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TEMPTRESS💥Dallas Heavy Doom Trio Announces Fall 2023 US Tour

Dallas Heavy Doom Trio TEMPTRESS Announces Fall 2023 Tour! 
TEMPTRESS is a crew thunderously tempting fate to boom their way beyond Big Texas at sonic speed. They got together in early 2019, released an EP five months later, and haven’t stalled their velocity for even a moment since.

In less than five years, TEMPTRESS has drawn a loyal fan base and press support for their music, as well as an outstanding list of live performances supporting both legendary acts and current rising stars of the heavy music world (regardless of the recent chaotic fluctuations in the world of touring).

They continue to climb from underground with their first full-length album, SEE, released through Metal Assault Records on March 3, 2023. The trio is eager to resume their travels across the USA roadways and announces a new round of live shows to sustain the momentum for SEE.

Bassist/vocalist Christian Wright dispatches with tour particulars:

“We are excited to take our project through the upper midwest, west coast, and SW this Fall, in support of our latest effort ‘See‘,  which was released in March via Metal Assault. We can’t wait to catch up with friends, family, and peers both new and old along our journey. We have solid local support for the whole run and are thankful for those who helped in any way through the booking process. Community is key.

Our dear friends Dustlord (Tulsa, OK) will be joining us for the first six dates, and Grail (Phoenix, AZ) will be with us on the three Arizona dates. We extend a very special thanks to them. We are doing “An evening with” in Marfa, TX, which will likely include some heavy psych improv as well as new material. This will be a first for us and a glorious way to re-enter our home state of Texas. We look forward to seeing you out on the road.”

Temptress – Fall Tour 2023:

Oct. 04 – Joplin, MO @ Blackthorn #
Oct. 05 – Des Moines, IA @ Hull Ave Tavern #
Oct. 06 – Madison, WI @ The Wisco #
Oct. 07 – Minneapolis, MN @ Studio B #
Oct. 08 – Iowa City, IA @ Gabe’s #
Oct. 09 – Kansas City, MO @ Minibar #
Oct. 11 – Denver, CO @ The Crypt
Oct. 12 – SLC, UT @ Aces High Saloon
Oct. 13 – Boise, ID @ Neurolux
Oct. 14 – Moscow, ID @ Mikeys
Oct. 15 – Seattle, WA @ Funhouse
Oct. 17 – Olympia, WA @ Cryptatropa Bar
Oct. 18 – Portland, OR @ High Water Mark
Oct. 19 – Medford, OR @ Johnny B’s
Oct. 20 – Oakland, CA @ The Golden Bull
Oct. 21 – San Francisco, CA @ Kilowatt Bar
Oct. 22 – Sacramento, CA @ Old Ironsides
Oct. 25 – Las Vegas, NV @ Dive Bar
Oct. 26 – Palmdale, CA @ Transplants Brewing
Oct. 27 – Los Angeles, CA @ Permanent Records
Oct. 28 – San Diego, CA @ Til-Two Club
Oct. 29 – Tempe, AZ @ Yucca Tap Room **
Oct. 30 – Tucson, AZ @ House Of Bards **
Oct. 30 – Bisbee, AZ @ The Quarry **
Nov. 01 – ABQ, NM @ (TBA)
Nov. 02 – Taos, NM @ Mercury House
Nov. 04 – Marfa, TX @ Planet Marfa
Nov. 05 – San Angelo, TX @ The Deadhorse

# w/Dustlord / ** w/Grail

Temptress – ’23 Fall Tour Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p_iw9rufDo

Temptress:

Kelsey Wilson – Guitar, Vocals
Andi Cuda – Drums, Vocals
Christian Wright – Bass, Vocals

Three seasoned musicians from Texas with different backgrounds, influences, and a long history of touring came together to form TEMPTRESS. Kelsey Wilson (Guitar, Vocals), Andi Cuba (Drums, Vocals), and Christian Wright (Bass, Vocals) decided to get together in January 2019, for a simple afternoon of rocking out with the intent of nothing more than keeping their skills sharpened. They weren’t planning to be a band. It just worked.

In five months, these experienced players went from jamming for fun in a practice space to writing and recording some potent heavy songs. They immediately began performing them live as TEMPTRESS with the likes of Heavy Temple, Wo Fat, Ecstatic Vision, Black Tusk, and Royal Thunder. In early June 2019, they presented their first three original songs in a debut EP release, ‘Temptress‘.

Temptress finished writing their first full-length album in 2020 and then hit the studio of Crystal Clear Sound with Kent Stump (Wo Fat) to helm the recording, mix, and final mastering – completed in 2021.

The new record, entitled SEE, was released through Metal Assault Records on March 3, 2023, and features cover art from Caitlin Mattison. In addition to writing new music, Temptress is touring extensively throughout 2023 to support SEE and present the album to live audiences.

“The power trio used everything I love in heavy music and created a unique album. Temptress have captured my attention from start to finish with See and it’s an album I’ll want to revisit often. I only hope more than six songs were written so a follow up is not far away.” ~ The Sleeping Shaman

“With powerful vocals, intricate guitar work and a tight rhythm section, Temptress has created an album that is sure to leave a lasting impression.” ~ Sierra Light, mxdwn

“…the band became increasingly aware of their separate influences and began working to bring the sounds together into something that is just a little bit harder to define than simply ‘metal’.” ~ Dallas Observer

“With dueling male/female vocals, killer riffs, and an element of looming danger, See is going to be one of the most remembered debuts of 2023.” ~ Rich Piva, Doom Charts

“…Temptress takes you into the deep, dark tunnels and unveils this crystal ball, showing you these hidden secrets that’ll make your eyes wide-open. And we got to witness its true colours from start to finish.” ~ Echoes and Dust

SEE album art by Caitlin Mattison