Southern Metal Records was started by Dave “Face” Gabbard, ex-singer of ABBY NORMAL and NOTHINGFACE out of the Baltimore/D.C. area. 1988-1994. Dave began playing drums at 15 years old and moved on to lead singer and guitar player. After years of recording and performing live, Dave settled down in Atlanta, GA. Dave finally built the studio he always dreamed of at his house in Atlanta (Bonnie Blue Studios) and got back to work in the music business. Dave Said, “That’s when the idea of Southern Metal Records came about. I was thinking about how Atlanta and the whole southeast had no rock market to speak of. I know with my ear and experience I can find the best bands around.” That’s when the name Southern Metal Records first entered his mind. Dave said, “Atlanta, Georgia needs a company to promote shows, sign and expose the right bands, and support the bad ass Atlanta rock market.
Southern Metal Records has been in business for one year in July 2007.
Dave’s wife Laura Gabbard is the Director of Marketing. Matt Dameron, Vice President, Curt Shumate A&R, Rhonda Kelley of Rainmaker Public Relations joined as their publicist, and Eddie Wenrick of Wenrick Entertainment (Wenrick was Vice President of Epic, VP of A&R for Sony Columbia) just signed on as Consultant.
Exposure of SMR’s bands will be generated by major marketing, promotion, tours, street team, Radio, and commercial distribution.
SMR is different than other labels because of Dave’s music background and passion to take the best unsigned bands to the top. SMR will share the wealth and act more as a partner to the talent. This partnership will include better percentages to the bands.
Southern Metal Records is looking for the biggest and best talent in the South East to join in their label ventures. In the genre of Metal, Rock, Southern Rock, and Alternative bands that have a huge following of fans. Send CD’s and press kits to: Southern Metal Records, c/o A&R – P.O. Box 954, Tyrone GA 30290.
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