For Immediate Release August 22nd, 2011

THE CONTORTIONIST Unveils Exclusive Picture-Disc Vinyl Version of ‘Exoplanet’ – Hits Stores on September 13th, 2011

Joining Periphery, The Human Abstract, and Textures on the ‘FRAK THE GODS’ Tour in September

Indianapolis, IN’s prog-metal prodigies THE CONTORTIONIST are thrilled to unveil brand new images of the upcoming picture-disc vinyl release of their debut album Exoplanet. The picture-disc is set to release with GOOD FIGHT MUSIC on September 13th, 2011 and is available for pre-order now with an exclusive new t-shirt designed specifically for the pre-order bundle. A download card of Exoplanet will be included with each LP.

THE CONTORTIONIST recently announced their inclusion in the upcoming FRAK THE GODS North American summer tour with scene giants Periphery, The Human Abstract, and Textures. Tour dates are now available, so see below for the complete listing.

THE CONTORTIONIST released the CD version of their debut full-length, Exoplanet, with GOOD FIGHT MUSIC on August 31st, 2010. Their infectious, progressive and rhythmic sounds have brought them comparisons to some of today’s metal greats, such as Meshuggah, The Acacia Strain, and Between the Buried and Me. Purchase your copy of Exoplanet now at Amazon.com, or on iTunes!

TOUR DATES

FRAK THE GODS TOUR W/ PERIPHERY, THE HUMAN ABSTRACT & TEXTURES 9/2 Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar 9/3 Greensboro, NC @ Greene St 9/4 St. Petersburg, FL @ The State Theater 9/5 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade 9/7 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live 9/8 Dallas, TX @ Trees 9/9 Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock 9/10 San Antonio, TX @ The White Rabbit 9/11 El Paso, TX @ El Paso Convention Center 9/12 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad 9/14 Scottsdale, AZ @ Martini Ranch 9/15 Tucson, AZ @ The Rock 9/16 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction 9/17 San Diego, CA @ Epicenter 9/18 West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club 9/20 Oakland, CA @ The New Parish 9/21 Portland, OR @ Branx 9/22 Seattle, WA @ TBA 9/23 Boise, ID @ The Venue 9/24 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex 9/25 Denver, CO @ The Marquis Theatre 9/27 St Louis, MO @ Fubar 9/28 Columbus, OH @ The Bluestone 9/29 Joliet, IL @ MoJoe's 10/1 Grand Rapids, MI @ MXTP 10/2 Toronto, ON @ Wreck Room 10/3 Montreal, QC @ La Tulipe 10/5 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium 10/6 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater 10/7 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church 10/8 Richmond, VA @ Kingdom

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For press inquiries and additional information, please contact Adrenaline PR and Maria Ferrero at 732-462-4262 or [email protected].

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