Swollen Members 'Armed To The Teeth' album

Vancouver based Swollen Members and Battle Axe Records have formed a partnership California based Suburban Noize Records for the release of the group’s upcoming new projects. The first release under the partnership will be Swollen Members heavily anticipated new studio album “Armed To The Teeth”, which is slated for release August 25th through Suburban Noize. The group also plans to release a greatest hits disc and the debut album from Battle Axe Warriors, a new project featuring Swollen Members along with newcomer Tre Nyce, later this year.

"We're very excited to announce we've signed with Suburban Noize Records for the release of our new album and upcoming projects," said Mad Child from Swollen Members in a statement. "When we decided to make calls to interested labels and shop our new material, Suburban Noize was the first and last call I had to make. After talking with them, I knew right away they were the best home for us because they were already fans of our music. We respect what the label has done for artists like La Coka Nostra and Kottonmouth Kings and we know that they will do everything that they can to push Swollen Members on a global level."

Swollen Members have been clawing their way to the top of the hip-hop totem pole since their inception. Founded by two of the game’s best MCs, Mad Child and Prevail, along with the help of DJ Rob The Viking, the group has released an impressive back catalog of classic albums and collaborated with some of hip-hop’s biggest names, including Chali 2na (Jurassic 5), Dilated Peoples and Everlast. Meanwhile the group has rocked stages from Los Angeles to Japan performing hundreds of shows a year in front of massive audiences with underground legends like Tech N9ne to mainstream chart toppers like Nelly Furtado and Black Eyed Peas.

With the release of their new studio effort "Armed To The Teeth" and the upcoming Battle Axe Warriors album, Swollen Members are ready to let the industry and fans know they are no longer the world’s best kept secret, but some of the most lethal MCs in the game.

Swollen Members will embark on a summer tour alongside labelmates Kottonmouth Kings and Big B starting July 29th in San Francisco, CA.

Swollen Members tour dates
with Kottonmouth Kings & Big B
Jul 29 - San Francisco, CA @ Grand Ballroom
Jul 30 - Reno, NV @ New Oasis
Jul 31 - Medford, OR @ Medford Armory
Aug 01 - Bend, OR @ Midtown Ballroom
Aug 02 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
Aug 03 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
Aug 04 - Missoula, MT @ Wilma Theater
Aug 05 - Fargo, ND @ Playmakers
Aug 09 - Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
Aug 10 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
Aug 11 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
Aug 13 - Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theatre
Aug 14 - Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
Aug 15 - Magna, UT @ The Great Salt Air

Swollen Members biography
While hip-hop stereotypes perpetuate the illusion of fast money and lavish luxuries, any artist will let you know that that is a mirage. The reality of the hip-hop game is one of never ending work schedule that includes grinding road work and months spent away from family and friends.

Vancouver based Swollen Members have paid their dues and while they’ve tasted success in their homeland of Canada where the group is one of the top selling urban acts of all-time, they continue to work their way towards the top of the hip-hop totem pole. Swollen Members are ready to let the industry and fans know they are some of the most lethal MCs spitting in the game with the release of their new studio album “Armed To The Teeth” on September 15th, 2009.

Founded by two of Vancouver's best MCs, Mad Child and Prevail, along with the help of DJ Rob The Viking, Swollen Members quickly became one of the most talked about groups in the west coast underground. After a series of 12" singles and live performances, Swollen Members released their debut album "Balance" through the group's own label, Battle Axe Records. The album quickly became a cult classic selling 50,000 copies and allowed them to tour relentlessly across the country.

Building on the foundation the group laid down with "Balance", Swollen Members recorded their sophomore effort "Bad Dreams" and went from underground kings to being the most talked about group’s in hip-hop. The album's universal appeal caught the attention of both underground and mainstream audiences and earned them a 2001 Juno Award (the Canadian version of a Grammy) for Best Rap Recording.

Since then the group has amassed an impressive back-catalog of albums and collaborated with some of hip-hop’s biggest names including Chali 2na (Jurassic 5), Dilated Peoples and Everlast. Meanwhile the group has rocked stages from Vancouver to Amsterdam performing hundreds of shows a year in front of massive audiences with underground legends like Tech N9ne to mainstream chart toppers like Nelly Furtado, Black Eyed Peas and Avril Lavigne.

Swollen Members have their sights firmly set on making a name for themselves in a hip-hop world crowded by gangsters and gimmicks. Swollen Members ‘ Armed To The Teeth” proves that hip-hop doesn’t need be accompanied by flashy chains or platinum grills. The strength lies within the songs.

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