Spring Tours 2011

It may only be March, but we've already brought you a number of reviews on great albums released this year, and a look toward a whole slew of records that are set to make waves in the scene during the coming months. But hype isn't the only thing surrounding all this new music. With fresh tunes always come fresh tours. So check out our list of can't miss tours happening this spring.

Bayside - Take Action Tour

April 22 - May 28

Hot off last week's release of their new album, Killing Time, Bayside will be heading back stateside (they're in Australia now) to co-headline the Take Action Tour. They're heading out with Silverstein, Polar Bear Club, The Swellers and Texas In July. With a lineup like this, tickets will be going fast. So be sure to secure your spot right away.

Alkaline Trio

March 17, April 27 - May 1

Short but sweet. According to lead singer Matt Skiba, the trio have just finished recording their new record and are hitting the road for a quick little tour. They'll be playing alongside Biffy Clyro and An Horse for a series of club shows along the East Coast.

Rise Against

April 5 - May 14

Rise Against's new album, Endgame, will be hitting stores March 15, and the Chicago outfit will be supporting the record with a full US tour ready to kick off at the start of next month. In what's probably the biggest tour of the spring in terms of big names on the bill, Rise Against are bringing along Four Year Strong and Bad Religion. The Descendents are even scheduled to play the April 7 date in Long Beach, California.

D.R.U.G.S. - AP Tour

March 18 - May 6

Having just released their self-titled debut album last week (which sold 14,000 copies), D.R.U.G.S. will be hitting the road for only their second US tour. Joining them for the tour, sponsored by Alternative Press, will be Black Veil Brides, I See Stars, VersaEmerge and Conditions. There's no doubt that this tour will

stands as the most eclectic of any tour this spring, and worth going to check out.

Taking Back Sunday

April 8, April 27 - May 1

Details about a full US tour are still under lock and key, but Taking Back Sunday have announced a few exclusive shows for this spring including an appearance at Bamboozle. They will be joined by a number of other bands for all club dates including Circa Survive, Gatsbys American Dream, Primitive Weapons and Jack's Mannequin. The band are also scheduled to release a new record sometime this year.

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Other tours of note this spring include:

Manchester Orchestra - 4/30 - 6/2

Hawthorne Heights & Handguns - 3/31 - 4/30

Brand New - 4/26 - 4/30

The Wonder Years - 4/8 - 4/21