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23-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Dave Shapiro, Sound Talent Group Owner, Dead at 42 in Plane Crash
The post Dave Shapiro, Sound Talent Group Owner, Dead at 42 in Plane Crash appeared first on Consequence. Dave Shapiro, who represented such bands as Sum 41, Lamb of God, Pierce the Veil, Opeth, Parkway Drive, Built to Spill, I Prevail, Clutch, GWAR, and more as owner of Sound Talent Group, died in a plane crash in San Diego on Thursday morning (May 22nd). Two other Sound Talent Group employees and other individuals, all of whom have not been publicly identified yet, were also killed when the 1985 Cessna Citation aircraft crashed at roughly 4 a.m. in the Tierrasanta neighborhood, reports Billboard. The plane crashed onto a residential block, setting several homes on fire. UPDATE: One of the other victims has been identified as Daniel Williams, founding drummer of the metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. Details here. 'We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends,' said a spokesperson for Sound Talent Group. 'Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today's tragedy. Thank you so much for respecting their privacy at this time.' Shapiro previously worked at The Agency Group and United Talent Agency before launching Sound Talent Group with Tim Borror and Matt Andersen. Billboard notes that Shapiro was an experienced pilot, and owned the company Velocity Aviation, where he also served as a flight instructor. In addition to the aforementioned bands, Sound Talent Group also represents such acts as Animals as Leaders, Beartooth, Between the Buried and Me, Black Veil Brides, Corrosion of Conformity, Devin Townsend, Down, Helmet, Hot Water Music, In This Moment, Killswitch Engage, Story of the Year, Zakk Wylde, and dozens more. Earlier this year, Sound Talent Group announced the 'Summer of Loud Tour,' a North American metalcore package featuring Beartooth, I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, and Parkway Drive that is set to kick off June 22nd. Our condolences go out to the families and friends of Dave Shapiro and the other victims of this plane crash. A video featuring Shapiro when he worked at The Agency Group, as well as a news report on the crash, can be seen below. Popular Posts Trump Warns Springsteen: "He Ought to Keep His Mouth Shut Until He's Back Into the Country" New Reality TV Show That Sees immigrants Compete for US Citizenship Has Backing of Trump Administration: Report Holy Shit, You Have to See Footage from System of a Down's Concert in Brazil Bruce Springsteen Gives Trump the Middle Finger with Another Defiant Concert Guns N' Roses Share Video of Axl Rose Repeatedly Falling Onstage: Watch Neil Young to Trump: "I'm Not Scared of You. Neither Are the Rest of Us" Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
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25-02-2025
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Detroit concerts on sale this week: Wu-Tang Clan, Neil Young, Pantera, Tate McRae, more
As metro Detroit's summer concert schedule continues to grow, another big batch of tours has been announced, with tickets going on sale this week. Here's a look at some of the notable new shows. (Many concerts also offer various presale opportunities for early ticket buying; check artist sites for details.) Wu-Tang Clan's farewell tour, dubbed the Final Chamber, will arrive at Little Caesars Arena on July 8. The iconic hip-hop collective will be joined by Run the Jewels in the opening spot. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. Neil Young and his new band the Chrome Hearts — featuring keyboardist Spooner Oldham and members of Promise of the Real — will play Pine Knob Music Theatre on Aug. 13 as part of the globetrotting Love Earth Tour. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. Breakout pop star Tate McRae has booked a Little Caesars Arena show for Oct. 13, following her already scheduled August concert at the downtown venue. Seats for the new date will go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday through Ticketmaster. Pantera's first Detroit headlining appearance in 24 years will bring the iconic metal band to Pine Knob Music Theatre on July 17 with Sweden's Amon Amarth in support. Pantera vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown will be joined by guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante for the summer tour. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. Justin Timberlake plays Detroit: A young sensation finds his way to a middle-age sweet spot Wu-Tang Clan to play Little Caesars Arena in July as group embarks on farewell tour Buddy Guy is headed to Meadow Brook Amphitheatre on July 19 with his Damn Right Encore Tour, an extension of a farewell run that launched in 2023, this time with openers Taj Farrant and Mathias Lattin. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. The Summer of Loud Tour, hitting Pine Knob Music Theatre on July 16, will feature Detroit's I Prevail plus Beartooth, Killswitch Engage and Parkway Drive, all billed as headliners on the North American summer run. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. Simple Plan's Bigger Than You Think tour will hit Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre on Aug. 23 with openers Bowling for Soup, 3OH!3 and LØLØ. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will make its annual summer appearance at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre on July 6 with a performance of John Williams movie music, including selections from 'Star Wars,' 'Jaws,' 'Harry Potter' and more. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. The Beach Boys' latest Michigan visit will bring Mike Love, Bruce Johnston and company to Meadow Brook Amphitheatre on May 25. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. Pop quartet Big Time Rush will revisit the catalog from their hit Nickelodeon sitcom in a Pine Knob Music Theatre stop on Aug. 6, part of the group's Real Life Worldwide tour. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit concerts on sale this week: Wu-Tang Clan, Neil Young, more
