Canadian hard rockers FAMOUS UNDERGROUND recently inked a world-wide two album deal with German label Dust On The Tracks Records (DOTT). The debut album which is slated for April, will be released through Sony (Europe), MVD (USA), RSK (UK) and Universal (Canada).

Frontman Nicholas Walsh (ex-SLIK TOXIK) has checked in with the following update:

"Just letting you all know that we've been prepping for our official debut release.

We have done a photo shoot with renowned photographer Darko and have been finishing up the artwork as well as the mixes on our bonus tracks.

Though we have been in the studio tracking some 'new, new' songs, those will only see the light of day for our upcoming live performances, and will not be a part of our debut release. They will be reserved for F.U. #2.

Thanks goes out to all of our Canadian fans for all of your support since the beginning. It's time to share your homeboys and girl with the rest of the world."

The Famous Underground line-up is:

Nicholas Walsh – vocals/guitars

Laurie-Anne Green – bass/vocals

Rick Corvese – guitars

Darren Boyd – guitars

Desche Sparboom – drums

According to a press release, Famous Underground’s sound and music is edgy, melodic and hooky bringing a paradigm shift to the arena of rock. It’s been said, that they have created something fresh and exciting in an otherwise stagnated genre. With the conclusion that no-one has definitive comparisons, Carl Begai writer with elite hard rock/metal magazine BW&BK; describes the new recording as “it’s a darker if-METALLICA-were-GUNS N' ROSES direction with this brand new album.”

Famous Underground’s self-titled studio release produced by Nick Walsh, and mixed by Darius Szczepaniak (THE BLACK CROWES, SACRIFICE) at Rouge Valley Studio in Toronto. The new recording takes Walsh’s writing to a more defined state where the lyrics delve more into the complexities of the real world.

These musicians have independently garnered critical acclaim supporting such acts as MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEF LEPPARD, KID ROCK, BLACK SABBATH, BILLY TALENT, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, APRIL WINE and many other international acts.

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