KATANGA Signs With MASSACRE RECORDS

Greifswald, Germany-based melodic gothic rock band KATANGA has inked a deal with Massacre Records. The group's new album, "Moonchild", will be released on January 28, 2011.

KATANGA was formed in 1994. Five years later, they recorded their first EP, "Leben". This was followed a year later by a second EP, "Batflight".

KATANGA's full-length debut, "Darkchild", was released in 2005.

The band has supported such bands as KNORKATOR, BLIND PASSENGERS, SCREAM SILENCE, THANATEROS, THE CASCADES, ATARGATIS and UMBRA ET IMAGO.

KATANGA is:

Wilko Onken - Bass
Michael Schnidt - Guitar
Mario Banch - Vocals, Guitar
Doreen - Vocals
Daniel - Drums

For more information, visit www.myspace.com/batflight.