Earlier today, Goldenvoice revealed the lineup for its new festival No Values, and on the third line of the poster was Power Trip. The Texas band has been largely inactive since the death of frontman Riley Gale in 2020, but late last year the remaining members of Power Trip — Blake Ibanez, Chris Ulsh, Nick Stewart, and Chris Whetzel — reunited at a surprise show in Austin. To coincide with their appearance on the No Values roster, Power Trip have shared a statement announcing that they will be embarking on “a round of upcoming 2024 performances,” starting with their appearance at the festival.

“Nearly four years ago to the day, unbeknownst to us, we would perform for the last time as Power Trip,” they wrote in their statement. “It has been a difficult road since then, marked by deep pain, grief, and everything else that came with losing our brother Riley.”

“We know this can’t be undone, and it will always remain part of us,” they continued. “We have thought deeply about the future of Power Trip and what always comes back to us is that this band was founded on resilience, perseverance, and most importantly: a love for the music and for all of the people it has brought us closer to along the way.”

Seth Gilmore, of Fugitive and Skourge, will handle vocals for the upcoming shows — Gilmore also performed with the rest of Power Trip at that surprise Austin show.

Nearly four years ago to the day, unbeknownst to us, we would perform for the last time as Power Trip.

It has been a difficult road since then, marked by deep pain, grief, and everything else that came with losing our brother Riley.

We know this can’t be undone, and it will always remain part of us.
We have thought deeply about the future of Power Trip and what always comes back to us is that this band was founded on resilience, perseverance, and most importantly: a love for the music and for all of the people it has brought us closer to along the way.

We’ll never have the words to convey our appreciation of the enduring support we’ve received over the years, and we feel as though the time is right to get back on stage for all of you who’ve been there throughout our existence as a band.

With that, we are thrilled to announce a round of upcoming 2024 performances starting with NO VALUES on June 8th in SoCal.

Joining us will be our long-time close friend/collaborator, and singer of Fugitive/Skourge — Seth Gilmore — who will be handing vocals for these upcoming shows.

Stay tuned, more info on the way…

Riley Gale Forever.
Power Trip Forever.

See you in the pit.

– Blake, Chris, Nick and Chris

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UPDATE (2/28) Power Trip have also announced performances in Dallas and New York City, which will take place on July 6 and August 24 respectively. More details here.