GUEST BLOG: ORBS
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ORBS to EARTH:
We are a week into our expedition across the southwestern region of the United States and have some interesting findings to share:
a. 03/12/2011-03/14/2011: DENVER, CO: Practice space research facility thanks in part to local natives I KNOW YOU RIDER. New musical findings include “Eclipsical” and “Lost at Sea”. Many vegan buffalo wings.
b. 03/15/2011: WICHITA, KS: First encounter with a bizarre new species, “Wild Orchid Children”. Origin, SEATTLE, WA. Extremely nice and inviting, initial intentions UNKNOWN, continued research and observation required.
c. 03/17/2011: AUSTIN, TX: Predetermined gathering at SXSW Festival. Reconnected with fellow explorers, research and findings shared. Live broadcast back to our homes transmitted. Whole Foods vegan cookies and cream cupcake deemed EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
d. 03/18/2011: HOUSTON, TX: Our travels have led us off course to a location inhabited for the night by LETLIVE and ENTER SHIKARI. LETLIVE prove to be like-minded explorers with a similar mission to ours. The familiar sounds of “DEADLY RHYTHM” from the required listenings of “THE SHAPE OF PUNK TO COME” prove that the revolution is not dead here. We depart content, thrilled, and excited at the possibilities of the future.
A listing of our next encounters with locals is as follows:
3/23 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
3/24 Sparks, NV @ The Alley
3/26 Portland, OR @ House show: 1804 NE 33rd Ave
3/27 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
3/28 Spokane, WA @ The A Club
3/30 Boise, ID @ The Venue
3/31 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
4/01 Greeley, CO @ The Atlas Theater
4/02 Boulder, CO @ Club 156
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ORBS has posted a video recap of their recent US tour!
![ORBS Releases Debut Album:“Asleep Next To Science” Available Now
Asleep Next To Science, the debut album from ORBS, is now available in stores and online. ORBSis made up of Dan Briggs (Between the Buried and Me), Ashley Ellyllon (Abigail Williams/Cradle of Filth), Adam Fisher and Clayton “Goose” Holyoak (Fear Before), and Chuck Johnson (Torch Runner). With dark, whimsical stories expressed through space-rock interludes and the seamless infusion of ethereal lyrics over delicate piano work, ORBS effortlessly showcase their distinctly cinematic sound on the new album. Asleep Next To Science steps outside of traditional song structure and envelops listeners into a whole new realm of sounds and musical experiences that unite emotion, nature, and space through quirky, unexpected rhythms, melodies, and experimental progressions. Revolver Magazine has described the album as “…one of the most ambitious debuts in recent memory…” with moments that are “…utterly breathtaking.” Alternative Press notes the dramatic nature of the album comparing it to “…the most involved and twisted nursery rhyme you’ve never heard…”ORBS will head out on tour with Junius (August 19 – September 5) and with Trophy Scars (September 6- September 12). The fall tour will kick-off with the band’s CD release show this Thursday, August 19 at Legitimate Business in Greensboro, NC.
Guitarist and co-founder Dan Briggs states of the release, “It’s been three years since Ashley and I started writing Asleep Next To Science together and it’s amazing that the album is finally out for everyone to discover. I hope that everyone enjoys the adventure!”
Tour Datesw/ Junius:Aug 19 Greensboro, NC @ Legitimate BusinessAug 20 Louisville, KY @ Skull Alley Aug 21 Nashville, TN @ The EndAug 22 Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’sAug 23 Denton, TX @ Rubber GlovesAug 24 Austin, TX @ Red 7Aug 26 Phoenix, AZ @ UndergroundAug 27 San Diego, CA @ Radio RoomAug 28 Los Angeles, CA @ Cobalt CaféAug 29 San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The HillAug 31 Portland, OR @ BackspaceSep 01 Seattle, WA @ Studio 7Sep 02 Boise, ID @ RedroomSep 03 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby CourtSep 04 Denver, CO @ Marquis TheaterSep 05 Omaha, NE @ Waiting RoomSep 06 Iowa City, IA @ Wherehouse [Headlining]
w/Trophy ScarsSep 07 Lansing, MI @ Mac’s BarSep 09 Pittsburgh, PA @ The Smiling MooseSep 10 Lancaster, PA @ Dead Set GallerySep 11 New York, NY @ Cake ShopSep 12 Allston, MA @ O’Briens Pub](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7bem4Blgf1qcct2ao1_400.jpg)
ORBS Releases Debut Album: Asleep Next To Science, the debut album from ORBS, is now available in stores and online. ORBSis made up of Dan Briggs (Between the Buried and Me), Ashley Ellyllon (Abigail Williams/Cradle of Filth), Adam Fisher and Clayton “Goose” Holyoak (Fear Before), and Chuck Johnson (Torch Runner). Guitarist and co-founder Dan Briggs states of the release, “It’s been three years since Ashley and I started writing Asleep Next To Science together and it’s amazing that the album is finally out for everyone to discover. I hope that everyone enjoys the adventure!” Tour Dates
“Asleep Next To Science” Available Now 
With dark, whimsical stories expressed through space-rock interludes and the seamless infusion of ethereal lyrics over delicate piano work, ORBS effortlessly showcase their distinctly cinematic sound on the new album. Asleep Next To Science steps outside of traditional song structure and envelops listeners into a whole new realm of sounds and musical experiences that unite emotion, nature, and space through quirky, unexpected rhythms, melodies, and experimental progressions.
Revolver Magazine has described the album as “…one of the most ambitious debuts in recent memory…” with moments that are “…utterly breathtaking.” Alternative Press notes the dramatic nature of the album comparing it to “…the most involved and twisted nursery rhyme you’ve never heard…”
ORBS will head out on tour with Junius (August 19 – September 5) and with Trophy Scars (September 6- September 12). The fall tour will kick-off with the band’s CD release show this Thursday, August 19 at Legitimate Business in Greensboro, NC.
w/ Junius:
Aug 19 Greensboro, NC @ Legitimate Business
Aug 20 Louisville, KY @ Skull Alley
Aug 21 Nashville, TN @ The End
Aug 22 Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s
Aug 23 Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves
Aug 24 Austin, TX @ Red 7
Aug 26 Phoenix, AZ @ Underground
Aug 27 San Diego, CA @ Radio Room
Aug 28 Los Angeles, CA @ Cobalt Café
Aug 29 San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill
Aug 31 Portland, OR @ Backspace
Sep 01 Seattle, WA @ Studio 7
Sep 02 Boise, ID @ Redroom
Sep 03 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
Sep 04 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
Sep 05 Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room
Sep 06 Iowa City, IA @ Wherehouse [Headlining]
Sep 07 Lansing, MI @ Mac’s Bar
Sep 09 Pittsburgh, PA @ The Smiling Moose
Sep 10 Lancaster, PA @ Dead Set Gallery
Sep 11 New York, NY @ Cake Shop
Sep 12 Allston, MA @ O’Briens Pub
![ORBS is featured on the front page of AltPress.com! Click the image above to check out the article and learn more of the behind-the-scenes story on how ORBS came together.ORBS is made up of Ashley Ellyllon [Cradle of Filth/Abigail Williams], Dan Briggs [Between the Buried and Me], Goose Holyoak and Adam Fisher [Fear Before The March Of Flames], and Chuck Johnson [Torch Runner]. The band will unite for a U.S. tour with Junius this Summer, in support of their upcoming release, Asleep Next To Science. The album will be available on August 17th and can be pre-ordered through MerchNow HERE.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l66kns8OKr1qcct2ao1_400.png)
ORBS is featured on the front page of AltPress.com! Click the image above to check out the article and learn more of the behind-the-scenes story on how ORBS came together.
ORBS is made up of Ashley Ellyllon [Cradle of Filth/Abigail Williams], Dan Briggs [Between the Buried and Me], Goose Holyoak and Adam Fisher [Fear Before The March Of Flames], and Chuck Johnson [Torch Runner].
The band will unite for a U.S. tour with Junius this Summer, in support of their upcoming release, Asleep Next To Science. The album will be available on August 17th and can be pre-ordered through MerchNow HERE.
