touring is easy (except this one thing)

[@DeanLamb]

CATCH ME ON TOUR IN 2023! DATES BELOW! ARCHSPIRE EUROPE 2023 Aug 03 - Velenje (SI) @ Metaldays Aug 04 - Munich (DE) @ Backstage * Aug 07 - Dresden (DE) @ Reithalle * Aug 08 - Kraków (PL) @ Kwadrat ** Aug 09 - Warsaw (PL) @ Hybrydy *** Aug 10 - Schlotheim (DE) @ Party San Aug 11 - Jaromer (CZ) @ Brutal Assault Aug 12 - Bremen (DE) @ Tivoli # Aug 13 - Kortrijk (BE) @ Alcatraz Aug 14 - Schweinfurt (DE) @ Stattbahnhof % Aug 15 - Bochum (DE) @ Matrix % Aug 16 - Tilburg (NL) @ 013 # Aug 17 - Dinkelsbühl (DE) @ Summer Breeze Aug 18 - Spital am Semmering (AT) @ Kaltenbach Open Air Aug 20 - Carhaix (FR) @ Motocultor * (w/ Shadow Of Intent, Within Destruction & Cytotoxin) ** (w/ Fit For An Autopsy & Within Destruction) *** (w/ Signs of the Swarm) # (w/ Converge & Dying Fetus) % (w/ Dying Fetus) ARCHSPIRE JAPAN 2023 Oct 05 - Osaka @ Socore Factory Oct 06 - Nagoya @ Imaike 3Star Oct 08 - Tokyo @ Cyclone Oct 09 - Tokyo @ Cyclone ARCHSPIRE AUSTRALIA 2023 (W/ Ingested & Werewolves) Oct 11 - Brisbane @ The Zoo Oct 12 - Canberra @ The Basement Oct 13 - Sydney @ The Factory Theatre Oct 14 - Melbourne @ The Corner Hotel Oct 15 - Adelaide @ Lion Arts Factory Oct 17 - Perth @ Amplifier Bar ARCHSPIRE U.S. 2023 (Supporting Periphery) Nov 04 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues Nov 18 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium

[@amjan]

For someone like me who's never gone beyond playing local shows with their band, this was super interesting insight. Thanks!

[@DeanLamb]

If you have any questions that I didn't cover in the video, reply to this comment and I'll do my best to provide some tips!

[@carlchameleon9847]

Dean, what do you really WANT for dinner. Be honest.

[@IDKBRUV]

How did you guys come up with the name archspire?

[@ellipsis...1986]

When are you going to restart answering fan questions in 4lodm?

[@hhaste]

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could smoke weed?

[@Avonaeon]

Will you take credit cards at the merch table?

[@rwt5069]

The last point you made is so critical--a lot of bands come across as if they think they are doing you a favor by playing a show, when in reality the band's job is to provide entertainment. You guys deserve all the success that comes your way in the future, great video.

[@vincemcman4086]

Because they aint getting paid brother

[@stephenhughes5156]

Even worse is when they keep giving you all these orders to bang your head and start a mosh pit and create a wall of death. Like leave me alone, I just want to chill and enjoy the show 😂

[@WiredAnxiety]

That sounds like a fuckload of work.. Uff! I was exhausted just listening to that. Doing all of this on top of the mad insane intricate music is impressive af! I don’t know how you guys do it but I’m glad you do!

[@Compendyum]

Entheos is just out of this world. "Dark Future" is a masterpiece.

[@Pigumami]

Thank you for showing how much work goes into this stuff. Bands want shit to look like magic, but it’s hard work most of the time

[@matt6288joyce]

Yay for coming to Nottingham! Going to have to get tickets

[@DeanLamb]

Come say hey if you see me!

[@rf-cattleprod6207]

Dude, I'm finally going to see you guys!!!!

[@rf-cattleprod6207]

Oh wait, you are charging 33 USD and there is no other band I care to see.

[@_misterwilly]

I’m really impressed with the production value and presentation of your content. Juggling the band + content creation and nailing both. Congrats bud. Let’s be honest it could only be done by a fellow Canandian. Umbasa.

[@knaustalgia]

I drove four hours to see you all last year. Didn't have the chance to do that again this time around. One thing you never mention is that you do a good job of building a connection with fans and I felt that last year at your merch table and with some of the incredible stage photos I got to hang in my home after the show. You all are fantastic and I hope to see you all on the next US tour!

[@KholmDrums]

Interesting video Dean, can really relate all the preperation as a band on tour. Stoked to see you guys in Sweden!

[@ChooRoo]

These videos are awesome man. For us normies who frequent gigs but are never on the actual stage its a super interesting insight. Keep it up man, can't wait to see you guys in Adelaide! Much love from Australia.

[@antonkwsky]

Took a chance to buy tickets for my wife and me. We're not kind of tech death metal fans but Archspire is just such beautiful music :) Memory unlocked. I was asked to manipulate light during a show. I had no experience, and the club has kind of two silly bulbs. It was a shame, but it was some black metal gig; the sound guy just recommended turning on blue to the max and it almost worked as it should :D

[@DeanLamb]

Come say hey if you see me at one of the shows.

[@antonkwsky]

@@DeanLamb Hi! A bit of feedback; I hope it can be helpful. 1. Tickets were quite cheap, 105PLN is 24$. A lot of concerts are 10-20% more expensive. More popular bands can easily go into the ~50$ range. Archspire is not an another-one band, and people will be willing to pay at least 30$. 2. Organizers often underestimate demand. It leads to stupid early sold-outs when you need to buy a ticket for 150-200$ if somebody decides to sell it. 3. Poland is not capital-centric. Many concerts are happening in smaller cities, and people are just traveling there. I assume clubs cost cheaper there. I have lived in Poland for just two years, so probably my observations are garbage. But I feel it was possible to have higher prices, a more decent club, and more people. Nowadays I like just to stay and watch how musicians play music, it was hard in Warsaw :) Wish you enjoy the tour! I hope I'll have a chance to see the band another time.

[@DJCD92162095]

Informative 👍🤘🫂🙏🙌

[@mattdunn7434]

Dude, this video is awesome. The blend of humor and really good insight on how things work is amazing

[@jamiedelong7095]

Just saw you guys last night in Richmond, and jeez. I was mind-blown. I had so much fun and want to thank you for what an insane show it was.

[@skatevidcentral]

First heard about/saw Archspire in March 2015 (can't believe it's been 8 years already) at a hole in the wall venue in Santa Ana, CA where I was blown away and you guys overshadowed the headliner Fallujah who I was there to see. Since then I've seen Archspire about 9 times and it's crazy to see the level up to bigger and bigger crowds as you grow your fanbase. You guys deserve all the success in the world for being so cool to your fans (Toby let me try out his new Kiesel once) and just being one of the most fun bands out there on top of the amazing music you put out.

[@lukkaturi]

I've worked as a merchandiser for a while now and I'm working on setting up my own tour management brand. This was extremely helpful! Thank you Dean! Wishing you and the band the very best of success on both the European tour and the tour with Whitechapel 🤘🏻

[@hvrjstn]

You do make a positive impact in people's lives. Thanks for grinding it out on tour and making great music. My life is better for having listened to your music and that point is not lost on me. You were manning the merch table in Nashville, and I could tell you guys were tired and ready to go home. Thanks for putting on a great show and making amazing music for us plebs.

[@gillskeete7621]

Beautiful video here Dean....all the best on tour in Europe!

[@tapejara1507]

I will never forget you guys playing with Vulvodinya in Vienna. Such a great band. Duncan is a beast.

[@riffstud93]

The whole tour package thing to me is fascinating. You go to a multi band show on a long tour and just have fun and leave if they come near you, but behind it is all negotiations and numbers and costs. Blows my mind.

[@PrivateUsername]

Having you and the rest of the band at the merch table when I'd see yall in Denver was always a big bonus; getting merch signed and such. So be sure you offer signed stuff at the table still.

[@milesaustin9820]

Hi bud! Can't wait to hit the road again with you guys!

[@HellaCoolName]

I'm glad I got to meet you at the merch table in Sacramento! You guys fuckin killed it! Twister and the jokes were hella funny as well

[@antioch4019]

I've been waiting for you guys to get your asses over here. I already got tickets. Me and my gf will see you in Gothenburg!

[@RobBrens]

I love how thorough this is! Awesome!

[@bassclef1686]

Saw you in the states, and I’ll be hopping on a plane to see you (and some family) across the pond. Psyched for it!

[@minuswon]

Really Stoked/ excited to see Y'all for the first time in Atlanta this April!

[@Christian.Means.]

Very in depth insight on how tours work. Really shows a different point of view with how intelligent you have to be from a business standpoint to be able to pull off such a thing. Hats off to you guys, sounds like a lot of work. 😬 Hope I get the privilege to see you guys live one day! Huge fan! Thank you for the knowledge. 🤟😁

[@BeardedDeathMachine]

So pumped for this tour. Can't. Wait. See you in Bristol UK!

[@bryanjames5256]

Been waiting for the day Archspire comes to town, but as a guitar player in an aspiring young band death metal band, there is no knowledge that is not useful. Thanks Dean. I knew alot of work went into planning a tour, but never thought about half this stuff. Always thought the label was more involved when it came to putting together a tour package.

[@ExtravagentGentleman]

This was intensely interesting. Thanks so much for doing this.

[@PraiseTheSaw]

I am in europe and will greet you at your first tour date! Very excited!

[@JoaoFerreira-fx3xp]

This video was great. Catch you guys next week in Doornroosje!

[@DWoyster12]

Great insight on how a tour works. I knew there was a lot extra to be done, but if you sum it up like that even even more impressive :O . See you in less then 2 weeks in the Netherlands!! lml lml

[@kurthermans]

Saw you guys in Brussels in 2018 in Magasin 4, will see you again in the Botanique next week!

[@Matfridt]

Sucks and really hurts that you're not coming to Norway this time and I get it, but I'll never stop supporting your work. Hope you'll come here one day tho!

[@CyanideChrist33]

I never thought about going to home depot to find preferred crew members. Thanks for the pro tip!

[@stikdik]

Thank you for this! Insider experience and intel is great. I aspire to try some things in this area

[@johnnygotgrowls]

I’m very glad someone finally made a video like this. Super good information that a lot of people are unaware of. Fantastic work as always 🙏🏻

[@LilDeuceDeuce]

Saw Archspire and Entheos at Tech Trek V in my hometown. Both bands put on a killer show, great to see you're both still touring together!

[@kris3733]

Can't wait to see you guys in Brussels! Invited a friend over as well, we saw you for the first time in Brussels probably 4 or more years ago and the show was amazing so bought tickets instantly when I saw you're touring again in the EU.

[@justin.hombach]

Can‘t wait to see you soon 🤘🏻☺️

[@kylegordon7047]

Saw you guys in michigan in 2022 cant wait to see you there again in 2023!! cant fucking wait!!!

[@Khaozreigns]

Haha the editing was hilarious. I had to keep rewinding.

[@rafsinger6686]

Very interesting. Seeing you in London, looking forward to seeing you for the first time. I'm a dad of three so don't get to go out much.

[@tomdevaney4563]

Loved this, please more videos like this.

[@verobernyanyi]

This reminded me that the only members who can drive the car in my band are the drummer and me. We both used to switch every 3 to 4 hours to drive in tours. While the other useless guys just enjoyed sleeping.

[@bobsizzlack008]

Looking forward to seeing you again in Bristol dude!

[@rouserrouse100]

Good luck. Hopefully the audience can connect with you and you them. Thanks for keeping the death metal scene alive.

[@disturbed1com401]

See you guys in Hannover!

[@magnus.nasmark]

Welcome to the Slaughterhouse Church in Stockholm. Can't wait!

[@CaptnShred]

Ever since live shows returned, I do my absolute best to always show up for my favorite bands. I recently moved to Europe so I'll get to see you guys twice in less than a year. Greets from NL, see you in Nijmegen!

[@MattPula]

I really enjoy these BTS tour videos you make - like the backingtrack/IEM rig rundown. Thanks for putting in the time to do these!

[@spanglegranny]

Been to see a ton of metal showcases with my son in the last year, and this is by far the one he and we are most excited about - in Bristol, king of British cities. CAN NOT WAIT! Oh, and thanks for the advice - organising a festival at the mo, and the promo tip was a real goodun!

[@larsmuldjord9907]

See you in Fredericia! The lineup of this tour is pretty mind-boggling to me. I'm not familiar with Entheos (but look forward to hearing them as well). But Archspire, Psycroptic and Benighted are some of my favorite extreme metal bands. I've seen Archspire live once before. Back then I didn't know about you, but a friend recommended it. He didn't make it to the show himself, but I did! And I've been a fan ever since. Looking forward to seeing you again! \m/

[@nimava2336]

I am super excited to finally see you guys live! See you in Switzerland!

[@vikramlal2686]

Just found this band. Yes way late but holy shit!!! So good!!!

[@loafpope]

Can't wait to see you in Manchester!!

[@AzureVeridian]

It's amazing that this all works

[@bw-mx1dy]

1:25 You got me Dean. 4:19 Aaaand again. I didn't think I'd laugh this much at a video that sounded boring as hell going into it.

[@fountane]

Loved this vid

[@dominiquerekoms2797]

so exited to see you guys in Essen ❤

[@eamonahern7495]

I didn't go to Decapitated last year because Archspire cancelled, but I probably couldn't make the rescheduled dates anyway because I started a new job and it'd be awkward asking for time off so soon. I have time off this year and I decided not to go to Bellator Dublin this month so I could afford to fly (instead of taking the bus) to Dublin to see Archspire. So looking forward to it!

[@fil2fer1150]

I can't express how impatient I am to see you guys live again. Also, to see your band tour in such fine company is so freaking awesome, this will undoubtedly be the concert of the year for me!

[@cormacoleary]

Can't wait for Dublin 🤘

[@Proximoprod]

I've seen you guys with Despised Icon in 2017 and with Beneath the massacre in 2019 and I'm sooooo going to see you again this year, because I can't wait to experience Bleed the Future live!

[@bryonlvdm]

That big buff dude you showed was at the Thy Art is Murder show in Vegas the other night. Lol.

[@robertshirley9132]

Really appreciate all the insight! Only critique is slow down some of the text on screen to give a chance to read. You've got such a great sense of humor, your doing an injustice to it. Stay Tech!🤘

[@iambedlam]

Epic video. Thanks man.

[@jamieplatt1243]

See you in Manchester, hope your tour this year goes smoothly 🙏🏻 😊

[@chrisdudeword1]

Just gotta say, really enjoyed the editing style of this video compared to past videos. Great content too!

[@nedol]

Really looking forward to seeing (and hearing) you in Munich!

[@benbryan4468]

Can't wait to see you guys in Bristol. I'm going on my lonesome as my buds aren't into this style of music, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to see all 4 incredible bands! 🤘

[@MortalVildhjart]

Sick video my dude. I wish i had this when i was young and touring with my band :D

[@metalen4714]

NIce!! Will be there in Nijmegen!

[@benlooper5394]

Me and 3 friends (maybe even 4 or 5) are seeing you guys with Whitechapel in denver in April 28th and im so fucking stoaked for it I saw archspire for the first time when yall headlined at the Oriental Theatre in denver on 4/20 2022 and it’s probably my favorite concert ive been to out of the handful that ive attended

[@Rausche1505]

finally getting the chance to see you guys in Munich ❤

[@JaQbe_]

Super stoked to attend show next month in Warsaw, PL. I'm normally not really a tech-death guy (proggy-djenty boi here) but Archspire is one of my greatest discoveries of late 2021-22 thanks to my guitar teacher. Looking forward to some fine shreding in harmonic minor (and not only)

[@rileybarringer9823]

went on my first tour last week. van broke down day 4. tragic. that was a tough week but learned a lot

[@da1ewok]

Love your content and love you guys as a band! Great insight into all the madness that goes into a tour. Also seeing Oli do that tour bus video where you guys slept in your van sleeping in not so conventional ways, your love and dedication for the music and each other is amazing. Ive got to see you guys a bunch of times from opening up for Origin in Stanhope, NJ for like 7 people in the crowd, to packed shows in Brooklyn and NYC. Oli does make it like a party when yall play. Im happy you guys keep on keeping on! Stay Tech and watch yo neck!

[@lordodium3872]

Saw you guys with Vulvodynia and Inferi shit was badass and Entheos was there as well

[@eyesofdespair]

Fantastic video Dean. I count Despised Icon, Psycroptic, and Benighted all as all-time faves. I've always been fascinated by what goes into a band's tour.

[@xarris37]

Your insight into how supporting acts get chosen was super interesting, I always wondered "why that band?" for certain shows. Also damn, i always underestimate just how much stress and effort goes into touring. it really has to be a passion for artists to go through that amount of shit.

[@xslavearcx]

Found the what is 'valuable' footnote interesting ... Evokes both classical and contemporary debates on that question in political economy... especially on the relationship between subjective value (value of the art form) value produced through labour inputs ie all elements accounted for in the video and value extracted by landlords in rent! Archspire cerebral beyond the music !

[@canman87]

This is a really informative video that gives us a glimpse of what goes into making everything happen behind the scenes and covers a number of things I hadn't ever really considered. As someone that lives in a location that isn't exactly a "key destination" (Boise, ID) for touring bands, I'm glad I've been able to catch you guys on a couple of occasions here and you definitely bring it just as professionally as you would for a crowd two or three or even ten times as big. Hope your touring this year goes well and you have some FUN while you're out there as well! Keep up the good work, boys 🤜🤛

[@BenJenkins_youtube]

So much great information, thank you for sharing! I'll be studying this video like crazy when the time comes!

[@MrBazz420]

good thing you included all those little meme for the kids

[@TomVautour]

mind blowing dedication over the years. respect. cool video

[@chrisgilmartin5004]

See you in Manchester! Very excited!

[@Serdaczek]

I was so excited to see today that u come to Poland! I'm sure it will be awesome!

[@user-qx9mu1us3s]

This is awesome man.. out of everyone I definitely root for you guys the most. I would love to see that lineup. Any one of those bands would be a killer show

[@xplanet2112]

fascinating talk, bloody glad I went with the day job life ha ha

[@Uncleben777]

The Haley bros may be old but they still wail. Some awesome insights on this vid, would love to see a Pantera-home-video-3 style Archspire full length feature one day.

[@adriafigueraguitar3518]

See you in Barcelona guys!!

[@freitanaas]

Really love your stuff man! Try to pass through Portugal next time you’re in Europe! Porto would be best, but I’ll go to Lisbon for you lot 😂 cheers, good luck and have fun!

[@thanamechanges]

I can vouch for how fun an archspire concert is seen them four time now, with that lineup it would be awesome to see psycroptic and entheos which I believe we're together when they came to town put on such a great show aswell!

[@nayfehn89]

Super stoked for the Manchester show