RONNY MUNROE (ex-METAL CHURCH) has issued the following:

"I wanted to take the time to express my thoughts on Rat Pak records, it's team and bands.

First off, I want to say thank you to Joe O'Brien for being the minister of propaganda that he is, Joe and his team Tina, Jen, Adam and Ross have exceeded my expectations thus far, my CD is doing great and were all working diligently to keep The Fire Within burning brightly.

As of late I've been listening a lot to the 09-V1 compilation CD with my single 'Far' on it, and I must say that there is a wealth of talent on this CD. Killer songs from bands like TWISTED ROOTS, HOUR PAST, DARK EVERY DAY, PULSE 8, MICHAEL WILTON'S SOUL BENDER and PIGGY D of ROB ZOMBIE as well as other great bands that I think every one should hear.

It's a great time for music and Rat Pak is leading the way to a new frontier. I'm just happy to be part of it . So for now, keep supporting your favorite bands and we'll talk soon."

As previously reported, Rat Pak Records has issued a new compilation album called 09V1. According to a press release, "09V1 showcases new material from up-and-coming new bands and well-established rockers alike." The tracklisting is as follows:

'Insomnia' - HOUR PAST

'Burning' - DARK EVERY DAY

'Far' - RONNY MUNROE

'Let's Dance' - 3 KISSES

'Hematoma' - SONICULT

'Slipstream King' - PULSE 8

'Words' - Q

'Hollow Earth' - TWISTED ROOTS

'Samsara' - SOULBENDER (with Michael Wilton of QUEENSRŸCHE)

'The Dare' - PIGGY D

'Strings of Clarity' - WIDOW SUNDAY

'Hours of Decay' - HELL WITHIN

'The Me You See' - SPIRAL TRANCE

'Smoke and Mirrors' - SPIN ALLEY

'Betty Lou' - WHERE VEGAS LIES

'Forever' - SOUTHERN BACKTONES

'Walls 1 Window' - FINESPUN

'Rise Above' - PROJECT BROKEN

'Torn' - Q