German alternative metal band Antirope have announced their signing to Eclipse Records today.

The band, which formed in 2015, will release their debut album Amnesia on June 30 via their new label. The album was produced by Patrick Fleischer, who is best known for their work with Lacrimas Profundere and Darkseed. The first single from the album titled "Beautiful Liar" will be released on April 7.

Drummer Tobias Schauseil said this about the signing:

“For us as a band, Eclipse Records provides a perfect blend of hands-on guidance and creative freedom, so we are very excited to now be a part of the label’s family alongside all these great bands and artists. We’ve put our hearts and souls into our forthcoming debut album Amnesia and we can’t wait to present it to this beautiful musical landscape.”

Bassist Julie Fleischer also said:

“I must admit that I wasn’t following the rock scene for some time, so getting back to playing an instrument in a rock band changed my life. Of course, Antirope is not just any rock band. We do not come from the same music background but merge into this doomy pop metal, and our new album is a punch full of hard emotion and groove. Being signed to Eclipse Records, an independent label from New York, feels unreal to me. More like a dream. We are extremely excited to get on the ride with them!”

Guitarist Patrick Fleischer also said:

“My former band (Alev) had released its debut album in the US through Eclipse Records back in 2004, so I am very happy that we are still in contact and I am excited about working with Chris Poland again, many years later.”

Pre-saves for the album can be made here.