Credit: Jeremy Saffer
“It’s an attempt to put all of our anxious thoughts into one place,” explains singer and songwriter Lee Jennings of THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT about the inspiration for their newly released single “Evergreen.”
“Evergreen” is one of the three brand new songs featured on the deluxe edition of the red-hot emo-rooted band’s second album, the 24-track GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY - FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS: DELUXE EDITION (the track listing is listed below). It’s out today (June 13) via Better Noise Music, with digital, CD, and vinyl (out June 27).
“The song speaks to universal and painful truths—that love is the source of all suffering, and the bittersweet feelings that coincide with it,” elaborates Jennings. “The lyrics come from an extremely personal place and are set against a melancholy, stripped-back track that helps accent one of our most emotional hymns to date.”
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT—Lee Jennings (Vocals), Cody Weissinger (Guitar), Caleb Freihaut (Guitar/Auxiliary), Robert Weston (Bass), and Homer Umbanhowar— (Drums)—has “carved out a unique space in modern rock, blending theatrical energy with deeply personal storytelling” (Hard Rock Reviews, 5/27/25). With “Evergreen,” the Atlanta band is excitingly building on their radio success. They achieved the #1 spot last November on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay and Mediabase’s Active Rock radio charts with their smash single “Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills).” They’re once again enjoying #1 success on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with “Holy Water,” which features guest vocals by Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch; the song is also firmly planted in the Top Five on Mediabase’s Active Rock charts with “Holy Water.”
The montage video for “Evergreen” illustrates THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT’s exciting success story. It’s been steadily growing since joining forces with Better Noise Music, known for its creative artist development, innovative cross-media strategies, and ability to build international success stories. The campaign for THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT began in August 2022, almost three years ago, with the release of “Voodoo Doll” when they were an opening band in 300-400 person venues (or smaller). Now they're drawing the biggest crowds at the major festivals, touring all year with bands like Ice Nine Kills, and gearing up for a European tour this fall.
GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY - FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS: DELUXE EDITION contains 24 songs including tracks from the CASSANOVA EP and the FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS EP, as well as the recently released versions of “Holy Water” feat. Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch, “Hearse for Two” feat. Lilith Czar and three brand new songs: “Skinny Lies,” “Evergreen,” and “Lost Boy.” The vinyl and CD two-disc deluxe packages feature 21 tracks, one of which is exclusive to the physical formats (“Friends Like These”).
The album that was originally 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.
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT is committed to championing well-being within the music industry (and beyond). They’re proud to raise awareness of Music Support, the charity that helps anyone who works in the U.K. music industry experiencing substance use, addiction, and/or mental health challenges. They support all areas of the industry, whether on stage or behind the scenes. Music Support believes in arming people with the tools to prevent them from reaching crisis point, but if they do, they are at the end of the phone or via email, info which can be found on their website. Donations can also be made there.
Meanwhile, THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT and Z2 have consolidated the rich lore from GREETING FROM SUFFOCATE CITY into a one stop graphic companion for fans to be enthralled in. The Funeral Portrait Presents Welcome to Suffocate City tells the story of Irving Westhound, a man on a mission to save the youths of his town from the enigmatic leader of the Coffin Crew Cult. The 44-page oversized 12”x12” comic in a slipcased Deluxe Edition, which comes signed, with art prints, and a four-piece THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT card collector’s set in a frame. Deluxe editions are available exclusively at Z2’s website [HERE,] while a standard 9”x9” edition is available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, as well as other independent retailers and fine comic shops worldwide.
In touring news, THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT recently wrapped up a U.S. month-long trek with Ice Nine Kills, and they’ve now been invited to be a part of the “ICE NINE KILLS: HELL OF A SUMMER TOUR” along with Dayseeker, Kim Dracula, and Mest. THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT will jump on the new trek starting August 10 in Waukee, IA. The Live Nation-produced tour will bring the bands to arenas and amphitheaters across the country. Tickets are available now via Ice Nine Kills’ website.
“If rock and roll is theater, then The Funeral Portrait are masterful storytellers,” praised
Deranged-Media.com (5/29/25) about the band’s live show. “The Funeral Portrait are more than a band—they’re a movement, and a stage for the emotions we often hide. Their live show is a cathartic, high-voltage blend of theater and therapy, wrapped in riffs and painted in passion. If you haven’t seen them yet, you’re missing one of the most genuine and electrifying performances in modern rock.”
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT TOUR DATES
Festivals:
Thu 7/17 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum (WHQG Radio Show)
Fri 7/18 Grand Rapids, MI Upheaval Festival
Sat 7/19 Cadott, WI Rock Fest
Sat 7/26 Long Beach, CA Warped Tour
Sun 7/27 Long Beach, CA Warped Tour
“ICE NINE KILLS: HELL OF A SUMMER TOUR”:
Sun 8/10 Waukee, IA Vibrant Music Hall
Tue 8/12 Oklahoma City, OK The Criterion
Thu 8/14 Tempe, AZ Mullett Arena
Sat 8/16 Reno, NV Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort
Sun 8/17 Garden City, ID Revolution Concert House and Event Center
Mon 8/18 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre
Wed 8/20 Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center
Thu 8/21 Grand Junction, CO Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
Fri 8/22 Albuquerque, NM Revel Entertainment Center
Sun 8/24 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Wed 8/27 Madison, WI The Sylvee
Thu 8/28 Youngstown, OH The Covelli Centre
Fri 8/29 Sterling Heights, MI Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Sun 8/31 Salem, VA Salem Civic Center
Tue 9/2 National Harbor, MD The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Wed 9/3 Virginia Beach, VA The Dome
Fri 9/5 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live
Sat 9/6 Fort Lauderdale, FL War Memorial Auditorium
Sat 9/13 Worcester, MA DCU Center (Silver Scream Con)
Sat 9/20 Louisville, KY Louder Than Life (FESTIVAL)
With The Rasmus:
11/11 Hamburg, Markthalle (DE)
11/12 Berlin, Metropol (DE)
11/13 Warsaw, Stodola (PL)
11/14 Brno, Sono Centrum (CZ)
11/15 Budapest, Barba Negra (HU)
11/16 Vienna, Simm City (AT)
11/17 Munich, Technikum (DE)
11/18 Milan, Alcatraz (IT)
11/20 Zurich, Komplex 457 (CH)
11/21 Karlsruhe, Substage (DE)
11/22 Saarbrucken, Garage (DE)
11/23 Frankfurt, Batschkapp (DE)
11/25 Cologne, Live Music Hall (DE)
11/26 Utrecht, Tivoli (NL)
11/27 Antwerp, Trix (BE)
11/28 Paris, La Cigale (FR)
11/30 Glasgow, SWG3 Galvanizers (GB)
12/1 Manchester, O2 Ritz (GB)
12/2 Cardiff, Great Hall (GB)
12/4 London, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire (GB)
12/5 Southampton, 1865 (GB)
12/6 Nottingham, Rock City (GB)
GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY - FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS: DELUXE EDITION track listing:
CD/VINYL:
1. Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)
2. Holy Water (feat. Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch)
3. Blood Mother
4. Doom and Gloom
5. Dark Thoughts
6. You're So Ugly When You Cry (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used)
7. Chernobyl
8. Dopamine
9. Voodoo Doll
10. Happier Than You
11. Alien
12. Generation Psycho
13. Stay Weird
14. Hearse for Two (feat. Lilith Czar)
15. Evergreen
16. Skinny Lies
17. Lost Boy
18. Stay Weird (Beyond The Abyss)
19. Suffocate City (LIVE)
20. Alien (demo)
* 21. Friends Like These
* Vinyl & CD Exclusive
DIGITAL:
1. Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)
2. Holy Water (feat. Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch)
3. Blood Mother
4. Doom and Gloom
5. Dark Thoughts
6. You're So Ugly When You Cry (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used)
7. Chernobyl
8. Dopamine
9. Voodoo Doll
10. Happier Than You
11. Alien
12. Generation Psycho
13. Stay Weird
14. Hearse for Two (feat. Lilith Czar)
15. Evergreen
16. Skinny Lies
17. Lost Boy
18. Stay Weird (Beyond The Abyss)
19. Suffocate City (LIVE)
20. Alien (demo)
21. Holy Water
22. Dark Thoughts (feat. Danny Worsnop)
23. Voodoo Doll (feat. Eva Under Fire)
24. Hearse For Two
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