(PR) Michigan-based melodic death metal band The Black Dahlia Murder, one of the most influential artists in the death metal scene today, are the latest band to join Zune's "Ignition" and "On The Road" programs. These programs are efforts by Zune to provide extra exposure to the band across multiple Microsoft properties as well as support the band's upcoming tour schedule. As part of the Ignition program, The Black Dahlia Murder is offering free and exclusive material on the Zune Marketplace, the newly restocked and redesigned online music store, for the month of January. These features include:
Zune "Freebie" - free audio track download of ""What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse," from their 2007 release Nocturnal. (available January 8 - January 14)
Zune "Breakdown" - exclusive track-by-track commentary of Nocturnal by vocalist Trevor Strnad. (available January 15 - January 21)
Zune "Guestlist" - an exclusive audio playlist personally constructed by the band. (available January 22 - January 28)
The Black Dahlia Murder's upcoming tour is being supported by Zune's "On The Road" program. Tour dates are below.
Tue 01/15/08 Rochester, NY The Club @ Water Street
Wed 01/16/08 New York, NY B.B. King's Blues Club
Thu 01/17/08 Baltimore, MD Ottobar
Fri 01/18/08 Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore - TLA
Sat 01/19/08 Worcester, MA The Palladium
Sun 01/20/08 Richmond, VA Alley Katz
Mon 01/21/08 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
Tue 01/22/08 Saint Petersburg, FL The State Theatre
Wed 01/23/08 Fort Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
Fri 01/25/08 Houston, TX Meridian
Sat 01/26/08 Dallas, TX The Door In Dallas
Sun 01/27/08 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
Tue 01/29/08 Tempe, AZ The Marquee Theatre
Wed 01/30/08 San Diego, CA SOMA San Diego
Thu 01/31/08 West Hollywood, CA Key Club
[This PR posted on a Mac while listening to an iPod. =)]