Clutch drop the next chapter in their Collectors Series

Master craftsmen of groove rock, Clutch have been honing their unmistakable sound since they first formed in 1991. It was their second record, the eponymous “Clutch”, released in May 1995 via Atlantic Records, that saw the band truly stretch their wings — blending thick stoner riffs, swampy blues, and unexpected funk flavours into a sound that would define them for decades to come.

Now, as the album celebrates its 30th anniversary, fans will have the chance to own it on vinyl as part of the ‘Clutch Collector’s Series’ via Weathermaker. This deluxe, remastered edition arrives as a 2LP with a striking Side D etching, brand new artwork that nods to the original but reimagined in vivid detail, and a numbered artist-signed insert — a true collector’s piece limited in quantity, just like previous ‘Clutch Collector’s Series’ favourites “Blast Tyrant”, “Robot Hive/Exodus”, and “Transnational Speedway League”.

Each track on “Clutch” stands proudly on its own; no two songs sound alike, making the listening experience a wild, groove-laden journey from start to finish. From the cosmic ride of Spacegrass to the unrelenting drive of Escape From The Prison Planet, it’s no wonder this record enjoys cult status and remains beloved by fans worldwide.

Tracklisting

Big News I
Big News II
Rock N Roll Outlaw
Texan Book of the Dead
Escape from the Prison Planet
Spacegrass
I Have the Body of John Wilkes Booth
Tight Like That
Animal Farm
Droid
The House That Peterbilt
7 Jam
Tim Sult vs. The Greys

Guitarist Tim Sult, who curated the package, reflects, “Revisiting this album was like opening a time capsule from 1995. We wanted to capture that same raw, experimental spirit but present it with a fresh visual twist for longtime fans and new listeners alike.”

Part of the ‘Collector Series’ you can order a copy, you can order a copy of “Clutch” HERE.

You can watch a video of the band discussing this era below:

But that’s not all — Clutch will soon be getting up close and personal with fans, with a full calendar of live dates planned across North America and Europe this year.

The band’s setlist will consist of songs spanning their 34-year career and will change from night to night. This means that fans who attend multiple concerts will be treated to a different setlist with each show they attend. Also included in the setlists will be new material yet to be recorded.

Drummer Jean-Paul Gaster explains, “Rotating the setlist is a great way to make each show a special and unique experience. We enjoy the challenge of seeing how many different songs we can play over the course of a tour. My favorite part is being able to try out new songs on stage before we actually record them. These new songs evolve each time we perform them. The energy of the crowd lets us know if we are on the right path as we work through the new ideas.”

Clutch embark on the Full Ahead Flank MMXXV North American tour this summer, joined by Blacktop Mojo and The Inspector Cluzo. This leg runs from July 30th through August 16th.

They then return to Europe in the autumn, with the ‘Fortune Tellers Make a Killing Nowadays’ Tour, kicking off in Copenhagen on November 24th and concluding at London’s Roundhouse on December 20th. Special guests are 1000Mods and Bokassa.

European Tour Dates:

Mon 24th Nov – Copenhagen, DK – Store VEGA

Wed 26th Nov – Helsinki, FI – House Of Culture

Fri 28th Nov – Stockholm, SE – B-K

Sat 29th Nov – Oslo, NO – Rockefeller

Tue 2nd Dec – Hamburg, DE – Grosse Freiheit 36

Wed 3rd Dec – Berlin, DE – Festsaal Kreuzberg

Fri 5th Dec – Budapest, HU – Barba Negra

Sat 6th Dec – Zagreb, HR – Event centar Boćarski dom

Sun 7th Dec – Munich, DE – Backstage Werk

Mon 8th Dec – Wiesbaden, DE – Schlachthof

Wed 10th Dec – Cologne, DE – Live Music Hall