Silent Uproar — Torche, who will release Songs for Singles on September 21st, kicked off some shows in support of the new album last night in Nashville, TN. The trek continues into mid-August and includes dates with Baroness and Boris. [myspace.com] more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG Rick Smith of Torche at MHOW (more by Justina Villanueva) Torche closed out the room with an assist from a fill-in drummer in the absence of Rick Smith (who broke his hand while touring with his side project... more info

Silent Uproar — Torche will release a new album, Songs For Singles, on September 21st through Hydra Head Records. The label reports the record is "basically a super solid collection of singles" and "sounds like Torche," which is always a good thing. Look for the ban... more info

New Times Broward-Palm Beach, FL — Stonerific pop metal power group Torche has been a purveyor of sludge thicker than BP's since 2005. The foursome's original lineup included members from heavy area acts like Floor, Cavity, and Tyranny of Shaw. But in the interest of not introducing S... more info

Altsounds — Fresh off of a massive U.S. tour with *Coheed and Cambria,* *Torche* is again touring the States! (well a portion of them at least)... Difference is, this time they are touring in pre-support of a new CD/LP *Songs for Singles,* which BTW is not a... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 07-12 Milan, Italy - Magnolia Open Air 07-13 Dudingen, Switzerland - Bad Bonn 07-14 Wiesbaden, Germany - Schlachthof 07-15 Dour, Belgium - Dour Festival07-16 Carhaix, France - Les Vielles Charrues07-31 Chicago, IL - Subterranean &08-01 Chicago, I... more info

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Chorus.fm — *Torche* (http://www.myspace.com/torche) will be heading out on a short U.S. tour this month. Hit the replies to see where and with who. more info

Altsounds — *Songs for Singles,* *Torche's* upcoming addition to a six year stretch of well deserved lionization within the world of progressive metal, is basically a super solid collection of singles (though I'm pretty sure the title actually refers to one's ... more info

Pitchfork — Welcome once again to the Pitchfork Guide to Upcoming Releases, our seasonal guide to upcoming releases! Four times a year, we round up a big ol' list of albums, singles, EPs, and DVDs set to be unleashed over the coming months, hoping to get y... more info