Author Archives: Sean Matthews

Review/Photos: Shiprocked 2024 – Horror on the High Seas

Posted by on February 29, 2024

  More than 4,000 fans converged on Miami in the days leading up to Shiprocked 2024, starting the family reunion early. Most people don’t fly in on the day of a cruise, and Ask4 Entertainment gives Shiprockers a good reason not to. The night before embarkation, a pre-party was hosted, free of charge at the […]

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Aftershock brings Slayer, Pantera, Motley Crue & Iron Maiden to one stage

Posted by on February 28, 2024

  Aftershock, the West Coast’s largest rock festival, is back for its 12th year, and the masterminds at Danny Wimmer Presents are really stepping it up this time around. Dropping an earthquake inducing lineup that consists of more than 130 bands, on 5 stages over 4 days this October 10th – 13th. Discovery Park in […]

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Shiprocked 2025: Miami to U.S. Virgin Islands & Half Moon Cay aboard Carnival Magic

Posted by on February 27, 2024

  As only Shiprockers know, after boarding the ship on embarkation day, we all gather on the main deck at the main stage for a “family” photo, followed by the video announcement for the following year’s cruise. This year’s Sold-Out 14th Shiprocked treated more than 4,000 guests to a horror themed cruise that did more […]

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Inkcarceration takes Shinedown, Godsmack, Breaking Benjamin and Sevendust to Prison for 2024

Posted by on February 7, 2024

    Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival will take place once again this upcoming July 19th-21st, 2024 at the Historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. Headlining the festival in its 6th year is none other than Shinedown, Godsmack and Breaking Benjamin, with bands like Sevendust, The Offspring, Bad Omens, Halestorm and Parkway Drive playing […]

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Motley Crue, Foo Fighters, Limp Bizkit & Slipknot to headline 13th annual Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida

Posted by on November 8, 2023

    Announced today (8th), the 13th annual Welcome To Rockville festival will host a powerful collective of artists, with 150 bands performing over 4 days. This coming May 9th-12th, 2024, Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida will once again host this monstrous festival produced by the masterminds at Danny Wimmer Presents. After setting […]

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Shiprocked announces Stowaways; Tattoo Parlor returns to the high seas

Posted by on November 1, 2023

  After an initial lineup announcement earlier this year and the complete lineup released late last month, the powers that be, Ask4 Entertainment, have chosen this Hallow’s Eve to name the Stowaways for our Thriller-themed cruise in February 2024! For those who may not know what a Stowaway is, they are hand-picked musicians chosen from […]

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Album Review: Beartooth – ‘The Surface’

Posted by on October 16, 2023

  Beartooth released their newest album, The Surface, to the masses this past Friday (13th), and fans are getting to see a new side of the band, as well as lead singer Caleb Shomo. After going down what seemed like a never-ending dark rabbit hole with Beartooth in the previous four records, we see the light […]

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Album Review: ’68 – ‘Yes, And…’

Posted by on October 2, 2023

    This past Friday (29th), fans of the noise rock duo ’68 were treated to their newest release, Yes, And…. Having only encountered them briefly at a festival, I was familiar with their abundant and chaotic rock sound, witnessing them thrash the drum kit and stage during their performance. Jumping right in, the lead […]

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Album Review: Baroness – ‘Stone’

Posted by on September 18, 2023

  Baroness launched their latest masterpiece and sixth overall full-length album, Stone, this past Friday (15th). Only vaguely aware of this band, I felt intimidated by my editor’s request for me to review. So, I delved into their history and discography to best prepare myself for this endeavor. Upon the first listen, the introductory track “Embers” caught me […]

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Track Review: “Perhaps” latest from long time rockers Guns N’ Roses

Posted by on August 29, 2023

    Guns N’ Roses have released their newest single titled “Perhaps.” Originally debuting on New York’s Q104.3 at midnight on August 17th, the song is now available on all streaming platforms. The long-awaited track had been teased for months after using it before a show in Tel Aviv, Israel, as part of their soundcheck. […]

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