City of Caterpillar’s First New Full-Length in 20 Years, ‘Mystic Sisters,’ Is Out Now

City of Caterpillar’s First New Full-Length in 20 Years, Mystic Sisters, Is Out Now

Listen to the album in full and see the band on their Mystic Sisters fall headline tour now.

Photo credit: Reid Haithcock.

“…the resurgent Virginia quartet — whose sound falls somewhere between hardcore and post-rock, and whose reputation has grown into something between ‘cult’ and ‘legendary’ — have always been able to make time fly. Their most meticulous songs fold it like origami. Their most chaotic moments crumple it into a ball.” – Washington Post

City of Caterpillar‘s first new full-length album in 20 years, Mystic Sisters, is out now on LP/CD/CS/Digital via Relapse Records. Order & listen on all streaming services here or listen via YouTube below:

Additionally, City of Caterpillar have begun the fall Mystic Sisters headline tour, which includes headline dates throughout October with an appearance at The Fest. City of Caterpillar will continue the Mystic Sisters tour in November with Soul Glo. A full list of tour dates can be found below.

Tracked primarily at Montrose Recording in Richmond, Mystic Sisters was self-produced by the band and then mixed and mastered by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Bosse-de-Nage).

When guitarist/vocalist Brandon Evans, guitarist Jeff Kane, drummer Ryan Parrish and bassist/vocalist Kevin Longendyke unveiled their self-titled debut in 2002, their emotional, frenzied and often cinematic music was at the vanguard of the burgeoning screamo movement. Along with bands like Pg.99 (with whom they shared members), Majority Rule, Planes Mistaken For Stars and others, they helped develop a style of music that took hardcore into convulsive new territory.

After years spent living in other parts of the country and playing in other bands—including Darkest Hour, Malady and Ghastly City Sleep, the long awaited City of Caterpillar reunion shows snowballed into writing sessions. The result – Mystic Sisters, an album that recaptures the magic of old while taking the band’s music into exciting new territory! The winding and atmospheric title track that embodies City of Caterpillar’s experimental side features some noise violin from Evans’ former Pg. 99 bandmate Johnny Ward, while tracks like “Decider” and “Paranormaladies” showcases the band’s roots with a flurry of visceral, noisy hardcore swagger.

Ultimately, City of Caterpillar are more concerned with creating a mood than telling a story. “The band is always focused on mood,” Evans confirms. “To me, that’s the most important thing. I don’t really want people dissecting what we’re trying to say, because it’s not really about us. It never has been. What we cared about 20 years ago was innocent, raw emotion, and that’s what we care about now.”

City of Caterpillar, tour dates:

Sept 30 Richmond, VA @ Richmond Music Hall

Oct 01 Philadelphia, PA @ Philamoca

Oct 02 Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus

Oct 27 Asheville, NC @ The Odd

Oct 28 Atlanta, GA @ The Earl

Oct 29 Gainesville, FL @ The Fest

Oct 30 Birmingham, AL @ Seasick Records

Oct 31 Nashville, Tn @ DRKMTTR

Nov 11-19 w/ Soul Glo:

Nov 11 Asbury Park, NJ @ House of Independents

Nov 12 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom