The rigors of touring are not for the faint of heart. The time away from home and loved ones is difficult enough, and when added to bad food, cold dressing rooms and bandmate farts in the van, those endless miles can wreak havoc on one's soul.

All photos by Kate McDaniel. See more at my Flickr stream.

Burning with beautifully coordinated, western-infused gothic glory, Murder by Death would give even the Grim Reaper a reason to rock out.