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Warner/Chappell signs Dave Mustaine
By Chris Cooke | Published on Tuesday 19 November 2013
The Warner/Chappell music publishing company yesterday announced a worldwide deal with Megadeth man Dave Mustaine covering his band’s recent album ‘Super Collider’ and future works.
Confirming the deal, Mustaine told CMU: “I am very excited about this new partnership with Warner/Chappell. I am glad to be reuniting with a hero of mine, [Warner/Chappell President, Creative] Jon Platt, and industry legend Greg Sowders. I have never been happier”.
Meanwhile the there mentioned Platt added: “As a singer, songwriter and guitarist, Dave Mustaine has virtually defined heavy metal music for the past three decades. Since founding Megadeth, Dave has built a body of work that serves as the benchmark for an entire genre. Today, Megadeth remains a vital force, and Dave continues to rank among rock’s most creative and influential musicians and composers. We are thrilled to welcome him to Warner/Chappell”.