NEWS: Progressive Metal Group Earthside Joins Soulfly, Soilwork and Shattered Sun

October 20, 2015 • Leave a Comment

Rising New Haven, CT progressive metal group EARTHSIDE may be a new name to some, but rest assured that the band has been buzzing amongst metal fans for quite some time now. In conjunction with the release of their new album A Dream In Static (out Friday, October 23), the band is pleased to have been personally recommended by SOILWORK and A Dream In Staticguest vocalist Bjorn “Speed” Strid to join the current “We Sold Our Souls to Metal” U.S. tour with headliners SOULFLY and special guests SHATTERED SUN. EARTHSIDE joins the tour tonight in New York City at Gramercy Theatre.

Take a listen to EARTHSIDE’s new album A Dream In Static, streaming now in its entirety via Metal Hammer. Make sure to check out the track “Mob Mentality” featuring Sevendust vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and The Moscow Studio Symphony Orchestra, as well as
“Crater” featuring Bjorn “Speed” Strid.

A Dream In Static was recorded in Sweden with David Castillo (Opeth, Katatonia) and Jens Bogren (Soilwork, The Ocean).

A Dream In Static is available for pre-order now via these sites:

http://earthsideband.com/shop/ (Vinyl, CDs, Bundles, Merch)

Bandcamp

iTunes

Google Play

SOILWORK’s Bjorn “Speed” Strid comments on the band joining the tour, “I first was introduced to EARTHSIDE when they reached out to me about doing a guest spot on their debut album. When I listened to some of their songs, I instantly became very impressed with the musicianship and the songwriting. Recording vocals for EARTHSIDE was one of the most challenging things I have done and I can't wait to see these guys on stage. Please welcome them on the last leg of this tour, you're in for a treat!”

EARTHSIDE drummer Ben Shanbrom adds, “EARTHSIDE is thrilled to be sharing the stage with SOILWORK and SOULFLY—both bands are institutions in their own right, and I’ve heard a lot of great things about SHATTERED SUN. We’re looking forward to watching their performances! We're excited to round out the bill with a sound and unique multimedia show that might be a little different from what fans normally might expect at a metal concert.”

Get tickets to the “We Sold Our Souls to Metal” U.S. tour now via www.soulfly.com.

GET U.S. TOUR SOILWORK VIP PACKAGE UPGRADES via www.soilwork.soundrink.com – Includes SOILWORK band meet & greet, individual/group photo, autographs, VIP laminate/lanyard, limited edition poster, patch, guitar pick pack and 30% discount coupon for the SOILWORK online store. Just $50 in advance or fans can purchase at SOILWORK’s merch booth.

SOULFLY, SOILWORK, SHATTERED SUN & EARTHSIDE Remaining “We Sold Our Souls to Metal” 2015 Tour Dates:

10/20 - New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theatre

10/21 - Baltimore, MD @ The Ottobar

10/22 - Knoxville, TN @ The International

10/23 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

10/24 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room

10/25 - St. Petersburg, FL @ The State Theatre

10/27 - Houston, TX @ Scout Bar

10/28 - Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room & Garage

10/29 - Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Live!

10/30 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre

10/31 - Mesa, AZ @ Club Red - no Soulfly