Following on from the release of their latest album, ‘Night Wolf’, British Pioneers of down-tuned epic sludge rock, Raging Speedhorn, have announced a run of dates this November. The tour will mark the 25-year anniversary of the release of the band’s self-titled debut. The band will be supported on the tour by sonic reprobates Mastiff.
Speaking about the tour, drummer Gordon Morison said: “We’re happy to announce that we’re going to be hitting the road in November to play four intimate shows to celebrate 25 years of our first record. Support will be the amazing Mastiff. Hope to see you all there to party with us!”
Since the release of their eponymous debut in 2000, RSH have enjoyed a career built on stunning, unhinged, raucous live shows and albums to boot. They’ve played countless worldwide shows and festivals, sharing stages with Slipknot, Clutch, Biohazard, Enter Shikari, Skindred, earthtone9 and many more.
Notably, RSH opened up the infamous 2001 UK Ozzfest at Milton Keynes Bowl, playing in front of 50,000 metalheads; they received Kerrang! Award nominations; spent a night behind bars in Spain while on tour with Biohazard; and caused havoc during the 2002 Kerrang! Awards in London, resulting in Placebo’s Brian Molko joining in on the action and flipping over the band’s alcohol-laden table.
“Hard To Kill” was released during the global pandemic on the band’s own label Red Weed Records. Navigating the difficulties that ensued during that time, “Hard To Kill” was RSH’s biggest release in years and made numerous UK chart appearances: #11 Rock & Indie Chart, #7 Indie Breakers Chart, #26 indie charts, and #95 physical charts – the first time the band had chart success since 2001 – all without the backing of a record label!
Having started in their original hometown of Corby, while its members are now spread across the Midlands and South Wales, the teenage spirit of rebellion and kicking against the pricks still lies in the heart of Raging Speedhorn.
When asked about the band’s longevity and continued success, Morison said: “I love being in this band, it’s the only thing I’ve done for this long and I love playing music with these guys,” he states. “Why would I want to stop? It’s in your blood, you can’t stop. We were kids when we started, and it seems like I blinked and I’m still here doing this. We have a new album, a new deal, and if you think about it, there’s not many bands from when we first started that are still going like we are.”
He continued “It’s about chemistry and not giving a fuck and just believing in what you want to do. Honestly, it’s been the best being in a band with these guys, it’s just so easy. Every now and then there’s a bit of a bicker, but there’s never ever any arguments between us anymore, which I think is good. We all just get on really well, we love writing, we love hanging out, it just feels great. I wouldn’t want to be in a band with anyone else, and that’s half the battle there, isn’t it?”
As the saying goes, you can’t keep a good thing down.