DT: DECEMBER 16, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

BETTER NOISE MUSIC
NAMED MEDIABASE’S #1 ACTIVE ROCK LABEL
AND
BILLBOARD’S #1 MAINSTREAM ROCK AIRPLAY LABEL &
#1 MAINSTREAM ROCK AIRPLAY IMPRINT

INDEPENDENT LABEL CELEBRATES AN EPIC 2024
WITH BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST SUCCESSES, TOP-CHARTING RELEASES, EXCITING NEW SIGNINGS,
AND MORE

BNM & BNM Artist Inclusions on Mediabase Year-End Rankings

BNM Billboard Year-End Rankings

Leading independent music label BETTER NOISE MUSIC today announce they’ve once again received the #1 Active Rock Label title for having the most-played songs on Mediabase’s Active Rock radio charts for 2024. The year-end report also included several BNM artists including NOTHING MORE being named the #7 Most Played Artist and their #1 hit single “IF IT DOESN’T HURT” landing at #5 on the Active Rock “Most Played Songs” list. The list also included FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH at #14 with “This Is The Way (feat. DMX),” FROM ASHES TO NEW at #15 with “Barely Breathing (feat. Chrissy Costanza),” BAD WOLVES at #22 with “Legends Never Die,” THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT at #36 with “Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas),” and ASKING ALEXANDRIA at #45 with “Dark Void.”

BETTER NOISE MUSIC has also regained their title as Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2024. The label previously made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row from 2018-2022. Nothing More topped Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay Songs Chart at #1 for “IF IT DOESN’T HURT” and also landed at #8 on Mainstream Rock Airplay Artists. FROM ASHES TO NEW scored the #10 spot on Mainstream Rock Airplay Artists and their single “Barely Breathing (feat. Chrissy Costanza)” made the #8 spot on the Mainstream Rock Airplay Songs Chart followed by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH at #10 with “This is The Way (feat. DMX).”

As 2024 comes to a close, premiere independent music label BETTER NOISE MUSIC reflects on a monumental year advancing the label’s reputation as trailblazers in the rock, metal, and alternative music scene and their commitment to artist development.

BNM CEO Dan Waite reflected on the success: “2024 was another banner year for BETTER NOISE MUSIC, with our artists collectively achieving four #1 singles on Billboard and Mediabase’s Mainstream Rock charts. This remarkable milestone solidifies our position as the #1 Active Rock Label at Radio. Credit goes to the synergy of outstanding A&R, dedicated artist development, the unparalleled radio expertise of our SVP of Promotions & Artist Development Jackie Kajzer, and our strong collaborations with radio partners. A special thank you to rock radio for their unwavering support and partnership, which continues to be a cornerstone of our success. Looking ahead, the momentum from our 2025 releases and new signings already signals another exceptional year. I extend my gratitude to our roster of world-class artists and managers for their invaluable partnership in driving our shared success.”

BETTER NOISE MUSIC’s radio highlights of 2024 include;

• Multi-platinum hard rock titans FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH made history with “This Is the Way,” featuring legendary hip-hop artist DMX, by extending their previous record of holding the longest streak of #1’s in Billboard’s Mainstream rock chart’s history, making it their 11^th straight #1 hit. Featured on the Afterlife: Deluxe album, the single marks DMX’s first-ever appearance on the chart altogether.
• Electrifying rock powerhouse NOTHING MORE landed two #1 singles from their 2024 release CARNAL (June 28) with “IF IT DOESN’T HURT” and “ANGEL SONG (feat. David Draiman of Disturbed).” This year also saw the band achieve Gold-certification for their 2017 2x Grammy-nominated single “Go To War.”
• Breakthrough emo rockers THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT–who were just announced as one of Pandora’s Artists to Watch 2025: The Pandora Ten– have had a dynamic year, landing their first-ever #1 single “Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)” from their 2024 album Greetings From Suffocate City (Sept 13). The band celebrated the achievement with a sold-out hometown show in Atlanta, GA after spending the year on their first-ever arena tour opening for Five Finger Death Punch in addition to festival appearances at Aftershock and Louder Than Life, and a tour with The Hu.

Loudwire included three of the above #1 tracks in their “67 Best Rock + Metal Songs of 2024” list: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH’s “This Is The Way (feat. DMX),” THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT’s “Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas),” and NOTHING MORE’s “ANGEL SONG (feat. David Draiman).” They also listed NOTHING MORE’s CARNAL in their list of “The 51 Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2024.” Both can be seen HERE.

BETTER NOISE MUSIC packed 2024 with new releases while their artists kept active on global tours and festival schedules.

• British rock outfit ASKING ALEXANDRIA released two EP’s, Dark Void (Jan. 12) and Where Do We Go From Here? The Remixes (Oct. 18) while touring across North America on the second leg of their headlining “All My Friends” tour.
• Explosive alt-metal outfit FROM ASHES TO NEW released a deluxe version of their #1-charting 2023 album, Blackout which features their #2 Mainstream rock charting single “Barely Breathing (feat. Chrissy Costanza).” The band set out on a relentless tour schedule including their headlining “The Blackout Tour Pt. 2” run, alongside jaunts with Nothing More and Set It Off while also making festival appearances at Upheaval, Inkcarceration, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock.
• Mongolian rock sensation THE HU showed off their live chops with THE HU LIVE AT GLASTONBURY (June 7), recorded at their groundbreaking debut performance at the legendary Glastonbury festival in 2023. THE HU delivered their unparalleled and immersive performance on an arena tour as direct support to rock legends Iron Maiden across North America, along with releasing their “hunnu rock” style version of “The Trooper.”
• Alt rock group FINISH TICKET released their sophomore album Echo Afternoon (Sept. 6), The album takes listeners on an emotional roller coaster narrating the struggles and anxiety of being stuck in limbo while trying to find an escape to a brighter future.
• CROSSBONE SKULLY brought the legendary Mutt Lange (AC/DC, Def Leppard) out of retirement to executive produce their debut record Evil World Machine (Nov. 22). Founded and fronted by Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires), the band celebrated its release with two sold-out shows at the iconic Viper Room in West Hollywood, CA.
• Genre blending artist CORY MARKS released his second album, Sorry For Nothing (Dec. 6), which embraces his hard-working, hard-partying spirit with 13 songs equally divided between arena-rock and roots country. Its single “(Make My) Country Rock” featuring Sully Erna of Godsmack, Travis Tritt and Mick Mars is currently climbing up the Top 20 on the Active Rock radio charts.

BETTER NOISE MUSIC built up their roster in 2024 with a slew of new signings including:

• 5x Platinum-selling rock outfit FINGER ELEVEN—one of Canada’s best-selling bands of all time with over 1 billion career streams. Listen to the new single “Adrenaline” HERE.
• 5X Platinum-certified alternative rock mainstays  THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS announced their signing with a performance at When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas and dropped the “lost track” “Home Improvement.” The band announced a new album in 2025 which will include a handful of newly recorded “lost” tracks from the recording session of their debut album and new material.
• 2x Platinum-certified Finnish rock group THE RASMUS announced a joint signing to Better Noise Music alongside Nordic indie label PLAYGROUND MUSIC and shared the new track “Rest In Pieces” along with announcing the European leg of their forthcoming global 2025 tour.
• Swedish electronic/metal act SOLENCE, one of PANDORA’s “Rising Rock Artists To Watch In 2023,” have shared three highly energetic singles since signing to the label in May: “F*ck The Bad Vibes,” “A Banger a Day Keeps the Doctor Away,” and “Who You Gonna Call?.” With over 300 million cumulative streams and nearly 1 million monthly Spotify listeners, SOLENCE have built a dedicated global audience on tours with Five Finger Death Punch, Ice Nine Kills, Electric Callboy, and We Came As Romans, in addition to festival appearances such as Graspop Metal Meeting, Resurrection Fest, Tuska Festival, Nova Rock Festival, Aftershock, Louder Than Life, and Blue Ridge Rock Fest.

Next year promises to be as thrilling as BETTER NOISE MUSIC has teased more exciting new signings along with confirming new releases from Five Finger Death Punch, Dirty Heads, The HU, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Nothing More, The Rasmus, Eva Under Fire, From Ashes To New, Solence, and Cory Marks.

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DT: DECEMBER 3, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

BETTER NOISE MUSIC
CELEBRATES HOLIDAYS WITH
12 DAYS OF XMAS
HIGHLIGHTING YEAR’S TOP ALBUMS
AND
SHARES “HARD ROCK CHRISTMAS CLASSICS” PLAYLIST
FEATURING FESTIVE TRACKS FROM TOP ROCK ACTS STREAM HERE

Whether you’re decking the halls, rocking around the Christmas tree, or headbanging to your favorite festive tracks, BETTER NOISE MUSIC delivers the perfect soundtrack for the holiday season with their “Hard Rock Christmas Classics” playlist. Streaming now across all digital platforms, Better Noise Music: Hard Rock Christmas Classics features an electrifying mix of holiday hits and festive originals from rock’s top acts as well as several current and past bands from the label’s roster.

Artists featured on the holiday playlist include (in alphabetical order):
3 One Oh, All Good Things, AMH, Bang Bang Romeo, Bad Wolves*, Bleeker, Bürner, ChuggaBoom, Classless Act*, Cory Marks*, DIAMANTE, Dokken, Escape The Fate*, Eva Under Fire*, FELICITY, Finish Ticket*, From Ashes To New*, Helix, Hinder, Ice Nine Kills, Kamakazi, Little Stranger, Matty Mullins, Our Last Night, Secondary Truth, SIXX:A.M.*, Tempt*, The Funeral Portrait*, The Letter Black, The Sinitrics, Tulip, Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts, Weezer, Wolves At The Gate.
*denotes former/current Better Noise Music artist

Stream Better Noise Music: Hard Rock Christmas Classics HERE.

BETTER NOISE MUSIC continues the holiday cheer with Better Noise Music Presents: The 12 Days of Xmas highlighting the label’s biggest releases of the year. Beginning from Friday, December 13 until Christmas Eve, each day will pay homage to a different release along with offering it on a limited-time sale exclusively via iTunes. See the full list here:

Day 1: ASKING ALEXANDRIA – Where Do We Go From Here
Day 2: BAD WOLVES – Die About It
Day 3: CROSSBONE SKULLY – Evil World Machine
Day 4: DIRTY HEADS – Midnight Control
Day 5: FROM ASHES TO NEW – Blackout
Day 6: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – Afterlife (Deluxe)
Day 7: FINISH TICKET – Echo Afternoon
Day 8: NOTHING MORE – CARNAL
Day 9: THE RETALIATORS – The Retaliators Official Soundtrack
Day 10: THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT – Greetings From Suffocate City
Day 11: THE HU – THE HU Live At Glastonbury
Day 12: THE HU – Rumble of Thunder

Download all of the Better Noise Music: 12 Days Of Xmas Artwork HERE

ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022. The label has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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DT: OCTOBER 30, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

BETTER NOISE MUSIC
ANNOUNCES KEY PROMOTIONS AND NEW HIRES

New York, NY – Better Noise Music (BNM) has today, October 30, announced key promotions and new hires reflecting its continued growth and commitment to artist development and market expansion. The BNM roster includes artists such as FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, FROM ASHES TO NEW, BAD WOLVES, THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT, THE HU, DIRTY HEADS and NOTHING MORE.

New Roles at Better Noise Music:

• Jackie Kajzer: SVP of Radio Promotion, Adds Artist Development to her role
• April Ginns: Promoted from Touring Marketing Coordinator to Tour Marketing Manager.
• Victor Lang: Promoted from GM of GSA (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) to Managing Director of Europe.
• Frank Ehlers: Hired as Senior Label Manager of GSA.

President/COO Steve Kline and GM Paul Cormack announce the recent changes, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Frank to the Better Noise family and to celebrate the growth of Victor, Jackie, and April in their expanded roles. Frank’s extensive experience and passion for music will make an immediate impact. Meanwhile, the advancements of Victor, Jackie, and April underscore our commitment to nurturing talent and enhancing our focus on artist development.”

Victor Lang will expand his role as Managing Director of Europe, overseeing all label initiatives across the region in addition to his responsibilities for GSA. Lang joined Better Noise Music in 2017 as a Product Manager for GSA and has since advanced to Senior Product Manager, Marketing Director, and most recently, General Manager GSA. Before joining BNM, he worked in the German Independent Music Industry and at Universal Music’s Vertigo/Capitol division in Berlin, following his studies in Media and Music Management.

As of August, Frank Ehlers (MBA) has been hired as Senior Label Manager for GSA, bringing 20 years of experience in the music industry to support the growth of Better Noise Music’s artists.

Ehlers began his career in 1994 as a Product Manager for SPV’s Steamhammer label in Hannover, DE, where he worked with acts like Motörhead, Dio, and Judas Priest. He later transitioned to the distribution side as a Label Manager, handling labels such as Epitaph and Fat Wreck. In 2009, he joined Sony Music Entertainment in Munich as a Senior Label Manager, overseeing labels including Metal Blade Records, Century Media, and Better Noise Music.

Jackie Kajzer has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Radio Promotion and Artist Development at Better Noise Music, where she will continue to lead the label’s radio initiatives and enhance its focus on artist development. Pivotal in the discovery of multi-platinum band FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, she is recognized as a key influencer in rock music. Under her leadership, Better Noise Music became Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label in 2022 and maintained the #1 Airplay Imprint title for five consecutive years (2018-2022).

April Ginns has been promoted to Tour Marketing Manager in the BNM Touring department. Since joining Better Noise Music in 2022, she has made significant contributions to various touring initiatives. In her new role, Ginns will continue to develop and implement strategic marketing plans for upcoming tours.

ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC:
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022. The label has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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BETTER NOISE MUSIC
CELEBRATES ‘ROCKTOBER’
WITH NEW MUSIC FROM
ASKING ALEXANDRIA, CROSSBONE SKULLY, THE HU,
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT, AND CORY MARKS

LABEL LAUNCHES ‘ROCKTOBER SALE FOR CATALOG & DELUXE ALBUMS FROM
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, PAPA ROACH, SIXX A.M., NOTHING MORE, BAD WOLVES, EVA UNDER FIRE & MORE

BETTER NOISE MUSIC (BNM) will take part in ‘ROCKTOBER’—the annual celebration of rock music for the entire month of October—with a vast array of new music and releases from the premiere independent music label’s chart-topping current roster as well as compilations from their extensive catalogue of past acts.

The label has started festivities early, treating rock fans with the new album from THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT, GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY which Metal Planet Music depicts as “an imaginative cocktail of genres and sounds incorporating elements of My Chemical Romance, Muse, Green Day and Shinedown” that “blends elements of rock and roll, punk rock, alt-hardcore and theatre all under a blanket of pop sensibility.” BNM also just announced a new EP from Gold-certified British active rock frontrunners ASKING ALEXANDRIA, WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? THE REMIXES due October 18 and shared two of its tracks: “Bad Blood (Weird Genius Remix)” and “Let Go (kodeblooded Remix).”

BETTER NOISE MUSIC will keep the new music coming throughout ROCKTOBER with new track releases from:

• CROSSBONE SKULLY – “High on You (feat. Nikki Sixx)” due 9/27
• THE HU – “The Trooper” (a tribute to Iron Maiden as they kick off their direct support North american tour starting October 4 with the rock legends) due 10/4
• CORY MARKS – rock-themed “Fast As I Can” and country jam “Whiskey For Sale” due 10/4

PLUS the announcement of two new and exciting band signings…stay tuned!

BNM will also get in the Halloween spirit in October and have announced a deluxe version of the soundtrack for their critically acclaimed 2023 Better Noise Films revenge horror-thriller THE RETALIATORS available now worldwide. Find where you can watch THE RETALIATORS HERE. The film stars Michael Lombardi (FX’s “Rescue Me,” “The Deuce”) and Marc Menchaca (“Ozark,” “Black Mirror”) and features supporting roles from rock’s top names including Five Finger Death Punch, Tommy Lee, Papa Roach, The Hu, Ice Nine Kills, Escape The Fate, and Eva Under Fire. THE RETALIATORS (MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE) [DELUXE] will be released on October 18 and features seven new tracks from BNM artists including Finger Eleven, Nothing More, From Ashes To New, The Funeral Portrait and Cory Marks.

To celebrate the support of rock music fans, BNM will be holding a huge ROCKTOBER sale for several releases from their extensive rock catalog as well as many new releases and deluxe-edition records from their vivid current roster.

The sale will include titles such as:
ASKING ALEXANDRIA – WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
ASKING ALEXANDRIA – SEE WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE DELUXE
BAD WOLVES – DEAR MONSTERS DELUXE
EVA UNDER FIRE – LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY (DELUXE)
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – F8
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – A DECADE OF DESTRUCTION
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – A DECADE OF DESTRUCTION VOL. 2
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – AFTERLIFE DELUXE
FROM ASHES TO NEW – BLACKOUT (DELUXE)
NOTHING MORE – SPIRITS (DELUXE)
PAPA ROACH – GREATEST HITS VOL 2 – THE BETTER NOISE YEARS
SIXX: A.M. – HITS
THE HU – RUMBLE OF THUNDER DELUXE

For all the latest music from BETTER NOISE MUSIC follow the “BETTER NOISE 101” playlist HERE.

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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022. The label has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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DT: MAY 9, 2024

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BETTER NOISE MUSIC
CONTINUES ITS ASCENT IN THE GLOBAL MUSIC INDUSTRY BY EXCITINGLY BUILDING ON ITS FORMIDABLE SUCCESS
AND GEARING UP FOR ACQUISITIONS AND EXPANSION

THE LABEL CURRENTLY HAS 4 OF THE TOP 15 TRACKS IN THE ACTIVE ROCK MEDIABASE RADIO CHART (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH FT. DMX, NOTHING MORE, FROM ASHES TO NEW, AND ASKING ALEXANDRIA),
AND HAD THE LONGEST DURATION #1 OF 2023 ALTERNATIVE RADIO CHART WITH DIRTY HEADS’ “RESCUE ME”

(top image) Better Noise Music Chairman Allen Kovac & CEO Dan Waite;
(bottom image) President/CEO Steve Kline

Premiere independent music label Better Noise Music is continuing its ascent in the global music industry by excitingly building on its formidable success and gearing up for acquisitions and expansion. Its roster includes such artists as Five Finger Death Punch, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes To New, Crossbone Skully, and Eva Under Fire.

It has now been revealed by Better Noise Music CEO Dan Waite and President Steve Kline that label Chairman Allen Kovac sold a portion of the 20-year-old catalog from the Better Noise label to RAVEN Capital in a “nine figure area” deal in 2022. With an NDA in place since 2022, rumors of the catalog sale have only recently come to light.

The partial Better Noise Music catalog sale of 50% of the BNM catalog included titles from Awolnation, Papa Roach, Escape The Fate, Buck Cherry, The Hu, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Drowning Pool, Hellyeah, Nico Vega, Cold, and Attica Riots, amongst other deeper catalog albums from the labels 20-year-history.  The sold catalog albums will now be administered by Endurance Music Group.

In confirming the sale, Dan Waite says: “The sale of half of the Better Noise Music catalog in 2022 means that many of our ambitions for acquisition and expansion are now possible as Hard Rock and Alternative deals are ending at other labels, Better Noise Music is becoming the natural home for those acts that want major label results with indie label sensibilities and attention to detail. We have the deep pockets to spend on global marketing and promotion in both USA plus International that large acts expect.”

Label CFO Harris Masood points out that this sale “provides the funds to synergistically expand BNM global staff, acquire other labels and catalogues, whilst allowing BNM to keep all frontline artists, and the active frontline albums from our current artists, plus our recent catalog titles, so 50% of the catalog remains in house, a number that is growing each year with new releases.”

Better Noise Music’s dominance in the hard rock and alternative space has only grown since the catalog sale. BNM currently has 4 of the top 15 tracks in this week’s Active Rock Mediabase radio chart (Five Finger Death Punch ft DMX, Nothing More, From Ashes To New and Asking Alexandria), and BNM had the longest duration #1 of 2023 Alternative Radio Chart with Dirty Heads’ “Rescue Me.”

Steve Kline says “Better Noise Music has been the #1 Billboard Hard Rock imprint year on year, and the #1 Active Rock Radio label for five of the last six years. We are developing The Funeral Portrait and will break them like we did with Nothing More, Bad Wolves and From Ashes to New, and we continue to develop established acts like Asking Alexandria, giving them their first two number 1 hits of their long career. We have more new signings we are excited about to announce later in 2024.”

With BMM’s global staff, and with Kline on the advisory board to A2IM, and Waite on the Impala Management Board, AIM Digital Committee, and with both chairing the IMPALA Digital Committee, Kline and Waite are at the cutting edge of the DSP innovations, and BNM is currently out selling and out streaming the top 10 Active Rock chart, and has just given DMX his first #1 track ever as “This is the Way” by Five Finger Death Punch ft. DMX hit the top spot on Billboard’s Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart.

Allen Kovac was advised in the transaction by Tim Mandelbaum and the law firm of Fox Rothschild and by RBC Bank, Royal Bank of Canada. 

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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022. The label has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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DT: NOVEMBER 16, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

BETTER NOISE MUSIC
SHARE THEIR
“BEST OF BETTER NOISE MUSIC 2023” LIST
CELEBRATING THE #1 MAINSTREAM ROCK AIRPLAY LABEL’S
TOP-CHARTING RELEASES, REISSUES AND SINGLES INCLUDING

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, DIRTY HEADS, BAD WOLVES, FROM ASHES TO NEW, THE HU AND MORE…

BETTER NOISE MUSIC (BNM)—the leading global rock independent music label founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac—are celebrating a successful 2023 and have highlighted the top releases from their powerhouse roster below.

Named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022 (for the fifth year in a row), BNM’s roster consists of many of mainstream rock’s top and up-and-coming acts including FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, BAD WOLVES, and NOTHING MORE.

Better Noise Music CEO Dan Waite comments:
“2023 has been a very exciting year for Better Noise, once again we have had number one albums, number one radio hits and critically acclaimed tracks and albums from our artists. Which is a testament to the A&R and marketing set up at Better Noise. Our branding statement is ‘the artist development company,’ and we work in partnership with our artists to maximize their potential and take them to the next level. We have some exciting new signings to announce in 2024 so stay tuned and follow us on our socials so you don’t miss discovering your next favorite track.”

BETTER NOISE MUSIC: BEST OF 2023 INCLUSIONS:

• ASKING ALEXANDRIA – WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
• BAD WOLVES – DIE ABOUT IT
• FROM ASHES TO NEW – BLACKOUT
• DIRTY HEADS – MIDNIGHT CONTROL
• THE HU – RUMBLE OF THUNDER: DELUXE VERSION
• NOTHING MORE – SPIRITS-DELUXE VERSION
• THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT – SOUNDS FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS (VOL.1)
• HYRO THE HERO – BOUND FOR GLORY
• TEMPT – TEMPT
• EVA UNDER FIRE – LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY – DELUXE VERSION
• FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – F8 (REISSUE)
• CROSSBONE SKULLY – “THE BOOM WENT THE BOOM (FEAT. PHIL COLLEN OF DEF LEPPARD)”
• FINISH TICKET – “CHANGING”

BETTER NOISE MUSIC: BEST OF 2023 “ALBUMS & EPS”

ASKING ALEXANDRIA – WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? (August 25)
Stream/ Download/ Buy: https://askingalexandria.ffm.to/wdwgfh

Brit metal heroes Asking Alexandria dive into their deep bag of influences for an accomplished and gripping eighth studio offering … veering from blast furnace metalcore to surprisingly deft melodic arrangements with apparent ease.”
– Kerrang! (8/22)

• Gold-certified British rockers ASKING ALEXANDRIA landed their second-ever #1 Active Rock radio-charting single with WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE’s “Psycho” which has over 10 million streams and 1.1 million views for its action-packed music video; watch it HERE. The song relays the feeling of being trapped inside one’s own head and feeling like you’re going through a psychotic break trying to keep afloat despite internal vices, current global affairs, social media indulgences and expectations, and so much more of the tumultuousness of the present-day world we live in.
• The band spent the summer and fall on a co-headlining tour with The HU across the U.S. including stops at Rocklahoma, Louder than Life and Blue Ridge Rock Festival, performing new music from the album including “Psycho” and previously released tracks “Dark Void” and “Bad Blood.”
• The group returns stateside in Spring 2024 at several radio festivals with additional dates announcing soon.

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BAD WOLVES – DIE ABOUT IT (November 3)
Stream / Download / Buy: https://badwolves.ffm.to/dieaboutit

(Download HERE)

“The band is gifted in fusing heavy riffs, radio-friendly melodies, and unique musical prowess. ‘Die About It’ is arguably their best album.”
– Brutal Planet Mag (10/30)

• Platinum-certified, 5x #1 Hard Rock radio-charting group BAD WOLVES experiment with new and trademark sounds on their defiant new 13-track album, DIE ABOUT IT.
• To celebrate the album’s release, BAD WOLVES have just kicked off a winter tour with rock icons Bush alongside labelmates Eva Under Fire. See all upcoming dates HERE.
• The album’s first official radio single “Legends Never Die” is currently in the Top 15 Active Rock radio charts and has received over 2 million streams and 400k video views to date; watch it HERE. The song is a touching memorial dedicated to lost loved ones, friends, idols who will be immortalized in the memories of those they left behind.

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FROM ASHES TO NEW – BLACKOUT (July 28)
Stream / Download / Buy: https://fatn.ffm.to/blackoutalbum

(Download HERE)

“‘Blackout’ thrives on electronics, heavy riffs, big hooks, screams and rhymes… Overall, the album is a perfectly good serving of mosh-pit-ready hard rock.”
– Riff Magazine (7/23)

• 21^st century rock vanguards FROM ASHES TO NEW’s breakthrough album BLACKOUT debuted in its first week of release with seven #1 iTunes Metal albums chartings and four #1 iTunes Rock albums placements including four dual #1’s globally.
• BLACKOUT saw the band achieve two Top 10-charting rock radio singles “Hate Me Too,” which peaked at #8 on Mediabase charts, and their latest anthemic single “Nightmare” is currently at #6. The band teamed up with acclaimed director Jensen Noen (Falling In Reverse, Bring Me The Horizon) on their “Monster In Me” music video which has over 970k views to date; watch it HERE.
• The Lancaster, PA-based group have spent 2023 vigorously touring with acts such as Shinedown, Three Days Grace, Bullet For My Valentine, In This Moment, Motionless In White, and Fit For A King and at festivals including Sonic Temple, Inkcarceration Festival, and Welcome To Rockville. They will end the year with a headlining tour across the U.S from November 21 to December 16 featuring support acts The Word Alive, Catch Your Breath and Ekoh. See dates HERE.

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DIRTY HEADS – MIDNIGHT CONTROL
(Original Version released on vinyl June 16 + Deluxe version released digitally on July 14)
Stream/Download the deluxe version: https://dirtyheads.ffm.to/midnightcontroldeluxe
Buy original version first-pressing vinyl: https://shop.bandwear.com/collections/dirty-heads-shop-e7f7m/products/dir030

• SoCal alternative rock band DIRTY HEADS released the digital deluxe release of their 2022 album Midnight Control on July 14. It featured an additional 14 tracks to the original 10-track album including a new acoustic version of their hit single “Rescue Me” which spent the entire month of August at #1 on the Alternative radio charts. The album also had its first-ever vinyl pressing on June 16.
• DIRTY HEADS appeared on national TV performing on NBC’s “The Today Show” on July 17 performing their Top 5 hit “Life’s Been Good”—their take on the Joe Walsh original song–which has been streamed over 30 million times since its release in May of 2022.
• The band spent the summer of their “Island Glow Summer Tour” with featured support from both Yelawolf and Lupe Fiasco on separate legs.

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THE HU – RUMBLE OF THUNDER: DELUXE VERSION
Stream/ Download/ Buy: https://thehu.ffm.to/rumblethunderdeluxe

DOWNLOAD HERE

“stadium-sized metal riffs and thunderous vocal melodies”
– Revolver Magazine

• Globally acclaimed Mongolian rock sensation THE HU released a deluxe version on digital download, cd and limited-edition vinyl of their 2022 sophomore album RUMBLE OF THUNDER. It included seven new tracks and guest appearances from William DuVall of Alice In Chains, Serj Tankian (System of A Down), DL of Bad Wolves, and international solo artist LP (Laura Pergolizzi).
• The UNESCO’s “Artist For Peace” 2022 designees spent the summer and fall rousing fans across the U.S. with their exotic live show on a co-headlining U.S. tour with labelmates Asking Alexandria followed by a headlining tour across the West Coast.

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NOTHING MORE – SPIRITS-DELUXE VERSION (September 8)
Stream/ Download: https://nothingmore.ffm.to/spiritdeluxe

Download HERE

“They continue to dominate airwaves and festivals with their cavalcade of infectious anthems and emotional hymns for the modern age… With its incredibly powerful utilization of Hawkins’ range, the detailed orchestration of each track for maximum effect and the poignancy of the messaging and intention throughout the album, ‘Spirits’ makes its mark as one of Nothing More’s best works.“
– Cryptic Rock (10/14/22)

• 3x-Grammy-nominated and Gold-certified rock act NOTHING MORE released the deluxe version of their critically acclaimed 2022 album SPIRITS. It features six bonus tracks including three live recordings—the first-ever live releases from the group—captured from their sold-out headlining concert at Irving Plaza in NYC.

• The album included a feature from Lacey Sturm of Flyleaf on “Best Times (Acoustic Version)” who joined them as direct support on their headlining show in Dallas, TX at The Factory on September 25 and performed it live with the band.

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THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT – SOUNDS FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS (VOL.1) (October 13)
Stream / Download: https://thefuneralportrait.ffm.to/sfbtavol1

Download HERE

• Emo rock outfit THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT cater to their spooky side, having released their digital EP SOUNDS FROM THE ABYSS (VOL. 1) just in time for Halloween this year. It featured their two breakthrough covers of goth/horror cult songs “Mad World” (Tears For Fears) and “Creep” (Radiohead).
• The band held several “devotion ceremonies” this year, delivering their theatrical presentation to their dedicated fanbase, the ‘Coffin Crew,’ on the Emo Dreams tour with Icon For Hire, Conquer Divide and Concrete Castles and opening for Ice Nine Kills at their Silver Scream horror convention concert.

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HYRO THE HERO – BOUND FOR GLORY (September 15)
Stream / Download / Buy: https://hyrothehero.ffm.to/boundforglory

Download HERE

“The album itself is 12 tracks that span 37 minutes of brilliance… get ready to be blown away by screams, huge dreams and even bigger guitars.”
– Rock N’ Load Mag (9/12)

• HYRO THE HERO showcases his hybrid blend of hip-hop and hard rock spiked with punk on his sophomore full-length album BOUND FOR GLORY released September 15. The album features collaborations with some of the leading names in rock including David Draiman (Disturbed), Brandon Saller (Atreyu), Chad Gray (HELLYEAH), Spencer Charnas and Dan Sugarman (Ice Nine Kills), REDDSTAR, AJ (Fire From The Gods) and Markus Videsäter (Solence).
• Born and raised in Houston, TX, HYRO celebrated 713 Day (Houston Day) with the release of his version of Busta Rhymes’ classic track “Woo Hah! Got You All In Check”; watch the video HERE.

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TEMPT – TEMPT (August 25)
Stream / Download / Buy: https://tempt.ffm.to/temptalbum

Download HERE

“Tempt sound like all your favorite high-charting hard-rocking bands from the 80s, but retooled for the Tik-Tok generation…With shades of everyone from Loverboy to The Killers to The Weeknd, this is proper, life-affirming, 21^st-century stuff: Gen-X songwriting muscle, Gen-Z production head.”
– Classic Rock (8/2023)

• NYC’s four-piece powerhouse TEMPT dropped their self-titled debut album August 25. Produced and mixed by renowned 5X Grammy Award winner, Chris Lord-Alge (Harry Styles, Foo Fighters, Muse), the album features 11 captivating tracks fusing Gen X songwriting muscle and Gen Z production finesse to redefine the rock genre for a new generation.
• TEMPT‘s stage presence and music have garnered praise worldwide. They’ve shared arena stages with iconic acts like Iron Maiden, Shinedown, Alter Bridge and Theory Of A Deadman. They’ve even rocked the legendary Madison Square Garden while supporting none other than Bon Jovi.

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EVA UNDER FIRE – LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY – DELUXE VERSION (September 22)
Stream / Download: https://evaunderfire.ffm.to/lovedrugsmiserydeluxe

• Detroit-based rock outfit EVA UNDER FIRE celebrated the one-year anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut full-length album LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY with the deluxe edition that was issued September 22.

• Includes focus track with Better Noise Music labelmate, country rocker CORY MARKS, “Unstoppable”; watch the official music video HERE.
• EVA UNDER FIRE will release the first-ever vinyl pressing of the original album on December 8.

• Currently on the road alongside Bad Wolves with British rock mainstays BUSH throughout December; dates HERE.

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BETTER NOISE MUSIC: BEST OF 2023 “REISSUES & SINGLES”

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – F8 (REISSUE)

“THE BEST RECORD OF THEIR CAREER”
– Metal Hammer

• Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH released a Limited-Edition Gold Vinyl Reissue of their eighth studio album F8 along with releasing it for the first time ever on cassette.
• F8 debuted in 2020 at #1 on rock charts around the world with Top 10 Mainstream chart debuts in the USA, Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and more. It featured four #1 hit singles “Inside Out”, “A Little Bit Off”, “Living The Dream” and “Darkness Settles In”.
• Band will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1 & Volume 2 with a Limited-Edition Vinyl 6LP Box Set scheduled for release on December 1. It will also be available digitally. Pre-order now HERE.
• The Platinum-certified The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1 was released in 2013 and debuted at #2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 charts. The single “Wrong Side of Heaven” has become the band’s biggest hit and honors military and veterans and was released in partnership with various veteran PTSD organizations around the country. Its video has been viewed over 400 million times to date.
• The Gold-certified The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 2 was released later in 2013 and matched its predecessor by charting #2 on Billboard 200 while also charting #1 on Top Rock Albums. Both volumes were produced by Five Finger Death Punch and Grammy-nominated Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, In This Moment).

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CROSSBONE SKULLY – “THE BOOM WENT THE BOOM (FEAT. PHIL COLLEN OF DEF LEPPARD)”
Stream / Download: https://crossboneskully.ffm.to/tbwtb

DOWNLOAD HERE

• Tommy Henriksen (guitarist and musical director for Alice Cooper’s band & member of Hollywood Vampires) has shared the second single from the debut album from his new project CROSSBONE SKULLY, “The Boom Went The Boom” featuring Phil Collen of Def Leppard; watch the music video HERE.
• Legendary producer Mutt Lange emerged from retirement to executive produce the album and was reunited with Collen on this track after having produced and co-wrote several of Def Leppard’s monumental albums.
• CROSSBONE SKULLY enlists Johnny Depp and a “who’s who” of rock musicians on the album including Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, Nikki Sixx, and Kane Roberts, along with album recording artists Jamie Muhoberac (My Chemical Romance, John Mayer, Seal), bassist Chris Wyse (Hollywood Vampires, Ace Frehley, the Cult, Ozzy Osbourne), drummer Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires), the late UFO bassist Pete Way, producer/mixer Mike Plotnikoff (AC/DC, Aerosmith), and mixer Olle Romo (Muse, Bryan Adams).

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FINISH TICKET – “CHANGING”
Stream / Download: https://finishticket.ffm.to/changing

Download HERE

• Bay Area staple alt pop group FINISH TICKET shared their first new music following their signing to Better Noise Music with the single “Changing” and will release their second full-length album in 2024.
• The band performed at Lollapalooza this summer and have previously opened for the likes of Ed Sheeran, Twenty One Pilots, Fall Out Boy, and AWOLNATION along with previous festival appearances at Bonnaroo, Life Is Beautiful, and Kaboo and a late-night TV performance on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien.”

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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022. The label has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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