iron-reagan

Iron Reagan sign to Relapse Records, touring, playing SXSW

By Doug Moore

Iron Reagan

Given that Iron Reagan consists of current and former members of two very well-established metal bands (namely Municipal Waste & Darkest Hour), it’s no surprise that they’re on their way up so quickly. Formed just two years ago, this straight-ahead crossover thrash act has already built a substantial national following and adopted an aggressive tour schedule.

To wit: the band have announced their recent signing to the storied Relapse Records (who have been snatching up bands left and right lately — they’ve signed IR, Torche, The Drip, Atriarch, & Nux Vomica this year alone). They’ve also announced an extensive run of live dates through March and April, with accompaniment from Occultist on most of the dates and Ghoul on a handful as well. The dates with Ghoul wrap up with an appearance at the aforementioned Tankcrimes Brainsqueeze festival; you can stream the Invisible Oranges-debuted Tankcrimes compilation of fest participants below.

Iron Reagan aren’t hitting NYC on this run, unfortunately, but they’ll be putting in a number of appearances at SXSW: the Pitchfork showcase on 3/11, the Converse/Thrasher show on 3/13, the MetalSucks showcase on 3/14, and the Tone Deaf showcase on 3/15. They’re NOT appearing at the second annual Invisible Oranges showcase, which will feature Black Tusk, Mutoid Man, Kayo Dot, Yautja, Wild Throne, & Venomous Maximus on 3/13 at the Quantum Lounge.

Stream that Tankcrimes comp and check out the full run of Iron Reagan dates, listed below…

Iron Reagan Only
3/9/2014 Johnson City, TN @The Hideaway
3/11/2014 Austin, TX @The Mohawk (Pitchfork Showcase)
3/13/2014 San Antonio,TX @ The Basement
3/14/2014 Austin, TX @The Scoot Inn (Converse/Thrasher)
3/14/2014 Austin, TX @The Dirty Dog (Metal Sucks Showcase)
3/15/2014 Austin TX @ Red Eyed Fly (Tone Deaf Showcase)
3/16/2014 Dallas TX @ Club Dada (Spill Over Fest)
3/18/2014 Atlanta GA @529
3/19/2014 Asheville NC @The Odditorium

Iron Reagan and Occultist
4/2/2014 Richmond VA @Strange Matter
4/4/2014 Harrisonburg, VA @ MACROCK
4/5/2014 Nashville, TN @ The End
4/6/2014 Little Rock, AK @ Vino’s

Weapons of Thrash Destruction Tour ft. Ghoul, Iron Reagan, Occulitist
4/9/2014 Tempe, AZ @ Club Red
4/10/2014 San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
4/11/2014 Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room
4/12/2014 Camarillo, CA @ Rock City Studios
4/13/2014 Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
4/14/2014 Sacramento, CA @ Midtown Barfly
4/15/2014 Portland, OR @ Branx
4/18/2014 Oakland, CA @ BRAINSQUEEZE

Iron Reagan and Occultist
4/22/2014 Salt Lake City @ Ginos
4/23/2014 Denver CO @ Moe’s
4/24/2014 Lawrence KS @ Replay Lounge
4/25/2014 St. Louis MO @ Fubar
4/26/2014 Munster In @Three Floyd’s Brewery
4/27/2014 Chicago IL @ Cobra Lounge
4/28/2014 Toledo OH @ Frankie’s
4/29/2014 Columbus OH @ Ace Of Cups
4/30/2014 Pittsburgh PA @ Smiling Moose