Music|November 13, 2013 03:31 EST
"Close Your Eyes" 2013 Tour with "Islander": Dates and Review
Longtime Christian heavy metal favorite, Close Your Eyes, is currently on tour with Victory Records new signee, Islander. Both bands share an inevitable heavy metal/rock genre bond as they both are passionate about the love of Christ and their music. Close Your Eyes recently released their album, Line in the Sand, that features new frontman, Sam Ryder Robinson, from "Blessed By a Broken Heart". Robinson came on in 2012 and saved the band from a possible breakup after multiple changes to the group. Line in the Sand was released on October 29, and has definitley not fallen short of the band's criteria as the songs became edgier, and vocals became more clearer. With the new addition to the group, Line in the Sand is expected to become one of the most powerful albums of Close Your Eyes yet. The two bands began their tour in early November and will continue throughout Nov. 22. promoting both bands new albums.
Victory Records new signee, Islander, has just released their new EP, "Pains", which is finally available for pre-order. The South Carolina based band share the heavy metal vibe with Close Your Eyes as they have worked closely over the years with As I Lay Dying, FlyLeaf, The Chariot, and much more. Already being compared to some of Christian music best heavy metal bands, Islander is said to be one of the most anticipated new bands of the year. Islander will be starting a new album come this January, and it is said to be released in the Spring of 2014. The full tour dates for the Close Your Eyes Tour with guest, Islander is below.
Close Your Eyes Tour Dates:
- Nov 13, 2013 Columbus, OH- Kobo's Live w/Islander
- Nov 14, 2013 Chattanooga, TN The Warehouse w/Islander
- Nov 15, 2013 Douglasville, GA The 7 Venue w/Islander
- Nov 16, 2013 Memphis, TN The Abbey w/Islander
- Nov 17, 2013 Florence, AL The End w/Islander
- Nov 18, 2013 Metairie, LA Cypress Hall w/Islander
- Nov 19, 2013 Fort Worth, TX Tomcats West w/Islander
- Nov 20, 2013 Houston, TX Walters w/Islander
- Nov 21, 2013 Austin, TX Dirty Dog Bar w/Islander
- Nov 22, 2013 Abilene, TX Billiards Backroom w/Islander
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