UK metallers RISE TO ADDICTION have announced Premier Drums will be enlisting drummer Aynsley Dickinson onto their Endorser roster. Commenting on the move, Aynsley said, "I've been playing Premier now for nigh on 18 years and it's great to be officially linked to such a great British drum company. I've had my trusty Premier Genista kit for 12 years now and its done me proud. My new Premier Series Birch kit is in construction at the moment & I can't wait to get my hands on it! I want to say a big thank you to George Frederick at Premier for his help in speccing my kit!"

As previously reported, Rise To Addiction have confirmed the following new release dates for their upcoming album, A New Shade Of Black For The Soul: May 14th in the UK and May 18th in the rest of Europe via Mausoleum Records.

The album was recorded at Backstage Studios and The Cell in England during 2006. The tracking was handled by Rise To Addiction while the final mix and production was completed by Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, TRIVIUM, MEGADETH).

The full track listing is: 'A New Shade', 'Cold Season', 'Moth To A Flame', 'Falling As One', 'Low', 'One Sweet Minute', 'This Ride', 'Everlasting Wave', 'I Follow', 'To A God Unknown', 'Fessonia', 'The Hive'.

Click links to hear the following tracks: 'Falling As One', 'I Follow', 'One Sweet Minute'.

The cover artwork and sleeve design has been completed by the bands guitarist John Slater.

According to a press release, "the band - Leigh Oates (vocals), Steve Wray (guitar), John Slater (guitar), Joel Graham (bass guitar) and Aynsley Dickinson (drums) - have captured a stunning performance on a unique collection of songs, that has been described as a blend of styles that is set to captivate listeners and audiences far and wide. Always willing to push their musical boundaries, Rise To Addiction enlisted the help of avant-garde pianist Mike Garson on one of the songs. Mike, who is known for his work with greats such as DAVID BOWIE, SMASHING PUMPKINS and NINE INCH NAILS, wrote and recorded the piano interlude for the song 'Fessonia'."

Commenting on the recording, vocalist Leigh Oates said that “We’ve really pushed the envelope on this album, it’s been a long time in the making and we’re all beyond proud of the end result."

Speaking about Mike Garson's involvement guitarist John Slater added "I've been a massive fan of Mike's ever since I heard his work on David Bowies' Aladdin Sane and to have him play on this album is just fantastic! I can't wait for you all to hear it!"

Rise To Addiction will hold an informal listening party for friends and fans at their favourite boozer, The Old Turk in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, on Saturday, May 12th.

Rise To Addiction will support TROUBLE on their upcoming European tour (from May 26th-June 8th. Upcoming Rise To Addiction live dates are as follows:

April

20 - Leeds, UK at Rios
21 - Newcastle Under Lyme, UK at The Rigger
22 - Manchester, UK at The Attic
27 - Bolton, UK at The Alma

May

19 - Wakefield, UK at Snooty Fox
20 - Sheffield, UK at Corporation
26 - Den Bosch, Netherlands at W2
27 - Amsterdam, Netherlands at Melkweg
28 - Wolverhampton, England at Wulfrun
29 - Bradford, England at Rio
30 - London, England at Scala
31 - Paris, France at Le Nouveau Casino

June

1 - Aschaffenburg, Germany at Colos Saal
2 - Munchen, Germany at Backstage
3 - Budapest, Hungary at A 38
5 - Nurnberg, Germany at Hirsch
6 - Pratteln, Switzerland at Z7
7 - Essen, Germany at Zeche Carl
8 - Hamburg, Germany at Markthalle

July

7 - Derby, UK at Bloodstock Open Air Festival

August

4 - Nikolcice, CZ at Motonalet Festival