Between the Buried and Me, who released their highly anticipated new album The Blue Nowhere in September via InsideOutMusic, have issued an expanded version of the collection with today’s release of The Blue Nowhere (Deluxe Edition), which features the bonus track “Overture,” and instrumental versions of the album’s original 10 tracks.
The Blue Nowhere Deluxe Edition can be streamed here: https://btbam.lnk.to/TheBlueNowhere-Deluxe.
“‘Overture’ was initially written to lead the album, winding through musical themes from all of the songs in a way that referenced the direct part or the idea of it to make something new and that would flow right into ‘Things We Tell Ourselves in the Dark,” Dan Briggs explains. “It starts by quoting the early guitar arpeggiation from the song ‘The Blue Nowhere’ on piano – which was fortuitous not knowing the song would actually become the title track of the album! In the studio, we decided it would be refreshing to slam right into ‘Things…” and tossed the song aside, and then when we were building the string/noise buildup at the end of ‘Beautifully Human,’ [producer] Jamie King actually sped up the entire ‘Overture’ track to be layered in for the crescendo before the piano and vocals coda for the album. Thankfully, InsideOutMusic also had the idea to have the track included at the end of the deluxe edition of the album – and the humor of the album ending on an overture is not lost on us! Everyone just dig in and stay jamming.”
The Blue Nowhere has been hailed by Consequence as “another mind-bending prog metal journey,” with Revolver noting the band’s music is as “complex as ever,” and Loudwire praising the album as “another characteristically compelling and eccentric record,” from the genre-defying architects of modern progressive metal. The album is available on multiple vinyl variants and CD via Betweentheburiedandme.com.
Following an extensive North American tour, Between the Buried and Me bring The Blue Nowhere overseas, kicking off a month of European performances on Feb. 19 at London’s Islington Assembly Hall. Tickets are available at Betweentheburiedandme.com.
Tommy Rogers says of the upcoming tour: “We haven’t headlined across the U.K. and Europe since 2019, so it feels amazing to finally be going back! In support of our new album, The Blue Nowhere, we’re crafting an eclectic and dynamic setlist that spans our long and diverse catalog. Grab your tickets now and see you next year!”
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Between the Buried and Me have built a reputation as one of heavy music’s most forward-thinking and creatively ambitious bands. Over the past 25 years, they have released eleven albums, from their 2002 self-titled debut to 2025’s The Blue Nowhere, blending technical mastery with conceptual depth. Throughout their career, their albums have consistently landed on year-end best-of lists, earned a GRAMMY® nomination in 2019 (with the award’s website praising their music as “versatile, imaginative and absolutely crushing the band’s music”), been dubbed “prog metal heroes” by Kerrang!, and praised by Guitar World for their “epic” and “hugely diverse” sound.
Between the Buried and Me is Tommy Rogers (vocals/keys), Paul Waggoner (guitars), Dan Briggs (bass/keys), and Blake Richardson (drums).
