Louisiana-based progressive metallers TETRAFUSION have inked a worldwide deal with Nightmare Records. The band’s sophomore effort Altered State is due to be released in October 26 via a brand new deal Nightmare has struck with Sony's RED and Germany's Twilight distribution as new partners, The album was recorded and produced by David Forshee of Queensix Productions. This will be the band’s first time to feature vocals, handled by keyboardist Gary Tubbs.

Commented bassist Mark Michell: “We are absolutely stoked to be a part of the Nightmare Records family, and are beyond excited for what the future holds in our partnership. We’ve been searching for the right label for over two years, and feel that Nightmare’s forward-thinking approach to the metal scene and to the rapidly-changing music industry as we know it today will be the perfect fit for our career as an upcoming artist.”

Added Nightmare Records CEO Lance King: I'm very excited about this release, the band are young musical prodigies that think outside the normal echoing styles of this genre, their music is wonderful and expressive.

According to a press release, Tetrafusion’s blend of complex, technical metal blended with a highly-intellectual melodic structure offers an eclectic brand of progressive rock and metal along the likes of PORCUPINE TREE, RUSH, DREAM THEATER, CYNIC, TOOL, and MUSE.

The band has released a promo trailer for the upcoming release, which can be viewed below:

Altered State tracklisting:

'Collage of the Present'

'Monologue'

'Last Chance'

'The Deserter'

'Altered State' (instrumental)

'Shadows'

'Tears of the Past'

Tetrafusion is:

Gary Tubbs – vocals, keyboards,

Brooks Tarkington – vocals, guitars

Mark Michell – bass

J.C. Bryant – drums

For more info visit Myspace.com/tetrafusion.