Joy (of Motion)! Animals as Leaders Announce New Album Release Date

And that release date is… March 25! Wow, that’s, like, just around the corner. AWESOME!

The album is called The Joy of Motion, and will mark the recording debut of drummer Matthew Garstka. Here’s a trailer, featuring a snippet of new music:

Animals as Leaders will kick off a tour with After the Burial, Navene K., and Chon on February 24; get dates here. The band will also headline the fourth annual MetalSucks South by South Death SXSW showcase on Friday, March 18; they’ll be joined by After the Burial, Ringworm, Iron Reagan, Mutoid Man, Whores, and East of the Wall. Get more details here.