GODS (ex-Zao) sign w/ Hand Of Hope Recs

Rock outfit GODS, featuring former Zao member Jesse Smith, have officially signed with Hand Of Hope Records. The group will record their debut full-length with Andreas Magnusson (Scarlet) and the record should hit stores in early-2005. Meanwhile, GODS will be self-releasing an EP later this month. You can check out some of their demo material here.