Milton Keynes, UK-based groove metal act HEART OF A COWARD have inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The quintet recently hit the studio to record their second album and follow up to their debut, Hope & Hindrance, that was released in 2012. The yet-untitled album is scheduled for a release before the end of 2013.

Jamie Graham (vocals) comments on joining the team: “Century Media are on our wavelength in terms of where we want to take Heart Of A Coward, as well as boasting releases from some of our favourite bands and influences. It's an honour to be a part of the CM family and we are really excited to have such an awesome label on board.”

Heart Of A Coward can look back to memorable performances at the likes of Ghostfest, followed by joining the Metal Hammer Razor Tour alongside DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL and HEIGHTS in 2012 as well as supporting their new label mates in BLEED FROM WITHIN throughout the UK in April 2013. While they are still working on their upcoming Century Media Records debut, Heart Of A Coward have already lined up an impressive list of forthcoming events and tours in the coming months including Download Festival and Summerjam Festival. Not to mention an anticipated return to the main stage of Ghostfest for the second round. With interest in the band spreading overseas fast, the band will also cross over to Russia later this year as main support to BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME. Heart Of A Coward’s live show does not only deliver complete aggression across any venue, but brings forward a sound that fans can relate straight back to the record to relive their tight, precise sound.

The band recently released a teaser from the upcoming new album. The new track 'Deadweight' is out now, with a video for the track below:

A high quality MP3 download of the new track is also available here.

Heart Of A Coward lineup:

Jamie Graham (Vocals)

Carl Ayers (Guitars)

Steve Haycock (Guitars)

Vishal "V" Khetia (Bass)

Christopher "Noddy" Mansbridge (Drums)

More on Heart Of A Coward, including their live itinerary, at this location.