Jason Isbell trades the plodding drums and rhythm of Metallica’s “Sad But True” for nasty slide guitar played at breakneck speed. Isbell’s version of the song will appear on the heavy metal pioneers’ upcoming 30th anniversary edition of 1991’s Black Album. Backed by his group the 400 Unit, Isbell careens …
Read More »Jason Isbell Plots New Year's Eve Livestream Concert
Back in May, Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires premiered his new album Reunions during a stripped-down livestream concert at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl. On New Year’s Eve, the songwriter will return to the venue with Shires and his full band, the 400 Unit, for another livestream gig. Streaming exclusively on Fans.live, …
Read More »Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Announce October 'Pod' Shows
Update (9/18): Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit have added an additional show at the Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee. The new socially distanced concert is set for October 8th. *** Last October, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit were gearing up to play a seven-show residency at the Ryman Auditorium …
Read More »Jason Isbell Previews New Album 'Reunions' With Urgent Anthem 'Be Afraid'
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit have announced their sixth album, Reunions. The Americana singer-songwriter previews the upcoming LP with the new song “Be Afraid.” A jangly slice of low-fi indie rock, the song is a call to action for artists to use their voices to inspire or enact change …
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