Thursday, January 17, 2013

Filter signs with Wind-up Records

Wind-up Records has announced the signing of rock act Filter.  The band is currently readying a new album in Los Angeles at BLUE ROOM studio’s with producer Bob Marlette. Formed in 1993, Filter has enjoyed significant success over the past two decades, This will be the band's sixth studio album, and follows the 2010 offering The Trouble with Angels. The bands decorated history also includes such platinum and gold recordings asShort Bus (1995), Title of Record (1999), The Amalgamut (2002), andAnthems for the Damned (2008).
 
The album is being written and recorded by leader Richard Patrick and guitarist Jonny Radtke, as well as collaborator Marlette. There will also be performances from touring members Jeff Friedl and Elias Mallin  (drums) and Phil Buckman (bass).  The lead single will impact radio in March with the album following in May, 2013.
 
Wind-up Records President Ed Vetri shares, "We're thrilled to welcome Richard Patrick and Filter into the Wind-up family.  This is a successful band with an extremely impressive body of work and I'm happy to say that based on the demos I've heard, this new album could very well be their best to date. Filter is more committed than ever to delivering great repertoire and bringing these songs to life at their live shows throughout 2013.”  Filter singer Richard Patrick adds, "We're excited to enter a new phase of our career with Wind-up.  They're expecting great things from us and we plan to deliver." 
 
Filter is managed by Jamie Talbot / Suretone Entertainment, and booked by Andrew Goodfriend / TKO in North America, with Steve Strange / X-ray for international appearances.
 

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