Sumerian Records founder Ash Avildsen has blasted tech companies for embracing AI music. He says “there must be a velvet revolution of artists and labels that refuse to accept and comply with what the old guard is doing.” Avildsen said the following: “We will not go quietly into the night as the corporate overlords once…
Sumerian Records founder Ash Avildsen has confirmed that he is still planning to do a Mayhem Festival tour this year. Notably, he also revealed that it will be rebranded as Miss Mayhem with a lineup featuring all female-fronted bands. Avildsen told Rock Feed the following: “I can share that it’s called ‘Miss Mayhem‘, and it’s…
Sumerian Records founder Ash Avildsen has revealed that he is working on a sequel to “American Satan” and its follow-up series “Paradise City.” The film is titled “American Satan II: The Beast Goes On” and it will continue the story of The Relentless, who are played by Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides), Ben Bruce (Asking…
During a recent interview with Revolver, Sumerian Records founder and CEO Ash Avildsen discussed his decision to resurrect the Mayhem Festival and retool it for a younger generation. According to him, “it’s a bit naïve to think that there’s not an urgent need to break new headlining bands.” Avildsen said the following about Mayhem’s legacy:…
Sumerian Records founder Ash Avildsen has apparently decided to keep up his long-running feud with MetalSucks. The label manager recently took a shot at the metal blog via social media, before ranting about other topics like communism, government censorship, and more. Avildsen initially shared a document from Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, who claimed the government…
When it was initially announced that Veil Of Maya, Brand Of Sacrifice, Gideon, Left To Suffer, ten56., Tallah, Cabal, and BRAT would be heading out on the 2024 Summer Slaughter Tour, many fans blasted organizers for not putting together a stronger lineup with heavier acts. As such, founder Ash Avildsen has further addressed the backlash,…
As previously reported, Sumerian Records founder Ash Avildsen recently made headlines after making controversial statements regarding the FDA’s proposal to offer COVID-19 boosters to those who want them on an annual basis. Now, in a new statement issued to MetalSucks, Avildsen clarified that he is not “anti vax” and that he is “pro-an individual’s right…
Sumerian Records, the label home of Between The Buried And Me, Black Veil Brides, Bad Omens, After The Burial, Born Of Osiris, etc., apparently have an issue with COVID-19 boosters. Various tweets, which appear to be from the label’s founder Ash Avildsen, blasted the FDA’s proposal to offer boosters on an annual basis. He also…
According to Variety, Hit Parader has officially returned as a production company. This new incarnation of the brand will be headed by CEO Ash Avildsen (Sumerian Records), VP of artist relations Matt Pinfield, and president Josh Bernstein, who already have a bunch of projects in the works including the resurrection of the Mayhem Festival, The…
Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides), Ben Bruce (Asking Alexandria), and Booboo Stewart will all be reprising their roles in the new “American Satan” TV series “Paradise City.” The show will also feature former WWE wrestler Natalie Eva Marie and more to be announced. Filming will start in under two weeks and the series is expected…
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