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Mammoth WVH Sign With BMG

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Wolfgang Van Halen has signed a new deal with BMG for his next Mammoth WVH album. Further details regarding that effort are still pending.

Wolfgang commented:

“The Mammoth team and I are so excited to now be a part of the BMG family. The entire team have welcomed us with open arms and have been nothing short of wonderful. I couldn’t ask for better partners for the future of Mammoth.”

Dan Gill, BMG EVP, recorded music, continued:

“It is rare to come across an artist with such exceptional musical abilities and Wolfgang is that shining example. His new album firmly establishes himself at the forefront of the genre and is destined to become the torch bearer for the new generation of rock artists.”

Emi Horikawa, BMG VP, creative, added:

“From our very first listen to Mammoth WVH, we knew this was something truly exceptional. Wolfgang’s songwriting and sense of melody, coupled with his ability to reinvent the elements of rock’s power and energy, is sheer talent. We are proud to represent his music publishing and now call BMG his label home.”

ZZ Top Sell Their Catalog To BMG And KKR

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According to Variety, ZZ Top have sold their catalog to BMG and KKR for about $50 million. The deal “includes a buyout of the band’s publishing catalogue and their income from recorded royalties and performance royalties.”

ZZ Top manager Carl Stubner (Shelter Music Group) commented:

“We are proud to continue working with and expand our long-standing relationship with BMG. This new deal ensures ZZ Top’s remarkable legacy will endure for generations to come.”

BMG CEO Hartwig Masuch continued:

“This deal is a testament to the success, staying power and continuing musical relevance of ZZ Top, but also to the power of our partnership with KKR. This agreement furthers our vision of providing artists and songwriters not just a financial exit, but also a vehicle committed to respecting and treasuring their artistry.”

Jenny Box, Partner at KKR, added:

“We are excited to invest in ZZ Top’s iconic music and we look forward to collaborating with BMG and ZZ Top to further amplify the reach of their catalogue.”

Mötley Crüe Sell Rights To Their Entire Catalog To BMG

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According to Variety, Mötley Crüe have sold the rights to their entire catalog to BMG. The deal was said to have been valued at about $150 million.

Mötley Crüe commented:

“It feels amazing to be collaborating with our new partners at BMG. Their extensive track record of success in rock made them the perfect home to continue preserving and growing our musical legacy, ensuring we always stay at the top.”

Their manager Allen Kovac also added:

“After working side by side with BMG for well over a decade, the relationship we have developed and success we’ve accomplished over the years made this a very easy transition to entrust with this treasured Rock catalog. Working with BMG in any capacity, whether that’s publishing or records, has always been a great experience.”

Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators To Release New Album Through Gibson Records

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Gibson Brands, Inc. have partnered with BMG to launch a new label called Gibson Records. Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators have already signed to the label and are planning to release their new album in 2022.

Cesar Gueikian, brand president of Gibson Brands, said the following about the new venture:

“Launching a record label that is in service to our artists is the natural evolution of our 127 years of history. Gibson Records will work with Gibson artists to capture, record and promote their music under an artist friendly partnership. Gibson Records will keep all of us at Gibson focused on our artist first culture that is engaged and connected to music. We are excited to launch Gibson Records, to announce that Slash is our first signed artist and that we have entered into a label partnership with BMG.”

Slash continued:

“It’s an honor to be the first release on the new Gibson Records. It’s a zenith in our partnership for sure and having worked so closely with Gibson for so long, I know they will be a label that genuinely supports their artists creatively. Not just me, but all the artists they choose to work with. It’s perfect.”

Slash’s manager and Revelation Management Group co-founder Jeff Varner added:

“Partnering with Gibson Records and BMG presents an exciting and unique opportunity to explore new ideas for marketing and promoting a record. It shows a real commitment on the part of Gibson towards the artist community, and it will serve as a model for future artist releases. Working with Cesar and the Gibson team has provided a fresh approach to how we can support an album release.”

Thomas Scherer, president, BMG repertoire and marketing, New York, and Los Angeles, also commented:

“BMG congratulates Gibson on the launch of their new label and is proud to collaborate with Gibson Records on its inaugural album release. This is the perfect match between two global brands with an unrivaled reverence for iconic artists and respect to service their creative talents. We are excited to be the worldwide partner for Slash’s new album with Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators and look forward to delivering their new music to fans everywhere around the world.”

[via Blabbermouth]

Dance Gavin Dance Guitarist Will Swan’s Blue Swan Records Partners With Rise Records/BMG

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Will Swan (Dance Gavin Dance) has announced that his label Blue Swan Records have partnered with Rise Records/BMG. The deal will help the label “expand operations and provide a greater platform to sign, develop and promote artists from within the post-hardcore and heavy experimental scene.”

Swan commented:

“I’m really excited to work with BMG to continue to build the budding scene for post-hardcore and experimental heavy music. There is a lot of exciting music being made right now and it’s an honor to be able to provide a platform to expose artists from culturally and musically diverse backgrounds, whom I really believe in, to a larger audience whilst continuing to legitimize Blue Swan’s presence in the scene.”

Rise Records/BMG Vice President Sean Heydorn added:

“Will and Sergio [Medina, Blue Swan Records Vice President] have created something really special. They’ve put art and creativity first and the result has been an eclectic catalog of fantastic releases which we will quickly add to with some great albums coming this year. Having worked with Will for over 13 years, it’s been awesome watching him develop BSR from the ground up. We are honored they chose us to partner with them and help them and their artists continue to grow.”

Eidola, Royal Coda, and Wolf & Bear are expected to release new music via Blue Swan Records later this year.

Ronnie James Dio Documentary To Be Released Through BMG

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According to Variety, BMG will be serving as the financier and executive producer of the upcoming Ronnie James Dio documentary. As previously reported, filming for that release began last year.

Variety also offered more info on the documentary:

“Set against the backdrop of Dio’s unfinished autobiography, the as-yet-untitled film will include rare archival footage and photos from his personal archives. According to the announcement, the film will offer intimate scenes with Dio’s closest peers, friends and family. It looks not only at his personal life and career, but also his extensive charity work, which included the Dio-helmed Hear ‘n Aid — the metal world’s answer to Band Aid and USA for Africa in 1985, which raised more than $1 million in a year — and the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, founded in his honor, which has raised more than $2.5 million to fund cancer research.

The film is financed solely by BMG and will be helmed by Don Argott and Demian Fenton (“Framing John DeLorean,” “Believer,” “Last Days Here”), produced by Don Argott and Sheena Joyce for 9.14 Pictures, executive produced by Wendy Dio for Niji Productions and Kathy Rivkin Daum for BMG.”

Wendy Dio added:

“I am very excited to be working with BMG on Ronnie’s long-awaited documentary. Ronnie loved his fans and I hope they will enjoy this trip through Ronnie’s life.”

Kathy Rivkin Daum, Executive Producer of BMG, continued:

“We are incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with artists to tell their stories on the big screen. Dio, a larger than life rock hero, whose music means so much to millions of fans worldwide, deserves nothing less. The story behind his passion, ambition, and the highs and lows of success, in the rock and metal worlds, is something audiences have never seen before and won’t soon forget. We are honored to partner with Wendy on this incredible journey celebrating Ronnie’s life and work.”

Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction) Signs With BMG For New Album “Kind Heaven”

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Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction, Porno For Pyros, etc.) has signed a new deal with BMG and plans to release a new solo album, titled “Kind Heaven,” through the label in 2019. The effort carries the same name as his immersive theater experience, which is set to launch at The LINQ Promenade in Las Vegas next year.

The album will feature a number of special guests including: Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Mike Garson (David Bowie), Matt Chamberlain (Soundgarden), Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction), Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Peter Distefano (Porno For Pyros), Dhani Harrison, Elliot Easton (The Cars), Joachim Garraud (David Guetta), etc. Farrell commented:

“Every concept I’ve ever had began with music as its bedrock. Jane’s Addiction, Lollapalooza and now Kind Heaven. I am energized by my partnership with BMG and their commitment to my music, and to powering it with state of the art technology. Kind Heaven is mixed in Dolby Atmos, Binaurally, and, of course, in Stereo.”

The singer will debut his new solo band and music during The Festival of Lights benefit at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, CA on December 2. That event will support the Bill Graham Memorial Foundation.

BMG Announce Saxon Reissues

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BMG will be reissuing Saxon’s “Denim And Leather,” “Power & The Glory,” and “Crusader” on May 25. They will be available on colored splatter vinyl complete with album lyrics, rare photos and memorabilia. CD versions will come with a 24-page media book, rare demos, remixes, and live recordings. Furthermore, BMG will release expanded editions of “Innocence Is No Excuse,” “Rock The Nations,” and “Destiny” on July 27.

Bush & Gavin Rossdale Sign Worldwide Partnerships With BMG

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Bush and frontman Gavin Rossdale have signed a worldwide partnership with BMG. The partnership includes a publishing deal for Rossdale’s songwriting catalog, as well as a recording deal for the band, which includes the release of a remastered version of their latest album “Black And White Rainbows” with bonus tracks, including two new songs “This Is War” and “Alien Language,” which you can hear below:

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A Perfect Circle Sign With BMG

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A Perfect Circle have signed a new worldwide deal with BMG. The band are currently working on a new album, and have a U.S. tour coming up soon.

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Billy Howerde said the following:

“We just signed a new record deal with BMG! Looking forward to sharing new music with you soon. New APC-2017!”

Jon Cohen, EVP Recorded Music at BMG, added:

“We’re thrilled to welcome A Perfect Circle to BMG and excited to present their highly-anticipated new music to the world. Their uncompromising approach, vision and legion of fans have made them one of the most artistic and commercially successful acts in rock.”