The rumors are true: Shai Hulud, currently featuring Brian Go behind the drums, have signed with Metal Blade Records. The musicians have commented on the deal and detailed their upcoming plans at their MySpace profile. On behalf of the band, guitarist Matt Fox writes:\"Having been intensely fanatic about the majority of their bands (yes, even The Goo Goo Dolls, but more so Cryptic Slaughter) for upwards of 20 years, we are honored to be welcomed to their family. Like I told the label, Metal Blade may very well be more responsible for raising me than my mother. Sorry Mom, but you must admit I spent quite a lot of time with Slayer and Voivod in those formative years...\"
Originally formed in Florida in 1995, the band eventually relocated to Poughkeepsie, NY and has put out several releases with Revelation Records in addition to a split with Another Victim for Trustkill Records in 2000.
Following the departure of vocalist Geert Van Der Velde in 2003, the group changed their name to The Warmth Of Red Blood and set about looking for a new vocalist.
Earlier in 2006 the band announced the return of Shai Hulud, dumping the new moniker and recording new demo material. Brian Go has replaced previous sticksman Tony Tintari (photo), who currently plays in Holy Roman Empire.
