AC/DC, JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD Titles Among New DualDiscs Released In February and March

AC/DC's "Back in Black", JUDAS PRIEST's "Angel of Retribution", MOTÖRHEAD's "Overkill", SAMMY HAGAR's "Hallelujah", SLAUGHTER's "Then and Now", and TESLA's "Standing Room Only" are among the more than 25 additional titles set to be released on DualDisc during February and March.

DualDisc is an exciting new double-sided music entertainment product that combines audio and video content on a single disc.

With the first side of every DualDisc containing a full audio album, and the DVD side providing the same album in enhanced sound (such as 5.1 Surround Sound),along with such multimedia features as music videos, documentary footage, photo galleries, web links, and so on, DualDisc was created to bring the fan even closer to the creative artistic process. DualDisc will add an exciting new dimension to the consumer's musical experience. One disc, two experiences.

"DualDisc technology provides artists with a new creative outlet which combines their passion for music with the endless possibilities of DVD," said Phil Quartararo, President of EMI Music Marketing and EVP, EMI Music North America. "Over the next year we look forward to enabling more and more artists to reach their fans using this exciting new product."

"We are thrilled with the consumer response to DualDisc and look forward to bringing many additional titles to the market in the coming months," said John Trickett, Chief Executive Officer, 5.1 Entertainment Group. "Initial sales figures exceeded our expectations and retailers have reported strong consumer demand for albums on DualDisc."

In fact, just 10 weeks after its release in October 2004, SIMPLE PLAN's sophomore album "Still Not Getting Any..." (Lava Records),released on DualDisc, was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The certification, for sales to retail in excess of one million copies, marks a first for DualDisc.

"Music fans responded very well to the introduction of DualDisc this holiday season," said John Esposito, President and CEO, WEA Corp., Warner Music Group's U.S. sales and retail marketing company. "The platinum certification of SIMPLE PLAN's album illustrates DualDisc's appeal to consumers."

All of the major recording companies including Sony, BMG, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and EMI, as well as independent companies such as 5.1 Entertainment/Silverline Records, are developing DualDiscs.