Markus Staiger

After having worked with the band for several years in the United States already it is with great pleasure that Nuclear Blast Records can officially announce the worldwide signing of Great Britain’s most visionary, sickening and disturbing outfit: legendary CRADLE OF FILTH.

Iconic vocalist Dani Filth had this to say on the eminent subject… : “Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger has been trying to snare the band ever since I flew over to see him way back in 1996 as a viable label option, after we left Cacophonous records. He barely missed out due to the close proximity to the band of Music For Nations, the label that CRADLE stayed with until 2001. Now, not only do Nuclear Blast have offices all over the world, but the one in London is actually dead opposite to the old MFN building! Which is weird!

For the full frontal assault we have planned for the awesome new album, Nuclear Blast are the perfect war stallion to carry us screaming into the heart of the next chapter of COF’s dark, enigmatic history. Next year is going to be a massive year for the band and the black flags start flying here, with the announcement of our unholy union with Nuclear Blast who have already done great things with my Witch County band, DEVILMENT.”

CRADLE OF FILTH have just returned from their successful run through Russia and will hit the studio to begin recording the successor of 2012’s “The Manticore And Other Horrors” later this month.

Surf to this location to check out the collection of CRADLE OF FILTH‘s official music(k) videos and get yourself in a real morbid mood as you recall…

CRADLE OF FILTH is:
Dani Filth – vocals
Martin Skaroupka – drums
Daniel Firth – bass
Richard Shaw – guitar
Ashok – guitar
Lindsay Schoolcraft – keys, female vocals

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Manga metal-hardcore monsters RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR have signed a worldwide licence deal with Nuclear Blast Records after owner/CEO, Markus Staiger, had watched and met the band at this year’s Summer Breeze Open Air.

Markus Staiger commented: “I was instantly blown away by the sheer power of their live performance! This is the brutality I was looking for! I immediately knew we had to have ROTNS on our roster! It is nothing but impressive what they have achieved in so little time – all on their own. Also this is another proof for the diversity of metal, the scene and our label! Samurai Spirit!“

The band commented: “We are proud of this new venture between our label Repression Records and the biggest independent metal record company Nuclear Blast.

ROTNS has spent years fighting like hell in the underground, and the opportunity of partnering with people who understand our artistic vision, respect our independent culture, not to mention defend the interests of an act that have influenced our sound, is the right move to take our band to the next level.

We are proud of our debut record, and Nuclear Blast’s firepower will give this album the global reach that we always aimed for.”

Rise Of The Northstar

Driven by strong DIY ethics RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR have paved their way into the scene since their inception in 2009 and have achieved a lot for a young band without support. Touring Asia & Europe alike, producing their own music videos (most of them gaining up to 1mil(!!!) clicks on YouTube) and creating their own cosmos has made the five piece to one of the most exciting bands around.

The band’s spirit was born in the back alleys of the 1980s Shibuya* district. The heart of their music indeed is the Japanese culture, its mangas and Furyos*. (*check attached glossary at the bottom)

In the band’s young career, RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR have release two globally successful EPs and have toured not only Japan, but also Spain, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany, Belgium and France as well as China and Taiwan. This past summer, RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR have destroyed festival stages all over Europe including euphorically received gigs at With Full Force and Summer Breeze.

Enter 2014 and RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR have finished their impatiently awaited debut album, ‘Welcame’. Mixed and mastered by renowned producer Zeuss (MADBALL, HATEBREED, EMMURE), ‘Welcame’ is set to be released November 24th via Nuclear Blast. Find the stunning cover art (executed by the band’s gifted singer, Vithia) below.

Let the mosh crush you, let the riffs tear you apart and bounce to RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR’s relentless groove!

Check out more from RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR in this playlist of all their official videos to date! Among these are brand new tracks ‘Welcame [Furyo State Of Mind]’ and the PHARAOE MONCH cover ‘Simon Says’ – both taken from the upcoming debut album!

This playlist contains:

‘Welcame [Furyo State Of Mind]’ – the album’s titletrack (200,000+ clicks)

‘Simon Says’ (stream only, no video) – PHARAOE MONCH cover (53,000+ clicks)

‘Demonstrating My Saiya Style’ (970,000+ clicks)

‘Sound Of Wolves’ (900,000+ clicks)

‘Phoenix’ (1,30,000+ clicks)

‘Protect Ya Chest’ (895,000+ clicks)

RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR is:

Vithia – vocals

Air-One – guitar

Eva-B – guitar

Fabulous Fab – bass