STAIND have confirmed UK headline shows in January 2009. Joining them will be SEETHER, currently supporting the band in the USA, STAIND is touring in support of new album THE ILLUSION OF PROGRESS (review), which debuted on Billboard’s Top 200 at No. 3, making it the fourth consecutive album of STAIND’s career to debut in the top 3. THE ILLUSION OF PROGRESS is STAIND’s sixth album and the follow-up to 2005’s certified platinum Chapter V. The album was produced by Johnny K and recorded in frontman Aaron Lewis’ home studio with guitarist Mike Mushok , drummer Jon Wysocki, and bassist Johnny April.

Tickets are on sale now for the following dates:


Wednesday 21 January - GLASGOW Garage

Thursday 22 January - MANCHESTER Academy

Friday 23 January - SHEFFIELD Academy

Sunday 25 January - BIRMINGHAM Academy

Monday 26 January - LONDON Astoria