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BETTER NOISE MUSIC Executive Changes: Founder Allen Kovac Moves To Chairman, Dan Waite Becomes CEO & Steve Kline Adds President to COO Title

DT: MAY 19, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

 

BETTER NOISE MUSIC (BNM)
CONTINUES ITS EXCITING EVOLUTION
AS THE LEADING GLOBAL ROCK INDEPENDENT MUSIC LABEL
FOUNDED BY MUSIC INDUSTRY VETERAN AND INDEPENDENT PIONEER ALLEN KOVAC

ALLEN KOVAC IS NOW CHAIRMAN

DAN WAITE BECOMES CEO

AND STEVE KLINE ADDS PRESIDENT TO HIS COO TITLE

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BETTER NOISE MUSIC (BNM)—the leading global rock independent music label founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac—continues its exciting evolution with three important changes that are effective immediately. Kovac (New York) is now Chairman of the label, Dan Waite (London) becomes CEO, and Steve Kline (New York) adds President to his COO title at BNM, home to many of mainstream rock’s top acts including FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, DIRTY HEADS, THE HU, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, BAD WOLVES, FROM ASHES TO NEW and NOTHING MORE.

Kovac—who’s also the founder and chief executive officer of 10th Street Entertainment, a world-class artist management company with Motley Crue, Blondie and other global names in their charge—is a renowned industry leader, continuously recognized by his peers. He was named in Billboard’s 2022 Indie Power Player list of executives credited for driving the success of the independent music industry. In 2019, Sir Richard Branson honored him with the Innovator Award at the AIM Association of Independent Music Awards with special recognition for his innovation in the music industry. Better Noise Music is one of the world’s most respected independent labels having launched multiple multiplatinum #1 albums and singles in the rock and alternative space and has been Billboard’s #1 Hard Rock Airplay Imprint for the last five years. Most recently, Kovac established a second division, Better Noise Films, a global independent entertainment company developing feature films and other content. See the press release HERE about BNM being 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).

“Dan and Steve step up at a time where Better Noise Music have been #1 Mainstream rock label for 5 years in a row, is the #1 Billboard Hard Rock Imprint, and is continuing to grow our international cumulative sales through our global offices,” says Kovac.

Dan Waite (a Billboard 2022 International Power Player) has just marked his sixth year at Better Noise Music. Moving up from President to CEO, his new title as CEO represents his second promotion at the label. Waite is Chair of Impala’s Digital Committee and sits on the AIM Digital Committee and has a 360-background encompassing all the elements of the modern music industry. Prior to joining BNM, Waite was Head of Talent for Time Inc and NME; worked with screen talent at BBC Studios; and was Head of Programming for AEG at The O2 Arena. His background includes a role as manager/agent for Phil McIntyre in a joint venture with Simon Cowell, and at MTV, Waite’s responsibilities included looking after the major label relationships and working on the MTV Europe Awards, “Pimp My Ride,” “Diary of,” and “Making the Video” and overseeing talent for the MTV Networks Europe South Channels of France, Spain, Italy and Greece. His early major label career included Universal Music and Virgin Records.

“In this new role,” says Waite, “I’ll aim to maximize the careers and album consumption of our signed acts on our label as we grow the label, expanding through new signings, opening up new markets and working closely with the amazing specialists that we have in each department at BNM which has kept us #1 Rock Label for the last five years.”

Steve Kline is now the President of BNM in addition to retaining his title as COO, the position he has held since 2016. He has worked for 18 years under the Kovac Media umbrella, first at 10th Street Entertainment, and since its inception in 2006, Better Noise Music where he was SVP Marketing & Promotion. Kline’s experience encompasses label and artist management, marketing, promotion, and branding; he possesses an extensive network of relationships and experience across multiple media platforms within the entertainment space. Kline’s background includes serving as VP of Promotion of Clive Davis’ J Records as well as VP West Coast Promotion of Columbia Records/Sony Music.

“I want to thank Allen for putting his faith in me, as he has over the past 19 years, in this enhanced role at Better Noise,” says Kline.” I am incredibly excited to work with Allen and Dan in leading our amazing global team to future success.”

Other key executives at Better Noise Music that work closely with Waite and Kline to deliver for their artists, with support from their teams are Harris Masood (CFO); Paul Cormack (General Manager); Lexie Viklund (Director of A&R); Jackie Kajzer (SVP Promotion); Trish Sterling (VP Marketing); Paolo Bettaglio (Sr. Director of Digital Marketing & Audience Growth; Bryan Raisa (SVP Tour Marketing & Partnerships);  Joe McFadden (Chief Commerce Officer); Henry Tongue (Sr. Director International Streaming Strategy);  Tim Mclean Smith (Director of Catalog Marketing and Managing Director Australia/NZ); Victor Lang (General Manager, Germany); and Michael Lombardi (Head of Production and Development).

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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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BETTER NOISE MUSIC Announces “FAN LOVE SWEEPSTAKES” Fundraiser In Support of Sweet Relief Musician Fund’s “Music’s Mental Health Fund”

DT: APRIL 3, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

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BETTER NOISE MUSIC
ANNOUNCES
‘FAN LOVE SWEEPSTAKES’ FUNDRAISER
IN SUPPORT OF
SWEET RELIEF MUSICIAN FUND’S
“MUSIC’S MENTAL HEALTH FUND”
WHICH AIDS MUSICIANS & MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

GRAND PRIZE WINNER GETS CHOICE OF SIX
“ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME” EXPERIENCES FROM PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
ASKING ALEXANDRIA, NOTHING MORE, DIRTY HEADS, FROM ASHES TO NEW, EVA UNDER FIRE OR CROSSBONE SKULLY

FANDIEM-POWERED SWEEPSTAKES STARTS TODAY,
APRIL 3 AT 8:00 A.M. PT
THROUGHOUT JUNE 30 AT 11:59 P.M. PT;
ENTER TO WIN
HERE

In advance of National Mental Health Awareness month in May, BETTER NOISE MUSIC has partnered with Revolver Magazine, fan-powered charitable fundraising platform Fandiem and six of the label’s hard-hitting alternative and heavy rock bands listed below for the “Fan Love Sweepstakes” fundraiser. The Fan Love Sweepstakes” will support Sweet Relief Musician Fund’s “Music’s Mental Health Fund,” a partnership between Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and Backline, which provides financial assistance to music industry professionals in need of mental health services. A grand prize winner will be able to choose one of six once-in-a-lifetime experiences with one of their favorite bands.

Fans who donate directly at Fandiem.com have the opportunity to win Grand Prize options donated by participating artists including:

  • Go surfing with DIRTY HEADS – Pick out a surfboard with the band and spend an hour in the water surfing with Dirty Heads. All experience levels, including beginners, are welcome. Afterwards, the board will be customized Dirty Heads-style and gifted to the winner. Plus, get a pair of VIP tickets to a future Dirty Heads U.S. show of your choice (subject to venue availability).
  • Shadow ASKING ALEXANDRIA for the day on their U.S. tour, including a guitar tech session with lead guitarist Ben Bruce and take home the signed guitar. Plus, get a pair of VIP tickets to a future Asking Alexandria U.S. show of your choice (subject to venue availability).
  • Spend a day gaming with the members of FROM ASHES TO NEW – Experience an afternoon of gaming with the band and walk away with your own autographed Xbox/Playstation. Plus, get a pair of VIP tickets to a future From Ashes To New U.S. show of your choice (subject to venue availability).
  • Get a lesson in forging metal with Eva from EVA UNDER FIRE. Plus, get a pair of VIP tickets to a future Eva Under Fire U.S. show of your choice (subject to venue availability).
  • Go guitar shopping with CROSSBONE SKULLY – Shop for and pick out your very own guitar with Crossbone Skully’s front man Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper’s Musical Director and member of Hollywood Vampires). Plus, get a pair of VIP tickets to a future Crossbone Skully U.S. show of your choice (subject to venue availability).
  • Spend an extreme afternoon with NOTHING MORE – Winner chooses their own extreme adventure – like paintball, zip lining, go karts, etc. – with the band. Plus, get a pair of VIP tickets to a future Nothing More U.S. show of your choice (subject to venue availability

Five runner-up winners will receive two tickets to any Better Noise Music artist concert in the U.S. in 2023. Touring artists include From Ashes To New, The Funeral Portrait, Five Finger Death Punch, Bad Wolves, Asking Alexandria, The HU, Finish Ticket, NOTHING MORE, Eva Under Fire, Dirty Heads and Crossbone Skully.

The donate-to-win “FAN LOVE Sweepstakes” is open to anyone 18 years of age and older and of legal residency in the U.S. and Canada only. Eligible contestants can enter to win as of today, Monday, April 3 at 8:00 A.M. PT until the contest closes on Friday, June 30 at 11:59 P.M. PT at fandiem.com/fanlove. Winners will be announced Wednesday, July 5 at 8:00 A.M. PT. via Better Noise Music’s social media pages.

The more fans donate the more chances they have to win – and the more they support Sweet Relief Musician Fund’s “Music’s Mental Health Fund”.

“Research tells us that music fans care deeply about issues relating to Mental Health, something that everybody deals with at some point in their lives,” shares BETTER NOISE MUSIC GM Paul Cormack. “Mental Health Awareness month is right around the corner, and we recognized an opportunity to make a difference. We reached out to Aric (Steinberg) and his team at Sweet Relief and quickly established a partnership with Better Noise to raise funds for Sweet Relief’s new dedicated Mental Health fund. We hope fans will be excited about these once-in-a-lifetime Grand Prize opportunities donated by artists and help us raise funds for all those in the music business who need the help that Sweet Relief offers.”

“Sweet Relief has been helping musicians and music industry professionals since 1994 to help fund medical and vital living expenses,” elaborates ARIC STEINBERG (EVP of Development/Artist Relations at Sweet Relief Musicians Fund). “We created the Music’s Mental Health Fund in partnership with Backline to help address the mental health crisis in the music industry. From touring musicians, venue staff, touring crew members and industry professionals, the grant allows us to fund costs for sessions with a dedicated clinic and a case manager to create a specific mental health plan catered to the applicant’s needs. We’re excited to partner with Better Noise Music and their artists to help further our efforts and provide a fun and memorable experience for a lucky winner.”

ASKING ALEXANDRIA guitarist BEN BRUCE commented on being involved in the fundraiser: “Being in this industry for so long, we’ve seen firsthand how many people need strength, help and encouragement which is why we are so excited to be teaming up with Sweet Relief.”

Throughout the course of the “Fan Love Sweepstakes,” BETTER NOISE MUSIC will be sharing mental health discussions, roundtables and highlighting mental health-related tips from artists on the label’s roster, touring professionals and music industry professionals across their social media platforms. Use the hashtags #FanLoveSweepstakes & #MHAM to join the conversation.

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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 (formerly Eleven Seven 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, AWOLNATION, All Good Things, 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.

In 2021, Better Noise Music dominated Billboard’s Year End charts in the rock space, landing at #1 on the Mainstream Rock Imprint, Hard Rock Songs Imprint, Hard Rock Songs Label charts and ranked as one of the top Mainstream Rock Label for the year.

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ABOUT SWEET RELIEF MUSICIANS FUND
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet while facing physical or mental health issues, disability, or age-related problems.Grant recipients include musicians and music industry workers from across the country. Sweet Relief serves the music community by providing immediate financial assistance for medical and vital living expenses, including insurance premiums, prescriptions, medical treatment and operative procedures, housing costs, food costs, utilities, and other vital living expenses.

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#musicheals

ABOUT REVOLVER
Find the latest in hard rock and metal music interviews, concert announcements, and more. Revolver Magazine is your destination for everything heavy!


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ABOUT FANDIEM
Fandiem is a digital fundraising platform that harnesses the power of the fan community to do good in the world. With their donation to a selected nonprofit, fans are entered to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences and prizes from their favorite artists, festivals, athletes, and creators. These are the opportunities that were previously available only to a select few but through Fandiem are awarded to the everyday fan at the heart of the community.

The Fandiem Foundation is a project of The Giving Back Fund, a national 501c3 organization that encourages and facilitates charitable giving. The Giving Back Fund grants donation proceeds to each campaign’s partner nonprofit.

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Allen Kovac’s Independent Music Label BETTER NOISE MUSIC Announces Pivotal New Hires & Promotions After Stellar 2022

DT: MARCH 22, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

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BETTER NOISE MUSIC (BNM)
ANNOUNCES
PIVOTAL NEW HIRES AND PROMOTIONS
PROMOTIONS COME AFTER STELLAR 2022

BNM NAMED Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label of 2022
AND #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022

BETTER NOISE MUSIC (BNM)—the leading independent music label founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac whose roster boasts many of mainstream rock’s top acts including FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, HELLYEAH, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, BAD WOLVES and NOTHING MORE—has announced a series of new hires and promotions across the company’s global offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label as well as #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022; the latter distinction is a historic one since the label has held this title for five consecutive years (2018-2022).

Internally, BETTER NOISE MUSIC has promoted Trish Sterling to VP, Marketing from her position as Senior Label Manager. Claudia Mancino has been promoted to International Director of Press & Promotion from her prior role as UK & Europe Promotions Manager. Harris Masood, who joined BETTER NOISE in 2013 as a Finance Manager and has since worked his way up the ranks to his most recent title, SVP, Finance, has been promoted to CFO. Chekesha McCalla has also been promoted to VP, Finance from her role as Director of Financial Operations. Additional promotions include Dan Sears to Director of Production and Michael Filippone to Finance Manager.

Better Noise Music President Dan Waite commented on the promotions and new hires: “As Better Noise Music expands in both roster, territories and consumption of our artists music, to be able to promote from within is testament to the development of the teams within Better Noise Music. We attract world class artists to our label who benefit from our US and international offices, and our global approach to radio, touring and streaming. Additionally, the new hires are learning the Better Noise Music artist development way, and their contributions are already visible and tangible.”

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The company has also announced several new hires. Michael Lombardi has been appointed as Head of Production and Development. Lombardi co-produced and starred in Better Noise’s film production company, Better Noise Films recent 2022 release THE RETALIATORS and has directed and co-produced recent music videos and digital content for label’s past and current acts including PAPA ROACH, MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE HU and more.

Additional Better Noise staff hires include former SONY staffer Paolo Bettaglio as Senior Director of Digital Marketing & Audience Growth; his first act was hiring Elise Nye as Senior Manager of Digital Marketing & Audience Growth.

Further rounding off the new hires are Chandler Booth as Marketing Manager and Liam Kay as Production Coordinator.

“The promotions and new hires come on the back of once again being the top mainstream rock label and imprint,” says Better Noise Music COO Steve Kline. “Our commitment to A&R, artist development, marketing and data analysis along with our strategic partnerships across radio give us the unique recipe for success that makes us the leading label in rock with highlights such as Asking Alexandria celebrating their first-ever #1 single, ‘Alone Again,’ in 2021 after signing with Better Noise earlier that year and having our long-time artists Five Finger Death Punch break rock chart records by landing ten consecutive #1’s at Mainstream Rock Radio with 2022’s ‘Welcome To The Circus,’ their 15th #1 single overall.”

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BETTER NOISE MUSIC achieved the aforementioned accolades following a highly successful 2022 including two Active Rock #1’s from Five Finger Death Punch (“Times Like These” and “Afterlife”), three #5’s—two in Active Rock: Bad Wolves (“If Tomorrow Never Comes”) and Nothing More (“Tired of Winning”) and one in Alternative: Dirty Heads (“Life’s Been Good”)—as well as two songs in the Active Rock Top 10 including Asking Alexandria’s “Never Gonna Learn” (#6) and Five Finger Death Punch’s “Welcome To The Circus” (#8).

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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 (formerly Eleven Seven 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, AWOLNATION, All Good Things, 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.

In 2021, Better Noise Music dominated Billboard’s Year End charts in the rock space, landing at #1 on the Mainstream Rock Imprint, Hard Rock Songs Imprint, Hard Rock Songs Label charts and ranked as one of the top Mainstream Rock Label for the year.

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BETTER NOISE MUSIC Makes History Ranking as Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for Fifth Year In A Row

DT: FEBRUARY 9, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

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BETTER NOISE MUSIC
RECLAIMS STATUS AS
#1 BILLBOARD MAINSTREAM ROCK AIRPLAY LABEL
AND #1 MAINSTREAM ROCK AIRPLAY IMPRINT
FOR 2022

LABEL ARTISTS INCLUDING
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, BAD WOLVES, NOTHING MORE,
ASKING ALEXANDRIA & DIRTY HEADS
LAND TOP 10-CHARTING SINGLES THROUGHOUT 2022

BETTER NOISE MUSIC, in a word, rocks.

The leading independent music label–whose roster boasts many of mainstream rock’s top acts including FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, BAD WOLVES, NOTHING MORE, HELLYEAH and ASKING ALEXANDRIA–has been 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).

“To be the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years is testament to the roll out strategy of our artists’ albums and focus tracks, delivering what has been described as the best and most consistent A&R in the rock world,” says BETTER NOISE MUSIC President Dan Waite. “This attracts world class artists to our label who benefit from our US and international offices, and our global approach to radio, touring and streaming.”

BETTER NOISE MUSIC has achieved this 2022 distinction with two Active Rock #1’s from Five Finger Death Punch (“Times Like These” and “Afterlife”), plus three #5’s—two in Active Rock: Bad Wolves (“If Tomorrow Never Comes”) and Nothing More (“Tired of Winning”) and one in Alternative: Dirty Heads (“Life’s Been Good”)—as well as two songs in the Active Rock Top 10 including Asking Alexandria’s “Never Gonna Learn” (#6) and Five Finger Death Punch’s “Welcome To The Circus” (#8).

“It’s incredibly rewarding to be validated in Billboard over so many years, and once again, as the top mainstream rock label and imprint,” says Better Noise Music COO Steve Kline. “Our commitment to A&R, artist development, marketing and data analysis along with our strategic partnerships across radio give us the unique recipe for success that makes us the leading label in rock. We’re proud to showcase our efforts,” adds Kline, “with highlights such as Asking Alexandria celebrating their first-ever #1 single, ‘Alone Again,’ in 2021 after signing with Better Noise earlier that year and having our longtime artists Five Finger Death Punch break rock chart records by landing nine consecutive #1’s at Mainstream Rock Radio with 2022’s ‘Times Like These,’ their 13th #1 single overall.”

Jackie Kajzer, SVP Promotion, adds: “We’ve started 2023 with Five Finger Death Punch in the Top 5 and up next is the new single from THE HU, ‘This Is Mongol (Warrior Souls)’ Featuring William DuVall of Alice In Chains. Radio has always been a key partner in our artist development and we want to do our part to contribute to their success. Through marketing and data, we identify the most engaging songs from our deep roster of amazing artists to deliver the absolute best music for their listeners.”

Several of the label’s developing artists have also played a vital role in BETTER NOISE MUSIC’s recent success with notable chart appearances. Global rock sensation from Mongolia, THE HU, landed in the Top 5 Active Rock twice with “Yuve Yuve Yu” (#4) and “Wolf Totem feat. Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach” (#5). Powerful Los Angeles-based rockers All Good Things were the fourth act ever to score a #1 Mainstream Rock position with their debut entry on the charts via their breakthrough single “For The Glory” featuring Johnny 3 Tears and Charlie Scene of Hollywood Undead; All Good Things also returned to peak at #15 with their second entry “The Comeback.” Detroit rockers Eva Under Fire, featured on Pandora’s “Artists To Watch” list for 2023, impacted at #11 with their single “Blow” featuring Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills.

BETTER NOISE MUSIC (formerly Eleven Seven Music) was founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac and is focused on the development of artists with a roster including rising acts such as Mongolian rock group THE HU, hard rock unit NOTHING MORE, heavy rock outfit FROM ASHES TO NEW, country rocker CORY MARKS, rap metal act FIRE FROM THE GODS and alternative rockers ALL GOOD THINGS to RIAA Gold-certified acts such as FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and DIRTY HEADS, plus many more. Partnered with FUGA, AMPED and Membran, BETTER NOISE MUSIC operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Paris, Toronto and Sydney.

BETTER NOISE MUSIC ARTISTS 2022 TOP 10 CHARTING SINGLES
BAND / TITLE / FORMAT / PEAK CHART POSITION
Five Finger Death Punch / “Welcome to the Circus” / Active Rock / #8
Five Finger Death Punch / “Times Like These” / Active Rock / #1
Dirty Heads / “Life’s Been Good” / Alternative / #5
Nothing More / “Tired of Winning” / Active Rock / #5
Five Finger Death Punch / “Afterlife” / Active Rock / #1
Asking Alexandria /”Never Gonna Learn” / Active Rock / #6
Bad Wolves / “If Tomorrow Never Comes” / Active Rock / #5

BILLBOARD:
#1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint:
2022  – Better Noise
2021 – Better Noise
2020 – Eleven Seven (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)
2019 – Eleven Seven (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)
2018 – Eleven Seven (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)
2015 – Eleven Seven (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)
2011 – Eleven Seven (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)

#1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label:
2022 – Better Noise
2020 – Eleven Seven (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)
2018 – E7LG (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)
2015 – Eleven Seven (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)
2011 – Eleven Seven (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)

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