Asking Alexandria have spent the last few months in the studio and they’re ready to get out and play again. The band has revealed that their spring North American tour will launch April 19 in Wichita and is set to continue through their Rocklahoma performance on May 25.
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Godsmack’s Sully Erna Revisits Poker Passion
Liz Ramanand, Loudwire Godsmack ‘s planned year-long break in the schedule is not only giving frontman Sully Erna a chance to pursue his solo career, but he’s also taking the time to revive one of his other passions — poker. The musician tells ESPN that after stepping away from the card game for a few years, he’s gotten the itch to compete in poker tournaments again. In 2006 and 2007, Erna took part in the World Series of Poker competitions, winning $17,730 his first year and banking another $45,422 the following year. Then he took home $307,325 in the 2007 Five-Diamond World Poker Classic. But Erna says that his mindset wasn’t right to keep it up. He explains, “I was finding that I was very impatient and playing crappy hands. I was losing patience every time I was playing. I had to take a break. [But] I’m making a comeback! I’ve studied the game. I’m getting the itch to play poker again. In fact, I’m in Los Angeles today and I’ll be playing tonight. I need to shake the rust off. I’m ready to go deep and win a lot of money!” Erna says he felt the timing was right to pick up poker again. “I’ve been bouncing around testing out my game,” says the vocalist. “That’s why many of my venues for the solo shows are in casinos. I love that environment. It works to my advantage, also it’s a transient audience. I can’t wait.” Sully has booked a solo tour later this spring, promoting both his ‘Avalon’ solo disc and the works of Godsmack. Check out the tour dates here . [button href=”http://loudwire.com/favorite-godsmack-song-readers-poll/” title=”Next: Favorite Godsmack Song – Readers Poll” align=”center”]
Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Richard Fortus to Hold Master Class at University of Central Oklahoma
Ethan Miller, Getty Images While Guns N’ Roses are off the road, guitarist Richard Fortus will help other aspiring musicians learn his chosen trade. The axeman has agreed to host a master class this coming week at the University of Central Oklahoma that will give him a chance to share his skill. Fortus is the latest musician to visit the campus’ ACM@UCO Performance Lab, following in the footsteps of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Roger Daltrey and Jackson Browne , Black Country Communion ‘s Joe Bonamassa, Flaming Lips instrumentalist Steven Drodz and singer-songwriter Ben Folds among others. The guitarist joined Guns N’ Roses in 2001 and can be heard on the ‘Chinese Democracy’ album. He’s also performed or recorded with Thin Lizzy , the Psychedelic Furs, Fiona Apple and Jesse Malin among others. His master class will take place this Thursday (Feb. 21) at the Academy of Contemporary Music lab at the University of Central Oklahoma in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown district (329 E. Sheridan) at 7PM local time. For more information, visit the UCO website here . Fortus will take his place onstage with Guns N’ Roses this spring when the band headlines the Governors Ball and Rocklahoma festivals. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/guns-n-roses-offer-first-look-at-3d-concert-film-announce-tour-dates-in-australia/” title=”Next: Guns N’ Roses Offer Peek at 3D Concert Film” align=”center”]
The Offspring, 3 Doors Down + Stone Sour Headline Inaugural Fort Rock Festival
Kevin Winter / Michael Loccisano / Adam Bettcher, Getty Images Hard rock fans can add another great festival to their must-see list this spring when Fort Myers, Fla. hosts the inaugural Fort Rock Festival. The lineup for this year’s event features such top acts as the Offspring , 3 Doors Down and Stone Sour leading the way. In addition, organizers have revealed that Papa Roach , Volbeat , In This Moment , Escape the Fate , Device , Pop Evil , Otherwise , Mindset Evolution and more will take part in the event, which takes place at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers April 14. Additional acts will join the festival as well and the bands will be divided up into the Main Stage and the Jagermeister Second Stage. Fort Rock comes from Danny Wimmer Presents and AEG Live, part of the team that has produced the Rock on the Range, Carolina Rebellion and Welcome to Rockville festivals. Tickets for the Fort Rock Festival go on sale Saturday, Feb. 23 at 6AM ET at the event’s website . There will also be special VIP and hotel packages available as well. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/alice-in-chains-2013-must-see-rock-concerts/” title=”Next: Check Out Other 2013 Must-See Rock Concerts” align=”center”]
Hollywood Undead + Falling in Reverse Team for Spring 2013 North American Trek
Liz Ramanand, Loudwire (2) Hollywood Undead are racking up the miles this spring, just tacking on another leg of dates that will take them through the end of May. For those keeping track, this will be their third leg of North American dates in support of the ‘ Notes From the Underground ‘ album. For the new shows, which begin April 17 in Pharr, Texas, the band will be joined by Falling in Reverse . This latest leg concludes May 25 in Louisville, Ky. Hollywood Undead also recently announced a March run that kicks off in Reno, Nev., on March 4 and concludes in Providence, R.I., on March 27. On that tour, support will be split with Dance Gavin Dance opening the first four dates of the tour and Abandon All Ships appearing on a majority of the remainder of the run. Hollywood Undead’s first tour in support of the album came in January, right after the disc was released, and fans sold out every date on the Underground trek. Falling in Reverse, meanwhile, are still touring strong behind their 2011 debut, ‘The Drug in Me Is You.’ Hollywood Undead Tour With Dance Gavin Dance + Abandon All Ships 3/4 — Reno, Nev. – Knitting Factory Concert House* 3/6 — Boise, Idaho — Knitting Factory Concert House* 3/7 — Spokane, Wash. — Knitting Factory Concert House* 3/8 — Portland, Ore. — Roseland Theater* 3/9 — Vancouver, British Columbia — Rickshaw Theater** 3/11 — Calgary, Alberta — MacEwan Hall Ballroom** 3/12 — Edmonton, Alberta — Starlite Room** 3/13 — Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Odeon Events Centre** 3/15 — Winnipeg, Manitoba — Garrick Event Center** 3/16 — Fargo, N.D. — The Venue @ The Hub 3/19 — London, Ontario — London Concert Theatre** 3/20 — Toronto, Ontario — The Phoenix Concert Theatre** 3/21 — Guelph, Ontario – Guelph Concert Theatre** 3/23 — Jonquiere, Quebec – Theatre Palace Arvida** 3/24 — Quebec City, Quebec- Imperial de Quebec** 3/25 — Laval, – Marcellin-Champagnat** 3/27 — Providence, R.I. — Fete (Ballroom) * w/ Dance Gavin Dance?** w/ Abandon All Ships Hollywood Undead Tour With Falling in Reverse 4/17 — Pharr, Texas — Pharr Event Center 4/19 — San Antonio, Texas — Backstage Live 4/21 — Lubbock, Texas — Lonestar Ampitheatre 4/23 — Austin, Texas — Emo’s East 4/24 — El Paso, Texas — Tricky Falls 4/25 — Albuquerque, N.M. — Sunshine Theatre 5/1 — Panama City Beach, Fla. — Club La Vela 5/3 — Chattanooga, Tenn. — Track 29 5/4 — Nashville, Tenn. — Marathon Music Works 5/9 — Madison, Wis. — Orpheum Theatre 5/10 — Sioux Falls, S.D. — Sioux Falls Expo Center 5/14 — La Crosse, Wis. — South Hall @ La Crosse Center 5/15 — Grand Rapids, Mich. — The Orbit Room 5/18 — Ft. Wayne, Ind. — Pierre’s 5/19 — Lancaster, Pa. — Chameleon Club 5/21 — Clifton Park, N.Y. — Upstate Concert Hall 5/22 — Stroudsburg, Pa. — Sherman Theatre 5/24 — Rochester, N.Y. — Main Street Armory 5/25 — Louisville, Ky. — Expo 5 [button href=”http://loudwire.com/hollywood-undead-johnny-3-tears-we-are-inspired-by-americas-youth/” title=”Next: Hollywood Undead’s ‘We Are’ Inspired by America’s Youth” align=”center”]