ORPHAN PROJECT Signs With OPEN GRAVE RECORDS

August 6, 2008

Open Grave Records has announced the signing of Abingdon, Maryland's ORPHAN PROJECT.

ORPHAN PROJECT was started in 2001 when vocalist Shane Lankford (a veteran of progressive bands VISUAL CLIFF and FALL OF ECHOES),collaborating with composer John Wenger, conceived the groundwork for a concept album based on spiritual and physical adoption, incorporating progressive, hard rock, and contemporary influences. With a full-length album and an EP under its belt, the band felt it was ready to strengthen its influence, as well as build more of a following in the mainstream market. Lankford states, "We felt this was an excellent opportunity to get our material exposed to a bigger audience. And being with an indie label such as Open Grave allows us to do exactly that while still retaining that personal relationship that bigger labels can't give you."

Open Grave Records CEO James Mattern comments: "We feel that ORPHAN PROJECT, as a band, has a little something for everyone. Rock fans, progressive fans, even adult contemporary fans will be able to appreciate this music. It's a great addition in support of our recent diversification efforts. I'm very excited about this release."

ORPHAN PROJECT is planning to release new material in March of 2009.

ORPHAN PROJECT is:

Shane Lankford - Vocals
Tim Kehring - Drums, Vocals
Bill Yost - Bass, Vocals
Scott Spivey - Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Vocals

For more information, visit www.myspace.com/orphanproject.

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