CLUTCH are teaming up with RIVAL SONS for a North American tour dubbed “The Two Headed Beast”
Hard-working road hounds CLUTCH have been proving themselves on stage night after night for more than three decades — vocalist Neil Fallon declaring “If you’re gonna do it, do it live on stage, or don’t do it at all” in their 2013 track “Earth Rocker”. It’s an ethos the band still cleave to today.
Since their emergence in 2009, RIVAL SONS have reignited and recharged rock ‘n’ roll with towering vocals, uncompromising guitar playing, and thunderous grooves to enthusiastic fans the world over.
Fans will soon get another chance to witness the electrifying live magic these skilful musicians conjure, with the announcement today of CLUTCH and RIVAL SONS‘ upcoming fall co-headline tour.
Titled “The Two Headed Beast” tour, the North American run is set to captivate 23 cities, kicking off September 5 in Brooklyn, New York and bowing out October 10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In an unexpected twist, both bands will be performing the majority of songs on one of their best-loved albums: “Blast Tyrant” for CLUTCH and “Great Western Valkyrie” for RIVAL SONS.
As for special guests, FU MANCHU will support from September 5 to September 26, with BLACK STONE CHERRY taking over from September 28 to October 10.
CLUTCH‘s chief storyteller Neil Fallon declares: “We are looking forward to our tour with RIVAL SONS. Throughout the course of our set, CLUTCH will be performing ‘Blast Tyrant’. Both bands have plenty of mutual fans and will garner many more throughout the course of ‘The Two Headed Beast’ tour. We hope to see you there!”
Scott Holiday, guitarist of RIVAL SONS, adds: “We’ve wanted to put something together with CLUTCH for a long time! They’re one of the acts that we could notice people rep’ing at our shows, so we’ve always thought it could make a really great double bill! Happy to bring ‘The Two-Headed Beast’ to life! The riff will be strong on this tour …as will the good times!”
Tickets go on sale on April 19 at 10 a.m. local time from clutchmerch.com and rivalsons.com/tour.
CLUTCH and RIVAL SONS with FU MANCHU:
Sep. 5 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
Sep. 6 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort, Ovation Hall
Sep. 7 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
Sep. 8 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
Sep. 10 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
Sep. 12 – Niagara Falls, ON – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
Sep. 13 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
Sep. 15 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Sep. 17 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues
Sep. 19 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion
Sep. 20 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Sep. 22 – Fort Wayne, IN – Sweetwater Performance Pavilion
Sep. 24 – La Vista, NE – The Astro
Sep. 26 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
CLUTCH and RIVAL SONS with BLACK STONE CHERRY:
Sep. 28 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
Sep. 29 – St Paul, MN – Myth Live
Oct. 01 – Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
Oct. 02 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
Oct. 04 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
Oct. 05 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum
Oct. 08 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
Oct. 09 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee
Oct. 10 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
CLUTCH recently unveiled a special treat for fans with the long-awaited vinyl release of their seminal album “Transnational Speedway League: Anthems, Anecdotes, And Undeniable Truths.” Available in a limited edition gatefold 12-inch LP format, this remastered version comes with a band-signed insert and boasts a mesmerizing translucent emerald green vinyl weighing in at a hefty 180 grams. True to their commitment to quality, even the gatefold jacket receives the deluxe treatment, crafted from luxurious metalized polyester paper. With only 7,500 units worldwide, this numbered edition is a prized possession for CLUTCH aficionados.
Meanwhile, the band’s thirteenth studio album, “Sunrise On Slaughter Beach,” released in September 2022, continues to captivate audiences. Featuring standout tracks like “Red Alert (Boss Metal Zone),” “We Strive For Excellence,” and “Slaughter Beach,” the album showcases CLUTCH‘s trademark blend of raw energy and lyrical prowess. A testament to their enduring legacy, “Sunrise On Slaughter Beach” marks a new chapter in CLUTCH‘s storied career, resonating deeply with fans old and new.
In the realm of blues rock, RIVAL SONS made waves last year with the release of not one but two critically acclaimed albums: “Darkfighter” in June 2023 and “Lightbringer” in October 2023. Now, the band prepares to revisit their past glory with a remastered reissue of their third full-length album, “Head Down” (2012). Described as a fusion of howling blues rock and psychedelic pop perfection, “Head Down” features fan favorites like “Keep On Swinging” and “Jordan,” alongside mesmerizing tracks like “Until The Sun Comes” and “Manifest Destiny Parts 1 & 2.”
Scheduled for release on May 24 via their own record label Sacred Tongue Recordings and distributed through Thirty Tigers, the reissued “Head Down” promises to reignite the passion of RIVAL SONS devotees while captivating a new generation of listeners.
