NEUROSIS Confirms Stateside Performances Including Southwest Terror Fest; First Australian Tour Booked

Directly following their recent declaration of an impending European Summer tour, which includes several major festival appearances and performances in territories where they've never before played, NEUROSIS now announces new stateside shows as well as their first tour of Australia.

Continuing their most intense bout of touring in more than two decades, still steadily supporting their heralded 2012-released, Honor Found In Decay, NEUROSIS will return to European soil this Summer. From June 28th through July 3rd, the Euro routing includes performances at both the massive annual Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium, as well as the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in Helsinki, Finland, after which they’ll plow through Germany, Croatia and Greece.

Exactly one month after returning from Europe, NEUROSIS will finally make their way across the southern Pacific, bound for Australia on their first ever tour of the continent. The six-city Australian inundation will see the pack ripping through Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney between August 4th and 9th, with two shows scheduled in Sydney.

NEUROSIS has also been confirmed as one of the key headliners at Arizona’s Southwest Terror Fest III: The Western Front. The third installment of this ever-expanding, now four-day event, will consume Tucson October 16th through 19th, with main acts Goatsnake and Sunn O))) in addition to NEUROSIS, who will headline Saturday, October 18th with support from The Body, Author & Punisher and Sorxe. In conjunction with their SWTF trip, the band will invade Denver on Sunday, October 19th with support from Subrosa and In The Company Of Serpents before dispersing and returning to their respective homes.

NEUROSIS Tour Dates:
6/28/2014 Graspop Festival – Dessel, Belgium
6/29/2014 Tuska Open Air Metal Festival – Helsinki, Finland
6/30/2014 Schlachthof – Wiesbaden, Germany
7/01/2014 Jedinstvo-Pogon – Zagreb, Croatia
7/02/2014 Astra – Berlin, Germany
7/03/2014 Fuzz Live Music Club – Athens, Greece
8/04/2014 The Hi Fi – Brisbane, Australia w/ Hope Drone [tickets]
8/05/2014 HQ – Adelaide, Australia w/ Space Bong [tickets]
8/06/2014 Capitol – Perth, Australia w/ Drowning Horse [tickets]
8/07/2014 The Corner Hotel – Melbourne, Australia w/ Clagg [tickets]
8/08/2014 The Hi Fi – Melbourne, Australia w/ Whitehorse [tickets]
8/09/2014 Manning Bar – Sydney, Australia w/ Adrift for Days [tickets]
10/18/2014 Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ @ Southwest Terror Fest [tickets]
10/19/2014 The Gothic Theatre – Denver, CO w/ Subrosa, In The Company Of Serpents [tickets]





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NEUROSIS has become an institution of heavy music. From their beginnings as a hardcore punk band in the mid-‘80s to their gradual evolution into a transcendent and genre-defying collective, the Oakland, California natives have broken ground at every turn, pioneering a sound that influenced heavyweights like Isis, Mastodon and High on Fire.

Yet nothing else sounds quite like NEUROSIS. Marked by subtle dynamics, the desolate vocals of Scott Kelly and Steve von Till, and moments of pure catharsis,NEUROSIS defies imitation. While their Bay Area peers followed predictable routes, the band saw opportunities for experimentation and innovation everywhere they looked, incorporating a slew of non-traditional elements into their hypnotic brand of music, utilizing tribal rhythms, synthesizers and strings while pushing every boundary conceivable. The result is a sound that’s as diverse as it is rich, taking cues from sludge, doom and all things heavy, all the while operating outside the boundaries of any one aesthetic.

Nearly thirty years on, NEUROSIS’ schedule has slowed: the band rarely tours and gaps between releases grow larger. But what they may lack in recent activity they make up for with unbridled intensity, both on record and in the flesh. Live,NEUROSIS is a revelation: a monolithic presence of near-otherworldly proportions, delivering the kind of sonic experience that’s as epic and all-encompassing as you can expect from such a reputable and enigmatic group of artists. Prepare to lose your mind.


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For 27 years, the members of Neurosis have demonstrated what metal can be and what it can aspire to: transcendent, cathartic, graceful, innovative. – NPR

Neurosis look – and sound – like the Old Testament brought to life. – Decibel Magazine

Neurosis’ ability to harness their maze of strengths into one engrossing composition, every time they pick up a guitar or drumstick, or whatever it maybe, still amazes to this day. – Cvlt Nation





Australian Tour 2014: life is noise is proud to announce the first ever NEUROSIS Australian tour

life is noise is proud to announce the first ever Australian tour from heavy rock luminaries NEUROSIS...

Neurosis have become an institution of heavy music. From their beginnings as a hardcore punk band in the mid-80s to their gradual evolution into a transcendent and genre-defying collective, the Oakland, California natives have broken ground at every turn, pioneering a sound that influenced heavyweights like Isis, Mastodon and High on Fire.

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For 27 years, the members of Neurosis have demonstrated what metal can be and what it can aspire to: transcendent, cathartic, graceful, innovative. – NPR
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Yet nothing else sounds quite like Neurosis. Marked by subtle dynamics, the desolate vocals of Scott Kelly and Steve von Till, and moments of pure catharsis, Neurosis defy imitation. While their Bay Area peers followed predictable routes, Neurosis saw opportunities for experimentation and innovation everywhere they looked, incorporating a slew of non-traditional elements into their hypnotic brand of music, utilising tribal rhythms, synthesizers and strings while pushing every boundary conceivable. The result is a sound that’s as diverse as it is rich, taking cues from sludge, doom and all things heavy, all the while operating outside the boundaries of any one aesthetic.

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Neurosis’ ability to harness their maze of strengths into one engrossing composition, every time they pick up a guitar or drumstick, or whatever it maybe, still amazes to this day. – Cvlt Nation
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29 years on, Neurosis schedule has slowed: the band rarely tours and gaps between releases grow larger. But what Neurosis may lack in recent activity they make up for with unbridled intensity, both on record and in the flesh. Live, Neurosis are a revelation: a monolithic presence of near-otherworldly proportions, delivering the kind of sonic experience that’s as epic and all-encompassing as you can expect from such a reputable and enigmatic group of artists. Prepare to lose your mind.


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Neurosis look – and sound – like the Old Testament brought to life. – Decibel Magazine
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Witness Neurosis in the flesh on their first ever Australian tour
on the following dates:

August 4 - Brisbane - The Hi Fi w/ Hope Drone
August 5 - Adelaide - HQ w/ Space Bong
August 6 - Perth - Capitol w/ Drowning Horse
August 7 - Melbourne - The Corner Hotel w/ Clagg
August 8 - Melbourne - The Hi Fi w/ Whitehorse
August 9 - Sydney - Manning Bar w/ Adrift for Days


All tickets at lifeisnoise.com, oztix and the venues.




For further info, interviews or anything else please
contact dave@lifeisnoise.com or rachel@lifeisnoise.com or head to lifeisnoise.com.



SOUTHWEST TERROR FEST III: THE WESTERN FRONT Tucson-Based Extreme Music Fest Announces 2014 Lineup

The promoters of Tucson, Arizona’s SOUTHWEST TERROR FEST have finalized the massive lineup for the 2014 installment of the event, unveiling an incredible listing of bands that takes this now annual extreme metal gathering up to an entirely new level.

Behold, SOUTHWEST TERROR FEST III: THE WESTERN FRONT!

On October 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th, 2014, the third episode of the only major multi-day metal festival to annually invade the lower western territory of the US will bring an incredible collective of bands into Tucson for SOUTHWEST TERROR FEST III: THE WESTERN FRONT. Having stepped up the hosting venues for this year’s gathering, the three main nights’ events will be held at the historic Rialto Theatre in Tucson, with the kickoff show on Thursday and each night’s after show throwdowns taking place at nearby The District Tavern.

The need for more space comes due to the influx of more major name bands sanctioned to take part in SOUTHWEST TERROR FEST III. Headlining acts for this year include the unstoppable and ever-morphing NEUROSIS, lords of decimating drone, SUNN O))), and riff rock kingpins, GOATSNAKE. The rest of the lineup is set to include a widespread mix of national and local bands, with PELICAN, -16-, THE BODY, EAGLE TWIN, BAPTISTS, AUTHOR & PUNISHER, THE FUCKING WRATH,PRIMITIVE MAN, BLACKQUEEN, NIGHT DEMON, OBLITERATIONS, NORTH, TAKE OVER AND DESTROY, SECRETS OF THE SKY, GODHUNTER, SEX PRISONER,SORXE, TWINGIANT, SPIRITUAL SHEPHERD, WINDMILL OF CORPSES and CONQUEROR WORM confirmed to perform

SOUTHWEST TERROR FEST was conceived and implemented in 2011 by members of Tucson-based underground acts GODHUNTER, INOCULARA, DISEASED REASONand GREAT AMERICAN TRAGEDY in conjunction with local venues and businesses, in order to bring a full-bore event to underground music fans the Southwestern portion of the country. 2012’s event doubled in size from the maiden voyage, and now the third installment of the crushing event will bring more auditory damage to the city than ever before.






Actual day-to-day lineups, ticketing info/packages and more on SOUTHWEST TERROR FEST III will be released in the coming weeks.


For any info and press inquiries on SOUTHWEST TERROR FEST contact the event’s official propaganda coordinators at The Earsplit Compound.






NEUROSIS Announce European Live Shows This Summer

Neurosis have announced more live shows in Europe this summer, continuing their voyage in support of the staggering album, Honor Found In Decay, and as part of their journey, they shall be heading to places they've never played before.

Here is the complete run-down of Neurosis' European live shows:
June 28th - GRASPOP Festival, Bessel, Belgium -  Graspop Metal Festival link
June 29th - Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, Helsinki, Finland -  Tuska Festival link
June 30th – Schlachthof, Wiesbaden, Germany -  Schlachthof-Wiesbaden
July 1st - Jedinstvo-Pogon, Zagreb, Croatia - Ticket link
July 2nd – Astra, Berlin, Germany - Ticket link
July 3rd – Fuzz Live Music Club, Athens, Greece - Details: Event link | Ticket link

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Steve Von Till comments..."We feel very lucky to be able to return to European soil this summer. This brief journey will mark only our second time in Finland, and the first time ever for Neurosis to bring our music to Croatia and Greece. How very fortunate we are to be able to perform there, see new places and meet new people. And of course it is always good to be with friends and family in Germany!"
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Live dates this weekend in Bristol and Leeds! New Summer tour dates announced!

Neurosis, this weekend!
Upcoming this summer!

  • June 28th - GRASPOP Festival, Bessel, Belgium   -  Details:  Graspop Metal Festival link
  • June 29th - Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, Helsinki, Finland   -  Details:  Tuska Festival link
  • June 30th – Schlachthof, Wiesbaden, Germany **
  • July 1st - Jedinstvo-Pogon, Zagreb, Croatia  **
  • July 2nd – Astra, Berlin, Germany  **
  • July 3rd - Fuzz Live Music Club, Athens Greece -  Details:  Event link  | Ticket link


    **  More details, supporting artists and links to be announced soon!

Stay tuned for a detailed full announcement next week with all information!