Century Media signs Fozzy

North American metal band Fozzy signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records, the band was formed a decade ago out of a passion for hard rock and heavy metal. Check out what they had to say about the signing below.

Chris Jericho said: "We are so excited and honored to be part of the Century Media family, Fozzy finally has a record company with the firepower and worldwide influence we need and deserve to rise to the next level - Century Media is the perfect home for Fozzy, and we are stoked to release the masterpiece album of our career and conquer the world. and elsewhere!"

Fozzy's Century Media debut, with lead singer Chris Jericho, guitarist Rich Ward, drummer Frank Fontsere, bassist Paul DiLeo and guitarist Billy Grey, is set for worldwide release in summer 2012. The album will be the follow-up to 2010's release "Chasing The Grail".

Century Media Records product manager Paul Gargano stated: "There are very few musicians I respect more than Rich Ward, and I couldn't be prouder of bringing him home to Century Media Records, the label that introduced me to Stuck Mojo in 1995. Chris is one of the most captivating entertainers and electrifying frontmen I know, and Fozzy have emerged as one of the best-kept secrets in hard rock and metal over the years -now it's time to let the secret out."

Rich Ward commented: "Shortly after my 12th Birthday, while air-guitaring to Iron Maiden, I decided that when I grew up, I wanted to 'pay my bills' by playing guitar. In 1995, Century Media Records allowed this seemingly unreachable goal to become a reality with my band Stuck Mojo. When that relationship came to an end in 2001, I continued making and releasing music with several different bands, through several different record companies. There was only one common thread in all my experiences with these other organizations - I wished they were more like Century Media. The truth is, like any 'first' relationship, it's tough to get a real perspective of how good it really is until you've had other relationships to compare it to. After having lots of opportunities to gain some perspective, I am honored to return to Century Media Records as they become the home for Fozzy's music. I'm so grateful to be able to play music for a living, and it is a privilege to continue my career with the label that gave me my start."