Protest the Hero official album update

Canadian metal five-piece Protest the Hero have set an official release date for their upcoming third studio album, announcing the title as well as unveiling the cover art in the process.

'Scurrilous' will hit stores on March 22nd via Vagrant Records. The record company posted the following message on their Facebook page recently:

"PROTEST THE HERO will release their third studio album, SCURRILOUS, on March 22 on Vagrant Records in the U.S. Scurrilous is the follow up to the 5-piece band’s, critically acclaimed 2008 sophomore release, Fortress, and reunites the band with producer Julius “Juice” Butty."

Protest the Hero are set to tour Australia next month as part of Soundwave 2011.

Fans can view the 'Scurrilous' album art here.