London-based metallers Rise To Remain, who won the Best British Newcomers award at last year's Kerrang! Awards, have signed to EMI.
"We've come out of the studio full of fire and ready to blow everyone away," says vocalist Austin Dickinson. "2011 is going to be very exciting indeed!"
To celebrate, the band are offering fans a free download of new track The Serpent on March 22 via their website, www.risetoremain.com. The band's as-yet-untitled debut album will be released in the summer.