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Blue Moose FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 17, 2013 THE CONTORTIONIST LAUNCH

SEARCH FOR NEW SINGER THE CONTORTIONIST have officially launched their search to replace frontman Jonathan Carpenter, who left the band last month. The band has uploaded two instrumental tracks here. They encourage applicants to complete a vocal demo of at least one, but preferably both songs (YouTube preferred) and send the link via email to thecontortionistsingersearch@gmail.com along with any other pertinent info. Other criteria needed are: -Must be local to Indianapolis area or willing/able to travel/relocate.

-Must be 18+ years old

-Preferably able to play keyboards/synth in a live setting but not required.

-Preferably has some previous tour, songwriting, and studio experience.

-Must be free of any full time commitments (such as school or work) and ready to commit to the band FULL TIME starting June 1, 2013. "We aren't just looking for someone that can show off their skills as a musician," says guitarist Cameron Maynard. "The band needs someone special that personally favors the traveling, and it should be in this person's best interest to truly enjoy performing and working creatively day in and day out." THE CONTORTIONIST released "Intrinsic" earlier this year to much critical acclaim. Landing at number #107 on the Billboard Top 200, #15 on the Hard Music Chart and #3 on the New Artist Chart, it was the most successful first week the band has had to date. It's also on sale now for $6.66 here! The band recently finished a batch of successful dates with DEFTONES and will be appearing at this year's NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL this weekend. They're on the road with label-mates, WITHIN THE RUINS right now supporting AFTER THE BURIAL with LAST CHANCE TO REASON vocalist Mike Lessard. "The band’s ability to balance chaos and solemnity have never been better. Breaking from soft, ethereal passages into grueling, mosh-ready grooves at the drop of a hat." - Altpress.com "The Contortionist are, without a doubt, one of the most exciting young prog-metal bands on the scene today." - MetalSucks VIDEOS Dreaming Schematics - (Official Video) "Causality" - (Official Video) THE CONTORTIONIST is: Robby Baca (Guitar), Joey Baca (Percussion), Cameron Maynard (Guitar), Christopher Tilley (Bass Guitar).