Byzantine "The Cicada Tree" LP Stream

Byzantine's "The Cicada Tree" is out July 28th. Order options & digital/streaming links at: http://metalblade.com/byzantine/ Chris Ojeda: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Brian Henderson: Lead Guitar, Vocals Sean Sydnor: Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar Matt Bowles: Drums To state that The Cicada Tree is 'classic Byzantine' in no way implies that this is an album solely rooted in the band's past. Certainly, all of the hallmarks that have made their sound so compelling for close to two decades are present and correct: muscular yet lithe riffs and fluid leads play against gripping, dynamic and at times unpredictable rhythms, while rich melodies and lyrics that are both involved and intelligent wind their way through every track. But, once more, the groove metal unit has continued their steady evolution - the interplay between their members organic and natural, imbuing the record's sixty-two-minute running time with a freshness and urgency. "After seventeen years of writing music for Byzantine, I know to let it just come as it may," states vocalist/guitarist Chris Ojeda. "I never really know what the songs are going to sound like or even the direction they might take. My main focus is to always experiment and push the parameters that have been pushed by past Byzantine albums, without straying too far from the original goal." Byzantine tour dates (headlining shows) July 29 – Charleston, WV – The V Club (The Cicada Tree Release Party) Aug. 5 – Pittsburgh, PA – Cattivo Aug. 19 – Johnson City, TN – Capone’s Sept. 1 – Baltimore, MD – Sidebar Sept. 2 – Richmond, VA – The Canal Club Byzantine tour dates w/ Sacred Reich Sept. 14 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory w/ Hirax, Yidhra Sept. 15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy Theatre w/ Hirax, Yidhra Sept. 16 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s w/ Yidhra Sept. 18 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater Sept. 20 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s Sept. 21 – Toronto, ON – Opera House Sept. 22 – Montreal, QC – Les Foufounes Electriques Sept. 23 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall Sept. 24 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater Sept. 25 – Philadelphia, PA – Voltage Sept. 27 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Sept. 28 – New Orleans, LA – Southport Hall Sept. 29 – Dallas, TX – Trees Sept. 30 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar w/ Slim Oct. 1 – San Antonio, TX – Rock Box