Lower Than Atlantis Announce Special American Release

Their debut full length record, which has never been released in the United States, Far Q covered the whole spectrum of issues facing the youth of the UK right now - unemployment, booze, debt, broken homes and the uncertainty of growing up as kids living in a country in depression.

Sumerian will combine their new unreleased album World Record with Far Q for a double-disc release due out on April 19th.

Sumerian Records Creator Ash Avildsen had this to say: "Certain timeless bands in the history of hardcore/punk� bands like At The Drive In, Refused and Fugazi� through their raw musical, emotion, honest lyrics and mood� have been able to make an everlasting mark on heavy music. Now at the start of a new decade, I believe we have found a fresh hope for a true blue-collar DIY punk rock band that brings this same spirit to the scene. With their mature songwriting and the bare-it-all sincerity of their words, Lower Than Atlantis have already made a permanent impact on my life and I feel like a teenager discovering my favorite band all over again."

Mike Duce (vocals) further describes his excitement: "We're extremely excited to be working with Sumerian Records. We met the team briefly at some rubbish club we were playing in London and we all seem to be on the same page. It's every bands dream to have an album released (and to tour) in America and for this band, the dream's come true twice because both our album's are hitting U.S. shores at once. We can't wait to show some American's what this band's all about and to just have a good time f***ing around, meeting new people and getting pissed out of our heads on Budweiser! We also have the Sumerian guys to thank for making it possible for us broke f***ers to tour the states and even luckier for our first tour being the 'Reckless And Relentless' tour. We're kind of the odd band out on the bill being a more punky/rock British band as opposed to our heavier U.S. touring buds, but I guess this is just a chance for us to win over some new fans. We've done it before, and we'll do it again. Lock up your daughters, wives, sisters, aunts, etc. See you all soon."

Sumerian first came across the band by way of booking agent Amanda Fiore (Animals As Leaders, Born of Osiris, The Ghost Inside) who signed them for representation in North America months before the label had ever seen or met them. LOWER THAN ATLANTIS are now set to make their much anticipated stateside debut this February with Close Your Eyes, which will then see them join the "Reckless and Relentless Tour" alongside Asking Alexandria, Emmure, Chiodos, Miss May I and Evergreen Terrace on March 11th. Trust me, you will want to be at these shows early as LOWER THAN ATLANTIS is set to go on-stage around 5:45PM each night.

Be sure to head over now to www.myspace.com/lowerthanatlantis to stream tracks from their Far Q album and to view their entire touring schedule.

LOWER THAN ATLANTIS
w/ CLOSE YOUR EYES
2/18 - Binghamton, NY @ American Legion
2/19 - Buffalo, NY @ Xtreme Wheels

w/ CLOSE YOUR EYES/US, FROM OUTSIDE
2/20 - Kokomo, IN @ Sycamore Sports
2/21 - Toledo, OH @ Frankie's
2/22 - Covington, KY @ Madhatter
2/23 - Springfield, IL @ Black Sheep
2/24 - Springfield, MO @ The Lemon Drop

w/ FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS/CLOSE YOUR EYES
2/25 - Tyler, TX @ The Spot
2/26 - Wichita Falls, TX @ Lakeside Ballroom

w/ HUNDREDTH
2/27 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Here Today Gone Tomorrow
2/28 - Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen Music Hall
3/02 - Lake Worth, FL @ Propaganda
3/03 - Jacksonville, FL @ Brewsters Pit
3/04 - Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug
3/05 - Melbourne, FL - Little Reggies
3/06 - Daytona Beach, FL @ The Chamber