Described as "essential prog" by Guitar World, SCALE THE SUMMIT was formed in 2004 after guitarists Chris and Travis met while attending Hollywood's Musicians Institute. The group self-released their first album, 2007's "Monument," before signing with Prosthetic for the 2009 release of their sophomore effort "Carving Desert Canyons." That album earned acclaim from fans, critics and peers alike -- none more high-profile than former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, who asked the band to take part in the group's Progressive Nation tour that year. From there, SCALE THE SUMMIT supported the release of 2011's "The Collective" with rigorous touring. With new bassist Mark in tow, the band then headed to King's Basement Studios in North Carolina to record "The Migration" (2013), their first effort to crack the Billboard Top 200. Described as "post-rock at its most melodic and dynamic best" (Alternative Press), the album was supported by extensive touring across North America and Europe, as well as appearances on several notable festivals (Yestival, SXSW, Cruise to the Edge, etc). SCALE THE SUMMIT are about to release their 6th studio album "IN A WORLD OF FEAR" out May, 19, 2017. Chris Letchford, the primary song writer since the creation of Scale The Summit has teamed up with the mighty Charlie Engen on drums and Kilian Duarte on bass to create the most anticipated album in instrumental metal in years. Produced by Chris Letchford and mixed by Anup Sastry. Featuring guests Nick Johnston, John Browne (Monuments), Angel Vivaldi, Jeff Loomis, James Iyani, Scott Carstairs (Fallujah), Per Nilsson, Yvette Young, and Nathan Navarro. "In A World Of Fear" OUT MAY 19, 2017. For Fans Of: Animals As Leaders Plini Steve Vai Dream Theater 2016 Tour dates with Marty Friedman: 8/02 The Foundry at the Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA 8/03 Brighton Music Hall, Boston, MA 8/04 Highline Ballroom, New York, NY 8/05 Crossroads, Garwood, NJ 8/06 Baltimore Soundstage, Baltimore, MD 8/08 Grog Shop, Cleveland, OH 8/09 Diesel, Chesterfield, MI 8/10 Reggie's Rock Club, Chicago, IL 8/11 Studio B at the Skyway, Minneapolis, MN 8/12 Sokol Underground, Omaha, NE 8/13 Fubar, St, Louis, MO 8/16 Scout Bar, Houston, TX 8/17 The Rock Box, San Antonio, TX 8/18 Trees, Dallas, TX 8/19 Tower Theater, Oklahoma, OK 8/20 The Riot Room, Kansas City, MO 8/23 Marquis Theatre, Denver, CO 8/24 Launchpad, Albuquerque, NM 8/25 The Rebel Lounge, Phoenix, AZ 8/26 The Whisky, Los Angeles, CA 8/27 The Parish @ HOB, Anaheim, CA 8/28 Brick By Brick, San Diego, CA