I recently went out on the road with Reaping Asmodeia, a technical metal band from the Twin Cities, that recently got signed to Prosthetic Records. It was 10 days total, 7 days of shows with two off days for us to get to Baltimore for the first date of the Metal Alliance Tour. The experience I had while on this run was unbelievable. I will never forget the shows and the people I met while being on this tour. I would like to thank The Acacia Strain, Jungle Rot and Black Crown Initiate for letting me photograph them for most of the dates.
Enjoy!
Day 1 - The Red Zone, Madison, Wisconsin
The first day of tour was a headlining date in Madison, Wisconsin accompanied by local metal powerhouse Pangaea.
After the show in Madison, we started making our way to Baltimore, Maryland.
Steven Lane
Chad Illikainen
Along the way, we hung out at a Ohio Travel Center to use wifi. That day Reaping Asmodeia also dropped a new song. A very productive day off is always a good day off.
Day 2 - Soundstage, Baltimore, Maryland
The Acacia Strain
On the way to Massachusetts, we had to go through New York.
New York
Day 2 - Mill City Ballroom, Lowell, Massachusetts
The Acacia Strain
Making our way to New York City.
Day 4 - The Gramercy Theatre, New York City
Black Crown Initiate
Jungle Rot
The Acacia Strain
Did an over night drive to Cleveland, Ohio and had some time to hangout.
Day 5 - Agora Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio
Black Crown Initiate
Before we left, we had to make a visit to the birthplace of Bone Thugs N Harmony.
On our way to Chicago. Back in the midwest.
Day 6 - Reggies Rock Club, Chicago, Illinois
Black Crown Initiate
Jungle Rot
The Acacia Strain
Steven was able to preform a song with The Acacia Strain in Chicago.
After Chicago, we headed out for the next seven hours back to Minneapolis.
Here is a photo that best describes everyones mutual feeling about the drive.
Day 7 - The Cabooze, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Black Crown Initiate
The Acacia Strain
