Jon Wysocki, original drummer of Staind, has died at the age of 53.
According to Blabbermouth, prior to his passing Wysocki had been suffering from liver issues that required him to be under medical care. Wysocki’s death was confirmed on social media by his current and former bandmates.
Wysocki was a member of Staind between 1995 and 2011, playing drums on their first seven albums. The hard rock band achieved three consecutive No. 1 albums with 2001’s Break the Cycle, 2003’s 14 Shades of Grey, and 2005’s Chapter V. They also top the US Rock singles chart with songs like “It’s Been Awhile,” “So Far Away,” and “Right Here.”
Wysocki departed Staind in 2011, which he cited was partially due to becoming uncomfortable with certain aspects of fame. He later performed in bands including Soil and Lydia’s Castle.
Staind issued a statement on Wysocki’s passing, writing, “We first met Jon through mutual...
According to Blabbermouth, prior to his passing Wysocki had been suffering from liver issues that required him to be under medical care. Wysocki’s death was confirmed on social media by his current and former bandmates.
Wysocki was a member of Staind between 1995 and 2011, playing drums on their first seven albums. The hard rock band achieved three consecutive No. 1 albums with 2001’s Break the Cycle, 2003’s 14 Shades of Grey, and 2005’s Chapter V. They also top the US Rock singles chart with songs like “It’s Been Awhile,” “So Far Away,” and “Right Here.”
Wysocki departed Staind in 2011, which he cited was partially due to becoming uncomfortable with certain aspects of fame. He later performed in bands including Soil and Lydia’s Castle.
Staind issued a statement on Wysocki’s passing, writing, “We first met Jon through mutual...
- 5/19/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Staind and Breaking Benjamin have announced a co-headlining 2024 US tour, with support from Daughtry and Lakeview.
The late summer / early fall outing kicks off September 10th in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, and runs through an October 25th show in Austin, Texas. Staind will perform last during all the September shows, while Breaking Benjamin will close out all the October shows.
Artist and Citi pre-sales start Tuesday, March 12th, while a Live Nation pre-sale begins Wednesday, March 13th, at 10 a.m. local time using the code Key. General tickets go on sale Friday, March 15th, at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.
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Once tickets are on sale, fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
In addition to the outing with Breaking Benjamin, Staind are also set to embark on...
The late summer / early fall outing kicks off September 10th in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, and runs through an October 25th show in Austin, Texas. Staind will perform last during all the September shows, while Breaking Benjamin will close out all the October shows.
Artist and Citi pre-sales start Tuesday, March 12th, while a Live Nation pre-sale begins Wednesday, March 13th, at 10 a.m. local time using the code Key. General tickets go on sale Friday, March 15th, at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.
Get Staind & Breaking Benjamin Tickets Here
Once tickets are on sale, fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
In addition to the outing with Breaking Benjamin, Staind are also set to embark on...
- 3/11/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
The lineup for the 2024 Aftershock festival has been revealed, and it features the reunited Slayer along with fellow headliners Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Pantera, Mötley Crüe, Judas Priest, Five Finger Death Punch, and Disturbed. The four-day fest is set for October 10th-13th at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California.
The fest will mark Slayer’s only West Coast appearance of 2024, as well as Maiden’s only US festival gig of the year. Slayer recently announced that they’d be reuniting to play Riot Fest and Louder Than Life, marking their first shows since wrapping up their farewell tour in November 2019. Meanwhile, Pantera are making good on their promise to play Aftershock after bowing out last year.
Four-day passes and single-day tickets are available here. If passes sell out, fans can check StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
This year’s Aftershock fest will include two headliners on each day.
The fest will mark Slayer’s only West Coast appearance of 2024, as well as Maiden’s only US festival gig of the year. Slayer recently announced that they’d be reuniting to play Riot Fest and Louder Than Life, marking their first shows since wrapping up their farewell tour in November 2019. Meanwhile, Pantera are making good on their promise to play Aftershock after bowing out last year.
Four-day passes and single-day tickets are available here. If passes sell out, fans can check StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
This year’s Aftershock fest will include two headliners on each day.
- 2/28/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Slayer — that’s right, a reunited Slayer — are among the headliners of the 2024 Louder Than Life festival, alongside Slipknot, Mötley Crüe, and Korn. The four-day festival will take place September 26th-29th at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.
In addition to the headliners the massive gathering also promises Disturbed, Judas Priest, Five Finger Death Punch, Evanescence, Falling in Reverse, Breaking Benjamin, The Offspring, Staind, Till Lindemann, In This Moment, Chevelle, Dropkick Murphys, Halestorm, Gojira, Sum 41, Three 6 Mafia, Seether, Tom Morello, Anthrax, Mastodon, Clutch, Highly Suspect, Body Count, Spiritbox, Sevendust, Poppy, Filter, Eagles of Death Metal, Juliette Lewis and the Licks, Marky Ramone Plays the Ramones Classics, Pup, Helmet, Soul Glo, Show Me the Body, Health, and more.
Tickets to Louder Than Life 2024, including Ga and VIP passes, are now on sale. If the fest sells out, fans can check for tickets at StubHub, where your...
In addition to the headliners the massive gathering also promises Disturbed, Judas Priest, Five Finger Death Punch, Evanescence, Falling in Reverse, Breaking Benjamin, The Offspring, Staind, Till Lindemann, In This Moment, Chevelle, Dropkick Murphys, Halestorm, Gojira, Sum 41, Three 6 Mafia, Seether, Tom Morello, Anthrax, Mastodon, Clutch, Highly Suspect, Body Count, Spiritbox, Sevendust, Poppy, Filter, Eagles of Death Metal, Juliette Lewis and the Licks, Marky Ramone Plays the Ramones Classics, Pup, Helmet, Soul Glo, Show Me the Body, Health, and more.
Tickets to Louder Than Life 2024, including Ga and VIP passes, are now on sale. If the fest sells out, fans can check for tickets at StubHub, where your...
- 2/21/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
The annual Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival has unveiled its 2024 lineup headlined by Disturbed, The Original Misfits, Pantera, and Slipknot.
Produced and promoted by Danny Wimmer Presents, the fest will return to Columbus, Ohio, for the weekend of May 16th through the 19th at Historic Crew Stadium. This year, the proceedings have been expanded to include a fourth stage, with 120-plus bands (over 40 more than previous lineups) set to perform in addition to other activities.
Headliners Disturbed (Thursday), Original Misfits (Friday), Pantera (Saturday), and Slipknot (Sunday) will close out each evening on the main stage. Other major acts set to perform include Evanescence, Limp Bizkit, Judas Priest, Kerry King of Slayer (the second post-Slayer performance by King to be announced thus far), Staind, Sleep Token, Bad Religion, Rise Against, 311, Cypress Hill, Baroness, Clutch, Sum 41, Mr. Bungle, Anthrax, P.O.D., and many more.
Passes are on sale via the Sonic Temple website.
Produced and promoted by Danny Wimmer Presents, the fest will return to Columbus, Ohio, for the weekend of May 16th through the 19th at Historic Crew Stadium. This year, the proceedings have been expanded to include a fourth stage, with 120-plus bands (over 40 more than previous lineups) set to perform in addition to other activities.
Headliners Disturbed (Thursday), Original Misfits (Friday), Pantera (Saturday), and Slipknot (Sunday) will close out each evening on the main stage. Other major acts set to perform include Evanescence, Limp Bizkit, Judas Priest, Kerry King of Slayer (the second post-Slayer performance by King to be announced thus far), Staind, Sleep Token, Bad Religion, Rise Against, 311, Cypress Hill, Baroness, Clutch, Sum 41, Mr. Bungle, Anthrax, P.O.D., and many more.
Passes are on sale via the Sonic Temple website.
- 12/4/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Staind have announced a Spring 2024 US tour with direct support from fellow hard-rockers Seether. Saint Asonia (featuring former Three Days Grace singer Adam Gontier) and country rocker Tim Montana will also be on the bill.
Billed as “The Tailgate Tour,” the outing kicks off on April 18th in St. Augustine, Florida, and runs through May 15th in Pelham, Alabama. The majority of the newly announced dates fall in May.
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale for the new dates starts Thursday (November 16th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Backstage. General ticket sales go live on Friday (November 17th) at noon local time via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
“I’m really looking forward to being back on the road with my good friends Seether, Tim Montana, and Saint Asonia,...
Billed as “The Tailgate Tour,” the outing kicks off on April 18th in St. Augustine, Florida, and runs through May 15th in Pelham, Alabama. The majority of the newly announced dates fall in May.
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale for the new dates starts Thursday (November 16th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Backstage. General ticket sales go live on Friday (November 17th) at noon local time via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
“I’m really looking forward to being back on the road with my good friends Seether, Tim Montana, and Saint Asonia,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Godsmack have announced a new run of 2023 North American tour dates that will follow their previously announced co-headlining summer US tour with Staind. Direct support on the new dates will be provided by either Atreyu or I Prevail, with Flat Black (featuring former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Jason Hook) opening all dates.
The new leg kicks off September 3rd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and runs through an October 22nd show in Quebec City. A Live Nation pre-sale begins Thursday (July 20th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Legend, while a general on-sale will start Friday (July 21) via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
Godsmack are touring in support of their latest album, Lighting Up the Sky, which the band members have stated will be their final studio LP.
The new leg kicks off September 3rd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and runs through an October 22nd show in Quebec City. A Live Nation pre-sale begins Thursday (July 20th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Legend, while a general on-sale will start Friday (July 21) via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
Godsmack are touring in support of their latest album, Lighting Up the Sky, which the band members have stated will be their final studio LP.
- 7/18/2023
- by Anne Erickson
- Consequence - Music
Nothing More have dropped off an upcoming tour supporting Godsmack and Staind in light of an alleged domestic incident involving frontman Jonny Hawkins.
Per a police report that was first uncovered on Reddit, surveillance footage captured an apparent argument between Hawkins and his then partner, Kristin Gordon, in December 2021. According to the report, the video shows Gordon being violently ejected from Hawkins’ parked truck before being run over by one of the rear wheels.
The report indicated that Gordon was hospitalized with a “collapsed lung, broken spinal bones, and severe road rash.” Despite the harrowing incident, the couple apparently remained together until a recent breakup, upon which she went public regarding the incident, posting photos of her injuries.
Hawkins was initially charged with “hit and run driving causing death or serious injury” and “vehicular negligent injuring,” according to a case report, and was released on $10,000 bond on March 11th of...
Per a police report that was first uncovered on Reddit, surveillance footage captured an apparent argument between Hawkins and his then partner, Kristin Gordon, in December 2021. According to the report, the video shows Gordon being violently ejected from Hawkins’ parked truck before being run over by one of the rear wheels.
The report indicated that Gordon was hospitalized with a “collapsed lung, broken spinal bones, and severe road rash.” Despite the harrowing incident, the couple apparently remained together until a recent breakup, upon which she went public regarding the incident, posting photos of her injuries.
Hawkins was initially charged with “hit and run driving causing death or serious injury” and “vehicular negligent injuring,” according to a case report, and was released on $10,000 bond on March 11th of...
- 7/13/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Staind have fleshed out the details of their forthcoming album, Confessions of the Fallen, which will mark the band’s first new full-length since 2011. The 10-track record will arrive on September 15th via Alchemy Recordings/BMG. In addition, Staind have also debuted a new song off the set, the scorching “Cycle of Hurting.”
“Cycle of Hurting” is classic Staind, with heavy guitars, dark rhythms and Aaron Lewis’ tortured vocals, including some intense roars. “How can I face what’s under the surface / When nothing is working? / How can I break away from the burden / The cycle of hurting?” frontman Aaron Lewis sings in the chorus.
Regarding the dark lyrics of “Cycle of Hurting,” Lewis said in a press release, “I’m still working through my issues. Still working through my problems, and until then I’ll dream of better days. I hope that’s how everybody feels right now…better days are yet to come.
“Cycle of Hurting” is classic Staind, with heavy guitars, dark rhythms and Aaron Lewis’ tortured vocals, including some intense roars. “How can I face what’s under the surface / When nothing is working? / How can I break away from the burden / The cycle of hurting?” frontman Aaron Lewis sings in the chorus.
Regarding the dark lyrics of “Cycle of Hurting,” Lewis said in a press release, “I’m still working through my issues. Still working through my problems, and until then I’ll dream of better days. I hope that’s how everybody feels right now…better days are yet to come.
- 7/11/2023
- by Anne Erickson
- Consequence - Music
“American Idol” Season 21 is coming to an end Sunday, May 21 with Colin Stough, Iam Tongi and Megan Danielle battling it out to join the esteemed list of previous winners. After surviving auditions, Hollywood Week and the Final Judgement, judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie chose them as part of the Top 26.
Since then, America has voted by the millions to keep these three in the competition. They’ve participated in theme weeks including “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night,” “Judge’s Song Contest,” “Alanis Morissette/Ed Sheeran Night” and “Disney Night” to reach this moment. So, who do You want to win it all? Vote in our poll below.
See ‘American Idol’ outrage! Fans say Wé Ani was robbed of spot in finale [Poll Results]
Colin Stough
Hometown: Amory, Ms
Occupation: Hvac Technician
Age: 19
Hollywood Showstopper: “Cold” by Chris Stapleton
Top 26: “Midnight Train to Memphis” by The SteelDrivers...
Since then, America has voted by the millions to keep these three in the competition. They’ve participated in theme weeks including “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night,” “Judge’s Song Contest,” “Alanis Morissette/Ed Sheeran Night” and “Disney Night” to reach this moment. So, who do You want to win it all? Vote in our poll below.
See ‘American Idol’ outrage! Fans say Wé Ani was robbed of spot in finale [Poll Results]
Colin Stough
Hometown: Amory, Ms
Occupation: Hvac Technician
Age: 19
Hollywood Showstopper: “Cold” by Chris Stapleton
Top 26: “Midnight Train to Memphis” by The SteelDrivers...
- 5/16/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
After rolling out band announcements for weeks, the 2023 Blue Ridge Rock Festival has unveiled its full lineup. The Virginia fest will feature rock and metal heavyweights like Slipknot, Pantera, Danzig, Five Finger Death Punch, Staind, Limp Bizkit, and Shinedown alongside hip-hop acts like Flo Rida, 2 Chainz, Three 6 Mafia, Insane Clown Posse, and, yes, Vanilla Ice himself.
In sheer numbers, Blue Ridge Rock Festival is massive, with more than 150 acts across four days of music. The event is set for September 7th-10th at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. Four-day and single-day passes are available via the festival’s website. Tickets are also available via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
The Thursday (September 7th) lineup will find headliners Five Finger Death Punch joined by Staind, Evanescence, Coheed and Cambria, Rise Against, Cypress Hill, Machine Head, Three Days Grace, Highly Suspect, Biohazard, Exodus, and more.
In sheer numbers, Blue Ridge Rock Festival is massive, with more than 150 acts across four days of music. The event is set for September 7th-10th at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. Four-day and single-day passes are available via the festival’s website. Tickets are also available via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
The Thursday (September 7th) lineup will find headliners Five Finger Death Punch joined by Staind, Evanescence, Coheed and Cambria, Rise Against, Cypress Hill, Machine Head, Three Days Grace, Highly Suspect, Biohazard, Exodus, and more.
- 5/11/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Staind have announced the new album Confessions of the Fallen, the band’s first new studio LP in 12 years. In advance of the album’s fall release, the Massachusetts rockers have unveiled the first single, “Lowest in Me.”
The album news comes a few weeks after Staind announced a co-headlining summer US tour with Godsmack. The outing kicks off July 18th in St. Louis, Missouri, with tickets available here.
“Lowest in Me” features frontman Aaron Lewis’ familiar voice over hard-rocking instrumentals with a big chorus. The tune adds a slight industrial vibe to Staind’s typical post-grunge sound.
“I did want to modernize the sound and bring us up to date,” Lewis said in a press release. “You can certainly recognize the band but at the same time you can hear that we’ve been paying attention and understand what kind of sounds and approaches we can use that maybe...
The album news comes a few weeks after Staind announced a co-headlining summer US tour with Godsmack. The outing kicks off July 18th in St. Louis, Missouri, with tickets available here.
“Lowest in Me” features frontman Aaron Lewis’ familiar voice over hard-rocking instrumentals with a big chorus. The tune adds a slight industrial vibe to Staind’s typical post-grunge sound.
“I did want to modernize the sound and bring us up to date,” Lewis said in a press release. “You can certainly recognize the band but at the same time you can hear that we’ve been paying attention and understand what kind of sounds and approaches we can use that maybe...
- 4/19/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Today, Godsmack and Staind announced a 25-city co-headlining 2023 tour, produced by Live Nation. The tour kicks off on July 18 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, Mo, with stops across the U.S. in Pittsburgh, Pa; Salt Lake City, Ut; Las Vegas, Nv, and more before wrapping up in Austin, TX, at Germania Insurance Amphitheatre on August 31. “Really looking forward to running on tour this summer with our old pals in Staind. For sure every night will be packed with great music and A Lot of fun memories! Don’t miss it!” Tickets: Tickets go on sale starting on Friday, March 31 at 10 Am Local Time at Ticketmaster.com “We’re really looking forward to being out with Sully and the guys this summer,” says Staind lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Aaron Lewis. “The first time we shared the stage with Godsmack was the 1998 Warped Tour and here we are 25 years later still going strong,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Rock heavyweights Godsmack and Staind will hit the road together on a Summer 2023 US tour, running from mid July through late August.
The 25-date outing kicks off July 18th in St. Louis, Missouri, and wraps up with an August 31st show in Austin, Texas. A Godsmack pre-sale begins Wednesday (March 29th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster using the code Thesky, while a Live Nation pre-sale starts Thursday (March 30th) at 10 a.m. local time with the code Opener. General sales begin on Friday.
Alternatively, fans can check for deals or pick up tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where your order is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program.
“Really looking forward to running on tour this summer with our old pals in Staind,” stated Godsmack. “For sure every night will be packed with great music and A Lot of fun memories! Don’t miss it!”
Staind’s Aaron Lewis commented,...
The 25-date outing kicks off July 18th in St. Louis, Missouri, and wraps up with an August 31st show in Austin, Texas. A Godsmack pre-sale begins Wednesday (March 29th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster using the code Thesky, while a Live Nation pre-sale starts Thursday (March 30th) at 10 a.m. local time with the code Opener. General sales begin on Friday.
Alternatively, fans can check for deals or pick up tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where your order is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program.
“Really looking forward to running on tour this summer with our old pals in Staind,” stated Godsmack. “For sure every night will be packed with great music and A Lot of fun memories! Don’t miss it!”
Staind’s Aaron Lewis commented,...
- 3/27/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Staind, and Blink-182 all returned to Billboard’s alternative rock chart this week after varying degrees of absence. Can Bush be far behind? The Gavin Rossdale-led band first single, “The Sound Of Winter,” debuted yesterday on Los Angeles’ Kroq and the band followed by playing it on “The Jimmy Kimmel Show” last night. [More after the jump...] The heavy, mid-tempo track is the first single from “The Sea of Memories,” the band’s first studio album in 10 years. The set will come out on Bush’s own label Zuma Rock Records. What do you think? It’s pretty...
- 7/23/2011
- Hitfix
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