SICK OF IT ALL Announces West Coast Mini-Tour

Legendary New York hardcore band SICK OF IT ALL has announced its first West Coast shows in years, set to take place this summer with ALPHA AND OMEGA, 50 LIONS and TRASH TALK in the supporting slots.

Commented vocalist Lou Koller: "We are very excited to get back on the road. Especially to be getting back to the West Coast. It's been too long.

"We have a lot of friends and fans that have been waiting patiently for us to come back. Well, that was until the new album came out. Then the e-mails and messages were more like, 'You can't make an album like this and not come out here to play them live,' and we totally agree.

"We can't wait to get out there and sweat it out with everyone.

"The new set we've put together has a great flow. Hits you hard and keeps going and will have you singing along from start to finish. It's a great mix of old and new songs so start brushing up on those lyrics. I don't think anyone will be disappointed.

"See you in the pit.”

Added drummer Armand Majidi: "We just announced a West Coast tour and are psyched to be coming out again to play some of our favorite cities in America — places that have never lost their passion for hardcore and have kept it alive and kicking. Places like Seattle, San Francisco, L.A., Santa Barbara, San Diego, as well as new budding scenes like in Victorville. With the awesome support package of ALPHA AND OMEGA, 50 LIONS and TRASH TALK, these shows promise to be something really special. We'll be mixing it up, playing songs from every stage of our career and showcasing some brand new songs from 'Based on a True Story', our new release which we're all very proud of.

"It's been too long since we've been out west, and hopefully we can make this a more common occurrence."

For a complete list of upcoming SICK OF IT ALL shows, go to this location.

Lou Koller was interviewed on this past weekend's (May 7-9) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below.

To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when it airs, go to FullMetalJackieRadio.com.

"Based On A True Story", the new album from SICK OF IT ALL, sold around 1,500 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 30 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.

The follow-up to 2006's "Death To Tyrants", "Based On A True Story" was recorded Antfarm Studios in Århus, Denmark with Danish producer Tue Madsen (HALFORD, BEHEMOTH, KATAKLYSM, THE HAUNTED). The cover artwork was created by Ernie Parada and can be viewed below.

"Based On A True Story" entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 40. The CD was made available as super exclusive limited edition in mediabook packaging, featuring a bonus DVD with performance footage from New York and London. Furthermore, the DVD contains an entertaining tour report and shows you the personal sides of the hardcore legends. The album is also available as colored vinyl (including the entire album on CD format),standard CD and digital download.

"Death Or Jail", the new video from SICK OF IT ALL, was filmed in Boston, Massachusetts with renowned directors Ian McFarland and Mike Pecci.