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Sometimes, a band’s music registers just as seismically on an emotional wavelength as it does on a sonic spectrum. Animals As leaders—Tosin Abasi [guitar], Javier Reyes [guitar], and Matt Garstka [drums]—reimagine, reinterpret, and refresh instrumental prog, experimental metal, modern jazz, alternative, and even world music to a point where the reaction becomes primal on their fourth full-length album, The Madness of Many [Sumerian Records]. “What you’re hearing is the madness of the band, what happens in our heads, and what it sounds like when you put it all together,” exclaims Javier. “For us, that’s the sound of the new album. It’s simply the madness of these three individuals. We’re trying to create something that only we can do.” That’s why Animals As Leaders have risen to celebrated heroes of their respective instruments since first emerging in 2007. Most recently, 2014’s The Joy of Motion bowed at #24 on the Billboard Top 200, moving 13,000 copies first-week. Along the way, the trio has earned acclaim from the likes of Consequence of Sound, Revolver, Ultimate Guitar, and Rolling Stone who extolled them, “as satisfying in their visceral kick as they are in dazzling displays of dexterity.” Tosin would grace the cover of Guitar World twice, while Matt covered Modern Drummer. Consistently delivering a captivating show, they’ve toured alongside Deftones, Between The Buried And Me, Periphery, and many others in addition to Tosin joining Joe Satriani at the G4 Experience and Steve Vai and Nuno Bettencourt for the Generation Axe Tour. Matt remains a sought-after talent, performing on Late Night With Seth Meyers and at drum clinics and festivals worldwide, and Javier’s solo project Mestis stands out as a fan favorite. When it came time to begin working on new music in late 2015, the musicians possessed a clear vision for their next evolution. “Instead of enlisting a producer, we ended up doing everything ourselves for the first time,” says Javier. “We were really influencing each other, and it’s the most collaborative effort so far.” The band opened up the writing process like never before since Matt joining in 2012. Ideas were flowing freely, and his contributions added another dimension to the group’s signature style. Another first, Tosin and Javier actually wrote guitar to the drums of six-minute album opener “Arithmophobia.” It’s polyrhythmic percussive palette provided the perfect backdrop for distinct dexterous riffing and a hypnotic hummable lead. “That was something I sent the guys, and I sat down and explained it,” reveals Matt. “It turned into a very cool track.” “Eventually, it didn’t seem so foreign,” chuckles Javier. “It challenged us to create a new style while still persevering who we are.” “Most people would expect a heavy song,” he goes on. “It moves like a dance, ballet, or something very theatrical. That’s where the title came from. It’s literally a journey in your head.” Ultimately, The Madness of Many will impact listeners like only Animals As Leaders can. Javier leaves off, “I just want to blow people’s minds and leave them speechless, so they want to share the record.”
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So sick seeing them after so long. I’ve seen them consistently almost every album cycle, and I saw them when The Joy Of Motion came out, so to see them for the anniversary and get to see songs live that have never been played live, and seeing how they evolved the parts as a band was insane. Can’t wait to see them the next time they come to LA!
The United Theater on Broadway Los Angeles, CAIt was my first time seeing Animals as Leaders live. I was blown away by their performance! The sound was very good and very clear, which isn't always the case in every venue. The only minor thing was the duration of the show. Night Verses played for about 45min to an hour . Animals as Leaders were out for about an hour and a half or maybe a bit more.
Batschkapp Frankfurt Am Main, GermanyOne of the best shows I've been to in a long time, the crowd was beautifully feral, couldn't stop singing even though there were no lyrics (we al made them up), mosh pit was out of this world and the band? omg!! I think just like us, they had an amazing time! Oh and the venue.... come on, it's the Roundhouse :-) it was great.
Roundhouse London, United KingdomThis was my first time seeing Animals as Leaders and they did not disappoint. They were amazing. I was a little (a lot) disappointed in the opening acts. They weren’t the same kind of music. That style was something that I don’t normally listen to simply because I don’t care for it. But it was worth the wait for AAL.
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom Portland, ORI'd waited 3 years to see these guys, having missed their previous 2 shows in my area because I was out of town. They're my absolute favorite. My anticipation was through the roof. And woooow did they give an incredible show!! I will never ever miss an AAL show again anywhere near me, period.
Papa Murphy's Park Sacramento, CAYes, Animals as Leaders is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming Animals as Leaders concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Animals as Leaders tour is scheduled for 38 dates across 37 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
Animals as Leaders is scheduled to play 38 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
Animals as Leaders's tour starts Apr 01, 2026 and ends on Aug 02, 2026. They will play 37 cities; their most recent concert was held in Seattle at Paramount Theatre and their next upcoming concert will be in Houston at 713 Music Hall.
As part of the Animals as Leaders tour, Animals as Leaders is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
