Threat Signal replaces Daath on Epica tour
Canadian modern metallers Threat Signal have replaced Daath as direct support on Epica's upcoming North American tour. Commented Threat Signal in a statement: "This will be Threat Signal's first tour supporting our new album, 'Vigilance'. We are excited to be tearing apart North America with Epica and also promoting our new record on the road. We will be performing songs from both albums, 'Under Reprisal' and 'Vigilance'. Expect to find us in the crowd hanging with friends and fans, so come hang out and be prepared to drink!"
Epica, Threat Signal and Blackguard tour dates:
Jan. 26 - Jaxx - W. Springfield, Va
Jan. 27 - Trocadero - Philadelphia, Pa
Jan. 29 - The Blender Theater at Gramercy - New York, Ny
Jan. 30 - The Palladium - Worcester, Ma
Jan. 31 - Club Soda - Montreal, Qc - Canada
Feb. 02 - Mod Club - Toronto, On - Canada
Feb. 03 - Peabody's - Cleveland, Oh
Feb. 04 - The Pearl Room - Mokena, Il
Feb. 05 - The Rave - Milwaukee, Wi
Feb. 06 - Station 4 - St. Paul, Mn
Feb. 08 - Royal Albert Arms - Winnipeg, Mb - Canada
Feb. 10 - Starlite Room - Edmonton, Ab - Canada
Feb. 11 - Warehouse - Calgary, Ab - Canada
Feb. 13 - Sugar Nightclub - Victoria, Bc - Canada
Feb. 14 - El Corazon - Seattle, Wa
Feb. 15 - Hawthorne Theater - Portland, Or
Feb. 17 - Slims - San Francisco, Ca
Feb. 18 - Key Club - Hollywood, Ca
Feb. 19 - U.B's Bar - Mesa, Az
Feb. 20 - The Rock - Tucson, Az
Feb. 22 - Bluebird Theater - Denver, Co
Feb. 23 - Marquee - Tulsa, Ok
Feb. 24 - Scout Bar - Houston, Tx
Feb. 25 - Scout Bar - San Antonio, Tx
Feb. 27 - Volume 11 - Raleigh, Nc
Feb. 28 - The Masquerade - Atlanta, Ga
"Vigilance" sold around 1,100 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD landed at position No. 32 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.
Released on September 8 in North America and September 11 in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD was produced by vocalist Jon Howard and mixed by Greg Reely (Fear Factory, Front Line Assembly).
Threat Signal members Jon Howard (vocals) and Pat Kavanagh (bass) are also involved with Arkaea, the band featuring Fear Factory members Raymond Herrera (drums) and Christian Olde Wolbers (guitar).
The "Through My Eyes" video can be viewed below.
