Our close friend and drummer of the almighty Nonpoint, Robb Rivera has yet again expanded his impressive portfolio by forming an imprint label titled Stand Strong for Music through THC: Music/Rocket Science. This according to the official press release that was sent out earlier today. We want to congratulate our friend Robb and wish him the best of luck in yet another inspiring musical endeavor that he has taken on. He's one of the most driven and dedicated musicians in the business today and we have no doubt that this will be yet another successful project of his. Here is some information from the official press release:
“Nonpoint drummer Robb Rivera has teamed up with THC : MUSIC to form his own label imprint SSFM (Stand Strong For Music), which will sign and release records through THC : MUSIC/ROCKET SCIENCE. Rivera, a founding member of Hard Rock mainstays Nonpoint, who released their latest and sixth studio album, 2010’s Miraclethrough Rocket Science, debuting at #59 on the Billboard Chart.
But the connection doesn’t stop there, as THC founder/Rocket Science A&R Thom Hazaert, also served as an early manager to the Florida Rockers, and helped to garner them some of their first label interest in the late 90’s while working as an A&R scout for Jive.
“Obviously the ties to Robb and the Nonpoint camp were strong, we’ve always been friends and crossed paths many times over the years. Robb has an amazing eye for business, and an incredible ear for talent, so when we started talking about this, it just made perfect sense.” says Hazaert. “Many of the most successful up and coming bands of the last decade cut their teeth touring with Nonpoint, and both myself and Robb saw that as a great opportunity to form a pipeline to develop some amazing talent together.”
Rivera adds, “Thom and I go way back from Nonpoint’s demo/local days. I saw what he was doing with THC and Rocket Science, and I decided to reach out, and that’s when the idea for the imprint came up. Most people that know me know that I have always helped bands by either putting them on shows, posting about their band and this is something I have done since my teens.”
“I love promoting and helping bands; I have always said that if I like your band, people will know, and this is just an extension of that. I am excited about this new chapter in my life and I will be looking forward to finding the best new bands out there, not only bands with great music, but with the work ethic to match.”
Releases will be distributed in North America though Sony/RED.
THC was founded in 2011 by Thom Hazaert, former President of Corporate Punishment Records, a 15 year industry veteran, who as an Artist Manager/A&R Rep helped launch the careers of Chimaira, Switched, Depswa, Bleed the Sky, Adema, and more. Also a seasoned industry marketing vet, and co-founder of Total Assault Marketing, being involved with a myriad of hugely successful 2000’s major label releases from artists including Limp Bizkit, Korn, Snot, (Hed)pe, Nine Inch Nails, Static-X, Cold, Guns N’ Roses, Pitchshifter, Staind, and more.
Rocket Science is a full service Artist services company and Record Label offering marketing, promotion and distribution services to prominent former major label artists looking for a modern, Artist-friendly outlet. Formed by former MCA/Universal exec Kevin Day, Rocket Science has brought successful releases to the marketplace from artists as diverse as Nonpoint, Filter, Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair, George Lynch, John 5, Manraze (featuring Def Leppard’s Phil Collen and Sex Pistols’ Paul Cook), Ace Frehley, Angels and Airwaves, Lo-Pro, and Yanni.”
