The guys from Clutch have commenced working on their new studio album. The band is currently in pre-production and is expecting to have the album out in early 2013. This is the first new studio material from the band since 2009's Strange Cousins From The West, and the first simultaneous worldwide release for Weathermaker Music.

Clutch have also added two shows to their short run this November. The new show in Flint at the Machine Shop is scheduled for October 31st and the new show in Detroit at St. Andrews Hall is scheduled for November 4th. Tickets for both shows will go on sale this Friday August 17th. MonstrO will be opening all of the dates with Lionize providing direct support.

Tour dates:

10/31 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop
11/1 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop (Sold out - rescheduled from 5/13)
11/2 - Joliet, IL - Mojoes - Tickets
11/3 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall (Sold out - rescheduled from 5/12)
11/4 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall

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