sace6 Unveils nepenthe Music Video Ahead of Its Not You, Its Me Tour

sace6, the alternative‑metal duo from Nashville, released a new music video for the track “nepenthe” on June 28, 2026. The clip, taken from the band’s debut album brutalist, was co‑directed by the duo and visual artist SadSwim.

brutalist was issued by Sumerian Records in May 2026 and marks sace6’s first full‑length release under the label. The album follows the duo’s earlier EPs and showcases the duo’s blend of heavy riffs, atmospheric textures, and emotionally charged lyrics. The “nepenthe” video adds a visual dimension to the song’s themes of escape and longing.

Following the video launch, sace6 announced the It’s Not You, It’s Me tour, a series of shows scheduled for late July and August. The tour will feature Chiodos, 156/Silence, and Calva Louise as supporting acts. The schedule includes 19 dates across North America:

- July 30 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium (no 156/Silence) - August 1 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at Complex (no 156/Silence) - August 3 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory - August 5 – Bend, OR – Midtown Ballroom - August 6 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory - August 7 – Vancouver, BC – The Commodore - August 9 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre - August 10 – Edmonton, AB – Pawn Shop Live - August 11 – Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Centre - August 12 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre - August 14 – St. Paul, MN – Myth Live - August 15 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center - August 16 – Chicago, IL – House Of Blues (no 156/Silence) - August 19 – Toronto, ON – The Concert Hall (no 156/Silence) - August 23 – Portland, ME – State Theatre - August 25 – Providence, RI – Fete Music Hall (no 156/Silence) - August 26 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount (no 156/Silence) - August 28 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel (no Calva Louise) - August 29 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works (no Calva Louise)

The tour schedule reflects a mix of mid‑size venues and regional clubs, offering fans a chance to experience sace6’s live sound in a variety of settings. The absence of certain supporting acts on specific dates is noted in the schedule, indicating that lineup changes will occur throughout the run.

Sumerian Records, founded in 2006 by Ash Avildsen, has built a reputation for signing heavy‑music acts such as Crosses, Poppy, and Bad Omens. The label’s partnership with sace6 aligns with its focus on artists that push genre boundaries. The release of brutalist and the accompanying tour are part of the label’s broader strategy to promote emerging acts through coordinated multimedia campaigns.

SadSwim, the visual collaborator on the “nepenthe” video, has worked with several metal and hard‑rock artists. The collaboration between sace6 and SadSwim underscores the importance of visual storytelling in contemporary metal releases, where music videos often serve as a key promotional tool.

The It’s Not You, It’s Me tour will run through the end of August, concluding in Nashville on August 29. Tickets for the tour are available through standard outlets such as Live Nation and Bandcamp, and the band’s official website lists detailed venue information and pricing.

In summary, sace6 has expanded its presence with a new music video and a comprehensive North American tour, reinforcing its position within the alternative‑metal scene and strengthening its relationship with Sumerian Records.