Eli Chamravi & David Roy Williams launch new heavy/prog label Wild Thing Records

Wild Thing Records is the newest label on Australia’s heavy music scene, with new label heads Eli Chamravi and David Roy Williams today announcing its launch.

They’ve also revealed the first signing to Wild Thing; Melbourne prog metal act CIRCLES (for Australia and New Zealand).

“Being involved in the Australian progressive rock & metal scene through Wild Thing Presents – in a management, booking & touring capacity – for many years now, I felt that the next step in Wild Thing’s evolution was to start a record label – Wild Thing Records,” said Eli Chamravi.

“In David Roy Williams, who has numerous years of experience in running labels, I have found the perfect partner to push Australian prog bands to the next level – both nationally and internationally.

“I’m extremely excited about our first signing CIRCLES, who are on the cusp of something very special with their magical new album to be released later this year. I look forward to signing more artists – local and international, nurturing our world-class progressive scene, and assisting Australian prog bands to reach greater heights.“

CIRCLES forthcoming record is set to be released in the latter half of the year, wth French label Season of Mist set to cover the rest of the world’s release.

“Australian musos are smashing down the doors! Eli and the Wild Thing team are making huge inroads taking Australian progressive metal out of small Aussie venues and onto international festival stages, so it’s great to see such an amazing band as Circles joining the fray and taking their music around the globe,” said David Roy Williams.

“Circles have created a new work which is simply astonishing in its scope and we can’t wait to unleash this monster at the ears of fans all over the world.”

Boyed by the new deal, CIRCLES are embarking on a tour in support of Ne Obliviscaris this weekend through Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Newcastle, Brisbane and Perth.

“Stoked and honoured to be teaming up with Season of Mist and Wild Thing Records,” said the band’s guitarist Ted Furuhashi.

“It’s been great vibes all round and we know they’re invested in our music as much as we are. It’s been a while but we’re ready to smash it and show you guys what we’ve been up to!”