Master craftsmen of groove rock, CLUTCH have been honing their unmistakable sound since they first formed in 1991. It was their second record, the eponymous Clutch, released in May 1995 via Atlantic Records, that saw the band truly stretch their wings — blending thick stoner riffs, swampy blues, and unexpected funk flavours into a sound that would define them for decades to come.
Now, as the album celebrates its 30th anniversary, fans will have the chance to own it on vinyl as part of the Clutch Collector’s Series, arriving today, July 18th, via Weathermaker. This deluxe, remastered edition arrives as a 2LP with a striking Side D etching, brand new artwork that nods to the original but reimagined in vivid detail, and a numbered artist-signed insert — a true collector’s piece limited in quantity, just like previous Clutch Collector’s Series favourites Blast Tyrant, Robot Hive/Exodus, and Transnational Speedway League.
Each track on Clutch stands proudly on its own; no two songs sound alike, making the listening experience a wild, groove-laden journey from start to finish. From the cosmic ride of “Spacegrass” to the unrelenting drive of “Escape From The Prison Planet,” it’s no wonder this record enjoys cult status and remains beloved by fans worldwide.
Tracklisting:
- Big News I
- Big News II
- Rock N Roll Outlaw
- Texan Book of the Dead
- Escape from the Prison Planet
- Spacegrass
- I Have the Body of John Wilkes Booth
- Tight Like That
- Animal Farm
- Droid
- The House That Peterbilt
- 7 Jam
- Tim Sult vs. The Greys
Guitarist Tim Sult, who curated the package, reflects, “Revisiting this album was like opening a time capsule from 1995. We wanted to capture that same raw, experimental spirit but present it with a fresh visual twist for longtime fans and new listeners alike.”
Watch a video of the band discussing this era here
The new Clutch 2LP edition drops Friday, July 18th, 2025.
Order it now HERE — grab your copy before they’re gone, and prepare to experience this album like never before.
But that’s not all — CLUTCH will soon be getting up close and personal with fans, with a full calendar of live dates planned across North America and Europe this year.
The band’s setlist will consist of songs spanning their 34-year career and will change from night to night. This means that fans who attend multiple concerts will be treated to a different setlist with each show they attend. Also included in the setlists will be new material yet to be recorded.
Drummer Jean-Paul Gaster explains, “Rotating the setlist is a great way to make each show a special and unique experience. We enjoy the challenge of seeing how many different songs we can play over the course of a tour. My favorite part is being able to try out new songs on stage before we actually record them. These new songs evolve each time we perform them. The energy of the crowd lets us know if we are on the right path as we work through the new ideas.”
CLUTCH embark on the Full Ahead Flank MMXXV North American tour this summer, joined by Blacktop Mojo and The Inspector Cluzo. This leg runs from July 30th through August 16th.
North American Tour Dates:
Wed 30th Jul – Little Rock, AR – The Hall
Thu 31st Jul – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
Fri 1st Aug – Austin, TX – Emo’s
Sun 3rd Aug – Fort Collins, CO – Washington’s
Mon 4th Aug – Sturgis, SD – Bike Week at Iron Horse Saloon
Tue 5th Aug – Bozeman, MT – The ELM
Thu 7th Aug – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Sat 9th Aug – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall
Sun 10th Aug – Tsuut’ina, AB – Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Tue 12th Aug – Fargo, ND – UP District Festival Field
Thu 14th Aug – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
Fri 15th Aug – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
Sat 16th Aug – Hammond, IN – Horseshoe Hammond Casino
CLUTCH return to Europe in the autumn, with the Fortune Tellers Make a Killing Nowadays Tour kicking off in Copenhagen on November 24th and concluding at London’s Roundhouse on December 20th. Special guests are 1000Mods and Bokassa.
European Tour Dates:
Mon 24th Nov – Copenhagen, DK – Store VEGA
Wed 26th Nov – Helsinki, FI – House Of Culture
Fri 28th Nov – Stockholm, SE – B-K
Sat 29th Nov – Oslo, NO – Rockefeller
Tue 2nd Dec – Hamburg, DE – Grosse Freiheit 36
Wed 3rd Dec – Berlin, DE – Festsaal Kreuzberg
Fri 5th Dec – Budapest, HU – Barba Negra
Sat 6th Dec – Zagreb, HR – Event centar Boćarski dom
Sun 7th Dec – Munich, DE – Backstage Werk
Mon 8th Dec – Wiesbaden, DE – Schlachthof
Wed 10th Dec – Cologne, DE – Live Music Hall
Thu 11th Dec – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso
Fri 12th Dec – Brussels, BE – Ancienne Belgique
Sat 13th Dec – Paris, FR – Elysée Montmartre
Mon 15th Dec – Bristol, UK – Beacon
Wed 17th Dec – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy
Thu 18th Dec – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy
Fri 19th Dec – Manchester, UK – Academy
Sat 20th Dec – London, UK – Roundhouse
Tickets for all dates are on sale now from clutchmerch.com.
