NewsDecember 20, 2023 1:50 PM ET2,708 views

Issues announce Atlanta farewell shows support; Gideon and He Is Legend

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The final supporting acts for Issues' farewell shows in Atlanta, GA have been revealed. Joining the Atlanta-based metalcore act that weekend will be Gideon and He Is Legend

The event is scheduled to take place in The Masquerade, on Saturday Alabama's Gideon will provide support. While on Sunday North Carolina's He Is Legend will open.

Issues shared the following:

ATLANTA SUPPORT FOR THE DEATH OF ISSUES

Gideon x He Is Legend x The Funeral Portrait

Gideon has always been an influence on our sound even tracing all the way back to Black Diamonds. They've only gotten better over the years combining heavy ass riffs with a ton of groove and just the right amount of southern charm. We got a ton of love for these dudes and can't wait to have them close out these final shows with us.

He Is Legend is one of the most iconic bands to exist and also just straight up one of our favorite bands to ever do it. They inspired an entire generation of heavy music by doing whatever they wanted and writing whatever they wanted. You don't normally see bands 20 years into their career releasing some of their best music but these dudes don't miss. By far one of the most respected bands out there. It's truly an honor to have them play what will be the last issues show ever on the 28th in Atlanta.

And finally, The Funeral Portrait. Long time fixtures in the Atlanta scene, they're finally having their moment and it's about damn time. Top tier songwriting and genuine edge have always put them ahead of the pack. We've known some of these dudes for yeeeaaaars and it feels really good to see people finally paying attention, and it'll feel even better to watch them at the masquerade again.

That's all the supports announced y'all. Each show we tried to curate a direct support band that has been an influence on us, and an opener we truly believe in. We got more surprises down the line so stay tuned, and make sure you get tickets sooner than later or you'll be sad!

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anonymous 12/20/2023 10:59:35 AM

I'll provide the fresh fish for these shows. Hit me up issues.

anonymous 12/20/2023 11:09:48 AM

Any hot dudes with tight pants wanna gay it up with me at this show?

anonymous 12/20/2023 11:11:43 AM

^if you bring the weed

rick____tocchet 12/20/2023 11:15:53 AM

11/ 10 band because there is an african american in the band.

anonymous 12/20/2023 11:24:50 AM

Best band of the last decade. Easily more influential and better songs/musicians than any of the BS "real hardcore" bands that every try hard poser likes to jock. Bane, Have Heart, Converge, TUI, Cold as Life, etc I could go on forever could all learn a lot from these guys.

anonymous 12/20/2023 11:50:23 AM

I was there

anonymous 12/20/2023 2:07:09 PM

Best band of the last decade. Easily more influential and better songs/musicians than any of the BS "real hardcore" bands that every try hard poser likes to jock. Bane, Have Heart, Converge, TUI, Cold as Life, etc I could go on forever could all learn a lot from these guys. - "Sgt. D" aka Finn McKinnty

anonymous 12/20/2023 2:36:31 PM

So instead of going out with a bang, they're just recruiting every band from before their era, all desperately grasping at relevancy as husks of their former lineups play covers of songs that dropped in 2005? With only 3 members in their own band taking part? What's the fucking point? Just hang it up and keep moving in better directions

anonymous 12/20/2023 8:20:02 PM

Proof Rick is a libtard calling a black man from America "African American." But he's right, at least a 9 out of 10.




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