Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of Swedish epic doom metal band Below.

Below, which draws influences from Black Sabbath, Candlemass and King Diamond, is working with Tobias Rosén — bass player of Noctum — of Howlin' Owl Productions on a split seven-inch single, to be released by Dark Descent Records. A full-length album will follow via Metal Blade in 2014.

Says Below: "It's an honor for us to be given this opportunity of working with such a legendary label. We're really proud to be part of the Metal Blade family; this will be the perfect home for Below. Together we will make a mark and set a standard for quality doom music."

In November, Below will tour Europe for the first time as the support act for Devil from Norway.

Below is:

Zeb - Vocals
Hedman - Bass
Paud - Guitar
Berg - Guitar
Doc - Drums