Front Row Seat Media Announce Worldwide Distribution Deals / Announces New Signings

Front Row Seat Media, the American hard rock/ heavy metal label, announce Worldwide distribution deals with Megarock (Europe), Phantom Sound & Vision (USA), and Hot Rockin' and Shinjuku Records (Japan) plus the signings of Richie Onori and Sick Trigger.

(PRWEB) January 17, 2004 --Sick Trigger S/T
Sick Trigger is a band that's really earning a good reputation in the states and is ready to conquer Europe. The quintet is a hard edged metal band that cross somewhere between Iron Maiden and Alice in Chains. Aggressive attacking guitars melded with haunting harmonized vocals have made Sick Trigger a crowd favorite, opening for many of today's biggest metal acts. They are getting ready to record their debut major label album with EMI, but have chosen Front Row Seat Media to release their debut independent self-titled CD.

Richi Onori    Three Wishes
Richie Onori is a musician's musician. As a world-class drummer he has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in rock. After all, when the likes of Keith Emerson, Robbie Kreiger, Larry Graham, Rick Derringer and Richie Sambora give nod, then it can be safely said that Richie is a talented and valuable commodity. With his band Heaven & Earth (along with band-mates Stuart Smith, Kelly Keeling, and Arlan Schierbaum) he wowed the critics with their Frontier Records release and can boast an impressive worldwide fan-base.

Richie is another good example of a top rated drummer successfully making the transition to front man, as did Phil Collins, Don Henley, and Dave Grohl. He consummately translated his mastery of rhythm and his musical discipline to guitar and vocals, rounding out his skills on harmonica and percussion.

Three Wishes is Richie Onori's debut solo album, a canvas of organic classic rock painted with whiskey soaked vocals and melodies brushed with southern comfort. From rockers like We're the USA to his Dylan-esque ballads such as Raining in Hollywood, Richie takes lyrics that knock on the door of your conscience and frames them in lavish arrangements that breathe Americana.

With song styles reminiscent of Lynyrd Skynyrd and John Mellencamp, Richie creates music with a life and sound of his own through solid grooves, skilled songwriting and master musicianship. Joining Richie on Three Wishes are some of the finest players in music today and include:

Kelly Keeling
(Dokken, MSG, King Kobra, Alice Cooper, Blue Murder)

Mark Meadows
(John Waite, Meredith Brooks, Dweezil Zappa, Lisa Loeb)

Will McGregor
(Dave Pack, Terrence Trent Darby, Tori Amos)

Ben Schultz
(Jon Butcher Axis)

Chris Mostert
(Glenn Frey, John Stewart)

Bill Lamb
(Rod Stewart, Sister Sledge, Tower of Power)

John B. Williams
(Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Nancy Wilson)

To find out mor about Front Row Seat Media, please visit:

http://hometown.aol.com/frontrowseatcd/myhomepage/business.html

Front Row Seat Media titles are distributed worldwide by Megarock (Europe), Phantom Sound & Vision (USA), Hot Rockin' and Shinjuku Records (Japan).

Front Row Seat Media is an independent label and distributor specializing in hard rock, metal, melodic AOR, classic rock, punk, and pop. We feature not only our own high quality recordings, but those of other outstanding labels and indie artists who meet our high standards (including Marty Friedman, ex-Megadeth and Tower featuring Joshua Perahia vocalist Jerry Gabriel). Besides our current artist roster, we are also in negotiations with other known talent for worldwide release. We are also keeping an eye for undiscovered talent who have what it takes to join the ranks of our critically acclaimed artists.

The company was formed and is operated by Steve Brownlee who has been working in the independent music industry for over 20 years, half of that time with the world renowned Enigma Records. Having worked with hundreds of the biggest names in music, he brings with him a knowledge and love of music that has earned him great respect among his peers. A specialist in marketing and promotion, he has helped turn unknown artists into household names. His insightful and creative style has led to the sales of millions of units worldwide. He brings his award-winning talent to Front Row Seat Media to continue in his commitment to excellence.

Just some of the bands Steve Brownlee has worked with include: Motley Crue, Ratt, Queensryche, Poison, Great White, Motorhead, and Stryper . While he specializes in hard rock and heavy metal, and has also been involved with and is a fan of artists in various genres including Berlin, They Might Be Giants, Social Distortion, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Also visit Front Row Seat Magazine at:
http://hometown.aol.com/frontrowseatmag/myhomepage/business.html

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