SCHISM Signs With RISING WORKS

Italian metallers SCHISM have inked a deal with Rising Works. The group will enter Zenith Recording Studio in March with producer Frank Andiver to record its debut album, "Designation Cluster", tentatively due before the summer.

According to a press release, SCHISM's musical approach is similar in style to that of TOOL and MESHUGGAH, featuring "pure alternative moments" mixed with "visionary metal landscapes."

SCHISM is:

Cristiano Zappal - Vocals
Andrea Guastavino - Drums
Paolo Berri - Guitar
Massimo Perasso - Bass

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