New York City’s disco metal outfit Makes My Blood Dance launches its West Coast tour this week, joining industrial rock veterans Powerman 5000 and Julien-K for twelve high-voltage performances across California, Washington, Oregon, and Arizona.
The tour kicks off April 11 at San Diego’s House of Blues, fresh on the heels of MMBD’s successful run on the Nu Metal Revival Tour. The band arrives with new material from their forthcoming album “Z3r02LGHT$p33D!”, produced by industry heavyweights Mikal Blue (OneRepublic) and Bret “Epic” Mazur (Crazytown).
Founded in 2018, Makes My Blood Dance carved out a distinctive niche by fusing thrashing guitar riffs with dance-floor rhythms and theatrical performance elements. Lead vocalist Evan Russell Saffer explained the band’s evolution in a recent interview: “We started when metal and electronic music occupied separate worlds. Now we’re seeing these scenes blend naturally, but we’ve been building that bridge since day one.”
Their current single “Time And A Place” demonstrates this fusion, combining industrial beats with arena-ready choruses. The accompanying music video, featuring elaborately choreographed dance routines against dystopian backdrops, has generated significant traction across streaming platforms.
The tour represents a strategic pairing of complementary acts spanning different eras of alternative music. Powerman 5000, formed in 1991 and led by Spider One (brother of Rob Zombie), broke through with their platinum-selling 1999 album “Tonight the Stars Revolt!” Julien-K, featuring former Orgy members Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh, emerged from the early 2000s electronic rock scene and has maintained a dedicated following through consistent touring and releases.
Concert-goers can expect a comprehensive sensory experience, as MMBD performances typically incorporate synchronized lighting, choreographed stage movements, and costume elements. Their live show earned critical acclaim during their 2023 East Coast run, with The Village Voice describing them as “reinvigorating the theatrical excess of 80s metal with contemporary electronic production.”
The band offers media outlets access throughout the tour, including press passes, interview opportunities, and backstage credentials. This access provides journalists a close look at one of alternative music’s emerging live acts as they continue building momentum toward their album release later this year.