Nashville, Tenn (March 4, 2015)— GRAMMY® nominated rock band RED debuted this week in the Top 15 on the Billboard Top 200, and is #10 on the SoundScan Top Current Albums chart - with the recent February 24 release their fifth studio album titled of BEAUTY and RAGE, on Essential Records.

The music video for the “Darkest Part” premiered on Loudwire on February 23, and is also featured on Xbox Live consoles. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KzK-1M3QjE.  of BEAUTY and RAGE marks the fifth consecutive RED album to chart on the Billboard Top 200.

RED is currently on tour with Islander and 3 Years Hollow – Remaining appearances are:

3/06 - Knoxville, TN - The Concourse

3/07 - Clarksville, TN - Warehouse

3/08 - Biloxi, MS - Kress Live

3/10 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade

3/12 – Joliet, IL – Mojoe’s

3/13 – Racine, WI – Rt 20

3/14 – Spring Lake Park, MN – POV’s

3/17 - Ringle, WI - Q&Z Expo Center

3/19 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop

3/20 – Lancaster, OH – Mickey’s

3/21 – Newport, KY – Thomson House

3/22 – Cleveland, OH – Agora

3/24 – Lawrence, KS – Granada Theater

3/25 – St. Louise, MO – Pops

3/27 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar

3/28 – Dallas, TX – Trees

3/29 - Abilene, TX – The Silo

RED - Michael Barnes (vocals) and twin brothers Anthony Armstrong (guitar) and Randy Armstrong (bass) has garnered two GRAMMY® nominations, five GMA Dove Awards, two Top 10 Active Rock singles, three Top 10 Mainstream Rock singles, and 10 consecutive #1 hits at Christian radio – and currently hosts more than one million Facebook fans. The band has sold more than one million albums collectively with of BEAUTY and RAGE, RELEASE THE PANIC, UNTIL WE HAVE FACES, INNOCENCE & INSTINCT and END OF SILENCE.

Says The Prelude Press: "Red’s new album, of Beauty and Rage is a theatrical masterpiece. Right off the bat, this album hosts a huge sound that many bands strive to achieve, yet miss the mark. Red, however, have created a captivating, memorable, and most of all huge release with of Beauty and Rage."   Echoes NewReleaseTuesday.com:   “Showcasing Red's signature brutal guitar riffs, darkly shimmering string section and introspective, high-concept lyrics alongside a mastery of melody achieved more recently, of Beauty and Rage is a triumph in Red's breathtaking discography.”

Over the last decade, the RED has performed alongside such artists as Hinder, 3 Doors Down, Creed, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Godsmack, Sevendust, Drowning Pool, Flyleaf, Seether, Papa Roach, Buckcherry, Saving Abel, Stained, Third Day, Switchfoot, Skilletand others.

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