When Rival Schools released their first record, United by Fate, in 2001 there were a lot of moans and groans from the poorly-aging hardcore scene. They were billed a hardcore supergroup, founded by members of Quicksand, Gorilla Biscuits, Youth Of Today, and CIV, all who were presumed out to make a easy buck from relentlessly devoted European hardcore fans. To make matters worse, the record came out on major record label, Island (a division of Universal Music Group, the largest record label on earth). Regardless of how the band was viewed by the indie masses, they received wide recongition and moderate success until they broke up in 2002. It has been rumored that the group has been working on a follow up album to United by Fate. Last month, Germans website RockSound.tv announced the band will be recording, neogitating with Island Records, and touring Europe this year. Tour dates below.
RIVAL SCHOOLS : 2008 TOUR DATES
June 11, 2008 London, UK King’s College
June 13, 2008 Donington, UK Download Festival
June 17, 2008 Birmingham, UK Academy II
June 18, 2008 Leeds, UK Cockpit
June 19, 2008 Glasgow, Scotland King Tut’s
June 20, 2008 London, UK Radio One Rock Show Session at Maida Vale
June 21, 2008 Portsmouth, UK Wedgewood Rooms
June 25, 2008 Tromøy, Norway Hove Festival
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