Century Media moves to EMI

International hard rock and metal label Century Media, formerly distributed by Stomp, has signed a distribution deal with EMI Music for Australasia.

Century Media, set up in 1989 by Robert Kampf, is already distributed by EMI in the US and Europe. Its Australian Label & Marketing Manager Andrew Haug said, 'These are exciting times and I look forward the next phase with EMI as we shift in to giving our beloved heavy music fans the music they love and deserve in many forms'.

Oliver Withöft, managing director of Century Media, said: 'EMI embraces the international Hard Rock and Metal market with a committed and dynamic team. It has a strong local market presence that will help us to build the success of our artists in Australia. We are excited to have closed an important territorial gap for our repertoire'.

Mark Poston SVP Marketing, Australasia & Country Chairman Australasia, said, 'everyone at EMI is giving it the "rock horns" as Century Media's great catalogue is another addition to our incredible and diverse catalogue of music alongside signings such as Iron Maiden'.