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Common Mistakes & Breaches When Using No Deposit Bonus Codes

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Eric Alper

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Jul 17, 2025

By Mitch Rice

Being in a situation in which you need to balance entertainment with abiding by the rules may feel a bit awkward. However, any type of fun activity that also involves consistent expenditures will come with a few caveats. This is where we find ourselves with online gambling.

Given how vast, interesting, and outstanding these opportunities can be at times, it’s no wonder that knowing how to traverse your options can feel a bit overwhelming at times. However, things tend to appear more complicated than they are, making the process of having this kind of fun quite easy-hearted.

At the same time, there are circumstances when mistakes and blatant abuses can derail your fun and turn digital gambling into an overly complicated mess. This is why an article like this can clear the waters on one of the most popular circumstances in online gaming: the usage of the no deposit bonus.

With a well-established reputation as the alpha bonus offer in this industry, it’s easy to see why it has such a strong pull for players of all levels of experience. However, using it properly requires a bit of prior knowledge, especially if you’re not too keen on analysing fine print.

In this article, we will bring forth the most common mistakes that you can make with your no deposit offers, but will also highlight some fundamental strategies that can help you succeed going forward!

1. Multi-Account Usage

This is as simple as it gets: it’s a blatant violation of any online casino’s rules to have more than just one account. It does not matter if you create one accidentally in cases like forgetting that you’ve already created an account with a different email/phone number or doing so in order to benefit from the bonus multiple times.

As such, intention is in the same category as an honest mistake. You need to be careful about which online casino you join without taking a look at its bonuses. Once you become a funded player (you have at least one deposit made), you will lose eligibility for this category of bonus, which may turn you towards multi-account strategies.

The truth is that it is perfectly possible to create multiple accounts, especially if you have multiple phone numbers and emails. However, getting paid will always require you to prove your identity, and this is when the casino will catch you red-handed.

Consequently, you don’t want to make such a mistake, especially if you’re doing it deliberately. It’ll get you banned from the casino’s digital premises, not to mention losing your bonus!

2. Collusion

This is much harder to implement in the world of online casino gameplay. It is so for multiple reasons.

One would be the fact that many online casinos provide no deposit advantages for slot gaming only, which is a single-player-only game type. Another one would be the fact that no deposit bonuses yield too little money to split with your co-conspirator.

Since this type of strategy requires the idea of colluding with someone else to create controlled outcomes, some players do it in games like poker because it allows them to go through a wagering requirement in an easier manner.

It is safe to say that online casinos detect this kind of strategy quite easily because their pattern recognition systems are top-notch. Moreover, they are not the type to bank too much on ideas like provable cause. If they feel like they have conclusive evidence of collusion, they will take unilateral action, annul any bonus you have, and ban you for life.

3. VPN Usage for Strictly Restricted Jurisdiction

This may sound harmless, but forcing your way into playing at an online casino that is not supposed to accept your registration is a bad decision going forward. These online casinos must be strict about their clientele for one simple reason: legislation demands it.

Some online gambling authorities from markets like the UK, specific American states (where digital gambling is legal), and even some offshore regulators ask that player bases are from specific countries. Local legislation regarding online gambling is what tends to inform this kind of decision-making.

As a result, VPN usage is strictly forbidden. You may think that the casino has no idea that you’re from a restricted nation, but eventually, it can find out. That would be because you’d have to use a verifiable phone number or, eventually, tie a payment method that is in your name – a payment method that is registered in a restricted country.

In fact, there are more tech-driven methods of finding out your IP, as shown by an article on the use of an API for address leaks.

Since your home jurisdiction will eventually become visible, VPN usage to access the site, register, and redeem a bonus would quickly become futile. Like the case of multiple accounts, the casino will eventually realise that you’re breaking its rules.

4. Incorrect Bet Usage

This is a very straightforward case: you need to play the no deposit bonus as intended. If the casino demands that every hand you play must be worth $0.1, you are not to override this decision.

Any different bet used with the house’s money will mean that the house will retract its bonus by nullifying it.

Please note that this is applicable to the rules regarding its wagering process. In general, the biggest mistake would be to try to cash out on the bonus before completing the wagering process. However, using incorrect bet values during this process can also have the same bonus-annulling effects.

5. Simultaneous Bonus Activation

This is yet another simple situation that will lead to bonus annulment unless the casino specifically permits it.

We’re talking about the situation in which you activate two bonuses at a time. If you’re currently playing with a no deposit bonus, just know that the online casino will nullify it if they see that you’re trying to stack a deposit bonus on top of it.

In fact, you’re likely going to see a notification that tells you that you have another bonus in progress and that activating another one would lead to forfeiting the current one. Make sure you complete your bonuses by one in order to extract full value from all of them.

Best Practices for Proper Usage

As promised, we return with some clear advice regarding how you should play your online casino offers that require no deposit. Please note that these are standard tips that should be helpful, especially if you’re new to online gambling and its incentivisation protocols!

Use the bonus as intended — it doesn’t get as simple as that! Each online casino bonus will come with a set of instructions (rules) mentioned in its terms and conditions. A good practice would be to also check with the overall bonus policy in order to make sure that you’re not missing rules that apply to every no deposit bonus provided by that casino. Simply put, there is no workaround for these demands, so respect them to the tee!
Keep your bets consistent — both in the gameplay and the wagering process, it would be a good idea to stick to a strategy that is within the rules. This strategy means consistency, which is always good if you just want to complete a formality. We are not trying to cramp your style – we just want you to remember that playing it safe is a good choice
Take care with the wagering requirements — the rollover, otherwise known as the wagering requirements, is a fail-proof protocol for a casino to avoid paying for the winnings that you receive by playing for free. It’s as simple as that. However, they are still possible to complete, which should inform your decision to complete them in games that have as much contribution as possible (100% for slots, in most cases). Make your life easier!

Conclusion

Now that we’ve reached the conclusion of this article, there is yet another optimal practice that we need to mention: play responsibly! A no deposit bonus can kickstart your knack for online gambling, which can turn into a case of addiction if left unattended.

Please understand that the psychology of gambling addiction is a slippery slope, so gamble as responsibly as possible!

Offline Reading: How to Save Articles and Books on Your Phone

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Jul 17, 2025

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By Mitch Rice

Let’s get honest. You’re halfway through a captivating article on the psychology of time perception, or maybe page 143 of a post-apocalyptic thriller—and then it happens. No signal. No Wi-Fi. No bars. Just that spinning loader mocking your thirst for knowledge. Offline reading used to be an afterthought, a footnote in the digital experience. Now, it’s a survival tactic for travelers, commuters, and attention optimizers alike.

So how do you stay informed, inspired, or simply entertained when the network goes dark? You save it all before it disappears. Let’s break it down—tactically, creatively, and unpredictably.

Article Hoarding: How to Save What You Read Before It Vanishes

First, the facts. According to a 2024 Pew Research Center survey, 76% of smartphone users read articles weekly on their phones, but only 31% know how to save content for offline use. That means nearly half are stuck re-Googling, reloading, or simply giving up.

To get ahead of the game, you need tools. You need habits. You need backup plans. Here’s how to make your phone a fortress of saved reading:

Use Reader-Mode Browsers: Firefox Mobile, Samsung Internet, and others offer “Save for Offline” buttons—tap once, access forever. Okay, maybe not forever, but until you delete your cache.
Pocket: Ah yes, the minimalist’s digital nightstand. Articles, videos, even Twitter threads—Pocket gobbles them up. Works on Android, iOS, and even integrates with your browser. Sync over Wi-Fi, read offline on a train in the Alps.
Safari Reading List (iPhone): If you’re in the Apple ecosystem, use what’s baked in. Tap the share icon, add to Reading List, and voilà. Bonus: It auto-downloads when on Wi-Fi, no extra effort.
Instapaper: Similar to Pocket, but with a more stripped-down reading interface. Especially good for distraction-free reading and annotation.

And let’s not ignore the old-school option: screenshots. Yes, crude. Yes, effective.

Long-Form Love: Saving Entire Books for Offline Reading

Short reads? Handled. But what about digital books—the thick, juicy stuff that doesn’t fit in five scrolls? E-books have their own universe of tools, formats, and quirks. But saving them for offline access is easier than ever, if you know the lay of the land.

Here’s how to tackle it:

FictionMe: Among novel websites, this is a strong choice for serialized fiction, often available for offline reading after syncing over Wi-Fi. Of course, you can read books online or download them for offline access. This reading app is especially useful if you love ongoing stories or episodic novels.
Apple Books & Google Play Books: Both allow you to download any purchased (and most free) titles straight to your device. Once downloaded, they live on your phone, even if you’re in a signal black hole.
Kindle App: Maybe obvious, maybe underrated. The Kindle app lets you download your purchased titles or even side-loaded content (PDFs, MOBI files) for offline reading.

Pro tip: Don’t wait until you lose signal to check your download status. Always open your book once online—some apps require a one-time authentication before they let you read in airplane mode.

Build a Reading Vault: Tools That Do It All

You’re not just a reader. You’re a curator. A collector of curiosities. A digital archivist, perhaps? Either way, you need systems. The best tools for reading do more than display text—they organize, sync, and let you highlight your way into brilliance.

Let’s run through the heavy-hitters:

Tool	Best For	Offline Capability
FictionMe	Readings of fiction	Yes
Instapaper	Articles with notes/highlights	Yes
Kindle	Books, PDFs	Yes
Evernote	Web captures with tagging	With Premium Plan
Notion	Saving web clippings	Workaround needed
Pocket	Articles & videos	Yes

Not all tools are created equal. Some are feather-light; others are bloated with features. The best advice? Pick two—one for short-form, one for long-form. Keep it lean.

Offline, But Not Out of Touch: Creative Ways to Organize What You Read

Here’s a truth bomb: downloading content is only half the battle. Organization matters more than you think. While you can simply open the Fictionme app, if you have a huge reading list, managing those books is a must. Imagine hoarding 58 articles and 17 books, only to lose them in a jungle of app folders and forgotten links.

Here’s a new kind of online reading tip: treat your saved content like you treat your pantry. Label it. Date it. Rotate it.

Some unpredictable—but useful—strategies:

Theme Days: Mondays for science, Thursdays for fiction, Sundays for random rabbit holes.
Tag With Emojis (yes, even offline): Use for writing-related content, for self-improvement, for research.
Voice Notes with Articles: Read an article, record your thoughts in a voice memo. Helps retention, adds personal context.

Why It All Matters: Reading in a Noisy, Connected World

Offline reading is more than a convenience—it’s an act of digital resistance. It’s choosing stillness over scroll. Focus over frenzy. When everything’s built to ping and distract, your saved reading list becomes a refuge. A vault of thought.

According to Statista, the average screen time on smartphones has jumped to 4.8 hours per day in 2024, but only 13% of that is spent on reading. Let that sink in.

The opportunity? Turn downtime into deep time. Commutes, airplane mode hours, waiting rooms—these are secret reading sanctuaries. If you’ve saved wisely, they become pockets of growth.

Final Thought: Save Like a Squirrel, Read Like a Monk

No Wi-Fi? No problem. Whether you’re deep in the woods or just dodging a spotty metro signal, your smartphone can be more than a distraction machine. It can be your personal library. Your curated museum of knowledge. But only if you plan ahead.

Offline reading isn’t a workaround. It’s a power move. Use it.

And remember—your future self, bored in a waiting room with 5% battery and zero signal, will thank you.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

5 Surprising Facts About Neil Young’s ‘Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere’

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5 Surprising Facts About Neil Young’s ‘Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere’

When Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere rolled out in May 1969, Neil Young wasn’t looking for polish—he was chasing the raw edge of a feeling. Teaming up with Crazy Horse, a barroom-tight crew of cosmic cowboys, he captured lightning in a mason jar. No overdubs. No overthinking. Just stripped-down songs that move like horses across open ground—free, stubborn, and somehow perfectly in tune.

Here are five backporch truths from the record that turned fuzzed-out folk rock into wildfire.

1. “Cinnamon Girl,” “Down by the River,” and “Cowgirl in the Sand” came out of one fevered day
Young had a 103-degree flu, a weird taste in his mouth, and a guitar in D modal tuning beside his bed. By nightfall, he had written three songs that would define his sound for decades. The riffs flowed. The lyrics flickered. The whole thing felt like a dream you remember in melody. That’s not luck—it’s something more magical.

2. The solos stretch for miles, but the band locked them in on the first try
Young brought no demos. No maps. He’d show up, play the tune once or twice, and Crazy Horse followed him straight into the heart of the song. Tracks like “Cowgirl in the Sand” and “Down by the River” feel endless, but every groove came together live in the room, on instinct. You can almost hear the dust settling between takes.

3. Danny Whitten’s guitar lines swirl like wind through trees
Whitten didn’t just play rhythm—he moved the whole band. His riffs in “Cowgirl in the Sand” twist, ripple, then vanish, always pulling Crazy Horse in new directions. Young said Whitten didn’t repeat himself, just changed the air around him. The band stayed loose, ready to follow wherever he wandered.

4. “Cinnamon Girl” has a one-note solo—but every note says something different
One note, bent, stabbed, and rung out with tremolo. It became one of Young’s most iconic solos. He didn’t want flash. He wanted feel. In his head, each repetition had a slightly different shape, like skipping stones with your eyes closed. It’s simple, sure—but it echoes for miles.

5. “Round and Round” was recorded while everyone thought they were just rehearsing
Robin Lane didn’t know she was cutting a master take—just sitting with Neil, stoned and strumming, while six mic booms hung from the ceiling like curious birds. The song fades in and out like campfire talk, with guitars whispering across the stereo field. It’s one of Young’s most intimate moments—tangled, tender, and completely unplanned.

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere doesn’t push—it lingers. It’s the hum of an amp, the silence after a verse, the joy of a band still discovering its own sound.

5 Surprising Facts About Aerosmith’s ‘Rocks’

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Jul 16, 2025

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5 Surprising Facts About Aerosmith’s ‘Rocks’

When Rocks hit on May 3, 1976, Aerosmith came in swinging with diamond teeth and a thunderous growl. The record spills over with swagger, danger, and distortion, written in a freezing warehouse and fueled by gold records and black market chemistry. Every track drips with sweat and stardust. This is the sound of five wild cards chasing a sound so big, it cracked the sky.

Here are five glorious truths behind the album that raised the stakes for rock ’n’ roll excess.

1. “Back in the Saddle” galloped out of a six-string bass and a drug-fueled haze
Joe Perry plugged into a Fender Bass VI and out came that filthy, galloping riff. He was deep in the clouds, channeling Peter Green, writing like a cowboy possessed. Tyler added whips, coconuts, bells, and screams that could break mirrors. The song kicks open the doors and demands attention—spurs first.

2. “Combination” put Perry on the mic and every vice in the lyrics
Perry stepped up with verses about heroin, cocaine, designer threads, and his own reflection. “Walkin’ on Gucci, wearin’ Yves St. Laurent” sounded like gospel in snakeskin. Tyler called it Perry’s sharpest lyric, cut from real life and luxury. They traded lines like outlaws splitting the loot.

3. The whole album started in a freezing warehouse with zero rules
The band set up shop in the Wherehouse, outside Boston, surrounded by concrete, cold air, and towered amps. With a mobile studio parked outside and distortion as the game plan, they blasted sound off the walls until the walls fought back. Everything was tracked live, loud, and loose. No filters. No ceiling.

4. “Sick as a Dog” swapped instruments mid-track—in one live take
Hamilton started it. Perry joined in. Then halfway through, guitars and basses were tossed like cards, and Tyler finished the song with the bass in his hands. One take, all heart, no edits. It swings like a Byrds tune and hits like a bar fight. That kind of chaos only works when everyone’s locked in.

5. Rocks meant diamonds, danger, and full-blast glory
Five jewels on the cover, each one a tribute to a band member and the molten madness they captured. Slash rode his bike home with the album echoing in his skull. James Hetfield studied it like scripture. The riffs, the tones, the sneer—they all hit with the force of a jet engine wrapped in leather and glitter. The sound of a band living fast and recording faster.

Rocks doesn’t whisper or hint. It roars with velvet teeth and burns with full-throttle soul. It shaped generations and soundtracked every hotel lamp tossed out a window. But you don’t really need lights when diamonds like these shine forever.

5 Surprising Facts About Green Day’s ‘Dookie’

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Jul 16, 2025

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5 Surprising Facts About Green Day’s ‘Dookie’

February 1, 1994. Dookie hits shelves. It’s loud, snotty, catchy as hell, and destined to blast out of every teenager’s bedroom window until the walls fall down. Green Day didn’t ask for permission—they kicked the door in with three chords and a middle finger. This was punk rock with pop hooks, spit-polished in Berkeley but ready to take on the world.

Let’s rip into five dirty, loud, and little-known facts that make Dookie more than just a punk classic—it’s a freakin’ grenade.

1. That bass line on “Longview”? Yeah, Mike wrote it tripping on acid.
Dirnt came up with the now-iconic groove while peaking on LSD. He couldn’t remember it the next day, so the band made him jam it on repeat until it locked back in. The result? A stoner anthem about TV, weed, and—you guessed it—self-love. Slacker punk perfection.

2. Billie Joe’s amp had a name—and it was Pete.
Armstrong hunted down a Marshall Plexi 1959SLP and cranked it until it screamed. That wall of fuzzed-out glory? All Pete. They weren’t chasing vintage warmth or studio sheen. They wanted loud. Billie said it best: “We were just trying to go from loud to louder.”

3. The cover art started with poop jokes and ended in East Bay chaos.
The title Dookie came from tour food-induced diarrhea. Artist Richie Bucher turned the joke into a punk playground: monkeys throwing bombs, Patti Smith’s armpit, Black Sabbath’s ghost lady, and a plane dropping poop on a cartoon Telegraph Ave. Every inch oozes Bay Area grit.

4. “Basket Case” kicks off with anxiety—and no bass or drums.
That opening verse? Just Billie and his palm-muted guitar, no rhythm section in sight. When the full band crashes in, it’s like panic hitting you all at once. The song’s about spiraling out, but it still hits like a sing-along from hell. It even sneaks in a nod to a male prostitute. Punk with brains.

5. “F.O.D.” ends with an acoustic kiss-off and a secret Tré Cool solo.
The last proper track starts quiet—just Billie and six strings. Then it explodes into one last “screw you” with full distortion. But wait for it: after a pause, Tré sneaks in a hidden track, “All By Myself,” a ridiculous bedroom ode to—you guessed it again—masturbation. Dookie doesn’t fade out. It finishes with a laugh.

Dookie didn’t save punk. The genre didn’t need saving. But it made it fun, fast, and undeniable again. It turned every garage into a stage and every dropout into a frontman. 30 years later, it still rocks like a hot slice of pizza at 2 a.m.

5 Surprising Facts About Neutral Milk Hotel’s ‘In the Aeroplane Over the Sea’

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5 Surprising Facts About Neutral Milk Hotel’s ‘In the Aeroplane Over the Sea’

It came out quietly on February 10, 1998—just a little lo-fi album from a band with a long name and even longer dreams. But In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel took its own strange, spiraling path to legend. Full of singing saws, surreal lyrics, and a sound that could melt cassette tape, it feels like a ghost story told from inside a dream—and it still inspires reverence in indie circles everywhere.

1. Anne Frank inspired dreams that felt real
After reading The Diary of a Young Girl, Jeff Mangum became deeply emotionally affected and began having recurring dreams. He imagined traveling back in time to rescue Anne Frank, and those vivid visions sparked songs like “Holland, 1945” and “Ghost.” Rather than tell her story directly, Mangum wove her memory into a swirling, symbolic universe of loss, longing, and love.

2. The drums were recorded in the kitchen
Pet Sounds Studio—aka a Denver house—turned every room into a sonic playground. Jeremy Barnes’ drums were tracked in the kitchen because it had the best natural reverb. Microphones were taped to walls and tucked into cabinets. The result is a raw, booming resonance that sounds like it’s echoing through a half-remembered memory.

3. The album cover started as a thrift-store postcard
The famous drum-faced woman floating at sea came from a vintage postcard Jeff Mangum picked up in a thrift store. Graphic designer Chris Bilheimer (who also worked with R.E.M.) modified it with surreal flair. He added dirt smudges, adjusted colors, and turned it into something out of a sepia-toned fever dream.

4. The singing saw wasn’t just background texture
Julian Koster didn’t play the saw as a novelty—he used it to express emotion the same way others might use vocals or strings. The eerie, wailing tones on tracks like “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea” and “Two-Headed Boy Pt. Two” came from real-time takes, recorded with care to preserve their ghostly shimmer.

5. The horn parts were written like sad symphonies
Producer Robert Schneider wrote the initial horn arrangements with a piano, favoring melancholy melodies. Then Scott Spillane added chaotic, celebratory layers, like circus marches on the verge of collapse. The combination gave the album its emotional whiplash—triumphant and mournful all at once.

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea has no secrets—it just whispers them in riddles and distortion. It’s an album that feels handcrafted and haunted, like something you might find in a box of forgotten letters. Every time you spin it, it opens a new trapdoor into someplace beautiful and bizarre. Turn it up. Let the saw sing. And don’t forget to breathe.

Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar” Earns 4 Emmy Nominations, Breaks Viewership Records

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Jul 16, 2025

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Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar” Earns 4 Emmy Nominations, Breaks Viewership Records

The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar has earned four Emmy nominations as part of the 77th Emmy Awards. The acclaimed show became the most-watched halftime performance of all time in February 2025, drawing an eye-popping 133.5 million viewers. It was produced by Roc Nation and Jesse Collins Entertainment.

The record-breaking show scored nominations in Outstanding Variety Special (Live), Outstanding Directing For a Variety Special, Outstanding Music Direction, and Outstanding Choreography (Variety/Reality).

“These four nominations are a testament to the collaboration between all involved in making this performance a reality,” Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez states. “Kendrick’s show truly became a cultural moment that elevated the halftime show to new heights. We’re so proud and thankful to Roger Goodell for his continued trust and partnership.”

Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance featured special guest performers and appearances, including SZA, Samuel L. Jackson, Mustard and Serena Williams.

The Emmy recognition underscores Roc Nation’s longstanding success in curating game-changing Super Bowl Halftime performances for the NFL and comes after the organization executive produced Usher’s dazzling performance in 2024.

Dark Angel Announce First North American Tour in 30+ Years with “Extinction Level Event” Album

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Dark Angel Announce First North American Tour in 30+ Years with “Extinction Level Event” Album

West Coast thrash metal legends Dark Angel will embark on “The Extinction Level Event” North American Tour this fall, their first domestic trek in over three decades.

Dark Angel’s first North American tour since the early 1990s celebrates their forthcoming comeback album, Extinction Level Event (Reversed Records), their first new album since 1991.

Formed in 1981 – the same year as Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Mercyful Fate, and Sodom – Dark Angel earned a devoted cult following as pioneers and architects of the burgeoning thrash metal sound. The genre-defining We Have Arrived (1985), Darkness Descends (1986), Leave Scars (1989), and Time Does Not Heal (1991) helped shape a musical movement alongside their peers.

Renowned for their ferocity and precision, the band’s signature blend of speed, technicality, and intensity made them beloved by headbangers around the world, as evidenced by the t-shirts and patches brandished by fans in the years since the band’s original run. The blistering “Circular Firing Squad” gave the thrash faithful another taste of the new album when it dropped last month. It followed April’s release of the title track, written by late co-founding guitarist Jim Durkin.

“Musically, lyrically, and vocally, I’m so stoked about this album,” says Gene Hoglan, the iconic drummer and “Atomic Clock” who powered classic albums and tours by Death, Testament, Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory, Dethklok, and the all-star Death tribute, Death To All.

Dark Angel’s modern line-up features classic era members Hoglan and guitarist Eric Meyer; bassist Mike Gonzalez, vocalist Ron Rinehart, and the latest addition, Laura Christine, who first performed with them in 2022. “I’m really excited about Dark Angel right now,” Hoglan says. “And everyone who’s heard the new album is losing their minds.”

Support acts for The Extinction Level Event North American Tour vary by date, boasting a diverse blend of metal styles: Sacred Reich, Hirax, Vio-Lence, Midnight, Void, and Interceptor.

The forthcoming Extinction Level Event was produced and engineered by Rob Shallcross and mixed by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica, Rush) at The Armoury Studios in Vancouver, BC.

Sept 5 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues#
Sept 6 – Ventura, CA – Ventura Theater#
Sept 7 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater#
Sept 11 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall#
Sept 12 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center#
Sept 13 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater#
Sept 14 – Baton Rouge, LA – Chelsea’s Live#
Sept 16 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum#
Sept 17 – Ft Lauderdale, FL – Revolution#
Sept 19 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club#
Sept 20 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground#
Sept 23 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre#
Sept 24 – Harrisburg, PA – Capital City Music Hall#
Sept 25 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage#
Sept 26 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium#
Sept 27 – Montreal, QC – Club Soda#
Sept 28 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre
Sept 30 – Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall%
Oct 1 – Pittsburgh, PA – Spirit Hall%
Oct 2 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues%
Oct 3 – Chicago, IL – Reggies%
Oct 4 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater%
Oct 6 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater*
Oct 7 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot*
Oct 8 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club*
Oct 10 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre*
Oct 11 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater*
Oct 12 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon*
Oct 15 – Berkeley, CA – UC Theatre&
Oct 16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco&
# with Sacred Reich, Hirax, Void
% with Sacred Reich, Hirax, Interceptor
* with Sacred Reich, Vio-Lence, Midnight, Interceptor
& with Sacred Reich, Vio-Lence, Hirax, Midnight, Interceptor

Silverstein Announces Final Leg of 25 Years of Noise Tour with Thursday, Free Throw, Bloom & The Movielife

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Silverstein Announces Final Leg of 25 Years of Noise Tour with Thursday, Free Throw, Bloom & The Movielife

Silverstein is excited to announce the third and final leg of their worldwide 25 Years Of Noise Tour, kicking off in North America on November 18th. An epic conclusion to the band’s celebratory 25th anniversary run, the month-long trek features support from Thursday, Free Throw, and Bloom, with the addition of The Movielife for the final show in Brooklyn on December 20th. Tickets and VIP packages will be available starting this Friday, July 18th at 10am local time.

The band shares: “We’re beyond excited to announce the third and final leg of our biggest tour ever: 25 Years of Noise. This run marks the grand finale of a massive, multi-leg world tour celebrating every era of Silverstein.

To close it out properly, we’re switching up the setlist and bringing another incredible lineup with us: Thursday, Free Throw, and Bloom.

Let’s celebrate together: 25 Years of Silverstein.”

This year, fans around the world are invited to join Silverstein in celebrating their silver anniversary with the 25 Years of Noise Tour. These shows offer a discography-spanning performance and give fans the chance to vote on their favorite songs from each record to help shape the setlist. The band wrapped up the tour’s initial legs in North America and the UK/EU earlier this year alongside Thursday, The Callous Daoboys, Arm’s Length, Split Chain, Real Friends, Broadside, and Greyhaven, in addition to a recent performance at Vans Warped Tour in Washington, D.C.

Later this month they’ll be performing at the Long Beach date of the Vans Warped Tour before bringing the show to Australia with Real Friends. The 25 Years of Noise Tour with conclude with a final performance in Brooklyn on December 20 featuring support from Thursday, The Movielife, Free Throw, and Bloom.

Silverstein recently released one of their most ambitious singles to date, “Drain the Blood” featuring Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker. The song is taken from their forthcoming album Pink Moon, the second chapter in their 16-song double album. Conceived and recorded during a transformative stretch in the high desert of Joshua Tree, the album is set to be released on September 12 via UNFD.

North American Tour Dates:
7/25 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
7/26-7/27 – Long Beach, CA @ Vans Warped Tour *
10/25 – Ciudad de Mexico, MEX @ We Missed Ourselves Fest *
11/18 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
11/19 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
11/21 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
11/22 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
11/23 – Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
11/25 – Calgary, AB @ The Palace
11/26 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway
11/28 – Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue
11/29 – Portland, OR @ Roseland
11/30 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
12/2 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
12/3 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
12/5 – Riverside, CA @ RMA
12/6 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
12/7 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
12/10 – Austin, TX @ RADIO/EAST
12/12 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
12/13 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
12/14 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
12/16 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
12/17 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
12/19 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
12/20 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount

* – indicates Festival Date

Andy Vargas & Ray Greene Drop Soulful “So Fine” Duet via Malaspalabras Records, Ahead of Vargas Solo Album

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Eric Alper

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Jul 16, 2025

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Andy Vargas & Ray Greene Drop Soulful “So Fine” Duet via Malaspalabras Records, Ahead of Vargas Solo Album

Malaspalabras Records, the artist-friendly music label formed in 2023 by celebrated Santana vocalist Andy Vargas and renowned comedic actor George Lopez, is celebrating the release of “So Fine,” a brilliant new single by Vargas and his Santana bandmate, singer Ray Greene.

Produced by Adrian “AK” Cisneros and Chris Morris, “So Fine” is a deep-grooving contemporary R&B update of the song first made famous by Howard Johnson in 1982. This striking new version brims with percolating basslines and slinky guitar rhythms, but its main attraction is the glorious duet with two vocal masters, Vargas and Greene.

“Ray and I have always loved this song, and we felt it had a vibe we could really connect with,” Vargas says. “He’s got such a strong, dynamic voice, and we’ve always had a great time singing together live with Santana. Recording ‘So Fine’ with him was the icing on the cake.”

On July 16, both Vargas and Greene begin the second leg of Santana’s 2025 European tour. Between live dates, Vargas has been hard at work recording his long-awaited debut solo album, The Heart and Soul of Andy Vargas, which will be released by Malaspalabras Records (MPR) during the first quarter of 2026.

“I feel as if this record is the culmination of all my musical experiences,” he says. “From all the people I’ve worked with, all the energy I’ve received from recordings, studio sessions and live performances with my band and, of course, Santana, this is an opportunity for me to put my best foot forward. I can’t wait to share this album with the world.”

He adds, “At the same time, I stay committed to releasing an array of music on MPR with George Lopez.”