Clutch/Into Another/Lionize

Coming up on its 24-year anniversary, Clutch is still going strong performing live and putting out new recorded material. In a year that has been rather strong for metal acts, Clutch has been largely overlooked for more experimental groups. But for Alternative metal fans looking for a gritty metal album that sticks to the traditional Iron Maiden vein of metal, Earth Rocker could be right up your alley. Touting 14 albums in its 23-year career these metal rockers have a robust catalogue to draw from at tonight’s show at House of Blues. “Crucial Velocity” is the group’s high-octane song off the new album that will have everyone moving to the band’s signature metal style. (Hoffman)