China’s prog metal band OU will unveil their debut album “one” on InsideOutMusic.

Announced today, the band will unveil the album via the record label on May 6. The record is influenced by artists such as labelmate Devin Townsend and Radiohead. OU drummer/founder Anthony Vanacore, who is originally from NYC, said this about the singing:

“The music from our debut album, “one” comes from the deepest parts of our souls; I'm so proud and grateful of the outcome and I hope it will find people to resonate with. I believe the record is historic in many ways as it to my knowledge is the first time a Chinese band has been signed to a western major record label. We are very honored to be signed to Inside Out music, a label which hosts many bands and artists we’ve grown up listening to and idolizing, including many bands and artists that influenced this very record. The music on the record is fresh, dynamic and sometimes surreal sounding and I believe will appease many music-lovers' search for something that is both in and outside the box, drawing you into a new world called OU.”

InsideOutMusic label manager Thomas Waber also said:

“We are really excited about signing OU from China, as we were blown away when we heard the music for the first time. Very unique and modern, but still familiar sounding, a rare find these days!”

The first single from their forthcoming album will be revealed soon.