VENOM PRISON Sign Worldwide Deal With Century Media Records
December 10th, 2020
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South Wales, United Kingdom-based death metal band Venom Prison have signed a worldwide album contract with Century Media Records, confirming this development on December 10th, 2020.
Venom Prison issued the following statement: “We are proud to announce that Venom Prison has signed with Century Media Records for a worldwide deal. This deal marks the beginning of a new chapter for Venom Prison and we are honoured to call Century Media our home, which we look forward sharing with some of the most iconic artists in heavy metal, as well many of our talented friends.”
Century Media A&R executive Mike Gitter commented: “Venom Prison is an important band in every sense of the word. They are a wake-up call with songs that are not just musically brutal, but dig into issues that challenge our day-to-day existence. Gender issues. Cultural and political oppression. They’re relevant in ways that so many bands fall short of. Venom Prison is the band we need now more than ever.”
Meanwhile, Philipp Schulte, director of Century Media Records, added: “With Venom Prison, one of the finest British bands of recent years joins the ranks of Century Media Records. Venom Prison’s vision marks an overdue turning point in the sort of musical and lyrical complacency that has long plagued the worldwide metal scene. This is not your older brother’s feel-good metal. This is extreme music with a compelling message, and it perfectly fits to what Century Media as a label will always stand for: Establishing bands and artists who are willing to make a difference and take a stand. Venom Prison is a trailblazing band for what metal can and will be in the upcoming decade. Welcome to Century Media Records!”
The band are currently working on their third full-length studio album, which is slated for release in 2021.
Venom Prison’s line-up is as follows:
Larissa Stupar (vocals)
Ben Thomas (guitar)
Ash Gray (guitar)
Mike Jefferies (bass)
Joe Bills (drums)
Second studio record Samsara was released in March 2019 via Prosthetic Records.
Promotional photograph by Andy Ford.
