North Carolina riff-rockers ASG have announced the release of their sixth album and first one in five years, Survive Sunrise, due out June 15 via Relapse Records.
Recorded, mixed and mastered with longtime producer Matt Hyde (Deftones, Slayer, Monster Magnet), Survive Sunrise further expands upon ASG’s trademark blend of heavy, southern-fried, alt-rock fury and infectious, hook-centric accessibility. With unabashedly hooky vocals, evocative lyrics and well-honed musical chops, ASG create soaring, melodic rock anthems with a sunny, colorful vibe that are reminiscent of the album’s electrifying cover art, designed by Malleus (Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, The Melvins).
The band have also shared the opening, title-track “Survive Sunrise”. “‘Survive Sunrise’ seemed like an appropriate opening track for our new album, to me the song kind of feels like an introduction- an intro but with the length and structure of a complete song. Hopefully it gives the listener some insight as to what they might encounter further down the record,” commented ASG’s Jason Shi.
Listen to “Survive Sunrise” below:
Survive Sunrise artwork & tracklist:
1. Survive Sunrise
2. Execution Thirst
3. Up From My Dreams
4. Lightning Song
5. Hawks on the Run
6. The Heaven Moon
7. Kubrick Colors
8. God Knows We
9. Heavy Scars
10. Weekend Money
11. Lamb Song
12. Florida Sleep On
13. Tongues Tied (Digital Bonus Track)
Additionally, ASG have announced a US headlining tour surrounding the release of Survive Sunrise. The tour begins June 15 in Wilmington, NC, traverses through the East Coast and ends in Chapel Hill, NC on July 1. Support provided by Lo Pan and Beitthemeans on select shows. ASG will also tour the UK in May for Desertfest and support dates with Weedeater. A full list of confirmed tour dates is available below.
ASG Tour Dates:
Apr 27 Wrightsville Beach, NC The Palm Room
Apr 28 Emerald Isle, NC Salt Bar
May 03 London, UK Desertfest Pre-Fest
May 04 London, UK Desertfest
May 05 Nijmegen, NL Sonic Whip!
May 06 Diksmuide, BE 4AD
May 07 Leeds, UK Brudenell Social Club *
May 08 Cardiff, UK CLWB *
May 09 Manchester, UK Rebellion *
May 10 Glasgow, UK The Audio *
May 11 Bristol, UK Thekla *
* w/ Weedeater
Jun 15 Wilmington, NC @ Reggies ^
— All Dates June 17-30 w/ Lo Pan & Beitthemeans —
Jun 19 Charlotte, NC Snug Harbor
Jun 20 Baltimore, MD Metro Gallery
Jun 21 Columbus, OH Ace of Cups
Jun 22 Pittsburgh, PA Cattivo
Jun 23 Kent, OH Outpost Bar
Jun 24 Chicago, IL Reggies Rock Club
Jun 26 Philadelphia, PA Kung Fu Necktie
Jun 27 Brooklyn, NY Saint Vitus
Jun 28 Washington, DC @ DC9
Jun 29 Chesapeake, VA Riffhouse
Jun 30 Asheville, NC Mothlight
Jul 1 Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 ^
^ ASG only