True sonic violence aimed at political division, economic manipulation, war profiteering, media propaganda, and other vile forms of global oppression, Tools of Oppression / Rule by Deception (Deathwish Inc.), incoming from The Hope Conspiracy on May 31, 2024, is an ominous soundtrack to the steady decline of our modern age.

Vocalist Kevin Baker says, “Americans are the most propagandized population on the planet and have no idea that they are. The latest horrors are broadcast between commercials for pharmaceuticals and fast food. The issues that divide us get amplified through the media to keep us all on edge and loathing one another while the corporate masters literally strip mine the middle class for all its worth. Nonobjective voices push just the right buttons on both sides to distract and keep our eyes off of what’s really going on. The last thing the establishment would want is a well-educated and united population holding them accountable for their war crimes and genocides. We are told what to think. We are told what to say and we are told what to do. Stay in line and live in fear.”

On Tools of Oppression / Rule by Deception, The Hope Conspiracy is back to make a cold hard statement about existence in the end times.

Pre-order the album here ahead of its May 31 release and see The Hope Conspiracy on select shows this summer and fall. Dates below.

The Hope Conspiracy, on tour
June 7  Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East
June 8  Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows
June 9  Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
July 20  Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge – The Rumble
September 6  Los Angeles, CA @ 1720
September 7  Berkeley, CA @ 924 Gilman
September 8  Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
September 9  Giant Rock, CA @ Ask A Punk
September 12  San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
September 13  Seattle, WA @ The Vera Project
September 14  Portland, OR @ Dante’s
September 15  Tacoma, WA @ Real Art