Already bored with 2008? Well, this may perk you up, especially if you're a fan of loud psych rock. The Japanese behemoth of that genre, Boredoms, has announced a run of American tour dates for March and April. Be sure to bring your earplugs and a strong sense of the epic in rock music. Some of these shows will feature the band in a special "in the round" setup, so as to better bring its aural assault to all in attendance.

Tour dates:

3/15 San Diego, CA - Cane's
3/16 Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda Theater
3/18 San Francisco, CA - Fillmore*
3/20 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
3/21 Seattle, WA -  Neumo's
3/25 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue*
3/26 Chicago, IL - Logan Square Auditorium
3/29 Boston, MA - Paradise
3/30 New York, NY - Terminal 5*
4/2 Philadelphia, PA - Starlight Ballroom
4/3 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
     *Shows "in the round"