CLUTCH shares more in common with The Grateful Dead, Rush, and the Allman Brothers than their heavy riffs and heady twists-of-phrase might suggest. Because like those bands, the supporters who adore CLUTCH are there for the experience, community, and authentic connection. 

To love CLUTCH is to feel a sense of ownership, membership, and belonging. 

Seneca Valley High School classmates Neil Fallon (vocals), Tim Sult (guitar), Dan Maines (bass), and Jean-Paul Gaster (drums) share an unshakeable musical and personal bond now three decades strong. Shaped by the same region which birthed Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and Rites Of Spring, CLUTCH crafts hyper-literate and libertine jams informed by hardcore fury and fuzzy, athletic, stoner rock.

A worldwide cabal of fans and critics cherish the band’s dense and diverse catalog of underground classics, released through major labels, indies, and since 2009, Clutch’s own Weathermaker imprint. Sunrise On Slaughter Beach, the band’s thirteenth studio album, is a slamming summary of everything that makes the band great and another giant leap forward into career longevity. 

“There’s no question that Clutch etched themselves a name in the pantheon of great rock bands,” Lambgoat wrote in 2004. Classic Rock Magazine counted 2013’s Earth Rocker and 2015’s Psychic Warfare among the 50 Best Rock Albums of the 2010s. Rolling Stone described 2018’s Book of Bad Decisions as “bathed in the grit and liberal fuzz tone that have made their live shows legendary.” 

Those live shows over the years include tours with Slayer, System Of A Down, and Marilyn Manson, and more recent co-headlining treks with Dropkick Murphys, Killswitch Engage, and Mastodon. Like Slayer or Iron Maiden, CLUTCH outlasted rock bands anchored to “hit songs” and the pressure of replicating them. The foursome from Germantown, Maryland, isn’t bound by trends. Across 13 studio albums and assorted releases since 1991, they’ve earned a reputation as one of the best around.

Hailing from the rugged landscapes of western Norway, Slomosa has emerged as a powerhouse in modern rock, developing their signature Tundra Rock sound. Comprising Benjamin Berdous (guitar, vocals), Marie Moe (bass, vocals), Tor Erik Bye (guitar), and Jard Hole (drums), and drawing inspiration from Kyuss, Elder and Black Sabbath, the band fuses the heavy, groove-laden riffs of stoner rock with raw, melodic vocals and thunderous guitars. Since the release of their self-titled debut album in 2020, Slomosa has become synonymous with raw power and electrifying performances. They’ve conquered major festival stages at Hell Fest, Freak Valley, and Bergen Fest, earning accolades for their ability to ignite crowds with their relentless energy and infectious sound. In July 2023, the band released Cabin Fever, a thunderous single from their highly anticipated sophomore album, showcasing their knack for gritty storytelling and soaring riffs. In 2024, Slomosa plus brought their massive sound stateside, joining Alkaline Trio on a U.S. tour and further solidifying their reputation as a global force. They’re set to return in 2025 as direct support for Helmet, continuing their relentless march across international stages. Whether on record or live, Slomosa delivers a visceral, unrelenting sonic experience that lingers long after the final chord. With their sights set high and their sound louder than ever, the band is carving out a legacy as the torchbearers of modern heavy rock.

This is the story of a vampire known as “The Blood Vulture.” A once-insatiable bloodthirsty abomination of a creature, he is now a recluse long locked away as he grapples with what it means to live forever in a world of impermanence. His tales of regret and grief and terror will be told from hereon through songs that meld the emotive vocal stylings of grunge’s golden era with death metal, goth rock, and doom metal.