Canada’s extreme metallers KATAKLYSM has been re-signed with Nuclear Blast Records.
This is not the first time that the band has re-signed to the label, either, but actually the fourth time, the first history of the label. It is a partnership, which thrived in the last 15 years, and has produced such classics as “Temple of Knowledge”, “Shadows and Dust” and “In the Arms of Devastation.”

The band is currently touring with BLACK DAHILA Murder as part of the annual Summer Slaughter tour, in support of a new album, “precedence”. Lead singer Maurizio Iacono took over quickly distance itself from the madness of the road to comment on their renewed partnership: “Today is a very important day for KATAKLYSM. A key decision on our careers has been made, and we are then happy to be able to say that we have decided to renew our deal with Nuclear Blast! This is the the label of which are found in us, believed in us, and still run the allocation for KATAKLYSM the future of this during the day. When times were rough, many people turned their backs on KATAKLYSM but not the Nuclear Blast. stayed true to us, and we have learned from each other’s mistakes and grew up in one overtime. So, today’s make history together becoming a first band, the Nuclear Blast re-sign four times! We started with them and we are going to put an end to them, but not before released in more KATAKLYSM-ic events in the masses! Believe me when I say that the best is yet to come. festive time! ”

Jaap Wagemaker, the A & R and the head of promotions for Nuclear Blast Europe, added: “Nuclear Blast is really stoked to indicate that one of the cornerstone bands, the label is re-signing for the fourth time now! Legendary Canadian hyperblasters KATAKLYSM has been with the label of 15 years and I have seen how the Nuclear Blast increased by a small independent, non-# 1 sign of the extreme music in the world! During this period, KATAKLYSM has developed one manager today, the international death metal scene! After having released masterpieces such as “Shadows and Dust”, “Serenity on Fire”, “When you Arms, Devastation “, and this year’s” prevail “, KATATKLYSM has made their way on top of the death metal scene! That, of course, not noticing the other labels. So it would not be able to be happier when KATAKLYSM told us that they wanted to remain in the Nuclear Blast . Together, we made it possible for them to be where they are now! All these years worked in KATAKLYSM has been a great ride, and We look forward to continuing to work on with them. Maurizio, Max, JF, and Stephane, welcome home! Together, we will prevail! ”

Nuclear Blast-Americas label manager Gerardo Martinez continued: “It has been a dream of working with these crazy bunch of Canadians in the last few years. Looking back now, I have never guessed back in 1995 (the first time that I have seen KATAKLYSM live) that I would like to one day work in such a large group of people, and one of the most successful death metal bands, the planet today! The band has grown so much over the last few years, a strong work ethic, and, of course, their knack for cranking out killer death metal record!