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Arizona Band "On the Brink of it All"

Acclaimed rock band Ever Stays Red releases its national debut album, "On The Brink of it All," March 11, 2008, on Vertical Shift Records. Formed in 2004, Ever Stays Red has garnered a loyal following, playing over 250 concerts per year and landing three No. 1 radio singles in 40 US markets with two top 20 R&R hits from its independent album, "I'll Tell the World."

The title track from "On The Brink of it All" showcases Ever Stays Red's inventive, hard driving alternative rock with the distinctive vocals of lead vocalist Dustin Carlson, Zach Andresen on lead guitar, Erick Brunner on bass and Josh Carlson on drums.

"I wrote songs for the new album about never giving up on the dreams inside of you, songs about redemption, songs about daring to believe in what the world could be," says lead singer, Dustin Carlson.

Co-produced by Ever Stays Red and industry veteran Ken Mary (Alice Cooper, The Beach Boys, Trik Turner, LaRue, Megadeth) and mixed by GRAMMY winning mixer/ recording engineer J.R. McNeely (Kutless, Jeremy Camp, Relient K), "On the Brink Of It All" promises to retain the band's unabashedly purpose driven message while charting new sonic territory.

"Ever Stays Red offers an exciting crop of anthems ripe for the hearts and ears of rock aficionados and worship enthusiasts alike with 'On The Brink of it All'," states Mary. "The band's national debut takes center stage with the support of a dedicated fan base built upon years of relentless touring. Melding its high energy, guitar-driven rock with compellingly honest vocals and spiritually gripping lyrics, the new album reflects the maturity of a band that, for the past four years, has lived and breathed to spread the eminent message of Christ through music."

The Tempe, Arizona-based foursome, who recently finished a tour with Kutless, has also performed with the likes of Jeremy Camp, Sanctus Real, Delirious?, Hawk Nelson, Thousand Foot Krutch, Everyday Sunday, Stellar Kart, Falling Up, Seven Places and more.

With proceeds from its national tours, Ever Stays Red also funded two international tours to Brazil where they performed nightly for thousands of young people, many of whom lived in the streets of the inner city. The band witnessed first-hand the power of music to transcend culture and creed, further solidifying their sense of calling.

"Brazil was a turning point for this band," says Carlson. "It was the moment in time when we all realized that we were a part of something so much bigger then ourselves. We came home from that trip committed to the idea that music becomes meaningful when it brings hope--we have always strived to make meaningful music."

For more information on Ever Stays Red visit www.everstaysred.com and www.myspace.com/everstaysred.