At the Drive-In performing at Lollapalooza in 2012. Credit: Samantha Fryberger
Back in November of 2000, the post-hardcore act At the Drive-In delivered a mesmerizing set at the Agora. At the time, critics touted the group as the “next big thing.”

While the band didn’t entirely become a household name, the group did leave a lasting impression thanks to its visceral live shows.

Now, the band has just announced it’ll release in • ter a • li • a, its first studio album in 17 years. A tour in support of the album, which comes out in May, commences on March 17 in New Orleans.

Produced by Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Rich Costey at Hollywood’s Sound Factory, the 11-song 41-minute album follows 2000’s Relationship of Command.

The band will conclude its North American tour on June 21 at the Agora. Le Butcherettes will open the show.

This article appears in Feb 22-28, 2017.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.