Dope

Chicago / NYC rockers Dope have reached an agreement with V-2 Records for the bands future work.

V-2 is also home to such artists as (The White Stripes, Moby, and Sugar Cult).

This will be Dopes 5th full-length album since their Epic Records debut Felons and Revolutionaries launched them onto the scene back in 1999.

Dope will begin work on the yet untitled album later this year and it is expected to be released in early 2007.

Dopes self produced 2005 effort American Apathy was a sharp return to the bands roots and received rave reviews from both fans and critics alike.

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In addition, Dopes rhythm section of Brix and Racci will be backing up horror shock rocker Wednesday 13 for some upcoming shows this spring.

Edsel Dope had the following to say about all thats going on in the world of Dope.

Right now, we are all enjoying a much needed break from the constant touring and craziness of Dope.

Its been a refreshing feeling for us individually and collectively to explore other musical outlets while knowing that the roar of another Dope record is right around the corner.

In addition, I am very excited about our new record deal with V-2 Records.

They have done a tremendous job with their other acts and I welcome their fresh energy.

After taking some time to focus on other production and recording projects, I am very much looking forward to beginning work on what will be the 5th Dope record.

Right now, the plan is to continue pushing Dopes sound in a more extreme direction. Picking up where our last record American Apathy left off, you can expect more double bass, more middle fingers and more guitar solos from Dope in the future.

Thanks so much to all of the Dope fans who have continued to support me and my band throughout the ever-changing years.

You guys are the best and I genuinely appreciate every last one of you mother fuckers.

Ill see you all in the pit real soon.

Dope is in the process of putting together an early summer headlining tour.

Look for tour dates to be announced in the near future.