Staind Opens Chapter V With Tour

NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - As preparations are made for the release of their upcoming album CHAPTER V, Staind will head out on the road with 3 Doors Down, Breaking Benjamin and No Address for a cross-country U.S. tour.

Due out August 9th, CHAPTER V marks the group's fifth album and is the follow-up to the band's 14 SHADES OF GREY. Recorded at Allaire Studios in Shokan, NY and at the band's Springfield, MA rehearsal space, the CD was produced and mixed by David Bottrill (Peter Gabriel, Mudvayne, Godsmack). The album's first single, 'Right Here,' is already hitting radio waves and the band will soon be shooting the video for the track.

For now, some lucky fans are getting a sneak preview of the new music. Staind singer Aaron Lewis and guitarist Mike Mushok are in the midst of visiting 16 cities and have invited small groups of fans onto their tour bus to hear a selection of tracks from the album. Mike explains, 'Aaron and I have been out the last couple of weeks previewing the record for fans across the country and the response has been awesome! I really can't wait to get back out on the road and start playing these songs live.'

Staind, Aaron and Mike along with bassist Johnny APril and drummer Jon Wysocki, will head out on the road prior to the album's release for a U.S. tour with 3 Doors Down, Breaking Benjamin and No Address. The dates kick off in Manchester, New Hampshire on June 30th and will continue into September. Visit www.staind.com to get the full tour schedule.

With chart-topping international success, multi-platinum album sales and critical accolades, Stind are leaving an indelible mark on the contemporary music scene. The band's last two releases-2003's critically acclaimed platinum 14 SHADES OF GREY and 2001's quintuple platinum BREAK THE CYCLE-both entered the Billboard '200 album chart' at No 1. Staind's intensity was also displayed on their 2002 gold-certified DVD MTV Unplugged and 1999's double platinum DYSFUNCTION.