Noneuclid To Release Debut In January

NONEUCLID, the project formed in Bavaria/Germany in 2004 by Netherlands-based composer Morean and featuring members of DARK FORTRESS, will release its debut album, "The Crawling Chaos", in January via Merciless Records. A concept LP about the violent and inevitable death of the universe, the CD's lyrics were penned by acclaimed American poet Andrew Hughes.

According to the band's official bio, "musically, NONEUCLID strive to open doors to unknown psychic spaces. While being firmly rooted in extreme metal at all times, they freely blend style elements of death, thrash, black and progressive metal into a unique and gripping concoction. Virtuosity and complexity are not treated as absolute values, but as mere means to achieve a deep and advanced musical vibration. They use unusual instruments such as custom-made sculpture instruments (by German artist Ralf Fischer) and Arabic instruments, as well as subtle electronic and classical influences to explore the rich sound kingdom of extreme metal to the fullest." More...

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Syracuse New Year's Day Concert Planned

Syracuse, NY will play host to another New Years Day show. The show starts at 3pm at Club Polski and admission is $12. The following bands are schedule to perform:

The Path Of Resistance
Another Breath
I Object
Architect
Bitter End
Reign Supreme
Scapegoat
Mechanical
Culture Shock

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Machine Head Guitarist Rejoins Band For Last Date

MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel — who sat out several dates on the San Francisco Bay Area metal act's European tour due to the death of his father — rejoined his bandmates for the final show of "The Black Crusade" trek last night (Friday, December 14) in Helsinki, Finland.

For the concerts that MACHINE HEAD played without Demmel, they received assistance from members of "The Black Crusade" tourmates TRIVIUM, ARCH ENEMY and DRAGONFORCE, enabling the group to perform an abbreviated set without canceling a single show.

During MACHINE HEAD's December 7, 2007 performance in Zurich, frontman Robb Flynn dedicated the song "Descend the Shades of Night" to everyone who has lost someone important in his/her life, and informed the crowd that MACHINE HEAD had just lost a family member of its own, adding that the song would be played in Phil's father's honor. Demmel reportedly cried while he played the solo to the track, which Flynn had previously described as "an eight-minute elegy on death."

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Carnivore Cancel Manchester Show

CARNIVORE's December 16 concert at Jilly's Rockworld in Manchester, England has been cancelled. "The promoter has not been heard from for over three weeks and did not even send in any deposit [money] to our agent," guitarist Paul Bento writes on the group's MySpace page. "The band has taken a major [money] hit as a result, and we are pissed off for our fans. It is one thing when a band looses [money], but when it affects our fans, it's really FUCKIN BAD! Hats off to our fans! A big-time thanks for your support! YOU ARE THE BEST!"

CARNIVORE's current lineup:

Peter Steele (TYPE O NEGATIVE) - Vocals, Bass
Paul Bento (METAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION) - Guitar, Vocals
Joey Zampela (LIFE OF AGONY) - Guitar, Vocals
Steve Tobin (METAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, ex-DUST TO DUST) - Drums, Vocals

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Dimmu Borgir And Behemoth To Tour?

DIMMU BORGIR and BEHEMOTH are rumored to be planning a North American tour together for February/March. More information is expected to be released shortly.

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Clutch Announce 2008 North American Tour Dates

CLUTCH have announced the following 2008 live dates with MURDER BY DEATH, MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTER and HEX MACHINE in tow:

February
21 - Middle East - Downstairs - Cambridge, MA
22 - Middle East - Downstairs - Cambridge, MA
23 - Higher Ground - Burlington, VT
24 - Phoenix - Toronto, ON
26 - Metro - Chicago, IL
27 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN
28 - Beaumont Club - Kansas City, MO
29 - Remington's - Springfield, MO

March
3 - Belly Up - Aspen, CO
4 - The Depot - Salt Lake City, UT
5 - The Big Easy - Boise, ID
6 - Wilma Theater - Missoula, MT
7 - The Showbox - Seattle, WA
8 - Roseland Theater - Portland, OR
10 - Slim's - San Francisco, CA
11 - Slim's - San Francisco, CA
12 - House of Blues - San Diego, CA
13 - Henry Fonda Theater - Los Angeles, CA
15 - Sunshine Theater - Albuquerque, NM
17 - Cain's Ballroom - Tulsa, OK
18 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ
19 - Bogart's - Cincinnati, OH
20 - Mr. Small's - Millvale, PA
21 - The National - Richmond, VA
22 - Lincoln Theater - Raleigh, NC

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Apocalyptica Post Xmas Songs, Mexican Tour Dates

Old but still among the fan's favourites, Apocalyptica have posted the Christmas songs "Little Drummer Boy" and "O Holy Night" on their MySpace for streaming.

Apocalyptica will rock the American continent, starting out in Mexico with the following tour dates:

02-04-2008 Auditorio Coca Cola - Monterrey
02-05-2008 Mexico City - National Auditorium
02-06-2008 Guadalajara - Teatro Diana

You can buy tickets for these shows here. More North American tour dates to be announced.

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Dead Child Sign To Quarterstick Records

On April 8, 2008, Quarterstick Records will release Dead Child’s debut full-length album entitled "Attack." The label comments: "We’re honored to be working with this talented and prolific fivesome. "Attack," as you’ll soon learn, is a metal Frankenstein made from the strongest limbs of all heavy music. This monster has been turbo-charged with lightning from the sky of a doomed world—a total masterpiece! What’s more, Attack contains absolutely no cookie monster vox; lead vocalist Dahm actually sings his ass off!"

The members of Dead Child are not strangers in the least. According to the band, “they are five old friends whose lives have musically intersected each other’s for years.”

Currently, Dead Child is recording with producer Brad Wood at Downtown Recording Studios in Louisville, Kentucky. The band plans to make a touring run through the U.S. this spring.

Dead Child is:
David Christian Pajo - guitar
Michael McMahan - guitar
Dahm - vocals
Todd Cook - bass
Tony Bailey - drums

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Anthrax Guitarist Speaks On Response To New Singer

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has issued the following update:

"The response to us announcing Dan [Nelson] as the new singer has been great, thank you. I can't wait for you to hear what we've got going on. Thanks for the patience, support and loyalty!!!"

Nelson, 32, is a virtual unknown, having fronted several local bands in the Long Island/New York area, including DEVILSIZE and ME, MY ENEMY.

"I was actually looking for a band," Nelson said in a press release. "Long Island is a pretty dead scene. I was in UNBROKEN, and through that I met Rob a couple years ago. I had gone through some stuff on a personal side where I took time off from the music. When I got back to the scene, I couldn't find a band, so I contacted Rob through MySpace and offered my services. We sent music back and forth, got together, and jammed for 10 hours straight. After 10 hours, he said, 'I think you'd be right for ANTHRAX."

"There's no place else I'd rather be right now," Nelson added. "It's a great vibe. I feel great, and I'm ready to go. It's lit that much more of a fire under me. I'm getting to live the dream, and it feels amazing. I can't wait for all these people who think ANTHRAX is done to be proven wrong. The naysayers are gonna be shut down, and the true-blue fans are gonna be pleased.”

ANTHRAX, featuring Nelson on vocals, guitarists Ian and Rob Caggiano, bassist Frankie Bello, and drummer Charlie Benante, is currently working on all-new material. "We wrote these songs and they fucking kicked ass," said Benante. "It was cathartic. We also want to take our time. This record will be under the microscope, more so than the others. We want to make sure it's 100% perfect."

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Death Angel Reveal New Album Tracklisting

DEATH ANGEL guitarist Rob Cavestany has issued the following update:

"Our new recording is done! 'Killing Season' was mixed at Studio 606 by Nick Raskulinecz and mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering by none other than Brian 'Big Bass' Gardner. It is slated for release on February 26 in the U.S. and February 29 in the rest of the world. Leap year 2008!

"Here is the track listing:

01. Lord of Hate
02. Sonic Beatdown
03. Dethroned
04. Carnival Justice
05. Buried Alive
06. Soulless
07. The Noose
08. When Worlds Collide
09. God vs God
10. Steal the Crown
11. Resurrection Machine

"Nick began mixing on November 7, I joined him at 606 on the 19th and we finished the mixes two days later… just in time for Tanksgibin! The masters were sent over to BGM in Hollywood on December 4th and I arrived the next day for the session with Brian. By 6pm that evening I was on my way to the Roxy with a reference CD in hand… just in time for the listening party!

"The party itself was a BLAST! On the Rox was loaded full of our friends, family and industry associates who enjoyed an open bar hosted by the U.S. division of our label, Nuclear Blast America. Everyone chopped it up as drinks were consumed in mass quantities, all the while ROCKING to our new album for the first time…

"Needless to say it was hella FUN! Totally elating to witness a bar room full of music fans partying to our latest offering of jams! Best of all, the entire band was there, working the crowd like we do and loving it! The night concluded in the usual scenario of laughter, hugs, puke and blackouts! Can't wait for the next one! Thanks to NB and all who attended!

"Next day was a hung-over blur of meetings and business dealing that eventually found me back at the mastering lab meeting up with BG to make a few adjustments and print the final master. Then I raced to airport, barely making my flight home with a copy of the finished disc in hand… just in time to get back home with the latest slab of Bay Area thrash metal completed on December 6th which happens to be the birthday of my original inspiration to play guitar… the late great Randy Rhoads. How's that for a good sign?

"Artwork should be done any day now (c'mon Hiro!) and of course Den will do the layout and turn it over to NB… then it's a wrap! Interviews have already started and we've heard some GREAT feedback from the press already so now 'Killing Season' has truly begun… stay tuned for more news soon, my friends! It is ON!!!"

In the January 2008 issue of Decibel magazine, DEATH ANGEL vocalist Mark Osegueda explains how the group's collaboration with Raskulinecz came about. "We're friends with [Canadian rocker Danko Jones], and Nick was actually working on the new Danko record about to come out," says Mark. "We were already talking to different producers, and we'd heard Danko was working with this guy, and we were like, 'Wow, how'd you get that guy?' And Danko walked into the studio one day wearing his DEATH ANGEL hoodie, and Nick went, 'DEATH ANGEL!' and picked up a guitar and started playing the riffs to 'Seemingly Endless Time'. Danko e-mailed us the next day, and suggested we send down our demos to see if he was even interested. We did — Nick loved them, and the timing worked out; he had downtime and we needed to get into the studio within three weeks. All the pieces of the puzzle basically fell into place, and it's been magical."

DEATH ANGEL's latest CD, "The Art of Dying", was released in May 2004 through Nuclear Blast Records. The group's first studio album since 1990's "Act III" was recorded at SF Soundworks studios in San Francisco, California with producer Brian Joseph Dobbs (VOIVOD, MANMADEGOD).

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Europe Singer Checks In

Singer Joey Tempest from Swedish hard rockers EUROPE has issued the following update:

"ust got of the phone with John (Norum - guitarist). We don't speak that often but when we manage to get a hold of each other we can stay on the phone for hours. Just like we used to do back when we started FORCE together.

John is in the middle of recording his solo album. Rehearsals are going well and he will start the actual recording any day now. He says this album will have a straight forward feel with not so many overdubs. I'm looking forward to hearing it.

We also had a chat about the New Years gig in Romania which could be a lot of fun. We also talked about the semi-acoustic show on 26th of Jan. at Nalen. We hope we can throw in a few surprises. Perhaps play a "cover". It's amazing to think that this show can be viewed from anywhere in the world over the internet. It will be a fun evening for sure.

We've started work on songs for the new Europe CD. The rest of the guys have been sending me ideas to work on here in London. There are some really cool songs coming out. We'll go into the studio after touring the summer next year.

As I told you 'One of these days this band is going to go places.'"

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The Dillinger Escape Plan Bring Chaos to KY

Live shows are always about taking the good with the bad. December 6th at Headliners Music Hall in Louisville, KY would be no different. The bad things: Severely insufficient parking, The long, seemingly endless line to the door in the blustery cold, outrageous alcohol prices, fans trying to scream through their cell phone rather than taking in the performances, young couples bickering and opinionated Machine Head fans. This is all normal. Fortunately the bands came through in spades. A toasty venue, responsive bartenders, and expedient band crews didn’t hurt matters either. More...

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Theundho Sign With Det Germanske Folket

Blackened Pagan Metallers THEUDHO inked a deal with the German label DET GERMANSKE FOLKET, the home of such acts as ANGANTYR, HEL, RIGER, MYRKGRAV, DANTALION, and more.

DET GERMANSKE FOLKET will release the third full length album of THEUDHO in the spring of 2008 as well as re-release the bands first two albums that were originally released on the Belgian label NEPHEREX, "Treachery" (2004) and "The Völsunga Saga" (2006).

Currently, THEUDHO is recording eleven new tracks. The new THEUDHO-material is described as being more dynamic, varied and melodic than the previous albums while retaining the aggression of the earlier work. The lyrics mainly focus on the historical backgrounds of continental Germanic heathenism.

Raf (AHRÁYEPH, ex-ANCIENT RITES) will mix and master the album early 2008. Cover art and elaborate booklet illustrations will once again be provided by KRIS VERWIMP, famous for his outstanding work with ABSU, MARDUK, MÅNEGARM and more.

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Cor Scorpii Complete Work On Debut Album

Norwegian extreme metal band COR SCORPII has completed work on its debut album, "Monument", due in late February via Descent Productions. The CD was recorded and mixed at TopRoom studio (BORKNAGAR, MAYHEM, TRISTANIA) by Borge Finstad and it was mastered by at Tailor Maid Productions (DIMMU BORGIR, KATATONIA, DARK TRANQUILLITY).

"Monument" track listing:

01. Ei fane svart
02. Endesong
03. I, the damned
04. Our fate, our curse
05. Helvetesfossen
06. Oske og innsikt
07. Kjettar
08. Bragder i stein More...

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Obsidian Post New Video Online

Dutch death/thrash metal act OBSIDIAN has posted the video for its track "Footprints" on YouTube. The clip, which was directed by Dennis Lubbers from the Film Academy in Amsterdam, can be viewed below.

"Footprints" comes off OBSIDIAN's debut album, "Emerging", which was reissued earlier this year via Rusty Cage Records.

OBSIDIAN recently enlisted DISAVOWED guitarist Gerben Van Der Bij as the group's new bassist.

Formed in 1998, OBSIDIAN's current lineup is as follows:

Robbe K - Vocals
Sjaak Kassies - Guitar
Melle Kramer - Drums
Simon Lawford - Guitar
Gerben Van Der Bij - Bass More...

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Lordi Post Official "Dark Floors" Trailer Online

The official trailer for "Dark Floors" — the feature film starring the Finnish "monster" metal band LORDI — can be viewed below.

The plot summary is as follows: Concerned for her autistic daughter's health, a father sees her removal from the hospital by force as the only option. An elevator breakdown prevents a smooth exit and renders them trapped with others. Yet the incident is only the beginning of a descent into nightmare. As the doors open, the hospital appears mysteriously deserted. When mutilated bodies are found, creatures from a dark world start a frightening attack. It soon becomes clear that the survival of the group may rest solely on the little girl.

"Dark Floors" was shot in Finland at a cost of 4.2 million euros (approximately $6 million), according to Screen Daily.

The film, which features a largely Finnish cast, will premiere in the country on February 8, 2008.

LORDI recently introduced the film at the Cannes Film Festival.

The movie was described by the band's lead singer, Mr. Lordi, as a "traditional modern horror" that will feature monsters and "horrific scenes."

Mr. Lordi (real name: Tomi Putaansuu) added that the band's latex masks and monstrous costumes were derived from horror films so it was "kind of natural" for them to make their own movie. More...

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Soil Post Soundgarden Cover Online

Chicago based hard rockers Soil have posted their first recording of the lineup since guitarist Shaun Glass departed on their official myspace account. The song is a cover of 90s grunge legends Soundgarden's classic "Rusty Cage".

The band are currently working on a new album of original material, their first as a quartet.

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More Bands Added To Metalmania Festival

The following bands have been confirmed for next year’s Metalmania festival, which will take place on March 8th, 2008 at Spodek Hall in Katowice, Poland:

MEGADETH
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN
SATYRICON
OVERKILL
VADER
IMMOLATION
ARTILLERY
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM
MARDUK
PRIMORDIAL
INSIDE YOU
POISON THE WELL

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Korn, Mastodon And More To Be On New Soundtrack

Wind-up Records and IMG Media have announced the release of the inaugural soundtrack for “The World’s Strongest Man” franchise, airing on ESPN and ESPN2. The title will be available exclusively through Amazon upon release on December 18th, and the track listing is as follows:

01. 12 Stones - “Adrenaline”
02. Korn - “Hold On”
03. Seether - “Out Of My Way”
04. Hatebreed - “Never Let It Die”
05. Shadows Fall - “Redemption”
06. Every Time I Die - “We’rewolf”
07. Underoath - “Writing On The Walls”
08. Submersed - “Better Think Again”
09. Mastodon - “The Wolf Is Loose”
10. Hurt - “Ten Ton Brick”
11. Bruce Aronson - “Strongman”

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Directors Cut Of New Sanctity Video Available

The director's cut of SANCTITY's video for the song 'Beloved Killer' is available below:

As previously reported, Sanctity has replaced VISIONS OF ATLANTIS as the main support act for SONATA ARCTICA on their February 2008 North American tour. The dates include:

February
1 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre
2 - Bedford, NH - Mark's Place
3 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
5 - Quebec City, QC - Imperial de Quebec
6 - London, ON - Embassy
8 - Winnipeg, MB - West End Cultural Centre
9 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
10 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
11 - Calgary, AB - The Warehouse
12 - Vancouver, BC - Plaza Club
14 - Seattle, WA - El Corazón
15 - Portland, OR - The Hawthorne Theater
16 - Orangevale, CA - The Boardwalk
18 - San Francisco, CA - Slim‘s
19 - San Diego, CA - House Of Blues More...

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Kataklysm Cancel U.K. Tour With Behemoth

Canadian extremists KATAKLYSM have decided to cancel their upcoming UK/Iberia tour alongside friends BEHEMOTH, scheduled for next February.

Explains singer Maurizio Iacono, "First I'd like to say how crazy of a ride it's been since the release if ITAOD (In The Arms Of Devastation. We've done over 200 shows in less than two years... Nine tours across the world and meeting all our fans was the highlight. They made our last album the biggest and strongest to date.

It's been great, but the machine needs time off.

There's nothing more we like than to stay on the road non-stop, but we have to come to reality here and see that we need to take a breather, recharge our batteries and come back stronger then ever with a brand new album, because we will have to re-do this all over again in no time.

We didn't want to cancel the tour with Behemoth, but after much thought it was the right decision. J-F has to keep working through January on the new album, so he gets absolutely no break time, which isn't fair. Then we have to mix it in February, and we need to be here to supervise this new masterpiece we created for you guys.

Prevail is the priority for next year and it needs our full attention... But don't worry, we have A LOT of plans ahead of us, and we will be back in no time at all. Also this doesn't affect the New Zealand and Australian dates in late March, those will go ahead as planned.

Other than that, the band is doing great, Steph will be rejoining us for the last four shows of this tour with CHIMAIRA, which has been great. We got a couple more dates left, check our MySpace or website and come check us out, these will be the last dates til the next record comes out. I'd like to wish everyone out there some happy holidays with your loved ones."

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Bullet For My Valentine Post New Video Online

The video for the new BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE song 'Scream, Aim, Fire' - the title track of the band's forthcoming album - is available below:

Due out January 29th, Bullet For My Valentine's sophomore effort - Scream Aim Fire - was produced by Colin Richardson (MACHINE HEAD, FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND) who also produced BFMV's debut disc, The Poison, which sold more than a million copies worldwide.

As previously reported, the full track listing for Scream Aim Fire is as follows: 'Scream Aim Fire', 'Eye Of The Storm', 'Hearts Burst Into Fire', 'Waking The Demon', 'Disappear', 'Deliver Us From Evil', 'Take It Out On Me', 'Say Goodbye', 'End Of Days', 'Last To Know', 'Forever And Always'.

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Cavalera Conspiracy Announce Album Release Date

CAVALERA CONSPIRACY - the new project featuring SEPULTURA founding members Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums), alongside GOJIRA's Joe Duplantier (bass) and SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo - will release its debut album on March 25th, 2008 via Roadrunner Records.

Max and Igor Cavalera are collaborating on new material for the first time in 12 years, since recording Sepultura’s Roots in 1995. This long-anticipated reunion between the Cavalera brothers is something fans across the globe have been clamoring for since Sepultura’s last gig in December 1996. "When Igor, and I met at the 10th Annual D-Low Memorial Show and got the instruments in our hands, it was like we had never been separated. The metal was flowing in our veins,” comments Max. “It was the same in the studio."

Recording took place this past July at Undercity Studios in Los Angeles, with Logan Mader (ex-MACHINE HEAD guitarist). Among the 11 songs set to appear are: 'Inflikted', 'Bloodbrawl', 'Holy Poison', 'The Doom Of All Fires', 'Ultra-Violent' and 'My Sanctuary'. A b-side cover of the POSSESSED death/thrash classic 'The Exorcist' was also recorded.

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Soilwork Comment On Tour With Throwdown

SOILWORK have issued the following update with regards to their upcoming tour with THROWDOWN, due to kick off in February:

"We are happy to announce that we will be back in the States in February/March together with Throwdown, THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD and WAR OF AGES! We are currently on a crazy US arena tour with the boys in KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, LAMB OF GOD and DEVILDRIVER. The tour is going towards the end and we have six more shows to go. It has been absolutely amazing and we've had some really good times! We wanna thank the bands, the crew and last but not the least, you the fans for giving us a very memorable experience. For those of you who've discovered us on this tour, we recommend you to check us out on next spring and see what it's like to be hit in the face by a longer Soilwork set; and for all of those who have seen us before, we'll see you in the front row!

Check out the Tour Dates section for a list of already confirmed shows. More dates will be added shortly, so please check back soon!

Cheers!"

Confirmed tour dates, with more to be announced, currently include:

March
3 - Dallas, TX - The Door
4 - San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
5 - Houston, TX - Meridian
7 - Tampa, FL - StateTheatre
8 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
9 - Orlando, FL - Firestone
10 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
11 - Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall
12 - Norfolk, VA - Norva
13 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
19 - Montreal, QC - Le Studio
20 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
21 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
27 - Boise, ID - The Big Easy
28 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
29 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre

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