New York City hardcore legends MADBALL have announced several upcoming headlining summer tour dates and festival shows. The band will kick off the run in St. Louis, MO on August 8th and will tour through the Midwest, ending in Philadelphia, PA on August 14th at This Is Hardcore Fest. See below for all current tour dates.

Frontman Freddy Cricien comments: "We're excited to be doing more festivals like this in the states. I think these kinds of shows are great for the genre/scene. We just came back from Europe from doing a few big festivals and we'll be back there in July for more, before the states tour. Europe has been on to something for years, with regard to having hardcore bands on this kind of platform. Hopefully this trend continues and grows in the states. I am one of the promoters of the BnB bowl in NYC. We've tried to set an example for years now with that event. Hopefully, we can do it 'open air' proper style some day! See you all in the Midwest, either at a fest or club show. Come through!”

The band's schedule is as follows:

August

8 - St. Louis, MO - Fubar
9 - Omaha, NE - Sokol Underground
10 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock
11 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave Bar
12 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick (Fucking Awesome Fest)
13 - Cleveland Heights, OH - Grog Shop
14 - Philadelphia, PA - Starlight Ballroom (This Is Hardcore Festival)

For updates go to the band's official Facebook page here.

Madball is confirmed for the 2011 edition of the With Full Force festival, which will take place July 1st-3rd at Flugplatz Roitzschjora in Löbnitz, Germany (near Leipzig).

Confirmed acts also include: CARNIFEX, THE CASUALTIES, DEEZ NUTS, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, DIE KASSIERER, ELÄKELÄISET, EVILE, 50 LIONS, ILL NINO, KRAWALLBRÜDER, MISERY INDEX, NEGATOR, PARKWAY DRIVE, PETER PAN SPEEDROCK, STREET DOGS, TERROR, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER.

Visit Withfullforce.de for more information