Pop Evil Announce U.S. Headline Tour, Don Jamieson to Support

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POP EVIL ANNOUNCE 2019 U.S. HEADLINE TOUR DATES

COMEDIAN DON JAMIESON AS DIRECT SUPPORT

THEM EVILS, SAVAGE AFTER MIDNIGHT ON SELECT DATES

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY OCTOBER 19, 2018

October 15, 2018 – Pop Evil has announced a brand new batch of 24 U.S. headline dates for next year in the never-ending support of their self-titled LP, which was released earlier this year. Veteran comedian and former VH1 That Metal Show host Don Jamieson will serve as direct support. THEM EVILS and SAVAGE AFTER MIDNIGHT will open the tour on select dates.

VIP ticket packages and a Bandsintown pre-sale will be available starting Wednesday, October 17 via Pop Evil’s website. Public on sale will be available this Friday, October 19.

“We are excited to blend rock and comedy for this unique touring experience,” says frontman Leigh Kakaty. “We are big fans of Don, he will bring a lot of energy to the stage each night. We think this is going to be one of the most memorable tours to date with Don Jamison, Them Evils and Savage After Midnight.“

“Another great part of this tour is the opportunity for local bands to win our contest to be the opening band each night. Can’t wait to see everyone in 2019. “

Pop Evil is launching a contest which gives local bands a chance to win a slot on the bill. Bands in each city can submit an original cover of Pop Evil’s latest single, “Be Legendary” and be in the running. The contest begins in November – stay tuned on Pop Evil’s social media pages for more info.

This announcement comes on the heels of POP EVIL announcing a Canadian headline tour dates in Canada. Dates will kick off on November 17, 2018, in Toronto at Lee’s Place hitting both coasts before wrapping up in Saskatoon at the Coors Event Centre on December 3, 2018. New label-mates Royal Tusk will support.

JAN 16, LINCOLN, NE @ BOURBON THEATER

JAN 17, DENVER, CO @ SUMMIT

JAN 18, WICHITA, KS @ COTILLION BALLROOM

JAN 19, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK @ DIAMOND BALLROOM

JAN 20, DALLAS, TX @ HOUSE OF BLUES

JAN 23, HOUSTON, TX @ HOUSE OF BLUES

JAN 25, ATLANTA, GA @ THE LOFT

JAN 26, CHARLOTTE, NC @ THE UNDERGROUND

JAN 27, BALTIMORE, MD @ BALTIMORE SOUNDSTAGE

JAN 29, SYRACUSE, NY @ THE WESTCOTT THEATER

JAN 30, BOSTON, MA @ THE PARADISE ROCK CLUB

JAN 31, PORTLAND, ME @ AURA

FEB 01, LONG ISLAND, NY @ THE SPACE AT WESTBURY

FEB 02, SAYREVILLE, NJ @ STARLAND BALLROOM

FEB 05, LANCASTER, PA @ CHAMELEON CLUB

FEB 07, CHICAGO, IL @ HOUSE OF BLUES

FEB 08, FT WAYNE, IN @ CLYDE THEATRE

FEB 09, PEORIA, IL @ MONARCH MUSIC HALL

FEB 10, LOUISVILLE, KY @ MERCURY BALLROOM

FEB 12, NASHVILLE, TN @ THE COWAN

FEB 13, FORT SMITH, AR @ TEMPLELIVE

FEB 14, SPRINGFIELD, MO @ THE COMPLEX

FEB 15, KANSAS CITY, MO @ THE TRUMAN

FEB 16, MADISON, WI @ MAJESTIC THEATER

NOVEMBER 17 – TORONTO ON @ LEE’S PALACECROCKS
NOVEMBER 18 – MONTREAL QC @ CAFÉ CAMPUS
NOVEMBER 19 – QUEBEC CITY QC @ L’ANTI
NOVEMBER 20 – OTTAWA ON @ BRASS MONKEY
NOVEMBER 22 – THUNDER BAY ON @
NOVEMBER 23 – WINNIPEG MB @ PYRAMID CABARET
NOVEMBER 24 – REGINA SK @ CASINO
NOVEMBER 25 – RED DEER AB @ BO’S BAR
NOVEMBER 26 – EDMONTON AB @ STARLITE ROOM
NOVEMBER 28 – VANCOUVER BC @ VENUE
NOVEMBER 30 – KAMLOOPS BC @ CJ’S NIGHTCLUB
DECEMBER 01 – GRANDE PRAIRIE AB @ BETTER THAN FRED’S *
DECEMBER 02 – CALGARY AB @ THE GATEWAY
DECEMBER 03 – SASKATOON SK @ COORS EVENT CENTRE
DECEMBER 05 – SIOUX FALLS, SD @ THE DISTRICT *
DECEMBER 06 – GREEN BAY, WI @ GREEN BAY DISTILLERY *
DECEMBER 07 – MENOMONIE, WI @ STOUT ALE HOUSE *
*PE ONLY

CLICK HERE FOR ALL TOUR DATES

The band debuted a stunning new music video for their track, “A Crime To Remember” just a few months ago. Directed by Columbia Tatone, who also directed the band’s last two videos, “Waking Lions” and “Colors Bleed,” it was the third music video installment we’d seen from the band’s most recent self-titled LP.

The video beautifully defined the core message of the song, which is clear and present in the song’s triumphant background vocals: “Are we divided / Are we united?” – also a constant theme throughout the new LP. The video was in memory of late producer Kato Khandwala who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident earlier this year in Los Angeles. Kato had produced countless rock albums including the most recent Pop Evil LP.

In March of this year POP EVIL’s single “Waking Lions” landed at #1 this on the Mediabase Active Rock airplay chart in the U.S. “Waking Lions” reached #1 after 20 weeks on the chart and is in the position of being one of the most spun songs at Rock Radio in 2018.“Waking Lions” is the band’s fifth #1 single with the previous four being “Footsteps,” (2015) “Torn to Pieces,” (2014) “Deal With the Devil,” (2013) and “Trenches,” (2013).

Pop Evil released their fifth LP, a self-titled album, on February 16, 2018, via Entertainment One (eOne). Produced by Kato Khandwala, POP EVIL captures Kakaty and his bandmates at their most inspiring.

Every song on the album offers a different spin on the concept behind the band’s name and in an era when many rock bands create a few strong singles, and six or seven less memorable songs and call it an album. POP EVIL is all killer, no filler – the best 11 songs culled from 30 demos.

It’s a surging, contemporary sounding release that incorporates metal, alternative, hard rock and even some electronic music. In the wake of the band’s peppy, upbeat 2015 album UP, which debuted #1 on the Independent Artist Billboard Album Chart, it went on to produce their biggest single to date, “Footsteps.” It’s a wake-up call, a musical rebirth that inspired the band to self-title the release, partially since they’d never done so.

“WAKING LIONS” [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

“A CRIME TO REMEMBER” [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

“COLORS BLEED” [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

1. Waking Lions
2. Colors Bleed
3. Ex Machina
4. Art of War
5. Be Legendary
6. Nothing But Thieves
7. A Crime To Remember
8. God’s Dam
9. When We Were Young
10. Birds of Prey
11. Rewind