schieppati from Bleeding Through)
"Arms Of A Messiah" (Feat. Scott Lewis From Carnifex)
"Apologies Are For The Weak" (Feat. Anthony Notarmaso from After the Burial)
"Harlots Breath" (Feat. Brook Reeves from Impending Doom)
"Tides" (Feat.Jake Luhrs from August Burns Red)
"Blessing With A Curse" (Feat. Trevor Wentwoth from Our Last Night)
"Porcelain Wings" (Feat. Telle Smith From The World Alive)
"Forgive And Forget" (Feat. Ryan Kirby + Ryan "Tuck" O'Leary from Fit for a King)
Miss May I will hit the road on a headline tour this fall, during which they will play Apologies Are for the Weak in full. All dates are below.
TOUR:
10/2 — Lakewood, OH — The Roxy
10/3 — Lansing, MI — Grewal Hall
10/4 — Chicago, IL — Bottom Lounge
10/5 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly's
10/6 — St. Paul, MN — Amsterdam Bar & Grill
10/8 — Denver, CO — The Oriental Theatre
10/9 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall
10/11 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
10/12 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
10/14 — Roseville, CA — Goldfields
10/15 — Pomona, CA — Glasshouse
10/16 — San Diego, CA — Brick By Brick
10/17 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theatre
10/19 — Dallas, TX — Trees
10/20 — Austin, TX — Come And Take It Live
10/21 — Houston, TX — Warehouse
10/23 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade
10/24 — Tampa, FL — Orpheum
10/25 — Charleston, NC — Music Farm
10/26 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
10/27 — Richmond, VA — The Canal Club
10/29 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Monarch
10/30 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
11/1 — Mechanicsburg, PA — Lovedraft's Brewing Co.
11/2 — Pittsburgh, PA — Mr. Smalls
11/3 — TBA
MISS MAY I Releases "Bleed Together" Video
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Miss May I have released a new video of the track titled "Bleed Together". "'Bleed Together' describes the connection a parent has with their child and the lengths they are willing to go to be there for them. It is a natural instinct for a parent to want to guard their child and for some that still seems to be something that was missing in their life. This song is from my perspective and an emotional follow up to our song ‘Hey Mister’ which describes the lack of a father figure around in one's life." - Levi Benton Check it right HERE.
Hatebreed + GWAR Announce Co-Headline Fall 2018 Tour
It's that time of year again, the time when GWAR comes to destroy your town and eviscerate your eardrums. However, this is no ordinary tour — this year they do it together with Hatebreed.
The "Gore, Core, Metal and More" tour will be co-headlined by your Lords and Masters GWAR, and the mighty Hatebreed. Support will come from Miss May I, Ringworm, and American Sharks. These shows begin October 17 in Buffalo, NY and run through October 28 in Peoria, IA.
Check out the dates below!
TOUR DATES:
10/7: Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
10/9: Lawrence, KS @ Granda Theater
10/10: Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
10/11: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
10/12: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
10/13: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory (Hatebreed Headlines)
10/15: Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo
10/16: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
10/18: Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco Theater
10/19: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
10/20: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
10/22: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
10/23: Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Live
10/24: Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
10/25: Sauget, IL @ Pops
10/26: Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
10/27: St. Paul, MN @ Myth Live
10/28: Peoria, IL @ Monarch Music Hall
Miss May I Launch Pledge Campaign to Recover From Tour Theft
Miss May I were the victims of a devastating theft while on tour in Italy. They have launched a Pledge campaign to help recover from this massive loss. The band's statement is below. Thefts such as these are all-too-common and are a crushing blow to a band's livelihood.
As 2017 comes to a close, we are quickly approaching 10 years as a band. As a thank you to everyone for being there for us all these years we wanted to launch a very special line of merchandise items. We were waiting to launch these items closer to our anniversary, however due to recent events, we’re now finding ourselves about to celebrate 10 years with one of the worst things that has happened to our band in its career. On Sunday night while on tour in Milan Italy, 4 of us were awake, in the bus, in broad daylight when our trailer and its entire contents were stolen in less than 60 seconds. We were as careful as possible to avoid anything like this happening but in a matter of seconds practically everything we had with us was gone. We contacted the police but with incidents like this on the rise we were given very little hope of the trailer being recovered.
For the first time in our lives we fund ourselves unsure of how to carry on as a band. We could have given up but we chose to continue our European tour, to play shows on borrowed gear doing everything in our power to play the best Miss May I shows for you guys. We are completing this Europe run by any means necessary but are at a loss for what to do when we return home. The loss of our personal gear as well as the expense of replacement costs on rented gear is financially devastating. We’re asking everyone that has been with us all these years to help us keep going by being part of this pledge campaign. All profits from these items will go towards our expenses from this loss. We were avoiding having to ask for help like this but with our insurance coverage not fully extending overseas our options are limited. Each purchase made will include a signed unique postcard from us as a small token of our thanks to you for contributing."
To contribute go to the PledgeMusic page right HERE.
The band's September tour dates are below and they will join the Motionless in White + The Amity Affliction tour in October.
TOUR DATES:
9/7 — Indianapolis, IN — Emerson Theater
9/8 — Erie, PA — Basement Transmissions
9/9 — Corning, NY — Lando’s
9/10 — Syracuse, NY — Lost Horizon
9/11 — Albany, NY — Jupiter Hall
9/13 — Virginia Beach, VA — Shaka’s
9/14 — Spartanburg, SC — Ground Zero
9/15 — Jacksonville, FL — 1904 Music Hall
9/16 — Margate, FL — O’Malley’s
9/17 — Tallahassee, FL — 926 Bar
9/18 — Nashville, TN — Rocketown
9/19 — Springfield, MO — Outland Ballroom
9/21 — Wichita, KS — Rock Island Live
9/22 — Oklahoma City, OK — 89th Street
9/23 — Lubbock, TX — Jake’s SportsCafe and Backroom
9/25 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad
9/26 — El Paso, TX — Tricky Falls
9/27 — Tucson, AZ — The Rock
Motionless In White Announces "The Graveyard Shift Tour"
Motionless In White have announced a new fall headlining tour titled "The Graveyard Shift Tour" with The Amity Affliction and Miss May I as support. Check out the list of dates below.
TOUR DATES:
9/28: Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl
9/29: Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
9/30: Los Angeles, CA - The Novo
10/1: San Francisco, CA - The Regency
10/3: Seattle, WA - The Showbox
10/4: Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
10/6: Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
10/7: Colorado Springs, CO - The Black Sheep
10/8: Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
10/9: Kansas City, MO - The Truman
10/11: Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre
10/12: New York, NY - Playstation Theatre
10/13: Uncasville, CT - The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun
10/14: Worcester, MA - The Palladium
10/15: Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live!
10/17: Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
10/18: Detroit, MI - Majestic Theatre
10/20: Sauget, IL - Pop’s Nightclub
10/21: Cincinnati, OH - Bogart’s
10/22: Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
10/24: Dallas, TX - Gas Monkey Bar N’ Grill
10/25: Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall
10/26: San Antonio, TX - Alamo City Music Hall
10/28: Orlando, FL - The Plaza Live
10/29: Atlanta, GA - Center Stage
10/30: Richmond, VA - The National
10/31: Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
MISS MAY I Announce "Shadows Inside" North American Headlining Tour
Ohio-based Metalcore outfit MISS MAY I will make their highly awaited return to the road in North America. The band has announced their "Shadows Inside" headlining tour, which is set to begin in Canada with a week long run supported by Obey The Bray and Auras. Following their Canadian dates, Miss May I will embark on a month long trek in the U.S., with support coming from Upon A Burning Body, Kublai Khan & Currents. Speaking about these upcoming headlining shows, Miss May I lead vocalist, Levi Benton, states:
"We are so stoked to back out on tour after our longest time off ever doing this new record. Not only are we excited to be out but its our first time headlining in years! Its been a long time coming and because of that we are bringing so much more to these shows. The line up is stacked with great bands and our live show has so many more surprises and new songs. All this time really did was make Miss May I ready to put on shows to remember!"
CANADA:
VIP Tickets: http://mmi.soundrink.com
UNITED STATES:
VIP Tickets: http://mmi.soundrink.com
TOUR DATES:
Canadian Dates w/Obey The Brave, Auras:
Thursday, May 11th - Hamilton, ON @ Club Absinthe
Friday, May 12th - Windsor, ON @ The Back Stage
Saturday, May 13th - Ottawa, ON @ Maverick’s
Sunday, May 14th - Quebec, QC @ Salle Multi
Tuesday, May 16th - Montreal, QC @ La Tulipe
Wednesday, May 17th - London, ON @ London Music Hall
U.S. Dates w/Upon A Burning Body, Kublai Khan, Currents:
Friday, May 26th – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
Saturday, May 27th – Dallas, TX @ The Door
Sunday, May 28th – Austin, TX @ Grizzly Hall
Wednesday, May 31st – Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad
Thursday, June 1st – Phoenix, AZ @ Joe’s Grotto
Friday, June 2nd – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
Saturday, June 3rd – West Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky
Sunday, June 4th – Fresno, CA @ Strummers
Wednesday, June 7th – Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
Thursday, June 8th – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
Friday, June 9th – Merriam, KS @ Aftershock
Saturday, June 10th – Green Bay, WI @ The Sandlot
Sunday, June 11th – Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze
Tuesday, June 13th – Berwyn, IL @ The Wire
Wednesday, June 14th – St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
Thursday, June 15th – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
Friday, June 16th – Greensboro, NC @ Blind Tiger
Saturday, June 17th – Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage
Sunday, June 18th – Freehold, NJ @ GameChanger World
Tuesday, June 20th – New York, NY @ Webster Hall (Marlin Room)
Wednesday, June 21st – Allentown, PA @ GameChanger World - Allentown
Thursday, June 22nd – Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground
Friday, June 23rd – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
Saturday, June 24th – Webster, NY @ Harmony House
Sunday, June 25th – Buffalo, NY @ The Waiting Room
Tuesday, June 27th – Detroit, MI @ The Magic Stick
Wednesday, June 28th – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Ballroom
Thursday, June 29th – Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater
Friday, June 30th – Columbus, OH @ Park Street Saloon
Memphis May Fire Announces Co-headliner with We Came As Romans on "Band VS. Food" Tour
Memphis May Fire will be doing a co-headlining run with We Came As Romans, with support coming from Miss May I and For Today, as a part of the U.S. "Bands VS. Food" Tour. Throughout this tour, the two headliners will be sharing their love of music and food, by visiting local restaurants througout the touring cycle. Fans can even suggest which hot spots the bands should dine in at while out on the road. Check out the list of dates below.
TOUR DATES:
04/26 – Baltimore, Md. – Soundstage
04/27 – Norfolk, Va. – Norva
04/28 – Charlotte, N.C. – Amos’ Southend
04/30 – Myrtle Beach, S.C. – House of Blues
05/01 – Jacksonville, Fla. – Welcome To Rockville (no For Today)
05/02 – Atlanta, Ga. – The Masquerade
05/04 – Houston, Texas – Warehouse
05/05 – Tulsa, Okla – Cain’s Ballroom
05/07 – Albuquerque, N.M. – Sunshine Theater
05/08 – Tucson, Ariz. – Rialto Theatre
05/09 – Pomona, Calif. – Glasshouse (no Memphis May Fire)
05/10 – Las Vegas, Nev. – Vinyl
05/11 – San Francisco, Calif. – The Regency Ballroom
05/12 – Fresno, Calif. – Strummer’s
05/13 – Santa Cruz, Calif. – The Catalyst
05/15 – Denver, Colo. – The Summit Music Hall
05/17 – Memphis, Tenn. – New Daisy Theatre
05/19 – Columbus, Ohio – Rock on the Range (no For Today)
05/21 – Albany, N.Y. – Rock N Derby Festival
Blessthefall to Headline the Drop The Gloves Tour
Blessthefall will be headlining the Drop The Gloves Tour in the U.S. beginning in February! They will be getting support from Miss May I, the Plot In You, Sirens & Sailors and A War Within. Check out the dates enlisted below.
TOUR DATES:
2/20 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
2/21 – Pomona, CA @ The Glass House
2/22 – San Francisco, CA The Regency Ballroom
2/23 – Portland, CA @ Hawthorne Theatre
2/24 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos
2/26 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
2/27 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
2/29 – Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights
3/1 – Chicago, IL @ Metro
3/2 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew’s Hall
3/3 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theater (No TPIY)
3/4 – Montreal, QC @ Virgin Mobile Corona Theater
3/5 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
3/6 – Boston, MA @ TBA
3/7 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theater of Living Arts
3/8 – Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live
3/10 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
3/11 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
3/13 – Orlando, FL @ Plaza Live
3/14 – Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl
3/17 – San Antonio, TX @ Alamo City Music Hall
3/18 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
3/19 – Dallas, TX @ So What?! Music Festival (BTF Only)
3/20 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Farmers Public Market
3/21 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
Miss May I Releases New Song "I.H.E." and Announces New Album
Miss May I will be releasing their new album "Deathless" on August 7th 2015 via Rise Records. Pre-orders are available HERE with the album's artwork and tracklisting below. The band has also released a new song called "I.H.E." which can be heard HERE.
TRACKLISTING:1. I H.E.
2. Trust My Heart (Never Hope To Die)
3. Psychotic Romantic
4. Deathless
5. Bastards Left Behind
6. Arise
7. Turn Back The Time
8. Empty Promises
9. The Artificial
10. Born From Nothing
MISS MAY I Announces New Tour
MISS MAY I is pleased to announce their upcoming direct support run with headliners August Burns Red and supporting bands Northlane and ERRA on the Rockstar Energy Drink “Frozen Flame Tour”. The tour kicks off on January 22nd in Baltimore, MD and runs for nearly a month and a half before coming to an end in Philadelphia, PA on March 8th. Tickets go on sale on Friday October 31st at 10:00am local time. See all tour dates below.
In a band statement, MISS MAY I says, “We're beyond excited to being on this tour. We've been fans of August Burns Red for years and have been waiting to finally have a chance to tour together, so we cannot wait to get on the road with them! Catch us on our longest American venue tour in two years!”
TOUR DATES:
1/22 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
1/23 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
1/24 - Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall
1/25 - Boston, MA @ House of Blues
1/27 - Quebec, QC @ Imperial de Quebec
1/28 - Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
1/29 - Ottawa, ON @ Bronson Centre
1/30 - Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Theatre
1/31 - London, ON @ London Music Hall
2/1 - Detrioit, MI @ St. Andrew’s Hall
2/3 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
2/4 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
2/5 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
2/6 - Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights
2/7 - Lawrence, KS @ The Granada
2/9 - Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
2/10 - Murray, UT @ Murray Theater
2/12 - Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
2/13 - Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Ballroom
2/14 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
2/15 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
2/16 - Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
2/17 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
2/19 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
2/20 - Pomona, CA @ The Glasshouse
2/21 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
2/22 - Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theatre
2/24 - San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
2/25 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
2/26 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues
2/27 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
2/28 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
3/2 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House Of Blues
3/3 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
3/4 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
3/5 - Charlotte, NC @ Amo’s Southend
3/6 - Norfolk, VA @ The Norva
3/7 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
3/8 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
MISS MAY I Releases New Video for "Echoes"
Miss May I have released a new video for the song "Echoes" off their new album!
Frontman Levi Benton states, “‘Echoes’ as a song means a lot to us and is filled with sadness. I feel this video really expresses the darkness and sorrow losing a loved one has on you.”
Bassist and backing vocalist Ryan Neff adds, “The song ‘Echoes’ is a very different track compared to the rest of the record, and everything else we've written, which makes it one of my favorites on the record. I'm stoked for everyone to hear this new tune!”
Check out the track and music video at www.MMIRiseOfTheLion.com now!