Roadrunner Records Shutting Down UK And European Offices?
Thursday, 26 April 2012
Written by Elliott Batte
Rumours that the European and UK offices of the huge Roadrunner Records label are shutting down are flying around the Internet today, something which could affect some of the biggest names in metal and rock.
While nothing official has been confirmed by the label as of yet, the story has been popping up across the net, with the most common belief being that parent company Warner Music Group has decided to shut down the UK and European offices of Roadrunner Records in a 'bid to save money'.
But, while it is unconfirmed, Matt Heafy, frontman of Trivium - a band signed to the label - wrote on his Twitter minutes ago: "I wish I knew who or what to blame specifically, and chew off it's heads - but Roadrunner records just fired some of their best employees. I don't know if it's corporate greed or it's due to the fact that no one puts value in physical art and that piracy created a domino effect."
He continued: "But our friends who are being tossed away so quickly by the label are now out of jobs. These people helped bands get where they are today.Wanna defend piracy? Do what you do for me and 10,000 others for free. Whatever your trade is - give me that for free or You're a jerk.
"My heart goes out to my friends who have been delivered this awful news today. You helped us get where we are. You're in our thoughts."
The move would be very sad news to the music industry, and in particular the rock and metal scene, who've already seen the cancellation of this year's Sonisphere Festival due to poor ticket sales.
It's unknown whether, if the news turns out to be true, how it will affect any of the artists on their roster – Roadrunner Records UK is the home of some huge bands, including Trivium, Slipknot, Slash, Nickelback, KISS, Kids in Glass Houses and more.
Once again, this news is unconfirmed at the moment – so stay with Stereoboard to find out more as it surfaces.
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