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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Photo Recap: Lionize LIVE at Bogart's in Cincinnati #metal

We were pretty stoked this year that some seriously sweet bands were playing back to back in Cincinnati where we'd be spending the holidays with family. We scored photo credentials/press list for two nights at Bogart's and got our metal on. Perfect counterbalance to all the holiday cheer. Check out our full set of pit photos from Lionize--support for Clutch--in the slide show and favorites embedded below.

One of these days we'll catch them for a video interview. We were set to interview them at House of Blues Chicago a while back and they had a nasty van wreck and couldn't make the show. Thankfully they all survived and are back out there touring.

We met a kid named Zero at the show who was celebrating his 8th birthday that night and he told us he was a Lionize fan. (Though his big sister had originally told him he was seeing Primus, so he was a little bummed she lied... but still stoked to see Lionize.) It was his first big rock concert ever. Happy birthday Zero. May this be the first of many sweet shows you get to see.

Clutch tour with support by Torche and Lionize. Lionize’s Jetpack Soundtrack was co-produced by Clutch drummer Jean-Paul Gaster and released on Clutch's own Weathermaker Records label earlier this year.

Tour Dates:

12/27 Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s 12/28 Cleveland, OH @ HOB 12/29 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland 12/30 Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory 01/03 Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage 01/04 Buena Vista, FL @ HOB 01/06 New Orleans, LA @ HOB 01/07 Houston, TX @ HOB 01/08 Dallas, TX @ HOB 01/09 Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s 01/10 Austin, TX @ Emo’s

Friday, September 12, 2014

INCOMING: Clutch Plays Riot Fest Rebel Stage Friday at 5:30 #Riotfest #ChiILPicksList

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Clutch & Mastodon
Rebel Stage
Friday at 5:30 & 7:00pm

TONIGHT!!

This is a weekend full of must see acts, and heading off the weekend with a bang is Maryland based Clutch. Here at ChiIL Live Shows they've been a top favorite of ours for decades and we've done 20+ features on them over the years. So beyond stoked they're working on new material again!! We're aiming to start the day with GWAR at 4:15 but ALL of our friends are meeting up at Clutch. Be there.

We've had the pleasure of catching their lead singer, Neil Fallon, for an original video interview that's now up to 16,600+ views on ChiIL Live Shows' YouTube Channel. Check it out right here.

We've also shot pit photos of the band for years. Click here to check em out. We've included a few of our favorites at the bottom of this post.

For the past 20 years, the Maryland foursome has fused heavy metal, punk and even blues and funk into their stoner-friendly hard rock stew. They recently reissued deluxe versions of three records from the mid 00’s and are currently at work on their 10th album, with a handful of tracks finding their into the band’s Forecastle set.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

INCOMING: GWAR, Clutch, Mastodon, Slayer, Rebel Stage Friday #Riotfest #ChiILPicksList

GWAR to Embark Upon the

"GWAR Eternal Tour 2014"

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Thinking of ducking out of a day job early on Friday? As sad as we are that GWAR is now Brockieless, they're still well worth getting to Riot Fest early for (4:15 early in fact). They're kicking off a sick string of our favorites on the Rebel stage: GWAR, Clutch, Mastodon & Slayer! Come rage with ChiIL Live Shows.

You just have to see GWAR to believe em. They defy definition. They're some of the most colorful metal monsters out there and so are their fans by the end of the show. Are you ready to get wet?! Some of my all time favorite original Riot Fest shots came from the aftermath of a GWAR set in 2012. I didn't want to risk my gear on the front lines, so I lurked stage right and caught all the crowd surfers as they emerged.

Been living in a cave? Not up on your recent GWARhistory? Here's our past coverage on our communal loss of a creative genius this past March:

Dave Brockie Lead Singer and Founder of Metal Band GWAR Passes Away Sunday March 23rd, 2014 #GWAR #DaveBrockie #metal

MORE GWAR LORE & TOUR DATES:

Oderus is missing. Once the Scumdogs in GWAR finally notice this (it takes them a while to notice stuff) they will set off on a journey to find their departed brother using every resource available - including recruiting an ancient Scumdog warrior. GWAR will need the help from everyone, even the lowliest Bohab, as their enemies are plotting to take advantage of the hole in GWAR's ranks.

BalSac The Jaws of Death on The "GWAR Eternal Tour 2014" and what to expect:

"Dark clouds of war and ill omen have gathered around GWAR. In our hour of greatest peril, Oderus has left us and our enemies stand poised, ready to strike while they sense weakness. But we shall no longer cower in our Antarctic stronghold, awaiting Destiny's final blow. This Fall GWAR sets out on the most trying quest of our career. We shall scour our leader's favorite stomping ground, North America, leaving no city unsearched, no venue unraised, and no sheep unmolested. GWAR will venture to the depths of Hell or to the very end of Time itself, and though I fear what we may encounter out there, I know that we can never return home until we have the answer we seek: 'Where is Oderus Urungus?'"

GWAR fans have been mourning the loss of Dave Brockie, GWAR's founder and lead singer, since March. The "GWAR Eternal Tour 2014" gives them an opportunity to gather and share a bunch of feels as a community while experiencing the sickest band in this or any other world.

Jamison Land, Beefcake the Mighty's personal slave and bass tech:

"Dave was our friend and anchor for as far back as anyone can remember. He's held us together, and sometimes he drove us apart. He is our brother and we love him. Unlike a lot of prominent musicians, he was friends with all of the fans. He made GWAR fans feel special on a personal level. The fans love Dave as much as we do and 'The GWAR Eternal Tour 2014' is our way of getting together and sharing that love."

The first leg of the tour will include direct support from Decapitated; the second leg will have direct support from Corrosion of Conformity. American Sharks will open all shows. The tour kicks off October 15^th in Norfolk, VA and runs through December 13^th in Baltimore, MD. A complete list of dates can be found below. Tickets go on sale this weekend.

Hail Oderus! Hail GWAR!

GWAR at RIOT FEST:

9/12: Chicago, IL @ RIOT FEST