Wilmington NC’s The Hottness have signed with Ferret Music. The five piece have become a hot commodity with their bastardization of punk with dirty rock leanings, metal stomping riffs and a southern flair. “We’re just ugly, unhealthy guys who know how to play music and love it more than anything” vocalist Adam says. The group will re-release their debut full-length Stay Classy on Ferret this April. Currently on a headlining tour, the band has lived on the road for the past four years. They originally went on a two week tour just a month after they formed with only six songs to their name just to get the experience in. “We weren’t supposed to headline this current tour but the headlining band had van problems so instead of canceling, we switched to a headline tour even though it was late shows and most kids can’t even stay out as late as we play, this is what we do, we never thought of canceling.” Look for the band on the Artery Foundation Across The Nation Tour with A Skylit Drive, Before Their Eyes, Memphis May Fire, Dance Gavin Dance and more. Tour dates at: http://www.myspace.com/thehottness