4/25/24 Page 2
Longtime HardRadio friends THE BULLETBOYS made a name for themselves with their loud guitars, boisterous vocals, and shredding solos. Now, the band is blazing a new trail as they join forces with SongVest, giving fans a chance to level up with an opportunity to invest in the music. The band's current lineup features founding member vocalist Marq Torien along with guitarist Ira Black (Lizzy Borden, Metal Church, Dokken), bassist Brad Lang (Y&T), and drummer Fred Aching (Powerflo). Teaming up with fan investment platform SongVest, the BulletBoys offer music lovers the ability to purchase fractional royalty shares in two new recordings. Melophiles who purchase various amounts of shares will unlock access to signed memorabilia, online experiences, and even a private acoustic performance. "We wanted to offer our fans more than just another t-shirt and poster," explains lead singer Torien. "BulletBoys fans have been inspiring us for over 35 years, and 'Smooth Up' was the catalyst for all of that fandom. When we first engaged in a conversation with SongVest about our catalog, their CEO just said, 'Empower your fans with ownership, they've earned it.'"
Legendary heavy metal outfit and very longtime HardRadio friends ARMORED SAINT have renewed their long running partnership with Metal Blade Records with a worldwide multi-album deal. Metal Blade released Armored Saint's 1983 eponymous debut EP and the band has called Metal Blade home since 1988's Saints Will Conquer live album. John Bush comments: "Armored Saint cemented our family relationship with Metal Blade even more by signing a new contract for a record due in 2025. There is nowhere else I'd rather be! I love [Chairman/CEO] Brian [Slagel], [President] Tracy [Vera], and the staff. It's home. What more can I say." Adds Metal Blade CEO and very longtime HardRadio friend Brian Slagel: "I am honored and humbled to continue our long standing relationship with Armored Saint! One of the best metal bands of all time! So happy to keep them in the Metal Blade family!"
Big Machine Records proudly announces the signing of "The World's Most Notorious Rock Band" and very longtime HardRadio friends MOTLEY CRUE. Marking the start of a brand-new chapter for the superstar Crue, their debut Big Machine single "Dogs Of War" hits all platforms tomorrow, April 26.
