NARM METAL MEET-UP: NEXT WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

If you live in L.A. and you’re looking to break into the metal industry — or just have a passing interest in the business side of the metal/music world — you’re definitely not going to want to miss the Metal Meet-Up happening next Wednesday, May 11th. The event is taking place at the annual NARM convention and will be a great learning experience for anyone who attends. This year’s Metal Meet-Up panel will serve as a state of the address of the current state of  metal from a retail standpoint and will also focus on figuring out the best way to break a band. The panel includes this all-star cast of characters:

Moderator: Brian Slagel, President Metal Blade Records

Panelists:
Mike Gitter, A&R, Century Media Records
Jackie Kajzer, developer and host, Full Metal Jackie
Wayne Pighini, head of marketing, Vagrant Records
Bram Teitelman, editor, Metal Insider
Pat Egan, retail, Relapse Records

Visit Metal Insider for more details.

-VN