The Damn Truth Addicted Review and 2025 Tour
Montreal’s psychedelic rock juggernaut The Damn Truth is set to torch the UK with an 11-date headline tour in November 2025, joined by Nashville’s blues-infused firestarters Parker Barrow as special guests. Kicking off with their new single Addicted, released June 25, 2025, this tour promises sweat-soaked, fist-pumping rock ‘n’ roll that’ll leave audiences buzzing. Hailed by Metal Planet Music as “probably the finest rock ‘n’ roll band on the planet right now,” The Damn Truth are ready to deliver their most explosive UK run yet. Grab tickets at TheGigcartel.com and join the rebellion.
Addicted: A Raw Cry of Defiance
Addicted is a blazing psychedelic rock anthem, with Lee-La Baum’s Joplin-esque vocals and Tom Shemer’s searing riffs driving a rebellious cry against conformity. Its instant hook of a chorus—anthemic and addictive—keeps you coming back, while the rhythm section’s urgency fuels a sweaty, crowd-chanting vibe. Produced by Bob Rock for The Damn Truth’s self-titled album, it’s a track that demands repeat listens. Watch the video below and stream it on Spotify.
The Damn Truth: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Machine
Formed in Montreal in 2013, The Damn Truth—Lee-La Baum (vocals/guitar), Tom Shemer (guitar), PY Letellier (bass), and Dave Traina (drums)—have built a reputation as a relentless live act. Their 2021 breakout album Now or Nowhere, produced by Bob Rock, earned two Top 40 Canadian Active Rock singles (Love Outta Luck, I Just Gotta Let You Know). Their self-titled fourth album, released March 14, 2025, is a culmination of 12 years of blood, sweat, and tours with icons like ZZ Top (yes, they partied with Billy Gibbons in pajamas), Styx, and Rival Sons. Classic Rock Magazine’s Tracks of the Week wins and airplay on Planet Rock and BBC Radio 2’s Rock Show underscore their UK dominance.
Their live shows are legendary. From selling out LA’s Whisky a Go-Go to rocking 2025’s Legends of Rock Cruise with Alice Cooper, The Damn Truth deliver “organic loud rock” best experienced in a packed, sweaty venue, per MNPR Magazine. Rock News raved about their 2023 Steelhouse Festival set, calling it “electrifying,” while @bluesmatters on X dubbed their recent cruise jam with Blackberry Smoke and Jason Bonham “pure rock royalty.”
Parker Barrow: Southern Soul Meets UK Stages
Joining the tour, Parker Barrow bring their high-energy, blues-infused Southern rock from Nashville. Led by husband-and-wife duo Megan Kane (vocals) and Dylan Turner (drums), with guitarist Alex Bender, their sound channels The Allman Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Led Zeppelin. Their 2023 debut Jukebox Gypsies and singles Count Your Dollars and Back To Birmingham (over 1 million YouTube views) earned Blues Matters praise for their “vintage swagger.” Their latest single, Make It (April 11, 2025), heralds a new album due later this year.
Fresh off their UK debut at Maid of Stone Festival (July 20, 2025), Parker Barrow’s raw energy makes them a perfect foil for The Damn Truth. “Their live show is never the same twice,” notes The Rockpit, promising a dynamic addition to the tour. Follow them at weareparkerbarrow.com.
November 2025 UK Tour: Dates and Venues
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
NORWICH WATERFRONT STUDIO
WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2025
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https://waterfrontnorwich.webflow.io
LEEK FOXLOWE ARTS
THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2025
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https://foxloweartscentre.org.uk
MANCHESTER ACADEMY
FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2025
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www.manchesteracademy.net
SHEFFIELD CORPORATION
SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2025
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https://corporation.org.uk
GALASHIELS MAC ARTS
SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2025
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GLASGOW ORAN MOR
MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2025
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https://oran-mor.co.uk
NEWCASTLE CLUNY
TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2025
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https://thecluny.com
LEEDS BRUDENELL
WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2025
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www.brudenellsocialclub.co.uk
BEDFORD ESQUIRES
THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2025
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www.bedfordesquires.co.uk
LONDON UNDERWORLD
FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2025
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www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk
BRIDGWATER COBBLESTONES
SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2025
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www.thecobblestones.co.uk
CARDIFF GLOBE
SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2025
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www.globecardiff.co.uk
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“UK audiences are extra special—their enthusiasm is infectious,” Baum told Hard Rock Hell Radio. Music News called their 2023 UK show “one of the best” of the year, and this tour promises to crank the energy to 11.
This Tour Is Unmissable
The Damn Truth’s fusion of 60s psych-rock, blues, and modern grit, paired with Parker Barrow’s Southern soul, makes this tour a must-see. Rolling Stone (France) praises their “regeneration of hard rock values,” while Sonic Abuse hails their “soaring” live performances. With Addicted climbing airplay charts and a Bob Rock-polished album, The Damn Truth are at their peak. Parker Barrow’s fresh UK presence adds a layer of discovery, with @rockpitnews on X buzzing about their “explosive” vibe.
Stream Addicted on Spotify or YouTube. Order The Damn Truth on vinyl/CD at thedamntruth.bigcartel.com or digitally at music.spectramusique.com/tdtalbum. Follow @thedamntruth and @weareparkerbarrow on X and Instagram for updates.
This November, The Damn Truth and Parker Barrow will turn UK venues into rock ‘n’ roll infernos. Don’t miss the sweat, the swagger, and the sound of rebellion.
