Clutch

[FiddleCastro]

I'm sure you all know Clutch, One of the best bands of the last 20+ years, IMO. Transitioned through multiple musical phases, from metal to stoner rock to blues rock, and always seemed to be doing what I was digging at any given time. They're a band I've listened to since middle school and they have a new record coming out on March 19, Earth Rocker.

Clutch Earth Rocker: Earth Rocker Lyric Video

[buaawwww]

Absolutely love this band.  One of my favorites.  Just got my tickets to see them 5/2 at Terminal 5 w/ The Sword & Lionize.  Cannot wait for the show and CANNOT wait for the new album.

Clutch - "Burning Beard" DRT Entertainment

[Taterbug]

I'm going to see them on 4/12.  I've  seem them a bunch of times.   Never disappointed.  They always rock the fuck out.   Looking forward to checking out the new album. 

[FiddleCastro]

Absolutely love this band.  One of my favorites.  Just got my tickets to see them 5/2 at Terminal 5 w/ The Sword & Lionize.  Cannot wait for the show and CANNOT wait for the new album.

Clutch - "Burning Beard" DRT Entertainment

That's gonna be a great show. Stoked! Bought tickets to that show a couple of days ago for my birthday! Haven't seen them since 'roo 2010

[buaawwww]

Yeah I've seen them headlining twice but it has been a while.  The last time I saw them they were opening for Motorhead in NYC... hell of a show!

[Taterbug]

Saw them at Forecastle last year.  There set was during the Wilco set so it was nice and roomy in the pit.  I was a 1 man mosh pit.

[Jeff Murray]

Ended up getting tickets for the 4/20 Bmore show and the 5/17 Philly show... couldn't pass up the chance to see the undercard for Philly... even if the venue has the worst sound in town.  Only time I've seen them prior was at the Chameleon Club in Lancaster last April and they were all I anticipated and then some.  Really looking forward to the new album.  There is a pretty good interview posted on youtube by Converse x Decibel... Neil pretty much explains how doesn't take things too seriously.  I'd post the link but can't access here at work.

Are you making the Philly or Bmore show Fiddle?

[alieblue]

Saw them at Forecastle last year.  There set was during the Wilco set so it was nice and roomy in the pit.  I was a 1 man mosh pit.

I was there too, standing on the yellow jackets front center in the pit.  Rarely can a 5'3" 30-something woman have the ability to comfortably rock out at Clutch and that show was awesome.  Also saw them in December at 9:30 Club in DC which was another stellar show.  They never disappoint!

[FiddleCastro]

Saw them at Forecastle last year.  There set was during the Wilco set so it was nice and roomy in the pit.  I was a 1 man mosh pit.

I probably would have made the same choice, too.  Neil > Jeff 365 days a year.

Are you making the Philly or Bmore show Fiddle?

Not likely now that T5 is happening, however the 17th is a friday and very tempting...

[Jeff Murray]

Not likely now that T5 is happening, however the 17th is a friday and very tempting...
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I may have an extra ticket for Philly, I'll let you know as the show gets closer.

[Jeff Murray]

Another song released for streaming... I wish this album came out this Tuesday instead of the next.... I'll be in FL and I'm hoping my neighbors will be kind enough to take my order into their warm dry home....

http://www.antiquiet.com/news/2013/03/listen-to-the-fast-and-furious-new-clutch-single-crucial-velocity/

[Jeff Murray]

Earth Rocker has leaked... I streamed it on Youtube... Elina Hekate has it set up to play the album instead of individually... This just makes me look forward to getting my copy after I get back next week!!  Album is great, so far the stand out tracks for me are The Face and The Wolf Man Kindly Requests.  April 20th is gonna be a damn good day...

[MrWhippy]

Heard the new album last night and it kicks all kinds of ass.

[Ghosts_on_TV]

Clutch rules.

[buaawwww]

More cowbell!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG8fXGwADz0

and... more RAWK!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtmDETLHIK0

[Jeff Murray]

Outside of increased profits... I will never understand why bands don't include download cards with the vinyl records they sell these days... This is about the only thing I can complain about regarding this release... the music is great.

[manonthemoon]

Outside of increased profits... I will never understand why bands don't include download cards with the vinyl records they sell these days... This is about the only thing I can complain about regarding this release... the music is great.

I think a lot of this has to do with the label as I know all of my Relapse label vinyl never comes with a download card.  I think that in this day and age you should be a free online copy if you buy the vinyl because its really simple to do.

[Jeff Murray]

Outside of increased profits... I will never understand why bands don't include download cards with the vinyl records they sell these days... This is about the only thing I can complain about regarding this release... the music is great.

I think a lot of this has to do with the label as I know all of my Relapse label vinyl never comes with a download card.  I think that in this day and age you should be a free online copy if you buy the vinyl because its really simple to do.

I hear ya... but the sad thing is WeatherMaker is their own label...    And Strange Cousins came with a DL card... Who knows!!

Oh well, I got a copy off of Amazon anyway...

[FiddleCastro]

September Shows canceled, Neil needs spinal surgery.  Wishing him a quick recovery.

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[FiddleCastro]

Maryland rockers CLUTCH have been forced to postpone the September tour dates of the "Earth Rocker" North American Tour. This is due to a health issue with singer Neil Fallon. Most of the shows will be rescheduled and dates are listed below. Support on the rescheduled shows will remain the same and come from The Sword and Crobot. Tickets that were already purchased for the dates in September will be honored for the rescheduled dates in January. Unfortunately one of the shows could not be rescheduled and has been cancelled. This is show is Vienna, WV on 9/21. The show scheduled for Long Island, NY on 9/27 will be rescheduled for a later date, please hold on to your tickets. Refunds for the West Virginia are available at point of purchase. The band will still be playing "The Shindig" festival on September 14 on as scheduled and planned. The Hampton Beach, NH date originally in September is now scheduled for October 25.  Unfortunately The Sword and Crobot will not be appearing on this new date in Hampton Beach, NH.  News about support will be released in the coming weeks.


CLUTCH frontman Neil Fallon gave an update on his condition:

"Dear friends, this week I've learned that a childhood injury to the neck, a genetic predisposition for spinal disease, and 20 some years of head banging will exact a toll. I've been diagnosed with an ugly case of cervical spinal stenosis and two herniated discs.

In some instances these conditions can be treated non-surgically. This is not the case for me. I have been advised by several neurosurgeons that my spinal cord has already been damaged and that I risk further damage were I not to address the situation. For this reason, I've decided to take care of this ASAP. Believe me, re scheduling a tour turns my stomach, but I believe this is the wisest choice given the prognosis.

On Tuesday I will undergo surgery. The procedure will fuse three vertebrae together with a small titanium plate. I have faith that this surgery will go as well as it can, and that I will be back in the saddle for our October-November tour. On behalf of my spine, deepest apologies to those who had been looking forward to seeing CLUTCH over the next two weeks. We'll make it up to you."

Health and Happiness,

Neil



Earth Rocker was released March 19th via the band's label Weathermaker Music.  The album entered the Billboard Top 200 chart at #15 achieving the band's highest chart position to date.  The album then proceeded to hold its own on the Billboard Top 200 for a total of 5 weeks. The album also came in at #1 on the Hard Music Chart and #3 on the Independent Album Chart.  The digital demand for this album continues to be very strong. In the week of release Earth Rocker shot to #4 on iTunes' overall Top 100 album charts and was #1 in their rock chart.

Earth Rocker is available for purchase at the CLUTCH Merch Store .


North American Fall Tour Dates


9/14: Baltimore, MD @ Carroll Park – "The Shindig" *
10/25: Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
10/26: Virginia Beach, VA @ Motorworld – "Localpalooza"
10/27: Charleston, SC @ The Music Farm
10/28: Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre
10/29: Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29
10/31: Louisville, KY @ Expo Five
11/01: Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall
11/02: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
11/04: Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
11/05: Austin, TX @ Emo's
11/07: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
11/08: Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
11/09: West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
11/10: San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
11/11: Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
11/13: Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater & Club
11/14: Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
11/15: Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion
11/16: Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
11/17: Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theatre
11/19: Joliet, IL @ Mojoes
11/20: Madison, WI @ Orpheum Theatre
11/21: Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere's
11/22: Columbus, OH @ The LC Pavilion
11/23: Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
12/27: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

Rescheduled Dates:

1/2/14: Ashville, NC @ The Orange Peel
1/3/14: Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater
1/4/14: Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater
1/5/14: Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Live
1/6/14: Birmingham, AL @ Iron City
1/9/14: South Bend, IN @ Club Fever
1/10/14: Buffalo. NY @ Town Ballroom
1/11/14: Port Chester, NY @ Capital Theater
1/12/14: Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground

Neil is undergoing surgery today.

Wishing Neil a quick recovery so he can get back to being an Earth Rocker soon.