Avatar “Violence No Matter What” with Lzzy Hale + Spring Tour Dates
The heavy metal ‘n’ roll, dark, madcap visionaries collectively known as Avatar — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — have unleashed yet another track from their upcoming magnum opus and ninth album, Dance Devil Dance, out February 17 via Black Waltz Records, distributed by Thirty Tigers.
Dance Devil Dance Track List: 1. Dance Devil Dance
2. Chimp Mosh Pit
3. Valley Of Disease
4. On The Beach
5. Do You Feel In Control
6. Gotta Wanna Riot
7. The Dirt I’m Buried In
8. Clouds Dipped In Chrome
9. Hazmat Suit
10. Train
11. Violence No Matter What (Duet w/ Lzzy Hale)
Pre-order the album here. Today, the band has shared the new song and music video, “Violence No Matter What,” a powerhouse duet with the inimitable Lzzy Hale.
Eckerström says, “‘Violence No Matter What’ is about one thing and one thing only. It’s OK to debate and fight and to think differently. But there is a limit, and the line must be drawn at authority held with violence, a world view that cannot survive without enemies, a promised return to a fabricated former glory.”
Hale says, “‘Violence No Matter What’ was such an inspiring piece to be a part of! Thank you so much to the boys for giving me the opportunity to express my angst against the horrors of this world through such a brilliant song!”
The almighty Avatar will also return to the road this spring on a headline tour that kicks off April 28 in Omaha and runs through May 28 in Pittsburgh. Veil of Maya and Orbit Culture will support. All dates are below, including key spring festival appearances. Get tickets here.
Avatar US Tour Dates with Veil of Maya and Orbit Culture: 4/28 — Omaha, NE — The Admiral 4/29 — Denver, CO — Ogden 4/30 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot 5/1 — Boise, ID — Revolution 5/3 — San Diego. CA — Observatory 5/4 — Los Angeles, CA — Belasco 5/5 — San Francisco, CA — The Fillmore 5/6 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues 5/7 — Phoenix, AZ — Van Buren 5/9 — Austin, TX — Emo’s 5/10 — Dallas, TX — The Echo Lounge & Music Hall 5/12 — Minneapolis, MN — Skyway Theater 5/13 — Green Bay, WI — Epic Events Center 5/14 — Moline, IL — The Rust Belt 5/15 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues 5/16 — Detroit, MI — Royal Oak Theatre 5/18 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville+ 5/19 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live 5/20 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theater 5/21 — Lexington, KY — Manchester Music Hall 5/23 — New York, NY — Webster Hall 5/24 — Boston, MA — Paradise 5/25 — Silver Springs, MD — The Fillmore 5/26 — Philadelphia, PA — TLA 5/27 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple+ 5/28 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theater +Festival date
Avatar Line-up:
Johannes Eckerström — Vocals John Alfredsson — Drums Jonas Jarlsby — Guitar Henrik Sandelin — Bass Tim Öhrström — Guitar