DEZPERADOZ Sign With AFM RECORDS

Germany's DEZPERADOZ (formerly DESPERADOS) have inked a deal with AFM Records. The group, whose 2000 debut album, "The Dawn of Dying", featured guest lead vocals from SODOM mainman Tom Angelripper, will release their long-awaited follow-up effort, "The Legend and the Truth", on March 31, 2006. The CD, which is being produced by Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69/DEZPERADOZ guitarist) at House of Audio Studios, is said to be a concept album about "the ultimate Western legend Wyatt Earp." More information will be made available soon.