There’s not a lot that hasn’t been said about Shihad over the years. However, it seems the guys have outdone themselves on the new album Beautiful Machine.

Finally striking the a perfect balance between their power and groove, and their hereto threatened mastery of melody and lyric, Shihad’s Beautiful Machine may yet prove to be the band’s most accomplished recording to date. Recorded in Melbourne and mixed by master engineer Alan Moulder (My Bloody Valentine, Depeche Mode, U2, Smashing Pumpkins), Beautiful Machine is set for release May 17th.

Known for their incendiary live performances, Shihad take to the clubs this winter on a short sharp tour. New cuts from the album including One Will Hear The Other, Rule The World, and the anthemic Vampires will add yet another dimension and layer to an already impressive repertoire.

Accompanying Shihad on the Beautiful Machine tour will be recent SOYA and Triple J Unearthed winners Young And Restless and up and coming alt radio faves Calling All Cars.

Catch the Beautiful Machine in June:

Friday 13th June - Bar 388, Brisbane

Tickets $25.00 + Booking Fee, $28.00 Door Sale (If Available).

Pre sale tickets on sale from: www.shihad.com, Oztix www.oztix.com.au phone: 1300 762 545 Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au phone: 132 849 and Moshtix www.moshtix.com.au phone: 1300 438 849.

Saturday 14th June - HI FI Bar & Ballroom, Melbourne

Tickets $22.50 + Booking Fee, $25.00 Door Sale (If Available).

Pre sale tickets on sale from: www.shihad.com, Oztix www.oztix.com.au phone: 1300 762 545, Hi Fi Bar & Ballroom box office www.thehifi.com.au phone: (03) 9654 7617.

Friday 20th June - The Gaelic Theatre, Sydney

Tickets $25.00 + Booking Fee, $28.00 Door Sale (If Available).

Pre sale tickets on sale from: www.shihad.com, Oztix www.oztix.com.au phone: 1300 762 545 Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au phone: 132 849 and Moshtix www.moshtix.com.au phone: 1300 438 849.

Saturday 21st June - Live on Light Square, Adelaide

Tickets $25.00 + Booking Fee, $29.00 Door Sale (If Available).

Pre sale tickets on sale from: www.shihad.com, Oztix www.oztix.com.au phone: 1300 762 545 Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au phone: 132 849 and Venue Tix www.venuetix.com.au phone: (08) 8225 888

Tickets on sale April 28, 2008.