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Alice In Chains confirm EMI deal
By CMU Editorial | Published on Tuesday 9 June 2009
Alice In Chains have confirmed they have signed to EMI, which I thought they’d already done, but apparently not. The rockers had signed a worldwide deal with the major’s Virgin US division, and the first long player to be released under the contract is already done and dusted and should hit record shops and the like in September.
The band’s Jerry Cantrell called by CMU HQ yesterday, obviously, and told us: “It’s been a meaningful journey and a hell of a story. We’re very excited to have a home at Virgin/EMI and are looking forward to writing new chapters in the book of Alice”. He then had a cup of tea and a slice of a rather nice sponge cake with the CMU team.
Confirming the deal, EMI’s Jeff Kempler added: “There is a tremendous sense of excitement and dedication within EMI around the world as we head into this album release. Alice In Chains’ place in rock history is undeniable and when people hear this remarkable new work it will be clear how timeless, potent and visionary this band is”. By the time Jeff got here Jerry had eaten all but a tiny slice of the cake, so we just pretended we didn’t have any. Sorry Jeff.
