Black Math Horseman to Embark on “Next Chapter” with Return to Stage Next Month
Okay, the post isn’t long from Black Math Horseman in some grand announcement fashion heralding their return, but there is a bit to unpack, so let’s do that.
First of all, there’s the news. Black Math Horseman have confirmed their first live appearance in seven years will be at The Echoplex in their native Los Angeles with YOB and Unsane-offshoot Human Impact on the bill. Good show.
Second, it’s been just over a year since the much-missed heavy post-rockers put up the picture above, originally from, 2009 as a promo shot for their only LP, Wyllt (discussed here and here), on Thee Facebooks, as well as one of parting clouds, giving the first hint of some kind of activity on the band’s part since 2013. Not an insignificant amount of time, but really, why rush anything?
Third, note that in the post below they don’t just say “come together again,” they say “come together again creatively.” That means making something new. That means new material. New material could mean new album. A “next chapter” could be anything from sporadic live dates on the West Coast to a full two-month European tour of summer fests — neither would really surprise me at this point — but from that, the use of “creatively” and the “there’s more to come” that follows, it seems pretty clear that at very least Black Math Horseman aren’t just testing the waters here. They’re invariably doing that as well, but there’s a plan at work behind the scenes, whatever it might be, that, in keeping with the character of the group, is obscured from outside observation. Mysteries abound.
Conclusion: Who wants to fly to L.A. for the night?
Whatever Black Math Horseman might do next, all we can do is wait to find out.
Show poster and their statement follow as per social media:
We are so grateful to have come together again creatively, and to be embarking on this next chapter of Black Math Horseman. Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way, there’s more to come.
Thank you @church8thday & Yob for having us.
We’re excited!
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https://blackmathhorseman.bandcamp.com/
