Angel Du$t Releases Final Music Video for 'Pain is a Must', ahead of Friday's Album Release

Angel Du$t by Nat Wood |

Rising Rock'n'Roll act Angel Du$t have released their final track, ahead of the release of their new album this Friday. This week, they're releasing their highly anticipated new album, COLD 2 THE TOUCH, and today they're sharing "Pain Is A Must". Arriving this Friday, 13th February, via Run For Cover Records, COLD 2 THE TOUCH is a 26-minute blast of eclectic, hard-hitting music that proves Angel Du$t's drive to make authentically aggressive rock & roll. "Pain Is A Must" follows the usual recipe of singles,  ahead of an important new release. "I'm The Outside", "DU$T", "Cold 2 The Touch", "The Knife", and "The Beat" and its guest vocals from Terror's Scott Vogel are sure to leave listeners excited for hearing COLD 2 THE TOUCH in full on Friday.

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Watch the music video for "Pain Is A Must" below

COLD 2 THE TOUCH follows Angel Du$t's critically acclaimed2023 album BRAND NEW SOUL, which drew praise from fans and critics alike, including Pitchfork, Stereogum, Uproxx, Kerrang, BrooklynVegan, Consequence, Revolver, and many more), and finds the group reuniting with producer/engineer Brian McTernan (Turnstile, Balance & Composure, Bane, Converge) who recorded much of their early material. Its also the first release with new members Nick Lewis and Jim Carroll (also of American Nightmare, Suicide File, The Hope Conspiracy and more), and it features guest appearances from Scott Vogel (Terror), Wes Eisold (American Nightmare, Cold Cave), Patrick Cozens (Restraining Order) Frank Carter, and Taylor Young (Twitching Tongues, Deadbody).

Lead vocalist Justin Tripp said of the upcoming release. “This is who I am, and I speak for the band too: these are people who are always going to be playing aggressive rock & roll. It’s happening whether you like it or not. I’m me, and if you get in my way, I’m gonna crush you.”

Who are Angel Du$t?

Formed in 2013, the Baltimore-based quintet originally comprised former members of Turnstile and Trapped Under. However, they have undergone a slew of lineup changes since, with lead vocalist Justin Tripp the sole survivor. The band plays aggressive rock 'n' roll that caught my ears. They deliver fast, sharp riffs accompanied by palpable vocals. Angel Dust has released five albums to date, including the upcoming Cold 2 The Touch. Another interesting fact is that they were once signed to Roadrunner Records and have received high praise from notable publications like Kerrang! and Loudwire.

Angel Du$t are touring worldwide in support of COLD 2 THE TOUCH, kicking off on 26th February with a free record-release evening in Baltimore, followed by aNorth American tour. See full itinerary below.




COLD 2 THE TOUCH album artwork courtesy of Prescription PR



COLD 2 THE TOUCH track list:
1. Pain Is A Must
2. Cold 2 The Touch
3. I'm The Outside
4. Jesus Head
5. Zero
6. Downfall
7. DU$T
8. Nothing I Can't Kill
9. Man On Fire
10. The Knife
11. The Beat





Upcoming Shows:

26/02 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage (free record release show)
27/02 Washington DC @ St. Stephen's Church
28/02 Philadelphia, PA @ Lithuanian Music Hall
01/03 Rutherford, New Jersey @ The Williams Center
02/03 Albany, NY @ Ophelia's
03/03 Montreal, QC @ Theatre Fairmount
05/03 Toronto, ON @ East End United Basement
06/03 Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme
07/03 Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
08/03 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
09/03 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
11/03 Tulsa, OK @ Mass Movement Community Arts
12/03 Dallas, TX @ Rubber Gloves (NOT SO FUN WKND)
13/03 Houston, TX @ The End (NOT SO FUN WKND)
14/03 San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger (NOT SO FUN WKND)
15/03 Austin, TX @ Regal Room (NOT SO FUN WKND)
17/03 Tucson, AZ @ Urbxn
18/03 Phoenix, AZ @ Rosetta Room
19/03 San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
21/03 Los Angeles, CA @ 1720
22/03 Berkley, CA @ 924 Gilman
24/03 Portland, OR @ High Limit Room
25/03 Seattle, WA @ Washington Hall
26/03 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Fest
27/03 Salt Late City, UT @ Fellowship Hall
29/03 Denver, CO @ Marquis
01/04 St Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
02/04 Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups
03/04 Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground
04/04 New York, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl
06/04 Boston, MA @ The Sinclair
30/04 Brisbane, AU @ The Triffid
02/05 Melbourne, AU @ 170 Russell
03/05 Sydney, AU @ Liberty Hall
05/05 Adelaide, AU @ Lion Arts Factory
06/05 Perth, AU @ Amplifier Bar
30-31/05 Detroit, MI @ Tied Down Detroit

27/02 w/ Crown Of Thornz, Backlash, Love Sick
28/02-01/03 w/ Crown Of Thornz, Combust, Love Sick
02/03 w/ Combust, Love Sick
03/03 w/ Béton Armé, Combust, Love Sick
05/03 w/ Big Boy, Mil-Spec, Eskrima
06/03 w/ Negative Approach, Big Boy, Bad Beat, The Sissy Boys
07/03-09/03 w/ Big Boy, Bad Beat
11/03-15/03 w/ Béton Armé
17/03 w/ Midrift, Béton Armé
18/03-21/03 w/ Midrift, Béton Armé, Leave No Doubt
21/03 w/ Béton Armé, Leave No Doubt
24/03-29/03 w/ Home Front, Béton Armé, Odd Man Out
01/04-03/04 w/ Outta Pocket, Jivebomb
04/04 w/ Outta Pocket, Jivebomb, Vanity
05/04 w/ Death Threat, Outta Pocket, Jivebomb
30/04-06/05 w/ Superheaven



Angel Du$t online:
Bandcamp / Twitter / Instagram / Run For Cover Records