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Armored Saint re-sign with Metal Blade Records

ARMORED SAINT have re-signed with Metal Blade Records!

Since forming in 1982, the American metal band have grown to become a veteran name in the scene and now, they look to the next chapter through re-signing with Metal Blade Records, the label they have called home since 1988. The label will release the band’s next album (the follow-up to 2020’s Punching The Sky) in 2025. More information about the band’s next album will be unveiled in due course.

Speaking about re-signing with Metal Blade, vocalist John Bush says, ARMORED SAINT cemented our family relationship with Metal Blade even more by signing a new contract for a record due in 2025. There is nowhere else I’d rather be! I love [Chairman/CEO] Brian [Slagel], [President] Tracy [Vera], and the staff. It’s home. What more can I say.”

Drummer Gonzo Sandoval adds, “I’m pleased to say that in the year of 2024 we have re-signed a record deal with Metal Blade Records. Once again, I’m looking forward to making killer ARMORED SAINT music with Metal Blade as our record label. I feel blessed and appreciate the opportunity to be able to release a new ARMORED SAINT record in 2025! Stay tuned ARMORED SAINT Hooligans throughout the world and beyond and spread the word. ARMORED SAINT for life!” Guitarist Phil Sandoval says, ARMORED SAINT and Metal Blade have a long history and after all the incredible amount of trials and tribulations the band has been through, Metal Blade has been there for ARMORED SAINT. Brian Slagel in particular was paramount in getting me back in the band to record Symbol Of Salvation along with Jeff Duncan. And in 2024 we have a new deal. I just want to say, ‘Thank you, Metal Blade‘.”

Guitarist Jeff Duncan comments, “I’m so thrilled to sign a new deal with Metal Blade Records. Metal Blade has been ARMORED SAINT‘s home for many years and I’m looking forward to another new and productive chapter with them!” And bassist Joey Vera adds, “we’re honoured to continue our long relationship with Metal Blade Records with this new signing. Their staunch support for ARMORED SAINT has been one of the pillars in the band’s history. We cannot do any of this without them and we look forward to bringing even more new music this year.”

Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel says, “I am honored and humbled to continue our long standing relationship with ARMORED SAINT! One of the best metal bands of all time! So happy to keep them in the Metal Blade family!”

For more information on ARMORED SAINT like their official page on Facebook.

James Weaver

Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Distorted Sound Magazine; established in 2015. Reporting on riffs since 2012.

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