Central Kentucky rockers XXI have hit the ground running with debut album Inside Out, set for release on September 18th via Tooth & Nail Records (order here), and premiered exclusively on Crave a day before it hits stores.
Formerly known as A Feast for Kings, XXI announced their signing to Tooth & Nail just two months ago, and the powerful intensity of their 10-song debut, produced by Andrew Baylis, is the sign of a strong ambition to build a new legacy for themselves. “We have a more melodic sound than our past material,” explains the band. “We will most likely continue to grow in a rock direction as opposed to metal-core moving forward.”
Fans may remember the tragic passing of the band’s former lead singer Eric Gentry just over a year ago, which inspired the new name and direction (XXI – Gentry’s age was 21 at the time of his passing). With their recent signing and upcoming album in hand, the band will turn a new page and looks to have an eventful second half of 2015 – but don’t take “melodic” mentions to mean any lapse in passion or power in the band’s sound, which is firing on all pistons and an eye-opening promise of a bright future ahead.
Listen to the catchartic kickoff of a new era for the boys with a full-album stream of Inside Out, the debut album from XXI, exclusively on Crave:
XXI are hitting the road on a supporting run of the South and East Coast with Heartist, Burn Halo, and Courage My Love. All official tour dates can be found below. For more information on XXI and Inside Out, pre-order the album and be sure to follow the band on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information on Tooth & Nail Records, visit the official Tooth and Nail site.
Official Tour Dates:
9.17 Little Rock, AK @ Juanita’s w/ Heartist, Burn Halo, Courage My Love
9.18 Louisville, KY @ Expo Five w/ Heartist, Burn Halo
9.19 Clarkesville, TN @ The Warehouse w/ Heartist, Burn Halo (18+)
9.20 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (downstairs) w/ Heartist, Burn Halo
9.24 Stanhope, NJ @ Stanhope House w/ Heartist, Burn Halo, Courage My Love
9.25 New York, NY @ Santos Party House w/ Heartist, Burn Halo, Courage My Love (16+)
9.26 Gardners, PA @ Deer Run Camping Resort w/ Heartist, Burn Halo, Courage My Love
9.27 Amityville, NY @ Revolution w/ Heartist, Burn Halo, Courage My Love (16+)
9.29 Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre Underground w/ Heartist, Burn Halo, Courage My Love
9.30 Clifton Park, NY @ Trickshots w/ Heartist, Burn Halo, Courage My Love
10.1 Buffalo, NY @ Waiting Room w/ Heartist, Burn Halo, Courage My Love
10.2 Kent, OH @ The Outpost w/ Heartist, Burn Halo, Courage My Love
10.3 Dayton, OH @ Rockstar Pro Arena w/ Heartist, Burn Halo, Courage My Love
10.4 Warren, MI @ The Ritz w/ Heartist, Burn Halo, Courage My Love
