Saliva and Drowning Pool announce 2023 US tour

US rock/metal bands Saliva and Drowning Pool will join forces for a U.S. tour in late summer and early fall. The SNAFU Le Tour kicks off on September 10 in Norfolk, Virginia and wraps on October 22 in Jefferson, Louisiana.

Support on the trek will come from Adelitas Way and Any Given Sin.

Check all tour dates below:

Sep. 19 – Norfolk, VA – Norva
Sep. 12 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live
Sep. 13 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Sep. 15 – Manchester, NJ – Manchester Music Hall
Sep. 16 – East Durham, NY – Blackthorne Resort
Sep. 20 – Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
Sep. 21 – Pittsburgh, PA – Jergels
Sep. 23 – Ashland, KY – Paramount Arts Center
Sep. 24 – Ft. Wayne, IN – Piere’s
Sep. 25 – Wyandotte, MI – District 142
Sep. 27 – Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues
Sep. 28 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
Sep. 29 – Lansing, MI – Grewel Hall
Sep. 30 – Riggle, WI – Q And Z Expo Center
Oct. 01 – Paxton, IL – The Cadillac
Oct. 05 – Hays, KS – Fox Theatre
Oct. 06 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios
Oct. 07 – Denver, CO – Wild Goose
Oct. 09 – Roswell, NM – Liberty Inc.
Oct. 12 – Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theatre
Oct. 19 – Austin, TX – Railhouse Bar
Oct. 20 – Houston, TX – Rise Rooftop
Oct. 21 – Dallas, TX – Glass Cactus
Oct. 22 – Jefferson, LA – Southport Music Hall

Saliva‘s founding guitarist Wayne Swinny died three months ago while on tour with the group. On March 22, the band shared a statement on Facebook in which they said that Swinny had been found that morning “in medical distress.” Paramedics were called and the musician was transported to the hospital “where he was diagnosed with a Spontaneous Hemorrhage in his brain.”

When the remaining members of Saliva announced their plans to continue in April, they released a statement via social media in which they said: “Since the devastating loss of our brother Wayne, we have had many difficult discussions regarding the future of the band. We had recently completed an album that was three years in the making, but when tragedy struck, we paused all plans and focused our energy on supporting one another and Wayne’s loved ones through this troubling time. As we grieved, we also took time to reflect on the joy of countless memories together on the road, travelling, making music and performing.

“Wayne truly loved being onstage and he loved his fans. We also thought about all the creativity, talent, and passion that Wayne put into what would ultimately and unfortunately end up being his last album. Onstage and off, Wayne was a powerful presence in our lives, so the decision on whether to carry on as a band is a difficult one.

“What is the best way to honor a legendary talent like Wayne?“

“After careful consideration, and with the support of his family, we have made the decision to pay tribute to his legacy the best way we know how, through our music. We intend to move forward with the release of our album so everyone can hear the new songs that Wayne put his heart and soul into. We will also continue with the summer tour plans, honoring his memory every time we perform with a portion of the proceeds from each show gifted to his daughter Nikki.”

Drowning Pool‘s first new record since 2016, “Strike a Nerve”, came out last September via T-Boy/UMe. It marked the group’s third LP with singer Jasen Moreno, who joined the band in 2012.