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Official press release:

American, legendary, technical, metal pioneers Atheist have signed a worldwide record deal with the European based label, Agonia Records. The band is expected to release a new studio album, the follow-up to 2010’s critically acclaimed Jupiter in mid to late 2018.

Band co-founder & vocalist/songwriter Kelly Shaefer commented:

“2018 will mark our 30th year of making records. Atheist will embark on a very important album with an important new label along with a great team behind us, including Extreme Management Group. I feel confident that together, and with their anticipated dedication to bringing Atheist to a new level, the band will be poised for a crushing, new record! We cannot wait to begin this new chapter.”

Agonia Records commented:

“We’re beyond excited to welcome Atheist to our roster. This is a band of extreme talent and bold creativity, a band lauded for their invaluable contribution to the death metal genre. They’ve been there in the early years and paved the way for countless acts playing progressive/technical death metal nowadays. We feel honoured to help them pave the way for next generations to come.”

Atheist are widely considered the true architects of the technical death metal genre. The group was co-founded in 1988 by drummer Steve Flynn and singer/guitarist Kelly Shaefer.

Atheist is:

Kelly Shaefer – Vocals
Steve Flynn – Drums
Chris Martin – Guitar
Jason Holloway – Guitar