Relapse Records have signed a new band from Atlanta, GA; Royal Thunder, a haunting rock band that lures listeners in with their dark rhythms and soulful vocals. The band formed in 2007 and self-recorded and released a seven song EP in late 2009. Relapse Records will re-release the self-titled EP this fall as the band writes for their debut full-length. Audio samples from EP can be heard online now via their MySpace: MySpace.com/royalthundermusic.

The band commented on the signing: "Relapse makes it look easy, but they’re known for their work ethic and that’s right where we want to be"

Stay tuned to www.myspace.com/royalthundermusic for more new