California deathcore masters
SUICIDE SILENCE have inked a deal with
Nuclear Blast Entertainment, the new division of
Nuclear Blast formed by
Nuclear Blast owner
Markus Staiger and former
Roadrunner A&R chief
Monte Conner.
As one of the leaders of the extreme modern metal movement, it is only fitting that their new home be one of the biggest metal labels on the planet. It's a union that is sure to bring much success to both parties in the not so distant future.
"I've been following
SUICIDE SILENCE since their debut album and immediately grew to love their music," commented
Staiger. "I knew we had to work with this amazing band and today is the day to finally welcome one of the most brutal bands on Earth to the
Nuclear Blast family. The next
SUICIDE SILENCE album will no doubt push boundaries once again."
"I am thrilled to have such an innovative and unique band like
SUICIDE SILENCE as the first signing to
Nuclear Blast Entertainment," added
Conner. "Even though I was totally blown away by their last album,
'The Black Crown', I am certain the band's best music is still ahead of them."
Stated
SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist
Mark Heylmun: "I and all of
SUICIDE SILENCE are proud to announce that we have signed a worldwide deal with the one and only
Nuclear Blast. It wasn't a tough decision;
Nuclear Blast has been a huge part of heavy metal for decades and we couldn't be happier. This is a new beginning for us and we're ready as all hell! Let Chapter 2 begin now!"
"I am beyond stoked to be signing to the sickest of all heavy metal record labels," added
SUICIDE SILENCE bassist
Dan Kenny. "It has been a dream of mine since I was a youngster with
Nuclear Blast posters on my bedroom wall."
Nuclear Blast North American label manager
Gerardo Martinez concluded: "It's pretty amazing when you hear
SUICIDE SILENCE talk about the
Nuclear Blast bands they love. It puts all of us on the same level — we are all music fans here. Super stoked to be a part of history with this Californian bunch!"
SUICIDE SILENCE's
Nuclear Blast Entertainment debut is tentatively scheduled for a summer 2013 release.
Photo credit:
Jeremy Saffer
