Corrosion of Conformity announces new album & tour, playing Raleigh

Corrosion of Conformity cover

Legendary Raleigh metal band Corrosion of Conformity will release their first new album since 2005's In the Arms of God in February. The new album, simply titled Corrosion of Conformity, will be released on February 28 via Candlelight Records.

The album was recorded at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Los Angeles, with additional vocal recording taking place in Raleigh. Longtime collaborator John Custer produced and mixed the album with the band.

A tour will commence in March, which will include a big hometown show at the Lincoln Theatre on Saturday, March 3. Torche, Valient Thorr and A Storm of Light will open the show. Tickets are on sale now via Etix for $15.

Torche & Part Chimp announce fall tour, coming to Durham

The hook heavy Miami metal band Torche are hitting the road for a short run of dates this November with fellow heavies Part Chimp from London. They'll release a limited edition split 12" on the day the tour kicks off, which will be in the Triangle.

The bands will hit Motorco Music Hall in Durham on Saturday, November 5. Tickets are available in advance at the club or HERE for $10.

Torche's half of the split release will feature three Guided By Voices covers. Stream their version of "Exit Flagger" over at Pitchfork.