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Staind Returns to the Road: Multi-Platinum Rockers Embark on Winter Tour, Joined by Theory of a Deadman & Loser; Exclusive NHL Concert Tomorrow; Band Set for NASCAR Season Kick-Off February 11th

Flip/Atlantic recording group Staind returns to the road this weekend for a new series of live dates in support of their latest #1-charting album, "CHAPTER V." The itinerary follows the multi-platinum band's recent "Fall Brawl" cross-country tour, which also featured Atlantic labelmates P.O.D. and Taproot.

The Massachusetts-based band will kick off the trek on January 29th at Philadelphia's Electric Factory (see attached itinerary). The headline dates will continue across the country through a February 19th show at the Myth in Minneapolis. Support for all dates will come from Theory of a Deadman and Loser.

In addition, Staind has scheduled a special homestate performance on the eve of the U.S. tour's first date. Tomorrow, January 28th, the band will perform live at Boston's TD Banknorth Garden, immediately following the NHL's Boston Bruins vs. New York Islanders game. Tickets will grant admission for both the hockey game and the exclusive post-game concert.

Staind is also set for another major sports-related performance on February 11th, when they will be the headline act for pre- and post-race concert festivities at the 28th annual Budweiser Shootout at Daytona. Taking place at the Daytona International Speedway, the event is the official kick-off of the NASCAR Nextel Cup season and will be broadcast live on TNT. Staind's Aaron Lewis will sing the National Anthem prior to the Budweiser Shootout, and the band will perform a free concert for ticket holders at the conclusion of the all-star race.

Following the U.S. itinerary's conclusion, Staind will head to Europe for a much-anticipated month-long tour, including stops in England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands.

"CHAPTER V" (Flip/Atlantic), the fifth album from Staind, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 this past August, marking the Massachusetts-based band's third consecutive chart-topper. The album follows 2003's critically acclaimed "14 SHADES OF GREY" and 2001's quintuple platinum "BREAK THE CYCLE," both of which also entered the Billboard 200 in the #1 spot.

The new album has thus far yielded two radio smashes -- the #1 multi-format hit, "Right Here," and the current single, "Falling," which has bulleted into the top ten on both the Rock and Active Rock charts. "Right Here" marked the band's fourth #1 radio track to date, following "For You," "It's Been Awhile," and "So Far Away."

The recently released Limited Edition CD/DVD version of "CHAPTER V" features the entire original album, plus five bonus tracks, including an acoustic version of "It's Been Awhile" and "This Is Beetle." The bonus DVD features a full band documentary, plus extras including the "Right Here" video, two songs filmed live, bonus interviews, and outtakes. The deluxe package includes a 36-page book featuring the lyrics to all Staind songs, a photo history of the band, and liner notes.

(TOUR ITINERARY ATTACHED)

                                  STAIND
                          U.S. TOUR - WINTER 2006
                    with Theory of a Deadman and Loser

JANUARY

28             NHL post-game concert at TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, MA

29             Philadelphia, PA         Electric Factory

31             Springfield, MA          The Hippodrome

FEBRUARY

1              Springfield, MA          The Hippodrome

4              Portland, ME             State Theatre

7              Norfolk, VA              The Norva

8              Charleston, SC           The Plex

9              Atlanta, GA              The Tabernacle

11             NASCAR Budweiser Shootout post-race concert at Daytona, FL

14             Springfield, MO          Shrine Mosque

15             Oklahoma City, OK        Bricktown Events Center

17             Sioux City, IA           Orpheum Theater

18             LaCrosse, WI             LaCrosse Center

19             Minneapolis, MN          The Myth

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