Photo Credit: Aaron Mash

Emo rock revivalists THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT—Lee Jennings (Vocals), Cody Weissinger (Guitar), Caleb Freihaut (Guitar/Auxiliary), Robert Weston (Bass), and Homer Umbanhowar (Drums)—have unveiled their latest single, “Hearse For Two (feat. Lilith Czar).” Illuminating the themes of devastating loss and eternal love, the song has been released one week ahead of Valentine’s Day. The song is taken from their critically acclaimed second album, GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY. Listen to the song HERE and watch the video HERE.

“‘Hearse for Two’ is one of the most personal and emotional songs we’ve ever written,” says singer Lee Jennings. “The track captures the intensity of love and loss, and having Lilith Czar join us on this journey brought an entirely new depth to the song. Her raw energy and powerful presence in both the recording and the music video perfectly complement the story we’re telling. We’re so proud to share this collaboration,” adds Jennings, “and hope it resonates deeply with everyone who watches and listens.”

Lilith Czar is thrilled to join THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT on the epic song, the final track on GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY. “After speaking with Lee and learning the story behind ‘Hearse For Two,’ my heart ached for the depth of loss and love it carried, and I felt a profound responsibility to deliver my absolute best in the studio. I understand heartbreak and the kind of loss that leaves a void you’re not sure can ever be filled, so singing alongside THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT felt like a catharsis— a chance to channel that pain into something meaningful.”

GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY, released September 13, 2024 via Better Noise Music, consists of 14 tracks of theatrical, dramatic, unapologetic, full-throated flair with guest appearances from Bert McCracken of The Used, Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria, and Amanda Lyberg of Eva Under Fire. Get a copy of GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY on CD or digital download now at https://thefuneralportrait.ffm.to/gfsc

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, The Funeral Portrait will unveil an exclusive and highly limited release of GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY on blood-filled vinyl. Dubbed the Bloody Valentine Edition, this rare collector’s item will be available exclusively through the band’s official webstore at http://www.TheFuneralPortraitMerch.com.

The release will be accompanied by a special merchandise drop, offering The Coffin Crew additional collectibles to complement this unique vinyl. The launch is set for 12:00 AM EST on February 14th, making this a midnight event fans won’t want to miss.

Last November THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT landed the #1 spot on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay and Mediabase’s Active Rock radio charts with their hit single “Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills).” This marks the band’s first-ever #1 radio single and first entry onto any Billboard chart. The single has garnered over 6.5 million streams globally and over 600k views for its prom-themed music video.

“Holy Water” is the band’s latest single that’s blowing up the radio airwaves now, with MetalPlanetMusic.com describing the song as “a full-on arena anthem sound that hits straight between the ears. The beat is hard and uncompromising, with the dual guitar riffs forcing the emotion down your throat. The choral harmony during the bridge gives the track a ‘it’s our song, and we’re going to do what the fuck we want to’ vibe. It’s a real monster of a track.”

Meanwhile, Pandora named THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT as one of their “Artists to Watch 2025: The Pandora Ten,” which spotlights a group of ten emerging artists across all genres that it believes will break through in the coming year.

In touring news, after a robust tour season in 2024 supporting the likes of Five Finger Death Punch and The Hu, THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT will continue bringing their message to the masses with an aggressive touring plan for 2025. The band is on the road now throughout the U.S. and Canada, with shows that launched yesterday (February 6) in Seattle, WA at The Crocodile. Check out their latest dates with Catch Your Breath & Archers here:

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT TOUR DATES
2/6 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile ^
2/7 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre ^
2/8 Bend, OR – Volcanic Theatre ^
2/10 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades ^
2/11 Pomona, CA – The Glass House ^
2/12 Phoenix, AZ – The Crescent Ballroom ^
2/14 Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall ^
2/15 Dallas, TX – Southside Music Hall ^
2/16 Austin, TX – Come & Take It Live ^
2/17 Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown ^
2/20 Orlando, FL – The Abbey ^
2/21 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade – Hell ^
2/22 Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre ^
2/24 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage ^
2/25 Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry ^
2/27 New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre ^
2/28 Cambridge, MA – The Middle East ^
3/1 Montreal, QC – Theatre Fairmount ^
3/2 Toronto, ON – Opera House ^
3/4 Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge ^
3/5 Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater ^
3/7 Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater ^
3/8 Salt Lake City, UT – Grand @ The Complex ^
^ with Catch Your Breath & Archers

Look for emo rock outfit THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT to release their second full-length album GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY via Better Noise Music on September 13. The album’s story arc is told across its 14 tracks (see listing below) which blends religious and violent imagery. It’s a thrilling and evocative mix of the holy and unholy, the sacred and sacrilege. Guest appearances include Bert McCracken of The Used, Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria and Eva Under Fire.  Pre-orders for GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY are available via digital download, CD, and vinyl HERE. 

“This album is a statement,” says vocalist LEE JENNINGS. “Its title reflects our conviction, respect, and most importantly, DEVOTION to its message. This record talks of love and loss. That the people we love, the passions we dedicate ourselves to, the culture we are surrounded by, and the society we partake in, will all inevitably hurt us. Yet through the pain and struggle of it all,” he adds, “we still choose to love, unabashedly, even when it kills us. It is a warning of the challenges life will present us all with and a universal truth that suffering is inherent in all joy.”

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT today, August 2, have released a new industrial-tinged track, “Blood Mother.” JENNINGS says, “This southern-fried riff machine brings a low, pulsing energy to the record. It harks on modern medication and the fear of risking losing your personality and sense of self once prescribed.” The music video for “Blood Mother” can be seen streaming below, or via YouTube HERE. Stream/download the song digitally HERE. 

The track’s release marks the start of their U.S. tour supporting Five Finger Death Punch, Marilyn Manson, and Slaughter To Prevail in Hershey, PA. The tour will stretch until September 19 ending in Houston, TX. Next, the band head to Louisville, KY for Louder Than Life (September 28), followed by Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA (October 12). Throughout the tour the band will also appear on a handful of one-off shows with Marilyn Manson and Slaughter To Prevail. In addition, the band have announced a special “double feature” night on August 6 in Detroit, Mitch. It consists of a free in-store performance at Rock of Ages from 5-7 PM, followed by a private ghost hunt with the band at Eloise Asylum in Westland, MI starting at 8pm. Limited to 30 spots, tickets are currently available HERE.

GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY Track Listing:

• Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)
• Blood Mother
• Doom And Gloom
• Holy Water
• Dark Thoughts (feat. Danny Worsnop)
• You’re So Ugly When You Cry (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used)
• Chernobyl
• Dopamine
• Voodoo Doll (feat. Eva Under Fire)
• Happier Than You
• Alien
• Generation Psycho
• Stay Weird
• Hearse For Two

Lauded as one of Alternative Press magazine’s “100 Bands You Need To Know,” THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT stands to represent the outcasts from all walks of life. The misunderstood, the weird, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, marginalized, and otherwise given an unfair hand in life. The band—LEE JENNINGS (vocals), CODY WEISSINGER (guitar), CALEB FREIHAUT (guitar/auxiliary), ROBERT WESTON (bass), and HOMER UMBANHOWER (drums)—have relentlessly toured across the country opening for acts including Shinedown, Ice Nine Kills, Underoath, Skillet, From Ashes To New, Starset, Pvris and ISSUES. Through their live performances, which include extravagant theatrics, stage décor, costumed actors, and more, they’ve built a dedicated and unwavering fanbase called the “Coffin Crew.”

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT TOUR DATES

8/2 Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium %
8/3 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring #
8/5 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center %
8/6 Detroit, MI – Rock of Ages (FREE In-Store, 5-7pm)
8/6 Detroit, MI – Eloise Aslyum (Private Ghost Tour)
8/7 Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Centre %
8/8 Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center %
8/10 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amp %
8/13 Rogers, AR – Walmart Amp %
8/14 Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena %
8/16 Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center %
8/17 Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom **
8/19 Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena %
8/21 Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center %
8/22 Denver, CO – Ball Arena+
8/24 Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre*
8/27 Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena %
8/29 Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest %
8/31 Portland, OR – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater %
9/1 Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino #
9/3 Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre %
9/4 Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre %
9/6 Anaheim, CA – Honda Center %
9/8 Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena %
9/10 Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre %
9/11 Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater %
9/13 Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater %
9/15 Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre %
9/16 Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum %
9/18 Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater %
9/19 Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion %
9/28 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life 2024 ^
10/12 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival ^

%with 5FDP, Marilyn Manson & Slaughter To Prevail
*with 5FDP & Slaughter To Prevail
+with 5FDP & Marilyn Manson
#with Marilyn Manson & Slaughter To Prevail
**with Marilyn Manson
^festival date

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Theatrical emo rock group THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT deliver massive riffs and a driving chorus while evoking a sense of fear on their new track “Suffocate City” featuring guest vocals from Spencer Charnas of horror-themed active rock outfit Ice Nine Kills. Out digitally today, June 21, “Suffocate City” is the second sample of new music from THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT’s upcoming new album due via Better Noise Music later this year. It follows the band’s latest track “You’re So Ugly When You Cry”–an upbeat anthemic pop-punk song which features Bert McCracken of 2x RIAA Platinum-certified iconic group The Used. 

Stream/download “Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)” HERE. 

“‘Suffocate City’ speaks to our listeners’ sense of fear,” says vocalist LEE JENNINGS. “The fear of being stuck in a dead-end job, a dead-end relationship, or a dead-end financial situation. The fear of ‘never getting out’ is a ubiquitous experience that anyone can connect and relate to.” 

SPENCER CHARNAS comments “Thrilled to team up with our good friends The Funeral Portrait on their track “Suffocate City”. We had a killer time working with them on the song and the accompanying music video. Check it out now.”

Lauded as one of Alternative Press’ “100 Bands You Need to Know,” THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT have relentlessly toured across the country building an unwavering fanbase with their extravagant theatrics, stage décor and even costumed actors while opening for acts including Shinedown, Ice Nine Kills, Underoath, Skillet, From Ashes To New, Starset, Pvris and ISSUES. This summer/fall, they’ll hit the road on an arena tour with Five Finger Death Punch, Marilyn Manson, and Slaughter To Prevail from August 2 to September 19. THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT will also appear at a handful of one-off shows as direct support to Marilyn Manson and will conclude the run with festival appearances at Louder Than Life and Aftershock. See full dates below.  For tickets and more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/tfp_insta.

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT TOUR DATES

8/2 Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium %
8/3 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring #
8/5 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center %
8/7 Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Centre %
8/8 Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center %
8/10 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amp %
8/13 Rogers, AR – Walmart Amp %
8/14 Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena %
8/16 Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center %
8/17 Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom **
8/19 Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena %
8/21 Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center %
8/22 Denver, CO – Ball Arena+
8/24 Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre*
8/27 Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena %
8/29 Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest %
8/31 Portland, OR – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater %
9/1 Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino #
9/3 Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre %
9/4 Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre %
9/6 Anaheim, CA – Honda Center %
9/8 Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena %
9/10 Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre %
9/11 Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater %
9/13 Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater %
9/15 Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre %
9/16 Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum %
9/18 Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater %
9/19 Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion %
9/28 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life 2024 ^
10/12 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival ^

%with 5FDP, Marilyn Manson & Slaughter To Prevail
*with 5FDP & Slaughter To Prevail
+with 5FDP & Marilyn Manson
#with Marilyn Manson & Slaughter To Prevail
**with Marilyn Manson
^festival date

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Theatrical emo rock group THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT today (April 19) share the first new music following their 2023 EP SOUNDS FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS (VOL. 1) via Better Noise Music. “You’re So Ugly When You Cry” features guest vocals from Bert McCracken of seminal emo rock outfit The Used who boast 2X RIAA Platinum certified releases (2002’s self-titled debut The Used and 2004’s In Love and Death), a RIAA Gold certification for 2007’s Lies For The Liars, and over 1.1 billion overall career streams. The song contrasts upbeat anthemic pop-punk melodies with lyrics about hitting rock bottom. “It’s not about healing, or the come-up later on, it’s about telling people ‘it sucks right now, I don’t like who I am when I’m like this, and I know you’ve felt the same way,” according to THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT vocalist LEE JENNINGS.

Listen/download “You’re So Ugly When You Cry (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used)” now at https://thefuneralportrait.ffm.to/ysuwyc.

“Working with Bert was a lifelong dream come true for us,” exclaims JENNINGS. “We all grew up with The Used being one of our biggest influences and it was a surreal moment when he reached back out saying he loved the song and wanted to be involved.” 

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT have also shared a captivating music video for “You’re So Ugly When You Cry (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used)” which introduces the “Coffin Crew” (the band’s name for their devoted followers) and their movement. Watch the video to find out more and the reveal of a special powerful ally to their cause via YouTube HERE or streaming below.   

Lauded as one of Alternative Press’ “100 Bands You Need to Know,” THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT—LEE JENNINGS (vocals), CODY WEISSINGER (guitar), CALEB FREIHAUT (guitar/auxiliary), ROBERT WESTON (bass), and HOMER UMBANHOWER (drums)—have relentlessly toured across the country built an unwavering fanbase opening for acts including Shinedown, Ice Nine Kills, Underoath, Skillet, From Ashes To New, Starset, Pvris and ISSUES. The band’s intention for their music is to represent ‘outcasts’ from all walks of life–the weird, the misunderstood, the marginalized—which they showcase through their live performances which include extravagant theatrics, stage décor, costumed actors, and more. THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT will hit the road this spring as direct support to darkwave/emo rock group DEAD ON A SUNDAY from April 24 to May 10. They’ll also appear later in the year on festivals including So What?! Texas Music Festival (6/1), Louder Than Life (9/28) and Aftershock (10/12). See full dates listed below. Tickets are on sale now at https://linktr.ee/tfp_insta.

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT SPRING U.S. TOUR DATES:
4/24   St. Paul, MN - Turf Club &
4/25   Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge &
4/27   Urbana, IL – Canopy Club &
4/28   Madison, WI – The Annex &
4/29   Grand Rapids, MI – Stache at The Intersection &
4/30   Columbus, OH – Ace Of Cups &   
5/2    Rochester, NY – Photo City Music Hall &
5/3    Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground &
5/4    Brooklyn, NY – Kingsland &
5/5    Vienna, VA – Jammin’ Java &
5/6    Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedraft’s &                  
5/8    Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506 &
5/9    Greenville, SC – Radio Room &
5/10   Nashville, TN – Cobra Lounge &
6/1 Fort Worth, TX – So What?! Texas Music Festival *
9/28 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life 2024 *
10/12 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
& with Dead On A Sunday and NITE
*festival date

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THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT combine modern rock anthems with emo-drenched pop-punk melodies which have garnered them a diverse and unwavering fanbase who consider themselves “outcasts” and relate to the band’s over-the-top theatrics and uncompromising music. Lauded as one of Alternative Press’ “100 Bands You Need to Know,” THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT have today (September 22) shared the new track “Dark Thoughts.” Available digitally, the anthemic “Dark Thoughts” has lyrics that cater to getting rid of the paranoia that can go through your head with the catchy verse: “Can’t drink, Can’t drug, Can’t drown ‘em away / I can’t sleep, Can’t think, Can’t find an escape / From these dark, dark thoughts in my mind.” Stream/download “Dark Thoughts” HERE. Watch the music video for “Dark Thoughts” streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

“‘Dark Thoughts’ is a fun and energetic song meant to highlight our own mental health struggles,” states vocalist LEE JENNINGS. “It is deeply rooted in feeling trapped in your own head, like you have no one to reach out to who would understand or have an answer.” He adds: “It’s a statement both about the band and our fans. Depression, anxiety and mental health crisis events are a ubiquitous experience for us and the people who connect with our art. It can be such a terrifying and daunting task to try to overcome, but we hope that by connecting with others, we can support each other as a community in times when things seem the most bleak.”

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT—LEE JENNINGS (vocals), CODY WEISSINGER (guitar), CALEB FREIHAUT (guitar/auxiliary), ROBERT WESTON (bass), and HOMER UMBANHOWER (drums)—further showcase their extravagant antics with each live performance, or as they call them “devotion ceremonies,” utilizing full theatrics, stage décor, costumed actors and more. The band are currently out on the “Emo Dreams” tour across the U.S. and Canada with Icon For Hire, Conquer Divide, and Concrete Castles and will celebrate Devil’s Night (October 30) with a special show in Detroit, MI at Saint Andrews Hall with Twiztid. The band recently opened for Ice Nine Kills at their “Silver Scream Concert” as part of the Silver Scream Con and have previously toured with acts including Shinedown, Underoath, Skillet, Bad Wolves, From Ashes To New, Starset, and Pvris along with performing on the Inkcarceration Festival main stage. See full dates listed below.

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT 2023 DEVOTION CEREMONIES:

9/23 Erie, PA – Basement Transmissions^
9/24 Lakewood, OH – The Winchester^
9/25 Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar^
9/26 Indianapolis, IN – Hoosier Dome^
9/27 Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache at The Intersection^
9/29 Joliet, IL – The Forge^
9/30 Des Moines, IA – Leftys^
10/1 Fargo, ND – The Aquarium^
10/3 Billings, MT – Pub Station^
10/4 Great Falls, MT – The Newberry^
10/6 Boise, ID – The Shredder^
10/7 Spokane, WA – Big Dipper^
10/8 Seattle, WA – El Corazon^
10/10 San Francisco, CA – Brick & Mortar^
10/12 Fresno, CA – Full Circle Brewing^
10/13 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues (Parish Room)^
10/14 Los Angeles, CA – The Mint^
10/15 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick^
10/17 Las Vegas, NV – The Usual Place^
10/18 Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Lounge^
10/19 El Paso, TX – Rockhouse^
10/20 Rosewell, NM – The Liberty^
10/21 Lubbock, TX – Jake’s^
10/22 San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger (Small Room)^
10/24 Houston, TX – Scout Bar^
10/25 Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock^
10/27 Destin, FL – Club LA^
10/30 Detroit, MI – Saint Andrews Hall (with Twiztid)

^“Emo Dreams” Tour with Icon For Hire, Conquer Divide and Concrete Castles

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