By Greg Maki And just like that, we’ve come to the end of another year. And as always—if you know where to look and keep an open mind—2022 was filled with plenty of good to great releases in metal and hard rock. Here are the best of what made it to my ears in the... Continue Reading →
Clutch to celebrate album release with free livestream
To celebrate the Sept. 16, 2022, release of its new album, "Sunrise on Slaughter Beach," Clutch will offer a free livestream of its Saturday, Sept. 17, performance in Baltimore, Maryland, on its YouTube channel. The "Live at Hammerjacks" livestream will start at 10 p.m. EST and feature a full set list including the new album... Continue Reading →
Clutch shares ‘Slaughter Beach’ single and video
Clutch has shared the new single "Slaughter Beach" from its upcoming 13th studio album, "Sunrise on Slaughter Beach" (Sept. 16, 2022, Weathermaker Music). Watch the music video below. The track also is available from all streaming services, and the album is available for pre-order here. "The lyrics for 'Slaughter Beach' were inspired by a late night walk along... Continue Reading →
Clutch to release 13th album ‘Sunrise on Slaughter Beach’ on Sept. 16
Clutch will release its 13th studio album, "Sunrise on Slaughter Beach," on Sept. 16, 2022, via Weathermaker Music. Sign up here for early access to pre-orders. Recorded at the the Magpie Cage Recording Studio in Baltimore, Maryland, the album was produced and mixed by Grammy-nominated Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Royal Blood, Pixies) with additional engineering by J Robbins (Jawbreaker, Against Me!, The... Continue Reading →
Clutch releases new single ‘We Strive for Excellence,’ announces fall headline tour
Clutch has dropped the new single "We Strive for Excellence," which is available from all DSPs here. A new Clutch album is coming soon, and fans can RSVP here to be the first to get notified of the official details and for early access to all of the album's exclusive variants and bundles. "'We Strive... Continue Reading →
Clutch releases new single and video ‘Red Alert (Boss Metal Zone)’
Clutch has released the new single and video "Red Alert (Boss Metal Zone)." It is available digitally from all DSPs here; watch the official video directed by David Brodsky below. Frontman Neil Fallon said: "Early in 2021, I learned the Boss Metal Zone pedal schematic was being presented as 'proof' that the COVID-19 vaccine had an electronic component to... Continue Reading →
Clutch to tour with The Sword, EyeHateGod, more
Clutch will hit the road starting in March 2022 on a North American tour split across two legs. The first leg will feature special guests EyeHateGod and TigerCub, while the second leg will feature The Sword and Nate Bergman. Tickets are on sale at ClutchOnTour.com. The first leg of the 38-date run will kick off March 16 in Birmingham, Alabama, and hit 17... Continue Reading →
Clutch to present next livestream on Nov. 26
Clutch will present the fourth installment of its livestream series, "Live from the Doom Saloon," at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. today. Live from the band's rehearsal space in Maryland, the show will feature a special set list of old songs, deep cuts, some classics and something new. Ticket-holders will be able... Continue Reading →
Clutch extends ’30 Years of Rock & Roll’ tour
Clutch has added a new batch of dates to its 2021 "30 Years of Rock & Roll" tour, which now starts Sept. 8 in Norfolk, Virginia, and continues through New Year's Eve in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tickets are on sale at clutchontour.com. Support on the entire tour will come from Stoner, the new band featuring Brant Bjork (Kyuss) and Nick... Continue Reading →
Clutch announces winter 2021 headline shows
Clutch will play a string of winter 2021 headline dates celebrating 30 years of rock 'n' roll, starting Dec. 27 in Baltimore, Maryland. Support on the tour will come from Stoner, the new band featuring Brant Bjork (Kyuss) and Nick Oliveri (Queens Of The Stone Age, Kyuss). The run also will include Detroit natives and “thrash grass” pioneers The Native Howl. ... Continue Reading →