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Brooks Wackerman (Avenged Sevenfold / Bad Religion), John Konesky (Tenacious D), and John Spiker (Tenacious D, Beck) Unite for Special Los Angeles Performance Following Release of Debut Album Death Doula

Debut Album Death Doula Arrives June 26 via

Org Music

Los Angeles, CA — Following the release of “Crimson,” the lead single from their upcoming debut album Death Doula, instrumental trio MISSOULA will bring their dynamic, cinematic sound to LA’s The Baked Potato on Tuesday, June 30 for a special hometown performance highlighting the band’s explosive chemistry and virtuosic musicianship.

The lineup features drummer Brooks Wackerman (Avenged Sevenfold, Bad Religion), guitarist John Konesky (Tenacious D), and bassist/keyboardist John Spiker (Tenacious D, Beck), bringing together three longtime collaborators and accomplished musicians for an intimate live setting at one of Los Angeles’ most legendary listening rooms.

MISSOULA emerged earlier this year with the release of “Love Bombs,” before officially introducing the project with lead single “Crimson,” a track that quickly established the band’s identity: heavy, deliberate, and deeply locked-in. Built around Konesky’s fluid, narrative-style guitar work and Wackerman’s instinctive, hard-hitting precision, the music moves more like a film score than a traditional rock record—dynamic, technical, and constantly evolving without losing momentum.

Their debut album Death Doula, out June 26, expands on that foundation across eleven tightly composed instrumental tracks that shift between crushing riffs, melodic textures, and sprawling cinematic passages. Rather than functioning as a showcase for technical excess, the album thrives on restraint, chemistry, and instinct.

Konesky explains:

“Missoula is what happens when you take the reins off and let yourself run free, naked and fearless, thru an infinite universe.”

The June 30 performance at The Baked Potato marks one of the project’s first official live appearances and offers fans a rare opportunity to experience Death Doula in an intimate club environment designed for serious musicianship and improvisation.

MISSOULA LIVE

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Baked Potato

Lineup:
Brooks Wackerman — Drums
John Konesky — Guitar
John Spiker — Bass/Keys

Get tickets HERE.

Ticket Prices:
$35.00 — 1st Set Inside
$25.00 — 2nd Set Inside
$15.00 — Patio Seating

Patio seating includes live video concert viewing only and is not located inside the club.

No refunds, exchanges, or transfers on advance ticket purchases.
$6.25 processing fee applies to all tickets beginning January 2026.

Death Doula Tracklist

A1 Crimson
A2 The Embrace
A3 Delay
A4 Nixon Nights
A5 Ted Dollop
A6 Love Bombs
B1 Carnival
B2 Pump
B3 Dracula’s Garden Party
B4 Folk Lores
B5 Angry Plum

New single “Crimson” is now streaming here: https://bio.to/Missoula.
Death Doula lands June 26.

Pre-order here: https://orgmusic.com/products/death-doula

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