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Scale The Summit sign to Prosthetic Records

Houston prog-metal quartet Scale The Summit have inked a deal with Prosthetic Records. The band are set to release their forthcoming LP on Prosthetic sometime in late 2008.

STS's Chris Letchford:

"We're all very excited about working with Prosthetic Records and are looking forward to what we will accomplish together in the future. We are currently preparing to go out on the road in 2008 in support of our current release Monument, while also showcasing the new material that we have written for our first Prosthetic release. The new songs have really helped us solidify our signature sound, so expect to hear more evolved, face melting instrumental jams from Scale The Summit!"

Foxy Shazam to tour the States in 2008

Ferret's dance-rock unit Foxy Shazam have revealed dates for their 2008 winter tour. The tour, in support of the band's upcoming debut release Introducing Foxy, kicks off on Jan. 17, 2008 with Karate High School and Peachcake supporting on all dates.

2008 tour dates are as follows:
1/17 Covington, Kentucky - The Mad Hatter
1/18 Dayton, Ohio - The Attic Club
1/19 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - The School (BCA)
1/20 Cleveland, Ohio - The Basement Nightclub
1/21 Williamsville, New York - Infinity
1/22 New York, New York - Tap Bar - the Knitting Factory
1/23 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Balcony Bar
1/24 Allston, Massachusetts - ICC Performance Halls
1/25 Richmond, Virginia - The Camel
1/26 Harrisonburg, Virginia - Guzmans
1/27 Wilmington, North Carolina - The Soapbox Laundrolounge
1/29 Miami, Florida - Studio A
1/30 Ybor City, Florida - The Orpheum
1/31 Tallahassee, Florida - Big Daddy's
2/01 Metairie, Louisiana - The High Ground
2/04 Austin, Texas - Red 7
2/05 Corpus Christi, Texas - The Compound
2/06 San Antonio, Texas - Rock Bottom Bar
2/08 Phoenix, Arizona - The One Place
2/12 West Hollywood, California - The Whisky
2/13 Berkeley, California - Blakes on Telegraph
2/14 Reno, Nevada - Stoney's
2/16 Seattle, Washington - Studio Seven
2/19 Logan, Utah - Club NVO

Feeling foxy? Take a gander at Foxy Shazam's new video trailer for "Dangerous Man":

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Atmosphere announces new holiday release date

Mike Scales on 12/10/07 @ 11:25 AM

Rapper Slug and producer Ant, a.k.a. Atmosphere, have announced the release of the latest installment of their Sad Clown EP series. A word from Rhymesayers Entertainment:

"What do you do when you record too many songs for your new album? How about drop an EP of that material for each season leading up to it's release. The midwestern duo is back at it to warm you up with their release of Sad Clown Bad Winter #11. With the shortest days and lowest temperatures upon us, this EP will make you forget all about those dark cold nights."

The EP will be available everywhere December 18.

The Higher announce U.K. tour

Tim Karan on 12/10/07 @ 11:15 AM

Epitaph pop act the Higher have announced dates for their first tour of the U.K. Main support will be provided by Elliot Minor.
Tour dates are as follows:

4/4 - Birmingham Sanctuary
4/5 - Leeds Met University
4/6 - Newcastle Academy
4/7 - Glasgow Garage
4/9 - Manchester Academy 2
4/10 - Norwich Waterfront
4/11 - Cardiff University
4/12 - London Astoria

The band will be in support of their Epitaph debut On Fire.

Foo Fighters plan 2008 tour with Against Me!

Alternative rock scene staple Foo Fighters plan to hit the road in early 2008 with Against Me! The tour, in support of Foo Fighters' latest release, Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace (RCA), kicks off on Jan. 16, 2008 in Miami, FL.

Tour dates are as follows:
1/16 Miami, FL - Bank Atlantic Arena
1/17 Orlando, FL - Amway Arena
1/19 Birmingham, AL BJCC Arena
1/20 Pensacola, FL - Pensacola Civic Center
1/22 Houston, TX - Toyota Center
1/23 Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
1/25 Memphis, TN - FedEx Forum
1/26 Nashville, TN - Municipal Auditorium
1/28 Fayetteville, AR - Barnhill Arena
1/29 Oklahoma City, OK - Ford Center
2/01 Reno, NV - Reno Events Center
2/02 Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
2/18 Worcester, MA - DCU Center
2/19 New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
2/21 Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Spectrum
2/24 Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena
2/25 Chicago, IL - Allstate Arena
2/27 Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
2/28 Council Bluffs, IA - Mid-America Center
3/02 Glendale, AZ - Jobing.com Arena
3/17 Montreal, QC - Canada Bell Center
3/19 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Scotiabank Place
3/20 London, ON, Canada - John Labatt Center
3/22 Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Air Canada Center
3/25 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - MTS Center
3/27 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada - Credit Union Center
3/28 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Rexall Place
3/30 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Pacific Coliseum

Circle Takes The Square post new live track

Ben Sailer on 12/9/07 @ 2:37 PM

Spastic progressive hardcore/screamo visionaries Circle Takes The Square have posted a live recording of a new song titled "Ritual Of Names" over on their MySpace page. The song is broken up into two parts, and was recorded at Jillian's in Las Vegas, Nevada last month. The band recently wrapped up a tour with Thursday and is said to be currently working on a follow-up to their last album, 2004's As The Roots Undo.