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Cane Hill 's Devin Clark shows you all of the drum gear that he uses while on stage! Watch the video at https://bit.ly/3UdQ9sc

Acrobvt reveals what they do to prepare for taking the stage! Check out their preshow rituals at https://bit.ly/48iC2aX

The Last Gang - BUS INVADERS Ep. 1976 [VIDEO]
On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the punk rock band, The Last Gang, while on tour with Teenage Bottlerocket. The Last Gang is currently supporting their newest album, Obscene Daydreams. You can check watch the video below:

VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - August 28, 2024
Location - Chop Shop in Chicago, IL

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The Last Gang - BUS INVADERS Ep. 1976 [VIDEO] Join us as The Last Gang gives you a tour of their tour van.

while(true) - FIRST CONCERT EVER
In this First Concert Ever segment, the alternative/progressive metal artist, while(true), talks about the story of his first experience with live music. You can check out the story below:

Back in the summer of 2009, I was a 17-year-old living with my dad and stepmom in a tiny, rural town in south-central Illinois. My parents were strict, limiting and keeping a close eye on any form of media that I consumed. Their strictness grew over the years, eventually resulting in my coming home from school one day to find out that they had thrown away my collection of Nine Inch Nails and Korn CDs. During this period of my life, I spent a lot of time cooped up in my room writing and recording sh*tty metalcore. During Christmas and summer breaks, I would visit my mom and stepdad in Kokomo, IN. I always looked forward to these visits, with my visit during the summer of 2009 being especially notable.

My stepdad’s taste in music was very much in line with the stuff I was interested in at the time. Anytime I’d visit, I’d explore his CD collection or peruse Kazaa on the family computer for something new to listen to (sorry for the viruses). He’d also often surprise me by taking me out to do cool stuff. When I showed up to visit that summer, he surprised me with tickets to Mayhem Fest. I hadn’t been to a live show up until this point, so I was pretty stoked—especially since Killswitch was playing on the main stage and they were my favorite band at the time. I can still vividly remember showing up to the festival and waiting around for Whitechapel to kick things off. Before the band went on, I took note of how loud the music was that they were playing over the PA. I remember thinking to myself: “I guess this is pretty loud. Is this how loud the bands will be?” I wasn’t prepared for how loud the bands would be. Whitechapel kicked in, three guitars and all, and it blew me away. I honestly don’t remember much else about the side stage acts. My memories of the fest mostly revolve around how tight Killswitch sounded and one particular moment where Mike (the bassist) locked eyes and pointed at me because (I’m pretty sure) he noticed me singing along.

The festival was an awesome and inspiring experience for teenage me. That next year, I got together with a few friends to form a band and we started playing out. Looking back, being in that band with my friends fostered some of the greatest experiences of my life. We all eventually went our separate ways, and I moved on to form new bands, one after the next over the course of the next decade+. Lately, I’m playing guitar for a couple of bands in the St. Louis area (shout out to Oakwood Grove and Ego Death) and have recently assembled a lineup for my main musical focus, being while(true). We’re currently prepping to play out by the spring of 2025.

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while(true) - FIRST CONCERT EVER Join us as while(true) tells you the story of his first concert.

Mortiis takes you on a tour of the van he was in for his recent North American tour! Watch the video at https://bit.ly/3UhJdup

Cane Hill's Ryan Henriquez - GEAR MASTERS Ep. 527 [VIDEO]
On this episode of DTB’s “Gear Masters”, Ryan Henriquez, bassist of the metalcore band, Cane Hill, shows off the gear that he uses onstage, while on the "Decade of the Swarm" tour with Signs of the Swarm, Ov Sulfur, 156Sielnce, and A Wake In Providence. Cane Hill is currently supporting their newest EP, Drowning Therapy. You can check watch the video below:

PLAY THE SAME GEAR:
ESP LTD B-1005 Multi-Scale Bass Guitar
D'Addario EXL220S XL Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings
Gruv Gear FretWraps Black
Nordstrand Big Splits Bass Guitar Pickups
Hipshot Bridge
ESP LTD M-1004 Bass Guitar
EMG 35DC Active Ceramic Modern Humbucker Bass Pickup
EMG BTC Control Stacked Bass/Treble Control K**b
Ernie Ball Bass Guitar Strings (125-55)
ESP (Japanese) Horizon Series Bass Guitar
Shure GLXD16+ Digital Wireless Guitar Pedal System
Korg Pitchblack X Custom Pedal Tuner
Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork Polyphonic Pitch Shift Pedal
DigiTech Bass Whammy Pitch Shift Bass Pedal
Radial J48 1-channel Active 48v Direct Box
MXR M83 Bass Chorus Deluxe Pedal
MXR M288 Bass Octave Deluxe Pedal
MXR M300 Digital Reverb Pedal
TC Electronic Flashback Triple Delay Pedal
MXR M107 Phase 100 Phaser Pedal
Darkglass Microtubes B7K V2 Bass Preamp Pedal
Darkglass Microtubes X7 Bass Preamp Pedal
Darkglass Microtubes 900 v2 - 900-watt Bass Head

VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - September 4, 2024
Location - The WC Social Club in West Chicago, IL

Keep up with Cane Hill on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Cane Hill's Ryan Henriquez - GEAR MASTERS Ep. 527 [VIDEO] Join us as Cane Hill's Ryan Henriquez shows off the bass guitar gear he uses on stage.

It was so fun getting to film an episode of Bus Invaders with Alec Benjamin before the Chicago date of his recent tour! Video coming soon.

Rec Hall reveals one of their crazy stories about being in a band on tour! Check out the story at https://bit.ly/3NuJ2bc

Shadow of Intent - BUS INVADERS Ep. 1975 [VIDEO]
On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the deathcore band, Shadow of Intent, while on "The Black Opera Across North America 2024" tour with Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ingested, The Zenith Passage, and Disembodied Tyrant. Shadow of Intent is currently supporting their newest album, Flying The Black Flag. You can check watch the video below:

VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - September 15, 2024
Location - Metro in Chicago, IL

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Shadow of Intent - BUS INVADERS Ep. 1975 [VIDEO] Join us as Shadow of Intent takes you on a tour of their tour bus.

Jerm - DREAM TOUR
In this Dream Tour segment, the alternative artist, Jerm, reveals who he would want on his ultimate tour lineup. You can check out their picks below:

My name is Jerm. I’m a singer, songwriter, and producer from York, Pennsylvania, and today I’ll be going over my dream festival lineup. As an artist, I listen to a lot of different music, ranging from the Sabrina Carpenters of the world all the way down to the depths of the underground, making it impossible for me to just stick to one genre. With that being said, my festival will be broken up into two days, each representing a different sound.

Day one consists of my favorite rock and alternative artists. For starters, my headliner would be Nirvana. While it’s not exactly a unique take to have Nirvana as my favorite band of all time, my love for Nirvana stretches a lot deeper than the music. Kurt Cobain is one of the biggest influences on my character as well as my songwriting. For co-headliner, I’m gonna have to go with The Cure. While the contrast between Nirvana and The Cure is quite stark, man, can they write a song. Robert Smith’s ability to build songs layer by layer is something so admirable to me. Songs like “A Night Like This” and “Doing The Unstuck” are some of my all-time favorites. Opening acts would include bands like Alexsucks and Sitting on Stacy, bands that, in my opinion, in ten years will be some little rock kid’s “Dream Festival” headliner—they’re just not big enough yet.

One thing I learned from my dad growing up is that if you limit yourself to just one style of music, you’re going to miss out on so many great songs. Day two will consist of some of my favorite acts from other genres. My headliners for day two will be Clairo and Elliott Smith. I’m a really big fan of the singer-songwriter genre. The ability to sit down with mainly a guitar and minimal production and make entertaining and introspective songs is an amazing talent and something I strive for. Songs like “Blouse” by Clairo and “Ballad of Big Nothing” by Elliott Smith would be incredible to hear with the artist in front of you. For openers, I would go with artists like Glaive. Glaive is truly one of the most versatile artists I’ve ever listened to, with songs ranging anywhere from hyperpop to rap, and even the previously mentioned singer-songwriter style.

Thank you all for reading about my dream festival lineup.

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Jerm - DREAM TOUR Join us as Jerm shares his picks for his dream tour lineup.

letdown. ( ) gives you a tour of the RV that he tours the country in! Watch the video at https://bit.ly/4eEdH1T

Signs of the Swarm's Michael Cassese - GEAR MASTERS Ep. 526 [VIDEO]
On this episode of DTB’s “Gear Masters”, Michael Cassese, bassist of the deathcore band, Signs of the Swarm, shows off the gear that he uses onstage, while on the "Decade of the Swarm" tour with Cane Hill, Ov Sulfur, 156Sielnce, and A Wake In Providence. Signs of the Swarm is currently supporting their newest single, IWONTLETYOUDIE. You can check watch the video below:

PLAY THE SAME GEAR:
Enki Bass Guitar Case
Solar Bass Guitar AB2.5
Solar Bass Guitar AB2.4
DiMarzio Nylon ClipLock Guitar Strap
D'Addario NYXL45130 Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings
Orange 8 x 10-inch Bass Cabinet
Neural DSP Quad Cortex Quad-Core Digital Effects Modeler/Profiling Floorboard

VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - September 4, 2024
Location - The WC Social Club in West Chicago, IL

Keep up with Signs of the Swarm on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Signs of the Swarm's Michael Cassese - GEAR MASTERS Ep. 526 [VIDEO] Join us as Signs of the Swarm's Michael Cassese shows off the bass guitar gear he uses on stage.

We had a blast filming an episode of Gear Masters with Point North and episodes of Bus Invaders with Nevertel and RIVALS before the Chicago date of their recent tour! Videos coming soon.

JOA - kindajoa reveals what she does to prepare for taking the stage! Check out her preshow rituals at https://bit.ly/3Np1lic