This past Thursday, July 23rd saw multi-platinum alternative metal band Avenged Sevenfold surprise release a new EP titled “STATICA“. Presented without fanfare and little acknowledgement, the four included Joe Barresi (Tool, Queens Of The Stone Age) produced tracks presented yet another eclectic sonic excursion for the band. With autotuned vocals and electronic elements featured throughout, the effort has been met with a mixed reaction from fans.
Tonight, July 25th, found the band give their first public mention of the effort, with ‘STATICA‘ being listed as an opening band on the kickoff show of the group’s new co-headlining run with Good Charlotte. Jayden Hammer was the first to play the concert, which took place at the Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, MO. STATICA were the second band on the bill, appearing directly ahead of Good Charlotte.
While Avenged Sevenfold later closed out the night with a traditional headlining set that included fan favorites and the live debut of their latest ‘Call Of Duty‘ collaborative track, “Magic“, the STATICA performance was a rather peculiar affair. Per fan-filmed footage and reports from concertgoer in attendance, the band performed the songs from the EP live, but not visibly on the stage.
Rather it appears that the group’s performance took place backstage and was broadcast to those in attendance via accompanying screens as part of the stage production. Some fan-filmed footage of that set has been circulating online below. Further dates for the trek mentioned above include:
07/27 Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
07/30 Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
08/01 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
08/04 Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
08/06 Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
08/08 Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
08/10 Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
08/12 Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
08/14 Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
08/16 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
08/18 Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
08/21 Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
08/23 Denver, CO – Ball Arena
08/25 Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
08/27 Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
08/30 Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium
