Mudvayne Signs with Alchemy Records, Teases New Music After 16-Year Wait
After a hiatus that left fans craving more, Mudvayne is back with a bang! The prog metal veterans have inked a deal with Alchemy Records, signaling a new chapter for the band and the promise of long-awaited new music. This news arrives just in time for their highly anticipated 25th-anniversary tour celebrating their debut album, L.D. 50, sending waves of excitement throughout the metal community.
The announcement was made by Alchemy Records concert promoter Danny Wimmer via an Instagram post. "I had to put @chadnesss @mudvayne on the spot because I have had a hard time getting him to announce and here it is… and it’s coming through my label 'alchemy' and my partner @riserecords," Wimmer shared, expressing his pride in being part of this new phase for Mudvayne. The label also houses bands such as Puscifer, Staind, and Chevelle.
Adding fuel to the fire, Mudvayne's vocalist Chad Gray confirmed in an interview with SiriusXM Octane that new music is indeed on the way. "We've got new shit coming, so get ready motherfuckers. It's coming," he said, stirring up a frenzy among fans who have been eagerly waiting for fresh material since their 2009 self-titled album. Gray elaborated that demos were being passed around between members and refined, however the band were yet to enter a studio with a producer to finalise things.
Adding to the excitement, Gray's wife, Shannon Gunz, a SiriusXM radio host, shared her emotional reaction to hearing the rough mixes: "The first time I heard [new Mudvayne songs] — and these are rough mixes — I was literally bawling on the couch." This powerful statement hints at the deeply personal and impactful nature of the upcoming music.
But that's not all! Mudvayne are hitting the road this September for their L.D. 50 25th Anniversary Tour. The tour promises to be a nostalgic trip back to the band's roots, celebrating the album that launched their career. Joining them will be Static-X, also celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album, and Vended.
Here is a list of all of the tour dates:
09/11 Dubuque, IA @ Q Casino Back Waters Stage
09/13 Waukee, IA @ Vibrant Music Hall
09/14 Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
09/16 Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom
09/17 Youngstown, OH @ The Covelli Centre
09/19 Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life
09/20 Chesterfield, MO @ The Factory
09/21 Omaha, NE @ Steelhouse Omaha
09/23 Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
09/24 Albuquerque, NM @ Revel Entertainment Center
09/26 Las Vegas, NV @ Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
09/27 Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
09/28 Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
09/30 Portland, OR @ Theater of the Clouds
10/01 Airway Heights, WA @ Northern Quest Amphitheater
10/03 Pocatello, ID @ Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre
10/05 Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock
10/07 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center
10/09 Tulsa, OK @ The Tulsa Theater
10/11 Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
10/12 San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port
10/13 Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
10/16 Durant, OK @ Choctaw Grand Theater
10/18 Nashville, TN @ Nashville Municipal Auditorium
10/19 Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
10/21 Raleigh, NC @ The Red Hat Amphitheater
10/22 Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome
10/24 Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater
10/25 Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
10/26 Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
The band is aware of the pressure to deliver after such a long wait. In a recent interview, Gray emphasized their commitment to releasing only "fucking great shit," aiming for music that is "timeless" and leads rather than follows trends.
With a new record label, a tour on the horizon, and the promise of emotionally charged new music, Mudvayne is poised for a monumental comeback. Will the new material capture the raw energy of their earlier work while showcasing their growth as musicians? What direction will Alchemy Records take them creatively? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the metal world is watching with bated breath.
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