Richmond, Virginia heavy/speed metal trio Bat has announced a new partnership with Nuclear Blast Records. The band plans to release new material in the upcoming months and embark on a worldwide tour.
Bat’s bassist/vocalist Ryan Waste comments on the news, “After working the last 14 years with Nuclear Blast we’ve become family at this point. There was no question in my mind to bring BAT under their wing when the time was right. We’re thrilled to join forces and plan to push it even harder with the support of the label. You can expect more touring worldwide, along with new music and visuals as early as this March. Until then, stay heavy and beware of the BAT!”
Nuclear Blast American Label Manager & A&R Tommy Jones adds, “Heavy Metal and horror have been synonymous in our counter-culture since well before ALICE COOPER sang about the ‘Man Behind the Mask’ and DOKKEN stated they ‘Don’t wanna dream no more…’ Through decades of this marriage, and with the influence of a snaggletoothed warpig, BAT was spawned. We have such a great relationship with MUNICIPAL WASTE it made sense to check out Ryan and Nick’s other ripper of a band, BAT. I am excited to open the window at NB and let the BAT fly in! Beware the BAT y’all!”
Bat has released one full-length album so far, their 2016 effort ‘Wings of Chains.’ In 2019, the band also dropped their debut EP, ‘Axestasy.’
This spring, Bat is teaming up with their pals in the legendary Exciter to perform for all their metal fans in Latin America for the first time. See the dates below.
Confirmed dates for the Latin American 2024 tour:
MAR 29 MX MEXICO CITY @ Circo Volador
MAR 30 CR SAN JOSE @ Peppers Club
MAR 31 CO BOGOTA @ Boro Room
APR 01 AR BUENOS AIRES @ Arena Sur
APR 04 BR BELO HORIZONTE @ Caverna Rock Pub
APR 05 BR BRASILIA DF @ Toinha
APR 06 BR SAO PAOLO @ Jau Club
APR 08 CL SANTIAGO @ Teatro Coliseo
Stay tuned for updates on Bat on their upcoming new music.
More info:
https://bewareofthebat.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bewareofthebat/
https://www.instagram.com/bewareofbat/
https://www.youtube.com/@BATBAND
Artist photo by Jeff Howlett
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