THE GATE Signs With ROCK IT UP RECORDS

THE GATE, the German metal band featuring former RUNNING WILD (1982-1985) guitarist Gerald "Preacher" Warnecke, will release its debut album in May/June 2011 via Rock It Up Records. The as-yet-untitled effort will include 10 tracks.

THE GATE is:

Gerald "Preacher" Warnecke (ex-RUNNING WILD) - Guitar
Tino Weber (ex-INSOLENCE, SYSTEM FAILED) - Bass
Peter "Unruh" Michels (ex-UNDERDOG) - Drums
Guido Krämer (ex-THE COMPANY) - Vocals

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