Portland, Oregon melodic Metal act ACROSS THE SUN has inked a deal with Metal Blade Records.

ACROSS THE SUN has spent the last four years touring across the U.S. and promoting its three EPs: "This War" (2006), "Storms Weathered" (2008), and the band's most recent effort, "Pestilence & Rapture" (2009), which was released via indie label Authentik Ink.

ACROSS THE SUN vocalist Brandon Davis comments: "We are beyond ecstatic to be signing with Metal Blade Records! They are coming up on 30 years as the best metal label on the planet, and we are honored to now be a part of that history. This really is a dream come true for us, as we have made this band our lives' work.

"It's so amazing seeing our hard work and dedication culminate with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We are truly blessed."

Drummer Alan Ashcraft adds: "Metal Blade is a great fit for us, because their familiarity with Metal music is unrivaled.

"ACROSS THE SUN is at its strongest, and is capable of anything.

"With such a great label behind us, we're confident that Metal fans will have some amazing things to look forward to."

Source: www.BlabberMouth.Net