New Haven-based progressive ensemble,Earthside, has been announced as tour support for Norwegian progressive metal act,Leprous, on its upcoming North American run this September/October. The fall tour reunites the two groups following a European stint withVoyagerearlier this year.Binary CodeandDissonawill round out the North American tour package. A full list of dates can be seen below.
EarthsidedrummerBen Shanbromcomments: "Leprousis truly a part of the next generation of progressive music. In less than a year they have become one ofEarthside'sabsolute favorite bands - they're good friends, great people, and unbelievable musicians and performers. It was an amazing experience touring with them andVoyagerearlier this year across Europe, and we are so happy to be supporting them in our home country this fall."
Earthsidepreviously toured in the U.S. in October 2015 withSoulfly,SoilworkandShattered Sun.
Earthsideis touring in support of its debut albumA Dream in Static, which released last October.An epic undertaking of cross-continental collaborations,A Dream in Staticwas recorded in Stockholm, Sweden under the watch of renowned producer and mix engineer,David Castillo(Opeth,Katatonia,Bloodbath), and additional mix and mastering engineer,Jens Bogren(Opeth,Soilwork,The Ocean,Devin Townsend). The instrumental collective recruited several acclaimed guest vocalists includingLajon Witherspoon(Sevendust),Daniel Tompkins(TesseracT,ex-Skyharbor),Björn Strid(Soilwork) andEric Zirlinger(Face the King,ex-Seer) to provide their prowess across four of the eight cinematic tracks, as well as theMoscow Studio Symphony Orchestra (MSSO)for live orchestral compositions.
After being hailed by critics and fans alike,Earthsidehas been nominated for the 'Vanguard' award atProg Magazine'sProgressive Music Awards,recognizing "bands already hailed in prog circles and now pushing for wider attention in the mainstream."
Vote forEarthsideonline at: https://2016.prog.awards.teamrock.com/vote/vanguard
A music video for"Mob Mentality"- featuring guest vocals fromSevendustfrontmanLajon Witherspoonand a full orchestral arrangement composed byEarthsideguitaristJamie van Dyckandperformed by theMoscow Studio Symphony Orchestra (MSSO)- can be streamed on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhtEusYxATQ
The clip won the"Outstanding Video by an Unsigned Artist"award from theNorth American Independent Rock Music Associationearlier this year.
StreamA Dream in Staticin its entirety on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu62Q1N64zc
Earthside w/ Leprous, Binary Code & Dissona 2016 Tour Dates:
9/27 - Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl at Center Stage
9/28 - Baltimore, MD @ Cafe 611
9/29 - TBA
9/30 - New York, NY @ Marlin Room at Webster Hall
10/01 - Niagara Falls, NY @ The Rapids Theater
10/02 - Ottawa, ON @ Mavericks
10/03 - Montreal, QC @ TBA
10/04 - Quebec City, QC @ TBA
10/06 - Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
10/07 - Detroit, MI @ Token Lounge
10/08 - Chicago, IL @ Reggie's
10/09 - Minneapolis, MN @ TBA
10/11 - Calgary, AB @ Distortion
10/12 - Vancouver, BC @ Red Room
10/13 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
10/14 - Portland, OR @ High Water Mark
10/15 - San Francisco, CA @ Brick & Mortar Music Hall
10/16 - Los Angeles, CA @ Complex
10/17 - Phoenix, AZ @ Joe's Grotto
10/19 - San Antonio, TX @ Rockbox
10/20 - Fort Worth, TX @ Tomcats West
10/21 - Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
10/22 - Mexico City, MX @ Foro Indie Rocks * LEPROUS only
