DRAIN
SHARE “THRASHED-OUT” SOPHOMORE ALBUM
‘LIVING PROOF’
OUT NOW VIA EPITAPH RECORDS
US Headlining Tour Starts May 25
“This is some top-shelf thrashed-out hardcore music.” - Stereogum
“Every Drain song sounds like pouring a case of Mentos into a gallon of cola, dousing it with gasoline and then chucking it into a bonfire...” - Revolver
“Drain defy the cliche of their genre by daring to have fun while reveling in the heavy.” - Knotfest
Hailing from Santa Cruz, California, hardcore trio DRAIN finally unveil their highly anticipated sophomore album ‘LIVING PROOF’ via Epitaph Records.
Produced by longtime friend and multi-instrumentalist Taylor Young (God’s Hate, Suicide Silence) and mixed by Jon Markson (Drug Church, Koyo), LIVING PROOF injects a serious dose of relatability—not to mention catchiness—into hardcore’s penchant for toughness and brutality. With his face perpetually glued in a grin, vocalist Sammy Ciaramitaro’s snotty howl rides roughshod over thrash-leaning riffage as rhythms bounce in a big way. It isn’t just a good time as Sammy presides over the chaos of stagediving bodies and mic-grabbing frontline; it’s a party—and everyone is invited.
“I hope with this record that when someone hears it, it gives them hope,” Ciaramitaro beams. “This is the soundtrack of perseverance and people overcoming the naysayers in their world and inside themselves. I can’t wait to play these songs and hear a room full of people singing back to us. We’re what the title says, the Living Proof.”
Stemming from humble DIY beginnings, the band built their scene alongside friends who would go on to form bands like Scowl, Gulch, and Sunami. In the process of paving the way for hardcore to thrive in their beach town of Santa Cruz, CA, they’ve cemented a legacy that transcends their California roots. After signing to Epitaph in 2021 and dropping their standout label debut, “Watch You Burn,” DRAIN made their live European debut and headlined the first night of 2022’s landmark Sound and Fury festival; playing to 6,000 kids keyed up to welcome the next generation of hardcore royalty. With their dynamic live shows and positive energy propelling them to peak underground popularity, their upcoming album is a testament to the hard work and heartfelt ethos that’s at the center of DRAIN’s good-time psyche.
LIVING PROOF Tracklisting
1. Run Your Luck
2. FTS (KYS)
3. Devils Itch
5. Imposter
6. Intermission
7. Weight Of The World
10. Living Proof
Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents: DRAIN
Tickets available now: www.drain831.com
Thursday, May 25 - Tacoma, WA - Alma
Friday, May 26 - Vancouver, CA - The Rickshaw
Saturday, May 27 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
Sunday, May 28 - Boise, ID - The Shredder
Tuesday, May 30 - Denver, CO - The Marquis Theater
Wednesday, May 31 - Lawrence, KS - Bottleneck
Thursday, June 1 - St Paul, MN - Fine Line
Friday, June 2 - Chicago, IL - Metro
Sunday, June 4 - Detroit, OH - Tied Down
Monday, June 5 - Toronto, ON - The Opera House
Tuesday, June 6 - Montreal, QC - Club Soda
Wednesday, June 7 - Boston, MA - Middle East
Thursday, June 8 - NYC, NY - Brooklyn Monarch
Friday, June 9 - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church
Saturday, June 10 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
Monday, June 12 - Columbia, SC - New Brookland Tavern
Tuesday, June 13 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Wednesday, June 14 - Tampa, FL - Brass Mug
Friday, June 16 - Houston, TX - Secret Group
Saturday, June 17 - Dallas, TX - The Factory
Sunday, June 18 - Austin, TX - Oblivion Access Festival
Tuesday, June 20 - Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
Wednesday, June 21 - Phoenix, AZ - The Nile Underground
Thursday, June 22 - Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory
Friday, June 23 - Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco Theater
Saturday, June 24 - Santa Cruz, CA - The Catalyst
DRAIN is Sammy Ciaramitaro (vocals), Cody Chavez (guitar) and Tim Flegal (drums).
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