As I Lay Dying signs with Metal Blade

As has been rumored for some time now, California hardcore/metal outfit As I Lay Dying has officially signed with Metal Blade Records. According to the band, "We are excited to be working with them and have received a surprising amount of support." The group is currently recording a new full-length entitled "Frail Words Collapse." The album will consist of twelve tracks and should hit stores in June. A tour is now being booked for early-Summer with The Death Campaign, with several other tours also in the works.