The Funeral Portrait announce their A Hex on the Nation Tour, bringing ARCHERS, Creeper, If Not For Me, and FKA Rayne along for a theatrical night of alternative rock.
Apparently, 2027 is shaping up to be a pretty expensive year for anyone who enjoys live music.
The latest addition to an increasingly crowded concert calendar comes courtesy of The Funeral Portrait, who have announced their A Hex on the Nation Tour, a 20-date North American headlining run kicking off March 2 in Asheville, North Carolina.
And they’re not coming alone.
Joining the Atlanta-based theatrical rock outfit are ARCHERS, Creeper, If Not For Me, and FKA Rayne, assembling a lineup that should appeal to anyone who likes their rock music loud, dramatic, and occasionally dressed for a funeral.
A FAMILIAR FACE ON THE BILL
One name in particular caught my attention: Creeper.
We just caught the British gothic rock outfit opening for Hawthorne Heights this past October, and apparently they’re wasting little time finding their way back across the Atlantic.
For a band that blends punk rock, horror imagery, theatrical ambition, and more than a little melodrama, sharing a bill with The Funeral Portrait makes a tremendous amount of sense.
It’s a pairing that feels almost suspiciously appropriate.
The Funeral Portrait have been building their own dark, theatrical universe through Greetings From Suffocate City, while Creeper have made an art form out of turning gothic storytelling into something you can sing along to.
Add ARCHERS, If Not For Me, and FKA Rayne to the equation, and you’ve got a lineup with plenty of reasons to show up before the headliner.
NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, AND PENNSYLVANIA GET THEIR TURN
Fortunately, the tour gives Northeast fans several opportunities to catch the action.
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Archer Music Hall — Allentown, PA
Sunday, March 7, 2027
Irving Plaza — New York, NY
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
The Stone Pony — Asbury Park, NJ
Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Roxian Theatre — McKees Rocks, PA
The Stone Pony date is an especially welcome addition. There’s something appealing about a theatrical rock show of this scale finding its way into one of New Jersey’s most recognizable music venues.
And unlike some of the stadium-sized announcements we’ve been seeing lately, these are the kinds of rooms where you can actually get close enough to see what’s happening onstage.
Imagine that.
A LITTLE MORE THAN SMOKE AND MIRRORS
The Funeral Portrait’s profile has continued to grow thanks to Greetings From Suffocate City, featuring collaborations with Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills and Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch.
The band also recently released “My Future Prediction,” offering another glimpse into the theatrical world they’ve been developing.
There’s certainly no shortage of horror-inspired imagery in modern alternative rock, but the challenge has always been making sure there’s something worthwhile beneath the makeup and elaborate presentation.
For The Funeral Portrait, the momentum suggests people are finding plenty to come back for.
And with Creeper on the bill, the theatrical possibilities only get more interesting.
TICKETS
Presales begin Tuesday, November 10, with additional presales throughout the week.
General ticket sales begin Friday, November 13, at 10 a.m. local time through Live Nation.
If you’re planning to catch the Asbury Park date, keep March 10 circled.
Between the gothic theatrics, the stacked supporting lineup, and the prospect of seeing Creeper again just a few months after October, this one’s certainly worth keeping an eye on.
Black clothing optional.
Actually, probably encouraged.
