Corrosion of Conformity

Corrosion of Conformity are reuniting with guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan for UK/European and North American dates. Other than a few surprise appearances, this will be the first time Keenan has toured with the band since 2006. This will also be the first time the "Deliverance" lineup of the group has played together since 2001.

C.O.C. recently emerged from hibernation as a trio and released 2012's eponymous album and 2014's "IX," but many have been eagerly awaiting the return of Pepper Keenan.

The band were originally an influential hardcore punk/heavy metal crossover act before reaching critical success with a new lineup on 1991's "Blind." That trajectory continued as Keenan took over as primary vocalist on "Deliverance" (1994) and "Wiseblood" (1996).

These two recordings in particular fused the raw energy of the earlier albums with strides forward in classic rock–inspired songwriting and more spacious production and execution.

The band gained momentum with relentless touring alongside Metallica, Clutch, Eyehategod and many more. After "In the Arms of God" (2005), Keenan focused his energy on his hometown band Down.

Recent internet chatter about a reunion turns out to be true. Until now, that is.