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Napalm Records celebrates 25 years of rock and metal! Happy Birthday!

30/9/2018

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What an anniversary! After uncountable releases, TOP 1 chart entries in the internation album charts as well as an gold award, it's time to celebrate 25 years of rock and metal! Or to put it in other words, "Heavy Birthday"! 

Napalm Records was founded 25 years ago by Markus Riedler in Eisenerz (Austria) and is one of the leading international labels in rock and metal! With offices in New York and Berlin, as well as an international network of A&R consultants and local promoters, the label is firmly anchored in the scene. For a quarter of a century Napalm Records has combined tradition with modernity in its work and is known for always discovering young artists, promoting new trends and accompanying artists in the long term.

The renowned Napalm Records roster includes international artists such as Smashing Pumpkins, Alter Bridge, Hoobastank, Powerwolf, Monster Magnet, W.A.S.P., Hammerfall.

How did it all start then? Markus Riedler remembers:

     "I still like to remember the start of the company, a fax machine, a typewriter and a 5-square-meter office and everything in my grandfather's flat." Now many gray hairs later, it fills me with pride to see what we've done for the past 25 years A powerful international team that has been able to do so many things and provides more surprises every day - truly a reason to celebrate, after all, Napalm Records has shaped the music scene during that time - many thanks to everyone behind the company and every day give the very best for another 25 years! "

You can read the full story about Napalm Records in our current Napalm Records mail-order catalog HERE!

Since opening our office in Berlin in 2015, Thomas Caser is the second CEO of Napalm Records. He states:-

     "25 years and still loud! We are proud of the last decades! Napalm Records is the best example of what ideas can become, when you work hard and with passion. Markus is a paragon for all successful businessmen. I am so proud that I could do my bit for the history of Napalm Records. And we will keep it up for the most interesting music genre! We managed to grow even in hard times. And we built up an outstanding team spirit – we are ready for the next 25 years!”


International and high-class congratulations - i.a. with Dee Snider, Moonspell, Warbringer, Heidevolk, Nervosa, Megaherz - can be seen HERE and HERE.

Check out out anniversary playlist at spotify right HERE.

In the course of the company anniversary, Napalm Records invited almost all of it's 40 employees from Germany, the USA and Austria to Eisenerz for the first time. From the sixth to the ninth of September, four exciting days were spent in the Eisenerz Ramsau. See the Recap video HERE.

Celebrate with us & get your exclusive Napalm Records Merch HERE:

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Cypriot label Pitch Black Records celebrate their 10-year anniversary by giving supporters perks

24/7/2018

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Cyprus-based Pitch Black Records is celebrating its 10-year anniversary and the label is celebrating  the only way it knows best - by giving!

A number of celebratory activities have been planned for the entire year and all will gradually be revealed. For now however (and until the end of the year), Pitch Black Records invites everyone to:

  • Download for FREE the label’s inaugural release, Diphtheria’s debut album (“To Wait For Fire”) which was released in March 2008. The download is available through the label’s Bandcamp page and this of course means a choice between mp3, flac or wav. Yes, even the CD bonus tracks! No catch, no gimmicks!

  • Enjoy a 10% discount at the official Pitch Black Records Online Store. This discount is valid on ANY items, including those on clearance and is repeatable for future orders until the end of the year. The coupon code to use at checkout is ‘pbr10years‘.

  • Additionally, every order on the official Pitch Black Records Online Store, will receive a free CD picked from all the label’s previous releases.

Pitch Black Records also strongly encourages all fans to start using hashtag #PBR10years in all and any of their social media by posting anything related to Pitch Black. This will gain them entry to a draw that will be held at the end of the year with the grand winner taking away an absolutely insane prize while runners up will also win a variety of Pitch Black goodies!

Details regarding the draw will be revealed soon as well as for all other “festivities” so keep up to date with Pitch Black through the label’s official website or social media as well as through its iOS and Android apps.

https://www.pitchblackrecords.com/
https://store.pitchblackrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pitchblackrecords

https://pitchblackrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://twitter.com/pitchblackrcrds
https://instagram.com/pitchblackrecords/

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Iron Maiden & Robinsons Brewery's Trooper beer celebrates its fifth birthday

13/5/2018

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Trooper Beer, the award winning collaboration between Stockport-based Robinsons Brewery and British music icons Iron Maiden, celebrated its 5th Birthday on Wednesday 9th May 2018.

Since its launch in 2013, the 4.7% ABV Premium British Beer has sold over 20 million pints, firmly establishing itself as a top 40 UK beer brand, whilst becoming a leading player amongst exported British Ales, having been sold in over 50 countries worldwide.

The Trooper family has grown to include three Limited Edition beers: Trooper 666 in 2015, with an ABV of 6.6%; Red ‘n’ Black, a porter style beer launched in 2016; and 2017’s Hallowed, a Belgium inspired hybrid ale.

2018 has also seen the launch of Light Brigade, a 4.1% ABV Golden beer brewed in support of Help For Heroes, the British charity that provides recovery and support for the Armed Forces community whose lives are affected by their service, which is currently
being rolled out across the UK.

These beers are the brainchild of Iron Maiden vocalist and ale aficionado Bruce Dickinson, working in partnership with Robinsons’ Head Brewer, Martyn Weeks. Dickinson commented:

“I’m incredibly proud of the success that Trooper has had, and long may it continue. To sell over 20 million pints in 5 years is something that we couldn’t have imagined when we started out with just the simple plan to make a great session ale that didn’t compromise on flavour, and the quality of the end product speaks for itself. It has been great fun to work with Robinsons on Trooper and the various Limited Editions that we have created, each of which have been unique in their own way, and it’s exciting to see the reaction that our latest beer, Light Brigade, has had too. I’m delighted that our fans and beer lovers worldwide have enjoyed them so much, and who knows what we will come up with next... Cheers!”

Trooper has won multiple Gold medals at the prestigious British Bottlers’ Institute Awards, as well as picking up awards at the World Beer Awards, Global Beer Masters and International Beer Challenge.

Oliver Robinson, Managing Director (Beer Division) of Robinsons Brewery, added:

“The fact that Trooper is celebrating its 5th birthday shows that it isn’t just a ‘flash in the pan’. Together with Bruce and Iron Maiden we have created a globally renowned beer, which continues to venture into new countries (57 and counting!) and allows us to experiment with TROOPER Limited Edition beers. It’s a project that continues to excite everyone at the Brewery and I look forward to seeing what Bruce and Martyn are planning for the future!”


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To celebrate the 5th Birthday, Trooper fans can get their hands on a Limited Edition badge at one of 86 stockists across the UK. Details can be found at www.ironmaidenbeer.com.

Trooper will also be available at all Iron Maiden 2018 UK Tour dates, listed at www.ironmaiden.com.

Online customers can take advantage of a special 24 hour offer on Wednesday 9th May, with a FREE TROOPER bundle with every TROOPER order purchased online, plus 5% off all TROOPER branded products.*

For more information on IRON MAIDEN BEER, please visit www.ironmaidenbeer.com,

www.facebook.com/ironmaidenbeer
www.twitter.com/ironmaidenbeer

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www.facebook.com/robinsonsbrewery
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www.instagram.com/robinsonsbrewery

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UKEM Records are 6 Years Old - Let's Celebrate!

20/11/2017

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UKEM (United Kingdom Extreme Metal) Records have the following announcement:-

~~BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS~~

    "UKEM Records is 6 years old and it's been quite a journey! So to celebrate, we are offering 6% off all items in the web-store for 6 days plus FREE POSTAGE on everything! It's not much, but it's a small 'THANK YOU' to everyone that continues to support the label and distro. There has been a load of new arrivals and pre-order titles to chose from and remember that we now accept card payments! Thank you to you all - your support is very much appreciated."

       
THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT....SUPPORT THE UK EXTREME METAL UNDERGROUND

www.ukemrecords.co.uk

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Mighty Music celebrates 20 years anniversary with 2-day festival

10/10/2017

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Scandinavia's premiere rock/metal label Mighty Music was established in the autumn of 1997. During the years over 200 albums have been released, countless singles, thousands of songs published, numerous live events and a helluva lot of merchandise. We have worked and still work with artists like Artillery, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Mike Tramp, Solbrud, SEA, No Return, Marco Mendoza, Dim Mak, Panzerchrist, Brutality, Blitzkrieg, Forsaken, Lucer, Black Book Lodge, Thorium, Vanir and lots of other great bands. 

This year, they are celebrating our 20 years in the music business with a 2-day anniversary festival, taking place in the heart of Copenhagen at the new venue Halmtorvet 9.

     "Alongside the music industry in general, we have had many ups and downs in the history of Mighty Music. From being an all CD focused record company up 'til today when we are embracing the new technology with digital streaming and alternative ways of releasing and promoting artists alongside old school CD & LP releases. I still remember the term "please return my stamps" and still remember all the hard work we put into the label back in the days and still do. I am very proud of the fact that Mighty Music are still around and bigger and stronger than ever. We will gladly take another 20 years in ring.I'm still metal, have long hair and a beautiful wife. My partner in crime, Bjarke Ahlstrand has short hair today, but a beautiful new wife and is still pretty metal :)" Michael H. Andersen, Mighty Music

MIGHTY MUSIC 20 years anniversary festival Line-Up

Friday the 10th of November 2017

INIQUITY (DK)   "Serenadium" re-release party. The band is playing their cult album from 1996 from start to finish and some.
THE PETULANT (DK) "Death/thrash metal supreme, recently released their praised album "Dictum".
PARASIGHT (DK) "Crust metal/punk with members from The Kandidate and Pilgrimz".

Saturday the 11th of November 2017

SECRET HEADLINER "Probably the best classic hard rock band out of Denmark and a must see on your bucket list of bands, Robb Weir, Tygers Of Pan Tang".
CHIRO (DK) "Old school thrash metal. Est. in the late 80's and new album "Tunnel" out soon".
JUSTIFY REBELLION (DK) "Young, melodic thrash metal in the vein of early Metallica).

Presenters: Bjarke Ahlstrand & Michael H. Andersen

Tickets are 120 DKK per day and 200 DKK for 2-days. Buy tickets here www.billetto.dk


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Photo above 2014 L-R: Bjarke Ahlstrand & Michael H. Andersen
Photo below 2000: L-R: Michael H. Andersen & Bjarke Ahlstrand 

www.halmtorvet9.dk
www.mightymusic.dk
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