NORTH AMERICAN TOUR STARTS ON MARCH 13 WITH SHOWS IN TORONTO AND MONTREAL

DEBUT ALBUM ANESTHETIC OUT NOW

Toronto, ON – March 5, 2019 – Mark Morton, the prolific guitarist of Lamb of God, has released the video for the Top 10 track, Cross Off, featuring Chester Bennington. Watch it here.

The Cross Off video, directed by Roboshobo, includes performance footage of Mark Morton with Paolo Gregoletto and Alex Bent (Trivium), who also performed on the recording of song.

“Anesthetic is finally out!   I’m excited for everybody to hear the whole thing.  We’ve gotten some great feedback in these first few days so thanks to everyone that’s checked it out already,” Morton says. “The guys are coming in this week to start rehearsals for the US tour with Light The Torch and Moontooth.  We’re all looking forward to bringing these songs to you live so come and get loud with us!  We are also premiering the video for Cross Off.   Thanks to Paulo Gregoletto and Alex Bent for being a part of the shoot.    Thanks for the continued support and I hope you enjoy the video and the album.”

Morton released the 10-track album, Anesthetic, on March 1 via WPP Records/Spinefarm. The record, produced by Josh Wilbur and executive produced by Jake Oni, sees him further explore his creative drive for writing and collaboration. Purchase it here, and listen to Spotify’s Metal Talk with Morton here.

The full track listing, complete with the list of guest artists, is below. The album was made alongside a dream team of highly respected musicians from a multitude of musical worlds; some friends and some who would never be expected to collaborate with metal genre leaders, Lamb of God. Singers on the album include Chester Bennington, Randy Blythe, Jacoby Shaddix, Myles Kennedy, Alissa White-Gluz, Mark Lanegan, Chuck Billy, Jake Oni, Josh Todd, Mark Morales, and Naeemah Maddox. Musically, Morton performs all guitars, with Roy Mayorga, David Ellefson, Ray Luzier, Paolo Gregoletto, Alex Bent, Mike Inez, Jean-Paul Gaster, Steve Gorman, Marc Ford, Yanni Papadopoulos, and Chris Brooks rounding out the band.

Morton will embark on a US co-headline tour with Light the Torch this spring. Moon Tooth will also appear. The live configuration of Morton’s band will include Mark Morales (Sons Of Texas) on lead vocals, Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves, God Forbid) on guitar, Nick Villarreal (Sons of Texas) on bass, and Art Cruz (Prong, Winds of Plague) on drums, plus additional special guest appearances along the way.

Tickets and VIP Meet & Greet Packages are available now here.

Listen to the new song, Save Defiance (featuring vocalist, Myles Kennedy, of Alter Bridge and Slash). Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators fame, with Alice in Chains' Mike Inez on bass and Korn's Ray Luzier on drums. Listen here. 

Also, listen to The Truth Is Dead, featuring Randy Blythe and Alissa White-Gluz, here.

ANESTHETIC TRACK LISTING:

1. Cross Off (feat. Chester Bennington)

2. Sworn Apart (feat. Jacoby Shaddix)

3. Axis (feat. Mark Lanegan)

4. The Never (feat. Chuck Billy + Jake Oni) 

5. Save Defiance (feat. Myles Kennedy)

 6. Blur (feat. Mark Morales)

 7. Back From The Dead (feat. Josh Todd)

 8. Reveal (feat. Naeemah Maddox)

9. Imaginary Days

10. The Truth Is Dead (feat. Randy Blythe + Alissa White-Gluz)

TOUR DATES:

March 13 – The Broadberry – Richmond, VA

March 14 – Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA 

March 15 – Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON 

March 16 – L’Astral – Montreal, QC

March 18 – Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA

March 19 – Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY 

March 21 – Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL 

March 23 – The Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO

March 25 – The Roxy Theatre – West Hollywood, CA

March 26 – Club Red – Mesa, AZ

Buy/stream Anesthetic here

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