SINGLE BULLET THEORY Signs With ECLIPSE RECORDS

June 17, 2010

Philadelphia-based metal band SINGLE BULLET THEORY has inked a four-album deal with Eclipse Records. The group's new CD, "IV" (previously reported to be titled "Divine Ways of Chaos") contains 10 fresh tracks featuring new members John Ruszin III (guitar),Jeff Kalber (bass) and Acacio Carvalho (drums). All drum tracks were recorded at Clay Creek Studio in Newark, Delaware with engineer Nick Rotundo. The remainder of the record is being recorded at Ruszin's studio in Wenonoh, New Jersey.

"IV" will be mixed by John Ruszin III, mastered by James Murphy (TESTAMENT, DEATH) and will feature artwork by renowned German artist Rainer Kalwitz. The record will also contain six bonus tracks from previous sessions, including a guest performance from Matt Thompson (KING DIAMOND) on a blistering cover of DEATH's "Spirit Crusher" as well as a revamped version of "The Hurt That Never Ends" (previously released on SINGLE BULLET THEORY's 2004 record, "Behind Eyes of Hatred".

Described as "a much more musically diverse yet [more] muscular" effort than the band's previous releases, "IV" will also feature an eight-minute instrumental track called "Auctioneer of Souls" as well as guest appearances by Tim Roth (INTO ETERNITY),Jed Simon (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, ZIMMERS HOLE),Jack Frost (SEVEN WITCHES),Mark Simpson (FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES) and others.

Commented SINGLE BULLET THEORY mainman Matt Difabio: "I am really happy to be working with Chris Poland and Eclipse Records.

"I have had a business relationship with Chris in the past and have had a personal relationship with him for over 15 years.

"Eclipse Records has survived many changes, bumps and bruises in the music industry and have consistently put out solid records and kept their focus set on a few artists at a time.

"I am happy to be part of a family that keeps their eye on the ball.

"This record has taken me over two years to write, and with the help of some of the best musicians I could get my hands on, is shaping up to be a complete monster.

"Every band always announces that their newest works are always their 'best' or 'the most heavy'…

"This record is a complete shift in direction from my previous work and I feel that this is my most 'true-to-form' material I have ever released. And for the guitar enthusiast out there… wait till you [hear] Mr. John Ruszin III.

"John is one bad mutha trucker…."

SINGLE BULLET THEORY expects to have a master recording with artwork delivered to the label no later than September 1.

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