Butcher Babies have begun teasing their new song “Leaving California,” set for release on August 28.
The track will appear on the band’s forthcoming album, Nightbloom, which arrives October 2 via Judge & Jury Records (pre-save). Butcher Babies previously offered a taste of the record with their new single and video “Blame It on the Wind.”
The band shared a teaser for “Leaving California” on social media ahead of its release this Friday.
Nightbloom was produced by Howard Benson, with Joe Rickard, Neil Sanderson and Henry Flury serving as co-producers. Cameron Pierce Mizell and Evan McKeever provided additional production on “Songbird.”
Vocalist Heidi Shepherd previously explained that much of the album grew out of personal experiences she began confronting through therapy, with its songs touching on heartbreak, loss, betrayal and other difficult moments from her past.
“This new album isn’t about the suffering, it’s about the survival,” Shepherd said.
She added: “These songs were born from memories of heartbreak, uncertainty, betrayal, and pain. But they’re not just about those subjects, they’re more about what grew because of them.”
Butcher Babies will support Nightbloom with extensive touring throughout the summer and fall, including upcoming shows with Chad Gray of Mudvayne and Hellyeah. The band are also scheduled to perform at Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY on September 18.
The group recently expanded their touring schedule with additional shows. Check out Butcher Babies’ complete list of upcoming dates below.
Butcher Babies live:
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w/ Chad Gray
8/28 @ The Castle Theatre in Bloomington, IL
8/29 @ Voodoo Lounge in Kansas City, MO
8/30 @ Wooly’s Des Moines, IA
9/1 @ Delmar Hall in St. Louis, MO
9/2 @ Bourbon Theatre in Lincoln, NE
9/3 @ Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN
9/5 @ The Rave/ Eagles Club in Milwaukee, WI
9/6 @ Outset in Chicago, IL
9/8 @ The Venue in Cadillac, MI
9/9 @ House of Blues Cleveland in Cleveland, OH
9/11 @ Big Night Live in Boston, MA
9/12 @ The Paramount in Huntington, NY
9/14 @ Theatre of the Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA
9/15 @ Irving Plaza in New York, NY
9/17 @ Rosina Theatre Presented by Citizens in McKees Rocks, PA
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9/18 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
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w/ Chad Gray
10/5 @ House of Blues San Diego in San Diego, CA
10/6 @ Observatory in Santa Ana, CA
10/7 @ Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas, NV
10/8 @ The Rock in Tucson, AZ * Headlining Show
10/9 @ Jake’s in Lubbock, TX * Headlining Show
10/10 @ Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX
10/11 @ White Oak Music Hall in Houston, TX
10/12 @ The Studio at the Factory in Dallas, TX
10/14 @ House of Blues New Orleans in New Orleans, LA
10/16 @ OCC Road House and Museum in Clearwater, FL
10/17 @ Heartwood in Gainesville, FL * Headlining Show
10/18 @ The Fillmore Charlotte – The Underground in Charlotte, NC
10/19 @ Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, GA
10/20 @ Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, TN
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Headlining Shows
10/21 @ Minglewood Hall in Memphis, TN
10/23 @ The Shrine in Tulsa, OK
10/24 @ Diamond Ballroom in Oklahoma City, OK
10/25 @ Black Sheep in Colorado Springs, CO
Nightbloom tracklisting:
01. Lost in Your Touch
02. Sincerity
03. Blame it on the Wind
04. Broken & Beautiful
05. Are You Waiting Up?
06. Black Clouds Over Georgia
07. Fever In My Neck
08. Songbird
09. Leaving California
10. Black Dove
