Soundgarden sign worldwide admin deal with BMG Chrysalis US
Grammy-winning Seattle rock band Soundgarden have signed a worldwide administration deal with BMG Chrysalis US that will cover their entire catalogue.
Billboard reports that Jill Pedone, creative director at BMG Chrysalis US, said in a statement: “Soundgarden have earned their place in music history as innovators of the rock genre.
“We are thrilled to be working with the band during their pivotal reemergence and their catalog that has changed the face of rock music.”
Richard Blackstone, executive VP, creative & business development at BMG Chrysalis US added: “We are so very proud to be representing the entire body of work from this seminal band. We are honored that they have chosen BMG to be the new home for their music, both old and new.”
In September the band revealed details of their their first studio album in over 15 years.
King Animal was released on November 12 via Mercury Music Group imprint Vertigo, preceded by first single Been Away Too Long.
King Animal is Soundgarden’s sixth studio album. It featured the band co-producing with Adam Kasper (Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Pearl Jam).
They have sold over 21 million records worldwide across their career and will head out on a North American tour in May 2013.
Sources: Billboard & Music Week
