Summer is heading our way and that means a bevy of summer concert tours are as well. Let’s take a look at this news from the Exmortus camp.
The Press Release:
EXMORTUS will hit the road this summer headlining The Summer of Steel Tour! Featuring support from The Absence and Hatchet alongside Immortal Guardian, Black Fast and label mates Micawber on select shows; EXMORTUS will embark on tour dates across North America beginning June 28th in San Diego.
“We are stoked to unleash The Sound of Steel upon North America this Summer! This is our first headlining tour and we’re honored to have within our ranks: The Absence and Hatchet, as well as special regional guests — Novareign, Immortal Guardian, Black Fast and Micawber. So, come and have your minds melted by the new tunes as well as old favorites! See you soon!” adds EXMORTUS founder, vocalist & guitarist Conan.
On their forthcoming album The Sound of Steel, EXMORTUS offer a fresh palette of blood-shedding, blackened, neo-classical thrash. Produced by Zack Ohren (Machine Head, Suffocation) with artwork created by Philip Lawvere (Kreator, Celtic Frost, Helloween); The Sound of Steel will be released on June 8th via Prosthetic Records worldwide except Japan, where it will be overseen by Marquee Inc. The album also features Warbringer guitarist Chase Becker and drummer Carlos Cruz. The Sound of Steel will be available on all digital outlets, compact disc and LP, with 1000 records being pressed initially in the follow colors: 250 battle axe blood splatter (Prosthetic webshop and sold by the band on tour); 250 blue and black marble (Prosthetic webshop and sold by the band on tour); 400 clear with blue and orange Splatter (available in retail stores worldwide); 100 white vinyl (Cargo Germany only)
“Put simply, The Sound of Steel fucking rules.” -Decibel Magazine
“Exmortus‘ The Sound of Steel is the only epic summer blockbuster you need.” -Metal Sucks
“Dripping in old-school thrash vibes but with a lovely, clean and modern production. The Sound of Steel will please both the old and new school crowds.” -Games, Brains, and a Headbanging Life
The Sound of Steel tracklist
1. Make Haste
2. Feast of Flesh
3. Into The Maw of Hell
4. To The Ends of the Earth
5. A Minor Instrumental
6. Strength and Honor
7. Turn The Tide
8. Tempest
9. Riders of Doom
10. Victory or Death!
For visual previews of The Sound Of Steel:
Chow down on “Feast Of Flesh”: https://youtu.be/1XFj6p6PoYo
Get thrashed with “Make Haste”: https://youtu.be/7SLm-5hNZuA
Celebrating the release of The Sound of Steel, GRILL ‘EM ALL in Los Angeles unveil a special “EXMORTUS” menu item during the official EXMORTUS x GRILL ‘EM ALL listening party! Open to the public, join members of EXMORTUS alongside fans and friends on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, 7:30pm at 19 E Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801. On June 7th, Los Angeles will also be treated to a very special EXMORTUS record release show at The Whisky with special guests, KATAKLYSM. Tickets are available here.
The Tour Dates:
06/07 – Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky – w/ Kataklysm
06/28: San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick*
06/29: Tucson, AZ – The Rock*
06/30: Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad*
07/01: Tulsa, OK – The Shrine**
07/02: Fort Worth, TX – Rail Club**
07/03: Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live**
07/05: Tampa, FL – Crowbar***
07/07: Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero***
07/08: Richmond, VA – Canal Club
07/09: Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz***
07/10: Brooklyn, NY – St. Vitus
07/12: Quebec City, QC – Source de le Martinere
07/13: Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar
07/15: Joliet, IL – The Forge****
07/17: Kansas City, MO – Riot Room****
07/18: Denver, CO – Roxy Theater
07/19: Salt Lake City, UT – Club X
07/20: Boise, ID – The Shredder
07/22: Seattle, WA – Club SUR
07/23: Portland, OR – Twilight Cafe & Bar
07/24: Oakland, CA – Metro Opera House
* EXMORTUS only; ** w/Immortal Guardian
*** w/Black Fast; **** w/Micawber
EXMORTUS is:
Jadran “Conan” Gonzalez – Vocals/Guitar, Chase Becker – Guitar, Phillip Cody Nuñez – Bass, Adrian Aguilar – Drums
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PiercingMetal Thoughts: I’ve seen Exmortus at least a half-dozen times by now and can honestly say that they are one of the more promising acts on the road at this time. Sure, as a writer I might say that sort of thing more often than not but with Exmortus you get a fantastic live experience that brings you right into the mix. If you haven’t seen them yet you are missing out because they bring the classic vibe of Thrashers of old right into the now with fresh musical ideas. I’d give them a shot if this kind of sound is what you are seeking in a band. What do you think of this tour? Have you caught Exmortus before? If so please chime in down below with your thoughts about this one.
Official Websites:
Exmortus: http://www.facebook.com/exmortusofficial