Infectious Grooves – the late ’80s funk metallic band that includes Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo alongside Suicidal Tendencies‘ Mike Muir and Dean Pleasants – has one hell of a lineup for his or her Australian tour dates. Infectious Grooves has recruited former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg to fill in for Brooks Wackerman, in addition to ex-Infectious Grooves guitarist Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver) for a little bit of a reunion.
Up to now the one date introduced is the Byron Bay Bluesfest on April 1, nevertheless it seems like there’s extra coming quickly. So keep tuned!
“Warning Quantity One… This Ain’t No April Idiot’s joke… however you undoubtedly will not be laughing if you happen to miss out on Infectious Grooves April 1st on the Byron Bay Bluesfest!” wrote Infectious Grooves on their social media.
“Warning Quantity Two… Infectious Grooves is gonna convey a brilliant particular further Funk and Punk and every thing in between version.
“Sadly our brother, drummer Brooks Wakerman was not accessible to do that run of exhibits on account of Avenged Sevenfold dates.
“Drummer for IG is certainly not a straightforward gig to fill. Beginning with Stephen Perkins (Infectious Grooves) on drums, then adopted with a 17 yr previous Josh Freese (Foo Fighters and so on) after which got here a 14 yr previous Brooks (The Teenage Drum Sensation) Wakerman, IG has all the time been blessed with some wonderful drummers.
“So Warning quantity Three… IG is past stoked and honored to have the ability to have the unimaginable Jay Weinberg to be the driving drive as he beats the funk out of the drums on this run!
“‘It is an absolute honor to play with the legendary Infectious Grooves on this extremely thrilling Australian tour! Enjoying with a few of my favourite musicians, in one of the lovely nations, for a number of the best followers of heavy music on this planet…I could not be extra thrilled to get began. See you all quickly!’- Jay
“Rounding out the band, on guitar will probably be a little bit of reunion. Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver and so on) performed on a number of the first IG album.
“He’ll be reuniting with IG for these dates additionally. Dave is an effective buddy and we’re all wanting ahead to getting on stage and having a blast, and giving a giant dose of the Infectious Grooves!
“Warning quantity 5… (sure, we skipped warning quantity 4, we’ll save that for later, lol)…
“Tremendous restricted dates on account of everybody’s schedule. We would like to do an enormous run of dates, nevertheless it’s not potential with everybody’s schedule. These are quick discover, however we jumped on the alternative to lock some dates in right now.
“So when the remainder of the dates are introduced, be there or be ready to let your pals inform you what you missed out.
“Evidently, Robert Trujillo, Mike Muir and Dean Pleasants are past stoked to welcome Jay Weinberg and Dave Kushner in for this occasion (and some extra quickly to be introduced exhibits)!”
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