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Unlocking The Truth attempting to break Sony Music deal
By Andy Malt | Published on Monday 16 March 2015
Teen metal band Unlocking The Truth are in the process of breaking out of the record deal they signed with Sony Music just last year.
As previously reported, the deal was rumoured to be worth almost $2 million to the band, if they managed to record five albums for the major over the life of the contract. However, it now seems that it may come to an end without any releases coming out whatsoever.
“Our attorneys are in the process of us exiting the label”, drummer Jared Dawkins told BuzzFeed News ahead of the premiere of a documentary about the band at SXSW. Asked why, he replied: “Just complications”.
“We can’t discuss the complications”, added bassist Alec Atkins. “But complications – that’s what I can tell you”.
The record deal already required court approval in New York due to the trio’s ages – between twelve and thirteen at the time. This and the subsequent tension between the band and both the label and their management is captured in the documentary, which was announced shortly after the deal was signed. The film was directed by Luke Meyer, who previously made a short about the band’s street performances in Times Square.
