STG On Sale Announcement: Candlebox

In a storied rock 'n' roll career of multi-platinum albums and timeless, ubiquitous radio smashes, Candlebox's sixth studio album, Disappearing In Airports, finds the renowned lineup infused with a new energy and openness. "I want to take Candlebox into a new world, and this record is very different, very diverse for us," says band founder and frontman Kevin Martin. "It's about growth and pushing the band in the direction for a new audience." With songs ranging from the pissed and urgent "God's Gift" to the edgy unease of "I've Got a Gun" to the amorous romp of "Supernova," Disappearing In Airports is a bold musical statement from a revitalized band.

The amicable departure of original members Scott Mercado and Peter Klett allowed Candlebox the opportunity to shake things up, and that newfound energy and impetus is evident in the dozen tracks on Disappearing In Airports. Guitarists Mike Leslie and Brian Quinn bring freshness to the band's mega hits like "Far Behind" and "You," as well as different angles to the new material. "They have a 'Wow, I'm playing this song that I grew up on and I love this tune!' kind of puppy dog love to it," laughs Martin. "Mike's got so much B.B. King in his style, of blues it's insane, and spontaneity to his playing and songwriting that's enriching to me." While Brian has a metal and classic rock side, he also boasts a big blues influence "and is an incredible slide player. Mike and Brian play entirely differently but it fits so well."

The band formed in 1991, went quadruple platinum with their 1993 self-titled debut on Madonna's Maverick Records, and released two more acclaimed and top-selling albums (1995's Lucy and 1998's Happy Pills) before going on a hiatus in 2000. Candlebox regrouped with a 2006 tour, then put out Into the Sun in 2008, followed by 2012's Love Stories & Other Musings. For Disappearing in Airports, the band worked with producers Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland (August Burns Red, Everclear, Rivers of Nihl), cufng the record at Think Loud Studios in York, Pennsylvania.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, in person at the Paramount box office, or may also be purchased by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

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