ASG haven't been been incredibly prolific over the last decade, but when these North Carolina stoner rockers do resurface, it's something to behold. It's been five years since the band dropped Blood Drive and now they've announced its successor, Survive Sunrise. Loudwire has teamed up with them to bring you the title track.

The song opens up with a delicate melody and a slightly ominous mood and the dread continues when the distortion kicks in with a swinging rhythm. There's a sing-song element in play as the chorus relieves some of the tension built elsewhere in "Survive Sunrise." There's some comparisons to be drawn between Mastodon and Baroness, but ASG, now six albums into their career, have carved out their own sound.

"'Survive Sunrise' seemed like an appropriate opening track for our new album, to me the song kind of feels like an introduction; an intro but with the length and structure of a complete song. Hopefully, it gives the listener some insight as to what they might encounter further down the record," comments guitarist/vocalist Jason Shi.

Survive Sunrise, produced by Matt Hyde, is due June 15 on Relapse and fans can place their pre-order here. Check out the artwork, track listing and ASG's upcoming tour dates below and crank the album's title track in the video above.

ASG, Survive Sunrise Artwork + Track Listing

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1. Survive Sunrise
2. Execution Thirst
3. Up From My Dreams
4. Lightning Song
5. Hawks on the Run
6. The Heaven Moon
7. Kubrick Colors
8. God Knows We
9. Heavy Scars
10. Weekend Money
11. Lamb Song
12. Florida Sleep On
13. Tied Tongues

ASG Tour Dates
Apr 27 — Wrightsville Beach, N.C. @ The Palm Room
Apr 28 — Emerald Isle, N.C. @ Salt Bar
May 03 — London, U.K. @ Desertfest Pre-Fest
May 04 — London, U.K. @ Desertfest
May 05 — Nijmegen, Netherlands @ Sonic Whip!
May 06 — Diksmuide, Belgium @ 4AD
May 07 — Leeds, U.K. @ Brudenell Social Club*
May 08 — Cardiff, U.K. @CLWB*
May 09 — Manchester, U.K. @ Rebellion*
May 10 — Glasgow, U.K. @ The Audio*
May 11 — Bristol, U.K. @ Thekla*
* w/ Weedeater

With Lo Pan and Beitthemeans
Jun 15 — Wilmington, N.C. @ Reggies ^
June 17 — Raleigh, N.C. @ Pour House
June 19 — Charlotte, N.C. @ Snug Harbor
June 20 — Baltimore, Md. @ Metro Gallery
June 21 — Columbus, Ohio @ Ace of Cups
June 22 — Pittsburgh, Penn. @ Cattivo
June 23 — Kent, Ohio @ Outpost Bar
June 24 — Chicago, Ill. @ Reggies Rock Club
June 26 — Philadelphia, Penn. @ Kung Fu Necktie
June 27 — Brooklyn, N.Y. @ Saint Vitus
June 28 — Richmond, Va. @ Strange Matter
June 29 — Chesapeake, Va. @ Riffhouse
June 30 — Asheville, N.C. @ Mothlight
July 01 — Chapel Hill, N.C. @ Local 506 ^
^ ASG only

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