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Candlebox To Release First Album In 10 Years

May 05, 2008, 3:20 PM ET
Jeff Vrabel, Savannah, Ga.

Reunited '90s alt-rock act Candlebox will release its first album in 10 years, "Into the Sun," on July 22 via Silent Majority/ILG records. First single "Stand" will be released to radio later this month; it can currently be found streaming on the band's MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/candlebox).

Candlebox's self-titled debut album, featuring the singles "Change," "You" and "Far Behind," was released in 1993 and peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Top 200; it went on to sell 4 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Its follow-up, "Lucy," was released in 1995 and "Happy Pills" arrived in 1998.

"Into the Sun" features three of the band's founding four members: singer Martin, guitarist Peter Klett and drummer Scott Mercado. Bassist Adam Kury has replaced Bardi Martin.

"Into the Sun" was produced by Ron Aniello (Lifehouse, Barenaked Ladies).

Here are Candlebox's summer tour dates:

May 7: Beaumont, Texas (Ford Exhibition Hall)
June 4: Tacoma, Wash. (Tacoma Dome – KISW show w/Chevelle)
June 27: Maplewood, Minn. (The Rock
June 28: Rock Island, Ill. (Rock Island Plaza – Daiquiri Fest)
June 29: Mt. Clemens, Mich. (Stars & Stripes Festival)
July 4: O'Fallon, Mo. (Ozzie Smith Sports Complex)
July 11: Salem, Ohio (Quaker City Raceway)
July 12: Ft. Wayne, Ind. (Headwaters Park – Three Rivers Festival)

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Product Description
Their first new studio album in ten years. The 2008 lineup features three of the four founding members, including singer Kevin Martin, guitarist Peter Klett, and drummer Scott Mercado. Bass player Bardi Martin has been replaced by Adam Kury. New single "Stand" immediately on over 100 stations. Look for them on tour with Seether and Breaking Benjamin. RIYL: Three Days Grace, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Alice In Chains, Metallica, Seether.

1. Stand
2. Bitches Brewin
3. Surrendering
4. Into The Sun
5. Underneath It All
6. Miss You
7. How Does It Feel
8. A Kiss Before Dying
9. Breathe Me In (Intro)
10. Breathe Me In
11. Lover Come Back To Me
12. Consider Us

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