We here at Metality UAE are devastated to learn that the UAE’s only label supporting metal music is closing its doors. Does this spell the end of metal in the UAE? Please find the official statement below:
It’s with a heavy heart that we have to inform you that Spellbind Records will be shutting down operations in the Middle East. We’ve looked at various avenues to carry on supporting bands on the label and putting on shows for everybody but as we all know the Middle East can be a difficult place to stay afloat especially when your business pertains to the entertainments and music industry.
We want to wish all the bands on the label the best of luck and hope they continue to grow musically and develop larger fan bases all over the world to show people that the Middle East has just as happening a music scene as any other region of the world. Nervecell, Absolace, Demonic Resurrection, and Benevolent - despite being at different stages of their musical career, and being in different genres of music – will continue creating waves with in the Middle East and the rest of the world with out us, yet we will continue to support them as individuals rather than as a record label, we can only hope that everybody else in the scene continues to support our local and regional bands, come out to the shows and buy original music.
Both Absolace and Nervecell still have a lot of merch left and you can get a hold of it on their respective sites.
Absolace‘s site – http://www.absolace.com/
Nervecell‘s site – http://www.nervecell.net/
Remember you can also pick up Benevolent’s ‘Divided’ EP on their bandcamp page for FREE. They will be coming out with their debut full length soon so keep your eyes peeled – http://benevolent.bandcamp.com/
Also, for all those Demonic Resurrection fans, there is going to be a new DR album coming soon and more shows so check out their site here – http://www.demonicresurrection.in/
Of course, all these bands have Facebook so be sure to check for their tags on this post.
Thank you!
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We also hear that Centre Stage management (CSM) Dubai and international will also be closing down. This is definitely the end of an era for the UAE.
Radio Metality UAE