Down’s New Music & Summer Tour | Music News

DOWN just launched their explosive “Strap It Down” summer tour in Atlanta, hitting North America with Helmet and Spirit in the Room as support, wrapping in Chicago on Sept 2 — plus a Slayer opener in Minnesota and slots at Zakk Wylde’s Berzerkus fest. After signing with Nuclear Blast last year, the New Orleans legends are back with fresh fire: they’ve been secretly crafting a new original album since January 2024, writing seven songs in three days with pure live energy, ditching click tracks to capture that raw magic. Kirk Windstein calls it a “killer” record — and fans better brace themselves. They’ve also dropped a Dr. John cover for Mardi Gras, proving their soulful grit still burns bright after years of lineup shifts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/708146ee9033d6dc