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 Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of three new bands to it's roster, unveiling Dommin, Mutiny and Port Amoral.
The label reported that "Los Angeles-based goth rock quartet Dommin was discovered by Dirty Icon
Productions, a company founded by producers Logan Mader, former
guitarist of longtime Roadrunner artist MACHINE HEAD, and Lucas Banker.
Led by the enigmatic frontman, guitarist and
songwriter Kristofer Dommin, Dommin puts a uniquely refreshing spin on
the romantic, dark goth sound, bringing a unified voice to the
brokenhearted, conflicted swarm of melancholic music fans who prefer to
look at the glass as half-full.
Veteran A&R rep Monte Conner signed
the band to the label and was quick to express his excitement, saying,
"Dommin comes across as very fresh and unique in today's landscape.
Kristofer Dommin is their secret weapon. His vocals are absolutely
compelling, and this is especially evident live where you can feel the
power, passion and emotion of every word he sings."
Dommin's line up is
rounded out by keyboardist Konstantine, bassist Billy James and drummer
Cameron. Check out the swell of black-hued, stormy and mysterious goth
rock and their video clip of fan favorite 'My Heart, Your Hands' on the
band's heavily trafficked MySpace page. Look for the band’s Roadrunner debut, produced by Dirty Icon Productions, this winter.
New Jersey-based Mutiny, a band of young turks who play like a
troupe of seasoned shred veterans and who plucked their singer from
Blackpool, England, thanks to the wonders of MySpace, have also been
added to the label roster. The thoroughly metallic outfit was unearthed
and signed by A&R man Mike Gitter, who was blown away by the band's
live firepower.
Gitter says, "The band was playing at a level so early
in its career that most bands never touch. With the addition of
[vocalist] Chris Clancy, they verge on unbeatable. Mutiny are truly the
graduating valedictorians of Generation Guitar Hero." With members
ranging in age from 18 to 23, Mutiny's line up is rounded out by
bassist Andrew "AJ" Jacobs, guitarists Brandon Jacobs and Lu Obregon,
keyboardist Drew Stavola, and drummer Bill Fiore.
The Mutiny crew will
spend the next few months toiling diligently in the Jacobs family's
basement and they won't come out until they have an absolute metal
classic on their hands. Turn your ear to their
progressive-for-the-new-generation of metal songs posted at their MySpace page.
Winnipeg, Canada's melodic metal band Port Amoral also joins the
Roadrunner family. The group formed in 2004 and is comprised of a
tandem of brothers, vocalist/bassist Jared Weiss and guitarist Eric
Weiss. The line up is rounded out by guitarist Andrew Campbell and
drummer Matthew Hallick.
Port Amoral were also signed by Conner, whose
interest was initially sparked after hearing demos produced by Canada's
John Paul Peters (Comeback Kid, Waking Eyes) and taking in the
energetic live show. "Port Amoral know how to craft songs with hooks
and smart arrangements and their developed level of writing made me
take notice," explains Conner.
For a taste of the guitar mastery that
turned Conner onto the band, check out a demo of the complex mini-epic
'Villains' at their MySpace page.
The band will record its Roadrunner debut with Colin Richardson (BULLET
FOR MY VALENTINE, TRIVIUM, AS I LAY DYING) for a winter 2009 release."
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