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Vagrant Records is proud to announce that SAVES THE DAY has re-signed to the label. The band will release their fifth studio album, Sound The Alarm on April 4th, 2006. A North American tour has been confirmed (dates below) with more cities to be announced.

“”We’re excited about this new record and we’re thrilled to be back at home on Vagrant – ¬≠ Chris Conley

“”Saves The Day helped put Vagrant on the map. We are ecstatic to have them back. Apparently, you can go home again.”" ¬≠- Rich Egan (President, Vagrant Records)

Saves the Day self-funded the project and spent over four months recording Sound The Alarm’s 13 tracks, which include “”End,”" “”Eulogy,”" “”Dying Day,”"

and “”Shattered.”" Producer Steve Evetts (Story of the Year, Dillinger Escape Plan) who produced the band’s first two discs ¬≠ manned the controls at Electric Ladybug Studios.

The group recently announced that bass player Manny Carrero (Glassjaw) will be joining Conley, Pete Parada (drums) and David Soloway (guitar) as part of the permanent lineup.