Yes! Technical metal pioneers Atheist have signed a worldwide record deal with Agonia Records, and will release a new studio album in mid to late 2018!

Band co-founder and 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 added: “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.”