Arizona Heavy Psych Rockers Fuzz Evil are hitting the road for a West Coast tour from May 18-24 in support of their new album, “Smear Merchants,” which dropped on March 21, 22025. Known for their fuzz-drenched riffs and raw desert energy, Fuzz Evil is bringing their explosive live show to venues across the coast.
Fuzz Evil – Smear Merchants West Coast Tour
05.02 Tucson AZ 191 Toole
05.10 Sierra Vista AZ PC’s Lounge
05.17 Oceanside CA Pourhouse Brewery
05.18 Los Angeles CA The Redwood
05.19 Yuba City CA Hooligans
05.20 Portland OR Dante’s
05.21 Tacoma WA The Valley
05.22 Boise ID Realms
05.23 Salt Lake City UT Urban Lounge w/ The Otolith
05.24 Phoenix AZ Yucca Tap Room
A highlight of the run includes a special night in Salt Lake City on May 23 at Urban Lounge, where they’ll join their labelmates The Otolith for a crushing, can’t-miss performance.
Stay tuned for full tour dates and get ready for a sonic onslaught as Fuzz Evil spreads the fuzz!
Stream the whole album through the YouTube player below:
Purchase the abum on Bandcamp: https://fuzzevil.bandcamp.com/album/smear-merchants
For fans of bands like Elder, Howling Giant, and Queens of the Stone Age, and Fu Manchu.
While staying true to their signature driving energy, “Smear Merchants” ventures into bold new territory. Preston Jennings’ love for ambient textures and Psychedelic soundscapes adds depth and atmosphere, while Kenneth “Cajun” Adam’s screaming vocals introduce a raw intensity that amplifies the band’s Doom/Metal elements. Together, these additions create a powerful blend of storytelling, instrumental exploration, and crushing riffs that redefine what Fuzz Evil can do.
From hypnotic breakdowns to blistering highs, “Smear Merchants” captures the full spectrum of sound, layered with effects that pull listeners deeper into the experience. This is Fuzz Evil at their most ambitious and innovative, delivering an album meant to take you on an unforgettable sonic journey. Experience the raw creativity and limitless energy of “Smear Merchants,” where DIY ingenuity meets heavy, transformative soundscapes.
“Smear Merchants” marks a transformative moment for Fuzz Evil. Expanding from a 3-piece to a 4-piece lineup, the band’s sound is bigger, heavier, and more dynamic than ever before. Written, recorded, and produced entirely DIY, this album gave Fuzz Evil the freedom to push boundaries and experiment-and it shows. Every riff, transition, and effect reflects the band’s uncompromising vision and creative exploration.
“This album is a journey, designed to be experienced in one sitting, with each track seamlessly transitioning into the next through wild time-signature shifts, key changes, and an intricate use of effects that add a whole new dimension to our sound.” – Fuzz Evil
