The French doom-metal band Despond has made some new changes, they have once again changed to a one-man band and also signed with Century Media America. The following is taken from their official website :

*DESPOND has become a one-man band once again. Thanks to JuanJo, Fred, Jo and Viriyah for their help during the 2002-2003 period... Good luck to all with your own bands.

*DESPOND has signed with Century Media America for an exclusive distribution in US, Canada, Mexico and South America.

Source : http://despond.free.fr/index2.htm