Source:link

THE A.K.A.S HIT THE ROAD WITH HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS IN ANTICIPATION OF THEIR NEW CD OUT ON METROPOLIS RECORDS MARCH 2008

The A.K.A.s are gearing up to hit the road in anticipation on their March 2008 CD release, produced by Alex Newport (At the Drive In, The
Mars Volta, on Metrolpolis Records. These Dance-hall Fight Music pioneers are hitting the road for a 27 city trek with Hawthorne Heights, Escape the Fate, Amber Pacific, The Secret Handshake kicking off on November 23 in Detroit.

“We are stoked to be moving forward on this record with a team of people who
believe in the band and are excited about what we’re doing.”

-Mike Ski/The A.K.A.s

In a rapidly evolving music world over-saturated with clichs and clones, The A.K.A.s stand in the wake with their clever concoction of danceable, rabble-rousing punk rock n’ roll best described as “dancehall fight music.” With an undeniable credibility and relevance forged over years of involvement in the emerging Underground and DIY communities, The A.K.A.sfrontman Mike Ski, guitarist Chris Bazan, keyboard player Josie Outlaw, bassist Justin Perry and drummer Chachi Darinhave converged to realize a delightful recipe for dichotomy.

Combining raucous guitars, compulsive rhythms, ominous organs and manic vocal diatribes, The A.K.A.s musical delivery is smartly served in a sophisticated package of defiance, self-empowerment, and social change. Covertly tucked in catchy choruses and consonant hooks, the band’s message is as coherent and authentic as it is vital. Characterized by relentless support of organizations and issues including young voter awareness, animal and human rights, and the environment, The A.K.A.s walk a walk that speaks for itself. A dedication and sincerity in both music and message that is as inclusive as it is poignant.

“It’s the spirit of the New York Dolls and The Dead
Boys with modern production values and the nihilistic debauchery replaced with a healthy revolutionary streak. This is punk rock. This is rock n’ roll.

Kerrang Magazine

Timely, pertinent, and urgent in a desperate musical and social climate, The A.K.A.s persist as a heartfelt protagonist of youthful fervor and unrest. The alternative to today’s alternative music, watered-down and riddled with corporate marketing schemes and product placement, prepare yourself to fight, love, dance and destroy with The A.K.A.s.

New release streets March 2008.

Don’t miss them live:

11.23 Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
11.24 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
11.25 Towson, MD @ Recher Theatre
11.26 Atlanta, GA @ Roxy Theatre
11.27 Norfolk, VA @ Norva Theatre
11.28 Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
11.29 Cleveland, OH @ House Of Blues
11.30 Milwaukee, WI @ The Eagles Club
12.02 New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues
12.03 Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
12.04 Pharr, TX @ Graham Central Station
12.06 Odessa, TX @ Dos Amigos
12.07 Amarillo, TX @ Midnight Rodeo
12.08 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre
12.09 Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
12.10 Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues
12.11 Hollywood, CA @ House Of Blues
12.12 San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
12.13 Bakersfield, CA @ Golden State Hall
12.14 Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
12.15 Reno, NV @ All City Live
12.16 San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
12.17 Bend, OR @ Midtown Ballroom
12.18 Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
12.19 Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
12.20 Spokane, WA @ Big Easy
12.21 Boise, ID @ Big Easy