Excision
Threats Made Against ILLENIUM Fans Attending “Trilogy” Show in Las Vegas
Fans are eagerly awaiting ILLENIUM‘s upcoming “Trilogy” concert at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, a performance that the EDM superstar has called the “biggest show I’ve ever done.” But alarming and threatening messages shared across a number of social media channels by a user with multiple accounts caught the attention of some prospective attendees over the weekend. After a fan called on ILLENIUM and Excision to address the situation in a since-deleted tweet, they revealed that authorities had been notified of the threats and both artists were aware of the situation. Another Twitter user then posted a reply to the tweet, which included screenshots of the threats posted from accounts that have since been deactivated. Soon after, a delug...
Look Inside Excision’s Laser-Laden Show at Chandler’s Rawhide Event Center
On June 18th electronic music superstar Excision touched down in Arizona for a massive show at Chandler’s Rawhide Event Center, where he was joined by fellow dubstep stars SVDDEN DEATH, Riot Ten, Boogie T, Kompany, Calcium, and Jessica Audiffred. EDM.com was onsite to capture the laser-laden, bass-fueled show hosted by Relentless Beats, which doubled as a triumphant return to live music in the wake of the pandemic. All photos by Mia DeMello for EDM.com. Relentless Beats’ show at Chandler’s Rawhide Event Center with Excision on June 18th 2021. Relentless Beats’ show at Chandler’s Rawhide Event Center with Excision on June 18th 2021. Relentless Beats’ show at Chandler’s Rawhide Event Center with Excision on June 18th 2021. Re...
Excision and Dion Timmer Tap Alexis Donn for Soaring Melodic Bass Single, “Salvation”
Excision and Dion Timmer have unveiled their latest collaborative masterstroke, a soaring new single called “Salvation” with Alexis Donn. Longtime friends and collaborators, the two bass music superstars eschewed their penchant for heavy-hitting dubstep this time around, instead opting for an intoxicating melodic bass arrangement. Pitched vocal chops quiver through the booming saws and powerful chords of the song’s drops, which rumble with the same ferocity as a signature Subsidia release. Donn’s vocal performance here is not to be ignored. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter delivers a stentorian topline that ebbs and flows along with the dynamic production of Timmer and Excision, who have long been championed for their ability to produce vocal-driven banger...
Excision Announces Upcoming Collaboration With Dion Timmer and Alexis Donn, “Salvation”
For years, Excision and Dion Timmer have been releasing a steady flow of collaborations. With the dubstep titan bringing his overwhelmingly heavy sound to the table, his contributions have meshed well with Timmer’s neon-soaked, futuristic take on bass music. And together, they’ve created a number of fan-favorite pieces. Now, they’re reuniting once again for an upcoming single with Nashville-based, singer-songwriter Alexis Donn. Announced across their respective social media pages, the unreleased track will be called “Salvation.” Unfortunately for the impatient readers out there, a preview of the upcoming single has not been shared. However, Excision has teased that the song might make an appearance in a DJ set this weekend, so fans should s...
I Played the Extremely NSFW “Sonny Moore Dating Simulator” Game
This is an opinion column. The thoughts and viewpoints expressed are those of the author, Phil Scilippa. Before I begin, please read the trigger warning below. Although the tweet may seem like a joke, it isn’t. If you’re uncomfortable reading about fictitious scenarios rooted in the situations below, which involve a number of influential electronic producers and DJs, I encourage you to stop right here. Now we can proceed. The unsettling trigger warning above is, of course, in reference to the Twitter account’s name, “Sonny Moore Dating Simulator.” Yes—it’s a real visual novel game—and I played it this week. The Sonny Moore Dating Simulator comes courtesy of indie developer (hobbyist?) Skrillexdere Dev, a tongue-in-cheek combination of the world...
Excision, Kaskade, More to Perform at Global Dance Festival 2021: See the Full Lineup
Denver’s fan-favorite Global Dance Festival has received the green light to move forward with its 2021 event. Attendees can prepare to return to Empower Field at Mile High, home of the Denver Broncos, for the carnival-themed dance music extravaganza. Since the festival’s inception in the early 2000s the team has worked tirelessly to bring the best and brightest artists in the electronic music space to its stages, and their triumphant return features one of its best lineups yet. Excision, Claptone, Claude VonStroke, Deorro, Eli & Fur, Getter, Gryffin, Kaskade, Riot Ten, Sullivan King, Tchami, Tiësto, Tritonal, and many more are primed for performances at Global, which is scheduled for July 23rd and 24th. There are also two massive B2B DJ sets that fans simply can&#...
Excision and UBUR Finally Unveil Long-Awaited Bass Canyon ID, “Back to Back”
Two of the most trailblazing producers in the bass music scene have joined forces to drop their first-ever collab, a monster trap and dubstep hybrid called “Back to Back.” Excision and UBUR unveiled the track today via the former’s Subsidia Records banner, dropping a monster tune that bursts at the seams with forward-thinking sound design. The arrangement here is something to marvel at, as it manages to effortlessly incorporate three wholly unique drops in its mind-bending three minutes. “Back to Back,” which features a stellar Armanni Reign, begins with a relentless verse that churns along to frenetic breakbeat drum programming and raucous guitar riffs. Excision and UBUR go on to unload a ferocious first drop, expertly interpolat...
Subtronics, 12th Planet, More Announced on Stacked Lineup for Excision’s First-Ever Reunion Event
The lineup for Excision‘s bass music family reunion has arrived, and in typical X fashion, it’s stacked. EDM’s de facto dubstep dad has tapped a bevy of the genre’s most popular artists for Reunion, which is scheduled for July 16th and 17th at Legend Valley, the home of Lost Lands. Set to appear at the event are Subtronics, SVDDEN DEATH, Sullivan King, Lucii, LEVEL UP, Dion Timmer, and a can’t-miss B2B DJ set from 12th Planet and Wooli, among others. Check out the full lineup for the two-day event below. Flyer for Excision’s inaugural Reunion event in Ohio. Excision (via Twitter) Unlike Lost Lands, Reunion will not be a camping festival. However, there will be shuttles to and from Columbus hotels and free day parking for attendees traveling in ...
Excision Announces New Ohio Bass Music Festival, Reunion
After his flagship Lost Lands festival sold out in the blink of an eye, Excision has now invited all headbangers to Ohio for a brand new festival called Reunion. He took to Twitter to announce the two-day bass music extravaganza, which is scheduled for July 16th and 17th at Legend Valley, the home of Lost Lands. According to a statement shared by the dubstep star, Reunion will not be a camping festival like its dinosaur-themed companion event, but there will be shuttles to and from Columbus hotels and free day parking to soften the blow for attendees traveling in. “Over the last year, the team and I have had a lot of time to get creative. The one thing we couldn’t stop thinking about was getting back to live shows and celebrating with you all,” Excision’s statement r...
Excision Announces Two-Night Las Vegas Concert Run This Summer
It looks like Las Vegas will be home to more than just blackjack robbery and post-college douchebaggery this summer. Dubstep superstar Excision has announced a two-night run this summer, preparing to touch down in Vegas on July 2nd and 3rd for twin shows at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. True to Excision form, the famed Virus producer brought along a stable of heavy-hitting bass music artists along for the ride at the open air venue. Joining him over the course of the two-night run will be MARAUDA, ATLiens, Sullivan King, Wooli, Kompany, HE$H, Dion Timmer, Kai Wachi, CALCIUM, Vampa, LEVEL UP, and Benda. Official flyer for Excision’s two-night Las Vegas 2021 run at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. Excision (via Twitter) Just like the majority of li...
Excision, deadmau5, Kayzo, More Announced for Freaky Deaky Halloween Weekend Festival
One of dance music’s most celebrated spooky season events, Freaky Deaky music festival, is back in the cards for 2021. Disco Donnie Presents is turning Baytown into a horror show this Halloween weekend as over 50 artists are slated to takeover the Houston Raceway. The lineup is driven primarily by a formidable roster of bass music heavyweights including 12th Planet, Sullivan King, Excision, Kayzo, and Zeds Dead, but it doesn’t stop there as deadmau5, Galantis and Adventure Club will also be making appearances. The icing on the cake is a curated stage takeover taking place courtesy of Claude VonStroke‘s Dirtybird imprint. Lineup for the 2021 edition of Texas’ Freaky Deaky music festival. Freaky Deaky The festival is offering something for everyone including, fo...
Excision and ILLENIUM Are Going B2B at Bass Canyon 2021: See the Full Lineup
Excision‘s festivals have become a consistent source of quality lineups and Bass Canyon 2021 is no exception. The dubstep don recently unveiled this year’s lineup and it does not disappoint. As expected, Excision will take the stage for three different sets, including his signature Detox set, as well as another B2B with ILLENIUM. Additionally, he’s booked some of the most incredible bass music acts in the game Liquid Stranger, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Vampa, Level Up, Eptic, Ganja White Night, SLANDER, and SVDDEN DEATH. 2021 lineup for Bass Canyon. Bass Canyon The undercard is just as packed with world-class talent, as the likes of INZO, SubDocta, Hex Cougar, yetep, SWARM, and more will be making their Bass Canyon debuts. Clearly, Excision’s first festiv...
