Living Sacrifice, Shai Hulud and more embark on "The Abominable Snowtour"
Pioneering metalcore legends Living Sacrifice and Shai Hulud will be heading out this winter along with War Of Ages, Lionheart and The Great Commission for "The Abominable Snowtour."
Here are all the dates (and here’s hoping for no weather-related van accidents):
2/5 Nashville, TN @ Rocketown
2/6 Little Rock, AR @...
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Matt Thiessen leaves Relient K tour due to family emergency
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Quieting Syrup Songs About A Sick Boy [3.5/5]
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Band Of The Year: Who's it gonna be?
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