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Genres: Rock / Metal / Alternative

Location: St. Louis, MO

Stats: 22,368 fans / 1,022,999 plays / 2 plays today

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Members: Dan (Vocals), Ryan (Guitar), Philip (Guitar), Adam (Bass), Josh (Drums)

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After a decade of world-wide touring, charting singles and three fan-cherished albums selling over a million copies to date, St. Louis' hardest rocking band, Story of the Year have returned with an explosive new album, The Constant, which is set for release on February 16 via Epitaph Records. Fan's can listen to the hot new single "I'm Alive" on the band's MySpace page now and pre-order the anticipated new album beginning now at the Epitaph Store.

Spending a better part of 2009 at home, Story of the Year focused on stripping the excesses, getting back to basics and re-energizing the music that initially brought them together, before hitting the studio with producer Elvis Baskette (Chevelle, Cold, Escape The Fate) for their fourth studio album and follow-up to 2008's The Black Swan. Holed up in a secluded studio, the band proceeded to craft some of the best music of their career.

"This was the fastest recording and writing experience for us ever and it was cool because we didn't overthink everything," explains the band's vocalist Dan Marsala-who alongside guitarists Ryan Phillips and Philip Sneed, bassist Adam "The Skull" Russell and drummer Josh Willis make up Story Of The Year. "Writing and recording The Black Swan was a long, grueling process and this time we wanted to do the opposite: just have fun, be spontaneous and make it exciting-and it worked out better," he continues. "Everyone is so happy with the end product and it was a great time."

Fans of Story of the Year's beloved debut album Page Avenue as well as their most recent release The Black Swan will be pleased to know The Constant has something for everyone. The Constant's anthemic rock tracks and emotional ballads will strike a familiar chord with long time fans while newer converts will embrace the band's notorious raw energy and fresh songwriting. Showcasing their musicianship and songwriting skills with radio-ready tracks like the first single "I'm Alive," the snarling metal of "To The Burial," driving, post-hardcore masterpiece "The Dream Is Over," the soon-to-be fan favorite sing along "The Ghost of You and I" and the heartfelt piano ballad "Holding On To You," The Constant sees Story of the Year sonically stretching to create their most diverse and accomplished collection of songs yet.

The album's title embodies the band's work ethic and commitment to both themselves and their fans. "Music is the constant thing in life for us," Marsala explains. "When I go to bed I think about music and when I wake up it's the first thing on my mind," he continues. "The Constant can mean anything; hopefully our band will go on forever and we want music to remain a constant thing in our lives no matter what."

Fan's can purchase The Constant's first single "I'm Alive" as well as "To The Burial" on iTunes beginning January 5th. Stay tuned for information regarding the band's upcoming headlining US tour. Fans are encouraged to follow the band's Twitter page (@storyoftheyear) for news, updates, contests, free tickets and more!!

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Tour Dates:
Aug 24 2010 6:00P - Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, Texas
Sep 10 2010 7:00P - North Idaho College Coeur D' - Alene, Idaho
Sep 11 2010 6:30P - House Of Blues Boston - Boston, MA
Sep 13 2010 6:30P - Eleanor Rigby's - Jermyn, PA
Sep 14 2010 6:30P - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ
Sep 16 2010 6:30P - The National - Richmond, VA
Sep 17 2010 6:30P - Amos' Southend - Charlotte, NC
Sep 18 2010 6:30P - Center Stage - Atlanta, GA
Sep 20 2010 6:30P - Rocketown - Nashville, TN
Sep 21 2010 6:30P - Varsity Theatre - Baton Rouge, LA
Sep 22 2010 7:00P - The Howling Wolf - New Orleans, LA
Sep 25 2010 6:30P - Warehouse Live - Houston, TX
Sep 26 2010 6:30P - Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater - Austin, TX
Sep 28 2010 6:30P - House of Blues Dallas - Dallas, Texas
Sep 29 2010 6:30P - Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City, OK
Oct 1 2010 6:00P - The Cotillion - Wichita, Kansas
Oct 2 2010 6:30P - The Wheelhouse Cedar - Rapids, IA
Oct 5 2010 6:30P - Headliner's Louisville, KY
Oct 7 2010 6:30P - Bogart's - Cincinnati, OH
Oct 8 2010 6:30P - The Orbit Room - Grand Rapids, MI
Oct 11 2010 6:30P - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH
Oct 12 2010 6:00P - House of Blues - Chicago, IL
Oct 14 2010 6:30P - The Rave II - Milwaukee, WI
Oct 18 2010 6:30P - Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center - San Francisco, California
Oct 19 2010 6:30P - Senator Theatre - Chico, CA
Oct 20 2010 6:30P - House of Blues - Los Angeles, CA
Oct 22 2010 6:30P - House of Blues San Diego - San Diego, CA
Oct 23 2010 6:30P - Orpheum Theatre - Flagstaff, AZ

Comments

coletteyspaghetti_x said:
I agree with the comment below! Aug 04
Princess Texas(: said:
still the best band ever Jun 28
jazsmýnxP said:
^^amo la cancion until the day i die aunQ" sea vieja *..* i' alive May 15
Noctis said:
why is there no message to the world Apr 27
Qye Rue Niesa said:
woww..~ Apr 03
Sachin said:
superb Feb 17
Elaineabell :) said:
:) i love his voice, its so soothing to me~ hahaa. Feb 13
XxXJustin Smashes FacesXxX said:
like the vocals! the words seem shallow thou..sounds like a mix between three days grace and BB, Thumbs up Feb 10
Weylin Ferg VS The World said:
DAMN! now i like the beats to all these songs but they kind of scream loud but still keep it up Feb 04
akilliefan said:
To The Burial has 2 b my favourite song so far this year, which is quite fitting I think! 1st time I've heard u but it won't b the last!? Jan 21
megan lynn brooks said:
I just love you guys Jan 10
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jave ryan said:
Where's "Anthem of Our Dying Day". put it on free DL plz. thank you. Nov 17