Scorched Tundra Presents: Truckfighters & Valley of the Sun (2/18/20 – The Empty Bottle)
On Wednesday February 18th Sweden’s legendary Fuzz/Desert rock trio Truckfighters will be returning to Chicago for the first Scorched Tundra co-promoted show of 2020. The band will be marking its Empty Bottle debut by performing their iconic album Gravity X from start to finish. They will be joined by Ohio’s Valley of the Sun. Truckfighters has a long history with
Continue ReadingScorched Tundra Presents: Exhumed & Gatecreeper w/ Necrot & Judiciary (11/20 @ The Empty Bottle)
On Wednesday November 20th death metal juggernauts Exhumed and Gatecreeper will co-headline the Empty Bottle with support from Necrot and Judiciary. Exhumed and Gatecreeper both have highly anticipated releases on October 4th via Relapse Records and will certainly use the occasion to devastate Chicago. As part of Scorched Tundra’s presentation of the evening, Alexi will play records from open to
Continue ReadingScorched Tundra XI – Everything You Need To Know
Scorched Tundra XI is coming up this weekend. Here are all the details about the bands, merch and food.
Continue ReadingScorched Tundra Countdown: The Artists
This year we commissioned two artists to work together to create the artwork for the Scorched Tundra poster. Longtime festival collaborator Axel Widén teamed up with Chicago-based print maker Bryn Gleason to create the artwork for ST XI.
Continue ReadingScorched Tundra XI: 30 Days Away
Scorched Tundra XI – which will feature Eyehategod, Black Cobra, Cloud Rat, Aseethe, Varaha, Luggage and Hitter on 8/30 & 8/31 at The Empty Bottle – is a month away. If you haven’t picked up tickets for the eleventh edition yet, be sure to do so HERE. Musically this years lineup showcases the strength and diversity of Chicago and the
Continue ReadingScorched Tundra XI Lineup Unveiled: EYEHATEGOD, BLACK COBRA, CLOUD RAT, ASEETHE & More Over Labor Day Weekend 2019.
Scorched Tundra XI Lineup Unveiled: EYEHATEGOD, BLACK COBRA, CLOUD RAT, ASEETHE & More Over Labor Day Weekend 2019. Scorched Tundra is proud to announce the entire lineup for its eleventh edition. Taking place on Friday/Saturday, August 30th and 31st at The Empty Bottle in Chicago, ST XI features newcomers and veterans of the festival from across the country. Friday
Continue ReadingScorched Tundra and The Empty Bottle Present: Church of Misery (5/26/19)
Scorched Tundra is proud to announce CHURCH OF MISERY will return to Chicago on Sunday 5/26/19, performing at The Empty Bottle. This is the first time in over five years that the Japanese doom legends return to Chicago. Support comes from Nick Oliveri’s Mondo Generator and North Carolina’s Toke. Tickets are available HERE. This event – along with the recently
Continue ReadingScorched Tundra and The Empty Bottle Present: Monolord (4/29)
December 17, 2018 For Immediate Release Scorched Tundra and The Empty Bottle Present: Monolord (4/29) Scorched Tundra is proud to announce MONOLORD will return on 4/29/19 to devastate Chicago once again at The Empty Bottle. The Swedish doom trio has been a regular fixture at Scorched Tundra editions both in Gothenburg and Chicago, having performed four times since 2014. Support
Continue ReadingEverything You Need Know About Scorched Tundra X
The landmark tenth edition of Scorched Tundra takes place on Labor Day Weekend at The Empty Bottle. Ten total performances over three days, a curated art show, and a beer release party among the attractions. Don’t have tickets? Order them HERE. This lineup is challenging and devastating on many levels; each of these artists forge their own space at
Continue ReadingScorched Tundra X Artwork Unveiled; Brewery Collaborations & Curated Art Show Announced
Scorched Tundra is proud to unveil the artwork for its tenth edition. Taking place Labor Day Weekend at The Empty Bottle, this years’ Scorched Tundra artwork was created by longtime collaborator and Zombiekrig vocalist Axel Widén. In addition to the high-power lineup previously announced for Scorched Tundra X, The Empty Bottle will host a pre-party art show and beer release
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