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Beginning on January 1st, 2011, Baltimore’s OCTAVES will embark on a month-long tour of the United States in support of its newest album, Greener Pastures, which was released earlier this year by Hotfoot Records.

Joining the Maryland five-piece will be recent Topshelf Records signees CARAVELS (Las Vegas, NV). The two bands will be touring throughout much of the Midwest and Southwest, as well as a two-week run along the West Coast. Also appearing for a five-date stretch will be Denver, CO’s SOLAR BEAR.

Though Octaves takes its hardcore cues from the likes of Dillinger Escape Plan, The Chariot and Pg. 99, Greener Pastures brings a certain level of melody and experimental acumen to the mix as well. Sure, these eight blistering tracks may find their biggest fans in those who prefer their music to be chaotic and absolutely relentless, but the band’s tendency to play around with intriguing soundscapes will attract more than just the casual listener. It’s here where the fractured structures and turn-on-a-dime dynamics share equal billing with the outfit’s ability to serve songs with a spoonful of something sweeter, putting Octaves at the top of the hardcore heap and making the possibility of future endeavors all the more exciting.

On that note, Octaves has been writing songs for its next full-length, and in February it will begin pre-production with Mike York from fellow Baltimore brothers-in-arms, PIANOS BECOME THE TEETH. Final recording plans are TBA, but expect more substantial touring in March and April.