NUCLEAR BLAST: RESPONDS TO WINTERSUN ALLEGATIONS

German extreme metal label NUCLEAR BLAST has commented on Finnish symphonic/melodic death metal warriors WINTERSUN explanation of WHY the bands new release is taking so long to materialize, between label issues and crowd sourcing delilemas.









WINTERSUN unleashed "Time I" 10/19/2012 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.





FROM NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS: 

Hey everyone,

we are aware of Jari's recent statement on his current situation and business experiences with Nuclear Blast regarding the most anticipated "TIME II" album. We highly appreciate the strong reactions this statement has caused in the metal community as it once more shows how much people care about their fellow metal heads and especially the musicians that go through many hardships to give us what we all enjoy the most: A good blast of METAL

We also have always been metal fans at heart and we still strive for the same goal we have since the formation of Nuclear Blast 27 years ago: To support our artists in the best way possible and to get the music everybody deserves out to our fans worldwide.

This being said the business side of music can often be rough and especially with a project as extensive as the TIME series compromises have to be found to make an album both beautiful and feasible to all parties involved - the musicians, the fans and the label. This process includes many things that should not be discussed in public as debates sometimes get heated and misunderstandings occur, but we take great pride in the relationship with our artists until this day.

So be assured that we all love Wintersun as much as you do - nobody at Nuclear Blast wants to see them gone and we are working together with Jari and his management to find the optimal solution for his concerns.

Stay true,
Nuclear Blast

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-