New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Universal Republic Records Publicity) - Anberlin, the Universal Republic breakthrough band still soaring as the 2008/2009 rock artist development story of the year, are about to release a
Deluxe edition of their 2008 breakthrough signature album New Surrender. A rare array of exclusive bonus features will be included in the special multi-package, New Surrender
Deluxe Edition, scheduled to hit stores and digital destinations on December 15th. Among the arsenal of special offerings is the record-breaking hit single 'Feel Good Drag.' most played modern rock song of the year in 2009, according to BDS & MediaBase (music industry website containing in-depth charts and analysis based on the monitoring of 1,836 radio stations in the US and Canada, in 175 radio markets), breaking the MediaBase alternative radio record during its year-long reign for most consecutive weeks charting at the coveted format (Source: BDS & MediaSource).
Respected industry trade magazine FMQB awarded the song Modern Rock song of the year honors, as well as naming it the most successful 'Long term project' of 2009 in recognition of the formidable anthem's 29 week rise to the No 1 slot in both the mediabase and BDS formats. The New Surrender Deluxe Edition also includes the band's newest single, a mesmerizing cover of New Order's 'True Faith,' as well as other rarities and B-sides from the New Surrender studio sessions. Also included, is a rare Anberlin acoustic offering and music video, a 26 minute Australian tour documentary and live performance DVD, and other never-made-available-before-bonus offerings from the vaults of the enigmatic band, including a rare cover version of Danzig's song 'Mother.'
The original release of their acclaimed Universal Republic debut album New Surrender debuted on Billboard's Top Albums chart in late 2008 at No 13 and continues to reign as one of the most enduring alternative releases of the past year. The CD is a powerful follow-up to the band's previous album, Cities, which debuted on the Billboard Album chart at No 19 and crossed the 100,000 indie sales threshold. Anberlin has sold more than 600,000 albums in total, touring extensively in the U.S. and other territories with rock's most revered artists, including All American Rejects, My Chemical Romance, Taking Back Sunday, Paramore and others.
Led by acclaimed front-man Stephen Christian, Anberlin hails from Winter Haven , FLA. New Surrender is their fourth studio album (they delivered 3 previous releases on the indie imprint Tooth & Nail). The album was produced by acclaimed production stalwart Neal Avron (Yellowcard, New Found Glory, Fall Out Boy.)
Anberlin are:
Stephen Christian: Vocals
Joseph Milligan: Lead guitar
Devon Rexroat: Bass
Christian McAlhaney: Rhythm guitar
Nathan Young: Drums
