Abacus Recordings signs Maroon

German metal/hardcore band Maroon has officially joined the Abacus Recordings roster. Formed in 1998, the group has previously released material with Catalyst Records and Alveran Records. Their latest Alveran release, "Endorsed By Hate," will be released in the U.S. by Abacus in early-2005 with new artwork and two live-clips from a recent performance.