(hed)pe will be embarking on a 15 date tour in March 2010 in support of their critically acclaimed album  “New World Orphans’ which was released through Suburban Noize Records in June 2009. It’s a fine return to form for the band from Huntington Beach, California who mix up punk rock, hip hop, reggae and metal. From the brutally charged guitar driven killer first single ‘Renegades’ to the Beastie Boys esque punk rocker ‘Middles Class Blues’, the bass laden groves of ‘Higher Ground’ to the Ska influenced ‘Tow the Line’, (hed)pe have delivered an album full of contemporary classics. With every release (hed)pe push the boundaries of free speech and socially acceptable content. “For years I have been told to tune down my lyrics. But great art is supposed to push boundaries. That is what makes people take notice and question things. Provocative and thought provoking art leads to dialogue. And dialogue leads to answers. And that is what we all want isn’t it? “Answers.” For this release (hed)pe put out a call to arms and united an all-star army to deliver their message. Joining the fight is Strange Music’s Tech N9ne who appears on the track "Work" (a song that tackles the media’s perceptions of sex); California rip-hop hybrids Kottonmouth Kings roll up on "Higher Ground", while Oregon's king of rapid-fire rhyme The Dirtball urges listeners to prepare for battle on "Stay Ready.” The band who formed in 1994  consist of Jahred Shane — vocals, Jaxon — guitar , Mawk — bass, DJ Product © 1969 — turntables and Trauma — drums.

March 2010 UK tour as follows
Wed 3rd March     Sub 89, Reading, UK.
Thu 4th March            Mr. C's, Poole, UK.
Fri 5th March              Millennium Music Hall, Cardiff, UK.
Sat 6th March            Club Revolution, Peterborough, UK.
Sun 7th March           Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, UK.
Mon 8th March          The Corporation, Sheffield, UK.
Tue 9th March            Moho Live, Manchester, UK.
Thu 11th March           Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, UK.
Fri 12th March            Spring & Airbrake, Belfast, UK.
Sat 13th March            Academy2, Dublin, Ireland.
Sun 14th March           Central Station, Wrexham, UK.
Mon 15th March         The Asylum, Birmingham, UK.
Tue 16th March           The Underworld, London, UK.
Wed 17th March         Talking Heads, Southampton, UK.
Thu 18th March          Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea, UK.

Tickets priced £10.00 (London £12.50) subject to booking fee tickets available at www.seetickets.com and 24hr cc number 0871 230 0010. Doors are at 7pm and (hed)pe are onstage at 9.00pm

Support comes from Threat Signal and Attila