Periphery‘s immediate touring plans will once again take place without drummer Matt Halpern behind the kit. The djent champions have instead enlisted the services of Anup Sastry for that run, which will see Periphery out as direct support to gold-certified Canadian alternative metal band Spiritbox. Pop rockers Honey Revenge will open that trek.
In a video statement shared earlier this week, Halpern offered the following explanation for his absence:
“Hey everyone! Matt here… I wanted to let you know that I’ll be sitting out our upcoming tour supporting Spiritbox. I have some important family-based commitments here at home, and after discussing at length with the guys in the band and our team, we’ve decided that family should come first and should take precedence.
All is good with the band and at home, so please don’t be concerned in any way, AND, I’m pleased to say that our very good friend Anup Sastry is going to be filling in for me on the tour, which means the shows will absolutely rip! He’s an amazing drummer and close pal of the band, so if you get to check out one of the shows, you’ll be in for a treat. Thanks very much for your understanding in the matter, and make sure to grab tickets to the tour now at periphery.net. Cheers!”
11/12 Ontario, CA – Toyota Arena
11/13 Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Concert Theater
11/15 Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
11/18 Austin, TX – H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
11/19 Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
11/21 Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
11/22 Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
11/23 Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
11/25 Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
11/26 Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J. Brady Center
11/28 Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
11/29 Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
11/30 Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre
12/02 Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Event Center
12/03 Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
12/05 Lancaster, PA – Freedom Hall
12/06 Kingston, RI – Ryan Center
12/07 Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
