As part of CMJ 2012, Clutch invited members of the media to The Machine Shop in Belleville, N.J. for a special performance. Noisecreep was on hand for the intimate set which featured Clutch performing songs from their upcoming Earth Rocker album.

The new material featured groove-heavy arrangements, plenty of hooks and Neil Fallon's always engaging storytelling style lyrics. The small crowd in attendance soaked up every bit of it.

Clutch will be heading out a slew of U.S. tour dates before the end of the year (listed below), but in the meantime, check out some photos Noisecreep took during the CMJ private performance.

Check Out Photos from the Clutch Party

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Clutch tour dates:

October (with Lionize, MonstrO)
31 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop
November (with Lionize, MonstrO)
1 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop (Sold Out - Rescheduled from 5/13)
2 - Joliet, IL - Mojoes
3 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall (Sold Out - Rescheduled from 5/12)
4 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall
December (Holiday Tour with Mondo Generator, Saviours, Wino)
26 - Washington DC - 9:30 Club
27 - Asheville NC - The Orange Peel
28 - Lexington KY - Buster's Billiards & Backroom
29 - Columbus OH - Newport Music Hall
30 - Sayreville NJ - Starland Ballroom
31 - Worcester MA - The Palladium

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