OPIATE FOR THE MASSES Signs with Century Media

In an ever-changing and volatile music industry, it remains a constant challenge for new bands to break out and make a name for themselves on their own. However, one quartet from Los Angeles that simply refuses to let the state of the industry deter them is OPIATE FOR THE MASSES, whose undying, unparalleled work ethic and captivating live performances ultimately caught the attention of Century Media Records.

OPIATE FOR THE MASSES are also proud to announce the addition of renowned bassist Anna Kjellberg (ex-Drain STH, Hanzel Und Gretyl, Revolting Cocks) to the fold, which immediately adds another great dynamic to their already devastating live show. The group, rounded out by Jim Kaufman (guitars, synths), Ron Underwood (vocals) and Seven Antonopoulos (drums), are now undoubtedly at their very best and have honed this newfound energy into the songs that ultimately craft their most ambitious work to date.

They recently completed work on their much anticipated new full-length album, Manifesto, recorded by two Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum producers: Ulrich Wild (Slipknot, Deftones) and John Travis (Kid Rock, Buckcherry). The new offering is a propulsive mix of sheer hard rock aggression, soaring melodies and electronic experimentation that could be best described as Alice In Chains meets Prodigy. Manifesto is slated for a summer release.

OPIATE FOR THE MASSES created a solid buzz and diehard fanbase with their self-produced debut album, The Spore, backed by a slew of major tours alongside Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, My Chemical Romance and Static-X, among countless others. They were also a featured act on the inaugural Taste of Chaos tour. A track from the upcoming album, “Dead Underground,” originally appeared on the Saw III soundtrack and exposed the band to a whole new audience.

The hard rock revolution has begun.