Category Archives: The Faceless

The Faceless Recruit Vocalist James Dorton (Black Crown Initiate)

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The Faceless have recruited James Dorton (Black Crown Initiate) as their new vocalist. The band played their first show with Dorton in Los Angeles, CA last night (July 24). However, it’s worth noting that their set started about two hours late and when guitarist Michael Keene did take the stage he ended up rambling about his neurological disorder.

Keene said the following about his disorder on social media:

“Tonight is the night guys! Our first show in 2.5 years and 3 years in LA! This is Michael speaking and some of you may have heard about my hand issue. I have a neurological disorder and about a year and a half ago my left leg went completely paralyzed for about 12 days and a couple months ago I had my next flare up and my right hand went paralyzed!! Needless to say this was terrifying and I immediately went to the neurologist, but it’s been one long and difficult recovery and I relearned holding a pick and redeveloped my coordination JUST to play this show for you guys. So I hope to see you here and that you help me feel like the hard work was worth it!”

He also added the following about recruiting Dorton:

“We are thrilled to announce the one and only, James Dorton as our new permanent frontman! You may know him from his previous band, Black Crown Initiate. I think I speak for all of us when I say that James is a monster and master of what he does and we are thrilled to have him in the band.”

[via The PRP]

The Faceless Postpone Los Angeles, CA Show

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The Faceless have postponed their headlining show at 1720 in Los Angeles, CA due to injury. The concert will now be held on July 24 with Throne Of Tyranny, A Fractured Thought, Ubiquity, and Lost To The Void set to open.

Michael Keene commented:

“Hey everyone,

Apologies to our LA fans, as we are obligated to postpone today’s show to July 24th. A hand related injury beyond my control left me without much choice in this decision. You deserve no less than 100% and we intend to make sure that is what you get. For those who bought tickets, your tickets are valid for the rescheduled date. We have some surprises in store to make it a memorable show, including playing songs we’ve never played live before! As well as some other surprises that I think will make it an extra special show for everyone.

That said, it’s just a raincheck and we hope to see you and have a great time with you all on July 24th!!

–Michael Keene“

The Faceless Announce Los Angeles, CA Show With Allegaeon, Aenimus, Etc.

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The Faceless will be taking the stage for a headlining show at 1720 in Los Angeles, CA on June 1. Allegaeon, Aenimus, Throne Of Tyranny, A Fractured Thought, and Ubiquity will serve as support.

The Faceless Still Planning To Release Remixed/Remastered Version Of “Planetary Duality”

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The Faceless were previously planning to release a remixed/remastered version of “Planetary Duality” in 2018, but that never ended up happening. Now, Michael Keene has told The Big Shred Podcast that he is still planning to release an updated version of the album:

“I always felt it didn’t quite get the mix that it deserved. So now that I finally have the chance to give it the mix it deserves, I’m really, really stoked to be doing that. Everyone I’ve played it for, musicians, non-musicians—non-musicians that are familiar with the record—everyone can hear the night and day difference. It sounds really, really good, I’m super super proud of it and stoked for people to hear it.”

[via The PRP]

Michael Keene Says The Faceless Have Two Releases In The Works

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In looks like The Faceless have a couple of releases in the works. Michael Keene confirmed the news on Twitter:

The Faceless Announce West Coast Dates With Dead Eyes Always Dreaming

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The Faceless have announced some West Coast shows with Dead Eyes Always Dreaming. Here’s the dates:

07/12 Fresno, CA – Full Circle Brewery
07/13 Sacramento, CA – The Boardwalk
07/14 Bend, OR – Third Street Pub
07/15 Portland, OR – Bossanova
07/16 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
07/17 Spokane, WA – The Pin

As previously reported, The Faceless will also be hitting the road on The Summer Slaughter Tour.

The Faceless Add Five More Dates To “Planetary Duality” 10th Anniversary Tour

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The Faceless have added more dates to their “Planetary Duality” 10th anniversary tour with Rings Of Saturn, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life, Vale Of Pnath, and Interloper. You can check out the updated schedule below.

Tour Dates:

11/29 Oakland, CA – Metro Opera House
11/30 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
12/01 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
12/02 Spokane, WA – The Pin
12/03 Calgary, AB – Dickens
12/05 Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre
12/06 Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room
12/07 Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
12/08 Toledo, OH – Frankie’s Inner City
12/09 Toronto, ON – The Garrison
12/11 Ottawa, ON – Mavericks
12/12 Quebec City, QC – Salle Multi
12/13 Montreal, QC – L’Astral
12/14 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bazaar
12/15 Frederick, MD – Cafe 611
12/16 Erie, PA – Basement Transmissions
12/17 St. Louis, MO – Fubar
12/18 Oklahoma City, OK – 89th St. Collective
12/19 Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
12/20 Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
12/21 El Paso, TX – Rockhouse Bar & Grill
12/23 Los Angeles, CA – 1720

The Faceless Add More Dates To “Planetary Duality” 10th Anniversary Tour

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The Faceless have added more dates to their “Planetary Duality” 10th anniversary tour with Rings Of Saturn, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life, Vale Of Pnath, and Interloper. You can check out the updated schedule below.

Tour Dates:

11/29 Oakland, CA – Metro Opera House
11/30 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
12/01 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
12/03 Calgary, AB – Dickens
12/05 Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre
12/06 Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room
12/07 Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
12/08 Toledo, OH – Frankie’s Inner City
12/11 Ottawa, ON – Mavericks
12/12 Quebec City, QC – Salle Multi
12/13 Montreal, QC – L’Astral
12/14 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bazaar
12/17 St. Louis, MO – Fubar
12/19 Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
12/20 Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
12/21 El Paso, TX – Rockhouse Bar & Grill
12/23 Los Angeles, CA – 1720

The Faceless Announce “Planetary Duality” 10th Anniversary Tour

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The Faceless have announced the initial dates for their “Planetary Duality” 10th anniversary tour. Rings Of Saturn, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life, Vale Of Pnath, and Interloper will serve as support.

Tour Dates:

11/29 Oakland, CA – Metro Opera House
12/01 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
12/03 Calgary, AB – Dickens
12/07 Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
12/11 Ottawa, ON – Mavericks
12/12 Quebec City, QC – Salle Multi
12/13 Montreal, QC – L’Astral
12/14 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bazaar
12/17 St. Louis, MO – Fubar
12/19 Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
12/20 Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
12/21 El Paso, TX – Rockhouse Bar & Grill
12/23 Los Angeles, CA – 1720

The Faceless Play Show Without Michael Keene After He Was Reportedly Rushed To The Hospital

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According to MetalSucks, The Faceless performed without Michael Keene during their show in Winnipeg, MB last night (June 20) after he was reportedly taken to the hospital due to muscle spasms. Keene is the only constant member of the band and had just rebuilt the group after everyone else quit. This news comes after the band previously played a sloppy, abbreviated set at the Bay Area Death Fest, which has since been blamed on van problems. Keene’s current state is unknown at this time, but earlier this year he was called out by former guitarist Justin McKinney for having an alleged heroin addiction.