by Zach Shaw | May 1, 2012 | Label Moves
Back in December of 2009, Roadrunner Records had signed Baptized In Blood. Signing the Canadian thrash group was a hopeful sign to many that Roadrunner would continue to work with “heavier”/ non-mainstream acts (a fear caused by the success of Nickelback). However, in...
by Bram Teitelman | Apr 26, 2012 | Label Moves
While it has yet to be confirmed by anyone at the label, there’s been a lot of chatter today that Roadrunner Records has closed their European offices. UK magazine Trebuchet reported “industry sources” saying that they’ll be closing their...
by Zach Shaw | Apr 17, 2012 | Label Moves
Earlier today, it was announced that The Acacia Strain has signed a new label deal with Rise Records. “These 11+ year veterans from western Massachusetts are ready to dive into the next phase and are happy to have found a home with Rise where they feel they will be...
by Zach Shaw | Mar 26, 2012 | Label Moves
Austin stoner metal group The Sword has been with Kemado Records since their debut album, 2006’s Age Of Winters. That’s no longer the case, however, as The Sword have signed a new deal with Razor & Tie. “We’re delighted to welcome The Sword to Razor &...
by Zach Shaw | Mar 19, 2012 | Label Moves, Updates
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtv8wuZagIk[/youtube] DevilDriver have always been one of Roadrunner Records’ heavier acts that consistently do well on the charts and have a strong following. According to frontman Dez Fafara, though, that title no longer...
by Zach Shaw | Mar 12, 2012 | Label Moves
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ARb9_YWKFo[/youtube] Since this past Summer, Between The Buried And Me bassist Dan Briggs has been jamming with Brand New Life flutist/saxophonist Walter Fancourt and Eyris drummer Matt Lynch in a jazz/prog group called...