Lamb of God and Mastodon are co-headlining the Ashes Of Leviathan Tour this summer. The tour includes a stop at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday, August 21 with special guests Kerry King and Malevolence.
Grammy Award-nominated metal titans Lamb of God and Grammy Award-winning band Mastodon announce the co-headlining Ashes Of Leviathan Tour. The tour finds the two iconic bands join forces to celebrate the 20th anniversary of two seminal releases: Lamb of God’s biggest-selling album Ashes of the Wake and Mastodon’s acclaimed sophomore album Leviathan, which were both released on August 31, 2004. Both bands will perform their respective albums in full. Special guests Kerry King and Malevolence will support throughout the tour, with Unearth on select dates. Kicking off on July 19 in Grand Prairie, TX at the Texas Trust CU Theatre, the North American arena and amphitheater run will take them through the US and Canada, culminating on the exact 20th anniversary of each album on August 31 in Omaha, NE at the Astro Amphitheater. The tour will notably make stops at iconic venues such as Denver, CO’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Los Angeles, CA’s Kia Forum.
In addition, both bands will be supporting a charity of their choice throughout the tour, and fans will have the opportunity to opt-in to donate at check out when buying their tickets. Lamb of God will support the Living The Dream Foundation, which makes dreams come true for music fans living with life threatening illnesses. Dream Days include hanging out onstage, backstage, and special meet and greets with their favorite bands and artists. Mastodon will support the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. After their manager Nick John tragically passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2018, Mastodon partnered with the organization and has raised nearly $60,000 to fight the disease and support researchers and patients around the globe. The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is focused on finding a cure for pancreatic cancer, and empowering patients and families whose lives are touched by this disease. Founded in 1997, the Hirshberg Foundation funds groundbreaking scientific research, provides patient education and support, and sustains hope that this cancer will be eradicated once and for all.
Lamb of God was formed in 1994 in Richmond, Virginia becoming one of the most significant new wave heavy metal bands. The band consists of John Campbell, Randy Blythe, Mark Morton, Willie Adler, and Art Cruz. Lamb of God’s most recent studio offering, 2022’s Omens, notably marked the band’s sixth consecutive Top 15 debut on the Billboard 200 in addition to capturing No. 1 on the Top Hard Rock Albums Chart, No. 3 on the Top Album Sales Chart, No. 3 on the Top Rock Albums Chart, and No. 5 on the Top Vinyl Albums Chart. Not to mention, it has amassed an unprecedented 60 million streams and counting.
Mastodon formed in 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia and still remains with most of its original lineup with Troy Sanders, Brent Hinds, Bill Kelliher, and Brann Dailor. Mastodon’s latest studio album, Hushed and Grim, a double LP recorded at the band’s Atlanta studio, Ember City, was produced by David Bottrill. This album features 15 distinct tracks and achieved their third consecutive No. 1 debut on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums Chart. Hushed and Grim also earned them a Grammy Award nomination for the track “Pushing The Tides.” Additionally, the album’s single “Teardrinker” secured a top 10 position on the Rock radio charts, a further testament to the band’s widespread acclaim.
See the two heavy metal bands join forces on stage at the Kia Forum on Wednesday, August 21. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.com.
Location: Kia Forum
Address: 3900 W Manchester, Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305
Show Time: 7:00 p.m.
Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.
Ticket Price: $49.50 – $295+
Age: All Ages
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