Lifeforce Records just issued the following statement about inking a new record deal with Mountaineer:

"We are very proud to announce the signing of Cali-based rock act Mountaineer to the Lifeforce Records roster.

"Mountaineer was formed in late 2015 in the Bay Area, California by guitarist Clayton Bartholomew (ex- Secrets of the Sky, ex-Lycus), vocalist Miguel Meza (ex- Ashes of American Flags) and guitarist Mike McClatchey, drummer Sean McCullough and bassist David Small (all currently of Lament Cityscape).

"The band wrote and recorded a debut album over the course of the following 6 months and recorded it at Nu Tone Studios in Pittsburg, CA with engineer Ben Hirschfield at the controls in March, 2016. A very limited two song 7" was released in August 2016 and the band completed a short tour of the western United States.

"Lifeforce Records debut album 'Sirens & Slumber' is out May 2017. Visit and like the band's Facebook page and stay tuned about latest news and live shows."