If it was hard to ignore New Empire before, it’s impossible now. The runaway rock outfit have already clocked up a stellar 2011 with national supports for Good Charlotte, Simple Plan and Owl City, a worldwide publishing deal with Native Tongue and a string of singles all over radio and music TV. Now with their long-awaited second album Symmetry out September 16, they’re ready to cement their status as one of the country’s brightest new stars.