Operator Set Out On Major US Tour

Operator has announced details of their upcoming U.S. tour. The dates herald the Los Angeles-based rock outfit's upcoming debut album, Soulcrusher, set to arrive in stores on July 3rd.

The trek sees Operator taking part in the inaugural MadPackers.com 'Door To Dorm Music Tour,' joining a star-studded lineup that includes Hinder, Papa Roach, and Puddle of Mudd. The hard rock megabill will hit college campuses, theatres, and amphitheatres across America, kicking off on April 13th at the University of Pittsburgh's Johnstown Sports Center. Operator will wrap up their tour run on May 19, at Rock on the Range in Columbus, OH.

With its thunderous rhythms, passionate melodies, and urgent messages, Soulcrusher conjures the spirit of such classic artists as Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, and Guns N' Roses yet maintains a spirit and philosophy that transcends its influences. Tracks such as the volatile "Nothing To Lose" and the swaggering title track offer ample evidence of Operator's no-holds-barred attitude and passion for creativity.

'Soulcrusher,' the album's first single, is currently drawing major heat throughout the online hard rock community. The track's striking companion video - for mature audiences only - can be viewed at a number of sites, including MySpace or at this link.

All Dates w/MadPackers.com "Door To Dorm Music Tour" featuring Hinder, Papa Roach, and Puddle Of Mudd unless otherwise noted by *

04/13 Johnstown, PA University of Pittsburgh
04/14 Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina University
04/16 Dahlonega, GA North Georgia College
04/17 Chattanooga, TN Memorial Auditorium
04/19 Maryville, MO Northwest Missouri State
04/22 Lubbock, TX Lone Star Amphitheater
04/23 Wichita Falls, TX Kay Yeager Coliseum
04/27 Fairfield, CT Sacred Heart University
04/28 Clarion, PA Clarion University
05/01 Aiken, SC University of South Carolina - Aiken
05/04 Birmingham, AL Schaeffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil
05/05 Jackson, MS Jackson Coliseum Fairgrounds
05/08 Green Bay, WI Resch Center
05/09 Madison, WI Alliant Energy Center
05/11 Nashville, TN Nashville Riverfront Park
05/12 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (Pointfest)*
05/13 Indianola, IN Indianola Nat'l Balloon Launch Field (Lazerfest)*
05/16 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
05/17 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
05/19 Columbus, OH Columbus Crew Stadium (Rock on the Range)*