Today, Phoenix, AZ's The Word Alive is thrilled to release their new album Dark Matter, which is available now on iTunes and currently at #1 on the Metal Chart. To celebrate the release of Dark Matter, the band are teaming up with Billboard to premiere the new music video for "Trapped", set to premiere Tuesday, March 22nd on Billboard.com. Visit WeAreTheWordAlive.com for more info!

"The day is finally here! After 6 months of having Dark Matter to ourselves, we happily send it out into the world and to our amazing fans, new and old," notes lead singer Telle Smith. "We hope you love it as much as we all do, we've never spent more time, emotion, and energy into an album before. Listen to it any way you can, and spread the word!"

Produced by Matt Good (From First To Last), The Word Alive amplify every aspect of their signature sound. The lyrics are personal, the melodies are more engaging, and the songs are bigger. One of Alternative Press' Most Anticipated Albums of 2016,Dark Matter is The Word Alive's biggest, boldest, and bravest statement to date. See what others are saying about Dark Matter and watch "Trapped" at Billboard.com!

Next week, the band will continue to celebrate by throwing an exclusive listening party for Dark Matter at the Dorrance Planetarium in their hometown of Phoenix, AZ on Wednesday, March 23rd. The first 100 fans to RSVP will gain free entry into the event. Fans can RSVP at [email protected].

The Word Alive are currently on the Dark Matter headline tour, which will wrap up with a performance on the So What?! Festival this weekend on March 20th.

1. Dreamer
2. Trapped
3. Face To Face
4. Sellout
5. Insane
6. Made This Way
7. Suffocating
8. Piece Of Me
9. Branded
10. Grunge
11. Dark Matter
12. Oxy

THE WORD ALIVE - Telle Smith (vocals), Zack Hansen (guitar), Tony Pizzuti (guitar), Daniel Shapiro (bass), Luke Holland (drums) - The Phoenix heavy alternative quintet began transmitting their message in 2009. 2010's full-length Deceiversolidified them as a fan favorite as they tirelessly toured alongside the likes of Killswitch Engage, The Devil Wears Prada, A Day To Remember, Motionless In White, and more - in addition to numerous stints on the Vans Warped Tour. Alternative Press and Revolver have sung their praises, Modern Drummer has featured Luke for his work in the band and mega-popular YouTube covers, Guitar World has spotlighted the interplay between Tony and Zack and their twin attack, and the band has graced the cover of Outburn Magazine. One of Alternative Press Magazine's Most Anticipated Albums of 2016, Dark Matter is the band's fourth full-length and the follow-up to 2013's REAL. which debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart.

THE WORD ALIVE TOUR DATES:

THE DARK MATTER TOUR w/ FIT FOR A KING & OUT CAME THE WOLVES:

Mar 19 - Houston, TX @ Walters Downtown

Mar 20 - Grand Prairie, TX @ QuikTrip Park (So What?! Festival)

Visit The World Alive's Official Website