After an amazing run of shows in 2022 that saw them take stages at Download Festival, Bloodstock and 2000 Tree’s by storm. As well as a stint out on the road with Swedish melodic death metal royalty, In Flames. British metalcore outfit, DEFECTS have quickly become one of the UK metal scene’s hottest unsigned acts over the past twelve months.
Thanks in no small part to their reputation for crushing live performances. The band had already recently bagged themselves a spot supporting Funeral For A Friend in Birmingham, on their upcoming Casually Dressed and Deep in Conversation anniversary tour later this year.
However, to top off 2023, DEFECTS have just announced they’ll also be joining Caskets as special guests on Of Mice & Men’s whistle stop European tour this November and December. Which will see all three bands perform at 19 dates across the UK, France, Germany and the Netherlands.
When asked about joining Of Mice & Men on tour, they said, “We are hugely thankful to the guys in Of Mice & Men for the continued support and the amazing opportunity to follow them around Europe for the first time and in the UK. Growing up listening to this band and now sharing a stage with them is truly an honour, and we can’t wait to show everyone what we can do.”
As if that weren’t enough cause for celebration, the band also announced new deals with Mascot Records, United Talent Agency and Raw Power Management. Hinting that a full length follow up to their ferocious Dream Awake EP is also on the horizon in the near future.
Raw Power’s CEO Craig Jennings is extremely happy with their latest acquisition too. Adding, “We are delighted to add Defects to our Raw Power family. One of the most exciting and visceral new UK metal bands in what is a burgeoning scene. Signing to such a legendary label as Mascot and going out with rock legends Of Mice and Men is the perfect way to launch into our debut album campaign.”
The full list of DEFECTS upcoming tour dates with Funeral For A Friend and Of Mice & Men is available to check out below. You can find tickets, as well as more information on the band and any forthcoming announcements here.
11 Oct – O2 Academy Birmingham – UK w/Funeral For A Friend
20 Nov – Backstage Hall, Munich – GERMANY w/Of Mice & Men
21 Nov – Das Bett, Frankfurt – GERMANY w/Of Mice & Men
23 Nov – Cabaret Sauvage, Paris – FRANCE w/Of Mice & Men
26 Nov – Melkweg, Amsterdam – NETHERLANDS w/Of Mice & Men
27 Nov – Knust, Hamburg – GERMANY w/Of Mice & Men
28 Nov – Luxor, Koln – GERMANY w/Of Mice & Men
30 Nov – Academy 3, Manchester – UK w/Of Mice & Men
01 Dec – Slay, Glasgow – UK w/Of Mice & Men
02 Dec – Stylus, Leeds – UK w/Of Mice & Men
04 Dec – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham – UK w/Of Mice & Men
05 Dec – Sugarmill, Stoke – UK w/Of Mice & Men
06 Dec – Institute 2, Birmingham – UK w/Of Mice & Men
08 Dec – Academy 2, Oxford – UK w/Of Mice & Men
09 Dec – Arts Centre, Colchester – UK w/Of Mice & Men
10 Dec – Waterfront, Norwich – UK w/Of Mice & Men
12 Dec – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth – UK w/Of Mice & Men
13 Dec – Fleece, Bristol – UK w/Of Mice & Men
14 Dec – The Dome, London – UK w/Of Mice & Men
