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In a sudden and unexpected move, multi-platinum hard rock artist Rob Zombie has inked a new worldwide deal with leading rock label Roadrunner Records through its Loud & Proud imprint.

This shocking announcement comes as Zombie exits his former label and of eighteen years, where he sold fifteen million records as a solo artist and with his former band White Zombie.  Zombie’s new album, Hellbilly Deluxe 2, previously set for release on 11/17 will now be released by Roadrunner / Loud & Proud Records in early 2010. 

“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.”

“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!”

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

In support of this release Zombie, will kick off his first headline tour since 2007 in Phoenix, AZ on October 29^th.  Shows in Las Vegas, NV on the 30th, and a very special Halloween event on October 31st in Hollywood, CA are set to follow.  Zombie will be accompanied by his longtime band mates - guitarist John 5, bassist Piggy D and drummer Tommy Clufetos. 

Visit www.RobZombie.com for Hellbilly Deluxe 2 World Tour updates, including the official blog, Twitter feed, photos, and videos directly from the road. Hellbilly Deluxe 2 World Tour tickets are on sale now; tour dates are as follows:

TOUR DATES:

Oct 29             Dodge Theater                                                 Phoenix, Arizona
Oct 30             The Pearl - Palms Concert Theater        Las Vegas, Nevada
Oct 31             Hollywood Palladium                                       Los Angeles, California

Nov 1             The Grove                                                         Anaheim, California

Nov 3             San Jose Events Center                          San Jose, California
Nov 5             The Great Salt Air                                  Magna, Utah
Nov 6             The Fillmore Auditorium                       Denver, Colorado
Nov 8             The Brady Theater                                  Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nov 10           Austin Music Hall                                    Austin, Texas
Nov 11           Verizon Wireless Theater                         Houston, Texas
Nov 13           Palladium Ballroom                               Dallas, Texas
Nov 14           Uptown Theatre                                     Kansas City, Missouri
Nov 15           The Pageant                                          St. Louis, Missouri
Nov 16           Murat Theater                                        Indianapolis, Indiana
Nov 17           Akron Civic Center                                           Akron, Ohio
Nov 19           Eagles Ballroom                                                Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nov 20           Roy Wilkins Auditorium                          St. Paul, Minnesota
Nov 21           Val Air Ballroom                                    Des Moines, Iowa
Nov 22           Aragon Ballroom                                              Chicago, Illinois
Nov 24           Broadbent Arena                                              Louisville, Kentucky
Nov 25           The LC Pavilion                                      Columbus, Ohio
Nov 27           The Fillmore Detroit                                Detroit, Michigan
Nov 28           The Sound Academy                             Toronto, Ontario
Nov 29           Metropolis                                             Montreal, Quebec

Dec 1             Hammerstein Ballroom                           New York, New York
Dec 2              House Of Blues                                      Boston, Massachusetts
Dec 3              Mohegan Sun Arena                           Uncasville, Connecticut
Dec 4              Electric Factory                                      Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dec 5              9:30 Club                                                          Washington, DC

In addition to his illustrious recording career, Zombie has also written and directed five feature length films.  Most recently was the animated cult favorite The Haunted World Of El Superbeasto based on his successful comic series.  This season’s Halloween 2 (August 2009) followed up Zombie’s record breaking blockbuster re-imagining of Halloween in 2007. In 2005, Zombie assaulted the film world with the critically-acclaimed The Devil’s Rejects (Lionsgate), the follow-up to his already cult classic House of 1000 Corpses (Lionsgate 2004).

For more information visit www.robzombie.com or www.myspace.com/robzombie.