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– March 30th, 2026 –

Tickets On Sale This Friday

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Massachusetts stoner/fuzz rock outfit GOZU will join New York stoner/doom metallers Restless Spirit for a US co-headlining tour. The journey begins on May 24th in Providence, Rhode Island and runs through June 17th in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

GOZU vocalist/guitarist Marc Gaffney comments, “GOZU is incredibly excited to get back on the road and get it going. The new album [Gozu VI] will be prominent in the set, and we will be playing songs from all of our albums. So, get ready to shake your ass and top that glass. Eat a peach!“

Adds Restless Spirit vocalist/guitarist Paul Aloisio, “We are beyond excited to bring our new songs on the road after working so hard to create what we feel is our best album to date. [Restless Spirit is set for release May 8th]. We’ll be curating a setlist that will cater to fans of all eras of the band, both old and new. And by joining forces with GOZU, we know for a fact that there is going to be an abundance of heaviness each night. Don’t miss this tour!“

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 3rd at 10:00am local time. See all confirmed dates below.

GOZU w/ Restless Spirit:
5/24/2026 Alchemy – Providence, RI
5/26/2026 Photo City – Rochester, NY
5/27/2026 Centennial Hall – Erie, PA
5/29/2026 The Green Door – Lansing, MI
5/30/2026 Reggies Music Joint – Chicago, IL
5/31/2026 7th St Entry – Minneapolis, MN
6/02/2026 The Record Bar – Kansas City, MO
6/03/2026 HQ – Denver, CO
6/05/2026 The Shredder – Boise, ID
6/06/2026 The Funhouse – Seattle, WA
6/07/2026 High Water Mark – Portland, OR
6/09/2026 Cafe Colonial – Sacramento, CA
6/11/2026 Knucklehead – Los Angeles, CA
6/16/2026 The Lost Well – Austin, TX
6/17/2026 Siberia – New Orleans, LA
6/18/2026 Eastside Bowl – Nashville, TN
6/19/2026 Bogg’s Social & Supply – Atlanta, GA
6/20/2026 New Brookland Tavern – West Columbia, SC
6/21/2026 Chapel Of Bones – Raleigh, NC
6/23/2026 The Camel – Richmond, VA
6/24/2026 Metro Gallery – Baltimore, MD
6/25/2026 Gold Sounds – Brooklyn, NY
6/26/2026 Nikki Lopez – Philadelphia, PA
6/27/2026 Middle East Upstairs – Cambridge, MA

GOZU will be touring in support of their forthcoming new full-length, Gozu VI, set for release on May 15th through Blacklight Media/Metal Blade Records.

“We wanted something that really moved and hit a nerve,” says GOZU singer/guitarist Marc Gaffney on composing the band’s sixth studio album. “I was pretty roughed up emotionally while writing. I played guitar more in the past two years than ever before. I would work, go to the gym, come home, eat and then play guitar until I went to bed.”

The end result is eight action-packed tracks, produced and mixed by Benny Grotto at Boston’s Mad Oak Studios. With Gozu VI, the lineup’s melding of intense, fuzzy ’70s-inspired riffs, rich, catchy, grunge-esque vocal melodies, and a touch of oldschool stoner psychedelia has reached a zenith. Categorize them how you will. “We don’t mind if people think we’re stoner, doom, heavy, easy listening with a touch of cayenne pepper. I feel we’re just a heavy soulful band,” Gaff says. “We play music that people can shake their ass to and lyrics that are honest and deal with human nature.”

Watch GOZU‘s previously released video for “Banacek” HERE.

Gozu VI will be released digitally. Find pre-orders at: blacklightmediarecords.com/gozu

GOZU:
Marc Gaffney – vocals, guitars
Joseph Grotto – bass
Doug Sherman – lead guitar
Seth Botos – drums

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Tear it on Down was recorded live to tape July 2025 at the Atomic Garden, Oakland, CA. It was tracked, mixed and mastered by Jack Shirley. It’s set for release on vinyl and digitally via Vitriol Records on April 3. Place your preorder here (digital) or here (vinyl).

Vocalist Tuna Tardugno had this to say about Sweat’s new full-length:

“As a whole, this record addresses coming to terms with a world that is seemingly on its last leg and what feels like a firsthand view of ensuing collapse. It is about resilience, integrity, exhaustion and grief against the backdrop of an increasingly uncertain future and a general human decorum gone to shit, all awash in a wave of increasing brutality from the prevailing order. Although pessimistic, it counters that grief by rejecting those new norms and champions self-reliance and an understanding that we all have to sort this out ourselves. Ultimately, it settles on a hesitant hope that there is something worth pushing for and in that aggrieved pushing, an intrinsic value that ties us all together.

TLDR: Shit sucks, record rips, do something.”

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The song showcases Jessica Mercy’s powerful vocals alongside Sergio Salvucci’s intricate guitar work, supported by the rhythm section of Dan Spinney (guitar), Matt Frotten (bass), and Johnathan Jena (drums). The single delivers an atmospheric and emotionally charged experience, highlighting themes of struggle, resilience, and self-reflection.

“From The Dark is about confronting the shadows within ourselves and finding the strength to emerge,” says Jessica Mercy. “It’s a song for anyone who’s faced difficult moments and come out stronger.”

Jessica, recently competed in the Hampton Idol finals, delivering powerful performances and inspiring the band with her dedication and talent.

The single is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and all major streaming platforms.

Formed in 2012, Anaria has become a distinctive presence in the modern metal and symphonic rock scene, known for their DIY ethos, cinematic arrangements, and self-produced visuals. The band has released multiple albums and singles, earning a loyal international following and millions of streams worldwide. Their music blends symphonic elements, modern rock aggression, and melodic sensibility to create a powerful, immersive experience.

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Following their debut EP Death Dance (2025), the duo-Grant Leon and Mark Neat-explores a textured mid-tempo track. The song stands out with Neat’s enveloping basslines and Leon’s baritone vocals, culminating in a hypnotic chorus: “I can’t control this.”

“The song is about the ghost of a moment you can’t return to,” explains Grant Leon. “It represents that connection that, once lost, leaves only an echo; the realization that some emotions are simply beyond control.”

If I Was Here is now available on all streaming platforms and Bandcamp.

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