Shapiro Launches Velocity Records, Announces First Signing

Posted by Bram Teitelman on February 25, 2010

Last month, a new metal label was born, as Los Angeles booking agent Dave Shapiro announced the formation of Velocity Records. The label, which announced their first signing yesterday (Abandon All Ships), is a partnership between Shapiro and Rise Records. Metal Insider caught up with Shapiro to talk about why booking agents are launching labels, […]

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Shapiro Launches Velocity Records, Announces First Signing

Haken announce return of original keyboardist Pete Jones

Darkspace sign with Season of Mist

Pridelands share “Antipathy” visualizer

Hatebreed drop “Instinctive (Slaughterlust) video

Saxon share “Remember The Fallen” video