Industrial-Rock fusion artist Grendel announce their North America tour with Striplicker, Glass Apple Bonzai, and Esoterik.
In support of their upcoming album Ascending the Abyss. Grendel will embark on a two month North America tour. Supporting Grendel on the tour will be Industrial artists Striplicker, Synthwave artist Glass Apple Bonzai, and Darkwave upstarts Esoterik.
Grendel frontman JD Tucker recently revolutionized Grendel’s sound with their 2017 album Age of the Disposable Body, demonstrating a shift away from standard Industrial, adding elements of Rock, Synthwave, Post-Punk, and Darkwave. On the upcoming release Tucker surpasses the conventions of the genre, demonstrating his composition skills with infectious hooks blended with aggressive guitars, 80s style synths and intricate yet captivating percussion. As well, Tucker has matured lyrically, exhibiting both confidence and vulnerability, while still remaining faithful to his previous, more politically critical work. VIP packages for the Ascending The Abyss Tour are available through Grendel’s Website
Ascending the Abyss will be available this summer on Metropolis Records (North America) and Infacted Records (EU).
About Grendel
Established in 2000, Grendel is a Dutch/UK based band. The band released 4 albums as an industrial band before evolving into an industrial rock act with addition of live guitars and drums in 2017. Grendel has headlined numerous festivals and tours throughout their career, including Wave Gotik Treffen (Ger), Mera Luna (Ger), Amphi (Ger), Terminus (CA), Triton (USA) Resistanz (UK). 2017 lead to the release of their critically acclaimed album “Age of the Disposable Body”. Grendel is currently putting the finishing touches on the upcoming 2019 release, “Ascending the Abyss “, supported by a 40 date North American tour.
About Striplicker
Striplicker sprang forth from the ashes of the smoldering wreckage of the Industrial music scene in San Francisco to disseminate its message of rebirth through destruction. gnashing vocals, pounding electronics, screaming guitars and brutal percussion create a sonic landscape that perfectly embodies existential apocalypse. striplicker shares the aural ethos of aggressive electronic rock acts like Nine Inch Nails, Ministry and KMFDM.
About Glass Apple Bonzai
Glass Apple Bonzai is the solo synthpop / synthwave project of the illustrious Daniel X. Belasco. A sonic trip into the darker, moodier parts of the 1980’s synth movement.Aptly titled “Depressionwave” by some random person on the internet. If you like the 80’s then you’ll like this, honest.
About Esoterik
Esoterik is a Darkwave, Synth driven, band located in Oklahoma City. The band was formed in Early 2013 by Allison Eckfeldt (vocals), and Brady Bledsoe (Electric Guitar, Bass, Electronic Drums, Keyboards, vocals and synthesizers) They combine 80’s Synthpop, and Dark Wave with Electronic Dance.
Tour Dates
June 19th Toronto,ON-The Boat
June 20th Cincinnati, OH-Mockbee
June 21st Chicago,IL-Reggies
June 23rd Cleveland, OH-Phantasy
June 24th Ann Arbor, MI-Necto (DJ Only)
June 26th Pittsburgh, PA -Cattivo
June 27th Wilmington,DE-Bar XIII
June 28th New York, NY-Drom
June 29th Boston,MA-Once
June 30th Montreal,QC-Piranha
July 2nd Baltimore, MD-Metro
July 3rd Richmond,VA-Fallout
July 4th Charlotte,NC-Milestone
July 5th Atlanta,GA-Drunken Unicorn
July 6th Tampa,FL-Orpheum
July 7th Tallahassee,FL-926 Bar
July 9th New Orleans,LA-Goat
July 11th Houston, TX-Warehouse
July 12th Austin,TX-Elysium
July 13th Mcallen,TX-Cine Del Rey
July 14th Dallas, TX-The Church
July 17th Mesa,AZ-Club Red
July 19th Los Angeles,CA-Catch One
July 21st Oakland,CA-Uptown
July 22nd Portland,OR-Star Theater
July 23rd Seattle,WA-Highline
July 24th Vancouver, BC-Red Room
July 25th Calgary,AB-Dickens
July 26th Salt Lake City,UT-Urban Lounge
July 28th Denver,CO-Herman’s Hideaway
July 30th Kansas City,MO-Riot Room
July 31st St Louis,MO-Crack Fox
August 1st Minneapolis,MN-Red Sea
August 2nd Madison,WI-Crucible
August 3rd Detroit,MI-Smalls
August 4th Buffalo,NY-Mohawk Place