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Superchick Embarks On 'Alive Tour' March 19

(3/15/2010)
Band Joined By Guest Artists John Reuben, Luminate and Bread of Stone

Grammy nominated pop/rock band Superchick will embark on its spring 2010 "Alive Tour" March 19, 2010. Visiting an expected 20 cities through late May, Superchick will be joined by guest artists Gotee Records' John Reuben, new Sparrow Records signing Luminate, and touring veterans Bread of Stone.

Known for its legendary, explosive live performances, Superchick's "Alive Tour" will kick off in Minneapolis and travel to major markets including Cincinnati, San Antonio, and Chicago.

"We are so excited to get back on the road after being in the studio finishing our new album," says Tricia Baumhardt, lead singer of Superchick. "We can't wait to connect with our fans, tour with long-time friend John Reuben, and bring fresh new artists with us! It will definitely be a fun night. You never know what may happen at a Superchick show!"

A complete tour itinerary follows this release. For tour updates, visit www.superchickonline.com

Inpop Records' sister-fronted band Superchick comprises Tricia Brock (vocals) and Melissa Brock (vocals, guitar), Matt Dally (bass, vocals), Dave Ghazarian (lead guitar, vocals), and Max Hsu (keyboards/DJ). With five projects to date, Superchick has sold upwards of 700,000 albums and celebrated multiple record-breaking No.1 singles at radio, including the standout tracks "We Live" and "Stand In The Rain." The group's songs have been heard in more than 80 films, television shows and video games, making Superchick one of the most licensed bands in the Christian music industry. Superchick's latest release, Rock What You Got, its boldest and most unapologetic project to date, turned out the group's highest ever first week sales numbers and has received significant licensing placements on MTV's "The Hills," ABC television spots for "True Beauty," and the Style Network's reality series "Running In Heels," to name a few. The album additionally received a 2009 GRAMMY nomination for Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album and produced the Top 5 radio hit, "Hold." For more information, visit www.superchickonline.com.

Gotee recording artist John Reuben has released five albums, selling more than 250,000 records. His debut LP, Are We There Yet?, captured the young artist's quick wit, fun hip hop beats, along with some darker leanings as well. His second album, Hindsight, picked up where his last album left off, exploring his early 90's hip hop influences while delving into alternative pop. In 2003, John produced Professional Rapper. Some say this project is where he truly came into his own, incorporating more live instrumentation rather than samples and loops. He continued to pen lyrics with personal themes and an increasingly eclectic musical soundtrack on his next two albums, 2005's The Boy vs. the Cynic and 2007's Word of Mouth, both of which earned him enthusiastic reviews from the music press. John's latest release, Sex, Drugs and Self-Control (Dec. 2009), was produced by John and his drummer, Seth Earnest, and recorded at his home studio in Ohio. With live instruments and drum loops John achieves a sound that suggests the influence of artists like Beck and the Dust Brothers. His personality once again sets this album apart lyrically and brings it to life. At times broodingly dark and at other times the life of the party, Sex, Drugs and Self-Control gives listeners a glimpse of who he really is. For more information on John Reuben visit www.johnreuben.com

Formed in the fall of 2005, Luminate comprises Sam Hancock (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Cody Clark (lead guitar), Dustin DeLong (vocals/keys), Dusty Jakubik (bass), and Aaron Matthew (drums). The band released three well-received independent projects, prompting extensive touring nationwide, before signing with Sparrow Records in late 2009. Luminate's first national release, produced by multi-Dove Award-winning producer Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, Vince Gill, Steven Curtis Chapman), combines poignant lyrics and anthemic choruses that speak to the essence of God' love. The self-titled project is scheduled to release March 23, 2010, while the album's lead single, "Shine (Love Is An Action)," is currently impacting Christian radio. For more information on Luminate, visit www.myspace.com/luminate.

Infused with an energy that finds its source in their passion for bringing others closer to Jesus, Bread of Stone is a Christian band based out of Sioux City, Iowa with a sound all their own. Coming from Indonesia, the largest Muslim country in the world, Bread of Stone was formed by two brothers Ben (vocals) and Bill Kristijanto (guitar) and later joined by friends Tim Barnes (bass) and Krislyn Woolley (drums) , they have answered the call to ministry through inspiring music. With a unique blend of rock, pop, and worship, their music takes listeners on a journey through the heights and depths of the human experience. When asked about the significance of the name "Bread of Stone," they state we are all merely stones that God turns into bread to feed the hungry and that without Him, no one can accomplish good in this downfallen world. With the grace of God flowing through their ministry, they have had the opportunity to see numerous people come to know the Lord. They are determined to glorify Him in everything they do, for this is the true heart of Bread of Stone.

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Alive Tour Itinerary

DATE CITY
3/19 Minneapolis, MN
4/10 Cincinnati, OH
4/22 Sanger, TX
4/23 San Antonio, TX
4/24 Picayune, MS
4/28 Anderson, IN
5/1 Minneapolis, MN
5/2 Omaha, NE
5/8 Pigeon Forge, TN
5/14 Pembroke, NH
5/15 North Adams, MA
5/16 McAlisterville, PA
5/22 Muskegon, MI
5/23 Schaumburg, IL

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Demon Hunter To Tour With As I Lay Dying This Spring

(3/15/2010)

Demon Hunter will be embarking on a nationwide tour this spring with As I Lay Dying, blessthefall and War of Ages. There are currently 23 scheduled stops, beginning April 29 in Tucson and ending May 22 in Las Vegas.

"This is something that we've hoped to do for a while now, and we're extremely honored to be a part of this tour," says vocalist Ryan Clark. "We had the chance to play a festival with the band in 2008, but aside from that show, it's been seven years since we've shared the stage with this metal powerhouse."

The tour comes in support of Demon Hunter's latest album THE WORLD IS A THORN which was released March 9. The album is available everywhere and can be purchased in stores at Best Buy and online at iTunes, Amazon MP3 and Shockhound.

Dates for the tour are as follows:

29 Apr - Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre
30 Apr - Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theater
01 May - Lubbock, TX Cactus Courtyard
02 May - Oklahoma City, OK Diamond Ballroom
03 May - Des Moines, IA Peoples Court
04 May - Springfield, MO Remington's Downtown
05 May - Louisville, KY Headliners Music Hall
06 May - Richmond, VA The National
07 May - Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock
08 May - Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Small's Theatre
09 May - Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Small's Theatre
10 May - Nashville, TN Rocketown
11 May - Chicago, IL House of Blues - Chicago
12 May - Minneapolis, MN The Cabooze
13 May - Kansas City, MO Beaumont Club
14 May - Englewood, CO Gothic Theatre
15 May - Magna, UT The Great Salt Air
16 May - Boise, ID Knitting Factory - Boise
17 May - Spokane, WA Knitting Factory - Spokane
18 May - Eugene, OR McDonald Theater
20 May - Reno, NV Knitting Factory - Reno
21 May - San Diego, CA SOMA
22 May - Las Vegas, NV House of Blues - Las Vegas

Demon Hunter is an anomaly in today's heavy music scene, jettisoning fashionable trends and easily recognizable cliches in favor of traditional heavy metal power and melodic hooks. THE WORLD IS A THORN recalls the best of the genre's past while pushing the envelope forward at the same time. The album follows previous studio albums STORM THE GATES OF HELL (2007), THE TRIPTYCH (2005), SUMMER OF DARKNESS (2004) and DEMON HUNTER (2002), as well as the live album and three-disc CD / DVD set 45 DAYS, which have sold close to a combined half a million copies.

Demon Hunter is Ryan Clark (vocals), Jonathan Dunn (bass), Yogi Watts (drums), Patrick Judge (guitar) and Ryan Helm (guitar).

For more information visit:
www.demonhunter.net
www.myspace.com/demonhunter

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EMI CMG Distribution and Inpop Records Sign New Agreement

(3/11/2010)

As they celebrate a decade-long partnership, EMI CMG Distribution and Inpop Records have agreed to a new multi-year distribution agreement, with EMI CMG continuing as exclusive worldwide distributor to all retail outlets for Inpop Records.

Since EMI CMG and Inpop signed their first distribution deal in 1999, the partnership has seen the introduction of some of Christian music's brightest new stars including Mat Kearney, Superchick, Shane and Shane, Jimmy Needham and Newworldson. The label is also home to newsboys, the iconic band who has sold over seven million records worldwide, earned 25 No. 1 singles at radio and seen five of its albums certified Gold throughout its career. With its impressive artist roster, Inpop has become one of the Christian music industry's strongest independent labels, selling more than three million units and producing numerous Dove Awards and GRAMMY nominations.

"Inpop has been a terrific partner for EMI CMG. Over the past 10 years they have developed an impressive track record of launching and supporting innovative and creative artists. We look forward to many more years together, said Greg Bays, Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing for EMI CMG Distribution.

John Kelly, Chief Financial Officer of Inpop, added: "Inpop is well-placed as a lean, flexible company, and we are thrilled to continue our alliance with EMI CMG and utilizing the strong strategic systems and operations EMI CMG provides. We know they believe in our artists as much as we do and are as committed as our artists are to reaching music fans with the message of the gospel."

Inpop has several key releases scheduled for the first half of 2010, including the new studio record from newsboys, the group's first CD with new frontman Michael Tait (formerly of dc Talk) and the band's 19th album. Releasing on June 8, the CD's title will be BORN AGAIN. The album's lead singles "I'll Be" and "Born Again" are currently going for adds at Christian AC and CHR, respectively.

On April 20, Inpop/EMI CMG will release Reinvention from the sister-fronted pop-rock band Superchick. The album features reinventions of the band's favorite songs from every album in Superchick's discography, including those from its Grammy-nominated album Rock What You Got, in addition to several all-new studio recordings.

Singer-songwriter Jimmy Needham will release his third album, Nightlights, the follow up to his critically acclaimed album Not Without Love, on May 18. Produced by Calvin Turner (Marc Broussard, Dave Barnes, Matt Wertz), Nightlights highlights Jimmy's soulful pop melodies and his signature eclectic sound that mixes pop, rock and blues. The first single from the record, "Yours To Take," is at Christian radio now.

Just recently released is the sophomore record from Newworldson. The self-titled CD hit stores on February 23, debuting on iTunes' Top Christian/Gospel Albums Chart at No.3. Its first single "There Is A Way" is also receiving significant success at radio, currently Top 3 on the Christian AC charts. An energetic blend of pop, soul, and gospel, Canadian-based band Newworldson introduced its fresh sound to Christian music audiences with the release of Salvation Station in 2008, which ChristianityToday.com called one of the top 10 albums of 2008. The newly released album captures an even bigger, more dynamic sound than its previous effort, eliciting glowing reviews from both critics and consumers alike.

ABOUT EMI CMG DISTRIBUTION (www.emicmg.com):
EMI CMG Distribution was founded in 1994 to serve as the main distribution outlet for EMI CMG's owned and distributed labels to the US Christian and general retail marketplace, and the international Christian marketplace. Since this distribution division was launched, EMI CMG has had more charting titles annually on Billboard's Top Christian Charts than any other Christian distributor and has been named Billboard Magazine's Top Christian Music Distributor 10 times since 1995. In addition to distributing EMI Christian Music Group's fully-owned labels, which include Sparrow, ForeFront, and Credential imprints, as well as EMI Gospel and Worship Together, EMI CMG Distribution has exclusive distribution agreements with Tooth & Nail/BEC, EE-Taow Records, Gaither Music Group, Green Hill Productions, Hal Leonard, Inpop, Just Me Music, Kingsway Music, Madacy Entertainment, North Point Music, Spring Hill Music Group, Troubadour for the Lord, Universal Music Group, VSR Music Group, Anchor Bay Entertainment/Starz, Cloud 9 Games, Creative Trust Media, First Look Studios, GT Media, Guardian Studios/Bananas, First Look Studios, Kelly's Filmworks, Pure Flix Entertainment, Rainbow Valley Heroes, Third Day Games and Vivendi Visual Entertainment. EMI CMG Distribution is a division of EMI Christian Music Group, a unit of EMI Music (www.emi.com), one of the world's leading music companies.

ABOUT INPOP RECORDS (www.inpop.com):
Inpop Records is an independent Christian music label based in Brentwood, Tenn. Founded in 1999 by newsboys founder and longtime frontman Peter Furler, artist manager Wes Campbell, and Australian businessman Dale Bray, Inpop is home to some of the best-known bands in Christian music. Distributed by EMI Christian Music Group, Inpop Records has become one of the top-selling independent labels within the industry, having established a reputation for seeking out the best artists in emerging talent and for expanding the Christian music marketplace with sound and ideas. Inpop artists have scored numerous No. 1 radio hits, earned multiple awards and nominations and achieved recognition around the world. Inpop's current roster includes newsboys, Superchick, Mat Kearney, Shane and Shane, Jimmy Needham, Newworldson and Article One, among others.

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Demon Hunter's 'The World Is A Thorn' In Stores

(3/10/2010)

Demon Hunter's new album THE WORLD IS A THORN is available in stores & online now.

The band's fifth album produced by Aaron Sprinkle (Acceptance, Anberlin, The Almost) and mixed by powerhouse producer Jason Suecof (All That Remains, Trivium) can be purchased in stores at Best Buy and online at iTunes, Amazon MP3 and Shockhound. Exclusively for release week, THE WORLD IS A THORN is currently streaming in its entirety at AOL Music.

"The album title refers to the often harmful and destructive world that we live in," explains vocalist Ryan Clark. "Most of the songs deal with the current state of the nation and the world as a whole. In particular, the lyrics take aim at the ideals of a Godless people and the depletion of our morals and values."

THE WORLD IS A THORN is currently at No. 2 on iTunes Rock chart and No. 22 on the overall iTunes album chart. In addition, the media are already on board for this release.

Demon Hunter's unmatchable ability to mesh heavy with melodic and its relevant messages are undoubtedly the reason why the band continues to reign supreme over the metal genre.
--NewReleaseTuesday.com

The World Is A Thorn is heavier, thrashier, more experimental, and without a doubt Demon Hunter's best work yet.
--JesusFreakHideout.com

Demon Hunter have continued to progress over the many years they've been together and it shows on each album. Their fans will most definitely be as excited about this album as I was. I'm left listening to this album over and over. The effort put into this album is really impressive and hopefully that's what is left in the listeners mind.
--TheInterlude.com

This is Demon Hunter at their evolutionary peak, an amalgam of every iteration, every sound they've committed to 0's and 1's and it's fantastic.
--TheNewReview.net

In support of the release of THE WORLD IS A THORN, Demon Hunter will be doing two free in-store performances and signings:

Friday, March 12th @ 7:00 PM
Easy Street - Mercer Street
20 Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98109-4006

Saturday, March 13th @ 4:00 PM
Best Buy
3305 SW Cedar Hill Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97005

The release of the album comes after last week's world premiere of "Collapsing" on MySpace, the first video from THE WORLD IS A THORN.

For more information visit:
www.demonhunter.net
www.myspace.com/demonhunter

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Sanctus Real's Fifth Studio Album, Pieces Of A Real Heart Releases

(3/9/2010)

GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award winning Sanctus Real releases its fifth studio album, Pieces Of A Real Heart, on Sparrow Records today amidst wide critical acclaim. The album is the result of the band maturing and growing as songwriters, musicians and individuals, while retaining its aggressive edge and incorporating a more diverse musical palette of instrumentation and themes.

Embracing the updated sound, radio has already launched the first single from Pieces Of A Real Heart, "Forgiven," to the top of the charts and gathered enough spins across multiple Christian radio formats to make it the No. 5 most played song this week on Billboard's National Audience Monitored chart. As the single continues to gain momentum, the song has also become the first video from Pieces Of A Real Heart. Yahoo!, the No. 3 most trafficked US site on the internet, debuts the "Forgiven" video this week at (http://new.music.yahoo.com/sanctus-real). Following the Yahoo! debut, the video, which is directed by Nathan Corrona, will run on numerous other outlets nationwide.

Sanctus Real further recorded an acoustic version of "Forgiven" and four more acoustic songs from Pieces Of A Real Heart for its Digital Deluxe edition. This Deluxe edition features all the studio recordings, the five acoustic versions and a digital booklet, all available exclusively through digital retailers for $12.99, including iTunes (http://bit.ly/d7h5OM).

Sanctus Real is also offering music fans the opportunity to download a FREE song from the new album. Anyone can immediately receive the brand new song, "These Things Take Time," by re-tweeting or posting the link http://www.tweematic.com/sanctusreal/ on their facebook pages. Sanctus Real guitarist Chris Rohman has called this song one of his "absolute favorites off the new record."

Music fans can also listen to the full album that is available to stream now from http://www.rhapsody.com/sanctus-real/pieces-of-a-real-heart.

As the album hits physical and digital retail outlets everywhere today, here is what media critics are already saying about Pieces Of A Real Heart:

"With honest lyrical prose and heightened musical charm, Sanctus Real re-energizes their stay as one of Christian music's favorite bands. Leading with their bona fide hit, 'Forgiven,' the pop/rock [band] charters through the vulnerable sway between faith and doubt with such ease, listening to Pieces Of A Real Heart feels more like eavesdropping into a Christian pilgrim's personal spiritual journey, full of perpetual questions and surrender." – CCM
"Best overall album by one of the premier bands in Christian music… I expect multiple hit songs to emerge from this album. Sanctus Real has really hit the mark with Pieces Of A Real Heart." – NewReleaseTuesday.com (Album rated A+)

"They've developed a more refined and mature pop/rock sound. They still pack plenty of energy and overflow with sunny harmonies, but now with swelling keyboards and the occasional string accompaniment." – ChristianityToday.com

Popularly known for its captivating recordings and live performances, Toledo, Ohio-based Sanctus Real is playing "Forgiven," "Lead Me" and other new songs from Pieces Of A Real Heart, as well as fan favorites spanning 13 No. 1 and Top 5 radio hits, on its headline spring tour with special guests Addison Road, Above the Golden State, Me In Motion and Speaker Sammy Adebiyi. The tour launched March 3 in Albuquerque and travels coast to coast through April 18. This leg of its 2010 tour is sponsored by the charity, Mocha Club (www.mochaclub.org), an online community of people giving up the cost of two mochas a month ($7) to fund relief and development projects in Africa. (See below for upcoming Spring tour dates.)

Sanctus Real is all about living out their lives as "real" Christians, not only on the stage and as they interact with fans, but in the quieter moments of their lives as husbands, fathers and fellow believers. The band creates compelling, authentic music that lives up to the meaning of their name: to be Holy (Latin meaning of "Sanctus").

Sanctus Real's 2006 breakthrough album, The Face of Love, landed at No 2 on the Billboard Top Heetseekers chart and amassed a string of radio hits, including the No. 1 songs "I'm Not Alright" and "Don't Give Up." The band's most recent release, We Need Each Other, garnered the band a GRAMMY nomination, and the album's title track became the band's sixth No. 1 radio single.

For all the latest Sanctus Real news, go to www.sanctusreal.com, www.myspace.com/sanctusreal, and www.emicmg.com.

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Skillet Unveils New Headline Tour

(3/9/2010)

Atlantic/Ardent/INO's Artist and Group of the Year Dove-nominated recording group Skillet has announced details of their upcoming headline tour. The "Awake & Alive Tour" begins April 15th at Scranton, Pennsylvania's Scranton Cultural Center and then continues through late May (see itinerary below or click here). Joining the Grammy-nominated rock outfit on the trek will be fellow nominees RED, whose most recent effort, "Innocence & Instinct," climbed its way to the Top 5 on iTunes Top Albums chart. Also joining the tour will be hard rock outfit, The Letter Black.

One of America's hardest working live acts, Skillet – who spent the first part of 2010 touring alongside Atlantic labelmates Shinedown – is currently co-headlining the "Awake Tonight" tour with TobyMac, which kicked off to several sold out shows last week, and will also be headlining a number of upcoming summer festivals.

The "Awake & Alive Tour" celebrates the continuing success of Skillet's acclaimed new album, "AWAKE," which reached the #1 spot on the iTunes Store's "Top Albums" chart within 24 hours of its release last summer. The album also made a blockbuster debut on the SoundScan/Billboard 200, entering the chart at #2. The album continues to reign as a favorite, ascending the upper half of the Billboard 200.

Produced by Howard Benson (Three Days Grace, Daughtry, Flyleaf), "AWAKE" is highlighted by the electrifying single, "Monster." The track is currently a top 5 smash at Active Rock outlets nationwide, while also scoring top 20 airplay at Mainstream Rock.

What's more, "Hero" – the second mainstream single from "AWAKE" – has been featured in an array of high-profile promotional campaigns, including WWE's annual Royal Rumble pay-per-view and is set to arrive at Active Rock outlets this week. Likewise, "Hero" has already hit the top spot on the Christian CHR and Rock charts, and now, after being the most-added it's first week out, the second Christian radio single "Awake & Alive," is already Top 10 at Christian rock and Top 15 at CHR.

Founded in 1996, Skillet has earned rapturous praise for their inspirational and intense approach to hard-edged alternative rock. Continually gaining praise in the Christian market, the mainstream is following suit, with Hit Parader celebrating Skillet for "(bringing) to mind the kind of slick, studio-savvy work that made vintage Aerosmith and Bon Jovi so much fun to listen to." "Skillet…continually push their musical muscle with soaring guitar work interspersed with their take on 80's hair-metal ballads," declared Mix.

In addition to cumulative album sales in excess of 1.6 million, Skillet has racked up a wide range of honors throughout their extraordinary career. Frontman John Cooper and producer Brian Howes recently collected two BMI Music Awards for "The Last Night" and "The Older I Get," both featured on 2006's Grammy Award-nominated "COMATOSE." That album proved Skillet's most popular work to date, achieving RIAA gold certification. "COMATOSE" followed the band's 2003 label debut, "COLLIDE," which launched Skillet into the mainstream while also garnering their first Grammy Award nomination.
For up-to-the-minute news and information, visit www.skillet.com or www.myspace.com/skilletmusic.

Skillet's latest, "AWAKE," continues to propel the incredible momentum the rock outfit has going for them with a blockbuster debut at No. 2 on Billboard's Top 200, selling over 67,000 units and peaking at No. 1 on iTune's "Top Albums" chart and "Top Rock" chart. Already over 300k in scans in just 20 weeks (more than double that of the GOLD selling COMATOSE), "AWAKE" was Amazon.com's best selling Christian CD of 2009, and boasts the No. 4 mainstream Active Rock single in the country with "Monster," which was also AOL Music's No. 4 mainstream rock song of last year, and the No. 1 Christian CHR & Rock single, "Hero," which has been used all season long by the NFL in their, Sunday Night Football and NFL Weekend Kickoff promos.

Skillet has toured with the likes of mainstream megastars Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Seether and Flyleaf, and headlined a slew of major Christian festivals, all followed by solo tours that ranked within Pollstar's Concert Pulse Top 50 Tours. Along the way, the two-time Grammy®-nominated alternative rockers also scored seven consecutive number one Christian radio singles, a 2008 GMA Dove Award for "Rock Song of the Year," and a 2009 nomination for Artist of the Year. Along with a trio of singles on Billboard's Mainstream Rock charts, a pair of BMI Songwriting Awards, and being chosen as Reader's Poll favorites on several top ccm websites, they also released their first ever concert CD/DVD combo pack "Comatose Comes Alive."

SKILLET AWAKE & ALIVE TOUR w/ RED and The Letter Black
(all dates subject to change)

APRIL
15        Scranton, PA                         Scranton Cultural Center
18        Charlotte, NC                       Bojangles Coliseum
22        Raleigh, NC                          TBA
23        Savannah, GA                       TBA
24        Aiken, SC                              USC Aiken Convocation Center
25        Pensacola, FL                        Saenger Theater
29        Lafayette, LA                        Cajundome Convention Center

MAY
2          Jonesboro, AR                      ASU Convocation Center
4          Ft. Smith, AR                       Ft. Smith Convention Center
6          Park City, KS                       Hartman Arena
7          Dodge City, KS                    Dodge City Civic Center
9          Topeka, KS                           Kansas Expocentre
11        Bismarck, ND                       Bismarck Civic Center
13        Rapid City, SD                      Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
15        Fargo, ND                             Urban Plains Center
20        Saginaw, MI                          Dow Event Center (Theater)
21        East Lansing, MI                   Michigan State Univ. Concert Auditorium

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Another #1 Single For Thousand Foot Krutch Off Latest Album

(3/8/2010)

Thousand Foot Krutch continues to garner success from their recent release "Welcome to the Masquerade" as the band received another No. 1 Christian Rock single with "Fire It Up." This marks the band's second No. 1 rock single off of their fifth studio album following "Bring Me To Life." In addition, "Fire It Up" has had numerous TV, film, gaming and sport arena placements including the latest feature at the Super Bowl this year. "Fire It Up" joins the other rock No. 1 singles for TFK: "Puppet," "Absolute," "Faith, Love and Happiness," "The Art of Breaking," "Rawkfist," "Phenomenon," "Falls Apart" and "Bring Me To Life." This single also gave TFK their fourth Top 20 hit on the Active Rock chart. Here's what stations are saying about "Fire It Up":

"We are so excited that 'Fire It Up' has gone to #1! Well deserved from an amazing band who is guaranteed to have many more!"
-Radio U's Nikki Cantu

"'Fire it Up' reminds us why the TFK guys are the Kings of the Rock Anthem. One of the Hottest songs we've spun in years. It's "Rawkfist" for 2010. This is why we have Rock Radio!"
-Cale Nelson, The Z Nation Music Director

"TFK has always been one of our all-time top artists - and 'Fire It Up' delivers on that expectation from our listeners, with an irresistible explosion of rock."
-Brian Harman, The Effect Radio Network Music Director

Thousand Foot Krutch's "Welcome to the Masquerade" was also nominated for a JUNO Award in the "Contemporary Christian / Gospel Album of the Year." The 39th JUNO Awards, Canada's Music Awards, are in association with The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS). This nomination coincides with the success of the album as it was also honored with two Dove Award nominations for "Rock Recorded Song of the Year" ("Bring Me To Life") and "Rock Album of the Year." The Juno Awards are April 19 and the Dove Awards are April 21.

Since the release of "Welcome to the Masquerade," the band has nabbed much media attention as well as the opening spot on select Breaking Benjamin's upcoming tour dates. TFK will open for Breaking Benjamin starting this weekend March 13th concluding the 21st. Dates and ticket information online.

For more information on TFK visit their website (www.thousandfootkrutch.com) MySpace (www.myspace.com/thousandfootkrutch) Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/thousandfootkrutch) and Twitter - @officialTFK.

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Tobymac's Song 'Tonight' Chosen As Theme Song For MLB Networks'

(3/8/2010)
Following the highest sales debut of his solo career with his new CD TONIGHT (No. 6 on Billboard Top 200/No. 1 Christian SoundScan/No. 2 iTunes® overall), multi-platinum and GRAMMY® Award winning artist TobyMac is now celebrating the project's title track being chosen as the theme song for Major League Baseball Network's (MLB) 30 CLUBS IN 30 DAYS spring training series. The song will be featured throughout each episode.

With just 41 days until Opening Day, MLB Network recently announced it will once again televise the Spring Training series 30 Clubs in 30 Days, with hour-long features on each of the 30 Major League clubs previewing the 2010 season. The new season of 30 Clubs in 30 Days will provide extensive coverage of each team with field reports, interviews, predictions and inside access to every club's training camp as Opening Day approaches. A preview of the new season can be viewed on MLB Network's web site.

30 Clubs in 30 Days premieres on Wednesday, March 3 at 5:00 p.m. ET with the Detroit Tigers, followed by the New York Yankees on Thursday, March 4 at 5:00 p.m. ET (check www.mlbnetwork.com for updates).

Sold out and packed crowds helped TobyMac kick off the AWAKE TONIGHT tour with Skillet last week, which runs through April 11. For tour dates and more information on TobyMac, go to: http://www.tobymac.com

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Healing 4 Haiti Music Project Available Today on iTunes

(3/2/2010)
More than a dozen award-winning artists offered their musical talents to help make sure desperately needed relief supplies continue flowing into Haiti, where the struggle for survival continues for hundreds of thousands of earthquake victims. Today, the result of that musical effort – Healing 4 Haiti – is available for sale at iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/healing-4-haiti/id356668357).

Healing 4 Haiti is a collection of 15 songs from Christian music's leading artists and worship leaders and includes the anthem "Come Together Now (Music City Unites For Haiti)," penned by Michael W. Smith, Cindy Morgan and David Mullen and featuring a host artists including Vince Gill, Wynonna, Amy Grant and Oak Ridge Boys. The CD's songlist also includes tracks from Israel Houghton, DecembeRadio, Kari Jobe, The Afters, Hawk Nelson and many more plus an exclusive version of Jared Anderson's new song, "Carry Me."

Healing 4 Haiti was released today by Integrity Music at iTunes and will become available at retail stores on March 16. A minimum of $5.00 per copy of the album sold will be donated to Haiti earthquake relief. The donations will be used to provide clean water, shelter, medical care and other critical aid from Samaritan's Purse. It will also support the work of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's Rapid Response Team, which had chaplains on the ground within 24 hours of the earthquake providing emotional and spiritual comfort to survivors. Additionally, net proceeds from "Come Together Now (Music City Unites for Haiti)" will go to the Haiti relief efforts of Samaritan's Purse and the American Red Cross.

Several of the artists have traveled to Haiti and visited the work of Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. (Photos available upon request.) Additional information for Healing 4 Haiti is available at www.healing4haiti.org.

International relief organization Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, both headed by Franklin Graham, were on the ground in Haiti immediately following the tragedy and have expanded their response to more than $25 million in aid.

About The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association:
BGEA is a nonprofit organization that reaches millions of people each year through Billy Graham television broadcasts, Franklin Graham Festivals, Will Graham Celebrations, "My Hope" World Television Project, Dare to Be a Daniel youth ministry, The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove, Decision magazine, "Hour of Decision" and "Decision Minute" radio programs, and the Internet.

About Samaritan's Purse:
Samaritan's Purse is a nonprofit organization that provides immediate, no-red-tape response to the physical and spiritual needs of individuals in crisis situations - especially in locations where few others are working. Samaritan's Purse has worked in more than 100 countries to provide aid to victims of war, disease, disaster, poverty, famine and persecution.

About Integrity Music:
Integrity Music is a division of Integrity Media, a privately-owned media/communications company that produces, publishes and distributes Christian music and related materials that are sold throughout the United States and in over 160 other countries. Integrity Media is committed to providing Christ-centered products and resources to individuals, families and the Church worldwide.

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Demon Hunter Premiere 'Collapsing' Music Video

(3/2/2010)

Single Available Online, More Album Pre-Order Options Also Available

Solid State Records and Demon Hunter present the world premiere of the band's music video for the single "Collapsing" exclusively on MySpace as a part of the official "50 Days of Demon Hunter" online campaign.

The video was filmed in Pittsburgh, PA by Endeavor Media (Anberlin, Owl City) and features Bjorn "Speed" Strid of Swedish death metal band Soilwork, who contributes guest vocals to the song.

"We're all huge Soilwork Fans so this was an honor for us," says Demon Hunter vocalist Ryan Clark. "Speed was on a very short wishlist of ours for guys that we would want to have do vocals on the record so we were really, really excited when he agreed to do it."

"Collapsing" is the lead single from Demon Hunter's upcoming album THE WORLD IS A THORN and is available for download now on iTunes and Amazon MP3.

THE WORLD IS A THORN will be released in stores and online March 9th. The album will be available as both a Regular Edition and Deluxe Box Edition and can be pre-ordered now at iTunes, Best Buy, Amazon as well as the Demon Hunter Webstore.

Please check out the "50 Days Of Demon Hunter" at TheWorldIsAThorn.com. For 50 days straight fans will have access to exclusive Demon Hunter content, information, track listings, contests, images, videos, and much more!

About Demon Hunter:
Demon Hunter is an anomaly in today's heavy music scene, jettisoning fashionable trends and easily recognizable cliches in favor of traditional heavy metal power and melodic hooks. THE WORLD IS A THORN recalls the best of the genre's past while pushing the envelope forward at the same time. The album follows previous studio albums STORM THE GATES OF HELL (2007), THE TRIPTYCH (2005), SUMMER OF DARKNESS (2004) and DEMON HUNTER (2002), as well as the live album and three-disc CD / DVD set 45 DAYS, which have sold close to a combined half a million copies.

Demon Hunter is Ryan Clark (vocals), Jonathan Dunn (bass), Yogi Watts (drums), Patrick Judge (guitar) and Ryan Helm (guitar).

For more information visit:
www.demonhunter.net
www.myspace.com/demonhunter

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