PLASTIC HEAD Signs SPV Deal

August 17, 2010

SPV GmbH has announced a new distribution agreement in the U.K. with Plastic Head Music Distribution Ltd. The agreement, which covers HMV and other stores, is for the house owned labels Steamhammer, Synthetic Symphony, Oblivion and Red.

The first frontline titles in autumn on Steamhammer will be the new studio albums of ZODIAC MINDWARP, ANGRA, VIRGIN STEELE, KINGDOM COME, EVERGREY and SODOM as well as a best of CD of UFO and a live album/DVD by melodic rock icons FAIR WARNING. 2011 will start with new studio albums from English bombast rock heroes MAGNUM and JAG PANZER, as well as re-releases of VIRGIN STEELE, SODOM and DESTRUCTION. Frontline artists on Steamhammer are also AXEL RUDI PELL, MOLLY HATCHET, FREEDOM CALL, GLYDER, RAVEN, THUNDERSTONE, THE OTHER, STORMZONE and many more.

The first frontline titles in autumn on Synthetic Symphony will be new studio albums of COVENANT and FUNKER VOGT as well as re-releases of DIE KRUPPS. 2011 will start with the new studio album of EBM heroes SKINNY PUPPY and DIE KRUPPS.

SPV was established in 1984 and is one of the largest independent record companies in the world. With distribution all over the world, SPV has an unparalleled reputation for audio quality, archive research and visual presentation. Steamhammer, Synthetic Symphony, Oblivion and red holds a massive back-catalogue from artists like MOTÖRHEAD, SAXON, KREATOR, KAMELOT, ICED EARTH, HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY, TYPE O NEGATIVE, DIO, THE MISSION, FIELDS OF THE NEPHILIM, BAD ENGLISH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, PRONG and many others.

Frank Uhle (GM of SPV): "It´s great to be working with Plastic Head, a strong company that totally understands our artists and repertoire. We share the same visions and will forge a unique partnership with what we think to be the U.K.'s best rock distributor."

Steve Beatty (Plastic Head Director): "We welcome with open arms SPV to Plastic Head, SPV brings to PHD a super strong label roster that compliments us. SPV is a company that for over twenty-five years has been a major player in the European rock and metal scene. We look forward to a long and solid relationship."

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