Photo by Andrew Parks
We’ve always had a soft spot for The Dillinger Escape Plan. And not just because we spent an hour discussing Absurdism and the meaning of life with their singer once. Whether you dig art-damaged metal or not, the venom-spitting vets remain one of the most visceral live experiences one could hope to have in 2014. And while we’d happily see them headline over three so-so bands—a common occurrence over the past decade, as it’s become increasingly harder to place Dillinger in the extreme music landscape—self-titled is happy to report that their April tour includes sets from Trash Talk, the sax-blasting weirdos in Shining, and the post-Locust project Retox. See why all of this is worth your time below, along with the trek’s official flyer…
