a distribution deal that will see EMI Label Services handle Earache's
releases in Finland, Norway, Denmark and Greece. This is the first time
Earache and EMI have worked together in Europe, building on their ongoing
relationship in the US where EMI distributes the label through Caroline/EMI
Label Services.
Earache is one of the world's leading independent specialist rock and metal
labels. Founded in 1985, its roster of artists now includes bands such as
Evile, Municipal Waste and Napalm Death. This new distribution agreement
will take effect immediately and among the first releases to be issued
through the partnership will be Municipal Waste's 'Massive Aggressive' album
and the new record from Evile, 'Infected Nations'.
Commenting on the deal, Earache Label Manager Dan Tobin said: "We view the
deal with EMI as a hugely positive step in making our releases available in
these territories. Earache is looking to tap into EMI's power in the
marketplace to help our roster of bands achieve a greater level of success
and to push the label forward generally. It's an exciting deal and one that
we are very much committed to."
Michael Roe, EMI Music's Vice President of Label Services - Europe, said:
"EMI and Earache Records already have a successful partnership in the US so
we're very pleased to now extend this relationship into Europe. They're
such an important label in metal and hard rock; with the multi-territory
infrastructure and reach of EMI Label Services we can bring their music to
more fans in more countries."
UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS MANAGER - TALITA
talita@earache.com
London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002
USA PRESS MANAGER - ANTHONY
usapr@earache.com
NYC office phone: +1(718)786 1707
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