The Almost are giving away prize packs that include The Monster EP + Monster Monster, an autographed poster, and an Almost t-shirt. To enter, carve up your pumpkin Monster Monster style and send in photos of your creation by November 6th. All details about the contest as well as some templates to get you started can be found right here.
Edit: The chat is now over. Thanks to the band for taking the time out to chat with all of us. Dusty might be stopping back in, so feel free to leave some questions in the replies still.
Aaron, Dusty, Alex, Joe, and Jay of The Almost will be chatting in this thread at approximately 8PM ET. Stop in to ask about their upcoming release, Monster Monster, their new song on myspace, or just to say hi.
The Almost will be posting a new song titled "Lonely Wheel" off their new album Monster, Monster! tomorrow at 6PM EST on myspace. The band would like to hear your feedback on their facebook page.
Update 2: Link removed. Update: What seems to be the final album layout with track listing and lyrics can be found here.
Possible Track Listing
1. Monster Monster
2. Lonely Wheel
3. Hands
4. Young Again
5. Summer Summer
6. Hand Grenade
7. Books & Books
8. Souls On Ten
9. Want To
10. Get Through
11. Monster
Placeholder artwork (see: not final) for The Almost's upcoming Monster Monster can be seen in the replies.
Click here to download the new Tooth & Nail podcast from iTunes. It features an interview with Aaron Gillespie about the new EP from The Almost, No Gift to Bring.
The Almost will release their new EP, No Gift to Bring, on November 25th.
Track Listing
01) Awful Direction
02) Little Drummer Boy
03) Amazing Because It Is (Full Version)
04) Your Love is Extravagant
05) Dirty and Left Out (Mctague-lectro Version)
If for some reason anyone is interested in watching Aaron Gillespie of Underoath / The Almost undergo a blood-drenched thumb surgery, the video and accompanying story can be seen here.
The Almost will be heading out on one last tour this year in June before Aaron devotes his full attention to Underoath again to promote the release of their new album late this summer. The Almost will be bringing out Emery, Envy on the Coast, and Army of Me; details are forthcoming. This will be the last chance to see The Almost before the band hits the studio this winter to start on the new Almost record.
The Almost recently stopped by the AOL studios for an interview and a live, acoustic performance, both of which are available for your viewing pleasure here. The group will be supporting their debut, full-length release, Southern Weather, on tour this fall, which is available now via Virgin Records.
The initial tour dates for the upcoming co-headlining tour from Paramore and The Starting Line have begun to be announced. You can expect the complete itinerary to be uncovered shortly.
This Thursday, I will be interviewing Aaron Gillespie of The Almost fame. Got some burning questions? I want to hear them. Leave your ideas in the replies.
The Almost will be performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC tonight; the show airs at 12:05 AM EST, but make sure to check your local listings for specific times.
