Clutch
Riff-and-groove lifers, with Neil Fallon hollering tall tales over the most reliably heavy live band in American rock, three decades without phoning one in.
Where to see Clutch
- Froth and Fury Fest 2027Tickets
- GLC Live at 20 MonroeTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The Fillmore DetroitTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Fillmore Auditorium (Denver)TicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Queen Elizabeth TheatreTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Channel 24TicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The WilternTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Brooklyn Bowl Las VegasTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The Van BurenTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Stubb's Waller Creek AmphitheaterTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- House of Blues Dallas TicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Bayou Music CenterTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Ryman AuditoriumOn sale Nov 13
- The RitzTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The Fillmore PhiladelphiaTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Mohegan Sun ArenaTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Graspop Metal Meeting 2027On sale Nov 14
- Froth and Fury Fest 2027Tickets
- Graspop Metal Meeting 2027On sale Nov 14
- GLC Live at 20 MonroeTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The Fillmore DetroitTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Fillmore Auditorium (Denver)TicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Queen Elizabeth TheatreTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Channel 24TicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The WilternTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Brooklyn Bowl Las VegasTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The Van BurenTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Stubb's Waller Creek AmphitheaterTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- House of Blues Dallas TicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Bayou Music CenterTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Ryman AuditoriumOn sale Nov 13
- The RitzTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The Fillmore PhiladelphiaTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Mohegan Sun ArenaTicketsOn sale Nov 13
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About Clutch
Clutch is a stoner-rock band from Germantown, MD, formed in 1990.
Clutch came together in 1991 in Germantown, Maryland, and have kept the same four members for essentially their whole career: Neil Fallon on vocals, Tim Sult on guitar, Dan Maines on bass and Jean-Paul Gaster on drums. Before settling on their name, the band went by Glut Trip and Moral Minority, landing on Clutch partly out of a shared interest in cars and partly because a short, one-syllable name fit the moment, as it had for a band they admired, Prong.
Early records leaned on hardcore-adjacent aggression before the band settled into the heavy blues-rock and stoner-rock groove they are best known for, Fallon's declamatory, story-driven lyrics running through conspiracies, folklore and Americana over riffs built for repetition.
Clutch built a following through constant touring and a run of major-label albums that rarely matched the attention their live shows drew. Their debut, Transnational Speedway League, appeared on EastWest in 1993; a self-titled 1995 follow-up brought wider notice but the band was dropped when their A&R contact was fired. The Elephant Riders followed on Columbia in 1998, and Jam Room, a self-released, groove-heavy record, came out in 1999.
Pure Rock Fury, released on Atlantic in 2001, produced a surprise rock-radio hit in 'Careful with That Mic.' Blast Tyrant followed in 2004 with the single 'The Mob Goes Wild,' whose video was directed by Bam Margera and featured his Viva La Bam co-stars. Organist Mick Schauer briefly joined the band, appearing on two mid-2000s albums.
Since 2008 Clutch have released music through their own label, Weathermaker Music, and built their reputation primarily as a touring band, playing steadily for decades across clubs, theatres and rock festivals.
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Questions about Clutch
What festivals is Clutch playing in 2027?
Clutch is booked at 5 festivals we cover: Welcome to Rockville 2027, Sonic Temple 2027, Boardwalk Rock 2027, Rock am Ring 2027, Rock im Park 2027.
Is Clutch on tour?
Yes. Clutch has 17 shows listed, from Froth and Fury Fest 2027 on Jan 30, 2027 to Graspop Metal Meeting 2027 on Jun 18, 2027, plus 5 festivals on the page above.
Is Clutch playing Welcome to Rockville 2027?
Yes, Clutch is on the Welcome to Rockville 2027 lineup, May 6–9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. They play Saturday, May 8.
Is Clutch playing Sonic Temple 2027?
Yes, Clutch is on the Sonic Temple 2027 lineup, May 13–16, 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH. They play Sunday, May 16.
Is Clutch playing Boardwalk Rock 2027?
Yes, Clutch is on the Boardwalk Rock 2027 lineup, May 14–16, 2027 at Ocean City Inlet, Ocean City, MD. They play Friday, May 14.
Is Clutch playing Rock am Ring 2027?
Yes, Clutch is on the Rock am Ring 2027 lineup, June 4–6, 2027 at Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany. They play Saturday, June 5.
Is Clutch playing Rock im Park 2027?
Yes, Clutch is on the Rock im Park 2027 lineup, June 4–6, 2027 at Zeppelinfeld, Nuremberg, Germany. They play Friday, June 4.
Where is Clutch from?
Clutch is from Germantown, MD.
Who is in Clutch?
Clutch is Jean‐Paul Gaster (drums), Dan Maines (bass), Tim Sult (guitar) and Neil Fallon (guitar, keyboards). Former members include Roger Smalls and Mick Schauer.
When did Clutch form?
Clutch formed in Maryland in 1990.
What was Clutch's first album?
Clutch's first album was Transnational Speedway League: Anthems, Anecdotes, and Undeniable Truths (1993). The latest is Wasted Lands (2027).
What kind of music does Clutch play?
Clutch plays stoner-rock and hard-rock.
What festivals has Clutch played before?
Clutch has played Sick New World Texas 2026.