“ASHES OF LEVIATHON TOUR”

Today GRAMMY® Award-nominated metal titans Lamb of God and GRAMMY® Award-winning band Mastodon announce the co-headlining Ashes Of Leviathan Tour. The tour finds the two iconic bands join forces to celebrate the 20th anniversary of two seminal releases: Lamb of God’s biggest-selling album Ashes of the Wake and Mastodon’s acclaimed sophomore album Leviathan, which were both released on August 31st.  Both bands will perform their respective albums in full. Special guests Kerry King and Malevolence will support throughout the tour, with Unearth on select dates.

Beginning July 19thinGrand Prairie, TX at the Texas Trust CU Theatre, the North American arena and amphitheater run will take them through the US and Canada, culminating on the exact 20th anniversary of each album on August 31st in Omaha, NE at the Astro Amphitheater. The tour will notably make stops at iconic venues such as Denver, CO’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Los Angeles, CA’s The Kia Forum.  See below for full tour routing.

A special artist pre-sale launches today, February 6th at 12:00 PM eastern time with the general on-sale starting on Friday, February 9th at 10:00 AM local time. In addition, Lamb of God and Mastodon will have special VIP ticket packages available starting today. Go to ashesofleviathan.com for tickets.

Lamb of God

Lamb of God, an American heavy metal band renowned for their aggressive sound and politically charged lyrics, continues to dominate the metal scene. Their latest release, Omens, showcases their relentless energy and technical prowess, further cementing their status as metal icons. The album, filled with blistering riffs and raw intensity, reflects the band’s evolution while staying true to their roots. The current lineup includes Randy Blythe on vocals, Mark Morton and Willie Adler on guitars, John Campbell on bass, and Art Cruz on drums. For more information and updates on Lamb of God, visit their official website at lamb-of-god.com.

Mastodon

Mastodon, a progressive metal band hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, is celebrated for their complex compositions and thematic storytelling. Their latest release, Hushed and Grim, exemplifies their musical evolution, blending intricate melodies with heavy riffs and profound lyrics. The band’s lineup consists of Troy Sanders on bass and vocals, Brent Hinds on lead guitar and vocals, Bill Kelliher on rhythm guitar, and Brann Dailor on drums and vocals. This album, marked by its emotional depth and sonic diversity, solidifies Mastodon’s reputation as one of the most innovative bands in modern metal. For more information and updates, visit their official website at mastodonrocks.com.

Kerry King

For decades, Kerry has been the unmistakable guitar slinger in thrash metal gods Slayer. Though the band played the last date of their Final World Tour at the L.A. Forum back on November 30, 2019, ever since, KFK’s been writing music and figuring out how to do the one thing he loves the most – getting back out on the road and playing live. While COVID enforced a two-year “pause” on making that happen, King took advantage of the situation and wrote – a lot. His music and lyrics have been very intentional with song topics covering war (in particular, the Ukraine war that broke out in February 2022), women’s rights, and current American politics. Plus, there’s doomy stuff, punky stuff, spooky stuff, and definitely some of those Herculean speeds he’s known for playing.

Kerry enlisted some of the heaviest names in metal for his new band – vocalist Mark Osegueda (Death Angel), guitarist Phil Demmell (Machinehead, Vio-lence), Kyle Sanders on bass (Hellyeah), and Slayer drummer Paul Bostaph – and they’re taking the show on the road in support of KFK’s solo debut release, From Hell I Rise, released in May.

Below is a link so you can check out the first single from KFK’s debut solo album, recorded with his new band.

Link to album’s first single, “Idle Hands”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOwFC56MQgA

Kerry King’s official website is kerrykingofficial.com, where you can find information about his music, tour dates, and exclusive merchandise​.

Malevolence

Malevolence is a British metal band known for their powerful blend of hardcore and metalcore. The band’s lineup includes Alex Taylor on vocals, Josh Baines and Konan Hall on guitars, Wilkie Robinson on bass, and Charlie Thorpe on drums. Their latest release, Malicious Intent, came out in 2022 and showcases their growth and resilience through challenging times, with tracks like “On Broken Glass” highlighting their heavy sound and lyrical depth. The album was recorded at Tree House Studios and produced by the band, with mixing by Carl Bown and engineering by Jim Pinder. For more information and updates, visit their official website at malevolence-riff.com​  

Unearth

Unearth is a prominent force in the American metalcore scene, known for their aggressive blend of European death metal melodicism and American thrash and hardcore influences. The band’s lineup features Trevor Phipps on vocals, Buz McGrath on guitar, Chris O’Toole on bass, and Nick Pierce on drums. Their latest album, “The Wretched; The Ruinous,” was released in 2023 and showcases a dynamic range of aggression, melody, and social commentary, particularly addressing environmental issues and the human impact on the planet. Unearth continues to maintain their strong presence in the metalcore genre, touring extensively and staying true to their roots. For more information, visit their official website at unearthofficial.com