If residents of the US and Japan felt left out when the Bouncing Souls took their latest album, The Gold Record, for a trip through Canada, then there is some good news for you.

The band has announced plans to head to Japan later this month, followed by some shows to coincide with their upcoming appearance at the School of Rock festival with the Bad Brains. The band will be performing at the Magma Festival in Japan and is promising some club shows in Osaka or Nagoya as well.

In related news, the band donated a signed guitar to a friend named Jackal who is hosting an auction to benefit victims of juvenile diabetes. You can submit your bid via this eBay page.