Rob Zombie Signs With Roadrunner Records

In a sudden and unexpected move, multi-platinum hard rock artist Rob Zombie has inked a new worldwide deal with leading rock label Roadrunner Records through its Loud & Proud imprint.

This shocking announcement comes as Zombie exits his former label and of eighteen years, where he sold fifteen million records as a solo artist and with his former band White Zombie. Zombie's new album, "Hellbilly Deluxe 2", previously set for release on 11/17 will now be released by Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records in early 2010.

"It certainly wasn't an easy decision to make after all this time, but it had to be done," states Zombie. "I love this new record and wanted to surround myself with an excited new group of people who can reignite my enthusiasm for working within a hard rock record label. Roadrunner seems to be the perfect place."

"Roadrunner is thrilled to be involved with Rob Zombie on a worldwide basis as he is a multiple-threat artist whom we've admired for many years," said Roadrunner president Jonas Nachsin.

Tom Lipsky, founder and president of Loud & Proud echoed Nachsin's sentiment, "Rob Zombie hits hard on 'Hellbilly Deluxe 2' and the fans expect nothing less. We are excited about the monster mayhem that he is certain to create!"

The first single from the new album, "What?", recently launched at all rock radio formats and is quickly climbing the charts. This latest album marks the follow-up to 1998's triple platinum "Hellbilly Deluxe".

The track listing is as follows:

01. Jesus Frankenstein
02. Sick Bubblegum
03. What?
04. Mars Needs Women
05. Werewolf, Baby!
06. Virgin Witch
07. Death and Destiny Inside The Dream Factory
08. Burn
09. Cease to Exist
10. Werewolf Women of the SS
11. The Man Who Laughs

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Comments

[Kelicon]

wow, i can see RR really boosting Rob in (hopefully) future albums. Think this could be a very good move.

[Thienskater]

I have a good feeling Rob Zombie made a wise choice, i can see his fan base getting much bigger and better sales too, look forward to picking up his new album next year.

[joshro]

Woo.. Go Rob Zombie, can't wait for the new album

[6sic6_blank]

Wow man. Roadrunner is pulling in alot of big names now.

[RockUAway]

More music, less movies, Robert.

Even though the movies aren't too shabby either

[GODhimself37]

track 03 - wat

[Dakkstar]

Roadrunner, what a dominate force, it's kind of frightening. I like a lot of bands on that label, but I still don't favour that label.

[thedarkblues06]

GODhimself37 wrote:

track 03 - wat

I see "wat" you did there.

[Silentlassassin]

Good luck, Rob. I think you made the right choice. Now, produce one hell of an album!

[PcaKes]

I thought this was going to be his last album. Why would the label bother signing him for only one album?

[metallifreak77]

Hopefully they handle this delayed release better eh Mr. Zombie? We cannot wait for your new album, and I will be seeing you live next week!

[RyoujokuNoAme]

Roadrunner really have got some legends on their label now. Megadeth, Dream Theater, Heaven & Hell, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kiss and now Rob Zombie. Hopefully, the new album will be a return to what Zombie used to make and keep it that way. I can't wait!

[BrokenBricks]

lol werewolf women of the ss

[fm20000]

Bad choice. Roadrunner has been screwing Megadeth lately. They didn't promote Endgame at all.

[Geothermal]

Shame that the Roadrunner of the past outstrips the Roadrunner of the present. Feels like they're losing a lot of quality artists by underpromoting them and then just signing bands that'll get in the charts.

[Geothermal]

Although as stated above there are still some decent bands particularly Dream Theater, lets just hope they can keep them! Feels like RR United marked the end of them being a decent metal label.

[Kear Bear]

Dude it's been forever since a Rob Zombie album came out. I grew up on him! and Road Runner! awesome label in my opinion

[dannydesktop]

fm20000 wrote:

Bad choice. Roadrunner has been screwing Megadeth lately. They didn't promote Endgame at all.

the fans are the only one buying their records anyway, rob zombies a bigger name at this point and he's more promotable in the first place as he's still mainstreem.

[DwizzleDizzle]

OMG Awesome news, when i heard that he might stop making albums i was worried, ive grown up on Zombie, so he's like a staple in my life haha, so now hopefully with the RR label switch itll mean he's gunna be doing new albums in the future! And if not well at least he's always got some project up his sleeve haha. Oh and i cant wait to hear the Wearwolf women of the SS song, that sounds like itll be awesome

Checked.

[Lukas94]

Great! Could make his Albums better thanthey are at the Moment

[[travis]]

I bet that was the reason for the album delay, just signing into Roadrunner Records. I think he's supppose to make a movie based off his faux trailer for Werewolf Women Of The SS.

[Slovak_Ghost]

Sounds awesome....can't wait