Secondary to the tour announcement here for emergent Ohio rockers Black Moon Cult, one notices a shuffle in their lineup that’s brought Jeff Vandebussche to the group on drums and vocals, as well as Logan Mais on theremin, synth and vocals, making them a four-piece for the first time. Guitarist/vocalist Kaleb Riser and bassist/vocalist Kevin Lewis also handle synth, so I’m not sure if the change signals some greater shift in sound from what they’ve put out to-date (their two singles are on Spotify below) or just being able to better embody the music live, but clearly they’re figuring things out on the road, and that’s the way to do it.

The September tour is mostly California dates, but it’s their first time on the West Coast (they hit parts of the Eastern Seaboard this month; I still had them as a trio for it but now am less certain about that), so happy and safe travels in the going.

Dates came down the PR wire:

Fresh off the road from their successful Midwest/East Coast tour with Black Doomba Records labelmates Megaton Communion, Black Moon Cult announces their first West Coast Tour!

Following months of blistering sets and growing buzz across the country, Black Moon Cult is heading west for a week of mind-melting shows in support of their upcoming debut record. Known for their electrifying live performances and Fuzz fueled fusion of Psych, Heavy Rock, and Classic Prog, the band is bringing their signature sonic ritual to fans across seven cities this September!

Presented by SuperKool Booking and Black Doomba Records, the West Coast Tour kicks off in Denver and winds through the Southwest before hitting major California stops, including Los Angeles and San Francisco. (flyer by Mike Stuart)

Tour Dates:
9/10 – The Crypt – Denver, CO
9/11 – The Echoes – Albuquerque, NM
9/12 – The Blooze Bar – Phoenix, AZ
9/13 – The Bancroft – San Diego, CA
9/14 – The Tiki Bar – Costa Mesa, CA
9/15 – The Redwood – Los Angeles, CA
9/16 – Thee Parkside – San Francisco, CA

BLACK MOON CULT IS:
Kaleb Riser: Guitar/ Vocals
Kevin Lewis: Bass/ Vocals
Logan Mais: Synth/Theremin/Vocals
Jeff Vandebussche: Drums/Vocals

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https://open.spotify.com/artist/5D5iLfunYONp4hSAvAmn5z
https://psychedelicblackmooncult.com/

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Heads up on Black Moon Cult‘s impending debut album, which the Ohio rockers will release through Black Doomba Records in the coming months. June will see the three-piece out and about in the Midwest and along the East Coast as they herald that record and promote the general kicking of ass in the company of Cleveland’s Megaton Communion, whose debut came out in 2024.

That album is called Red Sky Warning and you can stream it at the bottom of this post, where you’ll also find Black Moon Cult‘s single “Supernova.” I’ll hope to have more to come on their first LP as we get closer to the release. For now, shows:

BLACK MOON CULT and MEGATON COMMUNION Announce June 2025 Midwest/East Coast Tour

May 9, 2025 — Get ready for a summer of crushing riffs and unrelenting energy as Ohio Heavy Psych/ Desert rock acts (and Black Doomba Records labelmates) Black Moon Cult and Megaton Communion join forces for a highly anticipated co-headlining tour through the Midwest and East Coast this June.

Black Moon Cult, who previously released their debut single “Supernova” on Tee Pee Records, is currently promoting the release of their upcoming debut album, due out on Black Doomba Records late Summer/early Fall. Meanwhile, Megaton Communion is touring in support of their debut album, “Red Sky Warning,” which came out in November of last year.

The upcoming tour includes notable stops in Grand Rapids, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Raleigh, and will feature local support from acts such as Chokesetter, Shadow of Jupiter, Thunderbird Divine, Lie Heavy, and Bloodshot.

DATES:
6/6- Corktown Tavern – Detroit, MI
6/7- Mulligan’s- Grand Rapids, MI
6/8- Liar’s Club- Chicago, IL
6/10- Century Bar- Philadelphia, PA
6/11- T’s Kitchen- Stamford, CT
6/13- Cafe Nola- Frederick, MD
6/14- Chapel of Bones- Raleigh, NC
6/15- Al’s Bar- Lexington, KY

Black Moon Cult:
Kaleb Riser- Guitar/Synth/Vox
Kevin Lewis- Bass/Synth/Vox
Evan Scott- Drums

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https://open.spotify.com/artist/5D5iLfunYONp4hSAvAmn5z
https://psychedelicblackmooncult.com/

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https://blackdoombarecords.bandcamp.com/
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Black Moon Cult, “Supernova”

Megaton Communion, Red Sky Warning (2024)