Funeral For A Friend are veterans in many ways, but fourteen years after their formation the band still packs as much punch and purpose as they started with, if not more. Chapter and Verse is the band’s seventh full-length record and a natural follow-on from the confidence and conviction displayed on previous album Conduit.
One of the most sonically diverse records the group has ever made, Chapter and Verse features everything from discordant riffs and relentless blast-beats to the kind of lines you would expect from bands like Sunny Day Real Estate. Funeral’s trademark gruff attitude is juxtaposed against unapologetic political lyrical content, which ranges from wealth inequality to feminism.
12 years on from their impressive debut, Casually Dressed & Deep In Conversation the band has become an ever-present force through regular releases and relentless touring. April sees the band embark on their 7th trip to Australia to perform songs from the new album plus favourites from their remarkable career. Anyone that has witnessed Funeral For A Friend live can attest the band leaves nothing on the stage.
Joining the tour will be young Sydney hardcore quartet Vices. Having recently released their sophomore release We’ll Make It Through This and touring nationally with Counterparts, Vices are blazing a trail for east coast feels hardcore with an unwavering commitment to hard-hitting songwriting and an unmissable live show. Tickets on sale 9AM Thursday January 15
Friday, 17th April – Shark Bark – Gold Coast 18+
Tickets from tickets.destroyalllines.com, www.oztix.com.au 1300 762 545 or Oztix Outlets.
Saturday, 18th April – Cambridge Hotel – Newcastle 18+
Tickets from tickets.destroyalllines.com, www.oztix.com.au 1300 762 545 or www.bigtix.com.au
Sunday, 19th April – Manning Bar – Sydney 18+
Tickets from tickets.destroyalllines.com, The Manning Bar on 1300 762 545 or www.manningbar.com
Tuesday, 21st April – The Basement – Canberra 18+
Tickets from tickets.destroyalllines.com, www.oztix.com.au 1300 762 545 or Oztix Outlets.
Wednesday, 22nd April – Corner Hotel – Melbourne 18+
Tickets from tickets.destroyalllines.com, www.cornerhotel.com 1300 724 867 or the corner hotel box office.
Thursday, 23rd April – Fowlers Live – Adelaide Lic AA
Tickets from tickets.destroyalllines.com, moshtix.com.au 1300 438 849 or Moshtix Outlets.
Friday, 24th April – Amplifier Bar – Perth 18+*
Tickets from tickets.destroyalllines.com or 1300 762 545 or Heatseeker Outlets.
*Vices not appearing at these shows
New music video for Pencil Pusher https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgOx5V3FV3k
Funeral For A Friend’s forthcoming album Chapter And Verse is due out Jan 23 via Roadrunner Records.