Equal Vision Records has announced that US Prog rockers ORBS’s debut album Asleep Next To Science, is now available in stores and online.

Orbs is made up of Dan Briggs (BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME), Ashley Ellyllon (ABIGAIL WILLIAMS/CRADLE OF FILTH), Adam Fisher and Clayton "Goose" Holyoak (FEAR BEFORE), and Chuck Johnson (TORCH RUNNER).

A press release reads: "With dark, whimsical stories expressed through space-rock interludes and the seamless infusion of ethereal lyrics over delicate piano work, Orbs effortlessly showcase their distinctly cinematic sound on the new album. Asleep Next To Science steps outside of traditional song structure and envelops listeners into a whole new realm of sounds and musical experiences that unite emotion, nature, and space through quirky, unexpected rhythms, melodies, and experimental progressions."

Orbs will head out on tour with JUNIUS August 19th – September 5th and with TROPHY SCARS September 6th- September 12th. The fall tour will kick-off with the band’s CD release show this Thursday, August 19th at Legitimate Business in Greensboro, NC.

Guitarist and co-founder Dan Briggs comments on the release "It's been three years since Ashley and I started writing Asleep Next To Science together and it's amazing that the album is finally out for everyone to discover. I hope that everyone enjoys the adventure!"

Orbs with Junius tour dates are as follows:

August

19 - Greensboro, NC - Legitimate Business
20 - Louisville, KY - Skull Alley
21 - Nashville, TN - The End
22 - Little Rock, AR - Juanita's
23 - Denton, TX - Rubber Gloves
24 - Austin, TX - Red 7
26 - Phoenix, AZ - Underground
27 - San Diego, CA - Radio Room
28 - Los Angeles, CA - Cobalt Café
29 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom Of The Hill
31 - Portland, OR - Backspace

September

1 - Seattle, WA - Studio 7
2 - Boise, ID - Redroom
3 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
4 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater
5 - Omaha, NE - Waiting Room
6 - Iowa City, IA - Wherehouse (Headlining)

Orbs with Trophy Scars tour dates are as follows:

September

7 - Lansing, MI - Mac’s Bar
9 - Pittsburgh, PA - The Smiling Moose
10 - Lancaster, PA - Dead Set Gallery
11 - New York, NY - Cake Shop
12 - Allston, MA - O’Briens Pub

For more info on Orbs visit their MySpace page.