Of Mice & Men back to Budapest after 7 years.
The American band Of Mice & Men released their ninth studio album last year, a record that became both monumental and intimate at the same time. Naturally, the new album is followed by a tour, and on July 29 they will perform at Dürer Kert, joined by Vended, consisting musicians, who are children of Slipknot members.
“Life is hard. No matter who you are, you fight smaller and bigger battles every single day. We often feel that the uniqueness of our situation prevents us from connecting with others. How could anyone possibly know what it’s like to go through what I’m going through? And yet everyone - truly everyone - knows what it feels like to long for a miracle when everything seems hopeless. This is such a fundamental human experience that it connects us all. That’s exactly what Another Miracle is about.”
These are the thoughts Of Mice & Men shared in connection with their latest album released last year, during the creation of which they took full control into their own hands. Vocalist Aaron Pauley mixed the record, while Phil Manansala, Alan Ashby, and Tino Arteaga worked together on the material, resulting in the quartet’s most intimate work to date. Few hard rock albums manage to be intimate while delivering powerful rhythms and a monumental soundscape, but Another Miracle ticks all those boxes, becoming a truly memorable release. The band approaches depression, anxiety, loneliness, and existential dread with sober honesty, breaking through the darkness and emphasizing the importance of creativity as a vital component of mental health.
Since forming in 2009, Of Mice & Men have collected several awards, including Best International Newcomer at the 2013 Kerrang! Awards, and have toured with acts such as Bullet For My Valentine, Nothing More, Five Finger Death Punch, and Slipknot.
Speaking of Slipknot: at the Budapest concert, Of Mice & Men will be joined by Vended, formed in 2018. With both their vocalist and drummer being the children of Slipknot members, the band’s rhythm section is built on speed, power, and precision, complemented by wild, aggressive guitars and lyrics reflecting on the realities of life. From this blend they have crafted a truly unique sound, which a wider audience could discover on their debut album released in 2024.
The fresh representatives of the new generation, together with the experienced Of Mice & Men - where modern rock meets the atmospheric dissonance of experimental post-rock - are sure to create an unforgettable evening for fans in Budapest.
On July 29, 2026, this celebration of rock will finally be heard at Dürer Kert - an event no one should miss. Ticket sales start on February 20 at 11 AM at www.livenation.hu.
