Staind
Who remembers Staind? Just me? No way! Anyway, the hotties from the USA will release digital single 'The Way I Am' on January 25th to mark their first headline UK tour in support of their new album 'The Illusion of Progress'.
The tour kicks off in Belfast this coming Sunday Jan 18th and finishes at London's Forum (having been moved there following the announcement of the demolition of the historic Astoria) on the 26th January.
‘The Illusion Of Progress’ marks Staind’s sixth album and is the follow-up to 2005’s certified platinum ‘Chapter V’. Staind’s last three studio albums debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Album Chart, earning their place as one of the most successful rock bands of the new millennium, selling over 12 million records worldwide.
Staind joins an elite shortlist of five other artists who have also accomplished this feat, including U2, Dave Matthews Band, System Of A Down, Van Halen and Disturbed.
‘The Illusion Of Progress’ was produced by Johnny K (Plain White T’s, Kill Hannah, Disturbed) and recorded in the home studio of Staind vocalist Aaron Lewis, with the original band line-up, including Mike Mushok (guitar), Jon Wysocki (drums, percussion) and Johnny April (bass, vocals).
The full list of dates is as follows:
Sun 18th Jan – Belfast Mandela Hall
Mon 19th Jan – Dublin Academy
Wed 21st Jan - Glasgow Garage
Thu 22nd Jan - Manchester Academy
Fri 23rd Jan - Sheffield Academy
Sun 25th Jan - Birmingham Academy
Mon 26th Jan - London Forum