Neurosis: 2013

NEUROSIS Confirms Two Year-End California Performances

Over a year since the dominating release of their tenth studio LP, Honor Found In Decay, the unstoppable NEUROSIS has locked down two new performances in their ongoing, sporadic live ceremonies in support of the album.

The newly-confirmed duo of concerts will take place at the cusp of the New Year, both in California, and both feature very special guests. NEUROSIS will first storm into Santa Ana on December 28th, then occupying their Bay Area origin once again the next evening, performing in San Francisco on December 29th. Both of these performances will feature direct support from Santa Cruz hardcore legends, Bl’ast — recently reunited, and here, performing their first live shows in over fifteen years — as well as mighty psychedelic doom trio, YOB. Additional opening support on the Orange County show will be provided by Helen Money, and the San Fran gig will showcase The Body leading off the night’s actions.

NEUROSIS has already announced their upcoming plans to invade Portland, Oregon with support from Tragedy, The Body and Atriarch on November 23rd, as well as two performances in Montreal January 18th and 19th alongside Godspeed You! Black Emperor — their first Canadian shows in nearly twenty years — followed by a set at the first inaugural Temples Festival in Bristol, UK in May. Other live actions will be declared as time continues to erode the calendar in the weeks before us.

NEUROSIS Live Actions:
11/23/2013 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR w/ Tragedy, The Body, Atriarch [info]
12/28/2013 The Observatory Orange County – Santa Ana, CA w/ Bl’ast, YOB, Helen Money [info]
12/29/2013 The Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA w/ Bl’ast, YOB, The Body [info]
1/18/2013 Metropolis – Montreal, QC w/ Godspeed You! Black Emperor [info]
1/19/2013 Metropolis – Montreal, QC w/ Godspeed You! Black Emperor [info]
5/03/2014 Temples Festival – Bristol, UK [info]

NEUROSIS Confirms Duo Of January Shows In Montreal With Godspeed You! Black Emperor

This week, NEUROSIS confirms two new upcoming live performances as the quintet continues to steadily infiltrate new audiences with material from their lauded tenth LP, Honor Found In Decay.

These newly locked performances, set to take place on January 18th and 19th at the Metropolis in Montreal, Canada, will see NEUROSIS co-headlining the stage with Godspeed You! Black Emperor both evenings. What makes the performances that much more special is the fact that the duo of shows will mark the first time NEUROSIS has performed on Canadian soil in nearly a decade-and-a-half. Tickets for these two shows are on sale now at www.blackdotpresents.com and at the following stores at regular opening hours: Phonopolis, Sound Central, L'oblique, Sonik, Profusion, Atom Heart and Cheap Thrills.

Previous communiqués from NEUROSIS have also confirmed the band's presence in Portland, Oregon, playing the Rosleand Theater Saturday, November 23rd. This exclusive Pacific Northwest engagement presented by Mike Thrasher will also feature an incredible support bill, including Tragedy, The Body and Atriarch. NEUROSIS is also the first band confirmed to partake in the maiden booking of the Temples Festival, May 3rd in Bristol, UK; a heavy music event covering a broad range of genres within the heavy music spectrum, featuring key international and domestic artists with equal focus.

Since 1985, NEUROSIS surpassed the boundaries of any genre, never ceasing to mutate and progress their songwriting and sonic delivery, and never failing to mesmerize audiences both in the studio and onstage. In 2012 their monumental Honor Found In Decay, which went on to receive a wealth of praise the global media. NPR stated of NEUROSIS in an early premiere from the album, "For 27 years, the members of Neurosis have demonstrated what metal can be and what it can aspire to: transcendent, cathartic, graceful, innovative." The band graced the cover of Decibel Magazine, who opined, "Those who prefer their epics harrowing, their atmospheres apocalyptic and their metaphorical gut punches landed squarely on the emotional solar plexus will not be disappointed," with Spin saying Honor Found In Decay, "officially upped the ante for all the post-metal bands who ought to be paying these guys royalties for their patent on psychedelic purgation..." In the UK, Metal Hammer said the album was, "Another spiritual journey into the very heart of mankind. Completely and utterly mind-blowing," and Terrorizer stated in a 5/5 review, "The most stunning aspects of Honor Found In Decay come from NEUROSIS' grasp of dynamics...as ever, in the hands of these uncompromising sorcerers, true heaviness can be as much about the directness as disorientation, and as much about the sinister rumble as an unearthly roar." Once again, Honor Found In Decay reaffirms why NEUROSIS remains one of the most significant heavy acts in existence.

Stay tuned for further transmissions as new live plans develop.

NEUROSIS Live Actions:

11/23/2013 Roseland Theater - Portland, OR w/ Tragedy, The Body [info]
1/18/2013 Metropolis - Montreal, QC w/ Godspeed You! Black Emperor [info] *now sold out
1/19/2013 Metropolis - Montreal, QC w/ Godspeed You! Black Emperor [info] *now sold out
5/03/2014 Temples Festival - Bristol, UK [info]

NEUROSIS: Exclusive Live Performances In Portland, Oregon and Bristol, UK Confirmed

Following their recent special one-off concert at the H.P. Lovecraft themed NecronomiCon gathering in Providence, Rhode Island, the mighty NEUROSIS just confirmed two new exclusive performances on both sides of the Atlantic.

First up, NEUROSIS will perform in Portland, Oregon the weekend of Thanksgiving, playing the Rosleand Theater Saturday, November 23rd. This exclusive Pacific Northwest engagement presented by Mike Thrasher will also feature an incredible support bill, including The Body and Tragedy, with a fourth act to be announced shortly.

NEUROSIS is also the first band confirmed to partake in the maiden booking of the Temples Festival, set to take place May 3rd in Bristol, UK. A well programmed heavy music event brought to Southwest England, covering a broad range of genres within the heavy music spectrum, featuring key international and domestic artists with equal focus. With the initial announcement of unequivocal titans Neurosis, the three-day Temples Festival is gearing up to be an awesome celebration.

New live photos and footage of NEUROSIS, information on the
new live events and more can be consumed HERE.

NEUROSIS Live Actions:

11/23/2013 Roseland Theater - Portland, OR w/ Tragedy, The Body [info]
5/03/2014 Temples Festival - Bristol, UK [info]

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In 2012 NEUROSIS released their monumental tenth studio album, Honor Found In Decay, which went on to receive countless plaudits from the press on a global scale, and was positioned highly in end of year polls, as always reaffirming why the band remains one of the most significant heavy acts in existence. Since 1985 NEUROSIS surpassed the boundaries of any genre, never ceasing to mutate and progress their songwriting and sonic delivery, and never failing to mesmerize audiences both in the studio and onstage.

"Those who prefer their epics harrowing, their atmospheres apocalyptic and their metaphorical gut punches landed squarely on the emotional solar plexus will not be disappointed." - Decibel

"For 27 years, the members of Neurosis have demonstrated what metal can be and what it can aspire to: transcendent, cathartic, graceful, innovative." - National Public Radio

“…officially upped the ante for all the post-metal bands who ought to be paying these guys royalties for their patent on psychedelic purgation...” – Spin

"Another spiritual journey into the very heart of mankind. Completely and utterly mind-blowing." - Metal Hammer

“The most stunning aspects of Honor Found In Decay come from Neurosis' grasp of dynamics...as ever, in the hands of these uncompromising sorcerers, true heaviness can be as much about the directness as disorientation, and as much about the sinister rumble as an unearthly roar. 5/5” - Terrorizer

"...doesn't abandon the moody sprawl of the band's last few full-lengths, but it does help restore urgency to an aesthetic that seemed in danger of growing soporific... It's a record that proves these grizzled artisans still know how to flex their muscles." - Pitchfork

NEUROSIS To Perform Exclusive East Coast Show At NecronomiCon In Providence This Weekend

Fresh off their recent two-pronged European tour, NEUROSIS will congregate at a one-off performance in Providence, Rhode Island this Saturday, August 24th.

This special ceremony has been arranged as part of the city-wide NecronomiCon -- a four-day convention exploring the works of H.P. Lovecraft and other past and present writers as an exploration of the intersection of science and art that lays at the foundation of the "Cthulhu Mythos" genre. NEUROSIS will take the stage at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel to perform a massive set as part of the festivities, with support from avant/crushing solo act LUSTMORD. The early show open with the 45-minute silent film, "The Call of Cthulhu," about the Strand Theater -- now Lupo's -- and how it was Lovecraft's favorite movie theater to attend.

NEUROSIS at NecronomiCon:
8/24/2013 Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel - Providence, RI w/ Lustmord [5pm doors]

Since 1985 NEUROSIS surpassed the boundaries of any genre, never ceasing to mutate and progress their songwriting and sonic delivery, and never failing to mesmerize audiences both in the studio and onstage. In 2012 the unit released their monumental tenth studio album, Honor Found In Decay, which went on to receive countless plaudits from the press on a global scale, and was positioned highly in end of year polls, as always reaffirming why NEUROSIS remains one of the most significant heavy acts in existence.

Witness an array of live footage collected over the ongoing tour cycle for Honor Found In Decay HERE.

"Those who prefer their epics harrowing, their atmospheres apocalyptic and their metaphorical gut punches landed squarely on the emotional solar plexus will not be disappointed." - Decibel

"For 27 years, the members of Neurosis have demonstrated what metal can be and what it can aspire to: transcendent, cathartic, graceful, innovative." - National Public Radio

"...officially upped the ante for all the post-metal bands who ought to be paying these guys royalties for their patent on psychedelic purgation..." - Spin

"Another spiritual journey into the very heart of mankind. Completely and utterly mind-blowing." - Metal Hammer

"The most stunning aspects of Honor Found In Decay come from Neurosis' grasp of dynamics...as ever, in the hands of these uncompromising sorcerers, true heaviness can be as much about the directness as disorientation, and as much about the sinister rumble as an unearthly roar. 5/5" - Terrorizer

"...doesn't abandon the moody sprawl of the band's last few full-lengths, but it does help restore urgency to an aesthetic that seemed in danger of growing soporific... It's a record that proves these grizzled artisans still know how to flex their muscles." - Pitchfork

Neurosis Reveals Final Tour Trailer as European Tour Commences

NEUROSIS shall be on European soil once again to commence their tour in support of the monumental Honor Found In Decay. With the support acts in place and everyone ready and raring to go, we shall leave you with this second tour trailer, and final visual insight...

NEUROSIS Confirmed Summer 2013 EU Tour Actions:
6/21/2013 Hellfest - Clisson, France
6/22/2013 Trix - Antwerp, Belgium w/ Syndrome
6/23/2013 Substage - Karlsruhe, Germany w/ Amenra
6/24/2013 SO 36 - Berlin, Germany w/ Dark Buddah Rising
6/25/2013 Den Grå Hal, Christiania - Copenhagen, Denmark w/ Dark Buddah Rising
6/26/2013 Betong - Oslo, Norway w/ Dark Buddah Rising
6/27/2013 Byscenen - Trondheim, Norway w/ Dark Buddah Rising
6/28/2013 Bravalla Festival - Norköpping, Sweden
6/30/2013 Palladium - Warsaw, Poland w/ Terra Tenebrossa
7/01/2013 Lucerna Music Bar - Prague, Czech Republic w/ Terra Tenebrossa
7/02/2013 UT Connewitz - Leipzig, Germany w/ Terra Tenebrossa
7/03/2013 UT Connewitz - Leipzig, Germany
7/04/2013 Magnolia - Milano, Italy w/ Ufomammut
7/05/2013 L'Usine - Genf, Switzerland w/ Zatokrev
7/06/2013 Rote Fabrik - Zürich, Switzerland w/ Zatokrev
7/07/2013 Eurockeennes Festival - Belfort, France

COMMENTS FROM THE SUPPORT BANDS:

"We are really honored to be opening again for Neurosis. To us there is no other thing that makes more sense than playing together. Past, present and future come together in this one moment, there in Karlsruhe. Time dissolves. And Life comes to a halt. There is nothing more powerful than this.” - CHVE, AMENRA

"No words can describe how honored we are to be asked to share the stage with Neurosis on their European tour. Their dedication to music and, most of all, their approach to their Art as a spiritual journey has influenced and inspired us greatly in music, and in life." - DARK BUDDHA RISING

"After years of being inspired by Neurosis, I am now truly honored to announce that Syndrome will be sharing the stage with them. On June 22nd, I will be the main support for their concert in Lint, Belgium which will be an exclusive Neurosis performance for Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxemburg." - MATHIEU, SYNDROME

" Terra Tenebrosa are, as anyone would be, truly honored to be opening for Neurosis. I feel our music, though different in shape and form, is two sides of the same coin. I personally would not be doing what I do today if it weren't for Neurosis, and that is not even close to an overstatement. //Hibernal" - TERRA TENEBROSA

"Ufomammut is honoured to share, once again, the stage in Italy with Neurosis: it'll be a great experience of heaviness and vibes for our souls" - URLO, UFOMAMMUT

"We feel so honored to open the swiss shows for Neurosis, the band that inspired us for years and which is certainly one of the reasons why Zatokrev exists. For me personally there's probably not a lot out there that could make me more happy than sharing the stage with this group that developed their unique style further through for more than 25 years in such a pure and honest way." - ZATOKREV

There will be a series of posters on sale at these shows. Check the links below for more details:

Neurosis 1 (by 13th Sign Berlin)

Neurosis 2 (by 13th Sign Berlin)

Neurosis 3 (by Dehnsora.com)

Neurosis 4 (by Costin Chioreanu)

Neurosis 5 (by Max Loriot)

Neurosis 6 (by Hrvoje)

For more information on each show, ticketing links and more, visit: tour.neurotrecordings.com

NEUROSIS European Tour Approaches; Confirmed US Show As Part Of NecronomiCon

NEUROSIS' sprawling European tour in support of their tenth LP Honor Found In Decay draws near, set to bring on the most intense touring schedule the band has embarked on in years, beginning in less than two weeks at the annual Hellfest in Clisson, France. While this year’s massive festival includes gargantuan headlining acts Kiss, ZZ Top, Danzig, Down, Morbid Angel, Twisted Sister and hundreds more, NEUROSIS will headline “The Valley” stage, with support from Sleep, High On Fire, Black Cobra, Pallbearer, Black Breath, Eagle Twin and others.

From there NEUROSIS will traverse the rest of the European continent for more than two weeks, bringing in special support acts in different regions including Dark Buddha Rising, Syndrome, Zatokrev, Terra Tenebrossa, as well as labelmates Amenra and Ufomammut on specific shows. View a new trailer for the tour, multi-camera NEUROSIS life footage and more AT THIS LOCATION.

In addition to the European tour, NEUROSIS has confirmed a new stateside performance following their U.S. live actions in support of Honor Found In Decay late last year and in the beginning of 2013. The new show has been booked on August 24th in Providence, Rhode Island with support from Lustmord, the concert just one element of the city-wide NecronomiCon -- a four-day convention exploring the works of H.P. Lovecraft and other past and present writers as an exploration of the intersection of science and art that lays at the foundation of the “Cthulhu Mythos” genre.

NEUROSIS Confirmed Summer 2013 Tour Actions:
6/21/2013 Hellfest - Clisson, France
6/22/2013 Trix - Antwerp, Belgium w/ Syndrome
6/23/2013 Substage - Karlsruhe, Germany w/ Amenra
6/24/2013 SO 36 - Berlin, Germany w/ Dark Buddah Rising
6/25/2013 Den Grå Hal, Christiania - Copenhagen, Denmark w/ Dark Buddah Rising
6/26/2013 Betong - Oslo, Norway w/ Dark Buddah Rising
6/27/2013 Byscenen - Trondheim, Norway w/ Dark Buddah Rising
6/28/2013 Bravalla Festival - Norköpping, Sweden
6/30/2013 Palladium - Warsaw, Poland w/ Terra Tenebrossa
7/01/2013 Lucerna Music Bar - Prague, Czech Republic w/ Terra Tenebrossa
7/02/2013 UT Connewitz - Leipzig, Germany w/ Terra Tenebrossa
7/03/2013 UT Connewitz - Leipzig, Germany
7/04/2013 Magnolia - Milano, Italy w/ Ufomammut
7/05/2013 L'Usine - Genf, Switzerland w/ Zatokrev
7/06/2013 Rote Fabrik - Zürich, Switzerland w/ Zatokrev
7/07/2013 Eurockeennes Festival - Belfort, France

It is said that great art has the power to take us outside of ourselves and bring us closer to ourselves simultaneously. Few bands have accomplished this rare feat on a more profound and consistent basis than NEUROSIS. For nearly three decades, their music has touched the hearts and minds of men and women seeking contact with something beyond the physical world, something intangible, something that expresses the inner tumult of the human condition in a way that transcends time and space. Something that not only provokes questions but maybe even hints at answers

Since 1985 this matchless force has surpassed the boundaries of any genre, never ceasing to mutate and progress their songwriting and sonic delivery, and never failing to mesmerize audiences both in the studio and onstage.

In 2012 NEUROSIS returned with the monumental release of their tenth studio album, Honor Found In Decay which went on to receive countless plaudits from the press on a global scale, and was positioned highly in end of year polls - reaffirming why NEUROSIS remains one of the most important heavy acts in existence. Their journey continues with these European tour dates in support of this vital album, and long do we hope their voyage continues into the future...

"Another spiritual journey into the very heart of mankind. Completely and utterly mind-blowing." - Metal Hammer

“The most stunning aspects of'Honor Found In Decay come from Neurosis' grasp of dynamics...as ever, in the hands of these uncompromising sorcerers, true heaviness can be as much about the directness as disorientation, and as much about the sinister rumble as an unearthly roar. 5/5” - Terrorizer

"Those who prefer their epics harrowing, their atmospheres apocalyptic and their metaphorical gut punches landed squarely on the emotional solar plexus will not be disappointed." - Decibel

“…officially upped the ante for all the post-metal bands who ought to be paying these guys royalties for their patent on psychedelic purgation...” – Spin

"For 27 years, the members of Neurosis have demonstrated what metal can be and what it can aspire to: transcendent, cathartic, graceful, innovative." - National Public Radio

NEUROSIS Announce Support Acts for Upcoming June/July 2013 European Tour

As NEUROSIS' European tour dates draw near, we now proudly reveal the support acts who will be joining along the way. Some may come as no surprise given that they are part of the Neurot family, whilst others may come as a pleasant surprise. NEUROSIS are extremely happy with the other musicians who will be joining them across the tour, and are delighted that they get to share the stage with different bands that they admire. Without further ado, here are the full details, including information about each support act and their views on performing with NEUROSIS:

NEUROSIS EU TOUR DATES:

21.06.2013 FR, Clisson - Hellfest

22.06.2013 BE, Lint-Antwerp - Eurocam Media Center - Support: Syndrome

23.06.2013 GER, Karlsruhe - Substage - Support AMENRA

24.06.2013 GER, Berlin - SO 36 - Support: Dark Buddha Rising

25.06.2013 DK, Copenhagen - Grey Hall / Christiania - Support: Dark Buddha Rising

26.06.2013 NO, Oslo - Betong - Support: Dark Buddha Rising

27.06.2013 NO, Trondheim - Byscenen - Support: Dark Buddha Rising

28.06.2013 SWE, Norköpping - Bravalla Festival

30.06.2013 PL, Warsaw - Palladium - Support: Terra Tenebrossa

01.07.2013 CZ, Prague - Lucerna Music Bar - Support: Terra Tenebrossa

02.07.2013 GER, Leipzig - UT Connewitz - Support: Terra Tenebrossa

03.07.2013 GER, Leipzig - UT Connewitz - Support tba

04.07.2013 IT, Milano - Magnolia - Support: Ufomammut

05.07.2013 CH, Genf - L'Usine - Support: Zatokrev

06.07.2013 CH, Zürich - Rote Fabrik - Support: Zatokrev

07.07.2013 FR, Belfort - Eurockeennes festival

photo credit Tim Bugbee, Tinnitus Photography

COMMENTS FROM THE SUPPORT BANDS:

“We are really honored to be opening again for Neurosis. To us there is no other thing that makes more sense than playing together. Past, present and future come together in this one moment, there in Karlsruhe. Time dissolves. And Life comes to a halt. There is nothing more powerful than this.” - CHVE, AMENRA

"No words can describe how honored we are to be asked to share the stage with Neurosis on their European tour. Their dedication to music and, most of all, their approach to their Art as a spiritual journey has influenced and inspired us greatly in music, and in life." - DARK BUDDHA RISING

"After years of being inspired by Neurosis, I am now truly honored to announce that Syndrome will be sharing the stage with them. On June 22nd, I will be the main support for their concert in Lint, Belgium which will be an exclusive Neurosis performance for Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxemburg." - MATHIEU, SYNDROME

"Terra Tenebrosa are, as anyone would be, truly honored to be opening for Neurosis. I feel our music, though different in shape and form, is two sides of the same coin. I personally would not be doing what I do today if it weren't for Neurosis, and that is not even close to an overstatement. //Hibernal" - TERRA TENEBROSA

"Ufomammut is honored to share, once again, the stage in Italy with Neurosis: it'll be a great experience of heaviness and vibes for our souls" - URLO, UFOMAMMUT

"We feel so honored to open the swiss shows for Neurosis, the band that inspired us for years and which is certainly one of the reasons why Zatokrev exists. For me personally there's probably not a lot out there that could make me more happy than sharing the stage with this group that developed their unique style further through for more than 25 years in such a pure and honest way." - ZATOKREV

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NEUROSIS Announces European Tour In Support Of Honor Found In Decay

Photo credit Tim Bugbee, Tinnitus Photography

Following massive sporadic live performances across the United States throughout the end of 2012 and first two months of 2013, today NEUROSIS confirms an extensive European tour in support of their acclaimed tenth LP, Honor Found In Decay.

With a total of eighteen shows confirmed at press time, such an extensive continental tour is a rare occurrence for NEUROSIS. But from late May through early July the band will forge through Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy and Switzerland, performing at festivals including Primavera Sound, Hellfest, Bravalla and Eurockeennes along the way.

NEUROSIS released Honor Found In Decay worldwide at the end of October via their own Neurot Recordings, followed by a 2xLP version released collaboratively with Relapse Records.

NEUROSIS HONOR FOUND IN DECAY TOUR DATES:
Fri 24 May 2013 - Barcelona, Spain - Primavera Sound Festival 2013
Sat 25 May 2013 - Paris, France - La Grande Halle de la Villette - NEUROSIS w/ Swans

Fri 21 June - Clisson, France - Hellfest
Sat 22 June - Lint-Antwerp, Belgium - Eurocam Media Center
Sun 23 June - Karlsruhe, Germany - Substage
Mon 24 June - Berlin, Germany - SO 36
Tue 25 June - Copenhagen, Denmark - Grey Hall / Christiania
Wed 26 June - Oslo, Norway - Betong
Thu 27 June - Trondheim, Norway - Byscenen
Fri 28 June - Norköpping, Sweden - Bravalla Festival
Sun 30 June - Warsaw, Poland - Palladium
Mon 1 July - Prague, Czech Republic - Lucerna Music Bar
Tue 2 July - Leipzig, Germany - UT Connewitz
Wed 3 July - Leipzig, Germany - UT Connewitz
Thu 4 July - Milano, Italy - Magnolia
Fri 5 July - Genf, Switzerland - L'Usine
Sat 6 July - Zürich, Switzerland - Rote Fabrik
Sun 7 July - Belfort, France - Eurockeennes Festival

"Another spiritual journey into the very heart of mankind. Completely and utterly mind-blowing." - Metal Hammer

“The most stunning aspects of'Honor Found In Decay come from Neurosis' grasp of dynamics...as ever, in the hands of these uncompromising sorcerers, true heaviness can be as much about the directness as disorientation, and as much about the sinister rumble as an unearthly roar. 5/5” - Terrorizer

"Those who prefer their epics harrowing, their atmospheres apocalyptic and their metaphorical gut punches landed squarely on the emotional solar plexus will not be disappointed." - Decibel

“…officially upped the ante for all the post-metal bands who ought to be paying these guys royalties for their patent on psychedelic purgation...” – Spin

"For 27 years, the members of Neurosis have demonstrated what metal can be and what it can aspire to: transcendent, cathartic, graceful, innovative." - National Public Radio

"...doesn't abandon the moody sprawl of the band's last few full-lengths, but it does help restore urgency to an aesthetic that seemed in danger of growing soporific... It's a record that proves these grizzled artisans still know how to flex their muscles. 7.9/10" - Pitchfork

SCOTT KELLY AND THE ROAD HOME: West Coast Tour Begins Today

While NEUROSIS continues to dominate massive venues in support of their acclaimed tenth studio endeavor, Honor Found In Decay, founding guitarist/vocalist SCOTT KELLY has been touring smaller clubs with his more personal solo material amidst the shows. In addition to his recent American performances as part of CORRECTIONS HOUSE, and recent tours stateside and in Europe as SCOTT KELLY AND THE ROAD HOME, the latter act will perform a new string of West Coast shows beginning today.

At the firs of the dozen newly confirmed gigs, SCOTT KELLY AND THE ROAD HOME will perform this Thursday, February 28th on NEUROSIS’ native soil in Oakland, alongside Eugene Robinson (Oxbow) as well as a screening of the DIY record industry film Blood, Sweat & Vinyl. Performances in Santa Cruz, Freson, Santa Ana, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Boise, Spokane, Bellingham, Vancouver, Seattle and Portland will follow.

Dissimilar to his previous solo outings, KELLY sought out additional musicians to help create his latest musical vision, recruiting good friends Greg Dale and Noah Landis (Neurosis), forming SCOTT KELLY AND THE ROAD HOME. The first album by this trio, The Forgiven Ghost In Me, flows with over forty minutes of foreboding Americana showcasing the ever-evolving artist brandishing some of his most expressive hymns of pain, reflection and redemption to date also features guest contributions from Jason Roeder (Neurosis, Sleep) and Josh Graham (A Storm Of Light, ex-Neurosis).

Stream the title track to The Forgiven Ghost In Me via Decibel RIGHT HERE, and watch the official and video for the album’s somber “The Sun Is Dreaming In The Soul” and more AT THIS LOCATION.

SCOTT KELLY AND THE ROAD HOME West Coast Winter Tour:

2/28/2013 1-2-3-4 Go Records - Oakland, CA w/ Eugene Robinson, Blood, Sweat & Vinyl screening [info]
3/01/2013 Metavinyl - Santa Cruz, CA [info]
3/02/2013 Audies Olympic - Fresno, CA (happy hour show, 6pm)
3/03/2013 Constellation Room - Santa Ana, CA [info]
3/04/2013 Rhythm Room - Phoenix, AZ [info]
3/05/2013 *house show - Salt Lake City, UT
3/06/2013 Visual Arts Collective - Boise, ID [info]
3/07/2013 Mootsys - Spokane, WA [info]
3/08/2013 The Shakedown - Bellingham, WA
3/09/2013 Railway Club - Vancouver, BC [info]
3/10/2013 The Highline - Seattle, WA [info]
3/11/2013 White Owl Social Club - Portland, OR

"The trio keeps the vibe slow, stark and intimate throughout, with Kelly's acoustic guitar and weathered voice front and center. He wields the latter like a favorite stiletto... 8/10" - Decibel

"With raw, organic production letting you feel that Kelly and co-conspirators Noah Landis and Greg Dale are in the same room as you - if not actually taking residence somewhere inside your head - the is something achingly frank and grittily real about every note... 9/10" - Outburn

"Kelly’s solo work is no less ominous or atmospheric than his regular gig. He sounds like an apocalyptic troubadour playing in a dusty cowboy bar at the end of the world." - The Onion's A.V. Club

"The Forgiven Ghost in Me does well to move beyond some of the Townes van Zandt-ery of Kelly’s prior solo work – especially that one where, you know, he covered those Townes van Zandt songs – and somehow it makes sense that with the input of the others who appear here, Kelly should wind up with his most human and individualized outing yet." - The Obelisk

Review copies of The Forgiven Ghost In Me and interviews with SCOTT KELLY are available via phone or in-person. In North America contact earsplitpr@aol.com, and elsewhere contact ansgar@community-promotion.com.

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NEUROSIS Prepares For Denver And Austin Performances

As NEUROSIS continues to dominate audiences across the US in support of their commended tenth studio LP, Honor Found In Decay, the band’s impending performances in Denver, Colorado and Austin, Texas are now only days away.

Opening support for NEUROSIS’ show at Denver’s Summit Music Hall on Saturday, February 16th will be provided by locally-based instrumental heavy rock quintet Native Daughters, as well as folk//gospel-inspired Americana of Munly & The Lupercalians, featuring Jay Munly of Slim Cessna's Auto Club.

NEUROSIS’ Emo’s East show in Austin Sunday, February 17th will feature opening support from Little Rock, Arkansas’ apocalyptic sludge harbingers Rwake. Direct support will be provided by legendary Houston-based noise/industrial punks The Pain Teens! Having only reunited for a Trance Syndicate label reunion in late 2012, the eclectic act’s special performance will significantly enhance the evening, as The Pain Teens and NEUROSIS have not shared the stage since 1991.

On the Summer solstice, NEUROSIS is confirmed to take part in 2013’s installment of the massive Hellfest festival in Clisson, France. The gathering runs from June 21st through 23rd, and will see NEUROSIS sharing the stage with Kiss, ZZ Top, Down, Bad Religion, At The Gates, Kreator and hundreds more.

Incredible footage from NEUROSIS’ recent live offensives in January has surfaced. View “At The Well” and “Locust Star” from Brooklyn’s Masonic Temple, “The Tide” at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer, as well as incredible multi-camera footage of “At The Well” from the Oakland Metro on New Year’s Eve as captured by Kenneth Thomas (Given To The Rising documentary, etc.) and more AT THIS LOCATION.

NEUROSIS Honor Found In Decay Live Actions:

2/16/2013 Summit Music Hall - Denver, CO w/ Native Daughters, Munly & The Lupercalians [info]
2/17/2013 Emo’s East - Austin, TX w/ The Pain Teens, Rwake [info]
6/21/2013 Hellfest - Clisson, France w/ Kiss, ZZ Top, Down, Bad Religion, etc. [info]

The anticipated deluxe vinyl version of Honor Found In Decay is out now! Released via Relapse/Neurot the massive 2xLP edition is packaged in a Stoughton tip-on gatefold jacket and accompanied by a 16-page LP-sized booklet. The audio was cut directly from the original studio master tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl, available in five different colors: 2000 on black, 1000 on translucent smoke grey, 500 on translucent yellow, 500 on translucent orange, and 100 on clear, not available to the public.

NEUROSIS Prepares To Engage Brooklyn and Philadelphia Audiences Next Week

The next round of live performances from the mighty NEUROSIS draws near, as the outfit prepares to invade the Northeast for shows in Brooklyn and Philadelphia next week.

Next Saturday, January 19th NEUROSIS will return to the historic Masonic Temple in Brooklyn, the venue they nearly tore to the ground when they last played in New York with a pair of shows in early 2008 with openers Mastodon. On this trek the opening support for NEUROSIS will be provided by the scathing drum/guitar attack of ex-Khanate/Khlyst duo James Plotkin and Tim Wyskida on their new experimental venture in auditory torture.

The following day, Sunday January 20th, the quintet will devastate audiences in Philadelphia’s cavernous Union Transfer venue, marking the first NEUROSISperformance to hit the city since late 2004! Opening support for this special show will come from the solo act of John Baizley of Baroness. This will mark one of the very first performances from Baizley since before the massive bus crash the band has been recovering from slowly since mid-August.

Opening support for NEUROSIS’ following live actions next month in Denver and Austin have also been confirmed, with Native Daughters and Jay Munly leading the festivities in Denver on February 16th, and the brutal billing of Eyehategod and Rwake kicking things off at the Austin show on the 17th. The band has also been confirmed for 2013’s installment of the massive Hellfest festival in Clisson, France. The gathering runs from June 21st through 23rd, and will see NEUROSIS sharing the stage with Kiss, ZZ Top, Down, Bad Religion, At The Gates, Kreator and hundreds more.

NEUROSIS treated spectators in their native hometown of Oakland to a free, invite-only concert on New Year’s Day, catching many longtime fans by surprise. View new live footage of the performance and more below.

NEUROSIS Honor Found In Decay Live Actions:
1/19/2013 Brooklyn Masonic Temple – Brooklyn, NY w/ James Plotkin/Tim Wyskida [info]
1/20/2013 Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA w/ John Baizley [info]
2/16/2013 Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO w/ Native Daughters, Jay Munly [info]
2/17/2013 Emo’s East – Austin, TX w/ Eyehategod, Rwake [info]
6/21/2013 Hellfest – Clisson, France [info]

Following the CD and digital releases of the acclaimed Honor Found In Decay in late October, the deluxe 2xLP vinyl edition of NEUROSIS’ tenth studio album will be unleashed February 5th in North America, February 8th in Germany/Benelux/Finland and February 11th in the UK/World, via Relapse Records/Neurot Recordings. Packaged in a Stoughton tip-on gatefold jacket and accompanied by a 16-page LP-sized booklet, the audio was cut directly from the original studio master tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl, which will be available in five different colors: 2000 on black, 1000 on translucent smoke grey, 500 on translucent yellow, 500 on translucent orange, and 100 on clear, not available to the public.

Preorders can be placed via Neurot and Relapse now!