Chicago's DIRGE WITHIN have issued the following update from guitarist Shaun Glass (ex-SOIL):

"We just wanted to give a brief update. We are knee-deep in writing new music, and the tunes are coming together nice! It's to early to fully give more details- but hang tight! We will keep ya all posted as the creations come to life. So what does a band do when working on their new album? Do two shows? Why not?! Especially when offered two killer gigs First stop: Greenbay, WI for Savage Fest October 8th - line up soon to be announced. Then its back to the Rave in Milwaukee, WI supporting the wicked FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH. Note our first show ever was at the Rave, so we feel it is our second home. Next... on September 14th iTunes will have a digital EP, which will have the rare track 'Eulogy'. Also a new re-recorded version of an old demo song 'Ties That Bind'. As always thanks to all our fans for being the best!!!"