In what’s become an annual tradition, the hard rock band Clutch will embark on a short holiday tour. The band just announced details for the jaunt, which will also feature the Messthetics, Lionize and Mike Dillon Band.

The tour comes to the Masonic Auditorium on New Year’s Eve.

“Each band brings something special to the bill,” says Clutch’s Jean-Paul Gaster in a press release announcing the dates. “We are very excited to have our friends Lionize, the Mike Dillon Band and the Messthetics be a part of this, and with so many great players in one place, there’s bound to be some surprises. Come out early and celebrate with us!”

Pre-sale tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, and tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Friday.

This article appears in Oct 3-9, 2018.

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.