I think it’s fair to consider the first US tour from Greek heavy rock forerunners 1000mods the most significant arrival on North American shores of a European underground band since Truckfighters‘ first tour in 2011. I could not possibly be more thrilled to have The Obelisk have a hand in presenting this run with Tone Deaf Touring and Action PR. “Stoked” simply does not begin to describe it.

Why? Because, simply put, 1000mods are ready. It’s going to be a big change for them from what they’re used to from being on the road in Europe, the level they’re at and so on, but I honestly don’t think they’d hit the States at all if they weren’t looking to make a habit of it. Anything’s possible and this could be a one-time thing, but either way, as they support their strongest work yet on 2016’s Repeated Exposure To… (review here), they seem primed for the embrace of a new audience. Also just announced for Hellfest Open Air in France next June, they’re already veterans multiple times over of the Desertfests and have crisscrossed Europe in admirable fashion for years now. It’s great to imagine them doing the same thing in America and once again building their audience from the ground up as organically as they have elsewhere.

Kudos to the band for taking on the task, and thanks to them as well as to Tone Deaf and Action for letting this site be involved in any way at all. Support on the run comes alternately from Sierra and Telekinetic Yeti. The official announcement for the tour follows here, as seen on the PR wire, with ticket links (more to go on sale this Monday):

Grecian Stoner Rock Heroes 1000mods Announce North American Headlining Tour

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Esteemed Greek heavy rockers 1000mods have announced their first-ever North American tour dates in the form of a winter, 2018 headlining tour. Set to launch on February 2 in Mexico City, the 29 city major market trek will run through March 5 in Brooklyn, NY, showcasing a group with a worldwide fan base that is hailed for its astute professionalism, resounding hooks and highly energetic live performances. 1000mods will visit North America as part of its current world tour and in support of its most recent album, ‘Repeated Exposure To…’ Support on the 1000mods tour will be provided by Canada’s Sierra and Iowa’s Telekinetic Yeti.

“We feel more than excited to visit America for first time in our career. We have been looking for this for many years and after having amazing connection with our american fans through social media and music platforms, now it’s time to catch us live – the best way to enjoy our music,” says drummer Labros G. We feel also really glad having two amazing up-coming bands with us in order to spread the fuzz!”

1000mods tour dates:

Presented by TheObelisk.net

2/2/2018 Mexico City ME Foro Indie Rocks

2/3/2018 Toluca ME Foro Lando

2/6/2018 Montreal QC Bar Le Ritz^ http://bit.ly/2Aqpgqk

2/7/2018 Ottawa ON Mavericks^ http://bit.ly/2j4JOxy

2/8/2018 Toronto ON Hard Luck^ http://ticketf.ly/2CiUdxM

2/9/2018 Cleveland OH Grog Shop^ http://ticketf.ly/2C9dDEx

2/10/2018 Chicago IL Reggies Rock Club* http://ticketf.ly/2Aqcbgq

2/11/2018 Des Moines IA Vaudeville Mews* http://bit.ly/2jUFx0t

2/12/2018 Minneapolis MN 7th St Entry* http://bit.ly/2j2S0y8

2/13/2018 Kansas City MO Record Bar* http://bit.ly/2AHxJtl

2/14/2018 Denver CO Globe Hall* http://ticketf.ly/2nULHlw

2/15/2018 Salt Lake City UT Metro Music Hall* http://ticketf.ly/2kw6h6G

2/16/2018 Boise ID Shredder* http://bit.ly/2j493zZ

2/17/2018 Seattle WA El Corazon* http://ticketf.ly/2o7bmrl

2/18/2018 Vancouver BC Astoria* http://ticketf.ly/2BnOn0x

2/19/2018 Portland OR Tonic Lounge*

2/20/2018 San Francisco CA Brick and Mortar Music Hall* http://bit.ly/2ktqYjK

2/21/2018 Los Angeles CA Resident DTLA*

2/22/2018 San Diego CA Space* http://ticketf.ly/2CjQoIF

2/23/2018 Phoenix AZ The Rogue* http://ticketf.ly/2AITEAt

2/25/2018 Ft Worth TX Ridglea Theater* http://bit.ly/2yuL56i

2/26/2018 Austin TX Come And Take It Live* http://bit.ly/2zcAlNe

2/27/2018 New Orleans LA Santos Bar* http://bit.ly/2BpvnPf

2/28/2018 Orlando FL Will’s Pub* http://ticketf.ly/2CkWcl9

3/1/2018 Atlanta GA 529* http://bit.ly/2ksY7fu

3/2/2018 Charlottesville VA Champion Brewing* FREE SHOW

3/3/2018 Washington DC Black Cat*

3/4/2018 Philadelphia PA Kung Fu Necktie* http://bit.ly/2CiJ4wW

3/5/2018 Brooklyn NY Saint Vitus* http://bit.ly/2zdihml

^ = w/ Sierra

* = w/ Telekinetic Yeti

1000mods is:

Dani G. / Bass & Vox

Giannis S. / Guitars

George T. / Guitars

Labros G. / Drums

https://www.facebook.com/1000mods/

https://1000mods.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/1000mods

1000mods, Repeated Exposure To… (2016)

Repeated exposure to… by 1000mods