Massachusetts-based rock/metal outfit Gozu has announced a short run of tour dates next week, which will see the band perform in Philadelphia (PA), Brooklyn (NY), Dover (NH), and Portland (ME). Following this northeast trek, Gozu will appear on the west coast in April alongside Ape Machine. See below for all dates!
Gozu tour dates
Feb. 22 – Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie w/ The Age of Truth, Kingsnake
Feb. 23 – Brooklyn, NY – Lucky 13 Saloon w/ Pants Exploder, Eyes of the Sun, Eat
Feb. 24 – Dover, NH – The Dover Brickhouse w/ KYOTY, Tar
Feb. 25 – Portland, ME – Geno’s Rock Club w/ Sylvia, All Night, Lousy
Gozu tour dates
w/ Ape Machine
Apr. 12 – Los Angeles, CA – Viper Room
Apr. 13 – San Diego, CA – Soda Bar
Apr. 14 – Santa Cruz, CA – Blue Lagoon
Apr. 15 – Sacramento, CA – Starlite Lounge
Apr. 16 – San Francisco, CA – Elbo Room
Apr. 17 – Fresno, CA – TBA
Apr. 18 – Bend, OR – Volcanic Theater
Apr. 19 – Eugene, OR – Old Nicks
Apr. 20 – Portland, OR – Kenton Club
Apr. 21 – Seattle, WA – Funhouse
Apr. 22 – Bremerton, WA – Manette Saloon
Formed in 2010, Gozu has released one EP and three full-lengths to-date, and are currently writing their fourth studio album, set for a 2017 release via Blacklight Media / Metal Blade Records. Fronted by Marc Gaffney on vocals and guitar, Doug Sherman on guitar, Joe Grotto on bass, and Mike Hubbard on drums, the band’s sound is tailor-made for blasting out the car speakers via international radio airwaves. Having already been aired on national television (USA) via MTV (‘Road Rules’, ‘Dudesons’, ‘Real World’), NBC, and NASCAR, Gozu aims to take their critical and commercial success to new heights on their upcoming debut for Blacklight Media / Metal Blade Records, with worldwide touring to follow. Previously, the group shared the stage with the likes of St. Vitus, Pallbearer, Lo Pan, Storm of Light, Helmet, Elder, Mos Generator, and Fu Manchu in the States, as well as Yob, Church of Misery and Kvelertak in Europe at Roadburn (Netherlands) and DesertFest Berlin (Germany). 2017 will surely see Gozuback on the road again, and at the forefront of the heavy rock and metal world.
Gozu line-up:
Marc Gaffney – guitar and vocals
Joe Grotto – bass and low end
Mike Hubbard – drums and percussion
Doug Sherman – lead guitar and sounds
Gozu online:
https://www.facebook.com/GOZU666
http://gozu.bandcamp.com
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