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That 4AD are releasing this glorious second solo album from the Pixies frontman on gleaming gold-coloured vinyl is only right and proper, as it still stands as his crowning glory in terms of music outside the band.
In fact, it finds him rejuvenated after Pixies’ pre-hiatus swansong Trompe Le Monde – the songwriting here is impeccable, madly inventive and overflowing with a sense of freedom and joie de vivre, beautifully at odds with the gloom of the imploding grunge scene of the time. Black has an innate understanding of the power of a tight pop chorus, respect for classic American rock’n’roll, and a sense of punk weirdness to make it all sound brand new.
The songs are pared down to the bare minimum, 22 of them each around that magic bar of three minutes, but he fits so much into those precious seconds, from cod-reggae to wild whoops.
Headache, the album’s hit single, sounds like just that, tension behind the eyeballs jauntily and cheerfully endured, its bounce and drive its own remedy, clearing to make way for the Roy Orbison-worshipping Sir Rockabye, Lyrically and musically clever, wildly varied and irresistible, Teenager Of The Year is the sound of a man running wild in his own imagination, and it’s still brilliant three decades on.
Emma has been writing about music for 25 years, and is a regular contributor to Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, Prog and Louder. During that time her words have also appeared in publications including Kerrang!, Melody Maker, Select, The Blues Magazine and many more. She is also a professional pedant and grammar nerd and has worked as a copy editor on everything from film titles through to high-end property magazines. In her spare time, when not at gigs, you’ll find her at her local stables hanging out with a bunch of extremely characterful horses.
Devin Townsend often presents as a louder-than-life character – a rock force with an operatic vocal range and a thing for puppets.
“Regrettably, insecurity plays into my process in a big way,” he admits. “But I guess my objective with music has always been about representing where I’m at emotionally.”
His recent album PowerNerd, written in a fortnight (with lyrics that were longer in the making, drawing from challenging personal times), is a hard-hitting explosion of his defining attributes: colossal riffs, dreamy soundscapes, king-sized melodies, a touch of daft humour, and surges of deep feeling.
The first music I remember hearing
My mother used to play Brahms on the piano in the basement. In the Pacific Northwest, in the seventies, the environment was wetter than it is now, so there was a real attachment to those minor-key piano melodies with the sustain pedal pressed. From a young age I was ‘trained’, in some way, to equate those tonalities and reverb to rainy days.
The first song I performed live
In tenth grade there was a parent-teacher night, I put together a band and we played in the cafeteria. We played Stairway To Heaven, and the feeling of acknowledgement that came from a room full of people applauding was pretty intoxicating as a kid.
The guitar hero
Eddie Van Halen. When I was about twelve we used to hang out on the roofs of our houses and put our stereos out the windows, and everybody listened to Van Halen. As guitar players, the badge of honour was to be able to play the tapping section in Eruption.
The singer
Rob Halford. Being in Vancouver, there were no stations that played rock or metal, but if you took your TV’s cable and gaffa-taped it to your ghetto blaster or radio receiver, you could pick up stations from Seattle. KISW played Victim Of Changes by Judas Priest, the live version from Unleashed In The East. Rob Halford’s voice was so interesting to me. I remember singing into a reverb unit trying to replicate his voice. But only passively, because I didn’t want to be a singer.
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The Clancy Brothers and Johnny Cash. At Christmas my grandfather would come over and we would sing that. Also Leonard Bernstein – I was raised with seventies musicals. They were such broad strokes of emotion. America [from West Side Story] was so abstract rhythmically, but because it was such a big part of my life it didn’t seem complicated.
Favourite musical
The ones that really affected me emotionally were Jesus Christ Superstar and Popeye. Popeye was much maligned, because the concept of it is absurd in every sense: Robin Williams, doing a live-action Popeye musical. However, myself and a bunch of people that I know, strangely, have a huge affinity for it.
POPEYE | “I’m Popeye the Sailor Man” Clip | Paramount Movies – YouTube
A solo artist named Rapoon put out an album called Darker By Light in 1996, and I’ve listened to it more than any record. It’s soundscapes, like an auburn-coloured, dark kind of watercolour. It’s the type of music I prefer to almost anything.
Music I mow the lawn to
It’s the only time I participate in music that has lyrics, really. I look for shitty eighties metal, and I’ll listen to things that colleagues of mine have released. The last Sevendust, Meshuggah’s last one, Shinedown, Gojira…
The best record I’ve made
A record I made in the pandemic, called Snuggles, because it was made consciously to try and make people feel better. There’s a host of female voices I asked to sing, and I said the only criteria is that whatever you say has to be a constructive sentiment – like a prayer or mantra. When I listened to it one day, the positivity and constructive nature of it made me very proud.
The worst record I’ve made
If there’s a record that I like less than others, it’s only because the time that yielded that bounty of music was less pleasurable. And those times might be Physicist [2000] and Z2 [2014].
The best cover version
Two Steps From The Move by Hanoi Rocks opens with a cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Up Around The Bend. When I tried to listen to the Creedence version, I realised how much more I liked Hanoi Rocks’ one.
Hanoi Rocks – Up Around the Bend (Official Video) – YouTube
Probably Meshuggah. They’re friends of mine. I feel similar about Meshuggah as I do with AC/DC. Not musically, but there’s very few bands that have isolated something so specifically and then mastered it. I have a lot of time for that conceptually.
My Saturday night party song
Hall & Oates, maybe Bob Marley, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan. My parties are not wild. One wild party at fifty-two years old and I’m fucked for a week.
The song I want played at my funeral
Prabhujee by Ravi Shanker and George Harrison. Probably my favourite song of all time. I think I first heard it when I started taking acid. Once that era of my life dissipated, a lot of music that [had] seemed appropriate didn’t have any value to me. But that one carried itself through that period.
Ravi Shankar’s Chants of India – ‘Prabhujee’ (Lyric Video) – YouTube
Feature Photo of Pure Prairie League by Laura-Schneider
Like an old friend you haven’t seen in twenty years, longtime Pure Prairie League bassist Michael Reilly has brought the band back front and center with the group’s first new album in twenty years entitled Back on Track.
The album released on December 6th under Pure Prairie League Records, revitalizes the band’s iconic sound with newfound energy. Spanning twelve tracks, the album masterfully merges the timeless appeal of Pure Prairie League’s signature style with a modern edge, offering a vibrant mix of nostalgia and innovation. It’s both a tribute to their storied history and a bold step forward.
The current lineup of Pure Prairie League features founding member John David Call on pedal steel guitar, alongside Scott Thompson on drums and vocals, Randy Harper on keyboards and vocals, Jeffrey Zona on guitars and vocals, and Jared Camic on bass and vocals. Adding further depth to the album are special guest appearances by Jenifer Wrinkle on fiddle, Jeff “Birdman” Kirk on alto sax, Mat Britain on steel drums and percussion, and former Pure Prairie League member Gary Burr, who contributes his vocals to the project.
Produced by longtime bassist and bandleader Michael Reilly, Back on Track was recorded at Riverfront Recorders in Madison, Tennessee, with additional sessions held at Twilight Zona Studio in Hendersonville. Originally conceived as an EP to showcase new members Harper, Camic, and Zona, the project grew into a full-length album that seamlessly honors the rich legacy of Pure Prairie League while exploring fresh musical horizons.
Pure Prairie League carved out a unique place in the country rock genre, known for their harmonious blend of folk, rock, and country influences. Formed in 1969 in Waverly, Ohio, the band’s original lineup featured Craig Fuller (guitar, vocals), Tom McGrail (drums), Jim Caughlan (drums), and John David Call (pedal steel guitar), with George Powell (guitar, vocals) and Billy Hinds (drums) later joining to solidify their sound. Their name, inspired by the fictional temperance union in the 1939 film Dodge City, reflected their roots in Americana storytelling. The band’s 1972 debut album introduced “Amie,” a song that would grow in popularity over time to become their defining anthem.
A pivotal addition to the group was Michael Reilly, who joined as bassist in the early 1970s and became an instrumental force in shaping the band’s direction. Reilly’s leadership and contributions to songwriting and production helped Pure Prairie League navigate the challenges of lineup changes and shifting musical trends. His influence was particularly vital during the release of albums like Two Lane Highway (1975) and Dance (1976), which brought the band mainstream success. Reilly also played a key role in recruiting Vince Gill in the late 1970s, whose smooth vocals further expanded the group’s appeal and contributed to their commercial peak.
Over the decades, Pure Prairie League has weathered shifts in the music industry while maintaining their distinctive sound, characterized by lush harmonies and expert musicianship. Reilly’s long tenure as the band’s bassist and leader ensured continuity and stability, allowing the group to remain active and relevant. Mike was such a joy to interview. Don’t miss this one; he has some great rock and roll stories……..
You can purchase the new album on the band’s website. The link is below
Brian Kachejian was born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx. He is the founder and Editor in Chief of ClassicRockHistory.com. He has spent thirty years in the music business often working with many of the people who have appeared on this site. Brian Kachejian also holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Stony Brook University along with New York State Public School Education Certifications in Music and Social Studies. Brian Kachejian is also an active member of the New York Press.
Enterprise Earth have announced that they will drop their brand new EP, Descent Into Madness, on January 30. Pre-order it here.
The band has also shared the video for “I. The Descent”. Watch below.
“My vision began with a narration of the overarching concept to my bandmates, and it only felt right to start this journey the same way,” says singer Travis Worland. “‘The Descent’ is a kind of overture for the EP and sets the scene for the following Hell to come.”
The band echoes the singer’s sentiment, saying, “We set out to accomplish one goal with this release, and we feel that we have achieved it. We envisioned a darkness, a spellbound episode through the suffering journey to insanity. Let loose your grasp, we begin the Descent Into Madness.”
Descent Into Madness EP tracklisting:
“I. The Descent” “II. Words In Whispers” “III. Shadows Below” “IV. Chasms Of Hell” “V. Enough.” “VI. Shapeshifter”
“I. The Descent” video:
Anguished, ethereal, groove-driven death metal enriched with innovation and technique, Enterprise Earth’s music effortlessly transitions from earth-shattering breakdowns to sickeningly slow sludge to blast-furnace pummelling without sacrificing a moody atmosphere. Each of their songs is ominous, ambitious, lurching, and engaging, including “Where Dreams Are Broken,” “The Failsafe Fallacy,” “Unleash Hell,” and “Reanimate // Disintegrate,” which collectively boast millions of streams.
Their list of tourmates over the years resembles a “who’s who” of classic and modern extremity: Paleface Swiss, Lorna Shore, Cannibal Corpse, Whitechapel, Dying Fetus, Suffocation, Fit For An Autopsy, Thy Art Is Murder, Chelsea Grin, Shadow Of Intent, Carnifex, and more.
The lineups have changed since they emerged in 2014, but the creative mission persists. Guitarist and producer Gabe Mangold has been at the band’s core since 2017. He is joined by the formidable trio of vocalist Travis Worland, bassist Dakota Johnson (since 2021), and drummer Aron Hetsko (since 2022).
Descent Into Madness builds upon the adventurous steps taken across their catalog, with focused rage and despair. The EP is an exercise in focused creativity unparalleled by most of the metal genre. It’s par for the course with Enterprise Earth, whose music continues to innovate and dominate.
Although death metal is arguably the most brutal of subgenres, steeped in macabre imagery, Enterprise Earth conjures self-determination and independence from within the bowels of extremity. The band’s authentic, impassioned precision and technical might are unquestionable. Committed to musical excellence and personal perseverance, Enterprise Earth carves meaning from the darkness.
Enterprise Earth are:
Gabe Mangold — Guitar Travis Worland — Vocals Dakota Johnson — Bass Aron Hetsko — Drums
Norwegian world music collective, Wardruna, is now releasing a live video for the song “Heimta Thurs”. The video is a part of the band’s Live At The Acropolis show, which will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray alongside Wardruna’s new album, Birna, on January 24.
Originating from Wardruna’s debut record Runaljod – Gap var ginnunga, the song “Heimta Thurs” has grown into one of the group’s most iconic songs and a fan favorite. Set against the backdrop of the world heritage site Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Acropolis, the composition and visual experience reach new heights.
Watch the video below:
The connection between the old and ancient, deeply human and natural at the same time, can be felt at every live performance of Wardruna, resounding equally on stage and throughout the audience. Live At The Acropolis is a testament to that. Captured for all eternity by Kolibri Media, Wardruna now presents the DVD and Blu-Ray Live At The Acropolis, featuring the full show, additional interviews and impressions of the meet and greet at the Underflow Record Store.
Birna and Live At The Acropolis pre-orders are available here, with the new album available on limited-edition vinyl, CD and digitally.
Birna cover, photo by Tuukka Koski with artwork by Øivind A. Myksvoll.
Birna tracklisting:
“Hertan” “Birna” “Ljos til Jord” “Dvaledraumar” “Jord til Ljos” “Himinndotter” “Hibjørnen” “Skuggehesten” “Tretale” “Lyfjaberg”
“Birna” video:
“Hibjørnen” video:
“Himinndotter” video:
“Hertan” video:
“Lyfjaberg” video:
From the Runaljod album trilogy (2009, 2013, 2016), exploring old Norse myths, traditions, and language through the 24 proto-Norse runes, the sound of Wardruna evolved and blended into the stripped down, acoustic compositions on Skald (2018). The group’s most recent album, Kvitravn (White-Raven) (2021), explored Northern sorcery, spirit-animals, animism, and the act of creation – the ever-interchanging prolific relationship between the skaldic poet and nature itself. The record charted in 13 countries, including #1 in Canada and Austria, and #2 in Germany. Wardruna has performed at multiple manmade historical locations including Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Acropolis, Bulgaria’s Ancient Theater of Philipoppolis, as well as locations set amidst natural wonders such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Alongside his work with Wardruna, Einar Selvik has composed music for large tv and game productions such as “Vikings” and “Assassin’s Creed – Valhalla,” he gives tutorials and lectures on Old Norse literature, musicology, instruments and philosophy, and he has worked with renowned artists such as Mari Boine, Tina Guo, Matoma and Eivør, including appearances on Norwegian, Danish and Polish national television.
Swedish melodic black metal band, Mörk Gryning, have released a guitar playthrough video for “Tornet”, featured on their new album, Fasornas Tid, out now via Season Of Mist. Watch below:
Mörk Gryning was founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 1993 by Goth Gorgon and Draakh Kimera. Two years later they released their debut album Tusen År Har Gått (1995), recorded and mixed at Unisound Studios, by legendary producer Dan Swanö and released by No Fashion. The album is one of the milestones of the ‘90s Swedish black metal scene.
The group returned to action in November 1996, working at Sunlight Studios together with Tomas Skogsberg and Dismember’s Fred Estby to craft the Return Fire album. Over the following years, three more albums were released, for example Maelstrom Chaos with new guitarist Avathar, a scene veteran, recorded at the legendary Grieghallen Studios Bergen, Norway.
Ever since the debut album, Tusen år har gått…, Mörk Gryning has refused to follow in the footsteps of others and walked their own paths – something which is made very clear on the 2003 release Pieces of Primal Expressionism, an experimental and heavy progressive release recorded at Dug Out, produced by Daniel Bergstrand. After a couple of years of touring and festival performances, the band was put on hold.
Returning to the scene again in 2017, the band performed an exclusive live show in Stockholm playing all the songs from the debut album and some other songs from the back catalogue. This ended in releasing the 4-song live record called Live at Kraken. During the pandemic the comeback album Hinsides Vrede was released to much critical acclaim with many of the songs today being the backbone of their live shows.
Now that they’ve returned, Mörk Gryning are more active than ever. Their seventh album, Fasnornas Tid, pays a brutal homage to the scene’s raw ferocity and ageless spirit with a dystopian symphony that’s driven by an insatiable hunger for self-destruction.
Intro “The Seer” “Tornet” “Fasornas Tid” “Before The Crows Have Their Feast” “Savage Messiah” “An Ancient Ancestor Of The Autumn Moon” “Black Angel” “Barren Paths” “The Serpent’s Kiss” “Det Svarta” “Age Of Fire”
Progressive death metal duo, Entheos, will support Born Of Osiris on their upcoming US winter tour. The journey begins on January 31 in Iowa City, Iowa and runs through February 22 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Additional support will be provided by Within Destruction, AXTY, Lost In Separation.
Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.
Tour dates:
January 31 – Wildwood Saloon – Iowa City, IA
February 1 – The Bottleneck – Lawrence, KS 2 – Wave – Wichita, KS 4 – Jake’s Sport’s Cafe – Lubbock, TX 5 – Lowbrow Palace – El Paso, TX 7 – Trees – Dallas, TX 8 – Studio @ Warehouse Live – Houston, TX 10 – 89th Street – Oklahoma City, OK 11 – Growlers – Memphis, TN 12 – Workplay Theater – Birmingham, AL 13 – The Masquerade (Hell) – Atlanta, GA 14 – Conduit – Orlando, FL 15 – The Banyan – West Palm Beach, FL 17 – Underbelly – Jacksonville, FL 18 – Music Farm – Charleston, SC 19 – The Standard – Knoxville, TN 20 – Manchester Music Hall – Lexington, KY 21 – The Castle Theater – Bloomington, IL 22 – Pyramid Scheme – Grand Rapids, MI
Entheos will be touring in support of their An End To Everything EP, out now on Metal Blade Records.
“An End To Everything’s title and lyrics are significant on a personal level and depict an era in my life that ended with the death of a close friend because of addiction,” notes vocalist Chaney Crabb. “This person had thrived in life against many odds, but ultimately succumbed as a result of their own poor decisions. An End To Everything is about the nature of the darkness of life and the human experience.
“Musically, our goal on this EP was to write five songs that could both stand on their own as singles and be cohesive as a collection. As always, we aimed to incorporate many different musical influences and blend them in a succinct way. Over the span of three months, we worked from the demo stages to completion alongside Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, Fallujah, Whitechapel), who co-produced and engineered the EP, to make five tracks that are uniquely ‘Entheos,’ and we are incredibly proud of the result.”
“An End To Everything” “All For Nothing” “Life In Slow Motion” “A Thousand Days” “Return To Me” “Absolute Zero” (Live in Nashville) * “In Purgatory” (Live in Nashville) * “I Am The Void” (Live in Nashville) *
Italian masters of modern melodic metal, Temperance, have spellbound their symphonic magic into a thrilling live album, From Hermitage To Europe, out March 14 via Napalm Records. Captured during the band’s latest extended tour supporting their album Hermitage – Daruma’s Eyes Pt. 2 (2023), the new live recording brings the magical village of Hermitage and fan favorites to life.
Now featured for the first time in live recording form, this story was first explored on the aforementioned full-length studio album, which has since also been released in its orchestral version, featuring many renowned guests such as Fabienne Erni (Eluveitie) and Laura Fella (Faun).
Known for their vocal harmonies, the first single, “Daruma”, is a gift to symphonic lovers, where melodic guitar passages collide with a galloping drum beat. Temperance’s Michele Guaitoli takes us into their magical world, while his vocal comrade-in-arms Kristin Starkey heats up the tension with her dark timbre. This live recording serves as the perfect prelude to their highly anticipated 2025 European tour, with melodic death metal giants Ignea and symphonic powerhouse Induction.
Marco Pastorino on “Daruma”: “It’s been years since our only live release, and the time has come to publish material with our current lineup. For the first time, you’ll be able to listen to some of our most renowned tracks in their live versions – such as ‘Of Jupiter And Moons’, ‘Diamanti’, and ‘The Last Hope In A World Of Hopes’, while also including some of the most beloved songs from our latest album, Hermitage, after spending a year on the road supporting it. For this reason, we have chosen to release ‘Daruma’ as the first single, marking the first track released with our Kristin Starkey. We will celebrate the release of From Hermitage To Europe alongside our European headlining tour!”
Watch the live music video for “Daruma” below.
Rousing guitar riffs, epic orchestrations and powerful vocal duets are a welcome gift for symphonic metal lovers, now captured for the afterworld. While “The Last Hope In A World Of Hopes” combines gripping melodies and choral vocals, their stunning live performance can also be witnessed in “Darkness Is Just A Drawing” – fans will experience one of the band’s most magical compositions, shining with masterful vocal harmonies. The palpable energy on fan-favorites like “Diamanti” and “Of Jupiter And Moons“ showcase the band’s extraordinary musical atmosphere.
Michele Guaitoli about the album: “The last years have been a rollercoaster of emotions. Temperance have grown on every level and have been traveling the world, having the honor of performing in Europe, the UK, the US and South America.
“Those who follow us are well aware that from Of Jupiter and Moons to Hermitage, we’ve faced a relevant lineup change. We felt it was fundamental to let our listeners understand who Temperance is nowadays, as the arrival of Kristin during the EU tour as special guests for Tarja had a strong impact on the sound of the band, thanks to her unique (and outstanding) voice.
“From Hermitage To Europe gives justice to what you are going to witness live in March during our headline run, and most importantly, sets in stone the essence of this new cycle of Temperance, which we want to be a cycle of rebirth.”
From Hermitage To Europe will be available in the following formats:
– 1CD Digisleeve – (Napalm Records Mailorder) – Digital Album
Intro (live) “Daruma” (live) “The Last Hope In A World Of Hopes” (live) “No Return” (live) “A Hero Reborn” (live) “Welcome To Hermitage” (live) “Glorious” (live) “Start Another Round” (live) “Darkness Is Just A Drawing” (live) “Into The Void” (live) “Diamanti” (live) “Of Jupiter And Moons” (live) “Pure Life Unfolds” (live)
“Daruma” video:
Temperance is making a grand return as headliners, bringing their electrifying “From Hermitage To Europe” tour this March, presented by RTN Touring.
Don’t miss this melodic-metal explosion – grab your tickets today at temperanceband.com.
Sammy Hagar says he doesn’t want to tour anymore. The Red Rocker, who played 31 shows on his Best of All Worlds Tour last year in North America and Japan, broke the news prior to an opening night performance at Caspian’s Cocktails & Caviar, a 100-capacity venue at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
“I don’t think I want to go on tour anymore,” Hagar tells the Las Vegas Journal-Review. “I hate to say that, because I don’t want to piss my fans off. I’ll go out and do a one-off show and do things like that, but the residency is going to give me a good extension of my career. That’s what I’m hoping for.
“With this, I don’t have to travel, I don’t have to unpack and pack and get on an airplane every day. You know, at my age, it hurts my shoulders to do all this. And I have to perform. I’m a performer, at the end of the day.
“I keep telling my manager, ‘Don’t take any tours, let me do this residency.’ If I like it enough, I’ll do another one. And if that’s successful I’ll do another one, and I can squeeze a few more years out of my career.”
Hagar’s Best Of All Worlds residency – in which he plays solo career highlights alongside songs by Montrose, Van Halen and Chickenfoot – will kick off on April 30 at Dolby Live at the Park MGM in Las Vegas, and continue into May. Tickets are on sale now.
Hagar’s band for the shows includes Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Kenny Aronoff. Aronoff was brought into the band last year as a replacement for Jason Bonham, who left the tour to take care of his mother after she suffered a stroke.
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The list of names playing the upcoming FireAid shows at the Intuit Dome Kia Forum – both in Inglewood, CA – has been announced. The shows will raise money to support those affected by the wildfires currently raging in Southern California and raise funds to support efforts to prevent future disasters.
The initial announcement confirms that Billie Eilish and Finneas, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Green Day, Gwen Stefani, Jelly Roll, Joni Mitchell, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rod Stewart, Sting, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, Tate McRae will all play, while Dave Matthews and John Mayer will perform together for the first time. More names will be announced.
Both shows will take place on January 30, with tickets going on sale via Ticketmaster at noon local time on January 22.
The shows will be broadcast across multiple platforms including Apple Music and the Apple TV app, Max, iHeartRadio, KTLA+, Netflix/Tudom, Paramount+, Prime Video, the Amazon Music Channel on Twitch, SiriusXM, Spotify, SoundCloud, Veeps, and YouTube, iHeartRadio and at select cinemas locations in the US.
The fires, which have been raging across Los Angeles since January 7, have already claimed 27 lives and led to the evacuation of more than 180,000 people. More than 12,300 structures have been destroyed and the cost of damage is currently estimated at $250-275 billion.
The winds stoking the fires have died down, helping firefighters to bring almost 40,000 acres of ongoing wildfires under control, but dangerous conditions are expected to return next week.
