Following on from their blistering set at Damnation Festival, British Pioneers of down-tuned epic sludge rock, Raging Speedhorn, are set to hit the road this week.
The tour, all but two dates of which are sold out, will mark the 25-year anniversary of the release of the band’s self-titled debut. The band will be supported on the tour by sonic reprobates Mastiff.
Speaking about the tour, drummer Gordon Morison said:
“We’re happy to announce that we’re going to be hitting the road in November to play four intimate shows to celebrate 25 years of our first record. Support will be the amazing Mastiff. Hope to see you all there to party with us!”
The dates for the tour are:
Since the release of their eponymous debut in 2000, RSH have enjoyed a career built on stunning, unhinged, raucous live shows and albums to boot. They’ve played countless worldwide shows and festivals, sharing stages with Slipknot, Clutch, Biohazard, Enter Shikari, Skindred, earthtone9 and many more.
Notably, RSH opened up the infamous 2001 UK Ozzfest at Milton Keynes Bowl, playing in front of 50,000 metalheads; they received Kerrang! Award nominations; spent a night behind bars in Spain while on tour with Biohazard; and caused havoc during the 2002 Kerrang! Awards in London, resulting in Placebo’s Brian Molko joining in on the action and flipping over the band’s alcohol-laden table.
“Hard To Kill” was released during the global pandemic on the band’s own label Red Weed Records. Navigating the difficulties that ensued during that time, “Hard To Kill” was RSH’s biggest release in years and made numerous UK chart appearances: #11 Rock & Indie Chart, #7 Indie Breakers Chart, #26 indie charts, and #95 physical charts – the first time the band had chart success since 2001 – all without the backing of a record label!
Having started in their original hometown of Corby, while its members are now spread across the Midlands and South Wales, the teenage spirit of rebellion and kicking against the pricks still lies in the heart of Raging Speedhorn.
Raging Speedhorn are:
Frank Regan – vocals
Daniel Cook – vocals
James Palmer – guitar
Daf Williams – guitar
Andy Gilmour – bass
Gordon Morison – drums
Raging Speedhorn online:
https://www.facebook.com/ragingspeedhorn
https://www.instagram.com/raging_speedhorn_
https://x.com/Speedhornuk
