The release date for Alchemy for the Dead is set for April 28th, courtesy of Ipecac Recordings.
Spotlights, the celebrated post-metal collective, has unveiled their upcoming album, Alchemy for the Dead, set to drop on April 28th. Additionally, they’re hitting the road for an extensive U.S. spring tour. Fans can also now view the music video for the album’s premiere single, “Algorithmic.”
The tour is scheduled to commence on April 26th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and conclude on June 24th in Brooklyn, New York. Midway through their tour, Spotlights will team up with fellow Ipecac artists Mr. Bungle and Melvins for a segment of the already announced “Geek Show” tour. This joint segment spans from May 11th to May 24th.
Tickets for specific performances can be acquired through Ticketmaster or StubHub. If you can’t find your preferred date, it might be worth checking Songkick.
The freshly minted single “Algorithmic” provides a tantalizing hint of what fans can anticipate live. Its rich, resonant tones coupled with melodious vocals are reminiscent of bands like Nine Inch Nails. The track seamlessly weaves together elements from industrial, sludge metal, and moody alternative rock.
Mario Quintero, the band’s multi-talented vocalist and instrumentalist, shared insights on the album’s creative process: “In crafting this album, our primary intent was to venture beyond our usual sound. I believe we’ve realized that aim. While we hold all our previous works in high esteem, churning out another typical ‘Spotlights’ album wasn’t on our agenda. With this release, we’ve strived to explore fresh sounds and themes, pushing our own boundaries. The end result feels like a new trajectory for the band, marked by catharsis, intimacy, and a touch of the unfamiliar. We trust our fans will be on board for this journey.”
Alchemy for the Dead Artwork:
Alchemy for the Dead Tracklist:
01. Beyond the Broken Sky
02. The Alchemist
03. Sunset Burial
04. Algorithmic
05. False Gods
06. Repeat the Silence
07. Ballad in the Mirror
08. Crawling Toward the Light
09. Alchemy for the Dead
Spotlights’ 2023 US Tour Dates:
04/26 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Café
04/27 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme ^
04/28 – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean Downstairs ^
04/29 – Tolono, IL @ Loose Cobra ^
04/30 – St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag ^
05/01 – Kansas City, MO @ Mini Bar ^
05/03 – Denver, CO @ Hi Dive #
05/04 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court #
05/06 – Sacramento, CA @ Club Colonial #
05/07 – San Francisco, CA @ Winters Tavern
05/11 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium *
05/12 – San Diego, CA @ Tower Bar
05/14 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues *
05/16 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom *
05/17 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Union Event Center *
05/19 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox *
05/20 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox *
05/21 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom *
05/23 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater *
05/24 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater *
05/27 – Denton, TX @ Dan’s Silverleaf
05/28 – Austin, TX @ Hotel Vegas
05/30 – Tulsa, OK @ Whittier Bar
05/31 – Shreveport, LA @ Bear’s
06/01 – Little Rock, AR @ Mutants Fest
06/02 – Nashville, TN @ Drkmttr
06/03 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
06/04 – Gainesville, FL @ The Backyard
06/09 – Miami, FL @ Gramp’s
06/10 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
06/11 – Orlando, FL @ TBA
06/13 – Columbia, SC @ TBA
06/14 – Charlotte, NC @ Snug Harbor
06/15 – Asheville, NC @ The Odd
06/16 – Knoxville, TN @ The Pilot Light
06/17 – Louisville, KY @ Kaiju Bar
06/18 – Columbus, OH @ Big Room Bar
06/21 – Harrisonburg, VA @ The Golden Pony
06/22 – Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery
06/23 – Philadelphia, PA @ Ortlieb’s
06/24 – Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus