US progressive psychedelic rockers Bask announce European tour 2024!

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Bask, the torchbearers of progressive psychedelic rock, are setting forth on a pilgrimage across Europe in 2024, carrying with them the echoes of their third and most cinematic album, »III«. This tour promises not just a series of concerts but an experience that will transport audiences through the peaks and valleys of musical storytelling.

Born in the autumnal forests of North Carolina, Bask is an embodiment of soulful synthesis. Formed in 2013, Zeb Camp (vocals, guitar), Ray Worth (guitar), Jesse Van Note (bass), and Scott Middleton (drums) meld their influences into a sound that defies conventional Southern rock. »III«, their latest record, is a testament to their unique blend of Americana rock ‘n’ roll, threaded with progressive and psychedelic fibers. The album weaves tales inspired by folklore, mythology, and the immutable cycles of human nature, rendered with a visceral, heartfelt depth.

As they embark on their 2024 European tour, Bask will bring this rich narrative to life across a series of unforgettable nights.

Bask 2024 European Tour:
3 October: Wiesbaden, DE @ Schlachthof (w/ Scorpion Child)
5 October: Leeuwarden, NL @ Into The Void Festival
6 October: Osnabrück, DE @ Bastard Club
8 October: Berlin, DE @ Reset Club
9 October: Schwerin, DE @ Club Zenit
10 October: Cottbus, DE @ Bunte Welt
11 October: München, DE @ Keep It Low Festival
12 October: Siegen, DE @ Vortex (w/ Valley Of The Sun)

Conceptually, each song on »III« is inspired by a piece of legend, folklore, or mythology, reexamining characters and situations that are often misunderstood or overlooked. Its overlying themes also including the natural world, the cyclical nature of human experience, revenge and subverting social norms.

Since forming in 2013, Bask has released two full-lengths: »American Hollow« (2014) and »Ramble Beyond« (2017). The band has toured North America and Europe with seminal artists High On Fire and Weedeater, as well as contemporary figure heads Pallbearer, Kayo Dot, Royal Thunder and Black Tusk. The band has also shared the bill with a range of diverse artists, from Guided By Voices to Carcass and Refused, on festivals such as Desert Fest Berlin and London, Speedfest in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, and Heavy Mountain in Asheville, NC.

Bask’s sound has been described as progressive and cinematic, containing glimpses of Appalachian tonality and heartfelt heaviness, something they unequivocally prove with »III«. While songs like »New Dominion« and »Stone Eyed« present a heavier dynamic from the band, tracks like »Maiden Mother Crone« and »Rid Of You« serve up a melancholy elegance that showcases the band’s roots, adding to the record’s vast yet cohesive dimensions.

»III« is sure to take the listener on an emotional journey through its many peaks and valleys. It’s something you just must hear for yourself to truly grasp the depths of Bask’s rock ‘n’ roll soul. Esse Quam Videri.

Line-up:
Jesse Van Note – Bass
Scott Middleton – Drums
Ray Worth – Guitar
Zeb Camp – Guitar/Vocals

Courtesy of Season Of Mist

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well