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The Funeral Portrait aren’t just having a moment, they’re building something that feels bigger than numbers, charts, or industry buzz. Over the past year, the Atlanta band has transformed from rising favorites into a full blown force, powered by relentless touring, theatrical intensity, and a fanbase that doesn’t just show up, they scream every word back.

Being named one of Pandora’s Artists to Watch only reinforced what fans already knew. The Funeral Portrait didn’t just meet expectations in 2025, they shattered them. Two #1 Active Rock singles, “Holy Water” and “Suffocate City,” put the band firmly in the spotlight, while their latest track “Dark Thoughts” continues its climb and shows no signs of slowing down. But what truly defines this band isn’t chart placement, it’s their connection.

That connection is on full display with Live From Suffocate City, the band’s first ever live album, released via Better Noise Music. Captured during a sold-out hometown show at The Masquerade in Atlanta, the album pulls listeners directly into the chaos, catharsis, and emotional release of The Funeral Portrait’s “Suffocate City Town Hall Meeting.” This isn’t a polished, cleaned-up live record. It’s raw, loud, and alive, exactly how this band is meant to be experienced.

The newly released live video for “Stay Weird” perfectly encapsulates that energy. Long embraced as an anthem by the Coffin Crew, the song feels like a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever felt different, unseen, or out of place. Hearing the crowd roar it back in unison is a reminder that The Funeral Portrait has built more than a following, they’ve built a community where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s celebrated. Check out the video for Stay Weird here:

Fans were first given a glimpse into this live era with the Dark Thoughts EP, which expanded on the song in multiple forms, including a powerful live rendition and collaborations that pushed the track into new territory. Each version highlights a different facet of the band’s sound, but the live performance stands out as the most visceral. That is the proof that their music truly thrives onstage.

All of this momentum traces back to Greetings From Suffocate City, an album that introduced the band’s unapologetically theatrical world. Packed with dramatic flair, emotional weight, and standout guest appearances, the record laid the foundation for everything that followed. The deluxe edition only deepened that universe, expanding the story and further cementing the band’s identity.

What makes The Funeral Portrait’s rise even more compelling is how organically it’s happened. Just a few years ago, they were opening shows in small rooms. Fast forward to 2025 and they played nearly 200 shows, dominated festival stages, toured relentlessly alongside genre heavyweights, and took their first steps onto European stages. Every milestone feels earned, every step forward fueled by sweat, passion, and persistence. We have been able to catch them at the small venues all the way to the Aftershock Festival stage.

As 2026 kicks off, there’s no sign of slowing down. With hometown shows already igniting Atlanta and a major tour on the horizon, The Funeral Portrait are stepping into their next chapter louder, bolder, and more confident than ever.

Live From Suffocate City isn’t just a live album. It’s a snapshot of a band in motion, a moment where everything aligns. And if this is any indication of what’s coming next, The Funeral Portrait are only getting started.

CD Tracklist
1. Generation Psycho
2. You’re So Ugly When You Cry
3. Paper Mache Man
4. Blood Mother
5. Voodoo Doll
6. Chernobyl
7. The Crash
8. Flowers In The Attic
9. Alien
10. Stay Weird
11. Dark Thoughts
12. Holy Water
13. Suffocate City
14. Casanova

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Tour Dates

Headlining “Suffocate City Town Hall Meeting” shows:
Fri 1/16 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
Sat 1/17 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
1/25 – 1/31 Half Moon Cay/Celebration Key/Nassau ShipRocked cruise
“Alienation” tour with Three Days Grace:
Feb 21 – Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Center #!
Feb 24 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena #!
Feb 26 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena #!
Feb 27 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live At Etess Arena #!
Mar 1 – Hershey, PA – Giant Center #!
Mar 3 – Pittsburgh, PA – Ppg Paints Arena #!
Mar 5 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum #@!
Mar 6 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center #@!
Mar 8 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena #!
Mar 9 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena #!
Mar 10 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center #!
Mar 12 – Belmont Park, NY – Ubs Arena #@!
Mar 13 – Baltimore, MD – Cfg Bank Arena #@!
Mar 14 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena #!
Mar 17 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center #!
Mar 18 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre @!!
Mar 20 – Clearwater, FL – The Baycare Sound #@!
* Mar 21 – Orlando, FL – Central Florida Fairgrounds #@!
*WJRR Earthday Birthday along with Mammoth
Festivals:
May 29 – Stitching, Netherlands – Vestrock
June 5 – Nürburgring, Germany – Rock Am Ring
June 7 – Nuremberg, Germany – Rock Im Park
June 13 – Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic – Rock For People
June 18 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop
June 21 – Clisson, France – Hellfest
June 27 – Helsinki, Finland – Tuska Festival
July 2 – Viveiro, Spain – Resurrection Festival
July 10 – Gettysburg, PA – Gettysburg Bike Week
“Alienation” tour with Three Days Grace:
Oct 23 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum #!
Oct 25 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion #!
Oct 26 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center #!
Oct 28 – Rogers, AR – Walmart Amp #!
Oct 30 – Huntsville, AL – The Orion Amphitheater #!
Nov 1 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena #!
Nov 3 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center Arena #!
Nov 4 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse #!
Nov 6 – Tulsa, OK – Bok Center #!
Nov 7 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center #!
Nov 9 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center #!
Nov 11 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena #!
Nov 14 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater #!
Nov 15 – Spokane, WA – Numerica Veterans Arena #!
Nov 17 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center #!
Nov 18 – San Jose, CA – Sap Center #!
Nov 20 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena #!
Nov 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre #!
Nov 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome #!
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