Progressive metal architects BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME have announced a sprawling 31-date U.S. headlining tour in support of "The Blue Nowhere," released in September 2025 via InsideOut Music to widespread critical acclaim. The trek kicks off May 15 in Richmond, Virginia — a homecoming of sorts for the North Carolina natives — and concludes June 20 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, bringing the journey full circle.
The tour represents one of BTBAM's most extensive runs in recent years, reflecting the strong commercial and critical reception of "The Blue Nowhere." The album continued the band's tradition of pushing progressive metal into uncharted territory, blending their signature technical virtuosity with atmospheric passages, jazz fusion detours, and moments of crushing heaviness that recall their earlier, more extreme work. Since forming in 2000, the band has built a reputation as one of the most forward-thinking acts in heavy music, with albums like "Colors," "The Parallax" duology, and "Automata" serving as blueprints for modern progressive metal.
Special guests on select dates include an eclectic lineup that mirrors BTBAM's own genre-defying approach: IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT bring their avant-garde black metal chaos, FALLUJAH offer progressive death metal precision, THANK YOU SCIENTIST contribute their jazz-infused prog rock energy, and THE WORLD IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE & I AM NO LONGER AFRAID TO DIE add post-rock emotional depth. The rotating support bill ensures that no two nights will sound exactly alike.
Tickets are available at the band's official website, with VIP packages offering meet-and-greets and exclusive merchandise. Early sales have been strong, suggesting that BTBAM's dedicated fanbase is eager to experience "The Blue Nowhere" material in the live setting where the band's improvisational tendencies and extended arrangements truly come alive.