Metal Blade Records has announced that they have added Massachusetts’s UNEARTH to its roster. UNEARTH have also announced that they have recruited THE RED CHORD drummer, Mike Justain, for the vacant drum spot. He will see his first live action after the band’s appearance on the Headbanger’s Ball Tour.

Here is what the band had to say:

“The guys couldn’t be happier about signing to Metal Blade. The entire staff at MB, especially president Mike Faley and owner Brian Slagel, have made it clear to us that we will get a major push and never be asked to compromise our artistic freedom. Signing this deal will allow us to continue with our vision of bringing real music back to the forefront while sticking with a grass roots label that has done nothing but stand behind heavy music for over 20 years.

“We want to thank Eulogy Recordings for being a great home for us for the past three years. We will always work with Eulogy with our past releases and at least one more future project.

“As for now, thanks to the fans and everyone who has supported us. Our next full length will be out on Metal Blade sometime next spring. It will be by far the heaviest and best thing we have ever done.”