The UK's Beecher have officially signed a multi-album, worldwide deal with Earache Records. Here's a statement from guitarist Mark Lyons:

"We are proud to be joining forces with one of the most prominent and influential extreme labels out there, and one of our favorite labels to date with an artist roster that mirrors our own music collections. We look forward to finally getting our records out worldwide!"

The group's "Breaking the Fourth Wall" album will be re-released by Earache in early-2005. The group will then begin demoing material for a new album, which will likely be recorded next summer.

source: http://www.lambgoat.com/news/view.aspx?id=4241