Rob Zombie inks a new deal with Roadrunner Records

After eighteen years at the label where he sold over fifteen million bands as both a solo artist and with his band White Zombie, the announcement comes as a shock. But Zombie and Roadrunner are very happy about the move.

“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!”

“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.” 

The new album, Hellbilly Deluxe 2, was set for release this November, but has been pushed back for an early 2010 release. 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:

1. Jesus Frankenstein

2. Sick Bubblegum

3. What?

4. Mars Needs Women

5. Werewolf, Baby!

6. Virgin Witch

7. Death and Destiny Inside The Dream Factory

8. Burn

9. Cease to Exist

10. Werewolf Women of the SS

11. The Man Who Laughs

Zombie is currently headlining a handful of shows in the US, his first since 2007, in support of the new album and here's hoping he makes an appearance in Australia soon after.