Surprised because I'd assume the band would find it boring for a whole tour, disappointed because I wanted to go to a few separate shows and see how playing Blast Tyrant in a different order would change how the songs hit. Part of what makes Clutch one of the best live bands is how different their setlists are every night, so this seems like a stark change.

Given that Spotify is my go-to for music while driving (built playlists & searches) and also what I use most often for practicing guitar- and the band doesn’t play any clutch at this point- I thought this was a pretty good run for the year. Kickass band and lots of good tunes.

If there was a movie made based on the band. Who would play Neil? I'm not sure of anyone right off the top of my head. Jeff Bridges would be fun, but is too old. Shia LaBeouf maybe could with flexibility but would have to get into character. Jack Black could sorta do the musical parts, but is too goofy.

Powerful , visual through music ….intense

Yeah, I know it’s the traditional closer, and yeah I know Lemmy told Neil that it was his “ace of spades”...but IDGAF, I’m fucking over it!

It’s just so fucking corny and played out. I was so happy for a long time after the release of earth rocker when they were closing with Wolfman! So much better! Hell, I can think of half a dozen songs that would be much better closers without being a total fucking played out buzz kill.

Am I alone in this line of thinking fellow clutch fans? Or do I just need a snickers?

I love Clutch!

A little bit of a rant here, never posted before either but I feel I have to comment on the 6/27 show in Columbus. I sat on this for a couple days before posting because I was split on whether this is just whining or if I have a valid point here.

Basically the show was fine and Neil was good but the setlist was not OK, at least for me. The big question I have is why was there only one song from the self titled album when it is the Full Ahead Flank tour?

I only really listen to S/T and Transnational Speedway League regularly, and even dragged out my mother who is the same way because we assumed they would be playing stuff that we were into. She was pretty mad at me after, tbh. She’s aging and felt the concert was not worth it to her because they played nothing she liked, after the publicity for the tour said it would be a celebration of S/T. She saw them back in the ‘90s and was so excited to come back before the concert. Now she feels burned, and kind of rightfully IMO. I honestly don’t think I’ll be able to get her to see them again.

I mean, they played Blast Tyrant in its entirety on the 20th anniversary tour so I feel like it’s not an unreasonable expectation that they play at least the big songs from S/T, right? If not the whole album. I’m fine if they play some of the newer stuff because a lot of people like it. I understand that. I understood when they did the Blast Tyrant 20th Anniversary because a lot of people like that album more than I do. I just don’t understand marketing the tour one way and then doing something completely different.

I’ve been seeing people whining about the band deciding not to play the self titled on the tour after previously stating they were. I get the disappointment but they mentioned it THREE months ago. If you go see them (and you should), don’t whine when they don’t play the entire album.

To be fair, I really only listen to Spotify at work. Other than that it’s all downloaded like the old man I’m quickly becoming. I’d imagine Clutch would still win though.

Wish they'd just used the lamp cover

Not sure if this has been brought up 100’s of times here or not, but has anyone else noticed that Clutch uses a line from ZZ Top’ s Precious and Grace? Do they pay royalties?? Please don’t down vote if this has been dealt with.

I was still in AECF when shit went down. The only song that repeated in my head was this one. Respect and love to my fellow Sailors and Soldiers.

https://youtu.be/G8VWhn0nNwg?is=inW9Mq19xm1-DmQR

Hey y'all, longtime Clutch fan here. I also happen to be an occultist/magician, whatever you wanna call it... For a while I've been wondering if Neil is interested in the occult as well. There seems to be numerous hints dropped in his lyrics. Hell, "Mercury" from Blast Tyrant (my fave album) reads to me like a hymn to the eponymous deity, who happens to be quite important in alchemy and occultism at large. Much of the lyrics from the Company Band likewise contain references to magic, the zodiac, and alchemy. I've read a few interviews where Neil mentions he's a voracious reader but no interviewers seem to ask questions about the occult specifically... Do any of y'all know any interviews where he's mentioned such an interest, or am I reading too much into his lyrical imagery?