Orange County hardrockers Fu Manchu are now happily signed to The Century Family. They will be releasing their 10th studio album early next year and have already proved themselves a highly influential band since their 1994 debut.

Founder guitarist/vocalist Scott Hill says of the deal:
"We are excited to be working with Liquor and Poker and the entire Century Family. We feel that they really understand rock bands like us. Our new record is heavier, thicker, fuzzier and more aggressive than anything that we've done for a while. We can't wait to get this record out and then hit the road to play these songs live. We can only turn up so much at practice, but these songs are meant to be played loud!"