NewsMay 13, 2010 7:51 PM ET4,037 views

Metal Blade Records signs OSI

Official press release: OSI (Office Of Strategic Influence), the hard rock duo formed by Jim Matheos (Fates Warning) and Kevin Moore (Chroma Key, Dream Theater), has inked a deal with Metal Blade Records. The band has gained a strong underground following since its inception in 2003. OSI already has three full-length records and an EP in its catalogue of music. Their 2009 album, Blood and includes guests Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) and Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth). Past participants include Mike Portnoy on the first two albums, Sean Malone and Steven Wilson on the debut, and Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning) on Free. OSI is currently working on their fourth album and Metal Blade debut for a late 2010 release. OSI's music can't easily be pigeonholed and is a completely different animal when compared to its founders' other projects. The music is a combination of dark rock chorus' with atmospheric, often industrial keys and is an eclectic mix of both Moore's and Matheos' influences. Metal Blade founder and CEO Brian Slagel adds: "We are very excited to welcome OSI to the Metal Blade Family. I have been a big fan of the band and all of us here can't wait to work on the new album."

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composed 5/13/2010 4:56:53 PM

FIRST. Who?!

Stupid_News_Poster 5/13/2010 5:17:59 PM

The band has gained a strong underground followingThe band has gained a strong underground followingThe band has gained a strong underground followingThe band has gained a strong underground following... myspace plays don't count

forumdrama 5/13/2010 8:57:32 PM

*sigh* Shoulda stayed on InsideOut. Sad to see your careers being thrown away to Metal Blade - hope they don't fck you over. I'll always back this band.

xMP5Kx 5/14/2010 10:40:41 AM

Wait, what? USAF Office of Special Investigations is putting out a record? I thought they locked up dudes who stole stuff from Class 6 or the commisary.

metal_bob 5/14/2010 11:28:21 AM

Didn't see this coming. Free was a good record

fukuimdrunk 5/14/2010 12:22:16 PM

ok

xmusicislifex 5/14/2010 2:03:23 PM

i heard they are touring with Rose Funeral

LoydChristmas 5/17/2010 2:43:05 PM

The band has gained a strong underground following....no, all the members other bands have.




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