Münster based, German quintet LONG DISTANCE CALLING have made the brand new track, 'The Figrin D'an Boogie', available as a free download. Pick it up at this location.

Says the band: "Dear friends, a new year just started, so we figured it was high time for a small, belated gift to you. We are a little proud about presenting a first song from our upcoming album to you, it's a track called 'The Figrin D'an Boogie'. Some of you might have already heard it during our shows in the fall of last year. However, we cannot wait for your feedback now that you can check it out in its full glory and as often as you like. It is definitely a representation of what you can expect from the new album. Short before Christmas we even found the time to shoot a video-clip for the opening track 'Into The Black Wide Open'. It is still a bit tough to say when we will be able to show it to you, but you can already check out a few behind the scenes underneath (photos by Sascha Bregenhorn). It got damn late and cold during the shooting, but it was worth it."

Long Distance Calling recently launched the first trailer that should get you in the mood for their upcoming self-titled album. Check out the clip below.

With regards to issuing the new music as a self-titled album, the band reveals the name Long Distance Calling is tied directly to the concept of the record, which focuses on time, space and distance.

"We are just a tiny part of the ever growing universe. It's the important third album, so we decided to call the album Long Distance Calling as a statement."

The album will be out on the following dates:

Germany, Austria, Switzerland - February 18th, 2011

Europe - February 21st, 2011

Australia/New Zealand - February 25th, 2011

North America - March 8th, 2011

The tracklisting:

'Into The Black Wide Open'

'The Figrin D'an Boogie'

'Invisible Giants'

'Timebends'

'Arecibo (Long Distance Calling)'

'Middleville'

'Beyond The Void'

Long Distance Calling push the envelope even further this time out with the surprise guest appearance by ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX vocalist John Bush on 'Middleville'. However, John Bush's guest-appearance is not the only reason that should encourage people to check out Long Distance Calling. In times of overproduction and compression in order to get a pumped up sound Long Distance Calling went for the opposite and worked on an organic production that allows their music to breathe. Hence, the audiophile quintet headed to Hours Studios in Hannover where CELTIC FROST, DONOTS, PARADISE LOST, ELOY, SCORPIONS, ROLLING STONES and many more produced some of their classic albums.

The self-titled album was recorded with Benjamin Schäfer who has worked with diverse bands such as Celtic Frost and SUBWAY TO SALLY. The result is a production that allows each instrument to unfold its unique sound and its waves to travel the air. Instead of just cutting your eardrums it's a 3d sound that surrounds you like a cozy cocoon.

After supporting bands such as OPETH, KATATONIA, DREDG, labelmates AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD, ANATHEMA, COHHEED AND CAMBRIA and DEFTONES, they will finally play their own club shows again in order to give people the full audio-visual experience of Long Distance Calling.

Dates include:

February

18 - Muenster, Germany - Metropolis Club
19 - Cologne, Germany - Underground
20 - Hamburg, Germany - Knust
21 - Dresden, Germany - Beatpol
22 - Munich, Germany - Hansa 39

February (with Maybeshewill)

24 - Southampton, England - Joiners
25 - Cardiff, England - Buffalo Bar
26 - Nottingham, England - Rock City
27 - Manchester, England - Moho Live
28 - Sheffield, England - Academy

March (with Maybeshewill)

1 - Glasgow, Scotland - Stereo
2 - Newcastle, England - Academy
3 - London, England - Barfly