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Neurosis Play First Show With New Vocalist Aaron Turner At Fire In The Mountains
Neurosis performed live for the first time in seven years, headlining the Fire In The Mountains festival with new vocalist Aaron Turner of Sumac and Old Man Gloom. Turner joined the influential post-metal band following the 2022 departure of former frontman Scott Kelly, who admitted to abusing his wife and children. The show marks a significant step in the band's rebuilding, coming shortly after the surprise release of a new studio album.
The gig took place at Red Eagle Campground in East Glacier Park, Montana, on land belonging to the Blackfeet Nation, with the set presented by youth suicide prevention charity Firekeeper Alliance. Neurosis played a 10-song set drawing mainly on their new record, An Undying Love For A Burning World, alongside older tracks including "The Tide" (2001), "Lost" (1993), "Distill (Watching the Swarm)" (2007) and "End Of The Harvest" (1999).
In short
- Neurosis played first live show in seven years with new singer
- Aaron Turner (Sumac) replaced Scott Kelly after 2022 abuse admission
- Set held in Montana, backed by a suicide prevention charity
Explained simply
Neurosis is an influential American band that emerged in the late 1980s, known for their heavy experimental music and a devoted global fanbase. The band had not performed live for seven years, stepping back during a period of serious internal upheaval.
In 2022, the band's longtime vocalist Scott Kelly left Neurosis after publicly admitting to having abused his wife and children. His departure forced the band to confront difficult questions about accountability and whether rebuilding was possible.
The band has now appointed Aaron Turner, an experienced musician from the bands Sumac and Old Man Gloom, as their new frontman. Turner's appointment represents Neurosis's effort to move forward under new leadership following the crisis that prompted their hiatus.
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