The explosive Southern California quintet Manntis have officially signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The group's debut album, "Sleep In Your Grave", is set for a October 17th, 2005 release in Europe. The album was produced by Cameron Webb (Danzig, Motörhead, Social Distortion) and features blistering tracks of unrelenting metal intensity. Manntis have been influenced by a wide range of bands and styles from Meshuggah and Pantera to Hatebreed, and their pummeling sound reflects the combination of these influences.
Manntis originally formed in 2000 and immediately began playing anywhere and
everywhere possible. Their stunning stage presence & performance was unquestionable and the buzz spread quickly throughout the underground scene, but their big break came in 2004 when they gained worldwide recognition from their participation on the hit MTV show "Battle For Ozzfest" and recently embarked on the "Battle For Ozzfest Tour" in the US with the show's other two finalists - A Dozen Furies and CYN. Manntis are now out to prove that they can easily go head to head with the genre's elite.
Jake Sirokman (vocals) further conveys his excitement over the recent signing:
"We're extremely happy to be with Century Media Records. We love the other bands on the roster and are proud to be alongside them for years to come. One thing is for sure: some people may have heard about us because of the 'Battle for Ozzfest' show, but we're a dedicated band with over five years in the scene, not just some reality show poseurs looking to extend our 15 minutes of fame. No doubt that 'Battle for Ozzfest' was a great opportunity, but we're grateful that CM saw through smoke and mirrors of TV and saw us for the band we are. Bottom line, we're here to bring the fucking metal. See ya on the road."
A European tour is being planned for November 2005.