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LOUDNESS: More North American Dates Announced

November 23, 2005

Veteran Japanese metallers LOUDNESS have lined up the following North American dates as part of their 25th Anniversary Tour:

Mar. 18 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theater
Mar. 19 - Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
Mar. 26 - New York, NY @ B.B. King's
Mar. 31 - Hartford, Ct @ Webster Theatre/Underground
Mar. 29 - Toronto, ON @ The Horseshoe Tavern
Apr. 01 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx

More dates are expected to be announced soon.

LOUDNESS recently released a compilation CD, entitled "The Best of Reunion". The 14-song set includes one brand-new track, "Jack", alongside previously released compositions recorded during 2001-2005, featuring the band's original lineup.

As previously reported, LOUDNESS have inked a European deal with Drakkar Records. The group's latest studio album, "Racing", received a European release on September 26.

"Racing" was released in Japan last November via Tokuma Communications.

LOUDNESS' current lineup consists of the following:

Akira Takasaki – Guitar
Minoru Niihara – Vocals
Masayoshi Yamashita – Bass
Munetaka Higuchi – Drums

The LOUDNESS bandmembers are currently working on separate solo albums, tentatively due in early 2006.

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