Vancouver’s Thirteen Goats is storming Vancouver Island this month for the "Tour of The Black Flame," alongside Opal in Sky and Nameless King.
Thirteen Goats is performing in support of their second album: the extreme metal rock opera "Capricorn Rising," unleashed on Exitus Stratagem Records in July 2024.
The album tells the story of their mascot, Shepherd: a goat-skull-wearing Antichrist who raises an army of animals to liberate the earth from humanity’s constant wars and greed. This high-concept narrative is delivered with Thirteen Goats' blend of infernal riffs, huge hooks and theatrical songwriting.
Each song on the album is part of a broader narrative that explores themes of disillusionment, radicalization and rebellion as Shepherd and his 12 demon goats wage their crusade. Thirteen Goats delivers a unique blend of death and thrash metal, combined with a storytelling approach that takes listeners on a journey through the darkest aspects of both human and animal nature.
Listeners can expect furious riffage, ambitious song structures and even occasional female guest vocals (courtesy of guest artist Carly Ellen Jones). What they shouldn’t expect is a record that plays it safe or falls neatly into one specific subgenre. Thirteen Goats is recommended for fans of Lamb of God, Carcass and Mastodon.
The tour will stop at the Rainbow Room in Port Alberni on Saturday, March 22. Advance tickets are available online at www.orangetickets.ca.
