Rock independent Earache has signed a new distribution deal with ADA Music UK which is, by the way, a newly created sales and distribution arm of Warner Music UK. Effective immediately, the deal will see ADA distribute the label's entire catalogue, including current signings Deicide and Mortiis and catalogue releases from the likes of Napalm Death.
Commenting on the deal, ADA MD Susan Rush told CMU: "We're really pleased to be working with Earache. They've built a successful long term business and have become one of the UK's best rock exponents and we're looking forward to being part of the next chapter in their life."
Earache MD Digby Pearson added: "This deal can only be good news for our artists and catalogue to receive a push from a major distribution set up in our home territory. Though what Madonna and Green Day will make of having the likes of Decapitated and the rest of Earache's headbangingly loud roster sharing distribution space with them, we can barely imagine." Neither can I, though I reckon James Blunt is a huge Mortiis fan. He looks the sort.