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EMI signs X Japan in US
By CMU Editorial | Published on Monday 31 January 2011
One of Japan’s most successful rock outfits, X Japan, have signed a three-year deal with EMI’s label services division covering North America. The deal will see the major’s Caroline Distribution division handled manufacturing and distribution for the band.
Mike Harris, GM for Caroline Distribution, told reporters: “We are so honoured to have X Japan as part of the EMI Label Services/Caroline family. After the highly successful North American tour last fall, the timing is perfect for the upcoming X Japan release”.
No word on if there are any plans to release the band’s upcoming new album in Europe.
