Irata Streaming "Lion Slayer," Announces New Tour Dates

The maiden single from Irata's second album, "Sweet Loris," just came online in the form of the LP-opening "Lion Slayer." Listen in below. Kylesa's label Retro Futurist is currently prepping the album for an early October release.

The sound of Greensboro, North Carolina-based trio Irata dodges genre barriers with dexterous, infectious grooves influenced by a variety of underground rock and metal scenes. Once an instrumental act, the lineup has shifted from a trio to a duo and back, and following several lineup shifts since the band's inception eight years ago, Irata has solidified things with its most roaring setup yet. Catch the band performing its mesmerizing art live on these tour dates:

10/06/2015 State Theatre - Saint Petersburg, FL w/ Kylesa, Inter Arma, Indian Handcrafts
10/07/2015 Grand Central - Miami, FL w/ Kylesa, Inter Arma, Indian Handcrafts
10/08/2015 The Social - Orlando, FL w/ Kylesa, Inter Arma, Indian Handcrafts
10/09/2015 Jinx - Savannah, GA w/ Kylesa, Inter Arma, Indian Handcrafts
10/10/2015 New Mountain - Asheville, NC w/ Kylesa, Inter Arma, Indian Handcrafts
10/13/2015 The Basement - Columbus, OH w/ Kylesa, Inter Arma, Indian Handcrafts
10/14/2015 Pyramid Scheme - Grand Rapids, MI w/ Kylesa, Inter Arma, Indian Handcrafts
10/16/2015 Grog Shop - Cleveland, OH w/ Kylesa, Inter Arma, Indian Handcrafts
10/17/2015 Altar Bar - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Kylesa, Inter Arma, Indian Handcrafts
10/19/2015 Brighton Music Hall - Boston, MA w/ Kylesa, Inter Arma, Indian Handcrafts
10/20/2015 Underground Arts - Philadelphia, PA w/ Kylesa, Inter Arma, Indian Handcrafts
10/23/2015 The Broadberry - Richmond, VA w/ Kylesa, Inter Arma, Indian Handcrafts
10/24/2015 Rock & Roll Hotel - Washington, DC w/ Kylesa, Inter Arma, Indian Handcrafts
10/25/2015 The Earl - Atlanta, GA w/ Kylesa, Inter Arma, Indian Handcrafts
11/21/2015 The Maywood - Raleigh NC w/ Castle, Bedowyn