Archive for June, 2013

Jun 19
Monte Pittman

Metal Blade Signs Monte Pittman

Posted by Chris Harris on June 19, 2013 in New Records, News

Why, it was just back in September that we brought you an interview with Monte Pittman, guitarist extraordinaire. Now the dude’s gone and landed a deal with Metal Blade Records. Pittman is best known for his work with Prong and Madonna. A release date for Pittman’s forthcoming new solo album — which he spoke with Read More

Jun 17
Unearth, obviously. The logo's right there.

Unearth Sign With eOne Music

Posted by Chris Harris on June 17, 2013 in In the Studio, New Records, News

It’s been one of the worst kept rumors in metal, but finally, the confirmation has come in: Unearth are no longer free agents. The band has signed to eOne Music for North America; Century Media will handle it in Europe. “A new chapter has begun for Unearth as we have found a few new places Read More

Jun 15
Darkest Hour

Darkest Hour Sign With Sumerian

Posted by Chris Harris on June 15, 2013 in New Records, News

That’s right, ladies and gentlejackoffs. Darkest Hour have signed a worldwide deal with Sumerian Records. Yes…Sumerian. The band have been working as of late on their forthcoming, non-crowdfunded album. How refreshing — a record you’ll actually go to the store to buy, after it’s been pressed! “To say that Sumerian Records and label owner Ash Read More

Jun 13
Dying Fetus

Dying Fetus Re-Sign With Relapse

Posted by Chris Harris on June 13, 2013 in Featured, New Records, News

That’s right, you scandalous dick-slapper! Dying Fetus has confirmed that they’ve re-signed with Relapse Records, continuing their longstanding relationship with the label. “We have an addiction and have relapsed with Relapse Records,” says the band in a statement. “Relapse Records will remain your one stop shop for all things Dying Fetus,” they add. “Re-signing with Read More

Jun 10
Primitive Man

Primitive Man Sign With Relapse

Posted by Chris Harris on June 10, 2013 in News

Relapse Records has announced the signing of blackened doom-sludge outfit Primitive Man. Formed in Denver in early 2012 and featuring current and former members of Withered, Clinging To The Trees of A Forest Fire, Death of Self and Reproacher, Primitive Man is drummer Isidro “Spy” Soto , vocalist/guitarist Ethan Lee McCarthy, and bassist Jonathan Campos. Read More

Jun 10
Disparaged

Disparaged Sign With Apostasy Records

Posted by Chris Harris on June 10, 2013 in New Records, News

It’s true, people. Swiss death metal act Disparaged have signed a new deal with Apostasy Records. “We are very proud to have found in Apostasy Records, a for-us-perfectly-tailored partner,” says the band in an awkward statement. “We are looking forward to the cooperation and the release of our new album,” says the band. The band Read More

Jun 9
Danava

Danava Ink Deal With Tee Pee

Posted by Chris Harris on June 9, 2013 in New Records, News

That’s right, people. Portland, Oregon’s own sci-fi psychmetal rockers Danava have inked a deal with Tee Pee Records. The group plan to enter an undisclosed studio this summer to record the follow-up to 2011′s Hemisphere Of Shadows. “We are absolutely thrilled to partner with Tee Pee Records to unleash the fourth Danava record upon the Read More

Jun 7
Heart Of A Coward

Heart Of A Coward Sign With Century Media

Posted by Chris Harris on June 7, 2013 in News

Who? They’re from the U.K. and they’re supposed to be up-and-coming. Heart Of A Coward have inked a deal with Century Media Records; the label will release the band’s next album later this year. Heart Of A Coward recently hit the studio to record their second album and follow up to their 2012 debut Hope Read More

May 28
Cronian

Cronian Return, Sign With Season Of Mist

Posted by Chris Harris on May 28, 2013 in New Records, News

That’s right, droids they weren’t looking for. Season of Mist has signed Cronian to a new deal. Cronian is the Norwegian/Swedish avant-garde metal project featuring Borknagar members Øystein G. Brun and Andreas “Vintersorg” Hedlund. “I am so excited and honored to join forces with Season Of Mist for future albums with Cronian,” says Øystein. “We Read More

May 23
Carcass

Carcass Sign With Nuclear Blast

Posted by Chris Harris on May 23, 2013 in New Records, News

I had a hunch they’d signed a deal with Century Media, but it turns out my second guess was more accurate. Carcass have indeed inked a deal with Nuclear Blast for their comeback LP Surgical Steel Due in stores this fall, the CD was mixed by Andy Sneap after the project’s producer, Colin Richardson, quit Read More